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

Chapter 293 I Cannot Fall Down
Luo Sanmu left, and Li Muzhi led the Emperor on a continued stroll.

The captain of the guard accompanied them, and the two chatted casually.

Finally, the conversation turned to the female guard captain.

"My sister's name is Wei Ying. At first, she was a rather quiet girl."

The captain of the guard still had some regret on his face. "Back then, my father always wanted me to learn a trade, but I wasn't interested in any trade. I would fight with knives and sticks every day. My sister was influenced by me and started wielding knives and guns too. Alas, I led her astray."

"If I hadn't led her astray, she would definitely be married and have children by now," the guard captain continued. "Letting a girl like her risk her life with knives and guns against the Japanese is, frankly, a tragedy for our nation. Fighting the Japanese with guns is a man's job; women shouldn't be involved in this war."

Li Muzhi advised, "Perhaps wielding swords and spears is what truly suits her. Some women in this world are destined to be different from ordinary women and will become heroines."

"Haha, only Director Li knows how to comfort people." The guard captain laughed and said, "Whether my sister can become a heroine or not is not important to me. It would be good enough if she could live to see the victory of the War of Resistance and then start a family."

"How is the partner that Minister Zhang arranged for your sister? Have you seen this person's information?" Li Muzhi asked.

"I asked Minister Zhang, and he said to trust his judgment, so I couldn't be bothered to ask anymore," the guard captain waved his hand.

Aren't you even a little bit curious about who your partner is?

"What's there to be curious about? Like I said before, we can suspect Minister Zhang of being stingy, but we can't doubt his judgment of people..." The captain of the guard didn't finish his sentence.

Then came Old Zhang's voice from behind: "Captain Wei, who said you were stingy?"

"Oh, haha, Minister Zhang, I was referring to your deputy minister Zhang, who's stingy, not you," the guard captain said, turning around and quickly laughing it off.

Zhang Wanhe had several deputy ministers under his command, one of whom was also surnamed Zhang. The captain of the guard quickly brought up this person.

“I not only delivered rocket launchers and hell missiles to your sister as Xiao Li requested, I also delivered bullets and grenades,” Zhang Wanhe said to the guard captain. “Why are you still looking at me with the same old eyes?”

“Minister Zhang, I was really talking about Vice Minister Zhang, not you,” the guard captain reiterated.

Zhang Wanhe stopped arguing with the guard captain and turned his gaze to Li Muzhi: "Little Li, you've even taken the Emperor out for a walk, so you must have gotten the flashbang ready, right?"

"Yes, it's done. I made five in total, but I had one taken away for testing," Li Muzhi said.

How long will the test take?

“It should be soon, not long,” Li Muzhi replied.

“Alright then, let’s wait for the test results and have the Military Intelligence Bureau wait a little longer.” Zhang Wanhe nodded.

"Minister Zhang, has the equipment arrived?"

“The Military Intelligence Bureau said there was a delay on the way, and it probably won’t arrive until early this morning,” Zhang Wanhe replied, then added, “In short, I won’t give them the flashbangs until I see the equipment. I just heard that things aren’t going well with Li Yunlong.”

"What's wrong with Commander Li?" Li Muzhi sensed the tension in Zhang Wanhe's tone.

"The Jin-Sui Army went to the Japanese rear in Taiyuan first, but was attacked by a large number of poison gas bombs. The Jin-Sui Army suffered heavy losses and was surrounded. Now they are desperately trying to break out," Zhang Wanhe said angrily. "Li Yunlong and his men don't have protective masks either. If they also encounter poison gas bombs, wouldn't they be in danger?"

Before Li Muzhi could even speak, the guard captain beside him couldn't help but interject, "Minister Zhang, these Japanese devils have poison gas bombs. Our troops don't have protective equipment. Won't that delay our operation?"

Li Yunlong and his men went outside the encirclement to contain the Japanese army's sweeping force.

Now that the Japanese army has been defeated in its sweep, the rear of the Japanese forces in Taiyuan is now vulnerable, presenting an opportunity to seize the opportunity.

These Japanese devils have poison gas bombs; it's probably not going to be easy for them to make a profit.

"That's why I'm so eager to get the equipment and raw materials back from the Military Intelligence Bureau," Zhang Wanhe said seriously. "Once we get the equipment and raw materials, we can start production as soon as possible; maybe we can still make it in time."

Li Muzhi remained silent. Judging by normal circumstances, it was probably not in time.

The fact that the bald head was so willing to hand over this batch of equipment suggests that it may have some defects.

Now that we've swapped them out, we still have to put in the effort to fix them.

I wonder if Li Yunlong's side can wait that long.

Zhang Wanhe looked solemnly at Li Muzhi: "Little Li, once this batch of equipment arrives, it will all depend on you. Whether Li Yunlong and his men can make a fortune behind the Japanese lines in Taiyuan depends on whether these gas masks can be delivered to them in time."

"Minister Zhang, I will do my best!" Despite knowing it would be very difficult, Li Muzhi nodded emphatically.

Just like the attitude of revolutionary martyrs towards this war.

When the Japanese invaded, neither the country nor the nation was adequately prepared, lacking both time and space.

