Dominate South Asia

The motorcade drove into the capital, passed the Forbidden City, and walked through Chang'an Avenue. Looking at the familiar scenes on both sides of the street, Muhammad was full of thoughts.

When the motorcade stopped in front of Building 18 of Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Muhammad saw from the car window that among the large welcoming crowd, a short old man was there to greet them with a smile.

Lord Deng! Muhammad was immediately delighted.

Getting off the car, Muhammad enthusiastically shook Lord Deng's hand.

"Welcome, our Pakistani ally. Your deeds in Pakistan have spread throughout our country. You are a brave and wise hero." Lord Deng said.

As the most loyal ally, the leaders of Eastern countries already knew about Zia-ul-Haq's physical condition. Muhammad in front of him was already the actual controller of Pakistan.

"Life is endless, fighting is endless, I am just a soldier." Muhammad said: "Mr. Deng presided over China's reform and opening up. Now China's economic construction is changing with each passing day. This is really admirable. Doing economics is more difficult than fighting a war."

The two of them admire each other.

Mhammad is full of legendary colors. He rose on the battlefield in Afghanistan and personally built up the Afghan regime. It can be said that now all northern Afghanistan listens to Muhammad. Maybe in the future, it will become a province of Pakistan. On the eastern front, Muhammad's several battles beat the Indians to a pulp. Not only does he know how to use tactics, his strategies are even more sophisticated. Everyone knows what happened to the assassination of the Iron Lady.

And Muhammad also admires Mr. Deng very much. This old man can be said to be the backbone of China. Without him, China in the future might be as poor and backward as the rogue North Korea. He single-handedly presided over the restoration of order and shifted the country's focus from political struggle to economic construction. After decades of development, the Eastern country has finally become a huge economy. With the economy, the national defense force has also begun to develop rapidly.

Walking along the carpet, they walked into the banquet hall and sat down.

"Our two countries have common interests. In several India-Pakistan wars, you have provided the greatest help. We Pakistanis have always believed that your country is our most sincere friend." Muhammad said.

Mentioning several Middle East wars. Pakistan was at a disadvantage, and the Eastern countries provided the greatest help. In addition to directly providing their own military equipment to Pakistan. Even at a critical moment, they dispatched troops to contain India from the north.

"Pakistan is related to our interests in South Asia. We are very happy to see that Pakistan has finally become strong." Deng Gong said.

It is already a headache for China to deal with conflicts in the north alone. Now we see Pakistan fighting against India. Being in the upper hand, especially taking the Kashmir Valley, this is an important step from defense to offense, which is more in line with the interests of Eastern countries.

"If only the military is strong, it is not really strong. In your country's words, it is called militarism. If we want to be truly strong, we must first have a strong economic force." Muhammad said.

This idea coincides with Deng Gong. If China wants to be truly strong, it does not lie in having millions of troops, but in the country's GDP. It lies in the country's economic foundation.

"Yes, develop the economy. Improve people's livelihood and make people truly rich. This is our political policy." Deng Gong said.

"If you want to be rich, build roads first. For the country, it is the same. This time I come, I want to invest with your country to build a railway from Gwadar, the southern port of Pakistan, all the way to your inland. Through this railway line, we can strengthen the transportation of materials between us and promote economic development between our two countries."

Build a railway!

China and Pakistan already have a highway, the Karakoram Highway. Starting from Kashgar in Xinjiang in the north, it crosses the Karakoram Mountains, the Hindu Kush Mountains, the Pamir Plateau, the western end of the Himalayas, passes through the Khunjerab Pass at the China-Pakistan border, and ends in the northern Pakistani city of Takht in the south. The total length is 1,224 kilometers. Among them, 415 kilometers are in China and 809 kilometers are in Pakistan.

After the completion of this kilometer, it became a transportation link in northern Pakistan and a major transportation route to the capital Islamabad and the southern coastal areas. At the same time, Pakistan and China have important strategic and military significance. In the 1971 war, many materials aided by China were transported through this road.

However, the geological conditions along this road are extremely complex. Geological disasters such as avalanches, landslides, falling rocks, collapses, snow accumulation, and ice accumulation often occur. The road surface and bridge facilities along the way are often damaged, and many sections are difficult to pass. In terms of transportation capacity, roads can never be compared with railways. Railways are the main arteries of the national economy.

