First Class Merit

Over the phone, Li Wen began to describe the situation in detail.

Soon, Rafe could no longer sit still.

"You just said they hit a ground target 5 kilometers away with pinpoint accuracy at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour?"

"Yes, everyone saw it with their own eyes!"

"Also, they're using a digital fire control system, the kind that can automatically aim?"

"That's right, we've seen it with our own eyes, it's truly amazing."

Lei Fu couldn't help but gasp.

If this is true, then the tank's performance is truly astonishing; the stabilization system alone would be enough for them to study for many years.

Not to mention the digital fire control system they mentioned.

"Why didn't Liang Jingsong call me personally?"

"This... it seems that Chief Liang is angry with you now, saying that you didn't go there in person, and even threatening to send the tanks to other arsenals."

Lei Fu's eyes widened as he spoke loudly into the phone.

"Wait there, I'll be right there!"

What a joke! If this tank were sent to another arms factory, he would be furious.

He's now kicking himself. If he'd known there were such powerful tanks, he would have gone there himself no matter what.

So he immediately called on the key technical personnel from the three workshops.

"Get in the car quickly, I'll show you something good!"

The three of them looked completely bewildered.

"What good stuff is it?"

"Tank guns and stabilization systems!"

……

A military green pickup truck was driving on the road.

Inside the vehicle, the technical department directors from the three workshops were all excited.

They knew that if they could acquire the tank gun stabilizer technology, their Type 80 tanks would be significantly enhanced.

Reifu was completely baffled by the terms he heard on the phone, such as digital fire control system.

Based on his understanding, he probably thought it was a kind of tank gun stabilizer.

As far as he knows, only the United States currently possesses this technology.

Unexpectedly, some people in the Dragon Kingdom had actually developed advanced technology, and he was filled with anticipation.

Before long, they arrived at the military district.

After making some inquiries, they learned that the test had ended and everyone was in the cadre canteen, so the group hurriedly headed towards the canteen.

As soon as they arrived at the canteen, they saw Liang Jingsong and others having their meal.

Liang Jinsong looked radiant, holding a military green enamel mug in his hand.

"Old Commander, Ah Zu, let me raise a glass to you both, to thank you for building such an advanced tank!"

The others also picked up their enamel mugs.

Wu Shuanzhu laughed heartily, "This is all thanks to my grandfather, I wouldn't dare take credit for it!"

He gently patted Wu Zu on the shoulder, his face full of pride, "There's a lot of technology involved in tanks. Zu has done a great job this time; he should at least get a second-class merit!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"That definitely deserves a second-class merit award. This tank is amazing, far superior to the Type 80!"

"That's right, to hit the target at such high movement speed, that's on par with the US!"

"By the way, Ah Zu, how did this tank manage to move at high speed and accurately hit its target on such bumpy roads?"

Wu Zu held a spare rib in his hand, gnawing on it as he spoke:

"It mainly relies on the vehicle stability system, shock absorbers, artillery stabilizers, and digital image auto-aiming systems. When these work together, accurate shooting can be achieved..."

A string of unfamiliar terms came out of Wu Zu's mouth, leaving everyone completely bewildered.

Although I don't understand the language, just hearing these terms makes it sound incredibly advanced.

These words were overheard by Lei Fu and the other three who had just entered.

When they heard unfamiliar terms like vehicle stability system, artillery stabilizer, and digital image auto-aiming system, they were stunned.

What shocked them even more was that the person who said these words was a child.

At that moment, Hongshan, who was sitting diagonally opposite, saw Lei Fu and the others.

"Hey, Lao Lei, you guys really came at the worst possible time!"

Upon hearing the sound, everyone turned around and, seeing Lei Fu, quickly made way for him.

"Come on, come on, we haven't finished eating yet, have some more!"

When Liang Jingsong saw Lei Fu, he couldn't help but roll his eyes, clearly still angry: "So you actually came? I was already planning to send the tanks to another arsenal, I thought you weren't coming!"

Seeing Liang Jingsong's appearance, Lei Fu quickly approached with a beaming smile, pulled a bottle of wine from his pocket, and handed it to him: "I've just been too busy with work! Okay, I'll bring you two more bottles later!"

Upon seeing the wine, Liang Jingsong grinned and stuffed it into his coat pocket, exclaiming, "That's more like it!"

Lei Fu sat down to the side, his gaze falling on Wu Zu, who was gnawing on ribs, and asked the questions that several technicians were concerned about:

"How does this kid know so much about tanks?"

Everyone present laughed when he said that.

"How could he not know? He built those tanks!"

"What?" Rafer's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. "He built it?"

Seeing Lei Fu's disbelieving expression, Wu Shuanzhu sneered, "What? You look down on my grandson!"

Lei Fu was taken aback, only then noticing Wu Shuanzhu was also there. He quickly stood up and saluted, "Old Chief, I'm sorry, I didn't notice you!"

Wu Shuanzhu simply replied, "You should quickly take your men and learn properly. This tank technology is too advanced. Production of the Type 80 tank can be stopped; stop manufacturing it!"

When Lei Fu and several technical supervisors around him heard Wu Shuanzhu say that production of the Type 80 tank would be stopped, they were stunned.

Good heavens, this is a tank that the country has funded and approved for production. How can we just stop it like that?

However, Wu Shuanzhu was, after all, a former leader, and everyone respected him greatly.

Lei Fu quickly explained with a smile, "Old Chief, the procedure for stopping work is very complicated. It has to be reported to the General Headquarters and the Yanjing Arsenal. We don't have that authority."

"Of course I know, that's why I'm telling you to quickly study this technology thoroughly, then report it to the military region and immediately order a halt to work, otherwise every day of delay is a loss!"

Wu Shuanzhu spoke with absolute certainty, but Lei Fu was somewhat doubtful.

It's just a modified tank with some new technologies added. Is it really necessary to shut down all the Type 80 tank production lines in the country?

Liang Jinsong, standing nearby, laughed and said, "If you used all this technology on the Type 80 tank, you might as well build a new tank!"

The others nodded in agreement.

"Yes, the Type 99A main battle tank is far more technologically advanced than the Type 80!"

"Just looking at the exterior, the Type 99A main battle tank has added an angled bulletproof structure, a design absent in the Type 80!"

"The Type 99A main battle tank is full of cutting-edge technology. If Azu hadn't told us, we wouldn't have known that this tank had so many amazing features."

"..."

When people talk about the Type 99A main battle tank, they are all excited and their eyes are filled with pride.

Seeing everyone's reactions, Lei Fu became even more excited, feeling like an ant on a hot pan, eager to see the tank.

"Where is the tank?"

Liang Jinsong glanced at him and teased, "Aren't you going to eat something before you go? We're already at the cafeteria!"

Lei Fu had no appetite right now. "Even if you gave me a full Manchu Han Imperial Feast, I couldn't eat. I just want to go see the tanks!"