Being able to produce heavy artillery is undoubtedly a huge progress for Fengjun. Zhang Tinglan was very happy after hearing the news.
"Old Xiong, has the problem of steel for artillery production been solved? We need mass production, and it will definitely not work without enough special steel!"
"No problem!" Xiong Mengyuan said with a smile: "Commander-in-Chief, news has come from Anshan Iron and Steel. They are sure to produce steel for heavy artillery. Although the Anshan Iron and Steel Plant has not been fully completed, they will be able to produce it in small batches within the year.
Some steel is used to supply military supplies. With this steel, our cannons will be available!"
The problem of materials has always been a big trouble. Currently, some arsenals in China can imitate artillery and even produce warships. However, all the key materials required must be imported from abroad. Therefore, production capacity is limited and quality is difficult to pass. Now Fengjun can solve this bottleneck.
, it is also a huge good thing for Zhang Tinglan.
"Xia Han and the others are not bragging, are they? Can they really produce it?"
"Of course there is no problem. The equipment of the Anshan Iron and Steel Plant was provided by France to aid Russia. In fact, the position of this steel plant from the beginning was military production. Otherwise, Russia also has millions of tons of steel production. They introduced such a steel plant with less than 100,000 tons.
What’s the point of a steel factory!”
Xiong Mengyuan continued: "When Xia Han and the others were building the steel plant, they also sorted out various technical materials obtained from Russia, and asked the technicians who came with them, and basically figured out the formula of gun steel. I also went there
I have seen it, they are stepping up their exploration and I believe they will be able to produce it soon!"
Zhang Tinglan heard this. He didn't expect to find a treasure. Fengjun's steel was soaring to the sky in one step. Being able to directly produce gun steel is a huge good thing. After solving the problem of materials and forming a powerful artillery force, it became
Perhaps, Zhang Tinglan finally showed a happy smile at this time.
"Commander-in-Chief, in addition to materials, I also disassembled more than 400 artillery sights from that batch of Austro-Hungarian equipment. We can't produce them now, so we can only use these things to replenish the number, but these may not be usable.
Before we can produce it ourselves, it is best to purchase a batch from abroad."
"Well, the great powers may not be able to sell this thing to us. It seems that they can only rely on smuggling. I will arrange the specific operations, and you can just be responsible for military production!"
There are a total of thirty-six mountain artillery shipped this time, which can equip an entire artillery regiment. Subsequent weapons will continue to be shipped. With these things, Zhang Tinglan will be more confident. The size of the entire border defense force has also increased.
Once adjusted, an artillery division was formally established.
This field artillery division has three artillery regiments, one equipped with 122mm howitzers, and the other two equipped with 76mm mountain cannons. Although the Feng army obtained a batch of Austro-Hungarian 150mm howitzers, the equipment
After all, they were not of the Russian type, and the number was insufficient, so Zhang Tinglan did not incorporate them into the artillery division. Instead, he had to wait until Fengjun had made a breakthrough in heavy artillery technology and produced qualified 152mm howitzers before equipping them in large quantities.
In addition to forming a field artillery division, Zhang Tinglan also officially approved the formation of an air defense regiment. The arsenal must also step up its efforts to produce specialized air defense machine guns and artillery. In fact, not only the border guards, but the entire Fengjun Army must work hard on air defense. After all,
The Fengjun army is surrounded by enemies on all sides. Not only is Russia's air threat, but Japan is also a scourge. The army must be prepared to deal with it. It is very urgent to build up air defense forces.
In addition to these adjustments, Zhang Tinglan purchased more than 5,000 war horses from Inner Mongolia, established two special packhorse transport groups, and the original logistics force was also continuously expanded.
Regarding the many actions of the border guards, many people believe that Zhang Tinglan had to make preparations to deal with the Russian war threat. However, only Zhang Tinglan himself knows the real intention. He established a field artillery division and strengthened transportation capabilities in order to send troops.
Prepare for intervention in Russia.
It has now entered September of 1917, and the Russian revolution is just around the corner. Although the Russian army in the Far East is still harassing the Feng army, they are already at the end of their war effort.
Zhang Tinglan has received accurate information. Kerensky, the Prime Minister of the Provisional Government, launched the Kerensky Offensive named after him in an attempt to defeat the old enemy the Germans. Unfortunately, the Russians were disorganized and had no fighting spirit.
A disastrous defeat at the hands of Germany.
The military is war-weary and the people are resentful. What the Russian people most desperately want is to withdraw from the war. However, the provisional government cannot satisfy their hopes for peace. The people naturally turn their attention to the majority party. All the conditions are ripe, and a wave of
The red wave is about to blow across Russia.
It can be said that from now on, the threat from Russia has been greatly eliminated. What is left is not that the Russians bully Feng Jun, but that Feng Jun wants the driver to fight out and take advantage of the Russian civil war to regain his homeland and change the bad strategic situation.
The Russians also seemed to feel the internal troubles. After September, Russia's harassment of Feng Jun decreased significantly, and Zhang Tinglan was finally able to take time out and returned to Harbin from Manchuria.
It’s almost time to harvest in the three northeastern provinces in September. Corn will be a little later, but rice and soybeans have begun to be harvested. After last year’s trial planting, Northeastern rice is sweet and delicious and has been widely praised. The area planted with rice this year has
It has greatly increased to more than three million acres. When they saw the harvest, the heavy ears of rice were bent down, and countless farmers who planted rice were rejoicing.
Compared with traditional sorghum, growing rice requires more effort. It also requires the construction of a large number of water conservancy facilities and a large amount of water diversion for irrigation. If the water cannot keep up, the rice will be useless. But fortunately, after setting up a farm, it can
A large amount of people's power is concentrated, and the Northeast is not a place short of water, so it is not difficult to build canals.
