Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 409 I, Chu Yunfei, will not let honest people suffer! Is it a big step or a big mistake? (Subscribe)

"The main product is the 50mm grenade launcher. If you trace its origin, it is actually a copy of the Japanese army's Taisho 10th-type grenade launcher."

"Previously, a group of technicians in the country had initially carried out imitation production, and in the 25th year of the Republic of China, imitation production resumed."

"Because we have accumulated a certain amount of production experience, we directly invited relevant staff to come and provide guidance."

"The Changzhi Arsenal also produces the Republic of China 27-style grenade launchers. Currently, the monthly output can stably reach 500 units, and the monthly output of grenade launcher-specific grenades is 4,000 pieces."

As for why they stopped after imitating for a while.

In fact, it is because the Taisho Type 11 grenade launcher has low accuracy and is not considered good.

But after several battles with the Japanese army, they found that they were unable to effectively counter the grenade launchers.

Wait until mortar support is called in.

The enemy had already changed their positions.

The Taisho 10th Type grenade launcher is positioned as an ultra-light mortar.

Support firepower, very light.

After studying for a while, I found that the best way is to fight poison with poison.

Fight a grenade launcher with a grenade launcher.

That’s why there was the 27th-century grenade launcher.

The biggest advantage of this thing is that it is easy to produce.

Like the rifled mortar that Chu Yunfei had specifically requested to be produced.

In fact, it is also for the purpose of organizing the army this time.

These rifled mortars, whose range exceeds that of the Japanese Type 97 mortars, can barely serve as the siege firepower of the Type B infantry division.

Even if it is impossible to attack.

Compared to the Japanese in terms of range.

Basically, there is no loss.

Since the mountain artillery cannot be made for the time being.

It's better to have some rifled mortars as a supplement than nothing.

But when the order is really given to conduct research and use it in production.

But encountered considerable difficulties.

This time, Chu Yunfei brought Zeng Wanzhong here to inspect and also to understand the situation.

"After the reorganization, a combat regiment will be equipped with at least 64 grenade launchers. Each Type B infantry division will have three basic infantry regiments, a supplementary battalion, an engineer platoon, and a mortar platoon."

"However, the four mortars equipped by this mortar platoon have encountered some difficulties and have not yet completed trial production after three months."

The performance of ordinary smoothbore mortars produced by Changzhi Arsenal may be even worse than those of everyday mortars.

Not to mention range suppression, the equipment doesn't actually have much practical significance.

Just as the two were waiting in the reception room.

A voice in the distance walked over quickly, cursing: "I already said I was busy, why did you ask me to come over here?"

"I have submitted the report to the director."

"Engineer Liu, keep your voice down. These are two officers coming."

"What's wrong, Commander Chu himself promised not to interfere with the progress and research of this project. Now that it has encountered difficulties, he wants to stop. What kind of thing is this?"

"Okay, Lao Liu, don't complain to me. Go complain to Chief Chu."

Liu Chenyang pushed his glasses that didn't fit him well and said, "I'm complaining to you so that you can convey my message."

"Alright, alright, keep your voice down, we're already here."

"report!"

"Come in."

The door was pushed open.

Liu Chenyang stood opposite Chu Yunfei: "Commander Chu."

"This is Commander Zeng from the Fifth Army. We are here to learn about the previously planned trial production of rifled mortars."

"Rifling a gun barrel is a delicate job. We are currently facing many problems, such as insufficient barrel pressure."

Chu Yunfei stretched out his hand to signal Liu Chenyang to stop: "If you need people, I will provide you with people. If you need money, I will allocate funds to you. Chenyang, I want to know how long it will take you to make it and start mass production."

"It will take at least three years." Liu Chenyang gave a relatively conservative number.

"I can't wait that long." Chu Yunfei was inevitably a little surprised when he heard the time. He stood up quickly and said, "The army reorganization plan needs to be advanced quickly. These Type B combat units also need to be equipped with a large number of support weapons. If the rifled mortars take so long to be mass-produced, training and deployment, and maintenance learning will take at least three to six months."

Liu Chenyang was silent.

As the person in charge of the rifled mortar.

The difficulties encountered in developing this weapon were much greater than he had imagined.

The biggest advantage of adding rifling to the gun barrel is that it improves the range and accuracy.

Either there are no defects, or the cost is high.

Originally, Chu Yunfei could accept this cost.

