Chapter 753 Xu Zhengyang’s other half
"Yes, Zhengyang once served as a soldier guarding the islands and reefs, and also participated in secret operations. If he works here with Xiao He, there should be no problem." After Qin Tao finished speaking, he raised his head to look. He glanced at the person behind him and said, "Zhengyang, I won't be going abroad during this time, so you don't have to stay with me."
Xu Zhengyang nodded: "Okay."
“Mr. Qin, is this soldier beside you who used to guard the islands?” He Qian looked at Xu Zhengyang excitedly.
"Well, to introduce, Xu Zhengyang has been with me for eight or nine years. He has rich experience. Before joining the Mingzhou Group, he was a soldier in the navy. His youth also stayed on this island and reef. At that time, we first When I came here, Secretary Xu also told me about the hardships back then. He lived in a first-generation stilt house."
"Salute to the first generation of reef guards!" He Qian saluted Xu Zhengyang excitedly: "You are an old-timer. Please help us when we work together in the future."
Xu Zhengyang was a little at a loss, and Qin Tao was a little curious. His secretary had never been so stage frightened before. What happened today?
“Xiao He, there’s no need to be too outspoken. Secretary Xu is not much older than you. From now on, it would be better for you to be more friendly when working together. Just call him Brother Zhengyang.”
"Yes, Brother Zhengyang." He Qian said very wisely: "If you have time in the future, how about you tell me the story of your first generation of reef guards?"
“Then you guys chat, and we can walk around casually.” Zhao Ling pulled Qin Tao away.
As they walked, the two quietly looked back. They were sitting opposite each other at the chessboard. He Qian asked questions excitedly, and Xu Zhengyang answered with some embarrassment.
“It seems like there’s something going on between the two of them.” Qin Tao said, “I didn’t even notice it, how did you know?”
"This is a woman's intuition. Zhengyang has been with us for so many years and delayed getting married and having children. Last time, we failed to match him up with the secretary next to Vitalia. He has his own views on mate selection. He cannot be too open-minded. , he was born in the military, but he still likes female soldiers. Now, they are both warriors guarding the islands and reefs, and they have a common language with each other. Maybe they will be able to work together for a while. "
"Well, our main achievement in coming to the South China Sea this time is not to select a site for the nuclear power plant, but to find the other half of Zhengyang's life." Qin Tao said, "If Zhengyang can succeed this time, you will be his matchmaker. .”
"Yeah." Zhao Ling nodded: "This is what I should do."
Unconsciously, the two of them walked to the door of the canteen. It was not yet time to eat. The cook was preparing lunch. Qin Tao looked at a cook sitting on a stool at the door. In front of him was a round stone mill with beans stuffed on it. , and the white bean juice came out from below.
“Are you making tofu?” Qin Tao asked curiously.
“Yes.” said the chef who was grinding the soy milk: “Today’s four dishes and one soup at noon include spicy tofu.”
“Four dishes and one soup?”
“That’s right, since the reclamation of the sea and the island, our living conditions here have been much better. In order to provide the soldiers with sufficient nutrition, every staple meal we have consists of four dishes and one soup.”
“Four dishes and one soup are really good. Back then, our first generation of soldiers guarding the islands and reefs only ate canned food.” Qin Tao sighed with emotion.
“Mr. Qin, this is not certain. It depends on luck. If we are lucky, we will eat fish every day.” Xu Zhengyang’s voice came from behind.
He Qian stood next to Xu Zhengyang with a smile: "Yes, you, the first generation of soldiers guarding the islands and reefs, must bring fish hooks before going to sea. If you can catch the fish, you can eat the fish, but I guess they are all Boiled fish and braised fish waste too much oil.”
“In the first half of the month, we can cook with water, but in the second half of the month, we may have to eat sashimi.” Xu Zhengyang said, “Because we don’t have enough kerosene.”
The two of them were passing by here. It was not convenient to chat outside. Some things had to be done in the office. Xu Zhengyang interrupted when Qin Tao sighed.
Zhao Ling had a smile on her face. From the looks of it, she was probably very sure.
Xu Zhengyang had never been so proactive before, but now, just because he was next to He Qian, he started to show off. A man would only do this in front of a woman he likes.
“I remember clearly at that time that we carried a month’s supply of staple and non-staple food, 1 kerosene stove, 1 gasifier, 2 horse lanterns, 5 kilograms of kerosene, 1 iron pot, 1 small aluminum pot, and 1 large aluminum pot , 40 25kg white plastic buckets filled with water. By the way, when we were at the dock, the leader saw us off and gave us two red plums." Xu Zhengyang said: "No amount of cigarettes is enough to smoke, so in the first half month, the ropes were pressed. There will be no more in the second half of the month.”
