Xu Dalong said: "There are many American pilots in our military division. I often communicate with them and know a little about things in the United States. I heard that it is easier to make money there. I plan to give it a try."
Mr. Si Ling also believed in Xu Dalong's intelligence and his learning ability, and he might actually be able to make money there. However, this matter was relatively big, and even he couldn't make the decision. He had to ask his superiors for instructions on this matter.
Officer Sling thought of something and said, "It would be inconvenient for me to speak out about this matter. Why don't you just report it directly to the old chief. As long as he agrees, there will be no problem."
In fact, Xu Dalong thought so too, but he had to report this matter to Commander Sling.
He said: "Well, I will arrange for someone to send these rice gold, and then write a letter stating the reasons for my going to the United States to the chief."
After the telegram was sent, one day later, the leader returned a telegram from northern Shaanxi. The telegram first thanked Xu Dalong for providing 200,000 meters of gold, but did not express his position on his going to the United States. He did not say yes or say anything. no.
Xu Dalong couldn't make up his mind. He knew that Commander Siling was very familiar with the chief, so he came to ask him for advice.
After reading the telegram, Commander Sling thought for a moment and understood what the leader meant.
He said: "Xu Dalong, the chief is a man of great wisdom. He has not expressed his consent. You should not think about this matter for the time being. You are a smart man. If you think about it carefully, you should be able to understand what the chief means.
Let me tell you this, I personally don’t recommend that you go to the United States. "
Xu Dalong understood what the chief and the commanding officer meant. They were both people who had gone through great storms, and this was all out of their love for Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong is fighting fiercely with the Guo Army and even the military commander. It is indeed for the sake of the war of resistance, but there are some things that may cause trouble to Xu Dalong in the future. If he goes abroad now, he will be completely out of the control of the underground party, and some things will be unclear. Xu Dalong has already made enough achievements, there is no need to take risks and leave people with an excuse to attack him.
Of course, things like the chief and commander cannot be explained clearly. I can only point to Xu Dalong, I believe he can understand.
Xu Dalong nodded and said, "Thank you, chief, and thank you, commander."
After returning to the Mawushan Military Division, Xu Dalong devoted his energy to the construction of the arsenal.
Zhao Gang is a very talented person. The expansion of the factory is well organized in terms of construction, talent, and reserves. Xu Dalong calmed down and prepared to study some new weapons.
Although thermobaric bombs are extremely lethal, their use is also limited. In order to improve the firepower of the troops, it is best to build large-caliber long-range artillery.
However, with the current technical strength of the arsenal, especially due to equipment limitations, such conditions are not yet met.
Not to mention anything else, the arsenal in the Mawushan Military Division and even the arsenals in China do not have the ability to produce barrels for artillery guns above 100mm.
Xu Dalong carefully analyzed the weapons and equipment that appeared from World War II to the 1950s and 1960s that were powerful and did not have very strict accuracy requirements, and finally chose domestically produced 107mm rockets.
The domestically produced Type 63 107mm rocket launcher looks a bit crude. After being covered with mud, it is hard to tell whether it is a weapon or an agricultural tool, and it has nothing to do with high technology or digitalization. Despite its humble appearance, it has repeatedly performed incredible miracles during its more than 50 years of service. To this day, armed forces using it can be found all over the world. Known as the "AK-47" in the rocket launcher world.
Another unique feature of this anti-rocket grenade is that even without a rocket launcher, the rocket can be launched directly by placing it on a stone or wooden board, making it very easy to use.
Xu Dalong drew the relevant drawings of the 107mm rocket launcher, came to the arsenal, and told the engineers in the factory his design concept.
The engineers were very interested, so they organized a development team and started development under the guidance of Xu Dalong.
Zhao Gang came to see Xu Dalong this morning, and he brought an account book with him. Xu Dalong knew what he was here for at a glance. It was nothing more than two words: asking for money.
Sure enough, after Zhao Gang sat down, he handed the account book to Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong didn't bother to look and said, "Just tell me. Do you want money?"
Zhao Gang said: "It's not about expanding the arsenal. It already requires a lot of money, but the special funds are gone, and you have launched a new weapon research. There is not a penny left of the money you brought back from Henan. This country I can't go either. How to solve the money problem? You have to think of a solution quickly."
