PNB Chapter 239 Heading to Northwest Shanxi
Chapter 239 Heading to Northwest Shanxi
A week later, the tank factory.
Looking at the light tanks galloping on the training ground, Zhao Tianyang looked at Tian Jinchen beside him.
"Do you have the details?"
"Have!"
Tian Jinchen nodded, took a document from the worker next to him and handed it to Zhao Tianyang.
"Tank: LT-38 tank."
"Combat weight: 9.4 tons."
"Main weapon: 37mm anti-tank gun, capable of firing grenades and armor-piercing shells."
"Secondary weapons: two 7.92 MG37 general-purpose machine guns."
"Maximum speed: 42 kilometers per hour."
"Maximum range: 250 km."
"Thickness of turret front: 50 mm."
"Turret side thickness: 30 mm."
"Engine: 6-cylinder water-cooled gasoline engine, 125 horsepower."
"not bad."
Zhao Tianyang returned the information to Tian Jinchen: "Start arranging people to survey and map!"
"You hand over the tank gun and engine data to the gun factory and engine factory respectively."
"Let them produce tank guns and engines, and you only need to produce armor and chassis."
"Row."
Tian Jinchen nodded and did not refuse.
"By the way, there's also this."
Zhao Tianyang took out a tank blueprint from his arms: "This is a medium tank that was redesigned according to the opinions of the leaders."
"You organize some people and produce it. It's still the same as before. You don't have to worry about the cannons and engines."
"no problem!"
Tian Jinchen looked at the drawings and found them a bit complicated, but still within an acceptable range.
Two days later, Zhao Tianyang picked up Liu Ding from the airport and took him to the machine tool factory, where he found Shen Hong who was working.
"Hey, what day is it today that requires you two to come to see me together?"
Looking at the two people coming, Shen Hong asked in surprise.
"I am busy!"
Zhao Tianyang looked at the workers working in the factory and said, "Go to your office and talk!"
"Row."
Shen Hong nodded and brought Zhao Tianyang and the other person to the office.
"Come, drink tea!"
After Shen Hong poured a cup of tea for each of them, he sat on the chair and looked at Zhao Tianyang: "It's time to talk now!"
"Whoo~~~"
Zhao Tianyang blew away the tea leaves, took a sip of tea, and looked at the two of them.
"You should know that I brought back a lot of industrial technology information from the Soviet Union and Germany, right?"
"Of course I know. I'm looking at the machining technology you brought back from the Soviet Union now!"
Shen Hong responded.
"That's good."
Zhao Tianyang nodded and explained, "Two days ago, the industrial technology data from Germany also arrived."
"As you know, it is best to use technology from one company in industry."
"Now we have both German and Soviet technology in front of us. Tell me, which one should we use?"
Hearing this, Liu Ding thought for a moment and said, "I've read the Soviet Union's industrial technology data, and most of them are simple and practical."
"I haven't watched the German one yet, but I heard that Germans are more rigorous and their techniques are very demanding."
"I think we can first focus on Soviet technology and absorb some German technology to make up for some of the shortcomings of Soviet technology."
"Finally, we will set up a research team to learn from the strengths of both companies and develop our own technical route."
"Ah."
Shen Hong nodded: "Deputy Section Chief Liu's words make sense, I agree."
"I agree."
Zhao Tianyang followed suit and said, "Then let's do as Liu Ding said!"
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Xingjiazhuang.
Li Yunlong crossed his legs and looked at Zhao Gang who was standing in front of him.
"Old Li, let me read to you the order that the brigade commander gave us when we went to the brigade headquarters for the meeting."
Zhao Gang unfolded the letter and seeing that Li Yunlong didn't say anything, he started reading it to himself.
"In order to strengthen the anti-Japanese forces in northwestern Shanxi, the 386th Brigade went to northwestern Shanxi and joined the 120th Division. The troops set out a week later."
"What!"
Li Yunlong was a little surprised: "The division commander doesn't want our brigade anymore?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Zhao Gang explained unhappily, "In this campaign to sabotage Japanese transportation, our several military regions have achieved amazing results."
"But the Mongolian troops attacking northwest Shanxi have a large number of cavalry and tanks and are very mobile."
"Although the 120th Division finally defeated the Mongolian troops with gliders, the bases in northwestern Shanxi suffered more or less losses."
"That's why the higher-ups held a meeting and decided to transfer our brigade to strengthen the anti-Japanese forces in northwest Shanxi."
"So this is ah!"
Li Yunlong nodded as if he suddenly understood, and took out a handful of melon seeds from his arms and started eating them.
"Then go gather the troops and prepare to move camp!"
"oops!"
Seeing Li Yunlong like this, Zhao Gang was furious: "Li Yunlong, what's wrong with you?"
"If you don't know, you would think I made a mistake!"
"What!"
Li Yunlong looked innocent: "You are now the acting head of the regiment. How dare I, a scapegoat, manage the affairs of the regiment!"
"Haha, who told you to disobey orders and lead the New 1st Regiment to attack Xiwenzhuang Township without permission?"
Zhao Gang said angrily, "The brigade commander asked you to protect the division headquarters, but you only had time to send one battalion, which resulted in half of the soldiers in the battalion being sacrificed. Do you feel bad about that?"
"You're welcome?"
Li Yunlong stiffened his neck and said angrily, "Why didn't he tell me that I not only wiped out the Sakata Regiment, but also wiped out the Japanese Fourth Brigade?"
"Why is there only punishment but no reward?"
Li Yunlong shouted: "This is not fair!"
"Li Yunlong!!"
Suddenly a loud roar was heard in the courtyard, and the brigade commander walked in with a horsewhip in his hand and a gloomy face.
"I heard you were saying I was unfair?"
"what!"
Li Yunlong stood up hurriedly: "Who said that?"
"The brigade commander is innocent!"
"Although I wiped out the Sakata Regiment and the 4th Brigade, and was demoted to the commander of the 1st Battalion, I don't feel wronged at all."
The brigade commander sneered, "You are disorganized, undisciplined, and you secretly dispatched troops to attack Xiwenzhuang Township without my order. This alone is enough to cost you your head."
"You are still alive and kicking now, what else are you dissatisfied with?"
"Hehe, satisfied, satisfied!"
Li Yunlong didn't dare to refute and could only force a smile and answer.
"Okay, stop looking so sad, you're back in office."
The brigade commander took out a pack of Huanghelou from his pocket and slapped it on Li Yunlong's hand: "Next time, cause more trouble for me~!"
"Don't dare, don't dare!"
Li Yunlong took the Yellow Crane Tower and said with a smile, "Next time the brigade commander tells me to attack that place, I will attack that place. I will never send troops without orders."
"I hope you keep your word."
The brigade commander walked out while urging, "Hurry up and gather the troops."
"Commander, don't leave until you have eaten!"
Li Yunlong asked loudly.
"No."
The brigade commander waved his hand: "I still need to go check out the independent regiment!"
"That's fine."
Li Yunlong hurriedly chased after him and helped the brigade commander onto his horse: "Brigade commander, take care."
After the brigade commander and his guards disappeared, Li Yunlong took out a Yellow Crane Tower cigarette, pulled out a cigarette and lit it: "Hoo~~~"
"Old Zhao! What are you still standing there for?"
"Hurry up and follow me to gather the troops!"