Because for him, the cost was much lower than producing mountain and field artillery at the Changzhi Arsenal.

But now.

Liu Chenyang gave him an unsatisfactory answer, which made Chu Yunfei begin to hesitate.

They were so poor that they had to pay for their trousers, and the troops in front were clamoring for equipment.

If it is better to buy directly than to make it.

Why do we need to conduct self-research at this point in time?

"What's the point of waiting until 1943 to equip ourselves with such weapons?"

"Commander Chu, I am willing to take responsibility for the misjudgment of the development difficulty, but I would like to ask you not to suspend the relevant development plan."

Liu Chenyang then gave his reasons: "The improved accuracy of rifled mortars will inevitably bring higher tactical value. Ordinary smoothbore mortars may need ten shells to destroy a tactical target, but rifled mortars may only need two shells."

"According to our team's demonstration, the accuracy of rifled mortars can be doubled within a range of four kilometers. The original CEP of a smoothbore mortar may reach 100 meters, but a rifled mortar can reach 40."

Chu Yunfei motioned Liu Chenyang to sit aside and patiently explained: "My Mr. Liu, the biggest problem now is money, not performance. The first thing to solve is whether there is a problem."

"A key part of the army reorganization plan I am currently promoting is to solve the problem of insufficient artillery for Type B infantry divisions."

"For the Second War Zone alone, we plan to organize sixteen Type B infantry divisions, which will require at least three hundred mortars. According to the current development progress, this organization plan has been greatly delayed."

After waiting for half a minute, I saw that Liu Chenyang didn't move.

Chu Yunfei also came back to his senses at this time.

Previous calls for the development of rifled mortars seemed unrealistic.

It's a typical case of taking too big a step and ending up with a ball.

In his impression, this rifled mortar developed in the early days of the Cold War is not only slightly more expensive but also a little more difficult to maintain.

Basically all advantages.

It has a range and higher accuracy comparable to that of mountain artillery.

This makes this weapon very suitable for today's Class B combat troops.

Although the cost is high, it shouldn’t be higher than producing mountain cannons and field cannons, right?
With this mentality.

Liu Chenyang's team was asked by Chu Yunfei to develop this rifled mortar.

Although Liu Chenyang has good abilities, has study abroad experience, and has a technical foundation.

But Chu Yunfei subconsciously ignored the weak military industrial base.

Now there is a problem.

It should be adjusted as soon as possible.

Chu Yunfei's intention was simple.

Either you put in a lot of effort or you don't do it at all.

There is actually no point in allocating a small amount of funds each year and then leaving the project hanging.

Naturally, Liu Chenyang didn't dare to make such a boast and issue a military order.

Domestic military production design has always been a weak link.

What's more, this matter is of great importance, and they do have a Plan B.

"Chen Yang, your technical team will switch to the imitation of the 82mm smoothbore mortar and increase the production capacity as soon as possible, at least to meet the needs of the reorganization."

"As for whether the research on rifled mortars will be restarted in the future, it will depend on the progress of the Northwest Manufacturing Administration's industrial upgrade."

Liu Chenyang looked a little disappointed.

He is very optimistic about the rifled mortar project.

At least in mountainous terrain.

This type of mortar can effectively replace mountain artillery and field artillery.

But he couldn't do it, there was nothing he could do.

The research and development of new weapons requires a lot of money to trial and error.

What's more, the rifled mortar is unique in this era.

There are many difficulties and great resistance.

Chu Yunfei patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't feel any pressure. Even after defeating the Japanese, rifled mortars still have a future. Your team has accumulated relevant experience. If there is a need for research and development in the future, your team will definitely be considered."

"Yes, sir, please rest assured that we will start the replication of the smoothbore mortar immediately."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "Well, go ahead."

After Liu Chenyang and Chu Yunfei shook hands, they left the room at Zhao Pengcheng's signal.

Zeng Wanzhong then spoke slowly: "Our foundation is too weak. It is actually a bit inappropriate to carry out self-research now."

Chu Yunfei did not deny this.

He will do as much as he can with the money he has. He won't do his own research just out of passion.

That would be irresponsible to the soldiers fighting on the front lines.

They are in urgent need of artillery now, whether it is imported or developed by themselves.

What can help you fight the Japanese are good weapons and good equipment!

"How many artillery pieces does your department currently have?"

