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

Chapter 247 Are you treating them like pigs to be slaughtered?!
"Fortunately, they didn't kill him; they just knocked him unconscious."

Wang Xun said angrily, "Without the help of flashbangs, not only did their target escape, but they also killed several of them while running away. This can be considered their retribution for their dishonesty."

"That's a real shame," Li Muzhi thought to himself. Wang Xun had said that the target the Military Intelligence Bureau wanted to arrest was someone who had been on the assassination squad's list.

Such a goal must be of immense value.

It's such a pity that the person ran away.

"Of course! They ruined such a great opportunity," Wang Xun said irritably. "After I reported this, headquarters just ignored them and didn't bother with it for the time being."

“We can’t just ignore them forever. They definitely still have equipment and military raw materials.” Li Muzhi looked at Wang Xunbu. “Has headquarters said how long they’ll leave it to cool off?”

“I didn’t ask that, but they’ll probably be left hanging for at least two or three months,” Wang Xun replied.

“That’s taking too long,” Li Muzhi said. “If they have the equipment and raw materials I need, and it’s delayed for two or three months, wouldn’t that cause problems?”

"Director Li, these Military Intelligence Bureau agents are up to no good," Officer Wang Xun said, looking at Li Muzhi. "If they don't behave themselves..."

Li Muzhi interrupted Wang Xun: "The important target escaped, and we even killed several of them. They've certainly learned their lesson. They've also witnessed the power of my anti-counterfeiting technology. I think they'll behave themselves from now on."

Although the Kuomintang's methods were shady, their ability to deal with Japanese invaders and traitors cannot be denied.

Wang Xun's list of targets for the anti-traitor squad was also found by the Military Intelligence Bureau. If such a powerful violent organization could be given some assistance, it would definitely have a greater deterrent effect on the Japanese and traitors.

Then, Li Muzhi said, "Of course, since they're not being honest, we can't just let it go like this. You should talk to them again and raise the price of flashbangs to fifty silver dollars."

"Fifty silver dollars???" Upon hearing this, Wang Xunbu couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Factory Director Li, you're being incredibly heartless!

The cost is less than one dollar, but you want to sell it for fifty!
Even if the arms trade is extremely profitable, yours is far too outrageous.

Are you treating them like pigs to be slaughtered?!
Of course, Wang Xun quickly came to believe that this was reasonable.

If you're going to resort to tricks, you'll definitely have to pay the price.

Otherwise, forget about cooperating in the future.

Without the help of flashbangs, you Military Intelligence Bureau would have lost countless skilled men.

Despite the glorious achievements of the Military Intelligence Bureau in the war, the losses have also been enormous.

Most of the most elite veterans are dead.

Due to insufficient time and funding, the training of newly recruited personnel was inadequate, and their quality varied greatly.

In this context, they need the assistance of flashbangs even more.

You could even say they can't live without flashbangs.

"Is fifty silver dollars considered high?" Li Muzhi shook his head and said, "Perhaps their boss, Dai, offered the bald man an even higher price."

The Military Intelligence Bureau, like the bald man's loyal officers, were corrupt and greedy.

How did Boss Dai, as the head of the military, acquire so many properties and mansions?

They seized it through their power, and they even falsified accounts with the bald man.

“That’s true.” Constable Wang Xun nodded and said, “Alright, then I’ll report your thoughts to headquarters again and see what they say.”

Wang Xunbu also knew that Li Muzhi had a great desire for various equipment.

Even the headquarters leaders have said that as long as it is beneficial to military production on Li Muzhi's side, Li Muzhi has the right to act first and report later if necessary.

Of course, Li Muzhi still respected the headquarters leaders and would communicate in advance if necessary.

"Take two more of my modified flashbangs over here. If the headquarters leaders nod in approval, give the Military Intelligence Bureau a final warning. If they try anything again, we'll supply the flashbangs to the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics and stop cooperating with them," Li Muzhi said to Wang Xunbu, having two more modified flashbangs brought over.

The Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong) was another violent organization that the Kuomintang (KMT) supported because the KMT feared that the KMT would become too powerful.

The Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) also conducted intelligence gathering and operations against Japan during the War of Resistance against Japan, but its performance was overshadowed by the Military Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (MBIS).

These two are also engaged in open and covert struggles.

If they find out that their side is supplying flashbangs to the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) instead of the Military Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (JBI), the JBI will definitely be furious.

That way, we don't have to worry about them not cooperating.

"Yes, I think this method is good." Constable Wang Xun nodded emphatically.

There are also major conflicts between the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (CBIS) and the Military Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (MBIS). As long as we bring up the CBIS, the MBIS will definitely not dare to play tricks easily.

The Hellfire rocket launcher, along with its corresponding ammunition and flashbangs, were quickly brought out.

Without any hesitation, Wang Xun waved his hand, and his team members immediately accepted the offer with beaming smiles.

"Director Li, we're leaving now, we won't bother you any longer." Constable Wang Xun said goodbye. "Captain Wang, take care, I won't see you off."

"Don't bother seeing me off, no need to see me off." Constable Wang Xun happily left with his equipment.

