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

On May 1, 1990, International Labor Day, Wang Duoyu took a day off.

He has been staying in Harbin since the Qingming Festival, handling a lot of work.

The magnetic plasma engine project has been successfully approved, and a large number of young people, including Kong Nanjie and Li Gongnong, have come to Harbin and will settle down there.

They worked incognito within the organization Wang Duoyu had prepared for them, researching magnetic plasma engines.

As a type of electric propulsion system, the main medium used in magnetic plasma engines is plasma.

It uses the Lorentz force to accelerate charged particles or ions through a magnetic field, thereby driving the spacecraft in the opposite direction. This is the same principle as ion accelerators and railguns.

The engine mainly includes components such as a propellant supply system, a discharge channel, a magnetic field coil and its magnetic circuit structure, an anode distributor and a cathode, and an electronic control system.

Of course, at present, the project has just been established. In order to start research and development, we must first understand the theory and successfully verify it before we can gradually transition to the application level.

The entire research and development process was undoubtedly very long.

Therefore, although Wang Duoyu recruited more than 1,300 people to join the project, he himself was not sure when the research and development would be completed.

On Labor Day, Wang Duoyu spent the morning fishing at home and the afternoon taking his children out to play.

Although it is already May, the temperature in Harbin has not warmed up much. At night, the temperature can sometimes drop to seven or eight degrees Celsius.

After the holiday, Wang Duoyu threw himself back into his work.

Wang Duoyu arrived at the Yuanchang Large Wind Tunnel Laboratory to check the final experimental results.

All test data for the Mach 5 fighter jet have now been completed. After about a year and a half of repeated testing, it can enter the flight test phase.

So now we are in the testing phase before the test flight.

"Did this fuel tank experience any problems during the aircraft's high-speed flight?"

Wang Duoyu stared at the wind tunnel test data and casually asked a question.

The Mach 5 fighter jet, being the only fighter jet in the world capable of flying at Mach 5, was completely ahead of the rest of the world, so the research team had no reference point at all.

We can only find our way forward by exploring on our own.

Fuel tanks are not a big problem if they are placed on commercial airliners or ordinary fighter jets.

However, when it comes to Mach 5 fighter jets, there are many more factors to consider.

Such high speeds will inevitably subject the fuel tank to atmospheric pressure, hypersonic speeds, and other factors, making the materials used in the fuel tank itself particularly crucial.

Therefore, even after the materials for manufacturing fuel tanks were developed, they underwent very rigorous testing and repeated testing over a long period of time.

Test its performance in various aspects such as high temperature resistance, high pressure resistance, ultra-low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and strength.

However, after incorporating this fuel tank into the fighter jet, the testing and verification of the fuel tank still needs to be carried out repeatedly before the Mach 5 fighter jet can be test-flown.

Only when all possible factors have been tested and the test results meet the predetermined values ​​can the test be approved.

Otherwise, it must be changed in the way it should be changed.

Wang Duoyu would not casually let such a fighter jet take to the skies, especially not in an extremely unstable state. That would be extremely irresponsible towards the pilot on the first test flight; it would be tantamount to murder.

The person in charge quickly said:

"Professor, we have conducted numerous tests. All data is up to standard."

"Hmm," Wang Duoyu said softly, neither confirming nor denying, but his eyes never left the data in his hands.

He always has a very serious and responsible attitude when he's working.

So he didn't look at the other person, but only focused on the information in front of him.

After reading it, Wang Duoyu nodded.

"Good job, but you can't limit yourselves to just these few directions; you also need to consider a few other factors."

The design of the fuel tank is crucial, and in fact, Wang Duoyu had already completed the design eight years ago.

However, the design drawings and the actual product will definitely be different.

After nearly eight years of research, all the materials for the current fighter jet have been completed, and now the focus is on conducting targeted tests in various aspects.

The fuel tank is definitely not an independent unit; it must be integrated with the fighter jet.

Therefore, testing in many aspects still needs to be carried out.

After spending nearly a week in the Yuanchang Large Wind Tunnel Laboratory, Wang Duoyu finally returned to Harbin Institute of Technology.

