Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 210 Assaulting a superior, Northwestern Polytechnical University is in big trouble!
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After being suppressed for so long, the J-8 is finally about to be reborn!
The people from Shenyang were all beaming with joy; the thick fog that had been hanging over their hearts had finally dissipated!
The cafeteria in the airplane terminal was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.

"Come, Qin Liang, let me toast you!" Old Gu, holding a wine glass, walked up to Qin Liang: "You are the biggest contributor to the rebirth of our J-8 fighter jet!"

"No, no, Mr. Gu, I just mentioned it casually. You have to be good yourself to succeed. The reason our J-8 can be sold is because the J-8 itself has excellent performance."

If it weren't for the fact that the twin-engine Q-6 couldn't be sold, there would be no chance for the J-8!

"How much do you think we should sell our J-8 fighter jet for? How about thirty million US dollars?"

Qin Liang's eyes widened in surprise: "Mr. Gu, do you know how much an F-15 costs?"

The F-15 can be considered the benchmark of third-generation fighter jets. When it first went into production, the US military's own version cost only 18 million US dollars, while the export version was more expensive, but still only 20 to 30 million US dollars!
Later, for example in 1987, the price of the F-15E fighter-bomber was only $3910 million.

If the J-8 costs 30 million US dollars, wouldn't that be more expensive than the F-15?

Old Ba is a man of great insight!
"Comrade Qin Liang, what do you think is the most appropriate price for the J-8 fighter jet?"

"It costs a little over ten million US dollars. If Old Baht replaces two engines, the total price will still be around fifteen million US dollars."

The expressions of the people following Old Gu changed instantly: "Comrade Qin Liang, the J-8 is the most advanced fighter jet in the East! It can rival the Tomcat, how can it be sold at such a low price?"

"Gentlemen, let's not even talk about thirty million US dollars. Even if we split it in half, without the engine, if you only sell the plane for fifteen million US dollars, Pakistan will turn around and leave." Qin Liang shook his head helplessly: "The J-8 isn't worth that much money!"

"Comrade Qin Liang, we may not be able to sell it ourselves, but as long as you're here, we can definitely get thirty million US dollars."

"Yeah, anyway, all of Pakistan's money comes from American military aid; he's spending the Americans' money..."

Qin Liang shook his head: "I don't have that ability."

You can swindle people like Yi Tuo, but Lao Ba is our iron brother. How could you possibly swindle our iron brother?
I brought you business, but you asked for an exorbitant price, scaring Buffett away. That has nothing to do with me!
Old Gu took a deep breath: "Alright, then let's go with the price you mentioned."

"Mr. Gu, ten million US dollars? We'll starve!"

“That’s right, we are the largest military aircraft manufacturer in the country. How could we sell our planes so cheaply? So many of us are waiting for them…”

"That's better than nothing. The price Comrade Qin Liang mentioned is definitely the most suitable. If we sell it for too high a price and Old Ba runs away, then we won't even have enough to eat!"

The others fell silent.

Watching these people return to their own tables, Qin Liang felt somewhat helpless. The atmosphere in the North wouldn't change until after the new millennium. Where did this arrogance of being the boss and second-in-command come from?
Watching them leave, Old Chen walked over, holding a wine glass.

"Comrade Qin Liang, come, let me toast you! Your suggestion has been approved by the higher authorities, and the relevant departments have decided to allocate 100 million yuan to support our Y-9 research and development!"

Fortunately, Elder Lu wasn't there, otherwise he would have been furious. Their twin-engine Q-6 only received 10 million from their superiors, while the Yun-9 project received a direct allocation of 100 million! This money should have been theirs!
"Well, this amount of money is indeed not much, but the rules cannot be changed. If we want Northwestern Polytechnical University to help us, we need at least ten million yuan in research and development funding."

This isn't a lot of money. It cost ten million just to modify the nose of the aircraft for the Northern Institute. Now, this ten million is for completing the design of the entire transport aircraft!

"Of course, you can also purchase computers and design software produced by Northwestern Polytechnical University and then complete the design yourself. Two or three million should be enough. After all, you are an aircraft research institute and should have the research and development capabilities."

