The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 271 The football is round, everything is possible!
Today's Britain is no longer the world hegemon of the "Empire on which the Sun Never Sets".

After World War II, Britain's national strength declined greatly, and its military power also declined sharply.

The British Army now has a total strength of 32.76, including 16.31 standing troops, 900 army tanks, 467 military aircraft, 27 conventional attack submarines, 60 surface warships, 3 aircraft carriers, 6 attack nuclear submarines, and 4 ballistic missile nuclear submarines.

而阿根廷，乃是南美洲的大国，军事实力仅次于巴西。阿根廷的空军装备有17架幻影3截击机、37架从以色列采购的‘短箭’战斗轰炸机、45架A-4B/C‘天鹰’攻击机，10架‘堪培拉’Mk.62轻型轰炸机、35架IA-58‘普拉卡’轻型攻击机，7架C-130运输机和2架KC-130加油机，2架P-2‘海王星’反潜巡逻机，以及多架直升机。

Argentina's navy has a total of 36000 people and 13 missile destroyers, including 2 British-built Type 42 missile destroyers, 4 "Admiral Brown" class destroyers, 4 domestically-produced MEKO140 frigates and 3 French-built A-69 light frigates. The submarine force has 3 modern conventional submarines and the "May th" aircraft carrier.

Judging from the data on paper, the British Army is still stronger than the Afghan Army, but you have to know that the polar bear is now eyeing them covetously. Even if there is a war, the British Army cannot deploy so many troops.

Liu Tao looked normal. He had come into contact with quite a few foreigners and knew their attitude towards Chinese weapons and equipment. In the beginning, they were full of contempt.

Everyone’s first choice is Soviet-made equipment or American equipment, and the second choice is equipment from traditional European powers such as Britain and France.

As for China's weapons and equipment, people will only consider it when they are given away for free.

Once asked for money, everyone shook their heads faster than anyone else.

"At least our country can produce weapons and equipment by ourselves. I wonder if Argentina can do it?" Liu Tao smiled faintly.

Martino's face changed.

Because this is a blatant slap in the face.

Argentina has borrowed a large amount of foreign debt to promote development, resulting in a huge debt. Now it is even unable to repay the interest on the foreign debt and is in a debt crisis. However, Argentina has not been able to transform from an agricultural country to an industrial country. In terms of military industry, it is far from comparable to China.

Many of Argentina's weapons, equipment and ammunition have to be imported.

Liu Tao looked at Martino and said, "According to the information I received, the British are preparing for war. Once you land on the Falkland Islands, I'm afraid the British will not hesitate to start a war to retake the Falkland Islands."

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" Martino said firmly. He simply did not believe that the British would fight Argentina across 13000 kilometers for a broken island.

"The ball is round, and everything is possible!" Liu Tao smiled faintly, "Of course, if a war breaks out, you are welcome to contact me."

Afterwards, Liu Tao left his contact information and left.

He knew that as a former European colony, South America had a natural reverence for its colonial masters.

In this matter, there are such naive ideas. It is simply wishful thinking to want them to buy weapons and equipment.

But he believed that once the war broke out, Martino would definitely contact him.

Because at that time, Argentina could no longer obtain weapons, equipment and ammunition from overseas. In fact, because the French gave the data of "Flying Fish" to the British, "Flying Fish" never destroyed British warships again.

But before that, you have to prepare yourself.

Martino frowned and wanted to tear up the paper.

But reason made him stop, and Martino casually put the paper into the drawer.

"Damn it, there are evil arms dealers in this land, and they are so blatant." Martino cursed in a low voice.

This completely overturned his understanding of China.

"How did he know that we were going to attack the Falkland Islands and take back the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands?" Martino frowned slightly, feeling quite puzzled. You have to know that the two sides are still in the stage of a war of words.

But the outside world does not think that the two sides will really go to war, because the British economy is in a mess and life is not easy.

After leaving, Liu Tao went to visit some old friends.

After all, these are our customers and our bread and butter.

After visiting a circle, I got some small orders as a token of my appreciation for the New Year.

Liu Tao was not unhappy because the order was small. He always had a smile on his face. No matter how small the order was, it was still meat.

If more than a dozen orders are accumulated, that would amount to more than one billion US dollars in orders.

Liu Tao did not raise the price of Type 56 semi-automatic rifles and bullets, and still negotiated at the previous price. Only some advanced weapons and equipment would have their prices increased appropriately.

Like some friends in Africa, they did not have high requirements for weapons. Their only request was not to end with foreign exchange, but to jointly develop resources. Liu Tao agreed to all of these requests.

Jointly developing mineral resources is a win-win cooperation and there is no reason not to do it.

He did the same thing in Southeast Asia.

It’s just that some Chinese families in Southeast Asia are rich and have foreign exchange or gold, which they can use to get more favorable prices.

But at the same time, he was also working with some families and forces in Southeast Asia to jointly develop mineral resources or engage in wood business.

These minerals are often transported to Yun Province and then to steel mills for refining.

When Liu Tao returned to the courtyard, Liu Hongying and Liu Honglei were eating melon seeds and chatting there, and the children were playing in the yard.

His two brothers-in-law were making tea over there.

Qian Huaqiang went to Pengcheng to start his own business. Relying on the start-up capital given by Liu Tao and the orders from Kinglong Computer, his business went smoothly. When he returned to Beijing this time, he paid back the 100,000 yuan.

"Pengcheng is indeed very different from Beijing. It is developing very fast and many places are construction sites," Qian Huaqiang said while introducing the changes in Pengcheng.

With the support of national policies and huge investments, Shenzhen is developing very fast. Many places have been turned into construction sites and are undergoing massive construction.

"Weimin, why don't you go into business as well and go to Pengcheng. You will definitely be able to develop there by then." Qian Huaqiang said.

Chen Weimin shook his head and said, "No, I'm doing fine in the factory. We are forging swords for the country and building national defense."

"Brother-in-law, everyone has their own aspirations. Don't force them." Liu Tao said with a smile, "What my second brother-in-law is doing now may not be worse than what you are doing in the future."

"Yes, yes, you are the one!" Qian Huaqiang gave Liu Tao a thumbs up. It was only after he went to Pengcheng that he realized Liu Tao's powerful influence.

Jinlong Computer is already the largest enterprise in Pengcheng. Its huge factory and continuous recruitment are jaw-dropping.

It's him who makes a living by working at Jinlong Computer.

Feng Defeng is a big shot in Pengcheng. He can chat and laugh with the big bosses in Hong Kong. Because of his relationship with Liu Tao, he can see Feng Defeng at any time.

(End of this chapter)