The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

Li Feng left the military horse farm.

Instead of leaving Chi Le Chuan and returning to Jining, the small jeep followed the direction of Yinshan Mountain and headed straight eastward.

In Chi Lechuan at the foot of the Yin Mountains, there is not only a military horse farm, but also the largest military artillery factory currently.

The manufacturer of the Red Star Factory's 122mm howitzers mounted on trucks, listed in the technical manual, is located here.

According to the original plan, Li Feng had not intended to make this trip in person, but now, after thinking it over, he has to make this trip sooner or later.

The 122 truck-mounted gun was successfully developed. After being tested by the 205th Division's artillery regiment, the warhead dispersion range was good, and it has been initially demonstrated that it has great combat value, and even the details do not need to be changed.

The successful development of this project means that the next project will be launched soon.

It is impossible to take a break. All that remains for the 122 truck-mounted gun is to slowly polish it. The main technical personnel have to start the early preparations for the next project.

The existing 152mm howitzer is too heavy. If this problem is not solved in advance, it will be of no avail even if Sichuan Automobile improves its productivity. It is simply a fantasy to immediately master the imported engine technology and make improvements to increase power.

It goes without saying that the chassis of the 152 truck-mounted gun will need further reinforcement. Reinforcement means increasing its own weight, leaving even less load redundancy for the gun body and shells.

Therefore, if you want to load the 152 howitzer onto a truck, you can only use the gun as a starting point and find a way to slim down the gun. This is the best solution.

In fact, there is still a simple way to go at present, that is to develop tracked 122 howitzers. With the experience of truck guns, this road will undoubtedly be easier to go.

However, not far from Chi Le Chuan is Factory 447, currently the largest military artillery base in the country. It would be a pity if you pass by and don't take a look and seek advice from experts.

The old artillery squad leader said that the weight could be reduced, and he also wanted to hear the experts' opinions. If the weight could not be reduced, Li Feng would just accept it. At worst, he could go back to work on tracked self-propelled artillery.

Baotou is an industrial city. Compared with Jining, the urban construction is completely different. When you fly across the grassland, the first thing you see is the huge chimneys standing one after another.

White water vapor smoke gurgled out, adding a touch of clouds to the azure sky of the grassland.

The rising and falling pipelines, the conveyor belts transporting coal, and the roaring steam trains make this industrial city exude an aesthetic called steampunk.

Of course, it is really dirty. The emissions caused by steelmaking have covered the snow near the city with a thin layer of black ash, which is significantly different from the white and crystal snow on the grassland.

"Commander, we should be almost there. Where are we going?"

The young soldier who was driving was also completely in the dark when he arrived here. This heavy industrial base had very strict external security on the road, so he didn't dare to run around.

If it wasn't a military vehicle, and both men were wearing military uniforms, they would have been stopped long ago.

"First find a local unit, the police station or something, I need to make a phone call~!"

After stuffing the recorded documents into the briefcase, Li Feng rolled down the window and looked around. He was also unfamiliar with the place, so he casually pointed to the front and said.

This is the advantage of military vehicles. No matter which unit or department you go to, the old man guarding the gate will just take a glance and leave it alone without asking any questions.

Guchengwan Township Government.

After showing his ID, Li Feng borrowed their office landline phone and called the Beijing headquarters directly to contact Director Shao.

"Aren't you in the 205th Division? Why are you in Baotou?"

After the call was connected, Director Shao on the other end was a little surprised. He knew that Li Feng led a team to the 205th Division to test the truck gun. How come he was calling from Baotou in the blink of an eye?

"The test went smoothly. From the current results, Commander Yue is satisfied. However, the troops may still feel that the caliber of the 122mm is too small. Whether it is firepower coverage or killing range, it is not as good as the 152mm~!"

"The experience gained from the 122 can be used on the 152. To be honest, I actually have plans to do so next. However, the weight of the heavy artillery must be reduced, otherwise it cannot be loaded onto the vehicle. The 447th Factory is not far away, so I wanted to come and ask for advice in person, so as not to appear to be taking it seriously~!"

