"Just one test flight to scare them out of level three defense preparations?"
In Chen Nian's office at Institute 603, Chen Nian asked in disbelief while reading the latest information.
Tang Changhong, who was opposite, glared with feigned dissatisfaction and asked:
"What do you mean by 'just one test flight', Xiao Nian, this is an H-20!"
"You made it yourself, don't you know how exaggerated it is?"
"The top speed of Mach 2.4, the bomb load of 32 tons, the maximum range of 14,000 kilometers, not to mention the stealth performance, just take these numbers and they are the ceiling of the current strategic bomber!"
"Isn't this scary? If I were them, I would probably have a heart attack."
"You have to know that before this, we were still using the H-6K with a bomb load of 12 tons, and its range was only 8,000 kilometers!"
"If I have to describe it, it's like your enemy was originally charging with a small pistol, but now it's suddenly replaced by a naval gun."
"Speak according to your conscience, if you were a leader, how could you not be afraid?"
"Three-level defense preparations are nothing. If you look back, they have even put strategic nuclear submarines on strategic duty. They scared the allies in Europe so much that they thought Sudan's little trouble would force the United States to use nuclear weapons. "
Hearing Tang Changhong's words, Chen Nian burst into laughter.
Yes, in his own opinion, the old American did overreact a bit exaggeratedly this time.
After all, in his previous life, he had only experienced the opponent's level three defense preparations three times.
One was a conflict in Eastern Europe, one was 9/11, and the other was the Gulf War.
Going further back, we have to go back to the missile crisis of 1962.
It can be seen that they have extremely good reasons for entering the third-level defense preparation state every time, and they only issue such orders when they believe that their homeland security has been seriously threatened.
Even the launching of China's aircraft carrier and the launch of Dongfeng-41 did not actually trigger their level three preparations.
But now, when the H-20 flew like this, it was not directed at them, but it actually triggered the level three preparation.
As you can imagine, they were really frightened.
Of course, Chen Nian felt that the reasons mentioned by Tang Changhong did represent part of the reason, but more importantly, they had no reasonable expectations for this first flight.
To put it simply, the advanced nature of the H-20 was underestimated.
Their initial thoughts were probably this:
If you cooperate with Russia, you will most likely get a modified White Swan. No matter how fast you fly, there are so many military bases around the world. If any radar hits you, your whereabouts will be fully exposed.
In other words, if you don't build a high-speed bomber, you can learn from our B-2 to be stealth, and that doesn't matter.
Anyway, you fly slowly and have poor maneuverability. After entering the airspace with dense radar coverage, if you can't break through quickly, we can always catch you.
But now, the result is before them.
Not only does this thing fly fast, it can also become invisible.
Two problems, solved at once.
With the current radar technology in the United States, there is no ability to catch a piece of the H-20.
Those military bases scattered around the world were originally outposts for their global strike strategy, but now they have become living targets.
Under such circumstances, they really have no choice but to take it easy.
Thinking of this, Chen Nian shook his head.
"This can be regarded as unintentional."
"Originally, we launched the H-20 to strengthen our voice in the African region and protect our homeland security. But we didn't expect that when we launched it, we actually blew them up."
"I estimate that they will be in strategic tension for some time to come, and the challenges we face are not over yet."
"That's not necessarily the case."
Chen Guo, who was sitting nearby, interrupted and continued:
"Entering the third level of defense preparation does not mean that they are necessarily planning to do something big. It may also be preparing for a comprehensive contraction."
"After all, there is another important message in their military dispatch this time, that is, the security war in Iraq has stopped."
"Logically speaking, no matter how critical the situation is, the public security war must still be fought. It does not consume many resources and does not occupy many troops."
"This is a sign of lack of confidence. The situation they are showing now is completely different from that of 1991 and 1962."
Hearing his words, Chen Nian nodded slightly.
"What you said does make sense. No matter what, you'd better be prepared."
"By the way, what's the reaction from other countries?"
Chen Nian asked curiously.
Chen Guo turned over the information in her hand and replied:
"Needless to say, the official and public opinion's attitudes are high-sounding, with congratulations, concern, and condemnation."
"It really depends on their reaction, but also on what was actually done."
"The most obvious one is Russia. On the day of the first flight, the budget of the PAK FA project we cooperated with was increased - United Airlines paid for it."