Speaking of this, Xu Dalong was really scratching his head. He also wants to go out and make money, but he doesn't have a suitable goal yet.
If we go to rob a few rich locals, even if we go to conquer another county, we won't get much profit. It would also cost money to send out the special operations brigade. People eat what horses chew, and ammunition is consumed. If you can't get a large sum of money at once, you might even lose money.
As a result of this trip to Henan, I actually lost money. Not to mention anything else, at least four anti-aircraft machine guns and four 240mm heavy mortars were lost, and they had to be given some ammunition. Making all of this ammunition costs money. It’s really hard for Zhao Gang.
Xu Dalong picked up the phone and called Zheng Xirong, asking him to launch an intelligence network to find valuable targets.
Zhao Gang felt better when he saw Xu Dalong taking action. He urged Xu Dalong to seize the time. If that didn't work, stop the research on new weapons and concentrate the money on the expansion of the arsenal.
Zhao Gang was trying to provoke Xu Dalong. Xu Dalong also thinks it makes sense. The development of a 107mm rocket launcher requires a lot of funds. Even if the development is successful, there is no telling how much more rockets will be needed in the future.
When rockets are fired, a salvo contains 19 rockets. With so many rockets, all the rockets shot out were a sea of white flowers. It was definitely a gold-swallowing beast. If we try to build the ocean in a piecemeal manner like this, we simply cannot afford it.
Xu Dalong also thought about engaging in arms trading, but with the current production capacity of the arsenal, the Eighth Route Army did not have enough troops to produce weapons and ammunition, including wireless telegraph phones and other military supplies, let alone sell them for money.
Xu Dalong said to Zhao Gang: "The weapons and ammunition produced by the arsenal are obviously not suitable according to the previous supply method, and all the costs are on our own heads.
It is not an option to continue like this, and some troops will become dependent on our arsenal. A new accounting system is necessary. "
Zhao Gang said: "I have also considered this issue. At the beginning, it was stipulated that each army should provide us with raw materials for producing weapons as much as possible, but we couldn't count on it at all. They all have one grade and one grade, and they can't seize relevant raw materials. He said that even if it is captured, it will be difficult to break through the enemy's blockade and transport it to our base area.
Some troops are more conscious and can provide a sum of money after receiving weapons and ammunition. Some simply come to ask for approval from their superiors empty-handed.
At the beginning, we mainly produced mortar shells and various bullets for the troops. The cost of these items was relatively low and we could afford it. Now they are even taking away the Type 92 infantry cannon, rocket launchers, and wireless telegraph phones for free. The funds and raw materials required for production need to be solved by ourselves. This pressure is really too great. "
Xu Dalong nodded and said: "This situation must change, otherwise, the expansion of the arsenal will only put more pressure on us. I will send a telegram to Minister Zhang and ask him to come over, and we will discuss it together. Reform of the arsenal supply system.”
Zhang Wanhe's favorite person was Xu Dalong. After he received the telegram, he thought there was something good going on and flew over without saying a word.
Xu Dalong asked Lin Xueying to prepare wine and food, called Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang, and entertained Zhang Wanhe at his home.
After Xu Dalong got married, the military branch assigned him a house. The house had a living room, a main room, a side room, and a small kitchen.
Zhang Wanhe has been here several times. After arriving at the military subdivision, he came directly to his home.
As soon as Zhang Wanhe entered the door, he saw Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang. He smiled and said: "Old Li, Zhao and Zhengwei, are you here too? I brought a few bottles of good wine, and we just happened to have a drink together." He raised the bottle in his hand The three wine bottles tied together with ropes shook and then were placed on the table.
Li Yunlong was very happy. He stepped forward and picked up a bottle. After looking at it, he said: "Authentic Xinghua Village, good wine. Lao Zhang, if you have this way, I will send you more in the future."
Zhang Wanhe smiled and said: "Old Li, my Xinghua Village was bought with white flowers. You have such a red mouth and white teeth. Are you embarrassed to ask me to give it to you?"
Li Yunlong was unhappy when he heard this and said: "Old Zhang, you have the nerve to say this. Tell me, how much ocean do you take from us every year? How can you have the nerve to care about these three melons and two dates?"