Institute 603 is a professional aircraft research and development institution! Even if Northwestern Polytechnical University doesn't participate, they can complete the design independently, as long as the higher authorities provide funding! Northwestern Polytechnical University doesn't necessarily need to earn this money.

Old Chen shook his head: "No, no, it would take too long for us to develop it ourselves, and it would be a waste of time. Northwestern Polytechnical University has first-class R&D capabilities. Even Boeing is willing to work with you to jointly develop passenger planes. We should also work with you to jointly develop it, which can greatly reduce the development time. However... we need to complete the preliminary design first so that we can get the approval of our superiors and receive formal funding."

The 100 million is just a promise from higher authorities. Institute 603 will have to demonstrate its true capabilities to secure this funding. It's definitely not something that can be obtained through a PowerPoint presentation.

"Alright! Let's talk about it when we get back to Chang'an!"

If we were to develop something entirely new, the entire aeronautical department at Northwestern Polytechnical University would be stretched thin to complete this project. But... we have research results from the future, right in our heads. Once we get back, we can just take out the design scheme for the Y-20!
In later generations, the Y-20 emerged and won countless praises. However, because of its similar appearance to the Il-76, it also attracted a lot of criticism, with people saying that our Y-20 is just a copy of the Il-76, as if it would feel uncomfortable if it didn't have a foreign parent company.

There are only a few basic aircraft shapes. For large transport aircraft, a high-wing configuration with four engines and a cargo door at the rear is almost standard practice. As for the T-tail, it is the best option after the layout of a high-wing configuration and a rear cargo door.

They may look similar, but their internal structures are completely different!

Our Y-20 transport aircraft has an internal cargo hold that is 20 meters long, 4.5 meters wide, and 4 meters high. This size is just right to fit a Type 99 main battle tank, while the cargo hold of the Il-76 is seriously insufficient in width.

As for the exterior, the most crucial part is the wing. We use a supercritical wing, which can reach a maximum speed of 920 kilometers per hour, while the Il-76 can only reach 850 kilometers per hour. Although the speed difference is not significant, when rapid deployment is required, being 70 kilometers faster can save half an hour, which may be the key to victory.

"Yes, Comrade Qin Liang, in the future, our 603 Institute will cooperate more with Northwestern Polytechnical University. Let us join hands to develop the aviation industry in Chang'an!"

With Elder Chen gone, Qin Liang could finally have some peace and quiet. Elder Lu wouldn't be coming. Having won the bid, he should hurry back to work on research and development. After all, there was no point in saying anything more; ten million was just a drop in the bucket. The most important thing was to get back to work as soon as possible and get the twin-engine Q6 fighter jets produced by Factory 320 into service.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Qin Liang returned to the guesthouse and was surprised to see that Yang Duo'er had already packed her luggage, and in fact, she had packed it in separate places!
“Duoduo…”

“Our beef business has run into some problems, so I need to go back and deal with them,” Yang Duo’er said. “Brother Liangzi, we might be separated for a few days, but don’t worry, I’ll go back as soon as I’m done.”

"Well, thank you for your hard work."

"It's not hard work, and it's exactly what I'm good at. By the way, for convenience, I'll register a company when I get back. What do you think we should name it?"

Qin Liang smiled and said, "Pacific Trading Co., Ltd."

Before my rebirth, I read a book called "Great Power Industry". It started with a pair of rubber shoes and created an industrial empire where civilian products surpassed military products. At that time, the protagonist's company was called Pacific Group. The name was powerful enough, so I just used it!

"Okay, from now on, our income from Northwestern Polytechnical University, our personal income, and so on will all be accounted for through this company. Should we find someone from Northwestern Polytechnical University to join the company?"

"Aren't I one?" Qin Liang said, "Our company is a large international corporation, so we can manage it according to international standards. Northwestern Polytechnical University can only have one board seat at most. If a board meeting is needed, I can just attend. By the way, after I go back, I'll talk to the school and make this a fixed arrangement. I hope no one has this ambition, otherwise..."

