Doctor, I'm really strong!

Turrets are also divided into conventional turrets and oscillating turrets, and there are even more subdivisions based on internal differences. Even the different ways the shells are arranged can be listed separately. Don't think this is too nitpicky; these are very serious issues on the battlefield.

For example, if the shell is facing the rear of the turret, the probability of it exploding when penetrated by enemy shells will be lower; conversely, the entire crew might be forced to go out on the road.

This is just a small detail among countless revisions; many unexpected problems await.

The different weapon mounting platforms also affect weapon efficiency. For example, the Type 59 is a light land-based warship, but the current positioning of the community is a main land-based warship, that is, a tank that holds the line on the battlefield. You may think they are cannon fodder, but as those who fight in teams know, if the main force holding the line collapses, no matter how high your output is, you are just an ATM for the enemy.

As a main battle vessel, it must balance rate of fire, accuracy, and power. After all, the role of a main battle land-based vessel is equivalent to that of a main battle tank, and it must take on the tasks of medium and heavy tanks in the past.

The overall structure of the Type 59 tank closely resembled the giant rat tank that Germany had dreamed of.

However, San Dezi did not create the giant rat, and humans did not know how the giant tanks would fight. Everything was just blueprints, but the land-based naval warfare mode on Terra had been honed for hundreds of years.

Of course, a new challenger has emerged—the Air Force.

But you can't conquer a country with just the air force. You still need an army. You have to break through and control the enemy's defenses with physical means. Besides, Yan has created an energy shield with the Frost Nails. How can you guarantee that other countries don't have similar technology? Even if they just make their land-based ships more durable, it will be a huge weakening of their air force.

Because you can't make the bomb load of an aircraft match that of a land-based ship.

Moreover, destroying a land-based ship and destroying a warship are two different concepts. A warship will sink after being penetrated, but to completely disable a land-based ship, you have to break its legs first, then destroy all its weapons, preferably blowing it into pieces. Otherwise, even if only one working secondary gun remains, it can still deal effective damage.

This is why the Il-2 has been modified to carry five tons of heavy bombs. If possible, Liu Jiuli even hopes to develop nuclear weapons and create clean nuclear bombs so that in the future, all land-based ships can be dealt with by firing a salvo of nuclear bombs.

Supersonic anti-ship missiles, which are extremely deadly to naval warships, are useless on land-based ships for the same reason: they are more robust and don't need to worry about whether they can float.

When facing anti-ship missiles, 100 millimeters of armor and 1 meter of armor are two completely different concepts.

Of course, land-based ships also have defensive focuses, such as the side armor belts. This is because land-based ships need to be positioned sideways to fire their main guns in a salvo. Therefore, attacking a land-based ship from the side results in the greatest losses and the least gains. The opposite is true for the front, and the same effect applies to the rear.

Therefore, many people have suggested that the current structure of the Type 59 is not suitable for land-based combat and should be appropriately enlarged, equipped with a bridge, and have its radar system integrated. After all, not all battlefields are suitable for the Type 59 to charge forward without hesitation. Since it is a main combat model, it must have a certain fleet decisive battle capability.

This path directly influenced the subsequent weapon configuration of the Type 59.

When it comes to technical issues, Liu Jiuli always leaves professional matters to professionals—frontline soldiers, factory workers, and technicians from research institutes—whose opinions are the most important.

After watching the artillery test, Liu Jiuli called all of them together for a meeting.

Then a new problem arose.

Section 252: The Unseen People and Food Strategy

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"We lack technology in land-based ships and have a slight deficiency in experience. Therefore, I suggest introducing technology from other countries and conducting international procurement of parts and skilled workers. This will allow us to quickly build up combat capability."

"I object! What belongs to others will always belong to others; only what we have ourselves is truly reliable. Therefore, we should invest more funds in research and development."