I rested for a day over the weekend, and then threw myself back into work the following week.

Time seemed to have been sped up amidst his busy work.

Before we knew it, it was already mid-May, and at this time, a capital team from Great Britain arrived in faraway Moscow.

In a coffee shop two kilometers away from the Sukhoi Design Bureau, Martinez looked at Alexandrov and smiled:
"So, Mr. Alexandrov, what's your decision?"

"Do you wish to join our Magic Research Institute?"

Martinez is one of the heads of the Magic Research Institute under the Lord of the Rings Bank in London.

The holding company behind the Lord of the Rings Bank in London is an entity located in the London Islands, and behind that is Maple Leaf Holdings.

In short, Martinez's presence here, seeking to recruit Alexandrov, an aerodynamics expert from the Sukhoi Design Bureau, is actually an order from Wang Duoyu.

It is now May 1990.

By this time, cracks had already appeared in the Arctic Ocean.

The ice surface began to crack.

It's not far from the ice sheet completely breaking apart.

Under such circumstances, Wang Duoyu naturally tried to find a way to utilize all available resources and means.

Lock in some resources, talent, and capital in advance.

Martinez's presence here is merely one of many forces under Maple Leaf Holdings.

"Mr. Martin, can all the conditions you mentioned before really be met?"

After a moment of contemplation, Alexandrov finally spoke, his voice hoarse and his eyes filled with confusion.

why?
The situation in Moscow is currently extremely dire, and Alexandrov has no choice but to consider his own future.

As is well known, since Brezhnev came to power in the 1960s, the whole of Moscow has changed dramatically.

This old man passed away suddenly in 1982.

It's okay that he left.

However, during his eighteen-year reign, he directly created a group of Moscow nobles.

This group of Moscow nobles could be said to have 'controlled the government'.

Corrupt officials run rampant and act tyrannically.

In addition, there are issues such as currency devaluation.

You used to be able to buy a bottle of milk for one ruble, but now you have to pay two rubles.

And this number is still changing.

Alexandrov is actually not that sensitive to things like rising prices.

But his wife and children need to eat, drink, and relieve themselves, and some people had already left his workplace.

The workload is increasing, and the demands from those above are becoming simpler.

This made him realize that what he was seeing was merely the calm before the storm.

Therefore, after receiving the invitation from the Magic Research Institute, Alexandrov tried to contact them to see if there was a better way out.

"Of course no problem!"

Martinez smiled slightly and said:
"If you're really worried, you can come to London with us first. You can experience it for yourself. If you think it's suitable then, you can come back here and bring your wife and children over."

"We won't force you, nor will we make many demands on you."

"However, as a research institution, you will definitely need to sign the confidentiality agreements and other relevant contracts. You should understand that, right?"

Upon hearing this, Alexandrov asked:
"If I actually end up at your research institute, I shouldn't need to reveal the technology I used at the Sukhoi Design Bureau, right?"

"Of course we don't have that requirement!"

Martinez, however, laughed.

The Magic Research Institute will certainly not make any demands, but once Alexandrov arrives in London, things will no longer be up to him.

why?
Because once Alexandrov is corrupted by capital, he will likely hand over those technical secrets on his own without the institute director even having to ask.

You know, in a capitalist country, what doesn't cost money?
At that time, Alexandrov will be the only one supporting his family.

Even if the Magic Research Institute offers Alexandrov a high salary, he can guarantee that he won't spend money recklessly, but he can't guarantee that his wife and children won't spend money recklessly, right?
No one ever complains about having too much money. If someone does, then that person is either mentally unstable or has a death wish.

"Okay, give me three days. I need to prepare."

After a fierce internal struggle, Alexandrov accepted Martinez's invitation and decided to go to London first.

Three days later, Alexandrov, accompanied by a staff member, took a plane from Moscow Airport.

After a period of flight, we arrived safely in London.

Upon arriving in London, Alexandrov quickly went to the Magic Research Institute.

The organization claims to be located in the suburbs of London, but this area can actually be considered part of the city.

