What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 689 Worldline Shift (3000 Monthly Tickets in August)

What's the real reason? It's because China is short of money, of course!

From the moment Tang Wen proactively requested Gaijin to acquire the Shanghai aircraft manufacturing plant, he realized that several phases of change had occurred in China:
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This acknowledges Gaijin's authority in key industrial sectors;
The feasibility of private sector participation (Gaijin) in sensitive industries has been acknowledged;
Completely regard the strength of private enterprises as part of the national power;
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We are extremely short of money, so short that we have to make trade-offs in important areas. As for why we are short of money, don't ask.

Finally, and most importantly, if we can demonstrate the vast market potential, profits, and tax revenue that short-haul low-cost carriers can generate, then all difficulties can be overcome, and favorable policies can be implemented.

Tang Wen noticed that although Goose City had begun large-scale infrastructure and road construction, it was still far from enough. This was a relatively developed coastal city, not to mention the inland and other regions.

If we can get permission to conduct a small-scale pilot program around Goose City, we can immediately start promoting it once the official approval is granted.

As for the purpose of doing this?

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“Tell me, I don’t believe that Gaijin went to such lengths just to make such a small profit.”

Zhao Hande felt that after spending a lot of time with Tang Wen, he would find that the latter was simply a walking idea generator, and would come up with a bold idea from time to time.

"Just imagine, wouldn't it be incredibly cool if the whole country were full of pilots in the future? Cool means... well, it means very stylish."

Zhao Hande: Stare...

Okay, it's a ridiculous reason, but it sounds surprisingly reasonable.

He wasn't thinking about the low-altitude economy for the time being; instead, he was thinking about the bunch of warships that had been forced upon him, the extravagant moon landing program, and the frantic purchase of technology to recruit talent...

Old Zhao recalled for a long time, and finally couldn't help but say:

"Entering the 80s, I felt that the whole society and the whole era were pushing people forward. We were already stumbling and struggling to hold back this train that couldn't be stopped, trying to figure out the direction of the future before it derailed."

But even though you're so young, you always seem more anxious than anyone else, as if you can't wait to mold the world into a certain shape, like you're pushing hard from behind a train.

Tang Wen merely scoffed at his sentiments. All the achievements of the time traveler paled in comparison to that sense of belonging to the era; he wouldn't rest until he had transformed the entire world into something familiar.

Moreover, this is the best time for development; if we wait any longer, it will be too late.

Run, keep running forward, for the future is not unpredictable; in his eyes, the future is a magnificent and bright future.

So he didn't answer Zhao Hande's question, but just picked up the USB drive and shook it.

This was, of course, a gadget "invented" by Shanghai Semiconductor in advance. It comes in three sizes: 4MB, 8MB, and 32MB. The original design was intended to solve the key problem of "Silver Shield," but Tang Wen pointed it out.

However, the USB flash drive that was selected in advance does not use a USB interface, but rather a GSC1.0 interface (actually Type-C) designed in Shanghai. It can be plugged in either way and supports a maximum speed of 10Mbps.

USB interfaces are not yet widely used in computers. After GSC 1.0 was developed, Shanghai Semiconductor immediately offered the entire industry free licenses and low-priced chips by joining the GSC association, in order to seize the interface protocol standard.

"The USB drive contains my PPT presentation on domestic and international low-altitude economic analysis and regional pilot promotion plans. Could you please give me a chance to share it?"

"Alright, there's an internal meeting next week to summarize the external economic situation. Let's see how many people you can convince."

Tang Wen thought about it carefully: "At least the Air Force will most likely agree, as this can save a lot of time for primary trainer aircraft training."

Zhao Hande: "..."

After sighing, he rubbed his temples and finally said:
"Want to come to my place for dinner tonight?" "No, I'm going to see Professor Qian."

Zhao Hande simply said "Oh," assuming it was about discussing the terrifying moon landing plan.

……

November 27st

After a long period of darkness, Millersavich finally saw a brief glimmer of hope.

With most of the first batch of military aid from the Lost Empire arriving, and with a priority given to the large influx of meat, he used it primarily for the army.

The introduction of meat greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers who had been fighting hard. After feasting on German sauerkraut and pork knuckle for several days, their loyalty to Millersavich immediately increased significantly.

During this period, 2000 missiles were modified day and night by military experts and loaded onto trucks, armored vehicles, and even trailers, and transported to the front lines along with fuel and food.

Moreover, unlike the original timeline, accepting aid from the Lost Empire would mean losing all options, making the possibility of a harmonious ending virtually zero, and Millersavich's resolve would be much stronger.

To this end, he used the grain reserves in advance and increased the ration standards for ordinary food, thus stabilizing the rear area again in a short period of time.

When the NATO planes came flying in with bombs, he knew he couldn't wait any longer.

27日，在半个月时间内，第252、211、243三个装甲旅以及549、125两个摩步旅经历了充分的休整以及补充：
220辆包含T55、M84（T72）、T34/85在内的坦克，120余辆BTR、BRDM在内的装甲车、150辆搭载AIM-9、AIM-7的防空卡车全都准备就绪，啃完猪脚、鸭架、鸡爪、猪肉（牛肉被倒卖了）的士兵们也精神满满。

当日夜里，以老式T34坦克为主的125旅从沙尔山脉方向进行牵制吸引火力，随后211旅的20辆M84坦克和50辆T55从西部进攻莫内纳和贾科维察公路。

On the 29th, Monena and Jakovic were captured, successfully cutting off the enemy's (KLA) retreat.

同时间，第252和第549旅集结30辆M84和70辆T55共100辆坦克，向德雷尼察方向发起正面进攻，当日就有一支步战车分队过河。

The Atlantic Treaty aircraft did not appear because the mole within Yugoslavia had already leaked photos of AIM-9 and AIM-7.

Although no specific number was given, when the Atlantic Alliance saw the missiles piled up like gas cylinders, they were immediately reminded of the fear of being dominated by the Third Fleet, and no one wanted to venture into such a saturation attack formation.

Apart from the occasional harassment by hastily dropping a few bombs from high altitude, there was almost no further aerial action.

Upon discovering this, the South Korean forces simply used their AIM-9 and AIM-7 air-to-ground precision weapons for air defense, launching a more intense offensive with mixed artillery fire.

On August 3, the 211th Brigade's M-84 tanks ambushed and intercepted KLA supplies. The east and west banks of the Drenichak River were completely controlled by the 549th Brigade under the fierce attack and artillery fire of the armored forces, and the core base of KLA was in imminent danger.

On the same day, Dai Ying, who was still caught in the tug-of-war between the huge deal between Luo Luo and the Empire, could no longer sit still and requested the Empire to send support.

On August 5, under Millersavich’s constant urging and encouragement, Lapushe fell, the KLA base was completely lost, and only 30% of the force desperately fled south in a panic.

The 211th and 243rd armored brigades pressed their advantage, advancing 55 kilometers in a day before stopping due to logistical reasons, but that was enough.

In just nine days, the Southern Alliance, having received ample supplies, wiped out the KLA's stronghold and advanced 70% of the front line, leaving the remaining KLA members to huddle near the border.

This was an achievement never before seen in the original timeline, and thanks to this victory, Millersavich was finally able to temporarily suppress the internal crisis.

(End of this chapter)