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

Chapter 346 Is Ai Tuo testing us? Get out, leave the money!
"You have rendered a great service to the Weeping Kingdom; you are all heroes of the Weeping Kingdom!" Anaya exclaimed excitedly. "Your names will be forever recorded in our history, and you will be witnesses to the Weeping Kingdom's rise to power!"

After World War II, the United States, whose homeland was not affected by the war, rose rapidly, and South America also experienced a period of rapid development. However, in recent years, South America has become rich and has begun to be slaughtered by the United States. However, in their eyes, they seem to have returned to the most glorious era of a few years ago!
Economic issues need not be considered. Now, taking back the Falkland Islands is enough to make all the citizens proud, no, to be thrilled!

All around, there was an excited crowd. They looked at the returning naval soldiers with admiration in their eyes. Being able to defeat the British Navy from thousands of kilometers away was enough to demonstrate the strength of the Chinese Navy!

In the distance, there was another group of people, looking like hunters sizing up their prey.

"Our recent mission is to get close to the Weeping Nation's navy and uncover their secrets, especially their high command!" a voice rang out. "We need to know where they got their batch of supersonic anti-ship missiles!"

Right now, the whole world thinks the British Navy is just playing hard to get, but only they know that those supersonic anti-ship missiles really exist! Lookouts, radar officers, missile launchers, close-in weapon system gunners, and so on, they can all be sure that it was the supersonic anti-ship missiles that did it!
But nobody believed them!

Therefore, MI6's important mission is to find out the real culprit behind the scenes!
They are both men and women, using various identities as cover. Next, they will use every method they can think of, even at the risk of being discovered, to find the real culprit!
The military band continued to play, the crowd continued to rejoice, and even those who had been crying broke into smiles.

Conference room inside the naval base.

"This time, the Navy launched an independent operation and made great contributions. However, this naval battle still exposed many problems," Anaya said. "Therefore, all mid- to high-ranking naval officers are to cancel all leave and, starting today, reflect on their shortcomings and propose improvement plans."

Everyone was stunned.

They were under a lot of psychological pressure during this voyage. Now that they had won, who wouldn't want to go home and brag to their wives and children? They never expected that they would have to stay at the base.
"Gentlemen, you should understand that although we have won this naval battle, the war is not over yet." Castelli looked at everyone: "We have defeated the British Navy, but next time we may face an attack from the American Navy. We cannot afford to lose. If we lose even once, we will lose everything!"

Those who were just a little dissatisfied now felt their spirits sink.

"This time, we were able to defeat our opponent thanks to the help of the polar bear, but next time, the polar bear may not necessarily intervene, because the cold war could easily turn into a hot war. Next time, we'll have to rely on our own efforts. So... do you all know what to do next?"

Everyone present knew that the anti-ship missiles were not launched by their own fleet, but no more than five people in the entire conference room knew exactly who did it.

Now, Castelli calls a meeting, ostensibly to emphasize how difficult the upcoming war will be, but in reality, he wants to subconsciously instill in everyone the idea that this time the polar bear is helping them fight!
No secrets stay hidden forever. British intelligence agencies will surely launch a series of infiltrations into the Weeping Nation's navy. They will arrest many spies, but they can't arrest them all. Some intelligence will inevitably leak out. Perfect, let them know that Russia really is helping them. Then... let's see if they will fight with Russia.

If the two sides really start fighting and trigger a world war, then our crisis will naturally be resolved!
"Currently, our aircraft carrier still has problems; it cannot launch carrier-based aircraft in calm conditions. We need a more powerful catapult!"

"Our underwater security has always been a major issue. Conventional submarines alone cannot protect our underwater security; we also need nuclear submarines!"

The group quickly began discussing the matter, genuinely considering the growing strength of the Crying Nation's navy.

Castelli, Anaya, and the others exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief.

We absolutely cannot expose our Eastern friends. This war has shown them the true nature of the West. In critical moments, we can still rely on our Eastern friends!
As for the war to come... once the Americans confirm that it was the Soviets who did it, there shouldn't be any further action, because they are also afraid of being ambushed by a wave of supersonic anti-ship missiles, which they can't defend against!

Eastward, Northwestern Polytechnical University.

When Qin Liang returned to school, it was already summer vacation.

However, for Northwestern Polytechnical University, the campus is always full of people, whether it is during the school term or during the holidays. Studying during the school term and doing projects during the holidays is a common practice for Northwestern Polytechnical University students.

Qin Liang strolled over and arrived at the Datang Group building, where he was surprised to see a black car with white lettering parked there.

Another foreign customer?
Hmm, let's go up and see if Dad can handle it.

When Qin Baomin was brought to Datang Group by Qin Liang, he couldn't handle too many things by himself, so the number of employees increased. Legal staff were needed to handle various contracts, clerks were needed to advance various processes, and translators were needed to deal with foreigners.

Of course, these employees are all graduates of Northwestern Polytechnical University. They performed well during their time at school, and most of them were class leaders. Even though they knew that Datang Group did not have a permanent position, they were still willing to work here.