Li Feng covered the microphone lightly and found a similar reason. Anyway, it seemed reasonable. A larger caliber heavy truck gun should be quite suitable for Director Shao. Director Shao was not very interested in defensive equipment before, and he specifically asked about the development of offensive equipment. But there is nothing more offensive than a heavy truck gun.

Although it seemed a bit against the rules to arrive first and then call Director Shao, this was the earnest thought of the grassroots commanders and fighters. It was just a minor flaw and they shouldn't mind it.

"You were rejected at the factory, right? You're still a little too young. But it's a good thing to be motivated. I'll contact them for you. Don't act rashly next time!"

As expected, Director Shao also misunderstood. A large factory like 447 is the most important artillery production base in the country. However, after criticizing Li Feng, he still agreed to act as a matchmaker.

Since the General Logistics Department took over the steel rolling mill, it can be said that the surprises have been bigger and bigger. Li Feng, the somewhat too young factory director, has demonstrated his judgment ability.

The transformation of Hongxing Factory has been very smooth. It has strong independent research and development capabilities and innovative thinking. Which leader would not like such subordinates?

The phone was not hung up. Director Shao must have left the office and went next door. It didn't take long before he coordinated the relevant procedures.

"It's no different from other places. If there are results, it's better. If there are no results, don't worry too much. Your factory is still young in this industry. You can't give up the 122 that is being tested. You can't get rich overnight~!"

Director Shao picked up the phone again, as if he had forgotten all the criticism he had just made.

This time, the call had an extra reminder in it. It is good to have subordinates who are motivated and energetic.

But the other party is not a pushover. Even if the communication is not smooth this time, we should not act on impulse. If we really need to put into use a large-caliber truck gun, the General Logistics Department can still carry out coordination work later.

"Yes, the relevant data reports are already being compiled. I will submit them in time when I get back. Thank you for your help, Director Shao!"

The heavy truck gun was indeed very attractive to the General Logistics Department. Li Feng came here without any prior notice, and he was naturally confident that he could enter Factory 447.

However, from Director Shao's words, Li Feng understood that Factory 447 was not someone to be trifled with. Since he was asking for advice, he had to be more polite.

At the township government, we asked about the artillery factory road, and then the jeep drove non-stop towards the city.

“Binggong Road, the road lives up to its name~!”

Running from beginning to end, Li Feng was truly enlightened. Compared with the area of ​​the Red Star Factory, this place is truly a small Karami, and its area is even larger than that of the Shijingshan Iron and Steel Plant.

To be precise, this road, which is about ten kilometers long, is bordered by artillery factories on both sides, and the attached steel mill is even larger than a rolling mill.

There are barbed wires on the towering walls, and there are even towering watchtowers at the corners. This specification is considered a top-notch one in the ordnance system no matter how you look at it.

A jeep stopped at the gate. The gate of other people's factory was more imposing than that of the Red Star Factory. The guards were even active-duty soldiers in the army. You could tell from their spirit and vigor at a glance.

There is no comparison, there is no comparison. If one day the Red Star Factory can reach this scale, Li Feng will probably wake up laughing in his dreams.

Opposite the gate, there is a huge cannon. No one knows how big the caliber is, but Li Feng feels that his head can be stuffed into the barrel.

"The name "The First Cannon of the Republic" is really domineering~!"

After showing his ID to the guard and explaining his purpose, Li Feng took the time to look at the cannon at the door. He clicked his tongue and wondered whether he should place a truck cannon at the gate of the Red Star Factory in the future and name it the First Truck Cannon of the Republic.

The inspection time was not long and the security guard was very responsible. He did not let anyone in without permission. Instead, he contacted the person and asked them to wait for the staff inside to pick them up.

This is the same as the current situation at the Red Star Factory. To be precise, most state-owned factories are like this, but some are loose and some are tight. Factory 447 is very strict.

"Gululu~!"

The driver, who had been driving the car, felt his stomach rumble, and Li Feng happened to hear it. (End of this chapter)