Chapter 340 You won't steal the national army's arsenal, will you?
"I don't have many words. I just want to say thank you. You are our friends. This medal is for our friendship."
Outside the auditorium, Yu Hua stood in the drizzle, staring at the retreating figure. The words he just said echoed in his mind, like the music of the mountains and flowing water that could not be dispersed for a long time, silent and silent.
After a while, Yu Hua lowered his head and looked at the friendship medal shining like a diamond on his chest, his chest full of fighting spirit.
"Keep working hard, come on, Yu Hua..."
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Time passed slowly like quicksand, and the Military Industry Bureau, which was fully transformed into military production, stood on the top of the mountain like an eagle that finally mastered flight after falling off a cliff again and again, spreading its wings and soaring into the boundless blue sky.
The Mineral Resources Department continuously mines various ores, and the transportation department of the General Affairs Department sends these ore raw materials to various factories like ants. Yulin Iron and Steel Plant delivers five tons of steel to Yancheng every day, and a total of 70% of production resources are supplied to the Ordnance Industry Department.
As the core department, the Liushugou Arsenal is operating at full capacity and entering a high-load production state. The output of various weapons and ammunition has doubled based on the previous 40% increase in production. The daily output of the 37-type 60 mortar has increased by 5% as expected.
times, reaching 30 per day, and the daily output of attached artillery shells has tripled, reaching 840.
The daily output of imitation M24 wooden-handled grenades and landmines, which require relatively low labor hours, has increased by more than twenty times.
However, the increase in the output of manual custom-loaded ammunition is relatively low, only reaching about 60%, and there is no doubling. The main reason is that the efficiency of manual custom-loaded ammunition is low and it relies heavily on the proficiency of workers. Increased production is not like grenades and landmines.
So simple.
While the output of various types of weapons and ammunition continues to increase, another good news comes from the Ordnance Industry Department - the official rifle imitation project has entered the final stage, and the first sample gun has been successfully built for rifle testing. After the completion of the test, it has passed the highest technology
After group evaluation and determination, it will enter the mass production stage.
I have to say, this is indeed good news.
Although the Type 37 mortar has excellent performance, for the Red Army troops, it is impossible to assemble a mortar manually. Only the rifle is the most important weapon.
After months of hard work and accumulation, the Military Industry Bureau finally ushered in a spurt in weapons and ammunition production.
In the highest technology group, after Professor Zhuang sent an invitation letter to his former students, he did not rush to start research on heavy weapons. Instead, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Red Star Tractor project and worked with Yu Hua to promote the birth of the Red Star Tractor as soon as possible.
Only by sharpening the sword and chopping firewood can we solve the current most serious transportation capacity problem and free up our hands to engage in heavy weapons.
The Military Industry Bureau operates in an orderly manner. Most of the weapons and ammunition with reliable quality are transported to the troops like a trickle of water, while a small number of weapons and ammunition flow out of the base area. Taihang Industrial Company, which was originally used as an identity cover, quietly completed all preliminary preparations and began to
Carry out unknown arms sales.
Western suburb of Taiyuan, Laoma City.
This place used to be a place where horses were traded during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Later, as the times changed, it gradually declined. Due to the secrecy of the place and the convenient transportation, many traveling businessmen liked to discuss business here. Over time, this place gradually evolved into the largest black market in Taiyuan.
one.
The Laoma Market opens every three days. Antiques, gold, oceans, food, firearms, and even foreign currencies are not all available here, but at least they have a wide variety. They can be sold or purchased without any restrictions. The only thing you need to pay attention to is
It was the Taiyuan military police who suddenly appeared.
It was the third opening of the market in August, and people were coming and going in Laoma City. The accents from all over the world blended here. A young man walked into Laoma City slowly and slowly. He was wearing a long robe and a mandarin jacket and was in great spirits.
He has an extraordinary temperament. After entering Laoma City, he looked around.
Soon, many people noticed this young man.
"Sir, I am from Laoma City. Are you buying or selling?" A Yaman dressed like an innkeeper came up to him and asked with polite and respectful words.
The young man smiled and did not hide his purpose: "Sell something."
"What exactly do you want to sell?" Yaren heard this and continued to ask.
The young man raised his right hand and quietly made a gun gesture.
Seeing this gesture, Yaren's eyes lit up and his attitude became more respectful: "Sir, what's your surname?"
"My surname is Yuan, and my single name is Mu. I am affiliated with Taihang Industrial Company. I came here mainly to open up the market. I also hope that my brother can help me find some good buyers." Yuan Mu reported.
Name, identity and purpose, the correct way.
"Mr. Yuan, please come here, I will arrange a buyer for you immediately." The Yaman nodded and wrote down the relevant information given by Yuan Mu, spoke politely, and invited Yuan Mu to go in the direction of Yahang.
Yuan Mu nodded, without hesitation or worry about whether there was any danger. Generally speaking, Yaxing was considered the safest place in the market.
Without some means and connections, it is impossible to open a dental clinic.
When they arrived at Yahang in Laoma City, Yuan Mu was led into a private room by a special person and waited calmly. In less than a moment of burning incense, the door of the private room opened, and the former Yaman entered the private room, followed by three middle-aged men with extraordinary temperament.
Young people.
