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

Chapter 226 Flashbang Assistance

A certain Eighth Route Army anti-traitor team
"Oh dear, why isn't the captain back yet?"

The vice-captain, holding binoculars, cautiously observed a house from the shadows.

Inside the house, the target and another Japanese intelligence agent were meeting.

According to intelligence, their meetings never lasted more than three minutes.

A minute had already passed.

If the captain hasn't returned in another minute and a half, then the vice-captain will have no choice but to bite the bullet and carry out the order to launch a full-scale attack given by the captain before he left.

In a direct assault, bullets have no eyes, and the target is very likely to be mistakenly killed.

Seeing that there was no hope of escape, the target could also choose to shoot himself.

If no one is captured alive, the operation will be considered a serious failure.

"Get ready, everyone. Prepare for a full-scale attack." The vice-captain gritted his teeth, seeing that there was only one minute left on the clock.

"The captain is back." Someone reminded them at that moment.

The deputy captain quickly looked over and, sure enough, saw Wang Xun returning, covered in sweat, holding two strange cylindrical projectiles in his hands.

"Captain, is that a flashbang?" the vice-captain asked excitedly.

According to Logistics Minister Zhang, these flashbangs can cause people in the room to lose their sight and hearing. If these flashbangs are really that effective, they are simply a capture magic weapon. That's why the captain personally went to the border region's arsenal.

"Yes, we've finally made it back." Wang Xun was too tired to participate in the arrest operation. He handed two flashbangs to the deputy captain, quickly taught him how to use them, and said, "Throw them into the room where the target is. After they explode, rush in immediately."

"Okay." The vice-captain checked the time; there were still thirty seconds left, which was enough.

The vice-captain, holding a flashbang, led his team to quickly approach.

The sentries outside the house were shot dead, and they rushed outside.

The safety pins on the two flashbangs were pulled, and after pressing the button, they were thrown in through the window.

boom!
boom!
Two muffled thuds sounded, followed by a scream: "Ah, my eyes!"

"Baka! My eyes!"

……

Without hesitation, the vice-captain led his team to break down the door and enter.

After a few gunshots, all the Japanese guards inside were wiped out.

Finally, the deputy captain successfully captured the two men who had been knocked unconscious and tied up.

One was the notorious traitor they were trying to capture, who was unharmed; the other was an important Japanese contact who had made contact with him.

The arrest operation was successful, and the anti-traitor team quickly withdrew.

The deputy captain was overjoyed and excitedly approached Wang Xunbu, saying, "Captain, these flashbangs are really useful! When we rushed in with our men, everyone inside was like blind fools, completely dizzy. We shot and killed the Japanese guards right away, and we took down two targets instantly. We didn't suffer any casualties. It went so smoothly!"

Previous arrest operations, or anti-traitor operations.

Once a firefight occurs, casualties among team members are common.

Zero-casualty incidents are really rare.

The flashbang temporarily rendered the target unable to fight, turning him into a blind and deaf person—it was really satisfying.

Dangerous arrest operations are as simple as eating and drinking.

Wang Xun also smiled: "This target has been targeted three times in a row. If it weren't for the flashbangs produced by the border region's arsenal, our mission would probably still have failed in the end."

"Yes, thankfully Director Li of the border region's arsenal is amazing. He managed to make a flashbang at the crucial moment." The deputy captain nodded excitedly and asked curiously, "Did you go to the border region's arsenal and see Director Li? Is he really that young? How is he so capable? He can make cannons and flashbangs. If he keeps going like this, he might be able to make anything in the future."

"He looked to be in his early twenties. As for his appearance, I was in such a hurry to get the flashbang that I forgot to look closely." Now, looking back, Wang Xun realized that his attention was focused on the flashbang, and the image of Li Muzhi's face in his mind was blurry.

"When we have the chance, we must get to know Director Li properly," the deputy captain said with great interest.

"Oh right, I almost forgot about the important matter. Where's the data for your flashbang? Get it out to me quickly, I need to take it to Director Li." Wang Xun slapped his forehead, remembering this.

This was because the intelligence department sent someone to intercept him on the way. He was in such a hurry that Li Muzhi didn't even have time to mention it to him.

"Okay, okay." The vice-captain took out paper and pen and quickly wrote something.

How long does it take for a flashbang to explode, and how loud is the explosion?

As for how strong the light was and how loud the noise was, the vice-captain couldn't write that down.

After all, we haven't experienced it firsthand, so we don't know how to write about it.

However, the targets in the house had all lost their hearing and sight and were at their mercy, so the deputy captain could only write vaguely on the document: light can cause the targets to lose their sight, noise can cause the targets to lose their hearing, and there is enough time for the operation to make the capture.

After the deputy captain finished writing it down, he handed it to Captain Wang Xun: "Captain, it's done."

Wang Xun took the notebook, glanced at it, and then, while putting it away, scratched his head and said, "Director Li has helped us so much. How should we thank him?"

I said I wanted to thank Li Muzhi properly, and now that I should, I don't know how. It's giving me a headache.

"How about we treat him to dinner?" the deputy captain said.

“If you had seen the food at the arsenal, you wouldn’t say such a thing,” Wang Xun glanced at the deputy captain.

It's not that we're ashamed, but the meals we treat people to aren't even as good as the food at the arsenal. Let's not humiliate ourselves.

