Chapter 180: Can you modify aircraft engines?
"You're not telling me that you can also modify aircraft engines?"

"The country has long relied on Ukraine and Russia to import aircraft engines, which is not a long-term solution!" Zhang Chuan said, "So I took the time to study it. According to my plan, the thrust and life of existing aircraft engines should be greatly improved!"

"Oh my God!"

He Fan, a technician who was always gentle and refined, couldn't help but burst out with a swear word. He said incoherently: "I'll wait a moment. No, I'll contact the North Industries Group right now. If they knew about this, they would be very happy!"

"We have been restricted by Ukraine and Russia in terms of aviation engines in recent years. It is precisely because of the limitations of aviation engines that our military aircraft research and development progress has been slow. If a war really breaks out, the Air Force will suffer a great loss!"

"I hope that with these new engines, tragedies like the South China Sea collision will never happen again!"

Zhang Chuan sighed inwardly.

"If our aviation engine technology improves, let's see if those Westerners dare to bully us in the South China Sea!" He Fan said indignantly: "Sometimes I really want to open fire directly and teach them a lesson!"

Zhang Chuan shook his head.

Now is a good time for China's economic development. Unless it is absolutely necessary, it is impossible to easily ignite a war.

We can only look for opportunities in small-scale conflicts.

"Comrade Zhang Chuan, is your aviation engine improvement technology reliable?" He Fan asked.

Aircraft engines are so extraordinary that he still finds it a little hard to believe.

"At least 80% sure!"

Zhang Chuan answered seriously.

In fact, he didn't say one more thing. As long as the Northern Industries Group could improve and upgrade the existing "Taihang" engine project according to his plan, there would be at least a 90% chance that it could immediately enter the testing, production, finalization, and mass production process and equip the troops!

Maybe it could have saved the tragedy that happened two years later.

"Great! I feel relieved when you say that! I will go to the laboratory to get the plan now. If it is really as you said, you are our Chinese hero and meritorious contributor!"

"Wait!" Zhang Chuan stopped He Fan and said, "Director He, when you give these things to the Norinco Group, can you please not reveal my identity first?"

"no problem!"

He Fan agreed readily.

Zhang Chuan’s identity is indeed a problem.

After passing the He Fan checkpoint, Zhang Chuan packed up his equipment and boarded a military plane to the Southwest Military Region with his comrades.

Soon after, the Lone Wolf Commandos boarded a helicopter bound for the exercise base!

What they didn’t know was that while they were riding in the helicopter, about a hundred kilometers outside the exercise base, a streak of fire like a meteor landed near the southwestern border!
The border defense forces that had been on standby responded quickly and headed towards the point where the fire landed!
They received orders from their superiors two days ago to assemble and be on standby for today's mission!
At the same time, at the Southwest Military Region Command, a staff officer hurried to the office of the military region chief and quickly reported: "Chief, urgent military situation, please give your instructions!"

As the staff officer spoke, he handed the urgent telegram to the chief.

In less than 20 seconds, the head of the Southwest Military Region stood up suddenly: "Assholes! These guys are really bold!"

The highest commander of the Southwest Military Region asked in a deep voice: "Which special operations unit is closest to the scene of the incident, and where is it exactly?" "Report to the commander! In addition to the three border defense battalions deployed before, the one closest to the target is the Flying Dragon Special Operations Team that is conducting a military exercise. They are in the surrounding area!"

"Stop the drill! Immediately mobilize the Flying Dragon Special Forces to support the border defense forces!" He issued the order decisively: "Train the troops for a thousand days, and use them at this moment. Now is the time when the country and the people need them!"

The staff officer was about to turn around and execute the order, but hesitated and added: "Commander, there is another team - the 'Lone Wolf' commando from the Southeast Military Region participating in our regional exercise. They are closer and have already boarded the helicopter and are on standby."

"Lone Wolf? Is he the 'Lone Wolf' who won the military special operations competition this year?" the commander asked.

"Yes, that's them!" the staff officer replied.

"Send them over immediately!" The commander said without hesitation: "I will coordinate with the Southeast Military Region."

The staff officer felt a little relieved. Fortunately, he reported the truth. Otherwise, if he was later found to have missed reporting this key information, he would become the culprit for delaying military affairs and might even be severely punished.

"By the way, does the Lone Wolf Commando have any ammunition? Notify the three border defense battalions immediately and make sure to prepare the ammunition in advance so that the Lone Wolf Commando can get it as soon as they arrive."

"Yes!" the staff officer quickly conveyed.

Soon, at the Southwest Military Region's exercise base, Yang Zhen, captain of the Flying Dragon Special Forces, quickly assembled the team.

"Brothers! An accident occurred during the recovery process of one of our military's satellites. It crashed in the southwestern border area, about 500 kilometers away from here!"

"Three hours ago, our army sent out three border defense battalions to search for the satellite. Our mission is to support the border defense, stop the enemy organization, and ensure the safe recovery of the satellite's core components!"

"Right now, the border defense battalion has already engaged the enemy, but the natural disasters are numerous and full of experts, and the border defense situation is extremely critical! The military district has ordered us to act immediately. No matter what the cost, we must take back the core components of the satellite!"

"This core component is related to the most fundamental interests of our country's national defense. Once it falls into the hands of Western hostile forces, the consequences will be disastrous!"

"Comrades, now is the time when the country and the people call us, are you ready?"

Every member of the Flying Dragon Special Forces showed a determined look on their faces and shouted in unison:

Following Yang Zhen's order, the Flying Dragon Special Forces, fully armed, rode on motorcycles and sped towards the crash site of the satellite.

At the same time, the helicopter carrying the "Lone Wolf" commando received a mission order from the Southwest Military Region. The team members had solemn expressions and without any hesitation, the helicopter immediately adjusted its course and headed straight for the crash site of the satellite.

However, the situation on the battlefield changed rapidly, beyond everyone's expectations.

Although conflicts on the southwestern border have never stopped, such heavy losses are unprecedented.

At this moment, the southwestern border is filled with artillery fire and great danger.

Dadada... Bang Bang Bang... Boom! Boom!

The sounds of machine guns, rifles, and mortars intertwined and roared.

Fierce close-range fighting had already broken out between the three border defense battalions and the Scourge mercenaries, with casualties on both sides.

(End of this chapter)