Comrade, your ingredients are too complicated.

In early September, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province.

After receiving the urgent call from the deputy commander-in-chief and the deputy chief of staff, the army reorganization expert immediately drove to the Weapons Experimental Research Bureau at the foot of Yinshan Mountain, and then took the confused Huang He straight to the Eighth Route Army headquarters.

After several hours of long-distance travel, the comrades finally arrived at Taiyuan Railway Station smoothly.

Looking at Huang He, who was still sleepy after catching up on his sleep for most of the day, the Army Reorganization Expert suddenly had an idea and joked:

"Okay, cheer up. This time, Captain Wang Hai of the Air Force, Principal Zhu of the Artillery Academy, and Brigade Commander Xu of the Armored Forces specifically asked you to attend the meeting."

"You are the mainstay of the Suiyuan Military Region, so you must not lose face."

Facts have proved that when the two words "energize" and "don't lose face" appear at the same time, the refreshing effect is indeed unparalleled.

Even the Yellow River, which has seen strong winds and waves, felt like it had been given a shot of chicken blood for no apparent reason. Even the tiredness from sitting in a hard seat for more than ten hours had begun to fade away.

After a while, Huang, who had recovered from his shock, rubbed his sore neck. After fully perking up, he looked at the army reorganization expert beside him with an inquiring look.

"So, what is the situation now?"

"When you dragged me out of the police station, all you said was that the Japanese were about to attack. I was just catching up on my sleep on the way, so I don't know anything now."

"So, where did the devils come from, and where are they going to wreak havoc?"

The Yellow River is busy and has always been busy.

As the head of the Weapons Testing and Research Bureau, in addition to focusing on research projects within his own group, he also has to help other departments develop scientific research plans. This is the main reason why he catches up on sleep whenever he has free time.

Helping others to develop plans does not mean that Huang has a strong desire for control.

The main reason is that the comrades have too many imaginations. If there is no one to coordinate the overall situation, everyone might come up with some terrible things that will mess up the technology tree.

In a sense, compared with the knowledge reserves in his head, Huang He's long-term planning ability is the most valuable skill.

Hearing his colleague's question, before the Army Reorganization Expert had time to respond, Yang CW in the co-pilot seat took out a document from his briefcase.

"The enemy this time is unusual, it is a coalition of Japanese forces with multiple Type A divisions as the main force.

"According to reliable intelligence, Meijiro Umezu has mobilized six elite troops, including two tank divisions, and will officially begin supporting the North China battlefield around mid-September."

"Counting the various independent mixed brigades and puppet troops, the number of enemies we will face next will probably be astronomical."

Hearing this, Huang He immediately took a breath of cold air and contributed to global warming. He felt a little pain in his head, and even his facial features were twisted.

That's outrageous.

We have only just started, how come we are already entering the decisive battle stage?
Aren’t the Combined Fleet and Achou still fighting in the Pacific? Control of the sea has not been lost, and cat sharks and archerfish can’t get in. Why are you, the army, so eager to open up the transportation lines to the mainland?

After a brainstorming session, Huang He finally saw through everything.

There is no other reason. Our side has been getting stronger and the enemy will sooner or later be treated as a big blood bag. The Japanese have been forced into a desperate situation.

Besides, if we don’t fight now, I’m afraid we won’t even have the chance to assemble a large-scale force in the future.

Others may not know, but how could Huang not know about the internal troubles of the Kwantung Army? Today is another day to look forward to the Japanese Communist Party declaring war on the Great Japanese Brotherhood.

"Okay, now I know why I was called to the headquarters for a meeting. Fortunately, I have a good memory, otherwise I would be embarrassed later."

"We'll be there soon, you guys go in first. I have to prepare the meeting documents, if that doesn't work, let the deputy commander start directly, no need to wait for me."

"Okay, I'll pass it on for you."

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Half an hour later, Huang He walked out of a study room alone, holding a document package that had just arrived, which contained several documents prepared for the next meeting.

One is born, the second is cooked.

As a frequent visitor to the headquarters, Huang He arrived at the Meishan Conference Hall with ease. The moment he pushed open the wooden door, he couldn't help but exclaim at the scene inside.

“Oh, they’re all here.”

"There are so many people here today. I haven't seen such a scene in a long time."

At this moment, in the small Meishan Conference Hall, the red stars are truly shining.

In order to facilitate the subsequent deployment and mobilization, the deputy commander-in-chief set up six large tables according to the troop organization.

Although the meeting was interrupted by an intruder, no one was angry.

After seeing the identity of the visitor, everyone greeted him. The deputy commander-in-chief even waved his hand, signaling Huang He to take a seat and attend the meeting.

"In short, since the devils want to fight, we should take the initiative to fight them. We must seize the initiative in the war and not become a Changshan snake with a heavy head, light feet and a weak waist."

