"Ping An, tell me honestly, what do you want to do?"
No, Brigadier Chen couldn't help but look at Zhang Pingan at this time and asked.
"Leaders!"
Hearing the incomprehension of Brigadier Chen and other leaders, Zhang Ping'an showed a hint of helplessness and said: "Brigadier Commander, leaders, I want military industrial personnel, which is exactly what you guessed, that is, to establish a military personnel belonging to our county brigade. Ordnance Depot.”
"When we are the main force, although the supply of weapons and equipment is still insufficient, at least we don't need to worry about these, because the various systems of our Eighth Route Army will operate around our main force, and there are also leaders like the brigade commander. Doing these things.”
"But during the time I went to the county brigade, I found that the county brigade was short of everything, lack of manpower, lack of weapons and equipment, and lack of talents. Just like in the Baijiawa battle, we seized hundreds of kilograms of explosives, but We have these things but don’t know how to make explosives! We don’t know how to make landmines!”
"As for our county brigade, it's okay to say that the weapons and equipment are very good, but what about the district squads and village soldier squads with more establishments and more people? We can't give out all the good weapons and equipment, but we can't let them cooperate empty-handed. We fight, so explosive packs, grenades, and mines have become the best weapons and equipment for the district teams and each village soldier team."
"So I thought, please ask the leaders to support me with more than a dozen military industry talents, and I will gather a group of craftsmen to set up the ordnance station of our county brigade. By then, not only can we repair some firearms, but we can also produce and manufacture some landmines, Explosive packs and stuff.”
Similarly, when explaining this issue again, Zhang Pingan's choice was still very candid and did not hide anything. However, with the experience of later generations, Zhang Ping'an understood that in order to gain recognition, he not only had to talk about the actual difficulties but also the prospects of the matter, which is commonly known as painting the pie.
No, after talking about the basics, Zhang Pingan began to paint a pie for the brigade commanders, saying: "Moreover, our Quanyang County is close to the Zhengtai Railway. It can be said that we can continuously obtain rails from the Zhengtai Railway. This is good steel. As long as this ordnance factory is established, and when the workers and technicians become proficient in cooperating, we can also try to produce some relatively low-tech weapons and equipment such as grenades."
"The location of our county brigade's future activities will be in Quanyang County. It may not be able to help our main force in other aspects, but if we conquer the production of grenades, we can definitely provide our brigade with some of the grenades we produce, as well as landmines, These are the explosives."
"Take grenades as an example. One grenade requires 38g of new explosives. The batch of new explosives I have now can produce 13,000 grenades. If we produce explosive packets, we can also produce them with our black powder. More than 3,500 explosive packets were produced. If it were landmines, there would be almost six to seven thousand."
"With so many grenades, explosive packs, and landmines, our county brigade will naturally not be able to use them all. We can completely support half of the main force and leave half. As long as there are skilled workers, grenades, landmines, and explosive packs will be available in a steady stream. The most important thing is that our county brigade does not need to fight everywhere like the main force and can develop stably in Quanyang County."
If you want the leaders to work for you, you must spend real money, and you can't just talk nonsense. Zhang Pingan gave the leaders a big cake.
As long as the leaders help him get rid of the initial personnel of this ordnance station, they will be able to obtain a batch of at least six to seven thousand grenades. It may take a long time to cash out, but it is still a new weapon and equipment. Channel, and all they need to do is communicate with their superiors and just make a report.
really!
The leaders were a little excited about the pie that Zhang Pingan drew.
The leaders will not worry about Zhang Pingan lying to him, and Zhang Pingan has never thought of lying to others. If the leaders really help and allow him to set up an ordnance depot, he is not only willing to give the leaders six to seven thousand grenades, but also 10,000. Grenades are no problem either.
Now, relying on Zhang Pingan's own ability, unless he sends someone to recruit with money, and the price cannot be lowered, he will not be able to recruit so many people. Then the only one who can ask for help is the superior leader, who can help solve the problem. Whether there are any problems, he himself is checking for omissions and filling in the gaps, and solving the problems of whether it is good or not, and whether there are too many people.
"You kid, don't give us the ecstasy soup!"
The leaders were excited, but they also knew that it contained too many uncertainties, so Brigadier Chen rolled his eyes and said: "Just tell me honestly, we have solved the problem of military personnel for you and helped you build ordnance." So, when can we get the first batch of grenades and the first batch of explosive packs produced by you?"
