After the test flight results were reported, An Jingzhi received unprecedented attention. It can be said that he is the only one in China who has the ability to build aircraft.

One can imagine how much attention he received.

In a secret meeting room, people are discussing aircraft manufacturing.

"Should we move that laboratory to a safer place?"

"I think it's okay. Although the steel mill is safe, it still has hidden dangers. If we're not careful, the enemy will find it."

"I suggest not to relocate. Every country has secret laboratories, and our lab wouldn't look out of place there. It's better to leave it untouched. Moving it would only attract the attention of those with ulterior motives."

"I agree with General Lin."

"I agree. We won't move publicly, but we can increase patrols based on geography. This way, we won't attract attention and we won't have to worry about safety issues."

The old general sitting at the head said, "Since everyone agrees, let's do this for now. Pay attention to catching spies in the steel mill and send more telegraph reconnaissance planes to check nearby to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from taking advantage of the situation."

Chen Hongjiang was originally not qualified to participate in this meeting, but he was the person closest to An Jingzhi and was also responsible for the successful manufacturing of the aircraft, so he was specially allowed to attend this meeting.

He asked in the conference room, "Should we disclose the fact that we can manufacture airplanes?"

An old man said, "Now that we have our own planes, we will definitely not buy other people's planes. Sooner or later, they will find out about the situation. The plane manufacturers can't hide it, and there's nothing to hide. If it gets out, it will make those with ulterior motives more wary."

"I agree. Our country should flex its muscles to prevent others from thinking we are still in a feudal and backward era. They will think twice before bullying us."

Chen Hongjiang asked, "But there's a question. This aircraft is the same model as the one the United States retired. If we use it directly, will it cause controversy?"

An old general said disdainfully, "What's there to argue about? If they couldn't figure out the blueprints themselves and we got them, that's our fault! Besides, if we don't tell them, they're not going to know anything!"

"Can't we have talented people in our country dismantle their planes and imitate them ourselves?"

An old man frowned and said disapprovingly, "No, some conflicts can be avoided or should be avoided for the time being." He turned to Chen Hongjiang and asked, "I remember this plane has undergone a simple modification. Isn't it easier to fly than the obsolete T580?"

Chen Hongjiang nodded and said, "Yes, the T580 modified by An Jingzhi and tested by pilot Liang Xingguo has become smoother to fly."

The other party said with satisfaction, "That's it. Our plane is a modified one ourselves. What does it have to do with that beautiful country's T580? Can't we just give it another name?"

The others' eyes lit up as well, thinking it was a good idea and they all agreed.

The matter was finalized, and the t580 modified by An Jingzhi was renamed k49.

After learning that the aircraft had been officially named K49, An Jingzhi was stunned for a second, and then smiled. This name was good and very commemorative. As the manufacturer, he was proud that the aircraft had this name.

After being called by Chen Hongjiang, An Jingzhi originally thought that the other party would tell him which secret laboratory he would go to next, and he had already been mentally prepared for this.

Unexpectedly, what Chen Hongjiang said was completely beyond his expectations.

"Just do whatever you need to do next. Don't worry about any danger. We have people in the dark protecting you and your family."

"But we still can't tell anyone about the lab. The K49 has officially gone into production. From now on, we won't have to buy unwanted junk. The food we saved will be used to buy materials for the K49."

"From now on, the manufacturing of the K49 will be handed over directly to the steel mill. You just need to continue research and development. If you need anything, just tell me. I'm your first contact."

As soon as An Jingzhi arrived at the office, Chen Hongjiang gave him a lot of instructions.

I was stunned by what An Jingzhi said.

"Most of the aircraft's parts are manufactured at your steel mill, and other precision parts are manufactured at other bases. However, these orders will keep your steel mill busy for a long time."

Chen Hongjiang explained, "If it weren't for your relationship, this order wouldn't have been given to your Sanhua Steel Plant."

Chen Hongjiang explained for a long time, and finally finished. After sorting out his thoughts, An Jingzhi asked, "Do you mean that I just need to do my work step by step as before?"

Chen Hongjiang said, "That's what I mean. Hou Wenyuan will be your assistant from now on. If you need anyone else, you can tell me."

Originally, Hou Wenyuan was on temporary secondment and would return to his original place after the secondment, but now the plane has been successfully manufactured and is even better. An Jingzhi also has a good opinion of Hou Wenyuan, so Chen Hongjiang directly transferred him here and even transferred the food supply to the steel plant.

The steel plant has orders, and they are large orders from the military industry. As the factory director, I am naturally proud of it. It has nothing to do with money. It is a state-owned factory anyway.

What’s important is that this shows how much the country values ​​them. The more the country values ​​them, the more it proves the high status of Sanhua Steel Plant.

As the director of a steel plant, it is naturally easier to get promoted than in other plants.

After learning that their factory had received this large order, the factory manager quickly figured out the reason.

Li Hongjuan is a fourth-level worker in the factory. She is qualified to be promoted, but she still has to wait in line. There are many capable people in this era.

Promotions are based on seniority, and originally it was not Li Hongjuan's turn this year. However, in order to repay An Jingzhi for giving the factory such a great honor, the factory director waved his hand and directly promoted Li Hongjuan to a fifth-level worker.

Regardless of her contributions to the country and the factory, the factory director has a clear conscience in promoting Li Hongjuan.

After learning that her rank had been raised, Li Hongjuan happily bought a lot of food to take home to celebrate.

"I thought I would have to wait until next year to be promoted to level 5. It seems that the factory director has seen my efforts and raised my level this year." Li Hongjuan was busy in the kitchen while talking to the father and son.

After the K49 was manufactured, they became idle. In the short term, only An Jingzhi was busy developing new aircraft, but it was still in the preparation stage, so eighth-level workers like An Guosheng had nothing to do.

They were originally seconded from the factory, and temporarily returned to their original positions when there was no work to do. However, everyone signed a confidentiality agreement, and what they did during this period would definitely not be disclosed to others.

Even if they revealed it, it would be useless. The core secret is with An Jingzhi. At most, they only know some parts.