The brigade commander who had just gotten up looked at the angry Kong Jie in confusion. He quickly washed his face and put on his glasses.
Judging from the dark circles under Kong Jie's eyes, it was obvious that the other party had not slept all night. Moreover, he came in as soon as I got up. He must have been waiting at the door for a long time.
"Are you okay, kid? How can you get rich so early in the morning? You are so excited after bringing a bandit's den. What good things can be in it?"
In the view of the brigade commander, the reason why Heiyun Village has been rampant for so long is entirely because there are no serious troops to eliminate them.
Although the scale of this group of bandits is indeed astonishing, and they are backed by a nearly natural fortress. But no matter how powerful they are, they are just a group of grass bandits. Who among the serious and wealthy people robs people with their heads in their belts every day?
Looking at his immediate boss with a suspicious look on his face, Kong Jie took out the seizure list that he had prepared long ago. Looking at the various weapons available, the corners of the brigade commander's mouth gradually raised.
He now had to admit that Kong Jie was right, this was indeed an unexpected windfall.
Seven hundred old-fashioned rifles, plus light and heavy machine guns, grenades, and mortars.
As long as a certain amount of ammunition is provided, even if it is placed in the current base area, these weapons can be used to build the foundation of a basic regiment.
"Hahaha, you should congratulate us for getting rich! I didn't expect these bandits to be able to hide. We are so rich. You did a great job."
"You can keep two hundred rifles. This is the limit of the number of troops in the defense area. I don't want the light machine guns. You can take them away later. I have to send someone to the logistics department to repair the heavy machine guns, so I accepted them. .”
"Take all the grenades away. The brigade headquarters is not short of supporting firepower at this range. I'll leave you one mortar. I'll go to the ammunition depot to get thirty rounds of shells later, and I'll compensate you."
Having said this, the brigade commander looked at the two Type 92 infantry guns on the list and shook his head with some pity.
Although the brigade headquarters has two Jin-made 13-year-old 75mm mountain cannons that were picked up in Taiyuan, who would dislike the fact that the troops under his command have too many cannons? This thing is an artifact for hitting gun towers.
And compared with existing mountain cannons, Type 92 has a characteristic, that is, it has higher survivability.
The height of this gun is only 62 centimeters, and after removing the mantlet, it is only 50 centimeters high. Because of its low profile, it is easier to hide and greatly improves battlefield survivability.
The brigade's artillery is generally not easy to use. In addition to the lack of shells, the main reason is fear of Japanese artillery retaliation. The last time it opened fire was to save Li Yunlong at the beginning of this year.
Except for emergencies, you need to ask the headquarters for instructions basically every time you use it. After all, there are only thirteen rounds of artillery shells, and they have to be reloaded after each use.
Philosopher Yan's arsenal uses copper cannon casings. Because of its relatively good ductility, the cannon casings are stretched after being heated and stressed, and often have to be cut into sections before they can be reassembled.
Fortunately, the problem of cannonballs has been solved now. With the supply from the Yellow River, at least there will be no need to worry about cannonballs, and there is no need to dig and search like before.
The headquarters has given new orders, just protect the cannon.
"Add a setting. Weapons that have not been unlocked through the system's scientific research slot or decision-making can only provide ammunition."
If these two cannons can be repaired, it will definitely be even more powerful for the brigade headquarters. Thinking of this, the brigade commander asked:
"What's going on with the two Type 92 infantry guns? Are they seriously damaged? Is it possible to repair them?"
Kong Jiemen was clear about this matter. After the soldiers who suppressed the bandits returned to the regiment headquarters, he immediately went to check the condition of the cannons. Even if the brigade commander doesn't ask, he will take the initiative to send the gun to the logistics department to see if there is a chance for repair.
Upon hearing the brigade commander's inquiry, he immediately replied:
"I took a look and found that the main barrel was damaged. I'm not in this business, so I don't know if it can be repaired."
