The rise of great powers: starting from military industry

Pakistan's GDP last year was $17.8 billion, with a population of 80 million and a per capita GDP of $222.5.

China's GDP last year was $367.87 billion, with a population of 1 billion and a per capita GDP of $367.9!

It can be said that we are brothers in distress, and we are all poor as hell.

The two sides also established diplomatic relations in 1951, which can be said to be one of the countries that established diplomatic relations with China relatively early.

Since 1962, the relationship between the two sides has greatly improved, and they have become closer and closer. The second Indo-Pakistani war that broke out in 1965 allowed the two sides to establish pragmatic and long-term diplomatic relations.

When the Pakistani army could not get support from the United States, China provided more than 3,000 tanks and other combat vehicles, 40 to 60 MiG fighters in less than a year, greatly enriching the Pakistani army's arsenal.

Liu Tao came to No. 1 Dongzhimen Outer Street and immediately felt different.

The guard did not look indifferent or puzzled, but enthusiastic, and spoke Chinese.

Liu Tao took a quick look at the building. If it were last year, he would have gone to "Yishutang".

Jonas looked at Liu Tao with a little surprise. When he heard that someone was coming to visit him, he was still surprised. However, adhering to the friendly relationship between the two sides, he still met Liu Tao in person.

He could see that Liu Tao was still very young.

"Young man, I wonder why you want to see me?" Jonas asked.

Liu Tao also got straight to the point, "Mr. Jonas, you also know that our China no longer provides free military aid to other countries. Instead, it is paid. I am an arms dealer. This visit is to seek cooperation."

"Guns and ammunition, cannons, tanks and armored vehicles, we can talk." Liu Tao smiled.

Jonas' eyes were even more surprised.

He naturally knew what Liu Tao said, because before, he had sought another free military aid from China. After all, Pakistan was too poor. It would be great to get weapons and equipment without spending money, but his request was rejected.

As for spending money to import weapons and equipment from China, Jonas never thought about it, because China's weapons and equipment were too backward. If there was money, it would be imported from the United States or Europe.

No one wants to use outdated weapons and equipment, unless they are free.

Yunus said: "Young man, I think you will return empty-handed this time, your weapons and equipment are too outdated."

"But you used these weapons and equipment to repel the Indian army, and we used these weapons and equipment to teach Annan a lesson. The more advanced the performance of the weapons, the better, but the weapons that can kill the enemy are good weapons." Liu Tao shrugged and said: "The more advanced the weapons, the more money they cost, and you can't buy them with money. You have to agree to a lot of conditions, and I am a pure arms dealer."

"Mr. Yunus, why not listen to my offer, maybe you will need it in the future!" Liu Tao smiled.

Then, Liu Tao talked about the prices of various weapons and ammunition.

Yunus had a blank expression.

Although they were indeed very cheap and he was very tempted, there was nothing he could do. Pakistan was too poor and had no money!

Liu Tao left a contact number and didn't force it. There were plenty of opportunities.

In the next two days, Liu Tao just strolled around Beijing to see if he could get some orders.

It's true. He got several orders, each of which was worth several million dollars, and the total of five orders was only 27 million dollars.

Just when Liu Tao was about to leave Beijing, a world-shaking event happened.

The Soviets brazenly invaded Afghanistan, and Afghanistan broke out.

Listening to the radio, even with expectations in his heart, when things really happened, he still couldn't believe his ears.

Afghanistan, that is the graveyard of empires, a huge fire pit!

Back then, the British Empire dominated the world and made three expeditions to Afghanistan, but never conquered this place, which was a great shame.

Now, the arrogant polar bear actually jumped in!

If nothing unexpected happens, I'm afraid the polar bear will repeat the mistakes of history.

Of course, if the polar bear can withdraw immediately after the crushing defeat, it will definitely be an excellent display of force.

But based on Liu Tao's understanding of polar bears, polar bears are always greedy for land, and it is difficult for them to spit out the land they have swallowed. In addition, polar bears are now at their most powerful and their military strength has reached its historical peak. How could they withdraw immediately? Liu Tao began to learn more news. This time, the polar bears mobilized hundreds of transport planes and sent their most advanced Alpha special forces directly to Kabul International Airport and Baghlan Air Force Base in the capital of Afghanistan. Then they went directly to Kabul and occupied the Afghan headquarters, the Ministry of Defense, the radio station, etc. The five divisions assembled on the border launched a pincer attack on Afghanistan from the east and west. The offensive was like a tide, which was definitely a textbook military action. The strong military strength and advanced tactical offensive fully demonstrated the strength of the Soviet army. To be honest, the United States and the Soviet Union are the only two countries in the world that can achieve this level. No other country can do this. As for China, it is fully preparing for guerrilla warfare, and wants to make the enemy fall into the vast ocean of people's war.

This choice is cruel, but it is also the only choice that must be made in the face of a powerful enemy. This choice can ensure that China can achieve the final victory, rather than the destruction of the country and the genocide.

The whole world's attention was immediately attracted.

But Liu Tao's eyes shone with light, and he saw huge business opportunities.

He knew very well that the United States would never want to see the Soviets gain a foothold in Afghanistan, and would definitely pay to cause trouble.

Because once the Soviets gain a foothold in Afghanistan, they will be able to exert influence in the Middle East, affect the energy security of Europe and the United States, and may also take this opportunity to open up a channel to the Indian Ocean.

And this will be disastrous!

It's a long way to transport weapons from the United States or Europe, but it's very close to transport weapons from him.

One provides money, the other provides weapons, what a perfect plan!

More importantly, Afghanistan is a land where too advanced weapons are difficult to use. It just so happens that those weapons, equipment and ammunition from China are the most suitable.

Liu Tao felt excited just thinking about it. The curtain had been opened for him. It would be a huge stage.

Even if you only get a piece of the pie, you can make a lot of money.

The turbulent 1980s has officially begun, and he will strive to be a trendsetter of the times.

He is determined to serve the country through military industry and manufacture advanced weapons and equipment to arm his soldiers so that their soldiers can use advanced weapons and equipment. However, we must know that weapons and equipment require money, and they must export as much as possible to make money in order to feed back the domestic military industry and national defense construction.

Without money, even if Liu Tao has a system, the weapons he develops can only be small batches of equipment and serve more as technical reserves.

Because China is so poor now, as poor as ghosts.