“It was very difficult for us at the beginning, but now it’s finally better.” Qin Tao said, “We have four dishes and one soup.”
"Now we still can't let go. There is fresh water on Shuangsha Island and Yongshu Island, so people's lives are better. They also have their specialty dishes. Yongshu Island is pickled fish and Shuangsha Island is meat buns. We are temporarily We can only eat what we have. Beans are easy to store and we can store more. If there is enough fresh water, we can open up a vegetable patch on the island and grow what we want to eat." said the cook.
Qin Tao nodded, fresh water, without fresh water, nothing can be done.
“Don’t worry about this, we will have enough fresh water in the future.” Qin Tao said.
Once the nuclear power plant is established and there is sufficient power supply, it will of course be possible to desalinate seawater. The electricity generated will be wasted if it is not used anyway. The device for desalinating seawater can also adjust the peak and trough power consumption.
“When there is enough fresh water in the future, let’s make a signature dish that will be the envy of people on other islands.” The cook said, “Let’s raise a group of ducks and cook a roast duck. I’ll make sure they’re greedy after hearing it.”
“Mr. Qin, you are here. How about having four dishes and one soup with us at noon?” At this time, Luo Dahai came up.
In fact, the island is only so large. As long as you stand at the lookout post, you can see everything here clearly. Luo Dahai certainly knows where Qin Tao is. If Qin Tao wants to move around, he has to do it. Do a good job of safety and keep an eye on Qin Tao at all times.
It was already noon, so I came over to find Qin Tao.
“Well, I will have dinner with the soldiers, so there is no need to do anything special for me.” After Qin Tao finished speaking, he looked not far away.
Just around the corner next to the canteen, there is a patch of bright purple-red flowers fluttering in the wind.
“What kind of flower is this?”
"The nameless flower, but we call it sunflower, blooms in the sun." Luo Dahai said: "On the islands and reefs far away from the mainland of our motherland, only this kind of flower can survive."
Qin Tao nodded: "Just like our soldiers, persevering."
This kind of flower looks weak, but it blooms tenaciously in such a place under the scorching sun, decorating the dry islands and reefs, full of vitality and vitality.
"Yes, more like our female soldiers." Luo Dahai said: "Our female soldiers are like these sunflowers."
A smile appeared on He Qian's face: "Mr. Qin, during the singing before dinner, our female soldiers will sing a song called "Sunflower" for you."
Sunflower, the song of female soldiers!
“The sun in Nansha is strong, and the nameless flowers are even more beautiful. The sea breeze in Nansha is strong, and the nameless flowers are not afraid..."
Sure enough, before eating, Qin Tao heard such a majestic and high-spirited song and was very moved: "Yes, yes, when the power is sufficient in the future, our Mingzhou Group will pay to install an ice cream machine on each of our islands." !”
“Wow, long live President Qin!” the female soldiers cheered.
Qin Tao stayed until sunset on the west mountain, no, it was sunset on the west sea, before leaving Chigua Island. When he returned to Shuangsha Island, Vitalia greeted them with some dissatisfaction: "Qin, Zhao, what are you going to do today? Are you having fun somewhere? Why didn't you call me?"
“There are some serious things to do today.” Qin Tao said.
“Business? Can I help?”
"Of course." Qin Tao said: "Weina, we are currently developing only Shuangsha Island. Next, we plan to continue our efforts and build other islands and reefs into tourist attractions. What do you think? Are you interested?"
“You mean, let me develop this place?”
Qin Tao has too many things to do, and the Mingzhou Group is also busy with various constructions, so now that I see Vitalia being idle and bored, I might as well find something to do for her.
The preliminary work of development is still being prepared, especially aspects such as bidding, which have to be taken slowly. However, for this kind of thing, it can be decided by default. Bidding is just a process.
“Yes, how about developing it into a tourist resort like Madai?”
"Now, what we attract here are domestic tourists. If we want to develop and grow, we must let domestic and foreign tourists come here to travel." Vitalia said: "This is not just about having buildings; There was an abortion.”
“If our green innovation company takes over, we will bring the jam boat over. The guests on our jam boat are all very rich.”
Zhao Ling quickly shook her head: "Weina, this is not okay. Currently, Ma Hongang is the only legal business. If we really start to do it, it will violate the law."
"It's not like we're setting up a jam here. It's still on a boat. We're just letting the jam boat come over. Those people are not just gambling, they also have to travel. When they come here and see the beautiful scenery here, of course there are other things. If you have an idea, come here and take a look, then the publicity will naturally spread." Vitalia said: "I have been in the East for many years, how can I not know the laws of the East?"
