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Chapter 353, Ding Wei was also promoted under Li Yunlong's favor

In the crisp autumn, in the endless wheat field, the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army help the villagers to harvest the wheat

This aspect is the tradition of the Eighth Route Army, just like carrying water and chopping firewood for fellow villagers on weekdays.

On the other hand, the grain in the field was harvested early, and when the Japanese army launched an autumn raid in order to expropriate grain, there was room for maneuver so that it could be moved in advance.

Ding Wei wore a straw hat and a sweat scarf around his neck. Like other soldiers, he came to work in the fields before dawn.

"Leader, take a rest, just leave this job to us." The guard persuaded him with concern, seeing the sweat on his face.

Ding Wei stood up with his waist supported: "No need, this farm work is nothing, when I was not a soldier, my family in the south was growing rice.

Early rice is ripe in July, and immediately after harvesting, we have to plow the field and plant rice seedlings. We call this double grabbing, and that is really tiring! "

The guard sighed in his heart: This means that the Eighth Route Army will have such a chief. The chief of the Central Army has to be carried when walking, let alone working in the fields.

After taking a breath, the two of them were busy working with their heads down again. The weather is just right now. When the sun rises in a while, the farm work will not be able to be done if it is too hot.

Half an acre of land had just been mowed, and the correspondent who stayed behind at the regiment headquarters ran away with his shoes and hurriedly brought a telegram.

"Commander, a telegram from the brigade commander." The telegram had been delivered, and the correspondent leaned on his knees and panted heavily.

"Get him a bowl of water."

Ding Wei looked down at the telegram, which was long enough and contained a wealth of information.

Ding Wei, head of the new regiment, is hereby appointed as the deputy commander of the Zhongtiaoshan sub-military region, and immediately leads the new regiment to cover the arsenal personnel and machines to Zhongtiaoshan...

"My dear, we've been promoted."

The guard handed the kettle to the correspondent, and asked in surprise, "What, the head of the regiment has been promoted?"

Ding Wei nodded: "That's right, it's a promotion. Pack up your things and follow me back to the regiment headquarters."

The Chief of Staff of the Xinyi Regiment was turning back and forth in the room, his tightly frowning and drooping eyebrows all showed his inner anxiety.

"Hello, Captain."

The greeting from the guard at the door immediately pulled him out of his thoughts, and hurried to the door, and asked, "Commander, what does your superior mean by this?"

"Which one are you talking about?" Ding Wei asked back.

Of course it was the appointment of a new regiment leader, and the chief of staff said, "I don't even understand."

Still sorting out one by one.

First of all, the position of deputy commander of the sub-military region is equivalent to being raised half a level from the head of the regiment. There must be a lot of people thinking about it. Why do you think of him?
On the way back, Ding Wei already figured it out.

I heard that Chief of Staff Yu, who had just taken office, had a conflict with Li Yunlong, and the quarrel was very tense.Almost ran people away.

Ding Wei knew that Li Yunlong's temper must be difficult to get along with others.But others don't necessarily think that way, and they might think it's hilltopism.

He, the deputy commander, is a balancing stone to check and balance Li Yunlong. By the way, sand is mixed into it, and the entire sub-military area must not be allowed to become Li Yunlong's speech.

Moreover, he, Ding Wei, is Li Yunlong's old comrade-in-arms after all, a figure acceptable to both sides.

Can you get a stranger to go?Those with a soft personality can't deal with Li Yunlong, and those with a strong personality and wrists may become two factions when they are divided into military regions, and they will fight against each other.

The superior definitely didn't want to see this, so he thought of Ding Wei.It is really wise to achieve multiple goals.

It was thanks to Li Yunlong's blessing that he was promoted by half a level, Ding Wei smiled knowingly, and had a good talk with Lao Li when they met.

Of course, these words can only be thought in the heart, not resorted to the mouth.

The second important thing is the new batch.

The new regiment has expanded from a basic regiment with two people who can't get a gun to more than 2000 people after two regiment leaders, Li Yunlong and Ding Wei.

It can be said that some important people want guns and guns, and the absolute main force of the Taiyue Military Region.

The brigade commander was reluctant to send such a regiment out.

Then there was a strange order, the new regiment was divided into two, and half of the people took a small amount of bullets and took office with Ding Wei.

It's still the number of the new regiment, and when it gets there, it belongs to the Zhongtiaoshan sub-military region.

