The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 425 Handsome Talent Qin Feng
After seeing the license plate, the guard at the door was shocked, his eyes were full of eagerness, and he let the person pass after taking a look at the ID.

After the car entered, it had not yet stopped.

Several anxious veterans had already opened the car door and walked out directly.

Qin Feng and Guo Mo got off the car right after him. Just as they were about to ask someone for directions, they saw Ma Zhihao riding a bicycle slowly coming in from outside the gate.

Seeing so many cars and people, the latter's eyes were full of shock.

Ma Zhihao saw several veterans in military uniforms.

He didn't recognize the person, but he recognized the military rank on his shoulder.

Three are three stars on one leaf, and one is four stars on one leaf. The levels are terrifying!

And the one standing next to Guo Mo is even more amazing.

Although there was no clear military rank, the face standing there was enough to explain everything.

Qin Feng is one of only ten talented generals since the founding of the People's Republic of China.

"Director Ma." Guo Mo shouted and waved to Ma Zhihao who was still in a daze.

Seeing this, the latter hurriedly trotted forward and said, "Leader, why are you here? Didn't you tell us to keep it a secret from Li Mu first?"

He reacted quickly and figured out why Qin Feng and others came.

These leaders might not appear even if the WZ-111 was successfully developed, let alone if it was not successful.

The reason for appearing here is very obvious, it can only be for Li Mu.

"That's indeed the case, but now the plan has changed. The leaders decided to come and take a look in person and make a decision as soon as possible." Guo Mo said helplessly.

He and Qin Feng originally planned to take it easy.

But he couldn't win over the veterans, so he had to bring them here.

Ma Zhihao said happily:

"I told you, this matter cannot be delayed!"

"Since the new tanks are better, we should give them our full support!"

"Leader, please follow me. We are going to find Consultant Li Mu now!"

After he finished speaking, he hurried to the laboratory with his men.

A crowd hurried to follow.

But just as they went up to the laboratory building and reached the corridor.

Suddenly, a low roar exploded in everyone's ears.

"What's that noise!" Everyone was startled and looked for the source of the sound.

Soon, they found the laboratory where the sound came from.

This is also the laboratory where Li Mu conducts engine horsepower tests.

Looking through the window at the roaring tank engine in the house, Qin Feng and others held their breath unconsciously, for fear of disturbing the experiment.

But just then.

The originally deep and powerful sound of the tank engine was suddenly mixed with some noise.

The fuselage began to tremble and a little black smoke slowly emerged.

Seeing this scene, several veterans couldn't help but exclaimed "Ah".

Hearing the noise, Li Mu turned his head to take a glance, then quickly looked away.

Immediately, he asked the testers to stop testing and find out the cause of the failure.

"Consultant Li, it seems that the material strength of the core components of the engine is not enough. I will go to the factory to take a look later." Yang Ying stepped forward and said.

He did not notice Qin Feng and others outside the window.

After all, he had never taken his eyes off the engine since it began the horsepower test.

Hearing this, Li Mu nodded and said, "Well, I'll leave it to you, Professor Yang. If you have any other questions, please come to me."

He also judged that it was a problem with the materials.

After all, what they used were just steel and aluminum alloys taken from ordinary production lines, so there were definitely some shortcomings in terms of strength.

As the two were talking.

The generals outside could no longer hold back and walked in, saying, "Advisor Li Mu, did your experiment fail?"

Yang Ying, who was discussing with Li Mu, turned pale when he heard this. He turned around and said:

"What do you mean by failure? If you don't understand scientific research, don't talk nonsense."

I was scolded on the head.

The veterans were not angry and apologized with a smile:
"Yes, I said the wrong thing."

"But we just want to know if this tank engine made it."

"This matter is very important, we must know it."

While several people were talking.

Yang Ying also received Ma Zhihao's desperate eye hints and discovered that their identities were not simple.

However, despite his discovery, his attitude did not change much.

After all, that sentence just now denied not only him, but also Li Mu.

They said they could do it, but Consultant Li definitely couldn't.

"Leader Qin, and several other leaders, let me tell you something." Li Mu walked forward with a smile and interrupted, "The experiment has basically been successful so far."

As he stood up.

The researcher in charge of compiling the report also handed over the report.

Li Mu took it and explained the situation of the data.

Several veterans didn't hear much about the long list of things like fuel consumption rate and engine adaptability.

But they understood the last sentence: "The engine power reaches 800 horsepower."

800 horsepower!

This data directly surpasses the 59 horsepower of the Type 520 tank by nearly one-third, and is catching up with the advanced heavy tanks of Emperor M and Big Brother.

