Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 327: Starry Sky Glory Everyone is Conflicted
Liu Chao said, "General Peng, I know Hu Jiangshan will invest in a space launch site, but such a facility cannot be built in a few months. Can you be sure that this is true?"

The others nodded, this was indeed the crux of the matter.

Everyone present, even Peng Xiaojun himself, was very confused about this.

Hu Jiangshan did say he would invest in building a space launch site, but that was only two months later.

In such a short time, even a construction fanatic would not be able to build a space launch site. It would be good enough to build a shell, and the supporting equipment for the launch site would definitely not be in place.

Peng Xiaojun said: "Someone must go over and confirm the situation."

Tao Cong pondered for a moment: "Could it be that he started working ahead of time? He just kept it secret and outsiders don't know."

Liu Chao shook his head: "I always feel that the possibility is not great. I even doubt whether Hong Kong Island has the space to build a space launch site."

After hearing this, the others nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, I think it's not right, too. Hong Kong Island is very small, there's no space to build a space launch site."

"There may be space, but it's not suitable to launch a rocket. If it fails, it will be a disaster."

"It seems that this matter is indeed unreliable. Could it be that they are deceiving us?"

Peng Xiaojun waved his hand: "I admit that this sounds unrealistic, but we have already cooperated with Boss Hu, and he has done what he promised, so don't rush to deny it. We still need to go to the scene to confirm it clearly."

Liu Chao opened his mouth and wanted to say something in rebuttal, but he didn't say anything and closed his mouth.

Peng Xiaojun is the boss, the senior official. Since he has already reached a conclusion and said so, and what he said is reasonable, there is no need to question anything anymore.

The key point is that no matter how much Liu Chao questions, it is useless.

In any case, it would be more useful to go to the scene and see the situation than to guess here.

Peng Xiaojun said: "I called you here to discuss this. If there is really an available space launch site on Hong Kong Island, should we transport the rocket prototype there for a launch test? We need to discuss this first."

Everyone looked at each other in silence.

Liu Chao couldn't help but say, "General Peng, isn't it too early to talk about this now? At least let's make sure the launch site can really be used before discussing it."

Peng Xiaojun shook his head. "Lao Liu, I'm not in a hurry. I don't want to waste too much time. If Hong Kong Island can really accept the rocket launch order, we will have to start preparing in advance. This work cannot be completed in one or two days. We can wait, but the follow-up funds cannot."

Peng Xiaojun's words made the others present suddenly realize something. They finally understood why Peng Xiaojun had invited so many people to hold this private meeting.

Next there is the financing negotiation work to be done. This job sounds difficult, but it is not easy at all. After all, it is taking money out of the pockets of investors. If you don’t have any achievements, it will be much more difficult to find people to get money.

Of course, private commercial aerospace companies can raise money at this time, but there is a world of difference between funds raised with achievements and funds raised without achievements.

If the progress of R&D and technological R&D is not so obvious, it will be very difficult to raise tens of millions of Lighthouse yuan, and it is very likely that only a few million will be received.

But if there is obvious progress, the funds raised can be multiplied several times, enough for several years.

Now Star Glory is progressing very rapidly. The Rocket One prototype has been assembled. It can be said that the progress is obvious, but this does not mean that investors will buy into it.

After all, the rocket was not successfully launched into space. Who knows whether it can be used? What if it is just a shell to defraud investors?

This is not new in the industry and happens frequently. It can be described in four words: "commonplace."

Today's investors and investment companies are very shrewd and will not release the eagle until they see the rabbit.

If there is no convincing technological progress, even if people are willing to invest money, they should invest little by little. Even if they are cheated, they can reduce their losses and avoid being a huge sucker.

Peng Xiaojun’s idea is to launch prototype No. 1 as soon as possible, so that investors can also see the R&D strength of Starry Glory and be more optimistic about the company’s future. Only in this way can they happily pay big money.

As long as there is sufficient funding, Starry Sky Glory's advantages in subsequent research and development will become more obvious.

The reason why Peng Xiaojun is so eager to move forward is because there are several private commercial aerospace companies competing in China, and the competition is actually quite fierce.

This is the country's industrial strategy, which can be described in two words: "raising poisonous insects". The most powerful one or two companies will eat up the entire market, and the rest will be eliminated.

