Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1156, Minerals

Arrive in Pingliang.

Looking around, it was desolate.

The mountains in the distance are all bare. There is no vegetation.

There are only ravines in the mountains and shallow rivers. Towns were built on both sides of the river.

Very small town. The dense population may be less than 50,000 people.

Might as well be a town in later generations.

Here, however, it is already a strategic point.

If the army wants to pass nearby, it must control this place. In order to obtain water and material supplies.

At the same time, the roads passing through towns are also the smoothest.

If you take the road between ravines, the distance may be increased several times. The difficulty of climbing will also be doubled.

garrison.

Listing.

The administrative area of ​​the 112th Division of the 67th Army was formally established.

The division management area is in charge of Qin Ling (Yan Guangkun). He is also the director of the Inspection Office of Guyuan Division.

Each division-controlled area is commanded by the director of inspection.

The Inspector-General is only responsible to him, Zhang Yong. Everyone else can do nothing.

"Bah bang bang!"

"Bah bang bang!"

Firecrackers sounded.

The listing process is officially completed.

Suddenly, Zhang Yong noticed something moving in the system.

[Sub-base set up successfully]

【Discover coal mine...】

【Discover iron ore...】

【Aluminum ore discovered...】

【Discover oil...】

The message keeps flashing.

Subsequently, there have been many data updates.

Unfortunately, I can't see clearly. Don't know what it's for.

The last time such information appeared, it seemed that Enshi was mentioned.

"oil?"

Zhang Yong captured a key word.

Is there actually oil here?

It seems that later generations have not heard of it? I guess it's a very small oil field?

Unexpectedly, it was detected by the system.

But is the system really capable of refining oil?

expect…

I hope there will be oil in the next delivery.

As long as it is a power machine, it needs oil. Planes require aviation kerosene. Cars need gasoline.

Before, the system seemed to have sent only diesel fuel? Not much in quantity either.

Now that oil fields have been discovered, I hope there will be more...

[Crude oil reserves increased by 6.2 million tons]

[Current crude oil reserves are 506.2 million tons]

The message continues.

Zhang Yong:? ? ?

There was no reaction for a moment.

An increase of 6.2 million tons? But it turned out to be 500 million tons?

etc…

When did it happen?

Oh, it was the purchase of oil fields in Beautiful Country.

Originally, I just bought three oil wells. However, the system takes the entire field into account.

However, if no other oil wells have started production, this calculation is correct. All the crude oil in the ground belongs to him. However, once other oil wells are operating at full capacity, crude oil reserves will be significantly reduced.

It feels a bit complicated...

But, having said that, 500 million tons is already a lot.

With the degree of mechanization of the Chinese army, there is simply no need for that much. Only the Air Force might need a little more.

The Air Force has more aircraft, and the flight time is longer, which consumes more fuel. It is indeed an astronomical figure.

"Commissioner?"

"Commissioner?"

Suddenly someone called.

It's Chief of Staff Tian.

When he saw Zhang Yong in a daze, he thought Zhang Yong was tired.

Indeed, the long journey from Xi'an to Pingliang, which is so far away, took two days!

Even the cavalry was quite tired. The Commissioner is pampered.

"What's up?"

"Sir, the resting place has been prepared..."

"I'm not tired."

"Commissioner..."

"Go and do your work!"

"yes."

Chief of Staff Tian then said goodbye and left.

Zhang Yong looked around silently. Those bare mountains are lifeless.

But, that's okay. As long as there are mineral deposits.

The key is that there is oil...

【Silver mine discovered...】

Suddenly, another message arrived.

Zhang Yong:? ? ?

etc!

Silver mine?

Silver? Wow!

What does this mean? Is it possible to develop silver?

etc!

Is it directly given to Xian Dayang?

Ha ha!

So looking forward to it, so looking forward to it...

Help me get all the food and wages for the six divisions!

However…

The system is unresponsive.

Zhang Yong had no choice but to extinguish his inner expectations.

He had no idea what the system would do with these mineral resources.

In the end, whatever the system sends is what it comes from.

Otherwise, there is no point in shouting.

After C&C deploys the base vehicle, the first thing to build is the ore refinery...

"Commissioner?"

"Commissioner?"

Suddenly someone called again.

