Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 322: Making a Rocket Engine
Zhu Fangqing glanced at Cao Kai, who had a strange expression on his face.

Zhu Fangqing replied: "Yes, the boss taught us personally, and we really benefited a lot."

Cao Kai showed a disapproving expression, obviously not quite believing it.

Others found it quite surprising.

"Ah? Your boss taught you personally? This... is impossible..."

"Does your boss know this? It's so amazing."

Others didn't believe it, and Cao Kai didn't believe it even more, because he knew that the boss was Hu Jiangshan, the legendary prodigal son of Hong Kong Island.

It is better to believe that a sow can climb a tree or the sun rises from the west than to believe that that guy has professional knowledge related to aerospace.

Zhu Fangqing said quickly: "Don't disbelieve me, the boss really knows it, and he is very professional. He is proficient in all kinds of skills. We were all shocked at the time. Otherwise, let's give in. Zheng Lingfei, tell me if I am exaggerating."

Everyone turned to look at Zheng Lingfei again.

Zheng Lingfei said: "It's true, I'm not exaggerating. The boss is very familiar with the instruments and launch procedures at the space launch site. He taught us the operating methods and procedures one by one. We had mastered them almost completely on the first day."

Speaking of this, Zheng Lingfei also recalled the scene at that time. It is still fresh in her memory and very impressive.

Especially the boss Hu Jiangshan’s handsome face, which is very pleasing to the eyes in itself, and coupled with his temperament, manners and knowledge, he really kills all other high-output handsome guys in seconds.

After saying that, Zheng Lingfei glanced at Cao Kai and said, "Cao Kai, it's a pity that you didn't go, otherwise you might have learned more than me."

Zhu Fangqing nodded. He and Cao Kai were both majoring in aerospace engineering and had a lot of experience. It turned out that some of the professional knowledge taught in class was outdated.

Cao Kai was stunned: "What do you mean? Have all those instruments been turned on and tested? Are they still working normally?"

Zheng Lingfei and Zhu Fangqing nodded at the same time.

"Yes, all the equipment has been powered on and all functions have been tested."

"Yes, the key is that the functions are very powerful. As long as you understand the basics, it is not difficult to learn."

When Cao Kai heard this, his expression changed slightly, and he realized that Zheng and Zhu might not have lied.

The others were drooling after hearing this.

But Cao Kai still didn't want to admit it, saying: "Even if those devices can be powered on and run, it doesn't mean they can really be used."

Zhu Fangqing said: "Why can't it be used? We have tried it and even conducted a rocket simulation launch. It went smoothly and there were no problems at all."

Cao Kai waved his hands: "How can a simulated launch count? What's the difference between that and a computer game? It can only be used in a real rocket launch mission. How can it be convincing?"

"This one……"

Zhu Fangqing didn't know how to answer for a moment.

I have to say that what Cao Kai said makes some sense.

If it is just a simulated rocket launch, it really cannot explain the problem. It can only be said that the simulation system is done well.

As for whether these high-tech instruments and equipment can be used during the actual rocket launch, it remains to be seen.

Cao Kai said: "Since it is a commercial space launch site, it cannot be operated without customers. Let your boss find customers as soon as possible."

The others nodded as well.

"That's true. If it can't launch a real rocket, it can't be called a qualified space launch site."

"Yeah, even if your team is complete now, it doesn't mean you will have customers right away."

"Everything is difficult at the beginning, and it is very hard."

At this time, Cao Kai said: "But then again, if you can't prove that the space launch site can launch rockets normally and guarantee a certain success rate, how can you find customers? No one believes in your strength."

Everyone understood what Cao Kai meant. This was a situation where both ends were blocked.

In order to ensure the operation of the space launch site and prove one's strength, one needs customers.

But if you can't prove that the space launch site can perfectly launch rockets into the sky, how can you prove to potential customers that you have this ability?

It will be difficult for customers to trust a new launch site if it cannot demonstrate its strength.

Moreover, this space launch site is located in Hong Kong Island. As they said before, Hong Kong Island does not have this kind of high-tech soil. The mainstream industries are either real estate or finance. After all, you can make quick money and reap huge profits.

Therefore, if a space launch site suddenly appeared in Hong Kong Island, it would be hard for people to believe that it was the real thing, and it would be more likely to be a scam to make money.