Zeng Wanzhong thought for a moment and gave a real number: "There are six mortars in total, four of which are homemade, and 47 grenade launchers, most of which are captured. There are also small cannons that are several decades old, retreating cannons, and cast homemade cannons. There are a total of four that can be heard."

Overall, the Fifth Army should not be so poorly equipped.

Seeing Chu Yunfei's puzzled expression.

Zeng Wanzhong added: "We have not yet grasped the situation of Wu Shimin's troops." "The centralization of local troops is a good thing, but the chairman's previous reputation was too bad, so it is normal that these generals are unwilling to trust the chairman."

Chu Yunfei paused and said, "I just hope Commander Wu can trust me."

The Tang army had very few heavy weapons.

It is indeed very troublesome to rearm.

At the very least, these officers and soldiers need to be reorganized and basically every one of them needs to be retrained.

During this process, priority will be given to replacing Jin-made and Japanese-made weapons.

Ensure uniformity of bullet caliber and minimize supply difficulties.

After chatting a little more about the specific situation of the Fifth Army.

Zhao Pengcheng returned.

Several people set off to return to Changzhi headquarters, and Zeng Wanzhong will stay in Changzhi to observe and learn.

In addition, it will be available in a while.

They will go to Longcheng together to participate in this round of the Second War Zone All-Servicemen Representative Conference.

What we discussed was actually the reorganization of the army this time.

After several hours of contact.

The situation of Tang Huaiyuan's troops and the group army's direct teams was basically understood.

Chu Yunfei's three-dimensional combat map shows the specific situation of Zeng Wanzhong's troops.

But the specific equipment details cannot be seen.

It is unclear what the personnel composition is.

Three thousand eight hundred combat troops.

Including the miscellaneous logistics troops, the total number is 5,400.

The entire Fifth Army had a total of 13,000 people.

The remaining 8,000 people were all soldiers of the 69th Army.

The 69th Army, which had previously returned to Shaanxi to rest for a period of time, was still quite strong.

But no matter what.

At a cursory glance, the combat effectiveness of these troops cannot actually be considered up to standard.

Rather than saying this kind of reorganization, it is more like "annexing" local military forces.

It is better to say that it is technical poverty alleviation and make corresponding centralized adjustments.

After saying goodbye to Zeng Wanzhong.

Chu Yunfei walked towards the duty room.

Liu Shuzeng and Sun Wemou were arguing quite loudly, and Chu Yunfei could at least hear a few words from them through the door.

After stepping into the combat duty room.

Liu Shuzeng and Sun Wemou also stopped.

"Why aren't you arguing anymore?"

"Humph!" Liu Shuzeng angrily took out his pipe.

"Wait for the smoke, let's talk first."

Sun Weimou glanced at Liu Shuzeng and spoke first: "It's nothing serious. I just want to report to you on the work progress at this stage."

“Pick the key points.”

"In terms of highways, the original highway network has been repaired and extended accordingly. Basically, gravel has been used for roads that can be paved. The plan to upgrade the dirt road surface cannot be completed by the Construction Corps at least this year. We can only choose to continue to mobilize the masses."

"In terms of shipping, there has been basically no significant development. The throughput of several ferry crossings on the Yellow River cannot be further increased in the short term, and the loss rate of goods has increased. There is currently no improvement or solution."

"In terms of railways, we can barely keep the Nantongpu Railway open. Since it was designed as a single track, its efficiency cannot be further improved. There is a railway upgrade plan, but it will take five years and cost at least 48 million yuan."

Chu Yunfei waved his hand and said, "It's too much money. We can't take it out. The total fiscal revenue of the entire Shanxi Province is only 34 million. The common people don't have any extra money. As for the local gentry and merchants, most of their property had already been consumed in the first two years of the war."

Sun Weimou reminded quietly: "There are still some places that have not carried out corresponding reforms. Perhaps we can think of ways to solve the problem from them."

Chu Yunfei pondered for a moment and nodded slowly: "Okay, but try to do it in a gentle way."

"I understand." Sun Weimou nodded heavily, and then continued to report: "This year's estimated total trade volume with the Soviet Union is about 3.8 million US dollars, equivalent to million national currency, with a ratio of . The national currency has further depreciated."

"As for the previous aid, because it has already been delivered, the difference between the calculated amount and the previous estimate is not much, only 700,000 national currency."