But the revolutionary martyrs fought on just as resolutely.

Once the equipment arrives, I'll work overtime to get it ready.

After exchanging a few more words about equipment, Li Muzhi said to Zhang Wanhe, "Minister Zhang, just now the 35th Regiment of the combat troops sent a liaison officer over, saying that their direct forces want to buy our blinding powder and hell missiles."

“We can consider this blinding powder; it doesn’t require much technology.” Zhang Wanhe had no objection to the blinding powder, but looking at Li Muzhi, he said, “We don’t even have enough Hell Missiles for ourselves.”

Zhang Wanhe could foresee that even if the Kumamoto Division's army was worn down, the Japanese would definitely launch another sweep. After all, the Japanese had a large number of troops in this area.

The mere tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers under the command of the Kumamoto Division were nothing compared to this enormous number.

This means that if the Japanese launch another sweep, it will inevitably be extremely brutal.

At that time, the pressure on the combat troops will be unprecedented.

The battlefield significance of the Hell Missile is therefore beyond doubt.

Although, we still envy the equipment from our direct lineage.

But the premise is that we have to protect ourselves first.

unless!

Unless we can scale up the production of these Hellfire missiles and increase their output, we can consider it.

“Minister Zhang, you’re worried that the Japanese will launch another large-scale attack on our border, putting too much pressure on our troops and causing us to run out of Hellfire missiles, right?” Li Muzhi saw through the other party’s concerns.

“Unless the production of these Hellfire missiles can be increased.” Zhang Wanhe nodded.

Li Muzhi said, "We can use Hell missiles to exchange for the equipment we need from the direct line. We can get this equipment, modify it, and use it to expand the production scale of Hell missiles."

"I'm afraid the Japanese won't give us that much time," Zhang Wanhe said, shaking his head. "Hell missiles are different from Hell cannons. They're very easy to carry, there's no logistical burden, and they're extremely mobile. I doubt the headquarters leaders will allow us to sell them. If our own faction wants to buy them, we should sell Hell cannons instead."

Li Muzhi hadn't even finished setting up the anti-disassembly device inside the Hell Cannon shell.

If you want to sell Hellfire missiles, you'll definitely need to include anti-tampering devices.

In terms of time, there probably isn't enough time.

“Well then, Minister Zhang,” Li Muzhi thought for a moment and said, “If I can find the time to develop the anti-disassembly device for the Hell missile, then you should report it to the headquarters leaders. The production of the Hell missile is too low. In the long run, this is holding the team back. We must try our best to expand the production scale.”

“I’m afraid it’s hard for you to find the time right now.” Zhang Wanhe looked at Li Muzhi with concern: “You are now our army’s most precious asset. If you overwork yourself, the loss will be something we cannot afford.”

Right now, they need to exchange equipment with the Military Intelligence Bureau. Li Muzhi needs to hurry up and repair the equipment to produce gas masks, as Li Yunlong is waiting for them.

The anti-disassembly device for the Hell Cannon shells is not yet finished.

Although the anti-aircraft weapons had not yet started production, Zhang Wanhe already knew about it, and Li Muzhi was already tinkering with some parts in advance.

Occasionally, Li Muzhi would even give a lecture to the students or write military-related materials for them.

Li Muzhi is busy like a spinning top every day. If it weren't for the Emperor, he probably wouldn't even take a half-hour break to relax.

With him so busy, he still had to find time to tinker with the anti-disassembly device for the Hell Missile. Zhang Wanhe was genuinely worried that Li Muzhi would overwork himself.

If Li Muzhi really collapses from exhaustion, not only will the headquarters leaders not let him off the hook, but Zhang Wanhe will also not forgive him.

“Minister Zhang, it’s alright, I’m still young,” Li Muzhi said, indicating that he could persevere.

This young body is full of vitality. Although he is busy, Li Muzhi feels energetic every day and lives a very fulfilling life.

And another one!
No matter how tired I am, it's not as tiring as some combat troops.

They fought the Japanese every day, enduring wind and rain, working tirelessly day and night. The intense fighting made them thin as skin and bones.

I get plenty of sleep every day and eat well, so these conditions are already very good.

The conditions for our army are still very difficult.

The disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves remains enormous, and the military industry is the soul of the army's combat effectiveness.

If the military industry doesn't lag behind, then when combat troops fight the enemy, fewer people will die and less blood will be shed, while more enemies will be killed.

"Even young people can't withstand this kind of torment." Zhang Wanhe still felt sorry for him, but seeing how determined Li Muzhi's expression was, he didn't want to force him.

On the one hand, Zhang Wanhe felt sorry for Li Muzhi.

On the other hand, what Li Mu said is indeed true.

The Hellfire missiles are of great significance on the battlefield, but the border region's arsenal has too low an output, producing only about twenty a day.

Given the sheer size of our workforce, this output is far too low.

To increase production, we need more equipment.

"Minister Zhang, I will take care of my health, don't worry," Li Muzhi said with a smile. "I know I can't afford to fall ill, I will manage my time wisely."

"Sigh." Comrade Zhang sighed.

(End of this chapter)