The unparalleled talent of the country started from Harbin Institute of Technology

In March 1989, in an office in a courtyard house on Wenjin Street in Beijing, a meeting was still ongoing.

After Lü Yangui and his team finished discussing the Global Positioning System, Wang Duoyu followed up by proposing the Nantianmen Project.

"Professor Wang, this is a meeting, not a storytelling session about Journey to the West."

When Wang Duoyu mentioned the words "South Heavenly Gate," one of the leaders couldn't help but laugh.

Fang Lihe and other leaders merely glared at this leader, while the other experts silently watched Wang Duoyu.

"The Nantianmen Project is a massive plan I proposed for future integrated air and space operations. I won't mention anything too far into the future; it mainly focuses on aerospace plans for the next ten years."

Wang Duoyu's expression remained unchanged, and he did not respond to the other party, but continued solemnly.
"The plan already has a small project in place, namely the Mach 5 fighter jet project."

Wow!
An uproar erupted in the meeting room!
No one expected that the Mach 5 fighter jet project, which has cost tens of billions of RMB and still has no aircraft, was actually just part of the Nantianmen Project.

Goodness, this is no ordinary statement.

"The first phase of the Nantianmen project spans the next ten to twenty years. It is expected that within this timeframe, we will successively launch projects such as the Kunlun Space Station, the Chengying Tactical Robot, and the Xuannv Space Fighter."

"Currently, Harbin Institute of Technology will launch several projects this year, including small reusable rocket engines, orbital attitude engines, rotating detonation engines, laser directed energy weapons, heat shields, and Ginkgo leaf-shaped three-engine fighter jets."

"This is the general outline of the first phase of our Nantianmen Project. We will fill in any gaps and make improvements. The plan is to turn these projects from paper to reality within about twenty years."

hiss!
Fang Li and the others gasped again, their gazes towards Wang Duoyu filled with a complex mix of emotions: shock, confusion, worry, and excitement.

The leader who had just been laughing at Wang Duoyu now had a frozen expression.

Because Wang Duoyu wasn't joking, but was very serious, and it seemed he had already planned it out.

"Professor Wang, do you know how much investment you'll need to start these projects? Companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology are indeed very profitable, and they've certainly accumulated a lot of money over the years."

The leader immediately said in a deep voice:
"But you must understand that our country is very backward. Now we should focus on economic development, not on these so-called vanity projects. What good are they besides wasting people's money and resources?"

"The companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology have earned so much money, but they shouldn't have wasted it all. Instead, they should have used it to drive the development of our country's economy, investing in projects that benefit the country and its people, such as the Songliao Canal, the Three Gorges Dam, and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project."

His meaning was exactly the same as what Jin Yong said in Ming Pao in the 1960s.

The current international context is even more complex.

But whether it's a polar bear or a bald eagle.

They invested all their funds in upgrading military equipment and competing in the aerospace field, neglecting people's livelihood.

The main theme of our current reform and opening up is to focus on economic development, develop our economy, and achieve the goal of national rejuvenation.

"I don't want to argue with you about this. I just want to say one thing to you."

Wang Duoyu's expression remained calm, and his voice, though not loud, was very powerful:
"Professor Qian once said that having no sword to use and having a sword but not using it are two different things!"

"I can tell you directly that something will happen in Europe this year, or even in a few months. At that time, we will become a thorn in their side, and they will want to get rid of us as soon as possible!"

"At that time, you may realize how shameful it is to not develop our aerospace industry!"

His powerful and resounding speech was a wake-up call.

Everyone fell silent, pondering the meaning behind his words.

"Even if the international landscape changes, can't we still form alliances and counter-alliances?"

After a pause, Yu Chunshun continued:
"If we were to launch the Nantianmen Project on our own, expending a great deal of financial, material, and human resources, the final result might not be as satisfactory as we hoped."

"So it would have been better to cooperate with foreign countries from the beginning. After all, our country's technological strength is indeed not as good as that of foreign countries, and we have to admit that, right?"

Fang Lihe, Lü Yangui, and others also spoke, and several experts echoed and agreed with Yu Chunshun's words.

However, Kong Xiangyan shook his head and said:
"I agree with Professor Wang's point of view. It's not like we haven't cooperated with foreigners before, but even with that polar bear in the Arctic Ocean..."