This is indeed a good idea, and it will quickly make tourism here popular, but...
Forget it, why are you thinking so much? Let’s develop it first. Development is the last word.
The matter of the nuclear power plant has been finalized. On the Mingzhou Group side, Dalieshan has also been selected as the assembly site for the nuclear reactor. Next, the offshore floating nuclear power plant will be officially assembled there. During this period, there are still busy things. There are so many, and before I know it, it’s already late autumn.
On this day, Qin Tao was invited to Zhuhai.
"Mr. Qin, in our air show this year, your Mingzhou Group will be the main force for us!" Yuan Liming, the person in charge of the Zhuhai Air Show organizing unit, said to Qin Tao: "Thanks to your Mingzhou Group for supporting the factory last time, Our air show was a success, and this time it would still be inseparable from your support."
In 1996, the first Zhuhai Air Show was held. At that time, the Mingzhou Group grandly displayed the J-31A fighter jet and became a star of the air show, attracting a large number of spectators. Two years later, this second What kind of equipment will Mingzhou Group bring to the air show?
“Of course, our Mingzhou Group has been prepared for a long time.” Qin Tao said: “The scale of our exhibition this time will be twice that of the last time.”
"Really? That's great!" Yuan Liming was very excited: "Mr. Qin, just like last time, we don't charge exhibition fees for your booth!"
This is like opening a large shopping mall, negotiating with KFC, McDonald's, etc., giving people the best location, letting people come over, and not charging management fees. After all, with these, there will be traffic.
As long as the Mingzhou Group comes to participate in the air show, their air show will be more eye-catching and more people will come to visit. They can make enough money by charging tickets, but of course they cannot collect money from the Mingzhou Group.
“Okay, then we’ll be disrespectful.” Qin Tao said, “Please give us the best position in the booth so that we can better attract attention.”
"Okay." Yuan Liming nodded. As long as the domestic aerospace department has no objections, it will be fine. Besides, which domestic fighter aircraft can compare with the Mingzhou Group's? This time I will definitely bring more good things.
“Mr. Qin, I wonder what equipment you will bring here?”
"This time, our vertical take-off and landing fighter will perform a more exciting flight performance." Qin Tao said: "This aircraft is mature and can let outsiders see our strength. At the same time, we will also display a large number of engines. "
At the last exhibition, Tianjiao Aviation had not yet been established, and Mingzhou Group had no engine project. It is different now. They have a variety of engines, including turbofan engines for drones and trainers, unique propeller fans, and There are the largest marine gas turbines modified on the basis of turbofan engines.
The emergence of these engines means that Mingzhou Group has a mature heart and can fly higher and sail farther. Although Mingzhou Group is a shipbuilder, these equipment are not considered cross-industry. After all, the navy is also Aircraft is required.
“In addition to these, we will also join forces with our brother units to launch heavyweight drone products. This product will also let the outside world see our strength.”
The highlight of this air show is, of course, the integrated surveillance and combat drone. This represents the arrival of a new era. The engines, electronic equipment, and programs are all provided by the Mingzhou Group. Therefore, this Of course, the star product was created jointly by Mingzhou Group and its brother units.
Yuan Liming's eyes lit up: "Okay, we welcome you warmly. Will this drone perform at the air show?"
“Of course, if the venue is big enough, you can also perform a ground attack.”
“Drone attack on the ground?” Yuan Liming was obviously shocked.
Qin Tao smiled and nodded: "Of course."
Yuan Liming took a few deep breaths and finally gave up: "Forget it, it's too dangerous. Let's let the drone take off and land with weapons to perform."
At an air show, accidents may occur just by performing a performance. Of course, the people organizing the air show must put safety first. Now, if they want to perform a ground attack, what if the drone is unreliable? What to do if the crowd attacks?
Even if the Mingzhou Group has never made any mistakes, Yuan Liming still does not dare to take risks. He didn't want any accident to happen and become an international joke. The reputation of the Zhuhai Air Show would also plummet, and it would have to end helplessly.
“By the way, Mr. Qin, our international air show not only has aviation equipment, but also aerospace equipment. Shouldn’t your starship company also exhibit some equipment?”
"Of course, the Starship Company will definitely have an exhibition." Qin Tao said: "This exhibition will not only include rockets, but also models of spaceships."
Spaceship!