But it was Chao Lichun who came.

Seeing Zhang Yong in a daze, he didn't dare to shout too loudly.

"What's up?"

"Commissioner, the food is ready."

"good."

Zhang Yong nodded.

No matter what you do, eating comes first.

Too lazy to think too much. Let the system arrange everything. He is a mediocre person.

So I went to eat.

Finally had a hot meal.

All we eat on the road is dry food. Frankly, it tastes terrible.

One can imagine how difficult it would be to provide logistics once the Japanese invaded in an all-out manner, with frequent wars and loss of troops and territory.

Straw sandals…

White porridge…

Neither is guaranteed.

And the soldiers of the beautiful country actually disliked the taste of luncheon meat!

What a difference between heaven and earth!

Feeling.

After a day of rest, continue to Guyuan.

Another day of trekking. Finally arrived in Guyuan late at night.

At this moment, Guyuan's town size is still small compared to Pingliang. The urban population is definitely less than 50,000. It was also desolate all around.

Fortunately, at this moment, Zhang Yong was not interested in anything on the surface.

Minerals buried underground that he needed.

I hope the system can discover more...

[Sub-base set up successfully]

【Discover Coal Mine】

【Discover copper mine】

Data is constantly refreshed.

Huh? And copper mines?

It seems that the storage capacity is still large? More than 9 million tons?

What is copper mine used for? Making bullet casings? Or is it used to make copper coins? Use it directly as money?

【Discovery of pyrite】

[Discover phosphate rock]

【Discover Glauber's Salt】

【Discover gold ore】

Um?

What?

Zhang Yong's attention was immediately attracted.

Gold mine?

gold?

Wow!

Is it about refining gold?

Does the system have the ability to lift? Will gold bars be produced directly?

Ahhhh, I need gold bars!

I need gold! The more the merrier!

etc…

Let’s look at gold reserves first…

One hundred thousand tons?

so much?

surprise. Look carefully. Oh, I read it wrong. It is 100,000 tons of gold ore. But the content was not mentioned.

Oh haha. Happy for nothing. I thought it was 100,000 tons of gold. That would be developed. Just hit people with gold.

Ask for help. What is the general gold content?

Waiting online.

urgent…

However, there was no answer.

Therefore, it is unclear how much gold this 100,000-ton gold mine will ultimately produce.

However, since the system mentioned it, it should be more or less a show. It can't be none at all. That also seems like the system is too useless.

【Discover oil】

【Discover natural gas】

Data continues to be refreshed.

But Zhang Yong no longer pays attention.

Because all of this is beyond his control.

At most, just take a look.

rest.

He was just going through the motions.

The people below are responsible for specific matters.

Qin Ling (Yan Guangkun) is mainly responsible. From now on, he will stay here permanently.

One day passed...

Two days have passed...

All ready.

Prepare for return trip.

The number of the cavalry brigade was only about three thousand.

Zhang Yong did not ask where the other two thousand people had gone. Because most of the yellow dots are gone.

He probably stayed to guard Guyuan. It's all arranged over there.

Suddenly, a message flashed.

[Mortar data update...]

Immediately overjoyed.

The mortar that I had been longing for finally arrived.

Horse-mounted four-ring rifles, Czech light machine guns, and mortars constitute the three elements of light infantry.

With these three weapons, you can fight against the Japanese invaders repeatedly in mountainous terrain.

After the Japanese aggressors' superiority in sea and air was offset, they would ultimately have to rely on the three elements of infantry and the national army.

By that time, the gap between the two sides will not be that big.

View data.

Huh?

Somewhat unexpected.

Not a 60mm mortar.

It's 81mm.

It seems to be the M1-81mm mortar of the beautiful country?

That being said, the system seems a bit lazy. Directly copy other people's data. The same is true for horse four-ring rifles and Czech light machine guns.

But, then again, these have proven to be excellent weapons.

Since it is excellent, why change it?

This 81mm mortar. In fact, the power is very good. It has a long range and the maximum range can reach more than 2800 meters. It is exactly the same as the Japanese 92 infantry artillery.

The Japanese 92 infantry gun had a caliber of 70 mm. The maximum range is also about 2800 meters.