In terms of environment, it's not much better than their Sukhoi Design Bureau.

However, there are many choices when it comes to food.

"Do you have so much food in your cafeteria?"

Alexandrov followed the staff into the institute's cafeteria, and was immediately overwhelmed by the abundance of delicious food on display.

The staff member explained with a smile:
"Yes, we have a wide variety of cuisines from all over the world here. For example, what you are seeing now is Chinese food, which we have hired chefs from China to cook for us."

The Magic Research Institute's culinary team was not recruited from Chinatown.

Instead, they recruited directly from within China.

Chef competitions have been held in China since 1983, and in the following years, they were held frequently.

There are even chef competitions of all sizes all over the country.

Since the reform and opening up, the food economy has gradually become one of the most important components of the national economy.

Although it is still far behind the tobacco and alcohol economy, the food economy is flourishing in many cities.

Especially in Harbin, the city of Ice and Snow, many chefs on the food streets around the Harbin Institute of Technology campus have come up with creative and innovative ways to cook food.

Actually, there is a significant shortage of chefs in China right now, but many chefs still choose to work abroad.

The Want Want Group and companies under Harbin Institute of Technology have recruited a large number of chefs.

After all, many of their employees who went abroad couldn't adapt to foreign food.

For Zheng Baoyin, Wang Jianchao, and others who went to the United States, things were relatively better. Although there wasn't much good food in the United States, there was plenty of foreign cuisine, so they barely managed to avoid starvation.

But if you come to Great Britain, this godforsaken place, nicknamed the food desert.

It's no surprise that it's impossible to find good food in Great Britain!

In his past life, Wang Duoyu remembered that he had several colleagues who would complain about British food several times a day.

Many students who come to London to study are basically here to lose weight.

After returning to China, they immediately look for local food. Even a plate of Shaxian fried rice noodles is enough for these international students to finish it all.

Because they really can't eat it all here in London.

In Great Britain, potatoes are prepared in only a few ways: French fries and fried potatoes.

It's either deep-fried, baked, or boiled; there aren't many other cooking techniques.

Even so, it wasn't very tasty.

The remaining food items were mostly the same few things: barbecue, hamburgers, and fried fish.

If all else fails, then it'll be salad.

The problem is that it's ridiculously expensive.

"Are these all Chinese foods?"

Alexandrov swallowed hard. The row of food in front of him stretched for more than 20 meters, neatly arranged, with at least a hundred large plates.

"I'd like to ask, how many people are actually in your Magic Research Institute?"

These large plates are quite big, somewhat similar to those in a cafeteria in China, with each plate containing a dish.

For example, when steaming fish, there would probably be a lot of fish in it, each fish weighing about three or four ounces.

Other dishes include shredded pork with garlic sauce, hot and sour shredded potatoes, braised prawns, stir-fried chicken with soy sauce, braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens, braised pig's trotters with peanuts, braised eggplant, and braised pork with Chinese cabbage, among others.

Looking around, you can hardly find any pure vegetables; almost everything contains meat.

It can be said that it is full of color and fragrance.

Moreover, the ladies serving the food were all wearing masks, gloves, and head coverings, which was quite professional.

The dishes are plentiful and varied, making them look very appetizing.

"Of course, these are all Chinese delicacies. Come on, take your pick."

The staff helped explain the food collection process and also made sure to explain how many people were in the Magic Research Institute.

In fact, even if Alexandrov hadn't asked, the staff would have said so.

Martinez is too busy to personally introduce Alexandrov to anyone.

Instead, other staff members were assigned to assist in completing these tasks.

Therefore, this staff member has explained the procedures countless times and is very familiar with them.

Since last year, the Magic Research Institute has been working to poach some of their local mathematics professors, physics experts, materials scientists, and other top talents from Moscow. These are the talents that the Magic Research Institute needs.

The Magic Research Institute also collaborates with other organizations.

Therefore, we often collaborate on projects with other organizations, so our office in London doesn't have permanent staff.

Many experts and professors, after spending a month or two in London, are sent to different places such as the United States, China, and Japan.

