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

Chapter 502 Official Cooperation with South Korea (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Ishii Akikawa had considered many of Qin Liang's excuses, but he never expected Qin Liang to say something like this!

They're unwilling to help because they have a powerful motherland! What does that mean?
"Our country's navy has officially decided to form an escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden. Therefore, Northwestern Polytechnical University cannot help you much. However, as long as you go with the fleet, our naval escort fleet will protect your safety."

Ishii Akikawa's expression was complicated.

Is the Eastern Navy powerful?
of course not!
So far, China only has the Type 051 destroyer with anti-aircraft guns for air defense, and its overall strength is very weak. However... the Eastern Navy has the courage to go to the Gulf of Aden for escort missions!
Island nation?

Island nations don't have navies; they only have self-defense forces, after all, they are defeated nations.

Therefore, when Qin Liang said that the East was a powerful country, he was referring to politics, not military strength.

This is just disgusting to yourself!
Ishii Akikawa's face was as ugly as could be.

This is a case of "we don't see eye to eye," so he should leave now.

but……

Wait a minute, Easterners are using a fallacy of semantics.

I didn't mention anything about escorting them in the future, but of course they'll take advantage of any opportunity to benefit from my presence. I clearly said I was talking about now!
We still have one of our oil tankers seized, and we hope that Northwestern Polytechnical University can step in and help negotiate with the pirates to get the tanker back!
"Principal Qin, we...we applaud the actions of the Eastern Navy. Our Aichao is currently being held by Somali pirates, and we hope...you can help us get the ship back."

I almost got led astray by them!

Qin Liang shook his head: "I'm sorry, we do have cooperation with Somalia, but it's only with the government. We have no dealings with pirates, let alone go to them to demand your ships back."

There's a trap here. If we help get the ships back, the islanders might not be grateful. Instead, they'll spread rumors all over the world that we Easterners are colluding with pirates. If that happens, we'll be in big trouble!
So... we absolutely cannot help them now. Needless to say, we don't have the ability. Even if we did, we couldn't help. Helping them might not have a good outcome, and they might even spread malicious rumors about us.

Qin Liang never hesitated to assume the worst about these short people.

Ishii Akikawa's expression was rather unpleasant.

After all this talk, you're still not going to help, are you? You'd be happy to have fewer oil tankers so your fleet can make more money!
Damn it! It's true what they say, rivals are enemies.

“Our cargo ships are undergoing anti-piracy modifications. If you need them, we can share our experience with you free of charge, giving you a greater chance of fighting pirates.”

Anyway, the modification isn't complicated, and soon ship owners all over the world will be learning it. Qin Liang is telling them this plan now to give them a little something in return, so they don't make a wasted trip and get nothing in return. If they feel resentful, they'll go out and talk nonsense.

"What, a modification to protect against pirates?"

Sure enough, the islanders got excited.

"Yes, that's right! We have an oil tanker that's currently undergoing refits at the shipyard. I'll have my secretary take you to see it later."

"Good, good, good."

The islanders were very excited.

Having fooled them away, Yang Duo'er breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother Liangzi, I had a feeling they were just testing us."

“Yeah, these guys are up to no good,” Qin Liang said. “Besides, even if we had the ability, we wouldn’t help them. After all, we’re not their biological fathers. Let their American daddy handle this.”

Yang Duo'er smiled. Liangzi's words were really sarcastic.

As they were talking, the phone rang again.

"Hello, what? Okay, got it."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Liang looked at Yang Duo'er: "Duo'er, I have to go to the airport."

"Airport?"

"Yes, the South Koreans have sent people. They've come with great sincerity to sign the contract. It's inconvenient for the military to show up, so... I have to go and greet them."

After returning home, the South Koreans compared the situation and concluded that engaging with the East was more advantageous than engaging with those people across the river. Furthermore, since they genuinely wanted to develop their own national defense, they came back again!

As night fell, a Boeing 707 landed at the capital airport. The South Korean representatives were somewhat flattered when they saw the people who were there to greet them after they exited customs.

"Principal Qin, it's too kind of you to come and greet me personally."

"That's a must. You've come all this way, you must be tired. Come on, let me take you to a hotel first. Tomorrow, someone from the relevant department will come to meet with you."

"Principal Qin, aren't you supposed to be our contact person?" These people were still unhappy!

"Of course I will liaise with you, but... to ensure the smooth progress of our negotiations, higher-level leaders will be sent to discuss the matter."

"Oh, that's true, you've worked hard."

After everyone got into the car, they started chatting on the way to the hotel.

"Principal Qin, there have been recent pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden, which have posed a great threat to our shipping."

Not only do island nations rely on the sea for their lifeline, but so does South Korea. Although they are a peninsula nation and have long been in confrontation with the North, they have no way to obtain resources from the land and have to rely entirely on the sea.

"That's right, it's a big problem. However, our navy will be sending out an escort fleet soon. In the future, if you encounter any difficulties, come to our Eastern Navy!"

"Uh-huh."

