The low and stout gray bear tank, like a drilling tool, covered in yellow mud, stopped fifty meters away from the observation deck.

The logistics personnel came forward to clean it, and Da Ma came with two engineers to report.

The old man in the armed forces smiled and praised them, arranging for the personnel to take the three of them to rest. Then he looked at Xu Fei and said seriously:

"Xu kid, how can we let the foreigners take away such an important talent?"

Xu Fei was slightly stunned, and after a moment of self-suggestion, he understood what it meant and forced a bitter smile. "Old man, I'm just a worker. What can I do to win them over?"

"Heh, don't think I don't know. The foreign enterprise's funds have almost been drained by you. You rented the land for 20 million not long ago, right?"

Speaking of this, the old man in the armed forces felt some resentment. "What you do in the future is for the benefit of the country and the people, but the process is also full of danger and hardship. How can you not have a few people around you? Especially this person who is monitoring you, we must take him down as soon as possible!"

Xu Fei fell silent.

He didn't know how to answer.

Isn't Da Ma one of his own?

He's probably more trustworthy than his cousin.

But the old man's words made it difficult for him to argue.

Look, if we sell some armed forces equipment, we'll benefit the country and the people!

When we return and conquer Japan, won't we be hailed as national heroes?

Thinking of this, Xu Fei suddenly felt elated.

Involuntarily, he straightened his chest and stood on the observation deck, looking down at the test field, feeling like he was above all.

"I'm floating!"

Seeing his appearance, the old man in the armed forces instantly remembered Xu Dayou's warning and thought it was not good. He quickly patted Xu Fei's shoulder and said, "Xiao Xu, you're still young, and the road ahead is still long. There's no need to rush into this."

"Blow up Japan? Indeed, there's no need to rush."

"???"

"But, we can consider it. I can be like Zheng Chenggong."

"..."

After the two of them finished their conversation, they fell into silence.

The old man didn't expect Xu Fei to be so elated that he didn't know how to continue the conversation.

He immediately lit a cigarette and looked at the mountains in the north with a melancholy expression.

"No wonder he caught the eye of the daughter of the major shareholder of the United Defense. Foreigners really like this kind of attitude."

"Who doesn't act recklessly when they're young? It's fine to have lofty ambitions!"

"I should go back and educate my grandson. He must learn from Xu kid."

With the base by his side, Xu Fei was full of confidence and after thinking about it, he felt it was feasible.

He walked to the edge of the observation deck, put his left hand on his waist, raised his right hand to his chest, and coughed, "The northern scenery, a thousand miles of ice... Hey, old man, don't go!"

"It's getting late, you should go back later. I won't keep you."

"Why?"

"I have a small temple, I can't accommodate a great god."

"I don't understand what you're saying."

"Take a helicopter and leave quickly."

"What about the wild honey?"

"I'll have someone deliver it to you."

"I won't leave, I haven't seen a female soldier yet."

"I'm not a performing arts troupe."

"Wait, old man, what about the spy you ordered to be killed? Has it been taken care of?"

"How do you know?"

"I smelled that peculiar smell."

"..."

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"By the way, aren't you afraid of problems?"

"He has been working here for sixteen years, his wife and children are in the government primary school, and there haven't been any abnormal behaviors. I can't just arrest him for no reason, do you think I'm a tyrant here?"

"Isn't that right?"

"Don't cause trouble for me, go quickly!"

................

Night.

Meeting room of the Weibei Test Field.

On the screen assembled from twenty-four monitors, the 3D construction diagram of the bear tank was displayed.

The old man sat tiredly in the corner, listening to the project leader of the "Plateau Killer" project discussing with the experimental staff and staff officers below.

However, his gaze occasionally looked at Xu Fei and the military dog, both pointing at the spy.

Having participated in numerous battles, he had a strange feeling.

It was hard to explain, but it was somewhat similar to "Xu Fei smelling something".

If Xu Fei hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have sensed anything unusual about the other party.

But now that he was paying special attention, he felt a bit surprised.

"Xiao Li."

"Here, sir." The security guard walked over.

"Take Liu Yuyang... to the psychological counseling room for a check-up."

"Yes, sir."

After the security guard escorted the target away, the old man in the armed forces let out a sigh of relief and suddenly felt less pressure.

