56: Screw it! Drones are weak? You're looking for the wrong one

Chapter 56: Crashing the Party! UAVs Are Weak? You Just Haven't Found the Right Way to Use Them! (Please Subscribe!)

The entire Northwest Province student food subsidy program was a hot topic, with almost every school repeatedly emphasizing to students the importance of accurately and correctly filling out their information.

At the same time, many people were even more curious about the program's name: why was it called 'Warm-hearted Citizen, Caring Student Subsidy'?

Did it come from all warm-hearted individuals worldwide? Or was it the total sum of donations within Da Xia?

Neither seemed quite right. The program stated that it was currently a five-year trial, and if successful, would be implemented long-term and expanded nationwide.

Many people brainstormed and came to a clear conclusion: 'This is a long-term student poverty alleviation and subsidy program led by the state...'

As for the terrifying idea that it originated from a single person's donation, no one dared to think that way. After all, how many hundreds of billions of yuan would need to be poured into it? Da Xia's richest man's entire fortune wouldn't be enough to execute this plan, and why would a mere donation receive such importance from the state?!

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

On the other side.

Da Xia.

The outskirts of Yanjing, beyond the fifth ring road, a desolate area almost reaching Hebei Province.

This was a highly classified military factory, known as Factory 732.

Established in the 1950s, it flourished for a long time, then experienced cycles of expansion and decline. Later, it underwent a deep transformation to produce civilian products, launching several items such as washing machines, tool cabinets, and kitchen dishwashers. As a result, even now, it employs thousands of workers.

An old man was accompanying Zheng Lixing, inspecting the newly established production line.

Many robotic arms were assembling components: rotors, frames, fuselages, motors, speed controllers, and so on. Step by step, after hundreds of assembly procedures, a finished quad-rotor Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle entered the testing area, awaiting further inspection by workers.

However, the newly started production line was clearly slow, taking several minutes to produce a single Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

"Old Li, isn't your production line's efficiency too low?"

Zheng Lixing smacked his lips, saying with dissatisfaction, "How many UAVs can you make in a day? They're pressing us on the other side!"

Hearing this.

"Stop bullshitting me," Li Yunshan, Factory Director cursed, "How long has it been? Do you think materials and equipment just fall from the sky?"

"Or how about I let you be the Director, and you get the UAV production line ready in a week?"

It had only been less than two weeks, and being able to barely start the production line was already incredibly efficient.

These were UAVs, with numerous precision components inside. Even with a complete set of technical drawings, didn't production still require time?

If it weren't for their military factory only being responsible for assembly, with all other component research, development, and manufacturing processes being assigned by the Military Industry Commission to various departments for development, which greatly saved time for all procedures.

Want to start the production line in two weeks? Even two years might not be enough.

"I was just saying," Zheng Lixing wasn't angry, but instead joked, "Old Li, you're almost seventy and a grandfather, why is your temper still so bad?"

Although Li Yunshan, Factory Director's rank was far lower than his, as old friends who had known each other since the 1950s, they were long accustomed to this way of communicating.

If the two of them didn't curse at each other, that would be suspicious.

"It's been so many years, what's there to change!" Li Yunshan, Factory Director said indifferently.

It was precisely because his temper had always been so volatile that he had served as the Director of this military factory for decades.

However, he was very satisfied with the current situation. He himself was not suited for playing 'political' games, and being a Director, building weapons for Da Xia, aligned with his aspirations.

Li Yunshan, Factory Director looked at Zheng Lixing with interest: "Zheng Yanqui, your Xia Academy of Sciences really keeps things hidden. You actually have this kind of technology?"

"If the integration of this UAV technology hadn't reached such an extremely high level, even if you gave me two more weeks, I probably wouldn't have been able to get it done."

Although he had long stayed in the military factory, he was still quite clear about Da Xia's weapon development.

Research and development of military UAVs? Of course, there were many.

But this kind of Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, leaning towards civilian use? When had it ever been developed?

"This UAV technology, let me think..." Zheng Lixing had a headache trying to figure out how to explain, as some top-secret information could absolutely not be disclosed.

"Then you don't need to say it. I'm not interested in these trivial matters either."

Li Yunshan, Factory Director waved his hand, refusing. He knew what to ask and what not to ask. If it was difficult to disclose, then don't disclose it.

People have many secrets, let alone secrets concerning national scientific research? Wanting to know everything clearly would only harm oneself.

What if he asked something he shouldn't know? What then? Would he and Zheng Lixing, that old smoker, be locked up together?

Li Yunshan, Factory Director suddenly thought of something and asked, puzzled, "When is that Persian representative you mentioned coming? Isn't it almost noon?"

"He should be arriving soon, right?" Zheng Lixing frowned.

He had arranged to meet Ahmad Hassan, the Persian Ambassador, at noon.

Just then, his deputy came to report: "Director Zheng, Director Li, they said they will arrive in two minutes."

Hearing this, they quickly walked to the factory gate to wait.

Sure enough, a moment later, Ahmad Hassan got out of the car with a middle-aged man in a black robe.

Seeing Zheng Lixing and Li Yunshan, Factory Director, he quickly came over to apologize: "Director Zheng, I'm really sorry, there was a traffic jam on the way!"

Who would have thought that Yanjing would still be so congested at noon?

Moreover, this time he didn't dare to drive the embassy car for fear of attracting attention, choosing instead to secretly drive a Mazda, and as a result, he really did get stuck in traffic.

