Hearing Fang Lang's affirmative answer, Major General Nero Mora was so excited that he paced back and forth in the tea room and could no longer sit on the stool and drink tea in peace.

"General Fang, this news is really shocking, how did you do it?

This is really amazing. Does this mean that your factory has the ability to design aircraft independently? "

Seeing Major General Nero Mora's excitement, Fang Lang smiled, poured another cup of tea and placed it in front of the other's stool, then raised his hand to signal him to drink the tea.

"General, don't get too excited. Let's sit down and have a drink while we talk.

However, my factory has the ability to design aircraft independently.

However, it has not yet formed its own aircraft manufacturing capabilities, and the related supporting parts manufacturing factories are still under construction.

So, please don't get too excited, General."

Major General Nero Mora finally calmed down his excitement, returned to his seat, picked up the tea on the table and drank it in one gulp.

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The unfinished words:

"Fang, I think we should drink to celebrate at this time.

This is really exciting news.”

Fang Lang, who had just drunk some wine during dinner, didn't want to continue drinking with the other party, as he had to maintain his health.

He smiled and said:

"Now is not the time to celebrate. If our aircraft factory successfully manufactures the first aircraft, I will definitely invite the general to get drunk with me."

"Haha...you don't need to invite me then. I will bring our brothers in the Air Force to get you drunk."

"No problem, I won't come back until I'm drunk."

Fang Lang felt relieved when he saw Major General Nero Mora's happy look. After all, independently developing an aircraft is not a small project. If no one wants the developed aircraft, then a large amount of research funds would be wasted.

Judging from the other party's expression, they definitely hope that Brazil can use independently developed aircraft rather than purchasing aircraft from abroad. This is consistent with Fang Lang's idea.

This made Fang Lang pay more attention to his friendship with Major General Nero Mora.

Major General Nero Mora's thoughts were obviously the same as Fang Lang's. He was surprised that Fang Lang had invested huge sums of money to set up an aircraft manufacturing plant in Brazil.

He expressed his admiration from the bottom of his heart, and also wanted to further consolidate their relationship.

I am also puzzled that Fang Lang, who is capable of designing aircraft, started with the modification business.

“Fang, since you have such an excellent designer, why don’t you start directly with aircraft design and manufacturing.

Instead, we have undertaken some transport aircraft modification business!

Have you encountered any difficulties? If you need help, please tell me directly. As long as I can do it, I will spare no effort to help you complete it. "

Fang Lang could feel the other person's sincerity from his words.

He opened a box of cigars beside the tea table, took out a cigar and handed it to the other person, then took out one for himself, and then said slowly:

"General, you have to understand that aircraft manufacturing is a systematic project.

Just because we can design an excellent fighter jet doesn't mean we have the ability to manufacture it.

This requires us to have strong basic industries as support.

I dared to introduce an aircraft manufacturing plant because the introduction of the previous automobile industry system has given us some basic manufacturing capabilities.

But this is not enough. An airplane is not a car, and being able to make a car does not mean that we can make an airplane.

As an air force, you should also know that the aircraft we have in Brazil now are actually outdated.

The future of the Air Force is jet aircraft.

If we want to manufacture aircraft, we must have the ability to manufacture jet aircraft in the future.

The difficulty of manufacturing jet aircraft is much greater than that of current propeller aircraft.”

Major General Nero Mora stared at Fang Lang in amazement, and said in astonishment:

"What? Fang, you want to build a jet plane?"

While trimming the cigar, Fang Lang looked at Major General Nero Mora with a strange look and said:

"Why, General, do you disagree that jet fighters are the future?"

Major General Nero Mora shook his head repeatedly.

"Of course not. We have encountered jet planes in Europe. Their high-altitude and high-speed capabilities are incomparable to propeller planes.

When a propeller plane encounters a jet plane, the only option is to escape, and whether or not you can escape depends on luck.

But can we build a jet plane?"

Fang Lang smiled, put down the cigar cutter in his hand, picked up a match and lit the cigar in his hand. After taking a puff, he said slowly:

“We certainly don’t have the capability to build jet aircraft right now, and Rome wasn’t built in a day.

We can take it slow!

Now, our first step is to train a group of qualified technical workers by modifying aircraft.

Once we have qualified technical workers, we can start trying to manufacture small aircraft.

If this works, we'll need some orders from the military.

For example, primary trainer aircraft, then propeller fighters and propeller transport aircraft.

Finally, start challenging jet fighters and jet transport planes.

Ride slowly step by step.

Finally, we will achieve our goal of having a fighter jet with complete independent intellectual property rights.”

After listening to Fang Lang's words, Major General Nero Mora's excitement began to slowly calm down.

He looked at Fang Lang seriously and said:

"General Fang, do you mean that only after the aircraft manufacturing factory inside has had successful aircraft manufacturing experience will it need our military's support?"

