I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property-Chapter 537 - 535: Call Them an Ambulance First
Zhang Menglong's statement turned the faces of the three weapon experts present completely dark.
As weapon experts, they deeply understood the enormous human and material resources required to enhance their equipment to the present level, and their research outcomes could almost certainly be bought by any country willing to pay whatever price necessary.
In the world, their technology was undoubtedly the ceiling!
Yet this ceiling-level technology had become, in the words of Zhang Menglong, merely "barely usable." To utter such a claim here, did he not fear being killed on the spot?
"So, Mr. Zhang, you have results that are more advanced than our technologies?"
They had intended to use this opportunity to suppress the recently soaring morale of the Huaxia people, confident that they could accomplish this. However, their reaction seemed a bit off!
Zhang Menglong spoke with the air of someone who believed he was the best in the world, completely disregarding them, who were among the finest in fifth-generation fighter jets.
This left them with no outlet for their pent-up energy.
But once again glancing at the expressions of the Huaxia generals, who were still stunned, weren't they? You see your generals looking so surprised, and you're still here posing your ass off?
"Uh, it might be a bit of a blow to your confidence to say this, but honesty has always been a virtue upheld by us Huaxia people, and I must tell you that indeed we do," Zhang Menglong said.
"Hahaha, Mr. Zhang really knows how to joke," Qingqiu Country's weapon expert Li Jianyi laughed, "The expressions on your generals' faces are still quite shocked; I think our technology must have brought you all a great surprise. There's no need for Mr. Zhang to save face like this, right?"
"Shocked?" Zhang Menglong glanced at the generals' expressions, "They are indeed in shock and perhaps you truly have given them a big surprise, but maybe your idea of a surprise is slightly different from ours."
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Zhang Menglong nudged Old Zhou with his elbow, "Old Zhou, don't act like you've never seen the world before, man, they're asking us a question!"
"Oh! Oh! Oh!" Old Zhou suddenly snapped back to attention, "These three fighter jets are indeed quite shocking and very surprising to us."
Hearing Old Zhou's evaluation, the generals and weapon experts from the three countries immediately smiled. You see, your leader admits their fighter jets are impressive, so what's the point of persistently arguing otherwise?
However, the second half of Old Zhou's statement immediately put a Mask of Pain on their faces.
"I am indeed shocked that even after so long, your country's military technology is only at this level? If that's really the case, it is quite surprising to me, and I think we might as well slow down our pace of progress and wait for you, which could save our nation quite a bit."
"Yeah, they say it's almost the sixth-generation combat capability, but still requires a human to pilot it, which seems a bit outdated, don't you think?"
"Exactly, still using such old-fashioned turbocharged engines, while power has increased quite a bit, it's just like the difference between a color TV and a big-screen color TV. I didn't speak just now not because I was too astonished, but because I couldn't figure out how to put it politely to you."
In normal times, these generals wouldn't be so confrontational, and while there might be intense private disputes, on the surface, everyone would still appear to coexist peacefully.
But today, they chose such a sensitive area for their military exchange and already had a bellyful of anger, so none of them gave any face at this time.
The way they spoke completely broke the mentality of the three generals and weapon experts. It was bad enough with Huaxia's Zhang Menglong being so arrogant, but how could there be such a large group of equally impressive individuals? How were they supposed to compete?
Suppressing his rage, General Arthur spoke coldly, "In your eyes, are our three fighter jets really that inadequate?"
"Don't be discouraged, your fighter jets aren't completely useless," Zhang Menglong said, "They should have no problem against the fourth-generation fighter jets of those backward countries, so you don't need to be too hard on yourselves."
Arthur was roaring inside, If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all. It's a pity; a fine person ruined by a motormouth. Is this supposed to be consoling? Better not to have said anything at all!
However, Arthur's mood hadn't calmed down when General Qin added another comment, "Actually, as guests, we shouldn't speak so directly today, but since you all said at the beginning that you wanted us to offer guidance and not hold back any opinions, we can only comply with the host's request. We hope you don't mind."
"Don't mind... Of course, we don't mind," Arthur said with a smile that looked like he wanted to devour someone, thinking to himself, are you sure you didn't leave out the second half of your sentence? Was it "Even if you mind, what can you do, come and hit me?"
General Qin continued with great earnestness, "Scientific research isn't something that happens overnight. Although your fighter jets are only just barely satisfactory, isn't that progress compared to before?"
"Since all the generals and Expert Zhang are so confident, then we have no choice but to boldly make a request," said General Arthur.
"Please, General, go ahead."
"In a couple of days, it's going to be your country's National Day, right? According to your country's traditions, there will be a grand military parade, and the latest domestic equipment will be on display. I assume your country's fighter jets must be much more advanced than any of ours, and I wonder if we might have the opportunity to come and see them."
"Ah... This..." Zhang Menglong showed a troubled expression, and the other generals also hesitated somewhat.
"Is it inconvenient?" Arthur said with a laugh. It seemed they were just putting on a brave front after all, proclaiming themselves as the best in the world when in reality, perhaps their fighter jets were only on par with the J-20, right?
To be honest, the J-20 is indeed decent, but when compared to the F-22, it still falls short. At best, they've upgraded to the level of Kaibong Qingqiu jets, and with Kaibong Qingqiu's guidance, maybe their development might even surpass Huaxia's. Their own fighter jets were probably not even worth showing.
Now that they had requested a visit, the people from Huaxia were showing their hesitation.
"It's not exactly inconvenient," said Zhang Menglong, actually feeling ecstatic inside. He had been wondering how to trick them into coming to Huaxia to see their military equipment, and now they were directly charging in. They're really too confident!
"We're only worried that it might be too much of a shock for you all and that you might lose your confidence. We would feel a bit guilty then," he said.
"Hahaha, Mr. Zhang, you're too humorous. We're eager to witness your country's powerful equipment," Arthur said.
"Since General Arthur is so interested, naturally we welcome you," said Elder Xing, "Then we will arrange for someone to welcome the general at the airport."
"Can we join as well?" General Kim of Qingqiu didn't want to be left behind.
"We too want to witness Huaxia's divine weaponry," General Bei Qi echoed.
"Then the three of you come together," Elder Xing said, giving Zhang Menglong a knowing look.
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The arms exhibition ended not on the best of notes, of course, the only dissatisfied ones were those three generals. The moment they were back on the plane, Zhang Menglong and the others couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Oh my goodness, that was hilarious, you have no idea how hard it was for me to hold it in just now!"
"Yeah, did you see Arthur's face, looking like he had lost all will to live?"
"They really are too confident in themselves. But they have no idea that in front of Huaxia's current equipment, their weapons are like toys."
"Menglong," Elder Xing said, "you'll also come to the parade. Your tongue is sufficiently sharp."
"Elder Xing, I'll take that as a compliment," Zhang Menglong replied, relishing these occasions the most. "I suggest we call an ambulance for them in advance. I'm afraid they might be so shocked that they pass away right there on the spot."
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