Military purchase?
Is that something you can get involved in?
Zhang Yong knows deeply that the water in all purchases is very deep. Drown people at any time.
He doesn't want to die.
I don’t want to step into this quagmire.
He had nothing to do to catch spies and plan some false information, which was actually quite good.
Why go into troubled waters?
"I don't agree." State your attitude directly.
"It's not as complicated as you think." Yang Lichu's voice was weak, "I didn't really ask you to host it."
"what does that mean?"
"When you meet Germans, just raise your voice and beat the drum."
"In trouble?"
"Probably so. But it has nothing to do with our empty funding department."
"oh……"
Zhang Yong vaguely understood.
It should be Chiang Kai-shek's side. My wife also helped with the drumming.
It is estimated that the Army encountered some troubles during the procurement process. Therefore, Madam also wants to help the committee get the corresponding weapons and equipment as soon as possible.
"The key is the 150mm howitzer."
"How many doors are open?"
"We bought a total of 200 units, but only 75 units have arrived so far. There are still 125 units that have not been shipped yet."
“The Germans refuse to ship?”
"They didn't say that. They just said that the production line is currently at full capacity and they cannot free up enough production capacity for the time being. They asked us to wait."
"hehe."
Zhang Yong knew what was going on.
They're all excuses. In fact, I just don’t want to fulfill the contract. I want to drag it out. Equip the German army itself first.
Starting in 1935, Germany secretly expanded its military force wildly.
The National Defense Force, which originally had only 100,000 people, will expand to more than 1 million in a very short period of time. Then it expanded from 1 million to more than 3 million.
By 1939, before the German army entered Poland, it already had about 3 million troops.
This is a pretty scary number.
On the contrary, the numbers of British and French troops were constantly reduced.
Before the German army entered France, the French Army did not even have 1 million troops. Therefore, the quick surrender is not without reason.
how to spell?
There is no way to fight. Beating means death.
To expand the army, the first thing needed is weapons and equipment. What's the point of holding a fire stick?
Since March 1935, the German army has begun to implement compulsory military service, increasing the number of troops from 100,000 to more than 500,000 in one step.
This big step requires a large amount of weapons and equipment. Among them is the 150mm heavy artillery.
Previously, due to the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles, the German army could not equip heavy weapons. Therefore, the initial 100,000 National Defense Forces did not have heavy artillery. Now it has to be started from scratch and replenished in large quantities. The schedules of arsenals such as Rheinmetall and Krupp are indeed exaggerated. Production capacity has reached its limit.
125 howitzers is not a small number.
Especially for this kind of howitzer with a caliber of 150 mm, the production cycle is relatively long.
Since the German army needs it, it has no choice but to allocate it to the German army itself first. Exports can only be scheduled. wait. When? have no idea. Anyway, just wait.
"actually……"
Zhang Yong stopped talking.
He has an idea. But immature.
what idea?
That is to change the moral weapons into beautiful weapons. Buy an American howitzer.
Because the bullet caliber of small arms is already limited to 7.92 mm, if you want to change it, it will cause great logistical confusion. Cannot be changed.
However, the 150mm howitzer is independent. and small arms can be separated.
It can even be separated from other artillery regiments.
The performance of the American-made 150mm howitzer is indeed not as good as the German one. However, it has low cost and fast delivery!
The current industrial production capacity in the United States is very scary. There are military factories everywhere. There is absolutely no need to worry about supply issues. As long as you pay, they will deliver the goods as quickly as possible. Absolutely no procrastination. 125 howitzers are completely trivial.
"you say."
"For the price of 125 German-made howitzers, you can buy 500 105mm howitzers from the United States."
"Where did you hear that?"
"Rock Island Arsenal, have you heard of it?"
"Japanese?"
"No. America's old arsenal. In Illinois. It can produce almost all weapons and equipment."
"you've been to?"
"When I was in Shanghai, I heard many Americans showing off. Many of the weapons they stocked up at home were produced by the Rock Island Arsenal. Their product types are very rich. Both military and civilian. The Springfield Air Force Equipment Department Some of the M1903 rifles were produced by this Rock Island Arsenal."
Zhang Yong explained patiently.
Yang Lichu only focused on the development of aircraft. Don't know much about land weapons.
Limited by profession. She actually didn't know about Rock Island Arsenal. Really biased.
"In addition, I personally feel that the 105mm howitzer is more suitable for China's national conditions. It is lighter, more flexible and has better passability."
"The 150mm howitzer is too heavy. It often weighs more than six tons. It is difficult to maneuver. It is extremely easy to be restricted by roads. Even a small bridge may become a roadblock. In fact, we have many bridges, which may not be able to Bear the weight of a 150mm howitzer."
"Relatively speaking, the 105 mm one is much lighter. Its own weight is only about two tons. It can be withstood by ordinary roads and bridges. It will not be easily blocked. The maneuverability can be greatly improved. It can be easily avoided. Enemy aircraft."
"In the future, the main enemy of artillery will not be enemy cannons, but enemy aircraft. They are strikes from the sky. Aircraft are fast, fly high, and can attack from a high position. Artillery has no chance to fight back. It is easily destroyed. .”
