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

Chapter 56 I have never seen such a shameless person

A department in the capital.

"Qin Liang is amazing! He actually managed to get the Egyptians to come over! And according to the news, Egypt is full of praise for their J-7 fighter jets. It seems that there is a great chance that the J-7s will be sold this time!" Old Mo said excitedly. "Leader Zhang, don't worry, our aviation industry system will definitely work hard to facilitate this arms export and achieve a breakthrough in our arms sales!"

The delegation went out to receive the aircraft, but they ended up tricking the client into coming! Everyone was stunned when they heard this news, but then they were overjoyed.

"Yes, that's what the old leader meant too. Our history of providing foreign military aid has come to an end. Now we must seize this precious opportunity to strive to complete our first arms export and pave a way for our domestic military industry!" Old Zhang's eyes shone brightly: "This is an unprecedented and unparalleled event! If you have any further requests, please feel free to make them!"

After a moment of thought, Mr. Mo said, “We do have some immature plans. Now we’ll share them so everyone can give us their feedback… When doing business with foreign companies, they are usually companies. Factory 132 is just a factory, so it’s not appropriate for it to directly connect with foreign companies. Therefore… Factory 132 needs to establish an aircraft company, for example, called Chengdu Aircraft Company, or Chengfei for short. What do you all think?”

These were all reported by Elder Tu. At the time, Elder Mo didn't offer any opinions. Now it seems that Elder Tu was indeed prescient. Of course, he also knew that Elder Tu didn't have experience in this area, and it was most likely that it was that young man Qin Liang who made the suggestion.

That young man is amazing!

"no problem!"

"We definitely should establish one; we can't let outsiders look down on us!"

Everyone agreed.

"Furthermore, in order to better guide this arms sale, our aviation industry system hopes to establish a department specifically in charge of foreign trade, for example, called China Eastern Airlines Technology Import & Export Corporation, abbreviated as CATIC. Whether it is exporting our fighter jets or importing advanced aviation equipment, it can all be done through this company."

The once lively meeting room suddenly fell silent.

Everyone looked at Old Mo with complicated expressions, and then at another middle-aged cadre present: Leader Huang from the foreign trade department.

From the founding of the People's Republic of China until now, they have handled all matters related to import and export. The goal of today's meeting is to help Factory 132 sell aircraft, so they called Leader Huang here as well. Now... the aviation industry system actually wants to go solo!
Leader Huang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot!
Old Zhang asked, "Old Huang, what are your thoughts on this from the foreign trade department?"

"I don't think it's necessary to establish this CATIC. Over the years, we have been responsible for foreign aid and other work, and the aviation industry department is not familiar with it."

"Yes, we're not familiar with this area, so we hope that Director Zhao's department can send us a few experienced professionals to help us complete the export of the aircraft," said Mr. Mo.

Going solo and taking people with him? I've never seen such a shameless person!
Leader Huang couldn't hold back any longer and stood up abruptly: "To this day, we have never seen any document issued by higher authorities allowing any industrial sector to independently export military products! If higher authorities issue an order for us to transfer personnel to CATIC, then we will obey the arrangements of higher authorities. Until we see the official document, we are sorry that we cannot cooperate!" After saying that, Leader Huang turned and walked out.

Hmph, import and export is our department's responsibility, no one else can touch it! Even if Old Zhang were to give me an order right here, I wouldn't listen!
Old Zhang's expression was complicated: "Old Mo, are you really determined to do it yourselves?"

"Leader Zhang, as you just said, this is an unprecedented event, so we can't follow the old ways. Their foreign trade department understands import and export, but that was under the planned economy system. What's relevant to us is military aid. Now, we want to sell airplanes, and the old way... won't work. Needless to say, we have to go through all our procedures with them, which will inevitably cause a lot of delays..."

Old Zhang nodded: "Yes, your idea makes sense. I will persuade the old leader to agree to the establishment of CATIC. As long as you can find a way out, we can establish corresponding companies for our ground equipment and marine equipment!"

Clearly, Old Zhang was also dissatisfied with Leader Huang's performance just now! This guy has no awareness of serving the aviation industry at all; he only has anger at having his power taken away. With selfish motives, how can he still be a public servant?
Although the conference has not yet been officially held and that great decision has not been made, the meeting was just a formality. The relevant departments have already discussed the future path countless times.

We must open our doors to the world, we must emancipate our minds, and we must take the path of a market economy!

This aircraft sale is a good opportunity to test the waters! It's time to change the situation where the foreign trade department monopolizes import and export!
Military enterprises will break away from them and go it alone, starting with the aviation industry!
The sound of an engine filled the air outside. Inside the Hongqi car, Leader Huang muttered to himself, "Hmph, completely clueless, and they want to handle exports on their own? They don't even know how to draft a contract! Let alone coordinate shipping! Without our cooperation, they simply can't complete the arms sale!"

Inside the meeting room, Old Huang took a deep breath: "Leader Zhang, Factory 132 is still waiting for our help. Please take care of the procedures for AVIC. We'll set up the team privately for now! Comrade Sun Zhaoqing will be the general manager, mainly responsible for domestic coordination, and Comrade Liu Guomin will be the deputy general manager, responsible for receiving foreign clients..."

The team is all ready!
Old Zhang nodded: "Good, go ahead and do it! If you encounter setbacks, use your brains to find solutions, and let the relevant departments see that you can still complete the arms sales work without them! If you encounter insurmountable obstacles, just come to me!"

"Yes!" Old Mo was overjoyed.

After finishing discussing that issue, Old Zhang continued, "Everyone, how about we talk about selling our J-7 and J-8 fighters? Old Lin, what are your Air Force's thoughts on this?"

Old Lin looked at everyone present and said, "Judging from your posture, if our Air Force doesn't agree, you're going to come up here and fight us to the death?"

The J-8 is already outdated, and the Super-7 is still far from being realized! For the aviation industry system, the hope is naturally to sell the aircraft, get the money, and invest it to promote the positive development of the aviation industry, especially the Super-7 project. The aviation industry system no longer plans to allocate funds to it. If Factory 132 sells the aircraft, then there will be money!
"National defense and security are of utmost importance; we must listen to the Air Force's opinion," said Old Mo.

"We... haven't decided yet," Old Lin said. "Next, we hope to go to Factory 132 with our colleagues from AVIC, and then we'll decide once we get there."

Everyone looked at Elder Lin suspiciously. What did he mean? Wasn't the Air Force always known for its absolute authority? Was the decision to go to Factory 132? Were they going to discuss it with the people there? Wait! Did they intend to consult with Qin Liang?
(End of this chapter)