Bidding for Flame Nation Military's New Tank

Bidding for Flame Nation Military's New Tank

After 077 Machinery Military Factory successfully delivered a batch of Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicles to the Linjiang Province authorities, construction sites that had once been at a standstill immediately sprang to life, and workers busily threw themselves into construction.

The Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle produced by 077 Machinery Military Factory was truly exceptional.

The efficiency of a single Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle could match that of two or even more imported foreign civilian engineering vehicles.

When faced with all kinds of extreme and harsh environments, the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle demonstrated remarkable adaptability.

While other imported foreign civilian engineering vehicles were "going on strike," it continued to operate steadily and work normally.

Gradually, the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle's reputation spread throughout Linjiang Province's construction industry.

More and more construction companies became deeply interested in it and placed orders with 077 Machinery Military Factory.

The Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle received widespread praise for its affordable price, exceptional durability, and powerful environmental adaptability.

It also boasted efficient working performance and excellent after-sales maintenance service.

With all these advantages, bosses throughout the construction industry followed the Linjiang Province authorities' example and purchased these engineering vehicles in large quantities.

A steady stream of orders poured in, leaving the upper management of 077 Machinery Military Factory grinning from ear to ear.

Like a magical key, the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle successfully opened the door to 077 Machinery Military Factory's revival.

Riding the wave of its booming sales, the once-troubled 077 Machinery Military Factory swiftly turned losses into profits and regained its vitality.

077 Machinery Military Factory had completely escaped the shadow of bankruptcy.

It was not only 077 Machinery Military Factory that profited enormously.

The Flame Nation military's top brass were delighted as well.

They had never expected the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle to sell so explosively.

With a constant influx of funds, the Flame Nation military began to make moves.

They wanted to upgrade and replace the tanks in their hands.

Thus, another high-level meeting was convened, and arguments broke out once more.

Some senior officials believed that although the Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle was a "cash cow," the funds they received were still limited. They should do what they could with what they had.

They should first acquire some Type 69 Tanks to fill the gap left by the retired Type 59 Tanks.

However, some of the senior officials had different ideas.

They believed that the Type 69 Tank was already behind the main battle tanks of other nations.

And it was behind by several generations.

Whether in weaponry, power systems, or armor thickness.

Many military senior officials believed that since the Type 69 Tank was already outdated, equipping a small number would be fine. But if it were deployed on a large scale, it would eventually follow in the Type 59 Tank's "footsteps."

And then they might not be lucky enough to encounter a 077 Machinery Military Factory capable of magically modifying the Type 69 Tank into a civilian engineering vehicle.

So what should they do with the Type 69 Tanks in the military's possession?

Therefore, this group of military senior officials felt that they needed to redesign and develop a new main battle tank.

Its performance had to at least reach the international front-line standard.

After intense discussion, the Flame Nation military ultimately decided to deploy only a portion of the Type 69 Tanks to replace the Type 59 Tanks that had been retired and scrapped.

Then they would hold a tank bidding conference.

The Flame Nation military was holding a brand-new tank bidding conference?

The Flame Nation military urgently needed a main battle tank with outstanding performance to strengthen the nation's military power.

So they directly introduced an innovation and held an entirely new tank bidding conference.

And 077 Machinery Military Factory was honored to receive an enthusiastic invitation from the Flame Nation military.

When Lin Chenran received the notice from his superiors, he was initially extremely surprised.

He never expected the Flame Nation military to be so up-to-date, keeping pace with the times and even pioneering a new initiative like "bidding."

Although it was already common abroad.

It was the first of its kind domestically.

In the past, the Flame Nation military's usual practice had been to directly assign tasks to specific machinery military factories, commissioning them to design and develop certain weapons and equipment.

Yet now, such a change had appeared: they were launching an unprecedented "bidding event."

Lin Chenran became deeply interested in the Flame Nation military's main battle tank project.

If 077 Machinery Military Factory could win the bid, it would open up another source of income.

Lin Chenran then raised his head and quietly instructed the assistant seated beside him, "Go notify Old Song and have him come to my office. I have something to discuss with him."

Before long, a light knock came from outside the door.

Knock, knock, knock!

Hearing the knock, Lin Chenran, who had been bent over his work, slightly raised his head, stopped what he was doing, and replied gently, "Come in."

The moment he spoke, the door was gently pushed open, and Song Xiyun strode in with vigorous steps.

His steady, restrained demeanor gave people a sense that he could be trusted.

Seeing this, Lin Chenran hurriedly rose from his seat and greeted him with a smile. "Old Song, I'm truly sorry. I've been far too busy lately. Otherwise, I would have personally gone to your workshop to find you long ago."

Upon hearing this, Song Xiyun unconsciously revealed a faint, gratified smile.

He nodded in understanding and also appreciated Lin Chenran's humble attitude.

Lin Chenran had not become arrogant or complacent just because he had successfully designed and developed the wildly popular Type 59 Civilian Engineering Vehicle.

He picked up the teapot, gently tilted it, and let the steaming tea slowly flow into the teacup before offering it over with both hands.

Song Xiyun accepted the teacup and took a light sip of hot tea.

The warm liquid slid down his throat, bringing a comfortable sensation.

Song Xiyun then set down the cup, smiled at Lin Chenran, and asked, "You called me over so urgently. Is there something important?"

Lin Chenran did not answer immediately. Instead, he silently picked up a document from his desk.

He then handed it to Song Xiyun beside him.

The latter still looked utterly confused.

But when Song Xiyun saw the contents of the document, he gave a slight smile.

"The higher-ups want a brand-new main battle tank. The Type 69 Tank is already outdated and cannot adapt to the ever-changing nature of warfare."

Lin Chenran spoke calmly.

The Type 69 medium tank was a medium tank improved and developed on the basis of the Type 59 medium tank.

Its main armament was still a 100-millimeter smoothbore gun, identical to the Type 59 Tank in terms of firepower.

It had only improved mobility and nighttime combat capability.

That was why some Flame Nation military senior officials looked down on the Type 69 Tank.

Thus, the Flame Nation military was holding an "unprecedented" bidding conference for a new main battle tank.

"Is our 077 Machinery Military Factory going to bid as well?"

After carefully reading the document, Song Xiyun asked calmly.

"Old Song, what do you think?"

There was also a Type 79 Tank, successfully designed and developed in 1981 and equipped by the troops. But here, I may delay its design and development until 1984 for the sake of this novel!

Also, please do not compare the weapons and equipment in this novel to their real-world counterparts. Thank you.