Production Halt Meeting

"I agree!"

The first person to raise their hand was actually the technical expert who had previously questioned Wu Zu.

Although he was thoroughly humiliated by Wu Zu's tangible results, he did not feel ashamed at all.

In his heart, being able to witness the verification of advanced technology firsthand was worth it, even if he was humiliated. As long as it helped the Dragon Kingdom become stronger, everything would be worth it.

Immediately afterwards, everyone else raised their hands high.

"I agree!"

"I agree. It would be a huge waste if such an excellent tank wasn't put into service!"

"The production of the Type 99A main battle tank must be accelerated!"

The crowd raised their hands in unison.

Seeing this, Zhou Liejin smiled with satisfaction, then turned around and shook hands firmly with Wu Zu.

"Ah Zu, you've made a great contribution this time. I'll report this truthfully to my superiors, and you can expect to receive commendation and rewards!"

Wu Zu grinned, revealing a simple and honest smile.

"Grandpa Zhou, you're too kind. This is simply the duty of every Chinese citizen!"

The moment Wu Zu uttered those words, everyone looked at him with admiration.

"Look at this! A nine-year-old child already has such awareness. If our Dragon Kingdom doesn't become strong, then there's really no reason for it to fail!"

"Yes, many adults might not have this awareness. Hearing such words from a child truly makes one feel that the future of China is full of hope!"

Everyone chimed in with their praises of Wu Zu.

Wu Shuanzhu could not contain his joy and burst into laughter, his face full of pride.

"As expected of the children of the Wu family! Well done!"

Subsequently, Zhou Liejin immediately arranged for people to bring the armor plate back and wrote a detailed report on the cause and effect of the incident.

After completing the task, he rushed to the highest military region in Yanjing to hold an emergency meeting specifically to discuss the matter.

Inside a conference room of the Yanjing Military Region.

Those who were able to attend this meeting were all adorned with military medals, showcasing their glorious past.

At this moment, everyone looked puzzled, not understanding why the Armaments Department was in such a hurry to hold this meeting.

When Zhou Liejin appeared on the podium, the conference room, which had been filled with quiet conversation, instantly fell silent.

Zhou Liejin gently patted the microphone in front of him, cleared his throat, and then slowly said:

"The main reason for today's meeting is to discuss the matter of halting the production line for the Type 80 tank!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene erupted in chaos.

An officer from the Northeast Military Region snorted in dissatisfaction.

"What does this mean? Everything was planned out beforehand, and our military region was about to receive the Type 80 tanks. Now you're suddenly saying we have to stop production to focus on new research and development. What tanks are we supposed to use next?"

Before he could finish speaking, generals from other military regions also expressed their dissatisfaction.

"Exactly! Tanks are in short supply right now. If you just stop production like that, how are we supposed to conduct our training?"

"That's right, the actual performance of the Type 80 tank is already quite good, how can we just stop using it?"

"What exactly happened? Is there a problem with the production line, or is there some technical defect in the Type 80 tank?"

There was much discussion at the scene, with almost everyone expressing strong opposition to the discontinuation of production of the Type 80 tank.

After all, before the Type 80 tank was put into service, most of the tanks used by the various military regions of China were old-fashioned tanks that had been phased out during World War II.

Tanks produced before this time were not only of poor quality, but most of them were also imitations of Soviet tanks, and various problems frequently occurred.

The Type 80 tank, as the first tank independently developed by China, is a long-awaited treasure for everyone.

Now that Zhou Liejin has announced the production halt, everyone feels as if their beloved treasure has been snatched away.

Seeing everyone's excited expressions, Zhou Liejin smiled slightly and raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

"Let me explain first. The reason we decided to stop producing the Type 80 tank is because we have more advanced options now!"

"What?"

Zhou Liejin's words once again caused an uproar at the scene.

"Zhou Liejin, you're really taking your breath when you talk! Why didn't you just say you had something better?"

"But where does this so-called better tank come from? If the technology is almost the same as the Type 80 tank, then there's no point in stopping production."

"That's right. The production line for the Type 80 tank is already set up. If we stop production now to replace it, it will take several more years, and we can't afford to wait that long."

The group was still reluctant, after all, the new tanks were about to be delivered, and stopping production at this time would be too unfair to some military regions that had been waiting for a long time.

Zhou Liejin did not respond immediately, but turned to nod to his assistant.

The assistant understood immediately, and carrying a stack of documents, distributed them to each person in turn.

Everyone was very puzzled. They opened the document to take a look, and were stunned after just one glance.

Meanwhile, Zhou Liejin continued speaking on stage.

"We recently acquired a new tank that far surpasses the Type 80 tank in terms of technology, defensive capabilities, and all other specifications!"

"According to tests, the known technological highlights include a 125mm smoothbore gun, an automatic loading system, a digital fire control system, thermal imaging display, a 1500-horsepower diesel engine, and composite armor."

"These technologies not only surpass the Type 80 tank in every aspect, but are also comparable to the US's M1 main battle tank."

"Therefore, at this meeting, I would like to propose that we cease production of the Type 80 tank and devote all our efforts to the research and development of the Type 99A main battle tank, and equip it for deployment in all military regions!"

After Zhou Liejin finished speaking, the scene remained quiet for a long time.

Immediately afterwards, someone looked up and asked.

"Is what's written in this document true? Could it be fake?"

"Genuine and authentic! Absolutely genuine and reliable!"

"Has this automatic loading system really been successfully developed?"

"That's right, it has been successfully developed and tested, right here at the Yanjing Armaments Department!"

"What exactly is this digital fire control system?"

"Simply put, it's like giving a tank an 'eye,' allowing it to automatically find targets and accurately lock onto enemies!"

"Just how effective is this composite armor at providing protection?"

"It was just tested, and even the US's most advanced armor-piercing rounds couldn't penetrate it."

Faced with a barrage of questions from the crowd, Zhou Liejin patiently answered them one by one.

After this explanation, everyone present couldn't sit still any longer.

"Such an amazing tank! What are we waiting for? I have to go check it out right away!"

"That's right, I need to see this tank with my own eyes before deciding whether to support halting production."

"If it's really as described in the technical documents, then I really won't be interested in the Type 80 tank."

A group of military leaders were so excited that they immediately got up, squeezed out of the conference room, and eagerly got into their cars, heading towards the Yanjing Military Equipment Department.