Rebirth of the Northern Giants

Now that the gunpowder has been trial-produced, Xu Jianyin is fine, and he is very happy, but hearing Hua Hengfang's endless jargon, Ye Zhikui's head starts to hurt again.

Can't help but interrupted: "Hua Lao, you mean that China is now fully capable of producing heavy machine guns?"

Hua Hengfang didn't think it was a problem, and nodded excitedly in agreement: "Yes, as long as we build and modify a production line a little bit, we can formally mass-produce it."

"Really? Mr. Hua, sit down and explain in detail, have you tried this heavy machine gun?"

"The staff of the High-tech Institute made the final adjustments last night. The test firing was carried out in the early morning of this morning. The Generalissimo can rest assured that the effect is not much better than that of the Maxim heavy machine gun, but we use domestic steel. After a drum of bullets is fired, the muzzle turns red and starts to smoke."

"Isn't Hanyang Iron Works able to produce qualified steel?" Ye Zhikui asked a little puzzled.

Ye Zhikui of Hanyang Iron Works also owns shares. After Li Weige returned from an overseas inspection a few months ago, he finally figured out where the problem lies. After a little improvement, he can produce qualified steel. , The military government began to slowly use the steel from Hanyang Iron Works.

"The steel products of Hanyang Iron Works are good, but the output is limited, and it is very difficult to supply other arsenals."

It seems that the iron works need to be expanded.

"However, since it can be produced, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and modify the production line." Ye Zhikui said impatiently with wide-eyed eyes.

Hua Hengfang sighed, and replied with some melancholy: "Marshal, the front line is fighting now, Tianjin Machinery Bureau and Jiangnan Machinery Bureau are working overtime to produce, there is no free line for us to test and modify, and Beijing Machinery Bureau There is only one factory building and no machines, and I estimate that we will not be able to assemble the production line until the Beijing Machinery Bureau is completed next year."

Ye Zhikui pondered for a moment. The war might be over next year. The domestically produced machine guns produced by then have not been tested in actual combat, and it is impossible to deploy them on a large scale in the future. It is best to produce them before the end of the war and then release them in small batches. Go to the battlefield and have a real fight.

The current idle arsenal, wait, don't there still be Hanyang arsenal and Jinling arsenal?Don't think about the Jinling Armory for the time being. Now that Liu Kun is in control, he is worthy of the government if he can go to the front line to support guns and ammunition.

That leaves Hanyang Arsenal, which started construction in 92 and was completed in 94. However, there was a fire after it was completed. It was not until this year that Zhang Zhidong was reorganized, and the construction started again not long ago.

Not long ago, the military government urged Zhang Zhidong to finish the production quickly. The front line was still waiting for the guns. Zhang Zhidong said calmly that the arsenal would be able to produce guns and shells in just one more month.

The famous "Made in Hanyang" of later generations was produced in this arsenal. With Zhang Zhidong's resignation and going north, this factory inevitably fell into the hands of the military government. If this is the case, let it become more Be famous.

Thinking of this, Ye Zhikui said excitedly: "Hua Lao, you don't have to worry about this, the Hanyang Armory Factory just hasn't produced yet. It's also close to the Hanyang Iron Factory, so it's very convenient to get iron from the factory, but I just need to trouble Hua Lao and others to go south It's been a while."

Hua Hengfang's eyes lit up, and she said with a smile, "No trouble, why didn't I think that it is our wish to produce machine guns sooner."

Now that heavy machine guns have been developed, light machine guns can't be let go, but heavy machine guns still have a reference, which is much easier. I haven't heard of light machine guns being used in that country, but Ye Zhikui believes that Hua Heng, who can develop hydrogen balloons Fang, there's no reason why you can't do this.

Therefore, Ye Zhikui began to sell his theory slowly, "Hua Lao, although the heavy machine gun is good, but because of its bulkiness, it is only suitable for positional and defensive warfare, and it is very inconvenient to use in mobile warfare and offensive. Has a lightweight machine gun been developed that can follow infantry in fire support on the move?"

Hua Hengfang is a scientist, not a politician, so she spoke bluntly, frowned, and replied: "Generalissimo, your idea is very good, but it will be difficult to realize, but I will call the backbone when I go back. Develop it as soon as possible to see if it can be developed."

Seeing Hua Hengfang's eyes were red, Ye Zhikui had no choice but to persuade him: "Hua Lao, it's hard work. You are old, so old, and our juniors want you to spend sleepless nights and food studying on new weapons. You are always a national treasure. , you have to pay more attention to your health, otherwise it will be a loss to the military government."

Hua Hengfang smiled lightly, and said: "It's rare to have such a good opportunity, and with the strong support of the Generalissimo, without any worries, the staff in the institute are not devoted to research with 12 points of enthusiasm, we must let foreigners know, we The Chinese are not much worse than them."

"By the way, Mr. Hua, have you named your machine gun yet?"

Hua Hengfang said triumphantly: "We have already thought about it, because it was developed in Beijing, and it will be completed at midnight on June 6. It will be called the Beijing Type 25 machine gun."

Ye Zhikui's face started to turn green, let me go, although I know you scientists have no time to think, Jitu is convenient, but at least you have to think of a cool name.

Others had already thought up the name of the inventor, and Ye Zhikui didn't have much to say, so he could only persuade him: "Hua Lao, after the next light machine gun is successfully developed, I hope you can choose a more imposing name."

Hua Hengfang didn't understand, so she nodded to express her understanding.

