After Wen Su listened, he thought for a moment before asking: "Mr. Zhou, this rocket launcher is indeed very practical, easy to transport, and easy to transfer.
But I still have a question. Can rocket launchers be used when our small force is fighting against Japanese artillery towers? "
Although the Eighth Route Army is developing very well now, its territory is indeed small and its resources are limited. No matter how good this rocket launcher is, it will not be used many times. No matter how powerful the firepower is, it is useless if the logistics cannot keep up.
"Haha, Brigadier Wen asked this question well. We have already considered this issue and raised it when designing the story.
This kind of launcher can be disassembled into a single tube and used like a mortar, but its power is much greater than that of a mortar.
And even if there is no launch tube, just a cannonball can be launched, because the simplest way to launch it is to ignite it with an open flame.
And its accuracy is guaranteed. Anyone with some basic artillery knowledge can use this thing! "
Zhou Nian proudly talked about the advantages of this rocket launcher.
The more Wen Su looked at it, the more he liked it, but no matter how much he said, it was useless. Whether it was a mule or a horse, he still had to be taken out for a walk!
There is a specially developed shooting range in the back hill of the arsenal for testing weapons. Soldiers from the guard regiment pulled all the rocket launchers over.
Wen Su held the telescope in his hand and looked for a long time, but he could only see the target 3 kilometers away, which was blocked by woods in the distance.
Zhou Nian smiled and said: "Commander Wen, we have set three targets of 3, 5 and 8 kilometers, and there are observers at the two places behind.
This is also the time to train them in artillery knowledge. In the future, our cannons will hit farther and farther, and the demand for professional talents will be greater.
I suggest that Brigadier Wen can establish an artillery academy in the independent brigade! "
"Academy? We are just a brigade. Can we build it? Where can we find teachers?"
It's not that Wen Su hasn't thought about it, but professional artillery, especially this kind of ultra-long-distance artillery, can't be found in many people in Yanhuang.
Zhou Nian looked at Wen Su as if he were a fool. Wen Su couldn't stand it and said,
"Minister Zhou, what do you mean?"
"Brigadier Wen, aren't your two children the best teachers? They can slip away the Japanese field heavy artillery better than anyone else.
This kind of rocket launcher was also designed by Xiaogu. Why do you think you can't find a teacher?
As far as I know, Xiaogu has trained several of your artillery battalion commanders for a long time! "
Wen Su was dumbfounded, why didn't he know about this? In order to cover up his embarrassment, he had no choice but to urge:
"Minister Zhou, we'd better hurry up and experiment. The more new weapons come out, the less our soldiers will sacrifice!"
Zhou Nian didn't tell the truth after he saw it, but just told the experimenter: "Get ready to hit three kilometers first!"
A complete reloading of the rocket launcher takes about 4 to 5 minutes. Everyone is watching the professional test firing personnel at the arsenal constantly debugging.
"Report, loading completed, request for launch!"
Zhou Nian's subordinates looked excited and answered seriously, "It can be launched!"
Everyone is looking into the distance with telescopes. This is the only mark that they can visually see. The places farther behind can only be reported by observers!
"Whoosh, whoosh..."
As the test-firing personnel turned on the launch switch, the rocket launchers made a fierce whistling sound, and all flew out in just ten seconds.
"Boom, boom..."
A few seconds later, the rocket successfully hit the target area. From the telescope, everyone could clearly see that the target area was covered by firepower in an instant.
A large fire and smoke rose from the marked area, and the trees and stones in the area, as well as the imaginary objects placed in advance, were all destroyed!
Wen Su put down the telescope and looked at the launch device not far ahead with fiery eyes, as if looking at his own wife.
"Minister Zhou, this kind of rocket launcher must be given priority to equip our independent brigade. If we only need a hundred rocket launchers, I dare to use them to fight Yangqu!"
Zhou Nian did not speak. Instead, he looked at Wen Gu and his sister. He couldn't understand why their father was such a smart child.
"One hundred? Brigadier Wen, do you really dare to say this? Do you know how many shells are needed to fire one hundred rocket launchers in one salvo? Our arsenal cannot afford such consumption!"
Wen Su became anxious, "Mr. Zhou, if we can't supply cannonballs, then won't this weapon become a bodhisattva in the temple and can only be offered as an offering?"
"Don't worry, Brigadier Wen, let's finish the subsequent test firing first, and we'll discuss it when we get back!"
Zhou Nian stopped Wen Su from continuing.
This is also the first time for the test launch personnel to operate. The observers need to mark the next 5 kilometers and 8 kilometers on the map, and then the radio will notify the launch personnel.
The launcher calculates the actual coordinates from the marks on the map, and then adjusts the bombardment of Zhuyuan. This process takes some time.
But no one disturbed or urged the whole process, because all leaders knew that future artillery would attack in this way.
Ten minutes later, everything was ready, Zhou Nian issued the launch order, and another whistling sound came out,
Soon the news came out on the radio that the launch was successful, and the remaining 8 kilometers of extreme bombardment was also successful.
Wen Su took Zhou Nian's hand and congratulated enthusiastically: "Minister Zhou, the Heifengshan Arsenal is amazing. From now on, our Eighth Route Army's fire support will be more powerful than the Japanese.
On behalf of all the Eighth Route Army soldiers, thank you! "
"No, I am the deputy director of the Logistics Department. Our arsenal is also a member of the Anti-Japanese War. We just have different divisions of labor.
You will be the best thank you to us if you use the guns and bullets we produce to defeat the enemy on the battlefield. "
Zhou Nian did not wait for Wen Su to speak and continued:
"And you also thanked the wrong person. The design and key issues of the entire rocket launcher were solved through trivial matters.
What you should be most grateful for is your son. Brigadier Wen, you are so capable of giving birth.
There are no children smarter than them in the entire Eighth Route Army, no, in the entire Yanhuang Army! "
Wen Su looked at Wen Gu and Wen Wen who were standing next to him and said softly, "Yes, how could I, Wen Su He De, have such two smart and sensible children!"
Reminiscent and warm? ? ?
They admit that they are smart, but sensible? Wen Gu wasn't sure if his father was being sarcastic!
After the rocket launcher test, Zhou Nian reported to the Logistics Department, and Wen Su also sent a telegram to the Eighth Route Army headquarters.
Then…….
In less than half a month, Wu Yixian, the chief technical engineer of Huangyadong Arsenal, and the deputy staff officer from the headquarters came to Heifengshan Arsenal.
"Welcome the deputy minister to the Black Wind Mountain Arsenal to guide the work!" Zhou Nian has now fully adapted to his status as deputy minister.
