In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 158 The third generation tank must be developed, Director Song came directly to the door! (Happy New Year!)
"I don't have a fever!"

Liang Hongling reached out and touched Du Guowang's forehead with the back of her hand, then said in confusion.

After being married for decades, she never knew that Du Guowang would have such an idea and would even seek out a young man like Xie Wei.

Du Guowang, who always cares about his reputation, has lost all his dignity?
"Stop it! The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering should just focus on automation-related technologies..."

Xie Wei came back to his senses.

He looked at Du Guowang with a bitter face.

"Really! With the development of science and technology, mechatronics equipment is being used more and more widely in various military equipment."

Du Guowang glanced at the people around him and was very satisfied with their reactions.

Without waiting for anyone to respond, he continued, "Electronic computer systems, radar systems, infrared detectors, fire control systems, hydraulic control systems, etc., are all mechatronics technologies. They belong to the technical scope of our mechatronics department! What's the big deal?"

Makes sense.

At least, that's what Xie Wei sounded like.

I always felt that something was wrong, but I couldn't directly refute Du Guowang.

"Three-liquid sample car, do you know?"

Before Xie Wei could react, Du Guowang asked him again.

Xie Wei was about to nod, but then he remembered that his experience was not enough to get involved in the WZ-122 three-liquid prototype project.

The project started in December 69 and was a third-generation tank. Its hydraulic transmission, hydraulic control and hydro-pneumatic suspension were all the most advanced technologies in the world. At that time, all indicators were almost the most advanced in the world.

515 kW engine (700 horsepower, later changed to 478 kW), 120 mm smoothbore gun, low-light night vision and aiming device, composite armor, three-defense device and other new components, and the focus was on improving the firepower and mobility of the new tank. Such performance was comparable to the performance level of the T-64, the world's most advanced first third-generation tank at the time.

After a period of research, we found that the technology was too difficult.

It was eventually changed into a three-machine prototype.

71年1月13日样车完成组装，在71年到73年的时间内，617厂对样车进行了大量的实验，结果距离原本设定的指标差距很大。

Even if the three-liquid system is reduced to a three-engine prototype, the technical difficulty is still too great.

The technical indicators of the entire project are difficult to achieve.

The gap from expectations is too big.

Eventually the project turned into component development and breakthroughs in key technologies.

By now, the entire project has almost come to a standstill.

Du Guowang suddenly mentioned...

Could it be that Du Guowang has some connection with 617?
"69 years..."

Seeing that Xie Wei did not understand the project situation, Du Guowang began to introduce him to the details of the WZ-122 project.

“Were you also in the project?”

After hearing Du Guowang's detailed introduction, I got a very detailed understanding of some of the inside stories, and he even introduced how to reduce three liquids to three machines.

Not a participant, I have no idea of ​​the situation.

"Yes! Responsible for the research and development of the automated control system. At the beginning, the technical reserves were insufficient, especially the lack of sufficiently advanced chips, and the degree of automation could not meet the design specifications..."

Du Guowang's words made Xie Wei stand in awe.

He knew that at this stage, all the professors at Harbin Institute of Technology were big names, and even the associate professors were outstanding people, leaders in their respective fields.

I never thought that someone who looked like he was not as powerful as Liang Hongbin, Liang Hongling and other disciples of various ancestors would end up...

"Although the technology has made great progress, according to what you said, the current technology still cannot reach the level of a three-liquid prototype vehicle..."

Xie Wei looked at Du Guowang with a bitter face.

I know very well in my heart that since Du Guowang took the initiative to find me, he will definitely not give up easily.

It's all my fault.

I felt a headache for a moment: developing third-generation tanks is 617’s business.

At this moment, the one-armed boss should still be spending his own money to build a fire control system in his own home using the most rudimentary conditions.

The Type 99 main battle tank will not be put into production for many years.

Will Harbin Institute of Technology take the lead in this project?

What a fuss!

"Heavy equipment such as tanks are the integration of the entire system. Any unilateral technological breakthrough cannot support the entire project."

Seeing Du Guowang looking at him eagerly, Xie Wei smiled bitterly in his heart, but his face was extremely serious.

"Yes, so I think we can use the current foundation to develop the control system and fire control system first..."

Du Guowang said hurriedly.

"Lao Du, we are a school. Our main job is to train talents for the country. If the school completes these projects, what will happen to the technical teams of the research institutes and professional factories?"

Liang Hongling saw the embarrassment flash across Xie Wei's face, and spoke to Du Guowang somewhat unwillingly.

