Eighteenth Army Headquarters
"Lao Peng, what a good thing."
The chief of general staff walked over with a smile and handed the deputy commander a few rounds of Hanyang-made bullets.
When the deputy commander took the bullet and took a look, he immediately felt something different.
These Hanyang-made bullets are in brand new condition, feel good in the hand, and have very fine workmanship. They are not like the previous reloading bullets from that area, which looked rough at first glance.
"Is this a bullet made by Xiao Wu?" the deputy commander asked in surprise.
The machine tools were brought back, and Xiao Wu was personally responsible for the production of bullets.
The deputy commander-in-chief has already heard that Xiao Wu has high requirements for bullets.
If Xiao Wu was not satisfied with the produced bullet samples, he would send them back and make them again.
In this regard, the deputy commander felt that Xiao Wu's requirements were a bit too harsh.
The conditions of our army cannot be compared with those of the Japanese. If these bullets are produced, it will be enough to make them stronger than the previous border areas and to kill the enemy.
But Xiao Wu still hasn't changed and is still very demanding.
Now, the new bullet is finally released.
"Yes, and this bullet has been tested in actual combat." The chief of general staff handed a document to the deputy commander-in-chief, "This is the report from Kong Jie of the Independent Brigade. Take a look."
The deputy commander took a look at the report and his eyes widened: "Is the quality of this bullet really that good? Shoot wherever you point!"
"Lao Peng, we have something made in Hanyang here, you can try it right away." the chief of general staff said with a smile.
"Try, you must try!" The deputy commander nodded.
Soon, the deputy commander asked someone to find a Hanyang-made rifle. He loaded the bullet himself and then aimed at a bowl-sized stone in the distance.
boom!
The deputy commander pulled the trigger. The gunshot was crisp and clear, and the smoke was not loud. It was not as rough as the twice-loaded bullets made in the previous border area.
The bowl-sized stone was accurately hit by the bullet, and the powerful impact of the bullet caused the stone to shatter.
"Yes, it's a really good bullet. The accuracy is so accurate." The deputy commander gave high praise. "It seems that Xiao Wu's continuous improvement has yielded surprising results."
"Yes, if our soldiers all hold such good bullets, in the future on the battlefield, even if the number of our bullets cannot be compared with the Japanese, but the ballistics will be more accurate, we can shorten the gap between us and the Japanese army and increase our The enemy-killing effect reduces the casualties of soldiers." The chief of general staff nodded.
"How much can this bullet be produced in a day?" the deputy commander asked.
"Xiao Wu said that under full production, there is no problem in producing 100,000 rounds a month." the chief of general staff replied.
Wu Ze's so-called full-scale production is the use of the three shifts of later generations.
There are three batches of workers in the arsenal, with eight-hour rotation.
One hundred thousand rounds, at first glance, this number seems to be a lot.
But if divided among the more than 300,000 troops of the Eighteenth Army, three months of production would only allow one more bullet per person.
Of course, the accounts cannot be calculated like this.
When this good bullet is produced, it will definitely be given priority to equip the main force.
One month's output gives the main force two more bullets per person, which is of great significance.
On the battlefield, accurate shooting can also destroy more enemies.
"How long can the raw materials in the arsenal now last?" The deputy commander was already very satisfied with the figure.
This is not a second-loading waste, but a top-quality bullet.
Not to mention producing 100,000 rounds a month, even if it can produce 10,000 rounds, that is extremely luxurious.
"Xiao Wu said that it can last for two months for the time being." The chief of general staff said, "But he will find a way to continue production without running out of raw materials."
"Let me judge that based on our current situation, we can almost start a large-scale raid in August this year." The deputy commander said, "It is February now, which means that Xiao Wu can Give us six months of ammunition production, which is 600,000 rounds, which will greatly improve the combat capabilities of the army."
"Yes, if it were not for these 600,000 rounds of high-quality bullets, our casualties would definitely be higher in the large-scale raids." The chief of general staff nodded and said happily, "Besides, mortars will also A batch of samples were produced and all passed the test.”
"How many mortars will there be by August?" the deputy commander asked in anticipation.
"Xiao Wu said that we should try to equip every company of our troops with mortars." said the Chief of General Staff.
"Each company is equipped with mortars?" the deputy commander paused, "then hundreds of mortars would have to be produced. I remember that although the machines obtained from the Jinsui Army have a complete industrial chain, their productivity can be as high as Is it so strong?"
"This mortar Xiao Wu has been improved, which shortens the production time and can even save a certain amount of materials." explained the chief of general staff.
"Xiao Wu is truly a talented person in the military industry. He can even improve mortars, especially in such a short period of time." The deputy commander-in-chief praised greatly.
"Yes, I know how to fight and engage in military industry. I have first-class intelligence capabilities. I am simply an all-rounder." The chief of general staff nodded, "In the past two months of intelligence warfare and spy warfare, the reason why I was able to kill everyone , Xiao Wu secretly came up with a lot of ideas."
