In fact, NSK Group's intention to admit it is not entirely their own decision.

There is also pressure from domestic counterparts.

As Chang Haonan found out before, this kind of large-scale systematic fraud cannot be done by only one or two companies.

When the matter gets bigger and bigger, other Japanese companies that have similar behaviors will have to worry that if they let this turmoil continue, will they also be involved?

Therefore, from the perspective of the overall situation, the best way is for NSK Group to fight lightning itself and let this matter end here.

In other words, they are ready to lose the car to protect the handsome.

Even if the reputation of the NSK Group is discredited, as long as the limelight passes and the overall reputation of Japanese companies is not greatly affected, it will not be difficult to change hands and be reborn after several changes.

But if it causes a chain reaction, then it can be a big problem.

So, within a few days of Fiat's public statement, NSK Group knelt down at the speed of light, acknowledging that there had been procedural negligence in the quality inspection process and that it was willing to compensate for all losses caused by such incidents.

When the news reached China, Chang Haonan had just returned to Beijing from the component-level test of the turbofan 10, and was reporting the progress of the project to the Science and Technology Commission and Ding Gaoheng, as well as the itinerary plan to go to Chengdu in the future.

"Xiao Chang, now that the prototypes of No. 01 and No. 03 of Project 0 have entered the test flight stage, will major changes to the aircraft design at this point in time affect the overall progress of the project?"

On this timeline, since Chang Haonan has developed a series of methods to improve the efficiency of test flights since he participated in the 83 Project, the speed of prototype testing will be much faster than in the past if there are no other problems.

It is equivalent to the J-10 as China's first self-developed third-generation aircraft, but it already has the next 20 years of test flight experience as a reference, which is naturally easier than groping from scratch.

"Does it affect...... There will definitely be some. ”

Chang Haonan is not a fairy, and the recent structure of the aircraft has been completely redesigned, and a lot of people must be separated from the original project team:

"However, compared to the improvement of the combat effectiveness of the model, the impact of this progress level is still worth it."

"If nothing else, the remaining 200-300 kg of empty weight alone can free up a lot of freedom for the design of other subsystems."

"For example, you can arrange more cables and air paths inside the wing, add two pylons, and you can also leave room for a phased array radar with heavier antennas in the future."

When Ding Gaoheng heard this explanation, he didn't ask any more.

After all, now in the aviation field, what Chang Haonan said still has a certain weight.

So he just nodded and replied:

"Then you first ask Rong Fei to prepare the relevant documents in advance, and when the time comes, Minister Cao and I will sign them directly, so as to make the connection as seamless as possible and not delay the progress of the work."

If there is a major change in a major equipment research and development project like the No. 10 Project, it must be signed and approved by the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense and the General Armament Department at the same time.

Of course, higher levels must also nod, but Chang Haonan reported this matter when the J-10 made its first flight last year, so there will be no problems.

Just when the topic of J-10 came to an end, Lan Xinzhi stood outside and knocked on the door.

"Director Ding, Mr. Chang."

As he spoke, he put a draft of the telegram he was holding on Ding Gaoheng's desk:

"In the news from the Marseille consulate, NSK Group announced that it has accepted the terms proposed by Eurocopter and Fiat Group, and has agreed to pay the same level of compensation to all other users who have similar problems."

The two people who were sitting in the office were almost stunned when they heard the news.

NSK Group's attitude ...... Pretty fast, huh? ”

Ding Gaoheng picked up the telegram draft and read it again:

"I thought they were going to fight to the end."

Because of the discovery of NSK Group's fraud, the earliest was in the die forging press project, Chang Haonan after the initial investigation, the Science and Technology Commission also held a special team member enlarged meeting to discuss the matter.

The current strategy of digging a hole for the Japanese was also decided at that time.

So Ding Gaoheng naturally knows a lot of details.

"It's really not like the character of the Japanese."

Chang Haonan actually expected NSK to change his attitude, but it was indeed a bit surprising to kneel so naturally.

Especially just a week ago, the other party was still speaking harshly to Eurocopter, saying that he would go to court.

It's even more hilarious.

"However, I guess it's because they're putting some pressure on them at home."

After calming down a little and almost unable to hold back, Chang Haonan speculated:

"After all, everyone's eyes are still focused on the NSK Group itself, and if this matter continues to ferment, those good Western journalists don't know what they will continue to dig up."

"According to the results of our investigation, there is not only one Japanese company that privately engages in this kind of OEM sales, or shoddy goods."

Hearing this, Lan Xinzhi next to him couldn't help but feel a little anxious:

"That'...... Now, no matter what, NSK has admitted this load, and will hold a special press conference to explain and apologize for the matter, and the gesture is enough, will this matter just settle down? ”

Chang Haonan instantly captured the key words from his words:

"Wait, you said they were going to hold a press conference to apologize?"

Lan Xinzhi, who had never seen the spirit of craftsmanship, naturally didn't expect that Chang Haonan's focus would be here, and after hesitating for a moment, he nodded and said:

"Uh...... At least, that's what it says in the press release, and it's the afternoon of the day after tomorrow. ”

"Hiss......"

This news made Chang Haonan sit up straight:

"This matter, I have to let the media report it, and it is best to be on the news, the kind that all CCTV news is on wheel, and it will be broadcast for a few days in a row."

"Also, we ourselves are also victims of the NSK fraud incident, and this matter has to be sued in the domestic court, go through the legal process completely, and by the way, let the media do a follow-up report!"

"Engage in such a big battle?"

Lan Xinzhi blurted out in surprise.

Although Ding Gaoheng next to him didn't speak, his expression was obviously shocked.

Chang Haonan nodded without hesitation:

"If we want to outperform the Japanese in the international market, at least at home, we must first break the idol that Japanese companies have created for themselves over the years."

"If you think about it, when we first found out that NSK Group was cheating, even our first reaction was that we couldn't believe it, let alone ordinary people."

"Over the years, under the deliberate momentum of various media and propaganda, Japanese companies have almost become a kind of faith in our country, which is unacceptable to us no matter what!"

In fact, as a reborn, Chang Haonan certainly does not have the so-called "not very believable" problem.

But after all, Ding Gaoheng was also by his side at this time, and if he didn't include himself, it would be a little undignified.

"Okay, I'll coordinate with the Propaganda Department, and there shouldn't be a problem."

Ding Gaoheng made a final decision, and agreed to Chang Haonan's plan:

"In addition to these, should we still have some actions in the international arena?"

"Of course."

Chang Haonan replied almost without thinking:

"The great man once said that it is advisable to chase the poor bravely, not to sell the name of the overlord, now is a good time to beat the water dogs, and they must not be let go easily."

"NSK Group wants to attract all the firepower to itself by bowing and apologizing, but we can't let them do it."

"Don't startle the snakes in the past two days, let them relax their vigilance, and wait until the next day after the press conference, and then through the media in Europe, we will expose the black information about several other Japanese companies in our hands!"

(End of chapter)