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At 7:30 p.m., a J-11BS twin-engine fighter jet landed at an airport near the headquarters.

Wang Xingguo, wearing a heavy-duty suit, opened the cockpit canopy, went down to the ground via the boarding stairs brought by ground crew, stomped his feet and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"This thing that Shenyang Aircraft Corporation designed by digging up old graves can't compare to our Chengdu Aircraft Corporation's J-10S. It's too bulky and not flexible at all."

Since Su Ruohua returned, upon learning that he was traveling on a single-engine J-10 fighter jet, they immediately demanded that he switch to a twin-engine fighter jet to increase the margin for error.

However, the problem is that Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) currently only has the J-20 twin-engine fighter jet, and it is impossible for them to be so extravagant as to use the J-20 as an aircraft.

Ultimately, faced with his wife's glare, he could only reluctantly switch to the J-11BS fighter jet currently in service with Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.

"Unfortunately, with the development of high-speed rail lines in the next few years, even the J-11 will have fewer opportunities to fly..." Wang Xingguo said, glancing up at the J-11BS fighter jet before shaking his head and getting into the welcoming vehicle to head to headquarters.

Headquarters building.

The headquarters leaders are still reviewing reports on the development of various core equipment.

At that moment, the secretary knocked on the door and came in, saying softly, "Sir, Chief Engineer Wang from Chengfei has arrived."

"You arrived so quickly?"

The headquarters leader's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Let him in quickly."

A short while later, Wang Xingguo walked in and saluted the leader.

"Hey—our hero is here!"

The leader returned the greeting, picked up the teapot, and poured Wang Xingguo a cup of tea: "I heard that the leaders personally called Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group to praise you. You, Wang Xingguo, are going to be successful."

"No, no."

Wang Xingguo took the teacup and said with a smile, "The leader is just showing concern for us."

"We should be concerned. Last time, the WZ-8 took more than four months to develop, and I didn't even say anything. This time, you guys developed the J-16D in just over six months..."

The commander sat down and said irritably, "At this rate, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group really wants to take off."

After the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation incident, I said that modern fighter jets are not paper airplanes; they cannot withstand a battle purely based on manpower and human lives.

I think your Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) wants me to grant Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) the same authority, so that Chief Engineer Yuan Li can go to CAC and arrest you.

With this arrangement, Chief Engineer Yuan Li might be in a much better mood and be able to end his recuperation early.

"The leader's criticism is correct."

Wang Xingguo humbly replied, "This project was indeed rushed too quickly. The main reason is that I've always remembered the major air incident involving electronic warfare twenty years ago, and I dare not forget it. This project was rushed all at once, and everyone was too hasty..."

Later, Wang Xingguo changed the subject and said in a low voice, "Today I reflected on things and observed the situation of the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's core team. Everyone is quite exhausted."

I came here early tonight because I wanted to ask the leader to let the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) team take a few months off to recuperate.

Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) will not participate in the large bomber or early warning aircraft projects; let Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) or Hongdu Aircraft Industry Group (HKG) handle them.

Ok? ? ?

The commander paused, his gaze sweeping over Wang Xingguo's seemingly somber yet rosy-cheeked and energetic appearance. He couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You, Wang Xingguo, are you playing the 'retreat to advance' game with me? Last month you called to say that Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group was going to build a large bomber, and now you're telling me you're applying for collective leave?"

Done.

The leader pulled out a document from the side and handed it over: "Perfect timing. I also discussed it with Ma Tian today. We felt that Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has been working too hard lately, so we'll let Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group handle both of these projects."

The core R&D team of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) will take a year off to rest and recuperate. They will resume work on projects when they become available. If there are no projects, a group of personnel will be transferred to Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) to assist in tackling key challenges.

not good!

I've been resting too much lately, and people noticed...

Wang Xingguo noticed the commander's observation and his heart skipped a beat, but he didn't show it at all. He took a sip of tea and calmly said, "Commander, if both projects are given to Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, then Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group can still fight."

After all, it wouldn't be fair to Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) take on two major projects while we're resting.

...It's only because Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) has worked so hard this time that we want to choose this large bomber project.

This bomber doesn't involve various high-precision electronic devices, the system isn't that complicated, and there's no need to communicate with the electronics department all day, so the workload can be lighter.

Furthermore, Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) has just developed the KJ-500 early warning aircraft, and now they're working on carrier-based fixed-wing early warning aircraft, so they have the experience.

"Yeah?"

The leader picked up the teapot and poured some tea for Wang Xingguo, jokingly saying, "But I've heard that when you Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) develops fighter jets, you never need to communicate with the Electronics Technology Group Corporation (ETC). You handle everything from radar and electronic warfare equipment to reconnaissance equipment... I still have a copy of the complaint letter from ETC stuck with me."

"This is filth!"

