On June 3, 1980, when the first ray of sunshine in the morning spread on the green fields, a black "forward" steam locomotive, with a "whim" roar, spitting thick smoke and dust, striving to pull more than a dozen green cars behind him, along the straight railway line, towards the destination not far away in front of Beijing, which was not far away...

In the hard sleeper car at the rear of the train, Lu Jiadong rubbed his slightly tired face and looked at the boundless field outside through the car window, slightly stunning. Lu Jiadong received an emergency order from the General Staff Equipment Department three days ago, asking him to go to the Beijing headquarters immediately.

Wanshan Factory was originally a military factory led by the General Staff Equipment Department and the National Defense Science and Technology Commission. The entire system also implemented semi-militarized management. Then, with such sudden and urgent orders, Wanshan Factory naturally did not dare to neglect Lu Jiadong's ticket and other necessary procedures were prepared immediately. Lu Jiadong was an active-duty soldier before crossing the journey. The saying that military orders were like mountains had already penetrated into the bones, so after receiving this order, he hurriedly packed up his downwards, took the sleeper ticket prepared for him in the factory, and set out on the way to Beijing!

In the early 1980s, China's civil aviation industry was not very developed, and the main force for long-distance travel was naturally carried by the famous "iron boss". However, at this time, the trains running on the railway were basically old-fashioned steam locomotives, and the slightly more advanced internal combustion locomotives could not even see the shadows. It is easy to imagine how fast they were.

But even such a train ticket to Beijing is difficult to get. The complex procedures are so complicated that Lu Jiadong, who has traveled through time in later generations, felt a headache when he heard it. Fortunately, Wanshan Factory, as a military factory, has close business contacts with the railway department, and the factory office is familiar with the procedures for such business trips, so it takes no effort to get the train ticket to Beijing, and it is the most intimate and rare sleeper ticket!

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, it was extremely comfortable and comfortable for those who often traveled on business trips. However, Lu Jiadong didn't feel anything comfortable or comfortable. He only felt the huge noise of the train, the speed of slow swallowing, the endless vibration and the turbid air in the tank car. In this way, Lu Jiadong stayed in the train for three days and three nights, facing the rising sun in the morning, and finally arrived at his destination!

Seeing the green fields outside the window gradually being replaced by rows of low bungalows, Lu Jiadong couldn't help but sigh with a hint of relief:

"It's finally here!"

Thinking that the three days of suffering were about to end, Lu Jiadong couldn't help but feel energetic, but then his brows couldn't help but jump a few times. His face was just now covered by a layer of confusion. Since receiving this order, such confusion has been lingering in Lu Jiadong's mind. What new tasks are there to transfer himself to the General Staff Headquarters in such a hurry?

This order does not explain it. In this regard, everyone in the Wanshan Factory felt that Lu Jiadong was summoned to the headquarters this time, which must be involved in an important weapon and equipment development project. In fact, it is not just the people of Wanshan Factory. Even Lu Jiadong himself thought about it. After all, at the same time, several key weapon and equipment projects in the country were undergoing intensive development, and it is very likely that he would be transferred to participate in the development.

However, in addition to this inertial guess that ordinary people can think of, Lu Jiadong has another inference deep in his heart that is different from ordinary people, that is, this time he was transferred to the headquarters may not be for the research and development of weapons and equipment, but for the sale of arms to the outside world. The reason why Lu Jiadong speculated so much.

It is because as a military expert who traveled through time in later generations, he knew that during this period of time, the Soviet army had been deeply trapped in Afghanistan. In order to support the Afghan anti-Soviet armed forces, Pakistan purchased weapons and equipment around the world. As a traditional friendship, China has become an important procurement target for Pakistan, so it has submitted a request for weapons and equipment to China, which has also become a precedent for China to start large-scale foreign arms sales.

Lu Jiadong was once seconded to the Eighth External Liaison Office of the General Staff, participated in several foreign arms sales negotiations, and reached a multi-million dollar sales agreement with Bromberg. It can be said that he has rich experience in foreign arms sales. It is precisely for the above reasons that Lu Jiadong feels that he will be arranged to participate in the arms sales to Pakistan when he is transferred to the headquarters.

Thinking of this, Lu Jiadong looked at the rows of bungalows galloping past outside, and couldn't help but say to himself: "I'd be fine if this is the case!"

From Lu Jiadong's heart, he hopes to sell foreign arms. You should know that the new artillery project he is currently focusing on has not been approved by the state for a long time. One of the most important reasons is that there is a lack of sufficient funds. The country's funds are only a little bit. Even if the belt is tightened, it cannot make up for the huge gap. The solution to the source of funds can only find new sources.