Muhammad proposed to build this railway, which is of great significance. Pakistan is gradually becoming an industrialized country, and the Eastern countries have huge population potential. A large population means a large consumption, which means that it will become a huge consumer market in the future! In this way, the goods produced in Pakistan can be sold to Eastern countries, which will have a huge boost to Pakistan's economy.

At the same time, this is also related to the strategic security of Eastern countries. When the threat from the north disappeared, the United States immediately regarded Eastern countries as potential enemies and pursued and intercepted them at sea, preventing Eastern countries from breaking through the first island chain. At this time, Eastern countries have become pure oil importers. They need to import a large amount of oil from the Middle East. If they go to sea, their economic lifeline will be cut off by the United States at any time.

If a railway was built from Pakistan to China, it would be different. Countless supplies could be transported directly from Pakistan, avoiding the Indian Ocean, the Strait of Malacca, and the South China Sea. Especially, in Mhammad's later vision, In addition to railways, there will also be oil pipelines. When the war in Afghanistan ends, oil pipelines from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and all the way to Eastern countries will completely allow Eastern countries to avoid the containment of the United States. In addition to oil pipelines, there are also gas pipelines and optical cable pipelines, which have completely become an economic corridor!

Now is just the first step. Although building a railway will require huge investments, its role in promoting economic development is also obvious. Good for both parties.

The only disadvantage is that a large amount of money needs to be invested now. The economies of both countries are developing and investment is needed in all aspects. If we build such a railway now, will it affect other aspects of economic construction?

"Okay, our government can agree." Deng Gong said to Mhamad: "In ancient times, our country had the famous Silk Road, and now, we will once again build a railway to Central and South Asia! Let's develop together The economies of both countries!”

Deng Gong was really magnanimous. At this time, he weighed the pros and cons and quickly agreed.

"We in Pakistan need universal education, especially higher education and technical education. We are now building more schools, but we do not have enough teachers." Mhammad said: "We hope that your country can provide us with Some teaching staff, especially those in colleges and universities.”

If we want to change the backwardness, we must popularize education so that all people can learn advanced knowledge. When Pakistan is still half illiterate, economic development will be hindered. They must master knowledge before they can embark on the road. jobs in industrial countries.

Regarding Mhamad's request, Deng Gong laughed: "President Mhamad, after you confirmed your itinerary, we speculated on your various needs, but we really did not expect this demand in Pakistan. Even with limited national power, you still don’t forget basic education. You are a president who truly does practical things for the Pakistani people from their perspective.”

Mr. Deng's words were not meant to be rude. On the contrary, they narrowed the distance between the two of them. Now, the two of them seemed to be good friends spending time together.

"No matter how poor we are, we cannot lack education. Knowledge changes our destiny. We must resolutely implement this policy. Ten years from now, when this generation grows up, our country will definitely develop by leaps and bounds." Mhammad said.

The atmosphere of the conversation was very friendly. When various economic plans were almost discussed, the two countries finally shifted their focus to the military aspect.

"The combat effectiveness of Pakistan's army has undergone earth-shaking changes in the past two years. These battles against India have also opened our eyes." Deng Gong said with emotion.

Deng Gong, who came out of the Anti-Japanese War, was very concerned about the construction of the army. Although the army had to endure the current adjustment of economic construction, he never stopped caring about the army for a moment.

"Without air supremacy, there is nothing." Mhamad said: "A country's military does not consist of millions of soldiers, the key point is the air force! If there is no excellent air force, then the army will be scum. For example, Our Air Force's two A-7 squadrons can control India's An armored brigade of Duren was reduced to scrap. In the Air Force, high-performance fighter planes, advanced electronic equipment, long-range early warning capabilities, and excellent missiles have become the key factors that determine the victory of the battle. The Air Force is maintained only by numbers. , cannot cope with future air combat situations.”

The Pakistan Air Force in front of us is still the little brother of the Chinese Air Force, but now, they have grown up, and their combat theory has even surpassed the Chinese Air Force.

At this time, the Chinese Air Force still guards the sky with a large number of J-6 fighters. The J-7 is equipped with key air force units, while the J-8 is only equipped by elite air forces. Moreover, it is the first generation of J-6 fighters with air intakes in the nose. Eighth, the improved J-8 II with air intakes on both sides is still in the test flight stage, and the cheating Peace Model project has not yet been approved at this time.

However, after experiencing the turmoil of those ten years and the Western blockade, the air forces of Eastern countries no longer know what modern air combat is, and they have fallen seriously behind the world. (To be continued ~^~)