In the workshop, German personnel visited the production line of Leima Military Factory, and everyone showed surprised expressions. In fact, in the minds of most Westerners, the most representative products made in China are socks and shirts, as well as cheap vuvuzelas used on football fields. As for weapons, they are either imitated from Russia or Europe and the United States, which are not worth mentioning at all.
But now, the advanced production lines and the reasonably laid out, clean and tidy production environment of Thunder Horse Military Factory stood out to them. They were incompatible with the situation they had imagined, and their feelings couldn't help but become complicated.
Not everyone is happy to see the rise of China, because this rise directly threatens the interests of Western countries. So there is a technological blockade, then there are trade barriers, so there are all kinds of discrimination and unfairness. However, under the strict technological blockade of Western countries, a small small arms company in China has broken out. Now, he has become a world-class dark horse!
Looking at the advanced production lines of Leima Military Factory, looking at the finished products of XL2500 sniper rifles and Gale assault rifles that can be left in the workshop, how can these Germans feel happy
Among the personnel from Germany were firearms experts, as well as top electrical engineers and mechanics like Joseph. They quickly got into the mood. They walked between the workshops and carefully looked at every machine on the production line. Some even The machine will be started and tentative operations will be performed.
Ling Hao came closer to Xia Lei and lowered his voice, "Leizi, can they steal your company's technology like this?"
Xia Lei smiled and said in a low voice: "Brother Ling, don't worry, those technologies can't be stolen just by looking at them and operating the machine. If they want our technology, they have to use it with equal value." technology in exchange.”
Ling Hao patted Xia Lei on the shoulder and relaxed, "I feel relieved if you say this. We will negotiate with them after taking them to visit. You sit next to me. Don't express your stance casually. When I need you to express your stance, I’ll give you a hint.”
Xia Lei nodded.
At this time, Joseph, who used a smart machine tool to process a small thing, suddenly said: "How is this possible?"
Anina walked over and said, "Joseph, is there something wrong?"
Joseph said: "Many designs of this machine tool give me a familiar feeling. Well, what I want to say is that it is somewhat similar to the intelligent machine tool I designed. However, its performance is better than the one I designed. That smart machine tool is better."
Anina smiled, "Joseph, BMW and Mercedes-Benz both produce cars. The cars they produce have four wheels, an engine and a steering wheel. I think this is the similarity you mentioned. The situation is that they are all intelligent machine tools, so there will definitely be many similarities."
Joseph shook his head, "No, I know some unique designs very well. They are unique. Your metaphor cannot be used in this matter."
Phillip walked over and said, "Mr. Joseph, did you find anything wrong?"
Joseph said: "The machine tools here have many similarities with the machine tools I designed. This is very strange, because many designs are unique."
"Where's the performance?" Philip glanced at Xia Lei subconsciously, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
Joseph was silent for a moment before saying: "The machine tool here is more advanced than the one I designed. It is more perfect."
Philip leaned into Joseph's ear and whispered: "Let me ask you, after you visited their intelligent machine tools, after you return, can you cover our intelligent machine tools? To the level of the intelligent machine tools here."
Joseph thought for a moment and then said: "The intelligent machine tool I designed is already very advanced. It is very difficult to improve its performance. I have tried again and again, but I can't improve its performance, but I can't." I think the smart machine tools here have done it. You ask me if we can improve our smart machine tools, this is my answer. I can't see the design inside, and its electrical engineering, I can't do it. Unless, you take As far as the drawings are concerned, there is also such an intelligent machine tool.”
Phillip was very disappointed. After talking for a long time, we still want to trade. In his wish, the expert members he brought this time had better be able to see the secrets of Thunder Horse Military Factory at a glance, and take away the technology of Thunder Horse Military Factory at no cost. This idea is good, but also very naive. But it would be another matter if an expert member like Joseph had a clairvoyant eye like Xia Lei.
"But, Mr. Philip." Joseph said in Philip's ear: "If they want to use this technology in exchange for the engine technology of the Typhoon fighter jet, it will be very uneconomical for us. If you agree to this transaction, then It's like we exchange diamonds of equal weight for the other party's gold of equal weight."
Philip sneered, "You don't have to worry about this. We have prepared many options for them, including 3D printer technology, car engine technology and some avionics technology. If that's all they have, then they can only Exchange it for something of equal value. We are not taken advantage of."
These conversations were all conducted under Xia Lei's gaze, and he also used lip reading to decipher them. He quietly informed Ling Hao of the conversation between Philip and Joseph.
