Chapter 394: Bifang's First Cry

In the huge factory building, Bifang was suspended in mid-air, with two transparent polymer baffles separating it from the outside world.

Compared with the last time Zhou Rui saw it, this big guy hasn't changed much. It's just that the fuel port is connected to some external oil supply devices. The high-pressure facility sends the oil into the engine through the pipeline, and another cable is used. To provide basic electricity.

The working ability of aeroengines is mainly tested in high-speed environments.

For example, when a fighter jet flies at supersonic speeds, the air moves relative to the fighter jet and accumulates from the air outlet into the engine at supersonic speed. In that state, the air pressure and temperature are completely different from those on the ground.

So this ignition is actually just "cold start ignition", which is simply to verify the preliminary results of the engine.

In the follow-up part, this "Bifang" needs to be transported to a place with a supersonic wind tunnel.

But even so, it was still an exciting moment.

Many people who were qualified to know gathered outside the safety line drawn at the edge of the factory. Yang Rubin, who had disappeared for several days, was also here.

Seeing Zhou Rui, Yang Rubin waved: "I have already said hello to the leader. Drone combat is indeed worthy of our high attention. We will discuss it in detail later."

Zhou Ruidao: "I'm talking about agricultural matters when it comes to spreading fertilizer. Brother Yang can also help me introduce him."

Yang Rubin smiled helplessly, but still said: "I will help you contact the Ministry of Agriculture, but you have to discuss the specific things with them yourself."

Zhou Rui made an OK gesture.

Yang Rubin said softly: "By the way, the information about you from the outside world is getting worse. I have urged the relevant departments to investigate the source across the entire network."

Zhou Ruixin said that the source is in my system and you can't find it.

"There are no results yet, and when your drones start to appear on the consumer market, there may be a bigger reaction."

Zhou Rui said with a guilty conscience: "I'm not sure of the source. Now I can only hope that these reactions can be isolated from confidential information."

"We will step up our work in this regard, don't worry."

Although it is just a cold start, there is a lot of preparation work for "Bifang". Engineers and experts have repeatedly tested it five times to ensure that there will be no problems.

After Zhou Rui arrived, they conducted a sixth inspection that lasted 40 minutes, focusing on every part, every structure, and even every interface.

Finally, still worried, Qiu Lixun finally found Zhou Rui: "Gong Zhou, why don't you knock again."

Everyone nearby looked over.

Zhou Rui thought for a while and did not refuse, but this time he did not take a wrench, but took out a pen from his pocket, which he used to draw lines when working in his factory.

As long as it is a tool, "Engineering Knock" can be triggered.

Zhou Rui climbed up the steel structure steps, and then gently knocked on the "Bifang" in front of everyone's attention.

He closed his eyes and thought for a moment, nodded and said, "No problem, the condition is very good."

These engineers and experts showed happy smiles, and now they very much recognized Zhou Gong's "metaphysical knock".

After Zhou Gong spoke, he felt 100% relieved.

On the contrary, the people who came to visit were a little confused.

He had a strange look on his face, as if he was watching a large religious event.

Someone whispered: "What are you doing?"

"I don't know. Maybe it's like launching a new ship. What do you have to knock? It's a unique sense of ceremony in the aviation field."

Zhou Rui and various experts came to the console in the distance and stood silently behind everyone to cheer them up.

Finally, all the structural frames were removed, leaving only "Bifang" within the baffle.

The sound of a radio came from the factory.

"Bifang turbofan engine, first ignition test, all units pay attention."

"Turn off ambient lighting."

This is to make it easier to observe the tail flame.

In the factory, most of the lights were turned off, with only some areas and workbenches still illuminated, and the entire space became dim.

"Connect power, 3, 2, 1"

Qiu Lixun pressed the power switch, and the next moment, a slight electric current sounded.

After the indicator light came on, a magical change appeared on the surface of "Bifang".

Several lines of "Four Elephants-MP3" composite materials are arranged in a zigzag line. The iron-gray surface surges like fish scales and instantly turns into a dazzling mirror color.

Those beautiful bands of light on the body make it look like it’s from the future

Among the visitors, many people gasped.

