Once upon a time, the Governor-General's Palace of Tsarist Russia became the headquarters of the Siberian Military District. When Yang Mingzhi drove here, what he saw were a large number of pure Russian-style buildings.
There are some Roman columns under the onions, and some buildings are decorated in a Baroque style.
The military district headquarters shows a sense of history. In other words, in the more than 20 years after the founding of Soviet Russia, the authorities made very limited improvements to the building.
So what? The buildings left over from the Tsarist era are all made of granite, and they are very solid.
The city of Novosibirsk is very large. Because of its vast land and sparse population, the Soviet Union was able to expand the area of the city as much as possible, so that the newly built buildings were widely spaced apart from each other and the newly built roads were also extremely wide.
This is not the case in the old city. The roads are not very wide and even the construction area of the military district headquarters is a bit crowded.
But it is located in a downtown area, and even though it is heavily guarded, if the staff there have to go out for business, it is quite convenient to go to various institutions.
With Yang Mingzhi's attitude towards life, he wished that the Academy of Sciences campus was near the city center, so that it would not be troublesome to go shopping on the streets.
The convoy traveled on a relatively narrow road. There were no buildings over six stories in the city, and the buildings on both sides of the road were generally three stories.
"Novosibirsk will definitely need to carry out large-scale construction projects in the future, but now they definitely don't have the technology to build high-rise buildings."
Yang Mingzhi stopped thinking about it. He estimated that Lao Maozi would not be able to build a thirty-three-story residential building in his lifetime.
Yes, when the Iron Curtain came down, Western countries also blocked the Soviet Union, including the technology for building hundreds of meters high buildings.
The convoy finally stopped in a parking lot surrounded by strong pines. Following closely beside the commander of the military region, Yang Mingzhi entered the so-called headquarters building, an old building with only four floors.
He looked left and right, and looked at this building. It was indeed old, and the heating system inside was normal. The temperature outside was a bit cold, but inside it was as warm as spring.
Some rooms were hidden, and through the cracks in the door, he even saw some lush potted plants, and even the sound of eating melon seeds.
"Huh? Maybe some people in the headquarters have a lot of free time at work? And they say that the heavy responsibility has been borne by the commander of the military region himself?"
Speaking of the commander, he didn't want reporters to get involved in holding a press conference, so he should just follow the old method and ask the clerks to sort out the information and make a report based on the results of the experiment and throw it to the newspaper, and that would be the end of it?
There is only one distinguished guest, and that is General Berekov.
You know, it is rare for generals to enter the military district headquarters. For several months, Berekov has been the highest-ranking visitor.
There is a press conference to be held, and before the press conference, Berekov must be allowed to meet other people in the headquarters.
So in the office of the military region commander, Yang Mingzhi saw most of the senior military officers and senior political staff of the military region for the first time.
It was a think tank group with a large number of more than forty people. Due to orders from the commander himself, many people who were dispatched drove back today.
Deputy commander of the military region, political commissar of the military region, head of the recruiting agency, head of the logistics agency...
Basically, leaders from all parts of the entire military region gathered here, and the most important one was of course Commander Medvedev himself.
They all wore military uniforms and large-brimmed hats, and each of them had medals hanging on their chests. The only thing was that they were all middle-aged men and their medals were far less numerous than Yang Mingzhi's.
Nowadays, the number of medals can be used as a measure of "contribution to the alliance." Look at this young man with an Asian face. A large group of middle-aged people are far inferior to his achievements.
It was another formal meeting. This time, Yang Mingzhi formally met with senior military officers of the military region.
"Perhaps some of them who are very important to me must put on a good show today."
Yang Mingzhi grinned the whole time, causing the muscles on his face to stiffen. This "greeter" smile was indeed a bit fake. Whether it was fake or not, a lieutenant general still showed a humble attitude, right?
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In terms of military rank alone, Yang Mingzhi is on the same level as the commander of the military region and is also higher than others present.
His humble attitude gives a very positive signal to the old guys that this person is suitable for deep friendship.
"Now that you have met our comrades, it is obvious that you don't know each other very well. So when the press conference you insisted on is over, we will go and sit in a private room in the canteen." The commander of the military region introduced.
