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A simple, honest smile appeared on Wang Guangzhi's face.
"Commander, it is my honor to have the opportunity to cook for you. I will do my best."
Fang Zhenhua smiled and shook hands with Wang Guangzhi.
"Just do your best. I love all the food from my hometown."
After shaking hands with the next few cooks, Fang Zhenhua, accompanied by Gao Degong, went to the cooks' small private room.
That was the prevailing atmosphere in the army at that time; it was perfectly normal for the division's mess hall to have its own special kitchen.
Fang Zhenhua frowned upon seeing this, but didn't say anything more.
However, Gao Degong noticed his expression and asked him after they entered the private room.
"Zhenhua, were you feeling uncomfortable looking at the small private room just now?"
"That's just how things are these days. You and I haven't even been promoted to the rank of general, so what can we say?"
Yue Jun, who was sitting to the side, also looked displeased. Since they were all on his side, Fang Zhenhua didn't hold back.
He immediately snorted coldly.
"An army is an army. It's absurd to mix in these vested interests. Our revolutionary army should maintain the purity of the revolution."
"Alright, alright, hasn't the commander already started taking action? So, what's your old man's attitude?"
Fang Zhenhua knew very well that Gao Degong was referring to Elder Liu.
"My father-in-law, of course, needs no further explanation. Given his relationship with the leader, he will undoubtedly give his full support."
"Your father is the most senior member of the current team, and his words carry weight. On this matter, my father has decided to follow in Elder Liu's footsteps. By the way, what does Elder Zhao think?"
“I heard from Meng Sheng that Old Zhao and my father are on the same side. The army must get rid of these things. Without purity, how can the army maintain its fighting power?”
Gao Degong didn't say much. He knew very well that young people like Fang Zhenhua, who had fought their way up from the battlefield in southern Xinjiang, were the most intolerant of these kinds of things.
Because Gao Degong was also that kind of person.
When Wang, the head cook, brought the dishes up, Fang Zhenhua took a bite first and immediately gave Wang a thumbs up.
"Squad Leader Wang, your cooking skills are amazing, so authentic."
"If you like what you're eating, then I won't bother you any longer."
After Squad Leader Wang left with the cooks, Gao Degong's bodyguard came in, carrying a bottle of Maotai.
"Old Gao, what's this?"
"You think you can just leave so easily after taking my ace squad? Do you think I'll let you off so easily? Let me tell you, you're in for a treat. This is a special supply I got from my grandfather."
"You brought all of your old man's treasured possessions? Old Gao, you've really gone all out?"
"Stop talking nonsense, just drink it."
Gao Degong opened the latrine, poured a cup for Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun, and then filled his own cup.
"Don't even think about leaving the house today if you don't get me drunk."
"Alright, I'll make sure to keep you company today, you old bastard."
"Hahaha."
The three of them drank and chatted.
At this point, the topic naturally turned to Master Da, and Gao Degong asked.
"You didn't come all this way to Northeast China just to visit my place, did you?"
"I originally planned to come to see you, but now I have a new idea."
"what idea?"
"I plan to go to Bincheng."
What are you going to Bincheng for?
Fang Zhenhua sighed.
"Our DA division's aviation brigade is a big problem, not only because of the lack of professional pilots, but also because of the lack of professional armed helicopters."
"Currently, our military does not have a dedicated attack helicopter, which is obviously unacceptable."
As soon as Fang Zhenhua finished speaking, Gao Degong immediately chimed in.
"I understand, you want to go to Harbin Aircraft Industry Group?"
Fang Zhenhua nodded.
"By the way, Zhenhua, I heard you brought back a lot of information from the Russians, right? Could it be related to Harbin Aircraft Industry Group?"
"I obtained all the data on armed helicopters from the north and gave it to Harbin Aircraft Industry Group. So this time, I also went there to see their research progress on armed helicopters."
"Is this armed helicopter that important?"
"Of course. For the Army Aviation Corps, attack helicopters are an indispensable piece of equipment. Let me tell you, Lao Gao, the higher-ups assigned me to form the DA Division, which is paving the way for the entire army."
As Fang Zhenhua spoke, Gao Degong pricked up his ears.
"This matter isn't that simple. If I handle it well, it might not bring me much credit. And even if it does, can it compare to the information I brought back from abroad?"
"But if I mess this up, it will definitely have a huge impact on my future, so this matter can only succeed, and failure is not an option."
"I've only been given three years. After that, I need to engage in real combat exercises. Otherwise, why do you think I'm begging you? Master DA, I'm starting from scratch. Old Gao, that's all I have to say. Thank you."
Gao Degong understood Fang Zhenhua's honesty, but he was concerned about Fang Zhenhua's statement that they would have a real battle in three years.
Gao Degong suddenly remembered something.
"Zhenhua, the higher-ups won't use your DA Division as a whetstone, will they? In the end, they might have to send the elite troops from various military regions to fight you, even our 116th Division."
Fang Zhenhua was picking up some food when he heard Gao Degong's words and he was stunned.
Because there is some truth to what he said.
Chapter 116 Contact with Military Industrial Units
On the train from Fengtian to Bincheng.
Fang Zhenhua leaned back in his seat, still pondering what Gao Degong had told him earlier.
After getting Lao Gao drunk last time, Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun stayed at the 116th Division for two more days.
During their time in the 116th Division, he and Yue Jun were not idle.
