168: It's a waste of resources. How can you use a bomber to deliver express?

Even the General, who had seen his fair share of the world, found his breathing hitching the moment he heard about the 4.5-ton payload capacity.

"Did I hear that right? Did he just say 4.5 tons?"

"You heard correctly, Lu Shenwei did indeed say 4.5 tons, though I feel it's a bit exaggerated."

"Leader, technological breakthroughs happen step by step. I feel Lu Shenwei has gotten big-headed; he dares to say anything."

"Director Xu and his team at our Air Force Equipment Research and Development Center have currently only mastered a 2-ton payload. If Lu Shenwei had said 3 tons, I might have found it credible, but 4.5 tons is too exaggerated."

Several Experts in naval equipment spoke up to refute this, but the General chuckled and said, "Young people liking to brag isn't necessarily a bad thing. We can just find him later and ask."

No sooner had the General finished speaking than the live stream feed changed again.

The Shuang Gu Long Unmanned Aerial Vehicle landed steadily on the airport runway, the cargo bay cover on its belly slowly lowered, and three longmao agricultural vehicles filed out one by one.

"This... is fake, right?"

The General's eyes were bloodshot, his breathing rapid: "Quick! Quickly check the curb weight of these longmao small cars!"

"Reporting to the leader, the first generation of the longmao agricultural vehicle has a curb weight of 1.8 tons, while the Type 02 improved model and Type 03 performance model both weigh 1.9 tons."

"That means the Double Bone Dragon can handle a minimum payload of 5.4 tons?" the General said, stunned.

"If the vehicle ballast wasn't reduced, it is indeed 5.4 tons!"

What is the concept of 5.4 tons?

It could carry 54 hundred-kilogram aerial bombs at once!

"Order the Beijing Air Force to immediately head to the drone airshow site and keep Lu Shenwei and the relevant personnel there. I'm flying over immediately; I'm going to ask him about the specific situation."

A super-large drone with a maximum flight range of over 10,000 kilometers and a cargo capacity of over 5.4 tons being used to deliver packages for a private enterprise—isn't this a waste of natural resources?

"Don't be anxious, sir. We will immediately arrange for Director Xu Lei from the Air Force Equipment Department to go. He is familiar with Lu Shenwei, so it will be more convenient than you going to talk to him yourself."

"That may be true, but I want to meet this talent in person," the General said seriously.

The Chief of Staff whispered to the General: "I understand your urgency, but we cannot forget that the maiden flight application for this drone was submitted from the Navy's side, and the Navy's Director and the General are also keeping an eye on Lu Shenwei."

"I heard they have always wanted to develop Julong Steel into a dedicated military factory for naval equipment research and development. If you go now, I'm afraid it will cause misunderstandings."

"How can that be? Julong Steel is a collaborative enterprise between our Navy, Army, and Air Force. We can't just forcefully change the nature of a private steel mill just because the Navy registered it first," the General said sternly.

"Don't worry, Xu Lei knows how to handle it and will definitely get the Double Bone Dragon prototype back for us."

The General reminded him: "Don't forget to pay them; they spent 900 million on research and development."

"Our Air Force isn't short on money; this year's budget is very sufficient," the Chief of Staff chuckled.

While the two were talking, Lu Shenwei spoke again on the live stream: "I believe everyone has no doubts about the cargo capacity of the Double Bone Dragon. I can also tell you that the Double Bone Dragon can go even faster."

"It can climb to a maximum altitude of 30,000 meters and achieve stratospheric flight. Even without airspace control restrictions, your goods can be delivered anywhere in the world within 24 hours."

【Julong Steel is truly awesome this time. With super-high-altitude flight, the vast majority of countries' anti-aircraft missiles cannot intercept it.】

【Except for the Five Permanent Members, I declare that the anti-aircraft missiles of other countries are trash in front of the Double Bone Dragon!】

【Even the bottom three of the Five Permanent Members don't seem to have the ability to intercept a drone at an altitude of 30,000 meters.】

【From the Longying Drone to the Shuang Gu Long Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Julong Steel's progress is too exaggerated; it's like they found alien technology.】

【I always feel that Julong Steel is still holding back some major weapon, waiting to soar into the sky!】

【The Double Bone Dragon is already shocking enough, okay? Its endurance, flight speed, and cargo capacity are all top-tier.】

【If I were Director Wang of Nifeng Express, I'd probably kowtow to Director Lu.】

【Didn't Director Wang invest 900 million in R&D costs? Isn't that enough?】

【The guy upstairs is definitely a fool. 900 million is nothing! Do you understand the significance of the Double Bone Dragon Unmanned Aerial Vehicle? It's an existence that directly changes the entire layout of the express delivery market. 900 million? Even 9 billion wouldn't be expensive!】

Laymen watch for the spectacle, Experts watch for the technique.

Brother Qi could no longer sit still: "Brothers, I didn't expect that we could celebrate today."

【Brother Qi has an idea? What do you mean?】

【Is it that Julong Steel's new drone can be directly converted for military use?】

"It's more than just being directly convertible for military use; it wouldn't even be a problem to send it straight into the sky."

No sooner had Brother Qi finished speaking than the live stream screen suddenly went black, and immediately after, Bai Xiaoying and other streamers also discovered their live streams had disconnected.

【What's the situation? Why did it suddenly disconnect?】

【Was Brother Qi banned again?】

【It doesn't seem like it. Not only did Brother Qi go black, but Bai Xiaoying, Lord Lian, and several other streamers also disconnected.】

Brother Qi stared blankly at the large characters on the screen. What does "suspected illegal live streaming" mean? Banned?

Before he could come to his senses, his phone suddenly rang.

"Hello, is this the streamer Zheng Chongzhi? I am from the Longxia Ministry of State Security..."

Ministry of State Security? Damn! I haven't streamed any illegal content recently, so why is the Ministry of State Security looking for me?

The same call also went to Bai Xiaoying's phone, but she understood the specific situation and expressed that she would definitely cooperate fully.

"The State Security call said the live stream of the Double Bone Dragon Unmanned Aerial Vehicle involves state secrets and is temporarily not allowed to be broadcast," Bai Xiaoying muttered.

Zhou Cun asked: "Involves secrets? Let me ask the Chairman."

Before Zhou Cun could ask, two Air Force soldiers in regular uniforms entered the drone exhibition site.

"Director Lu, is it convenient to have a chat with you?"

Lu Shenwei looked confused: "Who are you two?"

"We are from the Beijing Office of the Air Force Equipment Center. You must be familiar with our director, Director Xu Lei."

"Director Xu, I see. Fine, let's find a place without anyone around to talk."

After Lu Shenwei finished speaking and turned around, the two Air Force soldiers whispered: "Your factory's super-large unmanned transport aircraft needs to assist us in an investigation."

"Fine, just tell me where the drone should be parked?"

"We will give you the address; fly it directly there and park it at the dedicated airport."

Lu Shenwei nodded and arranged for Zhou Cun to handle it, while he left with the two men.

"Director Wang, I have something to attend to right now. Let's discuss the other details tomorrow."

"Sure, sure, sure. Director Lu, take your time. Call me when you're free tomorrow; I'm always available."

Wang Jiawei's attitude was primarily easygoing; whether Nifeng Express could soar into the sky depended entirely on Julong Steel.

Air Force Command Center.

"The person and the aircraft have been secured? Good, good, good! Little Xu from the Equipment Center will be there soon; you must be polite to Director Lu." The General beamed with joy.