Predator Reborn

Chapter 711 Military Industry Development

A few days later, as the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Field Army with hundreds of thousands of troops, Liu Hua immediately collected his thoughts and focused on the construction of the Northeast Field Army.

Of course, among all the departments of the Northeast Field Army, the most attractive one to Liu Hua is, not surprisingly, the military industry department of the Northeast Field Army. Because Liu Hua, who comes from a later generation, clearly knows that to reflect the true combat effectiveness of an army, in addition to soldiers

In addition, there are weapons... With better weapons, soldiers will have more chances to survive on the battlefield. At the same time, and the most important thing is to inflict heavy damage on the enemy.

In this way, with nothing to do, Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua, Political Commissar Luo Ronghuan, and Dongye Logistics Division Director Wang Daoguang, under the leadership of Liu Bo, Director of the Arsenal, immediately arrived at the only arsenal in the entire Northeast Field Army.

Fengtian Arsenal…..

"Bang bang bang..." A loud mechanical collision sounded, and a huge rifle factory appeared in front of Liu Hua. On the production line in front of him, a brand new semi-automatic rifle was being produced every few minutes.

The workers around him wiped the gun oil and packed it neatly into the box. An excited smile immediately appeared on Liu Hua's face.

He quickly walked to the end of the production line, took a rifle that had been greased with gun oil from a worker, and began to play with it skillfully.

"Crack, click, click..." A crisp sound sounded, and a magazine was easily inserted into the gun chamber by Liu Hua. After aiming several times and trying out the feel, Liu Hua, with an excited look on his face, began to quickly disassemble it.

The semi-automatic rifle in front of you. Then, the scattered rifle parts were quickly assembled into a brand new semi-automatic rifle...

After all the movements were completed, Liu Hua, who looked excited, nodded with great satisfaction, and then placed it back in the wooden box...

"The gun is good. If the entire army is equipped with this kind of semi-automatic rifle, I can guarantee that the combat effectiveness of the entire army will be qualitatively improved... Director Wang, how many troops have been equipped with this 'Chinese Type 1 Semi-automatic Rifle'?"

Already?" Liu Hua put down the rifle in his hand and asked Director Wang Daoguang behind him.

"Commander-in-Chief, half of the production capacity of the arsenal must be sent to the pass to equip the Eighth Route Army troops in the pass. Therefore, so far, the entire Northeast Field Army is only equipped with 18,000 semi-automatic rifles. These rifles, in addition to special warfare equipment

There are 3,000 rifles in the division, 3,000 in the guard division, and 1,000 in the headquarters guard battalion. The remaining 11,000 rifles are only equipped with the 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th, and 13th armies, totaling

All combat squad leaders and deputy squad leaders of the five main armies, as well as the security forces directly under each ministry..."

"Currently, the semi-automatic rifles produced by the arsenal are being equipped by the Youth League Committee units for the second and third main armies respectively. According to the current production capacity of this rifle, it is expected that the two main armies will be equipped in half a month...

.." Wang Daoguang replied.

"It seems that with this production capacity, it will take at least half a year to equip all squad leaders and deputy squad leaders in the entire army with this kind of semi-automatic rifle. Director Liu, is there any way to increase the production capacity of the arsenal in the shortest possible time?

Within a certain period of time, this rifle will be equipped in the hands of every squad leader and deputy squad leader in the entire army..." After a short period of contemplation and calculation, Liu Hua nodded silently. Then, facing Liu Bo, the director of the arsenal behind him,

asked.

"Commander-in-Chief, a few months ago, in accordance with your request, the entire rifle factory's Type 38 rifle production line was stopped, and after a certain degree of modification, it was fully engaged in the production of the 'Zhonghua Type 1 Semi-automatic Rifle'. Because the semi-automatic rifle

Many parts require very high precision, and coupled with the limited number of skilled technicians in the arsenal, the production capacity of 300 semi-automatic rifles per day is already the limit of the entire rifle factory..." In response to Liu Hua's rhetorical question, although Liu Bo

I wanted to give a positive answer to the commander-in-chief in front of me. However, the evidence was there. As the director of the arsenal, Liu Bo could only shake his head helplessly, and then answered.

