Bright Sword: From Border Region Manufacturing to Major National Heavy Industry

Chapter 143 Li Muzhi's Prestige
In response to Li Yunlong's attitude, Li Muzhi explained:

"Because these are military dog ​​puppies, they are valuable. If they were other ordinary puppies, they definitely wouldn't be worth it."

"A dog's ears can hear very faint sounds, and if trained well, they are excellent alarm dogs. A dog's nose is also much more sensitive than a human's, which can be used to track and identify targets. A military dog, if used properly, can be as effective as a reconnaissance platoon."

Li Muzhi remembered something and quickly added, "Even on the battlefield, dogs can warn the enemy in advance when they use poison gas."

"To take it even further, train dogs to crawl under enemy armored vehicles and tanks. On the battlefield, strap bombs to the dogs, and they crawl under enemy tanks and armored vehicles to detonate the explosives, which can destroy the enemy tanks or armored vehicles."

Li Yunlong was very surprised: "This thing can be used to train people to crawl under enemy tanks and armored vehicles?"

Once these dogs start breeding, there will be enough of them.

Using this method to deal with the enemy's mechanized forces will definitely be very effective.

After all, dogs are faster and more agile than humans.

High speed and agile movements mean that it is difficult to hit.

“Trading a military dog ​​for a Japanese tank or armored vehicle is a very good deal in some respects,” Li Muzhi nodded and continued, “but psychologically, I’m afraid they can’t get over it.”

Humans are not plants or trees, how can they be without feelings!
Don't say anything else.

Now let's talk about the fluffy little cutie in Li Muzhi's arms. Li Muzhi stroked its fur, and although it was their first time meeting, he immediately fell in love with the little thing.

If this little thing were to be trained in the future and used to destroy enemy tanks or armored vehicles on the battlefield, Li Muzhi would feel extremely distressed and unable to accept it whenever he thought about it.

"That's true." Li Yunlong nodded.

This little thing looks so cute, it seems really cruel to use it on the battlefield and have it sacrificed.

If you spend a lot of time together, you'll develop feelings for each other through training.

Watching a dog crawl under an enemy tank and then personally detonating the bomb would probably haunt someone for life.

“So, let’s keep this dog as a guard dog, for watching over the house and for tracking and warning,” Li Muzhi said, ending the conversation. “I have other weapons to deal with the Japanese mechanized forces.”

"What weapon? Has it been made yet?" Upon hearing that Li Muzhi had a new weapon to deal with the Japanese mechanized forces, Li Yunlong, Gao Liujin, and Ding Wei all immediately cast curious glances at Li Muzhi.

Even Liu Weidong, who was standing next to him, looked surprised.

Is the director of this border region's arsenal really that capable?

They built the Hell Cannon with rudimentary conditions, and now they have new weapons to deal with the enemy's mechanized forces?
"The power plant for the arsenal is currently under construction. Once the power issue is resolved, the weapon will soon be ready for trial production," Li Muzhi replied.

"Could you give me a heads-up about what kind of weapon this is? Is it as powerful as the Hell Cannon, and is it pulled by mules?" Li Yunlong immediately asked again.

The Japanese tanks and armored vehicles were despicable. To destroy them, our own forces had anti-tank guns, though of course, there were very few of them.

Li Yunlong couldn't help but wonder, could Li Muzhi possibly have come up with an anti-tank gun?
Didn't they say it didn't have a cannon barrel?
Without a gun barrel, how can you build an anti-tank gun?

"This is a man-portable artillery piece; a single soldier can carry it on their shoulder and fire it. Its power certainly isn't as great as the Hellfire Cannon, but it's more than enough to deal with enemy mechanized forces," Li Muzhi explained. "As for using mules to pull it, that's unnecessary. Once it's built and equipped with ammunition, its total weight should be around twenty pounds. A single soldier can carry it and quickly move around the battlefield."

"Brother Li, I know your abilities are admirable. You're not just bragging to me, are you?" Li Yunlong's eyes widened immediately upon hearing this.

Weighing about 20 kilograms, a single soldier can carry it and run quickly. This thing can also be used to deal with Japanese tanks or armored vehicles. It sounds like a fantasy!

You have to understand, these are Japanese tanks and armored vehicles.

The most professional weapon is still the anti-tank gun. Although the Hell Cannon is powerful, it can't always be lucky enough to hit the enemy's ammunition truck and cause a secondary explosion.

If you can use this by carrying a single soldier on your shoulder, then won't the Japanese mechanized forces become easy targets for us in the future?

When the time comes, we'll have someone carry this thing, and they can shoot down the Japanese tanks and armored vehicles like rabbits.

Therefore, even Comrade Lao Li couldn't help but wonder if Li Muzhi was just bragging.

Gao Liujin, standing to the side, also shouted, "Director Li, if the cannon is carried on the shoulder and fired, can the soldiers withstand the recoil?"

Despite saying that, Gao Liujin still harbored a lot of longing in his heart.

If we had this thing, with the advantages of guerrilla warfare, wouldn't we make those Japanese devils scream in terror?

The recoil force of this artillery is probably too much for a single soldier to withstand.

Besides anti-tank guns, the elite forces also had another weapon called anti-tank rifles.

This thing can be used to attack tanks and armored vehicles, but the recoil is too great; ordinary soldiers simply cannot withstand it.