Seeing that the business was finished, Hua Hengfang breathed a sigh of relief, rolled her eyes, and asked, "Marshal, is this the Wenhua Palace?"

"exactly"

Hua Hengfang asked again: "Is there Wenyuan Pavilion in the back?"

Ye Zhikui understood a little bit, and said generously: "Wenyuan Pavilion has a lot of books. If Mr. Hua has any needs, he can choose them by himself."

Hua Hengfang was not polite either. After thanking her, she walked towards Wenyuan Pavilion at the back of the hall.

Ye Zhikui sat in a daze for a while, rubbing his eyes, he suddenly realized today that the management of several arsenal factories is too loose, which is not conducive to the military government to make overall arrangements, it seems that it is necessary to find a really suitable manager to take charge of this After the planning, the structure of the four arsenals must be made more reasonable, and they will no longer go their own way.

After calling a personal guard to obey Hua Hengfang's orders, Ye Zhikui started another busy day. .

Volume Two, The Wind and Cloud in the Capital, Chapter [-], Opening Ceremony

On the 26th, instructors and students from all over the country will hold the opening ceremony at the National Defense Military Academy.

Enrollment at the military academy was completed as early as the 20th, and more than 1000 cadets were able to basically complete some preliminary military actions after five or six days of assault training.

In addition to military school student instructors and some senior officials of the military government attending the opening ceremony, Ye Zhikui also invited representatives from various political groups and provinces that were more active after entering Beijing.

The reason why the first national congress was held for a long time, apart from leaving some time for these groups and representatives to perfect their own ideas, the biggest reason is that it is now a time of war, and Ye Zhikui has no time to discuss ideals with them, and once he gets the right After the victory of the Russian War, and then the national congress is held, the prestige of the military government and Ye Zhikui will be even more unshakable.

Therefore, in addition to occasionally writing articles and publishing one or two articles of their own opinions in newspapers, these political groups and parties have actively moved closer to the military government with the victory of the war against Russia, and many people have withdrawn. Pai turned around and started to wave flags for the military government everywhere.

There are four forces that attract the most attention. One is Yang Du, Tan Sitong, Wang Kaiyun and other constitutionalists who advocate a constitutional monarchy. , the most powerful.

The second is Yang Quyun, Sun Yat-sen, Yung Wing and other so-called democrats who hope to learn from the United States in the separation of powers and support the presidential system.

The third is that the representatives of governors and governors of various provinces who hope to maintain the status quo remain confused.

There is another force that Ye Zhikui did not expect in advance, and they can also be collectively referred to as the overseas faction. These people are representatives of some overseas Chinese, such as the Hongmen Zhigongtang in the United States.

Because these people were frequently oppressed by other races when they were abroad, they knew that if China was not strong, the Chinese would have no status abroad. Overseas representatives sent back to China to appeal to the wishes of overseas people. These people often carry huge sums of money, hoping that the country can be self-reliant, actively respond to the military government's donation slogans, and make frequent moves, which is very eye-catching.

Of course, the distinction is not so clear, and people from all walks of life are not incompatible, and there are relationships of one kind or another, but when it comes to their own opinions, it is inevitable that they will come and go with each other.

Since the early morning, the military academy has been busy, with lanterns and festoons, and flags fluttering. The students spontaneously helped the school set up the venue, setting up chairs and carrying tables. It was so lively.

Of course, each student’s mood is very different. Most of them are excited and happy. They passed all the way and finally entered the school. They can’t help but feel unhappy. Like Chen Jiongming, he has become a "famous student" before entering the school. The pressure is overwhelming. Word.

Wu Peifu, because of his outstanding performance in training a few days ago, will be speaking on stage as a student representative today, and he is obviously nervous. At least, his pacing back and forth made Chen Tianhua feel dazzled.

"Brother Ziyu, it's useless to be nervous, you still have to go on stage later, it's better to sit down and save your energy." Chen Tianhua had no choice but to persuade him.

"Xingtai, I think you have nothing to do with yourself. You want to see me laughing, right? The Generalissimo and so many generals of the National Defense Forces will watch the ceremony. If I make a slight mistake, we will not lose face of our Wu Yi army."

Wu Peifu has always been proud of being a member of the Wu Yi Army. Chinese people have always paid attention to his background. When others hear that he is from the Wu Yi Army, they will look at him with high regard. Only Chen Tianhua, who is familiar with him, knows that this kid was crying and shouting. Hugging the thigh of the generalissimo, he was finally allowed to enter because of his pity.

Chen Tianhua laughed and said: "What Wu Yijun, if you hadn't played rogue tricks, you might still be living on the streets, telling people's fortunes!"

Wu Peifu ignored him, tidied up his military uniform again, and asked, "Xingwu, what do you think I need to improve?"

Chen Tianhua shook his head, and replied helplessly: "Brother Ziyu is already a good-looking talent, I guarantee you can make a big splash today."

The two were talking, when two small heads stuck out from the door, it was Cai E and Jiang Baili.

Cai E pretended to be an adult, walked in with his hands behind his back, and said as he walked, "Brother Ziyu, I heard that you will give a speech as a representative of our students this time. If it weren't for my young age, this opportunity must not be yours."

Wu Peifu knocked him on the head. Seeing the two of them, he felt relieved and said with a smile, "Little devil, you are not qualified. Besides, don't you have little brother Baili? He is on par with you."

History is really amazing. Cai E and Wu Peifu, who were supposed to meet each other in battle, are fighting each other like this, and the relationship is still very harmonious.