Four hundred and ninetieth chapters drive away tigers and swallow wolves
"Commander Wu, would you like to walk around the military camp with me and look at the equipment?"
Wu Peifu put on a bargaining look, and the meaning behind it was very clear. What soldiers like most is weapons, and this scholar must want to get arms. Zhang Tinglan simply pointed it out, and even took the initiative to take Wu Peifu there.
Go around the military camp.
Wu Xiucai also said happily: "I have long wanted to see Fengjun's sophisticated equipment. Can you please Commander-in-Chief Zhang not to hide his secrets?"
"Commander Wu, I will take you to the artillery unit first, and then to the armored vehicle brigade and air force squadron. You can see whatever you want, and we can talk about anything!"
As soon as Zhang Tinglan said these words, Wu Peifu was also shocked. Anyone who has good things, looks after family treasures, or shows off his secrets will take the initiative to hide them, for fear that others will see them. But Zhang Tinglan actually did the opposite, which is really confusing.
Mind, of course, maybe this person is just pretending to be generous. Only by seeing it with your own eyes can you know whether you have taken out the good things for the house.
With full of doubts, Wu Peifu followed Zhang Tinglan to the Fengjun artillery camp. As soon as he entered the camp, Wu Peifu's eyes lit up. He saw an unprecedented thick cannon in front, and a dozen Fengjun soldiers were surrounding him.
Learn how to operate a cannon.
Since ancient times, generals have loved swords and famous horses. This is the nature of soldiers. As soon as he saw something good, Wu Peifu's eyes were fixed on it and he was reluctant to move away. The muzzle of this cannon can almost fit a small watermelon.
The tube is slender and has a metallic black luster. It looks like a killer weapon at first glance.
"Commander Wu, this is the latest 152mm howitzer produced by Fengjun. I plan to equip three artillery divisions first, with each artillery division equipped with thirty guns. From now on, this will be the core strength of Fengjun's field artillery!"
Hearing this, Wu Peifu swallowed his saliva immediately, and his eyes were full of jealousy. The largest caliber of the Beiyang Army's equipment is the 75-gun, which is twice as small as this. The difference in power is the difference between cloud and mud.
. And when he heard that Fengjun was planning to form an artillery division, Wu Peifu was even more frightened.
The artillery division must be equipped with various types of artillery. There are thirty such howitzers alone, and there will certainly be no shortage of other artillery. With such an artillery division, it is not a problem to defeat three or five Beiyang artillery regiments. Basically
That’s all the equipment of the great powers!
Wu Peifu was completely shocked. He had long known that Fengjun had strong financial resources and well-equipped equipment, but he never expected that it would be so powerful. In just a few years, Fengjun had left Lao Beiyang behind.
This is a bit hard to accept, but the fact is before us and we have to admit it.
Wu Xiucai walked around the artillery several times, and reached out to pat it several times. He couldn't help but praise: "Good thing, really good thing!" As he said that, he went to the side of the artillery again and looked at the yellow and thick cannonballs.
, weighing seventy or eighty kilograms. Even a good boy can’t lift it up. If this thing were to be shot out, it would be unimaginable how lethal it would be!
He raised his head suddenly and asked with a smile: "Commander-in-Chief Zhang, if you can bring out thirty of these artillery pieces, I will let Suiyuan out. What do you think?"
When Wu Peifu said this, a blazing light appeared in his eyes, and he stared at Zhang Tinglan. Zhang Tinglan waved his hand slightly: "Mr. Wu, Fengjun is changing his clothes. I don't have enough. I really can't provide you with it."
ah!"
"As expected, how can Commander-in-Chief Zhang give up on such a good thing!" Wu Peifu said with a wry smile: "I don't care about the equipment anymore. I'm just greedy!"
As Wu Peifu turned around and was about to leave, Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Commander Wu, Zhang brought you over to see the weapons, which are the equipment provided to you. It's just that the heavy artillery in front of us needs to be re-equipped, so we really can't provide it.
But we also have a 150mm howitzer, which is the standard equipment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If you are willing to ask for it, I can provide you with eighteen of them!"
Upon hearing Zhang Tinglan's words, Wu Peifu's eyes widened immediately. He had deliberately left just now, hoping to force Zhang Tinglan to relent. However, Wu Peifu was not too sure in his heart. After all, heavy artillery of this level would definitely
It is a good item at the bottom of the box, especially since Fengjun has just equipped it, so the hope of getting it is really slim.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Tinglan actually agreed, and even took out the eighteenth weapon at once. Although it was not Fengjun's standard equipment, it was still of the same level. Wu Peifu was also very happy.
"Commander-in-Chief Zhang, you are really happy. I wonder when we can deliver the goods?"
"Commander Wu, I always keep my word and can transport it to you at any time. But Fengjun's equipment is more than these. Don't you want to see other things?"
"Of course I want to see it, but to be honest, I am a little surprised that Commander-in-Chief Zhang can provide heavy artillery. If I see other good things, I am afraid that Wu will be unable to move, and it is not convenient for you to give them, then no
Does it hurt the harmony?"
Zhang Tinglan laughed loudly: "Mr. Wu, you are forcing me to give you all the good things. Who said we would hit it off right away? You can look at it as you like. As long as you like it, I, Zhang Zhuoyan, will never say anything and will definitely try my best."
