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Wu Qiang sat relatively close to Mu Guoxing, and he could hear Mu Guoxing's shortness of breath, so he knew that the No. [-] captain was trying his best to suppress the anger in his heart.He felt that Liu Wen was really ignorant of current affairs. The No. [-] commander was very upset when he heard that your reports were empty, but you still insisted on continuing to report on political and ideological issues. Isn't this going to be criticized? ?

Sure enough, Mu Guoxing's metallic voice sounded in the venue, and there was a trace of chill in his words, which made Liu Kai, who was sitting on the other side of Mu Guoxing, shiver uncontrollably.

"Please tell me, what level of J-xx you have modified now, and which generation of fighters are they in the international arena?"

Qi Wen was stunned for a moment, then stammered: "The most... the latest improved base... has basically reached the level of three and a half generations."

"Basically achieved, which means that it has not yet been safely achieved?" Mu Guoxing said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Military scientific research is a very rigorous job. Weapons are used to fight, and fighting means killing people. , can you let our fighters drive your so-called basic three-and-a-half-generation fighters to face the enemy's real three-and-a-half-generation fighters?"

"Long, the use of fighters should be matched with high and low levels. Although the J-xx can't fully reach the level of three-and-a-half-generation fighters, it is more than enough to deal with the third-generation fighters equipped by neighboring countries."

Mu Guoxing laughed angrily: "It seems that you, the president, are very good at finding reasons. Let me ask you, how many generations does the F22 made in the United States belong to? How many generations does the F35 belong to?"

Qi Wen didn't dare to speak anymore, the chief engineer sitting next to him said: "Sir, according to the world's fighter aircraft classification standards, the American F22 has reached the level of four-generation fighters, and the F35 has reached more than three and a half generations."

"Well, let me tell you that Japan has introduced the F35 production line from the United States. Their single production line can produce 5 fighters per year, and if they can produce at full capacity, they can reach more than 15. Now their Air Self-Defense Force uses The main fighters of the f16 and 35 series have been gradually withdrawn from active service. Other neighboring countries will soon get F[-] fighters. Russia has also launched fourth-generation fighters a few years ago. Who is the quasi-three and a half generations like xx going to deal with?"

The more Mu Guoxing said, the more angry he became: "The country has invested trillions of dollars in research and development funds for you over the years. It was originally intended to let you rely on strong financial support to raise my country's fighter aircraft research and development to a very high level. Unexpectedly, for more than 30 years, you have only modified this kind of fighter that is about to become obsolete. It is a cold weapon to modify the sword and spear, and it is useless in the face of modern weapons."

Qi Wen squeezed out a little smile on his face: "Mr., our group's scientific research capabilities are limited, and we have not been able to develop a new generation of fighters. We are responsible for this. Please criticize. However, we are now The developed aircraft are still very popular in the third world, even if the Air Force does not need them, we can still export them.”

"Export? Comrade Liu Wen, the country has provided more than 1 ? 1 trillion, how many planes are you going to produce to earn back? Do you think that state-owned military enterprises can be counted as economic accounts if they are supported by the state?"

Under Mu Guoxing's barrage of questions, Qi Wen was speechless and couldn't answer a word. Now he hated Liu Kai again, thinking that Liu Kai sued him in front of the No. [-] captain.The reason for this is also very clear, because the General Armament Department did not want to continue to purchase J-xx from the year before last. Later, under the pressure of some people, it only purchased a squadron of fighters last year to make a look, and this year is approaching the end of the year. The Ministry has not purchased a single one.

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Recently, Qi Wen has been to the capital several times for activities. He wants to put pressure on the General Armament Department through some old leaders. At least he can sell another squadron of J-XX. When distributing research funds, use this incident as a reason to ask the central government for more.Who knew that Qi Wen had been in the capital for almost two months, and this matter still hadn't been resolved.

Some old leaders told Qi Wen that after the new leadership came to power, they have changed their past practices in weapons procurement and no longer give special consideration to any military enterprises.The General Armament Department has the full right to decide what kind of advanced weapons and equipment to purchase after extensively soliciting opinions from major military regions.The central government will also organize representatives of the front-line troops and relevant weapons experts to conduct a strict review of the procurement list proposed by the Military Commission, and then the Ministry of Finance will allocate funds after being approved by the No. [-] chief. Now even if they can persuade the General Armament Department, they will It is absolutely impossible to convince the No. [-] captain.

While Qi Wen was pondering, he heard the voice of the No. 18 leader's speech becoming more severe. After listening carefully, it turned out that No. [-] was talking about the Northwest Aerospace Research Institute, and some time ago he raised the issue of jointly producing J-[-] fighters with the Machinery Group.

