Chapter 560, the Military Adjustment Bureau is still established
Arms purchase?
Is that something you can get involved with?
Zhang Yong knew deeply that the water in all purchases was very deep and could drown people at any time.
He doesn't want to die.
I don’t want to step into this quagmire.
He had nothing to do to catch spies and plan some false information, which was actually quite good.
Why go into troubled waters?
"I don't agree." Express your attitude directly.
"It's not as complicated as you think." Yang Lichu's voice was weak, "I didn't really ask you to host it."
"what does that mean?"
"When you meet a German, you just raise a few words and bang the drum."
"In trouble?"
"Probably so. But it has nothing to do with our empty funding department."
"oh……"
Zhang Yong vaguely understood.
It should be something related to Chiang Kai-shek's side. My wife also helped to play the drums.
It is estimated that the army encountered some troubles during the procurement process. Therefore, my wife also wants to help the commission to obtain the corresponding weapons and equipment as soon as possible.
"The key is the 150mm howitzer."
"How many doors are missing?"
"We bought a total of 200 units, but only 75 units have arrived so far. There are still 125 units that have not been shipped yet."
“The Germans refuse to ship?”
"They didn't say that. They just said that the production line is currently at full capacity and they cannot free up enough production capacity for the time being. They asked us to wait."
"hehe."
Zhang Yong knew exactly what was going on.
They are all excuses. In fact, they just don’t want to fulfill the contract. They want to delay it. Equip the German army first.
Starting in 1935, Germany secretly expanded its military force wildly.
The National Defense Force, which originally had only 100,000, will expand to more than 1 million in a very short period of time. Then it will expand from 1 million to more than 3 million.
By 1939, before the German army entered Poland, it already had about 3 million troops.
This is quite a scary number.
On the contrary, the numbers of British and French armies were continuously reduced.
Before the German army entered France, the French Army did not even have 1 million troops. Therefore, there was a reason for the rapid surrender.
how to spell?
There is no way to fight. If you fight, you will die.
To expand the army, the first thing you need is weapons and equipment. What is the use of a fire stick?
Since March 1935, the German army has begun to implement compulsory military service, increasing the number of troops from 100,000 to more than 500,000 in one step.
This big step forward requires the addition of a large amount of weapons and equipment, including 150mm heavy artillery.
Previously, due to the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles, the German army could not equip heavy weapons. Therefore, the initial 100,000 Wehrmacht troops did not have heavy artillery. Now they must start from scratch and replenish them in large quantities. The schedules of arsenals such as Rheinmetall and Krupp are indeed very tight.
Exaggeration. Production capacity has reached its limit.
125 howitzers is not a small number.
Especially for this kind of howitzer with a caliber of 150 mm, the production cycle is relatively long.
Since the German army needs it, it has no choice but to allocate it to the German army itself first. The only way to export is to wait. When? I don’t know. Anyway, just wait.
"actually……"
Zhang Yong was about to speak but stopped.
He has an idea, but it's immature.
what idea?
Just change German weapons to American weapons and buy American howitzers.
Because the bullet caliber of small arms is already limited to 7.92 mm, if you want to change it, it will cause great logistical confusion. It cannot be changed.
However, the 150mm howitzer is independent and can be separated from small arms.
It can even be separated from other artillery regiments.
The performance of the American-made 150mm howitzer is indeed not as good as the German-made one. However, it has low cost and fast delivery!
The current industrial production capacity in the United States is very terrifying. There are military factories everywhere. There is absolutely no need to worry about supply issues. As long as you pay, they will supply the goods as quickly as possible. There will be absolutely no delay. 125 howitzers,
It's just trivial.
"you say."
"For the price of 125 German-made howitzers, you can buy 500 105mm howitzers from the United States."
"Where did you hear that?"
"Have you ever heard of Rock Island Arsenal?"
"Japanese?"
"No. America's old arsenal is in Illinois. It can produce almost all weapons and equipment."
"you've been to?"
"When I was in Shanghai, I heard many Americans showing off. Many of the weapons they stocked up at home were produced by the Rock Island Arsenal. Their product types are very rich, both for military and civilian use. The Springfield Air Force Equipment Co., Ltd.
Some of the M1903 rifles were produced by this Rock Island Arsenal."
Zhang Yong explained patiently.
Yang Lichu only focused on the development of aircraft and did not know much about land weapons.
Due to her professional limitations, she actually didn’t know about the Rock Island Arsenal. She was really biased.
"In addition, I personally feel that the 105mm howitzer is more suitable for China's national conditions. It is lighter, more flexible and has better passability."
"The 150mm howitzer is too heavy. It often weighs more than six tons. It is difficult to maneuver. It is extremely susceptible to road restrictions. Even a small bridge may become a roadblock. In fact, we have many bridges, which may not be able to
Withstands the weight of a 150mm howitzer."
"Relatively speaking, the 105mm one is much lighter. Its own weight is only about two tons. It can be withstood by ordinary roads and bridges. It will not be easily blocked. The maneuverability can be greatly improved and it can be easily avoided.
Enemy aircraft."