Once inside, he saw several unfamiliar faces. Upon seeing Qin Liang, they all greeted him warmly, clearly recognizing him.

There was also an enthusiastic girl who led Qin Liang to Qin Baomin's office. When he stood at the door and looked inside, he suddenly felt a little... amused.

On one wall hangs four portraits of great men, easily evoking memories of that bygone era. On the opposite wall hangs a large-scale world map, with red flags marking the areas where Datang Group's products are sold.

On one side is the past, on the other is the present.

The office furnishings were exactly the same as before he left. At this moment, several foreigners were sitting on the sofa, talking with Qin Baomin, who was sitting in the main seat.

"President Qin, Etuo has always been a good friend of yours. A few years ago, when the East switched from military aid to arms sales, the first deal was with Etuo. We are very satisfied with your weapons. This time, we hope to purchase advanced supersonic anti-ship missiles from you..."

As the other party was speaking, they heard the sound of the door opening. They were a little curious. Who could be the person who could just walk in without knocking during their meeting?
When he turned his head and saw who it was, he was instantly startled: "Mr. Qin?"

Qin Liang recognized the other person: "Mr. Mustafa?"

The two knew each other! Qin Baomin smiled and said, "Liangzi, you're back? Come, have a seat!"

After saying that, he was about to get up and give his seat to Qin Liang, but Qin Liang quickly waved his hand, walked to the opposite side of the camel man, and sat down.

"Mr. Qin, we're all good friends. Please don't hold back. If you can't sell those advanced supersonic anti-ship missiles to others, you should sell them to us..."

Mustafa sighed inwardly. A few years ago, when the Easterners went to Egypt, they regarded the MiG-21MF and MiG-23 as treasures and wanted to bring them back to copy. Now, however, advanced equipment from the East is emerging like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. The speed of this progress is astonishing.

And the young man in front of us is the key figure in this transformation!

"Mr. Mustafa, who sent you?"

Mustafa's heart skipped a beat, and he stammered, "Of course, of course not..."

"We can understand that Eto chose to reconcile with David for its own interests, after all, development is the only way forward. However, if you completely side with the West because of this, or even become America's lackey, then we will really despise you!"

The visitor's expression changed.

This kind of conversation is definitely going to fall apart! Qin Baomin was also sweating bullets. He knew what the other party was up to, but he had to keep things going on the surface! Why isn't Liangzi pretending today?
"For Ethiopia, the best course of action is to remain neutral and forge its own path between the two superpowers! Mr. Mustafa, your actions today have disappointed me greatly. Where is your backbone? Where are your ideals and aspirations?"

Mustafa took a deep breath: "Mr. Qin, we... are having a hard time too."

"What's so difficult about it? Just because you received military aid from the United States, does that mean you have to do things for them? The military aid was given voluntarily by the United States! It's not like you came to ask for it. You can ask for military aid with a clear conscience, but if they want to use that as an excuse to make you do things, then they are wrong. You are a sovereign nation, not America's little brother!"

To put it simply, they want to be prostitutes while also maintaining a virtuous image. They'll take the money, but they won't do anything with us!
"The more you stand tall, the more the United States will value you and the more benefits they will give you. As long as you kneel down, you will be America's lackey forever. They are waiting for you to wag your tail and beg before they will give you a bone to eat. You... should understand this principle, right?"

“Mr. Qin, your words are truly enlightening. This trip was definitely worthwhile; we have learned a lot. I will relay your words to my superiors,” Mustafa said. “As for procurement…”

"Tell the Americans, we really don't have any supersonic anti-ship missiles. Our most advanced weapon right now is the C801. If you, Russia, want to buy it, we welcome you. However, buying only missiles is meaningless; it would be better to buy a few frigates instead." Clearly, this was a test orchestrated by the Americans. The British were adamant about the existence of supersonic anti-ship missiles in naval warfare, while Russia vehemently denied any involvement.

The Crying Country has close ties with the East and has purchased so much weaponry from the East, so this supersonic anti-ship missile might very well have been produced by the East.
They figured the East wouldn't listen to them if they showed up, so they simply sent Ai Tuo over and even found someone who had worked with the East before. They thought this would make things easier.

Ha ha ha.

We Easterners aren't blind, can't we see through your wicked intentions?
Mustafa first went to CATIC to purchase the equipment, but they refused. He then went to Datang Corporation to try his luck, but he happened to run into Qin Liang, who taught him a lesson and told him not to become a lackey of the United States.

If anyone else had said that, they would have turned on them long ago, but Qin Liang's words made them think twice, and after thinking about it, they realized he actually made a lot of sense.

For Qin Liang, anyone who comes to his door is a guest. He first teaches them a lesson, then gives them some pointers, and hopefully manages to get some money out of their pockets!

"A frigate? Can't it be carried by fighter jets?" Mustafa was, after all, an air force officer, and there was no need for him to consider the navy.

