The original purpose of making self-made bullets was to reduce costs, but now the cost was more expensive than buying it. Sun Liechen couldn't accept it for a while. He wasted so much effort to get a production line. However, the production line was not very useful. Sun Liechen only felt a little depressed.
In fact, there are reasons for the high cost. First of all, the workers are not familiar with it. Now these workers are all transferred from the Machinery Bureau. They have been exposed to steam engine drives in the past, and this American-made production line is driven by electricity. Both
There is a huge difference.
Moreover, the original standards of German-made machines are different from those of American-made machines. The cultural quality of workers is relatively low. It takes enough time to adapt to this change. This is also the reason for the high defective rate, and there is almost no solution to this.
, can only allow workers to operate more, practice makes perfect.
Another fatal problem is the insufficient supply of raw materials. Copper must be used to produce bullets. China is a country with very scarce copper resources. It has been used as currency in the market since ancient times. Therefore, using copper to make bullets is uncompromising.
It's a waste of money.
Lead is more expensive than copper and has high density. When used as a warhead, it can ensure the accuracy of shooting to the greatest extent. China's industry is almost poor. Both copper and lead must be purchased from the market. However, after World War I, the prices of these materials were very high.
Naturally, the cost of bullets has been pushed up.
The third point is that the power supply is unstable, which also seriously affects production efficiency. There are problems in all aspects. Although Chen Qiming is very ambitious, the reality gap is still too big. Especially Sun Liechen questioned him, thinking that it is better to build than to buy. He was immediately disappointed.
Chen Qiming felt anxious.
He wanted to argue, but Zhang Tinglan stopped him and nodded at him, telling him not to worry.
At this time, Zhang Zuolin pondered for a long time and said: "Zanyao, you can't just calculate the economic accounts. No matter whether it is good or not, it is our own. No matter how we use it, others cannot make irresponsible remarks. If we buy from the great powers, they will not
What should we do if we sell it? When the war is raging, what should we do if we buy from them and they put forward unreasonable conditions? We cannot just look at the cost when making our own ammunition. After all, relying on buying from foreign powers is too risky. This is what we
dignity!”
Zhang Zuolin was very clear-headed at the critical moment. As soon as he said these words, Chen Qiming was immediately moved. In the land of China, it is very rare to meet a far-sighted leader who can support him without reservation.
"Yuting, I understand what you are saying. It's just that the output of bullets is too low to affect the overall situation. If we follow the newly established training standards, these bullets are not enough for training."
"Sixth Master, a child must be given room to grow. We cannot let newborn children compete with adults. This is very unfair. Let us find a way to solve the current difficulties, and the output can be increased, and wait until
After the workers become familiar with the operation, we can get a few more production lines. We don't care about three to two million bullets a year, but we can't care about more than thirty million!"
Although Sun Liechen is an old-school figure, his brain can still keep up. Hearing what Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Tinglan said, he nodded: "If the difficulties can be solved and the output can be increased, then I have nothing to say."
"Brother Chen, I don't have many solutions to the workers' problems. I can only ask everyone to operate more and practice more. In addition, the first batch of technicians from Russia have arrived in Tieling. Many of them work in arsenals. I will select a few good ones.
Come here and let the workers study hard, and we will not hesitate to reward them."
The situation in Russia is indeed getting worse, especially in winter. Due to the shortage of food and fuel, a large number of Russians died of cold and starvation. Factories were generally shut down. More and more people were struggling on the line of life and death. The uprising and workers
Movements come and go.
Zhang Tinglan sees everything very clearly. Any historical event is not accidental. There must be a brewing process behind it. However, most people are not sensitive to the changes that accumulate over time. As a result, they only wake up when something happens.
Russia has reached this point, and there is no way to save it. Zhang Tinglan is becoming more and more courageous. Initially it was just to get some arms and funds, but now he has set his sights on Russian workers. With the first batch, there will be
The second batch. After getting the workers, the next step is to evacuate the factory and move the machinery and equipment to Fengtian.
"As for the problem of raw materials, I think there are ways to solve it. We can solve the copper gap by purchasing copper coins and issuing small-denomination bills to replace copper coins."
"This method is feasible, but the copper coins contain impurities, and we don't have good metallurgical equipment. Even if we make it, I'm worried that the quality will be affected."
Chen Qiming was a little worried, but Zhang Zuolin on the side laughed: "Solve the existing problems first, and then decide whether it is good or not. When you are hungry, everything tastes delicious. When you are not hungry, you have to put a banquet in front of you and have to pick and choose. Let's
Now he is a hungry ghost!"
When he said this, it was like making a decision. Zhang Tinglan continued: "Lead is indeed a problem. I think lead can be used as a bullet core."