"Back then, we always called each other 'Big Brother,' but what happened?"

"It's only been twenty years since 1969. Has everyone forgotten what happened back then?"

"The United States is full of fickle and treacherous people. From Eisenhower to Kennedy, then to Ford and Carter, from Nixon to Reagan, and now to George Bush, haha, which of them is a good person?"

Not one of them is not a villain!
These people prioritize their own interests and are fickle; they will never be of one mind with us, nor is it possible for them to be.

"Professor Kong is right!"

Wang Duoyu spoke before Chu Guibai could:

“We really don’t need to cooperate with these foreigners. They won’t cooperate with us wholeheartedly, and we don’t need to shamelessly beg them.”

"We've been through so much in the past, we should have seen through them long ago, and we shouldn't have any illusions about them."

"Moreover, we have different stances. Those people abroad are all ruthless in pursuing their own interests. They come from countries that value capital and freedom, which is fundamentally different from ours."

"Furthermore, I need to clarify that we have full control over the profits earned by companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology. Moreover, the Nantianmen Project does not violate any regulations and can even promote our country's industrial development in another way."

"Taking the Ginkgo Leaf three-engine fighter jet as an example, this engine will be used in future sixth-generation fighters, and it will involve technologies such as all-moving canards, 3D-printed ultra-light and ultra-strong fuselage frames, and split flaps and ailerons."

Everyone stared at Wang Duoyu in disbelief, their expressions completely out of control.

The issues are: first, the control of profits from enterprises affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology; second, sixth-generation fighter jet technology; and third, the overall industrial development plan.

Goodness, everyone can understand each individual word, but when they are put together, no one understands them.

First, let's talk about the issue of control. Wang Duoyu had already discussed this with Fang Li and the others before, and they had indeed agreed at the time. However, it seems that they've had a falling out now.

The amount of money earned by companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology each year is indeed enormous.

In 1988, companies like Dolphin Group, Excellence Technology, and Huaxin Company had a combined domestic revenue of 2.9 billion RMB, which wasn't much.

However, its total global revenue reached US$72.65 billion, which, based on the current exchange rate of 3.7 USD/CNY, amounts to RMB 268.8 billion.

Last year, Shanghai ranked second in GDP among Chinese cities, with a GDP of 87.2 billion RMB.

Beijing ranks third with 59.8 billion RMB, while Guangzhou and Tianjin have 46.3 billion and 39 billion RMB respectively.

The three cities of Chongqing, Suzhou, and Shenyang each have a combined GDP of around 10 to 20 billion yuan, totaling 43 billion yuan.

In other words, the combined GDP of these six cities—from Shanghai (ranked second) to Shenyang (ranked seventh)—is barely 6.5 billion RMB more than the total overseas revenue of companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology.

With such enormous revenue, the profit is estimated to be around 20 billion US dollars, equivalent to 74 billion RMB.

According to Wang Duoyu, he and Liu Deben and the others have control over so much money. How terrifying is that?
However, in 1988, our national fiscal revenue was 258.7 billion RMB in the original timeline, but in this timeline it was 299 billion RMB, and that's all.

Therefore, it's not hard to see from this how terrifying the control over such a large sum of money as Harbin Institute of Technology's revenue of 268.8 billion yuan and profit of 74 billion yuan must be.

It's not that money can move people's hearts, but rather that with such a huge sum of money, everyone is worried that something might go wrong.

Even though Wang Duoyu had proven himself by predicting the 1987 stock market crash, the leaders were still not entirely at ease with such a large sum of money.

The issue of control has been raised again, something Wang Duoyu had already mentally prepared for.

That's just human nature, and he doesn't believe in human nature either.

This is one of the reasons why he came to Beijing for this meeting.

"Professor Wang, the issue of financial control over the enterprises under Harbin Institute of Technology still needs further discussion, especially the Nantianmen Project that you mentioned this time. I estimate it will cost quite a bit of money, right?"

The leader spoke again, hitting the nail on the head.

"That's right!"

Wang Duoyu nodded slightly and said:
"According to our estimates, the Nantianmen project will require an investment of at least 20 billion RMB annually, especially in the first year, where the investment may exceed 20 billion RMB."

"However, Want Want Group will undertake a portion of the R&D tasks, and can allocate approximately 5 billion RMB annually for investment."