Since ancient times, interests have been a driving force for people's hearts. Northwestern Polytechnical University has been cooperating with more and more countries, and the foreign exchange earned from these cooperations is also increasing. Northwestern Polytechnical University never hands over foreign exchange because it spends the foreign exchange directly abroad. With so much money, it is inevitable that some people will be envious and want to control it themselves.

Even if Northwestern Polytechnical University doesn't have such people, what about higher-ups?
This hidden danger must be eliminated!
Boom boom boom!
Qin Liang walked to the door, opened it, and saw Lin Lao's secretary: "Comrade Qin Liang, something has happened at Northwestern Polytechnical University!"

A few hours ago, at Northwestern Polytechnical University, in the Aerospace Building, in the conference room.

"Northwestern Polytechnical University is a role model for universities in China!" The high-ranking leader from the main seat smiled broadly: "In just over a year, Northwestern Polytechnical University has undergone tremendous changes. A brand new teaching building and a staff dormitory have been built, and two more teaching buildings are under construction. Northwestern Polytechnical University also has five affiliated university-run factories, each of which can generate huge economic benefits!"

"Yes, Northwestern Polytechnical University has several cooperative projects with foreign countries, and these projects all earn foreign exchange!" said Liu, the city leader, with a smile.

"Thank you for your praise, leaders!" President Ji replied with a smile. "We will continue to work hard and follow the path of industry-academia-research collaboration, which is also the path taken by other universities internationally."

"Well, you've paved a smooth road for yourself, so shouldn't you give back to our education system?" Leader Gao said. "Our education system is still struggling. Everyone says that the monthly salary and benefits of teachers at Northwestern Polytechnical University are more than the annual salary of teachers at other universities. It's not a matter of scarcity, but rather inequality!"

Principal Ji's expression changed. Leader Liu followed up, "Our city is also struggling; we urgently need funds for municipal construction. Northwestern Polytechnical University is so wealthy; you should help us out!"

Principal Ji's face darkened.

On the surface, this was supposed to be a year-end summary and commendation meeting held at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) to enhance the university's reputation. In reality, however, it was an attempt to freeload off the university!

"What's wrong, Lao Ji? Are you having difficulties? We won't ask for much. Just hand over 10% of your profits to our system, and we'll distribute them uniformly. You have to consider the bigger picture!"

“Our city doesn’t need much more, five percent is enough.”

"Distinguished leaders, Northwestern Polytechnical University has made some money, but... this is all thanks to our own hard work. Now, the country is promoting a market economy. What is a market economy? It means earning a living based on your own abilities! Northwestern Polytechnical University has not received a single penny of funding from higher authorities; all the money is earned by ourselves!"

“Old Ji, you’re right.” Leader Gao nodded: “Of course we know that Northwestern Polytechnical University has it tough, but… after all, you’re part of our education system, so you should help other brother institutions too.”

"Of course we can help. We will give full support to any brother units that come to learn from us, and we will never hold back. Other brother units can also follow our example and go into the market. Universities have strong research and development capabilities and can conduct research and development for many factories, thereby gaining economic benefits. Leader Gao, you should understand the principle of teaching a man to fish rather than giving him a fish, right?"

The smile on Gao's face slowly froze: "Old Ji, I've heard that your Northwestern Polytechnical University's cooperation with foreign countries is a mess! Foreign exchange is received from abroad and spent directly overseas, even handled by a student. There's more to it than meets the eye..."

Snapped!
Professor Sha was the first to slam his fist on the table: "Leader Gao, what are you saying? Northwestern Polytechnical University is where it is today because of Qin Liang! Every single project at Northwestern Polytechnical University was brought back by Qin Liang! When we first went abroad, we didn't have a single penny of foreign exchange, and it was Qin Liang who used his wife's money to buy us foreign books!"

"Qin Liang is a man of noble character and integrity, and you cannot be allowed to make malicious speculations about him. What do you mean? You just want to bleed our Northwestern Polytechnical University dry, and if we don't give in, you'll just make up charges against us?"

"Old Sha!" Principal Ji was anxious. In officialdom, no matter how you fight in private, you have to maintain a peaceful facade on the surface! It's not appropriate for us to slap each other in the face like this!

