Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign land, Xu Zhiqiang!

Xu Zhiqiang immediately started picking on the flaws of the weapons Qin Yang had developed. Qin Yang looked at the guy's face, which was just begging to be punched: "Engineer Xu, do you know the specific value of our machine gun's dispersion accuracy?"

Xu Zhiqiang's body suddenly twitched. Based on his understanding of Qin Yang during this period, there was definitely a trap hidden in those words!

The heavy machine gun developed by Factory 960 was a key national project with a high level of secrecy. How could a technician from his Factory 296 know about it? This was a serious leak!

As long as he nodded, Qin Yang could send him in for investigation.

However, if he shook his head, Qin Yang would definitely say next, 'Since you don't know, why are you talking so much nonsense here? Do you want to make a bet?'

No matter how he answered, it would be wrong!

"Engineer Xu, now is not the time to chat. You and them should go and test the new assault rifle!" Yang Zhenhua said from the side.

Xu Zhiqiang didn't come alone. Behind him were several soldiers, all holding a beautiful rifle. The jujube-red handguard, stock, and grip looked so beautiful and grand.

Qin Yang immediately guessed the mission of Xu Zhiqiang and the others.

According to the timeline, the Type 81 rifle had also been completed. After passing the factory test at Factory 296, it was now undergoing formal testing at the national shooting range!

Speaking of this gun, it really makes people feel emotional.

In online novels, you can see a common trope in fantasy and urban novels: the protagonist is born into a noble family, but by the time he is born, the family has declined. He is not the eldest son, but there is no one talented among the direct descendants of the family, so he has to shoulder the heavy responsibility. After countless trials, he eventually becomes a dazzling protagonist.

If you apply this to firearms, there is also a gun with a similar fate, and that gun is the Type 81 assault rifle.

After the war in the south broke out, the troops found that the Type 56 semi-automatic rifles they had were not enough. They simply couldn't match the AK-wielding enemies in a firefight. Therefore, the rear urgently increased production of the Type 56 submachine gun and sent it to the front lines, which solved the urgent need. At the same time, the higher-ups also decided to immediately develop an assault rifle, which was also the first assault rifle in China.

In two years, the new assault rifle was developed. It was officially finalized in 1981 and named the Type 81 rifle. In 1983, it went to the battlefield and became the best weapon in the hands of soldiers during the Two Mountains Campaign.

Originally, this gun was just a transitional rifle. After all, China was still working on the development of small-caliber bullets. According to China's plan, a dedicated small-caliber rifle would soon be developed. As a result, the Type 95 rifle only began to be slowly distributed to the troops in the late 1990s. The Type 81 rifle was used for nearly twenty years, with four million units produced! According to the number of infantry at the time, that was one for each person!

In the mouths of veterans, the Type 81 is an eternal classic and the best assault rifle!

At this moment, seeing this gun appear in front of him, Qin Yang was also filled with emotion: "This new assault rifle is more impressive than the Type 56 submachine gun! It's also easier to use than the Type 56 submachine gun. It's the most successful AK modification!"

Originally, this should have been a compliment, but in Xu Zhiqiang's ears, the meaning changed.

"Engineer Qin, you're wrong. This gun is a brand-new weapon developed by the firearms research institute under our Factory 296. It was developed independently by us! Only outsiders would see our gun as an AK47!" Xu Zhiqiang was very dissatisfied: "If you say that, you're slandering our Factory 296! Although your Factory 960 is very impressive and the guns you develop are very advanced, there's no need to slander us like this. Wanting to step on us to get ahead? No way!"

Qin Yang was a little speechless. Words spoken without thinking can be taken to heart! He didn't mean to belittle the other party. This guy really knows how to find opportunities to escalate personal grievances into conflicts between factories.

"Engineer Xu, it's time for your gun to be tested," Yang Zhenhua said. "Give me some face…"

"Leader Yang, if it were something else, I wouldn't dare to act presumptuously here, but now, this Engineer Qin is slandering the reputation of our Factory 296. I, Xu Zhiqiang, can't swallow this! He actually said that our gun is a modified version of the AK47!"

Qin Yang had a smile on his face: "Engineer Xu, don't distort my meaning. Did I say this gun is an AK47?"

"Hmph, you still want to quibble!" Xu Zhiqiang said, "Leader Yang is here, and you still won't admit it! You just said that this gun is the most successful AK modification!"

"That's right, did I say AK47?"

"Nonsense, besides the AK47, what else could it be?"

"Are you here to ask me for advice? If you're asking for advice, I'll teach you not to be misled by third-rate media." Qin Yang still had a confident smile, but the words he spoke could infuriate Xu Zhiqiang.

Xu Zhiqiang wanted to make a big deal out of it and make Qin Yang look bad, but he didn't want to make a fool of himself.

"Engineer Qin, can you give us an introduction?" Yang Zhenhua stood on Qin Yang's side.

He knew that Qin Yang's words just now didn't mean to belittle the assault rifle. This Engineer Xu was deliberately creating conflict, so of course he had to help Qin Yang speak. This Engineer Xu doesn't know what's good for him, not giving him face, and still expects him to give him face?

"Laymen don't understand the development history of the AK rifle, so when they see one that looks similar, they'll shout out the name AK47. In fact, the AK47 was just the beginning of Kalashnikov's rifle development. The number equipped in the old Maozi's army was not large. In 1954, Kalashnikov's improved AK47 third model was finalized as the AKM, and mass production and equipment of the troops began in 1959. Therefore, what the old Maozi uses, and what is used internationally, is mostly the AKM. Only those laymen will shout the name AK47. Engineer Xu, you have to remember this, so you won't be laughed at when it spreads out."

Just then, another voice spoke.