Zhang Yong talks eloquently.
This is not his point of view. It is the experience and lessons summed up by later generations.
Without air superiority, artillery can only be massacred.
In fact, subsequent wars proved that the 150mm howitzers equipped by the national army were basically destroyed by Japanese aircraft. Didn't play any role.
All wasted.
It’s also ridiculously expensive.
On the contrary, some 105mm howitzers survived and became the only remaining main artillery force.
There is no one who does not want large-caliber artillery. 240mm is better. However, given the national conditions, blind pursuit of 150 mm is tantamount to wasting money.
German products are very expensive. A 150mm howitzer costs more than $40,000. Converted into silver dollars, it’s more than 130,000!
One door costs 130,000 yuan!
If one door was blown up by the Japanese invaders, it would be equivalent to a loss of 130,000 oceans!
Zhang Yong did not know how to command and fight. However, he knows how to calculate economic accounts. Fighting is actually about fighting for money. Without an economy, we cannot fight a war. Including the Eighth Route Army.
The economy of the Eighth Route Army is not simply money, but also includes materials, population, etc. in each base area. With base areas and well-functioning base areas, the Eighth Route Army can fight. You can take the initiative to initiate a fight. Even launching a hundred-regiment war.
However, after Okamura Neji's May Day raids, various anti-Japanese base areas suffered serious damage, the economy was severely damaged, and the Eighth Route Army was forced to draw down. It is almost impossible to actively and effectively fight. It took more than a year to finally catch my breath. In 1944, the base area was basically restored, and the Eighth Route Army became stronger again.
This is economics.
Why is American imperialism so tough? Rich! Strong economic strength!
Why did Britain win but decline instead? Just no money.
Talking about money is very vulgar.
But the economy must be discussed.
"Illinois?"
"right."
"Then I'll go there first!"
"What? You're going to America?"
Zhang Yong was quite surprised.
Why are the people in the Air Force Department so interested in artillery?
Isn't your major in aviation? If you go to the United States, you can go to Lockheed, Boeing, or McDonnell Douglas. Just don't go to Curtis.
But, you want to go to Rock Island Arsenal? So inconsistent...
"Well, preliminary inspection."
"There's no one else."
"Can't I do it?"
"Aren't you from the Air Force?"
"Can't people from the Air Force talk about artillery?"
"That……"
Zhang Yong stopped talking.
Wisely stop arguing. Otherwise, there will be endless troubles.
Yang Lichu's actions were actually what Madam meant. The lady asked her to go out for inspection, so she had to go out.
Alas, she is really not used to business trips!
These days, there are no direct flights to the other side of the ocean, only ocean cruises. It would take a month at the fastest on the road. It comes and goes, maybe half a year has passed.
Suddenly I remembered that the other two big bosses of the military command, Tang Zong and Zheng Jiemin, had been visiting Germany for a long time.
I am so busy every day that I almost forget about the two of them. It is a misunderstanding that Boss Dai is the only military commander. In fact, besides Boss Dai, there are others.
What can he do?
Silently he took out the US dollars and pounds he just got.
No matter what, she has a place in his harem. If she wanted to. He is very welcoming.
"I love you so much!" Yang Lichu suddenly said.
"What?" Zhang Yong was stunned.
"I came here to ask you for money."
"Well……"
"It seems that I can live quite comfortably during this trip."
"Then I..."
"What gift do you want?"
"want you."
"Not yet."
"Why?"
"You have to at least meet my dad."
"His old man will definitely not agree with our illegitimate relationship. Let's just meet each other."
"What's the point? Aren't Zhang Xiaoliu and Miss Zhao Si the same?"
"Well……"
Zhang Yong was blocked.
All right. What you say is what it is.
Since you are not afraid. What am I afraid of?
Anyway, there is no normal woman around him. Which normal girl would take the initiative to cheat?
"By the way, there is one more thing..."
“If you want money, just ask.”
"I'll ask for it next time. I want to tell you that Du Xiaodie's case has been upgraded and has been brought to the Legal Department."
"Du Xiaodie?"
"Yes. It's the one taken over by the Fuxing Society's Secret Service. The top one in Mellow Club."
"No. Has anyone mentioned this?"
"Yes. Moreover, the relevant files have been sent to the Ministry of Justice."
"Who is doing this?"
"Have you found the murderer?"
"Found it."
"Then let's close the case as soon as possible! Don't delay it any longer."
"good!"
"Then I'll get busy."
"Well……"
Yang Lichu took the initiative to come over and kissed his cheek. Then he went dancing a cheerful little dance.
Zhang Yong secretly sighed. This woman is really good at cheating money! Just some sweet words and a kiss, and $10,000 is gone. Takeaway £5,000. But he is still willing to do so.
Oh, what a depravity...
Zhang Yong, you can’t do this anymore. Starting from today, you must quit smoking and drinking, and refuse female sex...
Wait, I don’t smoke or drink. If I don’t even have women, what’s the point of living? Pooh. Don’t quit. Say no to women, starting from you...
frown.