"However, the engine still has some minor problems that need to be resolved later. The horsepower should be able to be slightly improved by then." Li Mu said finally.

After listening to what he said.

Not only the veterans, but even Qin Feng's breathing became heavier.

800 horsepower, maybe even more!
If they can really develop a new type of tank based on this, they will have the capital to truly fight against Emperor M on the battlefield.

Thinking of this, the square-faced veteran immediately asked impatiently: "Advisor Li, please tell us the truth, when can this new tank be produced?"

"Lao Yang, you..." Qin Feng felt something was wrong the moment he opened his mouth, but it was too late to stop him.

After hearing what Mr. Yang said, Yang Ying and others were full of doubts.

Develop new tanks?

Aren't they working on tank engines?

Speaking of the new tank, is it WZ-111?

Seeing everyone's confused faces, Qin Feng looked at Li Mu.

Now that things have come to this, he feels there is no need to keep hiding it any longer.

However, if anyone wants to explain, it would be more appropriate for Li Mu to do it.

Li Mu reacted the moment he heard what Old Yang said.

Seeing this, he had no choice but to say to Yang Ying:

"Well, actually, I came to the Institute of Vehicle Research with the intention of developing a new type of tank."

"It's just that so far, I feel the technology is not mature enough."

“That’s why I didn’t bring it up, but instead helped everyone develop tank engines.”

While explaining his words, he also answered the question that Mr. Yang had just asked.

After listening to this, several veterans were slightly disappointed.

Qin Feng and Guo Mo's expressions didn't change. They knew Li Mu's personality - when he said "not mature enough", they just understood it as having a plan.

And if it is really "not mature enough", would both the Semiconductor Research Institute and the Materials Research Institute be directly asked to carry out research?
This statement can only fool people like Mr. Yang who are not familiar with him.

"Advisor Li." Yang Ying took a half step forward and said excitedly:

"You should have told us earlier that you wanted to develop a new tank!"

"Do you think we can't help you and will hinder you?"

"How is that possible? I have learned a lot from you all during this period of time while researching tank engines. I was thinking of asking you to help me when I develop a new type of tank." Li Mu explained quickly.

To be honest, if he was alone, even if he worked himself to the point of vomiting blood, it would be impossible for him to produce the modified tank engine so quickly.

The efforts of Yang Ying and others are also indispensable.

Without their help, it would take him at least one or two months to accomplish the task.

"Then why don't you say it?" Yang Ying continued to ask.

The rest of the researchers also looked over, waiting for an answer.

Li Mu said helplessly:
"I just want to make the plan more perfect. Otherwise, how can I convince everyone?"

"WZ-111 is the result of nearly two years of hard work!"

"Now that the engine problem has been solved, success is just around the corner. Can you give up so easily?"

After he finished speaking.

Yang Ying opened his mouth but did not answer immediately.

The researchers standing behind him also fell into silence.

Yes, two years.

711 days and nights of hard work and dedication were all for the completion of the WZ-111 heavy tank.

Can they really give up because of Li Mu's words?

Yang Ying turned around and glanced at the eyes of his colleagues behind him one by one. He got the answer from their eyes.

"We can!" These three words spoke loudly and clearly.

He said slowly:

"Advisor Li, you are underestimating us."

“Whatever research we do, we do it for the country.”

"If there is a more powerful new tank, we can completely abandon our original research and follow you!"

The voice just fell.

The researchers behind Yang Ying also spoke up, expressing their willingness to follow Li Mu to develop a new tank.

"Thank you all for your trust, thank you!" Li Mu looked at Yang Ying and the others, and a look of emotion appeared in his eyes.

Although there are many reasons why he was not in a hurry to directly propose the development of new tanks.

But in fact, the most worrying thing is the human heart.

Without knowing the whole story, he couldn't possibly gamble on whether he would be resented if he did something that would cause the Institute's two years of hard work to go to waste.

But now everyone has told him through their actions that there is no need to worry about these things.

As long as it is beneficial to the country, we can do it boldly.

Qin Feng, who was standing by, finally stood up after hearing this and said, "Li Mu, since the problem at the Automotive Research Institute has been solved, I will tell you about the matter in advance."

"Before Elder He Yang and the others came, I had already signed a document to mobilize experts and professors in heavy equipment from all over the country to rush to Kyoto."

"From now on, if you need anything, just ask me, and I will have all the units fully cooperate!"

After he finished speaking, he couldn't help but pat Li Mu's shoulder heavily, with a gratified smile on his face.