"The problem is that we are solving many problems that other countries have already solved. Repeatedly reinventing the wheel is simply too inefficient. Now our community is located in the center of Terra, connecting the east and west, and can absorb the advantages of both sides at the same time. Other countries also rely on our trade routes. How can they not do business with us?"

"Even when it comes to procurement, we must achieve self-development of key equipment. Even if it cannot be of the same level, we must at least have alternative products. Even downgrading is better than having nothing."

"The manufacturing cost of this product is too high. Why make it when you can just buy it? Besides, it doesn't cost much."

"In that case, we can take a two-pronged approach: developing our own technology while also sourcing from suppliers. Wouldn't it be better to integrate the two methods?"

There are currently three tendencies at the meeting: self-development, procurement, and compromise, but in terms of administrative structure, there are only two parts.

On one side is a design team mainly composed of senior technical personnel, and on the other side is a workers' committee mainly composed of front-line workers.

The former tends to quickly build up combat capability by purchasing a large amount of foreign technology and then digesting it internally. They believe that unimportant aspects can be handled by purchasing, and there is no need to have everything themselves.

The latter insists on independence and self-reliance, believing that it must have its own solutions and alternatives for all problems and absolutely cannot allow itself to be held hostage by the enemy in any field.

Both sides sound very reasonable, at least that's what many people think.

"Didn't you consider the possibility of the enemy blockading us?"

"Please, those capitalist countries can sell the rope to hang themselves for money. Do you think they would blockade us? Even if they did, it wouldn't be a proper blockade."

Just then, Liu Jiuli spoke up: "I understand everyone's suggestions. How about this, we'll leave the external procurement and technical negotiations to our engineering team, and the self-developed projects to the workers' committee. We'll do both, and we'll make sure both are done well."

With Liu Jiuli's approval, the matter was considered settled. However, when they left, both factions were clearly holding back their anger.

However, after everyone left, Kroos asked curiously, "Doctor, why are you starting to take the procurement route when it comes to military equipment?"

Liu Jiuli said with a smile, "Because I knew I definitely wouldn't be able to buy it."

Kroos: "Huh?"

Liu Jiuli: "Although there is no overt alliance yet, the countries around us have begun to impose a high-intensity technological blockade on us. It's just that we can produce too many things, and most of our industrial products are of higher quality and lower price than theirs, so ordinary people don't feel it. But from a military perspective, this is already a very serious problem, especially in the field of Originium industry."

Kroos: "Then why did you send those engineers to make the purchases? They're just going to get ripped off."

Liu Jiuli chuckled and snorted: "Some people, without hitting a wall, easily put themselves in the position of the bourgeoisie, not realizing that they are just petty bourgeoisie in thought and scabs of the proletariat in ability. It's good for them to receive a beating from society. If they are beaten into depression, that would be even more perfect."

Kroos pretended to be startled, covering her mouth and saying, "Wow, Doctor, how heartless!"

Liu Jiuli simply said calmly, "Some people forget who they are once they reach a slightly higher position. Their thoughts have gone astray, and it's only a matter of time before they become traitors. While they are still redeemable, let the enemy help us give them a few lashes. It's better than being sold out and still helping others count the money."

There are always some clueless people who think they've made a profit, but little do they know that for these traitors, their powerful motherland is the real reason they've made money. If that reason disappears, they're nothing more than leeks that imperialism can harvest at any time.

It's laughable that the consumables supplier thinks it's in the same position as the Liangshan Marsh.

Shelag, a snowy land, is a country entirely governed by ice, snow, and religion. It borders Colombia and Casimir to the north and Minos and Victoria to the south. It is an empire with an unremarkable geographical location, inconspicuous international status, and very low profile, much like its temperature.

But some changes have occurred here since two years ago.

The source of the change came from the Shiva'ish family, or more precisely, from the Kharan trade conducted by the Shiva'ish elite.

As an international trading company, Kalan Trade brought many things from the outside world that were not available in the Snow Realm, including modern industrial production equipment, which seriously impacted the traditional religious order of the Snow Realm.