"Want Want Group's investment is not a free gift, but rather a priority to recover costs after the project becomes profitable in the future!"

Want Want Group is wealthy, and holds a considerable amount of capital.

In the coming years, Want Want Group's profits will gradually surpass those of companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology.

For example, by the end of this year or the beginning of next year, the funds previously invested in the Japanese stock market and real estate will be gradually recovered.

Given Want Want Group's bold investment approach, the returns this time will be substantial.

In this respect, even Lotte Group, which had planned for this many years in advance, might not be able to match the profits of Want Want Group.

Therefore, allocating 5 billion RMB annually is not a major issue and will not have any impact on the group.

"No, this is too big a matter; we need to discuss it further."

Before Fang Li and the others could even speak, the leader shook his head and refused.

Wang Duoyu: “.”

Goodness, Want Want Group invests 5 billion RMB every year, and they're actually going to refuse?

It's worth noting that Wang Duoyu stated that Want Want Group would only recoup its costs after the project became profitable.

In other words, Want Want Group cannot receive payment until the project has recouped its costs.

This is equivalent to prioritizing cost investment for companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology before extending it to Want Want Group.

Since none of them agreed, Wang Duoyu had nothing to say.

Of course, the most crucial point now is whether the Nantianmen Project can be successfully approved.

Seeing that Fang Lihe, Lü Yangui, and Yu Chunshun remained silent, Wang Duoyu stood up and said:

"In that case, I'll submit the Nantianmen project first. I'll also submit the Kunlun Space Station and other project proposals for review. If we don't need the Want Want Group's investment, we can bring it up in a later meeting."

"Of course, regardless of whether I agree to Want Want Group joining the Nantianmen Project, and whether the project will be approved, I will proceed according to my own plan."

"It's already quite late. Thank you all for your hospitality. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he got up and left.

Only the leader from before had a livid face, pointed at Wang Duoyu's back, his lips trembling, but he didn't say anything.

The Nantianmen Project is a massive undertaking, involving not only the property rights of companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology, but also, as Wang Duoyu mentioned, two key aspects: sixth-generation fighter jet technology and the overall industrial system planning and development.

And judging from Wang Duoyu's words, if the capital doesn't agree, he's very likely to do it himself.

Chu Guibai and Kong Xiangyan watched Wang Duoyu's retreating figure with great excitement and admiration.

"Too domineering!"

As scientific researchers, Kong Xiangyan and his colleagues all hope to have greater autonomy and substantial financial support.

Even though they are Qian Xuesen's students and are now highly respected experts in the aerospace field, they still have to be meticulous in many project aspects.

There's nothing I can do, I don't have much money.

Last year's fiscal revenue was less than 300 billion RMB. After being allocated to economic development and other areas, how much was left for aerospace?

Not to mention that Kong Xiangyan is a rocket designer, Chu Guibai is a satellite designer, and Li Yili has long been engaged in missile and aerospace technology research. The annual research and development funding for the projects they are responsible for does not exceed one million RMB.

In contrast, companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology have an annual profit of 74 billion RMB.

The funds allocated to many projects are almost all in the hundreds of millions.

Projects such as Dawning supercomputer, Mach 5 fighter jet, radar technology, new materials such as graphene, and lithography machines are all well-funded in terms of research and development.

Only with sufficient R&D funding can we recruit more personnel and provide better conditions for researchers.

Only then can everyone be free from worries and devote themselves wholeheartedly to scientific research projects, instead of wasting time on funding issues or even arguing over daily meals.

Kong Xiangyan and his friends greatly admired Wang Duoyu because he was rich, had a high status, and could succeed in any project he undertook.

That's so cool to dare to slam your fist on the table in front of your boss.

"This is outrageous! They don't respect us old comrades at all; they're incredibly arrogant."

Only after Wang Duoyu left the office did the boss's angry shouts begin.

However, to Kong Xiangyan and his group, it sounded a bit like bluster on the surface but weak on the inside.

He wouldn't dare to say such nasty things in front of Wang Duoyu. Tch, bullying the weak and fearing the strong!

Fang Li and the others simply shook their heads and chuckled, without blaming the other party.

The South Heavenly Gate Project is a matter of great importance and needs to be discussed slowly; there's no rush.

