Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 293: A new map is about to be released.
Seeing that it didn't take much effort, he directly persuaded Bai Ling and Lao Luo to give up the laborious task of developing their own research and development and building the 051 production line, and instead switch to collecting scraps discarded by later generations.

I am truly happy that Bai Ling and Lao Luo made this wise choice.

Therefore, upon hearing that Bai Ling and the others wanted to obtain some blueprints for the production of the Type 051 destroyer from the future to study and enrich themselves, Ximen Lang immediately pledged his support.

"Leave this to me. I'll talk to Yi-yi later and ask her to help me organize the relevant materials. We'll pack them up and bring them back together. It won't interfere with my studies here!"

Once this move is implemented and becomes the norm, the enthusiasm for independent research and development in Beijing will inevitably be severely dampened.
Bai Ling felt both heartbroken and helpless, and she mocked herself inwardly.

"That's hilarious! We don't even have a modern shipbuilding industry here! Let alone warships, which are huge vessels that severely test a country's industrial capabilities, we might not even be able to build a small fishing boat that's as ordinary as it gets, capable of sailing in the open sea!"

"Just like the seed market in later generations that everyone wanted to monopolize, we won't give you even the slightest chance to dampen our enthusiasm! We won't even give you a chance! In this situation, no matter how powerful your shipbuilding industry is, who can you dampen?"

Just kidding, it's no challenge for her at all!
If even Bai Ling could figure this out, then it goes without saying that Lao Luo, who is older and more experienced, could understand it as well.

In fact, Bai Ling's agreement to this matter was actually at Lao Luo's behest.

Therefore, it is even less likely that they will go back on their word.

Seeing that Ximen Lang directly stated that he would take care of the blueprint issue, Lao Luo and the others immediately finalized the matter in a few words.

He and Ximen Lang discussed the benefits of implementing this plan.

"If this really comes to fruition, then you guys will be really something! Anyway, with us here to take over, you can just do whatever wild ideas you have! No matter how daring your ideas are, you can go all out and do your research!"

"I heard that these Type 051 destroyers are outdated, too good to throw away but not worth keeping, and you guys just patched them up and dragged it out until a few years ago when you finally couldn't take it anymore and decommissioned them? You don't have to do that anymore. Just start any good projects as soon as possible!"

"If something is outdated, we'll replace it! And don't worry about technology leaks, we'll take care of everything for you!"

These words truly resonated with Ximen Lang, making him happy that the future generations had been relieved of such a huge burden, and also pleased for the world of Beijing.

"You guys aren't bad either! Everything is readily available! Others have to invest countless energy, resources, and effort, even using the entire nation's resources, just to make a little progress in their navy, while you can just lie down and run into the world's top tier!"

"Once your technology and industrial capabilities improve, you'll be able to directly compete with the Americans and Russians, and even have a go at them! At this rate of progress, saying it's like riding a rocket is an understatement!"

"Is this acceptable? This is outrageous!"

The classic win-win situation brought genuine smiles to the faces of everyone who was busy exchanging pleasantries.

Just as they were laughing happily, Hao Pingchuan spoke up.

"Brother Lang, Lao Luo, stop laughing. Although this is a good thing, we still haven't settled the waterway issue. The waterway in Tianjin is still blocked from time to time. With the current water conditions, if we don't manage and widen it, no matter how good the project is, it will be a waste."

A few words from him and everyone's smiles froze on their faces.

It turns out that Hao Pingchuan is quite something; he's really mastered the skill of bringing up the most sensitive topics.

In particular, what he said was indeed completely correct.

That's exactly what happened.

Before they could even enjoy their happiness for a moment, Lao Luo and Bai Ling immediately started having headaches again.

Even Ximen Lang fell silent. The reasoning was simple: if the river were truly widened to at least 40 meters as previously planned, including the entire riverbed, it would be impossible to achieve the desired result.
Such a massive undertaking would be impossible to complete, even if Yang Guang were alive and defeated the Sui Dynasty several more times!
Even Yang Guang would get goosebumps looking at this, and he couldn't help but start to back down.

The city of Beijing was now a world of utter poverty and backwardness.
Does this need to be said?
Not to mention that even in later generations, this amount of work would not be an easy task.

It seems that even now, people are still managing this section of the waterway, carrying out widening and dredging projects.

Thinking this, Ximen Lang took out his phone again and started searching.

Then, Ximen Lang was speechless at the information he found.

There is no other reason.

Just as Ximen Lang remembered, this super project, which is 21.348 kilometers long and has a dredging volume of about 1497 million cubic meters, is still under construction.

And it is not expected to be completed until July 2027!

Even in later generations, it would take countless manpower and resources to work on this waterway for several years!
What makes you, a poor and destitute city like Beijing, so special?
This is something that is simply impossible for the current world of Beijing.

Even if the demands are lowered again and again.
Considering the scale of the project and the technical and financial pressures, it remains almost impossible for Sijiucheng World.

Ximen Lang addressed the crowd directly.

"Forget it, don't even think about blocking this waterway. With the current technology, we can't handle it!"

As he spoke, Ximen Lang picked and chose to tell everyone about the things that were also being done in later generations to manage this section of the waterway.

The difficulty was so great that Bai Ling and Lao Luo could be heard expressing despair.

It is evident that even in later generations, it would take several years to govern this place, and even now, efforts are being made to govern it with overtime work.

Bai Ling finally couldn't hold back anymore.

"Your area is so advanced, it takes you so much manpower and resources, and several years, to manage waterways with similar conditions! What makes us think we deserve this? We're so poor and backward, we don't deserve it!"

Bai Ling and Lao Lu were so worried they were speechless.

Ximen Lang didn't utter a single word for a long time.

After much thought, I realized there really was no other way; I really couldn't go on a long trip without making any moves.

After much deliberation, Ximen Lang finally made the painful decision.
For the world of Beijing!
For the 600 million compatriots in Beijing!
Step out of your comfort zone and go out and have some fun.

As supplies continued to accumulate, Beijing was clearly beginning to become overburdened.

Let's just take advantage of this trip and get it done all at once.

Thinking this, Ximen Lang asked directly.

"Ling, do you want to travel the world and have some fun with me?"

(End of this chapter)