Agriculture Maniac

Chapter 576 Comics, Talks

The J-14 is a fifth-generation heavy fighter jet developed by Sanyuan Heavy Industry based on the 'Snowy Owl' prototype. It was manufactured using precision engineering and integrated die-casting in a steel furnace and was launched at the end of 02.

It features a single-seat, twin-engine, outward-canted twin-tail configuration, primarily designed for air combat, and possesses characteristics such as stealth, beyond-visual-range capability, and multi-source sensing.

It is 23.3 meters long, has a wingspan of 18.6 meters, and is 3.5 meters high.

With an empty weight of 12.2 tons and a maximum takeoff weight of 42 tons, it carries twice as many ordnance as the J-11 series and six times more than traditional carrier-based aircraft.

Maximum high-altitude speed of Mach 4.6, maximum service ceiling of 3.8 meters, combat radius of 2600 kilometers, and range of 6800 kilometers.

The cockpit features a three-dimensional space capsule design, and when paired with a flight suit, it can withstand 16G overload.

The aircraft is equipped with a three-system perception combat platform, and the pilot is equipped with an AI-assisted eyepiece helmet.

In terms of combat capability, the J-14 can achieve a 1 vs 30 advantage against the J-11B Pro Max by utilizing its high-altitude, high-speed, ultra-high-frequency X-2 Starlink system, integrated three-system radar and communication, and beyond-visual-range combat system and high-precision Javelin missiles.

The publicly disclosed cost of the J-14 is $6 million, and the cost per flight is $23 (requiring repainting of stealth coating and replacement of vulnerable external equipment).

24 aircraft of the Eastern type were put into service.

41 aircraft were put into service in the South Pacific.

The oil country has 35 of them in service.

210 aircraft are in service in 21 West African countries.

It is the main fighter jet used to suppress the F-22 in the three regions.

Over the past three years, Dongfang has also planned to purchase more J-14s.

However, Southeast Asia and West Africa are collective entities, so there are no so-called construction and maintenance costs. Oil-rich countries are also wealthy, which the East cannot compare with. In the end, the procurement plan was rejected because they could not afford to maintain it.

But it's different now.

The three series retired 200 J-14s. According to the depreciation regulations of the three series, for example, the Shili Mall sold off its inventory of sweaters and trousers at a price of only one-tenth of the quoted price.

This means that the superior can acquire all the contracts at a unit price of $6000 million USD, with subsequent paint costs of $2.3 USD.

With these 200 J-14s, the higher command can firmly grasp air superiority within the first island chain.

Even if North America deploys all its aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft, our side will not be afraid.

How could such news not be exciting?

When Lao Yuan first learned that the three Dongyue-class destroyers had been decommissioned, and then received 200 J-14 fighter jets, he jumped up excitedly on the spot.

Just as he landed, his ankle twisted, and with a crack, his old ankle bone broke instantly.

Even though Lao Yuan had extraordinary endurance, the sudden, intense pain still made him clench his fists and contort his face.

At that very instant, Western journalists snapped photos in quick succession, capturing the moment perfectly.

soon.

News of the retirement of three Dongyue-class destroyers and 200 J-14 fighter jets, as well as the upcoming launch of three smaller Dongyue-class destroyers, along with Lao Yuan's ferocious expression, swept the globe.

Immediately afterwards, a cartoon appeared out of nowhere.

In the picture, Lao Yuan has a large head and a small body, a ferocious expression, clenched fists, fighter jets overhead like clouds, warships below, missiles, tanks, and guns hanging from his waist, and numerous slogans surrounding him.

200 J-14s!

Three Dongyue-class destroyers!

3+3 10,000-ton destroyers!
Kunpeng!

javelin!

EMP!

Headless chariot!

Three-system individual combat system!

Mechanical exoskeleton!
Mechanical armor!

Nuclear-powered spaceplane!
Theta Star Chain!

But beneath Lao Yuan's gaping maw.

An elderly cartoon character who shouted "I'm the best on Wall Street" lost everything, including his underwear.

An elderly cartoon character, bruised and swollen, limping and using a cane, shouting for Texas independence.

An elderly cartoon character who shouts "I am the world's creditor" is lying in the ICU receiving emergency treatment.

