Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 144 Mission Rewards! Strike First!

"Take me to see it?"

Zhao Ruilong chuckled to himself.

"Doesn't this... violate confidentiality regulations?"

Zheng Peiyun burst into laughter.

"Violate my ass!"

"That electronic reconnaissance aircraft is top secret to the Americans, but it's not to us!"

"Besides, you're no ordinary person. You even helped write the strategy for the integrated development of military and civilian industries."

"Besides, your father is Secretary Zhao Lichun, and your future father-in-law is General Lu Changsheng. It couldn't possibly be you who leaked the secret!"

"..."

Zhao Ruilong was speechless.

That's true.

Their own lives and fates are already closely tied to the interests of the nation.

How high a price would it take to entice someone to betray you and leak secrets?

"Alright, when do we leave?"

"Leave now!"

"Ah? So urgent?"

"Nonsense, if the most advanced electronic reconnaissance plane were to make an emergency landing in our Dragon Country, do you think the US wouldn't be jumping up and down in a panic?"

"Then I'll arrange my work and go home to pack my bags, is that alright? Besides, don't you need to gather experts from all fields to go over and disassemble and study it?"

"Then let's meet at 11 o'clock at the military airport in the northern suburbs of Jingzhou!"

After saying that, Zheng Peiyun turned to leave.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Zhao Ruilong press the one-key return button.

Out of curiosity, I turned back to stare at the screen.

"Can your drone really return to home with a single click?"

"Of course, look, isn't it flying back on its own?"

"Not bad, not bad, it has great potential for military-grade modifications!"

"Of course, it can be used as a reconnaissance aircraft by attaching a small electro-optical pod, as a small attack aircraft by attaching a munitions dispenser, and as a communications relay station by attaching a communications pod..."

"Wait, communication relay... Don't you have multi-channel data links? Doesn't that mean you can have the function of autonomous formation and coordinated flight of multiple aircraft?"

"Of course, although the hardware performance is still very limited, it can still achieve autonomous formation flight of about a hundred aircraft. I'll demonstrate it to you once we've mass-produced a batch."

Zheng Peiyun narrowed his eyes slightly.

Involuntarily, a spectacular scene of drones arranged in an orderly fashion in the sky appeared in his mind.

They can fly in the air in various patterns according to a program, shining brightly and creating a magnificent spectacle.

Of course, it can also autonomously search for and identify targets, launching fierce attacks from all directions.

"Good stuff, good stuff!"

"Let's have a good chat during the flight."

"I think drones have huge development potential, and it is very necessary to put a lot of effort into their research and development!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the drone flew back on its own.

It landed steadily on the takeoff platform.

This scene made Zheng Peiyun even more excited.

He seemed to see the border patrol soldiers, no longer having to brave the wind and snow and trek through hardships.

Sitting in a sentry post or command vehicle, a large number of drones can be launched at once for reconnaissance and patrol.

In addition to optical cameras, drones can also carry infrared thermal sensors, ultrasonic detectors, and other equipment.

Therefore, it is more effective and faster than soldiers patrolling on foot.

of course.

This is still during peacetime.

If war really breaks out, then all sorts of drones can be deployed for reconnaissance, patrolling, and attacking...

How efficient and rapid that would be?

Moreover, after completing its mission, the drone can fly back to recharge and change its attachments.

It’s incredible to think about it!

It's like a scene from a futuristic science fiction movie!

"I'll go first. You keep all of these safe. Also, don't stop the research and development work. It would be best to develop more and more advanced drones!"

After patting Zhao Ruilong on the shoulder with a laugh, Zheng Peiyun hurriedly left.

Zhao Ruilong also made the most of his time to arrange work.

This trip to observe the latest U.S. electronic reconnaissance aircraft will take at least several days.

So, besides work-related matters, Zhao Ruilong also called Su Jinyi on his way home.

"Hey Lao Su, this is Zhao Ruilong. I have to go on a business trip for a few days. If you're bored after you finish inspecting Yantai City, why don't you go to Lincheng City?"

