The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 243 Why does it take another six or seven years?
Just got off the plane.

Liu Tao clearly felt the atmosphere of National Day.

It seemed as if the whole world was immersed in a sea of ​​National Day joy.

When we returned to the courtyard, the meal had already been prepared.

This was a real reunion for their family.

Sisters Liu Hongying and Liu Honglei met again after more than ten years. They couldn't help but hug each other and burst into tears. This was the joy of reunion.

Because of the age difference, Liu Hongying and Liu Honglei have the best relationship, and Liu Tao and Liu Ziyu have the best relationship.

What I’m preparing today is hot pot, beef hot pot.

I made soup with beef bones early in the morning, and the rich aroma of beef bones and meat wafted in the air.

There are plates of thinly sliced ​​beef, including fatty beef, longban, five-flowered toe, three-flowered toe, marbling, beef brisket, etc., and even bull whip.

First, a plate of meat was scooped out for the children, and they were asked to eat at the next table, and each child was given a bowl of rice.

Liu Tao's son Li Jingming was the youngest and could not walk yet. He cut a piece of fruit, peeled it and gave it to him to eat. The little guy ate it happily.

Liu Tao and others ate and drank, and opened two bottles of Moutai liquor.

As we chatted, we talked about the reform that was about to begin in the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building.

In other words, the reform of each machinery ministry must be changed into a head office.

From the First Ministry of Machine Building to the Eighth Ministry of Machine Building, all of them were changed into head offices.

The jurisdiction is almost the same, and at the beginning it may just be a sign, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is only the first step.

There will definitely be more changes later.

"Come, let's drink a glass to congratulate our comrade Liu Zhenbang for his progress!" Liu Tao picked up the glass and stood up and said.

Liu Zhenbang said angrily: "If you don't make progress, I will be embarrassed to admit that I am your father in the future!"

Not long ago, the Foreign Trade Working Group of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building was finally officially confirmed as a deputy director-general unit, and Liu Zhenbang, the head of the Foreign Trade Working Group, officially became a deputy director-general-level cadre.

Instead of just treatment like before!
There is no doubt that this step is important, a solid step forward.

If Liu Zhenbang is willing to go to the local provincial defense management office, he can directly become a full-time department-level cadre.

More importantly, Liu Zhenbang is only 51 years old now and has a lot to do in the future.

However, Liu Zhenbang did not feel any joy, because the entire Fifth Ministry of Machine Building knew that Liu Tao was Liu Zhenbang's son.

Liu Tao is already a true department-level cadre and his pace is much faster than Liu Zhenbang.

As for influence, Liu Zhenbang cannot compare to it.

Now when Liu Tao goes to the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building, he can meet with leaders at any time without having to wait in line.

Although the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building will be changed to China North Industries Corporation, the name of the Foreign Trade Working Group will remain unchanged, as will the office location. Liu Zhenbang will still be the head of the Foreign Trade Working Group, and others will address him as 'Director Liu' or 'Director Liu Zhenbang'.

"We already have quite a few workers in Iran and Iraq. How long do you think this war will last? Will their lives be in danger?" Liu Zhenbang talked about this.

Liu Tao thought for a moment and said, "This war will definitely not stop for a while. Both sides still have money, and they can still afford the current casualties. Saddam has always wanted to take Abadan, which can be seen from the fact that Abadan has not been bombarded at this time. If Saddam wants to take Abadan at all costs, the Persians will not be able to defend Abadan."

The Iran-Iraq War has now reached a tense state, with both sides in a stalemate.

Of course, Iraq still had the upper hand, and Persia suffered greater casualties, but it was a fact that the front line could not be pushed forward.

Both sides suffered heavy losses in weapons and equipment. Although Iraq had powerful armored forces, they were constantly being destroyed by anti-tank missiles and anti-tank mines.

In the early days, Iraq shot down many Persian fighter planes with the "Vanguard" air defense missiles, but they were mainly relatively backward fighter planes. For the F14, which can fight at high altitudes, it can drop bombs outside the attack range of the "Vanguard" air defense missiles.

On the contrary, during this period, the Persians used anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns to shoot down and injure many Iraqi air force soldiers.

After all, the Iraqi Air Force has even first-generation fighters, and the most advanced ones are only second-generation fighters.

There is not a single third-generation fighter jet.

"How long do you think this war will last?" Liu Zhenbang asked.

"We'll have to fight for at least another six or seven years." Liu Tao smiled faintly, "At least all those weapons and equipment will have to be consumed. The longer the fight, the better. We can also export more weapons and equipment."

Liu Tao was naturally aware of the cruelty of war and the terrifying rate at which weapons and equipment were depleted.

A large amount of weapons and equipment were either destroyed or damaged, and a large amount of ammunition was consumed at an alarming rate.

It’s only because China’s reserves are indeed huge, otherwise all the ammunition depots would have been emptied.

"Six or seven years? Can they fight for six or seven years?" Liu Zhenbang still thought it was impossible. "Neither of these two countries is that big. Can they fight for that long?"

When the cannon is fired, there is a thousand taels of gold.

Everyone knows how much money war costs.

As the head of the foreign trade working group of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building, responsible for the foreign export trade of the weapons industry, Liu Zhenbang knew it best.

The funds handled by the two companies here totaled over 10 billion US dollars.

That’s all real money!

Not to mention the funds handled by Liu Tao and other departments, which together amounted to probably 20 billion US dollars in just one year.

"Before the war, Iraq's foreign exchange reserves were nearly 400 billion US dollars, and Persia was about the same." Liu Tao smiled, "In the year since the war, thanks to the rise in oil prices, Iraq has earned more than billion US dollars from oil exports alone. In addition to importing food, clothing and other daily necessities, this income can also be used to import weapons and ammunition."

"Not to mention, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and other countries are all very rich. They can lend Iraq large sums of money." Liu Tao said confidently.

Under his influence, Iran and Iraq not only imported weapons and ammunition, but also purchased large quantities of food, clothing and other daily necessities from China.

Liu Tao didn't know the exact import and export amounts.

But the amount will definitely not be less.

Transportation on land and on the sea has never been interrupted.

The price-performance ratio of Chinese products is so high that once Iran and Iraq learn about them, they will not be able to resist the temptation.

After all, everyone's money doesn't come from the wind, and no one would be unwilling to import more supplies at a lower cost.

Of course, China has always called on both sides to engage in peaceful dialogue and resolve their differences through political consultation and negotiation. After all, China is also a country that has suffered a lot and is the most peace-loving country that hates war the most.

Moreover, China has repeatedly emphasized in the international arena that peace and development are the themes of the times. We should strengthen the forces of peace, stop wars, and develop the economy wholeheartedly. This is what we should do.

In order to demonstrate China's sincerity towards peace, China has already reduced its troops by nearly one million in the past and will further reduce its troops next year.

(End of this chapter)