Chapter 593 The old man Yan was completely stunned
"Captain Liu, I'm sorry to say this old man, but your Independent Regiment is stationed in Guangyuan. Apart from the high mountains and dense forests, it is a good place to avoid wars and disasters. What else can you provide? Convenient transportation? Or tax incentives? And
Or is it rich in raw materials? Is there steel in Sichuan? Haha." The Shanxi king was obviously a little angry at Liu Lang's invisible counterattack, and used all the disadvantages of Guangyuan to attack Liu Lang.
According to Comrade Lao Yan's opinion, what he said is basically true and there is nothing wrong with it at all.
However, he didn't know that since Liu Xiang secured his position as the boss of Sichuan Province, Sichuan's transportation would develop at an alarming rate with the support of the central government. From 1934 to 1937, the traffic from Chengdu to Mianyang, Jiange, and Zhaohua
The Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway, the main artery from Guangyuan to Shaanxi in the north, is fully connected.
The time from Guangyuan to Hanzhong will be shortened from one week to two days in the past. If you drive, you can reach it in one day.
As for why there is no steel? The large iron mine discovered at the base of the Independent Regiment, if fully developed, could almost build the "Panzhihua" during the Republic of China.
Liu Lang laughed, and Comrade Yan, who was sitting and watching Liu Lang make a fool of himself, was a little baffled. Is this Sichuan boy a little stupid?
"Sir Yan, what you said is indeed the case in Guangyuan now, but do you believe it? If you give me five years, no, four years, you will find that these will no longer exist. As for you,
On behalf of the people of northern Sichuan, I can exempt you from all taxes on the Taiyuan Machinery Branch." Liu Lang said with a smile.
"Captain Liu, everyone can speak big words! What's more, according to what you just said, the Japanese army is very likely to launch a full-scale war within five years. The old man can't wait that long. These treasures are all old men.
More than ten years of hard work!" Comrade Lao Yan is obviously very realistic and will not accept Liu Lang's temptation to draw big cakes.
Comrade Lao Yan is much more difficult to deal with than those wealthy people who are so excited by their interests.
"Hey, how about this, let's put it another way, do you think it's okay, sir?" Liu Lang had an idea and thought of a problem that Comrade Yan might be having a headache now.
"It doesn't hurt to have a listen." Comrade Lao Yan replied noncommittally.
"I can help you solve the barrel problem." Liu Lang said directly.
Comrade Lao Yan's body was shaken, and his face that had always remained calm showed a look of shock for the first time. Even the eyes hidden behind the lenses showed a burst of murderous intent, although he quickly concealed it.
But these could not escape Liu Lang's feeling.
Liu Lang was not afraid, but was very excited. He had made the right bet. Comrade Lao Yan was really having a headache at this time.
Yes, Liu Lang's sentence is very short, but the amount of information contained is really too great.
The King of Shanxi knew that the gun barrels Liu Lang was talking about were not the barrels of mortars or field guns. The barrels of these small guns could be manufactured by the arsenal with twenty years of accumulation based on special steel plates imported from abroad.
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What he lacks now is barrels for larger caliber mountain cannons or even heavy cannons. These steel materials are not only strictly controlled but also extremely difficult to manufacture.
Yes, Comrade Lao Yan has great ambitions. His arsenal has planned to start manufacturing heavy artillery next year. As long as he can be self-sufficient in heavy artillery, the bald bosses in Nanjing will also be very worried about Shanxi.
No matter when, the right to speak is based on strength.
So Comrade Lao Yan was shocked at first. What was surprising was that no one else knew about this idea except himself and a few close generals. How did Liu Lang know about it?
Then the murderous intention increased greatly. A person who even knew his most secret plan in Shanxi was undoubtedly a dangerous person. In addition, he also had an elite independent regiment with the combat power of a reorganized division. Such a person was even more dangerous.
It's dangerous.
The reason why he forced himself to hold back his murderous intent was simply that Liu Lang's cunning and difficult attitude had made an impression on the King of Shanxi. How could such a person let himself fall into danger easily? Comrade Lao Yan wanted to see.
