The door of the courtyard house has been welded dead

Chapter 1570: Both Literary and Martial
Director Shao is now called Xiao Shao, Chief of Staff Sun has also become Xiao Sun, and Factory Director Li Feng is even more affectionately called Xiao Comrade.

No wonder the Red Star Factory gave such a high-level reception. The man in front of him was wearing a Type 65 military uniform. Although he did not hold a military rank and had already retired due to illness, his prestige in the Red Star Factory was extremely high. If he stomped his feet, the whole East City would tremble.

"Thinking back on that time, our conditions were very difficult. In the border area arsenal, machinery and equipment were scarce, and technical personnel were even more scarce. We started from scratch and had a weak foundation. Li Qiang from the Military Industry Bureau kept telling us that the enemy blockade was tight and supplies were extremely scarce. A cannon, no matter if it had wheels or not, as long as it could fire shells, was a treasure and could not be snatched away!"

"Later, the Northeast was liberated and the situation improved a little. We no longer had to go through so much trouble to get ammunition with the approval slip. But even so, the gap between us and others was still quite large. What should we do? We could only think of tactics. The three-three system was promoted at that time. If we didn't promote it, it would not work!"

"The American howitzers have a long range, a large explosion area, and amazing lethality. Later, a platoon of 30 people could cover a battle line of nearly one kilometer, so the loss of personnel was reduced to a minimum."

A unique political class was held in the parking lot of the Transportation Department.

At the scene, no one showed impatience, and no one turned a deaf ear to these words; everyone listened very carefully.

Whether they were the cadres of the Red Star Factory or the officers and soldiers brought by Chief of Staff Sun, they all listened attentively to the leader's narration of the past years.

"The Northeast is such a great place, but it's a pity that the Northeast Field Army didn't have the opportunity to develop there. It's said that Zhang Huzi invested a lot of money and laid a solid industrial foundation. There, light and heavy machine guns can be manufactured, trucks can be manufactured, and there is even a production line for 155 howitzers!"

In this era, the industrial strength of Northeast China is unquestionable.

Zhang Huzi himself probably could not have imagined that the Fengtian Arsenal and Northeast Arsenal, which he founded, would have such a profound impact on the situation decades later.

They even made great contributions in the process of establishing the new country.

It was precisely because of the sufficient ammunition support system that the mighty Fourth Field Army was able to quickly expand to one million people and march all the way south to Coconut Island.

"We talk too much. Many young people are willing to listen, but they don't like to listen to us old people nagging. But no matter what, we still have to talk about it. This is the hard journey we have gone through."

“Today, although the conditions have improved a little, it is still far from enough. We are developing and progressing, and others have not stopped and are also accumulating strength. We started from scratch, and even if we took over the industries in the Northeast, those were just the leftovers from others.

"The good stuff has long been taken away. It can be said that we just started a few years ago, but they have been leading for decades. Compared with them, we are still in a state of poverty."

The chief patted the front bumper of the truck gently, his face full of sighs.

The road ahead was full of thorns and bumps. Although there has been some improvement now, it still seems too slow compared to others.

Especially the situation in the south is complicated. I heard that the old rivals have already used unmanned fighter jets, which is simply unimaginable.

The situation of military struggle is changing with each passing day, from relying on the vast ocean of the people in the past to gradually moving towards high technology and modernization.

There are satellites in space, drones in the sky, and aircraft carriers on the ocean. The more you learn about them, the more you can feel the powerlessness of being controlled and dependent on others.

"So, Xiao Shao, we must fully support the research and development of new equipment. Others will not give us good things for no reason. A cat teaches a tiger, and it still has a trick up its sleeve. A master teaches his apprentice, and he also has some hidden skills. We can't always rely on others, we have to study on our own, and we can't be proud and complacent just because we have made a little progress~!"

The leader's eyes swept across Li Feng's face and finally stopped at Director Shao, patting him on the shoulder. This was a compliment to the Red Star Factory and also a spur to everyone present.

"And you, Xiao Sun, for you, the new equipment is both an opportunity and a challenge. You must master the technology as quickly as possible and form combat effectiveness. This is not only responsible for yourself, but also for the Red Star Factory. It would be a shame if the good things that others have worked so hard to research were wasted in your hands!"

He had urged the General Logistics Department, and of course, he had not forgotten the 9th Artillery Division that had taken over.

