"To put it bluntly, American products are advanced. Look, our rifles are constantly being manufactured like running water. Compared with the past, there is simply a huge difference between heaven and earth!"
Tao Jiping said very briefly: "Since the introduction of the American production line, our annual output can reach 200,000 rifles. The production capacity of Fengtian Arsenal alone can exceed the total of all arsenals in the customs. It is really incredible.
Same thing."
In the past, among the three arsenals in Fengtian, the Jilin arsenal produced the most rifles per month, which was only about 2,700 rifles, which could not fully meet the needs of the Fengtian army. Now, the American Remington and Westinghouse rifles have been replaced by cannons.
After the company's production line was introduced, the output skyrocketed.
The two companies have a total of seven rifle production lines. After Fengjun initially rescued the American expatriates, the U.S. government was forced to provide Fengjun with a rifle production line, but it was only prepared to provide one, and the rest were temporarily delayed.
But then the war to intervene in Russia broke out, and the Americans also discovered the value of joining the army. After the Americans sent troops to Siberia, like the Japanese, they first chose Vladivostok as their base camp. The small Vladivostok suddenly became crowded.
The Americans, Japanese, and Russian forces are all intertwined, and logistical support alone is a huge difficulty.
At this time, Zhang Tinglan proposed to the U.S. government through the Cleveland Consortium. Fengtian had already reached an agreement with the Allied Powers on the export of war materials. Now it can continue to provide war materials and logistical support to the United States. The rich three northeastern provinces can serve as the U.S.'s
Logistics base to provide all assistance.
After repeated weighing, the U.S. government felt that this was the most economical and cost-effective way, so they agreed to Fengjun's proposal. In return, all the U.S. Mosinagan production lines were moved to Fengtian, and the Americans also sent
A group of technical personnel assisted Fengjun in mastering production technology.
There are a total of seven production lines, four in Fengtian, two in Harbin, and one in Jilin. According to US calculations, if Fengjun fully masters the US's production methods, its annual rifle output will be at least astonishing.
One million rods are not enough to meet the needs of the army. Even if it is to arm the entire country's army, it is not impossible.
Of course, the Americans would not easily let Fengjun control such a huge production capacity. The Americans roped in the Russian White Army and signed a tripartite agreement with Fengtian, which meant that 70% of the rifles produced by Fengjun must be supplied to the Russian White Army.
Help them deal with the majority party.
Zhang Tinglan also readily accepted this agreement. After all, dealing with the majority party is the temporary common interest of all parties. And there is still 30% reserved space. The three arsenals can produce at least 300,000 rifles, based on 100%
Calculated at thirty, that is nearly 100,000 rods, which is enough to arm the army.
"Honestly, in addition to rifles, we have also introduced bullet production lines from the United States. This has always been our shortcoming. Although our production capacity is far ahead of other domestic arsenals, it is still not enough to be recognized internationally."
"Yes, our original ammunition production can only meet domestic wars or small-scale regional conflicts. If we can cope with a battle involving tens of thousands of people, we will be stretched."
Insufficient production capacity has always been a major weakness of Fengjun, especially when faced with great powers with huge industrial capabilities, the gap between Fengjun and Fengjun is even greater. With this understanding, although Zhang Tinglan advocated sending troops to the Far East and seizing the sea
Lan Pao and Jiangdong No. 64 Village, but then Zhang Tinglan chose silence.
After taking control of the factories in Khabarovsk and Vladivostok, Fengjun made no major moves and allowed the Japanese army to control the entire Far East, even reaching Chita. The entire east of Lake Baikal was in the hands of the Japanese.
The little devil can be said to be very proud and proud.
Zhang Tinglan knew very well that sooner or later, the Russian majority party would invade the Far East and fight the Japanese. For now, let the Japanese be proud for a while. Fengjun could just use this time to enrich the military industry system and keep up with the production capacity.
At least one hundred thousand troops can be guaranteed to go abroad to fight, so that Fengjun can reap the benefits of others.
"Director Tao, how much has bullet production increased since the introduction of the American production line?"
Tao Jiping's face was full of pride, and he said with a smile: "I'd like to say that it's a huge difference. Now at the best time of the day, we can produce three million rounds of ammunition, which is almost equivalent to the production in the past month, which is enough
It has improved dozens of times. In fact, what shocked me the most was not how advanced American machines were, but the way American production was organized. They carried out standardization, promoted the assembly line production model, and made the division of labor more and more detailed. In this way,
The output has increased by leaps and bounds, and the same machine can more than double the efficiency."
Speaking of this, Tao Jiping glanced at Zhang Tinglan, who was smiling but not smiling, and he suddenly woke up. In fact, Zhang Tinglan had already proposed these magic weapons of the United States, and he repeatedly reminded them that these military industry leaders must have real contact with the Americans.