"We currently have over three thousand people at our Magic Research Institute, but we'll be transferring a group of staff next month because we're collaborating with an American institution on a project about lithium-ion battery technology."

Upon hearing this, Alexandrov was speechless with astonishment.

"Is all this information that I can tell you?"

Lithium-ion battery technology!!!
The staff member just blurted it out, wow, is that even allowed?
Moreover, judging from the tone of the staff, it seems that he is not just an ordinary staff member, but probably has scientific research experience.

"Of course, we won't put up any defenses against you; we can say anything we want."

With a smile, the staff member continued:

“Our Magic Research Institute does not only research lithium-ion battery technology, but we also develop many different projects, especially in the field of materials. Let’s take lithium-ion battery technology as an example again.”

"The development of lithium-ion battery technology is very rapid globally. Currently, the fastest developing city is Harbin, China, where there is a company called Diaopai that has mastered a large number of patented technologies."

"Our Magic Research Institute also has a cooperative relationship with this company."

Since Alexandrov agreed to come to Great Britain, the staff have gradually relaxed.

Every Moscow researcher who has visited the Magic Research Institute agrees to stay.

Because they will never return to Moscow, nor do they want to.

Leaving aside other measures that show greater respect for talent, the Magic Research Institute's cafeteria alone is enough to keep people like Alexandrov here.

"If I actually agree to join your magic research institute, will I also need to be transferred to another country?"

Alexandrov asked casually.

He didn't want to wander aimlessly; he just wanted to settle down and have a stable environment where he could focus on his research projects without worrying about the outside world.

A person needs a goal in life.

Alexandrov's goal was simple: after solving the basic survival problems of his wife, children, and himself, he only wanted to complete his unfinished research projects.

Judging from the current situation, the Magic Research Institute can realize his ideal.

But if it requires traveling around, especially frequently between different countries such as the United States, Great Britain, China, and Japan, then he might want to back out.

"That's mainly up to your own decision."

The staff member laughed:

"However, most of the researchers who came to London from Moscow eventually left. Do you know why?"

Alexandrov did not speak, but looked at the other person with an inquiring gaze.

The staff member didn't keep them in suspense any longer and went on to explain:
"Our Magic Research Institute not only has offices in London, but also branches in cities such as Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Harbin, Princeton, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing."

"You may have noticed that we have the most branches in China. The reason is simple: prices are lower here, but profits are higher."

"Most of the experts from Moscow have gone to cities like Harbin because they can have a better life there."

“Of course, I’m not saying London is bad, but comparatively speaking, prices here are indeed higher.” Suddenly, Alexandrov spoke up:

"Can I go and take a look in China?"

Unexpectedly, he was rejected outright by the staff.

Because Alexandrov is not yet a researcher at the Magic Research Institute, he cannot apply to go to other places for the time being.

"What if you lie to me?"

The staff member shook his head directly:

"There must be at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, researchers like you at the Sukhoi Design Bureau, right?"

"And in your entire Moscow, how many research institutions do you think there are similar to the Sukhoi Design Bureau?"

In Moscow alone, there are numerous aerospace research institutions, including the Gurevich Design Bureau, Tupolev Design Bureau, Antonov Design Bureau, Ilyushin Design Bureau, Yakovlev Design Bureau, Myasishchev Design Bureau, Mil Design Bureau, and Kamov Design Bureau, among others.

In the area of ​​missiles, there are the Central Research Institute of Machinery Manufacturing, the Central Research Institute of Aerodynamics, the Central Research Institute of Precision Machinery, the Agate Research Institute, the Southern Machinery Manufacturing Consortium, and the 885 Research Institute.

And relatively hidden organizations such as Antaeus, Diamond, Altair, Basalt, and Torch, which are not well known to the outside world.

In addition, there are research institutions specializing in naval vessels, including the Neva Design Bureau, Kuznetsov Design Bureau, Rainbow Design Bureau, Altai Design Bureau, Innovator Design Bureau, Rubin Design Bureau, and Malachite Submarine Design Bureau.

