Lin Sanqi admitted his mistake sincerely, and Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group naturally did not want to offend this God of Wealth, so Huang Jinpeng smiled and said:
"It's normal for Director Lin to be worried and disdainful. After all, there was a huge debate back then about whether to go with 'technology, industry and trade' or 'trade, industry and technology'. Later, the 'trade, industry and technology' view, which advocated that it was better to make than to buy, became the mainstream.
The mainstream view at that time was that since we could not produce core technologies, they were cheaper in foreign countries anyway. Instead of spending a lot of money and resources ourselves, we could just buy them. There was no need to develop them ourselves and we should not waste limited scientific research funds.
But we at Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group are different. From the very beginning, we at Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group have insisted on taking the route of "technology, industry and trade".
Whether it is our previous generations of group leaders or our current group leaders, we insist that core technologies must be in our own hands so as not to be restricted by others.
So Mr. Lin, don't worry. The domestically produced large aircraft we are currently developing also uses many parts imported from abroad.
But this is just our first step. We will eventually achieve complete localization.
Give us time and allow us to take some detours. Scientific research cannot be achieved overnight; it is definitely a process.
If we omit this process and overemphasize the results, we may fall into the same mistake we made before: ignoring science and logic and making progress without thinking.
Lin Sanqi knew Dayuejin too well because he had also experienced that era in another time and space.
Although the leader's idea at the time was correct and he wanted to catch up with Britain and the United States, he was too impatient. The result of his haste was that he violated the laws of economics and technology and ultimately failed.
Failure is not scary. What is scary is not learning from the lesson and continuing to act recklessly. This is unforgivable.
Thinking of this, Lin Sanqi applauded sincerely, even though the applause seemed so abrupt and lonely in the conference room.
"Mr. Huang, Mr. Yan, and everyone at Xifei, this time I sincerely want to give you a thumbs up.
Your thinking is clear, your steps are precise, and the future is promising. I, too, look forward to the day when our own domestically-produced large aircraft takes flight."
“Okay~~~”
Everyone in the conference room applauded, and the atmosphere of the negotiations between the two sides became better.
Lin Sanqi's first condition is met, so the next condition is:
"Mr. Huang, my second condition is a bit difficult for you, but I think you should be able to help me solve it.
Actually, what I proposed at the beginning was to buy military aircraft, such as fighter jets, bombers, transport planes, armed helicopters, etc.
But Section Chief Song told me to stop dreaming because it involved geopolitics and he would not easily sell it to me as a private individual.
That's why I settled for the next best thing and purchased your Xianfeng aircraft from the Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group. My goal was to establish initial cooperation with the military and build initial trust."
Huang Jinpeng and other senior executives of Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group exchanged glances, thinking that the case had been solved.
Otherwise, they really couldn't understand why Lingnan Hall would think of purchasing the Xian MA60 aircraft? After all, this aircraft has a bad reputation now.
If any foreign country really wants to purchase this propeller aircraft, it can contact Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, and eliminate the need for middlemen to make a profit from the price difference.
Now they understood that Lingnan Hall was too ambitious and wanted to use the Xianzhou aircraft to "test the waters".
But precisely because Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group is a military-industrial enterprise, they understand better why Section Chief Song refused at the beginning, so Huang Jinpeng could only say tactfully:
"Director Lin, our military industry really wants foreign trade orders. We can sell more weapons to foreign countries, which will earn us foreign exchange. This way, we will have more money to invest in weapons research and development, and embark on a path of self-sufficiency.
However, arms exports are greatly influenced by geopolitics. For example, the Cuban Missile Crisis was caused by the Soviet Union's desire to export missiles to the doorstep of the United States, which almost triggered a world nuclear war.
Another thing is that there are also considerations on what kind of weapons to export abroad.
We will definitely not sell our most advanced weapons. They are our trump cards and we must maintain external deterrence to prevent the ungrateful people from the south from using the weapons we provided to attack us.
Finally, there is one more thing, which is to which country our advanced weapons are exported. There are also some considerations. We definitely cannot export to hostile countries, and we must be cautious with countries sitting on the fence. Generally, we only sell to friendly countries.
Every country has its own secrets about weapons. If we export our most advanced fighter jets, others might be able to make corresponding adjustments and research based on ours, and we would be in a passive position.”
Yan Guixiang was also afraid that Lin Sanqi would be disappointed, so he added:
"Yes, Mr. Lin, the key is that there is currently no precedent for private agents selling weapons in our country. Generally, only state-owned enterprises such as Poly Group and China National Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation are qualified.
So it’s not a question of money.”
Lin Sanqi was not disappointed, because Section Chief Song had already explained it to him privately.
But as a southern businessman, how could he give up so easily?
When it comes to business, there are no absolutes. If you don't sell to him, it's because the conditions are not met.
Just like people, there is no such thing as a chaste and heroic woman. If they don't cheat, it's because the temptation is not enough. With more money, more attention, there is nothing that cannot be won.
"Mr. Huang, I'd like to ask if major agents like Poly Group or China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation can export aircraft like the J-7 and Y-7? Oh, and that also includes the Xian MA-60 aircraft we're currently negotiating with."
Now everyone at Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group was a little confused.
They couldn't guess what Lin Sanqi meant. What was the hidden meaning behind it? They could only interpret it literally.
Huang Jinpeng organized his words and then said seriously:
"Mr. Lin, you must be joking. Although there are still a small number of J-7s flying in China, they are only used as trainer aircraft.
When it comes to the battlefield, with fourth-generation, fifth-generation, and even sixth-generation aircraft currently under development, the J-7, as a second-generation aircraft, is definitely not good enough and is already lagging behind in all aspects.
This isn't about trying to boost their morale and undermine our own prestige. We military workers act and speak truthfully. If a J-7 were to engage in combat, it would only mean that this country has reached its limit.
General Manager Yan Guixiang also reminded:
"So, exporting a fighter like the J-7 is impossible. Who would buy it? If it can't be used on the battlefield, it can only be used as a target drone.
At present, the main export models of our country are J-10CE, which costs 50 million US dollars per aircraft. Compared with the F16 and Rafale fighters of the same type, this price is very cost-effective and its performance also exceeds these two aircraft.
Therefore, even Poly Group or China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation currently do not have the ability to sell an outdated aircraft to foreign countries. From our perspective, no one else can do that.”
Lin Sanqi laughed at this time:
"Just because others can't do it doesn't mean we at Lingnan Hall can't. If you don't believe me, just ask Section Chief Song. We at Lingnan Hall have a branch called 3721 Import and Export Trading Company, which specializes in selling second-hand goods from China abroad.
For example, we were responsible for the sales of all the power generators that were retired in Dongguang Province. Outsiders might have wondered who would want such outdated, old generators. But we happened to be able to sell them.
Of course, who we sell them to is confidential. What the foreign customers do with them after they're sold abroad is not something we worry about. Just remember that Lingnan Hall is able to sell these outdated aircraft."
Lin Sanqi took a sip of water, looked at the confused people on the west flight, and added:
"Look, I even dare to buy a used Xianzhou-60 from you. Don't you believe in my ability?"
The people from Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group looked at Section Chief Song again. After all, they didn't know much about Lin Sanqi's past, and Section Chief Song, the "madam", should know the most about it.
Section Chief Song was being stared at by everyone, and there was not much expression on his face.
If he could help Lin Sanqi, he would be happy to do so, provided it did not harm national interests.
In his eyes, if Lin Sanqi could really purchase a large number of obsolete J-7 and Y-7 aircraft, it would be a good deal, relieving the country of a heavy burden while also making a fortune. (End of this chapter)
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