Courtyard House: I Rely on Time-Space Trade to Build a Nation

Soon after, Zhao Ping'an handed over the Type 65 107mm rocket launcher, RPG-7 rocket launcher, mortar, Type 89 heavy machine gun, Dongfeng trucks, fuel, penicillin, and other supplies to the East China Field Army, he hurriedly headed north with Lao Xu.

Baofeng, western Henan, was the headquarters of the Central Plains Field Army.

Compared to the somewhat chaotic yet excited East China Field Army forward command post after the Battle of Jinan, the atmosphere here was much calmer.

The jeep carrying Zhao Ping'an and Xu Yuanshan drove into the restricted area, kicking up clouds of dust. After a thorough inspection, a young guard who had been waiting quickly stepped forward and saluted.

"Brigade Commander Zhao, Political Commissar Xu, the commander is waiting for you at the command post. Please follow me."

The two followed the guards through several checkpoints and arrived at a seemingly ordinary courtyard, but the people coming and going looked hurried and the radio antennas were particularly dense.

Stepping into the main hall, which served as the command center, the room was dimly lit but well-ventilated.

A large battle map also hung on the wall, with arrows and formations drawn in red and blue pencils. It was more complex than the map of Jinan and covered the entire Central Plains.

In the center of the room, the two leaders were sitting around a square table, discussing something in hushed tones.

Hearing footsteps, the two of them looked up at the same time.

One of them, wearing glasses and with a refined appearance, was Commander No. 201 of the Central Plains Field Army. The other, not tall, but with a resolute and intelligent air about him, was Political Commissar No. 202.

Zhao Pingan and Xu Yuanshan immediately stood at attention at the door and saluted solemnly: "Greetings, Commander!"

The commander of the 201st Division smiled gently and raised his hand in return: "Comrade Ping An, Comrade Yuanshan, you must be tired from your journey. Welcome to Zhongye!" His voice was steady, with a Sichuan accent, giving people a sense of calm and reliability.

Political Commissar 202 put down his pencil, a smile spreading across his face. He walked over, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Ping'an, his tone characteristically cheerful and slightly teasing: "We've finally been waiting for you! Comrade 502 has been sending telegram after telegram, praising you like you're some kind of heavenly general, making us here so eager to see you!"

Upon hearing this, the staff and personnel in the room couldn't help but chuckle, instantly easing the somewhat serious atmosphere.

201 smiled and nodded, gesturing for the two to sit down and talk: "Yes, 502 almost wrote your Jinan Campaign summary in the telegram into a 'Complete Guide to the Application of New Weapons' and a 'Report on Tactical Innovation'."

Especially the one that was added later... oh, it's called a 107mm rocket launcher?

202 took over the conversation, his smile widening, and began to vividly describe the scene, mimicking the tone of the telegram:

"Yes, yes, yes! It's this 107mm rocket launcher! Comrade 502 said that this thing is very powerful, with strong firepower, and can hit a whole area at once! Most importantly, it's easy to use!"

He said, "It's easy to operate; a few soldiers can take care of one, and it can be disassembled and carried by a single soldier."

You can set up a firecracker on a dirt slope or a field ridge; if you have batteries, you can use them to start the fire, but if you don't have batteries?

"A match will do! In an emergency, I heard that kicking a certain spot on the firing mechanism might work?" Haha, is that really true?

These words drew another round of good-natured laughter. Zhao Ping'an's face flushed slightly, and he quickly explained:

"Reporting to the commander, the 107mm rocket launcher is indeed designed with simplicity, reliability, and powerful surprise firepower in mind."

In extreme situations, there are some emergency launch methods.

However, normal operations still need to be performed according to procedures to ensure safety and accuracy.

He muttered to himself, "The 502 commander's report is too detailed. Even though I mentioned the 'kicking' action when I was teaching him, he wrote it all down in the telegram."

However, the effect seems to be good; at least the leaders of Nakano have a very deep and fond impression of this new weapon.

"Alright, enough joking around." Political Commissar 202's smile faded, but the expectation and eagerness in his eyes became even more pronounced. He looked directly at Zhao Ping'an and asked the most crucial question:

"Comrade Ping An, Comrade 502 has really whetted our appetites."

His telegram also said that before you left, you prepared a "big gift" for the Huaye Army, including two thousand trucks? That's quite a generous gesture! So, what kind of "greeting gift" did you prepare for our visit to Zhongye this time?

All eyes instantly focused on Zhao Ping'an. Although the Commander of 201 remained seated calmly, his gaze behind his glasses was equally filled with anticipation.

Xu Yuanshan sat upright to the side, feeling somewhat nervous, wondering what kind of list Zhao Ping'an would give this time.

Zhao Pingan took a deep breath, stood up, faced the two leaders, and began his report in a clear and steady tone:

"Reporting to the Commander and Political Commissar! Based on the needs of the battle situation and our available resources, we have prepared the following support materials for the Central Plains Field Army, divided into several categories: heavy firepower, armored assault, mobile transport, infantry support, and medical support—"

With each item he announced, the room grew quieter, with only his clear voice echoing:

"First, heavy artillery: Provide 200 122mm howitzers with 24 rounds of ammunition; and 60 155mm howitzers with 7.2 rounds of ammunition. These will be used to strengthen the core offensive and counter-offensive firepower of the corps and division levels."

"Second, armored forces: Provide 100 Type 59 medium tanks, along with tank ammunition, machine gun ammunition, and basic maintenance tools and spare parts. These will be used to form an assault spearhead and guide infantry breakthroughs."

"Third, strategic mobility and logistical support: provide 2000 Jiefang trucks, as well as fuel, lubricants and key spare parts required to maintain their long-term high-intensity operation."

This will significantly improve the operational mobility of troops, as well as the efficiency of supply transport and casualty evacuation.

Fourth, infantry support and assault firepower: Provide 1000 100mm/82mm mortars with two loads of ammunition; provide 2000 12.7mm heavy machine guns with ammunition;

提供 107毫米轻型多管火箭炮2000具（每具标準配8发火箭弹）备弹10000发；提供 RPG-7型单兵火箭筒两万支，配套火箭弹6万发。

This technology is designed to significantly enhance the direct fire support, anti-armor, and assault capabilities of battalion, company, platoon, and even squad levels.

Fifth, medical supplies: Provide 100 million bottles of penicillin, as well as basic medical supplies such as hemostatic powder, bandages, and surgical instruments. These will be used to ensure the treatment of the wounded and maintain the combat effectiveness of the troops.

Zhao Ping'an finished reciting the weighty list in one go, and finally added: "All the above weapons, equipment and supplies include corresponding simplified operation manuals, maintenance points and basic training tools."

Ammunition, fuel, medical supplies, etc., can be continuously replenished based on actual consumption.

silence.

A brief, impenetrable silence fell over the command post.