There are simply too many researchers in these institutions.

Some organizations may be small organizations with only a few dozen or a hundred people, but most are large organizations with thousands of people.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to complete so much work.

"We have no reason to waste so much time and energy lying to you, nor would we stoop to lying to you."

The staff shook his head:
"Even if we sold you, how much would you be worth? And if we were to scam someone, we should scam the soldiers, because their organs are much more valuable."

"If you are unwilling to cooperate, how can we get you to assist our institution in participating in relevant research projects?"

"On the contrary, we are more afraid that you will take the money and then not put in the effort."

"The reason we contacted you is because you are a valuable asset, not just a chore."

"Look, it's lunchtime now. There are many experts and professors from Moscow outside. Some have been here for a month or two, while others have only been here for a few days. You might even see some of your former colleagues from the Sukhoi Design Bureau."

Upon hearing what the other person said, Alexandrov couldn't help but glance at the others.

The situation is becoming increasingly clear and simple.

The Magic Research Institute does indeed need a lot of researchers, and the conditions they offer are indeed very good.

Although he still had doubts in his heart.

However, he was still shocked to see so many locals from Moscow in front of him.

It's difficult for others to distinguish between foreigners and Moscow locals, but Alexandrov can tell them apart at a glance.

There were even several professors he had met when he was studying at Moscow State University.

Even these professors are here, which shows how much talent Moscow is losing.

However, Alexandrov has no say in these matters, nor is it his place to worry about them.

Just then, two figures appeared in the distance, which immediately startled Alexandrov, his face filled with disbelief.

Nikolai and Viktor Oleg!
They were Alexandrov's colleagues, and they had left the Sukhoi Design Bureau just two months earlier.

When the two men left, Alexandrov talked to them and tried to persuade them to stay.

Ironically, just two months later, the three met again in a foreign country.

"Alexandrov? What's he doing here?"

Viktor and Oleg also saw Alexandrov, and their expressions immediately became quite interesting.

"Hi, long time no see!"

When the fellow sees the fellow, tears well up.

Nikolai and Viktor Oleg went to the staff and sat down opposite Alexandrov.

After sitting down, the four of them ate and chatted.

More than half an hour later, after watching Nikolai and his men leave, Alexandrov had made up his mind.

He's coming to London; he's coming to work at the Magic Institute.

It wasn't just for himself, but also for his wife and children.

Ten days later, Alexandrov resigned from the Sukhoi Design Bureau and moved to London with his entire family.

However, less than a week after arriving, Alexandrov's wife and children found it difficult to tolerate the London climate.

why?
Because it's too damp here.

Moscow is located near the Arctic Circle, where the climate is cold, and even in May, it is a relatively cool season.

There is even a possibility of snowfall in May.

But London is different; it's not only humid here, but also very hot.

London was already quite hot in May.

Therefore, the climate difference between Moscow and London is still very significant.

Besides the climate difference making it difficult for Alexandrov and his family to adapt, the food problem for his wife and children was also a challenge.

Alexandrov himself was fine, since he could have all his meals at the Magic Research Institute.

But his wife and children are not suitable.

You can buy food and cook at the markets in London, but the options are relatively limited.

Problems with food and accommodation have already emerged; now, other issues such as transportation also arise.

Alexandrov thought of the ice city that the staff had mentioned earlier.

So he wanted to apply to go to Harbin to conduct scientific research.

There are several reasons why we chose Harbin.

Firstly, the latitude of Harbin is not much different from that of Moscow, so the climate will be similar.

So his wife and children can adapt to life in Harbin very quickly.

Second, Harbin is currently the most economically developed city in China, although it is not as developed as Moscow.

But it definitely won't be too far off.

A developed economy also means that the city has more vitality.

At the same time, Alexandrov also knew that there were many multinational giants in the city of Ice, and even some companies that he had heard of.

His former employer, the Sukhoi Design Bureau, was going to sell S27 fighter jets to the capital.

As a result, he had the opportunity to hear the names of some institutions in China, such as the Harbin Yuanchang Large Wind Tunnel Laboratory.