Wang Xingguo responded immediately.

"I don't care whether it's defamation or not. You partners can negotiate it yourselves. I don't understand technical research and development either."

The leader waved his hand and said with a smile, "As for Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, they agreed last month that they would not compete for the large-scale bomber project and would only work on carrier-based fixed-wing early warning aircraft."

But they demanded that you transfer Xia Tianqiang and his wife, along with several senior engineers, back to the aircraft, saying that they are key personnel for the early warning aircraft and that the system cannot function without them.

Last year, it was because their Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) project was nearing completion, while Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) had a traitor incident two years earlier, leading to a manpower shortage and overwhelmed operations, so they transferred personnel to CAC… Now, everyone at XAC is cursing CAC as a glutton, swallowing people up and not wanting to pay them back.”

"Sir, don't listen to their claims that things can't get done without Mr. and Mrs. Xia. That's just an excuse they're using to back down."

If that's the case, I suggest we withdraw all of their westward flights!

Wang Xingguo put down his teacup and said seriously, "Because of this, they have lost even the most basic mentor-apprentice system, the reserve personnel training mechanism, and the spirit of passing on knowledge, helping, and guiding. They recruit so many people every year, but they can't even cultivate a single reserve talent."

"The chief engineer of Shenyang Aircraft Corporation is on leave, and the project is still running smoothly. Why can't they manage without two key personnel?"

After speaking, Wang Xingguo raised his voice and said excitedly, "As for this personnel transfer, it's not that I don't agree. First, Xia Gong and the others applied for the transfer themselves. Second, we can't just think about the big picture and ignore their families."

Mr. and Mrs. Xia also have a family and children. This child has only been here for less than a year and has just become familiar with the environment. They want to transfer back to another school. Who will consider this issue?

I looked at the work resumes of Mr. and Mrs. Xia. I also had a few meals with them when they came to Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group and learned some things about them.

Since their child started elementary school, the couple has been core members of the KJ-500 and Y-20 projects, working tirelessly in key positions at Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group. As a result, their child has lacked parental companionship since childhood and has developed personality issues.

We've now approved He Gong's transfer to the logistics department so that mothers can spend more time with their children, which will help them develop a more sunny, healthy, and cheerful personality. But now Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group wants to transfer her back...

Mr. and Mrs. Xia are highly conscious and don't think about these things or argue about them, but we can't ignore this matter.

Commander, things were really tough for me back then. There was a shortage of people everywhere, and my wife and I had no choice but to accept being separated.

But Engineer Xia is more than ten years younger than me, belonging to the next generation. The current environment and era are also different. To arrange things this way would be inhumane, too harsh, and bullying.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the commander suppressed his smile and instructed without hesitation: "If Mr. and Mrs. Xia are in this situation, I will refuse Xifei's request to transfer personnel back."

In principle, I also agree with Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's selection of this large bomber project.

But you'll have to figure out how to handle things at Xi'an Aircraft Industry Corporation yourself. It's not good for me to just give orders directly..."

"Sir, that's fine."

Wang Xingguo knew that headquarters had to consider the feelings of both sides, so this matter couldn't be directly assigned.

But as long as headquarters doesn't side with Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) because a group of personnel was recently transferred to Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC), he can take on a whole group of people from XAC alone.

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The next morning, Wang Xingguo took a nap at the headquarters guesthouse, then met up with Chen Jianhua and several other core members of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group who had arrived that morning. He then went to the conference room in high spirits.

Just as I arrived at the conference room, people from Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group arrived as well.

"Wang Xingguo".

When Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group's chief engineer saw Wang Xingguo, he waved and laughed, "Not bad! I heard that Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has been busy with projects lately, and the area above our heads is practically a satellite constellation."

"No one is as capable as you, Han Chenghua."

Wang Xingguo walked over and patted Han Chenghua, the chief engineer of Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, and joked, "I heard that your Y-20 and KJ-500 had their maiden flights successfully last year, and there are more foreign friends visiting the Terracotta Warriors now."

Both are sister organizations, and they have known each other for decades through various competitions and collaborations, so there is no sense of unfamiliarity between them.

"They want to come and contribute to the economy, and there's nothing I can do about it."

Han Chenghua smiled and shook his head, then pulled him aside and whispered, "Let's get down to business. We, Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, want this bomber project."

We've modified the H-6 over and over again, and now we feel like throwing up just looking at the blueprints. We dream of building a new large bomber.

"It just so happens that Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) completed the J-16D electronic warfare aircraft, which made a great contribution in the East China Sea the day before yesterday. You also have experience in the electronics field, so this carrier-based fixed-wing early warning aircraft will be no problem at all."

The large-scale electronic warfare operation over international waters the day before yesterday, coupled with the impact of the Europa Summit, all contributed to this.

Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) took over the J-16D fighter jet project from Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), successfully completed the production line test, and the test flight is now a real-world operation. This is no secret among the top echelons of China's military industry.

"Don't lie to me."

Wang Xingguo decisively waved his hand: "This electronic warfare aircraft is completely different from the early warning aircraft. Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group is used to making fighter jets, and we really have no experience with this kind of large satellite dish. We want the large bomber project."

"Damn it, let's see who's the real deal then."

Seeing that Wang Xingguo was unmoved, Han Chenghua and Wang Xingguo glared at each other before turning and going into the conference room.

After the core personnel from Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) and Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) took their seats, the headquarters leader came in, sat down in the main seat, and tapped the table, saying...

"As you all know, the purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the allocation of the two projects. What are your thoughts and opinions? Speak them now..."

"Commander."

Han Chenghua took a document and said seriously, "For this project, Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC) wants to complete a large strategic bomber. We have been studying bombers for many years and have participated in many improvement projects of the H-6 bomber."

"And because some key personnel were transferred to Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, there is already a shortage of personnel in the early warning aircraft sector..."

Han Chenghua went on and on, but in short, he talked about how Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group had conducted in-depth research on bombers, which would enable them to better complete their missions, while the early warning aircraft were currently understaffed due to personnel being transferred to other projects, and so on.

"Commander, Lao Han is right."

"Bombers and early warning aircraft—only Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group has researched and developed these in the entire country; they are the experts."

After listening attentively, Wang Xingguo chimed in, "But it is precisely because of this that we chose bombers."

Because Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) has never researched these two projects, we have no experience and no technical expertise.

Compared to the more complex platform of early warning aircraft, which requires carrier deployment, bombers are simpler for us…

Wang Xingguo also went on and on.

In short, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) lacked both technology and experience.

Therefore, they should be responsible for less complex bombers rather than carrier-based fixed-wing early warning aircraft, in order to ensure the smooth implementation of national strategy...

"Doesn't Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) have the technology and experience?"

Upon hearing this, Han Chenghua couldn't help but slam his hand on the table: "You guys have never made electronic warfare aircraft before, so how come you did? Are you trying to play dumb with me?"

"Ahem, um, Lao Han."

Wang Xingguo coughed twice and said seriously, "Electronic warfare aircraft are indeed unfamiliar, but we are familiar with fighter jets."

The J-16D is an improved fighter jet, and it looks familiar to me, but we really have no experience with early warning aircraft and large satellite dishes.

"And you Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group just finished building the KJ-500 with a large cooking pot, and now you're building another large cooking pot, which fits perfectly."

"We can build early warning aircraft. We can bring back the two core staff members and several senior engineers who were transferred to Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group..."

Han Chenghua took a deep breath and decided to also use a strategy of retreating to advance.

"I'd like to say something about this."

The headquarters leader, who had been listening to the discussion, tapped the table upon hearing this: "Taking care of everyone means taking care of your own family, and taking care of your own family means taking care of everyone."

Personnel transfers are permissible, but unless it is a particularly strategic project that has been approved and requires dedicated personnel to persuade the individual to make the necessary arrangements, the transfer must always be carried out in accordance with the individual's wishes.

At the same time, efforts should be made to avoid having both spouses in core positions, which would prevent employees from taking care of their families.

You are all in charge of military research and development projects, which have very high confidentiality requirements. Core and key personnel would rather not participate in the project than have people participate in the project with emotions and complaints.

This not only creates opportunities for the enemy, but also demonstrates irresponsibility towards the project and the destruction of our own top talent.

"Well... the commander is right."

Han Chenghua's expression changed, and he explained, "This was due to a shortage of core employees at Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group in previous years, which caused us to neglect our work arrangements."

"I am aware of Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group's situation. I don't mean to bring up past grievances or criticize them; I'm just emphasizing this principle now."

The headquarters leader nodded: "You may continue."

Seeing that his personnel mobilization tactics were restricted, Han Chenghua remained silent for a moment, then looked at Wang Xingguo and said, "Since the comrades from Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group also want to build a large bomber, let's proceed according to the principle of technological competition."

"What kind of technological competition?"

Wang Xingguo was taken aback for a moment: "Let's see who has the better skills?"

"Let's see who can complete the research and development in the shortest time... Since this is a core piece of national strategic equipment, the sooner it's developed, the better!"

Han Chenghua stood up, stared at Wang Xingguo, and slammed four fingers on the table: "Four years!"

"If this large bomber project is handed over to Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group (XAC), and as long as the requirements don't change along the way, XAC can complete the first large bomber rollout in just four years!"

"hiss--"

As soon as Han Chenghua finished speaking, the entire conference room gasped.

Whether it was Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group or Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, including the headquarters leaders, everyone looked at Han Chenghua, who had clapped up four fingers.