There was also a little Walton dressed in Jewish clothing, huddled in a corner, trembling.

The grizzly bear lying in the icy snow was skin and bones from hunger.

A camel holding a large wad of cash, with a cloth on its head, shouts, "Three-link, my dad!"

The black shadows, a nation mobilized for war, charge fearlessly with spiral magazines in hand.

And a Japanese chicken with its feathers plucked, a French chicken with its feathers plucked, a John Bull with its feathers plucked, a Hans cat with its feathers plucked…

This comic strip was featured in Time magazine in less than half an hour and set as the cover of its new issue.

It is clear.

This is yet another troublemaker deliberately creating the "Eastern threat" theory, intending to incite North America, the European Union, and the Ukrainian people to unite.

Unfortunately, the EU is heavily reliant on companies that provide aid to the EU. If the EU were to lock down its equipment, its production capacity would disappear without a trace.

Ice Bear also relies on the three-system supply, and its production capacity is so small that it cannot play a significant role.

Therefore, North America is more inclined to unite the three systems to reap global benefits.

Therefore, in the North American version of the comic, they photoshopped an Uncle Sam with a cigar in his mouth, hugging Old Yuan and shouting 'very good!'

This is to express one's own attitude and to send a friendly signal to the three systems.

This move has greatly alarmed Europe.

Before anyone could react, the third brother jumped out first.

The Indians believe that the cartoonist's decision not to depict India as a great nation is a blatant insult and contempt, and also a sign of arrogance and isolation from the Western powers.

Third Brother decided to send the most luxurious delegation in history to visit the capital and Shiliying.

In short: If you don't win me over, I'm going to vote for all three!

However, Europe was busy dealing with the Arctic, North America was busy dealing with the financial crisis, and the three major powers were busy stirring up trouble everywhere, so no one paid any attention to this guy.

...

at the same time.

The financial crisis that broke out in North America hit Japan hardest and was also deeply affected.

But the radical right wing in Japan, facing a weakened North America, felt that an opportunity had truly arrived.

So a week ago, the fleet departed from Hokkaido, passing through the North Pacific, and was supposed to head to the Japanese islands of Mexico to reinforce the fleet. However, due to the rough seas, it got lost in the Gulf of Alaska and, because it was unfamiliar with the route, it unexpectedly ran aground on the west coast of Canada.

Since the fleet was primarily intended to counter the Combined Fleet and reinforce the Mexican front, its size was unprecedented.

包括2艘直升机航母、3艘万吨金刚级驱逐舰、3艘6000吨村雨级驱逐舰、2艘4000吨朝雾级驱逐舰、20余艘护卫舰和补给运输舰。

After the Japanese fleet ran aground off the west coast of Canada, the cold weather caused severe frostbite, forcing the Japanese soldiers to land and seek safe haven.

In response, Japan offered a very formal and solemn apology to Canada and offered to pay $2 million in 'occupancy fees'.

Canada, unaware of Japan's wolfish ambitions, generously accepted Japan's apology, repeatedly emphasizing the friendly relations between Canada and Japan, and politely declined the $2 million occupation fee. Canada even kindly dispatched dozens of helicopters to provide Japan with heating equipment and food supplies.

After all, Japan and Canada have no conflict of interest whatsoever; on the contrary, they maintain a trade relationship of nearly 10 billion US dollars annually.

Unless the Japanese have gone mad, they wouldn't be plotting against Canada.

Including North America, aside from angrily calling the Japanese idiots and urging them to go to Mexico as soon as possible, there has been no other response.

This delighted the right wing in Japan, who immediately arranged for tens of thousands of engineers on the supply transport ships to secretly build shore-based outposts overnight, using special building materials purchased from the Third Army, based on the geographical features of the west coast, in preparation for laying shore-based missiles.

Fujima's successful landing in Canada led the right wing of Japan, including some of the left wing, to regard him as a god.

Because from beginning to end, very few normal people would believe that the Japanese islands could enter Canada.

Not only have they succeeded, but they haven't even raised any alarms. Once the Japanese islands have built a defense system, western Canada will surely be theirs.

In response, a growing number of right-wingers in Japan have begun to believe in the theory of national destiny.