However, this time, Wang Duoyu has created a huge problem for everyone, which is probably as difficult as the previous Mach 5 fighter jet project.

The next day, while Wang Duoyu was at home deducing Hodge's conjecture, he received a call from the Wenjin Street office compound asking him to come over.

Upon arrival, everyone had already gathered together.

Wang Duoyu was quite surprised to see that the leaders were all waiting.

"Duoyu, I've roughly learned about the Southern Heavenly Gate Project, but are you sure we really want to launch it at this time?"

One of the leaders asked with a kind smile.

Unlike before, when they would start by chatting about everyday things to build rapport, this time they went straight to the point.

"Let me count them for you. We have so many places where we'll need to spend money right now."

The leader counted on his fingers, a broad smile on his face, and said:
“Look, last year you proposed that there are too many satellites in the sky, making it impossible to defend against them, so we adopted your suggestion and started the project of digging an underground nuclear Great Wall.”

"Looking back, there are a series of projects such as the Songliao Canal, the Three Gorges Dam, the West-to-East Power Transmission Project, and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, among others."

"Furthermore, Harbin Institute of Technology has nearly 20 billion yuan in research funding every year, as well as an additional Mach 5 fighter jet project. Which of these doesn't require money?"

"The Nantianmen project you proposed yesterday involves an annual investment of 20 billion RMB, right?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Duoyu nodded in agreement.

Then the leader continued:

"Okay, I've also heard that your Want Want Group will assist in the investment of 5 billion RMB. Putting aside the subsequent returns, I have just one question: can your Want Want Group consistently invest 5 billion RMB every year for the next 20 years?"

Based on the duration of the Nantianmen Project proposed by Wang Duoyu, the first phase would last ten to twenty years.

The exact time required cannot be fully determined at this time.

But according to the detailed research and development projects listed in the plan, not to mention other extremely complex projects, let's just talk about the Ginkgo Leaf Tri-Engine Fighter. Can such a large aircraft really fly?

As we all know, most fighter jets around the world have either single-engine or twin-engine engines; triple-engine engines are very rare.

Whether it's an aircraft carrier or a nuclear submarine, large tonnage means strong performance.

This statement also applies to fighter jets.

Big tonnage means awesomeness.

With its superior performance, the Ginkgo Leaf tri-engine fighter jet can completely disregard the limitations of islands and airports, freely traversing the vast Pacific Ocean.

Is size really useful?
Especially for fighter jets, if they are too large and cumbersome, wouldn't they easily become targets?
In the animal kingdom, the natural law of survival of the fittest is even more blatant. All animals that evolve to the top of the food chain must progress from small to large; there are no exceptions.

Blue whales have no natural predators in the ocean, and they are the largest creatures ever to have lived on Earth.

Tigers, lions, elephants, and other land animals—aren't they all known for their enormous size?

If the Ginkgo Leaf Tri-Engine Fighter could actually be developed, it could absolutely dominate the airspace within the atmosphere.

However, the amount of money, time, manpower, and resources required to develop such a three-engine fighter jet is entirely unknown.

Moreover, in the Nantianmen Project, the Ginkgo Leaf Triple-Engine Fighter was just one of the relatively easier projects to develop; there were even more difficult projects to develop.

Examples include the Chengying tactical robot, the Kunlun space station, and the Xuan Nu space fighter.

Is this some kind of science fiction novel?

Isn't that too fantastical?
"Yes, sir. Twenty years may only be the first phase of the Nantianmen Project. There will be a second and third phase in the future. The specific situation will depend on the progress of subsequent projects."

Wang Duoyu nodded seriously and said:

“I have a very clear understanding of this aspect, and I know that it will inevitably require a lot of manpower, material resources and time, especially in terms of funds, which is a bottomless pit.”

"However, please rest assured, starting next year, I will devote more time to applied research projects, and theoretical research will be greatly reduced."

"Previously, I had successfully completed the proof of the strong solution of the Navier-Stokes equations. I believe that there are still many researchers who have many questions about how to use these mathematical tools."

"But that's alright. After next year, once the South Heavenly Gate Project begins, I will establish a special training program to train these mathematical geniuses, enabling them to more quickly master the relevant mathematical tools for solving the Navier-Stokes equations."

Next year is 1990, another year that marks the arrival of a great era.

