Su Bei's words made the chief fall into deep thought. Indeed, although he had snatched ten tons of copper from the Japs some time ago.
But this is a temporary solution rather than a permanent solution. After this batch of copper is used up, the problem of raw materials will begin again.
It can only be said that if this raw material problem can be fundamentally solved, it will be of great significance to the entire Eighth Route Army.
The Eighth Route Army's arsenal's output cannot keep up. The main reasons are two major reasons. One of them is that the equipment is not very good.
However, this problem was solved directly after Su Bei took office, because Su Bei had the technical drawings of these equipment.
In other words, if only relevant raw materials are needed, then Subei itself can manufacture these equipment, including machine tools for making weapons and equipment for producing bullets, etc.
But another reason cannot be solved by Subei, and that is the problem of raw materials used to produce bullets. This has always been considered the Eighth Route Army's biggest headache.
Especially now, when technology and equipment are available, if we are unable to manufacture more advanced weapons and equipment due to lack of raw materials.
That would be difficult, so when the chief learned from Su Bei that the ten tons of copper stolen from the little devil last time could only be used for another two or three months, he felt a sense of urgency in his heart.
"Xiao Su, I also know the issue you are talking about. The problem of raw materials for weapons and ammunition has always been the biggest headache for our Eighth Route Army."
"To tell you the truth, in order to solve this problem, we have thought of many ways before, such as using other materials to replace copper to make bullets."
"It can be said that I have tried every possible way, but the effect is not very good. The bullets produced in this way."
"There is either a problem with the range, or there is a problem with the power and accuracy. It is far different from normal bullets. There is nothing we can do about it."
Su Bei already knew about the situation mentioned by the chief, so the real purpose of his call this time was to discuss with the chief how to solve the problem of raw materials.
"Chief, the reason I made this call to you today is to discuss with you, Chief, how to completely solve the problem of raw materials."
As soon as these words came out, the chief's mind was moved, and he immediately had a guess in his mind, and then he asked tentatively.
"Comrade Xiao Su, listening to what you say, do you already have a solution?"
"Yes, Chief, I already have a solution, but the most important thing is to look at you, Chief."
At this time, Su Bei had no intention of beating around the bush anymore, but went straight to the point.
"Oh? Xiao Su, tell me what the solution is."
The commander was very curious about the solution Su Bei mentioned. He wanted to know how to solve the problem of lack of raw materials in the Eighth Route Army.
They didn't know how many times they tried, but the final results were, without exception, very unsatisfactory.
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But now Su Bei actually said that he has a solution to this raw material, and it is a fundamental solution. How can the chief not be curious?
"Chief, if you want to solve this problem and achieve self-sufficiency in raw materials, it is not difficult. You only need to mine copper ore and iron ore."
"Then these mined things are smelted and processed, and they can be turned into raw materials for making weapons and ammunition."
"I know a lot about these copper mining and smelting and processing technologies. There is no problem with these. The only thing I am worried about is."
"Once this news is leaked and the little devils know about it, they will definitely send out large forces to encircle and suppress it. By then."
"If we cannot defend against the encirclement and suppression of the little devils, then our previous efforts will be in vain. Otherwise, we will be able to fundamentally solve the problem of insufficient raw materials."
There is no doubt that Su Bei's words shocked the chief. Good guy, he is worthy of having returned from studying abroad.
His tone was loud, and he wanted to mine copper mines as soon as he opened his mouth. To be honest, it was not that the chief had never thought of this method.
It's just that whether you are mining copper ore, or smelting and processing it, you need a certain industrial foundation.
Obviously, the current Eighth Route Army does not have such industrial capabilities. It is not that the previous commanders have not had this idea.
But it's just an idea. It's too difficult to put this idea into action. The biggest problem is that it's not technically adequate.
It is no exaggeration to say that there are not many people in the entire Eighth Route Army who know how to mine, smelt and process.
In the past, even if they found a copper mine in front of them, they could only look at it. Want to mine it?
Sorry, I don't have that level of industry. But now hearing these words from Su Bei, the chief's mind suddenly became active.
Indeed, this method can fundamentally solve the problem of insufficient raw materials for bullets and directly mine copper ore and iron ore.
Then it is smelted and processed, and then it can be used directly to make weapons and ammunition. This is much more stable than robbing little devils of supplies.
After all, like the last time I robbed the little devil's train, something like this doesn't always happen, unless something unexpected happens.
After the ten tons of copper from the little devil were robbed by them last time, the little devil will be more cautious in the subsequent train transportation of materials.
This means that it will not be so easy for the Eighth Route Army to rob the little devil's train again, and if they, the Eighth Route Army, can mine copper mines themselves.
Then it is smelted and processed, so that we can fundamentally solve the problem of self-sufficiency in weapons and ammunition.
As for technical issues? Then there is no need to worry. Since Su Bei has proposed this solution, there are technical problems.
Subei can definitely be solved. Apart from the technical problems, the rest is for them to solve.
Thinking of this, the chief almost understood why Su Bei just said that the most important thing is to look at their side.
"Xiao Su, what you mean is that you will solve the mining, smelting and processing of copper and iron ore, and we need to stop the little devil from behind in the big sweep?"
"That's right, Chief, the mining of our copper mine is a big project in action, no matter how hard we block the news."
"At most, it can only be blocked for a period of time. As time goes by, the little devils will definitely notice it."
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