On the one hand, he went to check on the training of that elite armored regiment. On the other hand, Fang Zhenhua made a phone call to the division and instructed Liu Xudong, the political commissar of the DA Division.
He was instructed to submit a report to the army group and military region, and to apply directly to higher authorities to transfer the 116th Division's armored regiment to the DA Division.
Fang Zhenhua was very confident that the higher-ups would definitely not stop him, and he had also taken care of Gao Degong on the 116th Division side.
After completing these tasks, he and Yue Jun boarded a military train and headed to Bincheng.
Old Gao was naturally reluctant to part with him and told Fang Zhenhua that when he returned to Beijing for the Spring Festival this year, they must have a good drink together.
"Commander, are you still thinking about what Commander Gao said?"
Yue Jun's voice broke Fang Zhenhua's train of thought.
Fang Zhenhua nodded as he looked at Yue Jun standing to the side.
"Old Gao's words reminded me that the higher-ups will definitely use our DA Division as a whetstone. Three years from now, we'll have a tough battle ahead of us."
"Old Yue, whether it's a source of pride or shame, we'll see in three years."
Three years is neither a long nor a short time.
However, for a DA (Da Master) starting from scratch, time is extremely tight.
Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun are both commanders with rich military experience, and they are well aware of this situation.
Yue Jun frowned.
"It's not easy. Time is too tight. Not to mention anything else, just the establishment of the Army Aviation Brigade and the Information Brigade alone will take three years, which is simply not enough."
“I know there’s definitely not enough time! But will the enemy give us time? Lao Yue, as a senior commander in the army, I hope you understand one thing: the Americans have never given up on destroying us. As long as the north falls, the next target of their swords will be us.”
"Is it that serious?"
"Because our social systems are completely different, for Americans, the biggest enemies are us and the Russians. They had a good relationship with us before because the Russians were more important. So what do you think?"
Yue Jun was startled, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
After a while, he figured out the plot and nodded.
"Commander, what you said makes sense."
Fang Zhenhua gave him earnest advice.
"So, when faced with fierce battles to come, if we soldiers don't shoulder the burden, we can't let the civilians bear it, can we?"
"Three years is a tight timeframe, but we have to break up the days and make the most of each day, like two days in a row, to make the most of this time."
"The sooner we build up the combat effectiveness of our DA Division, the stronger our national defense will be."
When the military train arrived at Bincheng Station.
There were already staff members holding signs waiting at Harbin Aircraft Industry Group. Fang Zhenhua pointed over there, signaling Yue Jun to go over together.
When Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun arrived in front of the staff member, the staff member asked excitedly.
"Are you Commander Fang and Deputy Commander Yue?"
"I am Fang Zhenhua, comrade. May I ask your name?"
"My name is Deng Jinhui, Commander Fang. All the staff of Harbin Aircraft Industry Group have been looking forward to your arrival."
Looking at the young man in his twenties in front of him, Fang Zhenhua's expression slowly changed.
Because he is a brilliant person, he will become a chief designer in the future, and his work is called Z-20.
Fang Zhenhua recalled Deng Jinhui's resume from his previous life: he graduated from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 86 and would pursue a master's degree next year.
Looking at this young and accomplished man, Fang Zhenhua extended his hand.
"Comrade Deng, thank you for making this trip."
"Commander Fang, it's not troublesome at all, not troublesome at all."
After getting into the car sent by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, Fang Zhenhua and Yue Jun arrived at the research base.
Fang Zhenhua's arrival was met with the warmest welcome from Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG), especially from its senior management.
Because they knew more inside information, several years ago, some of Harbin Aircraft Industry Group's projects faced the risk of being canceled, and some scientists and engineers faced extreme hardship.
But suddenly, starting in 84, the funds allocated to them by the higher authorities began to flow in continuously.
Harbin Aircraft Industry Group's leaders inquired at higher levels and learned that a man named Fang Zhenhua had acquired a large amount of foreign exchange from abroad.
It can be said that Fang Zhenhua's position is very special for all military industrial units in China; it is no exaggeration to call him their savior.
Not to mention, Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG) also obtained many other things, such as information on the Ka-50 and Mi-28, and engineers from the Kamov and Mil design bureaus.
As soon as Fang Zhenhua got out of the car, the chairman of Harbin Aircraft Industry Group immediately stepped forward and grabbed Fang Zhenhua's hand.
"Commander Fang, I've heard so much about you! I've wanted to meet you for a long time, and I never thought I'd finally get to meet you this time."
"Mr. Wu, you're too kind."
"On behalf of Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you. You have helped many of our engineers!"
"Chairman Wu, what makes you say that?"
"The funding from the past few years, as well as the data on the Ka-50 and Mi-28, Commander Fang, your contributions are etched in the hearts of all of us military industry workers. Without your hard work abroad, we wouldn't be where we are today."
As Wu Dongyue spoke, his emotions deepened, and his voice even became choked with emotion.
Those days before were incredibly difficult; he and some of the leaders at Harbin Aircraft Industry Group were literally counting down the days.
Why do we have to count every penny? Because if we don't keep track of the money, we'll run out.
Fang Zhenhua shook hands with Chairman Wu and patted him on the shoulder.
"It's all in the past. Our lives will get better and better, and our future will be even brighter. Mr. Wu, I came all the way from the southeast this time because I have a favor to ask of you."
"I know, I know, Commander Fang is here to inspect the progress of the new generation of armed helicopters, right?"