"I really want to send such a talent to the rear." The deputy commander couldn't help but said, "I am really worried that if one day I fail to protect him, I will be sorry for the country and the people... …”
"Lao Peng, don't think so. Xiao Wu is so powerful. The people we should worry about are the Japanese, not us." The chief of general staff interrupted him.
"That's what I said, but we are on the front line here after all. Generally speaking, it is not as safe as the rear area." The deputy commander still said.
"After the year, a group of officers will be sent to study in the rear areas, and I also communicated with Xiao Wu." said the chief of general staff. "Xiao Wu said that he wanted to help get the 88 anti-aircraft gun out."
Hearing the 88 anti-aircraft gun, the deputy commander immediately became solemn again: "Can Xiao Wu get the 88 anti-aircraft gun out?"
This kind of weapon can masturbate airplanes and destroy tank armor. Who wouldn't be tempted by it?
"Xiao Wu said he was confident." said the chief of general staff.
"As long as the 88 anti-aircraft artillery can be produced, Xiao Wu will fully support him in any request." said the deputy commander.
"That's natural, that's of course." The Chief of General Staff nodded, "I have already communicated with the rear area and asked them to talk to Chiang Kai-shek and find anti-aircraft gun instructors for us in advance."
"I'm afraid Chiang Kai-shek doesn't believe that we have the ability to produce an 88 anti-aircraft gun." said the deputy commander.
"If we can do it, Chiang Kai-shek will be jealous." said the Chief of General Staff. "At that time, in order to resist the Japanese army, he will definitely find ways to support it. After all, how powerful the little Japanese planes are, Chiang Kai-shek's The troops have learned much more profound lessons than we have."
"Yes, if the war situation worsens, I can tell that without the checks and balances of anti-aircraft weapons, Chiang Kai-shek would probably be bombed by Japanese planes even if he stayed in the mountain city." The deputy commander nodded, "This Under such circumstances, Chiang Kai-shek is more eager than anyone else to have the protection of anti-aircraft weapons. At that time, he may even ask us to support him, and this is what makes us want people from him."
"Without the protection of anti-aircraft weapons, the Japs have occupied Nancheng, and they will definitely find ways to threaten the mountain city. Aircraft bombing is the only effective means for the Japs." The chief of general staff did not deny the words of the deputy commander-in-chief. Without the protection of anti-aircraft weapons, the Japs' aircraft bombings A tragedy may occur in the mountain city in the near future.
"So, support Xiao Wu in developing the 88 anti-aircraft gun. This is the most important strategy of our army now!"
"Xiao Wu will definitely not let us down, I believe in him!"
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Valley Soul
Today is Chinese New Year’s Eve.
Yoshio Shinozuka can still clearly remember the scene on New Year's Eve last year.
Although the First Army could not be said to be a place full of lights, it was at least full of laughter.
At that time, the Chinese were vulnerable, and the first army was invincible.
Everyone is full of hope for the future of the First Army, and they all feel that it is only a matter of time to conquer the World War II zone and wipe out the resistance in the World War II zone.
But now, it is less than a year, half a year to be precise.
Within half a year, the 18th Group Army turned out to be a supreme strategic master, and the bomb command room destroyed the excellent situation in the World War II zone.
The souls of tens of thousands of imperial heroes returned to Jiuyou, and they will never be reincarnated.
The First Army was also shrouded in haze, ridicule and shame.
On this New Year's Eve, there was no joy or laughter in the First Army, and everyone had a solemn expression.
The intelligence war and espionage war have been carried out for more than two months, and the strategic masters of the 18th Army are as if there is no news.
He seemed to have disappeared from the world, or seemed to not exist at all.
He was not at the headquarters of the Eighteenth Group Army, nor the New First Brigade, nor the Shanxi-Sui Army.
"General, this master of the 18th Group Army, will he be sent by the Eighth Route Army to their so-called Yan'an rear area?" Moriyama Otani guessed in front of Shinozuka Yoshio.
"No, I have a hunch that this person must still be in the World War II zone. He has not left." Shinozuka Yoshio shook his head.
At this time, he couldn't help but think of Yamamoto Kazuki again.
It would be great if Kazuki Yamamoto was still here. Kazuki Yamamoto’s intelligence ability is outstanding. If...
But Yoshio Shinozuka quickly put an end to this idea.
Kazuki Yamamoto has already ruined the warriors of three divisions of the empire. If he is still here, the First Army will also be ruined by him.
This person has disappeared from this world, and he has disappeared with his special operations. He wants to delete this useless memory.
"Otherwise, this person should be in the logistics organization of the Eighth Route Army, or hidden among the ranks of the common people. If it is the latter, it will probably be even harder to find." Moriyama Otani worried.
The Eighth Route Army's logistics organization is very complex, and there are many county brigades and district teams that have to be screened one by one. It would take a long time.
