The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 213: Honest Man

Two hours.

The convoy finally arrived in Shekou.

When Liu Tao arrived in Shekou for the first time, he was very curious about this legendary place.

At that time, there were no tall buildings in Shekou, but there were factories everywhere.

But you can still see some development sites.

The convoy stopped and everyone got out.

Liu Tao saw the conspicuous words on the gate - China Golden Dragon Computer Co., Ltd.

The company's logo is a golden dragon.

He also saw that Ho Ying-tung and others were already waiting here.

Currently, only the first phase of the factory has been built, and there will be second and third phase factories later.

The ceremony was very grand and many leaders attended.

Reporters took photos or videos one after another.

Then everyone entered the production workshop. There were not many workers at present, so trial production began.

Many people saw the production of computers for the first time.

When they saw the first computer was assembled, all the leaders applauded.

Then the technicians began to demonstrate.

Not a big display, keyboard, mouse, and host!

After plugging in all the wires, the staff pressed the power button and the display began to light up.

The leaders were very curious, and then they couldn't help but be amazed when they heard that such a computer had a computing power of up to two million times.

Liu Tao didn't think much of it. Even though this computer was already at the world's leading level among personal computers, it still looked bulky and not beautiful.

As for performance, it's nothing.

In the evening, Liu Tao was called away by his leader.

But this time, the leader did not ask about computers, but about Panshan Machinery Factory.

Liu Tao reported to the leadership on the current situation of the Panshan Machinery Factory, including the production base under construction and the development of the combined battalion into a combined brigade.

Naturally, this also includes Ma Long’s training base!
Four days later, Liu Tao and his team returned to Panshan Machinery Factory.

The first thing he did when he came back was that Zhao Guoping submitted a marriage application.

This is how it is in this era. You need to report to get married, and you can only get married after approval from your leaders.

This is the case for ordinary workers, not to mention cadres.

Liu Tao felt amused, it seemed that Zhao Guoping was still very fast.

Picking up the pen, Liu Tao approved the application.

Liu Tao then shifted his focus to the trial production of the Type 81 light tank, the Type 81 amphibious tank, and the Type 81 medium tank.

He formed three teams, each responsible for a tank.

The first thing every team needs to do is to thoroughly study the design materials.

Later, the factory's trial production will be handed over to them for technical responsibility.

Of course, there is no chance to produce these three tanks this year, not because of other reasons, but because Panshan Machinery Factory does not have more production workshops. Besides, the main focus now is on the production of Type 80 tanks and Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns.

In order to increase production, tank production workshops adopt three shifts.

Tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns were produced and then transported to Yangcheng Port.

Yangcheng Port.

Liu Tao came here rarely. "Mr. Al, Lieutenant Colonel Rashid, my friend, look at these tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, they are all very advanced." Liu Tao said with a smile.

Tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns were lined up neatly.

Al and Rashid both smiled.

"Liu, my friend, it's a pleasure to work with you. I'm lucky to have a friend like you. You are a very honest and contract-abiding person!" Al laughed, and then couldn't help cursing the others: "Unlike those bastards, the prices of weapons and ammunition have skyrocketed when they see a war!"

Liu Tao smiled and said, "My friend, since we have signed the contract, we just need to execute it according to the contract."

"But you know that the US dollar is depreciating rapidly. If you purchase it next time, the price will definitely be more than this!" Liu Tao shrugged and said helplessly.

The U.S. dollar has been depreciating rapidly, and honestly, it's hurting everyone.

However, for a major oil-producing country like Iraq, this is nothing, because at the beginning of last year, the price of oil exceeded the high of US$30 per barrel. Then, when the Iran-Iraq War broke out, the price of oil even exceeded US$40 per barrel.

Iraq can export at least 300 million barrels of oil every day, which means it can earn at least US$1.2 million a day and at least US$450 billion a year.

So even though the war broke out and Iraq continued to purchase weapons and equipment, its foreign exchange reserves increased instead of decreased.

Now the Iran-Iraq War is unfolding with a fierce battle over Abadan. Overall, Iraq still has the upper hand.

However, Persia often used human wave tactics and relied on buildings to resist tenaciously.

Iraq also failed to capture Abadan.

And the bigger trouble is that the Persians keep increasing in number the more we fight, as if there is no way of reducing their numbers.

Iraq's military strength had increased to 15, but it still could not capture Abadan, and even its supply lines were constantly attacked by the Persians.

The Middle East is now the world's energy center, and the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq War naturally attracted the attention of the whole world. After all, it is impossible not to pay attention.

Even China has sent military observers to the Middle East.

"Liu, we believe that you are a good person and will never quote a random price. Next time when we need to purchase tanks or self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, we will definitely come to you again." Al said.

At this time, the boat has docked.

Iraqi drivers began to enter the cockpit one by one, and then drove tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns towards the ship.

The first batch of 200 people will return with this batch of goods after training.

In addition to tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, there are also a large number of firearms, ammunition and artillery shells.

"When will your second group of people come for training?" Liu Tao asked.

Rashid said: "It will be soon. It will arrive in the capital in about half a month."

According to the contract agreement signed at the beginning, they will send six groups of people to China to receive training on Type 80 tanks and Type 80 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, with 200 people in each group.

In addition to providing training services, Panshan Machinery Factory also provides maintenance services.

Liu Tao nodded. The second batch of deliveries will be in October, which is about half a year from now.

Half a year is enough time to deliver the second batch of goods in time.

"Mr. Al, Lieutenant Colonel Rashid, we will send a group of military observers to you next month. We hope you can provide more convenience," said Liu Zhenbang.

Liu Zhenbang also came for the first batch of deliveries today.

Over the past period of time, they have met frequently and dealt with each other many times, so they can be considered acquaintances.

Liu Zhenbang also had another mission this time, which was about military observers.

After all, military observers are special. They go to the battlefield to observe it, which requires the support of the countries concerned.

Otherwise, if others are not happy and military observers get injured or die, that would be bad.

It just so happens that they have very good relations with both Iran and Iraq.

So far the military observers have not encountered any difficulties.

(End of this chapter)