"What do you mean by let them do it? All kinds of technologies can develop faster if there is competition. This is a key technology urgently needed for national defense! If our country had all kinds of world-leading weapons and equipment before, who would dare to think of invading us? If we were strong before, my son would not have..."

Du Guowang looked lonely.

When Liang Hongling heard Du Guowang mention his son, she suddenly fell silent.

She finally got over her son’s sacrifice when brother and sister Xie Wei and Xie Rou appeared.

The room suddenly became depressing.

Wang Zheng didn't dare to breathe, he lowered his head, and looked at the few people from time to time. He wanted to leave, but he didn't dare to speak, for fear that he would become the couple's punching bag.

Xie Wei was also a little upset.

He had no idea how tense the situation was in 69, but he could still remember how he felt at that time.

"Uncle Du, the ministry will not give us the funds. Even if we approve the project, the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building will not provide financial support. Otherwise, other units will follow suit, start their own projects first, and then ask the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building for money..."

At this moment, Xie Wei no longer called him "Director Du", but directly called him Uncle Du, telling him that it was not that he did not support him, but that the current school funds really could not support these large-scale projects.

The one-armed boss spent a total of 99 billion on the first generation of Type 10 tanks!
Although the RMB experienced a substantial devaluation of 10 billion during the period from the late 99s to the 5s, to produce a tank with the same performance as the first generation Type tank, it would cost at least million.

Money is worth more now.

However, for many technologies, without years of development, the R&D funds cannot be diluted by the application of technology, and the cost will only be higher!
In order to dispel Du Guowang's idea, Xie Wei also started to play the emotional card.

"The school-enterprise office is still in its start-up phase. According to the current situation, by the end of this year, the maximum revenue will be only 600 million yuan."

Xie Wei looked at Wang Zheng.

Wang Zheng nodded hurriedly, "We may not even reach 6 million. The problems with sanitary napkins may affect expansion."

Du Guowang glared at Wang Zheng: Which side! I am being miserable and lowering my status to beg Xie Wei!

"We can do the same as the fighter planes, set up the framework first and do theoretical research... Theoretical research doesn't cost much..."

Du Guowang didn't want to give up at all.

Xie Wei also knew the situation, but he didn't dare to give in.

Although tank technology is not as good as that of fighter jets, the funds required are also beyond the support of the current school-enterprise office.

"Uncle Du, this is not just a little bit of funding. If you want to do research, you need to consider the funding issue from the beginning! Theoretical research may not seem to cost much, but some technical demonstrations..." Having said this, Xie Wei stopped talking.

We are all smart people and we know the content without any explanation.

"Besides, the fighter jet project has already started to have conflicts with the school due to funding issues..."

Not many people know about this.

Xie Wei has been involved from the very beginning. It was even because of him that the school had the four major fighter jet projects, so he understands the situation.

"Didn't the principal give them millions again?"

Du Guowang frowned, thinking that Xie Wei did this on purpose to prevent him from building the tank!

This is not possible!

You know, I have communicated with people in related majors such as metal materials and power, and promised them with confidence that the school will get the tank project started!
Fighter jets are made by outside units, so why can’t our own people make them?
"For the technology of an advanced fighter jet, a few million is like a pebble thrown into a pond, hardly causing any ripples."

"I don't care! Xie Wei, don't forget, if I hadn't come to Rongcheng to pick you up, Xu Zhihui would have held you back, and you might not even have been able to go to college."

Du Guowang had a scoundrel look on his face. Seeing that Xie Wei was about to refute, he changed the subject before Xie Wei could open his mouth. "Yes, even if you didn't go to college last year, with your level, you wouldn't have any problem taking the college entrance examination this year. You can choose any university in the country. After all, it would waste an extra year, right? Besides, if I hadn't emphasized your uniqueness and importance to the school from the beginning, how long would it have taken you to have the status you have now in the school?"

Now, for the tank project, Du Guowang has become completely shameless.

His words left Xie Wei dumbfounded.

Is this still the Du Guowang I know?
He didn't think there was anything wrong with what Du Guowang said, nor did he think he was awesome. Du Guowang was just trying to control him.

Xie Wei, who understood the characteristics of the times, knew very well that if he went to Peking University or Tsinghua University, even if he was appreciated by school leaders and tutors, it would be almost impossible for him to have the special status he currently has at Harbin Institute of Technology.