Fang Lang exhaled a large puff of smoke before nodding and saying:

"This is my development plan for the factory. If you have a better idea, you can certainly bring it forward for our reference."

Major General Nero Mora lowered his head and thought for a while before looking up again and saying:

“I think the first batch of trainer aircraft for our Aviation Academy can be designed and manufactured by aircraft manufacturers.

Your aircraft manufacturing plant is not just your family's business, but also the hope of our Brazilian aviation industry.

How can you develop and grow completely on your own?

I understand what you mean. Aircraft manufacturing is a systematic project and cannot be accomplished in one go.

But, we also have shortcuts!

As long as you can design qualified products, we can purchase the parts from abroad.

As long as the assembled aircraft can meet our own design requirements, it is a product of our own Brazilian aviation industry.

As for the localization rate of parts, we can gradually increase it later!"

Fang Lang was stunned by what Major General Nero Mora said. That’s right!

Since we are not in our hometown, there is no need to pursue the Soviet-style big and comprehensive approach. Brazil has never been blockaded or sanctioned by Europe and the United States, so there is no need to worry about being strangled by parts.

Of course, competitors' tactics are inevitable, but as long as you have the core technology in your hands, you can be more aggressive!

At this time, it should not be difficult for researchers in our company to develop a trainer aircraft.

According to Major General Nero Mora's idea, wouldn't it be possible for the Aviation Academy to place an order with the aircraft manufacturer and start manufacturing directly?

I now have considerable influence in the military, and with the support of the Minister of the Air Force, everything seems to be going smoothly!

Other Brazilian officials are corrupt and accept bribes. Are you worried that someone will attack you in this way?

But I'm not in politics, so what is there to worry about?

As for corruption in the military, his fleet can be said to be the cleanest force in Brazil, okay?

After thinking this through, Fang Lang looked at Major General Nero Mora seriously and said:

"General, are you sure you can convince the Ministry of Defense?

This is no small matter.”

Seeing Fang Lang's expression, Major General Nero Mora knew that Fang Lang had been persuaded by him, and said to Fang Lang with a smile:

"Haha... Fang, you are making this matter too complicated.

Since we are applying to set up an aviation academy, we might as well report the purchase cost of this aircraft as the purchase cost of trainer aircraft.

As long as the Ministry of Defense approves our school construction plan and allocates funds to us,

We can place an order for the manufacture of training aircraft directly to your aircraft manufacturer in the name of the school.

There is no need to report it to the Ministry of National Defense for approval again!"

Fang Lang stared at Major General Nero Mora in amazement. This guy is a genius!

No wonder he could become the Minister of the Air Force directly, this idea is really clear and very feasible!

"Then... shall we try this?"

Fang Lang said with some uncertainty.

Major General Nero Mora made the final decision and slapped the table.

“What are you trying? It’s settled.

When I returned to Rio de Janeiro, I went to discuss with General Crook about jointly applying to establish an aviation school.

But before that, I still really want to visit your aircraft manufacturing factory.

When are you free, how about being my guide?

It seems that the Major General Nero Mora in front of him is also a man who can get things done!

He speaks and acts decisively and decisively.

Fang Lang had nothing to say, so he said directly:

"If it's convenient for you, General, I'll arrange a flight tomorrow morning. How about we fly directly to Sao Paulo?"

"That's fine with me. It's settled then. I'll rest at your house tonight."

Major General Nero Mora said very straightforwardly.

Fang Lang's original plan was to go to São Paulo later. After all, the Ministry of Justice just called today and invited him to meet Sebastiao Hodges.

If I go there directly tomorrow, it is very likely that someone will predict my whereabouts in advance, which will affect my travel safety.

However, I can't just give up because of fear. Do I have to be afraid of being attacked and go everywhere in fear?

Then why be a soldier? Just be a coward.

"Okay, then I'll have someone arrange a plane now and we'll leave early tomorrow morning."

Fang Lang then notified his adjutant, Qi Qingshan, to arrange his itinerary and guards.

That night, Fang Lang and Major General Nero Mora didn't know whether they drank too much tea and couldn't sleep, or they found common topics, but they chatted until midnight before going back to their rooms to sleep.

The only two military commanders in charge of air power in Brazil, during a night of conversation, felt like they were drinking with close friends and became very good friends.

A series of discussions and plans were also conducted on the future of the Brazilian Aerospace Force, and a preliminary consensus was reached to fully support Fangyuan Group's aircraft manufacturing plant.

Major General Nairo Mora even asked Fang Lang to urge the aircraft manufacturing factory to start developing helicopters.

The two Fanglangs had to admit that Major General Nero Mora was definitely a qualified Air Force Minister and was better than themselves, the time traveler.

After all, only by standing in the direction of future historical development can one know some things.

The other party relies entirely on his own personal vision.