I'm Just Borrowing This Tank

Chen Feng also shook hands symbolically:

"I wouldn't dare call myself a professor in front of Professor Zhao; just call me Little Chen."

Chen Feng was self-aware enough to know that each of the people in front of him was worthy of his respect.

These people dedicated almost their entire lives to the development of the country's military industry.

My professorship is just a nominal title; I can't compare to those who have dedicated their lives to research and development for national defense.

"Haha, there are very few young people as humble as Little Chen. I designed the new tank made of Blazing Sun Iron. We should exchange ideas more often in the future."

Liu Qiming was very enthusiastic towards Chen Feng.

The main reason is that Chen Feng's Blazing Sun Iron is all delivered to him; the two companies are in a superior-subordinate relationship.

At that moment, a soldier walked into the tent.

"The commander instructed me to inform everyone that you can proceed now."

Liu Mu nodded, then said to the group, "Let's go."

On the open ground of the military exercise area, rows of soldiers stood ready to go.

The mere presence of these soldiers created an atmosphere of solemnity and reverence.

At the very front of the crowd stood a man with a square face.

When Chen Feng and his group arrived, the square-faced man also came over to greet them.

"Please feel free to observe, but do not venture into the exercise area to avoid any accidents."

According to Liu Mu's introduction, Chen Feng knew that the person in front of him was the commander of the blue team in this exercise.

Liu Mu didn't mention the name, but someone who could serve as a commander must be of a very high rank.

"Little Chen, let's go take a look at the tanks."

Liu Qiming simply pulled Chen Feng away.

The others went to the other side to check out other equipment.

Zhao Qiming led Chen Feng to the area where the tanks were parked.

There are already quite a few soldiers here inspecting the tanks, clearly preparing them for deployment to the battlefield.

Zhao Qiming walked up to a tank and said:

"This is the new tank I designed using the Blazing Sun Iron. It weighs only six tons and can reach a speed of one hundred kilometers per hour, thanks to the lightweight nature of the Blazing Sun Iron."

Zhao Qiming then began to introduce Chen Feng.

According to Zhao Qiming, the weight of a typical tank is over ten tons, because tanks must take into account their protection and resistance to fire.

Previously, high-manganese steel was used as a raw material for tanks.

However, the downside of this type of steel is that it is very heavy. While it improves protection, it reduces the tank's mobility.

The emergence of the Blazing Sun Iron solved this problem precisely.

Blazing Sun Iron not only has high strength, high toughness and good impact resistance, but also has the lightweight properties that high manganese steel does not possess.

While enhancing protective capabilities, it also maintains good mobility.

This is why the country attaches such importance to his Blazing Sun Iron.

"Let's wait until they get going and see how effective they are in actual combat," Zhao Qiming said expectantly.

Getting the tank moving isn't the problem; its performance on the battlefield is what matters most.

Chen Feng then asked, "Old Zhao, do you know how to drive a tank?"

Upon hearing Chen Feng's question, Zhao Qiming was slightly taken aback. "You want to drive a tank?"

Chen Feng said with a smile, "I've always been curious, what's the difference between this thing and a car?"

Zhao Qiming nodded:

"You young people are curious about everything. Starting a tank is simple. Come here, I'll teach you."

Zhao Qiming opened the hatch on top of the tank and then climbed inside.

"Come in, let me introduce you," Zhao Qiming called out to Chen Feng.

The surrounding soldiers did not stop them.

Because those who come to this military exercise are all weapons experts, they have the right to inspect the tanks.

Chen Feng immediately climbed into the tank's driver's compartment.

Once inside the tank, Zhao Qiming explained:

"This is the driver's cab, mainly responsible for the tank's movement and steering. The other side is for controlling the weapons. Generally, a tank requires two people: one to drive and one to control the fire control system."

Zhao Qiming explained in great detail, and Chen Feng listened attentively without missing a single detail.

After the introduction, Zhao Qiming said:

"It won't start now, so I can only bring you up here to take a look."

"If you want to learn to drive, you can come to my place."

Chen Feng nodded, then asked, "Can't one person drive?"

Zhao Qiming replied with a smile:

"It's possible. Things are different now; they're all intelligent fire control systems. It's just that it's inconvenient for one person to operate, so usually it takes two people."

"Alright, we should go now. The exercise is about to begin."

Zhao Qiming then led Chen Feng away from the tank parking area.

Chen Feng saw that many soldiers had already driven tanks to the front lines of the battlefield.

However, several tanks were not driven away.

Chen Feng surveyed his surroundings; there were no surveillance cameras around.

This is mainly because the military exercise was temporary; only the outer perimeter was blocked off.

There are some drones hovering and patrolling at high altitudes, but this is not comprehensive monitoring.

It's impossible to see the tank parking area at all times.

Chen Feng's idea was simple: he planned to drive a tank into the Painting Scroll World.

He had this idea after Liu Mu mentioned the military exercise.

It's still quite risky for someone with Third Layer of Qi Refining cultivation to fight against an army of 20,000.

Furthermore, Ningguo has an army of 100,000, so there's no guarantee there won't be further developments.

But if he goes in a tank, it will be much safer.

The martial artists of that world simply couldn't break through the tank's defenses.

The Blazing Sun Iron used in tanks has undergone special processing.

Besides, he didn't steal the tank; he just borrowed it for a while.

One hour in the modern world is equivalent to five hours in the Painting Scroll World.

As long as he manages the time well, quickly resolves the battle, and then sends the tank back, everything will be fine.

Chen Feng thought this bold idea was feasible.

He just wanted to seize an opportunity.

This opportunity will come when everyone's attention is on the battlefield once the exercise has actually begun.

Zhao Qiming and Chen Feng then arrived at the makeshift watchtower.

Liu Mu and the others were also there, each holding binoculars to observe the situation in the distance.

Upon seeing Chen Feng and Zhao Qiming return, Liu Mu asked with a smile:

"How's Little Chen's assessment? Any further thoughts?"

Chen Feng replied with a smile:

"I do have some new ideas. I'll improve my newly developed metal when I get back."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze fell on Chen Feng once again.

Zhao Qiming's eyes lit up immediately. "You're going to research new metals? What type?"

Clearly, Zhao Qiming was paying close attention to this.

"It's still under development. I'll let Professor Zhao know when there's progress," Chen Feng said dismissively.

He doesn't even know what the next metal will be.

However, Chen Feng already had a goal: to find a metal that could shield against radar.

Chen Feng is still somewhat worried about Wang Hu and the others.

Almost two hours had passed since he returned to the modern world.

Ten hours have passed in the Painting Scroll World.

It's unclear whether Wang Hu and the others held on; all we can do now is hope they did.

If he can't hold on, Chen Feng will have no choice but to go back and collect their bodies.

Without getting the tanks over there, Chen Feng wasn't confident he could deal with Ningguo's large army.