Genius is just the threshold for me!

Chapter 360 Lin Dongxiang's Management, Rainbow-7 Drone

"Godfather, technology is the core of aircraft carrier construction, but industry is even more crucial."

Lin Dong didn't quite agree with Wang Xingguo's sentiments.

For aircraft carriers, which can be described as mobile islands at sea and are super-large pieces of equipment with a displacement of around 100,000 tons, research and development is crucial, but the industrial base is even more critical.

Because of the decline of its core industries, even if the United States has mastered the complete set of aircraft carrier construction and maintenance technologies, it still cannot guarantee the normal operation of its aircraft carriers for a long time.

Of the eleven aircraft carriers, one has been decommissioned, four are undergoing long-term maintenance, and only six are operational.

After the Southern Incident resulted in the scrapping of the Reagan and Stan, only the Washington, Vincent, Truman, and Howell are now operational.

Ten years from now, only the USS Bush, USS Washington, and USS Lincoln will remain in this fleet. The rest will either be decommissioned or undergo long-term maintenance or even major overhauls in the shipyard, and are not expected to be operational for at least three to five years.

He checked the progress of the domestic aircraft carrier project last week.

"That's true. The value of aircraft carriers is directly proportional to the value of industrial output."

Wang Xingguo nodded, then suddenly remembered something and his expression turned serious: "The National Security Bureau gave us some information a few days ago, saying that someone is secretly investigating Xingdong Company's business situation."

They followed this lead and discovered that there seemed to be signs of cooperation between the Democrats and Republicans in the US, working together with the Republican presidential candidates to rebuild the entire industrial system and then rely on the AevumIQ serum to revitalize it.

"Cooperation between the two factions?"

Lin Dong was taken aback, then shook his head and said, "Godfather, the investigation into our business is real. There's a high probability that they'll crack down on our business, and the cooperation between the two factions is unlikely to continue."

If this had happened to another candidate, they might have leveraged the external pressure from the southern unrest, along with the anticipated future of AevumIQ, to genuinely unite the pro-democracy camp and forge a path of cooperation and mutual benefit.

But the golden-haired milk dragon—

Lin Dong believed in Nai Long's ability to cause trouble and his capacity to use his size to intimidate others and create problems for China, but he also believed even more in his ability to disrupt the United States.

He hasn't taken office yet, and although he seems a bit different from a regular politician, he's still not out of the picture.

If he becomes president, the style will be completely different; it will be more like an abstract art form.

Will we cooperate then?

The democrats would love to use every underhanded means to force him to step down or even physically destroy him.

"Industry-based attack—that's about overwhelming people with sheer size." Wang Xingguo couldn't help but shake his head when he heard Lin Dong's words.

In terms of industrial scale, China far surpasses any other country.

One could even exaggerate a bit and say that one is domestic and the other is other countries in the world.

However, in terms of global influence, global industrial standing, and the ability to command widespread support, China still lags behind the US by several levels.

"That's for next year. It's impossible to take action this year. This is a achievement of the Republicans, and we can't let the current democratic leaders launch it—well, whether it's an achievement or not is still up for debate."

But if they really do hit our industry, it will be a short-term pain for us, but a long-term benefit.

Lin Dong made an objective evaluation.

There is no such thing as black and white in the world; everything has two sides.

When it comes to development, those involved are often blinded by their own perspective, and there are also various internal obstacles.

But what if, at this moment, an enemy were to launch a targeted attack against you?

In a sense, this helps you identify your shortcomings and also helps you clear away some obstacles and barriers.

Although this blow may cause short-term pain, in the long run the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

According to the hindsight analyses of those from the previous life, if the Milk Dragon hadn't destroyed their decades-long global foundation, and instead...

We've ceded some of our say in the game.

At the same time, by attacking the weaknesses of domestic industries and using external pressure to unify internal contradictions and help clear away some obstacles, China's development ten years later will at least be discounted.

"Xiao Dong, you're all grown up now, you understand things better, so I won't get involved."

Since Lin Dong entered high school and gradually came of age, and after the Southern Incident last month, there has been less pressure on military equipment. In addition, Lin Dong has assigned some research and development tasks to the J-20S project.

Wang Xingguo now constantly tells Lin Dong that he is sixty years old and needs to retire, as if he is afraid that one day Lin Dong will think he is still in his prime and give him a lot more work.

The spirit of those days, who would stay up all night studying and even sacrifice their hair to achieve their goals, is gone.

Lin Dong's lips twitched. Looking at this guy who only wanted to show off but didn't want to work, he thought for a moment and said, "Godfather, next time you report, mention one thing."

"What's wrong?"

Wang Xingguo asked curiously.

"Once the biotechnology industry takes off, it will be around 18, at the latest by the end of 19 —"

Lin Dong mentally assessed the situation and said seriously, "Xingdong Company will take the lead in implementing labor hours assessments across the industrial chain, requiring all suppliers and partners to strictly assess the working environment and prepare a contingency plan in advance."

