Chapter 165: Not so funny

After leaving the First Ministry of Machine Building, Fang Xiang’s second stop was Shuimu.

Knowing that Fang Xiang didn't bring a car this time, Director Yin was still considerate enough to let the First Ministry of Machine Building use its small fleet.

A car came out, and Fang wanted to follow him while he was in Beijing.

Sitting in the 212 jeep, Fang Xiang was not surprised by Director Yin's reply to him.

Moreover, it is already quite good that Director Yin can achieve this level.

If it were someone else, they wouldn’t even think about getting the 213 Jeep.

Not to mention cooperation with Hangzhou Engine Factory.

When the jeep dropped Fang Xiang off at Professor Xu's office building, Fang Xiang walked to the stairwell.

While no one was around, he took out the gift that he had prepared in advance from the space.

"Here you go, sit down."

When Fang Xiang knocked on the door, he saw Professor Xu leaning over the table writing something.

I greeted him casually.

However, Qin Jun, after seeing Fang Xiang, came forward and hugged him.

Then he brewed a cup of hot tea and placed it next to Fang Xiang.

“I have already asked about the things you told me on the phone before.

Mr. Zhang is very busy at the end of the year, and your matter cannot be queued up there.

We have to wait for the news anyway.

Moreover, even if others agree, we still have to go through the procedures and coordinate.

Don't count on it before the New Year.

It’s better to relax and have a good New Year.”

Professor Xu stopped writing, took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes.

“In addition, Lao Li has come to you several times.

It just so happens that you are back, go and have a look."

Before Fang could even speak, Professor Xu waved his hand and started to chase people away.

Fang Xiang looked surprised, he hadn't even had a sip of the tea yet.

Looking at Qin Jun who looked helpless, he had no choice but to bow to Professor Xu and leave the office.

Professor Li's office is not far away.

Similarly, Fang wanted to take some gifts when no one was around and knocked on Professor Li's office.

"Good boy! You have some free time, so you went to Luoyi.

It took me so long to find you!"

As soon as I opened the door, Professor Li's complaints came out.

"Oh, look at what you said, it's like I did something wrong and I'm avoiding you on purpose.

Just because you get your diploma, you have to go to work.

It’s just that the unit I was assigned to is a bit remote.”

Fang Xiang put down the gift and showed a harmless smile.

"What did you tell me last time?

what?

You said you would never leave the capital city where you were born and raised.

and then?

Just over a month later, he fled to Luoyi.

How can you fool an old man like me like this? ! "

Professor Li spoke seriously, but there was a smile in his eyes.

It seems that he knew something about the reason why Fang wanted to leave Beijing.

"That's not what I meant. I really don't want to leave Beijing.

But... that was the arrangement of several departments, and Mr. Zhou nodded.

My arm can’t twist my thigh...”

Fang Xiang quickly put on a smile, picked up the thermos, and refilled Professor Li's teacup with hot water.

Professor Li looked arrogant at this time, just like a child.

"Professor, what happened?"

Fang thought he didn't understand something, but Professor Li was too embarrassed to speak up.

So I was forced to speak first.

"After Chengfei was completed in 64, it was assigned the task of producing the J-7 and J-5 trainer.

However, the progress of their J-7 was too slow, and the Science, Technology and Industry Commission was very dissatisfied.

So, let me go there after the new year and take on the position of chief engineer.

But I have too many projects on hand and can't get away.

So I thought of you.

No, I want to ask you if you have any ideas?"

Professor Li picked up the teacup, blew away the hot steam, and spoke while taking a sip.

"Cheng Fei?"

Fang Xiang was shocked. He knew something about Cheng Fei.

J-7, J-10 and the famous J-20 are all the products of Chengfei.

It is unparalleled in later generations.

But now... Fang Xiang really doesn't dare to go.

It’s because Cheng Fei is a typical example of someone who makes a lot of noise when the wind blows.

For 6 years, the entire factory was almost completely at a standstill, not to mention the factory's management and technical personnel.

That was a lot of trouble.

Moreover, the economic losses caused amounted to as much as 6 million.

That was the money from the 6s to 70s!

It was not until 72 that it slowly began to recover, and not until 78 that it gradually got back on track.

If I went to Chengfei, the best outcome would be that I would die in this life.

If things get worse, you might not see the sun one day.

"Yes! It's Cheng Fei.

It is a national key project of the Third Front Construction, and the state has invested nearly 200 million yuan.

A key base for scientific research, production and talent training.

There is a lot of potential in the future!"

Professor Li painted a beautiful picture with a smile.

However, in Fang Xiang's eyes, this cake was not spread with honey, but poison.

It wouldn't be difficult for me to refuse, but if Professor Li went...

"Why, are you a little excited?

If you want to go, it's a job transfer as long as you nod.

I, the Third Machine-Building Ministry, and the Science and Technology Commission will help you run it."

Professor Li looked at Fang Xiang's stunned face and thought he was surprised.

"Professor Li, do you know how many people followed me when I went to Luoyi?

What if I gave up halfway and left them behind?

This consequence cannot be explained in just a few words... "

Fang Xiang sighed, not knowing where to start.

Especially regarding Professor Li's going to Chengfei, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do.

Now, I can only pick myself out first.

Later, we will see whether we can rescue Professor Li from that fire pit.

"you!..."

Professor Li's expression changed instantly.

"Why......"

I wanted to say something, but it immediately turned into a sigh.

"Are there any recent developments on the WP7 side?"

Fang Xiang saw that Professor Li looked a little embarrassed at this time.

I didn't want to continue this topic, so I just asked about the WP-7.

“I and several colleagues from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have derived a theoretical demonstration.

It works.

These are some key parts that require high manufacturing difficulty, high material standards, and high precision technology.

There is no doubt that the difficulty of assembly is not much different.

Even if you want to customize a prototype and conduct bench testing, it will take half a year or even a year.”

Professor Li shook his head and didn't want to continue the previous topic.

Then Fang Xiang started talking about the WP-7.

"It took so long? Isn't this a bit too inefficient?"

Fang Xiang was a little surprised.

He knew that aircraft engines were difficult to manufacture, but why would it take so long to build a prototype?

It was really beyond his expectation.

“Why else would it be called the pearl among industrial pearls?

Do you think it's like writing a novel? You draw a picture yesterday, place an order today, build it tomorrow, and it will be put into flight the day after tomorrow?"

Professor Li was a little amused and pointed at Fang Xiang with an expression that asked him if he was stupid.

At this moment, Fang Xiang also felt like laughing but couldn't.

"Speaking of drawing...

When I was not busy in Luoyi recently, I had an idea.

However, in theory I think it's not a big problem.

The manufacturing difficulty is barely acceptable, but the cost is too high.

Professor, are you interested?"

Professor Li’s joke just now was not funny.

But it reminded Fang of another joke that wasn't funny either.

In the late 60s and early 70s, the Soviet Union in the north built an airplane.

This has made a certain superpower uneasy for many years.

Until later, one of the pilots defected and flew the plane to Japan.