"In addition, the natural gas and oil pipeline matters that were originally discussed have also made breakthrough progress."
"They can't wait to get on board with us. They offer us preferential terms as if they don't need money. They even want to exchange resources for technology."
"However, this is a long-term topic, and we will definitely not consider providing H-20 related technologies."
Chen Nian hummed and agreed:
"It is indeed impossible. How can a newly made sword be handed into the hands of others?"
"What about other countries?"
"The response from other countries and Europe is relatively unified. Several groups have exploded. Terez, EADS, and BAE have all expressed their intention to cooperate in technology."
"EADS originally cooperated most closely with General Motors. Their group president reportedly made an appointment for a meeting with General Motors, but it was canceled immediately."
"You know what the funniest part of this is?"
"What is it?"
Chen Nian asked curiously.
"The funniest thing is that the president of EADS himself said the cancellation of the meeting."
"I don't know why he thinks that the wallflower will fall so quickly. Are you really not afraid that the old lady will settle the score in the future?"
Hearing this, Chen Nian's face showed a secretive smile.
In fact, there is another more well-known company among the EADS affiliates, and that is Airbus.
Airbus has launched its China strategy since 2003, and its strategic center has gradually begun to shift.
For them, China is the largest market in the aviation field in the future.
It was originally a financial backer, but now this financial backer suddenly pulled out a gun, and their defection was not unexpected.
However, this process was supposed to take more than ten years to complete.
At that time, they even ignored the U.S.'s stern warning and directly sold dozens of military helicopters under the civilian banner to China. The U.S. was so angry that it canceled its visit to Europe and changed its visit to China instead.
Now the president of EADS is letting GM go. In fact, from a fundamental logic point of view, it is not much different from the incident more than ten years later.
It's probably just that the process has been accelerated.
Seeing Chen Nian's expression, Chen Guo vaguely guessed what he was thinking, so he stopped talking and continued to report on the global ripples caused by this H-20 takeoff.
The three of them chatted until about four o'clock in the afternoon. Tang Changhong looked at the time before stopping and interrupting:
"It's almost time to eat. The institute has prepared a celebration banquet today. Let's all go to it."
"Xiao Nian, I have arranged a table for you with the internal staff. You can also say a few words when the time comes."
Chen Nian was stunned for a moment and asked:
"say what?"
This question made Tang Changhong look blank. After a long pause, he tentatively asked:
"How about I prepare a manuscript for you?"
".Forget it. If you really want to talk, I'll just talk about it casually."
"It's okay. You can say whatever you want. As long as you are there, that's enough."
At 6:30 pm, Chen Nian followed the two of them to the auditorium.
The scene had been prepared long ago, and Tang Changhong led Chen Nian into the specially separated banquet hall from the side door.
As soon as he walked in, Chen Nian took a quick look and saw that everyone was an acquaintance.
Lei Gang, who started the J-22 project, Wang Xianguo, who built the F119 engine, Chen Yunyong, who went through many difficulties and dangers before returning to China, and Yang Wei, who was the first to "grab" Chen Nian.
And of course there is Lin Yongming, general manager of AVIC Group.
As soon as they saw Chen Nian coming in, everyone stood up immediately, which even made Chen Nian feel a little dazed and a little ashamed.
Since when have you become the person that even the big guys here have to stand up to greet you?
I never seem to have much awareness of these things, and I always maintain a "junior" mentality when communicating with others.
But now it seems that they do not regard themselves as juniors.
The first person to greet him was Lin Yongming. He held Chen Nian's hand and said with a smile on his face:
"Xiao Nian, we have another city!"
"And this city is a very important city!"
"I used to say in poems, why don't men take Wu Gou and capture the fifty states of Guanshan? Your city will be much heavier than the fifty states of Guanshan!"
Hearing Lin Yongming's speech with an obvious official atmosphere, Chen Nian couldn't help but feel a little numb. He shook subconsciously and answered:
"I just made a small contribution."
"Is this still small? Not small at all! Let me tell you."
"Mr. Lin, just let him go!"
Yang Weiwei on the side walked forward carelessly, with a teasing smile on his face and said:
"Xiao Nian won't accept your tricks at all. If you tell him these official clichés, be careful to make him feel numb to death."
"If you ask me, I'll just say one word, fierce! Solid!"
