At Liu Yifei's home in Beijing, Liu Yihua, Wang Zhenghua, and Liu Yifei were talking. Liu Yihua was serious at this time, and seemed to have business.
"Uncle, this time you went to the National Defense University to investigate the situation of our army's equipment, right? I told you about this before, how will the Military Commission plan to integrate and optimize it now?" Now that Liu Yihua has traveled through time, he naturally wants to find ways to contribute more to the army and the country .
Wang Zhenghua rolled his eyes and said, "Do you think the matter is so simple? I didn't elaborate last time. I called you here today just to hear your opinion."
Liu Yihua smiled and said, "Then I'll be impolite, and tell the truth."
Wang Zhenghua nodded and said, "That's how it should be."
Liu Yihua cheered up and said: "Uncle, you also know that our military industry is still relatively backward. Back then, several departments were merged into the National Defense Science, Technology and Industry Committee, just to increase research on military industry, so that we have more and better weapons and equipment. But do you think the National Defense Commission and the military are fully integrated now? After all, they are still under the leadership of the State Council, so can they do good things with multitasking
Even if they do a good job, but they are a scientific research unit, can the army listen to what they say? This will lead to a situation where the COSTIND wants to know about the military's weapons and equipment, but the troops don't cooperate very much and don't give face. It is also very difficult for the army to want the COSTIND to come up with something good! What if the COSTIND has the right to govern the weapons and equipment of the entire army? Let's see which army dare not give face? Dare to procrastinate? "
Wang Zhenghua said in a daze, "Impossible? Absolutely impossible, never possible! The Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense is just a ministry, a scientific research unit... How can it have the right to manage the army? Are you making an international joke? This suggestion counts for me. Who will be convinced in favor of the army below? Isn’t this playing the piano indiscriminately?”
Liu Yihua smiled bitterly: "Of course it will never be possible! Therefore, our weapons and equipment will always be behind! It's as simple as that!"
Wang Zhenghua choked for a moment, and said: "There are phenomena you mentioned, but you can't rule out the achievements of the National Defense Science, Technology and Industry Committee, right? Which of those experts is not dedicated to the party and the country? You know their hard work and dedication..."
Liu Yihua interrupted: "Uncle, who said that the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense is not working hard? Who said that the army is not good? Neither of them is wrong! The fault lies in the system and structure of the army! An important trend of development, don't we realize this
Now the situation of our country is very good since the reform and opening up, our national defense and military modernization is facing a golden opportunity, we must seize the opportunity now to make a big difference! In peacetime, the development of national defense technology and weapons and equipment is an important symbol to measure the strength of countries! This is extremely important for a country and an army. If you don't have a good weapon, you won't have the confidence to speak in the world! Therefore, can we have such a department-this department is fully responsible for the centralized and unified leadership of the military's weapons and equipment construction! This can eliminate the ills I just mentioned, and greatly promote the modernization of national defense and the army! "
It took Wang Zhenghua a long time to close his mouth and asked: "Overthrow the old system? Re-establish a new department? Then what is the name of this department?"
Liu Yihua stood up and waved his hand: "The General Armament Department of the People's Liberation Army!"
Wang Zhenghua murmured: "The General Armament Department? Adding the current Third Headquarters...is that the Fourth Headquarters?"
Liu Yihua nodded and said, "Yes! The Fourth Headquarters!"
Wang Zhenghua smiled wryly and said, "This is not a trivial matter. I can't just say a word. Besides, don't we have an equipment department under the General Staff now?"
Liu Yihua shook his head and said, "Don't mention these departments! Multi-management is messy! There are too many dragons, too many people, and too many "messy" hens can't lay eggs!"
Wang Zhenghua smiled and said, "It's not that exaggerated, is it? What are the disadvantages? Tell me about it."
Liu Yihua stood up and talked eloquently: "The equipment of our army has not changed much since the Communist Party of China. From firearms, artillery, tanks to aircraft, ships, etc., except for a few cutting-edge fields, they are basically old-fashioned things! This has long been recognized by the world. The tide of new military reforms is far behind!"
Seeing that Wang Zhenghua had no choice but to nod, Liu Yihua continued: "Why are you so behind? I have analyzed three main reasons for this situation: First, there is no money! I won't say much about this. Second, I think A world war cannot be fought in a short period of time! Therefore, military construction must be subordinated to the overall situation of the country's economic construction, patience, and the idea of living a tight life for a long time! Third, the system is not smooth, and there is no special organization to organize and lead the construction of equipment! "
Wang Zhenghua smiled wryly and said: "The analysis is very good! But these problems cannot be solved in a day or two. You should talk about the disadvantages carefully."