Cao Kai turned to Zheng Lingfei and said, "You should ask the boss."

Zheng Lingfei smiled slightly: "What a coincidence, I actually asked the boss yesterday."

Cao Kai was stunned when he heard this: "Ah? What did you ask?"

"I asked my boss when we could have a real rocket launch."

Zhu Fangqing was very surprised: "Ah? You even asked this question. What did the boss say? Did he answer you?"

"Yes, he said that he will conduct a real rocket launch experiment soon."

"soon?"

When everyone heard this, they all showed incredible expressions.

Zhu Fangqing's face lit up: "Could it be that there are customers now? The space launch site has just been built, this efficiency is too high!"

Zheng Lingfei said: "That's not the case. The boss said that he would launch a test rocket. On the one hand, it will allow us to practice, and on the other hand, it will also allow potential customers to see our strength."

"How is this possible? You must be kidding."

Cao Kai opened his eyes wide and continued, "The space launch site has just been built. Where can we get experimental rockets?"

Zhao Xueming said: "Could it be bought from the mainland? That's very expensive, and I heard that you can't just buy it if you have money. It needs to go through a lot of approvals, and it may take a year or two to get it done."

Zheng Lingfei said: "I don't know about that. Anyway, my boss said that there should be an experimental rocket launch mission soon. I believe what he said is definitely not fooling people."

Except for Cao Kai, everyone else looked very excited.

People in science and engineering have strong logical thinking skills and know very well what a rocket launch means.

By then, with just a little publicity, no, even without any publicity at all, it will cause a sensation and attract strong attention in Hong Kong Island and Guangdong Province.

There will definitely be a lot of people vying to see the rocket launch site.

In this way, a greater advertising effect will be produced, and it will be difficult for the Tenglong Island Space Launch Center not to be popular, and customers will come in droves.

Dong Yipeng said: "When there is a launch mission, can you let us go over and watch?"

Zhao Xueming and others also expressed their opinions.

"That's incredible. It's really cool to watch a rocket launch up close."

"I think it should be okay. You are the launch site employees."

"Yes, we need to open our eyes."

Cao Kai was speechless for a moment. If the Tenglong Island Space Launch Site could really launch a rocket, it would be like a slap in the face to him. Maybe he would really regret it then.

Seeing the satisfied expressions on Zheng Lingfei and Zhu Fangqing's faces, Cao Kai felt even more sour.

Of course, this does not mean that Cao Kai will change his mind. Cao Kai is quite confident in his judgment that the space launch site is for universal subsidies, and there is no other possibility.

The next day, Tenglong Bay.

Hu Jiangshan got up very early today and arrived at the Baisha Bay Yacht Club Pier at nine o'clock in the morning. Then he drove the Seahorse all the way to Tenglong Island.

The weather at sea was okay today, but there was some wind, which led to some waves on the sea, so the speed of the Seahorse was a little slower than usual, and it took half an hour to reach Tenglong Bay.

Although there were rough seas and it was early in the morning, there were still many yachts in Tenglong Bay, with more than a dozen of them already.

By noon, there would probably be more than 20 yachts, which is already the norm on Tenglong Island.

At the peak, there were about thirty yachts in Tenglong Bay at the same time. If it weren’t for the large area of ​​Tenglong Bay, it would have seemed very crowded.

However, Tenglong Island will be designated as a restricted area in the future, and it will not be easy for these yachts to enter at that time.

As mentioned earlier, Hu Jiangshan did not intend to wipe out all these yachts.

If there are special circumstances, such as encountering storms, rainstorms, typhoons, etc., as long as they apply to Tenglong Island, they will be allowed to come in.

If you want to come in to rest and sightsee on weekdays, it can be opened for a limited time, provided that there are no rocket launch missions.

At this time, the Seahorse approached the dock, and the water fence automatically lowered. The Seahorse successfully docked at the dock and was locked.

Hu Jiangshan got off the boat and saw Zhang Rui and several members of the semiconductor manufacturing team sitting on a bench at the dock chatting.

The weather is not that sunny today, and there is a slight breeze, so it is quite cool outside.

Zhang Rui and his team have recently gotten on the right track.