Ling Hao frowned, "3D printer technology? We are not inferior to their European and American countries now. As for automobile engine technology, that is not what we want. Avionics technology may have a certain value, but it will not be used after this transaction." . If the engine technology of the Typhoon fighter cannot be exchanged, then this transaction will be cancelled."
Xia Lei's eyes moved to Anina and asked tentatively: "Brother Ling, what about Anina?"
Ling Hao said: "If the deal is not established, she will be taken back to Germany. You have to understand that we will not confront the leaders of the European Union because of a woman. Lei Zi, you have done what you should do, if Even if you can’t help her, she will understand you.”
Xia Lei thought for a moment, "What if I can facilitate this deal?"
Ling Hao said: "That's no problem, but what are you going to do?"
In fact, although he personally led the team to negotiate with the Germans, he was actually not optimistic about this transaction. After all, what is being exchanged this time is the fighter engine technology of the Typhoon fighter jet. The Germans will face dual pressure from their European allies and the United States, and they will be under the general environment of containing the rise of China. If there are no interests that interest the Germans, will the Germans be willing to bear this kind of pressure because of the technology of two types of firearms and better intelligent machine tool technology? Obviously not.
"Well, it's up to me." That's all Xia Lei said, and then he walked over to Philip and Joseph who were whispering.
"He's here, don't talk anymore." Philip saw Xia Lei coming and immediately ended his secret conversation with Joseph.
Joseph looked at Xia Lei, his eyes still full of confusion and suspicion. In fact, he had long suspected that "Lucas" and Xia Lei were the same person, and he also suspected that Xia Lei had stolen the technology of his intelligent machine tool. However, he didn't have any evidence to prove it.
"Haha, Mr. Joseph, I know that you are the top electrical engineer in Germany and a top machinist. You are an expert in this field. How about our intelligent machine tools?" Xia Lei said straight to the point.
"It's very good." Joseph said: "It does have some advancements, but I have to be honest, if you want to use it in exchange for our engine technology, you are a little naive."
Phillip observed Xia Lei's reaction.
Xia Lei chuckled, "Mr. Joseph, you are indeed a top expert in this field. But what I want to tell you is that what you saw and operated is the lowest-level intelligent machine tool in our Thunder Horse Military Factory."
Joseph was stunned for a moment, "The lowest level?"
Xia Lei shrugged, "Otherwise, how could it appear on the production line for processing pistol parts? Do you think I would trade the technology of this smart machine tool for the engine technology of your Typhoon fighter? I will not drive such a low-level one. joke."
"I don't believe there are more advanced smart machine tools out there," Joseph said.
"Why don't you believe it?"
"Because that's simply impossible!" Joseph said unceremoniously: "I admit that the intelligent machine tools here are indeed more advanced than the intelligent machine tools I researched and manufactured, but the degree of advancement is limited. I am sure this is the limit, you cannot be here Beyond that!”
Xia Lei said calmly: "If you don't believe it, it's because you still have a prejudice against China's manufacturing industry. We have indeed fallen behind for a while, but this does not mean that we will always fall behind."
Phillip showed a look of disdain. He didn't bother to argue with Xia Lei, he was sure of his judgment. China, with its current manufacturing level, it is simply impossible to manufacture more advanced intelligent machine tools than this!
Philip also said: "Mr. Xia, you said you would not make vulgar jokes, but in my opinion this is indeed a vulgar joke. Our experts have flown all the way from the other side of the earth, but so far, We don’t see your most advanced technology.”
"Don't worry, please come with me." Xia Lei smiled and made a gesture of invitation.
Philip and Joseph looked at each other and did not move.
"What? Don't you even have the courage to take a look?" Xia Lei said with a smile.
"I'll go with you," said Joseph.
A large group of Germans and the team represented by Ling Hao followed Xia Lei out of the first workshop and came to another workshop.
This workshop is smaller than other workshops, and the alloy door is locked tightly, so you can't see what's going on inside.
"Anina, open the door." Xia Lei said.
Anina gave Xia Lei a sweet smile, then walked to the alloy door, entered the password on the electronic password lock, and then put her pupils in front of a scanning device. After completing these steps, the alloy door slowly opened.
As soon as the alloy door opened, a Big Mac immediately entered the sight of all visitors.
At that moment, Joseph's mouth opened wide and could no longer be closed.
This giant machine tool is the heart of Thunder Horse Military Factory. Whether it is the stabilization system of the XL2500 sniper rifle or the shock absorber of the Gale assault rifle, they are all processed here. Those who can enter this workshop are the core engineers and mechanics of Thunder Horse Military Factory headed by Anina!