Peng Xiaojun asked Tao Cong: "Mr. Tao, if we decide to transport Prototype No. 1 to Hong Kong Island, how big of a problem will it be? Can it be solved?"

Tao Cong thought for a moment and said, "It is difficult, but not as difficult as imagined. The key lies in the convenience of transportation. If we can rent a large enough transport ship, we can ship it by sea. Oh, and there are customs clearance procedures. I need to consult the relevant departments first to see if it is difficult."

Peng Xiaojun nodded: "Okay, your department should do preliminary research on this matter as soon as possible, and try to make the preparations as comprehensive as possible."

Tao Cong nodded and said he would do it right away.

"Oh, and if you want to send people to Hong Kong Island, your department should send someone there, and make sure to pick someone with experience."

Tao Cong thought for a moment and said, "Why don't I go to Hong Kong Island and leave the preparation work to others."

"Well, that's best. I'll feel more at ease if you go."

At this time, Peng Xiaojun looked at the other people present and asked Liu Chao: "Mr. Liu, do you want to go over and take a look?"

Liu Chao waved his hand and said, "General Peng, I have a lot of things on hand right now. Going to Hong Kong Island is not close. It will take at least three or four days. I am afraid of delaying my work, so I decided not to go."

Peng Xiaojun set his sights on Fang Xiaoya again: "Xiaoya, do you have any urgent matters to deal with? Can you spare two or three days to come over?"

Fang Xiaoya hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Boss Peng, I don't have anything urgent to do right now. Some work can be handled in the hotel. It's no problem to go to Hong Kong Island for a few days."

"Okay, then Xiaoya and Tao Cong will lead the team to take a good look at the space launch site. We must look carefully and make sure it can be used."

Fang Xiaoya and Tao Cong nodded.

Peng Xiaojun pondered for a moment and added, "By the way, bring a few more people who are familiar with the facilities and equipment and have strong professional capabilities. If there are no such people in the company or it is difficult to find them, you can also hire consultants from outside. This time, we must conduct a thorough investigation to ensure that everything is foolproof."

Fang Xiaoya and Tao Cong looked at each other and suddenly felt a little pressured. After all, it was actually very difficult to investigate a launch site very thoroughly in just one inspection.

They are all experts in aerospace. Although their research fields are different, they still have some common sense about space launch sites.

A launch site may appear to be built in a sloppy and rough manner, but if there are no problems with the instruments and equipment, it still has the capability to launch.

On the contrary, if the space launch site appears to be built with great care and precision, but if the instruments and equipment do not meet the standards and are not fully functional, then the success rate of the rocket launch cannot be guaranteed.

To put it bluntly, machinery and equipment are the most important core competitiveness of a space launch site, and are also the focus of this past inspection.

Fang Xiaoya said, "Boss Peng, don't worry. I have a fairly good understanding of the equipment, and there are also some people in the department who are quite knowledgeable in this area."

Tao Cong also has a lot of capable people on his side. The so-called logistics department is actually responsible for rocket transportation and launch docking. If you don’t understand these, related work cannot be carried out.

After the meeting, everyone went back to work. Fang Xiaoya walked to her office with a blank expression on her face, looking absent-minded.

At this time, Liu Chao came over and took the initiative to talk to Fang Xiaoya.

"Mr. Fang, let's have a chat."

"it is good."

"Are you really going?"

Fang Xiaoya was stunned: "We have already discussed it, so of course I will go. Besides, my work is not so urgent recently, so it is no problem to spare two or three days."

"No, I mean, do you really think it's worth going?"

Fang Xiaoya frowned slightly: "Boss Liu, what do you mean?"

Liu Chao said: "It's obviously fake, what else can it mean? This trip to Hong Kong Island is a complete waste of time. I really don't understand what General Peng is thinking. He actually believes in Hu Jiangshan."

Only then did Fang Xiaoya realize that Liu Chao didn't believe at all that there was a space launch site in Hong Kong Island, and he didn't believe that what Hu Jiangshan said was true.

Of course, Liu Chao had already shown his disdain for Hu Jiangshan, but no one expected him to be so strong.

Fang Xiaoya said, "Boss Liu, I think what Boss Peng said just now is correct. This is not the first time we have cooperated with Boss Hu. Boss Hu has done everything he promised. There is no reason not to believe him."