"Fighter jets can certainly carry them, but fighter jets only fly for a few hours, while naval vessels can patrol the sea for extended periods. Your Ethiopia has a long coastline and important waterways and canals around the world; you need inexpensive, sturdy, and durable frigates..."

Now, the East's fighter jets have made a name for themselves, and even without going out to promote them, people come to them to buy them. However, there has been no breakthrough in naval equipment.

Therefore, take this opportunity to sell the Eastern warships!

"By the way, how much do you know about the air battles in the Beka Valley?"

“Of course we know about it… Mr. Qin, are you referring to the mysterious anti-aircraft missiles that appeared in the Beka Valley?”

The fact that Eastern missiles have demonstrated their prowess in the Bekaa Valley is no secret in the Arab world. However, because Eto is considered a traitor, he cannot obtain firsthand intelligence about it.

They only knew that a mysterious missile had appeared inside, but they didn't know exactly what it was.

just now……

"That's right, it's that kind of missile. It's the HQ-16 air defense missile developed by our East. Its performance is advanced and far surpasses other similar missiles in the world. This missile not only has a surface-to-air version, but also a ship-to-air version. It can be installed on frigates with a displacement of three to four thousand tons, giving these warships first-class air defense capabilities."

Historically, in the 1980s, Etuo purchased two Type 053H corvettes from the East, which became the mainstay of the Etuo Navy. However, the performance of these corvettes was still quite poor.

With a displacement of just over a thousand tons, its air defense still relies on anti-aircraft guns, and its anti-ship capability is limited to the Shangyou-1, which is the version that uses a liquid rocket engine. Although it has great power, it is bulky, cumbersome to operate, and has a minimum flight altitude of 300 meters, so it has almost no ultra-low-altitude penetration capability.

Now that we have anti-ship missiles and anti-aircraft missiles, the frigates we build will definitely be top-notch!

This means that we can reach the level of the later Type 054 in one step!

Standing to the side, Qin Baomin sighed inwardly. He had only memorized the performance of the products the company was going to export, but he still didn't know anything about those that were still under development. He couldn't be as adept as Liangzi.

"Okay, we'll go back right away and report your suggestion!"

"Yes, when you come next time, we'll give you a detailed introduction to the performance of this weapon!"

"it is good!"

Qin Liang warmly escorted everyone to the building entrance and watched them get into their car and leave, demonstrating the friendship between old friends.

"Liangzi, I never expected that we have such advanced equipment. Since we're going to export it, send me a copy of the information so I can take a closer look."

"Not yet."

"Is it a matter of confidentiality? I understand."

"No, Dad, the design drawings for this warship aren't available yet. I need to go to the Third Department and ask them to draw up a design drawing first..."

not yet!
Qin Baomin's eyes widened. After all this time, was this all a complete hoax?
Although it doesn't exist yet, with the financial support from Etuo, it will be available soon!
The three departments at Northwestern Polytechnical University are still largely theoretical, but they have a solid theoretical foundation, advanced computer-aided design, and fast drafting capabilities.

They initially studied the aircraft carrier project, and later designed a brand-new air defense destroyer for the navy, with a displacement of seven or eight thousand tons, which will be the main force of the navy in the future!
As for frigates, we can simply borrow the design from air defense destroyers. The shape must be beautiful, and it must usher in a new era. Even if the cost is a bit high, Etuo will accept it!

With this thought in mind, Qin Liang strode over to the Department of Navigation Engineering. There were hardly any people there!
Finally, I saw a student.

"Chen Shuguang!"

"Qin Liang, what brings you to our Department of Education?"

Chen Shuguang has already graduated with his bachelor's degree, but because he was recommended for postgraduate studies at the same university, he is still studying at Northwestern Polytechnical University. He will definitely be busy with projects this summer.

"Where are they? Director Huang, Teacher Ma, and the others? I haven't seen them at all!"

"They went to Jiangnan Shipyard."

"What?"

"You don't know? The new generation of destroyers has been approved by the Navy, the funding is in place, and construction will begin soon. Since it was designed by Northwestern Polytechnical University, of course we should go... It shouldn't be like this, didn't you receive an invitation?"

I guess it hasn't reached my hands yet, or is the Navy trying to give me a surprise?
Wait, why are you thinking about this? So many people have left...

Why didn't you go?

"I... I'm leading a project with some junior students. The Navy says that destroyers are still too expensive, and they hope we can design a cheaper frigate..."

"Great!" Qin Liang exclaimed excitedly, "Come on, take me to your project team. We happen to have a design project for an export frigate, let's work on that together!"

The navy is also very poor. If they manage to scrape together the money to build two modern air defense destroyers, they will probably use up all the funds from the 1980s. If they want to upgrade their warships, cheaper frigates are still more useful.

With advanced air defense destroyers already in place, the existing frigates are clearly too outdated for the navy to accept. A revolutionary advancement is needed, but the existing design team won't suffice; we'll have to rely on students from Northwestern Polytechnical University!

And so the project ended up in the hands of the Third Department of Northwestern Polytechnical University!
If the teachers are busy, then it's best to leave it to the students.

(End of this chapter)