"Pass on my order. From now on, the Air Force will attack with all its might. If the enemy wants to move south along the Jinpu Road, the 1st and 2nd Air Divisions will make the devils suffer first."

"129th Division, Suiyuan Military Region, you must immediately send troops to the Shanxi-Hebei border and the Suiyuan-Chahar border. If you want to force an attack despite insufficient forces, then be prepared to lose two more major provinces!"

"Yes! Promise to complete the mission!"

Unlike the Kwantung Army and the North China Front Army, which were in a state of constant resistance, the TG is now strong and powerful after a period of rest and recuperation.

Facing the Japanese's Operation Number One, the deployment of the border areas and the headquarters was not complicated. Its essence was to fight against the enemy with troops and block the water with earth.

If the enemy wanted to attack, they could only take the Jinpu Road. After all, the Pinghan Line was too close to the battlefield, and the entire railway was not under their control, so the former was almost the only option.

We know the enemy's movements and their specific organization, and we also have the advantage of terrain and people. How to fight this battle is still up to the border region and the headquarters.

Apparently, Huang only caught up with the tail end of the meeting. Not long after he sat down, the deputy commander had already explained the deployment plan in detail.

While the big guys were discussing the details, Huang He nudged his fellow villager whom he hadn't seen for a long time with his elbow, and then teased in the tone of a brigade commander:
"Hey, Li Yunlong, congratulations on your promotion and wealth."

"It's only been half a year since we last met, and you're already qualified to attend a meeting of this level. Where's Zhang Wanhe? Why didn't their logistics department send a representative to attend the meeting?"

"After the meeting is over, shall we go to the headquarters of the 1st Marine Brigade for a drink? I haven't seen Lao Zhao and Lao Xing for a long time. I have to go over and say hello."

When he heard the word congratulations, Li Yunlong shrank his neck reflexively, and his big eyes rolled around.

This set of small tricks, which is so skillful that it makes people feel distressed, obviously has not yet gotten over the shadow of the brigade commander's "telecommunication fraud".

When Lao Li found out that it was his fellow villager who was causing trouble, he immediately became angry and began to make excuses.

"What are you looking at, Old Huang? You don't think I'm afraid of the brigade commander, do you? In terms of military rank, I'm barely one level lower than you. In terms of the official organization of the troops, we are commanders of the same level."

"What do I have to be afraid of in this situation? I'm Old Li, and I won't change my name or surname. If you have the guts, send the brigade commander to come and fight me."

Seeing the timid Li Yunlong, the other officers at the same table laughed out loud. Captain Wang Hai, who often escorted the 1st Marine Brigade, even patted Li on the shoulder.

As a witness who had personally witnessed the growth of his fellow villager step by step, Huang He couldn't help but smile like an auntie.

This is probably the fun of raising a child.

"Okay, Li Yunlong, stop talking nonsense. With your small physique, you still want to fight with the brigade commander? You will be scared to death if he stomps his feet."

"By the way, what is the mission of your 1st Marine Brigade this time?"

"I didn't hear the first half of the meeting, and I don't know what tasks the headquarters has assigned to your brigade. Anyway, please let me know if you have any needs. Before the operation officially begins, I will do my best to help you fill in the gaps."

Since the day it was established, the airborne troops have been the sharp knife of the Eighth Route Army.

The upcoming battle will be a large-scale fight involving hundreds of thousands of people, so the 1st Marine Brigade will naturally be involved in the battle. This is also the main reason why Li Yunlong is qualified to attend the meeting.

Feeling the meticulous care of his fellow villager, Li Yunlong once again cast a grateful look. He thought again and again, and finally made a request that was not difficult.

"At present, our brigade is at its peak in terms of mobility and firepower. If we have to say there is any shortcoming, it is only to replace the bolt-action rifle with Mas-40."

"Blind Cheng and Lao Ding both use semi-automatic equipment. Can our airborne troops also upgrade their basic equipment?"

Hearing this, Huang He nodded in agreement.

It is not difficult to mass-produce paratrooper versions of semi-automatic rifles. Under the premise that airdrop support can be called anytime and anywhere, it is reasonable to upgrade the equipment for Li Yunlong and his men.

"Okay, I'll take care of this."

"After the meeting, I will immediately arrange for someone to handle your brigade's needs. Although helicopters cannot keep up with this large-scale battle, semi-automatic rifles will definitely not be a problem."

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Just as Huang and Li were talking about business, the Meishan conference hall suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. This strange silence was just like the evening study room when the head teacher made a surprise check on the students during school days.

Sure enough, when Huang He turned his gaze towards the deputy commander-in-chief and his group, he saw a group of bigwigs looking at him with smiles on their faces.

