Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Zhang Wanhe actually got the cold shoulder outside!

“Is Qin Yang putting on too many airs? It's one thing that he wouldn't see people from our foreign affairs department today, but how could he even refuse to see you, Lao Zhang? You, Lao Zhang, are an old expert in our military industry. To get the cold shoulder from Qin Yang, hmph, who does he think he is!” Leader Pan, who came with Zhang Wanhe, began to fan the flames.

In fact, yesterday Leader Dong and Leader Pan brought foreigners over. Since the foreigners were staying here, Factory 960 could directly take care of them, so there was no need for them at all. Therefore, no work was arranged for them today. But in Leader Pan's words at this moment, it became that Qin Yang was rejecting people.

“Hmph, without rules, nothing can be accomplished. Factory 960 originally made guns. Now, competing with brother units in the small arms market is one thing, but wanting to snatch meat from our mouths, no way!” Zhang Wanhe was also angry.

“Lao Zhang, Leader Fang is very busy, I'm afraid he won't have time to see us. Should we call a few more people?” Leader Pan said.

“Call who?”

“I heard that introducing British tank guns is a systematic project, not just you, right?”

“That's right, there's also Factory 447 responsible for introducing tank guns! By the way, Zhuang Shuren, an artillery expert from Factory 447, is currently in the capital reporting on his work. I'll go find him!”

Leader Pan nodded: “That's right, you go together and protest the egregious behavior of Factory 960!”

That afternoon, Leader Fang finally made time to meet with his indignant subordinates.

“Leader Fang, Factory 960 is just a third-tier factory that makes guns. How can they disregard the rules and get involved in our artillery manufacturing?”

“That's right, they even directly displayed it in front of foreigners. This is going to be embarrassing, and it will be embarrassing abroad. They make guns, when did they learn to make armor-piercing shells?”

Leader Fang also frowned: “Don't worry, take your time. What exactly is going on? Isn't Factory 960 developing a light heavy machine gun? When did they start making artillery?”

Leader Fang really heard about this for the first time. After everyone finished speaking, Leader Fang's expression also became serious.

This Qin Yang didn't take the development of the light heavy machine gun seriously at all! He ran back to work on armor-piercing shells after testing at the national proving ground!

This attitude made Leader Fang somewhat annoyed: “Don't worry, we will handle this matter. We will definitely give you an explanation. Okay, let's talk about business now. Has Factory 447 prepared to manufacture the L7 tank gun?”

“Reporting to the leader, we are all ready. We are just waiting to purchase equipment from Steyr and then start a big project. We will mobilize the most skilled personnel in the factory to complete the manufacturing of the tank gun!”

Leader Fang nodded and looked at Zhang Wanhe again: “What about you? Have you prepared for the research and development of armor-piercing shells?”

“Reporting to the leader, we have been researching. We are confident that we can make this gun fire with deeper armor penetration. Our successful experience in developing 100 smoothbore shells can be used!”

“Well, then you prepare the materials. We will hold a special meeting in a few days to discuss the trial production of the L7 tank gun.”

After seeing off the two men, Leader Fang thought for a while, then picked up the phone: “Hello, does Leader Han have time? I have something here that I need to report to him.”

In Leader Han's office, Leader Fang recounted the matter eloquently, and Leader Han's eyes widened more and more.

“What did you say? Qin Yang isn't properly developing the light heavy machine gun for us, and actually ran back?”

“What? They want to make armor-piercing shells? And they fooled the British? Even if they are selling air guns, they can't do this.”

“What? People from Institute 201 and Factory 447 are complaining?”

After listening to all this, Leader Han stood up and stared out the window in a daze.

“Leader Han, Factory 960 has indeed crossed the line. After all, they only make guns. If they become more and more powerful, what will happen to the other factories in the system?”

“Crossed the line? Good! ” Leader Han said with emotion: “People in the system are used to being fed and think they are the boss in a certain industry. Therefore, the project should be given directly to them! We have already started to move towards a market economy, but many military factories are still waiting, crying and making noise if they are not given anything. After all, a crying child gets milk. Hmph, they are getting more and more useless. On the other hand, military factories like Factory 960, which were almost bankrupt, know the principle of working hard and innovating to have food to eat.”

Leader Fang was stunned for a moment, then nodded: “Yes, you are right. Then should we suppress this matter?”

“Suppress what? Just let it continue to ferment. Let those people complain first, and then be slapped in the face by Factory 960, and let them be completely awakened. If they don't work hard, then they can't even compare to a third-tier military factory. Even gun makers are better at making artillery than them! By the way, after they make it, aren't they going to test the artillery? Don't put it at the national proving ground, let them test it at the tank unit near our capital. When the time comes, let everyone go and take a look.”

Near the capital?

Leader Fang frowned: “Leader Dong, the 69-3 tank modified with the L7 tank gun is being tested at the national proving ground. We only have one bare* gun here in the capital.”

“That's easy to say, there is a tank unit near our capital. We can modify a 59 tank.” Leader Han said, “It can also be handed over to Institute 201.”

Modify? Is it that easy? Modifying a tank gun is not like building blocks, how can it be so simple? Even Institute 201, which specializes in armored equipment, cannot complete it in a short time!

Leader Fang still wanted to say something, but Leader Han's phone rang. After he answered the phone, he left Leader Fang: “Secretary Song called me, I have to go. Lao Fang, leave this matter to you, and get it done as soon as possible. Let's join in the fun too. It would be even better if we can make it before National Day.”

Before National Day? Doesn't that mean there are only four or five days left?

Leader Fang couldn't help but frown.

However, as a leader, you must learn to transfer pressure. Back in his office, Leader Fang called Zhang Wanhe and Zhuang Shuren over.

“Lao Zhang, I'm giving you a glorious and arduous task. In the shortest possible time, install an imported L7 bare* gun on a 59 tank! Lao Zhuang, you will stay in Institute 201 for the next few days to help them.”

Zhang Wanhe puffed out his chest: “Yes, I guarantee to complete the task!”

After he walked out, he was blown by the north wind, and slowly pondered it over, it seemed a little strange!

“Lao Zhang, Lao Zhuang, how is it? Did Leader Fang say how he would support you?” Leader Pan leaned over.

Support? The two shook their heads and recounted the task assigned by Leader Fang.

“Leader Fang and the others are too biased. Why do they favor Factory 960 in everything? Doesn't Factory 960 have the ability? Then let Factory 960 complete this task!” Leader Pan immediately began to offer ideas.

“That's not very good, right? After all, it's a task assigned to us.”

“What's not good about it? As long as you provoke them and let Factory 960 take on the task themselves, wouldn't that be fine?”