Qin Zhenhua didn't know much about this factory affairs meeting. Just that night, the north wind was blowing, and the cold current from Siberia finally began to wreak havoc on the grassland. There were more things to prepare for.
, Qin Zhenhua and a few people spent the whole day tinkering with something in the corner of the maintenance workshop. When someone looked over, they saw some cardboard boxes with various switch knobs painted on them. They didn't know what they were used for.
It was such a busy day that I woke up the next morning and saw a thick layer of snow outside!
On the grassland, the long winter is about to begin again.
Wearing a thick military coat, Qin Zhenhua was holding an artificial leather bag in his hand, which looked both rustic and foreign, and simply nondescript.
In this era, only leaders can carry this kind of leather bag. But this time, in order to go abroad, the factory specially allocated a few leather bags, one for each person. Of course, these bags were not given to them, they were lent.
After that, it still has to be returned to the factory.
Qin Zhenhua looked around him. Wang Erzhu was smiling so hard that he couldn't close his mouth. He was carrying an artificial leather bag, and he looked like a rich man in the village. He couldn't help but patted him on the shoulder: "Let's go, let's get in the car together."
The day to go abroad finally arrived. From Prairie City, I took a train and arrived in the capital. I rested in the capital for a day. The next day, I boarded a passenger plane and headed for Europe.
In this day and age, taking a passenger plane is not something that most people can imagine. Even the county magistrate doesn't have the opportunity. Moreover, taking a plane is not something you only have money to do, you also need to have a note!
And this time, the opportunity to take a dedicated civil aviation charter flight for the entire inspection team to Europe is even more rare.
When he got on the plane, Wang Erzhu was even more confused. He only felt that this was the most glorious time in his life.
The two apprentices, Qin Zhenhua and Wang Erzhu, have the lowest status in the entire inspection team. The others are all cadres, and the leader of this inspection team is Minister Zhu!
That's right, that high-ranking Minister Zhu personally led a team to inspect Europe. As for the members of the inspection team, most of them were elites from the Fifth Machinery Department. Of course, there were also many representatives from the military, led by Commander Huang.
Team.
After the plane took off, Qin Zhenhua was called over by the secretary in front. The seat in front was obviously wider. Qin Zhenhua saw Minister Zhu and Commander Huang chatting there. When he saw Qin Zhenhua coming, the two raised their hands.
Start with a smile.
"I originally planned to talk to you before departure, but I didn't think about it at the time. Let's talk while we're on the plane." Minister Zhu said with a smile: "We have all read the report from the No. 1 Machinery Factory.
Yes, I heard that Lao Huang said you drafted it, so we are very interested."
The report was made in duplicate, and was submitted to the Fifth Machinery Department through Ma Panshan, and at the same time, it was submitted to the army through Luo Ronggen. The factory must be in the name of the First Machinery Factory, but Commander Huang knew that it was written by Qin Zhenhua
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"Yes." Qin Zhenhua replied. This was not the first time he met two heavyweights. However, Qin Zhenhua was not restrained. He stood in the aisle next to him and started chatting with them.
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"Now, the Western world has moved towards third-generation tanks." Commander Huang said: "When we go to inspect this time, have you ever thought that maybe we can directly purchase Western third-generation tank technology?"
Originally, these were matters considered by big shots. An apprentice like Qin Zhenhua was supposed to have little say. However, his report attracted the attention of his superiors. It was detailed and did not pursue the latest technology. It seemed to be groundless.
A solid model, and a leap in armor-piercing ability achieved under his command, so now the two of them wanted to see what his answer was.
Why don't you put all those high-end technologies in the report?
"Reporting to the leader, these are all my guesses. First, the West may not be willing to sell advanced third-generation tanks to us. Second, even if the West is willing to sell them to us, we may not have the funds."
When Qin Zhenhua said these two points, Minister Zhu and Commander Huang immediately looked at each other, and then nodded approvingly. If it came from a senior official, such an analysis would be normal, but Qin Zhenhua, an apprentice worker in a front-line factory,
It is quite difficult to be able to explain the problem in a concise and concise manner and get to the point.
He has an overall view of the world situation, an analysis of the motives of various countries, and a grasp of his own national strength. How does this young man know so much?
"You are right." After saying that, Commander Huang showed a reluctant smile on his face.
The pressure on the army is very great. The Soviet Union in the north will push forward the rolling torrent of armor at any time. Now relying on the 59 tanks, our side cannot stop it at all. And now, the troops are naturally interested in the Western ones.
Advanced third-generation tanks, especially the Leopard 2 tank, are the benchmark. If such tanks are available, the armored forces will no longer have to worry about the threat from the Soviet Union.
It's a pity that the country can't afford it. Although I went to inspect the Leopard 2 this time, I guess it was just to satisfy my eyes.
"So, what if we develop our own third-generation tank?" Minister Zhu asked.
Qin Zhenhua shook his head: "No, we have too few technical reserves. Tank guns, fire control systems, power systems, we are almost starting from scratch. I'm afraid it won't work if we directly upgrade to third-generation tanks."
"Well, what if we can import similar equipment this time, for example, a high-power diesel engine?"
The words of the two people, at this point, no longer seemed like they were here to test Qin Zhenhua, but rather like they were here to seek Qin Zhenhua's opinion.
In his report, Qin Zhenhua made it very clear that advanced CNC machine tools, 105mm tank guns, and tank engines were used. In terms of engines, Qin Zhenhua's advice was to first import a batch of engines for Leopard 1 tanks and the like.
, the power is below 1,000 horsepower, but now, the world's most advanced tank power system is already 1,500 horsepower.
So, what if our side can import 1,500-horsepower engine technology and then directly install third-generation tanks?
"This, I'm afraid we can't introduce specialized military diesel engines, right?" Qin Zhenhua asked. After all, he didn't know what the relationship between the country and foreign countries was like. What kind of results could be achieved during this overseas inspection, but it can be guessed that it would be necessary.
It is estimated that it will not be that easy to introduce the engine technology of the Leopard 2 tank.
"Young man, you are still too young. You must have never heard of Western military diesel engines and the corresponding civilian diesel engine models, right?" At this moment, a middle-aged man sitting in the back spoke.
Qin Zhenhua looked over and saw this middle-aged man, wearing a Chinese tunic suit, a little thin, with thick black-rimmed glasses on his eyes. He looked like an old scholar, and he didn't have the kind of person who sits in an office all year round.
He is very leisurely, and from the looks of it, he probably goes to the workshop often.
"Oh, this is the technical backbone of the diesel engine factory in Coal Province, Lao Zhang. He is an expert in engines." Commander Huang looked at the people behind him and introduced him: "They are currently developing our 537