Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

"We are also researching other things, not just military research, but also light industry and agriculture. There are people researching fertilizers, seeds, etc. We are currently short of talent."

"The commander wants me to tell you that all the students at the UN are valuable. He won't send them to the battlefield, but rather to continue their scientific research. Falling behind means being beaten. Our country has already fallen behind for a hundred years and cannot afford to fall any further behind."

Principal Mei was stunned for a moment, a bit dazed, as he listened to Zhu Junwei's words. He took the photo and looked at it carefully. On one production line, a group of workers were assembling tanks. On another, another group of workers were assembling engines. There were also slogans on the back: Strive to catch up, strengthen the country through industry, revitalize the country through science and technology, and save the country through hard work.

"Are these your arsenals?"

"Yes, the production line our commander managed to build is already capable of producing tanks and aircraft, but researching new aircraft and tanks requires talent, so that's why they sent me here."

After hearing this, Principal Mei couldn't help but sigh.

"In principle, I won't stop students from pursuing their dreams after graduation, but I can't force them!"

After hearing this, Zhu Junwei smiled. Principal Mei had agreed, but he needed to take care of these younger students himself.

"Principal, can the teacher be okay?"

Principal Mei narrowed her eyes slightly: "Did anyone agree?"

"Some people are willing to go and take a look. If you're worried, you can go along and take a look."

Principal Mei actually wanted to go and take a look.

"I, forget it..."

But before he finished speaking, Zhu Junwei whispered, "The commander would like to invite you to come over and take a look. It would be best if you could bring that vegetable jar with you."

After hearing this, Principal Mei stared at Allen Chu, “How did you know?”

"The commander told me to say so. He said that if you are willing to go and see him, he will talk to you personally. And that gram of radium is useless in your hands, but it is useful in his."

Chapter 537 Experts Fall into the Trap

On February 26, not long after the Spring Festival and before the start of the UN University semester, President Mei and several teachers boarded a plane from Chuncheng Airport to Taihang Mountains.

Although Chuncheng Airport was still under the control of the Nationalist Army, it was in good condition because it was used to transport some supplies, and it could take off and land large transport aircraft. Commander Wang Long of Southern Yunnan had a good relationship with our army, and after applying in advance, the plane landed smoothly at Chuncheng Airport.

"Xiao Zhu, didn't you say you were very poor? How could you use this kind of plane when you're so poor?"

Originally, Principal Mei had no intention of traveling all the way to Taihang Mountains, but Zhu Junwei told him that he could take a plane there, and the round trip would only take one day. Principal Mei decided to go and see it in person, but he did not bring the vegetable jar with him.

When Principal Mei saw the plane, he was astonished. It was the largest plane he had ever seen. He had seen Kuomintang planes before, but compared to this one, they looked like toys.

After entering the cabin, Principal Mei was even more astonished. The interior of the plane was furnished with sofas and other decorations, and the floor was carpeted, which seemed even a bit luxurious.

"Hello, Principal Mei, do you remember me? I've audited your classes before."

"Are you Xiao Hu from Yenching University?"

Principal Mei recognized the person before him immediately. The person in charge of this reception was Zhao Gang's classmate, Hu Qiang. After receiving Zhao Gang's letter, he came to Jin Province to join Zhao Gang. He now worked as a technical engineer at the Black Cloud Mountain and Yixiantian Arsenal.

"It's me. I didn't expect that you still remember me, Principal Mei."

Principal Mei pointed at the plane and asked, "How did you come up with something so extravagant?"

Hu Qiang saw Principal Mei's dissatisfaction and quickly introduced: "Principal, this is not something we made ourselves. It was given to our commander by a general from the Russian Bear. We usually don't use it. We sent it out this time to pick you up."

Hearing that this was a gift from Mao Xiong, Principal Mei said nothing more and entered the cabin. He was accompanied by several professors who had previously read Zhu Junwei's notes.

As the plane landed at Taihang Mountain Airport, the group felt a noticeable drop in temperature. However, since everyone had come all the way from the Northern Capital to the Spring City, they knew the weather in the north at this time and were prepared.

