When you are rich, there is Rheinmetall; when you are poor, there is Rheinsteel!

Listening to the voice coming from the phone, the hearts of several arsenal leaders around finally died.

This is an expected answer. Everyone has seen the performance of the equipment of each arsenal on this 400-kilometer road.

Everyone can see at a glance whose equipment is better, more excellent in performance, and more applicable, but now that I finally heard this final answer, I still feel a little unhappy.

But no matter how unhappy I am, this is military equipment. If it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, it doesn’t. There is no compromise option.

The person in charge of the Ordnance General Company was the first to stand in front of Lin Yu, extended his right hand, and said his congratulations:

"Boss Lin, congratulations to you, Rheinsteel, for winning this equipment bidding."

"I think we can cooperate. What do you think, Boss Lin?"

Lin Yuyi happily extended his right hand and responded with a smile:

"The new theme of the 21st century is win-win cooperation. Since the Ordnance General Company has issued an invitation, then we, Rheinsteel, will definitely not lose face."

"When this matter is settled, I will come to your door in person and have a good discussion with your company about cooperation."

The two smiled at each other, shook their clasped right hands, and then let go.

Others also complimented him a few times, and when they were about to discuss further, Yang Xue interrupted them:

"Everyone, stop talking nonsense. I need Mr. Lin to help me, so I'll interrupt you first."

Dragging Lin Yu aside, Yang Xue pointed to the helicopter in the distance and said:

"Next is our test, according to the requirements of our director Lu."

"Next, Luhang will use a helicopter to transport your fire support vehicle back to the director's office. Now we need your technicians to cooperate and hang your fire support vehicle on the helicopter."

"Then our people also need to conduct a quick drill. Sorry for the trouble."

"Yes!" Lin Yu nodded, turned around, and waved to Tang Chuan, asking the person in charge of the fire support vehicle to cooperate with Luhang's people to hang the fire support vehicle on the helicopter.

He himself stood by and carefully studied the suspension methods of these helicopters.

"You can't do that. You can't tie the rope like this. You have to keep the center of gravity of the fire support vehicle at the bottom when you take off."

"The way you tie it will shift the center of gravity of the fire support vehicle. Our vehicle is thick-skinned and basically won't have any problems."

"But if the center of gravity of your helicopter shifts during flight, there may be big problems."

"Yes, put the rope accurately on the hook, and make sure the lengths of the ropes are the same, so as to prevent the center of gravity from shifting to the greatest extent."

"Why don't you try it with a helicopter first? There's nothing wrong with trying. Don't tell me that if you take off and land now, there will be problems. That only means you have to practice again."

Under Lin Yu's strong suggestion, a helicopter that was ready for suspension slowly took off under the control of the pilot, and the mortar support vehicle hanging below, after the plane took off, slowly lifted up as the suspension cable was slowly tightened.

When the four wheels were more than 50 centimeters from the ground, Lin Yu immediately raised his hand and gestured to keep the plane hovering.

One minute, two minutes.

10 minutes, 30 minutes.

Just after 30 minutes, Yang Xue immediately picked up the intercom and landed the hovering aircraft.

When the aircraft completely shut down its engine, he immediately climbed onto the mortar vehicle and carefully checked the place where the suspension rope was tied.

There was no deformation, and even the paint at the suspension place was fine.

He asked other testers to bring cameras and take a few photos of the suspension place. He then picked up the steel wire rope used for the suspension and checked it bit by bit, not missing any details.

About 10 minutes later, he dragged the wire rope to Lin Yu, gave a thumbs up, and praised: "To be honest, I was a little worried that your fire support vehicle would have problems after being hoisted."

"But you have given me a surprise now, a big surprise!"

"Go back to the director's office, I will buy you a drink!"

After that, he patted Lin Yu's shoulder hard, turned around and picked up the loud speaker, shouting:

"All Army Aviation helicopters are ready to take off in order, target, director's office."

With his order, the suspension rope that he had just untied was hung back on the car by the Army Aviation.

Immediately afterwards, the farthest helicopter took off, and under the helicopter was a rocket launcher support vehicle.