Then he looked at the screen again.

Since the development of the tank, it had gone through several iterations in terms of armor protection, weapon power, fire control system, supporting equipment, engine power, and internal structure.

But in the process of evolution, there was an important watershed called "mobile shooting".

A tank that did not have this capability would discover a target, stop to shoot, start pursuit, stop to shoot again...

A tank that had this capability would discover a target, lock onto and aim at the target, dodge the enemy's lock-on and aim while moving, and seize the opportunity to launch an attack...

If the caliber, armor, and power were the same, the latter could easily defeat multiple opponents by utilizing the terrain.

But achieving "mobile shooting" was not easy.

Firstly, when a tank was moving, it would experience a sudden recoil from the cannon due to the acceleration of gravity, which could cause it to overturn. The suspension system used for transmission, shock absorption, and cushioning could also be crushed by the heavy weight, ultimately causing the tank to become stuck.

Secondly, when the tank was moving, the cannon would sway up and down, left and right. It had to be kept level like a chicken's head, so no matter how the body moved, the head would always remain level, ensuring vertical stability. The gunner and tank commander's aiming sights would shake violently due to the engine's vibrations, and they had to be shaken like shaking a wine glass vigorously, while the liquid inside remained still, ensuring stable aiming posture.

To solve the suspension system issue, a strong industrial foundation was needed.

To solve the fire control system issue, advanced technological capabilities were needed.

And, if the gunner and tank commander were inside the tank, in order to ensure accuracy, they also needed to be equipped with rangefinders, crosswind sensors, and ballistic computers...

Due to different national strengths and research and development capabilities, the effectiveness of "mobile shooting" varied.

For example, when a tank was moving normally, it would discover a target, slow down, lock on and aim, and then accelerate away. This was called "creeping mobile shooting".

For example, the tank can drive normally, lock, aim, and shoot without reducing speed. This is the true "mobile shooting".

China has the corresponding technology. The suspension system uses the special 62 technology captured from the Treasure Island. The fire control system uses the self-developed gyroscope. The combination of the two has undergone generations of innovation and can now temporarily achieve the first example.

North America has strong strength and can temporarily achieve the second example.

However, the person in charge of the "Plateau Killer" project said that currently there is no tank in the world that can achieve "racing-style mobile shooting".

In other words, the Grizzly tank is too advanced!

The old man in the armed forces firmly believes in this.

Because China's weapons, that is, Northern Industry, is mainly responsible for the research and development of heavy armed forces in China, and other military industrial units are inferior to their own.

The person in charge of the "Plateau Killer" project is a tank expert specially transferred from the headquarters.

Including the three light tank experimenters, they are also transferred.

Otherwise, who can get on an unfamiliar tank, drive around, and achieve a 60% hit rate while moving?

"Director, this tank is indeed suitable for Tibet. Preliminary estimates show that only 20 tanks are needed to form a certain combat effectiveness, with a defense radius of 200 kilometers, and there are basically no problems."

"200 kilometers..."

The old man is only responsible for the armed forces, not the general staff, the general political department, or the general logistics department. But as one of the main responsible persons for the general assembly, he also knows some information about the border. "In this case, Tibet needs at least 100 Plateau Killers to form mechanization."

"No, the environment there is harsh, we need to consider maintenance difficulties, maintenance cycles, and other issues. The quantity needs to be doubled."

"I reluctantly removed so many auxiliary devices. The unit price is still as high as 10 million dollars, and 200 tanks will cost 2 billion."

"Director, you forgot about the corresponding technical guidance. Foreigners' salaries are very high. At least 20 people need to be assigned to guide the team. The guidance period is at least two years. Otherwise, how can we quickly master the operation skills and maintenance technology?"

"It's impossible. This is our special channel procurement. It can't even be disclosed. Where can we ask for technical guidance?"

"But we don't understand the technology of the Grizzly tank. Especially the diesel engine we purchased before, it looks completely fine after disassembly, but it just can't start."

"Who knows the reason. Tomorrow I will let Little Xu take someone to take a look."

After the old man finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something. "Can't we even imitate the chassis if we can't make the engine?"

"You were on the scene today. Do you think the chassis we made can withstand that kind of operation?"

"We don't have anyone who can reach that level."

"But the environment in Tibet is harsh."