"There is nothing special needed at the moment, and there is no need to wait. I can hold a meeting with everyone in advance to talk about my research and development plan." Li Mu pondered for a moment, then said.

Now that the window paper has been broken, there is no need for him to hide it any longer.

The development of the Type 99 tank requires a lot of time and cannot be completed in a short period of time, but if it can be started one day earlier, it can be successful one day earlier.

But when he said this, he obviously forgot what he had just said about "not being perfect yet".

Yang Lao, who was standing next to Qin Feng, couldn't help but say, "Advisor Li, didn't you just say that the plan still needs to be polished? Why is it now..."

He didn't finish his words, but the meaning was self-evident.

"Haha, Lao Yang, don't be surprised. Li Mu is just too modest. He always says that something that he is 100% sure of is only 80%." Qin Feng laughed.

Yang Laodao: "I see. So, Advisor Li, you just said you didn't know when it would be done. Are you being modest?"

As soon as he asked this question.

Everyone in the room involuntarily turned their eyes to Li Mu.

When will the new tank be available?

If someone had asked this question in the past, they would have been laughed at.

After all, scientific research is not like playing house. You can't say when you can figure it out.

But if it was Li Mu who said it, they would not have any doubt at all.

"If everything goes well, 4 years. If not, 5 years." Li Mu thought for a while and replied.

He did not say that a new tank would be developed in one or two years.

The Type 99 is not a cabbage that can be made just by saying so.

Hear this time.

Yang Lao and others couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Even Qin Feng is like this.

After all, whether it goes smoothly or not, this time is a bit too long.

"Can't it be faster?" Old Yang asked unwillingly.

The war is just around the corner.

If we are really held back by India, the war will be extended indefinitely.

Whether or not we can come up with powerful military weapons by then will be the key to influencing the direction of this war.

Li Mu shook his head and said, "With the current technical conditions, it is difficult."

"But, haven't we already developed an 800-horsepower tank engine? It shouldn't take so long, right?" Yang Ying at the side suddenly asked.

His words also made Qin Feng and others feel a little strange.

Yes, we already have the tank engines. Even if this new tank is newer, it shouldn’t take another four or five years to be produced.

Looking at the looks in everyone's eyes, Li Mu smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "In fact, I think there is still room for improvement in tank engines."

The tank engine converted from a military truck can support the WZ-111, but it is a bit difficult to drive the tonnage of the Type 99.

If we use the current engines, the new tanks we build will probably follow the same fate as the WZ-111 in history and become a display in a museum.

"There is still room for improvement. How much is it, 850, 900, or 1000?" Yang Ying asked curiously.

In fact, he also felt that Li Mu could build a better tank engine.

It’s just that WZ-111 finally had hope of being released, so I didn’t ask in a hurry.

"If it has 1000 horsepower, it would be as powerful as Emperor M's M-60 main battle heavy tank." Old Yang couldn't help but marvel at it.

If only we could develop a main battle heavy tank with 1000 horsepower.

The combat effectiveness of Xia State's army will undoubtedly be directly improved by several levels.

Before, they could chase after M Emperor without equipment, but now with equipment...

In the laboratory.

When Mr. Yang said that the M-60 main battle heavy tank was almost as good as Emperor M, everyone's eyes couldn't help but shrink and become excited.

Even if the same horsepower is achieved, the tanks built may not be able to compete with it.

But at least in this regard, they have caught up, or perhaps even surpassed it.

Li Mu looked at the expectant gazes of the crowd, paused, and then said: "Actually, it's more than that. According to my estimate, theoretically it can reach 1200 horsepower."

"What, 1200!" Old Yang couldn't help but exclaim.

Qin Feng and the others were also filled with shock. They had never expected Li Mu to say this number.

If it can really be achieved.

Still chasing after Emperor M and Big Brother?
They went straight ahead!

Can they build a main battle heavy tank with 1200 horsepower?
Can’t make it!

"Advisor Li, are you telling the truth? Can we really build a 1200-horsepower tank engine?" Yang Ying was also a little confused by the news.

800 horsepower was a number he had never dared to imagine before, and it would make him laugh even in his dreams.

As for 1200 horsepower...I'm afraid you can't even dream of it.

Li Mu explained:
"With current technology, it is certainly not easy to do, so I told the leaders that it will not be successful in a short time."

"The supercharging technology we are using now has produced an 800-horsepower tank engine, but this is just a preliminary attempt."

"We can continue to develop exhaust gas turbocharging, variable-section turbocharging, cylinder head integrated exhaust manifold, in-cylinder control and water-cooled intercooler, etc."

He casually mentioned some names of technologies that were only gradually developed in later generations.