Just after taking off, the helicopter was still a little uncomfortable, but soon, they adjusted their posture and headed eastward under the scorching sun.

After being prepared, the helicopter took off very quickly.

In just 10 minutes, all the helicopters left the ground and rushed all the way to the east.

Watching the helicopters fly away, Yang Xue raised his hands, clapped them vigorously, and shouted:

"Everyone, check the condition of the vehicles in half an hour. After half an hour, we will start to maneuver and return to the directorate."

"This time we will not pass by the No. 1 shooting range, and we will take a road that has not been there before, so everyone must pay attention."

After receiving the new order, everyone did not dare to neglect it and quickly got back to their equipment and vehicles to check the condition of the vehicles.

The first 400 kilometers were covered in succession, and they also went to the No. 1 shooting range in the middle and took a break.

Now that I have to cover more than 400 kilometers in one go, I must check the condition of the car.

Half an hour passed by in a flash, and the convoy set off again. However, compared to before, the fire support vehicles from Rheinsteel were missing, so the team was significantly smaller, and it did not look as majestic and domineering as before.

However, in arid and semi-arid grasslands, these rushing cars still rolled up a long dragon of sand and dust.

The deserted road section of more than 400 kilometers is quite troublesome for vehicles on the ground.

But for helicopters, it's not a problem at all.

One hour and 23 minutes after leaving the No. 2 shooting range, the Army Aviation helicopter formation sent all fire support vehicles and some members of the test group to the grassland 20 kilometers away from the director's office.

But this time, the helicopter did not land.

The members of the test team carried in the helicopter completed the rope descent directly through the rope. Then, they took off the fire support vehicle hanging below the helicopter, started it, and ran towards the director's office.

The members of the test team drove 30 vehicles carrying heavy firepower, and quickly advanced towards a certain area in a certain formation on the vast grassland. It was still very interesting to watch.

On the top floor of the Xiaobai Building in the director's department, Lu Huaxi held a telescope and looked at the vehicle that appeared at the end of his sight. He handed the telescope to Zhou Changyao next to him, waved his right hand vigorously, and said loudly:

"This is the rapid assault I want! With the cooperation of air superiority firepower, soldiers can carry heavy firepower that can advance quickly, parachute into the enemy's territory, and then launch a decapitation strike on the enemy."

"Hit the enemy to the detriment of one thing and disrupt the enemy's steps, thereby affecting the frontline battle situation."

"The previous assault that threw people to the front line and could only rely on the rifles in their hands was not an assault at all, it was called death!"

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavalhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! What are you talking about? Part of this strategy before was formulated by you yourself, and you even scolded yourself?" Zhou Changyao put down the telescope and tilted his head and asked.

Although he was asking rhetorically, the smile on his face had already told Lu Huaxi that he was also interested in this kind of equipment.

After all, no one would dislike the equipment in their hands that has too much firepower.

After staring at Lu Huaxi for a while, Zhou Changyao picked up the telescope again and focused his gaze on the long smoke and dust in the distance.

At the same time, he also said: "Since everyone thinks this equipment is good, then quickly sort out the bidding results, test reports, and related video and photo files, hand them over, and let the superiors do it quickly. Decide."

"Also, if you have some ideas, you can take this opportunity to put them forward."

"This is what our directing department does, don't waste the opportunity."

Next to him, Qian Guoheng, who had been sitting on the sofa, heard what the two said, picked up his tea cup, took a leisurely sip of water, and said slowly:

"This matter cannot be rushed. If we want to form a report, Yang Xue must bring all the people back and get the final information before we can form a report."

"Even if you submit your report, the leaders will have to review it and read it slowly. Only after reading it can they approve your report."

"You have time now and are in a hurry, so you might as well think about how you should hand over the task that you were asked to hand over to Lin Yu."

Hearing this, Lu Huaxi's old face instantly turned into a bitter gourd. At this moment, he was no longer in the mood to look at the equipment. He turned around and stood in front of the world map next to him. He held his chin with his hand and stared straight into his eyes. Stare at the chicken butt on the map.

…………

June in the northern grasslands is relatively dry, so what people in the directing department hate most is sandstorms.