The other half, with most of the accumulated belongings, recruited troops on the spot, and replaced them with a new regiment leader, who was still the main force of the th Brigade.

One regiment turned into two regiments in an instant, this business was absolutely impossible.

Ding Wei's regiment chief of staff frowned tightly, because it had something to do with this matter.

One regiment has become two regiments, should he stay or go with Ding Wei?

"Don't understand?"

Ding Wei had a half-smile, the chief of staff of the regiment had been with him for a year, and he was good in all aspects, and he was very easy to use.

"Leader, just help me analyze and analyze." The chief of staff begged, he felt that this was an opportunity, but he didn't know how to choose, and he was about to die of worry.

Ding Wei said: "You are good at fighting, but you are far behind in other aspects. It is said in the telegram that the new head of the regiment will take office soon, and you have no chance at all.

Follow me over there to take office, you said my main focus is on the sub-military region or on a new regiment. "

Obviously, the concurrent post of the head of the new regiment is a transition, and the newly established regiment party committee has the final say in the regiment.

The political commissar is in charge of life and ideological work, and it is only natural for him, the deputy head and chief of staff, to be promoted to acting head.

After being figured out by Yidianbo, the chief of staff showed a smiling face: "Hey, if you think clearly, commander, I don't have the skills."

He thought about it for a while, and immediately assumed the role of acting head, and asked another question.

"Head, the superior asked us to put down most of the bullets and only bring one-third of the weapons and one-fifth of the ammunition, which is too little."

Ding Wei had a guess: "It's said in the telegram that we should escort the people and machines of the arsenal. I think it's likely that the arsenal will be built there. The arsenal is full and there is no ammunition?"

"Oh, that's how it is." The chief of staff suddenly realized.

He also thought that the superior was eccentric, and he was reluctant to give bullets after the family was separated.

In order to ensure the stable construction of the new arsenal and ensure its concealment as much as possible, the brigade headquarters issued a seal order not to disclose it to the outside world.

Ding Wei still thought that it was to build a branch of Huangyadong Armory, but he didn't expect the scale of this armory at all.

However, no matter what, he was not worried about weapons and ammunition. With Yuan Lang, the captain of the transportation team, there was no shortage of weapons for the new regiment.

Ding Wei said: "Okay, I will send a telegram to the brigade commander to ask you to come here. You bring people to prepare, and we will set off today."

……

Huangyadong Arsenal, since the Japanese army retreated, the workers moved the machines back and resumed production.

The unique cave can avoid the Japanese aircraft reconnaissance bombing.

As for the terrain that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, the new second regiment proved how difficult it is to fight.

Outside Director Liu's office, several key engineers in the factory met, although it was just a small exchange of pleasantries.

"Mr. Zhang, you are here too. It seems that Director Liu has something important to announce today."

"Maybe."

Zhang Jiming was not good at words.

He is a serious overseas student who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the United States.

He majored in mechanical engineering, and after graduation he joined an arsenal as an engineer.In one year, he became the head of the engineers of the whole factory,

At this time, the United States has the Chinese Exclusion Act, and the Chinese are targeted. It is enough for a Chinese to stand out under such circumstances, which is enough to show his excellence.

After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, Zhang Jiming gave up the good life in the United States and returned to China without hesitation.

The machines in the Huangyadong Armory were collected from various sources, and it was very difficult to use them.

Zhang Jiming took the lead, and in less than three months, he debugged and repaired all the machines, and the production efficiency was directly doubled, so he was commended by the head of the headquarters.

In the Huangyadong Armory, a capable person like him should be looked up to by everyone.

Even Liu Fuming, the director of the factory, respected him very much. Usually, when there were problems, the factory director would go to Zhang Jiming instead of Zhang Jiming.

Liu Fuming walked vigorously, and when he came in front of everyone, his face was full of smiles.

"Comrades, this is great news. The superior said that our Eighth Route Army will build a larger arsenal."

"How big is it?" asked an engineer.

"So, just one gunpowder factory can produce tons of explosives per year."

As soon as Liu Fuming's words came out, there was a clear contrast, and the engineers present were shocked.

Zhang Jiming immediately made a calculation: "With an annual output of 27.39 tons of explosives, isn't it possible to produce at least tons a day, and a ten-jin explosive bag can hold explosives? My God, is this true?"