"Xiao Nian, you have contributed a lot to the success of the H-20's first flight. You won't have to suffer at the wine table for a while. Young man, have a few more drinks."
"If you get drunk and accidentally reveal to us how to build the next generation of fighter jets, then everyone will be happy!"
"Hahahahaha"
After hearing his words, everyone couldn't help laughing.
At this moment, their trust in Chen Nian can be said to have reached its peak.
Even Chen Yunyong, who was not familiar with Chen Nian before, came over with a drink and couldn't wait to have a drink with Chen Nian.
Of course, he was soon sent back with the excuse that "the banquet hasn't started yet", but before sitting back, he pulled Chen Nian and said a few words that seemed a bit inexplicable at first glance.
After some pleasantries and commotion, the celebration banquet finally began.
At the dinner table, everyone no longer talked about H-20-related topics.
After all, as long as this topic is mentioned, the changing international situation has to be mentioned, and the long and arduous road to continue is mentioned, and the atmosphere is not relaxed at all.
Everyone just chatted casually about their families and friends, where they would go on vacation in the future, and where they would retire.
Looking at the people who were drunk and noisy, Chen Nian couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
In fact, he has always disliked liveliness, and he was even more disgusted with such a chaotic drinking party.
But at this moment, he suddenly felt differently.
It can almost be said that everyone here has dedicated their lives to the land they love so much.
On the battlefield of scientific research, they are the most fierce warriors.
Carrying swords and leaping horses, they move forward indomitably. Even the most terrifying enemy is no match for them.
However, when they dismounted and disarmed, they were no different from ordinary people.
At some point, they may have thought about letting go and living an ordinary life.
But after the horses were drunk and the swords were sharpened, they all put down the wine glasses without hesitation, bid farewell to the gentleness of the world, and went into battle again, rushing to the battlefield where they had never seen gunpowder smoke but were equally heroic. .
They truly deserved a carnival and all the glory bestowed upon them.
Chen Nian silently raised his wine glass and was about to drink it in one gulp when Tang Changhong stopped him.
"Xiao Nian! Say a few words before drinking. You promised me, say a few words!"
Chen Nian hesitated for a moment and finally stood up.
Then, he said:
"I actually don't have much to say. What I really want to say is, thank you all for your hard work and your support."
"Thank you Xiao Nian!"
Yang Wei was making noises below, Lin Yongming glared at him, and he immediately shut up.
Chen Nian smiled and continued:
"Actually, a long time ago, I had a dream."
"I dreamed that I was born in another world."
"In that world, we have no J-22, no J-20, no DF17, no H-20."
"I dreamed that we were discussing how to use five J-8s to kill the F-22s of the United States. I dreamed that someone fantasized about using a 'rush to the sun' method to close the electronic warfare gap between us and the United States."
"I dreamed that our island was occupied, that our ship was impounded, that our plane was obviously built, but could not take off at all because of the so-called 'airworthiness certificate' issue."
"Also, in that world, someone could kill one of our industries with a tiny chip."
"Someone can lock our strait with just two aircraft carriers."
"Some people throw stones at our border every day, and some people ungratefully clamor to build more and bigger islands than us."
"Of course, there are still people who keep telling our young people that this country is going to end, that this leader has lost its original intention, and that this nation has lost its ideals."
"They call it bad nature."
"They said, you should moisten it quickly. It's already this time, who is still not moisturizing it?"
"I really thought that we in that world were going to be finished."
"But actually, no."
"Even in that situation, we still struggled and got up little by little."
"We carry a heavy burden on our backs, and there are people who are constantly trying to defeat us from under our feet and from within."
"But we are still standing after all, but it is very difficult to stand."
"After I woke up from that dream, I suddenly felt very happy."
"Compared to the world in dreams, what we really have is too much."
“I always wonder, if I can build more and stronger equipment and come up with newer and more powerful technologies in reality, will one day, when I am dreaming, these technologies, Will he also be brought into the dream?"
"This is a small wish of mine."
"If it could really come true, it would be perfect."
"Whether I'm awake or dreaming, I can smile."
"Everyone, if I want to realize this little wish of mine, I have to rely on you."
After saying that, Chen Nian picked up the wine glass and drank it in one gulp.
After a while, Yang Wei stood up first.
He filled his glass with wine, then looked at Chen Nian and said word by word:
"Chen Nian, I will do it for your dream!"
"Done!"
(End of chapter)
