Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 149 The Inside Story (First Update, Please Subscribe and Vote)

"So what about the price difference?" Although Section Chief Zhou was very concerned about the shady dealings between Europe and their northern neighbor, he was even more concerned about the price of the fighter jets.

"The price difference is at least tenfold. The main issue is the difficulty. For example, if a worker accidentally makes it worse during repairs, and after an internal professional assessment determines that the repair value is not high, it can be scrapped and sent to the aircraft graveyard. Of course, it's much easier at the aircraft graveyard."

“New ones are more complicated. You have to cause a problem with the aircraft, then the relevant departments will assess that it needs repair, and then it will be sent to the repair department, and then the process will be repeated,” Li Song said.

"What kind of methods can render a new aircraft unusable?" Section Chief Zhou was already numb; it was a new aircraft!

"For example, fire sprinklers, or when transporting an aircraft, the transport machinery collides with the aircraft, causing fundamental damage to the aircraft's structure, or an electrical circuit malfunction."

“Actually, these kinds of things happen a lot within Aramco, and many people are happy to do them because it’s a business,” Li Song continued.

"As far as I know, the two major political parties in Aramco are backed by two major conglomerates. Why are these two conglomerates so keen on elections?"

"It's because the government has the right to allocate taxpayers' tax money."

"In other words, as long as the procedure is correct, if an aircraft is scrapped, a new one must be purchased. The money for purchasing a new aircraft goes into the aircraft manufacturing plant. As long as the money goes into the pockets of certain groups, and as long as the procedure is correct, no one will take responsibility."

"So scrapping military equipment has become a business, because this administration is in charge, but the next administration may not be. They've spent all the money they could, borrowed all the money they could, and as for the next administration, to hell with it!"

“The new procedures involve more people and organizations, are more complex, and carry much greater risks,” Li Song continued.

"I'll report this right away." Section Chief Zhou was completely stunned. The plane was gone just like that? It was a plane!

"Yes, we've been exposed to more and more risks lately. Several companies have noticed our registered patents. The blueprints and technology are easy to deal with, but the physical objects are more troublesome because they are bulky to transport."

"We've obtained some more automobile manufacturing patents and are applying for international patents. We're also about to acquire civil aviation aircraft technology, and we'll apply for patents there as well. If possible, our next step is to pull off a big heist, and then we'll go quiet," Li Song continued.

Li Song plans to build a cargo ship of several thousand tons and bring back the equipment for producing core aircraft components as well.

At that time, we can combine textile equipment, textile technology, fighter jet technology, physical objects, steam catapults, production equipment for civil airliners, and even a custom-made engine prototype.

Because what Li Song said was true. Motorcycle patent applications were just small fry. With so many car patent applications, more interest groups would definitely pay attention.

So we took an old cargo ship, modified it, and then shipped it directly to the high seas.

"So the next shipment will most likely be to a port in the north. As far as I know, steam catapults are all big."

"Let's see what size cargo ship we need. We'll ask you to register a cargo ship of the same model, and we can change the name on the high seas," Li Song added.

"well!"

“No problem!” Section Chief Zhou and Ma Shengli nodded quickly.

He was also amazed, never expecting that a few small companies coming to buy patents would actually lead the people behind Li Song to plan a big heist.

But this is a good thing. If it weren't for these little notebooks, the people behind Li Song might not have dared to take the risk.

Of course, this was actually Li Song's excuse. After the northern neighbor's performance next year, he would have another excuse to fleece them. In fact, the northern neighbor's weapons are also drool-worthy: tanks, transport planes, fighter jets, rocket engines. Even the United States has been buying rocket engines from the northern neighbor for many years.
Furthermore, the core propulsion system of the International Space Station, as well as the fuel for transporting cargo to the space station, are all the responsibility of the Northern Neighbor.

This is why Li Song didn't try to steal America's rocket engines; there's really no comparison.

The same applies to tanks. Although America's gas turbines are very good, we are still more suited to diesel engines.

"Also, take a look at the blueprints for these home appliances. See if there are any core components that are missing. We'll get some second-hand production equipment from outside as well!"

"Setting up two color TV production lines wouldn't be a problem."

"But let's make it clear first that there will be no after-sales service, only technical support." "Of course, we can also take back the production line technology."

"Anyway, the fighter jets are already done!" Li Song thought of something else.

"Okay, okay, we'll go back and do the statistics right away!" Ma Shengli was so happy he was about to faint.

Li Song did this in order to collect money faster, since simply acquiring the technology domestically doesn't guarantee mastery of it.

"After this, they will be quiet for a while, and I think the country will also need time to digest and absorb this information!"

"This is a good thing for both of us!"

Ma Shengli nodded upon hearing Li Song's words: "Mr. Li is right!"

"We have enough technology to study for a long time this time, so it's good for everyone to stay quiet."

“Bite off more than you can chew!”

"Of course, if a major crisis occurs, we can still lend a helping hand!" Ma Shengli agreed with this idea.

China has acquired far too many new technologies recently.

Various research institutes are also accelerating their research progress.

However, there is a shortage of research talent in China, which has led many undergraduates to graduate early and enter research institutes.

There's nothing we can do about it; after all, everyone knows what happened a few years ago.

"That's all right then. I'll continue my business trip to Kyoto tomorrow."

"Let me know once you've made your selections." Li Song knew that Ma Shengli and Section Chief Zhou had to write reports and such, so he told them to go ahead.

"it is good!"

"Mr. Li, please feel free to contact Liu Qing if you need anything!" Ma Shengli nodded; the situation he needed to report today was extremely important.

Li Song was writing in his office when he listened to a report from the factory half an hour before leaving get off work in the afternoon.

"Boss, the factory's current production capacity has reached 280 motorcycles per day. Do we need to continue to expand production capacity?" Sun Heping, the production manager, asked at the meeting.

"Expand production capacity as much as possible, but we must follow the factory's rules and regulations, which means that the daily overtime hours can only be so many."

"Don't worry about how many motorcycles you give away!"

"The motorcycles we give away are like free advertising for us."

"In addition, I plan to find a place in China to build a large test track, and at the same time, a motocross rally track!"

"I'll leave this plan to you. You can learn from the foreign countries!" Li Song knew what Factory Director Sun meant. He was afraid that if they produced too much and sent it out, they would lose more money.

"If we operate at full capacity, we can achieve a daily output of 500 vehicles." Factory Director Sun nodded as he spoke.

"Then let's add more production lines!"

"If we don't have enough core equipment, we should build the factory first," Li Song said without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)