In the busy work, the time came to November 18th.
There are a total of four major things to be done in the Yellow River back to the border area, and two of them have been barely solved.
The Production and Construction Corps is responsible for the farming affairs. After providing crop seeds and sufficient amounts of fertilizers, he can be a hands-off commander.
The Air Force is almost ready. Under the leadership of six combat heroes, the selected comrades are like sponges, absorbing the theoretical knowledge of aviation like sponges.
As long as Lao Ma sends back the graduates from the border aviation school, plus the hundred training aircraft provided by the next decision, the basic framework of the Air Force Division will be completed.
The construction progress of the laboratory is also good. Director Li was either at the airport or on the laboratory construction site during this period.
According to the current construction schedule, we can move in by the middle of next month.
The last thing is to develop the Yanchang Oilfield. The scientific research option "Fuel Storage" was unlocked a week ago.
The first batch of senior technician level oil workers will arrive in the border area by the end of this month. Production of oil storage units and transmission pipelines has also begun at private factories within the system.
It's just that the existing conditions alone are far from reaching the level of developing oil fields.
Yanchang Petroleum has a long history, having built a factory as early as 1905. Although oil wells and refineries are all available, they are all very traditional and old-fashioned equipment.
Most of them are products from the beginning of the century and do not feel the modernity of industrialization at all.
Despite these primitive conditions, a lot of equipment was lost during the war.
Fortunately, the director of the factory and the director of the engineering department were very capable and recovered a large amount of equipment and equipment the year before last. Otherwise, Yanchang Oilfield might not be able to resume production now.
The current total production capacity of the oil field is 1.6 tons of crude oil per day. Considering that the oil wells have been used for many years, the Military Industry Bureau sent a comrade who graduated from the Department of Geology of Tsinghua University to explore. I heard that the results were pretty good.
Now there are two scientific research slots freed up, which can just deal with the problems in the oil field. Try to dig a few more new wells and replace all the equipment before 1945.
"The prototype of industry: Oil is the blood of industry and an important industrial energy source. In order to make our industrial base not lag too far behind the world's powers, it is time to develop oil fields.
Time required for study: 70 days
Effect: Two new PhDs in petroleum engineering have been added to the border area.
Obtain a set of drilling rig equipment, oil pumping equipment, pigging equipment, heating equipment, and obtain production drawings of the corresponding equipment.
Tip: The above equipment is the most advanced model during World War II. "
After reading the detailed introduction of the equipment, Huang He could not help but smile from ear to ear.
Taking drilling rig equipment alone, this includes derrick, crown block, winch, traveling block, hook turntable, power faucet, eight-piece drilling rig set, power machine, linkage machine, solid phase control equipment and well control equipment.
The power engines include diesel engines, electric motors and gas turbines, which directly solve all problems once and for all, which is very consistent with the system's habit of being all-inclusive.
The oil pumping equipment is naturally a kowtow machine, a machine that pressurizes oil to flow out of the well.
The system provides a beam-type pumping unit, which has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and is easy to use. The most important thing is that it can operate all-weather in the oil field for a long time and is reliable in use.
The pigging equipment is actually a pig, which is used to deal with the condensation, wax and scale inside the transportation pipeline, so as to reduce the back pressure of oil transmission and reduce the friction.
Because most of our crude oil has three high types, namely high pouring point, high wax content and high viscosity.
Therefore, it is necessary to use pipeline heating and transportation technology to prevent transportation difficulties of the transported oil due to temperature drop.
The heating furnace provided by the system is the same model as that used in Baku Oilfield, which directly allows Yanchang Oilfield to experience the benefits of the future honeymoon period in advance.
Some time ago, the Guozhou Oil Mine Preparatory Office started to develop Yumen. Although an oil field was found near Laojun Temple, it was unable to start construction because there was no drilling rig on hand.
Faced with this problem, Baldhead thought of the Yanchang Oilfield in the border area, so he contacted comrades from the Eighth Office.
After negotiation, the bosses, considering that the fight against Japan was a national matter, agreed to dismantle two drilling rigs to support Yumen, and also helped the other party with a full set of equipment.
Now there is a new set of equipment. Perhaps the old one will not go and the new one will not come.
With the problems of extraction and transportation solved, it’s time to refine the oil.
"Fuel Refining Type 1: Advances in chemical cracking have made it more efficient to refine light fuel oils from crude oil.
