Courtyard House: I Rely on Time-Space Trade to Build a Nation

Sitting in the car, Zhao Ping'an and Lao Xu were heading to Shandong. Zhao Ping'an was thinking about their next plan.

The trip to Shijiazhuang was short but efficient.

After safely handing over 100 million taels of gold to the organization, and contributing a batch of weapons and equipment,

Zhao Ping'an and Xu Yuanshan didn't even have time to attend a small commendation meeting.

He then received a new order: to rush to Shandong and be placed under the command of the East China Field Army to provide "necessary assistance" for the upcoming Jinan Campaign.

The order was brief in wording, but carried immense weight.

Zhao Ping'an knew that this was the first time the organization had explicitly assigned him a support mission in a major battle after initially understanding his "abilities." It was both a sign of trust and a test.

During a break on his journey, he unhesitatingly exchanged all of the remaining 177 million taels of gold in his system for 127 million taels.

When the astonishing notification sound of 396.875 billion system coins being deposited rang in his mind, Zhao Ping'an felt dizzy.

Immediately afterwards, the system's long-awaited notification sound rang out:

[The system detected that the host's cumulative recharge amount has exceeded 400 billion system coins.]

[Unlock new module:]

【1. Secret Exchange of Technology Blueprints: You can spend a large amount of system currency to exchange for corresponding technologies from the reference timeline (2026).

(Current technology is locked for 2001. Please upgrade your system level to unlock.)

2. Dual-use equipment modification workshop: Using civilian technologies to replace military technologies in the production of military products by 2026, significantly reducing weapon costs.

The item is now available. Please check it out yourself.

3. Used Equipment Sales Module: Grants direct purchase access to certain obsolete or sealed-off used military equipment from the previous time period.

The item is now available. Please check it out yourself.

Happy shopping! May you contribute to the cause of cross-temporal and spatial construction.

Zhao Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes, an uncontrollable look of surprise flashing across them.

Technological blueprints! Second-hand modifications! Direct sales of old military equipment! This is like a godsend, no, it's like receiving a treasure trove of sustainable development!

Especially the "Used Equipment Sales Module" and the "Modification Workshop".

He immediately focused his attention, quickly scanning the page. Sure enough, under the "Land Equipment" category, he saw an option that made his heart pound:

Type 59 Main Battle Tank (partially civilian modified version)

[Status: Second-hand equipment stored in the baseline timeline, undergoing basic adaptive modifications at the "Modification Workshop".]

Main renovation points:

The extensive use of modern, advanced civilian technologies based on reference time and space to replace military technologies significantly reduces costs.

The engine has undergone reliability enhancement and simplified maintenance, and its fuel adaptability has been improved.

The armor maintains the original 100mm homogeneous steel armor standard (front), and the weld seams and other areas are reinforced.

The 100mm rifled gun is retained as the main weapon, equipped with an optical sight (modeled after Zeiss), and the ammunition capacity is adjusted.

A simple radio interface was added, and the internal space was slightly optimized to improve crew comfort (endurance is still required for long-term operations).

The maximum speed on highways is approximately 50 kilometers per hour, while the speed off-road is approximately 20-35 kilometers per hour.

[Price per unit: 2,000,000 System Coins.]

[Note: A poor man's steel ally, a high-performance, cost-effective spearhead. Though far inferior to modern equipment, it's more than capable of crushing most of the old-fashioned, cheap weapons.]

Two million a car! Zhao Ping'an almost whistled.

With 396 billion system coins, even a small fraction of it could easily build an armored force that would leave the enemy in despair!

More importantly, after the modification, these five pairs of wheels, although lacking the later high-tech modifications,

However, it is more adapted to the logistical support level and personnel technical capabilities of this era; it is robust, simple, and sufficient!

"Comrade Ping An, what good news have you thought of? Your mouth is practically stretched to your ears." Xu Yuanshan, sitting in the passenger seat, turned around.

"Old Xu, I've prepared a generous gift for Wang Yaowu. When we get to Shandong, I'll make everyone happy!" Zhao Ping'an replied with a smile.

"Oh? Then I'll wait and see..."

Several days later, in a certain area of ​​Shandong, in the area where the East China Field Army's front-line command post was located.

In a well-camouflaged valley far from the main road, the atmosphere was somewhat unusual.

This place was originally a designated material transfer point, but it has now been designated as a high-alert area.

The brigade's directly subordinate guard battalion and an elite guard regiment from the East China Field Army, coordinated by Xu Yuanshan, completely surrounded the valley.

Inside the valley, Zhao Ping'an had just completed a "shopping spree".

The 4 million system coins were spent like water, and in return, they created a staggering arsenal.

260 brand-new 122mm and 152mm howitzers stood in neat rows, their protective oil gleaming in the sunlight.

The mountains of ammunition boxes emitted a faint smell of metal and gunpowder. These heavy artillery pieces were enough to arm several artillery divisions, creating devastating covering firepower.

But what truly made the few core personnel allowed to enter the scene gasp and stare blankly were the steel behemoths lined up in the open space next to the heavy artillery positions.

Sixty vehicles in total! They were painted with temporary camouflage paint in shades of grass green and ochre, with rugged body lines and cannons pointing proudly forward.

It's that "civilian technology modified version 59" with a unit price of two million!

The soldiers had never seen anything like it before. Many people surrounded these lumps of iron, wanting to touch them but not daring to, and a buzz of discussion filled the air.

"My God... this, this is a tank? How can it be so big?"

"Look at that cannon barrel, it's so thick!"

"With that metal casing, bullets would probably just tickle it, wouldn't they?"

"Where did we get this precious gem? This is perfect!"

Zhao Ping'an had no time to revel in his success.

He pulled along several tank soldiers who had been urgently transferred from the East China Field Army's engineering corps, along with his confidants Liu Dazhu and Wang Dashan, and circled around one of the tanks.

Holding a highly simplified "Summary of Operation and Maintenance Points" provided by the system, he explained it at top speed:

"Look here, this is the engine compartment. It uses an improved diesel engine, which is more durable than ordinary cars and tractors, but it has high requirements for clean fuel, and the filter must be changed on time..."

This is the driver's seat. These levers correspond to forward, reverse, and steering. You might not be familiar with them at first, but you'll practice gradually...

Here on the turret, this is the main gun; here's the loader; this is the coaxial machine gun...

Use this scope to aim; the principle is similar to a rifle front sight, but you need to calculate the lead...

He spoke until his throat was dry, trying his best to simplify complex matters.

Fortunately, the "modified" version of the Type 59 has indeed been simplified a lot. The core operations are not entirely impossible for tank soldiers who have received some basic training and are both bold and meticulous.

Just then, a noticeable commotion arose at the entrance to the valley, followed by a guard's clear and loud report: "The commander has arrived."