Chapter 711 What if I say I have the skills? After hanging up the phone, Professor Wu said to Lu Qingyang, "Old Qian is still at the research institute. He heard about your purpose and is very interested. I'll write you a note with the address. Go over there quickly. Remember, when you get there, look and listen carefully. If you have any ideas, speak calmly. Old Qian is a pragmatic person."
Lu Qingyang was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. He took the note written by Professor Wu and got on his bike again.
Following the address given by Professor Wu, Lu Qingyang rode his bike to a large courtyard with soldiers standing guard at the gate.
He explained his purpose to the soldier on guard and showed him the note written by Professor Wu.
After the soldiers checked, they went in to pass the message.
After a long while, an old man wearing a half-worn Tibetan suit, thick glasses, with gray hair but in good spirits came out. It was Professor Qian.
"Are you Comrade Xiao Lu introduced by Mr. Wu?" Professor Qian's voice was not loud, with the calmness unique to researchers.
"Hello, Professor Qian, I am Lu Qingyang. I am sorry to bother you." Lu Qingyang replied quickly and respectfully.
Professor Qian nodded and looked at Zhou. "It's not convenient to talk here. Let's go. There's a small park nearby. Let's go sit there."
He was obviously well aware of the confidentiality rules and would never discuss any sensitive topics in front of the office.
The two of them walked one after the other to a nearby street park and found a secluded bench to sit down.
"Come on, Comrade Xiao Lu, why are you so anxious to find me? Do you have any ideas that might be helpful to the front lines?"
Professor Qian went straight to the point and looked at Lu Qingyang through the mirror with a hint of curiosity and caution.
He was very curious about the young man's unique insights.
Lu Qingyang took a deep breath, knowing that the opportunity was rare and he must seize the opportunity.
He gathered his thoughts and tried to speak in a way that was consistent with the understanding of the times but also to the point:
"Professor Qian, I know I'm young and haven't been on the battlefield, but I've heard some things from my elders. I think... although our current soldiers are brave, some of their equipment may... need some adjustments in certain environments to reduce unnecessary casualties."
He observed Professor Qian's expression and saw that he was listening attentively without interrupting. He continued speaking in a lowered voice:
"I heard... over in the south, the jungle is dense and the mountains are many, so visibility is very poor. The enemy often hides in the dark and shoots from behind, or uses tunnels and traps."
Professor Qian's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded. "Yes, the terrain is indeed complex, and it really tests the quality of individual soldiers and the adaptability of their equipment."
"So I'm thinking," Lu Qingyang brought up a core idea, "Do our soldiers need some guys who are more suitable for this kind of environment?"
"Oh? Can you tell me more specifically?" Professor Qian leaned forward slightly, his interest growing.
"First, the gun." Lu Qingyang gestured. "The rifles we use now have a long range and high accuracy, but aren't they a bit too long for close-range encounters in the jungle? Turning and aiming are inconvenient. Is it possible to equip... an automatic weapon that is shorter, has a faster rate of fire, and is more suitable for close-range assaults? Or perhaps give squad leaders and veterans a submachine gun with a faster burst and more powerful firepower? It has strong suppression power and is more advantageous in close combat."
Professor Qian pondered for a moment, "Well, the firepower sustainability and close combat effectiveness are issues. The number of 56 assault rifles is still not enough to be distributed to every infantryman."
"First, it's nighttime combat," Lu Qingyang continued. "The enemy is very active at night. How do our soldiers detect them? It's all about hearing and experience. Is it possible to... research a smaller night observation device that the infantry can carry? Even if it can't see very far, it would be a big advantage! Or, are there new flares that are brighter, can illuminate farther, and are less likely to be detected?"
Professor Qian's eyes lit up behind his glasses. "We are indeed working on low-light-level night vision technology, but the cost is too high to deploy it on a large scale in the short term. The idea of using flares is more practical."
"Third, it's protection." Lu Qingyang's tone became heavier when he mentioned this. "I heard... there are a lot of traps and mines over there, as well as a lot of fragmentation bullets. The soldiers' current helmets are very good, but can't they be made better? Can they provide a wider range of protection? Also, can't we equip the soldiers with a lighter backpack that can still protect against fragmentation bullets? Even if it only protects the key areas of the chest and back, it might save a life!"
When Professor Qian heard this, his expression became completely serious.
Individual soldier protection is indeed an important area, but it has not been given enough attention before.
He said in a deep voice, "Bulletproof vests...we are researching them, but we need to strike a balance between weight, protection, and cost. This is a difficult problem, but your idea is right, and it's worth increasing investment."
Lu Qingyang added, "And... first aid. If a soldier gets injured and bleeds quickly, can't we improve the current first aid kits? Are there any more effective dressings or powders that can quickly stop bleeding? Or perhaps a simple device that allows people to give themselves injections to relieve pain and buy time for rescue? Time is life, Professor Qian!"
Professor Qian sighed and said regretfully, "What you said is actually quite correct. We have considered it, but we don't have the technology to break through it yet... and our current conditions don't allow it."
Lu Qingyang knew the answer to this question: "What if I say I have skills?"
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