"If I gave you 30,000 Type 38 rifles and directly modified them with Type 38 rifles, would it take less time..." Regarding Liu Bo's answer, Liu Hua did not give up and continued to ask.

Because he knew in his heart that the Pacific War was about to break out within three months at most. And if he could take advantage of the favorable opportunity of the outbreak of the Pacific War, gather hundreds of thousands of troops in Dongye, and launch a major counterattack against the Kwantung Army, then the entire counterattack would be

, will definitely catch the Kwantung Army by surprise, thus causing huge casualties to the Kwantung Army troops in the three eastern provinces and accelerating the Kwantung Army's destruction...

Thinking of the various benefits of this, Liu Hua, as the commander-in-chief, of course wanted to equip the entire army with this semi-automatic rifle before the Pacific War broke out, the turning point of World War II, so as to give the Kwantung Army troops a boost in the subsequent counterattack.

Heavy damage….

Facing the expectant gaze of Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua, Liu Bo did not answer immediately. Instead, he turned around and had a quiet discussion with the director of the rifle factory next to him. A few minutes later, under everyone's gaze, Liu Bo walked up to

In front of everyone, he answered with confidence.

"Commander-in-Chief, heads, after the discussion just now, if the Type 38 rifle is used for modification, the entire production process will reduce a lot of processes, thus speeding up the production of semi-automatic rifles. According to the current production capacity of the rifle factory, 30,000

It takes about a month and a half to modify a rifle and hand it over to the troops for use..."

"Okay, Director Liu, I will immediately order the logistics department to send you 20,000 Type 38 rifles. In a month and a half, I will see that all 20,000 rifles have been turned into semi-automatic rifles that the army urgently needs. What?

So, do you have any questions?" After receiving Liu Bo's affirmative answer, Liu Hua's face immediately showed a satisfied smile.

"Please rest assured, chief, and promise to complete the task...0..."

Amidst the chatter of several people, the group soon arrived at the light and heavy machine gun commander next to the rifle factory.

Although the current troops are already equipped with a large number of semi-automatic rifles, Liu Hua still attaches great importance to infantry suppressive weapons such as light and heavy machine guns with fierce firepower and excellent performance.

After personally experiencing the feel of a Type 96 light machine gun in his hand, Liu Hua's eyes immediately focused on Liu Bo behind him.

"Chief, this light machine gun is a light machine gun that has just been installed by the Kwantung Army. In addition to the ammunition supply, it is similar to the crooked handle light machine gun in many aspects. After receiving the task from the headquarters, it will be used by the entire army.

After all the Waibazi light machine guns were converted into this machine gun, the entire machine gun factory, except the heavy machine gun production line, all light machine gun production lines have stopped production. All efforts were invested in the installation of the Waibazi light machine gun."

"So far, the arsenal has modified more than 4,000 crooked light machine guns, and can reach a scale of modifying 1,000 light machine guns per month... As for the Type 92 heavy machine gun, with sufficient raw materials, it can reach

The monthly output is 50 pieces..." Liu Bo replied very firmly.

"Yes, one thousand guns a month is enough to equip one main force. At this modification speed, it will only take more than a month to completely refit the five main forces and the guard division... Factory Director Liu, do it

Well done. In the next period of time, in addition to the continuous production of heavy machine guns, the entire light and heavy machine gun factory has only one mission, which is to comprehensively modify the army's more than 10,000 crooked light machine guns..."

Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile on his face.

"Guaranteed to complete the task..."

"Director Liu, according to the current production capacity, it will be a matter of time before semi-automatic rifles, light and heavy machine guns are equipped with the entire army. However, with the large number of semi-automatic rifles being installed in the army, coupled with the modification of the light machine gun ammunition supply system, the army ammunition

The consumption of ammunition will also gradually increase. How about your arsenal, can you guarantee that it can provide a steady stream of ammunition to the hundreds of thousands of commanders and fighters in the entire army and ensure the consumption of ammunition for the troops...|" Liu Hua continued

asked.