It could even be said that from this year until 1992, the global landscape will undergo significant changes.

Japan will be dragged into a quagmire by the bubble economy, and the polar bear in the Arctic Ocean will be dismembered and fall apart.

The landscape in Europe will also undergo a major shift, and the United States will adjust its strategic direction accordingly.

The wave of economic globalization will continue to rise and become more closely interconnected amidst constant fluctuations.

Wang Duoyu cannot devote all his time and energy to mathematical theory research indefinitely.

Especially at this pivotal moment in history, we should dedicate ourselves to applied research projects.

In the field of theoretical mathematical research, Wang Duoyu is absolutely unparalleled.

Even if you go further and become a grandmaster, a true god of mathematics, so what?
In the short term, it will be difficult for him to create another branch of mathematics and become a true master who establishes a new school of thought.

Even so, his current achievements are enough to secure him a significant place in the history of mathematics.

The application of strong solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations is what Wang Duoyu is more concerned about.

Once mathematical theories such as the Hodge conjecture and the Riemann hypothesis are proven, perhaps he will be able to complete the tasks more quickly in the development of a series of projects under the Nantianmen Project.

"Secondly, there's the issue of funding. For Want Want Group, 5 billion RMB annually isn't a huge burden; it's still within their means."

"Prices in our country are rising very rapidly, almost at the same rate as in Europe and the United States."

"Therefore, even an annual investment of 20 billion RMB might not be enough to sustain it a few years from now."

"But I've also calculated this using mathematical models. Want Want Group can afford an investment of 5 billion RMB per year, and even if it increases to 6 billion RMB in a few years, it won't be a big burden."

Upon hearing Wang Duoyu's words, the leaders in the office immediately brightened up.

Lü Yangui couldn't wait to ask further:
"Duyu, could you be more specific about how much capital your Want Want Group currently has?"

Upon hearing this, the other leaders also turned their attention to Wang Duoyu, seemingly trying to glean more accurate information from his expression.

It was because Wang Duoyu kept stammering and never gave a definite answer.

Fu Dong, a leader at the General Administration of Customs, knows best exactly how much profit Want Want Group's manufacturing companies make.

However, Want Want Group is not only a manufacturing company such as Pandora, Yuma Apparel, and Walsin Technology, but also a financial company.

However, financial companies like Maple Leaf Holdings have never come to the surface, and very little of their funds have flowed back to China. Naturally, Fang Li and his leaders could not possibly know the exact amount of funds involved.

"I don't know the exact amount of money!"

Wang Duoyu shook his head.

He was naturally aware of the approximate figures, but he didn't know the very detailed data, because the assets of Want Want Group changed every day, and he couldn't possibly keep an eye on them all the time.

For most actual controlling shareholders of a company, as long as they control personnel and finances, the company cannot escape their control.

But for Wang Duoyu, it was impossible for him to have complete control over personnel or finances.

Because he simply doesn't have the time or energy for that.

If we have time to occasionally check the reports and catch some culprits, that's already pretty good.

Therefore, his control over the Want Want Group relies entirely on his control over the company's development direction.

If Wang Duoyu hadn't stopped them, Lee Efra, O'Brien, Fuller Carson, and the others would probably have worshipped him as a real god of wealth.

The admiration that the senior executives within the Want Want Group have for their founder is unparalleled.

Naturally, he didn't need to pay much attention to things like personnel management or financial control, and therefore he wasn't very clear about the exact amount of funds in the Want Want Group.

"You do not know?"

Fang Lihe was extremely surprised, and his tone rose considerably.

Other leaders, including Lü Yangui, Yu Chunshun, and Fu Dong, were equally astonished, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Wait a minute, Duoyu, you're a math professor. You should know how simple those financial statements are. You should know exactly how much money you made last year, right?"

Wang Duoyu nodded:
"I do know, but I can't tell you because it's Want Want Group's money, and I have 100% control over it!"

hiss!
This counterattack immediately made several of the leaders present feel ashamed.

Especially the leader who kept contradicting Wang Duoyu last night, his face was as red as the bottom of a pot, he was too ashamed to show his face.

"Duoyu, let me give you a straight answer: Want Want Group is yours, and no one will touch it."

