After the loud explosion, Director Xu and others put down their telescopes. They were particularly satisfied with the performance of the rockets.
Compared with traditional artillery, rocket launchers are undoubtedly much more flexible, which means that rocket launchers will be more suitable for the Eighth Route Army's operations. After a simple test firing, Director Xu and others already understood the advantages of rocket launchers, and in the following battles
, a rocket launcher of a certain size will definitely play a decisive role in the battle.
"Genzi, you did a good job. I will report it to the headquarters right away to ask for credit for you." Director Xu came to Liu Gen and said excitedly.
Having seen the performance of rocket launchers with his own eyes, Factory Director Xu is particularly optimistic about rocket launchers. As Liu Gen described on the rocket gun paper, rocket launchers have great advantages in suppressing firepower in battle.
Director Xu can now imagine that during the battle, the Japanese artillery was suppressed by the rocket launcher shortly after it opened fire. Without strong enough firepower, the frontline soldiers would undoubtedly feel much more relaxed in the battle with the Japanese.
"Director Xu, it's better not to report to the bosses at the headquarters for the time being." Liu Gen raised his head, his face full of solemnity.
Director Xu looked at Liu Gen in surprise, but he did not expect Liu Gen to say this. In his opinion, the power of the rocket launcher was powerful enough. If he reported it to the bosses at the headquarters, they would definitely pay attention to it.
But why did Liu Gen say this?
"Genzi, what's going on? Is there still something wrong with the rocket launcher?" Foreman Qi had been paying attention to Liu Gen. After hearing Liu Gen's words, he hurried over.
The heads of other departments in the arsenal also walked quickly with Engineer Qi. They could all see how big an impact the rocket launchers would have in the battle. There was probably something wrong with the rocket launchers, so naturally they couldn't continue to be happy.
It's just that Engineer Qi and other people in charge are a little confused. During the test firing just now, they also made careful observations and found no problems with the rocket launcher, even though some data were somewhat different from the data given by Liu Gen on the drawings.
In and out, but it's not a big deal.
What's more, Engineer Qi and the others also knew that the discrepancy in the data was entirely due to the fact that the materials used to make the rocket launchers did not meet Liu Gen's expected standards.
With the information about steel smelting that Liu Gen gave before, the arsenal has made some improvements in the quality of steel, but even so, it cannot be compared with the quality of steel Liu Gen needs. In addition, the arsenal's steel smelting
The department is small in scale, and the amount of steel it can smelt is not very large.
At present, the main source of steel for the arsenal still comes from the dismantling of the Japanese railway and the purchase from the people in the base area. The output of steel smelted by the arsenal is too low. If it were not for the fact that there is a little bit, then the steel smelting department may be directly
Disband.
Of course, the small scale of the steel smelting department is also due to the fact that the Japanese troops have been frantically raiding the anti-Japanese base areas during this period. If not for this, the steel smelting department could leave Huangyadong and go to establish smelting plants in various places in the base areas, and then
Let steel production be increased sufficiently.
"Yes, I found some problems during the test firing. I found that with the conditions of our arsenal, it is simply impossible to mass-produce rocket launchers."
"Even if we can forcibly produce some, there will still be many problems."
"I'm afraid this rocket launcher will be the first and last rocket launcher produced by our arsenal in the past two years. With our current industrial conditions, mass production is still too difficult."
"..."
Liu Gen kept talking, and he was confused. He took out the drawings of the rocket launcher and successfully manufactured the rocket launcher. He was very confident. Liu Gen was sure that the emergence of the rocket launcher would definitely help the Eighth Route Army units to easily launch the rocket launcher in the battle.
Open up the situation.
However, the problems discovered during the test firing made Liu Gen suddenly realize that he was too idealistic. The current industrial conditions of the Eighth Route Army could not produce rocket launchers on a large scale and equip them to all troops.
"What's going on? What problems have arisen? Tell us all about the root cause. Maybe we can solve it?"