So.

"Gentlemen, let us encourage each other!"

"It's a black card, it's onboard!"

The second fleet departed Hokkaido and headed in a grand procession towards Canada…

...

At the same time.

The North American financial system allocated $980 billion to save General Motors.

980 billion US dollars is not a small amount; converted into RMB, it's roughly 8000 billion.

According to the North American government's plan, after the acquisition, the structure will be streamlined, new models will be launched, and the production volume of the three-series will be increased. Sales will resume in May, and the company will recover its losses in June.

Unexpectedly, the North American financial system unearthed a huge pile of old debts from General Motors.

For example, 40 retirees.

General Motors employees earn $58 per hour, about $1.4 per month, and about $20 per year including incentive bonuses, etc.

General Motors currently has 35 employees and pays approximately $780 billion in salaries annually.

But General Motors pays $40 billion annually to its 1200 retirees.

General Motors went bankrupt because its high welfare and compensation policies, coupled with its aggressive purchasing practices, led to massive debt and an inability to pay salaries.

The North American government took over General Motors, investing $980 billion, but it didn't even make a profit; instead, it ended up owing $1000 billion.

Even with another $1000 billion invested, it still couldn't revitalize General Motors.

Because General Motors uses 3 Series as a contract manufacturer, the contract manufacturing fees for the first quarter of 2006 have not yet been settled.

Since General Motors only provided the technology, the 3 Series used its own materials and equipment for contract manufacturing, and then took 40% of the cost of the car, with a total outstanding amount of approximately $32 billion.

What's even more outrageous is.

In addition to Auto City, General Motors' sales channels also include Shili Mall, SY Mall, and SL Mall.

Especially in the East, Sanyuan Pharmacy also handles the distribution.

Therefore, General Motors needs to pay approximately $210 billion in underwriting fees and rebates.

As for why there are so many expenditure items…

General Motors sells so many cars every year, yet it still went bankrupt; that's how it lost its profits.

Otherwise, John Smith would not have been able to keep General Motors running by manipulating the stock market.

Therefore, North America needs to raise at least another $1600 billion.

This result left not only Little Bu bewildered and confused, but even Old Bu was almost furious.

All of this directly forced the federal government to abandon its reservations and compromise with the three factions.

So, in the early hours of that day, Xiao Bu took Air Force One and flew directly to Shiliying Han Gaixi International Airport.

...

Dongshan Prefecture, Shungeng Mountain Villa.

Yu Yang was talking with Lao Yuan, unaware of the comics, the arrival of Japanese islanders in Canada, and the failure to save General Motors in North America.

It not only increased the GDP of Dongfang far beyond that of 04, but also greatly promoted the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan", doubled the per capita income of Dongfang, and enabled rural areas in North China, East China, and Central China, as well as Tibet and the West, to achieve comprehensive poverty alleviation.

In 06, the private sector will certainly receive more support to achieve further development.

This matter is still not being discussed as openly as before.

Old Yuan hesitated and said, "Military-to-civilian conversion is indeed beneficial to development, but the military industry of the three systems has always been in a leading position. I wonder which aspect Chairman Yu plans to open up?"

"The opening will definitely be completed within the framework of Eastern law. Things like firearms, ammunition, tanks, fighter jets, and nuclear energy equipment are definitely not allowed, but we can entrust the production of firearm peripherals to private enterprises and even commercialize them at the social level."

Examples include scopes, holographic sights, infrared thermal imaging, and AR intensifiers that can penetrate smoke or low-light environments.

Examples include sunglasses, holographic goggles, flash suppressors, compensators, muzzle brakes, carrying gear, tactical vests, quick-drying vests, quick-drying underwear, tactical boots, combat uniforms, training uniforms, etc.

For example, medical supplies that are moisture-proof, insect-proof, sun-proof, sand-proof, high-temperature-proof, and hypoallergenic.

Other examples include communication headsets, individual soldier computers, and mechanical exoskeletons.

I believe that opening these resources to private enterprises will definitely lead to the development of more specialized industries suitable for labor protection or civilian use, diversifying products and helping to strengthen security systems and enhance social stability.

