Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The most painful thing to say is Defense Minister Marshal Ustinov, who wants to develop new military vehicles is not just empty talk. It requires technical personnel, technical equipment, and huge financial support. All of these are indispensable. After all, the Soviet Union wants to catch up with or surpass the United States with its technological accumulation. Not only is it difficult, it's even basically impossible.

The person in charge of the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Trade looked helpless. The American military vehicles were not only advanced in performance, but also had the Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan behind them. But what the Soviet military vehicles looked like, even their own soldiers looked down upon them, let alone other Warsaw Pact countries.

Road conditions in the Soviet Union are very poor, and military vehicles are poorly maintained. Who would want such second-hand products except buying scrap steel? It might still be possible if it's tanks and armored vehicles, but forget about military vehicles.

The leader has spoken and can only be carried out unconditionally. You have to do it even when it's difficult, otherwise you won't be able to keep your position. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade could only find Ustinov, hoping to use his prestige to force the Warsaw Pact member states to purchase some Soviet military vehicles. After all, the funds for the products sold go to the Ministry of National Defense for the research and development of new military vehicles.

KGB Chairman Chebrikov returned to his office and immediately organized personnel to launch an investigation. The final result can only be a loss of troops and generals, and the effort is in vain.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many people believed that this conference should not be held. Because of this meeting, the Soviet Union suffered huge losses. Maybe if there is no meeting and everyone just pretends that nothing happened, the effect will be better.

But it was too late to say anything, the powerful Soviet Union was no longer around.

Turner became the Commander-in-Chief of NATO Allied Forces in Europe, which had little influence on other countries except the Soviet Union. The Heiyun Group holds so many retired weapons and equipment, which is really eye-catching.

China is the most concerned about it, even though the economy has improved at this time. But China, which adheres to a hard-working and pragmatic style, still wants to get some of the decommissioned weapons and equipment of the US military. Not only can it be used to equip troops, but you might also get inspiration from it by studying it.

Just as the Soviet high-level officials held an emergency meeting, the same was true for China.

First, technicians reported to senior leaders what weapons and equipment Heiyun Group purchased from the United States; and compared the shortcomings and technical gaps of similar products from China.

Although they knew that technology was lagging behind at this time, no one expected that the gap would be so big. The country's rejuvenation still has a long way to go. "

"Therefore, I suggest that we start negotiations with the Heiyun Group to see how much weapons and equipment purchased from the United States they are willing to transfer to us. Although it is retired equipment from the Americans, its performance is already lagging behind its most advanced products. But compared to ours Our own weapons and equipment are at least ten years ahead."

"Being behind is not terrible. What is terrible is that we do not have the courage to admit it. Using second-hand weapons and equipment to develop China's own products is a very feasible path."

There is no shame in reverse imitation, especially in the military industry. If you can't even imitate it well, that would be a real shame. When China was founded, it could be said that it was very poor, let alone have an industrial base. But even so, the older generation is not afraid. It is hard to develop a path suitable for its own industry under the attack of the international community.

The plan to purchase decommissioned weapons and equipment from Heiyun Group is very feasible. It's just that we are limited by foreign exchange reserves and we don't know what the other party thinks.

Because of the heavy investment from Xiangjiang businessmen, especially Bao Zixuan. At this time, China's foreign exchange reserves increased a lot compared to the previous life, but at the same time, the pace of development also accelerated a lot. There are more projects that require foreign exchange, and it is difficult to come up with too many dollars for the military to purchase weapons and equipment from outside.

The person in charge of the foreign exchange department said: "I also fully agree with the purchase of weapons and equipment. But the country's foreign exchange reserves are insufficient. Unless the Heiyun Group agrees to pay with Huaxia currency, the amount will not be too large. We can use our best efforts to come up with US$300 million. , not even one point more will do.”

"We still need to cancel other projects, otherwise there may be fewer projects."

US$300 million seems like a lot, but compared to weapons and equipment, it’s not enough at all. They couldn't even buy one of the Heiyun Group's most advanced bombers, and the military was very dissatisfied with this number.

