Chapter 405: Highly Popular Weapons

To most people present, these terms and concepts were simply like a heavenly book, yet everyone could feel the immense technical potential contained within them.

"Our Numerical Control Machine Tool plan is oriented toward exports to friendly countries," Li Mingyuan continued, "while providing a full set of technical training and after-sales service. In terms of price, it is 30% lower than traditional precision machine tools of equivalent accuracy, and we offer flexible payment methods."

This sentence was like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of the representatives from various countries. The representatives of Yinghua and Taiji Tiger stood up almost simultaneously, scrambling to express their intent to purchase.

"We need to discuss specific procurement details with your side immediately," Yamamoto of Yinghua said urgently, "quantity, delivery schedule, training programs..."

Li Zhitai of Taiji Tiger was even more direct: "We are willing to be the first country to introduce Long Country's numerical control technology on a large scale! Price is not the issue; technical support is the key!"

Although the representatives of European countries maintained restraint on the surface, the glances they exchanged were already filled with anxiety. Williams of Yuegongniu whispered to Thompson, "We must re-evaluate Long Country's technical strength... this is no longer a simple 'backward country' issue..."

Lebrun of the Gallic Chicken country was also hurriedly recording something in a notebook, looking up from time to time at the numerical control machine tool that was still running, his eyes holding both shock and a certain indescribable longing.

Li Mingyuan signaled his assistants to distribute detailed product brochures and price lists, while announcing: "Considering everyone's interest, we will arrange additional special demonstrations tomorrow, at which time more processing cases will be shown and technical questions will be answered."

In the press section, a reporter from Zhongli Guo had already written a striking headline on their manuscript: "Numerical Control Revolution: Long Country Leads a New Era of Mechanical Manufacturing." Another reporter took a large number of photos, unable to wait to convey this technological miracle to the whole world.

The atmosphere inside the venue had shifted from initial suspicion and mockery to shock, envy, and urgency. Li Mingyuan stood in the center of the exhibition area, enjoying this moment of achievement. He knew that this single numerical control machine tool was enough to change the landscape of the global precision manufacturing industry, and this was only the beginning of Long Country's technological breakthroughs.

"Today's demonstration ends here," Li Mingyuan said finally, "but I want to emphasize that numerical control technology is only a microcosm of Long Country's industrial innovation. We believe that technological progress should benefit all of humanity, rather than being the patent of a few countries. Long Country is willing to share development achievements with all friendly countries and create a better future together."

These words drew a round of enthusiastic applause, especially from the representatives of Yafelai countries. To them, Long Country's technology was not only advanced, but more importantly—within reach.

Amidst the cheers, Li Mingyuan bowed slightly, then turned and walked toward the next exhibition area—the weapons exhibition area.

The shockwaves of the numerical control machine tool had not yet subsided when the delegations from various countries followed Li Mingyuan to the last important area of the exhibition—the weapons exhibition area.

Unlike the previous two exhibition areas, the atmosphere in the weapons area was clearly divided. The representatives of the powerful European and American nations and Beijixiong Guo had a cold, even somewhat deliberately distant attitude; while the representatives of emerging countries from Yafelai and Latin America were exceptionally excited, scrambling to surge toward the front-row seats.

Li Mingyuan had long anticipated this reaction. For powerful nations that already possessed mature weapons systems, Long Country's conventional weapons were unlikely to arouse interest; but for those countries that had just become independent or were striving for independence, reliable and reasonably priced weapon systems were nothing short of a lifesaver.

"Everyone, welcome to the Long Country military industry exhibition area," Li Mingyuan stood in front of a row of neatly arranged weapons, his tone calm but full of confidence, "Today we are going to showcase two series of products—the Type 56 light weapons family and the 107 Rocket Launcher system. These weapons have already proven their reliability and effectiveness in actual combat."

The Type 56 Rifle, submachine gun, and light machine gun were neatly arranged on the display stand, next to detailed performance parameters and operating instructions. On the other side of the stand, several 107 Rocket Launchers with simple but powerful-looking designs attracted even more attention.

"I want to emphasize," Li Mingyuan continued, "that Long Country's weapon design philosophy is somewhat different from that of the Star-Spangled Country and Beijixiong Guo. We do not pursue the most complex structures, nor do we pursue the most astonishing performance parameters, but rather place reliability, ease of use, and ease of maintenance as our top priority."

He picked up a Type 56 Rifle and skillfully disassembled it, showing its internal structure: "This design seems simple, but it has undergone thousands of tests under extreme conditions. It can work normally in a temperature range from -40°C to 50°C, has extremely strong resistance to mud and sand, and is easy to maintain; ordinary soldiers can master it after basic training."

The military experts from Yuegongniu and the Gallic Chicken country exchanged a disdainful look, but the representatives from African countries appeared exceptionally focused. For those armies with harsh conditions and limited training levels, these characteristics were precisely the most valuable.

"Next, we will conduct a series of practical tests to let everyone witness the reliability of Long Country's weapons with your own eyes," Li Mingyuan said, signaling the staff to prepare.

The test site was quickly set up. First was the mud test—staff completely submerged a Type 56 Rifle in mud, then took it out, and without any cleaning, loaded it and fired directly.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three crisp gunshots rang out, and three bullseyes were hit with precision.

Aobite, the Minister of Defense of a newly independent African country, couldn't help but applaud: "It's too amazing! In our country, these conditions are the norm!"

Next was the dust test. The rifle was placed in a dust chamber, taken out after a violent sandstorm simulation, and again, without cleaning, fired directly.

The result was still a perfect hit.

"This is the kind of weapon that is truly suitable for the battlefield!" a military representative from a Latin American country exclaimed loudly, "Not those fancy displays that can only be shown in laboratories!"

Finally, there was the most extreme test—staff dropped the rifle from a height of five meters onto a concrete floor, then picked it up and fired directly.

When the bullet hit the bullseye with precision once again, a burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted in the venue.

"Everyone, this is the true performance of Long Country's weapons," Li Mingyuan said calmly, "We do not engage in flashy, unsubstantiated propaganda; we only show characteristics that are truly useful in actual combat."

He walked toward the 107 Rocket Launcher: "This rocket launcher system also adheres to the simple and reliable design philosophy. It is lightweight, easy to transport, a three-person team can complete the setup within two minutes, it has a range of 10 kilometers, and it has extremely strong lethality against area targets."

Due to safety reasons, the rocket launcher could not be live-fired indoors, but the staff played a video of a field exercise. In the footage, the 107 Rocket Launcher was rapidly deployed in complex terrain, firing continuously and striking the target area with precision.