Dongfang's Shenzhou spacecraft has carried out several unmanned launches, but it has not yet carried out a manned launch. This fully demonstrates how huge a project manned spaceflight is. The Shenzhou spacecraft only flies around the earth. Starship Company's spacecraft, however, Going to fly to Mars.
So, after hearing what Qin Tao said, Yuan Liming was also very much looking forward to the fact that the spacecraft exhibited by Starship Company would also become the focus of attention. After all, their innovative spirit was unmatched.
Speaking of which, it’s time to go to Qiongzhou. Anyway, it’s not very far from Zhuhai. Let’s see what surprises Max has for him.
Starship Corporation, Max is losing his temper.
"What's going on? Our spaceship hasn't been designed yet? We have to rush to show the strength of our starship company at the second Zhuhai Air Show. Last time we showed rockets, this time we are showing our spaceship. How can you Such a delay?"
"Max, this is research on manned spacecraft, not toys. You should know that in the previous unit, it took us five to ten years to develop a new manned spacecraft. Now, we have only spent one year on it. It’s just time.” Frank Rubio, the person in charge of the manned spacecraft, said with some dissatisfaction: “Now, you actually ask us to take out the entity. How is that possible?”
Rubio was a former space shuttle designer who was hired by Max to design a brand new spacecraft. He was very satisfied with this task, but he was very dissatisfied with Max's power style.
This is not a design toy, this is the most serious spaceship!
Any slight mistake may lead to failure of research and development, causing astronauts to spill their blood in space!
“We are a private aerospace company. Unlike those bureaucratic state agencies, if we cannot produce results as soon as possible, it means that we will lose public confidence and no one will invest in us!”
Max almost shouted: "We must let the public know that we are the most powerful aerospace company in the world. We can do what others can't do!"
At this moment, someone walked in from outside: "What are you studying? Is it so lively?"
Max looked over and saw a familiar figure.
"Qin, you are finally here. We are preparing for the project to participate in the air show this time. We plan to send our own spaceship out for the main show. However, so far, our spaceship has not completed the design drawings, let alone the prototype. The spaceship is ready, no matter what we do, we must catch up."
“This is a crazy plan.” Rubio shook his head.
“So, can I first hear the overall design ideas of our spacecraft?” Qin Tao also participated.
"Of course." Max said: "Currently, we have successfully completed the first launch of Starship MK1 and successfully delivered the payload into orbit. Therefore, our next goal is to design a manned spacecraft on the top of Starship MK1. According to our plan, we will conduct commercial launches to allow those wealthy people to experience space life, so as to better obtain development funds. Each seat can be sold for at least 50 million US dollars. After all, the Russian spacecraft seats are now At 70 to 80 million US dollars, ours is cheaper. This spacecraft is planned to have 7 seats and can seat up to six tourists. In this way, we can earn 300 million US dollars in one launch."
Max has to find ways to make money. Just relying on the Mingzhou Group for blood transfusions is not enough. They must have the ability to balance themselves. Now, the ideas proposed by Max are very profitable, but it is a pity that his staff are not strong enough to allow him to complete the ideas.
"Eastern's development of manned spaceflight started in 1992, and it has not carried out real manned launches until now. They are a national effort. We only have the strength of one company, and it only started last year. How can we surpass Eastern's progress? ?" Rubio said, this is simply a layman leading an expert!
“If that’s the case, then maybe we can make some changes.” Qin Tao said: “It is very difficult to build a manned spacecraft. What if we don’t develop a manned spacecraft but develop a cargo spacecraft first?”
Cargo spaceship?
Several people are a little curious.
“President Qin, we are preparing for the final landing on Mars. We want to send people up there. The first thing we need to solve is the problem of carrying people, and the problem of transporting cargo will come later.” Max was a little dissatisfied.
"However, we cannot land on Mars with the current rockets. We need to wait for subsequent developments. Landing on Mars is so far away, and now we need to go step by step, don't we?" Qin Tao said: "Max, let's design it now The cargo spacecraft should be developed into a manned spacecraft after the spacecraft is successful. This should be safer and more reliable, right? Besides, if we participate in the space station plan, we will also need a cargo spacecraft."
"If the cargo spacecraft is a cargo spacecraft, it does not require various life support systems or extremely high safety. With current technology, we can make a full-state model. There will be no problem in participating in air shows." Rubio also expressed his opinion.
"Okay, let's start with the cargo spacecraft first, but by the next air show, we must have a manned spacecraft!" Max relented. He was a paranoid guy, but at the same time he also knew that he wanted to push forward For a project like this, you have to compromise.
PS: Xu Zhengyang’s daughter-in-law is still Qian’er, just He Qian’s Qian’er.
(End of this chapter)