"Then give him a good gun?" the vice-captain asked again.

"They're all people who can build cannons, they can even mount cannons on their shoulders, why would they need your gun?"

"Then send him..." The deputy captain came up with several ideas, but Wang Xun rejected them all.

Finally, Wang Xunbu simply said, "I think it would be better to give Director Li a promise and help him fulfill a wish. That would definitely be better than giving him something."

"Captain, aren't you worried that we won't be able to keep the promise that Director Li made?" the deputy captain asked.

"Probably not. Although I only had a brief encounter with him, I could tell he wasn't the type to make things difficult for others," said Wang Xun. "I hope your intuition is right. If it isn't, it'll be hard to take it back once it's said."

"You take the target back and report. I'm going to the arsenal now."

"Yes, Captain."

……

Border Region Arsenal

Wang Xun's arrest operation was a complete success, while Li Muzhi was still lecturing to his students.

The basics of electricity have been taught; what remains are some common electrical safety issues.

"If a high-voltage power line falls to the ground, never run away directly, as that could result in an electric shock and endanger your life. The correct thing to do is to immediately put your feet together and then jump away from the danger zone on one or both legs."

"The principle of step shock is this: because of the different distance between the person and the wire due to the step, the voltage is different. The current forms a path along the person's two legs and the ground."

"If someone is electrocuted, do not rush to rescue them. Instead, turn off the power first, and then try to rescue them. If the power cannot be turned off, use an insulator to pry the wire away first."

"During thunderstorms, try not to take shelter under trees or tall, pointed objects, as these can easily attract lightning."

……

Li Muzhi transmitted all the electrical information he had compiled.

Of course, electricity is a very broad subject, and it cannot be covered in just one or two lessons.

Li Muzhi simply selected the most useful content available at hand, content that these students could quickly get started with.

"Alright, that's all for today's lesson. Make sure you write down everything I teach you and memorize it thoroughly." Li Muzhi put away the materials in his hand. "In your future work, if you encounter anything related to electricity, you can ask me in the cafeteria if you don't understand anything."

"Factory Director, I just heard you mention batteries. When will our border region's arsenal be able to manufacture batteries?" a student asked, raising his hand.

“We still don’t have enough materials, and we are also lacking in equipment,” Li Muzhi replied. “But I believe that day is not far off. Our combat troops are excellent, and they will soon send us materials and equipment.”

"If we had the equipment, after listening to your explanation, factory manager, I feel like we could make batteries too," Liu Fuxing said.

"Then you'll be in charge of making these batteries," Li Muzhi said directly. "I'll teach you the details later."

These students are all very intelligent and have strong practical skills.

Unlike later generations, when foreigners ridiculed him as an exam-taking machine.

Once these students are trained, Li Muzhi can fully assume the role of the brains of the arsenal.

These students are the hands and feet; Li Muzhi only needs to give instructions, and let them do the work.

In this way, Li Muzhi no longer needs to participate in the production of parts, the assembly of military weapons, or even the final testing.

All that's needed is to oversee it from the sidelines.

Then, Li Muzhi can dedicate more time to developing new weapons.

His mind was filled with many advanced weapons from later generations.

However, materials and equipment are the biggest limitations, as are technical challenges.

He couldn't directly copy later technologies; he could only improve upon them as much as possible.

This requires sufficient time for thought and development.

"Factory manager, do you trust us that much?" the students asked in surprise.

"This isn't a matter of trust or distrust; it's that each of you is exceptionally talented, far exceeding my expectations," Li Muzhi praised.

The students were overjoyed by Li Muzhi's praise:
"Haha, Director Li, we're a little embarrassed by what you're saying."

"Director Li, you are also very capable. All of us combined cannot match your excellence."

"The Japanese have said that Director Li, your value is equivalent to several Japanese Class A divisions. We are far inferior to you."

……

Li Muzhi smiled and said, "I will pass on everything in my mind to you. In the future, your achievements may not be inferior to mine. If you surpass your teacher, I will also be proud."

"Director Li, can we call you teacher from now on?" a student asked.

“Of course it is possible…” Li Muzhi didn’t finish his sentence.

The guard captain suddenly came over and pushed open the door, his expression extremely excited: "Director Li, the team led by Regiment Commander Liu of the 115th Division has arrived with a large amount of equipment."

Commander Liu of the 115th Division?
Li Muzhi was somewhat stunned upon hearing this.

Didn't Liu Weidong go outside the encirclement with Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin?

How could they possibly bring back a large amount of equipment?

Suppressing his doubts, Li Muzhi was still hopeful: "Is there really a large amount of equipment?"

To be able to retrieve a large amount of equipment right under the noses of the Japanese invaders is quite an achievement.

"It's true, Director Li, you should go and take a look right away," the guard captain urged.

"Teacher, can we go and take a look?" The students were also very curious.

“Okay, let’s go take a look together.” Li Muzhi nodded.

Let the students come along, and they can take the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the equipment.

Anyway, we have to acknowledge it.

Li Muzhi walked out quickly, and the students followed behind, all of them looking very happy.
"The teacher said the combat troops were excellent, and it was true. They were able to bring back equipment even when the Japanese were sweeping through the area."

"I just don't know what this device is exactly, or whether it can be used to make batteries."

……

(End of this chapter)