The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 202 Returning in triumph (Subscription required)

The second day of the new year.

Panshan Machinery Factory, Guankou.

Red flags were waving, colorful flags were fluttering, and people on both sides of the road were holding national flags and flowers, with excited faces.

The factory’s armed forces department went to the front line and won a great victory. Now they came to welcome the heroes back triumphantly.

Especially the families of the soldiers, they are both excited and nervous!

They haven't had a good night's sleep since they learned that their loved ones had gone to the battlefield.

They were afraid that their loved ones would go to the battlefield and never come back.

What they are most worried about now is that the familiar figure is not among the returning people.

"I'm coming!"

Finally, the deputy director Sun Weihua shouted.

I saw a convoy appearing in front of me. The roaring engine of the Type 80 tank was full of horsepower, and the long gun barrel looked mighty and majestic.

The tank was not moving very fast. Except for the driver, the commander and the gunner were standing and saluting everyone.

The crowd sang and danced, and beat drums and gongs to welcome the heroes' triumphant return.

There were even young women who gave flowers to the heroes.

Panshan Machinery Factory expressed its support and admiration for the soldiers in this way.

The soldiers enjoyed this moment of courtesy, which was a hymn to the heroes.

Even when I see my family and friends, I can't help but wave and shout.

If it weren't for discipline, perhaps the soldiers would immediately run to hug their family and friends.

Only by going to the battlefield can you know the value of peace.

Liu Tao was in the car, and when he saw several figures, he couldn't help but show excitement.

These people are his relatives.

Liu Tao was not surprised that his second sister and her family were there.

But when he saw his parents, wife and children, Liu Tao was very surprised.

He didn't expect that his parents, wife and children would come to Panshan Machinery Factory.

Liu Tao waved at them. When he saw his wife's red eyes and tears falling, Liu Tao wanted to get out of the car and hug her in his arms.

But he can't. As a leader, he needs to take the lead, otherwise other soldiers will follow suit.

The long road was lined with welcoming crowds on both sides.

Men, women, old and young, all available!
This is to welcome the heroes back triumphantly!
The convoy was moving at a speed of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour.

Finally, the combined battalion arrived at the military camp.

“Ding ding ding~~”

The convoy stopped and soon the emergency assembly whistle sounded.

The soldiers gathered quickly.

"Comrades, you have all worked hard during this period. You will have a ten-day vacation next. Go back and spend time with your families!" Liu Tao announced.

After returning to Panshan Machinery Factory, it is time for the combined battalion to take a break for a while.

The finance department has prepared cash, which will be used to pay the soldiers' salaries and combat allowances.

Each soldier receives a combat allowance of five thousand yuan!

The injured soldiers received an additional thousand yuan, the seriously injured soldiers received another thousand yuan, and the three martyrs who died received ten thousand yuan in pension each.

The weapons were returned to the arsenal, and they would take their allowances and go back to start their vacation.

Liu Tao, Li Fuguo, Zhao Guoping and eight other people did not take a vacation immediately, but went to the homes of the martyrs. Even though they did not want to face this scene, they had to face it.

These soldiers were all veterans and should have been enjoying a normal life, but they were placed in the Panshan Machinery Factory. After some training, they stood out and became soldiers of the combined battalion. Their families were all taken to the Panshan Machinery Factory for placement. It can be said that each of them is the pillar of the family.

Now they have died. Some are seriously injured and are still receiving treatment in the hospital. They must also let their families know.

They went to the martyr's family one by one and told them the truth, praising them for their heroic fighting and military achievements.

Seeing the martyrs' families crying, Liu Tao felt very uncomfortable.

But this is war!
As long as there is war, people will die!

By the time I got home, it was already evening.

When Liu Tao just arrived at the door of his house, Zhu Lin had already thrown himself into his arms with the child in his arms.

Liu Tao also hugged his wife tightly, he knew she must be very worried about his safety.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to Panshan Machinery Factory during the Spring Festival.

You know, Zhu Lin just came out of confinement not long ago.

"As a scientific researcher, why are you running to the front line? Don't you want to live? If anything happens to you, what will happen to us, mother and son?" Zhu Lin couldn't help shedding tears as he spoke.

At this time, Liu Tao could only hug his wife and comfort her.

Finally, Zhu Lin's emotions gradually stabilized.

"You little brat, you're a father, yet you're still so worrying to me." Liu Zhenbang said unhappily.

He was also shocked when he got the news.

You have to know that it's a battlefield, it's not a joke.

If you are not careful, you will lose your life.

"Dad, these weapons need to be tested on the battlefield. I'm at the headquarters, so it'll be fine." Liu Tao said, "We have set up an experimental unit. We can't just keep training without sending them to the battlefield. Only after experiencing the baptism of blood and fire on the battlefield can we become an elite unit."

"Then there is no need for you to go. You don't know how to march or fight. There are technicians for weapons. Why would you, as a factory director, go? You will only cause trouble!" Chen Fang said in a reproachful manner.

After receiving the news, she hasn't slept well for a single day.

Even though she knew that Liu Tao's troops had won a great victory.

But who knows if anything will happen to Liu Tao.

Liu Tao's heart was filled with warmth, he knew that this was the care and love his family had for him.

To them, he is their relative.

That's it.

After entering, the table was filled with dishes. The three children stared at the food and couldn't help drooling.

However, under Liu Honglei's intimidation, the three children did not dare to sit at the table.

Liu Tao brought over a bottle of Moutai.

Everyone sat at the table and it was lively and bustling.

After drinking a glass of wine, Liu Tao learned that on New Year's Eve, Liu Zhenbang and others flew to Kun City and then took a car to Panshan Machinery Factory.

At first, Liu Zhenbang and others didn't know about it. It was only after the combined battalion won a great victory that Liu Zhenbang and others found out, and then they asked for leave and left Beijing.

On the 30th, the whole family had no intention of celebrating the New Year at all.

This meal can be considered a reunion dinner.

"Will we go to the battlefield next?" Zhu Lin asked nervously.

Liu Tao shook his head and said, "No, I won't go. This time the combined battalion exposed a lot of problems that need to be properly resolved."

"Moreover, the battle on the front line is almost over. An enemy division has been almost wiped out by us. We cannot concentrate our forces to attack Koulinshan and Laoshan in a short period of time. Even if we fight again later, our Panshan Machinery Factory will not be used in the defensive battle." Liu Tao said.

In the short term, the combined battalion will no longer go to the front line, but will focus on solving problems, further completing the combined battalion, and improving its combat effectiveness.

Liu Tao even planned to expand the combined battalion and establish a combined brigade.

After all, the combined battalion is the basis of the combined brigade, and the combined brigade is an upgraded version of the combined battalion.

To establish a combined brigade is not just a matter of building a few more battalions, but requires upgrading and improving the combined battalions. Only by laying a solid foundation can the high-rise building of a combined brigade be built.

(End of this chapter)