"While the Liaodong Machinery Group is in full swing to modify an aircraft that does not seem to be very advanced now, the Northwest Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has made great contributions to our aviation industry. The advanced fighters they developed are now available. J-16, 18, 2o and other models, these fighters are not only advanced in performance, but two of them have reached the level of international fourth-generation fighters, and some models are even at least ten years ahead of the most advanced F22 in the United States. They The reason why they can achieve such achievements is because they always put the safety of the country and the interests of the people first."

The scene of the report was silent, only the voice of Mu Guoxing echoed in this luxuriously decorated multifunctional hall: "Some people may think that the country has invested a huge amount of money in them, and now I can tell you very responsibly that the country is in Northwest Airlines The research and development funds invested in aerospace are zero!"

After hearing this, Qi Wen was full of disbelief, thinking that our group has received nearly one trillion yuan in scientific research funding these years, and has not been able to tinker with an advanced fighter for almost 30 years. By the ten-year research institute, can three new fighters be developed in such a short period of time?

If the central government hadn't invested a huge amount of money in it, or the aircraft they developed could not meet the combat effectiveness, who wouldn't change the model?Isn't it just to write a report and take it to the capital, and ask the Military Commission and relevant departments for approval? The key is that the produced aircraft must be used.

Instructed by Mu Guoxing, Liu Kai, head of the General Armament Department, went on to say: "These types of aircraft developed by the Northwest Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics have won unanimous praise from the Military Commission and military officers and soldiers. The General Armament Department has also proposed a large number of equipment plans. , but due to the limited production conditions in the Northwest, it could not meet the needs of the military for a while. In order to solve this contradiction, the Military Commission decided that the Northwest Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Liaodong Machinery Group will jointly refit two J-XX production lines and expand the production capacity of J-18 Unfortunately, the Northwest Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics approached the Liaodong Machinery Group many times with the instructions of the Chief of the Military Commission, but because the conditions proposed by the Liaodong side were very harsh, no agreement was reached."

Speaking of this, Liu Kai was also emotional: "Later, the National Defense Commission of Science and Technology and the General Armament Department came to coordinate, but it still failed. What's more, the Liaodong side repeatedly put pressure on the General Armament Department through some relationships. Comrade Qi Wen even said that if they don’t buy their J-xx, they will never agree to produce J-18 in Liaodong.”

Speaking of this matter, Liu Kai was also full of anger. Now that the No. 16 commander asked him to talk about it, he couldn't take it into consideration: "Last year, the General Armament Department purchased a batch of J-xx produced in Liaodong. Which one should they assign to?" None of the troops. Some troops even said that they would rather wait for the Northwest J-16 than these aircraft that are about to be phased out. In order to prove whether this aircraft is really as good as the Liaodong side said, we organized in the Southern Military Region An air combat exercise was held, one side was four J-xx, and the other was a three-and-a-half-generation J-16. It was a one-sided air battle."

Looking at the stunned Qi Wen and the chief engineer sitting next to him, Liu Kai said: "After the air battle ended, all the troops had doubts about the combat performance of the J-xx, and the Northwest Aerospace Research Institute produced But the J-16 is all scrambling to get it. What does this mean? Only by comparing can you distinguish. Although the J-xx is also known as the third and a half generations, it has no power to fight back against the J-16, which is also the third and a half generations.

Wu Qiang also learned about the situation of the air combat exercise from the internal bulletin. As soon as Liu Kai's voice fell, Wu Qiang said: "The J-xx produced in Liaodong equipped by the army is just joking about the lives of our pilots. I don’t understand, what exactly does Liaodong Machinery Group want to do? I can’t figure it out myself, and I don’t want to accept the advanced technology offered by others, so why do I spend so much research funding every year?”

The soldiers' speeches were naturally straightforward, and the two of them could not lift their heads from what Qi Wen said. As the saying goes, everyone pushed the wall down. Liu Rubo, the deputy minister of finance who accompanied Mu Guoxing to inspect, said: The machinery group asked for additional research funds, because all the funds for that year had been allocated to them, so the Ministry rejected their request. As a result, Comrade Qi Wen went to the Ministry of Finance to make a big fuss in the minister's office, which caused a very bad influence .”

This is a new thing. A person in charge of a state-owned military enterprise dared to make a fuss about the Ministry of Finance. If Liu Rubo hadn't said it on this occasion, Mu Guoxing would never have believed it.

