The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

The 'Laurel' spacecraft orbited the Earth 14 times.

everything is normal.

Subsequently, the Laurel spacecraft began to return according to the predetermined procedure.

This time, the spacecraft was also accompanying the return flight.

011 Aviation Base, Airport.

The airport here has long officially become the exclusive airport of Guifei Group. As for the civil airport, a new civil airport was rebuilt in another direction.

At this time, everyone was waiting for the return of the Laurel spacecraft.

At this moment, everyone is looking forward to it.

The airport broadcast continuously reported the location of the Laurel spacecraft.

Finally, the 'Laurel' spacecraft finally came into sight.

This time, the Laurel spacecraft did not land vertically, but landed like a normal airplane.

The landing gear opened and the aircraft touched down smoothly.

On the long runway, the Laurel spacecraft slowed down and finally stopped.

"Papa papa ~~~"

There was warm applause and cheers at the scene.

It was also at this time that China could finally officially announce that the maiden flight of the "Laurel" was a complete success.

After more than an hour of ceremony, engineers began a comprehensive inspection of the Laurel spacecraft.

Liu Tao's heart could finally settle down.

This is the first flight. Next, the Laurel spacecraft will perform different operations such as unloaded glide takeoff and glide landing, unloaded glide takeoff and vertical landing, normal load glide takeoff and glide landing, etc.

These are all tested without humans.

Only after completing a series of unmanned test situations will test flights with different manned situations be carried out.

Only after confirmation will the 'Laurel' spacecraft begin to transport supplies and equipment to the moon.

For example, the unmanned cargo mission of the Laurel spacecraft to the moon was carried out together with China's manned lunar landing.

At this moment, the United States seems to be a pot of boiling water.

Before this, quite a lot of Americans did not admit it. They believed that the US space shuttle was not much worse than the aerospace plane and just needed to be improved.

But when the video of the Laurel's takeoff and landing spread around the world, many of these people had to admit that even if the United States rebuilt its own space shuttle, it could not compare.

The future is indeed the era of aerospace planes, the space age!

At this point, even if NASA wants to delay the moon landing, there is no way!
Because the conditions do not allow it.

A particularly reliable person, wearing a suit and a red tie, is giving a speech.

His English words are simple and most people can understand him.

His speeches were very passionate and he was able to liven up the atmosphere very easily.

The atmosphere at the speech was very lively, especially with that magical song, it was even more exciting.

No one had ever thought that political speeches and mobilizations in the United States would have such a heated and exciting atmosphere.

"USA!" "USA!" "USA!"

On the other hand, Barack seemed to feel that the pressure was even greater!

Now that he has been discharged from the army, he can retire!

It is imperative to land humans on the moon this year!
He had no way back. If he didn't want to become the worst president in American history and be nailed to the pillar of shame in history, he had to ensure that the manned moon landing went on time.

In particular, the blond old man whom he had previously mocked and humiliated has already thrown himself into the arms of the opponent's camp, is constantly firing at him, and has already participated in the Republican primary election, with his support rate continuing to rise.

If he had not carried out the manned moon landing, the golden-haired old man who was humiliated by him would definitely give up further attacking him.

Manned landing on the moon!

As long as the United States successfully lands humans on the moon again, it will remain the leader in the aerospace field.

If the United States failed to land manned men on the moon, Barack could hardly imagine how serious the consequences would be.

The severity of this situation is probably greater than the impact on the Soviet Union when the United States announced the successful manned moon landing.

What’s more important is that the several times the United States announced its successful manned moon landings in the past were further questioned, and once overturned, the consequences would be even more serious.

That's a thief and a habitual liar!
The 'Laurel' spacecraft.

Liu Tao is testing it and everything is in good condition.

There was no problem.

The other engineers are still checking carefully.

Liu Tao left Guifei Group with peace of mind. The next test flight of the "Laurel" spacecraft would be half a month later.

Liu Tao returned to the capital.

Beijing, Siheyuan.

Listen to the bird house and boil water for tea.

"Dad!" Liu Jingming made tea himself and placed a cup of tea in front of Liu Tao.

Liu Tao asked, "Have you thought it through? Which direction do you want to go?"

Liu Jingming will officially retire after the end of this season.

The current Lakers team is supported by two veterans, Kobe and Liu Jingming, and has long lost the ability to win the championship. The current NBA is the era of the Heat.

