As soon as Zhang Ping'an opened his mouth, everyone was brought back from confusion and shock. When he finished speaking, everyone also reacted, and there was loud and lively applause in an instant.
Everyone couldn't help but subconsciously surrounded the five flying thunder cannons, with no concealment of love and excitement in their eyes.
Just now, everyone saw with their own eyes that this unattractive or somewhat ugly guy could be so powerful, and everyone also knew that it was only a gunpowder bag. If it were replaced with a real explosive bag, the power would be even greater. Shocking.
The comrades at the ordnance depot were okay. Everyone was just immersed in the joy of having developed the first new weapon in their own hands in just a short time.
But the faculty, staff and students of the 386th Brigade Military School who came to watch the excitement were all real people active in front-line combat units. They could tell at a glance that this humble-looking thing named the Flying Thunder Cannon would be very dangerous if put into actual combat. , is definitely a weapon that the Eighth Route Army urgently needs.
"Oh my god, this caliber is incredible. How much is it? Three hundred millimeters?"
"300 millimeters? What are you thinking!! These are standard gasoline barrels, each with a diameter of 80cm. In other words, the diameter of this thing is 800 millimeters!"
"My mother!!! 800mm, coupled with more than ten kilograms of explosives, one shot will probably kill no one alive within a radius of nearly 100 meters!!!"
"When we fought the Japanese last time, if we had these flying thunder cannons, no, we don't need too many, just give me three, then I can guarantee that the casualties of the troops will be reduced by one-fifth!!!"
"Yes, when we fight the Japs in the future, if we have more than a dozen of them, even if the firing rate is slower, a salvo at the very beginning of the battle will definitely cause huge casualties and psychological pressure to the Japs. , I am confident that I can lead a group to fight against a large group of little devils back and forth."
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For a while, the students from various regiments and battalions of the 386th Brigade surrounding the flying thunder cannon were commenting on the flying thunder cannon, and were already thinking about what this weapon would do to help them when they lead the troops to fight against the Japs in the future. Change.
"Ping'an, good guy, you made such a good thing without saying a word!!!" On the other side, Zhang Ping'an, Director Xue, and Director Wang, who did not come forward, stood together. Director Wang was filming excitedly. Zhang Ping'an sighed with emotion.
"hehe!"
Hearing Director Wang's words, Zhang Ping'an chuckled and said, "This is because our comrades from the Ordnance Institute have the ability to get such a good thing for me!"
Director Xue on the side heard this, shook his head in disapproval, and said: "Captain, don't put money on our faces. If you hadn't come up with this concept, we wouldn't have developed this weapon."
Naturally, Zhang Ping'an would not accept it calmly. He said solemnly: "What I proposed is just a concept, but you are the ones who will realize my ideas. If it weren't for you, no matter how much I think about it, it would be of no use!"
"Okay, okay!!!"
Seeing Zhang Ping'an and Director Xue being humble to each other, Director Wang interrupted with a smile and said: "You two should stop being humble. Everyone has contributed to this matter and they all deserve credit." At this point, Director Wang looked at Director Xue and said: "Ping An has contributed a lot, but it is only the first contribution, and it only accounts for 30%. You are the most powerful one, accounting for 70%."
Director Wang's words were recognized by Zhang Pingan. He nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, yes, yes, Director Wang is right."
After saying that, without giving Director Xue a chance to refute, he said directly: "Director Xue, the Ordnance Institute has made great contributions this time. After I go back, I will discuss it with the county leaders and I will definitely give you all a commendation. At the same time, we It will also be reported to the regional leaders, and eventually it may be reported to the Eighth Route Army Headquarters to ask you for credit. Although the emergence of the flying thunder cannon is a bit crude, it is the weapon we need most now. I will definitely give you all the honors that belong to you. Fight to get it back.”
"What you need to do now is to continue research. This flying thunder cannon is just the first test. It has only verified that this weapon is feasible. The next step is to optimize them, such as increasing its service life and increasing Security, increase range, and develop more explosive packages, such as those for bunkers, fixed firepower points, and those for attacking dense enemy infantry."
"The most important thing is that while you are researching now, you must also summarize a production manual to ensure that every unit that gets this manual can quickly produce its own flying thunder cannon, not to mention the maximum performance. Okay, but it has to be exactly the same as now.”
As soon as Zhang Pingan's words came out, Director Xue wanted to say a lot, but in the end he just opened his mouth, nodded vigorously, and said: "Okay, Captain, we understand!!!"
Director Wang also said after Director Xue finished speaking: "Ping An is right. If this weapon can be popularized quickly, it will be of great help in improving the strength of our Eighth Route Army."
Having said this, Director Wang turned to look at Zhang Ping'an and said: "Ping'an, can you speed up the production of a batch of thunder cannons first? Our brigade lacks such weapons of mass destruction. After all, there is no way for manpower to eject explosive packets. A hundred meters away, if you have this thing, not only will casualties be reduced, but the combat effectiveness of the troops will also be increased."
Hearing Director Wang's words, Zhang Ping'an nodded without hesitation and said, "Director Wang, don't worry. Next, the Ordnance Institute will focus on studying flying thunder cannons and strive to finalize a batch of flying thunder cannons as quickly as possible." After the thunder cannons are produced, I will send them all to the brigade headquarters as soon as possible."
"Ha ha ha ha!!!"
