The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 90 The Curtain of the Era Rises
Pakistan’s GDP last year was US$178 billion, its population was 222.5 million, and its per capita GDP was US$.

China’s GDP last year was US$3678.7 billion, with a population of one billion and a per capita GDP of US$367.9!

It can be said that we are all in the same boat, all of us are poor as hell.

The two sides established diplomatic relations in 1951, and it can be said that China was one of the earliest countries to establish diplomatic relations with China.

Since 1962, the relationship between the two sides has greatly improved and they have become closer and closer. The Second Indo-Pakistani War that broke out in 1965 enabled the two sides to establish a pragmatic and long-term diplomatic relationship.

When the Pakistani army could not get support from the United States, China provided more than 3000 tanks and other combat vehicles and 40 to 60 MiG fighters in less than a year, greatly enriching the Pakistani army's arsenal.

When Liu Tao arrived at No. 1 Dongzhimenwai Street, he immediately felt something was different.

The guard did not look indifferent or suspicious, but rather enthusiastic, and he spoke Chinese.

Liu Tao took a quick look at the building. If it were last year, he would have gone to "Yishutang".

Jonas looked at Liu Tao with a little surprise. When he heard that someone was coming to visit him, he was still very surprised. However, adhering to the friendly relationship between the two sides, he still met Liu Tao in person.

He could see that Liu Tao was still very young.

"Young man, I wonder why you want to see me?" Jonas asked.

Liu Tao also got straight to the point. "Mr. Jonas, as you know, China no longer provides free military aid to other countries. We have switched to paid assistance. I am an arms dealer. This visit is to seek cooperation."

"Guns, ammunition, cannons, tanks and armored vehicles can all be negotiated." Liu Tao said with a smile.

Jonas looked even more surprised.

Of course he knew what Liu Tao said, because before, he had sought another sum of free military aid from China. After all, Pakistan was too poor, and it would be great to be able to get weapons and equipment without spending any money. However, his request was rejected.

As for spending money to import weapons and equipment from China, Jonas had never thought about it, because China's weapons and equipment were too backward. If he had money, he would import advanced weapons from the United States or Europe.

No one wants to use outdated weapons and equipment unless these weapons and equipment do not cost money.

Jonas said: "Young man, I think you will return empty-handed this time. Your weapons and equipment are too backward."

"But you used these weapons and equipment to repel the Indian army, and we used them to teach Annan a lesson. The more advanced the weapons are, the better. But only weapons that can kill the enemy are good weapons." Liu Tao shrugged and said, "The more advanced the weapons, the more money they cost. And you can't buy them just by having money. You have to agree to a lot of conditions. And I'm just an arms dealer."

"Mr. Jonas, you might as well listen to my quotation. Maybe you will need it in the future!" Liu Tao said with a smile.

Then, Liu Tao talked about the prices of various weapons and ammunition.

Jonas had no expression on his face.

Although they were indeed very cheap and he was tempted, there was nothing he could do because Pakistan was too poor and he had no money!

Liu Tao left a contact number and didn't force it, as there were plenty of opportunities.

In the next two days, Liu Tao wandered around Beijing to see if he could get some orders.

It's true. He got several orders, each of which was worth several million US dollars, and the total of five orders was only 27 million US dollars.

Just as Liu Tao was about to leave the capital, an event that shocked the world happened.

The Soviets brazenly invaded Afghanistan and the war broke out in Afghanistan.

Listening to the radio, even with expectations in his heart, when things really happened, he still couldn't believe his ears. Afghanistan, that is the graveyard of empires, a huge fire pit!

The British Empire once dominated the world and launched three expeditions to Afghanistan, but it never conquered this place, which was a great shame.

Now, the arrogant polar bear actually jumped in!

If nothing unexpected happens, polar bears may repeat the mistakes of history.

Of course, if the polar bear can withdraw immediately after the crushing defeat, it will definitely be an excellent show of force.

However, based on Liu Tao's understanding of polar bears, polar bears are always greedy for land, and it is difficult for them to spit out the land they have swallowed. In addition, polar bears are now at their most martial and their military strength has reached its historical peak. They are so arrogant that there is no way they can withdraw immediately.

Liu Tao began to learn more about the news. This time, the Polar Bears mobilized hundreds of transport planes to directly send their most advanced Alpha Special Forces to the Kabul International Airport and Baghlan Air Force Base in the Afghan capital. Then they directly entered Kabul and occupied the Afghan headquarters, the Ministry of Defense, the radio station, etc.

The five divisions assembled at the border launched a pincer attack on Afghanistan from the east and west. The offensive was like a tide, and it was definitely a textbook military operation.

The powerful military strength and advanced tactical offensive fully demonstrated the strength of the Soviet army.

To be honest, the United States and the Soviet Union are the only two countries in the world that can achieve this level.

No other country can do this.

As for China, it is fully preparing for guerrilla warfare and wants to trap the enemy in the vast ocean of people's war.

This choice is cruel, but it is the only choice that must be made when facing a powerful enemy. This choice can ensure that China can achieve ultimate victory rather than the destruction of the country and the race.

The attention of the whole world was immediately attracted.

There was a gleam in Liu Tao's eyes, he saw a huge business opportunity.

He knew very well that the United States would never want to see the Soviets gain a foothold in Afghanistan and would definitely pay to cause trouble.

Because once the Soviets gain a foothold in Afghanistan, they will be able to exert influence in the Middle East, affecting the energy security of Europe and the United States, and it is also very likely that they will take this opportunity to open up a channel to the Indian Ocean.

And this will be catastrophic!

It is far to ship weapons from the United States or Europe, but it is very close to ship weapons from him.

One provides the money, the other provides the weapons, what a perfect plan!
More importantly, in Afghanistan, weapons that are too advanced are difficult to use, and it just so happens that China's weapons, equipment and ammunition are the most suitable.

Liu Tao felt excited just thinking about it. The curtain had already been opened for him, and it would be a huge stage.

Even if you just get a piece of the pie, you can make a lot of money.

The turbulent 1980s officially began, and he will strive to be a trend-setter of the era.

He was determined to serve the country through military industry, to manufacture advanced weapons and equipment to arm the soldiers so that they could use advanced weapons and equipment. However, he had to know that weapons and equipment cost money, and he had to export as much money as possible to feed back into the domestic military industry and national defense construction.

Without money, even if Liu Tao had a system, he would not have it. The weapons he developed could only be produced in small batches and serve more as a technical reserve.

Because China is so poor now, as poor as a ghost.

(End of this chapter)