Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 388 Successful Connection
When talking about the Taiwan War, which directly slapped the whole world in the face, there is actually another interesting story that we have to mention, which is not so interesting.

Why do you say that?
Because this thing, on the surface, is just a cola drink, but in reality, it evokes very complex feelings.

"Take me for example. When I first heard about this, I thought it was pretty funny. I thought, 'Oh, so that's how it is? There's actually such a thing.' It is indeed quite hilarious."

"But when I thought about it again, I couldn't laugh anymore. What's going on? Let me tell you slowly."

As he spoke, he took a sip of rock sugar pear soup to moisten his throat, and then Ximen Lang began to explain to everyone.

"That's how it is. Our thugs over there only took 100 hours, just 100 hours, to break their backbone. They completely crippled them in just 38 days. And then there was this 4-day Desert Saber Operation, which was just a tacked-on follow-up, right?"

"At that time, the opinion given by their staff and defense ministry was that the country had been completely destroyed by us, its backbone had been broken, and its spirit had been destroyed."

"The so-called ground offensive is nothing more than taking over troops and important facilities, occupying important port cities, and increasing the army's sense of participation. It doesn't require much ammunition at all."

"For example, if you don't even need one basic ammunition, the war is over. There's no need to waste resources and go through all that trouble to airdrop supplies and increase resupply."

"This opinion was indeed accepted by the vast majority of people at the time. They felt that this was how things were, and that this was how things should be, and that no further accidents were possible. However, one army general disagreed."

"Because his main adversary was the strongest guard there, the elite of the elite, a true iron-blooded force. So after praising them lavishly, he suddenly made this request to the logistics department the day before Operation Desert Saber officially began."

"That means carrying only one basic load of ammunition is not enough. On this basis, logistics must give me two more basic loads, so that I have three basic loads of ammunition. Only in this way can I deal with the various threats posed by the enemy more easily!"

"This infuriated General Schwarzkopf, who was in charge of this area. General Schwarzkopf said, 'Are you crazy? We're going to fight tomorrow, and you're only now asking me to give you two more rounds of ammunition? Where am I supposed to get them for you?!'"

"But this army general insisted, and there was no other way but for the logistics department to grit their teeth and agree to his request. And then... they really did it! You can make any request you want, no matter how demanding it is, the logistics department will absolutely fulfill it for you, down to the last detail!"

"Take refueling for example. You tell me, around when and where you need fuel. The general said, 'About 100 kilometers directly in front of me, you need to set up a gas station for me there.'"

"Then the logistics team actually dropped a mountain of naan bread on him at that time and place, so he could refuel there! As for ammunition, whether it's the time or the place, you say where to drop it, how much to use, and we'll airdrop it to you there, and as much as you need, and it will only be more than enough!"

"The result was exactly as the General Staff predicted: these ammunition supplies were a complete waste! The vast majority of supplies were never even touched, and the war ended before the war was over, even before the soldiers had used up the basic ammunition they were carrying."

"But just to reassure this general and let the soldiers fight with peace of mind, they are willing and able to put in so much effort and expend so many resources to achieve this! Isn't it funny? It's so interesting, of course it's funny. But is it really that funny? Not necessarily!"

"I don't know what others thought after hearing this. Anyway, after figuring these things out, I felt like there was a big stone weighing on my heart, which was quite unpleasant."

"The most crucial point is that this happened decades ago! Decades ago, they were already capable of this level of achievement! What about now? What level would they have reached now?"

"So, although I don't have a specific understanding of modern logistics support work, the underlying principles should be the same. Their approach is definitely correct!"

"Of course, I don't expect you to be able to do this much right now, providing such strong logistical support to the soldiers. At least, it's very necessary to prepare early and strive to catch up with them! What do you think?" This example was like a thunderclap out of nowhere, and Lao Luo and Bai Ling immediately fell into a long silence.

It is no exaggeration to say that this logistical example is even more shocking than the Taiwan War itself!

This immediately left Bai Ling and Lao Luo feeling as if they had swallowed a bottle of mixed emotions, and they were caught in a prolonged dilemma.

After a long while, Lao Luo and Hao Pingchuan, who were deeply shocked and even felt a little desperate, finally came to their senses.

With a slightly hoarse voice, he sighed with emotion.

"No wonder you are so wary of them. Just to reassure the soldiers, they can do this much, and they already had this logistical support capability decades ago. It's really terrifying."

"We were so smug and self-satisfied, thinking we had done a great job. Now, compared to them, we're far behind!"

However, all the emotions quickly turned into determination.

With the utmost conviction, Lao Luo continued.

"Ah Lang is right. We can't keep relying on the steely will of our soldiers to solve problems. Although it's difficult for us, and we see absolutely no hope in the short term, the principle is absolutely correct!"

"Since they are right, we need to adjust our mindset, calm down, and actively learn from them! But before that..."

I looked up at the sky and saw that it was already bright.

Lao Luo continued.

"Ah Lang, Bai Ling, didn't you say you were going to the steel mill to collect your wages and watch the excitement? It's already this late, aren't you going to set off yet? If you keep lingering here, you'll really miss the first wave of excitement!"

Ximen Lang was startled by what he said!
Looking at the time, I realized it was indeed almost time!
It was even a little late.

Ximen Lang immediately started blaming everything and everyone.

Without daring to delay even a moment, Ximen Lang quickly pulled Bai Ling and Hao Pingchuan away from there.

With the departure of Ximen Lang and the others, Lao Luo finally made contact with the guests from later generations who had been cooped up in the container for most of the day.

(End of this chapter)