Chapter 518: Original Bullets, Commendation Telegram
At the end of April 1942, Huangyadong Arsenal.
Three 79-caliber bullets were placed on a table in the production workshop, and the heads of the headquarters and divisions stood in a circle around the table.
"Chief, come and see the difference between these three bullets?" Director Liu of the Huangyadong Arsenal said.
The several leaders gathered together could not hide the excitement on their faces. The boss pointed to the bullet on the far left and said: "This is obviously a reloading bullet produced by us!"
"What about these two?" the boss said, taking the remaining bullets in his hand, weighing them, and then carefully stroking the shells of the two bullets.
"Both of these two bullets are original bullets produced by the arsenal? You can't tell them apart just from their appearance!" the boss said doubtfully.
"Haha, boss, one is a bullet used by the national army, and the other is produced by us. Not only do the two bullets have the same appearance, but after experiments, they are almost the same in terms of power and range!" Director Liu
Said with a smile.
"Great, our Eighth Route Army can finally mass-produce original bullets. This is a great progress!" The boss excitedly patted Director Liu on the shoulder.
After several military industry experts from the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Arsenal arrived in March, the two largest arsenals of the Eighth Route Army concentrated all their efforts and finally succeeded in overcoming the technical difficulties in producing original bullets.
"How's the yield?"
"Based on the current situation, if people and machines don't stop, the monthly output can reach about 700,000 to 800,000 rounds. However, although there are currently no technical obstacles, raw materials are also a problem. The existing raw materials are only enough for half a year's production.
!” Director Liu reported the truth truthfully.
"Yes!" The boss nodded after hearing this, and then looked at the deputy chief of staff and others: "You don't have to worry about this, just concentrate on production, go and get busy!"
"Yes!" Director Liu responded.
After Factory Director Liu left, the boss looked at the deputy chief of staff and others and said, "We have to find a solution regarding the raw materials!"
"Well, after the Japanese army knew that we had a bullet production line in our hands, the current blockade of brass in and out of the base area is particularly serious. Laiyuan County, which belongs to the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei base area, is the origin of copper mines, but the road is too far away. I want to avoid it.
It’s too difficult to transport the Japanese troops to the base area!”
"Yuncheng is also the origin of copper mines. I have been sending people to pay attention to this information before. After the national army established a foothold in the counties around Yuncheng, they have been mining copper mines and transporting them to Luoyang. In my opinion, it is better to think of a way from this aspect.
!" the deputy chief of staff suggested.
"Okay, that's it, Chief of Staff, I have to leave it to you to deal with the first theater!" the boss finally said.
In order for the copper mines in the Yuncheng area to flow into the base area, some means were needed. The Japanese army blocked the raw materials to curb the development of the Eighth Route Army. The National Army also did not want the Eighth Route Army to use this to increase its strength.
The words are divided into two parts.
It has been more than half a month since the regiments of the Hebei, Shandong and Yu Military Region developed independently.
The Eighth Route Army troops became famous in the local area in the first battle, and the people in all counties raised their hands to welcome them. Some local big families even called for manpower to work.
As the troops expanded outward, comrades from the regional government quickly followed up. There was already a local mass base. On this basis, county committees were established in various places.
Generally speaking, the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Military Region has established a firm foothold in the Zhinan area, but compared with the iron barrels of the Tainan base area, the Hebei-Shandong-Henan base area is still a little less interesting.
Within the military district headquarters.
Zhou Weihan and Tan Lin were studying a commendation telegram forwarded by the headquarters.
This telegram of commendation was belatedly arrived. It was almost a month after the war ended before it reached Zhou Weihan's hands.
"Hiss, the National Government is too stingy. It's not practical to try to fix these frivolous things!" Tan Lin complained as he looked at the telegram in front of him.
"Hey, you just get used to it. You are pointing out that the National Government will allocate tens of thousands of yuan to us. Even if you give it, it will be in legal tender. I am so embarrassed by this telegram!" Zhou Weihan said jokingly.
"But don't tell me, Gao Shuxun's news was conveyed very quickly!" Tan Lin said.
Since Tan Lin arrived in Hebei, Shandong and Henan, he has attached great importance to the united front work of the New Eighth Army. His propaganda campaign against the New Eighth Army has not stopped, and at the same time, he has quietly developed many personnel within the New Eighth Army.
The day after the war ended, as the representative of the national army in the Hebei, Shandong and Henan regions, Gao Shuxun immediately reported the situation before and after.
As a result, a combat staff officer at the headquarters of the New Eighth Army reported the matter to his superiors that day, and Tan Lin learned about the news that day.
"Let's get down to business. The base area is expanding very quickly right now, but the construction of grassroots political power must also be put on the agenda. Otherwise, no matter how large the base area is, it will be a rootless tree!"
"So..." Tan Lin hesitated at this point.
"So what?" Zhou Weihan asked knowingly.
"So there is a shortage of people. I have arranged for the original comrades from Jiluyu and the comrades from my work team from northern Shaanxi. However, there are still not enough cadres from the regional government!"
"I plan to ask for people from the headquarters and the Northern Bureau, but this alone is not enough!" Tan Lin glanced at Zhou Weihan after finishing speaking: "I heard that Tainan is very experienced in talent training!"
"Let's see if a group of people from the Tainan Cadre School can also be deployed to support us?"
After hearing this, Zhou Weihan deliberately looked like he was suddenly enlightened: "Well, I have to think about this!"
"Think about it, don't think I don't know, you are always good at talking in Tainan!"
The first batch of students from Tainan Cadre School graduated on December 31, and the second batch of students were recruited very quickly, and it has been almost four months now.
Zhou Weihan estimated that there should be some enthusiasm in student training.
"The civil affairs students in the school have to learn in practice. There is no problem in graduating early. However, I have to discuss this matter with Comrade Wang Ying from the Tainan District Government. These students are specially trained by the Tainan District Government.
, but there should be no problem?" Zhou Weihan finally said.
"Great, then it's settled. It solves a big problem for me!" Tan Lin clapped his hands excitedly.
"Don't be too happy too early. These student cadres will be responsible for land reform work in various places after they arrive. But they have to be checked by experienced comrades so that they don't cause trouble!"
"Also, after the situation in the Zhinan area stabilizes, the army will develop to southwest Shandong next, and more cadres will be needed by then, so we have to train our own cadres!" Zhou Weihan gave Tan Lin a reminder.
"It's natural!"
Regarding the development plan of the Hebei, Shandong and Henan Military Region, Zhou Weihan had already made plans in his mind, but he still needed to clench his fists before punching out.