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

Chapter 246 Military Intelligence Bureau Scoundrels
Border Region Arsenal

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has been four days since Li Muzhi started modifying the equipment.

Originally, the plan was to modify the equipment in three days.

However, when modifying the last piece of equipment, the worker made a mistake, and the dimensional error of the modified equipment was a bit too large.

So, the extra day was spent repairing equipment.

On the evening of the fourth day, Li Muzhi finally repaired the last piece of equipment.

The worker who made the mistake still looked very guilty: "Factory manager, if it weren't for my mistake, we wouldn't have wasted an extra day. I'm the one who delayed the new rockets. The Japanese have started a large-scale mopping-up operation, and our combat troops are under so much pressure. And I still made a mistake at this critical juncture."

Li Muzhi comforted him, saying, "As the ancients said, no one is perfect. Even I, as the factory manager, make mistakes sometimes. It's alright, the equipment has already been repaired."

"The main problem is that every extra day of delay means the new rockets will be manufactured a day later, and our combat troops will likely suffer more casualties," the worker said.

“For things that are unavoidable, being saddened will only add to your troubles,” Li Muzhi said, patting his shoulder. “Go and rest. The equipment is fixed. Next, we’ll produce parts for the new rockets. Just be careful then.”

"Yes, factory manager." The worker nodded, his spirits greatly encouraged.

If it were the old factory director, any mistake would have inevitably resulted in a reprimand.

The new factory manager rarely criticizes people, and his way of handling things makes people feel comfortable from the bottom of their hearts. Without psychological pressure, people feel no burden when they work.

Without burdens, there will be no distractions.

In military production, the worst thing is to be distracted.

The last machine was moved into the arsenal. After Li Muzhi had debugged it and found no problems, he rubbed his temples and said to Lao He, "Lao He, we can start production of the remaining parts for this new type of rocket. Keep a close eye on it. I'm going to inspect the workshop."

Li Muzhi was exhausted after repairing equipment all day.

After inspecting the workshop, I'll get some rest early tonight so I'll have the energy to continue working tomorrow.

The Japanese army's large-scale mopping-up operation has begun, and Comrade Zhang has not shown up for the past two days.

Li Muzhi knew that Comrade Lao Zhang was busy with the logistics of the relocation.

Although the combat troops were able to cope with the Japanese army's large-scale mopping-up operations, nothing is absolute on the battlefield.

If the war goes badly, the rear will still need to be relocated.

This is also the root cause of the worker's guilt after making the mistake.

If, because the new type of rocket was produced a day later, the combat troops were unable to hold off the Japanese because of that one day, and the logistics had to be transferred, then the cost would be too great.

"Okay, factory manager, you can go now." Old He nodded.

Just as Li Muzhi entered the workshop, he saw Wang Xun from the headquarters' anti-traitor team approaching.

"Director Li, I'm sorry to bother you." Wang Xunbu apologized as soon as they met.

The large-scale mopping-up operation has begun, and the tasks of the border region's arsenal have become even more urgent.

Logically speaking, Wang Xun should not have come to disturb Li Muzhi.

However, there was no other way; Logistics Minister Zhang was too busy, and Wang Xun couldn't see him, so he could only come to Li Muzhi.

“Captain Wang, just say what you need to say. There’s no need to apologize.” Li Muzhi looked at Constable Wang Xun, whose eyes were bloodshot.

Clearly, due to the Japanese army's large-scale mopping-up operations, this anti-espionage captain at headquarters probably didn't get much sleep.

"I need a few rocket launchers, and give me another twenty rockets," Wang Xun said bluntly. "There's an important spy who obtained crucial classified information about us. The headquarters commander said not to keep him alive, and not to let him contact Japanese intelligence personnel while he's still alive. He's currently hiding in a traitor's stronghold, but fortunately, we cut off the telephone line there, so his messages can't get out. Our anti-traitor team needs to launch a full-scale attack immediately."

"What kind of classified information did he obtain?" Logically, Li Muzhi shouldn't ask about intelligence, but they couldn't help but ask.

Because the border arsenal has just produced another Hell Cannon.

This important spy was hiding in a traitor's stronghold; a rocket launcher certainly wouldn't be as effective as a hell cannon.

"Our initial suspicion is that he may have obtained the location information of headquarters," Wang Xun replied.

Upon hearing this, Li Muzhi immediately said, "There happens to be a Hell Cannon here at the arsenal. Take the Hell Cannon over there."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xun was stunned for a moment: "Director Li, did I hear that right? You're giving me the Hell Cannon?"

Wang Xunbu was naturally familiar with the infamous reputation of this Hell Cannon.

Using this thing to attack strongholds and bunkers is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!

With the Hell Cannon, if we set it up properly, we can take down that traitor's stronghold with zero casualties.

However, the Japanese have now begun their large-scale mopping-up operation.

The Hell Cannon was of great significance to the combat troops.

That's why Wang Xun wanted the rocket launcher, not the Hell Cannon.

"Go and get three rocket launchers and twenty rockets. Also, bring one Hell Cannon, ten assault shells, and ten fragmentation shells." Li Muzhi immediately ordered someone to fetch the cannon and ammunition from the warehouse. "Yes, Factory Director."