"The problem is that when converting military products to civilian use, the initial sales will definitely focus on military products. Only after making a profit will there be funds to convert them to civilian use. However, military sales require participation in military bidding, and private enterprises have much lower bidding power and quality assurance compared to large military enterprises."

"The customers who need this equipment are not just our military. Overseas, especially North American soldiers who need to be self-sufficient in peripheral equipment, will definitely love our military-to-civilian products and rush to buy them if they experience them."

Old Yuan glanced at the agitated Western reporters. "Chairman Yu, it seems the Pentagon has banned the purchase of our military equipment."

"That was in the past, but that's not necessarily true now."

Old Yuan certainly knows how huge the market for Western military peripheral equipment is.

Especially in areas where guns are not prohibited, if three types of peripherals could be equipped, there would probably be a frenzy of demand.

The problem is that although similar peripherals exist overseas, they are expensive and difficult to popularize among the general public. In today's complex international situation, selling good products is tantamount to strengthening the enemy.

Perhaps one day in the future, the enemy will use the peripheral equipment they exported on their own soldiers.

"This issue…"

Before Lao Yuan could finish speaking, Yu Yang interrupted, "Okay, leader, it's settled then."

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None of the topics discussed on-site were communicated in advance.

Old Yuan was worried that Yu Sanyuan might cause trouble in front of global reporters, so he decided to skip the talks and go straight to the Q&A session.

He first gestured for the reporter from Shanghai Media Group, whom he was most familiar with, to speak.

"Chairman Yu, in early April, the legal department of Sanxi issued a public notice stating that Sanxi would fully re-enact brands and products that had previously enjoyed high social demand, and would exempt them from all disputes arising from patents. This notice has been discussed both domestically and internationally, and the interpretations have varied. Could you please provide a more detailed explanation?"

"Ok."

Yu Yang sat up straight and said seriously, "A long time ago, Chairman Yu criticized capitalism, saying that it only pursues profits and never considers technological development, and is the biggest culprit hindering human progress. Few people understood at the time, so today I'll give an example..."

"In the 1970s and 80s, Mr. Tom Ogle invented a carburetor that could reduce fuel consumption to only 2.5 liters per kilometer, while ordinary cars consumed about 10 to 12 liters per 100 kilometers. This carburetor was not the oil tyrant in last year's comedy movies, nor was it the water that fooled people on science programs. Instead, it used a special atomization method to make gasoline and air mix more thoroughly, greatly improving combustion efficiency. When car manufacturers and oil giants learned of this, they offered to buy the carburetor technology patent. Tom Ogle refused and was first shot, then died from an overdose of painkillers. The relevant technical data was also lost."

"Even today, this technology remains hidden in history."

"Since this technology has never been developed or commercialized, I believe it should be re-application in a completely new form to drive technological progress."

"Of course, in order to protect the interests of the inventor, if Sanyuan Heavy Industry uses this patent, Sanyuan will pay a high patent fee that is hard to refuse to Mr. Tom Auger's descendants."

"Let me give you another analogy."

"Kodak invented the first digital camera and held the patent technology, but fearing it would affect its film business, it shelved the digital patents. This has been the case since 1975. I believe that although Kodak's actions were legal and compliant, and we have no right to criticize them, this behavior seriously hindered technological development. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce an 'anti-shelving bill' to release more technology and thereby promote the progress of all mankind."

"If we do the statistics, according to the information provided by big data, at least 45% of the total number of patents held by universities and research institutions around the world are currently in a 'dormant' state."

"Or, releasing these patents would increase the total number of patents held by humanity today by one-third."

"I find it hard to imagine how advanced our technology will be by then."

"Therefore, the three companies have decided to publish all unused patent names worldwide and set a certain time period. If these patents are still not commercialized within this period, the three companies will collect them free of charge and put them into commercial use. No fees will be paid to the patent holders afterward."

"Of course, if the patent holders and institutions put the patent into use and commercialize it within the time frame, the three systems will not interfere."

“If the patent holder or organization licenses the patent to the Three Systems, the Three Systems will pay a considerable patent licensing fee.”

The French reporter spoke up, "Mr. Yu, isn't this robbery?"

"Go ahead and hit me!"

"···"

(End of this chapter)