Just then, the kind old man who had spoken first made a promise to Wang Duoyu:
"If anyone dares to touch Want Want Group or take over its leadership, give me a call and I'll take care of it!"

Fang Li and the others immediately felt a chill, keeping their eyes down and remaining silent.

The little scheme in my mind vanished without a trace.

"Thank you, leader!"

Wang Duoyu grinned and said happily:

"Actually, I know that everyone is trying to make our big family better, it's just that we have different ideas."

"But it doesn't matter. Perhaps I am not as good as everyone else when it comes to understanding people's hearts and leadership skills."

"But when it comes to a keen eye for making money, the ability to control the market, research capabilities, and overall development planning, I believe I still have a lot to say."

The meeting room fell silent again, and no one dared to utter a sound.

No one thought Wang Duoyu was bragging, because he really was awesome.

Because of Wang Duoyu's words, everyone finally came to their senses and reflected on themselves, and were no longer blinded by greed.

The companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology, both domestically and internationally, have an annual revenue of up to 270 billion RMB.

Anyone who could control such a large sum of wealth, like Fang Lihe, only needed to stay in this position for a few years to advance further.

For Fang Li and his ilk, moving up the ranks is the right path.

Everything else is minor.

Compared to the national fiscal revenue of only 300 billion RMB last year, if Lü Yangui, Fang Li, or any one of them could take control of the 270 billion RMB worth of enterprises affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology, they would naturally be able to advance further.

That's the shortcut!
Unfortunately, Wang Duoyu completely blocked this path.

During the 1987 stock market crash, Lotte Group only earned a little over 800 million US dollars.

In stark contrast, companies such as Bingcheng Bank, CITIC Securities, Yuexiu Company, and Shanghai Chengtou have amassed over 10 billion US dollars overseas.

Bingcheng Bank and Jianghai Securities alone made a profit of US$3.25 billion, Yuexiu Company made US$2.58 billion, CITIC Securities made US$1.88 billion, CICC made US$2.03 billion, and Shanghai Chengtou made US$3.5 billion.

The profits from just four cities—Harbin, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing—have already reached US$13.17 billion.

Lotte Group, however, only has a little over 800 million US dollars.

This is a complete slap in the face!
Therefore, rather than saying that Wang Duoyu completely blocked the shortcut that Fang Li and his group wanted to take, it's more accurate to say that they brought it upon themselves.

This is absolutely not Wang Duoyu's fault.

"Alright, let's not talk about these unrelated things."

The old man spoke again, breaking the silence.

"Duoyu, no matter how much money your Want Want Group has made, I believe that your Want Want Group can definitely come up with this amount of money."

"But this matter is of great importance, involving many aspects, and it is very likely that all the money that your Want Want Group invests every year may go down the drain."

"Therefore, for the time being, the matter of Want Want Group investing 5 billion RMB annually still needs to be discussed!"

"Now let's talk about some of the major projects in the Nantianmen Project."

"Duoyu, you said last night that the Mach 5 fighter jet project is part of the Nantianmen Project. So, where is the development progress of this fighter jet now?"

Fang Lihe, Fu Dong, Yu Chunshun and the others immediately perked up their ears and listened attentively.

Upon hearing this, Wang Duoyu remained silent for a moment before saying:

"Boss, let me briefly answer your question about Want Want Group's investment and cost recovery."

"First, I need to emphasize again that an annual investment of 5 billion RMB is absolutely affordable for Want Want Group."

"And looking at the whole country, besides the state, only Harbin Institute of Technology and Want Want Group can afford this part of the funding."

"Therefore, I hope that all leaders will give this matter careful consideration when discussing investments in the Want Want Group!"

"Secondly, regarding cost recovery, not all of the scientific research projects in the Nantianmen Project are applied to the military aerospace field. Some technologies and materials can be directly applied to the civil aviation field, such as noise reduction technology."

"For example, in the future, some of our retired fighter jets, radar systems, missiles and other equipment can be sold to foreign countries, which can also generate profits to recover some of the costs."

"Therefore, we are quite confident in recovering our costs."

"Of course, this involves the entire industrial system and may take a very long time, perhaps ten or twenty years."

"But no matter how long it takes, it doesn't matter much to Want Want Group."

"When I founded Want Want Group, it was originally unintentional, but later my fellow villagers gradually joined in. So although Want Want Group is different now, we haven't forgotten our original intention. All the profits of Want Want Group are simply to allow me to invest more freely in scientific research."