The so-called right track means that the two semiconductor production lines are running very smoothly, the scale of chip production has basically entered a constant state, and there will be no sudden need to accelerate production.

This is mainly because the sales of Huayao P30 series mobile phones have stabilized and the demand for chips is also fixed, so this side is relatively much easier than before.

Of course, if Huayao releases a new flagship mobile phone in the future, it may still need to increase its production efforts, but it is still much better than when the production line was first built.

Huayao's payment has always been relatively timely, and the funds are always received before the payment date agreed in the contract.

If Hu Jiangshan is in urgent need of money, he can directly tell Wang Chengdong and others and use a special channel to transfer part of the money in advance. This will also make it more convenient and flexible for Hu Jiangshan to use money, so that he will not be stretched to the limit and his capital chain will not be broken.

At this time, someone said, "Dr. Zhang, has the island started any new projects recently?"

Zhang Rui said: "That's for sure."

"What is the project? Can you tell us a little bit about it? It's not a confidential project, right?"

"That's not the case, but it is indeed a very large project. It might shock you when I tell you about it."

"Dr. Zhang, we have already guessed it, so please don't keep us in suspense."

"That's right, Dr. Zhang. Is there a space launch site on the island?"

Zhang Rui smiled: "Since you all know it, why are you asking?"

In fact, Hu Jiangshan has transferred people from Zhang Rui's team more than once, and others have also heard about it to some extent.

"Dr. Zhang, we mainly want to ask if we can go to the space launch site for a tour?"

"Yeah, what's it like inside? When will the launch site be officially operational?"

“Mainly, when can we launch the rocket?”

Zhang Rui replied: "Wait a minute. The team has been formed now, so it shouldn't take too long."

After chatting for a while, they boarded the electric commuter bus and left the dock, probably heading to the semiconductor production line.

Hu Jiangshan didn't even say hello to Zhang Rui and the others.

After all, he is the boss. If he suddenly runs over when the employees are chatting privately, it will be very awkward.

This kind of thing had happened in his previous life, and Hu Jiangshan had learned his lesson long ago: don't try to get along with your subordinates. There's no point in running over to show your presence.

And Hu Jiangshan still has very important things to do.

There are three electric commuter vehicles in the parking area of ​​Tenglong Island Wharf. Some time ago, more than a dozen electric commuter vehicles were urgently dispatched from Jiangjun Island.

There are several cars parked at the dock all year round, which is basically enough.

Hu Jiangshan drove his battery commuter car to the special tool facility.

Calculating the time, the rocket engine should have passed functional acceptance yesterday.

In fact, Hu Jiangshan should have come yesterday, but he was unable to do so due to some emergency matters.

Rocket engines are very complex things and there is a possibility of failure in functional acceptance.

Of course, Hu Jiangshan has rich design experience and can keep this possibility to a minimum.

Hu Jiangshan took a look at the test data and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

[Rocket Engine V1.0: Virtual Function Test Passed]

[Propulsion power test: completion rate 79%]

[Promoting stability testing: completion rate 85%]

[Ignition durability test: completion rate 89%]

……

Hu Jiangshan looked at the individual data of the functional tests. Except for the propulsion power test which was slightly low, the others were acceptable.

In fact, power is not very important for experimental rockets. After all, it is only the engine of a first-stage rocket. It is impossible to make it fly beyond the atmosphere. Flying up forty or fifty meters at most is considered a success.

So Hu Jiangshan didn't plan to modify the design and could just manufacture it directly.

Hu Jiangshan operated it for some time, input various data, and began to make the rocket engine entity.

It is also manufactured using industrial-grade 3D printing equipment, so the accuracy should be sufficient.

The UI interface on the screen changed and the project progress screen appeared.

[Estimated completion time: 240 hour]

240 hours, of course, is ten days.

This manufacturing speed is actually fast enough. Manufacturing engines is not like other industrial products. It is a very troublesome thing.

During the engine manufacturing process, Hu Jiangshan could not sit idle.

The other parts of the rocket can be made first, and special tools and facilities can perform multiple tasks in parallel, so it can be done.

Just then, Hu Jiangshan's cell phone rang.

【Caller ID: Mr. Tan】

Hu Jiangshan's heart moved, thinking that there should be news about the application for the restricted zone of Tenglong Island.

(End of this chapter)