Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The *Invincible* sunk?

When they heard this news, everyone's first reaction was: impossible! The second reaction was still: impossible!

Had the mighty British Empire really fallen to such a state? Couldn't even beat Argentina? And even let them sink an aircraft carrier? Now, the British Empire had lost not just face, but even its underwear.

However, it's hard to fight with bare hands against four, and a flurry of punches can kill even a master. Looking at the timeline, this development was actually quite normal.

May 4th, the *Sheffield* was sunk, causing the British to lose face.

May 9th, the British found an opportunity, taking off with two "Sea Harrier" aircraft, and sinking the Argentine reconnaissance ship "Cormorant" southeast of Port Stanley.

May 12th, Argentina launched 12 A4 Skyhawk fighters, bombing the British task force frigates in three waves, heavily damaging two of them.

May 16th, British Sea Harriers took off in the Falkland Strait and sunk the Argentine transport ship "Isla de los Estados".

And so, back and forth, time entered the latter half of May.

May 25th was Argentina's National Day, and they wanted to create glorious achievements before then! On the 21st, they launched their most massive attack!

This was a fierce naval and air battle, with heavy losses on both sides, and the Argentine Air Force's bravery was particularly moving.

Large numbers of Argentine Air Force fighters took off, attacking the British task force in turn. In fact, they didn't have many precision-guided weapons at hand. The main force was still ordinary 227 kg bombs, but they used these bombs to launch the most violent attacks on the British, overwhelming them.

Just as the British were struggling to cope, five Super Étendards suddenly arrived! Each launched an Exocet missile and turned around to run.

Once bitten, twice shy. In the fierce battle, the British discovered the sea-skimming anti-ship missiles flying at ultra-low altitude and immediately launched an interception. One was shot down, one plunged into the belly of the escorting *Coventry*, and one plunged into the belly of the *Atlantic Conveyor*.

The remaining two missiles rushed towards the *Invincible*. As a result, this unlucky aircraft carrier took two Exocet missiles head-on.

Considering the *Invincible*'s displacement of 20,000 tons, it shouldn't have sunk. But after seeing the *Invincible* hit, the Argentine Air Force went crazy, attacking the *Invincible* with all their might. An A4 Skyhawk attack aircraft was hit by a missile, but the pilot didn't bail out, instead steering the plane into the *Invincible*!

Boom!

The plane crashed into the gap created by the Exocet missile attack, expanding the attack results, killing dozens of people who were frantically trying to control the damage, and also igniting the ammunition on the lower deck.

So, after a few muffled explosions, the *Invincible* broke into two and quickly sank.

The *Invincible* was no longer invincible. It sank in the cold Atlantic Ocean and never had a chance to see the light of day again.

The world was lamenting this incident, and also wondering: Didn't the French say they only gave Argentina five Exocet missiles? The Argentine Navy had already used seven Exocet missiles! Moreover, the Argentine Navy's decisive saturation attack showed that they had even more Exocet missiles on hand!

Where did these Exocet missiles come from?

Everyone looked at the French Aerospace Company in surprise. You guys are too unkind, aren't you? One thing on the surface, another behind the scenes. Even if you and Britain have always been at odds, you shouldn't play with people like this, right?

The French Aerospace Company had difficulty defending itself: We really didn't sell Exocets!

Where did the Exocet missiles come from then?

They didn't know that in the East, there was a young man lurking in a tank factory on the prairie, who was also surprised when he heard this news.

The tank factory made tanks, but everyone still paid attention to world events. The biggest thing this year was of course the war that broke out in the South Atlantic!

"Chief Qin, I remember you made a prediction before, saying that Argentina would definitely lose?" Old Zhu looked at Qin Yang: "Do you still think so now?"

"Of course, Argentina will definitely lose." Qin Yang nodded: "They have no chance of winning."

"Why?"

After speaking, Qin Yang turned to look at Nie Xiaoqian: "Xiaoqian, let's go."

After coming out, Nie Xiaoqian said very solemnly: "Brother Yang, we need to review it again to see if there are any mistakes. If the French come to our door, how should we respond?"

"The French sold us missiles more than a year ago, and they still want to come to us for trouble? We will never accept this kind of thing that splashes dirty water on us." Qin Yang said confidently.

As he spoke, Old Sun, the gatekeeper, walked over: "Chief Qin, a telegram has arrived from the capital."

Taking the telegram, Qin Yang saw a few concise words on it: Chicken blocks the door, do not return.

"Chicken? Is the translation correct?" Nie Xiaoqian was a little curious.

"That's right, Gallic Rooster."

This title has a long history. It was once a humiliating nickname given to the Celts by the Romans, but centuries later, the Celts transformed into Romanized Gauls, forming the basis of the French nation. The romantic French have a good attitude. Gallic Rooster is Gallic Rooster, brave, united, wise, and domineering. We are the Gallic Rooster!

Ordinary people wouldn't understand. Qin Yang also talked about these allusions with Zhang Chao when he was bored. He didn't expect Zhang Chao to remember them and be able to apply them flexibly.

960 Factory, reception room.

"Section Chief Zhang, when will Chief Qin return?" Raphael asked nervously.

"I don't know, Chief Qin is on a business trip and may be gone for a long time."

"Then where did he go? I'll go to the place where he's on a business trip to find him."

"Chief Qin's movements are confidential. Tell me what you need, and I'll pass it on to him."

Raphael said helplessly: "There was a transaction before that I need to confirm with him. He purchased ten Exocet missiles from us back then. I don't know where those missiles went?"

Zhang Chao blinked his eyes: "The whole world is watching you now, and you're starting to make trouble for us? Tell you, want to put the blame on us? No way! You're too much. When the Sea Dart missile had an accident, Chief Qin helped you hide it and even made guarantees to the navy. How can you do this? Do you have a conscience?"

"No, no, we don't mean that, we just..."

"Then what do you mean?" Zhang Chao glared at him: "Say it."

Raphael swallowed: "I'll wait for Chief Qin to come back and talk to him."

"Okay, I'll see you off." Zhang Chao's face no longer had the arrogance just now, and he became polite again.

At the factory gate, Raphael left helplessly. Watching the car leave, Zhang Chao showed a satisfied smile. Hmph, foreigners are nothing! You have to be tough when you need to be tough!