As soon as Wang Xun left, Li Muzhi took a few steps and saw Kong Jie hurriedly returning.

Seeing that Li Muzhi was there, Kong Jie laughed loudly and said, "Director Li, your bullets are really useful! They're so accurate. My soldiers are hiding and shooting at the Japanese and traitors with sniper fire. Many of the new recruits can hit their targets accurately, hahaha."

In order to counter the mopping-up operations, the border region's arsenal distributed as much ammunition as possible to the troops.

Kong Jie's new Second Regiment was expanded, and Kong Jie also took advantage of the anti-mopping-up operation to train his troops and help relieve some of the pressure on the front-line troops.

Therefore, Kong Jie also received new bullets from the border region's arsenal.

"As long as the bullets work well." Li Muzhi nodded, looking at Kong Jie, "Commander Kong, how's the battle going at the front?"

Although Li Muzhi was engaged in military production in the rear, he was still very concerned about the war at the front.

“The pressure is immense.” Kong Jie said seriously, “These Japanese devils are like they’ve taken some kind of gunpowder; they’re more ruthless than ever before, as if we’ve stolen their newlywed wife.”

Then, Kong Jie said, "Even if they come on strong, as long as you keep up with the weapons and ammunition, you can definitely hold them off for half a month. By then, once you've produced your new rockets, if Liu Weidong can intercept the Japanese army's logistics, and if Li Yunlong can get them to Taiyuan, the situation will definitely improve. So, Director Li, you don't need to worry about the fighting; let our combat troops handle that. You just focus on making your weapons and ammunition."

"Commander Kong, you're leading your troops out to fight. Do you need any reinforcements on your side of the battlefield?" Li Muzhi asked.

If the stalemate lasts for half a month, that should be enough time for Li Muzhi.

I just don't know if there will be any new changes on the battlefield.

The sandstorm continues, preventing the Japanese planes from flying.

But once the sandstorm stops and the Japanese planes come out, the pressure on the combat troops will probably be even greater.

“Of course, it’s bullets,” Kong Jie said directly. “And bounding mines, those things are pretty useful too, they’re used to blow up the Japanese scouts, making them afraid to take a step easily, hahaha.”

"Don't you want more rocket launchers?" Li Muzhi asked.

"When a rocket launcher is fired, the exhaust flame easily reveals our position. Anyway, the Japanese mechanized forces can't get in; they're all infantry. We can shoot sniper shots, which are accurate and well-concealed, so the need for rocket launchers isn't that great. Of course, the main reason is that my cavalry hasn't been trained yet. Otherwise, I would definitely have the cavalry carrying rocket launchers to fight the Japanese," Kong Jie explained, then added, "Hahaha, of course, if Director Li is willing to give me a few more rocket launchers, that would be fine too."

“Forget it, let’s leave the rocket launchers to the troops that need them.” Li Muzhi shook his head and said, “I’ll give you another two thousand rounds of ammunition, thirty bounding mines, and ten boxes of hand grenades.”

From time to time, troops still need rocket launchers, so the rocket launchers in Li Muzhi's warehouse are reserved for other troops that need them in emergencies.

For example, there were anti-traitor squads like Wang Xun's, or other small cavalry units.

"Haha, great, great!" Kong Jie laughed heartily. "Your grenade is really powerful. I forgot to praise it and forgot to ask for it, haha."

Li Muzhi had the weapons brought out for Kong Jie, adding, "Don't forget to settle the bill with Minister Zhang later."

"Of course, of course." Kong Jie nodded repeatedly, quickly distributed the munitions, and ordered another battalion to immediately go out and help the front-line troops harass and delay the Japanese soldiers' training.

"Director Li, you go ahead with your work, I'll go check the sentry post." Kong Jie said to Li Muzhi as he walked away.

The security of the arsenal in this area is the responsibility of the guard captain.

The guard captain had done a good job of protecting the border arsenal, but Kong Jie did not let his guard down.

Especially after suffering a loss in Yangcun, Kong Jie knew that the Japanese had a special unit that could appear and disappear without a trace.

They might sneak into the border region's arsenal at any time.

These Japanese soldiers are quite strong. If the captain of the guard were to fight them with his own troops, he would be under a lot of pressure, and he would most likely lose.

Therefore, Kong Jie also selected many good men from the new Second Regiment to guard the border arsenal along with the guard captain.

Kong Jie personally inspected the sentry posts every day, never daring to slack off.

If anything seems amiss, Kong Jie will immediately mobilize the entire regiment.

The new Second Regiment is now far superior to the old Independent Regiment.

Kong Jie was confident that if they encountered this special group of Japanese soldiers again, it would be the beginning of their nightmare.

"Yes, Commander Kong." Li Muzhi nodded, and Kong Jie walked away.

Then Li Muzhi began to carefully inspect the workshop.

With the sweeping operation underway, the workers were all working hard, their expressions serious and focused.

Many people were so focused that they didn't even notice Li Muzhi on patrol.

Li Muzhi didn't disturb them. After inspecting the entire workshop and confirming that there were no problems, he went back to sleep and rest.

(End of this chapter)