There was no grand welcome ceremony at the airport. After getting off the plane, everyone took a car and headed directly to the Yixiantian Arsenal. The Taihangshan Arsenal had been expanded, and some of the equipment from Heiyunshan had been moved to Yixiantian. Heiyunshan was now primarily engaged in scientific research, while Yixiantian was responsible for production.

"Principal Mei, we're here!"

The vehicle drove for over three hours before arriving at Yixiantian. The Yixiantian Arsenal was now vastly different from before. Previously, it was small, consisting of only a few rooms. Now, it was a vast expanse. To prevent detection by the Japanese, camouflage was employed, with the buildings built against the mountainside and then dug deep into the mountain.

Li Yunlong was at the Yixiantian Arsenal at this time.

"Look, can this kind of missile be manufactured?"

Li Yunlong took out Korolev's design drawings, while Korolev was visiting the arsenal at the time.

“This design!”

Jia Ji's eyes lit up after he reviewed the blueprints. His current research area was missiles, and while his theoretical knowledge was still a bit lacking, he had extensive experience in related fields, having participated in the design of the Katyusha rocket and the 107mm rocket launcher.

"What a genius! Why didn't I think of that?"

Jia Ji exclaimed excitedly as he looked at the blueprint.

Li Yunlong patted his shoulder and asked, "How long will it take to make it?"

"I need to call a meeting. We still need to confirm the solid fuel. It's a bit difficult, but it shouldn't be a big problem. If the fuel is fine, everything else won't be a problem!"

"Is there any problem with guidance?"

Jia Ji nodded and said, "No problem, Commander. Among the experts you sent back last time, several specialize in radar and radio technology. We have already developed the first generation of radar, but we haven't had time to report to you yet."

"So fast?"

"It's not very technically demanding, but it will be a bit difficult to expand the detection range and adapt to more complex terrain in the future. We are still researching it. But for now, it can detect about 120 kilometers, which should be enough!"

"Okay, you go to the meeting and study first. I need to see the sample as soon as possible. By the way, in addition to radio and radar wave guidance, you can also try heat source guidance. I have something else to do here."

Li Yunlong saw Zhu Junwei and Hu Qiang leading people walking towards him and realized that the guests had arrived.

"Commander!"

"Commander!"

When Zhu Junwei and Hu Qiang saw Li Yunlong, they immediately saluted.

Li Yunlong reached out and grabbed Zhu Junwei's arm, squeezing it carefully: "You kid, you've gained weight!"

Hearing Li Yunlong's words, Zhu Junwei immediately laughed and said, "I've been hanging out with my junior classmates every day and haven't exercised much, so I've gained a lot of weight."

"Thanks a lot!"

"It's not hard. It's the comrades on the other fronts who are working hard. I'm just going to enjoy myself."

"Hahaha, you kid!"

After Li Yunlong and Zhu Junwei greeted each other, they turned their attention to the few people following behind them.

Li Yunlong, the leader, recognized him immediately: "Principal Mei, welcome!"

"General Li Yunlong, I have long heard of your great name."

The two shook hands, and then Zhu Junwei began to introduce other people to Li Yunlong.

"This is Professor Liu Xianzhou, our school's expert in mechanics!"

Li Yunlong knew this person. Many mechanical textbooks of that era were written by Professor Liu. The "Encyclopedia of Machinery" and "Mechanical Design" that Li Yunlong had read before were both written by him.

"Professor Liu, I've long heard of your name. I've read your books 'Mechanics from Beginners to Masters' and 'Principles of Mechanical Design' over and over again!"

Hearing Li Yunlong's words, Liu Xianzhou smiled and shook hands with Li Yunlong. He didn't say anything, but his eyes looked at the surrounding production equipment from time to time. He should be a typical science guy who is not good at socializing.

"This is Professor Jiang Yibiao, our school's physics expert."

