Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The night grew deep, and people dispersed. A voice echoed from the office of Fangbei Industrial Company.

"This business trip is the first major task since the establishment of our Fangbei Industrial Company. Success is the only option; failure is not allowed!" Leader Dong's tone was serious: "Old Huang from the Army Armored Forces will lead the team, bringing two commanders from the tank unit. Old Zhu from Institute 208 and Old Fang from Factory 617 will serve as manufacturer representatives. Our Fangbei Industrial Company will also send three people: General Qin, Nie Xiaoqian, and Comrade Lin Heping!"

"Uncle Dong, there are only a few of us in this room. Why are you being so serious?" Qin Yang glanced at Leader Dong: "It's just a trip abroad. What's the big deal? It's not like we haven't been out before. Why don't you come with us? This opportunity is too rare. By the way, are there any Persian speakers among Old Huang's entourage?"

"General Qin, going abroad is a serious matter. The country spends valuable foreign exchange to send us out. How can we not take it seriously? Although I've come to our Fangbei Industrial Company, I don't know much about tanks, so I won't waste the country's foreign exchange. It's already quite a lot that our company is sending three people. Besides, we're going to Romania. Knowing Romanian is enough. Why do you need a Persian speaker?"

"Uncle Dong, you said it yourself, it's not easy to go abroad. Of course, we can't waste this precious opportunity. I plan to take a trip to Iran on the way back."

Leader Dong's expression turned serious: "General Qin, it's very chaotic there right now. This is not a joke. We hardly have any contact with them. After the change of government in Iran, there's even less interaction. What are we going there for? Besides, there's a war going on there. It's very dangerous!"

"Uncle Dong, what is the mission of our Fangbei Industrial Company?" Qin Yang asked.

"Of course, it's to help our military industry system sell a large amount of weapons and equipment, and realize the transformation of our military enterprises!" Leader Dong said.

"That's right. You also said that our role is that of arms dealers. Wherever there is war, that is our market. Even if there is no war, we have to... no, we can't stand seeing weak countries being bullied by their neighbors, so we decided to help them!"

"General Qin, your friends signed a large arms agreement last time they came. Wouldn't you be letting them down if you sold arms to Persia?"

"How would that be letting them down? Friends are friends, and business is business. If we sell a large number of arms to Iraq, and Iran is quickly defeated, wouldn't our business only be a one-time deal? We need a long-term strategy. We can't let Iran be defeated too quickly. We also have to help Iran a little, so they can meet their match and fight for ten or eight years, that would be best."

Leader Dong's expression became even more serious. This Qin Yang, on the surface, is a reckless youth, but in reality, he's quite cunning!

"Leader Dong, I think General Qin has a point," Nie Xiaoqian said.

"Has a point?"

"Yes, our economy is transforming, and the military industry is struggling. What we need to do now is to sell weapons so that our military factories can survive... By the way, I know Persian. If you're worried about Iran being dangerous, I'll accompany General Qin to Iran."

"You!" Leader Dong didn't know what to say. Just then, a voice came from outside: "What are you talking about? So lively?"

"Old Huang?"

Born in '13, Old Huang is now nearly seventy years old, but he's still very hale and hearty. Dressed in a woolen gray Type 78 armored officer's uniform, he looks mighty and imposing.

"The departure is imminent, so I came to Fangbei Industrial Company to take a look." Old Huang said with a smile: "It is said that a capable person has emerged in our military industry system. I haven't had a chance to meet him. Seeing him today, it's true that heroes come from youth. His technology, vision, and courage are all top-notch!"

"Old Huang, please don't praise me. Other leaders can't wait to suppress me, lest my tail wag in the sky." Qin Yang was rarely humble.

"As long as you contribute, you should be commended," Old Huang said. "If we can really get a T-72 tank this time, I will personally award you a medal at the year-end commendation meeting of the entire armored forces!"

"Forget about the medal, how much is the bonus?"

Leader Dong had a black line on his face. You kid, as expected, you shine when given a little sunlight. The selfless dedication of our older generation doesn't exist in you.

"How much do you want?"

"I don't want anything else. If it works out, let me part ways with you on the way back. I have to go to Iran."

"What are you going to do there?"

"Of course, to do what I love to do," Qin Yang said.

"Good!" Old Huang nodded in agreement.

Old Huang talked with a few people for half an hour before finally leaving. After seeing Old Huang off and returning to the office, Leader Dong continued with a dark face: "General Qin, why do you want to go to such a dangerous place? Also, Teacher Nie, what can I say to you? Your dad called me and asked me to take good care of you. If you have any..."

"A caged canary will never grow up. I want to be an eagle soaring with its wings spread. I want to grow up in the face of wind and rain," Nie Xiaoqian said, glancing at Qin Yang: "Anyway, I'll go with General Qin. General Qin is so smart, nothing will happen."

"Leader Dong, I will protect them well," Lin Heping, who had been silently playing the role of a passerby, said.

"Alas, I really can't say anything to you!" Leader Dong slumped into the chair: "It's too dangerous. Don't think that Old Huang agreed, if I don't agree, you still can't go!"

"How is that possible? My legs are on my own body. If you don't agree, I'll sneak away myself, make a raft, float across the Black Sea, and get to Turkey." Qin Yang rolled his eyes at him: "Brother Lin, let's go back and prepare!"

The next day, a plane flew to Romania. After getting off the plane, the group was received by local officials. The atmosphere at the welcome banquet that night was harmonious. On the morning of the third day, the group came to the unit equipped with T-72 tanks.

The dark green tanks appeared in rows before everyone's eyes, the visual impact was very strong.

The low profile, the high-angled 125mm gun barrel, the unique V-shaped wave breaker with reinforcing ribs at the front of the hull, and the blue, yellow, and red concentric circle mark sprayed on the left side of the turret, like a big eye.

This early model, without additional explosive reactive armor, is full of primitive beauty.

"This is currently the strongest tank in the world!" Christian, the commander of the Romanian armored unit responsible for the reception, said: "You are the first foreigners to see them!"

"That's right, this tank is very good. Unfortunately, you only have thirty. I'm afraid that's not enough for you?" Qin Yang said.