"Okay... What about the tracks?"

"The price is similar to our manufacturing cost."

"Can't we make other supporting devices?"

"We can make them, but the accuracy is not as good. If we use domestic production, the Grizzly's hit rate may decrease from 95% to 75%."

"The key problem is 2 billion dollars. It may not be approved above."

"But once it is achieved, it can at least allow us to complete the deployment fifteen years later."

"Who can guarantee that there won't be any new tricks in five or ten years, just like this Grizzly tank, it's like a pie falling from the sky." The old man smoked a cigarette. "First, take down this prototype and let you study it. We'll talk about procurement after the military meeting."

"Understood, Director."

The meeting ended.

The security guard who took the spy to the counseling room found the pensive old man. "Director, everything is normal."

"Hmm?"

"The doctor suggests observation and treatment."

"I'm afraid this will alert the enemy... Forget it, where is Little Xu?"

"He bought 20 sets of ammunition and went to the test site."

"Don't damage the barrel."

"He said it's okay, he will compensate."

................

Weibei test site.

The old man drove the tank, another security guard acted as the tank commander, and Xu Fei acted as the gunner.

The Grizzly tank is different from heavy tanks. The body is pressed very low, and the gunner must sit half inside the tank, so he felt stuffy last time.

But the advantage is that he doesn't need to stand up throughout the process. He holds the stabilizing binoculars with both hands, adjusts the turret with his left thumb through electrical automation, and controls the firing of the cannon with his right thumb. He doesn't need to worry about the other buttons. When the mark representing the turret moves to the middle of the sight, he can shoot by moving his right thumb.

At the same time, the automatic loading machine adjusts the next shell and prepares the next one.

Of course, Xu Fei's hit rate is pitifully low.

Because he doesn't know how to read the parameters of the crosswind sensor, the ballistic computer, and the pile of data given after the two are combined.

Engineers are different. Their minds are full of trigonometric functions...

So Xu Fei suspects that the Navy SEALs, who have driving skills, may not be accurate as engineers.

Boom!

Lost in thought, he fired a shell towards the distant hill.

The "tank commander" reminded in time, "Hit the target, next one, six o'clock direction!"

"Tired, Xiao Zhou, you play, I'll drive."

"Thank you, Director Xu." The security guard seemed to have never fired a cannon before and happily climbed out of the cabin, exchanging positions with Xu Fei.

"You're welcome. Don't worry, your sister will be my sister from now on. Work matters can be settled with just a few words."

Didn't the old man say that? "How can you not have a few people around you?"

Xu Fei let the big horse be the tank commander, looked out through the observation window, and then looked at the micro-imaging display. He stepped on the accelerator, crossed the puddle, and started racing.

................

The next day.

The first round of testing for the Grizzly tank officially ended.

During the day, the test site was restored, and the night combat capability would be tested at night.

At ten o'clock in the morning.

The old man in the armed forces invited the "Vanguard Art Troupe" detachment and let someone meet the female soldiers.

The opening two songs were "The Motherland is Always Spring" and "Just Like Real Brothers".

Followed by two dances, "Marching on the Road" and "Night Training"...

And a small dance drama, "Butterfly Loves Flowers"...

There were many people at the test site, more than 700, filling the entire auditorium.

By noon.

Xu Fei received a call from Zhang Shiren, informing him that the 200 clockwork guns had successfully cleared customs and would arrive in India in about two weeks.And Zhang Shiren will fly to Malacca in a week.

Xu Fei then contacted the 14 Navy SEALs he had arranged before.

There are many ways for North American soldiers to retire, including honorable retirement, general retirement, dishonorable retirement, retirement due to misconduct, dismissal, shameful retirement, disbandment, disability, and regulated retirement...

But North American soldiers rarely retire, especially the Marine Corps.

Now suddenly, 280 veterans have collectively applied to leave the team...

So, the three school officers and two logistics officers who went to recruit soldiers at the "Humphreys" base in F9 District with Xu Fei before have all been suspended and investigated, and it is said that they will be sent to a military court.

And the 280 Navy SEALs naturally did not resign or retire.

Not only that, but two team leaders have been promoted to school officers, and one team leader has been promoted to logistics officer.

After hearing this, Xu Fei didn't know whether to let everyone resign or not.