“Principal Ji, I, Lao Sha, don’t understand the intricacies of officialdom. I only know that without Qin Liang, we wouldn’t be where we are today. This building we stand in, this conference room, were earned by Qin Liang! If anyone dares to smear Qin Liang, I, Lao Sha, would rather be expelled, I would rather leave Northwestern Polytechnical University, than confront him head-on!”

"Alright, I hereby announce that Professor Sha has defied his superiors and disobeyed discipline. Such a person is no longer suitable to remain in academia!" At this moment, the leader's face was ashen.

"Expel me too!" Professor Liu stood up.

"And I!"

"And I!"

The students from the aerospace engineering department stood up!
The students from the Department of Electronic Engineering stood up!
The math department students stood up!
The navigation department staff also stood up!

Everyone from Northwestern Polytechnical University stood up!

"Fine, I'm no longer a member of Northwestern Polytechnical University, so you bastard surnamed Gao can't control me anymore!"

Professor Sha chuckled.

The leader was stunned. He could fire a professor on the spot, but he couldn't fire everyone, or Northwestern Polytechnical University would be completely finished!

According to the plan, the first step was to take a share of the profits from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU). Then, under the pretext of auditing the accounts, people sent down from higher authorities would be placed in various school-run factories of NPU, especially overseas procurement, which would also be subject to full supervision by higher authorities.

Now, they can't even take the first step!

When the news reached the capital, it was clear that the person who was expelled was not Professor Sha, but Gao Deyang!

Northwestern Polytechnical University is plotting a rebellion!
"Old Sha, no!" Principal Ji exclaimed.

Before the leader could react, a water glass flew over.

Boom!
The water glass hit his head and shattered, and blood immediately flowed from his head.

At this moment, Leader Gao was still in a daze. Then, someone ran up to him, jumped onto the table, and swung his fist, smashing it hard down on Leader Gao's nose!

"Old Sha, don't be impulsive!"

"You framed Qin Liang just to drink our blood, you deserve to be beaten! Damn it, you deserving-a-beating bastard!"

Snapped!
Professor Sha slapped him across the face.

The secretary next to the leader realized what was happening and quickly reached out to pull him away.

"Old Wang, what are you doing? Are you going to hit Old Sha?" Professor Liu rushed forward and pulled Secretary Wang away. Secretary Wang was also anxious: "Professor Liu, do you want to fight too?"

"No, I was just trying to break up the fight. Ouch, you hit me?" Professor Liu swung his fist and punched the other person hard in the chest: "Then don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Hit him! Beat him up!"

The sounds came one after another, and Leader Liu was completely dumbfounded.

It's all over, completely over. I should have known better than to come and join the fray. This has blown up completely! If the higher-ups investigate, I'm probably finished too!

In official circles, when have you ever seen a public brawl? This incident will definitely alarm the capital! What will the higher-ups think if the entire school's teachers and their superiors get into a fight?
capital.

After listening to what Secretary Lin said, Qin Liang's expression was complicated.

Since coming to Northwestern Polytechnical University, I have been working tirelessly to develop the aviation industry. Unfortunately, there are always some unambitious people who want to exploit Northwestern Polytechnical University. Some of them are even arrogant and condescending!

"Sigh, some people are just occupying positions without doing any work; they should just get out of here."

"Well, Comrade Qin Liang, the leader who got beaten up has already gone to Chang'an Airport and plans to fly back. You'd better make a decision quickly!"

"Yes, we need to make a decision quickly." Qin Liang nodded. "Could we contact Elder Wang through Elder Lin's connections?"

"Which Old Wang?"

"She's the secretary who works for the old boss."

"Of course, but... we need a reason!"

"Report on the latest aviation industry projects! We've made such great progress these past few days, we have to let the old leaders know! After the report is over, go in and suddenly report that Northwestern Polytechnical University has been subjected to unwarranted suppression. If the higher-ups don't stand up for us, then we'll all go abroad to teach at MIT!"

The secretary nodded: "Okay, actually... that's what Mr. Lin thought too. By the way, Mr. Lin also contacted the civil aviation authorities there. Due to weather conditions, flights from there to the capital will be suspended."

That Gao Deyang, trying to play the victim and accuse someone first? No way!

(End of this chapter)