Under normal circumstances, the bosses of state-owned enterprises will not easily offend the Ministry of Finance, especially state-owned enterprises like Liaodong Machinery Group, which rely entirely on state funding, will do everything possible to establish a good relationship with the Ministry of Finance, the purpose is to be able to Be smooth, and when the money is not enough, you can add a little more.If Qi Wen dared to make a big fuss about the Ministry of Finance, it meant that he was confident. He didn't have a big background in his family, and he didn't have some people behind him to support him. He would never dare to do this anyway.It seems that the resolution made by the Standing Committee yesterday is still very necessary. These lawless large state-owned military enterprises should indeed be rectified.

Mu Guoxing coughed lightly, and the venue suddenly became quiet: "I listened to the report of Liaodong Machinery Group today, and I felt very heavy in my heart. Comrade Qi Wen mentioned repeatedly in the report just now that they took It is through the idea of ​​running in small steps that we have achieved today's achievements. I will not talk about whether your achievements are large or small today, but simply talk about the issue of running in small steps."

Mu Guoxing glanced at the venue, and said slowly: "Small steps and fast running, as the name implies, is to achieve a substantial leap in military power through continuous and rapid small progress. This is the early 80s of the last century, the central government aimed at our backwardness. The idea of ​​military equipment development based on the level of military scientific research is also a helpless move proposed by the central government when our country is relatively poor and the technical force is weak. Because the scientific research force at that time was not enough to make a substantial leap in military power, only Through continuous improvement to achieve from quantitative change to qualitative change!"

"Since the implementation of this policy, it has provided a very favorable development environment for our country's military scientific research exhibition, and the country's military equipment has also improved to a certain extent. Now China has become rich and its comprehensive national strength has greatly improved. The level of science and technology is also advancing by leaps and bounds. It is obvious that small steps are no longer suitable for our national conditions, but we must take big steps to catch up with the world's advanced level."

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Seeing Qi Wenchao's indifference, Mu Guoxing said sharply: "A few days ago I read a report from the General Audit Office, and the problems mentioned above were very serious. In the use of scientific research funds, such as expanding the scope of expenditure and adjusting the budget without authorization , Surprise purchase of equipment and other issues are not uncommon. According to a survey by relevant departments, only about 40% of scientific research funds are actually used for the project itself, and a large amount of scientific research funds are lost outside the project.”

Qi Wenchao felt that what Mu Guoxing said seemed to mean something, and couldn't help but jump wildly in his heart. He looked at the chief engineer sitting next to him, and his eyes were dodgy when looking at people.

"Many years ago, our insufficient investment in science and technology was a major bottleneck restricting technological innovation. Now that the country is rich, scientific research funds can be provided in time, but these funds are not really used for scientific research, but are used by some so-called Scientific researchers and their leaders have been embezzled by embezzlement. According to the report of the Beijing Procuratorate, a total of 37 cases of duty-related crimes in the field of scientific research funds were filed and investigated in Beijing last year, involving 121 people. less senior intellectuals and department heads.”

Wu Qiang couldn't stop being happy listening to Mu Guoxing's speech. He knew very well that Mu Guoxing was beating Qi Wenchao.The state allocates tens of billions of scientific research funds to Liaodong Machinery Group every year. Over the past 30 years, it has allocated no less than one trillion yuan. Not only did they not develop a new type of fighter, but they only focused on the Soviet fighters that seem to be outdated now. Come and go, this kind of small modification will definitely not cost so much money, so where does the rest of the money go?

Based on Wu Qiang's understanding of Mu Guoxing, he felt that the chief of No. [-] must have investigated these matters, otherwise Mu Guoxing would not have mentioned the issue of duty-related crimes by scientific researchers on this occasion.

As long as this problem can be solved, it will create an extremely favorable condition for the J-18 fighter developed by the Northwest Aerospace Research Institute to be produced in Liaodong.No matter how great Qi Wenchao's background is, so what?As long as he committed a crime, no one would dare to publicly protect him.

Wu Qiang's guess was not bad at all, and Mu Guoxing said next: "In order to develop our country's aviation industry, the central government has successively allocated more than 1 trillion yuan in scientific research funds to Liaodong Machinery Group. A little achievement? But the fact is exactly the opposite. The Liaodong Machinery Group will only do what it needs to do around the Soviet fighters, but it has not produced a decent product. The central government is very disappointed by this and thinks it is necessary to investigate. Find out where the money went."

Speaking of this, Mu Guoxing whispered a few words to a cadre sitting behind him, only to see the cadre nodded, and led four people to come behind Qi Wenchao. "Based on the reports from the masses and the preliminary investigation of the facts, with the approval of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection decided to immediately double-regulate Qi Wenchao, the president of Liaodong Machinery Group."

