Chapter 1035: Pay Attention 4
Bao Zixuan didn't know because of a small purchase of metallic sodium. It actually created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Soviet leaders, allowing Gorbachev to receive the full support of the KGB; and it was also under Chernenko's instructions. I just don’t know if Gorbachev will thank him, but it seems that it doesn’t matter so much.
Other countries may be more concerned about this matter than the United States and the Soviet Union.
Xiangjiang still belongs to the British Commonwealth, and if such a big thing happens, it must be investigated clearly. If Heiyun Group really wants to build a solar cannon in Xiangjiang, then it will definitely not let him go.
Huaying is currently negotiating on the Hong Kong issue. As the most important enterprise in Hong Kong, Heiyun Group will not be provoked by any party. Although the return to mainland China has become a foregone conclusion, the British still want to make a final effort.
The British attach great importance to whether the Heiyun Group is developing solar cannons. When it comes to the strategic status of an enterprise, although Heiyun is already an out-and-out strategic enterprise, it does not develop and produce strategic weapons, and the UK cannot say much. Once Xiangjiang returns to mainland China, the British will never allow the Black Cloud Group to become too powerful.
At the same time, the solar cannon must be sent into space through a rocket, but there is no rocket launch base in the UK, and even the research and development of rocket projects has been suspended. It is estimated that except for the British, other countries really cannot do anything that is based on the waste of martial arts.
The United Kingdom carried out research on launch vehicles and satellites in the 1950s; in September 1964, it announced the development of the Black Arrow launch vehicle. The Black Arrow rocket conducted three test flights from June 1969 to September 1970. Except for the second suborbital flight, the other two failed. Among them, the third test flight in September 1970 carried a " Obama satellite.
On October 28, 1971, in its fourth launch, the "Black Arrow" successfully launched an artificial satellite named "Prosper" into a space orbit with a perigee of 547 kilometers, an apogee of 1,582 kilometers, and an inclination of 82.06 degrees. The launch site is located at the Umera launch site in Australia.
The United Kingdom has become the sixth country to independently launch satellites, following the Soviet Union, the United States, France, Japan, and China. After that, the United Kingdom stopped developing its own launch vehicles. Black Arrow became the only launch vehicle successfully launched by the United Kingdom, and the satellite it carried became the first and last satellite launched by the United Kingdom itself.
On July 29, 1971, the British House of Representatives passed a resolution to stop developing its own launch vehicles and instead use American rockets to launch satellites.
The cancellation of Black Arrow prevented Britain from becoming the world's major rocket power. During World War II, Britain was the world leader in rocket dynamics.
Due to the cancellation of Black Arrow, the UK needs to use foreign launch vehicles to launch satellites, and the UK no longer has the ability to launch satellites independently. Britain is no longer the powerful empire on which the sun never sets.
At the same time, the United Kingdom has become the only country in the world that has successfully launched its own artificial satellite, but has actively given up the development of launch vehicle technology.
There are different opinions on the British initiative to cancel rocket technology-related research and development. Some economists believe that the British domestic economy no longer allows it to develop rocket and satellite technology. After all, space exploration is a very expensive activity that most countries simply cannot afford.
Some international analysts believe that there is no suitable launch site in the UK. Even if you want to build it, it is difficult because the land area and geographical location do not allow it.
Although Australia is a Commonwealth country, it is more nominally administered by the United Kingdom; the country itself has no relationship with the United Kingdom. Having been borrowing the launch site in Australia is not the case after all. Moreover, even if the British do not develop rocket technology, they do not want other countries, especially the Commonwealth countries, to master it.
Rockets and missiles come from the same origin. If the Commonwealth countries master too advanced missile technology, they will not take Britain seriously. Rather than doing this, it would be better not to develop and let Australia play alone. Without the support of the United Kingdom, Australia cannot play at all, but it still has confidence.
Some analysts believe that this move is to please the United States. I don’t even develop rockets, so this sincerity is enough!
Now we know that Heiyun Group, a colonial enterprise, wants to independently develop rocket technology and even produce strategic weapons. Of course, we must investigate clearly. MI6 has begun to take action and intensify its efforts to investigate the relevant intelligence of Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan.