What kind of medicine is Liu Lang selling in his gourd?
Of course, if Liu Lang's answer is not satisfactory, no matter how much the price is paid, the King of Shanxi, who is full of murderous intentions, will never let him leave Shanxi. As for why a heroic leader got into trouble in Shanxi, there are many
Unexpectedly, after a long time, who still remembers a dead hero?
"Okay, tell me what specifications of gun barrel I need and how to solve the problem of the source of the gun barrel." The Shanxi King's eyes were obviously cold.
Liu Lang seemed unknown, pointing to the machinery in the factory: "Everything must always develop higher and stronger, and sticking to the old ways will only lead to elimination. The same goes for Taiyuan Arsenal. If you want to restore the glory of a few years ago, it is just a matter of time."
Just developing light weapons can no longer meet the needs of the current war, Commander Yan, am I right?"
"It makes sense, keep talking." Comrade Lao Yan's eyes hidden behind his lenses flickered slightly, but his expression was much calmer than before.
If Liu Lang only speculated that heavy artillery must be built based on the situation, it would obviously be easier to accept than spying. The arsenal has grown from only 3,000 people a year ago to the current 6,000 people. The King of Shanxi has no fear of
Others know his purpose of continuing to expand his military industry.
"The results of World War I have told us that artillery is the real god of war. Without heavy artillery, support firepower cannot be scaled up and will be passively beaten. With Chief Yan's military vision, he naturally cannot sit back and ignore this shortcoming and build heavy artillery.
, is imperative. High-level officials of the national government have already begun to actively plan the strategy of introducing heavy artillery from the West. The two Bofors Mountain Cannons equipped by our independent regiment are the result of the first step.
Under the rule of the central government, why Nanjing Jinling Arsenal and Wuhan Hanyang Arsenal cannot manufacture heavy artillery? It is a well-known reason that our country does not have the ability to smelt alloy steel for gun barrels. Chief Yan must be worried about this too! If I am not wrong, Chief Yan
I'm afraid I'd rather make the heavy artillery by ourselves and import the barrels from abroad..." Liu Lang looked at the King of Shanxi and talked eloquently.
Comrade Lao Yan's murderous intent disappeared, while a look of horror flashed in his eyes.
Is this guy so evil? Not only did he infer that he wanted to build heavy artillery based on the situation, but what was even more terrifying was that he also inferred that he wanted to purchase gun barrels from foreign companies?
The King of Shanxi will not think that Liu Lang's statement this time is to spy on military intelligence. The reason is very simple. He is still brewing this idea himself and has not mentioned it to anyone at all, including the five most trusted people in his inner house.
Girl.
He is simply a monster! Apart from the term monster, the King of Shanxi can't think of any other word to describe the harmless and cute little fat guy in front of him.
It wasn't until he saw Comrade Lao Yan's horrified expression and his murderous intent gradually disappearing that a stone in Liu Lang's heart finally fell to the ground. This time the pretense finally failed.
Why did Liu Lang know? Of course he was not talking nonsense, nor was he as monstrous as Comrade Yan thought. The reason is very simple. Military history records are very clear. The Taiyuan Arsenal has been producing heavy artillery since 1934, and the barrels are all
Imported from the Third Reich, which currently has the closest relationship with China.
The history of the Battle of Xinkou has introduced that why the artillery of the Jinsui Army ultimately failed in the artillery battle with the Japanese army had a lot to do with the gun barrel. The gun barrel imported from the Krupp Company of the Third Reich was often used in the artillery battle.
After dozens of shots, it will become soft and deformed.
A typical low-quality product, Comrade Lao Yan was fooled by that product. As for why the Third Reich, which has always been known for its excellent quality, actually sold parallel imports, military historians have different opinions on this, but Liu Lang is more inclined to one of them.
kind of statement.
The Japanese spies, the pervasive Japanese spies, most likely did a lot of small things.
Liu Lang breaks into a cold sweat every time he thinks of a nation that has coveted the Chinese nation for a long time and is deliberately planning to do so, staying on the edge of the land of China. Losing vigilance against them is a crime against the entire nation.
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