As an aerodynamics expert, Alexandrov was certainly very familiar with wind tunnel laboratories.

I've heard that the wind tunnel at Yuanchang Large Wind Tunnel Laboratory is incredibly powerful, capable of reaching wind speeds of Mach 10 and above. I wonder if that's true or not.

He had long wanted to see it for himself, and if he could go to Ice City, he would have the opportunity to experience it firsthand.

Thirdly, Harbin was already a global center for mathematics several years ago.

Whether we admit it or not, aircraft design and other scientific research tasks are all inseparable from mathematics.

Harbin not only boasts the world's top group of mathematicians, but it is also said to have the world's most advanced supercomputer.

All things considered, Ice City is indeed a better fit for Alexandrov than London.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Alexandrov, you will need to stay in London for a while longer because there are too many researchers applying to go to Ice City, so you will have to wait in line."

He was stunned when he heard what the staff member said.

No way?
Alexandrov's expression froze as he stared at the other person in disbelief.

But the other party smiled and explained again that it was simply a matter of waiting.

The exact timeframe is currently unknown.

Nikolai and the others were ahead of Alexandrov in line, and even they hadn't left London yet, so naturally he couldn't leave ahead of time.

Why is that?

The reasons are complex, but the most important one is that things that are too easily obtained are not cherished.

Therefore, it's necessary to temper their personalities.

Besides, they weren't treated badly staying at the Magic Research Institute.

However, the climate in London is indeed far less pleasant than in Moscow, where they are used to living.

Just as Alexandrov was about to apply to leave London, Nikolai and his group had already received notice to go to Ice City.

Like Alexandrov, they also wanted to leave London and preferred to go to the Ice City.

It wasn't just because they knew Ice City was a very good city, but also because Nikolai's father had visited Ice City and stayed there for several years.

That was in the 1950s, almost forty years ago now.

A few days later, Nikolai arrived in the city of Ice with his family.

They were stunned when they came out of Yanjiagang Airport.

The road surface was smooth, and there was almost no noise when the car drove on it, which was completely different from their situation in Moscow.

Because all the main roads in Harbin have been paved with asphalt.

The sheer amount of asphalt available for road paving demonstrates the massive amount of crude oil used in Harbin.

Moreover, Harbin is so generous in paving the roads with asphalt; it's incredibly extravagant.

It's important to know that asphalt is not just used for paving roads; it is also an excellent waterproof and anti-corrosion agent, a building filler, an agricultural fertilizer, a material used in carbon fiber manufacturing, and is applied in industries such as coatings, plastics, and rubber.

Asphalt is a widely used industrial material, not just an ordinary, inexpensive product.

"What a luxury!"

While stunned, Nikolai was filled with anticipation for his upcoming life in the ice city.

The Magic Research Institute is located in the eastern suburbs of Ice City, near the site of the magnetic plasma engine project.

Therefore, after leaving Yanjiagang Airport, Nikolai and his group needed to pass by the Weizigou Campus of Harbin Institute of Technology.

Then Nikolai and his men saw a more prosperous place.

On one side is a lush university campus, with a large number of flowers displayed at the entrance. In northern China, it is indeed rare to see such a scene.

On the other side is a commercial district lined with high-rise buildings.

There are many hotels here, among which two five-star hotels, each over thirty stories high, are particularly eye-catching.

In addition, there are many office buildings that are twenty or thirty stories high.

These office buildings are either owned by Want Want Group or Harbin Institute of Technology.

The Weizigou campus was already quite large, but as a result, a large number of high-rise buildings were built around the entire campus.

Why are these companies all affiliated with Want Want Group or Harbin Institute of Technology?

This can be considered the new city center of Harbin.

As a result, there are a large number of hotels, internet cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, residential buildings and other supporting facilities around office buildings.

A new business center gradually formed.

As Nikolai and his companions walked through the streets, they didn't dare blink an eye, afraid of missing a single sight.

The once impoverished city of Harbin has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Although Nikolaif had never been here before, his father had been, and he had heard his father talk about the city and seen some commemorative photos his father had taken there.