Provide, I will give you whatever you want.”
"really?"
"If a real man makes a promise worth a thousand dollars, I will still try to trick Mr. Wu!"
"Okay! You're welcome Wu." Wu Peifu said, and accompanied by Zhang Tinglan, he arrived at the barracks where the cannons were installed. In addition to the 152mm howitzers, there were also 122mm howitzers inside.
Millimeter howitzers, although this level is slightly less powerful, are also relatively lightweight and have an overwhelming advantage over the 75-mm howitzers, which also makes Wu Peifu envious.
"Commander Wu, Fengjun's weapons refer to Russian equipment. The artillery calibers include 76 mm, 105 mm, 122 mm, and 152 mm. In addition, there are mortars and
There are 50mm grenade launchers, 60mm grenade launchers, 82mm grenade launchers, and 122mm grenade launchers. The categories are relatively complete. I’m afraid it will be a bit laborious for you to rely on Master Wu alone.
Simply send a special purchasing group over. You can choose whatever weapons you want, and I will try my best to provide them."
"Okay, that's great!" Wu Peifu couldn't help but rub his hands, and then said: "Commander-in-Chief Zhang is indeed a generous person, but let's make it clear, what exchange conditions do you need Wu to agree to?
, simply negotiate everything clearly, clearly mark the price, and be open and honest!"
Wu Peifu is so shrewd, and Zhang Tinglan is so generous. There must be additional conditions. If they don't talk about it clearly, it will be useless to covet these good things. In the end, they will still not be able to get it.
Zhang Tinglan also nodded. He and Wu Peifu returned to the conference room. Zhang Tinglan smiled and said: "Mr. Wu, do you think we should cooperate temporarily or in the long term?"
"What does it mean temporarily? What does it mean in the long run?"
"The temporary cooperation is to divide the sphere of influence inside and outside the pass. You give me the title of patrol envoy of Mongolia and hand over Suiyuan to me. I will give you eighteen 150mm heavy artillery and twenty-four more.
One hundred and twenty-two millimeter howitzers, and ten aircraft will be sent to you to train artillery and pilots."
These three things Zhang Tinglan said played into Wu Peifu's hands. He was immediately moved. In his opinion, Suiyuan was still a barren land, and Outer Mongolia was even more likely to have conflicts with Russia. It was not a good place. If
It's okay if he can get these equipment. Besides, even if he doesn't agree, with Fengjun's military strength, it's just a little more effort. Wu Peifu has already agreed in his heart.
"Commander-in-Chief Zhang, what do you mean by long-term cooperation?"
"Simply put, Fengjun provides a full range of arms assistance to the Zhili Army, including the navy, land and air force. As long as the Zhili Army needs it, Fengjun can get it first. In addition, the production scale of the Gongxian Arsenal can also be increased to allow the Zhili Army to achieve self-production."
When Wu Peifu heard this, he couldn't help but swallow his saliva. He walked around and saw that Fengjun not only had a large number of artillery pieces and was powerful, but also had other individual equipment that was far superior to that of the Zhijun. If he could get Fengjun
With a complete set of equipment, Wu Peifu is sure to defeat all the invincible opponents in the world.
What's more, Zhang Tinglan agreed to help improve the capabilities of the Gongxian Arsenal, which is simply a great thing. The Gongxian Arsenal was founded by Lao Yuan. It is located in the hinterland of Henan. Yuan Shikai devoted a lot of effort. Who knew it hadn't been completed yet?
He died and then fell into the hands of Duan Qirui. Now that Duan has lost power, Wu Peifu has let his subordinates take the arsenal and regard it as an important base for the development of the Zhili Army. Fengjun's technology can be obtained
, it can also achieve self-production of weapons, which will definitely make you laugh out of your dreams!
Zhang Tinglan saw Wu Peifu's heartbeat, and a smile appeared on his face: "Mr. Wu, if you want to do this, you only need to agree to two conditions. First, key data such as weapon parameters cannot be disclosed to the great powers, especially
They are Japanese; secondly, I hope that the Zhili Army can maintain enough pressure on Sun Wen's group in the south, and it is best to use these new weapons on their heads!"
"Commander-in-Chief Zhang, Wu has always advocated peace talks between the North and the South, forming a coalition government, and not fighting a civil war. This is also one of the differences between us and Duan Qirui."
Zhang Tinglan smiled disapprovingly. There was nothing wrong with Lao Duan advocating for unification by force. Anyone who sat in his position would do the same. The Zhili Army only opposed for the sake of opposition. After Wu Peifu really took power, he would still pursue unification by force.
"Mr. Wu, Sun Wen and his party have been struggling for so many years and have been able to persist. There is only one reason why the Japanese are supporting him behind his back. We and Japan are enemies, and Sun Wen is a pawn planted by Japan. I am
We must not let them go. Moreover, they are also a major threat to the Zhili Army. Does Commander Wu really want to see them occupy Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hunan and other places?"
Wu Peifu rolled his eyes, and then said: "Commander-in-Chief Zhang, I agree to this condition. As long as the situation is stabilized, the straight-line army will definitely target the south!"