Chapter 630

Shortly after the reception, MacArthur chose to leave early, saying that he wanted to go to Japan to see cherry blossoms along the way, so he would like to travel.

For this reason, Li Zitao specially arranged a private plane for him, together with the best crew and bodyguards, to ensure his safety on the journey and let him have a good time.

It wasn't just because during his tenure, MacArthur won orders for aegis cars and skunks, allowing them to compete in arms procurement.

And he wanted to send a message to the outside world that Charlie Lee was a nostalgic.

Just like MacArthur, he was "exiled" to the remote South China Sea. For many people, he had no "benefit" value.

It's not only the old Americans, but the whole western world is so realistic. When you can use it, you can say anything. When you can't use it, you can forget your name by turning around.

For them, when you are valuable again, you can buy back your "friendship" with a higher price or something you care about.

Of course, in a few decades, the whole world is almost the same, and turning a blind eye to people will gradually become the mainstream and normal.

In terms of the current arms market, the European and American mainland represents 80% of the market, so it is no longer important for MacArthur, who was assigned to the South China Sea.

When he came to see him off, the scene seemed a little lonely, but there were a lot of military people coming. Li Zitao personally sent him to the plane.

"Charlie, my friend, I will remember our friendship." MacArthur gave him a meaningful pat on the shoulder. It seemed that he was sure of his future.

After the plane took off, Li Zitao was surrounded by more people. Major general Andrews, who had met only once before, was temporary.

"Charlie, would you like to show us around the skunk now? My friends can't wait." Said Andrews, pointing to the Colonel next to him.

"No problem. I'll have someone ready." The proposal was a bit hasty, but Li still agreed.

He made a phone call at the airport, and the 40 minute crew was in place and his Gulfstream one was ready.

"Major general, does the air force have plans to expand its size?" On the plane, several people drank whisky with ice and chatted casually.

The air conditioner keeps the cabin warm. It's just fine to drink whisky on ice.

"The military has plans to increase bombing formations. Has skunk studied this?" Said Andrews, pondering.

Command of the air force is now firmly in his hands, but Andrews does not know how long it will last.

The new chief of staff and they are not in the same line. Andrews is now most worried about changing orders and losing his command.

"Of course, both Douglas studio and Gruman studio under skunk have research on this field, and you may not know much about skunk.

skunk international R & D center is just a general term. There are three studios under it, skunk factory, Douglas and gluman.

currently, skunk factory is mainly responsible for the research and development of large aircraft and turbine engines, Douglas is in charge of the fighter development, and Gruman is in charge of the bomber program. "

Hearing Li Zitao's introduction, Andrews put down his glass and said, "does skunk have such a large scale?"

"We are bigger than you can imagine." Li Zitao smiles confidently.

Over the years, skunk research and expansion has never stopped, from the original 5 acres to now 15 acres.

With the annexation of Douglas and gluman, the international R & D center is no longer a virtual chart. It really has the scale and appearance of "international".

The 80000 square meter building complex, seen from above, is astonishing. Andrews has not yet calmed down after the plane landed.

"Our three studios have cooperation with the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Columbia University and Caltech. At present, there are 22 Ivy PhD candidates in aviation field,

120 research interns from major universities, as well as internationally authoritative Professor Milligan and Dr. von Kamen, etc

Look, this self introduction is from Kelly Johnson, the skunk's leader. Andrews and his fellow colonels have a better understanding of skunks.

The scale of this place is indeed larger than they expected. Perhaps even the former chief of staff, MacArthur, never really understood it.

Looking at Li Zitao, who was silent and smiling beside him, Andrews said in his heart: the military department has totally underestimated the importance the Chinese super rich attaches to innovation and knowledge.

"Boss, major general and captain, please get on the bus and continue to visit. After all, it's very big here. It will waste a lot of time to walk."

Johnson pointed forward, and two army green herdsmen were parked on the roadside outside the runway. This was the skunk's "sightseeing car" for visitors

After they got on the bus, the two cars moved slowly along side by side, and Johnson would point out and introduce them to each building.

There was only the spire building in the middle. Johnson simply said "library," and the topic was diverted."Mr. Johnson, I'm very interested in your library. I wonder if I can visit it myself?" Andrews looked back with interest.

"This..." Johnson looked at the boss beside him in some embarrassment. After he nodded, he said, "OK... Go to the library."

When the two cars stopped at the door, Andrews got out of the car and looked at the two guards with real guns at the door and said, "it seems that the collection here is very important."

"So to speak, please." Li Zitao took over Johnson's "tour guide" job and personally led the two men to the spire.

Above the brown arches, the spelling of "research and development integrated strategy laboratory" is engraved on the white square stone, and the abbreviation "Rand" is also on the pillar door frame on the right.

Open the door, Andrews imagined "secret laboratory" does not exist.

In front of them are rows of neat bookshelves with a height of at least 4 meters. Each bookshelf is built with a moving slide in front of it. The bottom is inlaid into the floor to ensure that it can keep stable in front of the bookshelf.

"Scholars" with eyes flowed through the aisles between bookshelves. Occasionally, some people stopped to find the books they needed.

At the end of the bookshelf against the wall is a wooden platform with a huge table on it. Many people are standing at the table talking to each other.

"This way, please." Li Zitao and two people walk through the bookshelves of several series.

As they approached, they found that the platform extended from the wall on the left to the wall on the right. There were not one but six huge tables on it.

Following the wooden staircase on the left to the high platform, Andrews couldn't help but be curious and stepped up to the nearest generous table.

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