However, the Japanese 92 infantry artillery had certain attack capabilities. After all, it is a direct-fire cannon. Even if the barrel is short. Can destroy simple fortifications

The characteristic of the 81mm mortar is that it is lighter. Can be transported easily.

Infantry does not require any vehicles.

Very suitable for China's national conditions. In fact, the Chinese army also has some 82mm mortars. But not many…

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Suddenly, gunshots were heard.

It is a lookout post set up on the ridge in front.

Three shots in a row. Indicates that an enemy is approaching. Or the other party has the intention to invade.

frown.

Why are there enemies here?

"Dudu!"

"Dudu!"

A sharp whistle sounded.

All troops quickly entered combat readiness.

The machine gun was set up.

The mortar was set up.

Stand ready.

The cavalry behind also quickly gathered.

Cavalry is not for defense. But fight back. Short counterattack.

When the enemy is routed, attack immediately. to expand the results.

but!

Who is the enemy?

Zhang Yong raised his telescope. Haven't seen anyone yet.

Definitely not Japanese invaders.

There can't be any Japanese invaders here, right?

The target did not enter within 1000 meters.

Maybe it was the gunshot that shocked the enemy? Causing them to dare not move forward?

"Report!"

Suddenly, Chao Lichun hurried over.

Zhang Yong looked at him doubtfully.

"Reporting to the commissioner, a transport team has arrived. It was said that it was arranged by you."

"oh…"

Zhang Yong reacted.

It's system delivery again.

The system is amazing. Delivered here?

So go and receive.

But it was discovered that the size of the transportation team was not large.

There are only five pallets.

Sign for receipt.

The inventory showed thirty 81mm mortars. There are also a hundred boxes of shells. 600 rounds in total.

"Chao Lichun."

"arrive!"

"Inspection!"

"yes!"

Chao Lichun led people to remove all mortar parts. Then start assembling.

The principles are the same. It's just that the weight has increased a bit.

Soon, the assembly was completed.

But before there was time to test the artillery, reports from the front came.

"The commissioner is Ma Dunyao from Ningma."

"who?"

"Ma Dunyao. Commander of the 10th Independent Cavalry Brigade."

"What is he here for?"

"He said he wanted to enter Guyuan. Check Guyuan's defenses."

"What does Guyuan's defense have to do with him? Tell him to go back."

"yes."

"etc!"

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

This is not convincing. It has to be a big move.

Immediately ordered all mortars to be deployed. Including six 60mm mortars brought by the cavalry brigade.

lined up.

Aim at the open space in front of Ma Dunyao's troops.

In fact, Zhang Yong still didn't see Ma Dunyao. The map monitor is unresponsive.

It means that the enemy still has not entered the 1000 meter range.

Once the gun goes off, the other party may be cautious.

"preparation!"

"put!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Cannon ejected from chamber.

Hit directly at a distance of 1000 meters.

boom…

boom…

The shells kept falling.

The open space 1,000 meters away suddenly turned into a sea of ​​fire.

Balls of fire erupted.

Stirring up a lot of dust.

The salvo of more than thirty mortars was quite powerful.

Especially in areas like the northwest, artillery is very rare.

"boom…"

"boom…"

Second round launch.

The ground continued to be blown up into **** of fire.

I believe you can definitely see that horse mound. If they're going to force entry, then...

Continuous bombardment can filter out at least half of his cavalry. Then another half were killed by machine guns. The rest is the shooting range of the horse's four-ring rifle.

"boom…"

"boom…"

Third round of shooting.

The flames soared into the sky. The sky is filled with dust.

The thick gunpowder smoke never dissipated despite the north wind blowing.

Stop shooting.

"Come here!"

"arrive!"

"Send someone over and ask Ma Dunyao to come over. Tell me, Zhang Yong, to invite you."

"yes."

A small group of cavalry sets off.

They passed through the thick smoke and disappeared at the end of the field of vision.

Soon after, this small group of cavalry returned. Brought back the other party's reply. But the opposing army never showed up.

Ma Dunyao did not appear either. It was a major adjutant who came.

Zhang Yong directly ordered the major adjutant to be tied up. Then send it back. Too lazy to listen to him.

The master doesn’t dare to come forward?

Madun what? Ma Dunyao, right? I remember you!

This is my place. I am Zhang Yong! If you provoke me, I will kill you directly!

result…

Ma Dunyao did not respond.

