The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 62 Give a chance

Either at the table or on the menu!

This is the nature of the world today, every country is forced to choose sides.

There are very few countries that can possess independent sovereignty like China!
When faced with the encirclement and blockade of the two superpowers, China demonstrated an indomitable spirit, worked hard, and developed two bombs and one satellite.

Only with the two bombs and one satellite can China have the confidence to say "no"!
Just because China can do it doesn’t mean other countries can do it.

"Mr. Osama, we have developed world-leading pistols, automatic rifles, machine guns, and sniper rifles. I believe they are very suitable for you, and our prices are not expensive. They are definitely good value for money!" Liu Tao saw that the time was right, "The most important thing is that this is a business. We pay for the goods, and we are honest and fair, without any strings attached."

"Your weapons are too backward, far behind those of Europe and the United States." Osama shook his head.

It’s fine if it’s free aid, it doesn’t cost any money, as long as it can be used.

But it’s different if you have to pay for it, after all, everyone’s money doesn’t come from the wind.

If we want to buy weapons, we naturally buy weapons from Europe and the United States.

Liu Tao smiled faintly and said, "In fact, a few months ago, we negotiated an order worth 2500 million US dollars with another partner, and now we have completed the transaction."

"I can't say anything about other weapons, but the firearms I'm here to talk about this time are definitely advanced in performance and are of good value for money. We can go to the shooting range to try them out and we'll know for sure." Liu Tao said confidently.

All his guns are still in the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building.

He just didn't believe that anyone who knew about the product would refuse it if they tried it.

Osama frowned slightly.

"Mr. Osama, we can go to the shooting range and try it first. Give me a chance. Even if we can't cooperate this time, there may be opportunities for cooperation in the future." Liu Tao smiled.

Although he had already screened it before.

But in fact, this is also a kind of casting a wide net. It is good to catch fish. If you don't catch any fish, you can just cast another net.

This time he came to the capital city early not only to receive the honor, but also to discuss business.

With the completion of the Iraq order, the arrangements are now being made as usual and all the goods will be piled up in the warehouse.

Production capacity is gradually increasing, but if there are no buyers, the products will just sit in the warehouse and gather dust.

Although he is very confident that if the Iran-Iraq War breaks out next year, he will have no trouble selling these weapons and equipment.

But it would be best if you can sell early and sell more.

Osama tapped his fingers on the table, looking thoughtful.

"Well, we are friends, I will give you this chance," said Osama.

Liu Tao showed his delight.

An hour later, at a military camp in the suburbs.

Liu Tao came here with Osama and others in a jeep from the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building.

At the shooting range, several boxes were placed on the ground.

Liu Tao opened them one by one.

"Mr. Osama, Major Hafiz, these guns were all developed by me. This heavy machine gun is very powerful, and this heavy sniper rifle is the best in the world. Even the US military doesn't have it!" Liu Tao introduced: "This automatic rifle is a standard weapon that has just been equipped in our army. Its performance has reached the world's leading level."

"More importantly, these guns have been tested in the battlefield and their performance is outstanding." Liu Tao knew that for soldiers, the key to evaluating whether a weapon is advanced or not is whether it has been tested in the flames of war.

When many weapons were being developed, the data was very advanced, but once they were put on the battlefield, they could not exert their application power and were eventually eliminated. Liu Tao picked up two Type 78 automatic rifles and handed them to Osama and Hafez.

Hafez's military attaché came from the Egyptian Army.

Osama had been to the battlefield and was a member of the Free Officers.

After Liu Tao's explanation, the two began to test the guns.

After each of them fired two magazines, they had an idea of ​​the performance of this gun. It is indeed a very good gun, and its performance is much higher than that of AK47.

They were all very surprised. They didn't expect that China could actually develop such a good gun.

At this moment, they felt that the trip was not in vain.

They tried the pistols, then each weapon in turn.

The power of the heavy machine guns and heavy sniper rifles shocked both of them.

Looking at the two people who were greatly shocked, Liu Tao smiled knowingly.

"Mr. Osama, Major Hafiz, the performance of this heavy sniper rifle is absolutely the best in the world. Not long ago, a soldier used this heavy sniper rifle to kill a colonel 2600 meters away." Liu Tao smiled, "Think about it, with such a powerful weapon, it means that within 2500 meters is no longer safe. The commander dare not easily appear within 2500 meters of the battle line."

The purpose of a sniper rifle is not to hunt ordinary soldiers, but to hunt officers, especially commanders.

"And such a world-leading heavy sniper rifle only costs 20000 US dollars!" Liu Tao sighed, "Such an advanced heavy sniper rifle has not been developed by Europe and the United States, nor by the Soviet Union. Even if they have it, they won't sell it!"

"There is also this heavy machine gun. You can imagine how much fierce firepower support it will provide to the troops." Liu Tao pointed to the heavy machine gun on the ground, "It can fire continuously for 15 minutes before reaching the limit of the barrel!"

"This is a great machine gun, and it only costs $6000!" Liu Tao said, "As far as I know, the US military's M2 machine gun costs $10000. Even if you offer this price, you may not be able to buy it."

The M2 machine gun is a famous heavy machine gun. About 40 were produced during World War II. The cost price at that time was about US$1500. This machine gun is equipped in dozens of countries.

Now, so many years have passed and the US dollar has depreciated a lot, so the cost price will naturally not be just this.

Osama and Hafez couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Because on the black market, an M2 machine gun costs as much as $2!
Good quality and low price, it is indeed good quality and low price.

Everyone returned to No. 2 Ritan East Road, and Liu Tao reported the price of each gun and bullet to the two.

"Liu, this matter is not something we two can decide. We have to report to the country and then we can discuss it again in three days. How about that?" Osama and Hafez whispered to each other in Arabic, and then said to Liu Tao.

Liu Tao smiled and said, "No problem, I'll come back to see you in three days. Of course, you can also contact the Fifth Machine Department. I'm waiting for your good news at any time!"

Liu Tao also didn't think that the two of them could make the decision directly.

After all, this kind of business is not something that can be decided by one person alone.

Not to mention three days, he would be willing to wait even for a month.

By the time Liu Tao left No. 2 Ritan East Road, the sun was already setting.

As we enter late autumn, the daytime hours are no longer than in the summer. This is the rush hour and people riding bicycles can be seen everywhere. Only at this time can you deeply experience what the kingdom of bicycles is.

Liu Tao, who was on the bus, felt that the scene was spectacular and was filled with admiration.

There was no camera, otherwise if I had taken pictures, they would have become very memorable photos in the future.

(End of this chapter)