Our brigade commander is a person who never suffers losses. How could he be fooled by Zhang Ping'an's few words? Moreover, our brigade commander is both civil and military. Not only is he top-notch in leading troops in battles, but he is also top-notch in the intelligence front. If you are playing tricks, Zhang Pingan is no match for our brigade commander.
Zhang Ping'an didn't care about this, and he didn't even think about playing tricks with the brigade commander. As soon as the brigade commander said these words, he felt happy and knew that the opportunity had come.
If the brigade commander disagrees, he can simply refuse and say that he has no chance, instead of asking these questions, which means that the brigade commander is still very interested in his proposal.
Therefore, Zhang Ping'an didn't waste any time. He first seized the opportunity to bring over the military school of the 386th Brigade. Now he may use the ability of his superior leaders to build his own ordnance station. Faced with opportunities, Zhang Ping'an can really take the risk at critical moments.
"Brigadier Commander, as long as the leaders can help us set up the ordnance factory, I guarantee that the first batch of explosive packs and mines will be delivered no later than two months later. The quantity is guaranteed to be no less than 50 explosive packs and 100 mines. . In up to half a year, we will definitely defeat the imitation work of grenades. At that time, you can choose for yourself, whether to continue to choose explosive packs and landmines, or 500 grenades." Speaking of this, Zhang Pingyan acted cruelly and stamped his foot. , said: "And this time is not half a year or one year, but three years. In the next three years, I can guarantee that this amount of ammunition will be sent to the brigade headquarters every month."
As soon as Zhang Pingan said these words, not only the brigade commander was surprised, but other leaders were also surprised. 500 grenades per month, that’s 6,000 in one year, and 18,000 in three years.
"Good boy, are you ready to risk your life?"
No, after being surprised, Brigadier Chen said with a smile.
"hey-hey!"
Hearing Brigadier Chen's words, Zhang Ping'an chuckled and said: "Commander, it doesn't count! Compared with these external things, what I value more is the opportunities brought to me by the help of leaders. If there are no opportunities, it will all be lost." It’s the moon in the flowers and the water in the mirror, it can’t be true.”
"And we will provide 18,000 grenades to our brigade in three years. These grenades will definitely be put to good use in your hands, and they will definitely kill the little devils to the point where they are on their backs and screaming. We can also provide this for the old troops and our old comrades. Some support in any way possible.”
Zhang Ping'an's explanation made the leaders laugh, and the satisfaction on their faces became more and more intense.
Everyone got together before and didn't find anything extraordinary about Zhang Pingan. But this time Zhang Pingan came back with a different identity. Everyone found that Zhang Pingan was very admirable in terms of looking at the overall situation. Although he also fought for his own interests, Never vague and never disappointing in big ways.
"That's right, kid. We are very interested in your proposal!"
"Six thousand grenades a year, this is not a small number, and we cannot ignore it!"
"I have to say, you make me feel very comfortable doing what you do!"
"..."
The leaders also hid and watched with smiles as Zhang Pingan expressed his attitude directly.
"Peace!"
Political Commissar Wang, who had never spoken, also smiled at this time and said: "We agree in principle with your request and are willing to push it forward. However, our 386 Brigade does not have such talents. Everything still requires us to act like our superior leaders. Go apply.”
"However, I don't think this is a big problem, because the leaders of our border region have also said that each of our troops is encouraged to establish its own ordnance depot and develop and manufacture weapons and equipment on its own."
Having said this, Political Commissar Wang turned to look at Brigadier Chen and said, "Old Chen, why don't we send a telegram to the general headquarters now in the name of the 386th Brigade?"
"OK!"
Hearing Political Commissar Wang's proposal, Brigadier Chen also smiled and nodded, saying: "However, I don't think it should be in the name of our 386th Brigade, but add the military exploits of Ping An and Quanyang County Brigade, whether it is Baijiawa Group The battle, or the battle at Guojia'ao, Ping An and the others fought well. We are not the direct superiors of the county brigade now, so we cannot apply for awards for them like the superior leaders, but with these two solid military exploits as a foundation, we are Lieutenant General Ping An also reported all his ideas via telegram. Faced with comrades like Ping An who are self-reliant and do not wait for help, the leaders will never refuse."