This sudden scene shocked all the senior officials who participated in this briefing, especially Liu Kai, the head of the General Armament Department who followed Mu Guoxing to inspect, was even more unexpected.Liu Kai also saw these people on the plane. At that time, he thought they were the staff of Mu Guoxing's office, but he didn't expect them to be from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

At this time, Liu Kai was also secretly admiring Mu Guoxing, who was not afraid of power, and did things cleanly, even people like Qi Wenchao dared to clean up.You must know that Qi Wenchao's grandfather was also a senior cadre of the Military Commission. Although he has passed away for many years, his influence in the military still exists. It takes a lot of courage to win Qi Wenchao.

Not only Liu Kai, but also other senior officials also have this idea. Everyone knows that the Politburo Standing Committee needs to discuss the victory of Qi Wenchao, a ministerial-level cadre.From this we can see how determined the central government is to fight corruption, and how influential Mu Guoxing is in the central government. Among the Nine Standing Committee members, only Mu Guoxing dares to double-regulate Qi Wenchao.

Qi Wenchao stood up, still unconcerned, and provocatively said to the discipline inspection cadre who announced the decision of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection: "This is someone who is punishing and framing me. I, Qi Wenchao, walk upright and sit up straight. I am easy for you to double-regulate. But if you want to let me go, I’m afraid it will be difficult.”

Mu Guoxing ignored him, turned around and said to Jiang Guangming, the commander of the Liaodong Provincial Military Region: "Commander Jiang, everything has been arranged. You are responsible for watching Qi Wenchao for me and absolutely ensuring his safety. There is no order from No. [-] and me. No one can see him, I hope you will do this task with responsibility to the party."

"Please rest assured, the chief, we have made all preparations to ensure the completion of the task."

Wu Qiang looked at all this in astonishment, and he didn't expect that the central government had already made all the preparations, even the place where Qi Wenchao would be detained.When the provincial military region received this task, even he, the commander of the large military region, didn't even know about it in advance, which shows how strict the central government's secrecy measures are for Shuanggui Qi Wenchao.

Wu Qiang had a sour feeling in his heart at this moment, and he finally understood why Jiang Guangming was suddenly transferred from the Jiangnan Military Region to the Liaodong Provincial Military Region three months ago to serve as the commander. routes.It can be seen that the central government may have discovered the problems of Liaodong Machinery Group long ago, and transferred Jiang Guangming to Liaodong as the commander in order to clean up the situation that Qi Wenchao had arranged in advance.

Intentionally or not, Mu Guoxing glanced at Liu Yang, political commissar of the Northeast Military Region who was sitting next to Wu Qiang with his head bowed, and said meaningfully to Wu Qiang, "Commander Wu, this matter is of great importance, so we have to do this."

Wu Qiang understood. He had heard people say before that political commissar Liu Yang used to be an old subordinate of General Qi of the Military Commission, and had a very close relationship with Qi Wenchao. After being leaked, it seems that Liu Yang will not have much time to leave the Northeast Military Region. For such an important position, the central government will definitely find a trustworthy person to fill it.

"The Northeast Military Region resolutely implements the orders of the Central Committee!"

Hearing Wu Qiang's categorical answer, Mu Guoxing also laughed. Now that Wu Qiang is in charge of the Northeast Military Region, some small-timers can't make trouble, not to mention that the Central Military Commission will make a series of military personnel adjustments.

This time the investigation ended in such a dramatic way. Although there was no clear result, winning Qi Wenchao was a good start for the subsequent work. As long as the leadership team of Liaodong Machinery Group was adjusted, The scientific research work and the production of the J-18 fighter will be much smoother.

Mu Guoxing came to the Liaodong Military Region Command, and just sat down in Jiang Guangming's office. Before he had time to drink tea, he heard the confidential phone on Jiang Guangming's desk rang.

"Chief, Chief No. [-], please listen to the phone."

After taking the microphone from Jiang Guangming's hand, Mu Guoxing had just fed, when a voice from number one came from the microphone: "Comrade Guoxing, is everything going well?"

"Hehe, it went well, Qi Wenchao has been brought under control."

"That's good. Qi Wenchao has compiled a large network of relationships in the Northeast Military Industry and the Northeast Military Region. In 15 minutes, a special plane from the Military Commission will arrive in Liaodong. Liu Yang, the political commissar of the Northeast Military Region, will also follow this plane back to the capital to report on his work. .”

Mu Guoxing was taken aback. According to the plan formulated by the Standing Committee, the Military Commission would order Liu Yang to return to Beijing to report on his duties a week later. Now that he was recalled so soon, what happened in the capital?