Since James, Wade and Bosh from the 03 class formed a team in 2010, they finally won the championship last season and tasted the sweetness of the championship.

This season, Kobe and Liu Jingming announced that this would be their last season.

Liu Jingming announced not long ago that this would be his last season, but it was because he was injured and he had to rest for a month.

When you retire, you will naturally face the question of how to go about your life from now on.

Liu Jingming is 36 years old this year. He is a veteran in professional basketball, but for a person, 36 is the golden age of life.

Even if Liu Jingming retires now, his career as a professional athlete is still perfect.

Now Liu Jingming has four children, two sons and two daughters, and his family is perfect.

"Dad, what do you think I should choose?" Liu Jingming was silent for a moment and drank a cup of tea.

Having too many choices is sometimes not a good thing.

Because it’s hard to choose!
If there is only one choice, there is no choice!
"After retiring, I will stay at the Sports Center for a while and be in charge of sports-related matters. Next year, I will be transferred to the General Administration of Sports as a deputy director!" Liu Tao said slowly, "After that, I will go to the local government or a state-owned enterprise, and then we'll talk about it!"

Liu Jingming was appointed deputy director of Panshan Sports Center a few years ago. Now that Liu Jingming is about to retire, his promotion to director is a natural thing.

Then he was transferred from Panshan Sports Center to the State General Administration of Sport, which is also one of the normal promotion channels.

No one can gossip about it.

Moreover, Liu Jingming's achievements in his athletic career are enough to allow him to go faster and farther on this path.

Liu Jingming nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you!"

"What about Qing'an and Manhua?" Liu Jingming asked, "After participating in the Olympics, they will also choose to retire."

This year is the Olympic year and Brazil will host the Olympic Games in Rio.

This Olympics will not only be Liu Jingming's last Olympics, but also the last Olympics for Liu Qing'an and Liu Manhua.

They will all choose to retire after participating in the Olympics and bid farewell to their athletic careers.

"Qing'an will work for Southwest Airlines, and Manhua will be the director of the tennis center." Liu Tao said slowly, "This is their choice."

Liu Jingming nodded slightly.

The route is clearly arranged. If you don’t know how to choose, just listen to Liu Tao’s arrangements.

All of them have doctoral degrees from prestigious universities. Even the youngest, Liu Dini and Liu Yiyong, have obtained doctoral degrees.

A higher education gives you an advantage in terms of promotion.

"You should also pay attention to your children's education. You can't expect everyone to be successful, but you can't become a cancer in society. The law is ruthless. Don't wait until then to regret it!" Liu Tao warned. Liu Jingming said, "Understood!"

Some things that have happened in recent years have already shown that the country’s laws are ruthless!
After making some tea, Zhu Lin came over and called us to eat.

Liu Tao looked at Zhu Lin. Zhu Lin, who was already 64 years old, had white hair and wrinkles on his head.

No matter how pampered and how good a life you have, time is still merciless.

That’s Liu Tao, who is already 61 years old.

It is New Year now, and the joy of the New Year has not yet dissipated.

Liu Dini and Liu Yiyong were the leaders of the children, and they took the younger ones to chat with Liu Zhenbang and Chen Fang, and the laughter continued.

Liu Zhenbang, 86, and Chen Fang, 83, look increasingly older.

Now that I’m old, I don’t like to travel around. I usually stay in the Siheyuan and go out for a walk in Shichahai.

For Liu Zhenbang and Chen Fang, it is no longer four generations living under one roof, but five generations.

Liu Hongying and Liu Honglei's eldest son and daughter have become grandparents now.

The children of both of them are close to the Liu family.

Just like this Spring Festival, we celebrate it here in Beijing.

After his parents passed away, Chen Weimin rarely went back to his hometown. And he couldn't go back to his hometown because the old house was gone.

As for Qian Huaqiang, Liu Hongying would have divorced him long ago if it weren't for the children.

"The leader said that we have entered the space age! I don't know if we will have the opportunity to travel to space." While eating, Liu Zhenbang had a glimmer of longing in his eyes.

Back then, they never dared to imagine that China could become a space power.

But now, China has truly entered the space age.

Liu Tao smiled and said, "Dad, you and Mom have a chance. Going to space is just like taking a plane."

This is really not something Liu Tao said casually.

Because now, it is not launched by a carrier rocket, but a spacecraft.

