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

Chapter 155 The Competition for the Right to Test the Rocket Launcher

Border Region Arsenal

The rocket launcher will be assembled today, and the rockets will also be completed.

At such an important moment, Comrade Zhang put aside his work and waited specifically at the arsenal.

Of course, there was also Kong Jie and his men.

After get off work, everyone was too busy to rest and crowded around the arsenal.

Everyone has heard that the arsenal is going to develop shoulder-mounted artillery, which can fire shells simply by carrying them on your shoulder without recoil. As a result, the soldiers of the New Second Regiment are all eagerly awaiting its arrival.

"Commander, the rocket launcher is finished. Will Factory Director Li ask our Second New Regiment to help with the testing?" Many soldiers in the Second New Regiment looked at Kong Jie expectantly.

The new grenades and bounding mines produced here at the arsenal were all tested by our new 2nd Regiment.

Now that the rocket launcher is about to be released, I wonder if the regimental commander has obtained the qualification to test it.

"Just wait and see." Kong Jie did not give the soldiers a definite answer.

The rocket launcher and the bounding grenade have different properties.

Such an important weapon is unlikely to be allowed to be tested by Li Muzhi.

The Second Regiment was, after all, a new regiment, and its combat strength was limited.

Testing the rocket launcher was crucial, and it was also essential that it not fall into enemy hands.

Therefore, in Kong Jie's view, Li Muzhi would most likely send experienced and combat-capable veteran troops to help with the testing.

Of course!
That's not absolute!

What if.

What if Li Muzhi gives this testing qualification to the New Second Regiment?

Comrade Zhang approached Kong Jie with a suspicious look in his eyes: "Commander Kong, you didn't try to sabotage Xiao Li with that rocket launcher, did you?"

Kong Jie got fifty boxes of grenades for free.

Kong Jie took one hundred of the bounding mines.

Comrade Zhang couldn't help but suspect that Kong Jie was also trying to sabotage Li Muzhi again, and was eyeing the rocket launcher.

“Minister Zhang, you must speak from your conscience.” Kong Jie said righteously, “What do you mean I’m trying to undermine Director Li? Don’t you know what kind of person Director Li is? I’m not trying to belittle myself, but with my IQ, it’s already a miracle that he’s not trying to undermine me.”

Who is Li Muzhi?!

That was someone even the shrewd Li Yunlong could subdue.

Even our brigade commander is completely at Li Muzhi's mercy.

To put it bluntly, if I, Kong Jie, were to face Li Muzhi, I would say that even a single hair on his head would be far beyond my ability to handle.

"That's true, that's true, haha." After hearing what Kong Jie said, Zhang Wanhe realized that it was indeed the case, and that he had been overthinking it.

“Minister Zhang, if Director Li offers me this rocket launcher, you can’t be unhappy about it,” Kong Jie said.

"What do you mean I'm unhappy? Do I look like such a petty person..." Zhang Wanhe hadn't finished speaking when he saw Li Yunlong arrive, bringing with him the corpses of several adult military dogs.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Wanhe immediately complained, "Commander Li, you've come at just the right time."

The rocket launcher prototype will be completed today. You really know how to time this perfectly.

However, Zhang Wanhe's gaze quickly fell on the corpses of the military dogs that Li Yunlong had brought. Zhang Wanhe's tone changed again: "I say, Commander Li, why didn't you keep these good military dogs? Why did you bring over a few dead ones? I told you beforehand that dead dogs cannot be used to exchange for artillery shells."

Li Yunlong said disdainfully, "Old Zhang, look at how stingy you are! Did I ever say I'd trade dead dogs for cannonballs?"

Immediately afterwards, Li Yunlong said, "These enemy military dogs taste pretty good. I brought them over to improve Brother Li's meals."

Kong Jie, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but say, "Old Li, the food at the arsenal is already pretty good. It's a pity you killed this dog."

Although Kong Jie had never raised military dogs, he had heard of them.