Liu Chao said boldly: "But the space launch site is different. The technical threshold and technical difficulty are too high. Do you really think Hu Jiangshan has the ability to handle it?"

"Mr. Liu, in a sense, manufacturing advanced chips is not necessarily easier than building a space launch site. You should know this, right?"

"This……"

Liu Chao had no way to refute this statement. If chips were really that easy to make, he would not have begged everyone for help and still failed to get it done.

If Hu Jiangshan had not appeared in the middle, Starry Glory’s chip problem might not have been solved now, and it would have to spend more money to order chips in the future.

Fang Xiaoya ignored Liu Chao and went straight back to the office.

It is not necessarily true that Fang Xiaoya completely believes in Hu Jiangshan. In fact, she still has some doubts.

Liu Chao's mind may not be filled with achievements, he is just too rational. Theoretically, it is very difficult for Hu Jiangshan to invest in building a space launch site, especially to build it in such a short time. It is no different from a super miracle, or even more exaggerated and incredible.

Of course, Hu Jiangshan’s so-called space launch site may also start construction ahead of schedule, but it will take a long time in advance to do this.

Normally, preparations for construction should have started at least three or four years in advance. Did Hu Jiangshan really have such foresight at that time?

You know, SpaceX has only been established for a few years, but it is a pioneer in private commercial aerospace.

But Fang Xiaoya recalled the conversation with Hu Jiangshan.

At that time, Hu Jiangshan was calm and composed, his conversation was extraordinary, and his every move showed the demeanor of a scholar.

It is hard to imagine that someone like Hu Jiangshan would lie and brag, but the key point is that there is absolutely no need for this.

What was Hu Jiangshan’s purpose in deceiving the people of Starry Sky Glory to run over and see that the space launch site did not exist at all?
Could it be that Hu Jiangshan wanted to cheat the deposit?

Even if I was really cheated, it’s not much money!

Fang Xiaoya shook her head, still feeling confused and at a loss.

Forget it, we’ll find out when they go over there and take a look.

Fang Xiaoya is still very capable. As long as she is allowed to enter the space launch site and take a walk around, she will roughly know whether it is a real launch site.

The next day, Hong Kong Island.

Hu Jiangshan got up early in the morning, washed up, and went to a tea restaurant near Victoria Harbour for breakfast.

Hu Jiangshan has been coming here frequently recently. The shop assistants already know him and keep greeting him when they see him come in.

Of course, if the shop assistants knew that the handsome customer was the legendary big devil Hu Jiangshan, their attitude would not be so friendly.

Hu Jiangshan ordered some food as usual and asked for a cup of iced coffee. He ate and drank leisurely, then drove away.

Hu Jiangshan is going to the Water Police Team to do some work today, and he's going to talk to someone there.

As for what to talk about?
Of course, it is about the restricted area of ​​Tenglong Island.

Because it is an outlying island, the restricted area is directly managed by the Hong Kong Island Marine Police Force.

The Hong Kong Island Marine Police Force is not far from Pak Sha Bay, and its office building is close to a pier.

After all, they are the marine police, so it must be convenient for them to patrol and enforce the law on the sea by boat.

At this time, Bena was drinking coffee in the office.

Bena is the deputy captain of the Marine Police Force. She sometimes goes out on field missions, and spends half of her time in the office doing clerical work.

To be honest, Bena doesn't like staying in the office and would rather enforce the law in the waters, but there's nothing she can do about it, after all he is the chief of the water police!
Just then, someone came in. It was Captain Anthony.

Anthony has a foreign face, but he is actually a native of Hong Kong Island.

There are actually quite a few European and American faces like Anthony in Hong Kong Island. This is a historical problem and also a major feature of the local area.

In fact, Bena is also one-quarter European and American, but her appearance is more oriental, except that her eyes are bluer, which makes her look a bit exotic.

"Bena, I want to talk to you about something."

"What's going on?"

Anthony said, "A guest will be coming soon, please receive him."

Bena looked confused: "Guest? Who?"

"I don't know him either. The higher-ups asked us to receive him, so it shouldn't take up too much time."

Bena had no choice but to nod.

(End of this chapter)