After a while, the brigade commander started to applaud first, and at the same time said in a slightly provocative tone:
"Welcome Director Huang of the Weapons Experimentation and Research Bureau to come on stage and introduce to you the latest equipment developed by their bureau."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was thunderous applause in the conference hall.

Surrounded by Captain Wang Hai and Principal Zhu, Huang He walked up to the podium carrying his briefcase. Facing the expectant eyes of his comrades, he hung the first hand-drawn design sketch on the wall.

"Ahem, after half a year of accumulation, our Weapons Experimental Research Bureau has come up with a lot of good things." "Considering that some comrades are stationed in other places for a long time, I will introduce them one by one today. For those who have learned about them in advance, just take it as a review to learn new things."

"The first one is the Mle1933/42, 55-caliber 100mm anti-aircraft gun. Please see the picture."

Here it comes, since the version update of Awakening the Tiger, some outdated weapons in the system have also been upgraded.

The original anti-aircraft gun technology, the final product is a 75mm modified anti-aircraft gun. Unlike the German III 88 gun, this thing is simply a re-employment version of the 75mm.

To be honest, it is not impossible to use it to fight against the Type 1940 fighter. After all, in 75, the French Army relied on the Miss 109 anti-aircraft gun version to fight against the Bf and Stuka.

but!

Using outdated equipment is not Huang He's character. One of the main reasons why he did not use the scientific research slot to unlock the weapon was that he disliked it.

It seems that the host has noticed his attitude. In this version update, the anti-aircraft gun technology was upgraded while waking up the kitten.

"This gun was originally a large-caliber anti-aircraft gun equipped by the French Navy for its Richelieu-class battleships. After receiving the blueprint, our bureau modified it based on the original one."

"Taking into account objective factors such as weight, it is best suited for field air defense of division-level troops, as well as the air defense systems of important cities and even coastlines."

By now in the war, the appetites of the senior commanders have been more or less spoiled by the Yellow River.

The anti-aircraft guns, even with a high-caliber of 100 mm, failed to cause any waves in the crowd.

In everyone's eyes, the best means of air defense is always to take the initiative to attack, directly wipe out the enemy's airport in one fell swoop, and eliminate all kinds of enemy fighter planes from the root.

So, except for Director Xiao from the North Sea Fleet, no one was very interested in this appetizer.

As if he had anticipated everyone's reactions, Huang He complained quietly while taking out a second hand-drawn sketch from his briefcase.

The situation this time was completely different from before. When the comrades saw the true appearance of the new weapons, everyone's breathing became rapid, and several brigade commanders even exclaimed.

"Wow!"

"This gun is so thick. Its caliber looks like it should be 155mm."

"Old Zhu, has your Artillery Academy received the mass-produced version of this gun? No wonder you looked so confident during the meeting."

As we all know, a lot of French Army equipment was not well known during World War II due to the Maginot Line and the quick surrender.

The M1929 Schneider 155mm howitzer in the picture is also a weapon that is burdened by its user.

Although the M1929 was developed in the middle of the interwar period, its paper data and actual combat performance are not inferior to its peers. Especially in terms of range and power, it is the first place among all the competitors.

Looking at the blushing faces of the senior army commanders below the stage, Huang He finally smiled with satisfaction.

"Give him what he likes" and win him over directly.

After the comrades calmed down, Huang took the small wooden stick handed over by Principal Zhu, pointed at the gun barrel and other structures and said:
"Schneider M1929 155mm howitzer, combat weight 8 tons, rate of fire 5 rounds per minute. Without using special ammunition, the maximum range is 18 kilometers."

"If it was an open artillery battle, whether it was the German SFH18, the Russian M1910/34, or the Ugly M1, they would all have to kneel down. The Japanese Type 150 mm howitzer is even less worth mentioning."

"Its only drawback is its weight. But as a divisional gun, 8 tons is not too much, not to mention that I have specially designed a tractor for it."

When Huang He reported the data of M1929 word by word, cheers broke out again in the Meishan Conference Hall.

Bigger, thicker, and longer are always the pursuit of army artillerymen.

Although the 105mm howitzer currently in service in the army can also deliver power comparable to the 155mm howitzer, who wouldn’t like the French big bomb with a higher caliber?

As for the combat weight of 8 tons?
It's not a big deal. Didn't Huang He say that he has a special tractor? Besides, the railway line in the Eighth Route Army's defense zone is not just for show.

Hearing the cheers of his comrades, Principal Zhu of the Artillery Academy was also very excited. However, considering the serious business, he forced himself to calm down and announced:

"M1929, we have 12 guns in our academy right now. And judging by the production speed of the Taiyuan Arsenal, the second batch of new guns will be put into service in the middle of this month."

"As for the problem of artillery shortages, the academy can take full responsibility. I guarantee that each military region will have at least one quota for an artillery regiment."