After that, I truly understood how powerful Zhang Tinglan was. This young man had completely figured out the key to industrial production.
"I want to apologize to you. When you told us this, I still had some doubts, and the implementation was also disadvantageous. You were really short-sighted!"
"Director Tao, everyone has to take detours, but remember one thing, production technology and management methods are constantly improving, and we must not stop moving forward. Whoever is complacent will fall behind!"
"Great insights!" Tao Jiping gave Zhang Tinglan a thumbs up. He turned around, picked up a small manual from the side, and sent it to Zhang Tinglan.
"I would like to say that although the American management methods are advanced, they are not without their problems. They are too rigid and mechanical and do not pay attention to the intelligence of workers. These are the lessons we need to learn. This manual is what I discussed with the workers.
The key to the production operation process is how to make it the most efficient, simplest to operate, easiest to use, and ensure product quality. Moreover, our workers have come up with many good ways to reduce consumption, and each item adds up.
, our costs can be reduced by at least 30%.”
Zhang Tinglan casually opened the booklet and saw that the operating specifications of each item were listed in detail, and it was also equipped with simple illustrations. It was clear at a glance. Even workers with a relatively low level of education can understand the most valuable things.
Very critical know-hows are marked on it, and it is very detailed and standardized. It actually looks like the operating procedures of later generations. The fact that such things can be produced in this era shows that the wisdom of Chinese workers cannot be underestimated.
"Director Tao, this thing is a priceless treasure. I don't think it's just the military industry. Other civilian industries must also follow suit. In the past, we Chinese had a problem, that is, we didn't take it seriously. Everything was the same. We relied entirely on our own feelings.
, this can be done with cooking, but not with producing industrial products. A slight mistake can make a huge difference. If a little mistake adds up, what we produce will be an unqualified and defective product. If it is taken to the battlefield, it will kill people!
"
"Zhu Yan is right, we will definitely learn from experience and strive to produce the best products!"
After leaving the arsenal, Zhang Tinglan felt very happy. The Chinese have never been stupid. As long as they have the right opportunity, they will definitely be able to make amazing achievements. Now the military industry has begun to take shape. The only thing missing is mature workers.
, once this shortcoming is made up, it will definitely not be difficult to surpass the Japanese.
1918 was a harvest year for Fengjun. Over the past one or two years, the carefully built industrial system has begun to bear fruit. Not only the arsenal has made rapid progress, but other industries have also done the same. The first phase of Anshan Iron and Steel's project
The construction has been successful and the daily steel production has reached about 100 tons.
The steel problem has been solved, and with sufficient raw materials, the production of artillery has been on the right track. The 76mm mountain cannon has entered the mass production stage, and the 122mm howitzer has also been successfully copied, and small-scale production has begun.
In addition to mass production, Zhang Tinglan also obtained two Russian-made 152mm howitzers, which Jilin Arsenal has begun to imitate.
In addition to imitation, Fengjun's military industry system is also working hard to carry out independent research and development. The Harbin Arsenal is trying to develop a 105mm field gun, and it has some prospects. Not only artillery, but also the production of mortars.
It continues to accelerate, and now the three major arsenals can produce more than 300 mortars per month. In another year, the entire Fengjun army will basically be able to complete the replacement.
After the change of equipment was completed, Fengjun had the prototype of a large artillery force. Artillery is known as the God of War. Only by holding the God of War in his own hands can he truly win the war.
Army equipment developed rapidly, and naval and air forces also took shape. After moving the machinery manufacturing factory in Khabarovsk back, Bayuzao Wangzhu and others spent time in it every day. The most important thing about an aircraft is the engine. Only by solving this heart problem can we
Mass production of aircraft.
After two months of hard work, they have copied the seized French engine. The performance of the product is not much different from the original product, and it is much better than the engine imported from the United States.
With its own engine, the aircraft production work was almost done. Bayuzao, Wang Zhu, Li Ruyan and others, plus Sukhoi, who had just been kidnapped to Fengtian, formed a strong team, and they quickly figured out
Understand the production process of fighter jets and produce products.
"I wish I could test our new aircraft at the airport tomorrow. You must go!" Zhang Xueliang smiled and thrust an invitation into Zhang Tinglan's hand.
"Han Qing, you, the young commander, don't need to work on such a trivial matter as sending invitations, right?"
"Aren't you here to invite Mr. Zhu Yan to come? How can I show the sincerity of the Air Force if I don't come?" Zhang Xueliang said with a smile: "And there is one more thing to get rid of, brother. I am still wearing the hat of director. You see,
Why don't you find a way to help me change into a commander? This thing sounds so majestic!" (To be continued...)