After all, it was within the sphere of influence, and the British could easily obtain intelligence. MI6 would not dare to use the Sun's report as a reference, as it was a blasphemy against their profession.
The information obtained by Iron Lady showed that Heiyun Group was not developing rockets and related technologies, nor was it planning to build a solar cannon, so she was relieved. In fact, he had already guessed that Bao Zixuan did not dare to do this, but it would be safer to investigate clearly.
There is no evidence that the Black Cloud Group is developing rocket technology and solar cannon construction plans, and the British are still a little disappointed. If the Heiyun Group develops rockets, the UK can use them. They may even persuade the other party to go to the UK to establish a rocket production base. Now that we have nothing, it is hard to make excessive demands.
The country that pays most attention to Hong Kong is none other than China. With Hong Kong's return imminent, a prosperous and stable Hong Kong is crucial. Although Heiyun Group has a lot of investments in mainland China, Bao Zixuan can definitely be regarded as a patriotic businessman. However, if the other party really wants to develop and produce strategic weapons, China will never allow it, especially within the territory of Xiangjiang.
But we can’t question it just because of foreign tabloid reports. Not only will it make people laugh, but it will also affect the relationship between mainland China and the Black Cloud Group. There had been some discord before, and we didn’t want any other misunderstandings to happen during the negotiations.
Investigation and evidence collection are one aspect, and finding professionals for analysis is also an aspect.
Mr. Qian, the aerodynamic expert and absolute authority on rocket technology, was invited to the high-level office.
The top executive said with a smile: "I have invited Mr. Qian here this time just to hear your opinion. Do Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan have the ability to develop and produce the so-called solar cannon."
"Even if Heiyun Group does not conduct research and development, will the United States and the Soviet Union carry out relevant research and development, and will it pose a threat to China's national security?"
A high-level person in a country will think more comprehensively about issues. Especially when it comes to national security, we dare not slack off.
Qian Lao's achievements and strength are recognized by the world; if he can give the answer through technical analysis, he will not waste manpower, material and financial resources on investigation.
Mr. Qian has read relevant reports that Heiyun Group purchased metallic sodium for the purpose of developing and producing solar cannons. He really wanted to laugh. But at this time, you are in the highest-level office, so you have to pay attention to both your words and your expressions; it is the most basic courtesy to have a sense of proportion.
Mr. Qian: "I can responsibly say that it is impossible for Heiyun Group to purchase sodium metal to produce solar cannons. Forty years ago, this kind of weapon could still have a certain deterrent effect, but now it has no effect at all."
"The designer of the solar cannon is the famous German rocket expert Hermann Oberth, but when it is implemented, it will be discovered that more than 1 million tons of sodium metal components need to be transported to space and then assembled."
"According to China's current rocket carrying capacity, it needs to be launched at least 100,000 times, and there can be no mistakes in the process; otherwise all previous efforts will be wasted. The United States and the Soviet Union are both space powers. Even their rockets with the most advanced capacity and performance need more than 3 It takes ten thousand launches to complete the assembly of the solar cannon."
"In fact, relevant experts from the United States and the Soviet Union have already analyzed the results, otherwise the two countries would not be so calm. They must know that this is a random report by the media, or that it is a competitor who comes out to slander and cause trouble."
After hearing the conclusion given by Mr. Qian, the top management felt relieved. When it comes to rocket technology and space exploration, Mr. Qian is the way forward. Since he believes that the Black Cloud Group, including the United States and the Soviet Union, cannot possess solar cannons, then there is nothing to worry about.
Top executive: "Since Mr. Qian has already given his opinion, there is no need to have so many worries. Didn't Heiyun Group purchase sodium metal from several domestic companies? We are open to supplying quantities. Isn't this a good opportunity to earn foreign exchange! As for The international media reports have a clear conscience and are afraid of what they will do.”
In fact, the French government is also concerned about it, but it's just that it happens in Hong Kong, and it's hard to get involved in many things. At the same time, I also want to see how the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and China express their stance. No matter how you look at it, it is not their turn to participate in the Hong Kong issue.
Once a company reaches a certain level, it really can't make big moves at will. Otherwise, not only the media and the public, but also the entire world may be implicated. It is obvious that the Heiyun Group has already prepared this kind of strength.