"Hello, Professor Jiang. This is the first time I've heard of you. I, Li Yunlong, am not well-informed, so please forgive me!"

The people around were stunned when they heard Li Yunlong's introduction. Most people would be polite, but Li Yunlong actually spoke the truth.

For those who enjoy socializing and scheming, this statement would be unpleasant. Why has Professor Liu heard of it, but Professor Jiang hasn't? Does it make me seem less famous? But for these science-minded men, this statement not only doesn't make them unhappy, but instead makes them feel that Li Yunlong is a very down-to-earth person.

Well, as everyone knows, Li Yunlong is a real person, and Belia liked it crazily!

"This is Professor Zhang Xilu! An expert in mathematics."

"Hello, Professor Zhang. I'm not good at math. I get sleepy when I hear about math. I might have to trouble you more in the future."

"Hahaha, General Li Yunlong, you're too polite. Let's discuss, discuss. The questions you raise are very interesting!"

"This is Professor Gu Yuxiu, our school's electromechanical expert."

Li Yunlong had heard of this and stepped forward to shake his hand, saying, "Professor Gu, you've arrived just in time. I have some electromechanical questions I'd like to ask you. You've arrived just in time!"

Chapter 538: We Can’t Continue to Weaken

While Li Yunlong was greeting these professors, Principal Mei was looking at him from the side.

I already had an opinion of Li Yunlong: there were only wrong names, not wrong nicknames. Li Yunlong was a "fox," and with just a few simple words, he had immediately established close relationships with several professors. I guess he had done some research beforehand.

If ordinary generals or officials met these professors, they would often brag about everything, but Li Yunlong did the opposite, making everyone feel that he was different.

In addition, when greeting Professor Gu at the end, Li Yunlong directly raised questions, attracting the attention of several professors. Several professors who came with President Mei seemed to be "working" for Li Yunlong without realizing it.

Principal Mei couldn't help but sigh. The students and teachers in his school were good in every way except that they were too naive and easily exploited. They would even help others count the money after being sold.

"Principal Mei, this is one of the arsenals of our Eighth Route Army. Would you like me to show you around?"

Principal Mei nodded. From the moment he entered the door, he began to observe the Eighth Route Army and the arsenal.

In the propaganda of Shancheng, this group of people are bandits and separatists. Like the peasant uprising troops in ancient times, they only know how to destroy and do not know how to build. They are destroyers.

However, the information that Principal Mei learned from his own channels was different from what was publicized in Shancheng, but he had never been to the Eighth Route Army base.

The reason I was able to come this time was, firstly, because it was more convenient to fly, and secondly, I wanted to see what the Eighth Route Army was like and why so many of my students joined it without hesitation, even without fear of being beheaded.

From the moment he got off the plane, Principal Mei noticed that the people here were different from those in the mountain city. Along the way, he met soldiers, ordinary people, and some officers.

They all looked poor, their clothes patched with patches, unlike the elite Nationalist troops, who wore brand new uniforms, nor were they as lavish as the officers. Even the common people looked different from those under the Nationalist rule.

The soldiers' uniforms were simple and they were a little thin, but every soldier was full of energy and spirit, whether they were training or standing guard.

The officers were not as aloof as the officers of the National Army, but chatted and discussed things with a group of soldiers and civilians.

The common people were also working, with smiles on their faces. They were not afraid of the soldiers approaching, but would greet them. In some places, you could even see people in military uniforms helping the common people with their work.

This is not an act, but something that Principal Mei observed. Clues can be seen from some details of these soldiers and officers.

After entering the arsenal, Principal Mei was even more amazed.

Did the Nationalist army have arsenals? Yes, there were many before the war, but afterward, only a few remained operational, and they could only produce rifles and bullets.

But in this arsenal, Principal Mei saw a complete rifle production line, bullet production line, artillery shell production line, and some production lines he had never seen before.

“Where does the electricity come from?”

Principal Mei asked doubtfully.

"There's a big river not far away, and we've built a hydroelectric station. It can not only generate electricity, but also irrigate the surrounding farmland."