"Mr. Yuan, this is Boss Zhang, this is Boss He, and this is Shopkeeper Hao. According to the rules, half of the commission is paid when the business is negotiated. If you have any objections, you can raise them in person." The tooth man introduced the three middle-aged people in turn.
After the person's identity is over, the rules of dental practice are read out in public according to the rules.
"No objection."
Yuan Mu shook his head and turned to look at the three middle-aged men: "Three bosses, let's get straight to the point. I have a batch of 60mm mortars imported from France, about 5 of them, and 500 shells. I don't know.
Can you guys eat it?"
Ya Ren quietly stepped aside and remained silent, not interfering with the current business conversation.
"5 mortars?!"
When the three bosses heard this, they immediately gasped and looked at Yuan Mu with surprise and surprise. They did not expect that the business today would be so big.
Even Yaren, who stood like a wooden stake, was also stunned. This arms deal was so big that he couldn't even imagine it.
Five mortars, imported from France...
Oh my god, did this guy steal all the cannon from a mortar company of any regiment of the Central Army?
"Mr. Yuan, how new are the goods?" Boss Zhang, who had a mole on his chin, reacted quickly, remained calm, looked at Yuan Mu, and asked.
Although what Yuan Mu revealed is shocking and makes people think a lot, the most important thing at the moment is talking about business.
If the quality of five mortars and five hundred artillery shells is more than 70%, you can definitely make a lot of money, even if you don't make any money, you can use it for yourself.
Yuan Mu smiled: "Brand new, the goods are outside, you can inspect them in person."
brand new!
Boss Zhang's heart was beating violently, and he felt like he was about to suffocate. Oh dear, five new cannons. On weekdays, it would be a big deal if he could get a few 80% new Hanyang-made cannons, but he didn't expect that he actually ran into five new cannons today.
"Mr. Yuan, you won't steal the National Army's arsenal, will you?" Shopkeeper Hao, who was about fifty years old, couldn't help but ask with his eyelids twitching wildly.
Yuan Mu looked slightly cold when he heard what Shopkeeper Hao said: "Shopkeeper Hao, heroes don't ask where they come from, and weapons don't ask where they came from. You have crossed the line."
The first rule of the black market is to only discuss the price, not the origin of the item.
"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I forgot about this." Upon seeing this, Shopkeeper Hao immediately chose to apologize.
"Mr. Yuan, let me ask you one last question. Are you selling all these cannons and shells?" Boss He, who had been silent for the whole time, said.
"Sell them all, and the one with the highest price gets it."
Yuan Mu said: "Yaren, I would like to know the latest price of a brand new 60mm mortar."
Although Yahang requires a commission when negotiating business, the advantage is that information is transparent and the latest goods prices and information are provided to buyers and sellers at any time. This is one of Yahang's basic services.
"Mr. Yuan, please wait a moment." Hearing this, Ya Ren responded respectfully, then turned and left.
Silence fell in the private room. As the seller, Yuan Mu did not speak. That was it. He just had to wait. He didn't talk about human feelings and favors. He only recognized one thing - money.
Whoever pays a higher price will get this batch of blockbuster arms.
At this moment, as the tooth man left, the three buyers were each lost in thought, and they were already planning how to bid.
This batch of brand new high-end goods is not ordinary precious, and this also means that the price is not ordinary expensive.
"The 80% new 60 cannon costs 2865 yang. There is currently no price for the new 60 cannon. Based on the 80% new price which has increased by 35%, it is about 3750 yang. Each shell costs 18 yang." The Yaren stepped into the private room and gave the public information about the mortar attack.
The latest price of artillery, the price of arms on the private black market and the price of arms purchased by the Nanjing government are very different. There is usually a gap of more than several times, and there are many influencing factors, such as quality, performance, condition and external environment.
Since 60mm mortars cannot be produced domestically and they are all imported, the price of this type of mortars skyrocketed after the Japanese invaded Nankou.
There is no other way. Even if the 60mm mortar is not as powerful as the National Army's Type 20 82mm mortar, for the civilian population, this thing still belongs to the category of artillery, and is an absolute high-end product.
Cannons and guns are two completely different things, and their prices are also very different.
Yaren's words spread throughout the room, and the three buyers knew that the last moment had come.
"Mr. Yuan, I bid 3,900 oceans per gun and 20 oceans per shell." Boss Zhang took the lead in making the offer after much thought.
"I bid 3950 oceans per gun and 21 oceans per shell."
The next second after Boss Zhang made his bid, Shopkeeper Hao did not hesitate to quote a new price, which increased by fifty for a single door.
"How much does Boss He bid?" Yuan Mu nodded after receiving the quotation, and turned to look at the last taciturn Boss He.
This Boss He has a unique temperament, which is obviously different from the other two. Boss Zhang is shrewd in every aspect, while Shopkeeper Hao is like a wealthy landlord.
All eyes fell on Boss He.
Feeling the gazes of the two competitors beside him, Boss He smiled, looked directly at Yuan Mu, and slowly made an offer: "You two are too petty, and French imports cost more than this. I bid 4,200 oceans.
Cannonball 25 Dayang, Mr. Yuan."
3900?
3950?
It is simply a fantasy to buy brand new imported goods from France at such a price. In Hebei and Shandong, it is absolutely impossible to buy such imported goods without a price of 4,500 yuan.