28: Lu Bu riding Dian Wei = invincible?

Zhou Wen gathered all the state-run steel factories in the city for a meeting, demanding that each factory manufacture steel cables according to the technical parameters sent by the General Administration.

"Director Zhou, the technical parameters you provided are too high, and they conflict with each other."

"You demand both strength and ductility for the steel cables; it won't yield results without years of research."

Zhou Wen frowned and said, "Everyone, think of a solution. You should know the importance of what the General Administration needs."

"What does the General Administration need this for? The required strength and ductility are far beyond the level of towing cables."

"Director Zhou, can you disclose a little?"

Zhou Wen kept a straight face and said, "Why ask so much? I will only tell you one thing: whoever can manufacture such steel cables, I will strive to secure the honor of a Dragon Xia Famous Trademark for them."

"Really?"

A Dragon Xia Famous Trademark was almost an officially certified gold-lettered signboard; with it, why worry about sales?

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

Huang Liang distributed the technical parameters to everyone. After Zhou Wen had everyone sign a non-disclosure agreement, he urged them to be fast.

It concerned the launch of the guangyu silent aircraft carrier. If the steel enterprises in Qinchuan City managed to overcome the technical difficulties, he, Zhou Wen, would likely soar to success along with them.

Zhou Wen was busy with internal investigations, and the Julong Steel Factory was not idle either.

Early in the morning, Ma Quanlin received an email from the Desert Camel Company, hoping that the Longying Drone from Julong Steel could add a payload function.

"What does payload function mean?"

"I think it's used to carry things, right?"

"Is the load capacity of the Longying Drone enough? Don't break it."

Lu Shenwei pondered. The small drones redeemed from the system mall were just low-end versions without many fancy features.

"Old Wang and I tested it; carrying three to five kilograms of goods is still fine."

Hearing Ma Quanlin say this, Lu Shenwei said seriously, "Adding a payload function is not difficult, but it cannot exceed the maximum load."

"I will study it further with the drone team and reply to them after calculating the data accurately."

Lu Shenwei nodded, and Ma Quanlin immediately turned to implement it.

Two days later, the maximum load test for the Longying Drone came out: the maximum load was 6 kilograms. If one didn't care about the drone being damaged, it could be pushed to 7 kilograms.

"Report it conservatively. Tell them that the payload function can be added, with a maximum load of 6 kilograms."

Ma Quanlin immediately sent an email to inform the other party, but within an hour, the other side sent another inquiry.

"They want to add an infrared night vision function? Do they want to deliver goods at night too?"

Lu Shenwei muttered. Adding the payload function increased the cost of the Longying Drone by 30 yuan.

If an infrared night vision module was added, the cost would likely increase by another 20 yuan.

A large industrial country had this advantage; the prices of various components were extremely low.

"Little Lu, I feel like the other party is up to no good. Adding functions should be done with caution."

"It's best if they can pay us first; that would be safer."

Ma Quanlin had long learned Lu Shenwei's methods: as long as it wasn't illegal, everything should be focused on money.

"Giving them a batch of drones for free initially was to test the waters. Now it's fine; we can only hope that if it doesn't shine in the east, it will shine in the west."

With the current strength of Julong Steel, it was impossible to open up the domestic drone market without large-scale advertising.

"The current domestic price is 3000; the Desert Camel version should be priced at at least 4000, plus 1000 for shipping."

"Let's price it at 5000, and by the way, give them a desert gray skin; it fits the local style better."

Lu Shenwei thought for a moment: "Tell them the minimum order is 1000 units; if it's less than that, don't talk to us."

Ma Quanlin pondered: "Little Lu, I think we can raise the price further. Foreign small drones are not priced below 1000 USD."

"Small profits but quick turnover. We can raise the price after we open up the market."

The Desert Camel region lacked everything except money. As long as the Longying Drone could open up the market in the Desert Camel region, selling it cheaper now wouldn't affect the overall situation.

Ma Quanlin was thoughtful and immediately asked the translator to communicate with the other party.

The Desert Camel Company was also very straightforward and immediately placed an order for 5000 units.

"A big move! Deserving of being a wealthy dog!" Lu Shenwei exclaimed.

Ma Quanlin frowned and said: "However, the other party said our price is too high and asked if we could offer a discount."

"They think 5000 longxia currency is expensive? Forget it, as long as they agree to pay first, we can gift them 100 units."

The cost was only a few hundred yuan; 100 units didn't cost much.

The translator relayed this truthfully, and unexpectedly, the other side agreed readily.

"Good! Finally, the first order is sold. Let's slaughter a pig tonight and celebrate." Lu Shenwei said excitedly.

Ma Quanlin said awkwardly: "Little Lu, haven't you noticed that the workers don't really like eating pork lately?"

"Ah? What's going on?"

"Everyone's income has increased, and healthy eating is more popular now to control the 'three highs'."

Lu Shenwei scratched his head: "I didn't notice that. Then let the cafeteria cook some shrimp tails; in any case, we have to have fun."

"Chairman, Factory Director, the other party said they will pay half the deposit tomorrow morning and hope we can ship as soon as possible."

"A wealthy dog indeed understands technology, but why are they in such a hurry for drones?"

Lu Shenwei muttered, not thinking too much about it.

He didn't know that the Desert Camel region was now engulfed in flames of war. The originally gifted Longying Drones were tied with bombs, instantly turning into gray reapers, harvesting enemy troops.

The Desert Camel Guerrilla had tasted the sweetness, which was why they were purchasing in large quantities.

From the initial seamless steel pipes converted into rocket launchers, to the later gas canisters converted into 'no-conscience cannons,' to the current Q-version drone bombers that could carry bombs.

The Desert Camel Guerrilla recognized the Julong Steel brand. As long as it was a product stamped with the black dragon head, they liked it.

The Desert Camel Guerrilla's firepower upgrade caused trouble for the Eagle Sauce soldiers, which in turn caught the attention of the Eagle Sauce Defense Department. Of course, that's a story for another time.

With the Longying Drone making its first big deal, Lu Shenwei hosted a celebration banquet for the drone R&D team.

At the banquet, the drone team cried their hearts out; grown men were howling.

"Director Lu, you are our savior."

"Without you, this group of us would be ruined."

"Our classmates work in big factories and call me a fool every day! Now I want to tell him loudly that he is the fool!"

"Fine horses are common, but Bole are not. You are our Bole!"

Lu Shenwei kept nodding, comforting everyone.

"Everyone, work hard. The future of our Julong Steel is bright!"

A bald engineer raised his glass and said loudly: "Director Lu! People often say Lu Bu is invincible on horseback, and Dian Wei is invincible on foot!"

"You are the Lu Bu of this generation, and our team is Dian Wei. Now that Lu Bu is riding Dian Wei, this combination is invincible!"

Uh, this metaphor doesn't seem very appropriate.

If I'm going to ride, I'd rather ride Diao Chan. What the hell is riding a rough man like Dian Wei?

Everyone was in high spirits and didn't finish the commotion until late at night.

The next morning, before Lu Shenwei was fully awake, he was woken up by a phone call from Ma Quanlin.

"Uncle Ma? Is something the matter? It's only six o'clock."

"You should come to the factory quickly and take a look. Something happened with that order from yesterday."

"What do you mean?"