The leaders liked the vehicle-mounted artillery very much, which was full of mechanical feel. The Red Star Factory was the first to develop it and equip the troops. Those who were the first to try it could certainly taste the deliciousness, but they also shouldered the heavy responsibility of reforming the artillery and groping forward.

It is difficult for the leaders to imagine what the future modern artillery will look like, but there is no doubt that the Red Star Factory has taken the lead and become a pathfinder.

"I heard it clearly. Do you have confidence?" Chief of Staff Sun stood in place, looked at the officers and soldiers he brought with him, and asked in a deep voice.

"Promise to complete the mission~!"

"Promise to complete the mission~!"

In comparison, the burden of Red Star Factory has been lifted. The task of research and development has been completed in stages. Next, it only needs to consider improving some of the deficiencies reported, and the rest is full production.

The mission of the 9th Artillery Division is relatively heavy. It is roughly equivalent to being the vanguard in the artillery team. It serves as a standing benchmark for the soldiers in the team to align with and move closer to it.

The shouts of the officers and soldiers in the parking lot caused many workers to appear in the shadows at the gate of the nearby workshop. Even the clerks sitting in the offices at the windows on the second floor of the Transportation Department felt the confidence in the roars.

The people in white coats from the institute gathered at the entrance of the institute. Although the vehicle-mounted artillery did not contribute to the institute, at this moment, there was no doubt that everyone was from the Red Star Factory.

"Okay, this is what a good soldier looks like. The army now has a song called the Strong Army Song. The lyrics are very well written. If the country wants to be strong, we soldiers must have this responsibility. The goal of a strong army is right in front of you~!"

When Li Feng heard the leader mention the song of strengthening the army, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily, but because he was facing away from the leader, no one noticed.

When he heard the lyrics of "Bai Nupiao Lai" being used as a morale-boosting speech, Director Li pursed his lips even more tightly, until his lips were pursed into his mouth, leaving only a gap in his entire mouth. He was trying to hold back his laughter; he couldn't be like Wang Yousheng, baring his teeth and grinning.

It is hard to imagine what the consequences would be if he laughed in such a serious occasion. Li Feng certainly does not want to bear such serious consequences.

"Ahem, Political Commissar Tang, this song was written by Comrade Li Feng~!"

Director Shao, who had been silent the whole time and whom Li Feng thought was mute, opened his mouth, causing Li Feng to quickly adjust his mood. The leaders who were speaking tilted their heads and looked at this young factory director who seemed to be not doing his job properly.

"Oh~ I remember, it was a song from the Rongcheng Military Region Art Troupe. They were visiting the border guards and that's when I heard this song?"

He crossed his arms and scratched his cheek, staring at Li Feng blankly. It was obvious how surprised the leader was that the real person was standing in front of him. This song had spread to all the troops across the country through the border defense line.

"Um, yes, Commander, my sister Li Nan joined the army two years ago and was assigned to the Rongcheng Military Region Art Troupe~!"

Li Feng cleared his throat, leaned close to the chief's ear and explained in a low voice. Of course, he did not forget to glance at Director Shao, wondering why he brought this up at this time.

Director Shao was still standing by calmly, seeming to have seen Li Feng's gaze, but also seeming not to have seen it, and did not make any reaction.

"Oh~oh~, very good, very good, the younger sister makes contributions in the cultural field, and the older brother makes contributions in the equipment field. The young comrade is good, both literary and martial, well done~!"

Li Feng really didn't dare to accept the evaluation of being both civil and martial. He couldn't accept it. But the leader had already raised his weathered hands and applauded him personally. When the officers and soldiers of the 9th Artillery Division looked at Li Feng, they all had strange looks in their eyes and followed suit to applaud.

"Ahem, Political Commissar Tang, he also wrote that military bugle call~!"

My goodness! Director Shao’s reminder again made Chief of Staff Sun couldn’t help but walk around Li Feng, and he looked like he had taken a breath of cold air.

"Every generation has its own talented people, and each has been the leader for hundreds of years. Comrade, you really made me look at you in a new light. Fortunately, you didn't join the art troupe when you were in the army. Otherwise, the army would have one more art troupe director, but the military industry would have one less factory director who is willing to delve into it."

The chief patted Li Feng's back vigorously, and the smile on his face was much happier than before. He was really happy. Between a few more songs and more new equipment, how could he choose? He would definitely choose the new equipment.

"Um, Commander Wu of the Navy... asked Comrade Li Feng to write another song about the Navy. He told me about it a year ago. Before I came here, he asked me why it hadn't been finished yet after almost a year~!"

(End of this chapter)