94: From Technological Warfare to Space Empire

Chapter 102: The territory has expanded again. (Please subscribe! Please continue reading!)

Academician Wang thought about it.

"I'll arrange this."

"There are some good young people at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences; they could be transferred here."

"In addition, there are also several promising students in catalysis from the China University of Petroleum and East China University of Science and Technology."

"I'll go and talk to them myself, and I'll definitely get everyone together for you."

"It's a good opportunity for them to learn."

Lin Yu nodded: "And the equipment, including HMF extraction, hydrogenation reaction, aldol condensation, and hydrogenation deoxygenation."

"Each step requires specialized equipment. Some of this equipment can be manufactured domestically, while others may need to be imported."

When the topic of imports came up, Chief Hou chimed in.

"I'll coordinate the import of the equipment. Just give me the list, and I'll find a way to get you the foreign exchange."

Chief Hou took over this part of the work.

Lin Yu opened his notebook, tore off the next page, and began to write.

After finishing writing, he handed it to Chief Hou.

"This is a list of equipment needed for the first phase."

"Many of those universities in our country should have them. As for which ones we don't have at all, I don't know. That's where we'll have to rely on, Uncle Hou."

Commander Hou took the note, glanced at it, and nodded.

"Okay, I'll have someone take care of it."

This is a new item for the equipment department.

The process was distributed in an orderly manner by everyone.

But Chief Li was still getting anxious while waiting.

"Anything else? Anything else? Is there anything else you need?"

Lin Yu found the questioning somewhat amusing.

He chewed on his pen and thought for a while before finally remembering something else.

"Oh right, we also need territory."

"Territory?"

"Yes, the laboratory can be located at Beihang University."

"Although I don't know if the teachers at Beihang University are willing, I think if you go and talk to them, you can definitely get it done."

"But a pilot production line definitely requires a dedicated facility."

"Ideally, it should be close to raw materials and the market, and it should also have sufficient space and a safe distance."

Upon hearing this, Chief Li paused for a moment, then looked at Chief Hou.

This matter definitely needs to be kept secret for the time being.

It falls within Chief Hou's scope of business.

Chief Hou was also stunned.

He hadn't thought about that.

Lin Yu's Advanced Technology Research Institute has just been approved, but the location hasn't been decided yet.

Commander Hou pondered the matter deeply.

Regardless of what Lin Yu thinks, there's definitely a group of people watching him right now.

Besides Yang Jia and his gang, there will probably be quite a few other people.

I want to keep it a secret, and I don't want it to seem abrupt.

Then we can only start with what we already have.

After a moment, Chief Hou spoke.

"The open space behind the Red Star No. 2 Factory?"

"I know that piece of land is about thirty or forty acres, and it has been vacant all this time."

"The Hongxing No. 2 Factory used to plan to expand its factory buildings, but the factory went out of business and has been abandoned ever since."

"If it's usable, we can organize people to clean it up first."

"In the later stages, we'll rely entirely on our own people to add to the team."

Lin Yu's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

Red Star No. 2 Factory?

Yup!

His steel plant is located in the suburbs of Beijing, with convenient transportation and a large enough site.

Most importantly, it is a factory in itself, with water, electricity, roads, and all the basic supporting facilities.

Of course, the most important thing is that it's his territory!

These words struck a chord with him, and he stared intently at Chief Hou.

He nodded frantically, indicating that it was a good idea.

This matter was proposed by Chief Hou himself.

He has no interest in playing with children right now.

He nodded in confirmation, saying, "It's feasible. The Red Star No. 2 Factory is yours anyway."

"It's perfectly legitimate to conduct the intermediate-level tests there."

"Besides, the place is remote enough that it's easy to keep it a secret."

After Chief Hou confirmed the address, Chief Li nodded in agreement.

"Then let's settle on Hongxing No. 2 Factory. Just let me know if you need any support."

Lin Yu smiled.

This is truly a concrete implementation.

He set up the Red Star No. 2 Factory to produce iron, but it was for the purpose of making stainless steel hull materials.

Now there is a fuel production line.

After that, it became completely independent in producing rocket fuel.

Afterwards, the group discussed it for a long time.

Lin Yu's technology, which is exclusively supplied to the military, needs to be kept secret, but this meeting also included the announcement of other unleaded gasoline formulas for the general public.

This part also needs to be done by someone.

However, Chief Engineer Chen, who was actually in charge of this part, got too excited and was sent to the hospital.

Right now, I can only discuss this with other members of the team.

Academicians Zhou and Wang didn't mind that the topic was simple, and they continued to chat about it with great interest.

Academician Zhou hadn't said much before; he works in condensed matter physics.

But now, in simpler places like unleaded gasoline, it's still possible to get involved.

However, at this moment, they especially missed Chief Engineer Chen.

With Chief Engineer Chen taking the lead, Lin Yu didn't have to do this himself.

Lin Yu's time is precious, he should go do something else.

Just then, the conference room door was pushed open.

A guard strode in and whispered a few words in Chief Hou's ear.

After listening to the story, Chief Hou finally looked relieved.

Stand up and speak to everyone.

"Speak of the devil and he shall appear."

"Old Chen is awake, let's go see him."

The matter had been discussed to a sufficient extent, and the group exchanged glances and nodded.

The only thing they were somewhat reluctant to part with was the formulas that filled three blackboards.

At this moment, the leader spoke up.

"These blackboards can't be erased, but you can't take them away either."

"Anyone who wants to come can submit an application and come to my military region for a visit."

"Once the confidentiality measures are taken care of, can you take notes if you want, or take me away if you want?"

Only then did everyone reluctantly follow Chief Hou away.

As Lin Yu followed, Chief Li and the two academicians also caught up.

They don't have much to do today, so they might as well prepare everything at once.

The group arrived at the military hospital and saw Chief Engineer Chen in the ward.

Chief Engineer Chen was still lying in the hospital bed, his face somewhat pale.

But he's in good spirits.

When Lin Yu came in, he struggled to sit up, but the nurse held him down.

"What happens next? Is there anything more to it?"

"Put me down! I'm fine, I can still do my academic work!"

"Let me learn!"

"I want to develop biomass fuel!!!"

Lin Yu was startled and quickly went over to help Chief Engineer Chen.

But even faster than him was Chief Hou's sharp gaze.

"Old Chen, you know what you should and shouldn't say, don't I need to teach you?"

He then gave a wink, signaling the nurses to leave.

Although these are all trustworthy people in the military region.

But he cannot allow the risk of leakage to exist so easily.

Chief Engineer Chen finally realized what was happening after being glared at by Chief Hou.

He gave an awkward laugh.

"I'm sorry, Chief Hou, I got too excited."

Chief Engineer Chen realized what was going on.

Chief Hou nodded.

"This is a one-time exception. Remember the confidentiality agreement."

"All technologies related to Lin Yu must be kept secret and are not allowed to be circulated before they are declassified."

Lin Yu did not participate in their argument.

Children should not interrupt when adults are speaking.

Lin Yu didn't know what to say, so he stepped forward and held Chief Engineer Chen's hand to comfort him.