Time required for study: 70 days
Effect: Obtain the complete set of equipment and design drawings of the most advanced oil refinery during World War II. "
The current refining equipment used in Yanchang Petroleum is very primitive. Workers use two large pots that are fastened together.
When refining oil, a large pot underneath is heated, and the heat generated causes the oil to evaporate. Punch a hole in the upper cauldron to collect any condensation.
As for whether kerosene or gasoline is produced, it all depends on experienced workers smelling it through their noses. This unsophisticated method not only endangers the health of workers, but is also very inefficient.
With the equipment provided by the system, the production capacity of Yanchang Oilfield can be greatly increased.
If good news happens, it must be shared with the director. Huang He simply packed up the materials on hand and went straight to Comrade Zeng's office.
After entering the door, what comes into view is the strong man's hairline and the pile of mechanical drawings on the table.
Hearing someone approaching, the director raised his head. He saw that Mr. Huang actually showed a hint of unbearable expression, so he jumped up from the stool in an exaggerated manner.
"What's wrong? What's wrong with you kid? Did you come up with something new?"
"Can you be a human being? Look at our military industry bureau. Whether it's the comrade you introduced or me, neither one is running smoothly."
"If this continues, I will really go bald. After the war is over, you have to introduce me to my wife!"
Being told this, even the extremely shameless Huang He was a little embarrassed. But after seeing the joke in the director's eyes, he immediately understood that the other party was making fun of him.
After all, almost all comrades in the border area are strong-willed. It's not too late to be happy that we can promote our own construction.
"Isn't there a comrade from National Tsinghua University over there in Yanchang? I thought that exploration by myself might be a bit slow, so I specially hired two doctors to help."
"I also built a set of mining equipment and oil refining equipment by the way. I will quickly increase the annual output when the time comes. We now have airplanes, and there will only be more places to use oil next year. Let's prepare in advance."
"We can't compare to the Baku Oilfield, but we should at least reach half the level of others."
Obviously, Huang He's goal scared the director. He took off his glasses with some trembling, frowned and said helplessly:
"You're a hands-off shop again, right? Every time you give me a set of equipment, leave the design drawings and run away. At half the level of the Baku oil field, the output is enough to last the little devils for two years."
"When the time comes, the Japanese will first cross the Yellow River, and then they will cross your Yellow River. Let me see what you do!"
Having said this, the director took out a telegram from the drawer and handed it to Huang He. Then he waved his hands and said helplessly:
"This is a telegram from the New Second Regiment of the 386th Brigade. It should be that your good fellow countryman wants to see you for something. Okay, let's go quickly, my head hurts now."
"I'm studying civil engineering! I can get a radio at most! Can you give me some professional work?"
"Okay! You said it yourself!"
"ah??"
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After returning to his office, Huang He opened the telegram.
Meeting a child is like meeting a person. The first line of words is full of Li Yunlong's style, and the deputy general staff did not help him revise it at all.
"Old Huang:
Long time no see, I miss you so much, hehe!
I have been eating well and sleeping well recently, and my training has gone well. I wonder when you can send the airborne equipment to Jin Province?
"Brother Li Yunlong"
I don't know why, but when he saw the word hey, Huang He immediately pictured the other party's sultry expression in his mind.
Li Yunlong didn't need to push for equipment. Three scientific research slots happened to be freed up today, and he had already assigned them to paratroopers.
"Paratrooper Type 1: The introduction of airborne troops into the Army will allow us to forcefully open breaches and deploy troops at key points in areas that were previously inaccessible, which will bring new tactical opportunities.
Time required for study: 70 days
Effect: The military factory in the system can produce special weapons for paratroopers:
Flare gun, map range ruler, foldable engineer shovel, paratrooper pliers, paratrooper knife, water bottle, paratrooper boots, combat knee pads, paratrooper goggles, paratrooper helmet, ammunition vest, MAS-36CR39, parachute."
Paratroopers are born to be surrounded, because they need to go directly behind enemy lines and conduct surprise attacks on enemy strategic locations.
These dangerous actions put them in greater danger than other arms. The system has prepared a lot of equipment to improve their survivability as much as possible.
The flare gun is a necessary equipment that every paratrooper must carry. It is also equipped with multiple types of flares and can be used when completing instructions, contacting friendly forces, or calling for support.