"Chief, don't worry. At present, with the change of equipment of the whole army, the hundreds of thousands of troops only use bullets of two calibers. The production capacity of the arsenal and ammunition factory is designed according to the original Kwantung Army's one hundred combat personnel.

. Therefore, there is absolutely no problem in supplying 450,000 troops for combat. Moreover, under certain circumstances, there will be a lot of reserves..." Liu Bo answered very confidently.

"Old Liu, you don't know that when our Red Army went on the Long March, we were so scared of poverty that we almost lived by counting bullets. Therefore, the ammunition of the troops is my biggest concern at all times.

After all, with sufficient logistical support and ammunition replenishment, combat troops can fight on the front line with peace of mind. Therefore, my request is very simple, that is, no matter when, the ammunition factory must operate at full capacity and produce

Bullets. As for the unused ammunition, hoard it for me. I believe that sooner or later, our troops will need to expand, and by then, the consumption of ammunition may have doubled. Do you understand what I mean?

"Facing Liu Bo's confident answer, Liu Hua said thoughtfully.

"Please rest assured, chief, and ensure that the mission is completed. As long as there are sufficient raw materials, the ammunition factory will operate at full capacity to produce various bullets..."

"Political Commissar, regarding the issue of ammunition for the troops, in addition to the continuous production in the arsenal, our frontline combat troops cannot consume it as much as they want just because we have ammunition. Although we have the largest arsenal in the country. But

, The shortage of various resources is still a shortcoming in the development of our military industry. Therefore, we must pay attention to the ammunition consumption of the troops and control the ammunition consumption of the troops."

"After returning, issue an order to all combat units in the army. In addition to the standard ammunition provided by the headquarters to each unit, all combat units can also use bullet casings and artillery shell casings to exchange for corresponding amounts of ammunition at the logistics office of the headquarters. As for the specifics

The exchange ratio will be decided by our Director Wang." Liu Hua continued to order.

"Commander-in-Chief, I agree with your decision. We cannot have an arsenal and the troops will forget their previous traditions. After I return, I will issue orders to each combat unit in the name of the headquarters." The political commissar replied with great agreement.

"Okay... As for light weapons, we can see here. Next, Director Liu will take us to see the heavy weapons production workshop of the arsenal. After all, the equipment standards of heavy weapons can, to a certain extent,

It reflects the specific combat effectiveness of an army..." Liu Hua said.

In this way, a group of people, led by Liu Bo, quickly walked towards the workshop a few hundred meters away.

Before they arrived at the artillery production workshop, deafening hammering sounds reached everyone's ears. Liu Bo, who was beside him, immediately began to introduce.

"Dear heads, in accordance with the requirements of the headquarters, the Arsenal Artillery Factory is currently focusing on the production of 150 mm large-caliber howitzers, 105 mm caliber howitzers, 75 mm field guns, 75 mm mountain guns, Type 92 infantry guns, and 81 mm caliber mortars.

50mm grenade launchers and 105mm rocket launchers and six-barreled rocket launchers independently developed by the arsenal. And the hammering sound you hear is the sound made by the artillery factory producing artillery barrels of various calibers..."

"Director Liu, listening to this huge hammering sound, my heart has started to get excited. Come on, tell us, what is the current specific output of various artillery pieces at the artillery factory?" Luo Ronghuan, the political commissar next to him, was decisive.

interrupted Liu Bo in front of him, and then said with excitement.

Because, in the past, large-caliber artillery was something that I could not imagine at all. But now, my troops not only have large-caliber artillery that I could not even dream of before, but more importantly, they also have

The ability to produce such large-caliber artillery made Luo Ronghuan, who was used to poverty, feel excited from the bottom of his heart.

"Reporting to the political commissar, so far, the production capacity of the entire arsenal artillery factory can reach a monthly production of 300 50mm grenade launchers, 150 81mm mortars, 60 Type 92 infantry guns, and 60 75mm mountain guns.

