Unparalleled Warriors of Anti-Japanese War

After listening to He Zhengdao's narration, Boss Zhu also agreed: "Indeed, the little devil is a resource-poor country, and our country's resource reserves are indeed richer than theirs. It's a pity that we failed to keep these good things.

Even like a three-year-old baby holding gold ingots, it arouses the greed of these invaders.Then you mean, since the steel plant established near Baoji is more of a transitional plant, right? "

To the surprise of Mr. Zhu, He Zhengdao shook his head at his words and said, "Commander-in-Chief, Mr. Peng, Chief of Staff, I don't know if you have noticed that after the Republic of China, my country's steel production did not increase but dropped a lot.

If you want to build a real heavy industry base and military base, steel can be called the lifeblood and pillar.Can't produce enough steel and high-quality steel, want to develop other industrial projects, it's just talk on paper.

Compared with the current steel production of the little devils, our current domestic steel production can't even compare with their fraction.The most despicable thing is that many arsenals in our Kuomintang-controlled areas buy steel from enemy-occupied areas.

It can be said that many of the steel used in the weapons and equipment of the Japanese invaders were smelted in the enemy-occupied areas in the northeast.It is chilling to dig our mines and produce weapons that are used to kill our people.

Therefore, whether the steel plant to be established in Baoji, the current steel plant in Yulin, or even the steel plant that may be established in Baotou in the future will be the top priority of our industrial construction.

Only by increasing the annual production of steel can our other industrial supporting projects be upgraded and expanded.The establishment of several more steel plants is more to increase our annual steel production as soon as possible.

These days, many people in the government of the Republic of China feel that it is better to buy than to make.Even in order to support their comprador economy, many people who really want to build their own industries and industries are suppressed by those powerful compradors.

The final result is that our current steel production is inferior to that of the Qing Dynasty and the Beiyang period.The great industrial development mentioned by the government of the Republic of China is more of a self-deceiving scam.The comprador economy has enriched the royal relatives, and wronged all the citizens! "

Regarding the industrial development of the Republic of China, He Zhengdao's later generations have also read some materials.It is better to buy than to make, which is also the idea of ​​many officials and dignitaries of the national government.Most of the people in charge of compradors are Lao Jiang's relatives and supporters.

In the late Qing Dynasty, it was also possible to build warships by itself.During the Beiyang period, the Northeast Arsenal should be able to manufacture cars and aircraft.But in the later period, the industry of the Republic of China became worse.Even in the arsenal of the Republic of China government, the gun barrels and gun barrels were purchased from outsiders.

In this case, not to mention the increase in the cost of gun manufacturing, it has also virtually suppressed the enthusiasm of domestic steel manufacturers.Although domestic iron and steel smelting technology is indeed inferior to foreign countries, but without investing in research and development, how can breakthroughs and improvements be made?

Now that the Eighth Route Army plans to expand the production of the arsenal, steel is undoubtedly a key part.At least in He Zhengdao's opinion, he would rather build a few smaller steel factories than buy foreign steel.

Even He Zhengdao has considered purchasing a batch of large-scale steel smelting equipment from the Soviet Union through some exchange of interests.After all, after recapturing Suiyuan, the Eighth Route Army's communication channel with Mongolia has been opened.

It's just that He Zhengdao also knows that there is no free lunch in the world.What's more, it is not very far away from Germany launching World War II.In the future, the Soviet Union will even sign a non-aggression treaty with the little devils.

Under such circumstances, if the Eighth Route Army wants to obtain the support of the Soviet Union, in addition to the need to pay money, I am afraid that it will also need to pay some additional political conditions.Thinking of this, He Zhengdao felt somewhat conflicted in his heart.

At least he has always believed that the relationship between countries is mostly based on the supremacy of interests.The current Eighth Route Army is not strong enough. If it really becomes stronger, I am afraid that the Soviet Union will be wary of the Eighth Route Army! (To be continued.)