However, the local food industry was most affected. Food purchased from outside was simply too cheap.

In fact, this grain came from the community.

Wait a minute, this doesn't make sense. Look at the map. No matter which way you go, there are at least three countries in between between Shelag and the Community. With such a long distance, the price of food transported here must be terrifying.

That's true, but what if it were canned goods, especially canned fruit and canned meat?

The harsh climate of the Snowfield makes the people here have a very high demand for fat and sugar, similar to Ursus. However, sugar and meat are not cheap. Even if they are imported from nearby Colombia, they are still luxuries that only the upper class can afford. Food has never been cheap on Terra. Ordinary people are satisfied as long as they can have three meals a day. In fact, at least half of the locals in Terra eat only two meals a day. Whether they can eat their fill depends entirely on the environment.

Suddenly I remembered that campaign where 8,000 people were killed in an attempt to solve a food crisis for 10,000 people. Damn it.

When faced with the population problem, must we choose one of Marx, Maxim, or Malthus?

However, the food in the community is very cheap, especially canned food, which can be sold for the same price as coarse grains. Liu Jiuli had long ago formulated a food supply plan covering the entire continent.

Food is a weapon. Just like American grain traders, whoever controls food will have the power to decide the future.

No matter how loudly you shout, you can't make a sound when you're stuffed with delicious food.

So the community began to export large quantities of grain abroad. Of course, this export was selective, with the countries that were the farthest away and the most threatening being the first to be targeted. For example, Colombia, a capitalist empire, was a pre-ordained national bandit group. Before they could wreak havoc on the world with their capitalist grain merchants, Liu Jiuli had to make their country's grain merchants hang themselves first.

It's not impossible for Colombia to maintain food self-sufficiency, but that would require massive subsidies for agriculture, which would hinder development in other areas. Without proper centralization, to ensure every penny is spent effectively, you have to subsidize an extra dollar. The Community can afford to develop roads from afar.

After all, the raw materials for the community's industry were very cheap, so cheap that even Marx was envious.

However, this kind of food war can easily affect innocent bystanders. The community is indeed targeting Colombia, but Colombian merchants certainly don't care where the money comes from. Whether it's gold from the proletariat or gold from the bourgeoisie, it's all equally valuable. We are not picky eaters.

After discovering that canned goods were cheaper in the community, they took the initiative to act as middlemen, distributing these grains to neighboring countries. Even so, they could still earn more than double the profit. Even with such a significant price increase, most people could still afford canned fruit and meat every now and then.

To ensure that ordinary people can enjoy the benefits of canned goods, these export-oriented canned goods are particularly sweet and salty.

With just one can of food, you can make a whole pot of delicious food, or dilute fruit preserves with water to provide the whole family with sugar for a considerable period of time. In addition, canned food made in this way is less likely to spoil, much like salted fish.

The wealthier upper class mainly enjoys canned fruit, since it contains more sugar and can be processed into many delicacies. For example, Sherag now has a product called "Karongrong Bika," which means "delicious dessert." It is made from canned fruit produced by the community. After the sugar syrup is poured out and processed, this dessert can fill an entire plate.

So this whole thing has nothing to do with the Community. It was a problem created by a group of Colombian middlemen, but the ammunition they had was provided by the Community. For Sheraco, which is not suitable for food production, this was like a nuclear weapon hitting them on the head, causing their agriculture to collapse.

With the influx of these canned goods and the changes that the Kharlan trade brought to the lives of the local people in the snowy region, more and more industrial products began to flood the market in Shelag, leading to the collapse of Shelag's handicraft industry.

If it were the Originium industry in Columbia and Victoria, Sherag would still have the ability to resist, because the Originium industry itself is more like a clustered modern handicraft industry rather than a strictly industrialized mass production. The cost plus transportation will make the price difference between these goods and local products not significant. There will be an impact, but not a big one.

