Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

"This was purely an accident; we never expected Old Ba to launch a surprise attack." On the plane to Old Ba, Fang Lao, the designer of the 85 tank, introduced to Qin Yang: "Our 85 tank was being tested at the proving ground. A group of Old Ba people who were originally inspecting the 447 factory's artillery suddenly ran over and caught us red-handed. They demanded that the tank be taken to their side for testing. We couldn't hide it, so we had to agree."

This trip to Old Ba required a large number of technicians, and the plane was very lively. Qin Yang also brought his wife, Nie Xiaoqian, and Lin Heping along. The trio was used to acting together.

"Well, since they've discovered it, let them take it away. It's also a good way to show off our Eastern speed." Qin Yang nodded: "By the way, has the oil tank been enlarged?"

Back when the 85 tank went to Old Ba for testing, it was completely outclassed by Er Mao's T-80. The most important issue was the engine. Er Mao's 6TD diesel engine was mature and reliable, and later improvements could output 1200 horsepower. Our own engine barely output 1000 horsepower, and the oil tank exploded due to poor heat dissipation in the tropical region.

When developing the 85 tank, Qin Yang specifically emphasized this point.

Hearing his words, Guo Liming, the technician in charge of the engine, nodded: "That's right, it has been specially enlarged. Our 1200 horsepower diesel engine used on the third-generation tank may still have defects, but downgrading to an 800 horsepower diesel engine will definitely not be a problem. It will definitely meet Old Ba's needs."

Qin Yang nodded, looking at the land outside the cabin. The highest peaks had already been flown over, and on the opposite side was Old Ba's airspace.

Old Ba attached great importance to the arrival of the Eastern delegation. Farhat, the director of the Taxila Heavy Repair Plant, personally greeted them at the airport.

"Welcome, everyone. Mr. Mirza is very busy recently and will visit our tank testing site when he has time. That tank hasn't been transported over yet. Can we arrange for you to stay in Taxila? Next, our heavy repair plant will be converted into a production factory, and we need your help. Please help take a look at the factory these few days."

"Of course, we'll do as the host says." Qin Yang nodded.

Everyone could speak English, so they could communicate directly in English.

Fang Lao was the oldest and most experienced in the team, but he was a technician, so he left all other matters to Qin Yang, and he simply acted as a hands-off shopkeeper.

It was already June, and the weather in Old Ba was very hot. Everyone only exchanged a few words at the airport and felt sweaty. After getting on the bus and turning on the air conditioner, everyone felt more comfortable.

"That's right, Mr. Qin is right." Fang Lao put his worries behind him and looked out the window.

Taxila is located about fifty kilometers northwest of the capital of Old Ba. It is a small city with a population of only 200,000. With a police car leading the way, the scenery of the small city could soon be seen.

In the distance, there were chimneys and factories, full of a modern feel, but most of the city looked full of historical vicissitudes.

"Most of the streets here are stone houses, which look very old. The architectural style is similar to the West, and it also seems to have religious colors." Fang Lao began to be curious.

"Taxila is an ancient city with a long history." Nie Xiaoqian had made a comprehensive understanding before coming: "The specific recorded history is more than 2,500 years. Buddhism is prevalent here. It is the center of the world-famous Gandhara art and one of the richest archaeological sites in South Asia. Our eminent monks Faxian and Xuanzang have all been here."

"Didn't Master Xuanzang go to India?"

"It used to be a country here." Nie Xiaoqian continued to answer, then looked at the hillside in the distance, and when she saw a well-preserved stone platform there, she said again: "That platform should be the place where Xuanzang lectured on scriptures back then."

Everyone opened their eyes wide and looked over through the car window. Seeing everyone's curious eyes, Farhat introduced in English: "What you see is the lecture platform. In 650 AD, the eminent monk Xuanzang came to Taxila and lectured here for two whole years. This platform is divided into two layers. The lower layer is more crowded, and many ordinary people listened there back then. The upper layer is reserved for senior monks. There is also a millstone there. Master Xuanzang used to grind tofu on the millstone, and later this delicacy spread here. By the way, my wife also likes to make tofu the most. Mr. Qin, it's not very convenient for you and your wife to stay at the guest house. Why don't you just stay at my house?"

"Okay, but I have to bring one more person." Qin Yang nodded.

Nie Xiaoqian was a little curious and felt it was inappropriate to disturb others, but since Qin Yang agreed, he must have his purpose, probably to get along with them.

The car finally drove to a quaint two-story courtyard near the Taxila Tank Repair Plant.

A woman in a blue dress walked out from inside, with a slender figure and outstanding temperament. Although she wore a headscarf, she still couldn't hide her youth and beauty, and her big black eyes were even more watery and moving.

Samate?

"Mr. Qin, this is my wife, Samate." Farhat then said in Old Ba language: "Samate, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Qin, this is his wife, and this is his bodyguard."

"Hello." Nie Xiaoqian reached out her hand and shook hands with the other party, saying in the same Old Ba language: "You are so young and beautiful."

The woman smiled like a flower: "Welcome, please come in."

"Mr. Qin, let's go, let's go in together." Lin Heping pushed him beside Qin Yang: "What are you doing standing there?"

Looking at the backs of the people in front, Qin Yang whispered: "Brother Lin, I want to give you a task."

"What task?"

"Every night, squat outside their window and watch the woman's movements."

Lin Heping almost exclaimed, what do you mean? In China, eavesdropping on the corner of the wall when others get married is okay, but is it appropriate to eavesdrop on others' corner of the wall when you go abroad?