"Li Dakang, the secretary of Lincheng, is my father's old secretary. He's a man with vision and even more courage. He's especially daring and hardworking. He's busy in Lincheng diverting water to create a lake and developing ecological agriculture..."

Zhao Ruilong knew that as long as the education rectification work in Linjiang continued, Su Jinyi would continue to hide in Handong and not go back.

As long as Zhong Zhengguo and Sha Ruijin don't thoroughly investigate Su Jinyi and list him as a criminal suspect, that will continue.

So he would still be the richest man in Linjiang with a net worth of over 10 billion yuan, and still a well-known entrepreneur worthy of investment and cooperation.

Since that's the case, why be so polite?

Of course, each city took turns trying to persuade him to invest more and spend more money.

Otherwise, once he's imprisoned and his assets are frozen, it will be too late to get him to invest again.

After some persuasion, Su Jinyi was filled with hope.

Zhao Ruilong hurriedly called Li Dakang again.

"Hey Kang, are you off this weekend?"

"Oh, what instructions do I have? I have good news for you."

"You know Su Jinyi, the chairman of Linjiang Xinyi Group, right? He's been in Handong recently and has invested several billion yuan in our province."

“How could I not think of you, Brother Kang, when I have such a wealthy patron? That’s why I recommended that he come to Lincheng for an inspection. You two can coordinate with him later.”

"No need to thank me. There's no need for formalities between us. Your efforts in developing Lincheng's economy are a great achievement for my dad. Okay, I'll send you the number right away!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Ruilong forwarded Su Jinyi's private number to Li Dakang.

Li Dakang is also known for his belief that "anything not prohibited by law is permitted."

In order to climb the ladder, all he cared about was GDP.

It's estimated that he and Su Jinyi will definitely hit it off immediately, sharing similar tastes and becoming fast friends.

With Li Dakang's abilities, he could probably get Su Jinyi to invest several hundred million more!

If so.

Won't Zhong Zhengguo be furious again?

At this moment.

Suddenly, a "ding" sounded in my mind.

[Congratulations, host, the third task is complete.]

[Would you like to claim your reward now?]

Zhao Ruilong was overjoyed.

It is clear that my brother-in-law, Yu Xinwang, has successfully piloted the fighter jet back to base and landed!

Unlike in the original series, he was not hit by a US electronic reconnaissance plane, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the loss of his life.

Instead, they adopted a tough stance, causing the arrogant and domineering Americans to suffer a great loss.

One of the United States' first electronic reconnaissance aircraft!

It fell almost entirely into the hands of experts from the Dragon Kingdom.

This will undoubtedly be of great benefit to China's national defense and military industry.

Based on this alone, he has made a great contribution and his future is sure to be bright.

A rising star is emerging in the Zhao family!

As for the system rewards...

Of course I'd take it without hesitation!

This involves a complete set of aircraft engine manufacturing technologies.

Whether it's a military or civilian aircraft, the importance of aircraft engines is no less than that of the human heart.

However, due to a weak industrial base, insufficient R&D funding, chaotic management, and other factors.

In the past, China lagged behind the West for many years in the field of aero-engines.

It is precisely because there are no sufficiently advanced and user-friendly aircraft engines.

For many years, China had to import aircraft engines.

Military aircraft engines are heavily reliant on imports from Russia.

The civilian large aircraft project has now been launched.

To ensure the smooth implementation of the project, the original plan was to use imported aircraft engines first, and then switch to domestically produced ones.

So this reward from the system came at just the right time.

With its own support, China's commercial aviation engine group will surely be able to develop domestically produced engines quickly and effectively.

Once engines are domestically produced, the aviation industry will no longer be subject to external control.

No one will still question whether China's domestically produced large aircraft is an assembly of foreign brands!

……

It was almost 11 o'clock.

The van arrived at the airport gate and stopped outside the cordon.

Zhao Ruilong got off the car with his backpack and quickly transferred to a military green jeep.

Listening to a briefing, entering the airport, boarding the plane...

I once rode on a military transport plane with Lu Changsheng.

This time I was more experienced and brought a thick coat.

With engines roaring, the transport plane quickly taxied off the tarmac.

After a brief pause at one end of the runway, it began to roar, accelerate, and take off.