Lin Yu jumped out of the car, spit out the sand in his mouth, and then picked his nostrils with his hands to remove all the sand in his nostrils. Only then did he feel that he was alive again.

During the more than 400 kilometers of testing, we were always traveling along the previously laid roads, so although there was some dust and sand, it was still acceptable.

But there were no roads for the more than 400 kilometers back. It was all semi-arid desert and bare grassland, and the whole journey was eating sand.

Uncomfortable.

After rubbing his head vigorously with both hands to get rid of the sand, Lin Yu found Qian Duoduo and ordered him to take the people to the barracks to rest first, and then quickly compile the statistics of this test.

After handing over his work, he swaggered towards the small white building of the director's department. As soon as he reached the door, Gan Yuan appeared in front of him again:

"Senior Brother Lin, Director Lu asked me to pick you up."

On the top floor of Xiaobai Building, he sent Lin Yu into the office. The power source turned around and stood guard at the door with a standard straddle posture.

In the room, looking at the dusty Lin Yu, Lu Huaxi handed over a cup of tea and said:

"Here, take the authentic green bud tip and moisten your throat. I have a task for you here."

Have a mission?

Lin Yu caught the blind spot at this moment. He did not reach out to take the tea, but quickly raised his head, looked at Lu Huaxi eagerly, and asked in a low voice:

"Can you not answer it?"

Seeing the expression on his face, Lu Huaxi chuckled, took back the tea, put it aside, sat down on the chair opposite, crossed his legs, and said like a mountain king: "You don't have to take it."

Opposite Lin Yu was just about to take a breath when he immediately added:

"If you don't answer today, a bigger leader will come to see you in person tomorrow."

"Because for now, this task still has to be yours. Apart from you, I really can't find the right person to carry out this task."

Although Lu Huaxi had a smile on his face, Lin Yu saw a hint of seriousness in his smile.

In an instant, he realized that Lu Huaxi was not joking.

He leaned forward slightly, dragged the tea on the table to his front, opened the lid and took a sip, then he asked:

"What is the task? Can it make a bigger leader come to me?"

Hearing that he did not refuse, Lu Huaxi turned to look at Zhou Changyao. Zhou Changyao received the signal, took down the world map hanging on the wall next to him, put it in front of Lin Yu, and then took a red marker and circled a piece of land at the tail of the red rooster.

It was a piece of land sandwiched between the mountains and the two countries.

Wakhan Corridor!

Seeing the land circled by Zhou Changyao, Lin Yu couldn't help frowning.

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow valley from Badakhshan, Afghanistan to the northwest border of China. It is located at the southern end of the Pamir Plateau and between the northeast section of the New Kush Mountains. The narrowest part is about 15 kilometers and the widest part is about 75 kilometers. The average altitude is 4,000 meters.

Historically, the Wakhan Corridor has always been one of the main routes from the Central Plains Dynasty to the Western Regions, Central Asia and the Mediterranean.

Now... not, because the cost is too high.

After thinking for a while, Lin Yu raised his eyes and looked at Lu Huaxi opposite him, and asked in a low voice:

"Is it because of the situation in Afghanistan?"

"I really didn't see you!" Lu Huaxi nodded, took the red marker from Zhou Changyao, and marked the two countries north and south of the Wakhan Corridor.

"The situation in Afghanistan has become very chaotic, so naturally some people will flee. Most of them choose to go to Pakistan and Tajikistan."

"Because the peoples of these two countries have some cultural identification with them."

"Then a small number of them fled to us. If they are just fleeing, then we can understand."

"But there are some scum here. The existence of these scum affects our national defense security."

"And these scum also brought drugs!"

"It is easy for us to control these scum on our territory, but the roots are not on our side. We can only prevent them for a while, not for a lifetime."

"So, we need a force, a force outside the will of the country, to uproot these roots and burn them with fire."

"You have a good relationship with the Iranians, and the relationship between the Iranians and the Afghans is barely passable, so the higher-ups thought of you."

"Anyway, you also need to stir up trouble there, so why not intervene in Afghanistan in advance, pull out the roots of those scum first, and burn them with fire."

"What do you think?"