The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 175 The money was not even warm before he was asked to leave
Wang Baoguo spoke slowly.

Liu Tao then realized that various ministries were also planning reforms.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building will be changed to the China Ordnance Industry Corporation.

Liu Tao was secretly amazed in his heart. He didn't expect that even the ministries and commissions would have to undergo reforms now.

You have to know that this kind of reform cannot be achieved by simply changing a name or a plaque, it involves all aspects.

"You proposed to set up a group, which coincides with the idea of ​​the leaders above." Wang Baoguo said: "You young people are smart. I know nothing about companies."

"If you take on this important task, it will also raise the level of your Panshan Machinery Factory." Wang Baoguo said with emotion: "In two days, you will be 26 years old. To be precise, you will have become a senior cadre before you are 26 years old."

"However, considering the scale of your Panshan Machinery Factory, it is normal for the administrative level to be the same as the First and Second Machinery Plants. You should not feel dissatisfied, because you are still young." Wang Baoguo patted Liu Tao on the shoulder.

The levels of the directors of the First and Second Machine Plants were even higher than Wang Baoguo.

"Leader, you make it sound like I'm a power-hungry person. If possible, what I want most is to be a scientific researcher peacefully and have more time to spend with my wife and children." Liu Tao said quickly.

"The department is reluctant to let you become a scientific researcher. That would be a huge waste of talent." Wang Baoguo smiled.

Liu Tao said: "Leader, the department has given us such a heavy burden now, shouldn't we support them and give us the money that can be settled as soon as possible? Nothing can be done without money."

"You, the money hasn't even warmed up yet and you're going." Wang Baoguo said helplessly.

But he didn't say anything.

After all, the money belongs to Panshan Machinery Factory, so it is normal for them to settle the account.

Whether it is a deposit or the balance of payment for goods, Panshan Machinery Factory obtained them by relying on its own strength.

Liu Tao also obtained a large number of orders for the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building. No matter from which perspective, it was only natural to settle the accounts with the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building.

On the same day, Liu Tao completed the settlement of funds.

When I got home, it was time for lunch.

Because Zhu Lin was giving birth, Liu Tao specially invited two relatives to come and take care of Zhu Lin.

After lunch, I held the child for a while. The child was chubby and didn’t look like a newborn baby at all.

Liu Zhenbang also came back for lunch today, but he didn't know the content of the meeting held by the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building. Liu Tao didn't say anything either. After all, it was still in the planning stage and the news had to be kept secret.

"In the Iran-Iraq War, both sides are now engaged in a fierce battle over 'Abadan'. Iraq has increased its military strength by two divisions, and Persia has increased its military strength by four divisions. Iraq currently has the upper hand," said Liu Zhenbang. Being in Beijing, Liu Zhenbang is much more informed than Liu Tao. "Both sides have purchased large quantities of ammunition. Iraq has purchased dozens of J-7s, but they are not delivered directly. Instead, an export contract is signed through Jordan, with a total of 80 aircraft, which are required to be delivered within two months. The Third Ministry of Machine Building has made a lot of money this time, but it owes us a big favor in the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building."

"It seems that Persia's air advantage is obvious, and the Iraqi Air Force has suffered heavy losses." Liu Tao made a judgment.

Liu Zhenbang said: "According to the news sent back by the foreign affairs department, the losses are quite large, and many planes were directly destroyed at the airport."

"Persia is equipped with F4 and F5 fighters, and 80 F14 fighters, which are among the most advanced fighters in the world today. Iraq's air force is far behind them," Liu Zhenbang said with emotion. "But it has been more than two months since the start of the war, and many Persian aircraft have been damaged. Your anti-aircraft machine guns and 'Vanguard' air defense missiles have played a significant role."

Liu Tao was a little surprised. "It seems that the Persian Air Force was caught off guard."

"Well, more than ten fighter jets were shot down, and several helicopters were also shot down. Now Persian planes dare not appear on the battlefield at will." Liu Zhenbang nodded.

You know, airplanes are quite expensive. For example, the F4 fighter, although it belongs to the second generation of fighters, now costs five or six million US dollars.

The F5 fighter jet was developed in the late 50s, made its first flight in 1959, and was equipped to the US military in 1962. In the international arms trade, it forms a "three-legged race" in military aircraft exports with the French Mirage 3 and the Soviet MiG-21 fighter jets. The price is not cheap either, normally it can be sold for six million US dollars, and sometimes even seven or eight million US dollars per unit.

As for the F-14 fighter jet, the price is even higher, having soared to 2000 million US dollars per unit.

Use anti-aircraft machine guns and "Vanguard" air defense missiles to shoot down F4, F5, F14 fighter jets and helicopters. The value of these aircraft alone is as high as hundreds of millions of dollars, not to mention the missiles and other weapons carried by the aircraft.

"Persia has just signed a contract for 50 J-7 fighter jets, and they are also going through a third party," said Liu Zhenbang.

Liu Tao nodded slightly. It seemed that this was a way to avoid some things in advance to make the transaction more convenient.

"Both sides are really angry now, and neither is willing to take a step back," said Liu Tao.

Liu Zhenbang said: "Some military experts believe that if Iraq did not want to take over the entire Abadan and did not want to destroy the Abadan refinery, Persia would definitely not have been able to hold on to Abadan until now."

"Next, in order to capture the Abadan area, Iraq is likely to destroy the Abadan refinery." Liu Zhenbang hinted.

Liu Tao scoffed at this analysis.

If Iraq had such courage, it would have launched a massive bombing long ago and would not have waited until now.

The Abadan Refinery is the largest refinery in the world. The oil production of the entire Abadan area accounts for 60% of Persia's total oil production. How could Saddam be willing to blow up the Abadan Refinery until the very last moment?

After another year or two, the Iraqi army lost its fighting spirit and the two sides entered a real stalemate, brutal consumption of energy, and then were exhausted to the point of being unable to bear it.

When the time comes and faces the Persian counterattack, I am afraid the Iraqi army will have no choice but to leave in disgrace.

"Relevant departments are quite concerned about the export of 'Vanguard' air defense missiles and believe that 'Vanguard' air defense missiles should no longer be exported." Liu Zhenbang lowered his voice, "The leaders are also under considerable pressure and are considering it."

Liu Tao sneered and said, "The 'Vanguard' air defense missile is only a single-soldier weapon with a limited range. It is far inferior to the J-7 fighter. The J-7 fighter has been exported. Why do you still care about a mere single-soldier air defense weapon?"

Liu Tao just thought this was a joke.

"It's not a big killer weapon. Why don't we sell it if someone wants to buy it? You'd be a bastard not to make money. Are you going to wait until the war is over and people don't need it, and then worry about how to make money?" Liu Tao didn't know what these people were thinking. They would not make money just because they were worried?
Now the production capacities of Panshan Machinery Factory are rising rapidly, and he is eager to make all the money that Iran and Iraq have.

Turn their money into your own.

Besides, these weapons are not comparable to the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and Type 80 tanks. Does that mean the Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and Type 80 tanks cannot be exported either?

You can't just return the deposit to them?

Even if the superiors agreed, Liu Tao had no choice because he had almost spent all the deposit money.

Even if he was sold, he wouldn't be able to pay back the money.

What's more, he was very disdainful of such worries.

If you are afraid of this and that, why would you be an arms dealer?

(End of this chapter)