Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

617 Factory, train platform.

"Quick, get the tanks loaded! This is an urgent mission, it must be completed as soon as possible! The military train has been coordinated and is ready to depart at any time, just waiting for us to load!" Under the lights of the platform, factory director Wang Lin personally directed his subordinates to load the vehicles.

"Director Wang, the tank hasn't even had its gun installed yet, why are we loading it already?" Nie Yufeng happened to be passing by after work and couldn't help but feel curious when he saw this scene.

"No need to install the gun. Our tanks still need further improvements, so we don't need to worry about it," Wang Lin said.

"We don't need to worry about it?" Nie Yufeng asked curiously, "Director Wang, our 617 Factory is the strongest in the industry. If we don't need to worry about it, who else can complete the modification project? First Tractor? Or Institute 201?"

"Factory 960," Wang Lin said, "They need to quickly modify a prototype vehicle to show the client. If the client is satisfied, they will purchase in large quantities."

"Factory 960?" Nie Yufeng frowned: "Director Wang, are they also going to get involved in the improvement of this tank? Do they not need us anymore?"

Last time, Qin Yang brought foreigners to their factory and placed an order for a hundred tanks on the spot, and also promised that the subsequent orders would be one or two thousand, which made them very happy. They worked overtime, day and night, and finally produced a hundred tanks before the New Year. They also made a lot of money from it. Last year's Spring Festival, they distributed a lot of New Year's goods, which made other brother units envious.

Now, they are waiting for the client's second batch of orders. At the same time, they are also improving according to Qin Yang's requirements, striving to better adapt to the client's needs. Now, CEO Qin actually wants to snatch business from them and give it to Factory 960?

This isn't good, is it?

"No, these are completely new orders, from new clients," Wang Lin said, "Moreover, the tanks we produce don't need any other modifications, not even the gun needs to be installed, and the price is still five hundred thousand."

Fewer processes, fewer parts, and the price hasn't changed. This is a good thing that falls from the sky.

Nie Yufeng's eyes rolled, and then he said: "Director Wang, I am the designer of the 69 tank. Since Factory 960 wants to modify it to show the new client, I, the designer, can't be idle here. I'll go with the tank and help Factory 960!"

"You want to go? We still have tank improvement projects on hand!"

"That's not as important as Factory 960's project. Director Wang, CEO Qin once helped us so much, we must repay his kindness. Now is the time for us to repay him!"

"Okay, then go ahead. Also, bring a few more technicians," Wang Lin nodded.

The 69 tank without a gun looked less domineering and more adorable. After getting on the military train, they quickly set off, heading east. Various trains along the way gave way to them. In the dim light of the next morning, they finally arrived in the capital, then unloaded and transferred to Factory 960 by trailer.

After a bumpy ride, Nie Yufeng and his subordinates were a little tired. If only they could sleep first!

With red eyes, they looked at Qin Yang, who was personally standing at the factory gate to greet them.

"Comrades, you have worked hard. Now, a glorious and great task is entrusted to you!"

"CEO Qin, please rest assured, we are here to undertake important tasks," Nie Yufeng said, "If you don't assign us important tasks, that would be looking down on us."

"Of course it's an important task. You need to install the gun, as well as the supporting fire control system. The relevant equipment is ready, just waiting to be installed."

Sure enough, coming to Factory 960 means installing the gun! Nie Yufeng was already mentally prepared. Although they were very tired, they still had to perk up to accept this task.

"Okay, where is the gun?"

"It's on our production line, currently undergoing the final process."

"Your production line? You are producing guns? 125mm?" Nie Yufeng was dumbfounded on the spot.

Of course he knew about the tank gun dispute. Factory 447, also located in the grassland, is now working hard to compete with Factory 960 for the next generation of tank guns, that is, the 120mm and 125mm caliber dispute. Now, Factory 960 has already produced the gun and wants to install it on the 69 tank?

With the small size of the 69 tank, can it withstand the powerful recoil of a 125mm tank gun? Besides, there is no space in the turret!

"We don't need that big guy for the time being. We are producing a 105mm tank gun."

"You are producing it? How is that possible?" Nie Yufeng hadn't recovered from the shock.

"Why is it impossible?" Qin Yang glanced at Nie Yufeng: "Is there anything that is impossible at our Factory 960? We are best at turning the impossible into possible! I'll take everyone to breakfast first. After breakfast, everyone should hurry up and get to work!"

Modifying the 69 tank with a 105mm tank gun is a piece of cake for the technicians of Factory 617. After all, the famous 79 tank is actually just a 69-3 tank with a 105mm tank gun.

However, they look very tired. After coming all the way, the journey was hard. It seems a bit inappropriate to use them directly. Besides, if we install it ourselves, we can learn some experience.

Zhang Chao had such an idea in his mind, but he didn't question Qin Yang's decision. Yangzi must have other deep meanings in doing this.

After Nie Yufeng and others had eaten and came to the modification workshop prepared for the 69 tank again, they saw a gun placed next to it. After just one look, Nie Yufeng frowned again.

"No, no! This gun is not a standard L7 tank gun. CEO Qin, did you get the data wrong?"

This gun is obviously longer than the standard L7 tank gun!

"Of course it's not a standard L7 tank gun. We said we wanted to modify a 105mm gun. Does that mean only the L7 tank gun can use a 105mm caliber, and other tank guns can't? This tank gun is independently developed by our Factory 960!"

After Zhang Chao took Nie Yufeng and others away, Qin Yang, who had eaten his fill and slept for a day, walked in with great energy. Behind him were a few of his most trusted workers.

"Come on, let's continue working. After tonight, we can modify the 69 tank so that even its mother won't recognize it!"

Qin Yang certainly knew what Nie Yufeng and others were here to do. Some technologies still have to be kept from Nie Yufeng and others.