Director Wang was very satisfied with Zhang Pingan's words. He laughed loudly and said, "Okay, Pingan, then I will thank you in advance on behalf of the brigade commander and political commissar. I believe they have received this batch of flying thunder cannons from you. They will definitely love this little surprise you give them, it will definitely make them happier and more surprised than grenades and explosive packs.”
After a few more words with Zhang Pingan and the others, Director Wang went back happily and reported the matter to the brigade leaders via telegram.
As for Zhang Pingan, he led the flying thunder cannon team to start research again. That night, Zhang Pingan stayed at the ordnance station.
On the second and third days, he did not leave and was always involved.
After several days of intensive research and testing, finally at around nine o'clock in the morning on the fourth day, the [Flying Thunder Cannon Type 1], which had been optimized several times, was officially finalized, and the specific data of the Flying Thunder Cannon Type 1 was also finalized.
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Thunder Cannon
Nickname: Heartless Cannon
Caliber: 800MM
Minimum range: 150M
Conventional range: 200M
Maximum range: 230M
Rate of fire: 2 rounds/3 minutes
Shell specifications
Anti-personnel blasting kit (No. 1): filled with 3 kilograms of explosives, 5 kilograms of gunpowder, and 2 kilograms of pottery pellets to kill infantry, dense formations, and infantry in fixed areas.
High-energy blasting bag (No. 2): filled with 8 kilograms of explosives to kill enemies in semi-permanent fire points, or semi-exposed buildings such as city walls and trenches.
Heartless Explosive Kit (No. 3): filled with about 12 kilograms of explosives to kill enemies in permanent firepower points, strongholds, bunkers or highly defensive military targets.
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Looking at the statistics and summarized data, Zhang Pingan was very satisfied. He raised his head and looked at everyone and said with a smile: "Okay, our Flying Thunder Cannon Type 1 has been officially finalized. Everyone, work harder and give these 5 guns first." After some modification, each flying thunder cannon will be equipped with 30 explosive packs, 15 for No. 1, 10 for No. 2, and 5 for No. 3."
"By the way, don't stop the production of bullet mines." That's right, bullet mines, a gadget with smaller technical content, are also produced. These days, they have been simplified and optimized, making the production of this thing more convenient and simple. As long as you learn , you can get one in minutes.
"Yes, Captain!" N!
After hearing Zhang Pingan's order, everyone didn't have any embarrassment. They all responded and started to get busy.
Because we were so busy, when everyone had lunch, they took a quick bite and then got back to work!
Zhang Pingan still has not returned to Wangjiaba. The county brigade has nothing to do. Luo Qiming and Lei Long are enough.
However, at around three o'clock in the afternoon, I saw a soldier riding a horse in a hurry.
"Captain!!!"
Arriving at the ordnance depot, the soldier quickly rushed to Zhang Pingan and reported loudly: "Reporting to the captain, we just received the order from the county government. More than 600 Japanese and puppet troops came out of Quanyang County half an hour ago. , and headed towards Lijiawan. The county leaders ordered us to quickly move towards Lijiawan. If the Japanese and puppet troops make any move, they must not be allowed to harm the people."
When Zhang Ping'an heard this, his eyes suddenly narrowed and he said to himself: "It's a good thing that these Japanese and puppet troops have come. Originally, I was thinking of testing the actual combat capabilities of the flying thunder cannons. The Japanese and puppet troops will send them to me right away." Okay, more than 600 Japanese and puppet troops, no more and no less, just right."
Thinking of this, he didn't say anything nonsense and shouted without hesitation: "Second People!!!"
As soon as Zhang Pingan said these words, Liu Ermin, who was busy, immediately responded: "Captain!!" After saying that, he dropped his work and walked over quickly.
Zhang Ping'an looked at Liu Ermin who came to him and said directly: "Take your people and bring these five finalized flying thunder cannons Type 1, as well as the prepared launch packs and explosive packs!" At this point! , Zhang Pingan looked at Liu Ermin with a smile and asked: "Ermin, are you afraid? Do you dare to go to the battlefield with us?"
When Liu Ermin heard this, his eyes immediately lit up, and he said neatly: "Don't be afraid, captain!! What's wrong with that?" The eldest brother and the third brother were both members of the Eighth Route Army, especially the eldest brother Liu Ermin admired the most, who was even more active in the The first line fights with the little devil.
He was unable to go to the battlefield due to work. Now Zhang Ping'an's words allowed him to realize his dream of going to the battlefield to fight the Japanese in person. Although he was not fighting side by side with his elder brother, he was still fighting the Japanese.
"Haha, what a good boy, you have the guts!!!"
After Zhang Ping'an heard this, he smiled and punched Liu Ermin's chest, and said: "Okay, tell your father, and then get busy, the sooner the better!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Hearing this, Liu Ermin shouted excitedly again, imitating a soldier and gave a nondescript military salute, and then turned around and came to his father Liu Dalong.
Liu Ermin didn't speak, but Liu Dalong spoke first. Although there was a little worry in his eyes, he still patted his son Liu Ermin's shoulder hard and said: "Follow the captain and do your best this time. Don't lose our old Liu family." And the face of the Ordnance Department!”
"Don't worry, Dad!"
Liu Ermin answered seriously.
Five minutes later, Zhang Ping'an led five or six young men from the ordnance station, as well as the soldiers who came to find him, and hurriedly left the ordnance station with a carriage containing thunder cannons and explosive bags, heading towards Wangjiaba.
