Chapter 8

I've brought you something good.

Before leaving, Liang Jinsong pondered for a moment, then turned and went to the office next door.

"Old Kong, are you busy right now?"

Liang Jinsong poked his head in and asked.

Kong Xiangming, who was focused on the documents, looked up and turned his gaze to Liang Jinsong.

"What is it?"

With a mysterious smile, Liang Jingsong said, "I've heard there's a tank that's practically a treasure. How about we go take a look?"

Kong Xiangming was slightly taken aback: "The Type 80 tank has arrived? That's fast!"

"It's not the Type 80, it's a different tank."

Liang Jinsong continued to keep everyone in suspense.

Seeing Liang Jingsong's mysterious demeanor, Kong Xiangming couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

"Another tank... I really can't think of anything other than the Type 80 that you call your 'baby tank'."

"It's an American M26 tank..."

As soon as Liang Jinsong spoke, Kong Xiangming's face showed surprise.

"However, after the modification, many new technologies have been added."

"It's added a lot of new technologies... If it's something you're interested in, it must be a real treasure. Okay, let's go take a look, I want to broaden my horizons too."

As he spoke, Kong Xiangming put down his pen and documents, quickly put on his military cap, and went out the door with Liang Jinsong.

The car sped along, and by the time it arrived at the old town of Dongcheng in Shunping County, night had already fallen.

The old factory area was brightly lit, and soldiers were guarding the area closely.

Liang Jinsong, accompanied by several guards, walked towards the factory area with Kong Xiangming.

Feng An and Sun Canghai hurriedly came to greet them.

"Greetings, sir!"

Liang Jinsong waved briefly, then asked urgently, "Where are the tanks?"

"It's inside," Feng An replied.

Liang Jinsong and Kong Xiangming immediately entered the factory area.

Under the lights, the tank, like a steel behemoth, stood quietly in the center of the factory area.

The sharp lines and exaggerated barrel instantly caught the attention of Liang Jingsong and Kong Xiangming, who were stunned by the sight.

"My goodness, what kind of tank is this?"

"Wow, this tank's design is so futuristic!"

The two men circled the tank, patting and touching it here and there, their eyes filled with excitement.

"Such a wonderful thing, Hongshan didn't even come to take a look! He almost missed out on a treasure!"

"Who says otherwise? Just look at its appearance, it's even more imposing than a Type 80 tank! We have to drive it back!"

At this moment, an elderly man slowly walked out of the workshop.

"Hmph, you don't even value this treasure. In my opinion, it would be more appropriate to send this tank to the General Military Region."

Liang Jingsong and Kong Xiangming were stunned when they saw who it was.

"Old Chief? How...how come you're here?"

The two realized what was happening and quickly saluted.

Wu Shuanzhu gently fanned himself: "What? My grandson modified a tank, it's my factory, can't I stay here?"

Upon hearing this, the two couldn't help but gasp.

"Huh? Old commander, you...you just said this tank was modified by your grandson?"

At that moment, a small figure also walked out of the workshop.

"I changed it!"

Liang Jingsong and Kong Xiangming looked at the small-statured Wu Zu, exchanged a glance, and then looked at Wu Shuanzhu.

"Old Chief, are you saying... this tank was really modified by your grandson?" Liang Jinsong asked again to confirm.

Wu Shuanzhu nodded smugly.

Don't believe me?

"Uh... I believe you, of course I believe you! How could I not believe you, old chief!"

The two laughed awkwardly, but their hearts were filled with doubt.

A nine-year-old modifying a tank? That's unbelievable!

Wu Shuanzhu knew exactly what they were thinking, and he waved his fan at Tank.

"Whoever can drive this tank away today gets to keep it!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Jinsong laughed.

"Old commander, don't underestimate me. I was one of your soldiers back in the day. Driving a tank is a piece of cake for me. If I drive one away, don't be sad!"

Wu Shuanzhu smiled and said, "It's not that I'm underestimating you, but without guidance, you probably wouldn't even be able to fire a cannonball." With that, he took out a key and tossed it to Liang Jingsong.

Liang Jinsong smiled as he took the key and nimbly climbed into the tank.

But the next second, his exclamation came from inside the tank.

"Hey, what's going on? Why are there so many buttons? Where do I insert the key? And why are there so many seats in the tank?"

Upon hearing the sound, Kong Xiangming, who was standing outside, lost his smile.

He paused for a moment, looked at Wu Shuanzhu, and seeing that the other party did not object, he quickly climbed onto the tank.

When he peered into the tank entrance, he exclaimed with the same amazement as Liang Jinsong.

"Wow, this is completely different from what I imagined!"

The two looked at Wu Shuanzhu.

"Old Chief, what... what exactly happened?"

Wu Shuanzhu shook his fan and looked at Wu Zu beside him: "Auntie, tell them about it."

Wu Zu nodded and began to explain the tank's modifications in detail.

"It's basically just some modifications to the M26 tank, adding technologies like an autonomous defense system, an automatic loading system, a laser guidance system, and a radar system..."

Liang Jingsong and Kong Xiangming were stunned as they listened to Wu Zu's account.

This is considered a minor modification? It's practically a completely rebuilt tank!

Then, Liang Jinsong excitedly asked, "Old commander, can we drive this tank back to the military district? I want to take it back and study it carefully."

Wu Shuanzhu yawned: "Hurry up and get rid of it. If you wait for me for ages and I don't see you, next time I won't share the good stuff with you, I'll just send it to the General Military Region."

"Yes, yes, yes, the old commander's criticism is correct. I will never dare to be negligent next time!"

Liang Jinsong looked at Kong Xiangming.

"Call the military region immediately and send a vehicle to escort the tank back overnight!"

"I'll go right now!"

Everyone got to work, and under Wu Zu's guidance, they finally mastered how to drive the Type 99A main battle tank. They drove away the semi-finished Type 99A main battle tank overnight.

On the way back, the Type 99A main battle tank arrived at the military sub-district with the Type 80 tank transported from the Jiangnan Arsenal.

In an instant, everyone in the military district was drawn to the parade ground, surrounding the Type 80 tank and praising it endlessly.

"The Type 80 tank is so cool!"

"I declare that the Type 80 tank is my absolute favorite!"

Seeing everyone staring intently, Hongshan eagerly awaited Liang Jingsong and Kong Xiangming's reactions.

"Old Liang and Old Kong definitely didn't expect me to bring them such a big surprise, hahaha!"

At that moment, a rumbling sound suddenly came from outside the military district, like an earthquake.

Everyone looked towards the doorway.

"What happened? Was it an earthquake?"

"Judging from the noise, it sounds like there are tanks again!"

"No way, two tanks at once? When has the Jiangnan Arsenal ever been so generous?"

Hongshan was also very surprised.

"That's not right. Only one was delivered, how could there be a second one? Did someone drive the tank out without permission? Who would dare to do something that violates discipline?"

Just as everyone was wondering, a huge, pitch-black creature appeared in the distance under the lights.

The soldiers on the parade ground were stunned by the aggressive design and the thick cannon barrel.

"What is that thing?"

At this moment, the Type 99A tank stopped, and Liang Jinsong opened the hatch and waved to the crowd.

"Come here, everyone, the commander has brought you something good!"

Instantly, everyone gathered around.

The Type 80 tank sat alone on the parade ground, ignored by everyone.