If I hadn't been wearing noise-canceling headphones, my head would probably have been buzzing from all the noise.

Fortunately, once we climbed to an altitude of several thousand meters and entered cruise flight, it became less noisy.

At this moment, the confidential secretary brought boxed lunches and bottled water to Zheng Peiyun and Zhao Ruilong.

"We're short on time, so please make do with this. Once we get to Longlan Island, I'll treat you to coconut chicken!"

"Okay!"

Zhao Ruilong lifted the lid of the lunchbox and casually asked:

"What's the reaction from the US?"

Zheng Peiyun shook his head.

"Not yet. I estimate that even their headquarters doesn't know how to deal with such a special situation."

"In addition, due to the time difference, it is still night in their local area, and it takes time for reports to reach the president through the layers of government."

Zhao Ruilong immediately reminded them, "Then we on our side should quickly prepare for a war of words!"

"I suggest we contact the Office of the Foreign Affairs as soon as possible, urgently summon the US ambassador, and release the news!"

"We must get ahead of the Americans, seize the moral high ground, and let the whole world know that it was the Americans who provoked us first."

"They have repeatedly and illegally intruded into our airspace, seriously disrupting our military training and nearly causing a major air incident."

"Now, their electronic reconnaissance aircraft have even forced their way onto our military airfield without permission, which is a serious violation of our sovereignty!"

Zheng Peiyun was stunned.

It's wrong of the Americans to illegally intrude into their airspace.

But now they're making a forced landing, isn't it because they encountered a close-range sonic boom attack?

If they hadn't been severely damaged and unable to return, they obviously wouldn't have been able to force a landing.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"Do you think I'm the one who accused you first?"

"They repeatedly invaded and maliciously provoked us; it's already a miracle we didn't take them down."

"What's wrong with our legitimate and reasonable condemnation and protest, demanding compensation and an apology from the United States, and a promise that it will never intrude into our airspace again?"

Looking at Zhao Ruilong's appearance, Zheng Peiyun suddenly felt enlightened.

For many years, we were always on the defensive.

Zhao Ruilong now suggests taking the initiative to seize the moral high ground and guide international public opinion.

It really made him a little uncomfortable.

But think about it.

This incident will definitely lead to a long argument and wrangling between the two sides.

By seizing the moral high ground first, one can gain an advantageous position in negotiations.

"That's a great suggestion, Secretary Sun!"

"To!"

"Drafting a telegram..."

……

afternoon.

The military transport plane roared to a landing and slowed down as it taxied.

As soon as he got off the transport plane, Zhao Ruilong discovered that the entire airport was already under lockdown.

Looking around, one sees a large number of heavily armed soldiers on guard.

Moreover, anti-aircraft missiles and anti-aircraft artillery are on high alert.

We are prepared to deal with the US resorting to desperate measures, such as bombing airports and destroying electronic reconnaissance aircraft.

Even if the possibility is extremely small, we should still be prepared for the Americans to use "accidental bombing" as an excuse once again.

After changing to jeeps, the group quickly headed to a closed hangar.

This hangar is no ordinary facility; it's partially hidden beneath the mountainside.

There is a thick mountain above, which acts as a natural protective layer, and there is also a heavy armored blast door at the entrance.

Entering the hangar through the side door, Zhao Ruilong discovered that the entire hangar was made of reinforced concrete.

If the Americans really wanted to destroy an electronic reconnaissance aircraft, they would probably have to resort to tactical nuclear weapons.

Go through another door.

Not only did they see the U.S. electronic reconnaissance aircraft with bent wings and cracked skin, but they also saw their brother-in-law looking quite surprised.

"Hello, Director Zheng!"

Yu Xinwang ran over quickly, stood at attention, and saluted.

He kept glancing at Zhao Ruilong out of the corner of his eye, clearly not expecting Zhao Ruilong to be here.

"Is this the US reconnaissance plane that disrupted your normal training and almost collided with you?"

Yu Xinwang immediately understood and said angrily:

"Yes, that's it!"

"Violating my airspace and ramming my fighter jet is utterly despicable!"