Liu Yihua shook his head and said: "There are too many disadvantages, I don't know where to start! You see, the General Staff now has an Equipment Department, which is mainly responsible for the macro-planning, development, introduction and export of weapons and equipment; the General Staff also has an Arms Department, which is mainly responsible for The planning, development, production and management of armaments and equipment; the General Logistics Department also has the Ordnance Department and the Transportation Department, which are mainly responsible for the development, production and management of firearms, artillery, military vehicles and other equipment; the navy and air force are responsible for the development of equipment Production and management; the National Defense Commission of Science, Technology and Industry is mainly responsible for the development and production of equipment in strategic and cutting-edge fields... Are the above departments "messy"? Isn't this called multi-management
What's even more frightening is that the units below the military region and above the regiment have set up departmental, political, and rear agencies... The equipment work of the grassroots troops has to be approved by the above-mentioned agencies... How many links do you think it will go through? Under such a system, do you still expect the modernization of military equipment? high tech? Isn't that an idiot's dream? If there are too many departments, it will be difficult to form a joint force in terms of equipment construction and development. If some research funds are invested, they will be averaged among the departments, and there is no focus at all! No focus means no high-tech, cutting-edge weapons... Such a vicious circle has caused our army's equipment construction to lag behind for a long time, seriously affecting the process of our army's modernization! "
Wang Zhenghua sat down on the sofa, wiped his sweat vigorously, and said, "Profound! It's too profound. We also knew that multi-management has some disadvantages before, but everyone didn't think it was too serious. Now it seems too serious! This problem cannot be solved. Yes! Yihua, what would be the point if it became a general armament department? What are the benefits?"
Liu Yihua continued: "Set up a general equipment department to manage weapons research and development in a unified manner. An equipment department or department can be set up in the army. This will allow the equipment work to follow a healthy development track. Weapons and equipment can be planned, developed, produced, Introduction, equipment...management, maintenance, etc., implement unified and centralized leadership, avoiding the above-mentioned drawbacks of multi-management! I believe that with the General Armament Department, our army will have more, better, and higher-tech weapons and equipment in the future! Close to actual combat! In short, if the General Armament Department is established, our army’s weapons and equipment can catch up with some developed countries, otherwise we will wait to fall behind and be beaten!”
Wang Zhenghua wiped off his sweat and thought for a while before asking: "Then what about the original COSTIND? How to arrange it? Our military departments can be abolished or merged at that time, but what is the COSTIND doing? Are you stealing their jobs? ?”
Liu Yihua said in a daze, "Why? The main structure of the General Armament Department is the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense! In this way, their power is increased. How can it be said that they have robbed them of their jobs? You see, the staff and office of the former Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense can be Unified and changed into the General Armament Department. The director was renamed as the Minister. After the establishment of the General Armament Department, it will be responsible for the finalization of the military's weapons and equipment testing. From ordinary bullets, nuclear weapons to manned spaceflight, the General Armament Department will be responsible for everything. In terms of department setup, you can set up: Commander Ministry of Political Affairs, Ministry of Logistics, Ministry of General Affairs, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Information, Ministry of Maritime Satellite, Ministry of Military Affairs, and more than 20 departments. Except for a few ad hoc departments related to aerospace technology, other ministries and major military regions Compilation is the same.
At the same time, the General Armament Department can set up dozens of bases across the country, such as: various satellite launch centers, satellite measurement and control centers, nuclear weapon test bases, wind tunnel test bases, conventional bullet test bases, conventional artillery test bases, and electronic countermeasure bases. ... In short, after the COSTIND is upgraded to the General Armament Department, their jurisdiction, scope, power, etc. will be greatly increased, so why would they be unhappy? "
Wang Zhenghua slapped his thigh and said, "If it's what you said, I think it will work! The establishment of this General Armament Department will definitely improve the high-tech content of our army's weapons and equipment, and enhance the material for future high-tech wars." ,technical foundation.
After the establishment of the General Armament Department, we must adhere to the modernization of weapons and equipment as the center, focus on the development of new weapons and equipment on the one hand, and the management of existing weapons and equipment on the other, so as to open up a new situation in the construction of weapons and equipment in our army as soon as possible. We can concentrate our forces to do big things, quickly concentrate the necessary manpower, financial resources, and material resources, and form a unified command, unified dispatch, division of labor and cooperation, help each other in times of trouble, and improve our army's combat capabilities in high-tech conditions! "
Liu Yihua laughed and said: "Uncle, I really admire you! You still have a lot of new words, this official accent!"
Wang Zhenghua smiled embarrassedly: "I'm used to the scriptures, don't these words just come out of my mouth? But everyone can say it, but how to do it? No one can guarantee it."
Liu Yihua said: "So we need people who can talk and do things!"
At this moment, Liu Yifei interrupted and said, "Yihua, I think you are such a suitable person!"
Liu Yihua shook his head and said, "Come on, I'm not bragging, are you bragging for me? At my level, I can't "get in" in the General Armament Department."
"Yeah, your qualifications are not good enough now." Wang Zhenghua shook his head, and smiled again: "Have a sip of tea, I was very excited for you just now, and my blood boiled. Now I really want to see our army's weapons and equipment can be realized as soon as possible." Earth-shaking changes!"
After Wang Zhenghua finished speaking, he drank a few sips of tea, calmed down, and asked again: "Yihua said very well just now, but this one just said no, Yihua, can you compile a report? At least you can convince me now Already!"
Liu Yihua affirmed: "Of course there is no problem. I have this report at my fingertips."
Wang Zhenghua stood up and said, "That's fine! With this report, I can report to the old chief and communicate with the leaders of the various military regions. I think this matter is very promising!
Yihua, your qualifications are low, but I think it's okay to let your father be the deputy minister, right? Get a consultant too. "