"By the way, welcome comrades to visit the Artillery Academy. The cadets are ready to be inspected."

Upon hearing this, the commanders' eyes instantly turned red.

If the meeting had not ended yet, they would have rushed to the suburbs right now.

As the conference room regained its silence, Huang He clapped his hands to signal everyone to follow his lead. Under everyone's expectant gaze, he silently took out the last blueprint from his briefcase.

"Hey, sorry, the next weapon is the real deal."

"Let us welcome the Schneider M1932 155mm cannon with warm applause!"

Silence, deathly silence.

When everyone in the conference room saw the 155-plus 8.5-meter-long barrel, they were all speechless. This level of cannon was the first to appear in the Republic of China, or even in Asia.

But at this moment, the comrades all recalled a sentence that Huang He once said.

"A few years ago, you had advanced weapons and we had nerves of steel.

Now, we have the most advanced equipment in the world, and I wonder if your will of the Kwantung Army can also be as hard as steel."

In order to avoid a dull moment, Huang He did not keep the audience in suspense. He went straight to the point and introduced:
"M1932, combat weight 15.5 tons, rate of fire 5 rounds per minute, maximum range 27.5 kilometers. It is the best 150~155mm cannon in the world, bar none."

"Although this thing is heavy, it can be split into three parts. The gun carriage can be towed directly, while the barrel and track need to be placed separately in the trailer. It's a military-grade gun, so it's normal to have heavy parts."

"A major feature of this gun is that it can fire in all directions of 360 degrees. I won't introduce the specific operation. You can just take the time to go and see it with your own eyes."

That’s right, the weapon unlocked this time using the scientific research slot is another double-yolk egg. There are two types of 155mm-level artillery that have been improved after awakening the brave tiger.

To be honest, Huang He was quite surprised when he saw this gun in the system at first. After all, compared with the M1932, the GPF is too famous.

Although the latter is an old cannon from the First World War, its range and power are definitely sufficient on the Asian battlefield, at least it will have no problem defeating the Japanese.

Who would have thought that with the update of the Awakening the Tiger system, the GPF was directly transformed into the more advanced Schneider M1932.

In this regard, Huang He just wants to say one thing, Long-legged Tom and M40, you'd better not contact me, I'm afraid M1932 will misunderstand.

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After revealing the data of the new cannon one by one, Huang He did not speak again. There were quite a lot of new friends today, and he planned to give his comrades some time to digest them.

Just as Huang was about to step down, Captain Wang Hai behind him suddenly coughed lightly.

At this moment, the war hero's face showed a hint of amusement. He first looked at his watch, then pointed out the window and whispered:

"Director Huang, please don't leave yet. There is a surprise waiting for everyone. I am not good at talking, so you have to do the introduction work. When it comes to paper data, you researchers are more professional."

Hearing this, Huang He was stunned at first, then a hint of surprise flashed across his face.

The two prototypes were just delivered to the Air Force at the end of last month, and I never expected that the comrades were already ready for the first flight.

After Huang realized his idea, he jumped off the podium with a big step. He ran to the door of the conference room, pushed open the wooden door, turned around and shouted:

"Comrades, the 1st and 2nd Air Divisions have also prepared gifts for everyone. Please move outside and take a look at our new fighter planes."

As the future head of the Air Force, LYL was the first to respond to Huang He's call.

Hearing the words "new fighter plane", 103 jumped up from his stool. When he arrived at the courtyard, he took the binoculars handed to him by the orderly without saying a word, and was ready for the military parade.

The bigwigs in the conference hall followed closely, each finding a suitable position to look up at the sky.

Two minutes later, the roar of a piston engine was heard from the direction of Wusu Airport. A single-wing fighter plane with a bright silver body flew over the headquarters accompanied by two Spitfires.

Coincidentally, before everyone began to sigh, a yellow-painted fighter jet, accompanied by two typhoons, flew over everyone's heads again.

The six fighter planes kept circling over the Governor's Mansion, trying their best to show their heroic figures to the ground.

The older generation accompanies the younger generation, this is called inheritance.

While everyone was still in shock, Captain Wang Hai quietly came to Huang He and whispered:

"When the J-10 made its maiden flight, I was unable to watch it live due to health reasons. When the J-20 made its maiden flight, I could only listen to the news while lying on my hospital bed."

"I remember you said before that in my previous life, after I died, our Chengfei and Shenfei seemed to have developed the sixth-generation aircraft."

"I don't ask for much in this life. I just hope I can see the legendary J-20 before I retire, haha."

Captain Wang Hai's words, full of expectation, made Huang He burst into enthusiasm. He and Captain Wang smiled at each other, and then answered decisively:

"No problem, I promise you."

"This time, the country that will first fly the fifth-generation aircraft is definitely us." (End of this chapter)