Wang Xingguo gasped and widened his eyes, saying, "If we handle this internally without external pressure, the resistance will be enormous."

Although he doesn't participate in industry matters, Wang Xingguo understands Xingdong Company's current position.

It can be said that, apart from the industrial upgrading-related industrial chain, the remaining new energy industry, AI industry, and even the upcoming biotechnology industry, all stem from Xingdong Company.

Xingdong Company's move is tantamount to a complete overhaul.

As the chief engineer of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) No. 001, Wang Xingguo was naturally aware of the long working hours and environmental conditions in China.

A significant number, if not the majority, of companies and factories suffer from various forms of exploitation and oppression.

Even before Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) became wealthy, due to internal funding shortages, its employee welfare was only passable, not good.

If Xingdong Company takes this drastic step, and policy implementation follows suit, it is foreseeable that a large number of poorly performing companies will face a wave of bankruptcies.

Other businesses will also try to relocate their operations due to increased labor costs.

"Godfather, consider this a painful procedure to heal the wound."

Lin Dong saw Wang Xingguo's worries and said with a smile, "Otherwise, if the industry doesn't upgrade and we only make a little profit by relying on the working environment, and now that the industry is slowly upgrading, if we still use the same approach, wouldn't the upgrade be a waste?"

Of course, the biotechnology industry will provide a safety net at that time; once this develops, no one can refuse it.

"What if labor costs increase and industries relocate?"

Wang Xingguo's expression remained tense: "Enterprises pursue profits, and doing so will inevitably lead to the relocation of industry, making it easy for them to gradually become hollowed out, just like in the United States and Europe."

"Referring to the current new energy vehicle credit system, companies wanting to operate in China will need to meet certain industrial ratio requirements."

These industrial credits can be traded like new energy credits. If you don't want to get involved in industry, you can buy credits from major manufacturing companies.

Lin Dong shook his head: "As long as there is still profit in the market, there are plenty of companies that would be willing to do it, even if the current companies are unwilling to do it."

Improving one's own internal initiative is always more difficult than changing under external pressure; this is a universal truth.

Improving the working environment will inevitably increase labor costs, further weakening companies' profits and competitiveness.

Without external pressure, if reforms are only implemented internally, resistance will inevitably be encountered everywhere.

This is why, even after ten years of industrial upgrading, reforms to the domestic labor market have been slow to materialize.

But when Europe conducts an inspection of the employment environment of trading companies, many domestic foreign trade companies hold their noses and voluntarily comply.

It's not that Europe is stronger, but rather that domestic companies can't interfere with Europe's decisions.

However, companies have numerous ways to interfere with and obstruct internal implementation decisions; without a comprehensive plan, it's simply impossible to manage.

"Referring to new energy vehicle credits is a good approach, but it also has far-reaching consequences, requiring adjustments and changes in various aspects and markets."

It would be best to find an external force to help us fight, and we can just go with the flow. But dealing with such a large external force is not easy.

Wang Xingguo nodded silently, then suddenly thought of something and looked abruptly at Lin Dong: "Why didn't you tell the leader about this?"

You'll be a junior in high school next semester, seventeen soon, and an adult. You can talk to them about this directly.

"Cough cough————"

Lin Dong coughed twice, a little embarrassed, and said, "When I reported on the bio-industry plan last time, I just painted a big picture of a scientific research strategy for the leaders."

"The pie is still up in the air, and I'm a little embarrassed to bring it up again—Godfather, you're more capable, you go and talk to him."

As soon as the notification sound ended, an email popped up in Wang Xingguo's inbox.

[Chief Engineer Hua of the 11th Academy of AVIC] Hello, Engineer Wang, our academy has a flying wing stealth UAV project, but during the demonstration phase, we don't have a good understanding of the control scheme for the flying wing layout.

As experts in aircraft, how should a control scheme for a flying wing configuration be implemented to meet the following parameters?

Upon seeing the email, Lin Dong immediately stepped aside and said with a smile, "Godfather, your work has arrived."

"Get lost!"

Wang Xingguo glanced at it, and when he saw the flying wing layout, he immediately froze. He said irritably, "You handle this matter. I'll report on the leader's affairs. Damn it, flying wing layout, who knows how to do this crap?"

"Godfather, you've wasted your time writing that thesis on the flying wing stealth drone? Hmm, Godfather, look, AVIC Science & Technology is stealing our aviation projects, so don't be afraid to steal their space projects."

Lin Dong glanced at the email, clicked on the attached data, and scrolled down with his mouse: "8 tons takeoff weight, 16 hours of combat duration, and it's a stealth drone with a flying wing design —"

In an instant, a piece of equipment popped into Lin Dong's mind.

A Rainbow 7 combat drone.

The Rainbow 7 is a stealth combat drone that was first unveiled as a model at the Zhuhai Airshow in 2018, but will not complete its maiden flight until the end of 2025.

Because of its wingspan of over 27 meters, it has been jokingly called the "giant bat in the sky" or the "boomerang in the sky" by netizens.