Wang Xun was even more stunned: "Director Li, you gave me the Hell Cannon, and now you're giving me a rocket launcher? Isn't that redundant?"

"It's safer to bring rockets," Li Muzhi said. "This guy was able to get information about the headquarters' location, so he must be no ordinary person. We can't let him live."

In the TV series, the Eighth Route Army headquarters was located in Daxia Bay by Japanese spies. Yamamoto Ichiki led a special forces team to launch a surprise attack, but fortunately, Kong Jie stopped them.

Later, the headquarters moved to Chenjiayu, where it was found by spies again. Yamamoto Ichiki led a special forces team to launch a surprise attack on Chenjiayu. Fortunately, Zhao Gang risked his life to stop them, and Li Yunlong also eliminated the observation group, forcing Yamamoto Ichiki to retreat.

The key to both of these lies with spies.

Li Muzhi deeply despised this spy.

If we don't eliminate them completely, they might find out the location of the border region's arsenal again sometime later.

"Haha." Wang Xun laughed and said, "Director Li, don't worry, I'll return the cannon and rocket launcher to you after I finish my work."

"No need." Li Muzhi waved his hand. "The Japanese have launched a large-scale mopping-up operation, and your anti-traitor squad has many missions to complete. It will be more convenient for you to carry the Hell Cannon and rocket launcher. Consider this a special permission granted to you. If you run out of ammunition, just come to me for more. I only have one request."

"What are the requirements?" Officer Wang Xun asked hurriedly.

This was truly an unexpected surprise. I had only come to borrow a rocket launcher, but I never expected to receive special permission from Li Muzhi.

We brought the Hell Cannon and rocket launcher back, and our leader was overjoyed.

Especially the Hell Cannon, which is heavy firepower and should be given to combat troops.

Our anti-traitor squad can wield a hell cannon; it's impressive to say that.

"Just try to make as few mistakes as possible," Li Muzhi said.

The goals of the anti-traitor squad, whether killing or capturing, are of utmost importance.

The weapons they had provided were powerful enough to kill key targets and disrupt the transmission of vital intelligence.

"Haha." Wang Xun laughed again and said, "Director Li, what are you saying? With such a capable guy like you, we'll definitely do a good job. By the way..."

Wang Xun then added, "Give me another twenty flashbangs. The Japanese have started their large-scale mopping-up operation, and their spies are very active. There are many capture missions, and we need flashbangs to help. Now that I've taken the flashbangs, I'll try not to bother you too much later."

Wang Xunbu already knew that Li Muzhi was going to develop a new type of rocket.

A medium-sized artillery piece that can fly out and kill the enemy without needing to be fired by a cannon.

Wang Xunbu also rose through the ranks of the army and knew the battlefield significance of this kind of artillery.

If it weren't for the fact that he really couldn't see Logistics Minister Zhang today, Wang Xun wouldn't have bothered Li Muzhi's time so easily.

"I'll give you fifty." Li Muzhi immediately told him to go get another fifty flashbangs, then added, "You still need to pay Minister Zhang for the flashbangs."

“Of course, of course. Even though you specially approved the rocket launcher and the Hell Cannon, I will still make up the difference to Minister Zhang’s account.” Constable Wang Xun was overjoyed.

With fifty flashbangs ready, we can decide whether to apprehend any unplanned targets.

In warfare, the most important thing is not weapons or supplies, but intelligence.

A crucial piece of intelligence can turn the tide of a battle at a critical moment and reduce significant losses for the army.

Take this spy in front of us, for example; he has very likely obtained the location of our headquarters.

If this intelligence reaches the Japanese and their decapitation strike against our headquarters succeeds, it will be an extremely devastating blow to our command center and morale.

The large-scale mopping-up operation is currently underway, and the intelligence agencies are under great pressure to obtain intelligence on the enemy's side.

As the captain of the anti-traitor squad, Wang Xun was also a key figure in obtaining intelligence.

Capturing an unplanned target, if you're lucky, can yield important intelligence from the enemy's side.

"By the way, didn't you take two flashbangs to the Military Intelligence Bureau to help arrest people? How did it go?" Li Muzhi had already ordered the production of a hundred different flashbangs, but he hadn't seen Wang Xun send anyone to collect them, so Li Muzhi found it strange.

Li Muzhi's question only made things worse, as Wang Xun's expression turned grim: "Those bastards from the Military Intelligence Bureau attacked my team members, trying to steal the flashbangs. Luckily, Director Li, you had taken precautions beforehand, and the flashbangs self-destructed, preventing them from succeeding."

Upon hearing this, Li Muzhi frowned again.

Although the Military Intelligence Bureau (MIB) inflicted great damage on the Japanese army, its actions were indeed very dark.

I originally thought they would only make a move after witnessing the effects of the flashbang.

I didn't expect them to make a move so quickly.

Li Muzhi asked cautiously and nervously, "How are your team members?"

The Military Intelligence Bureau operates in a dark and ruthless manner; I'm afraid Wang Xun's men... I hope those bastards are still somewhat salvageable.

Otherwise, this matter wouldn't have been left like this.

(End of this chapter)