If he has the time, Nikolai will definitely go and see the places his fathers once walked.

Before long, when they arrived at the Magic Research Institute, they found that it was completely different from the one in London.

This is actually a residential area.

Although the management is not as strict, registration is still required for entry and exit.

"This house is so big?"

When Nikolai entered the house assigned to him by his work unit, he exclaimed in surprise.

There is no concept of shared area in a 150-square-meter house.

All three balconies are very large and spacious.

The floor-to-ceiling windows are very well constructed, and they are all triple-glazed. The walls are over 150 centimeters thick, and they are very thick northern walls.

Because if it's not thick enough, if it's not triple-glazed, the long winters will be extremely cold.

Only in this way will winter not be so cold.

This is the life he wants.

Nikolai's wife and children were very happy because the place was indeed very nice.

Going to school is even easier; there are several schools nearby, including primary, middle, and high schools.

There's even less to worry about regarding universities. Harbin Institute of Technology is located in Harbin, and there are several other universities there as well, not to mention so many universities across the country. There's absolutely no need to fear that no school will accept them.

While Nikolai was happily chatting with his wife and children about their future life, far away in Moscow, Martinez stared in disbelief at the Moscow nobleman before him.

"Mr. Martin, you don't need to worry about how to transport the S27 fighter jets. I will take care of that, but the condition is that each S27 fighter jet costs at least ten million US dollars."

"In addition, if you want technology such as radar, engines, and air-to-air missiles, you will need to pay at least $50 million. Do you agree to this deal?"

Cleopatra, who was sitting in front of Martinez, was the one who approached him and offered to sell an S27 fighter jet.

To be honest, Martinez was genuinely shocked by the other party's audacity.

She's incredibly powerful!

In his pursuit of wealth, this leader of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, named Cleopatra, truly abandoned all pretense of decency and did whatever he pleased.

"May I ask, how do you plan to transport the S-27 fighter jets out of Moscow?"

After a long while, Martinez finally realized what was happening and immediately asked.

If a transaction is required, then he definitely needs to understand the transaction details clearly and shield himself from all possible risks.

High-end machine tools and other technical equipment, as well as technical data, are what Martinez wants most.

But he can't show it all at once.

Moreover, he would be even happier if he could get it at a lower price.

"You don't need to worry about that. I'll arrange for someone in Berlin to conduct the transaction with you. There are currently two S-27 fighter jets there. If you need them, I can sell them to you directly."

Cleopatra said confidently.

It's a complete mess here now, and nobody cares about the Sukhoi Design Bureau.

Last year, Mevlüt was still arranging a collaboration with the capital to sell twenty-four S27 fighter jets to Lü Yangui.

Later, circumstances changed drastically, and Mevlütt couldn't care less about the matter anymore.

Furthermore, Lü Yangui has already retired, and Zeng Zhaoshun is now in charge of this matter in Beijing.

Unfortunately, Beijing was not very willing to purchase the S27 fighter jet for several reasons. First, it didn't have the money. Second, the Mach 5 fighter jet would be test-flown in another year or two. Third, the Nantianmen Project had already been launched.

For all these reasons, it was even more impossible for Zeng Zhaoshun to discuss the purchase of S27 fighter jets with Mevlüt at this time.

Therefore, Cleopatra took advantage of this opportunity to gain some benefit for herself.

In any case, over the years, the Moscow nobles have lined their own pockets quite a bit.

Gorbachev, who is now sitting in that position.

This person was even less concerned about anything else.

In short, the situation can be summed up in one word: utter chaos.

Cleopatra didn't care about anything else; he could only think about himself.

As for the others, good luck to them.

"Alright, in that case, let's discuss the details."

Martinez smiled and said this.

Ten million US dollars for an S27 fighter jet is very cheap. He doesn't know if the big boss above needs such a fighter jet.

However, if you buy it and resell it, you should be able to make a considerable profit.

After all, the S27 fighter jet has a minimum price of forty million US dollars.

The news quickly reached Wang Duoyu. (End of Chapter)