"Under this circumstance, the Soviets will not provide the corresponding supplies this year, and will move the difference to the new year."

"However, there are reports that the Soviets are very interested in how our army can fight against the Japanese armored forces, and may send a delegation of officers to discuss a new round of assistance in the near future."

Liu Shuzeng was stunned for a moment, then asked, "The price is our anti-armor tactics?"

Sun Weimou nodded.

Chu Yunfei was prepared for this: "The Soviet Army's military construction ideas are very different from ours. If their infantry divisions learn how to defend against the cluster assaults of armored units, it will be of great help in future battles against the Germans."

"But the Germans, who are equipped with a large number of artillery, can easily find countermeasures. We can only provide them with some references. As for how much we can negotiate, it depends on the sincerity of the Soviets."

"The plan you previously drafted to build a strategic rear base in Shanxi has been discussed and studied accordingly and is now being implemented. At this stage, the main development is still in Changzhi, Jincheng and the surrounding areas, and it will extend to Yangcheng and Quwo."

"The tobacco industry, minerals, and metal processing industries have already begun to take shape. Although there is still some distance to go before they can meet your requirements, according to the current growth trend, by this time next year, the output value should be able to increase by more than 40 percent."

"The puppet army prisoners of war and the few Japanese prisoners of war that were already there have been assigned to corresponding work areas in accordance with your requirements, and the corresponding interrogation work has been completed. Special personnel have been assigned to guard them."

Chu Yunfei interjected: "Is there any valuable information?"

Sun Weimou shook his head: "Unfortunately, no."

Regarding methods and approaches related to people’s livelihood, resettlement of refugees, etc.

Sun Weimou was discussing.

I also asked Chu Yunfei for his opinion.

After getting Chu Yunfei's consent.

These things still need to be approved by the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters and the Yamashiro before they can be officially implemented.

As for efficiency, with Sun Weimou watching over it, it shouldn't be a big problem.

What's more, Chu Yunfei could also directly see the situation in the southeastern and northwestern regions of Shanxi.

In the base construction module.

The first thing we see is the basic data of the Anti-Japanese Base Area in Southeast Shanxi.

Current population: 402 million

[Estimated GDP: 13503 million (French currency)]

[Current estimated total annual revenue: 2218 million (French currency)]

Current tax capacity: 81%

[The current estimated number of recruits is: 15 (38)]

[Current base development rating: 15 (out of )]

[Current pillar industries of the base area: tobacco industry; mining industry;]

Current literacy rate: 46%

[Current stability: 73%]

[Special: Increase the base's pillar industry resources by 5%]

[Current base construction sub-module upgrade requirements: 1. Find a new pillar industry for the current base; 2. Stabilize the stability above 70%]

The overall output value of southeastern Shanxi increased by 30 million national currency.

But taxes were only raised by two million.

Because there is a lot of tax-free income.

The most important of these are agricultural production and military industrial production output.

According to the previously formulated land reclamation policy.

There is no need to pay taxes on growing crops on newly reclaimed land.

Only a portion of the food needs to be provided as military rations.

As for the military industry.

In fact, it is the government that provides subsidies, barely maintaining a loss-making status.

In terms of taxation.

It is no longer possible to open source it.

Except for southeastern Shanxi.

Because of the garrison.

Chu Yunfei also understood the basic situation of the anti-Japanese base in northwestern Shanxi.

Current population: 67 million

[Estimated GDP: 1703 million (French currency)]

[Current estimated total annual revenue: 39 million (French currency)]

Current tax capacity: 21%

[The current estimated number of recruits is: 1 (3)]

[Current base development rating: 4 (out of )]

[Current base area pillar industry: None]

Current literacy rate: 34%

[Current stability: 47%]

[Special: Increase the base's pillar industry resources by 5%]

[Current base construction sub-module upgrade requirements: 1. Find a new pillar industry for the current base; 2. Stabilize the stability above 70%]

The northwestern part of Shanxi is even poorer.

There is basically no possibility of developing in a short period of time.

The most crucial point is that the natural environment of this place is far worse than that of the southeastern Shanxi region.

Because of deforestation and land desertification.

The natural environment in this place is extremely fragile.

There may even be sandstorms from time to time.

However, the northwest of Shanxi is very rich in mineral resources and is a good place worth developing.

How to develop and who to find to develop it.

For a while, it became a difficult problem for Chu Yunfei.
(End of this chapter)