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The person who appeared in front of everyone was none other than Wang Changsheng, the Minister of the First Ministry of Machine Building.

There were two cars parked behind Wang Changsheng, as if they were waiting here specially.

Lin Kaifeng was puzzled and said with a surprised expression: "Minister, why are you here?"

Wang Changsheng said calmly: "It seems that Chief Mustafa has been sent away. Since you are fine, follow me."

"Where are you taking us, Minister?"

Niu Yonggui wondered.

"You will know when you get there."

Wang Changsheng said little and pointed to a black sedan behind him.

"You take this car. The driver knows the destination."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Changsheng opened the front door of the jeep.

Lin Kaifeng, Lu Changshun, and Niu Yonggui, you look at me, I look at him.

Guessing that the First Ministry of Machine Building had new work to be deployed, the three of them didn't think any more about it.

They got into the black car behind together.

After an unknown amount of time, the car drove to a majestic building.

There were several tall guards standing in front of the building's gate.

"Central Agency!!!"

Niu Yonggui said in surprise.

At this moment, the car stopped in front of the central agency gate.

Wang Changsheng pushed open the jeep door and walked out.

"Three of you, stop standing there and go into the meeting."

When he heard the word "meeting", Lin Kaifeng vaguely guessed what he would face next.

The central agency, the highest deliberative body of the Dragon Kingdom.

It was not Wang Changsheng who wanted to see them, but the old leader.

After layers of interrogation, they arrived at the internal conference room of the central agency.

The person who chaired the meeting was not the old leader, but General Liu, who rarely appeared in public.

"Comrades, our foreign exchange earning hero is here. Let's applaud and welcome him."

General Liu led the applause with humorous words.

Encourage the participants to applaud.

Lin Kaifeng quickly perked up and said, "The old general asked us to come over. Is there anything he wants to tell us?"

"There are things I need to discuss with you. Please sit down first."

General Liu greeted everyone with a pleasant expression and asked them to take a seat.

Today's meeting is particularly different.

There are both military generals and heads of the Ministry of Industry.

The expressions of the participants varied.

Before Lin Kaifeng came over, General Liu held a simple meeting with everyone.

Lin Kaifeng, Lu Changshun and Niu Yonggui are important leaders of Northern Machinery Company.

Served as the first, second and third in command of the company.

The three of them are enough to represent Northern Machinery Company.

Niu Yonggui and Lu Changshun were quite nervous as it was their first time attending an important meeting.

Especially Niu Yonggui.

I was so nervous that I didn't know where to put my hands.

"Comrade Lin Kaifeng, I asked you to come here this time to ask about your machinery company's current product management and scientific research projects. Are there any difficulties that need to be solved? If so, just tell everyone. The heads of the main departments are here, and the comrades in the army are also here."

General Liu joked humorously.

"It is said that three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang. With so many people coming to the meeting, they are better than several Zhuge Liangs. Everyone will try their best to help your Northern Machinery Company solve various problems."

"Thank you for your concern, our company is not in any difficulty at the moment."

Lin Kaifeng stood up to express his gratitude.

"Since there are no difficulties, those who are capable should do more work. The higher authorities intend to give you, a foreign exchange earner, another burden to help the Ministry of Machinery Industry."

General Liu said: "You are a comrade who is good at exerting subjective initiative. You can sell civilian goods in short supply. You can definitely help several departments and sell their goods abroad in exchange for foreign exchange."

After the words fell, Lin Kaifeng understood everything.

General Liu summoned the three people to a meeting.

What this means is that the Northern Machinery Company should shoulder the heavy burden of military-industrial trade.

The eight machinery industry ministries, except for the First Ministry of Machinery Industry and the Fourth Ministry of Machinery Industry responsible for the electronics industry.

The other several industrial ministries are all related to weapons and equipment.

The Second Ministry of Machine Building is responsible for the nuclear industry.

The third-level department is responsible for military aircraft such as fighter jets, bombers, and helicopters.

The Fifth Ministry of Machine Building was responsible for the research on weapons production and manufacturing.

The Sixth Ministry of Machine Building was responsible for the shipbuilding industry and managed the research, development and design of civilian ships and warships.

The Seventh Ministry of Machine Building was responsible for the aerospace industry.

The now-disbanded Eighth Ministry of Machine Building was responsible for missiles.

After a moment of silence, Lin Kaifeng said, "Report to the old general, it is our duty and obligation as the Northern Machinery Company to solve problems for the country."

"Our company is willing to take the lead in military exports."

"Do everything we can to help the country."

When these words were spoken, everyone showed unexpected reactions.

The smile on General Liu's face gradually froze.

Lin Kaifeng complained and refused, these were normal reactions.

It would be abnormal to agree to it right away...

No one expected that Lin Kaifeng agreed so readily.

Li Jinjun said: "Comrade Lin Kaifeng, do you know what it means if you agree?"

"Deputy Minister Li wanted to remind me that once Northern Machinery Company agrees to be responsible for military exports, it is likely to be suppressed by other countries and targeted by other military exporting countries."

"If he knew that, why did he agree so readily?"

Seeing that Lin Kaifeng hit the nail on the head, Li Jinjun became even more confused.

I was secretly puzzled.

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm worried about."

Li Jinjun said bluntly: "The superior department needs to use some of the commercial influence of Northern Machinery Company abroad to export a large number of military equipment in stock overseas. I heard that exporting military products in exchange for foreign exchange funds can solve the current difficulties of the Ministry of Industry."

“This work is a huge responsibility and carries a lot of risks.”

"The international arms market has always been controlled by the Eastern bloc led by the Soviet Union and the Western bloc led by the United States. Once we enter this market, we will inevitably encounter joint suppression from these two groups."

"Northern Machinery Company has just made a name for itself. Aren't you afraid that taking on this job will cause the company to suffer a serious loss and lose all its overseas business?"

The Fifth Ministry of Machine Building needed Lin Kaifeng's assistance, and so did several other industrial ministries.

However, this kind of assistance must be based on the other party's willingness.

Even if Lin Kaifeng agreed to be forced by administrative order to help several industrial ministries export military products, he would not do it willingly.

Maybe Lin Kaifeng will pretend to obey but actually disobey.

Instead of doing that, it is better to make things clearer.

A tough melon is not sweet, everyone knows this.

Li Jinjun explained in detail without any reservation the dangers and troubles that Lin Kaifeng might face by undertaking this military export work.

General Liu watched Lin Kaifeng's reaction quietly.

He wanted to know too.

Why did Lin Kaifeng agree so readily?

Guessing that Lin Kaifeng would not agree directly, everyone considered in advance the various situations that the machinery company might face if it exported weapons and equipment.

Come up with various solutions to alleviate Lin Kaifeng's worries as much as possible.

But who would have thought.

Lin Kaifeng agreed readily.

Don't give anyone any chance to speak up and persuade them.