This creature is very loyal to its owner, and even if it is captured, it is very difficult to raise it back into its natural habitat.

Even if you can't tame these military dogs, at least you can try to get them to talk about their life ideals and have some puppies.

You've gone too far by killing them and eating the meat; that's a terrible waste.

Zhang Wanhe added, "Commander Li, you're usually so shrewd, how could you make such a basic mistake today?"

It's absolutely intolerable that you slaughtered the hen that laid the eggs and ate it!
Faced with Kong Jie and Zhang Wanhe's complaints, Li Yunlong cursed, "Damn it, I'm doing you a favor by coming here to improve your meals, and I'm the one you're trying to lecture me."

Li Yunlong's bodyguard, Wei Dayong, explained from the side: "This is where our regimental commander encountered the Japanese military dog ​​patrol team. The enemy put out a rope, and this beast bites very fiercely. There was no way to capture it alive, so we had no choice but to shoot it."

"So that's how it is." Zhang Wanhe and Kong Jie both realized, no wonder.

It's just strange.

Li Yunlong, such a shrewd man, would treat even a stone like a gold ingot. How could he so easily bear to slaughter a military dog? So that's how it happened.

"Commander Li, thank you so much." Zhang Wanhe smiled and thanked Li Yunlong, then had his men drag away the carcasses of the military dogs without any ceremony.

"Old Zhang, don't just say thank you verbally." After handing over the items, Li Yunlong immediately made a request: "This rocket launcher needs to be a prototype by today, right? I'll handle the testing."

Before Zhang Wanhe could respond, Gao Liujin's voice came from behind: "Li Yunlong, you think you can get the right to test the rocket launcher by bringing over two dead dogs? You're dreaming."

Immediately following was Gao Liujin's raised voice: "Minister Zhang, look what I brought you."

Zhang Wan, Li Yunlong, and Kong Jie turned around and saw that Gao Liujin had actually had two sows brought over.

Both sows had very large bellies, clearly pregnant. Upon seeing the two sows, Zhang Wanhe's expression immediately lit up with joy: "Commander Gao, where did you get these sows? They even have piglets!"

The food at the arsenal is of a very high standard; you have to eat meat.

The food for the leaders at headquarters also needs to be improved.

However, the supply of meat from the logistics department is limited.

We got two sows with piglets, and now that they're born, we can get someone to help us scale up our pig farm.

After all, now that the logistics and food supplies are more plentiful, we can try raising pigs.

Whether it's a commander or a combat unit, eating more meat is always a good thing.

The reason why those Japanese soldiers are so strong, have a good physique, and are powerful is because they eat well.

Gao Liujin looked somewhat helpless and explained, "Oh dear, I originally planned to catch a few cats for the arsenal, but these cats ran away too fast. I didn't even catch a single kitten; they all got away. But thankfully, I caught two sows with piglets."

Li Yunlong mocked from the side, "Gao Liujin, if this sow could run fast, I reckon you wouldn't even be able to catch it."

Kong Jie chimed in, "Look at you, so tall and strong, only able to catch slow-moving sows. Don't you feel ashamed?"

The reason Li Yunlong and Kong Jie said this was because Gao Liujin had brought over two sows with piglets, which could very well have given him the right to test the rocket launcher, and the two were furious.

Even if the two of us fought Gao Liujin together, we still couldn't beat him.

It's really embarrassing that he's taken away the testing rights for the rocket launcher.

Faced with Li Yunlong and Kong Jie's ridicule, Gao Liujin stubbornly said, "This time I sent over a sow with piglets. Next time, I will definitely catch the cat. I will put it in the cage and set a trap in advance. I don't believe I can't catch it."

Gao Liujin then stopped wasting words with Li Yunlong and Kong Jie, turned to Zhang Wanhe and said, "Minister Zhang, this sow with piglets is worth its weight in gold. I could exchange it for several rocket launchers."