-------------Chapter Dividing Line---------------

Longxian County, known as Longzhou in ancient times, is named for its location in Longshan Mountain, located in the west of Guanzhong Plain and northwest of Baoji, Shaanxi Province.It is adjacent to Qianyang in the east, Chencang in the south, and Qingshui, Zhangjiachuan, Huating, Chongxin and Lingtai counties in the northwest.

After some site selection and investigation, the Eighth Route Army headquarters and the central government finally decided to build a second iron and steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Eighth Route Army in addition to the Yulin Iron and Steel Plant in Long County to increase the total steel output of the Eighth Route Army.

Although Baoji's iron ore resources are not as rich as imagined.However, the Longhai Railway has already been built to Long County in Baoji, and the railway built from here to Tianshui, Gansu is also being repaired as soon as possible.

Considering the Eighth Route Army, it is temporarily impossible to produce standardized rails.The Eighth Route Army, which recovered the Xinzhou-Datong Railway in the early stage, also removed a lot of rails from the Tongpu Railway and the Pingsui Railway, intending to use them for the construction of the Baoji-Tianshui section of the railway.

Even the preparatory and site selection work for the steel plant was carried out in the name of surveying the railway line.He Zhengdao, who arrived at the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army in Xi'an, stayed in Xi'an for three days, and finally came here with Mr. Zhu.

In order to ensure the safety of the area, a main division of the Eighth Route Army, the 126th Division reorganized from the Red Army, is currently stationed in the Baoji area.The 126th Division will be responsible for the preparation and security of the steel plant in the future.

Looking at the construction site of the steel plant that is currently being built, He Zhengdao looked at the planning map of the steel plant and said with satisfaction: "Commander-in-Chief, looking at the progress, it shouldn't take too long to continue the steel plant.

It's just about the air defense and security work of the steel plant. I think it is necessary to start it in advance.Although this place is very hidden, with the completion of the road and railway construction, I am afraid that this news will not be hidden for long.

If the little devils know that we have built a steel factory here, I believe they will organize another large-scale air raid and bombing.If this kind of thing really happens, I'm afraid that even if we don't want to fight, we have to fight with them once. "

'yes!According to your previous request, as well as the professional technicians of the steel factory we have recruited, we have also considered how the steel factory will deal with bombing in the future.It's just that at present, we have too few anti-aircraft weapons in reserve! '

Air defense is undoubtedly the biggest shortcoming of the Huaxia Anti-Japanese War Force.Even if Boss Zhu intends to deploy more anti-aircraft firepower to the steel plant.But it is also powerless, and there are not many anti-aircraft weapons at all.

He Zhengdao, who heard this, finally thought about it and said, "Commander-in-Chief, doesn't the 126th Division have a single anti-aircraft weapon?"

'No!Compared with the main combat divisions entering the enemy's rear, our division does not even have many heavy machine guns. '

Huang Kecheng, commander of the 126th Division who accompanied the inspection, also knew very well that this steel plant was very important to the Eighth Route Army.It can even be said that with the preparation of the steel plant in Baoji, the responsibilities of their 126th Division have increased, but the benefits should also increase a lot.

As the main force guarding Hanzhong, Baoji and other places, the 126th Division is currently one of the few main divisions that has not yet gone to the front line.The significance of its existence is more to guard against the Central Army's surprise attack on Shaanxi.

Even in Hanzhong and Baoji, the Eighth Route Army also formed garrison brigades and garrison divisions.But everyone knows that the equipment of these troops still has combat effectiveness, which is somewhat insufficient compared to the main force of the 126th Division.

Listening to Huang Kecheng's complaints, Boss Zhu spread his hands and said: "As for the equipment, even if I am the commander-in-chief, I can't help it. The weapons and equipment stored in the headquarters are more needed by the frontline troops than you. This matter, let Xiao He Think of ways to!"

Boss Zhu who said this also knew that in terms of weapon storage, it is estimated that other main divisions did not have as many independent columns.Speaking of the air defense weapons currently equipped in the central and headquarters, the independent column has solved a large part.

At present, no matter how the steel plant is being built, it is indeed necessary to set up an air defense position nearby.Without anti-aircraft weapons, it would be almost impossible for the steel plant to stabilize production, and the little devil's planes would bomb wildly.