Judging from the situation this year, the rice harvest in the Northeast will definitely be huge. Zhang Tinglan is not the only one who is concerned about the rice harvest in the Northeast. The Japanese are also concerned about it. This small island country has a population of more than 50 million and will expand to 50 million in the future.
With more than 10,000 people, the production of the four islands alone is definitely not enough.
They have set their sights on the three northeastern provinces. Many Japanese grain merchants have fled to the three northeastern provinces, hoping to import a batch of rice at a low price to supply domestic needs.
In addition to rice, a bumper harvest of soybeans is also expected. Compared with rice, the profits of soybeans are more substantial. Many Japanese businessmen have hired Chinese compradors and set up a large acquisition net, preparing to make a serious profit.
These guys are gearing up, and Zhang Tinglan is also preparing. In the past, when he was not strong enough, he could only watch the profits from soybeans fall into the pockets of the Japanese.
Now that Fengjun has sufficient strength, and the oil pressing plant has been built, and a large amount of funds have just been collected in the customs, many aspects have matured, and Zhang Tinglan is ready to fight a soybean defense war.
preparation.
After returning to Harbin, Zhang Tinglan continued to send messages to all parties. He mobilized funds, established collection points, and prepared transportation capacity. Then he sent a telegram to Kerry to inquire about the situation of the oil pressing plant, and Kerry also sent an order.
I received a gratifying reply that the oil pressing plant has been set up. The machinery and equipment shipped from the United States have also been installed and are now ready for production.
"Everything is ready, all we need is Dongfeng! Xinyao, tell me how much money can you make from soybeans this year?"
"How much money you make is your business. When a woman is married, she should look after her husband and raise her children. She should be honest and do not care about what she shouldn't care about. You don't know what you shouldn't know. Sometimes you have to pretend to be confused even though you know it!
"
"What a mess!" Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Xin Yao, originally you dared to run to Fengtian by yourself and show your face to treat illnesses and save people. Why are you so timid now? Who told you that?"
"Of course it's my mother, otherwise who would tell me this! You are now the dignified Commander-in-Chief of the Border Guards, and you are under the spotlight. We cannot discredit you. You cannot easily contact outsiders, and you should not interfere with foreign affairs!"
"My mother-in-law is also confused, why are I telling you this?"
Zhou Xinyao's two fingers had already reached Zhang Tinglan's weak spot, "Zhu Yan, what are you talking about my mother?"
"Ma'am, please be merciful. I don't dare to slander my mother-in-law." Zhang Tinglan reached out and held Zhou Xinyao in his arms, letting her pert buttocks sit on his strong thighs, and her tender flesh gently
The friction made Zhang Tinglan feel a wave of excitement in her mind, and the graceful body kept appearing in her mind.
The newly married beauty, moistened by the rain and dew for the first time, is full of attraction, and is even more attractive than before. Zhang Tinglan hugged Zhou Xinyao's body, resting his face on her shoulder, and the heat continued between his breaths.
Invading Zhou Xinyao's ears.
"Idiot, you haven't made sense yet, why do you say my mother is confused? If I'm not satisfied with your explanation, I can just sleep outside tonight!"
This threat did not have much power. On the contrary, Zhou Xinyao was still thinking about beautiful scenes in her mind. As the saying goes, a break is better than a wedding. They said goodbye when they were newlyweds. When they met again, they became even more crazy. Even Zhou Xinyao, who has always been slightly conservative, was also
After putting aside many things and catering to their needs, the newlyweds will get tired of being together as long as they have some time, let alone a long night together.
"Xin Yao, what my mother-in-law said is not wrong, but that was the request of ladies in the past. Times have changed now. Women have to hold up half the sky. Besides, I don't want you to be like a vase, just placed at home.
, Men have men’s careers, women can also have their own careers, whatever you want to do, I will fully support you!”
"Then aren't you afraid that I will show up in public and attract criticism from some people?"
"What's there to be afraid of?" Zhang Tinglan held her jade hand, gently placed it on his huge breasts, and said with a smile: "Xin Yao, we husband and wife have the same mind. You are in my heart, and you are still in my heart."
What’s there to worry about?”
When Zhou Xinyao heard this, she couldn't help but feel excited. Her elastic body pressed tightly against Zhang Tinglan, gradually melting into one person...
"Brother Qi, what are you busy with?" A farmer shouted to his old neighbor with a smile.
"What else can I do? Isn't it like this every year? Once the soybeans are collected, we should hurry up and send them to the county town. Those little devils who collected the soybeans said too much. If they go late, they won't be able to sell them at a good price. Maybe it's not good.
We have to send a team for several days in a row, and the wife and children at home are living on this soybean, so you should hurry up!"
"Brother Qi, the limelight has changed this year, I think you don't have to worry anymore!"
"How did it change?"
"The date of the acquisition has been announced, and there is no need to go all the way to the county. The acquisition point is in the township. I also have good news to tell you. The lowest purchase price has been announced. Compared with one load last year,
It’s fifty cents more.”
"What, such a good thing? Don't lie to me, I don't believe that a little devil can have such a kind heart!"
"What the hell? It's not the Japanese who harvest the soybeans, it's our own oil mills. It's said that the payment is still in cash, with one hand paying the money and the other hand delivering the goods. It won't be any worse than ours. The current government is better than before.
It’s much better, he really thinks about us!”
"Then tell me quickly, when will you start collecting?"
"There are still five days left. Brother Qi, please tell everyone that you don't have to sell soybeans to the Japanese this year." (To be continued.)