The brigade commander thought for a moment and then took Kong Jie to the communications class. Rather than two laymen speculating here, it would be better to make a phone call and ask.
After the call was connected, after waiting for almost ten minutes, Huang He finally came to the communications class and picked up the phone.
The main reason was that Wang Dexing did not dare to disturb the work of scientists like them. This young man was also criticized by Shan Wenbao for delivering food.
For the brigade commander, Huang He respected him from the bottom of his heart, and he would do his best to fulfill any requests the other party made. Both of them were very busy, so they went straight to the point without any nonsense.
"Huanghe, I have two damaged Type 92 infantry guns here. Is there any way you can repair them?"
This matter made him a little embarrassed, after all, it was not within his professional scope. However, now that seamless steel pipes can be produced in the rear area, Laiyang Metal is expected to become popular.
After asking about the specific damaged part, Huang He immediately replied:
"I have no choice here. I suggest sending them to the rear. With the deputy director's ability, as long as the quantity is not too large, he can even carve rifling by hand."
Although this is also a solution, considering the distance problem and the safety of transportation, the brigade commander gave up this idea. This made him feel it was a pity. After all, the war was imminent, and the firepower provided by the two cannons was still very objective.
Suddenly, a piece of Gan dialect came from the other end of the phone, which is a dialect based on Nanyang dialect.
"Xiao Huang, you are really getting better and better as you live. Aren't you just repairing two Japanese infantry cannons? Why are you so rigid?"
"Leave this matter to me, you come and help me, plus Shan Wenbao. With the level of the three of us, we can finish it in less than a week."
"Brigadier, don't worry! I'll leave this matter to me, Old Wu."
Because the brigade commander had been active in Nanxuan, he could barely understand this dialect. Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, he said excitedly:
"Comrade, I'll leave the repair of the infantry cannon to you! I'll send someone to deliver it in a moment! I'm waiting for your good news!"
Everyone is already used to the new faces that often appear on the other side of the Yellow River. Everyone just felt that the director was extremely capable and could persuade so many capable people to defect to the base area and accelerate industrialization.
The conditions in the rear area, which used to be difficult, are now gradually getting better due to the emergence of new people.
The two exchanged pleasantries on the phone and then went about their own business. After hanging up the phone, Huang He looked helplessly at the old man beside him.
This man looked to be in his sixties, and he had a wart on the right side of his face, diagonally above the corner of his mouth. The most eye-catching thing is that this old man is missing four fingers, is blind in his left eye, and even has some disabilities in his right leg.
"Mr. Wu, if you have anything to do in the future, please discuss it with me in advance. The situation is so tense recently. It would be bad if we delay the brigade commander's affairs."
The old man named Wu Sixue looked at the Yellow River with disdain, and then poked the ground with his crutch with some displeasure.
"Why are you young people so poor in your hands-on skills? How can you drive the enemy into the sea without a steely will? I've become like this, why don't I still stick to the front line?"
"This matter is settled. You can call Shan Wenbao to the conference room later. Let's have a meeting."
After Wu Sixue finished speaking, he left stubbornly. Huang He quickly jumped up to help him, and the two of them walked towards the direction of the laboratory.
This old man came to the base area in July by the system's summons. He was originally a Ph.D. student who studied and worked in a large northern country, specializing in materials science and engineering.
Moreover, he is also very interested in the manufacture of weapons, and the injuries he suffered were sustained during the exploration process.
The reason why Huanghe chose this professional scientist is because the research on rocket launchers has recently made progress and people in this field are needed to help.
Wu Sixue did not go to the rear like the other four. He had always taken the lead in devoting himself to science, not to mention that now it was to save the country in crisis.
In his opinion, just repairing two infantry guns with broken barrels was a piece of cake. For him, if the Yellow River had not been blocking him, he could have designed and built a barrel cannon.
Question, who is the prototype of Mr. Wu? The answer will be announced tomorrow.
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