Chen Qiming's eyes widened immediately: "I'm sorry, if we don't need lead, what else can we use?"
"Steel!" Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Use steel as the bullet core and coat it with a layer of copper on the outside."
"That will affect the accuracy of the bullet, and the gain outweighs the loss."
"It will have some impact, but within one or two hundred meters, the impact is limited, and the great powers are doing this now. Of course, this kind of bullet is only used by ordinary soldiers, sharpshooters still use lead core bullets."
Chen Qiming thought about it and thought it made sense: "I would like to call Lao Xiong over. He is better at this than me, and then call in a few Russian technicians. Let's study it together and try to make it as soon as possible. If the effect is OK
, let’s just do it.”
Zhang Tinglan nodded in agreement, and then said: "I purchased a batch of small generators from the United States and shipped them over. I will have them delivered tomorrow. The power problem will also be improved a lot."
Several of the problems that Chen Qiming was worried about were solved one after another. He also showed joy on his face. He immediately patted his chest and said: "Commander, I have to say, with your support, the output of bullets will definitely double in a short period of time."
Lao Zhang was also very happy and patted Chen Qiming on the shoulder: "The conditions are a bit difficult now. I will sort out Fengtian from top to bottom immediately and arrange a better factory area for you soon. Work hard!"
Although the bullets have some flaws and the output is difficult to meet demand, this is a good start after all. As long as you persist, there will be a better future.
After leaving the factory, Lao Zhang pointed around and said: "Zanyao, Fuchen, and Tinglan, look at it, on the land of Fengtian, we produce our own arms, but we have to go to the mountains.
It is carried out secretly, Fengtian is so big, there are Japanese people everywhere, and their informants are everywhere, this is our shame!"
"Uncle Qi, what you always said is absolutely right. Fengtian's biggest enemy is the Japanese. When we set up factories, train the army, and engage in economic construction, we have to keep this string in our hearts and beware of these little guys at every turn."
"You want to run away before you can walk?" Zhang Zuoxiang said from the side: "Now we are no match for the Japanese. I think Yuting's idea is better. We must first deal with Fengtian from top to bottom. If it is not up to standard,
Officials have taken it down, wiped out the local bandits, stabilized the ground, and then we have a firm foothold, and then we can go big."
"We cannot relax on the issue of military discipline." Sun Liechen also spoke: "Yuting, you emphasized a lot some time ago. The military discipline of Fengjun has been greatly improved, especially the new recruits of the Independent Brigade.
It sets an example, but it also has its shortcomings.”
Zhang Zuolin had long ago ordered a large-scale rectification of military discipline. The scale of this operation was absolutely unprecedented. On the one hand, it was an internal investigation of the army, and on the other hand, Wang Yongjiang commanded the police to severely crack down on ruffians.
As the New Year is approaching, soldiers have money in their pockets and are more active. It is understandable that they want to relax. However, there are also strict regulations. Businesses must be fair. They are not allowed to take needles and threads for nothing, and they are not allowed to get drunk and cause trouble. Especially, they are not allowed to
Entering and exiting casinos and opium dens, if caught, they will be fired on the spot.
They are just a little more relaxed on the issue of brothels, but they are required to return to the military camp before eleven o'clock in the evening and are not allowed to mess around outside. With strict restrictions, the appearance of the soldiers has been greatly improved, and the people of Fengtian are gradually surprised.
I discovered that in the past, Uncle Qiu Ba knew how to pay when he bought things, and he no longer made trouble casually. The public security in the market has changed.
The one who most thoroughly implemented Lao Zhang's request was the Independent Brigade. This brand-new team has no burdens from the past, and most of the soldiers have no pollution. They sent their military pay home early, so that their families can have a comfortable New Year.
Some of those who went home during the holidays bought New Year's goods in groups and carried them home. As for those who could not go back, they trained and studied in the military camp. The military camp also prepared a large number of New Year's goods, and everyone lived happily.
Because of Zhang Tinglan's work, Sun Liechen also expressed support for Lao Zhang's proposition. He advanced some funds from the Military Welfare Company and paid them as subsidies. He also told these soldiers that if they perform well, they can receive various benefits.
Violation of military discipline will result in the revocation of these benefits.
In addition to using money to seduce him, Sun Liechen also decisively kicked out several bad guys from the army, so his subordinates did not violate discipline. The worst thing was that Tang Yulin's subordinates had frequent problems in the past two days.
, Wang Yongjiang has already arrested several groups of troublemakers.
As a result, the conflict became more and more intensified, and Sun Liechen was also a little worried, so he reminded Lao Zhang to pay attention to this matter. Lao Zhang also agreed. As soon as they returned to the Marshal's Mansion, Yang Yuting ran over panting.
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