Material Empire

Of course, Yu Lihong would not have any conditions to talk to the US military. Qin Hai went back to his room, made a long-distance call to China, and directly dialed to Ji Mingchu's office.

Qin Hai met Ji Mingchu because of the No. 98 steel. After Qin Hai intervened in the work of the Navy's No. 33 Institute, the research and development of No. 98 steel went smoothly, and some phased results have been achieved. Ji Mingchu is very satisfied with this. In the past period of time, Ji Mingchu often asked his secretary to inform Qin Hai to sit in his office and chat with Qin Hai about equipment construction. Qin Hai's erudition was deeply appreciated by Ji Mingchu, and the friendship between the two of them grew deeper and deeper, to the point where they could talk about some things casually.

This time, when it came to dealing with the US military, Qin Hai naturally wanted to ask Ji Mingchu for instructions and hear what the old general had to say. After all, dealing with foreign troops is a relatively sensitive matter. If you don't say hello to the Chinese military in advance, I'm afraid it will cause some troubles.

Old Ji, there is such a thing that I want to report to you... Qin Hai briefly introduced to Ji Mingchu about the contact between the US military and him, and finally said: Look, can we report to you? They provide this ultra-filtration membrane, and if it is to be provided to them, what reciprocal return is required from them?

Are you in France now? Ji Mingchu asked.

Yes, I'm still in Le Havre. Qin Hai said.

Tell me your address in Le Havre. Ji Mingchu said.

Address? Qin Hai was a little puzzled, but since Ji Mingchu asked so, he also reported the name of the hotel and the room number. While he was talking, he could hear another person on the other end of the phone repeating in a low voice, probably Ji Mingchu's secretary, because the name of the hotel here was spelled in English, and the old general couldn't remember it himself.

Okay, go get busy with other things first, and call me later in the evening. Ji Mingchu instructed Qin Hai after writing down the address. Before Qin Hai could ask any more questions, the phone had already been hung up.

night? Qin Hai was a little puzzled, but on second thought, maybe the old general had other matters and couldn't talk to him in detail, so he asked him to talk on the phone at night. But what time is night? Also, what does the phone call at night have to do with his address in Le Havre? It is impossible for the old general to come to him in person, right?

Qin Hai's doubts were answered in the afternoon. Before dinner, an off-road vehicle rushed from Paris to Le Havre and stopped in front of Qin Hai's hotel. The two Chinese got off the off-road vehicle, carrying two aluminum alloy boxes in their hands, and went straight to Qin Hai's room.

Excuse me, is this Comrade Qin Hai? After knocking on the door, the leader asked Qin Hai. When he spoke, his face was expressionless, giving people a businesslike feeling.

I am. Qin Hai said, Excuse me, who are you?

My name is Zhang Tao. This is Mu Zheng. We are from the Chinese embassy in France. We are here to install a phone for you under the order of Mr. Ji, said the leader.

Installing the phone? Qin Hai was taken aback for a moment, and then he understood.

No wonder Ji Mingchu asked him to call himself again at night. It turned out that it wasn't because of any business in Ji Mingchu, but because Qin Hai's way of calling was inappropriate. Regarding matters related to the military, Ji Mingchu couldn't discuss with Qin Hai on this kind of ordinary phone. The two embassy personnel brought obviously a phone with encryption function.

Sure enough, two people walked in, and without a word, they removed the original telephone in the hotel room and replaced it with a telephone they brought. This telephone looks ordinary on the surface, even worse than ordinary telephones Appears crude. However, Zhang Tao told Qin Hai very clearly that this phone can encrypt audio signals, and no one can eavesdrop.

Is it so serious? Qin Hai said with a smile, I'm not involved in any very confidential matters.

I don't understand this. The order we received is to provide you with encrypted phone service. Zhang Tao said with a cool face.

Not only did the two of them send an encrypted phone to Qin Hai, but they also took a set of unknown equipment and probed inside and outside Qin Hai's room, apparently to check whether there was a monitoring or eavesdropping device in the room. After checking everything, Zhang Tao nodded to Qin Hai and said, Comrade Qin Hai, you can use this phone now, and we will wait outside the room.

Okay, thank you. Qin Hai said, since the other party paid so much attention to it, it was inconvenient for him to say anything more.