Without financial investment, it is difficult to build a strong national defense. This is no longer the era when millets and rifles could fight wars. Strong national defense requires huge capital investment, otherwise we cannot afford weapons and equipment.

"The military has made great concessions in the process of economic development. We have never thought about new weapons. But we can't even buy second-hand weapons and equipment. Isn't it a bit too much?"

"Military personnel can go hungry, but weapons and equipment cannot be without oil. Our soldiers have the courage and determination to face death. We can use simple weapons and equipment and let them fight; what is the difference between that and dying. Without a strong army, national construction cannot It's useless to be beautiful because you can't hold it at all."

The chief's words made the audience think deeply. Economic construction is very important. But national defense is more important, and it is undesirable to blindly ask the military to make concessions.

The person in charge of foreign exchange said: "National defense is very important, but the country's foreign exchange reserves are really limited. If it is left to the military to purchase weapons and equipment, what will happen to other projects?"

"Many are national key projects and have entered the construction stage. The suspension of these projects will cause huge losses to the country."

When the senior management heard this, they knew they had to give their opinions. Everyone is here for work, and everyone has the right ideas. Foreign exchange reserves are limited. Should we think of other ways?

If you purchase weapons and equipment from other companies, it may be more troublesome. However, the senior management is still very confident about Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan. This guy doesn't dare to say how patriotic he is, but at least he is very optimistic about China's economy.

Executive: "You can try to pay with Huaxia coins, but if it doesn't work, I'll think of other ways."

Now that the matter has been concluded, everyone is no longer arguing. Although there is little hope, the top management has already spoken. Then try your best to complete the task.

Seeing that everyone still had doubts, the senior management said with a smile: "I know Bao Zixuan of Heiyun Group to some extent, and he will not deliberately make things difficult in this regard. Unlike many businessmen, he does not recognize the US dollar that much."

"And there are so many weapons and equipment that must be repaired and maintained by factories. Major domestic factories can fight for it. This is also a way to learn."

"Learning technology must start from all aspects, and cannot follow the situation. Americans have advanced technology, even second-hand decommissioned equipment is better than us. This is an indisputable fact, but don't underestimate Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan."

"He dares to buy retired American equipment, so there must be ways to improve it! I have met this guy several times. Although he is young, he has a lot of ideas in his heart; he never fights an unprepared battle."

After hearing the analysis from the highest level, everyone had a new idea. It is true that Heiyun Group can transport weapons and equipment to China for maintenance and upkeep. In this way, you can not only earn some funds, but also learn skills.

The person in charge of the ordnance industry department said: "The plan is very feasible. Heiyun Group does have a lot of advanced technologies for improving weapons and equipment. Although it has had a certain impact on China, our technical staff are also convinced that they have lost. We can definitely take advantage of this opportunity. , secretly learn some advanced experiences and technologies.”

The Black Cloud Group modified Soviet tanks and armored vehicles, causing Iraq to give up negotiations with China. According to historical trajectory, these orders originally belonged to the Chinese Arsenal. It’s just that Heiyun Group’s products have better performance and more favorable prices.

Now that they have the opportunity to work and study together, the person in charge of Chinese weapons certainly doesn't want to miss it. It’s not terrible to be inferior in skills. If you don’t even have the courage to learn and face it, that is the tragedy of the country and the nation.

Heiyun Group has many investments in mainland China and has close relations with them. Although Bao Zixuan was still in the United States at this time, there was no problem in getting in touch.

So Shanghai will take on this important task, and Kyoto will send someone to negotiate.

Heiyun Group owns a car factory in Shanghai and can make improvements to decommissioned U.S. weapons and equipment if necessary. Shanghai is definitely the city with the best industrial foundation. Other places are still lagging behind, including the deep sea.

Although Huo Jianning is not a technician, he is still Chinese. When it comes to weapons and equipment, it is better for our own people to feel more at ease, and this is true for both parties.