Indeed, one shouldn't drive a Mazda.

"This is Muhammed Al-Azi, General of Persia. He will fully represent the Supreme Leader's opinion this time." Ahmad Hassan introduced the man next to him.

His eagle-like gaze and the lingering smell of blood, clearly, this man was no ordinary person.

"I hope this UAV will not disappoint me on my long journey to Da Xia," Muhammed Al-Azi said very directly, extending his calloused hand.

After the customary handshake.

"Then let's go in and take a look at this UAV. I believe it will definitely make your trip worthwhile, General." Zheng Lixing invited the two into the factory.

Let reality verify everything.

At this moment.

Inside the Xia Academy of Sciences, Zhang Yuli also privately invited a guest to the conference room.

"Director Zhang, what do you need me for this time?" Abdul's brows were furrowed with melancholy.

How could it only be a few days?

The same trick, used twice on them, the 'dog rich'? It was too insulting!

"This time, I have something relatively important to tell you."

Zhang Yuli brewed a pot of tea and poured two cups: "It's about the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle."

"Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle? Is it that the funds are still not enough?" Abdul frowned.

This was 10 billion RMB in funds. Had it all been used up in less than a week?

Wasn't Da Xia always thrifty? Why were they so extravagant when spending other people's money?

"No, Mr. Abdul, this matter is also related to Persia."

"Persia?"

"That's right, you are not the only buyer of this Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Persia is also a major client."

Zhang Yuli looked at him intently and said, "And these UAVs will also be used by a third party."

"What does that have to do with us?" Abdul's confusion deepened.

He wouldn't be surprised at all if Persia bought Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and exported them.

The only difference was that other countries only dared to do it secretly, while Persia was practically openly sending military forces.

But what did this have to do with Saudi Arabia?

However, hearing this, Zhang Yuli chuckled twice: "Mr. Abdul, the 10 billion for these Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles was provided by you."

"That was an interest-free loan," Abdul quickly interrupted.

"Is that so? Then you can ask the CIA of Eagle Nation if they'll believe it," Zhang Yuli's smile was somewhat meaningful.

Anyway, Abdul couldn't possibly know that this money was actually used to develop the H-20 project.

The whole process was: Saudi Arabia provided the money, then Da Xia developed the technology, and sold the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Persia?

Would Eagle Nation believe that Saudi Arabia was innocent? Would anyone believe it if you said it? How could you not be the real mastermind?

...Director Zhang, what do you, Da Xia, want us to do?" Abdul's face was full of helplessness. Are you forcing us, Saudi Arabia, into a trap?

"Moreover, you should know that Saudi Arabia occupies the best quality oil fields in the world. As long as we don't get further involved, Eagle Nation won't do anything to us."

Not only was he aware of this, Abdul believed that Zhang Yuli was also certainly aware.

Eagle Nation could not possibly take action against Saudi Arabia over this matter. If the Western world, having just experienced the subprime mortgage crisis, were to face another oil crisis, it would be a fatal blow.

Zhang Yuli extended a finger, completely ignoring his words: "Let's cooperate on another project."

"Another cooperation project?" Abdul twitched the corner of his mouth. Wasn't Saudi Arabia already being exploited enough?

"This project is named 'New Stealth Strategic Bomber'!"

Zhang Yuli said to himself, "You can take a stake, and in the future, we can export this kind of bomber to you, Saudi Arabia, for military sales."

The new Stealth Strategic Bomber he referred to was the H-20 mini version, which lacked supersonic cruising capability and had weaker performance in all aspects.

Selling this version to Saudi Arabia meant there was no need to fear any threat, after all, whether it could take off or not was up to Da Xia, wasn't it?

The entire Western world, especially the Eagle Nation bases stationed in the Middle East, should truly be afraid.

"Taking a stake in a Strategic Bomber? Can it be sold to us?" Abdul's eyes widened, and he stammered a little.

A Strategic Bomber, this thing could actually be sold to them?

How many countries in the world possessed Strategic Bombers? Only the top three permanent members of the UN Security Council had such a powerful weapon.

Moreover, this was a Stealth Strategic Bomber. With this in the Middle East, wouldn't they be able to walk sideways?

"But we have one condition."

Zhang Yuli put away his smile, his face serious: "No matter what Persia does, you must stand by and do nothing. You cannot cooperate with Eagle Nation, and you cannot show any favoritism."

Since you choose to straddle the fence, then straddle it all the way!

Don't lean towards one side just because it's gaining momentum. Although it's impossible to reconcile the two, there must be no conflict now.

Only then could the situation change as Da Xia envisioned.

Abdul pondered for a long time, then let out a sigh: "I need to consult the Royal Family before I can give you a reply."

Such a major event concerning the changing pattern of the Middle East was not something he, a plenipotentiary Ambassador, had the authority to decide.

At the same time.

Inside the military factory, watching each step of these UAVs from zero to completion on the production line.

Muhammed Al-Azi frowned: "This UAV... seems not very powerful."

He weighed it in his hand a few times and found that the UAV was not only small but also very light.

How could something like this be effective on the battlefield?

"The UAV's power isn't strong??"

Li Yunshan, Factory Director immediately became agitated: "That's because you don't know how to use them!!"

Is this guy here to crash the party?

Do you think you're buying fruit? You can't judge its power by weighing it a few times!

"Zhang Ming, go demonstrate how this should be used!"

Li Yunshan, Factory Director was determined to show these Persians the correct way to use this UAV.

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