Foreign arms sales are the best open source method. Previously, arms sales with Bromberg were basically small-scale fights that could not be used. If you want to make real money, you still have to conduct large-scale transactions between countries. In this way, you can achieve one-stop sales such as equipment sales, logistics support, personnel training and subsequent development, so that you can get a steady stream of huge amounts of money!

With such a huge injection of funds, not to mention the new artillery projects that you are focusing on, even other urgently needed equipment projects can be developed. Some good projects that have been dismissed due to funding problems in history can also be continued and developed. Such bulk arms sales can just find a good breakthrough in Pakistan!

"It must be an external arms sale!"

"Comrade, comrade, comrade...Huh? What did you say?"

"Uh..." Listening to the strange voice suddenly coming from his ears, Lu Jiadong couldn't help but be stunned. Looking in the sound, he found that a train conductor over 50 years old was looking at him. Seeing Lu Jiadong turn his head, the conductor was not surprised at all, because passengers who first entered Beijing by train would be shocked by the majestic scenery of the capital of the motherland. The young man in his early 20s in front of him probably was the same. This old conductor was no longer surprised with such a scene, so when Lu Jiadong turned his head, the old conductor still reminded him as usual:

"Comrade, the train has arrived at the station. Please show your ticket!"

After listening to the conductor's words, Lu Jiadong realized that he had thought for so long and didn't even feel the train arrived at the station. So he quickly handed over the sleeper ticket ticket from his body:

"Give it! My ticket!"

The old conductor took the ticket and checked it was fine and handed it back, and then said proudly: "Young man, it's the first time I'm here in Beijing. After leaving the station, you will know how magnificent and great the capital of our motherland is!"

"Uh..." After hearing the old conductor's words, Lu Jiadong was stunned at first, but then he realized that the old conductor probably regarded himself as a passenger who had come to Beijing for the first time, but he guessed that this was indeed the first time Lu Jiadong came to Beijing in this life. Thinking of this, Lu Jiadong couldn't help but show a bright smile to the old conductor:

"Thank you, comrade, I'll feel it now!" As he said that, Lu Jiadong walked quickly towards the exit of the car with his suitcase...

On the station platform, the General Staff cadres came to welcome Lu Jiadong who came from afar. However, when Lu Jiadong saw the person in charge of the reception, he was shocked. The person who came was probably nothing but Cao Xiaodong, who had served as the head of the security section of Wanshan Factory. Cao Xiaodong was transferred shortly after he arrested Zhang Jianjun. Before that, Lu Jiadong knew that Cao Xiaodong's identity was extraordinary.

Now seeing Cao Xiaodong wearing a neat 65-style military uniform, Lu Jiadong can finally make up his judgment, but new doubts surged in his mind again. According to the principle, it should be that the General Staff Equipment Department came to pick him up. How could he change it to a cadre on the secret front? But then a light flashed through Lu Jiadong's mind. Could it be...

"Chief Commander Lu, let's get on the bus quickly. The leader is already waiting for us at the First Guesthouse of the General Staff!" Before Lu Jiadong could come back to his senses, Cao Xiaodong stepped forward politely and enthusiastically, and while speaking, he carried Lu Jiadong's suitcase into his hand. It was not until then that Lu Jiadong reacted and hurriedly said:

"Oh, then let's go quickly!"

The arrival time of the train is about 8:10 in the morning. This time period in later generations was definitely the peak of travel in Beijing. There was a dense traffic near the Beijing station. However, in 1980, the streets in Beijing were very wide, but the vehicles on the road were sparse, and most people had bicycles.

There are few jeeps or long buses, and there are no traffic jams, traffic restrictions, odd and even numbers. The jeep driver Lu Jiadong was riding has been stepping on the accelerator since the start of the vehicle, and the speed was even faster. It took less than 20 minutes from Beijing Station to Dongzhimen, which was not even dared to think about in later generations.

In this way, Lu Jiadong quickly came to the First Guesthouse of the General Staff. When Cao Xiaodong led Lu Jiadong to a secluded room, after opening the door, Lu Jiadong saw a figure wearing a green military uniform, not tall but tall, standing by the window. However, this figure fell into Lu Jiadong's eyes, which seemed so familiar. For this reason, Lu Jiadong quickly searched the memories in his mind and quickly found the corresponding person, but quickly shook his head to deny it.

And at this moment, Cao Xiaodong, who put down Lu Jiadong's luggage, stood at attention at the figure: "Chief, Chief Lu has arrived!"

"Haha! Xiao Lu, I really didn't expect that we would meet again!"
Chapter completed!