Zhou Rui looked at "Bifang" with admiration. This flame elf plucked from the palace of thought was indeed extraordinary.

In the factory, the instructions continued.

"Oil supply open."

"Confirm voltage and oil pressure."

"Control system confirmation."

There is only one last instruction left.

Suddenly, Qiu Lixun, who was speaking into the microphone, turned his head and glanced at Zhou Rui.

"You are the one to give the last instruction of Zhou Gong."

Zhou Rui was slightly startled.

"'Bifang' is your child, and there is no one more suitable."

Zhou Rui shook his head and laughed, but still stepped forward.

Qiu Lixun moved to let him sit down, but Zhou Rui held his shoulders, picked up the microphone like a small antenna, and stood with his head held high.

Taking one last look at "Bifang", which exuded a charming light in the darkness and had a mirror-like light band, Zhou Rui said into the microphone:

"Everyone, thank you for your dedication and hard work. Next, let us witness the first buzzing of the child of the Republic, the flame spirit of the Republic."

"All units are ready and follow the instructions."

"3, 2, 1 ignition!"

The operator on the side opened the safety cover and pressed the most important red button.

At first, there was a slight tremor.

Then, there was an increasingly sharp buzz.

Something in the body of "Bifang" was spinning faster and faster.

Everyone stared nervously behind the baffle.

After a few seconds of brewing, the light band on the surface of "Bifang" seemed to be more and more brilliant.

"Buzz"! With a sound.

A straight flame was ejected from the tail.

The blue light instantly lit up the entire space.

Even the light band of the "Four Elephants Material" on the surface of the body was eclipsed by this and became a foil.

However, there was no cheering, and everyone was still worried.

The target time for this cold start is to run stably for 3 minutes.

Qiu Lixun nervously watched the countdown of the stopwatch, never thinking that three minutes would be so long.

But when he turned around and saw Zhou Rui's relaxed expression, he felt relieved.

Only Zhou Rui looked relaxed and smiling.

Because he knew that this "Bifang" was already perfect. Not to mention 3 minutes, even 30 minutes or 3 hours would not be a problem.

Finally, as the countdown ended, the factory burst into intense cheers!

"The test was successful!"

"We succeeded! Bifang! Bifang!"

"We have the world's leading aviation engine!"

"Our turbofan engine!"

The surging applause resounded in the space, both from the visiting group and from these engineers and experts themselves.

Of course, there was also Zhou Rui's

Qiu Lixun ordered the engine to be shut down, but the cheers did not stop.

Hugging each other and recognizing each other became the main theme of this space, and some people even secretly wiped tears.

As the highest-ranking person present, Yang Rubin said loudly: "Everyone, tonight is the celebration banquet! Let's celebrate! I will ask for credit for you!"

In the noisy crowd, Zhou Rui walked away with a smile.

Today, let's leave the glory and attention from all sides to these engineers and experts.

Don't steal the show yourself.

Zhou Rui was the first to walk out of the factory gate and breathe fresh air again.

Don't say, although this place is desolate, the view is wide, the sky is not that high, and there is a sense of comfort in the vast world.

He stretched his waist and felt refreshed.

A few kilometers away, a series of truck convoys were moving at high speed in the smoke and dust. I don't know what mission they were on.

Yang Rubin's voice came from behind: "Leaving so early, not attending the celebration banquet?"

Zhou Rui smiled and said: "Leave the protagonist position to them, I just knocked twice."

"Don't you want to eat the beach sheep?"

"I have always wondered, aren't beach sheep from Ning Province?"

"Corn is from America, can't people from Su Province raise it?"

The two chatted casually for a few words, and Yang Rubin also noticed a series of convoys in the distance, wondering: "Why are there so many trucks? What happened?"

Although he is in a high position, he is not the direct person in charge here. For general transfers, there is no need to report everything to him.

But many years of military career still make him feel a little curious.

Yang Rubin made a phone call

After a while, his face was very ugly.

Zhou Rui asked curiously: "What happened?"

"A geological disaster occurred in the nearby area, and the entire army in the surrounding area immediately participated in the rescue."

Zhou Rui was shocked: "Geological disaster?"

"Mudslide caused by mountain torrents"