After hearing this, Yang Ying and other researchers felt like their heads were turned into a mess and they were unable to react for a while.

These technologies are simply unheard of!

"Li, Consultant Li, are these technologies you mentioned already..." Yang Yingyu asked hesitantly, his breath trembling.

Let’s not talk about the effects first.

Just with so many technologies, they could greatly advance Xia Country's tank research level.

Li Mu smiled and said, "These are just some preliminary ideas. They are still a long way from being truly perfect."

"We understand, we understand!" Yang Ying nodded repeatedly.

Everyone in the room couldn't help but look at each other and smile knowingly.

Even Yang Lao and others were smiling happily at this moment.

Before coming, they might have some doubts, thinking that Li Mu might really not be ready.

But now, even if Li Mu said nothing, they would not believe a single word he said.

1200 horsepower. If there is nothing else, who would dare to bring it up in front of so many people?

……

Afterwards, Li Mu was unable to start his research immediately.

At Qin Feng's instruction.

Ma Zhihao gave the researchers at the Automotive Research Institute two days off.

After all, they have worked very hard these days to develop an 800-horsepower tank engine.

In addition, it has now been basically decided to abandon the plan to develop the WZ-111 heavy tank, so many of their research tasks can be put aside temporarily.

Therefore, it is a very correct choice to take a day or two off to rest well and prepare for the more arduous research of new tanks.

However, no matter how much Ma Zhihao persuaded them, Yang Ying and other researchers refused to leave and insisted on staying in the institute.

In the end, it was Li Mu and Qin Feng who stepped in and allowed them to leave one after another.

However, Yang Ying, the chief designer, stayed.

……

In the director's office.

Ma Zhihao, the director of the institute, came back from outside with a small stool.

At this time, the small room was filled with Li Mu, Qin Feng, Guo Mo, Yang Lao and others.

Qin Feng spoke first:

"Since you already have a preliminary plan, why don't you put together a plan and show it to the person above you. There have been constant frictions on the southwest border recently. If the leader can see this news, it will surely put his mind at ease."

His firm tone made Li Mu laugh and cry for a moment.

Just when I was about to say that it wasn't that perfect yet, I saw a pair of eyes looking at me with trust.

He thought about it and said, "Okay, then I'll come up with a plan as soon as possible."

"Advisor Li Mu, let me interrupt." Old Yang waited until the two men had finished talking before he spoke with a smile.

Qin Feng did not stop this.

After all, Li Mu developed a new tank so quickly, which shows that he is not opposed to researching military weapons.

Li Mu looked at Yang Lao.

He was not very impressed with this person.

After all, if you don't pay special attention, it would be difficult to know every founding general.

Fortunately, it has a chat page and can connect to WIFI to search at any time.

I connected to the library's WIFI and found the other party's introduction.

Yang Yongli, a founding general, joined the Youth League at the age of 27 and the Communist Party at the age of 30. He has been fighting for half of his life and has made outstanding military achievements. He can be said to be an old man with great experience.

Currently serving as the commander of the Kyoto Military District, he can be said to be a powerful figure.

Such an old comrade spoke to him politely, and Li Mu hurriedly said respectfully: "Mr. Yang, please go on."

"It's like this. I heard that you are a versatile person. Do you think it's possible for you to study airplanes more?" General Yang rubbed his hands, and said rather embarrassedly.

He felt that this request was excessive.

One Xuanniao-1 general-purpose helicopter and a new type of tank that has not yet been built, and you still feel that it is not enough, and you actually ask others to build airplanes?
No matter how ashamed he felt, he had to say it.

Because they have really suffered a lot in this regard.

Mr. Yang continued:

"You should know that our country has always been at a disadvantage in terms of air force, and has never had fighter jets that can compete with the M Emperor and Big Brother."

"In the previous battle that we fought to assist the north, it was because we didn't have air superiority that the soldiers who should have survived died in vain."

"Of course, I don't want to force you to do this research. I just want to ask you to consider this direction if you have the opportunity."

When he finished speaking, his eyes couldn't help but turn red.

As a general who had commanded the Northern Aid War, he had personally been to the front lines and witnessed the devastation caused by the M Empire's incessant air bombing.

Especially at Shangganling, 200 million tons of artillery shells cut the top of the mountain down by more than two meters, and there were scorched earth and craters everywhere.

Why can Emperor M attack so recklessly?

In addition to the backwardness of their overall weapons and equipment, the most important reason is that they do not have air superiority.

As long as they don't have fighter jets to compete with Emperor M and Big Brother, they will have to worry about facing such a situation again in the next war.

(End of this chapter)