"Okay!" Yang Mingzhi nodded, "I hope I won't get drunk."
"Come with me now." After that, the commander gave another order: "Guard, please inform the reporters who are taking a break and lead them to conference room No. 2."
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Press conferences were rare in the Soviet Union, but they were indeed a quick way for newspapers to obtain important news.
This is the first time for many young reporters to come to the military region headquarters. They can write a press release after just taking a quick look at it.
Today, the focus of their attention is only General Berekov. They wonder what the young general will say.
In conference room No. 2, the press conference was held directly without any delay.
Yang Mingzhi does have a lot to say to these reporters. After all, the assault rifle is just a tool. He needs to use this tool to make greater profits for himself and his family. Of course, he always firmly believes that the new gun will
Bring huge development to the army.
Based on this, he did not need a speech at all. He explained the development process of the new gun in front of a group of reporters who were listening attentively. In order to make the story more legendary, he also added some embellishments. He also knew that no matter what he said,
How dull it is, reporters will definitely exaggerate it to boost morale, and they will be even more exaggerated today.
No matter what Stalin in Moscow might think, newspapers must publish relevant content.
If an unknown designer came up with a magical weapon, the suspicious Stalin would definitely send someone to investigate first, or simply ignore it.
But that was Belekov's masterpiece. Even if the data were bizarre, Stalin should have believed it.
In front of a group of reporters, Yang Mingzhi also risked his life. It was bragging anyway, and the louder the bragging, the better.
"Please note that you have seen assault rifles fighting like light machine guns on the shooting range. We should seek mass production of this weapon and let all soldiers equipped with Mosin Nagants change their weapons and equip them all with my АB42 assault rifles.
If a division is equipped with 6,000 guns, the division's firepower will exceed that of an army; if a group army is equipped with 50,000 guns, its combat effectiveness will be close to that of a front army!"
"It is not enough. Our army must be equipped with a large number of rocket-propelled grenades invented by me. We must ensure that each squad has one launcher and ten rounds of ammunition. Each platoon needs to be equipped with an individual rocket launcher.
Tools, and prepare at least three ammunition. In this way, our grassroots troops will have unprecedented combat effectiveness, the ability to easily defeat enemy tanks, and the ability to easily conquer enemy fortresses."
"You must write down my words truthfully. This is my opinion on military construction. You should publish it to the people of the entire alliance. Tell them that General Berekov will invent more new weapons and come up with some new weapons."
The military concept enables the combat effectiveness of the six million troops on the front line to quickly surpass the enemy..."
Yang Mingzhi talked endlessly here, while Medvedev and other senior officials of the military region kept wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads as they listened.
Everyone was shocked, because of this crazy Berekov, he wanted to fly as soon as he learned how to run.
Is this the youthful passion of young people? It’s too crazy! What he said is indeed very encouraging, but it’s just that those words are no different from the daily bragging of "Pravda".
This is the fact. Pravda, Izvestia, and Red Star, the three mainstream newspapers in the Soviet Union, have been bragging in the past year in order to boost morale. It is said that a new weapon has been invented or improved in the rear arsenal.
Newspapers immediately touted it as a weapon for killing enemies.
This time, the words came from Berekov's mouth. There was nothing false about what this young man did in the past. In other words, he was definitely not just talking nonsense today. Maybe today's "nonsense" could be realized in the future?
"What if he is right?!" The military commander did not dare to deny it outright, because everything was too tempting.
The Soviet bullet output has never been low, especially the current consumption of Tokarev pistol bullets is astronomical. The commander carefully observed the so-called intermediate power bullets, which are only a little longer than pistol bullets. Once mass-produced,
Its production efficiency is not necessarily slower than pistol bullets.
The country can fully cope with the consumption of intermediate-power ammunition. From a technical perspective, the commander of the military region is really convinced that once several factories in Novosibirsk reroute and try their best to manufacture assault rifles, when the permafrost thaws next spring, the assault rifles will be off the production line.
It will definitely be no problem to equip three divisions.