Du Xiaodie's case is not over yet?
Did the file go to the legal department? Is there any conspiracy behind this?
Is someone trying to target the Fuxing Society Secret Service?
By the way, isn't Du Xiaodie just an ordinary dancer? She also has a younger sister named Du Xiaoman? It doesn’t seem like it has that much energy, right?
The first thing Zhang Yong thought of was that the Party Affairs Investigation Office (Central Unification) was causing trouble behind the scenes.
There is no one else but them.
Came back dull. Enter Li Boqi's office.
"Breaking up on bad terms?"
"No. She told me that Du Xiaodie's case went to the Legal Department?"
"Who did it?"
"Not sure."
"It's probably because they were full over there. These bastards!"
"It must be them!"
Zhang Yong nodded. Without hesitation, he put the shit basin on Zhongtong's head.
got used to. Mostly so. If you don't think clearly about anything, just say hello over there. If there was anything that could be framed as a frame of reference, they would be thrown away.
Otherwise, how can we reflect the "brotherly, united and friendly" relationship between the Central Government and the Military Government?
"There's something you may not know yet..."
"What's up?"
"Chen Lifu will serve as Minister of Justice."
"ah?"
Zhang Yong was suddenly stunned.
Suddenly I understood the importance of Du Xiaodie's case.
Although she is a very small case. However, others can use it to make big, big articles.
Just like Yang Naiwu and Xiao Baicai.
The last people to be killed were officials at all levels. They are all losers in the power struggle.
If the Minister of Justice was not Chen Lifu, no one would take Du Xiaodie's case seriously. And no one will find fault. It will be lost forever. Then nothing was heard from him.
However, now that Chen Lifu has become the Minister of Justice, Du Xiaodie's case will become a typical case.
Perhaps, the relevant files were ordered by Chen Lifu. Yang Lichu said it cryptically. He probably didn't want to offend the Chen family.
After all, her father is the deputy director of the Legal Department. The Legal Department has several deputy chiefs. You may be sent to guard the cold palace at any time.
What a conspiracy!
An upright conspiracy.
I just want you to surrender, Boss Dai. I want you to be obedient.
otherwise……
"It has been confirmed that the Military Adjustment Bureau has been established and Chen Guofu will be the director."
"now?"
"I guess the telegram is almost ready..."
"Well……"
"Report!"
Before he finished speaking, someone sent a telegram.
Two servings.
Li Boqi finished reading. Poker face.
Zhang Yong picked up the telegram. Finished reading the first one. The content is to appoint Chen Lifu as Minister of Justice.
Yes, it's true. Chen Lifu emerged so quickly.
Look at the second copy...
The Military Investigation Bureau was established. Chen Guofu serves as director.
The original Party Affairs Investigation Division was renamed the First Division of the Military Investigation Bureau. Xu En served as director.
The original Secret Service Office of Fuxing Society was renamed the Second Division of the Military Investigation Bureau. Boss Dai serves as the director.
A new postal and telecommunications inspection office was added. Ding Mocun serves as the director.
Signature of the delegate. Inform all parties.
Nothing has changed...
Things are back on track...
The Military Investigation Bureau finally came.
It was finally established in the last days of 1935.
daze.
It seems that I have thought of a lot, but also seems to have thought of nothing.
Suddenly I felt that it was quite difficult for Boss Dai.
There was nothing he could do if others were plotting against him behind his back.
Someone else has found a good opportunity!
A two-pronged approach.
Use the Legal Department to keep an eye on Fuxing Society's old accounts.
Then while you are not in Jinling, operate quickly. Cook raw rice into cooked rice. create an established fact.
it's good now. What a fate!
You don't have to go to the Legal Department. Once or twice is fine. But it certainly won’t work in the long term.
How was Zhao Lijun shot in the future? Just got caught by the Ministry of Justice. Then the big guys from all sides fought behind the scenes, and Boss Dai failed in the end. Forced to abandon his son.
As long as Chen Lifu is still sitting in the legal department's bag for one day, he will pose a threat to Boss Dai.
Other justice ministers may not be capable. However, Chen Lifu of the Chen family is absolutely fine.
It will be difficult in the future...
What's more, Boss Dai also has a mother-in-law named Chen Guofu.
Of course, you can completely ignore this mother-in-law. However, it is very easy for your mother-in-law to find something for you, create some trouble for you, and fetter you.
In particular, the material allocation by the Fuxing Society Secret Service had to go through the Military Adjustment Bureau, which was absolutely tightly restricted.
If you resist and don't cooperate for a long time, I'm afraid the Secret Service won't even get a single bullet.
It's difficult...
real……
"You should be happy."
"I'm happy?"
"This will highlight the importance of the good-luck boy."
"Well……"
Looking at Li Boqi's face, Zhang Yong seemed to be not joking.
It seems, maybe, probably, maybe...
The more benefits you can get for the Secret Service, the happier Virgo will be. Because this way he wouldn't have to beg Chen Guofu in a low voice.
"No harm to you. Just do the work!"
"yes."
[To be continued]
(End of chapter)