The leaders applauded, and everyone was smiling, but whether they truly felt the same way was another matter.

The old man deeply admired Wang Duoyu's sincere heart; it was truly a heart full of blood.

Some leaders, however, thought Wang Duoyu was truly foolish.

Earning so much money just to do scientific research?
Is your brain flooded?

In this life, if you don't seek personal gain and instead prioritize making life better for yourself and your family, what is that if not foolishness?
Some leaders also believe that Wang Duoyu is acting, since he himself is a person who knows how to enjoy life.

Wang Duoyu also contributed to the enactment of the Wildlife Protection Law.

Furthermore, he has residences in many places across the country, including private residences in scenic areas such as Jiuzhaigou and Shangri-La.

When it comes to enjoying life, Wang Duoyu is definitely no less than anyone else.

"Now I'll answer the question about the progress of the Mach 5 fighter jet project."

Wang Duoyu continued:
"In March and April of last year, the development of the turbine-based combined cycle engine had reached about 80 percent completion. Before December of the end of the year, all the development work was successfully completed."

"Last month, we received news from Yuanchang's large wind tunnel laboratory that the first turbine-based combined cycle engine had been fully assembled and had begun test runs."

"Besides the engine, all other components of the Mach 5 fighter jet have been developed and are undergoing various progress tests."

The Mach 5 fighter jet project, which was established in May 1982, has been underway for seven years.

This fighter jet not only has the wings that a normal fighter jet should have, but it is also equipped with the most advanced canards.

As is well known, the canard layout of fighter jets has the core advantage of improving maneuverability and lift performance, but it faces the challenges of complex flight control systems and aerodynamic coupling.

However, this is not a problem at all for the Mach 5 fighter jet project.

Especially after Wang Duoyu thoroughly proved the strong solution of the Navier-Stokes equations, both the flight control system and aerodynamic coupling became minor issues.

It's important to know that the Mach 5 fighter jet project was originally established to enable Wang Duoyu to provide more assistance in proving strong solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations.

As a result, even before the project is finished, Wang Duoyu has already proven the equation.

With the canards of a fighter jet, the vortices generated can delay the separation of airflow from the main wing, increase the stall angle of attack, and at the same time ensure that the canards themselves increase positive lift, resulting in an overall lift higher than that of conventional layouts.

The static instability of the canard configuration enhances agility, which is particularly evident during high angle-of-attack maneuvers, such as pitching up and circling.

In addition, the canard configuration has a large wing-fuselage interface, which increases structural strength and accommodates larger fuel tanks, thus enhancing range.

It can be said that the Mach 5 fighter jet is not only top-notch in speed and overwhelming in force, but also makes great breakthroughs in maneuverability, agility, and range.

The more powerful a fighter jet is, the greater its advantage when facing the enemy.

Many fighter jets have a combat radius of only three to five thousand kilometers, but the combat radius of a Mach 5 fighter jet can reach eight or nine thousand kilometers, or even ten thousand kilometers.

It has a large fuel tank, long range, high speed, strong strike capability, and also has stealth capabilities, with a negligible radar cross-section.

Of course, this fighter jet hasn't appeared yet, so anything we say is just speculation.

"The weapon system part was not completed by Harbin Institute of Technology. The control system, navigation and communication system, radar and electronic warfare system parts have been successfully completed by Harbin Institute of Technology, and are currently undergoing further optimization."

"The engine module, fuselage and wing module, landing gear module, weapons module, control module, navigation and communication module, etc., have all been successfully completed."

"Once the engine completes its testing, it will most likely be able to conduct a test flight the year after next, or the year after that."

Upon hearing this, the leaders all nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled with delight.

Wang Duoyu is the chief person in charge of the Mach 5 fighter jet project. He is very concerned about the project and is the person who knows the project's progress best.

Since he has already said that, the development progress of the Mach 5 fighter jet project must be nearing its end.

"Excellent, very good, Duoyu, you did a great job!" The old man gave Wang Duoyu a thumbs up.
"Now that the Mach 5 fighter jet project is almost complete, it seems inevitable that the South Heavenly Gate Project will be launched at this time."

"But the funding problem is indeed very difficult to solve." (End of Chapter)