Zhang Wanhe said: "Those are completely different things. We, Lao Zhang, bought these wines with our own money. If you want it, you can use your allowance. The next time we, Lao Zhang, come here, we will give Xinghua Village to You bring it here."
Li Yunlong could not be fooled by him and said: "I'll take you down. I bet you didn't pay for these drinks from your own pocket. Our military branch offices all have entertainment expenses, and you, a dignified logistics minister, still have to pay for them yourself." Drink?"
Zhang Wanhe said: "Thankfully you are still a commanding officer of the military division. You can't even tell the difference. You are going to my unit and I will entertain you. It is paid for by the government. I came to Brother Dalong's house. The wine we brought was paid for by Lao Zhang himself."
Li Yunlong and Zhang Wan were like this when they met these two old comrades. In the past, the two quarreled, and Zhang Wanhe was no match for Li Yunlong. Zhang Wanhe has made rapid progress in this regard in recent years, and now he can basically tie with Li Yunlong.
When Zhang Wanhe came in, Lin Xueying was busy in the kitchen. At this time, she came out with a plate of dishes. When she saw Zhang Wanhe, she smiled and greeted him.
Zhang Wanhe said with a smile: "Since I married Brother Dalong, my siblings have become more and more beautiful. Brother Dalong is still capable and is so good at everything he does."
Lin Xueying's fair face was filled with red clouds. She didn't know what to say, so she turned around and returned to the kitchen.
Li Yunlong asked: "Brother Dalong, have you heard anything about your younger siblings? My son can now call him daddy."
Li Yunlong and Zhang Wanhe sang harmoniously, while Zhao Gang and Xu Dalong basically couldn't get a word in.
Soon after, the food and wine were served, and everyone started chatting while drinking.
After drinking for three rounds, Zhao Gang started by changing the topic to the arms distribution in the arsenal.
Zhang Wanhe also felt a headache for the problem Zhao Gang mentioned. As the Minister of Logistics, he once created a system for arms distribution, which could not be implemented at all.
The leaders of those troops did not come to Zhang Wanhe for discussion at all. Instead, they took the approval slips from the leaders at all levels and directly asked the arsenal for them.
As far as the arsenal is concerned, they are only responsible for completing the task, and the products they produce are given to everyone. As long as there is an approval slip from the leader, they will send them out. But they will ask Zhang Wanhe for the supply of raw materials and the required funds.
In fact, it is really difficult for Zhang Wanhe to be the logistics minister. His family is not a banker. If he doesn't have money, he can only shamelessly go to the leaders of various troops to get it.
To be honest, except for Xu Dalong and Li Yunlong, the other troops' lives are very tight, and it is basically impossible to get up.
Zhao Gang has studied this issue very thoroughly. He said: "In order to ensure the sustainable development of the arsenal, the current chaotic state must be changed. Our arsenal here and the arsenal in the Taihang Mountains must establish a unified model and implement independent accounting."
All military products must be purchased by each unit with real money. If we can't get anything from the ocean, we will send the raw materials needed for military production. You can set a price to purchase from them and calculate the weapons and ammunition you can obtain.
Also, the receipt of weapons and ammunition cannot be counted with the approval of a chief, and must be specifically responsible for a certain leader. We regularly report the situation of military production to the leaders. Once the leaders are familiar with the situation, they will not write approval notes casually. "
Zhang Wanhe said: "This chaotic situation must end. Just before I came, the leader of a unit came to me with a batch of approval slips and asked for weapons and ammunition. I mentioned it to him and asked him to buy it with the ocean. He said there is no ocean, and if there is one, it won't come to you.
This situation is understandable. Some units have poor combat effectiveness or have problems with the surrounding environment. It is difficult for them to obtain the funds to support themselves. If they lack weapons and ammunition, they can only ask their superiors for them. "
Li Yunlong didn't like hearing this the most, and said: "I don't know who is so shameless and has no money, so he goes to the devils to rob him. A red-faced and white-toothed man comes to ask for something, and he says such cowardly words with a shameless face. Ma Wushan If there is money in the military division, the brothers have paid for it with their lives." (End of Chapter)
