This time it was Lujiagou that Zhao Gang and Li Yunlong went to together.
Zhao Gang was responsible for the secret mission, but he wanted to see how the artillery was installed on the car. If it was really a ghost cannon, he would have to tell the truth.
But when they arrived at the arsenal, they were stunned. What they saw in front of them was not a ghost cannon, but a cannon they had never seen before.
There is even a question mark as to whether this thing can be called a cannon, because it has nothing but barrels, and the barrels are piled densely together.
Li Yunlong walked around the rocket launcher, then looked at Wang Xuexin with a suspicious look on his face: "Xiao Dongbei, are you trying to scare the little devils or something? With so many barrels, can it shoot so many shells?"
"It must be possible!" Wang Xuexin replied: "If it can't be done, what are we going to do with this thing?"
Li Yunlong shook his head and said with a smile: "I don't believe it. If there is such a beautiful thing, why would people build cannons?"
Zhao Gang was also doubtful. He even thought that Li Yunlong was right. If the cannonball could be shot out in this way...then why would the gun barrel be rifled? Wouldn't it be enough to just get an iron pipe like this?
Zhang Wanhe said with a smile: "Don't believe it, we used this thing to destroy an artillery position, even though it was fake!"
Because Zhao Gang had the previous idea, he was now worried about the range issue. He patted the barrel of the gun and asked: "Lao Zhang, how far can this gun shoot?"
"Six kilometers!" Zhang Wanhe replied proudly: "We can reach Zhaojiayu from here!"
Zhao Gang was shocked, six kilometers?
If it has such a range, then installing it on a car won't be a problem.
"Just brag!" Li Yunlong still didn't believe it. He tilted his head and said: "If it is really six kilometers, wouldn't it be the artillery that suppresses the Japanese?"
"If you don't believe me, I'll throw you away!" Zhang Wanhe replied: "Do you want it if you like it? I have such a good thing, but I still don't believe it and can't give it away!"
He said he was about to leave.
"Hey..." Li Yunlong hurriedly stepped forward to stop him: "Old Zhang, you are not interesting enough! I didn't say no, as long as it is something you give me, no matter what it is, I, Li Yunlong, will take it all, but you
Why don't you tell us something?"
"Captain!" Wang Xuexin explained: "If you think of this thing as a cannon, I really don't understand, but you think of it as a large rocket launcher..."
Li Yunlong said "Oh" and his eyes immediately lit up. After being stunned for a while, he slapped his thigh and shouted: "Good guy, this is a good idea! With so many rocket launchers in one piece, shoot them in the direction of the enemy in one go. Then
It’s lively…”
As he spoke, he stared at the rocket launcher and couldn't move it away. From time to time, he would step forward and touch it a few times, as if he was afraid of being snatched away.
Zhao Gang also understood.
The Independent Regiment was the first unit to be equipped with rocket launchers, and had also participated in actual combat. As a political commissar, Zhao Gang certainly knew that the launch of rocket launchers mainly relied on artillery shells rather than cannons.
Considering this direction, it is not surprising that these two transparent tubes can fire cannonballs, and as long as the solid gunpowder column is enough, it is not difficult to fly six kilometers.
Zhao Gang nodded and praised with emotion and excitement: "Well done, Xiao Dongbei! The rockets have given you a lot of fun. With this thing, we can change the previous situation where long-range equipment was at an absolute disadvantage.
You are in good condition! You are giving our troops and even our country a breath of fresh air!"
At this time, Laojiu, who had not interrupted the conversation, asked: "Captain Wang, if this is a rocket, it can hit six kilometers. How should we... aim?"
Laojiu was the artilleryman brought by Li Yunlong to receive the artillery.
This is actually one of the reasons why Wang Xuexin asked the Independent Regiment to receive the first batch of rocket launchers.
Wang Xuexin didn't do this just because he was from an independent group. The chief of staff also discussed this matter with Wang Xuexin.
The commander was resting in the dormitory that day... As a commander, he usually does not have a fixed rest time. It is common for him to work all night and have time to sleep during the day.
The chief of staff called Wang Xuexin to the headquarters, politely motioned Wang Xuexin to sit down at his desk, and said: "Comrade Wang Xuexin, regarding the issue of rocket launcher equipment, I think it is necessary to talk to you!"
"Yes!" Wang Xuexin felt a little strange. Why should he talk to him about this matter? Isn't it just the decision of the chief?
"Here's the thing!" the chief of staff explained: "The chief and I thought about it and felt that the rocket launcher equipment is not trivial. If it is used properly, it may determine the outcome of a battle, so we must consider it carefully!"
The chief of staff handed Wang Xuexin a cigarette, lit a match and lit it for each other. Then he waved his hand and extinguished the match and said happily: "You have done another great service. The chief became more and more happy as he talked and kept praising him.
If Xiao Dongbei built this thing, it will be much easier to fight in the future!"
Then the chief of staff changed the subject and said: "However, precisely because rocket launchers are important, we must be more cautious when equipping them! The leader and I agreed that the Hundred Battle Group has a longer experience in using artillery and has a number of
They are experienced artillerymen, so it would be more appropriate for the rocket launchers to be equipped with the Hundred Battle Group first!"
When Wang Xuexin heard this, he understood that the chief of staff was worried that Wang Xuexin would ask to equip an independent regiment after developing a rocket launcher, so he came to do ideological work for Wang Xuexin.
Wang Xuexin thought for a while and replied: "Chief of Staff, I don't have any problem with which troops to equip. We still have an overall view of the situation, but..."
"But what?" asked the chief of staff.
Wang Xuexin analyzed: "First of all, rocket launchers are different from all artillery in our army. The experience of the artillery of the Hundred Battle Regiment may not only not be helpful, but will have a negative impact!"
The chief of staff nodded. He could understand the meaning of this. Artillery and rockets were indeed different, and it would be difficult to transfer experience.
However, this problem also exists in the Independent Regiment, so the Chief of Staff still prefers the Hundred Battle Regiment.
"Secondly!" Wang Xuexin continued: "The artillery of the independent regiment is different from the artillery of other units. They have learned the measurement of ballistics and target distances, and can quickly measure distances and analyze ballistics. These are exactly what are needed to equip rockets!"
"Really?" The chief of staff looked stunned: "Do the artillerymen of the independent regiment have such ability?"
Later, the chief of staff investigated and found that this was indeed the case, and the person who taught them was actually Xiao Dongbei...
When the chief of staff told the chief about this, the chief said happily: "This is very good. We do not shy away from relatives in promoting talents. Since the artillery of the independent regiment is ahead, the rocket launchers will be equipped with the independent regiment first!"
That's why Zhang Wanhe called Li Yunlong.
As soon as Laojiu raised this question, Wang Xuexin knew that his idea was correct. Laojiu was already accustomed to using ballistic analysis thinking to shoot guns instead of relying on feeling.
This is particularly important for rocket launchers with a range of six kilometers.