There are 60 75mm field guns, 30 105mm howitzers, and 12 150mm large-caliber howitzers. In addition, the artillery factory can also achieve a monthly production capacity of 150 individual rocket launchers and 30 six-barreled rocket launchers...

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"Bah bang bang..." As soon as Liu Bo finished speaking, a burst of warm applause rang out. Everyone around Liu Bo, including Liu Hua, had their faces shocked by a series of data.

He started clapping with excitement...

Just as everyone's applause slowly subsided, Liu Bo continued to speak: "Commanders, what you just said is only the specific production capacity of the artillery factory. There is also an anti-aircraft gunner next to the artillery factory, which mainly produces 20 mm caliber machine guns and

Two types of anti-aircraft weapons, 75 mm anti-aircraft guns. With sufficient raw materials, the anti-aircraft gun factory can also achieve a monthly production capacity of 150 20 mm caliber machine guns and 36 75 mm anti-aircraft guns..."

"In addition, there is another thing to be happy about. After re-research by the artillery research department under the artillery factory, the artillery factory has successfully trial-produced a 230mm large-caliber fortress cannon. After testing, this large-caliber fortress cannon can be used no matter where it is used.

In terms of range and power, it is not weaker than the fortress artillery equipped by the Japanese Army."

"What, the arsenal can produce large-caliber fortress cannons..." Liu Hua asked in disbelief.

However, in just a moment, Liu Hua's face showed a look of excitement. Because, with the large-caliber fortress cannon and enough anti-aircraft artillery, as long as he could recapture a piece of land from the Kwantung Army,

It is located in the port. Then, I have enough strength to defend the port from being reoccupied by the Japanese army.

And if you have a port, you will have the ability to develop your own navy. At the same time, with the port, with the outbreak of the Pacific War, you will be able to receive a steady stream of military supplies and industry supported by the United States through sea routes.

equipment…..

Thinking of the rich resources of the three northeastern provinces, coupled with the steady stream of industrial equipment supported by the United States, Liu Hua's face immediately showed a thick smile. He stared at his eyes, waiting for Liu Bo's answer in front of him.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief. However, manufacturing this kind of fortress artillery requires very special steel. And with the current level of Fengtian Iron and Steel Plant, we do not have the ability to mass-produce such large-caliber fortress artillery..." Liu Bo

replied.

"It doesn't matter if we can't mass-produce it, as long as we can produce a batch of these fortress cannons sporadically. Director Liu, I'll give you three months to produce 12 of these large-caliber fortress cannons and the corresponding

The corresponding artillery shells are 2,400 rounds. How is it? Is there any problem?" Liu Hua asked quickly with a pair of burning eyes.

"Report to the commander and ensure that the mission is completed..." Although I don't know why the commander-in-chief in front of me is so anxious and requires the arsenal to produce 12 large-caliber fortress guns, which are almost useless for ordinary armies. However, the commander-in-chief in front of him is so anxious.

Of trust, Liu Bo still answered very affirmatively.

"Okay, with Director Liu's guarantee, I feel relieved. Let's go and have a look at the tank factory and the aircraft factory. I heard that the tank factory can already produce the Soviet tanks that the Soviet Red Army originally supported for our party.

At the same time, the aircraft factory has successfully copied the latest combat aircraft currently equipped by the Soviet army..." After receiving Liu Bo's affirmative answer, Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction and then continued.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief. Since the central government sent samples of tanks and aircraft, after dismantling and researching in our arsenal, we have successfully trial-produced a tank and an aircraft. At the same time, after testing by several engineers, the Soviet tank

And the performance of the aircraft is superior to the current Japanese equipment in every aspect..." Liu Bo answered affirmatively.

"Okay, in that case, let's abandon the Japanese tanks and aircraft currently being produced by the arsenal. We will concentrate our energy and limited resources on producing Soviet tanks and combat aircraft. Are there any problems?" Liu Hua ordered decisively.

"Guaranteed to complete the task..."