It is even possible that, like the first child prodigy, the school will assign him a major that the country urgently needs but which he dislikes. In the end, he may just be assigned to a unit after graduation and then go into business and become one of the earliest businessmen in the country.

Xie Wei had thought about this path before.

This was even the path we considered at the very beginning.

Based on his previous experience, he knew very well that individuals in the high-tech field in China could never compete with the national scientific research institutions.

This is true for all kinds of supporting facilities, various technologies, even talent support, policies, etc.

The simplest example is that if a country feels the need for a certain highly difficult technology, it can directly mobilize the entire national force to tackle the problem!
It is difficult for an individual to achieve this level of skill by using the same technology.

"Does this tank have to be built?"

Xie Wei asked Du Guowang speechlessly.

"We have to do it! Our navy may not even be able to defend the coastline, let alone the air force. When facing a strong enemy invasion, we have to rely on the army. The performance of the current tanks in the army is not even as good as the T-62 from years ago!"

Du Guowang stared at Xie Wei with determination on his face.

"This matter requires the principal's consent!"

Xie Wei kicked the ball directly to Li Ruina.

"As long as you agree, he will naturally not object. Although you only hold the title of consultant in the school-enterprise office, everyone knows who has the final say. Besides, do you think Wang Zheng will object?"

"I……"

Wang Zheng really wanted to say "I disagree", but Du Guowang glared at him and he felt like a deflated ball.

Dare you?

dare not!

At this moment, the only wise choice is to keep your mouth shut.

Xie Wei also saw the actions between the two and sighed, "You guys can do it, but in terms of funding, the school-enterprise office can only support it if it has money, and it cannot be given priority..."

In desperation, Xie Wei had to give in.

The school has many majors, so naturally there are many projects involved.

He knew Du Guowang's character well. If he didn't agree, he would probably cause trouble for him every day in the future.

Which department head who can slam the table in front of the principal is easy to get along with?

"That's no problem! As long as you agree."

Du Guowang was overjoyed when he saw Xie Wei agreed. "Well, Wang Zheng, I have a few bottles of pre-liberation Maotai in my cabinet. They are good stuff. Go get them out and we can have a good drink..."

"..."

If I don't agree, I'm afraid I'll never be able to drink the good wine that Du Guowang has hidden in my life?
He couldn't help but wonder where Du Guowang got the pre-liberation Maotai.

"It was last year when I went to the capital for a meeting. I found this thing at my classmate's house. He insisted on giving it to me, so I accepted it out of embarrassment..."

"..."

After hearing Du Guowang's shameless remarks, Xie Wei didn't want to say anything.

However, Xie Wei has never tasted what Moutai tasted like before liberation.

What’s more, this is Moutai that has been stored for at least 30 years.

Decades later, the price of this bottle...

It would be a waste if you don't drink it. The funds belong to the school, and the school leaders will have a headache then.

Good wine belongs to you once it enters your stomach.

“Does Maotai taste good before liberation?”

Within two days, Xie Wei was blocked by Director Song on the way from the classroom to the electromechanical training room.

"What Moutai?"

Xie Wei immediately cursed Du Guowang for not following martial ethics.

There were only four people drinking.

Wang Zheng certainly wouldn't dare to go out and say anything; Liang Hongling's personality made her too lazy to even mention it, and the tank project had nothing to do with her anyway.

The only one who could leak it was Du Guowang.

Director Song came to see me, probably for funding.

"Xie Wei, you used that model to lure us here, saying that you could raise funds on your own. We can tolerate the poor research conditions at school, but the research funding has never been in place. Now even the funding for the aerodynamic wind tunnel is delayed, and you are taking the initiative to propose making tanks. Do you think it's appropriate? Or do you think that we will be reluctant to leave now that we are here?"

Director Song was very angry.

The model provided by Xie Wei has entered the wind tunnel test stage after the exterior aerodynamic layout has been designed and theoretically demonstrated.

The school has a supersonic wind tunnel, and it costs quite a bit to blow through it once.

Wind tunnel experiments are not just about blowing once.

The initial 50 yuan in funding from the school has been used up, and the second round of funding is not enough.

Director Song has been asking the school for funding, but Li Rui has always been procrastinating.

If you can't delay it any longer, just push it to Xie Wei.

Xie Wei had explained this before, and even because Unicharm had registered the technology of Shuermei sanitary napkins, Director Song and others understood it very well.

As a result, Xie Wei "took the initiative" to propose developing tanks!

How can you bear it?

(End of this chapter)