The explosives factory with an annual output of tons is also a large factory in the United States.

Not to mention how many machines there are and whether they are advanced enough, but the raw materials needed by the -ton explosives factory are not currently available to the Eighth Route Army.

The more he knew, the harder it was for him to believe.

Liu Fuming didn't believe it at first, but the original words were said by Political Commissar Wang, and it was Staff Zhou from the brigade who came to convey the original words.

Can this be fake?
"I'm here to tell you today because the machines are on the way, but there's a shortage of people who can operate them.

The superior ordered us to dispatch a capable team to Zhongtiao Mountain to build a new arsenal.

Moreover, it is not only a -ton explosives factory, but also two bullet production lines and a copper mine.should be established immediately.

In the future, more machines will be brought in to build an arsenal not inferior to the Japanese.

Let all our soldiers have guns and enough bullets to deal with those hateful invaders. "

The construction of a new arsenal is not only for the production of weapons and ammunition, but also for the great cause of anti-Japanese war.

Liu Fuming's words immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the engineers.

"I would like to sign up."

"Director Liu, count me in."

Zhang Jiming is also very interested. If a systematic arsenal is established in his hands, it will be a very fulfilling thing.

It can also play a very positive role in the great cause of the Anti-Japanese War, and it is also his original intention to return to China and use his profession to serve the motherland.

"Okay, let's all go."

Liu Fuming called these people because he liked their technical ability.

At this time, everyone is actively willing to participate, which is great.

"Comrades, go back and pack your luggage first, because we have to wait for the transportation of some mining machines, we will start together tomorrow.

Please keep the things I announced just now confidential. "

"understood."

The engineers left separately, but Liu Fuming stopped Zhang Jiming, apparently still had something to say.

In the office, he first made a cup of instant coffee for Zhang Jiming, "Have you heard of Yuan Lang?"

Zhang Jiming nodded. Although he was devoted to machinery and seldom cared about people and things outside the arsenal, he had heard of this person.

From as small as submachine guns and canned luncheon meat to as large as tanks and cannons, this person can get his hands on it, and he can still get it in.

A large number of weapons and equipment were provided to the Eighth Route Army.

The influence is very great, the head of the headquarters praised him, one person is worth a division.

What Zhang Jiming is researching recently is the Bobosha submachine gun provided by Yuan Lang.

The arsenal wanted to imitate this ferocious weapon, acting in a sense as a light machine gun.

Liu Fuming said: "The machinery of the explosives factory with an annual output of tons and the two bullet production lines were all provided by Yuan Lang. Now you understand."

Suddenly, Zhang Jiming realized that he was wondering just now that even the Japanese arsenal in the Northeast might not have these machines, how did the Eighth Route Army get them.

If it was provided by Yuan Lang, then it makes sense.It is not so uncommon to be able to get a lot of arms and machines to produce arms.

"It seems that our Eighth Route Army is really going to have a large arsenal."

Liu Fuming said: "That's right, so the superiors attach great importance to this matter. The Zhongtiaoshan Military District sent a telegram saying that the machine will be in place in seven days.

The top priority now is where should the arsenal be built?
It is necessary to consider both production and protection under the encirclement and suppression of the enemy.This is not an easy task. "

"Factory Manager, what do you mean?" Zhang Jiming heard the voice, calling him must be related to him.

Liu Fuming: "For a large arsenal, we don't even have a concept in mind, let alone site selection.

You have worked in a large arsenal in the United States and have a lot of experience, so I am asking for your opinion now.

If possible, there will be soldiers escorting you there immediately to participate in the site selection of the arsenal. "

This matter is a responsibility, but it is also a kind of honor.Ordinary people don’t have the qualifications to do it.

Zhang Jiming immediately stated: "Of course there is no problem, this is what I want to do."

"That's great, pack up and go right away."

The five soldiers of the brigade's reconnaissance company were already waiting outside.

Since they had to pass through areas controlled by the Japanese army along the way, the soldiers all put on civilian clothes and some camouflage.

They will set off dressed as a caravan.

Before seeing off, Liu Fuming warned: "There are not only Japanese, but also bandits and bandits on this road. Be careful on the road, and leave everything to the soldiers."

Turning his head around, he told the squad leader to protect Zhang Jiming's safety.He can stand up to two regiments by himself.

There must be no mistakes.

(End of this chapter)