"Commander Gao, aren't you going to trade these two sows with piglets for the right to test the rocket launcher?" Zhang Wanhe was taken aback.

Li Yunlong and Kong Jie, who were standing nearby, were also somewhat stunned.

I thought you, Gao Liujin, brought over two sows because you wanted to get the testing rights for the rocket launcher. Turns out you just wanted to trade for the rocket launcher.

Soon, Li Yunlong and Kong Jie both understood.

That's true, that's true.

For Gao Liujin, even if he obtained the right to test the rocket launcher, it wouldn't be that meaningful. He would rather use it to exchange for practical benefits and directly exchange it for a rocket launcher.

It's rare for Gao Liujin, this big, burly guy, to be so clear-headed.

That's fine, that's good too.

Gao Liujin is no longer competing with us for the right to test rocket launchers.

Faced with Zhang Wanhe's questioning, Gao Liujin said seriously, "Minister Zhang, what's the point of having the right to test a rocket launcher compared to actually having one? Don't you think so?"

Gao Liujin's attitude was telling Zhang Wanhe, "Don't try to fool me, I'm not stupid."

"I can't give you an answer right now; I'll have to discuss it with Xiao Li first," Zhang Wanhe said after thinking for a moment.

Zhang Wanhe doesn't know the power of this rocket launcher yet, and he doesn't know how many units will be produced when the arsenal starts mass production.

Therefore, it was decided to discuss it with Li Muzhi first, and then Zhang Wanhe would make a decision.

"Okay, okay," Gao Liujin said, indicating that he had no objection.

Zhang Wanhe called over some men, who unceremoniously removed the two sows from the ground.

Gao Liujin looked at Li Yunlong and Kong Jie with a smile: "Gentlemen, you both want to get the right to test the rocket launcher. I think you should save your breath."

"What do you mean by 'Gao Liujin'?" Kong Jie asked.

If you, Gao Liujin, don't fight for it, how could Li Yunlong and I possibly not get the testing rights? Who can compete with us now?

"I ran into the scholar on my way to the arsenal," Gao Liujin laughed. "Li Yunlong, you brought two dead dogs here, hoping to compete with the scholar for the right to test the rocket launcher? Absolutely not, hahaha."

"Gao Liujin, you son of a bitch, explain yourself clearly!" Li Yunlong thought to himself, "Could it be that this guy already knew he couldn't compete with the scholar, so he simply switched to the rocket launcher and gave up the testing rights?"

The value of Li Yunlong's military dog ​​carcasses was far greater than that of the two sows that Gao Liujin had acquired.

Gao Liujin has automatically forfeited his spot. Li Yunlong is very curious about what this scholar has brought to the arsenal in order to compete for the testing rights.

"When he gets here, you'll see for yourself," Gao Liujin said, keeping everyone in suspense.

"Damn it, this won't do. I can't let this scholar take me down, or I'll get a scolding from the brigade commander when I get back." The more Gao Liujin kept quiet, the more uncertain Li Yunlong felt.

Judging from this, that scoundrel scholar must have gone all out.

"I'd better go in and talk to Brother Li first, and settle things with him." Li Yunlong took a step and started to walk into the arsenal workshop.

Zhang Wanhe grabbed him, saying, "Commander Li, Xiao Li is busy right now. Don't go in and disturb him. If you interfere with the rocket launchers, then no one can protect you."

Kong Jie also said, "Old Li, it's best not to go in and disturb Director Li. Let's think of another way."

Didn't you see that Minister Zhang was waiting outside, not wanting to go in and disturb him?

Today is definitely the most crucial day, so we can't disturb them.

"Damn it, what can I do now?" Li Yunlong scratched his head, thinking he couldn't very well give away all the potassium nitrate sealant and stuff he had stored.

Those are what we use to exchange for rocket launchers.

If we compete with that scholar for the testing rights, we'll run out of supplies, and when we get back, the brigade commander will probably set us on fire.

(End of this chapter)