Of course, this is just an idea. Don’t look at Berekov still talking about it. Even if it can be realized technically, it can also be realized in policy?
Unless the big guys in Moscow give permission.
The military district commander remained calm and continued to listen to Berekov's words for the time being.
As early as in the swamp, Salinchkin once praised Yang Mingzhi for his natural eloquence advantage as a political worker. As a morale agitator, he was really very qualified.
Sure enough, the reporters were really excited when they heard Yang Mingzhi's clamor.
He finally finished speaking and it was the reporters' turn to ask questions.
The warm atmosphere at the venue had been aroused, but time was limited. Yang Mingzhi discussed with the commander of the military region and decided to answer only ten questions.
The so-called questions are nothing special. They are still about firearms and rocket launchers.
Only a young female reporter asked a sharp question: "General Berekov, we learned that you are Chinese, and now you have become a hero of the Soviet Union. You traveled thousands of miles to the Soviet Union and made outstanding contributions to our Patriotic War.
, is all this for Soviet beliefs?”
Yes or no, just choose one of the two.
Yang Mingzhi smiled and answered cleverly: "For world peace."
Perhaps this is the most foolproof answer.
The Second World War proved one thing. Camps with different ideologies can join hands to fight against extreme ideological trends. Although everyone has different ideologies, the ultimate goal is indeed peace.
As early as the end of the 19th century, the United States was committed to building a peaceful trading environment around the world, because this environment was of great benefit to itself.
The dream of the Soviet Union transcended the times. If red flags were planted all over the world, would there still be war? No, by that time, people all over the world would be distributed according to their needs, everyone would have their place, and everyone would live and work in peace and contentment.
Yang Mingzhi did not say any more and ended the press conference with "peace". As for the reporters' final press release, it was no longer his responsibility.
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The reporters gradually left, and the commander of the military region sat in the gallery and did not stand up immediately.
"Comrade Commander, they have all left, and we should leave too," said the political commissar of the military region.
"No! Let me calm down." The commander rubbed his temples and looked at the smug Yang Mingzhi.
"General Berekov, this time, you are really..."
"What, you think I went too far?"
"Isn't it? But it's good, your two friends from the Ministry of Internal Affairs also took a lot of notes, and they may report to the leader personally."
Yang Mingzhi nodded, and when he saw the confident eyes of Kastliula and Filudov, he knew that what the military commander said was true.
"That's fine." Yang Mingzhi stretched hard, "I would be so happy if the leader could understand what happened in Novosibirsk. I know that people with foresight will realize what my new gun will bring.
When it comes to change, the leader is the one with the vision.”
"Of course." At this point, the commander of the military region finally stood up. He stood for a while holding on to the table, just to let his weak legs relax. "The leader is the most far-sighted. Comrade Berekov, you can
Continue research and development for the time being, maybe when you come up with the next new weapon, the leader's commendation order and a series of orders will come."
"Ok, thank you."
"No need to be formal. Next, it's my turn to entertain you. Oh, you must be very hungry too."
Yang Mingzhi was indeed very hungry. As his mood stabilized, the feeling of hunger affected his whole body, making his whole body feel a little limp!
Hungry, in many factories in Novosibirsk, the daily food rations for workers there are really small, and the relief food for unemployed civilians is even scarcer. But no matter how little food they have, it is still better than the people trapped in Leningrad.
What kind of tragedy is there? I'm afraid hundreds of people starve to death every day! The last thing General von Loeb of the German army wanted to happen was this kind of mass starvation. Russian civilians died of starvation on a large scale. Von Loeb
Loeb's personal honor was greatly insulted. So he desperately attacked Leningrad, hoping to capture the city early so that all the citizens would not starve to death. As a result, the citizens would rather starve to death than give up the second capital of the Soviet Union.
Today, only some places have an abundant food supply, and in some places, just eating is a luxury.
What followed was a dinner party, and Yang Mingzhi couldn't help but feel a little worried. After all, judging from their appearance, he felt that the senior personnel of the military region headquarters all had an upright temperament. Their lives should be more simple, and the dinner party should not be a feast of fish and meat.
Bar?
But this is hospitality from the military region headquarters, and it cannot be shabby.