At that time, South Korea didn't really have any suitable warships to escort them, as they only had old World War II legacies at their disposal.

That is why they are even more eager to acquire advanced technology from the East and develop modern warships.

"Principal Qin, we've come here to understand the true strength of Red Flag Nine. Could you perhaps..."

"No problem. After the HQ-9 goes into production, it will first be deployed to the capital region. In that case, I'll take you to the troops tomorrow to demonstrate the powerful capabilities of this missile!"

The export version of the Hongqi 9 is of course different from the domestic version. If we use the domestic version to demonstrate its performance, wouldn't that dazzle them?

The next day, in the suburbs of the capital.

In 1956, amidst economic difficulties, the country decided to establish a surface-to-air missile force in order to protect its territorial security. In August of that year, it imported SAM-2 missiles from the Soviet Union.

In 1958, the first surface-to-air missile unit in the East was established in an auditorium in Qinghe, a suburb of the capital, codenamed 543.
This is a famous unit. In the early years, they fought guerrilla warfare on our own territory, shooting down U-2 aircraft, high-altitude balloons, and so on.

Now, with the continuous development of the capital's construction, Qinghe is no longer considered a suburb. The 543rd Unit's station has been moved to a more distant suburb. However, the spirit of those days cannot be lost, and they are given priority in using any advanced equipment.

For example, the brand-new HQ-9 missile!

No foreigners have visited this unit since its formation; the South Koreans are the first, which is enough to demonstrate the sincerity of the East.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is our HQ-9 air defense missile. This missile uses phased array radar for search, a vertical launch system, and has a long range and strong performance..." Qin Liang led the group on a tour, personally acting as the guide.

The South Koreans stared wide-eyed at the launch vehicles erected on the ground.

"This missile looks really advanced."

"Yes, if we put these missiles on warships, they will definitely become modern air defense ships!"

"Can we go inside and take a look?" Choi Yoon-hee asked, pointing to the launch vehicle.

"of course can."

Behind the driver's cab of the launch vehicle, there is a metal operating cabin, which is naturally the control room of the launch vehicle.

Climb up the ladder, open the hatch, and you'll see rows of monitors displaying various graphics, with a keyboard and mouse in front of you.

That's all.

Even if there are monitors in the missile control room now, there are only various rudimentary control levers below. They have never seen anything like this before!
"Can missiles be operated using only computers?"

"Yes, what else would we use if not a computer? Our entire system is digital, so of course we can use a computer to control it."

"This computer... uses a Loongson processor?"

"Of course, the latest Loongson chip can make various assessments in advance, such as attacking the most threatening targets, missile self-checks, and optimizing the trajectory mid-flight... There's nothing our Loongson chip can't do. Ladies and gentlemen, we live in the information age! Falling behind means being vulnerable to attack! By the way, our system also has an advanced data link and frequency hopping mechanism."

Promoting data links is often more meaningful than promoting a weapon system, since data links need to cover all weapons and equipment.

The Koreans stared wide-eyed, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"Frequency hopping system...is it CDMA?"

"Of course, it's a product of military-to-civilian conversion. Our CDMA mobile communication technology has already started to sell very well. With so many electronics manufacturers in South Korea, you can definitely join in."

"Yes, when we get back..."

They've decided that once they get back, they'll talk to electronics manufacturers to see if they can import it. They've seen others make phone calls in the capital; it's quite impressive. "Could you... demonstrate target practice for us?" Choi Yoon-hee continued.

It's not enough to just look at the surface; we also need to look at the actual situation.

"This...this might be a bit difficult, after all, this is the capital. However...since you are so interested, we will apply for it."

After half an hour.

"It's been approved from above. We can shoot down an ultra-low-altitude target drone and show you the capabilities of our missile."

Now, high altitude and high speed are nothing compared to the threat of ultra-low altitude. In the 82 Falklands War, the British were defeated by ultra-low-altitude missiles.

Everyone got excited when they heard that they were going to shoot down a very low-altitude target drone.

"If this ultra-low-altitude target drone can be shot down, then we must import this system!"

"That's right, not just warships, but also this kind of land-based air defense system, we need to introduce them too!"

Everyone was in high spirits.

The flat-panel radar antenna remained motionless, while on a specialized low-altitude blind spot radar vehicle, a radar, deliberately placed high up, began to rotate, sending countless electromagnetic waves flying in all directions.

"Target found!"

"Sixty kilometers away!"

"Lock the target!"

"emission!"

Each instruction was crystal clear.

Bang!
With a soft click, the fragile launch cover was pushed open, and a milky white missile flew into the sky. At a height of more than ten meters above the launch device, a blazing flame suddenly burst from its tail. The next moment, as if injected with adrenaline, it soared into the sky!
Vertical launch successful!

"Why didn't you choose hot launch?" Choi Yoon-hee continued to ask.

“We believe that hot launch has many problems, especially if one of them fails to launch, it would be a powder keg that could detonate the entire vertical launch system at any time. Moreover, guiding the wake is also a major issue,” Qin Liang explained. “Therefore, cold launch is the way forward. In ten or twenty years, when all the technologies are mature, hot launch may become our mainstream.”