Zhang Tao and Mu Zheng left Qin Hai's room. As they themselves said, they did not leave. Instead, they found two chairs and guarded outside Qin Hai's door like door gods. Occasionally, they stayed in the hotel. When other people in the room walked down the hallway, the two would stare at each other warily until the other walked away.

Qin Haiguan closed the door, picked up the encrypted phone, and dialed Ji Mingchu's number again. After Ji Mingchu picked up the phone, he laughed loudly before saying anything, How about it, Xiao Qin, do you feel like making a fuss out of a molehill?

Mr. Ji, I'm reviewing, it's because I don't have enough awareness of security and confidentiality. Qin Hai quickly admitted his mistake.

Ji Mingchu said: This is not surprising. You have been working in the local area and do not understand the seriousness of the intelligence struggle. Although what you are talking about is just a super-filtering membrane, from the small to the big, it will still involve many national defense and security issues. information, so you need to be careful.”

I understand. Qin Hai said.

Okay, now you can tell the ins and outs of the matter in detail. Ji Mingchu said.

This time, Qin Hai's introduction was much more detailed. Ji Mingchu listened and asked questions at the same time. He not only asked about the identities of Seitzler and others, but also had a serious understanding of the performance of the ultra-filtration membrane.

This super-filtration membrane has very important applications in the military field. After hearing this, Ji Mingchu said, Owning this super-filtration membrane can improve the endurance of warships at sea, and can also enhance the army's ability to survive in the wild. This filter membrane is not only useful for the US military, but also of great significance to the modernization of our army.

We ignored this problem and did not introduce this technology to the military in time. Qin Hai said apologetically. This was indeed his negligence. After developing the super filtration membrane, he has been thinking about the civilian field. The needs of the military were not taken into account.

Ji Mingchu said in a slightly reproachful tone: Xiao Qin, this kind of thing is not an example. No matter what new technology your Daqin Group develops in the future, you will have to file a case with the Science and Technology Commission. You can't think of any effect. It may be a treasure in the eyes of the army. Just like your super filter membrane, in the end, it is the wall that blooms and the fragrance outside the wall, but the foreign army first noticed its usefulness.

Qin Hai could only continue to admit his mistake: Yes, this is indeed our fault, and we will definitely pay attention to it in the future.

Ji Mingchu didn't intend to pursue it further. After all, Qin Hai is not a member of the military, and he has no obligation to explain all his technology to the military. It is already a very good performance for Qin Hai to think of reporting to him at this time. Compared with other private enterprises, his attitude is very positive.

He changed the topic just now and said: Xiao Qin, after listening to you this morning, I specifically asked the comrades in the logistics department to understand the situation in detail, and also got in touch with your Jintang Chemical Materials Company. The specific technical information was obtained. After a comprehensive analysis of the information, the Logistics Department believes that this super-filtration membrane has very important strategic value, and the US military should be determined to obtain it.”

So, can we provide them with this product? Qin Hai asked.

If you don't provide them with this product, can you imitate it with American technology? Ji Mingchu asked.

Qin Haidao: The technology we use is actually not advanced, it's just converting the flat filter membrane into a hollow fiber. If there are any technical difficulties, that is, the preparation of the hollow fiber, we have some unique features, but it is not impossible. Imitation. We have already applied for a patent for this technology, and the main technical details are public. If the US side wants to imitate it, it will not be too difficult.”

That is to say, if you don't sell it to them, they can make it themselves? Ji Mingchu asked.

Yes. Imitating our technology is a patent infringement. But if it is used by the military, I guess they won't care about the infringement. Qin Hai said.

Ji Mingchu said: This is also the conclusion drawn by the logistics department. We believe that instead of blocking the US military in vain, it is better to sell products to them generously, and then exchange these technologies for some technologies that we are interested in. This is more beneficial to us.”

Your thinking is exactly what I think. Qin Hai said, The purpose of my calling you is to find out what our military wants in exchange. I want to use these as conditions to negotiate with the other party Negotiation. However, if possible, it is best to invite comrades from the embassy to participate in this negotiation. As a private enterprise, our Daqin Group is not suitable to discuss cooperation on military projects with the other party.

I understand. Ji Mingchu's mind was very clear. He understood Qin Hai's difficulties. He said, I will arrange someone to take charge of the specific negotiation work. What you have to do is to do a good job in communication between the two parties. Yes, what happened this time is a new contribution made by your Daqin Group to the army, and your contribution will never be forgotten by the military.

Haha, I'm content with what Old Ji said. Qin Hai said with a smile.