Looking at Huang Kecheng's expectant gaze, He Zhengdao said speechlessly: "Commander-in-Chief, it seems that you, like President Peng, think that our independent column is a local rich man. But in fact, the air defense weapons of our independent column are not enough. Use it!

However, Master Huang, in view of the importance of the steel factory to the arsenal.I will raise a battalion of anti-aircraft weapons for you in the shortest possible time.I hope that after a while, we will have a breakthrough in the development of air defense weapons.

In this way, I can let the arsenal produce as many anti-aircraft weapons as possible.If you want to protect the steel factory, you need at least one regiment of anti-aircraft firepower, and it is best to use anti-aircraft guns as the mainstay.

If the central government agrees with the headquarters, I plan to transfer an air force squadron from Yulin to assist in the defense.Although our air force cannot compete with the little devils, it can patrol the surrounding airspace.

As long as the little devil can't find the location of the steel plant, then it will give us time for air defense.Deploying an air force squadron will not only strengthen our control of the surrounding airspace, but also help strengthen the air defense force of the steel plant. "

After hearing what He Zhengdao had said, Boss Zhu said directly: "Currently, the Air Force can transfer planes to come here?"

'Drop a squadron, I think it's still possible.If there is more, it is estimated that it will be inconvenient.Fortunately, after this period of training, the number of pilots in our Air Force Brigade is still much higher than before.

The only thing that is a bit difficult is that we have a limited number of aircraft.But I believe that when we develop an engine suitable for the aircraft, it is time for us to produce the aircraft.But these all take time! '

'yes!What we lack at present is the time for stable development.If we want to catch up with the little devil, it seems that we have to race against the clock to compete with the little devil for time.One more ton of steel produced means more hope for development. '

Although Boss Zhu didn't know much about industrial construction before, after listening to He Zhengdao's narration and the submitted report.He also knows that the biggest problem currently restricting the development of the arsenal is actually the low steel production.

Boss Zhu, who had just said this, thought for a while and said, "Will the deployment of an air force squadron affect your air defense force? In the future, if the little devils launch a counterattack, you will probably bear the greatest pressure."

Faced with Boss Zhu's concern, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Actually, the little devils are very quick to update and eliminate aircraft. As far as I know, the little devils are already replacing their newly developed bombers.

As far as the plane we snatched before, its performance is probably not enough for air combat with the little devil's plane.This means that the Air Force Brigade in Yulin also cannot compete with the little devil for air supremacy.

Now deploying an air force squadron can strengthen the air patrol on the steel plant side.Another reason is that if possible in the future, they can support the Central Plains battlefield and our troops here at any time.

Maybe the little devil thinks that we don't have a reusable air force at all.And when the little devil was marching and fighting, he didn't pay much attention to air defense measures.Once in a while, I believe the effect will be very significant. "

'Okay, since you think this will not affect you too much, then you can send an air force squadron over here.To tell the truth, even if our air force is immature, but there is an air force, and I feel at ease. '

On the other hand, when Huang Kecheng heard this, he was also very happy and said, "Commander He, thank you!"

'Old chief, let's forget about thanking you!In any case, it is good for the steel mills and for you to improve your air defense capabilities.As long as the steel plant can produce stably, air defense weapons will be produced one after another sooner or later.

Just equipping these anti-aircraft weapons still needs to give me a while.But the construction of air defense positions requires us to spend more effort.Build the air defense position first, and then you need to carry out more difficult training in the later stage.

I believe the old chief has heard about the loss of the air defense force during the last air raid in Yan'an.To be honest, the best way to defend against the little devil's plane is actually the air force against the air force.But now we don't have this condition, so we can only stick to the defense.

But the little devil's plane, I believe it is not scrap iron.Kill them a few more times, I believe they will also be hurt.Just want to use anti-aircraft weapons to shoot down the little devil's plane, without strict training, it is still difficult to do this.

Next, while preparing air defense weapons, I will try my best to recruit some veterans with experience in air defense to help form an air defense regiment.Only in this way, when the little devils find this place in the future, we can give them a fatal blow. '