Chapter 122: The Opportunity Has Arrived, the Enemy Is About to Launch an Air Raid!

Li Mingyuan sighed: "That's right, without actual verification, the practicality of this system is in doubt. We need real flight targets to test it, but we cannot risk using our own aircraft."

For a moment, the laboratory fell into silence.

Everyone understood that no matter how perfect the theory was, a weapon system without combat testing was merely armchair strategy.

Just as everyone was at a loss, the laboratory door was pushed open, and Minister Zhao walked in with several Military personnel.

"I heard your Radar System and Improved Rocket Launcher are finished?" Minister Zhao looked around the laboratory, his gaze falling on the radar equipment, and he revealed a gratified smile.

Li Mingyuan nodded: "Yes, the basic system has been built, but we are currently facing a problem—"

"No suitable test targets." Minister Zhao took over the conversation, as if he had anticipated this point long ago, "It doesn't matter, I came here today precisely to solve this problem."

He turned to introduce a middle-aged man in military uniform beside him: "This is Division Chief Liu from the military intelligence department; he has some important intelligence to tell everyone."

Division Chief Liu stepped forward, his expression serious: "According to the latest intelligence we have obtained, the enemy is planning a new round of air raids on our country's important cities. They have purchased a large number of advanced jet fighters and bombers this time, including the F-86 'Sabre' and the B-29 'Superfortress', and are preparing to launch fierce air raids on Modu and Yangcheng in three days."

"Air raids?" Li Mingyuan and the team members exchanged glances, their eyes suddenly lighting up.

The same thought flashed through everyone's minds: wasn't this exactly the combat testing opportunity they needed?

Minister Zhao seemed to see through everyone's thoughts and smiled slightly: "That's right, this is an excellent opportunity to test your new equipment. But the question is, are you confident you can complete all the preparations within three days?"

Li Mingyuan took a deep breath, his gaze firm: "Three days is tight, but not impossible. The key is that we need to transport the equipment to the front line immediately and train the operators."

"You don't need to worry about that," Division Chief Liu said, "The Military has already made preparations and can send transport planes to take the equipment and technical personnel to the front line at any time. Now the most important thing is to ensure your equipment can function in actual combat."

"They will." Li Mingyuan said confidently, then turned to the team members,

"From now on, we will split into two groups: one group is responsible for the final equipment debugging and preparation to ensure all systems are running normally; the other group will prepare training materials and simplify the operation process as much as possible so that the front-line officers and soldiers can get started quickly."

"There is also some good news," Minister Zhao added, "The production of the Tungsten Alloy Fragmentation Warhead has been put on the schedule, and the first batch of 100 will be delivered tomorrow. The military factory is working 24 hours a day, hoping to provide enough ammunition for the front line before the enemy planes arrive."

Li Mingyuan nodded: "Then let's act quickly, time is tight!"

The laboratory instantly boiled over, and everyone threw themselves into intense preparation work.

Technical drawings were spread out, equipment was disassembled and packed, training manuals were urgently written...

No one complained of fatigue, no one mentioned rest; everyone understood that this upcoming battle concerned the lives and safety of millions of compatriots.

The next morning, at the makeshift airfield outside the Rolling Mill, three transport planes were ready, the roar of the Engine breaking the Silence before dawn.

Workers were carefully loading the radar equipment and Improved Rocket Launcher onto the planes.

These pieces of equipment were broken down into multiple components to facilitate transport and installation.

Li Mingyuan stood to the side, personally checking the packaging and securing of every piece of equipment.

Although he had been working continuously for 36 hours, his eyes remained clear and focused, showing no signs of fatigue.

"Chief Engineer Li, you should also get some rest." Li Shouzheng handed over a cup of hot tea and said with concern.

Li Mingyuan took the teacup and shook his head: "Now is not the time to rest. Once the equipment is safely delivered to the front line, I will consider resting."

At this time, Minister Zhao and Division Chief Liu also arrived at the airport to inspect the final preparations.

"Is the loading almost finished?" Minister Zhao asked.

"It will all be loaded in another half hour." Li Mingyuan replied, then turned to Division Chief Liu, "How are the preparations on the front line?"

"The infrastructure for the Triangle Positioning Station and Radar Station has already begun construction." Division Chief Liu looked through the telegram in his hand,

"According to the drawings you provided, the three positioning stations have been set up in a triangular layout, just waiting for the equipment to arrive for installation and debugging."

Li Mingyuan nodded and asked again: "Are the operators ready?"

"That is a problem," Division Chief Liu frowned, "The technical personnel on the front line are completely unfamiliar with this brand-new system, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for them to master the essentials of operation in a short time."

Li Mingyuan thought for a moment and made a decision: "Then I will send a technical team to go to the front line with the equipment to provide on-site guidance for installation and operation."

"Who do you plan to send?" Minister Zhao asked.

Li Mingyuan looked around, his gaze finally landing on Li Shouzheng:

"Engineer Li, you lead the team. You are the person who understands this system best, besides me."

Li Shouzheng was stunned, then straightened his back: "Guarantee to complete the mission!"

"I want to go too." Xiao Wang suddenly said, "I was responsible for the rocket launcher modification part; no one is more familiar with their performance and debugging methods than I am."

Li Mingyuan looked at their firm gazes and nodded in agreement: "Good, you two take the Hexin technical team and head to the front line together. Remember, time is tight; once you get there, start installation and debugging immediately to ensure the system can operate normally before the enemy planes arrive."

"What about you?" Li Shouzheng asked, "Aren't you coming with us?"

Li Mingyuan shook his head: "I have more important things to do. The production of the Tungsten Alloy Fragmentation Warhead is still not enough; I need to go to the military factory to coordinate and ensure that enough ammunition can be produced in the shortest possible time."

The sky was brightening, and the loading work for the transport planes was finally completed.

The members of the technical team shook hands with Li Mingyuan one by one to say goodbye, then boarded the planes.

"Take care," Li Mingyuan said to Li Shouzheng, "Remember, this system is our country's hope and the life insurance for the soldiers on the front line."

Li Shouzheng nodded heavily: "Don't worry, even if I have to risk my life, I will make it run normally!"

As the roar of the Engines grew louder, the three transport planes took off one after another and disappeared in the direction of the morning sun.

Li Mingyuan stood by the runway, watching the planes fly away, his heart filled with both worry and anticipation.

"I hope everything goes smoothly." Minister Zhao stood beside Li Mingyuan and said in a low voice.