As soon as the brigade commander said these words, Zhang Ping'an couldn't help but give Brigadier Chen a thumbs up in his heart and sighed: "As expected of the brigade commander, he immediately grasped the core of the problem after considering it."
"Ping An, do you have any ideas about this number of people?"
Brigadier Chen's idea was unanimously recognized by everyone, and he also turned to look at Zhang Pingan and asked.
"Brigade Commander, in terms of number, a dozen people will suffice. It's best if there are experts who repair firearms and know how to produce explosive packs, mines, and grenades, as well as some skilled workers." After hearing Brigadier Chen's inquiry, Zhang Pingan did not take the opportunity to open his mouth, but maintained the previous number of people.
"Okay, let's have fifteen people!" After hearing Zhang Pingan's words, Brigadier Chen determined the specific number of people for Zhang Pingan, and then said: "Okay, you kid has been traveling for a whole day, and you also had a fight along the way. , go to bed early today.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ping'an saluted the leaders, then turned around and left the brigade headquarters to join his own people.
However, as soon as he entered the door, Zhang Ping'an discovered that in addition to Mao Fugui, there were six people in the room, namely Major Lei Long from the First Column of Death, Instructor Wang Feilong from the Third Squadron of Taigu Brigade, and Instructor Luo Qiming from the First Battalion of the Headquarters Special Agent Regiment , as well as Lieutenant Lu Dingguo of the Third Army, Captain Qin Mingkun of the 167th Division, and Captain Zhou Huairou of the 97th Army.
"Um?!!!"
Seeing the people chatting happily, Zhang Ping'an didn't react. He stopped and looked at everyone with confused expressions.
"Captain!!!"
"Captain Zhang!"*6!
Naturally, the seven people in the room saw Zhang Ping'an coming in. They all quickly stood up and shouted with a smile.
Zhang Ping'an also reacted to the shouts of the crowd. The blank look on his face disappeared. Looking at everyone's smiling faces, he had some understanding in his heart and said: "I originally thought why it was so lively, but not I think everyone is here!"
With that said, Zhang Ping'an waved to everyone and said: "Okay, okay, everyone should sit down, stop standing!"
Under Zhang Pingan's greeting, everyone sat down again, and Zhang Pingan also took the opportunity to take the main seat.
"Captain!"
After everyone exchanged greetings, Mao Fugui smiled and said, "When we were chatting just now, everyone said they wanted to fight the Japanese with you!"
"Um?!!!"
As soon as Mao Fugui said these words, Zhang Pingan showed a hint of surprise, and at the same time confirmed his guess, while others also looked at Zhang Pingan nervously.
They want to follow Zhang Pingan, but they don't know whether Zhang Pingan is welcome or not.
"What a good thing, this is a good thing that I, Zhang Pingan, can't even ask for!" At this moment, everyone saw a look of surprise on Zhang Pingan's face, and then heard Zhang Pingan's voice: "Welcome, Welcome! On behalf of the Quanyang County Brigade, I welcome all brothers to join!!"
"You guys are giving me a surprise. With your joining, the strength of our county brigade will be greatly increased. This makes me more confident in the next fight against the Japanese."
After rescuing these people, Zhang Pingan kept thinking that it would be great if they could be incorporated into the county brigade, but he only thought about it because the county brigade is a local force. Even if the 386 brigade takes action, these people may not see it. Because the Eighth Route Army was too poor, the Jinsui Army and the direct troops of the Kuomintang naturally looked at the Eighth Route Army with colored glasses.
But Zhang Pingan didn't expect that the surprise would come so inadvertently, so unexpectedly, and so unprepared.
Looking at Zhang Pingan with a surprised look on his face, everyone who was a little nervous at first breathed a sigh of relief, and smiles appeared on their faces. They could feel that Zhang Pingan's mood at this time came from the heart, not from the heart. Pretended.
"Captain, Lei Long leads the 103 soldiers of the decisive column and applies to join the Quanyang County Brigade!" Lei Long was the first to stand up, saluted Zhang Ping'an, and said loudly.
Hearing Lei Long's formal words, Zhang Ping'an also stood up with a serious look on his face, returned the salute, and said: "I agree with Comrade Lei Long's application. On behalf of the Quanyang County Brigade, I welcome the brothers of the decisive column to join us. From now on, we will We are brothers in the trenches, let’s fight the Japanese together and be loyal to our country together!”