"Tracking is normal!"

"Twenty kilometers away!"

"Five kilometers away!"

In the distance, a fireball burst forth, almost touching the ground.

"In order to better hit the target, our warhead weighs 180 kilograms and has a kill radius of 25 meters. Even heavy fighter jets or heavy anti-ship missiles can be killed with one shot."

"Not bad!"

"Let's go, let's take everyone to the shooting range."

The South Koreans were once again shocked as dense debris fell and they looked at the target drone that had been blown to smithereens.

We're friends now, let's hope we don't become enemies in the future! Otherwise, our own pilots definitely don't want to face these missiles in the future, they won't even have a chance to bail out.

On the way back, the South Koreans had mixed feelings.

Princess Tomb, Yellow Tower.

"Gentlemen, let's talk about warships first. It's not easy for the naval leaders to take time out of their busy schedules to attend this meeting."

The South Koreans looked at each other, and finally, some of them with a sharp mind realized what was happening.

"Principal Qin, please rest assured, we are also very sincere. Our relevant departments will issue a statement tonight."

"Um... when you issue the statement, could you add a little more information?"

"please say."

“We’ll sign an extradition treaty, and if our criminals go to your side, they will be extradited here.”

The South Korean's expression changed slightly; in the past few years, this kind of thing had happened quite often!
Especially for those who fly planes, if they land on their side, the plane can be returned to the East, but the pilots have to go there and receive a high reward.

Now, the goal is to plug this leak.

However... we were already about to completely break ties with them, so adding this leak-stopping measure is no big deal!
and so……

"Sure, no problem at all!"

"Okay, then let's talk about specific cooperation."

Everything was done according to the previous framework, so the talks went very smoothly. In just one afternoon, the general framework of the agreement was settled. Of course, this matter had to be kept secret. In the future, when we talk about it, we should say that it was introduced from a third party and we must not implicate the East.

Even if no one actually believes it, the outward appearance must still be done well.

That evening, in South Korea, relevant departments...

"Now, we solemnly declare that we are ceasing all military exchanges and cooperation with a certain region... We have signed an extradition treaty with the East."

This news instantly shocked the world.

In the East, at a certain military court.

"Du Xinli, Wang Zhongrong, have you both seen this? We have signed an extradition treaty with South Korea. Even if you successfully reach South Korea, you will still be extradited back to face the judgment of our motherland and its people!"

The two men were ashen-faced; ever since their arrest, they had a premonition of their fate.

"Now, Du Xinli, aren't you going to repent?"

"I..." Du Xinli's head was wrapped in gauze, and his expression was complicated.

Are we going to continue being stubborn to the end?
In his mind, he saw the scene of his grandfather swinging his cane and hitting him on the head. His grandfather was truly heartbroken at that moment!
"My grandfather... how is he?"

“He was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment and is out of danger. He is still in the ward. Every time I think of you, I feel intense hatred.”

"Damn it, why did you bring my grandfather here? You're trying to kill him!" Du Xinli exclaimed anxiously.

"Why did you do that? You're trying to kill him! Even if he hadn't come in person, your affair would have been made public nationwide. Your grandfather, your parents, your siblings—they'd still be unable to hold their heads up in the village! Did you consider them when you did that?"

Du Xinli's face turned deathly pale, and finally, he couldn't help but burst into tears, burying his face in his hands.

Woo, woo…

"Du Xinli, do you repent now?"

"I repent. I shouldn't have been so blinded by greed, fantasizing about going to the West to live a life of luxury..."

Du Xinli was completely broken down.

That's exactly the effect we want. Next, we'll make propaganda documentaries, which will be shown in all military units across the country. This will nip any problems in the bud. By taking multiple measures, we can completely solve the problem!

The news announced by South Korea was the final straw that broke the psychological defenses of these people!
Day 3, at an airport in the capital.

"Can this trainer aircraft be converted into a fighter jet?" Park Hee-do asked with anticipation.

They finally saw the actual aircraft. It was really beautiful. They were talking about a trainer aircraft, but it was actually quite similar to a fighter jet!
Which trainer aircraft has a blended wing-body configuration, leading-edge extensions, a large bubble canopy, and an all-glass cockpit? These are definitely standard features of a third-generation fighter jet!
"Well... we can't guarantee that, since we haven't done it before. But those clowns across the ditch are trying it out right now, so they should be the most qualified to speak on the matter."

This is already a statement.

How is it impossible?
This is the airframe of the fighter jet!
"Okay, I understand! We hope to import the complete technology and production equipment for this aircraft!"

"Uh-huh."

"but……"

Park Hee-do's words piqued Qin Liang's curiosity. Did these guys have other ideas?
"But what?"

"Are you familiar with the automotive industry in South Korea? Our automotive industry is very advanced and sells well in the US market. We hope to exchange technology for technology..."

(End of this chapter)