Siheyuan: I am a trader in both worlds!

Chapter 530 Type 07 122mm Self-Propelled Howitzer

"We were so focused on the amphibious landing capabilities of the Type 86 infantry fighting vehicle that we didn't pay attention to its other advantages."

"That won't do! Such a good infantry fighting vehicle, how can we only focus on this one advantage? That's too one-sided! So, what other advantages does this infantry fighting vehicle have? Ah Lang, could you please tell us about them again?"

This is simply a way of keeping a distance from Ximen Lang.

"It's just a matter of saying a few words, what's the trouble? Why are you being so polite with me? Isn't that too much?"

"Outside?"

"You're being a bit too formal. Ah Lang isn't an outsider. Your rambling is pointless. Let's get straight to the point and get to the point."

"You see, Lao Luo, the principal understands me best."

The two of them sang in perfect harmony, a scene that only made Lao Luo envious.

He didn't bother with any of the formalities with Lao Luo and the others; he just casually pulled out several bottles of drinks.

The principal regretted seeing things so clearly. Why couldn't he have acted like Lao Luo and Bai Ling, pretending nothing had happened and that he hadn't seen anything?
I happily downed almost half a bottle of Pepsi, the sweet kind. (Just drink the sweet kind, just drink the sweet kind, just drink the sweet kind!)
After clearing his throat, Ximen Lang continued, picking up where he left off.

"Simply put, it's bigger, longer, wider, and more powerful than the Type 63 armored personnel carrier. In fact, it's more powerful in every way, capable of crushing the Type 63 armored personnel carrier to the point of leaving nothing behind."

"While both are roughly equal in mobility, whether on land or at sea, they are essentially neck and neck, with neither gaining a clear advantage." (Don't underestimate the Type 63 armored personnel carrier just because it's old; it does have an amphibious version. Of course, as the earliest exploratory version, it wasn't very powerful.)
"But in terms of firepower and protection, the difference between the two is enormous! Let's start with firepower. What weapons does the Type 63 armored personnel carrier carry? One 12.7mm machine gun, and that's it!"

"But what about the Type 86 infantry fighting vehicle? It uses a 73mm low-pressure smoothbore cannon! One's main weapon is a gun, while the other has a cannon! If it were a head-on sniper duel, I really can't imagine how the Type 63 armored personnel carrier would have any chance of winning."

"It's one thing to have guns and cannons, but in addition to these weapons, it is also equipped with HQ-73 anti-tank missiles, and some models are even equipped with HYG-5 anti-aircraft missiles!"

"It can fight both in the air and on the ground! That's really unbelievable! And because it uses special alloy steel plates, which are completely different from welded steel plates, it can easily withstand attacks from 12.7mm caliber weapons!"

"It's absolutely mind-blowing, invincible, and ridiculously powerful! It feels like this thing is even better and more practical than a tank! It's a true all-rounder, who wouldn't be confused by it?"

They even have missiles, including anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles!

If you look at it this way, an infantry fighting vehicle that can be used in the air and on the ground, can also shoulder the mission of transporting troops, and can also dominate the sea, is truly invincible!

After all, it covers all three land, sea, and air!

If this isn't awesome, then who would dare to call themselves awesome?

Luo Yonghao even apologized for his shortsightedness at the time.

"I was too narrow-minded. I originally thought that having amphibious warfare capabilities would be remarkable. I never imagined that it could cover land, sea, and air operations. It's truly amazing!"

If even Lao Luo is like this, then the principal is even more so.

In his excessive eagerness, he even immediately inquired about his armored brigade from Simon Lang.
"Ah Lang, what about the equipment of my brigade? Of course, I'm not rushing you, I mean, does that heavy armored brigade also use infantry fighting vehicles like these?"

And the answer is naturally...
"Of course! I am Lang Ge, the richest man in Beijing! You, the principal, have such a great reputation, and we are relatives! With our relationship and our status, I could never fool you!"

"Type 86 infantry fighting vehicle, it has to be the Type 86 infantry fighting vehicle, I'll arrange them all for you! Perfect, aren't the Russians known for their iron torrents and unparalleled army? We'll go head-to-head with them! I'll see if their iron torrents are more powerful, or ours are the real deal!"

"Hard!" "Is it hard?"

"Hard enough!"

"Whether it's tough or not, we'll talk about that later! There's only one thing on my mind, and that's taking down those Russians! These little Russians are too arrogant, they're being too arrogant towards us, we won't stand for it!"

Simon Lang genuinely felt that the Russians were far too arrogant these days!

They're always eyeing things in Beijing, not only plotting evil deeds, but also frequently threatening Beijing with force.

Later on, things got even worse; they kept clamoring to give us a nuclear surgery.

This is like turning on the light in the toilet and looking for shit!

In the past, when Ximen Lang hadn't come, and the conditions in Beijing weren't right, we could just endure it and let it pass.

Now that Simon Lang has come, how can we let the Russians threaten us?
"Then I've come all this way for nothing?!"

Not to mention, because of all the things that happened in the future, Simon Lang already had no good feelings towards the Russians!

Therefore, it is absolutely unacceptable.

Ximen Lang expressed his opinion at the time.

"Those mere Russians are nothing but bones in a grave! We're not even afraid of the Americans, we'll beat them up without hesitation, how could we let them bully us? No way!"

"If you dare to mess with us again, making all sorts of noise, our heavy brigade will just roll over and crush you. If you're not convinced, let's have a real battle on the battlefield! Let's see who's tougher!"

Seeing that Ximen Lang's temper was getting worse and worse, especially towards the Russians, he was even more contemptuous and disdainful of them than towards the Americans.

Although Lao Luo had already learned from Bai Ling about many despicable acts that the Russians would inevitably commit against Beijing in the future.

But at least for now, with the issues of the combined fleet and long-wave radio station being raised, he is still relatively considerate.

At least on the surface, it's pretty good, and it has indeed provided a lot of help to Beijing.

Although Beijing fought a war for the Russians, it was something Beijing deserved.
Therefore, Ximen Lang can speak, but Lao Luo and the others cannot, and have no right to, speak.

They just tried all sorts of persuasion.

I've never heard anyone say things like "it's not that bad," and I finally managed to calm down Ximen Lang, who was getting more and more carried away with his words.

Then they quickly changed the subject.

After thoroughly understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the Type 86 infantry fighting vehicle, and similar to the previous Type 96 main battle tank, a preliminary agreement was reached with Simon Lang.

Pointing to the Type 07 122mm self-propelled howitzer, which is hard to miss, Lao Luo exclaimed in amazement.

"What's the difference between this big thing and a tank? There's absolutely no difference! So why is it a self-propelled howitzer and not a tank?"

(End of this chapter)