This is a cannon fired from your shoulder. If you fire it once, won't the person be crippled?
Although Ding Wei and Liu Weidong did not speak, their eyes were filled with deep shock and suspicion.

With the conditions of the border region's arsenal, could such a man-portable artillery be produced?

If such a weapon were built, it would definitely be even more sought-after than the Hell Cannon.

Imagine a single soldier carrying an explosive charge and single-handedly destroying an enemy tank – it's almost unbelievable. In most cases, without anti-tank weapons, soldiers were forced to carry explosive charges and commit suicide attacks.

Many of them couldn't even get close to the enemy's tanks and armored vehicles before being shot dead by the Japanese soldiers who were coordinating infantry and tank operations.

With shoulder-mounted cannons, there's no need for a charge.

By firing artillery from a distance, they could avoid the firepower of the Japanese infantry and effectively destroy enemy tanks and armored vehicles.

The significance of this weapon's creation on the battlefield is immeasurable.

After all, if it can attack enemy tanks and armored vehicles, it can certainly also be used to attack enemy mass assaults, enemy machine gun fire, enemy grenade launchers, and so on.

"Gentlemen, since I said I could develop such a weapon, I'm definitely not joking with you. I will take into account the weapon's recoil, accuracy, and lethality," Li Muzhi said solemnly. "We certainly can't create a weapon that injures ourselves before killing the enemy, or that would delay your combat troops."

Upon hearing Li Muzhi's words, Gao Liujin immediately chimed in, "Then how long will it take for you to finish making this weapon? And can I pre-install the bee lacquer and stuff I brought back for this shoulder-mounted cannon?"

Li Yunlong cursed from the side: "Gao Liujin, you son of a bitch, do you even know the rules? You got this sealant for Ding Wei, it's not yours. You want to take it for yourself and use it to replace the cannon on your shoulder? Believe me, I'll beat you until you piss yourself!"

"Li Yunlong, you dare to lay a hand on me? Do you think I'm..." Gao Liujin immediately rolled up his sleeves, ready to engage in a physical altercation with Li Yunlong.

Ding Wei, who was standing nearby, was ready to help Li Yunlong. After all, how could they let that bastard Gao Liujin take the cannon off their shoulders?

As for Liu Weidong, he didn't try to break up the fight at all.

They wanted to pull Li Muzhi aside and talk to him alone.

Since the cannon on this shoulder is so good, let's take advantage of the opportunity when Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin are fighting and get there first!
Liu Weidong could imagine that even if Li Muzhi could create such a weapon, the number would probably be small.

So, let's hurry up.

But Li Muzhi extinguished the conflict between Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin with just one sentence. Li Muzhi said in a serious tone: "Fighting here in the arsenal, do you think I, the director of the arsenal, don't exist? If that's the case, leave your things, get out of here, and don't come to the arsenal again."

As soon as Li Muzhi spoke, Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin immediately fell silent and became tense.

Li Yunlong quickly admitted his mistake: "Brother Li, please, please, I was just confused for a moment. I promise I will never cause you any trouble on your turf again."

Gao Liujin also smiled and said, "Director Li, Li Yunlong and I were just joking. We're just joking with each other. We're old comrades-in-arms. How could we really fight?"

Li Muzhi intimidated Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin, and said seriously, "I understand that you both want this shoulder cannon. However, I don't accept advance orders for this weapon for the time being. Once the weapon is made, I will naturally notify you in advance. Of course, if it is needed for an emergency battle, that's another matter."

It's not that Li Muzhi doesn't accept advance reservations; it's just that Comrade Zhang hasn't finalized the price yet.

We need to give Comrade Zhang time to consider this.

“Alright, alright, we’ll do it your way, Brother Li.” Li Yunlong quickly said he had no objections.

In any case, fighting with Gao Liujin on Brother Li's turf is definitely disrespectful to Brother Li.

Let's give him a way out first. With the friendship between us, why would we worry about not getting the shoulder cannon ahead of time?
Gao Liujin nodded immediately and apologized, "Director Li, then I'll wait for your notification."

Gao Liujin was also thinking about it.

What are we waiting for? After receiving the cannonballs for the Hell Cannon, let's go back and get more military materials for the arsenal.

I refuse to believe I can't get my hands on that shoulder cannon ahead of time.

Having silenced Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin, Li Muzhi's gaze returned to Liu Weidong's face: "Commander Liu, I'm offering you a cannonball from hell while you're just a little dog, and you still haven't answered me?"

“No problem, let’s do it your way, Director Li.” Liu Weidong nodded immediately without any hesitation.

Originally.

Liu Weidong wanted to push the price up in front of Li Muzhi.

After all, Liu Weidong also knew the value of military dogs.

But the cannon on the other side's shoulder really whetted Liu Weidong's appetite.

Liu Weidong felt it was best not to discuss the price yet, and to leave a good impression first.

Once the cannon on the shoulder is built, things will be easier for us to negotiate.

And another one!
Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin were about to start fighting when Li Muzhi's words silenced them both. This was more effective than any word from their brigade commander.

This made Liu Weidong realize that although Li Muzhi was the director of the arsenal, his prestige was not just for show.

Since they said they'd give you a cannonball for every puppy, you should try to go along with it; the price isn't exactly low.

If you say the wrong thing while bargaining, it can leave a bad impression and have a significant impact on your future.

(End of this chapter)