The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

Compared to the Persians, who wore white robes and exuded a strong religious connotation, this group was different.

Iranian representatives, at least in formal settings, know to wear military uniforms, which makes them appear more secular and formal.

As expected of the current Middle Eastern superpower, the difference in their uniforms can somewhat reflect the combat effectiveness of an army.

"If you encounter Persians and poisonous snakes in the desert, kill the Persians first!"

Major General Hashim, who was leading the team, relived the treatment the Persians received. After embracing Director Li, he uttered an ancient Arabic proverb.

What he might have meant in public was that the Persians were unreliable, more venomous than snakes, and at least not as reliable as the Iranians.

The geopolitical landscape has led these two neighbors to both aspire to regional hegemony, and coupled with their respective religious conflicts, they have become bitter enemies.

The international community is calling for both countries to exercise restraint and end the dispute through friendly consultations and negotiations.

For the Iranian representative to make such a statement at this time is tantamount to trying to win over China and gain some support, even if it's just verbal.

The moment the other party's casual translation was uttered, the personnel from the foreign affairs department who had accompanied him immediately looked at Li Feng with some nervousness.

There are some things he, as the factory director, can say, but there are others he cannot say, at least not in public.

Li Feng smiled, glanced at the tall and burly Hashim in front of him, and did not express his opinion on the matter.

In his mind, the Persians were indeed very unreliable, but the Iranians seemed to be just as bad, let alone the second brother.

The money for purchasing equipment was borrowed from their neighbor Kuwait. Li Feng didn't know how much they borrowed, but when the huge debt became unpayable, Assam simply overturned the table and chose to physically eliminate the creditor.

Yes, it's about borrowing money from someone to buy equipment, and then using that equipment to beat up the creditor!

This act of invasion made everyone realize in advance what it means to be the boss when you're in debt, and it also stirred up a desert storm.

There is an old Chinese saying: "History is written by the victors!"

With a smile, the other party uttered an old proverb, and Li Feng returned the favor with an old proverb. In the end, the debate over right and wrong between the two sides boiled down to who had the bigger fist.

Li Feng is good at stirring things up, keeping both sides restrained. No, if they restrain themselves, they won't get to fight back. It all depends on how strong your desire to win is.

Do you want to change history? If so, take out the money in your pockets, pack up these items that belong to you, and take them with you.

Li Feng's answer did not state his own position, which was neutral and objective, allowing the foreign affairs personnel to breathe a sigh of relief as long as he did not cross the line.

As for stirring up trouble, that's a joke. The coordination and cooperation among multiple departments is all for the purpose of exporting equipment and earning valuable foreign exchange. Everyone agrees on this point.

"Please!"

With powerful backers, it must be said that the Iranian representatives, at least in appearance, have a higher level of vision than the Persians.

The most obvious difference is that they would glance at the vehicle-mounted artillery in the parking lot with curiosity and then move on, unlike the Persians, whose eyes were practically glued to their heads, and who even wanted to take the production line back with them.

Currently, Iran still has substantial military aid and has enjoyed good food, unlike Persia, which relies on the polar bear. However, the polar bear is also struggling financially and has to tighten its belt.

"It looks somewhat like the Soviet 2S19?"

Skipping over the vehicle-mounted artillery and noting that the truck chassis was obviously cheap, the Iraqi representatives went straight to inspecting the self-propelled howitzers at the back.

"No, this is our independently developed 152 caliber self-propelled howitzer, with a barrel length of 45 times that of a gun. The range of ordinary shells is 30 kilometers, and the range of special shells is 40 kilometers."

"It uses a closed turret and a tracked chassis, with a combat rate of fire of four to five rounds. Currently, only a small number have been deployed to our army's division-level units to serve as battlefield support. In the south, it has undergone the test of actual combat." After this introduction, the difference between the rich and the poor immediately becomes apparent.

Sensing Li Feng's tone that this equipment would be quite expensive, Hashim raised his eyebrows, but showed no fear. The self-propelled artillery's barrel was thick and long, which suited his taste perfectly.

Iran has already imported a large number of Type 69 tanks, but they are still undergoing adaptation training in the rear. The Soviet Union's 2S19 is still under development, and only prototypes are available; it is not for sale.

Persia did have some very nice M109A1s, which the Iraqi side also captured. However, their range was far shorter than this model, with a maximum range of only 14 kilometers. Due to its barrel length of 23 times the caliber, it had an inherent flaw.

After all, these are antiques from over twenty years ago. But even these antiques were only imported when relations with Persia were good, and they are still not for sale now.

If this model can be imported, it will naturally enable long-range suppression and make up for their weakness in territorial defense.

Seeing Hashim deep in thought with his chin in his hand, Li Feng opened the side door of the turret, letting them get a general idea of ​​the interior before gesturing for them to proceed.

"How about we take a look at these vehicle-mounted artillery pieces? They also have 152mm calibers, and they're much cheaper to manufacture!"

Having seen the enclosed turret, Hashim turned to look at the exposed turret of the vehicle-mounted artillery, pursed his lips, and shook his head, showing little interest.

"Do self-propelled artillery pieces have air conditioning?"

Even before the equipment was purchased, Hashim could almost picture the soldiers on the front lines, their tongues lolling out from the scorching desert climate of the Middle East.

Not all people from the East understand the Middle East. If soldiers are left to fight in the open weather, they might take cover in less than an hour.

"That's possible. We'll increase the number based on specific orders. Of course, everything depends on the orders!"

Damn it, this is the second person to want an air conditioner installed. Back in the 1980s, even the factory director didn't have an air conditioner in his home. Now, all of these people are asking for one.

The customer is king. Although requesting air conditioning might seem a bit extravagant, it's not impossible. Of course, you have to pay first. If you don't have the money, there's no point in discussing anything.

"Of course, I think you can tell me the price now, I'm very pressed for time!"

Hashim glanced at the vehicle-mounted artillery, but showed no interest in even going up to take a look. He was also very direct; if he saw something he liked, he would simply wave his banknotes around.

Li Feng looked around, caught off guard. Asking about prices in public was ridiculous; that's not how you negotiate a deal.

Shouldn't we do what we did in Persia: take a look at the samples, the production workshop, fire a few shots to see the effect, and then find a place to sit down and talk things over?

"Simply purchasing self-propelled howitzers has limited combat effectiveness. It requires a coordinated system to maximize its role on the battlefield, including ammunition trucks, command vehicles, and auxiliary vehicles such as weather radar!"

Li Feng hesitated for a moment before deciding not to immediately offer a price. This rich guy was incredibly wealthy; he wouldn't be satisfied without taking a cut.

"Okay, I might need a quotation to contact people back home. I hope you can provide it as soon as possible. Also, the first batch needs to be at least 300 vehicles, arriving at the port of Fao before the end of the year!"

Li Feng was truly amazed at how decisive Hashim was; he made specific demands without even looking at the price.

However, this also proves that Iraq is currently under great equipment pressure, all thanks to the assistance from Persia.

Upon hearing the translation request, Li Feng frowned deeply. To be honest, he could supply the quantity requested, but he couldn't let the other party find out so easily.

“The quantities you’ve requested are too large, and the timeframe is extremely tight. Our workers need to work overtime, and we also need to supply our own troops.”

“We will pay reasonable fees. What we need is for it to happen as soon as possible. You are a hardworking country with the most diligent workers. I believe you will solve this problem.” (End of Chapter)