That would be much more comfortable.

For normal people, it's really just like taking a plane.

Ordinary people can enter space on a spacecraft as long as they wear a space suit.

In fact, the Southwest Aerospace Corporation is already formally planning to establish a space tourism company that specializes in space tourism business.

The term space tourism has become popular before.

However, the high cost of space tourism makes it irrelevant to ordinary people and exclusive to the rich.

But now it’s different. In the near future, space tourism will become a tourist project that many people can afford.

"Uncle, can ordinary people really go into space?" Qian Zhenhua's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but ask.

Liu Tao has been in a high position for many years and has developed a strong aura, a kind of authority that comes without even getting angry.

Qian Zhenhua and the others didn't dare to be as close to Liu Tao as they were when they were children, and didn't dare to talk casually with him.

But at this moment, he still felt excited.

If I could travel to space, see the earth from space, and then look at the stars, it would be worth dying for.

Liu Tao smiled and said, "In a few years, space travel will be possible. You will all be able to travel to space within five years."

Qian Zhenhua studied and lived abroad for several years. He is the only one of his generation who married a foreign wife. After returning to China, he became a teacher at a university and is now a professor at Tsinghua University.

Qian Zhenhua is also a travel expert. He likes to travel around with his wife and children during summer and winter vacations.

"Uncle, will the aerospace field be opened to private enterprises?" Qian Zhenguo asked after hesitating for a moment.

The space craze naturally also affects private enterprises. Private enterprises all hope to develop in the aerospace field and get a piece of the pie.

Liu Tao said with a smile: "The aerospace field has been liberalized for a long time, but the technical threshold in the aerospace field is high and private enterprises do not have the technology."

Private aerospace companies in the United States can thrive because the American system allows them to spend money to poach technical talent and acquire technology from NASA.

Many people think that American private aerospace companies are awesome and powerful.

In fact, this is a way for American private aerospace companies to reap the benefits without having to pay high sunk costs.

If these private aerospace companies in the United States were asked to develop from scratch, no matter which private aerospace company it was, they would not be able to afford the huge scientific research and development costs.

We don’t know how much it will cost just to train technical talents.

The same logic also applies to private enterprises in China.

Private enterprises can certainly obtain relevant qualifications in the aerospace field, but the problem is that currently no private enterprise in China has the ability to launch a carrier rocket.

Private enterprises are involved in the aerospace field, but their participation is auxiliary.

Qian Zhenguo was speechless.

Everyone knows that the development of space holds enormous potential.

Space travel, such as space hotels and space guesthouses, has great development potential.

But the question is who can build a space hotel or a space guesthouse? Who can send people into space for space travel?

Just at this moment, Liu Qi came over.

"Brother~~"

Liu Tao looked over and sighed inwardly.

Liu Qi is younger than him, but he has a lot of white hair and is very thin.

Liu Qi paid the price for his indulgence in his youth and his health deteriorated greatly.

I have developed many physical problems.

Stomach disease, kidney disease, etc.

At this time, I want to play, but I can’t.

Liu Qi probably had more than twenty illegitimate children.

"Have you eaten? If not, let's eat together." Liu Tao said.

Everyone's path is their own choice.

No one can blame.

Liu Dini took the bowl and chopsticks to Liu Qi, "Uncle, here!"

Liu Qi ate for a while before saying, "Russia is trying to find out if there is room for cooperation in the aerospace field."

"Oh? What price can they pay?" Liu Tao was a little curious.

It is true that the relationship between the two sides is very good. China is Russia's largest trading partner, and the trade volume between the two sides is still increasing.

Judging from the current trend, there is still a lot of room for growth in the trade volume between the two sides.

But cooperation has a price.

You can't expect to gain something without paying anything.

"Cooperative development in the Far East." Liu Qi said.

"Cooperative development in the Far East? Confirmed?" Liu Tao was a little surprised.

There have always been calls for cooperative development in the Far East, but Russia has never given its final nod of agreement.

After all, the majority of Russia's population is in Europe, and the entire Far East of Russia has a population of just over eight million, less than nine million.

And how many people are there in Northeast China?

There are more than 9000 million people!

It is more than ten times the population of Russia in the Far East.

In recent years, it is not uncommon for Russians to marry Chinese.

After all, there are more women than men in Russia!
If they cooperate to develop the Far East, it is hard to say who will take the lead. (End of this chapter)