In addition to the most basic combat, an excellent paratrooper must also be proficient in geographical knowledge. At this time, he needs to use maps and map ranging rulers.
Needless to say the importance of the engineer shovel. It has a foldable function and is more suitable for parachute operations.
For paratroopers who lack heavy weapons, digging trenches and building simple defenses can often save their lives.
No matter which country's paratroopers they are, they will infiltrate into the enemy's territory even if they are small.
Reconnaissance, lurking or sabotage work is a daily routine for soldiers. Sometimes they also need to cross the enemy's barbed wire defense, or cut off the enemy's communication lines, telephone lines, etc.
At this time, paratrooper pliers are the best choice. Its blade is very sharp and can cut through any barbed wire.
When not in use, just fold it up and put it in a specific storage bag, which is very convenient.
The paratrooper's knife is mainly used to cut off the parachute, in case the unlucky guy gets hung up in the tree and cannot get down. For survival reasons, the system also added a small compass on the handle, which is quite similar to later generations of PLA equipment.
Considering that paratroopers often fight in the field, the system also provides special lunch boxes and water bottles.
The kettle has an oval-shaped appearance and can hold 2 to 3 liters of water. The outer layer is made of cowhide with suede material surface, which can play a role in thermal insulation.
The main body is made of aluminum material, and with a belt, it can be fixed on the soldier's main belt.
The lunch box is also made of aluminum and has two interior compartments and a removable empty box.
You can use it to eat noodles, drink soup, or place it directly on the camping stand for cooking. There are special places for chopsticks and spoons inside the lid.
Paratrooper boots are made of high-quality cowhide, and the soles are made of specially treated rubber material. They are quieter when walking, wear-resistant and non-slip.
Considering that it is winter, the system also designed a thermal lining in the boots, which is very considerate.
The next step is knee pads. Since paratroopers usually land on their legs first during parachute jumping, the chance of leg injuries is very high.
This knee pad is composed of sponge and rubber, and is wrapped with textile cloth. It is very soft to wear and has a certain degree of elasticity, which can effectively protect the knees of comrades.
The final pieces of armor are goggles and a helmet.
The former has elastic fixing rings on both sides, which can fit the head size of every warrior.
The two lenses use glass and are slightly curved inward. The lens also does not affect accuracy when shooting.
The helmet is slightly improved on the 1935 Adrian helmet. It uses steel with high nickel and manganese content. The thickness is increased to 1.3 mm and the weight reaches 1.2 kg.
The bulletproof performance of the helmet's design is that it can withstand shrapnel flying at a speed of 300 meters/second.
In order to prevent being blown away by the strong air currents in the sky during skydiving. The new paratrooper helmet is equipped with a more complex and sturdy suspension system, allowing the helmet to be firmly fixed on the head of the comrades.
When combatants are airborne, they often need more guns and ammunition.
Although the length and weight of the weapon will cause comrades to suffer non-combat casualties. But it's better than just carrying a pistol and a small amount of bullets, and waiting for the weapon box after landing.
The tactic of separating man and gun was absolutely undesirable during World War II. At this time, a suitable carrying device was needed.
The system is provided with an ammunition vest, which is made of leather and canvas.
The vest carries submachine gun magazines on the front and rear sides, 5 on the front chest and 7 on the back. There is also a grenade bag on the waist that can store 7 grenades.
Although the ammunition carrying capacity is not bad, it unfortunately does not have bulletproof function.
Finally, there are the weapons carried by paratroopers. It doesn’t take much guessing to know that they are mainly our old friends MAS-36 and MAS-38.
The MAS-38 submachine gun was originally designed as a paratrooper weapon. The extremely light weight and short length combined with pretty good firepower were basically enough for use on the battlefields of the Republic of China where the intensity was not that high.
The MAS-36 has a special paratrooper version, code-named CR39.
In order to make it easier for soldiers to carry it, the designer made a foldable aluminum hollow stock. This change made the weight much lighter than the infantry model.
When not in combat, the butt can be folded by simply turning the paddle on the gun body. The gun sling is also a lighter fabric, which barely saves tens of grams of weight.
Coupled with the Brand Mle 50mm mortar and light machine gun just unlocked by adding the scientific research slot, the airborne troops are not even weak in terms of firepower.
(End of chapter)