The frontline lookout post reported that all the opponent's cavalry had withdrawn.

Is it possible to come back with a shot?

It's possible.

But it's unlikely.

Because, fighting back is tantamount to breaking up.

I believe that after Ma Dunyao returns, it is impossible not to inquire about Zhang Yong's identity and background.

As long as you know that Zhang Yong is not someone to be trifled with, you will be cautious.

Therefore, a good person is bullied by others, and a good horse is ridden by others. Being a bad person is sometimes safer than being a good person.

"Report!"

"explain."

"Ma Dunyao left behind one hundred thousand oil cakes."

"What?"

"He said, give it to the commissioner as an apology."

"Oil cake?"

Zhang Yong didn't know why for a while.

What is the other party going to do? Poison in the cake?

It turned out not to be.

Oil cakes are not poisonous.

Anyway, it’s a small act of kindness.

One hundred thousand oil cakes are still very useful in the barren northwest.

At least, there is no need to prepare dry food for the cavalry brigade to return. Just take the pancake and set off. I probably haven’t finished eating yet when I got back to Xi’an.

For safety reasons, Zhang Yong decided to leave first with 500 cavalry.

The other cavalry remained on guard. After making sure there is no danger, go back gradually in batches.

"Ta-ta-ta..."

"Ta-ta-ta..."

The sound of horse hooves is rapid. Returned to Xi'an smoothly.

I found that the security force here has been replaced. There is no Shaanxi army. There is no Northeastern Army.

All of them are direct descendants of Huangpu wearing yellow-green military uniforms.

Oh, it's Hu Zongnan here.

ask. It was learned that it was indeed Hu Zongnan who took over Xi'an with his troops.

All the Shaanxi Army, as well as the Northeastern Army, have set off in accordance with the order. Xi'an has since been occupied by Chiang Kai-shek's direct troops.

Basically not resisting Japan.

The main task is to blockade the Red Army border area.

But Hu Zongnan's promotion path was faster than that of the generals on the anti-Japanese front line.

"Where is your Commander Hu?"

"Report to the commissioner. Chief Hu is in a meeting."

"Forget it. Let's go directly to Xiguan Airport."

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

The Northeastern Army he is responsible for supervising has already set off.

Now, only Xiguan Airport is still his territory. The rest belong to the northwest king Hu Zongnan.

Things are different and people are different...

well.

Arrive at Xiguan Airport.

It was the first time I saw my own plane.

It's a DC-3 transport aircraft. The maximum range is 2,600 kilometers.

Basically, starting from Xi'an, you can reach any city in China. Including as far away as Harbin.

The flight from Xi'an to Harbin is less than 2,000 kilometers.

The flight from Xi'an to Dihua, further northwest, is only a little over 2,000 kilometers away.

On a one-way route, you can even fly all the way to eastern India. The future base of the expeditionary force.

Not bad indeed.

Boarding. Check it out for yourself.

After all, it is your own plane and you must ensure its safety.

Although it is said to be my own private plane, it can actually carry twenty people. It's still very useful.

"Report, Chief Hu is here."

"Um?"

Zhang Yong was a little surprised.

Hu Zongnan is actually here? So enthusiastic?

So we got off the plane. Come to the front to be greeted. Sure enough, we found that Hu Zongnan was here.

"Shao Long!"

"Sir Hu."

"Did you just come back from the northwest?"

"Yes. I have set up several divisional areas in Guyuan, Pingliang, Tongchuan, and Huangling to ensure the logistics supply of the 67th Army."

"No problem. Your business is my business. I will also give Weinan to you."

"Weinan?"

"Yes. Look at all the ravines you have drawn. You are so poor. When the time comes, the committee will think that I am bullying you."

"That's good."

Zhang Yong did not refuse.

Weinan, just Weinan!

Indeed, other places are quite poor.

The northwest is already poor. These places are even poorer. Supply capacity is limited.

Mineral resources are the system’s patent.

Weinan, on the other hand, can barely be considered a relatively fertile area. The population is also relatively large. Can add more soldiers.

Of course, this is only relative to Guanzhong.

If compared with the southeast coast, it is definitely not on the table.

"But there's something..."

[To be continued]

(End of chapter)