Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 109 Captain Hu Yinghong (Subscription Request)
"Hehe!" Yang Ning smiled embarrassedly after hearing the joke from the leader of the First Ministry of Machine Building.

Then he said: "If you want to obtain the metallurgical formula and process for manufacturing these machine tools and equipment, there are only two ways."

"The first is to do our own research and development. Although this method can improve the capabilities of our own scientific researchers and save foreign exchange, it is not enough to quench thirst."

"Not to mention that other fields need these machine tools and equipment, even if we want to expand the automotive industry, a production line traded with John Bull is far from enough."

“In that case, then we can only adopt the second method, which is to find someone who has it and buy it.”

"Buy?" The leader was a little confused after hearing what Yang Ning said. Although those Hans machine tools and equipment were outdated, the special metal smelting technology used to manufacture them was not outdated. Even now, it was considered very advanced.

After all, materials science is no different from other fields. It requires a lot of trial and error experiments and calculations, and its development speed lags far behind other fields.

Almost all of Hans' metallurgical experts and technologies during World War II were divided up by the Eagle Sauce and Big Brother, but the key is that these technologies are still confidential even in Big Brother's hands, so how could they possibly sell them to us?

Thinking of this, the leader of the First Ministry of Machine Building shook his head and said helplessly: "Big Brother will not give us this advanced metallurgical technology."

Yang Ning saw the regretful look on the leader's face and said with a smile: "Who said that only the big brothers have it? Don't forget where they got these technologies from."

"Even if Big Brother and his men seized most of Hans' technical researchers and equipment ten years ago, there will always be some that slipped through the net!"

After hearing what Yang Ning said, the leader suddenly realized, yes, why did he only think about obtaining technology from Big Brother?
Since Big Brother is unwilling to give it, Hans, which is also an industrial power, may not be unwilling to do so.

You have to know that World War II just ended ten years ago. Considering what Big Brother did to Hans back then, it might not be impossible for him to get some technology from Hans as long as a certain price was paid.

And it is not limited to the metallurgical technology used to manufacture these machine tools and equipment. Hans also had other technologies during World War II that are worth learning from!

Yang Ning's words seem to have opened a new window for us, allowing us to no longer just focus on the little bit of charity from Big Brother.

You have to know that according to the original history, it was not until the late 59s, after we had a falling out with Big Brother, that we shifted our attention from Big Brother to other allied brothers. For example, from 60 to 14, we began to import Il- from East Hans and Peach Country. Before that, we imported them all from Big Brother.

Although later under the pressure from the boss, this transaction only lasted for a short period of time before it ended.

If we take advantage of the honeymoon period with Big Brother and learn from the traditional industrial countries on the allied side that we do not have the technology, even if it is already backward, we can consolidate our industrial base.

"Okay, we will discuss this matter, but I don't think it's a big problem. After all, we rely on Big Brother for everything, right?"

The leader of the First Ministry of Machine Building thought for a while and said to Yang Ning and Secretary Wang.

When Yang Ning returned to Second Automobile Works from the First Ministry of Machine Building, it was almost time to get off work, so he didn't stay for long and prepared to go home.

"Comrade Yang Ning, hurry up and get the car design drawings here!"

Seeing Yang Ning preparing to get in the car, Director Zheng couldn't help but remind him.

"Got it. Don't worry, nothing will go wrong!" Yang Ning responded with a smile, then turned around, got into the car and left.

"Wow!" When Yang Ning returned home and opened the door, he was surprised to see Hu Yinghong's outfit.

She was wearing a brand new brown-green Type 55 military uniform, especially the one-bar, four-star captain rank on the brochure. Even though Hu Yinghong was pregnant, she still couldn't hide her heroic temperament.

Don't underestimate Hu Yinghong just because she is only a captain. You should know that in this awarding of military ranks, women only accounted for 1% of the number of people awarded, and the highest rank was only major general.

After Hu Yinghong joined the army, she has been fighting on the front line as a medical soldier. Even so, she still has a record of capturing and killing the enemy.

After liberation, women were not allowed to join the front-line combat troops, but she still participated in the northern battlefield as a medical soldier. After returning, she joined the guard regiment as a military doctor, and then served as Yang Ning's personal secretary until now, and she has not left her military identity.

It is already very good for a woman to be awarded the rank of captain this time.

"This outfit looks very elegant."

Yang Ning looked at Hu Yinghong for a while and couldn't help but praise her.

After hearing what Yang Ning said, Hu Yinghong couldn't help but curl up her lips: "How is it, I didn't embarrass you, did I?"

"How could that be? If you go out with me wearing this, it will really bring me honor. Then people will probably say I'm a gigolo." Yang Ning said, pretending to be worried.

"Go away, you are so unruly." Hu Yinghong smiled and pushed Yang Ning.

"I wasn't told when they were going to confer the title, so I might as well go and see it for myself."

Yang Ning held Hu Yinghong's hand that she pushed over, helped her sit down, and said with a look of regret.

"Notify you? You've been away from home all day, how can we notify you?"

At this time, mother Yang Liu came out from the kitchen, gave Yang Ning a blank look, lifted her apron to wipe the water on her hands, sat next to Hu Yinghong and looked at her military uniform, as if she wanted to touch it but didn't dare to.

"Mom, I have another set of clothes like this. You can try it on. If it fits, you can wear it!" Hu Yinghong saw through Yang Liu's thoughts and said with a smile.

"That won't do!" Although there was a hint of reluctance in Yang Liu's eyes, she still refused.

She took Hu Yinghong's military uniform and put it on. What if she violated the discipline?
"It's okay. Anyway, I don't have epaulettes and medals, so it doesn't count as a violation of discipline. Besides, in my current condition, I can't wear them in a short time. When I need them, they will be reissued." Hu Yinghong looked at her mother and said with a smile.

"Well, then I'll try?" Yang Liu said hesitantly as she looked at Hu Yinghong.

"Just try it!" Hu Yinghong said loudly with a smile.

Yang Liu happily responded, "Yinghong still loves her mother, unlike someone who has no conscience." After saying that, she glared at Yang Ning, who had been playing ostrich on the side, and then hurried into the house to try on clothes.

"Big brother, watch the fire in the kitchen and don't let the water boil away!" The mother's loud and clear voice came from the room.

"Got it!" Yang Ning quickly replied.

(End of this chapter)