"In the future, the main enemy of artillery will not be the enemy's cannons, but the enemy's aircraft. They are strikes from the sky. Aircraft are fast, fly high, and can attack from a high position. The artillery has no chance to fight back and is easily destroyed.
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Zhang Yong talked eloquently.
This is not his point of view. It is the experience and lessons learned by later generations.
Without air superiority, artillery can only be massacred.
In fact, later wars proved that the 150mm howitzers equipped by the national army were basically destroyed by Japanese aircraft and played no role.
All wasted.
It’s also ridiculously expensive.
On the contrary, some 105mm howitzers survived and became the only remaining main artillery force.
Everyone doesn't want a large-caliber artillery. 240mm is better. However, given the national conditions, blindly pursuing 150mm is equivalent to wasting money.
German things are very expensive. A 150mm howitzer costs more than 40,000 US dollars. Converted into silver dollars, it is more than 130,000 US dollars!
One door costs 130,000 yuan!
If one door was blown up by the Japanese invaders, it would be equivalent to a loss of 130,000 yuan!
Zhang Yong didn't know how to command a war. However, he knew how to calculate economic accounts. Fighting is actually about making money. Without economy, you can't fight a war. This includes the Eighth Route Army.
The economy of the Eighth Route Army is not simply money, but also includes the materials, population, etc. of each base area. With the base area and the base area running well, the Eighth Route Army can fight. It can take the initiative to initiate battles. It can even launch a hundred-regiment war.
However, after Okamura Neji's May Day raids, various anti-Japanese base areas were severely damaged, the economy was severely damaged, and the Eighth Route Army was forced to draw down. It was almost impossible to actively and effectively fight. It took more than a year to breathe a little.
In 1944, the base areas were basically restored, and the Eighth Route Army became stronger again.
This is economics.
Why is the American empire so tough? It is rich! It has strong economic strength!
Why did Britain win but decline instead? It was because it ran out of money.
Talking about money is very vulgar.
But the economy must be discussed.
"Illinois?"
"right."
"Then I'll go there first!"
"What? You're going to America?"
Zhang Yong was quite surprised.
Why are the people in the Air Force Department so obsessed with artillery?
Isn't your major in aviation? If you go to the United States, you can go to Lockheed, Boeing, or McDonnell Douglas. As long as you don't go to Curtiss.
But, you want to go to the Rock Island Arsenal? It’s so unconventional...
"Well, preliminary inspection."
"There's no one else."
"Can't I do it?"
"Aren't you from the Air Force?"
"Can't people from the Air Force talk about artillery?"
"That……"
Zhang Yong was about to speak but stopped.
It is wise to stop arguing. Otherwise, there will be endless trouble.
Yang Lichu's actions were actually what the lady wanted. If the lady wanted her to go out for inspection, she had to go out.
Alas, she is really not used to traveling on business!
These days, there are no direct flights to the other side of the ocean, only ocean-going cruise ships. The fastest journey can take a month. If you come and go, maybe half a year will pass.
Suddenly I remembered that the other two big bosses of the military command, Tang Zong and Zheng Jiemin, had been visiting Germany for a long time.
I am so busy every day that I almost forget about the two of them. I have the illusion that Boss Dai is the only military commander. In fact, besides Boss Dai, there are others.
What can he do?
Silently he took out the dollars and pounds he just got.
No matter what, she has a place in his harem. If she is willing, he is very welcome.
"I love you so much!" Yang Lichu said suddenly.
"What?" Zhang Yong was stunned.
"I came here just to ask you for money."
"Well……"
"It seems that I can live quite comfortably during this trip."
"Then I..."
"What gift do you want?"
"want you."
"Not yet."
"Why?"
"You must at least meet my dad."
"His old man will definitely not agree with our illegitimate relationship. Let's just meet each other."
"What's the point? Aren't Zhang Xiaoliu and Miss Zhao Si the same?"
"Well……"
Zhang Yong was blocked.
Okay. Whatever you say is what it is.
Since you are not afraid, what should I be afraid of?
Anyway, there are no normal women around me. Which normal girl would take the initiative to cheat on her?
"By the way, there is one more thing..."
“If you want money, just ask.”
"I'll ask for it next time. I want to tell you that Du Xiaodie's case has been upgraded and has been brought to the Legal Department."
"Du Xiaodie?"
"Yes. It's the one that the Fuxing Society's Secret Service took over. The top one in Mellow Club."
"No. Has anyone mentioned this?"
"Yes. Moreover, the relevant files have been sent to the Ministry of Justice."
"Who is doing what?"
"Have you found the murderer?"
"Found it."
"Then let's close the case as soon as possible! Don't delay it any longer."
"good!"
"Then I'll go get busy."
"Well……"
Yang Lichu took the initiative to come over, kissed his cheek, and then danced a cheerful little dance away.
Zhang Yong secretly sighed. This woman is really good at cheating money! With just some sweet words and a kiss, ten thousand dollars was gone. Five thousand pounds was taken away. But he was still willing to do so.
Oh, what a depravity...
Zhang Yong, you can't do this anymore. From today on, you have to stop smoking and drinking, and refuse women...