But if the same product is sold for one cent and is of better quality than the one that costs one dollar, how do you think ordinary people will choose?

While it's darkly humorous, Colombia's successful economic invasion was actually a huge irony, as it was a cheap arsenal provided by the community's powerful industry, and the products were transported thousands of miles over and then resold.

However, for ordinary people in the snowy region, their lives have improved, and the trade in Kalan is booming.

However, for the beneficiaries of the old order, their system of interests is collapsing. The Terra People's Community, which is far away, is certainly not an enemy. Even if it is considered an enemy, you can't reach them. Therefore, as the seller and representative of these goods, Karan Trade is suddenly under tremendous pressure.

Section 253: Miyun Corner

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"These were all produced by the community."

Lingzhi placed a pile of items in front of SilverAsh. These items all bore the Community's label, representing the scythe and hammer of resistance.

Below is another line of text—Made by the proletariat.

SilverAsh picked up a can and said, "Isn't it amazing? A newly formed country that's far away and has no direct contact with us, yet their goods have almost filled the entire Snowfield."

Lingzhi reminded him, "To be precise, most of the industrial products on the market now come from the Community."

SilverAsh put down the can and said, "But we have no direct trade ties with the Community."

Lingzhi adjusted his glasses and gave his answer: "Our largest trading partner is Victoria, followed by Colombia, but the majority of civilian goods are imported from Colombia. Of the goods imported from Colombia, more than half come from the Community. Those greedy Colombian merchants are just a bunch of middlemen."

SilverAsh shook a field medkit and said, "This thing was made by Rhine Labs, but the medicine inside was made by the Community. I suspect that Rhine Labs is an assembly plant outsourced by the Community."

Lingzhi sighed: "It's a research and development company, but why not use something that's both high-quality and inexpensive?"

SilverAsh: "Recently, Black Knight got a new Originium Sword, but when I opened it up for maintenance, I found that apart from the outer shell, all the parts were from the Community. Unbelievable."

Lingzhi said somewhat heavily, "This is the power of modern nations. Relying solely on their own economy, they can only make backward nations bow down to them. Once a nation's doors are opened, they can never be closed again. Whether they like it or not, they will be pushed along."

SilverAsh nodded: "Yes, we have no other choice, so would the Community be a good option?"

Lingzhi sat opposite SilverAsh, her expression serious, and said, "That country is unlike any country we know. I find it hard to imagine what a country with only civilians would be like. Can such a country really function?"

SilverAsh: "The reality is that they defeated the Eight-Nation Alliance in a major battle, and the Yan Kingdom's most elite Yanlong Army became part of their achievements."

Lingzhi: "The barbarian tribes of ancient times were also very powerful in battle, but what was the result? In a country, the rulers will inevitably become the superior people and will inevitably control more social resources. This is not a matter of willingness, but rather that without controlling so many things, it is impossible to do anything. Is a country that is such a reality but denies these things really healthy?"

SilverAsh lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said to Spiritual Wisdom, "If we don't focus on the present, we have no chance of moving towards the future. If Snow Realm wants to change, it's not enough to rely on our own strength alone; we also need a sufficiently powerful external driving force."

Insight: "Enthyodis (SilverAsh's real name is Enthyodis Shivaesh), I must remind you that the uncontrollable factor of this external force is the greatest, and it is very likely to lead to catastrophic results."

The Terra People's Community is a thoroughly revolutionary regime that has exterminated all former rulers. When Liu Jiuli was making his list, he was ruthless. From the Far East to Kazdel, anyone who was unwilling to follow Marxism-Leninism was forced to follow the King of Hell. Furthermore, the regime has been constantly carrying out various internal movements to ensure its so-called "revolutionary" nature.

With such power entering Sherag, tomorrow the Blantau and Perroch families, along with the Manjusin family, will have to unite and fight the Shivaesh family to the death.

After all, SilverAsh's reforms would at most cost them money and power, but the Community's arrival would cost them their lives.