There may not be many people who are familiar with the 2S3 self-propelled howitzer, but when it comes to the Type 83 tracked self-propelled howitzer, Chinese military fans are very familiar with it. It was a major artillery piece that had been in service for more than 30 years, and it often appeared in various media reports and brochures.

Right now, what Li Lu saw were three almost intact Type 2S3 self-propelled howitzers. His first instinct was that the artillery attack on the march of the tank regiment was made by these things - you know, this gun has a maximum range of more than 18 kilometers and has the same maneuverability as a tank.

From the perspective of battlefield terrain, where the T-62M tank can go, the 2S3 self-propelled howitzer can go, but the enemy still needs to make great determination to put these advanced self-propelled guns into the battlefield - the battlefield terrain itself is very restrictive for the T-62M tank.

From this, based on the newly entered equipment of the enemy army discovered earlier, Li Lu can strongly feel that this battlefield has become a testing ground for a certain country's military products.

Someone is faster than Li Lu.

Wade has stumbled towards the Type 2S3 self-propelled howitzer very disregarding the image - although this is a self-propelled gun that was discovered ten years ago, it is still something that has never happened to appear in front of him so unscrupulously.

Li Lu said to Zhang Pingshan, "Company commander, I'll go over for a moment." ”

Zhang Pingshan nodded and instructed, "Be careful." ”

Nodding understandingly, Li Lu strode over. Over there, Zhao Rongjun and Gong Linghui had already gotten out of the car, the convoy stopped, they walked towards Li Lu together, waved their hands to signal them to stop there, and Li Lu sped up.

When Li Lu arrived, Gong Linghui tried his best to control his excitement and said in a suppressed voice, "Chief, we have captured some strange captives. ”

"Strange captive?" Li Lu's brows jumped slightly.

Gong Linghui nodded heavily, "Yes, Soviets." ”

Li Lu nodded slowly and said in a low voice, "Find a hidden location, bring people over to look good, and don't let those Americans find out." ”

"Yes!" Gong Linghui hurriedly went.

Li Lu walked towards Wade, Zhao Rongjun followed him, and reported as he walked, "Chief, Gong Linghui's luck is very good, they blocked the enemy's self-propelled artillery company in the valley, and it was so big in front and back, and they found that the resistance was not strong, and after taking it down, they found that it was Lao Maozi." Three self-propelled guns were intact and a big catch. When I arrived to meet them, I had a fight with enemy reinforcements, and I was able to get back all the men and equipment. Thanks to you for letting Liu Tech and Officer Zhao follow us, otherwise we wouldn't know how to drive these cars back. ”

While talking, Liu Xiangyang and Zhao Xu respectively got out of the 2S3 self-propelled gun, Li Lu glanced at them, they suddenly understood, and after getting out of the car, they quickly hid to the side to avoid Wade.

At that time, Li Lu was worried that the officers and soldiers of the tank regiment would not be able to deal with the new equipment, so he asked Liu Xiangyang and Zhao Xu to follow Zhao Rongjun to respond. It turned out to be really useful. Liu Xiangyang is the seed master of the technical department of the Guangming Factory, and although he is only a member of the defense department, his familiarity with tanks and armored vehicles can be said to be far greater than that of any officer and soldier.

Wade circled around the 2S3 self-propelled gun several times, and then ignored Li Lu, who had already walked to him, and climbed directly up and drilled inside to observe.

After a while, Wade got out, jumped out of the car, walked directly to Li Lu, and said seriously, "It's Acacia, yes, I think we should go back and do something else." ”

There is no doubt that Wade encountered something more important than the battlefield test of the Asian Tiger tank.

Although he is well aware that the 2S3 is a hybrid of the chassis of the Sam-4 missile launcher and the D-20 howitzer, this pillar artillery equipment of the Soviet Army's mechanized infantry division, codenamed "Acacia" by NATO, has always been something that NATO countries want to figure out thoroughly.

Li Lu had his plans, and he naturally agreed to Wade's request, he said, "Yes, the battlefield inspection of the Asian Tiger tank has basically been completed, and according to the plan, it is time for us to evacuate the war zone." ”

Wade pointed to the Type 2S3 self-propelled gun and said, "Road, these guns, I hope to be able to bring them back for further research." Later, I will make a formal new proposal for cooperation. ”

Smiling, Li Lu said to Zhao Rongjun, "You go and report to Chief of Staff Zhang Pingshan, the battlefield research team is ready to return, and ask him to report to the top." ”

"Yes!" Zhao Rongjun hurriedly went.

Li Lu and Wade walked aside, and then Li Lu said, "Mr. Wade, I have an idea, I don't know if you are interested." ”

"About acacia artillery?" Wade asked.

Nodding slightly, Li Lu said in a low voice, "I probably understand that you will make a cooperation proposal on behalf of Chrysler Defense, on the condition that you obtain a complete Acacia artillery." ”

"Lu, we are friends, I will admit it in front of you." Wade said quite sincerely.

Li Lu said slowly, "I think it will be more troublesome to make a formal request, I believe you know a lot." I mean, I'm in charge of solving the problem with the acacia, you, give me some help. ”

"What kind of help do you mean?" Wade smiled meaningfully.

Li Lu said with a smile, "You know that I have a tractor factory, and you also know that we are subject to many restrictions, and I hope to be able to obtain some machine tool equipment and some car manufacturing technology." ”

Wade frowned slightly and said, "Lu, some time ago, you bought two obsolete production lines, you know, I helped. I don't think it's a big problem with ordinary machine tools, but precision machine tools ......"

Li Lu said, "I want to find a way to solve other problems, you just need to make those things can be shipped out smoothly, I think this is not a difficult problem for you." As for automobile manufacturing technology, many automobile companies should be deeply interested in the Chinese market. ”

Wade fell into deep thought.

He needs to weigh the benefits – whether it's worth it or not.

No matter how good his personal relationship with Li Lu is, as a technical leader with a background of politicians behind him, the scales in his heart are very clear.

After a long time, Wade asked, "I want three acacias, and I hope that those that are damaged can be transported back for repair and research." ”

Li Lu sneered in his heart, if you give you a few more, you can form a simulated artillery company.

"I can't do it." Li Lu shook his head and said, "If you formally apply, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get one." At this moment, it's easiest for me to do it. ”

Wade knew the subtlety of the relationship, which is why he considered Li Lu's conditions so seriously.

After a while, Wade said, "Road, some car manufacturing technology, I can think of a way, but precision machine tools, I can tell you now, basically impossible." ”

Li Lu was not disappointed at all, but became more confident, and said, "What if you add some Soviet prisoners of war?" ”

Wade was stunned for a moment, his eyes lit up.

Seeing this, Li Lu knew that there was no problem with this matter.