Wait, I don’t smoke or drink. If I don’t even have sex with women, what’s the point of living? Bah. If you don’t quit and reject women, it starts with you...
frown.
Du Xiaodie's case is not over yet?
The file went to the Ministry of Justice? Is there any conspiracy behind this?
Is someone trying to target the Fuxing Society Secret Service?
By the way, isn't Du Xiaodie just an ordinary dancer? She also has a younger sister named Du Xiaoman. She doesn't seem to have that much energy, right?
The first thing that Zhang Yong thought of was that the Party Affairs Investigation Department (Central Unification) was causing trouble behind the scenes.
There is no one else but them.
Came back gloomily and entered Li Boqi's office.
"Breaking up on bad terms?"
"No. She told me that Du Xiaodie's case went to the Legal Department?"
"Who did it?"
"Not sure."
"It's probably because they were full over there. These bastards!"
"It must be them!"
Zhang Yong nodded and without hesitation put the shit basin on Zhongtong's head.
I'm used to it. Most of them are like this. Whenever I don't understand something clearly, I just go over there to say hello. If there is anything that can be framed, I just throw it away.
Otherwise, how can we reflect the "close as brothers, unity and friendship" relationship between the Central Government and the Military Government?
"There's something you may not know yet..."
"What's up?"
"Chen Lifu will be appointed as Minister of Justice."
"ah?"
Zhang Yong was immediately stunned.
Suddenly I understood the importance of Du Xiaodie's case.
Although it is a very small case, others can use it to make a big article.
Just like Yang Naiwu and Xiao Baicai.
In the end, those who were killed were all officials at all levels. They were all losers in the power struggle.
If the Minister of Justice were not Chen Lifu, no one would take Du Xiaodie's case seriously and no one would find fault with it. It would simply sink into obscurity and then nothing would be heard from it.
However, now that Chen Lifu has become the Minister of Justice, Du Xiaodie's case will become a typical case.
Perhaps, the relevant files were ordered by Chen Lifu. Yang Lichu said it in a vague way. She probably did not want to offend the Chen family.
After all, her father is the deputy director of the Legal Department. There are several deputy directors in the Legal Department. They may be sent to guard the cold palace at any time.
What a conspiracy!
An upright conspiracy.
I just want you to surrender, Boss Dai. I want you to be obedient.
otherwise……
"It has been confirmed that the Military Adjustment Bureau has been established and Chen Guofu will be the director."
"now?"
"I guess the telegram is almost ready..."
"Well……"
"Report!"
Before he finished speaking, someone sent a telegram.
Two servings.
Li Boqi finished reading with no expression on his face.
Zhang Yong picked up the telegram and read the first one. The content was the appointment of Chen Lifu as Minister of Justice.
Yes, it is indeed true. Chen Lifu came to the fore very quickly.
Look at the second copy...
The Military Investigation Bureau was established. Chen Guofu was appointed director.
The original Party Affairs Investigation Division was renamed the First Division of the Military Investigation Bureau. Xu En served as the director.
The original Secret Service Office of Fuxing Society was renamed as the Second Division of the Military Investigation Bureau. Boss Dai served as the director.
A new Postal and Telecommunications Inspection Office was added. Ding Mocun served as the director.
Signature of the delegates. Notification to all parties.
Nothing has changed...
Things are back on track...
The Military Investigation Bureau finally came.
In the last days of 1935, it was finally established.
daze.
It seems that I have thought of a lot, and yet I seem to have thought of nothing.
Suddenly I felt that it was quite difficult for Boss Dai.
There is nothing he can do if others are plotting against him behind his back.
Someone else found a good opportunity!
A two-pronged approach.
Use the Legal Department to keep an eye on Fuxing Society's old accounts.
Then, while you are not in Jinling, operate quickly to turn the raw rice into cooked rice and create an established fact.
It's better now. What a bad fate!
You don’t have to contact the legal department. It’s okay once or twice, but definitely not for a long time.
How did Zhao Lijun get shot in the future? He was caught by the Ministry of Justice. Then big bosses from all sides fought behind the scenes, and in the end Boss Dai failed and was forced to abandon his son.
As long as Chen Lifu is sitting in the Legal Department's office for one day, he will pose a threat to Boss Dai.
Other ministers of justice may not be capable. But Chen Lifu of the Chen family is absolutely fine.
It will be difficult to do in the future...
What's more, Boss Dai also has a mother-in-law named Chen Guofu.
Of course, you can completely ignore this mother-in-law. However, it is still very easy for your mother-in-law to find something to do for you, create some trouble for you, and fetter you.
In particular, the material allocation of the Fuxingshe Secret Service needs to go through the Military Adjustment Bureau, which is absolutely tightly restricted.
If you resist and don't cooperate for a long time, I'm afraid the Secret Service won't even be able to get a single bullet.
It's difficult...
real……
"You should be happy."
"I'm happy?"
"This will further highlight the importance of being a good-luck boy."
"Well……"
Looking at Li Boqi's face, Zhang Yong seemed to be not joking.
It seems, maybe, probably, maybe...
The more benefits he can get for the Secret Service, the happier Virgo will be. Because then he won't have to beg Chen Guofu in a low voice.
