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The army, navy, air force and missile departments need funds for large-scale military construction.

Scientific research departments and industrial departments need funds to purchase advanced equipment and increase project investment.

The 64 billion US dollars brought by arms sales can do so many things.

General Liu and the old leaders have clear division of labor.

One is responsible for approving military expenditures, and the other is responsible for sending money to scientific research departments, industrial departments, and people's livelihood construction departments.

in the past.

Both old people try every possible way to save money.

Today is different, money is spent like water.

In just one morning, 7 billion yuan of funds had been approved and allocated to relevant departments.

The big guys spend this money willingly.

Spend happily.

"Report to the commander, Comrade Lin Kaifeng is here."

Upon learning that Lin Kaifeng had arrived at the door, General Liu stood up with a smile.

"Comrade Lin Kaifeng, your alcohol tolerance needs to be improved. You were passed out after drinking only five bottles last night. We old guys at your age can drink up even fifty bottles, let alone five."

Looking at the depressed Lin Kaifeng, General Liu rarely made a joke.

"Ah...I drank so much?"

Lin Kaifeng was confused.

Then, Lin Kaifeng, who was drunk, gradually recalled what happened last night.

Last night, people kept coming over to toast us.

Lin Kaifeng accepted all the drinks, one cup after another, and finally drank directly from the bottle.

No wonder he can't remember anything, he obviously drank too much.

"Come on, come on, sit down and talk."

General Liu waved.

"I called you here today mainly for two things."

"First, on behalf of the higher authorities, I would like to discuss with you whether your group is willing to continue to acquire enterprises?"

"As for the second one..."

Having said that, General Liu opened a drawer and took out a small box.

When the box was opened, a glittering golden medal was revealed.

"First Class Medal of Merit?!"

Lin Kaifeng blurted out.

General Liu said solemnly, "According to your contribution, it is reasonable to award you the special merit, but the country has regulations."

"Special Merit is only awarded during wartime, to those who have rendered meritorious service to the country during the war."

"Now is peacetime, the country can only award you the first-class medal of honor."

"My old friend and I hope that you will continue to work hard and use your personal abilities to help the people and the country, develop the economy faster and better, and improve people's living standards."

Lin Kaifeng was filled with emotion when he took the medal handed over by General Liu.

In his previous life, Lin Kaifeng had won countless honors.

The only thing he has never received is the first-class medal of honor awarded by the military.

The first-class medal of merit is only awarded to military personnel.

Lin Kaifeng assisted the military in exporting weapons, but fundamentally, the Northern Machinery Group was neither a military-industrial enterprise nor was Lin Kaifeng a military personnel.

The fact that Lin Kaifeng was awarded the first-class medal of honor, which is only available to military personnel, by his superiors shows that the military has regarded Lin Kaifeng as one of their own.

With the recognition of the military and the approval of the two old leaders.

Northern Machinery Group no longer has to worry about its development being constrained.

Even if Lin Kaifeng does something in the future that some people think is out of line.

There is no need to worry about being attacked by villains.

A first-class medal of honor can't be called a talisman for getting out of jail free from death.

It still has considerable influence.

General Liu patted Lin Kaifeng on the arm and said in an encouraging tone: "This first-class medal of honor is not only a reward from your superiors, but also an encouragement from the country."

Lin Kaifeng said: "Thank you for your trust, my superiors. I will definitely lead the Northern Machinery Group to make new achievements and make my own contribution to the prosperity of the country."

General Liu showed a relieved expression.

"Today is a day for rewarding meritorious service. You don't have to be so restrained."

"As I said earlier, there are two reasons for calling you here this time. In addition to awarding you the medal, the higher-ups are also planning to give your Northern Machinery Group a bigger responsibility by acquiring a state-owned enterprise."

General Liu motioned Lin Kaifeng to sit down first.

He walked over to Lin Kaifeng and sat down on the sofa.

"I heard that your group's drone project has entered the final stage. It probably won't be long before drones can leave the research laboratory and enter the production workshop, right?"

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng said solemnly: "Report to the old general, I estimate that the drone project will be completely completed within this year."

General Liu nodded and said, "Is your group interested in further development in the aviation field?"

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng quickly said, "The company that the old general arranged for Northern Machinery Group to acquire, could it be an aviation company?"

"To be precise, it's an aircraft manufacturing plant."

General Liu's tone gradually became sad.

"This factory has been established for 34 years and has made outstanding contributions to the country's aviation industry."

"Along with the economic restructuring, the company implemented a shareholding development strategy, and a series of problems, both large and small, that affected the restructuring emerged within Factory 573."

"The equipment is aging, the production technology is not updated in a timely manner, and there is a lack of exchange experience with foreign countries. In addition, due to the planned economic system over the years, the staff structure of Factory 573 is bloated and the market competitiveness is weak."

"Factory 573, Shencheng Aircraft Manufacturing Factory!!!"

Lin Kaifeng took a breath of cold air.

At this moment, Lin Kaifeng was shocked.

Factory 573 is also known as the Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Plant.

It is one of the big brothers in Longguo’s aircraft manufacturing industry.

The large aircraft project that Lin Kaifeng won was also the result of research and development at Factory 573.

In addition to manufacturing fighter engines, the Shencheng Aircraft Manufacturing Plant can also manufacture large civilian aircraft.

Factory 1950, founded in 573, initially engaged in simple aircraft parts repairs.

Subsequently, the factory grew and expanded step by step, from being able to only repair aircraft parts to being able to repair and manufacture a variety of aircraft models.

Together with six other aircraft manufacturing plants, it was listed as one of the seven sons of the Third Ministry of Machine Building.

It is the largest civil aircraft manufacturing enterprise in China.

"Hahaha, little brat, you're exposed."

General Liu laughed out loud.

"Old Chief, what did you say was exposed?"

Lin Kaifeng said blankly.

General Liu shook his head and smiled, "You can hide this little trick from others, and you can also hide it from us old sparrows? Tell me the truth, have you been wanting to enter the aviation field for a long time?"

"Uh……"

Lin Kaifeng was a little confused.

I really want to enter the aviation field, but I have never told anyone about this idea.

Factory 573, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Factory is one of the seven sons of the former Third Ministry of Machine Building, now the Ministry of Aviation Industry.

Even though the factory encountered many problems during its transformation, it still cannot change its status as a major domestic aircraft manufacturer.

Moreover.

The country now has a large amount of financial reserves and can solve these problems in an orderly manner.

It is not so much that Lin Kaifeng was asked to acquire Factory 573.

It’s more like another reward from the higher authorities.