At the end of October, people from the state came to Gaoshou Company, bringing not only all the test data of Gaoshou Company, but also the "aircraft" that had been dismantled into parts and could not be put back together at all. However, after testing, especially destructive testing, 99% of these parts can be directly remanufactured. However, after paying such a high price, it is worth it. The analysis data of more than 500 tons is enough for expert companies to avoid more mistakes in the subsequent research.
"Mr. Zhang, I wonder how much such an aircraft costs?" After handing over the information, Cheng Feng, as the person in charge of scientific research, seemed to ask casually.
Of course, Zhang Jingyuan would not think that the other party would inquire about the price so boringly and openly. Looking at Director Li from the National Defense and Security Department next to him who had never spoken, he probably had a guess. A light flashed in his eyes, and he hesitated for a moment before relaxing. Su Xuan said: "There is no specific estimate of the overall price yet, but this project has cost almost 3 trillion yuan from its inception to now. Basically all the profits of Gaoshou Company have been invested in it.
If we look specifically at the cost of the aircraft, the price of just two engines exceeds 100 billion yuan. In addition, the aircraft uses a large number of new materials, as well as huge labor R&D and assembly costs, etc. The price of such an aircraft is about 1,600. Around 100 million. ”
Everyone was silent when they heard the price. It’s really expensive, extremely expensive! But no one said anything. Before coming here, everyone basically understood the performance of the aircraft developed by Gaoshou Company. Whether it was batteries, engines, materials, core processors, programs, etc., they were far ahead of the country. It's just that this is the first time Gaoshou Company has produced such a high-end aircraft, so some shortcomings are understandable; but obviously, Gaoshou Company is also seizing the time to make improvements. Perhaps, when the next aircraft comes off the assembly line, there will be a qualitative leap in performance. .
However, this price is too high after all! Even the country cannot bear it. You know, for the space competition in recent years, even China does not have much surplus food to do other things, especially for a country as big as China. Although its output value is extremely strong, it has become one of the three largest economies in the world: America, Europe, China. But with more use, a lot of investment is needed in civil infrastructure, a lot of scientific research, and a lot of investment in people's livelihood protection... During this period, the engines purchased from master companies have almost touched the national red line; if such a purchase is Aircraft have a great potential to break the country's financial balance system, which will have a great impact on the country's development. Especially in today's era, space competition is in full swing, and the consumption involved is unimaginable.
In recent years, since the creation of Master, there are no complete statistics. More than 3,000 rockets have been launched into space on the earth, and a total of nearly 500,000 tons of materials have been delivered to space. In low-Earth orbit, garbage is everywhere, and satellite safety has become an international issue. Top priority.
Going back 20 years, many countries still used the so-called humanitarian spirit to clean up space debris; but now they are all busy building their own space bases, who has time to clean up these things. Especially for several countries with highly developed space technology, for the time being, they can avoid space junk through precise calculations, so they will ignore it even more. In fact, space junk, on the other hand, is also a barrier that prevents small countries from rashly entering space. In other words - the space competition has deteriorated a bit, and there is already an intention to clear the field in the early stage!
"Mr. Zhang, the country now needs the aircraft produced by your company, but the country does not have enough funds. Do you think the payment can be postponed?" This is the first time Director Li has asked for help in a low voice since meeting Zhang Jingyuan.
"Yes!" Zhang Jingyuan agreed without hesitation, "But not too long, we are willing to support national construction, but you have also seen that Gaoshou Company is also a large consumer of funds. Once the capital chain is broken, the consequences will be disastrous. I think the country will also We don’t want to see companies like ours go bankrupt anytime soon.”
"..." Zhang Jingyuan agreed without hesitation, which made Director Li breathe a sigh of relief; but then, Zhang Jingyuan slapped his hat on, which made him feel powerless - Zhang Jingyuan's meaning was very clear, he could support national construction, but You can't let me suffer! According to this logic, and the understanding of the expert company, this time can be up to three months! But what can three months do!
"But besides that, I have another suggestion that Director Li can consider." Zhang Jingyuan showed a devilish smile.
"Say!" Although he felt uneasy, Director Li had no choice. The country was really exhausted now and no longer had the ability to pay hundreds of billions of yuan to purchase new aircraft. Generally speaking, if you want to form a team, you need at least three planes to be considered safe, or even five planes are possible; but now the country cannot afford so much money! It’s not that there isn’t anything, it’s that there are too many places to spend money! This is a huge country, not a family of three or five people.
"Gaoshou Company's business has been expanding rapidly recently, but now it is found that there is a lack of 'pilots' in aerospace. And this time, I think Mu Xinghai is a good talent." Next, Zhang Jingyuan did not continue. , but the meaning is already very clear.
Normally, Director Li would definitely refuse and would even think of arranging a charge for Zhang Jingyuan; however, that is not possible now and cannot be done. Instead, he remained silent, and after a long time, he said: "I can't make the decision on this matter. But I want to hear your price!"
"If the country can provide Gaoshou Company with ten people like Mu Xinghai within one year, Gaoshou Company promises to provide the country with 3 aircraft in the next three years, and their performance will be only better than the previous test aircraft!"
"Impossible! Such people will not be allowed to leave the country. Moreover, even if it is given to you, whether you can have the right to take off still needs the approval of the state!" Director Li was like a mouse whose tail had been stepped on. The sound was completely out of shape.
"Well, this is also one of the conditions. Allow the master company to be qualified for space development." Zhang Jingyuan suddenly became tough at this time! This is the most critical step. As long as it takes this step, the master company can initially get rid of the restrictions of the state and embark on the road of true self-development. Over this period of time, although Gaoshou Company has developed rapidly and the state has provided great support, one thing has to be admitted. Under the roof of the country, Gaoshou Company has many things that are difficult to carry out - such as practicing in public!
The roots of Gaoshou Company will not change, but after getting rid of the shackles of the state and developing rapidly, Gaoshou Company can also support the country in turn. This is a mutually beneficial strategy; but now it depends on the country. In fact, as private companies in the United States fly into space, four-person airlines in various countries have such ambitions-to get rid of the country and develop space alone!
Moreover, many studies have now shown that in the space age, democratic policies will completely collapse, and companies, families, etc. that control a large amount of resources and power will inevitably restore the monarchy!
"I need to report to the country!" The matter was so big that Director Li really didn't even have the right to participate.