Production of the Type 80 Tank Ceases

In an office in the Armaments Department.

A group of technical experts were either sitting on sofas or had brought out chairs, filling the entire office to capacity, and even some people were peering out the windows.

At this moment, Wu Zu stood in front of the blackboard, holding chalk in his hand, explaining to everyone the technology of the laser rangefinder device in the Type 99A main battle tank.

"This laser emits lasers that can not only measure distance, but also have the powerful ability to blind enemy optical equipment!"

The experts around them were like attentive elementary school students, taking notes and asking questions enthusiastically.

"What kind of optical equipment do enemies typically use?"

"The guidance system on missiles is equipped with optical instruments. It uses a camera to scan and a chip to calculate whether there is a target in the captured image, thereby achieving precise guidance."

"And the lasers emitted by our lasers can directly blind their cameras."

"I see. You just mentioned that increasing laser power can also be used for industrial cutting, is that true?"

"Of course it's true. As long as the power is high enough, the energy gathered by the laser can be focused on a single point, instantly generating extremely high temperatures, which can be used to weld or cut materials. It's not only highly efficient, but also extremely precise!"

Just as everyone was listening intently to the lecture, a burst of enthusiastic applause suddenly came from outside the office.

"Great, that's very well said!"

Wu Zu paused slightly, then turned to look towards the door.

A group of people in green military uniforms stood outside the door, their epaulets gleaming.

Upon seeing this, everyone in the room gasped in shock.

"Greetings, sir!"

"Greetings, sir!"

Everyone quickly stood up and saluted. Although they didn't know which leader to address, they just saluted.

Wu Zu hurriedly stood on the stool and gave a standard Young Pioneer salute.

"Greetings, sir!"

Seeing Wu Zu's adorable appearance, the group of leaders couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"This little guy is so interesting!"

At this moment, a senior official with gray hair smiled and looked at Wu Zu, asking:

"You're Wu Zu, the one who modified the American M26 tank?"

Wu Zu nodded. "That's right, it's me."

A satisfied smile immediately appeared on the leader's face.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

He said "good" three times, which clearly showed his appreciation for Wu Zu.

Zhou Liejin, who was standing nearby, spoke up at the opportune moment: "This is Chief Geng Yuanjing of our Dragon Kingdom's Army!"

"Greetings, Commander Geng!"

Wu Zu dared not be careless in the slightest and once again respectfully saluted as a Young Pioneer.

"Ha ha!"

"Don't be so formal. Your grandfather and I have known each other for a long time. Don't call me 'Commander,' just call me Grandpa Geng!"

"Okay, Grandpa Geng!"

Then, Geng Yuanjing pointed to the leaders beside him and introduced them to Wu Zu one by one.

Faced with so many leaders all at once, Wu Zu was a little overwhelmed and couldn't remember all their names.

According to them, everyone from now on will be considered a grandfather.

Wu Zu thought to himself with delight that he suddenly had so many powerful backers, and he felt that he could walk with more swagger from now on.

After the introduction, Geng Yuanjing said with a smile, "We old guys have come all this way just to see your Type 99A main battle tank with our own eyes and hear you explain the technology behind it. How about that?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zu immediately jumped off the chair.

"Of course!"

With the attention of these military leaders, Wu Zu knew that the discontinuation of the Type 80 tank and the promotion of the Type 99A main battle tank should be a sure thing.

He has always hoped that the country could spend its money wisely, developing and manufacturing more advanced tanks.

Since the bigwigs from the military region had all come, he naturally had to give them a warm welcome.

Wu Zu led everyone out of the room and into the workshop.

With a whoosh, when the tarpaulin covering the Type 99A main battle tank was lifted, all the leaders froze on the spot, momentarily lost in thought.

Wasn't it said that this was a modified M26 tank?

No matter how you look at it, this tank in front of me has absolutely no resemblance to the M26 tank.

Its sharp lines, angular appearance, massive cannon barrel, and futuristic design instantly attracted everyone's attention and caught their eye.

Everyone gathered around the tank, examining it closely. They spent a full ten minutes just looking at its appearance.

They simply couldn't believe that such an advanced tank could have been made by a nine-year-old child; it was simply unbelievable.

"Auntie!" Geng Yuanjing's voice trembled slightly with excitement, "Did you really create this?"

"certainly!"

The other leaders exchanged glances, understanding that since the tank had been brought here for display, it must have undergone rigorous inspection.

Moreover, they had just listened to Wu Zu's explanation, and he could use those advanced technologies with ease, which was enough to prove that he really had the ability.

Even so, the idea of ​​a nine-year-old building a tank still sounds incredibly absurd.

"Can I go inside the tank and take a look? I heard it has more than a dozen advanced technologies inside."

"Of course, no problem!"

He thought to himself that once these leaders saw the technology inside the tank, they would probably start considering finalizing the tank's design and proceeding with its production.

The thought that the Chinese military would be equipped with Type 99A main battle tanks in the 80s filled Wu Zu with excitement.

After all, this is the king of land warfare. Although the possibility of a large-scale war breaking out in the future is not high, if the technology of this tank is thoroughly studied and made into an export military product, it can bring a considerable income to the country.

It should be noted that China was still in the development stage in the 80s and urgently needed funds in all aspects. If such an advanced tank were introduced to the international market, it would definitely fetch a good price.

Of course, the version exported will be a specially designed version, a so-called "crippled" version. The real core technology will only be shown to foreign countries to let them know the strength of China.

With the help of his men, Geng Yuanjing climbed into the tank.

Soon, his surprised voice rang out.

"My goodness, there's so much advanced technology here! You all need to come and take a look!"

Other military leaders, disregarding their image, climbed onto the tanks one after another, vying to peek inside.

Looking at the dense array of buttons and the clear, advanced display screen, everyone felt a sense of awe at the advanced technology.

"I never imagined that such a small tank could hold so much stuff!"

"My God, this tank is a treasure trove! It's full of amazing stuff!"

"The screen is so clear, it's much better than the monitors in our office!"

Exclamations of surprise rang out one after another.

Everyone was eager to see all the advanced technologies inside the tank.

Half an hour later, everyone reluctantly got out of the tank.

Through Wu Zu's explanation, they gained a deep understanding of the power of these advanced technologies they had never seen before.

The digital fire control system, in particular, made them acutely aware of the gap between the times.

It turns out that on future battlefields, tanks will be able to automatically aim and lock onto enemies.

You have to understand that these leaders are all worldly-wise; they were among the first to come into contact with the most cutting-edge technologies in China.

Even so, upon seeing Wu Zu's Type 99A main battle tank, they couldn't help but express their sincere admiration.

"Ah Zu, you're simply a genius!"

"It's unbelievable that someone so young can master so many advanced technologies..."

A chorus of praise rose and fell among the crowd, while Wu Zu stood aside with a humble smile.

"Grandpa Geng, can we stop producing the Type 80 tank?"

When Wu Zu asked this crucial question, Geng Yuanjing took a deep breath and stared intently at the Type 99A main battle tank in front of him.

"Our nation's economic conditions are currently limited, and every penny must be spent wisely. The Type 80 tank can no longer meet the needs of future battlefields; the Type 99A main battle tank is the direction we should be heading!"

"I hereby formally announce the immediate cessation of production of the Type 80 tank!"