As for the common people, it is even more difficult to deal with.
"Whether this person is in the logistics organization of the Eighth Route Army or in the ranks of the common people, we must find them at all costs." Shinozuka Yoshio angrily yelled.
"General, the price we have paid over the past two months has been considerable." Moriyama Otani's tone was not very good.
The Eighteenth Group Army obviously had a way to deal with it. They specially set up many traps for the First Army's spy war and intelligence war.
In two months, many outstanding intelligence agents of the First Army fell into enemy traps and were either captured or killed. Basically no one came back alive.
"If we can't find this person, the price we paid before will be in vain." Yoshio Shinozuka said in an even worse tone, "The 18th Group Army has robbed the machine tools on our train. Maybe, they have already The production of weapons and ammunition has begun. If we don’t hurry up and find this strategic master, once the troops of the 18th Group Army have a large amount of ammunition, under the command of this strategic master, you can imagine how terrible it will be by then. Scenes."
Of course Moriyama Otani didn't dare to think about it.
The strategic masters of the Eighteenth Group Army were able to continue to defeat more with less due to the sluggish appearance of the Eighteenth Army.
If the 18th Army's wings are full, it will definitely be an even more terrifying and catastrophic disaster.
"General, someone below has sent a piece of information." At this time, Miyano Michichi came over and handed Shinozuka Yoshio a document bag.
"What kind of information?" Yoshio Shinozuka asked quickly, "Is it about the strategic master of the 18th Army?"
"No." Miyano Michichi shook his head, "Not long ago, a small unit of the 18th Army attacked one of our strongholds."
"You have to report such a small thing to me!" Yoshio Shinozuka slapped the table. Such incidents have happened almost every day these days.
Although the troops of the 18th Army did not leave the mountains, they repeatedly harassed and attacked the strongholds.
"The situation this time is different from other incidents." Miyano Michichi was very cautious.
"Why is it different?" Yoshio Shinozuka was suspicious.
"You should take a look first." Miyano said.
Yoshio Shinozuka took the document bag, opened it, and first two bullets fell out.
Yoshio Shinozuka took a closer look at the bullet head and said, "This seems to be a bullet head made in Hanyang. The workmanship seems to be a little more refined than before."
Yoshio Shinozuka didn't pay too much attention. He put the bullet on the table and read the documents. Yoshio Shinozuka's expression changed instantly: "Baga, the 18th Army has already started to use the machine to rob us. Did the machine tool produce Hanyang-made bullets? The quality of the bullets is so terrible!"
Saying that, Yoshio Shinozuka put two bullets in front of his eyes and looked at them carefully.
"General, our people failed to pick up the opponent's bullet casings. Obviously, the opponent picked up all the bullet casings when they left. On the one hand, it may be that the Eighth Route Army lacks resources, and on the other hand, it may be that the Eighth Route Army wants to prevent them from giving up. We got the bullet casings." Miyano Michichi deduced, "According to this intelligence data, the 18th Army's bullet production technology is probably not inferior to ours. I asked the technicians of our arsenal to see it. People said that the 18th Army's bullet production technology is not inferior to ours. The Army Group may have improved its craftsmanship, but the details still depend on whether it can obtain bullet casings."
"It's really scary!" Yoshio Shinozuka slapped the two bullets on the table.
The bullet production line of the Eighteenth Group Army has started production. This is not a good sign. The strategic master of the Eighteenth Group Army must be found as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the Eighteenth Army will have more and more bullets, which will definitely not be a good thing for the First Army.
"General, should we try to send troops into the mountains?" Miyano said, "If the intelligence war and spy war don't go well, then maybe..."
Miyano Michichi didn't finish his words, and his meaning was obvious.
That is to say, the intelligence war and espionage war may not achieve much effect, and can only be filled with the empire's elite intelligence talents.
"No, we can't find the strategic masters of the 18th Army. We are determined not to mobilize troops easily!" Yoshio Shinozuka shook his head and interrupted, "Even if we have to pay a higher price, I must first find the 18th Army." The strategic master of the group army!"
"General..." Miyano Michichi wanted to say something.
Yoshio Shinozuka waved his hands: "If you have any difficulties, Commander Okamura will support me, so just do it."
"Hai." Miyano nodded.
"If possible, find the 18th Army's arsenal and send planes to destroy it when the time comes!" Yoshio Shinozuka added.
The other party has already started producing bullets. In the past, a batch of semi-finished products of 88 anti-aircraft guns were lost from the army.
Although Yoshio Shinozuka did not believe that the Eighteenth Army had the ability to assemble the 88 anti-aircraft gun into a finished product, he was not absolutely sure.
If the Eighteenth Group Army's arsenal also produced the 88 anti-aircraft gun, it would be a nightmare.
Therefore, it is urgent to destroy the 18th Army's arsenal!
"Hai."
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