"Yes, three cobblers are worth one Zhuge Liang. With so many people in our arsenal, can't we solve the problem?"
"..."
The faces of Foreman Qi and others were full of worry. If a big killer weapon like rocket launchers could be mass-produced, it would definitely be able to reverse the lack of firepower in the Eighth Route Army units. The most important thing is that the control of rocket launchers is much simpler, and it is much easier to control than rocket launchers.
It has many advantages over traditional artillery.
Even Engineer Qi and others know that the accuracy of rocket launchers is relatively low, but the accuracy is not enough to make up for it in quantity. If more rocket launchers are produced and the arsenal tightens their belts, everyone will have to work harder, but they can still get through it.
"Let Genzi calm down first, and we will hold a group meeting to discuss this matter at night." Director Xu said after noticing something was wrong with Liu Gen's state.
Foreman Qi and others were slightly stunned. After a moment, they understood. Foreman Qi and others could see that Liu Gen, who had always been calm, was a little more suspicious at this time, as if he was doubtful about his own abilities.
Suspect.
Under this situation, even if Engineer Qi and the others continue to ask, they will not be able to get an answer from Liu Gen at all. It is better to leave space to Liu Gen and let Liu Gen calm down.
"Okay, Genzi, let's leave first. You can calm down for a while."
"Genzi, if there is a problem with the rocket launcher, it's okay. Let's solve it together. You're still great."
"Yes, Genzi, you are great, very outstanding, better than us old guys."
"..."
Foreman Qi and others left one by one. Before leaving, they couldn't help but comfort themselves, hoping that the problem with the rocket launcher would not have a big impact on Liu Gen. Liu Gen had already done a great job in this matter.
Not bad, I personally designed the drawings and personally led the artillery department workers to manufacture it.
It can be said that the creation of this rocket launcher has an inseparable relationship with Liu Gen. Without Liu Gen, even if Kong Jue and others had the relevant drawings, they would not have been able to successfully manufacture the rocket launcher.
Kong Jue asked the workers to bring the rocket launcher back to the artillery department, but he stayed behind. He was a little worried about Liu Gen's condition. As a genius, Kong Jue was able to understand Liu Gen, discovered the problems with the rocket launcher, and
It cannot be changed in a short period of time, which is undoubtedly a huge blow.
During the process of making the rocket launcher, Kong Jue could see Liu Gen's emphasis on the rocket launcher. Many of the parts were done by Liu Gen himself to successfully build the rocket launcher. Following Liu Gen, Kong Jue learned
He received a lot of things, and during the process, he also discovered problems with rocket launchers.
However, Kong Jue didn't pay much attention to these problems at that time. With Liu Gen around, these problems could be solved.
"Genzi, you have done a good job. Even though there are still some problems with the rocket launcher, these problems can be solved."
"The industrial foundation in our base area is somewhat poor, and there are also many problems in the arsenal. But I believe that as long as we solve these problems with our heart, the arsenal will definitely become better and better. By then, the problems with rocket launchers will no longer exist.
Will it be a problem again?" Looking at the silent Liu Gen, Kong Jue couldn't help but say.
Liu Gen turned to look at Kong Jue beside him, but couldn't help but smile bitterly. He successfully manufactured the rocket launcher, but found that it was impossible to produce it on a large scale. This was a big blow to Liu Gen.
"Brother Kong, don't worry, I'll be fine, just leave me alone for a while." Liu Gen forced an ugly smile and could only say this.
Seeing Liu Gen say this, Kong Jue felt helpless. After a moment of silence, he left Liu Gen. After leaving a certain distance, he sat on a stone and watched Liu Gen's every move. Kong Jue was very worried about Liu Gen's condition.
, even if Liu Gen asked him to leave, how could he leave with peace of mind?
Less than ten minutes after Kong Jue sat down on the stone, Engineer Qi and others came to him quietly. Just like Kong Jue, Engineer Qi and others were also worried about Liu Gen's condition. They seemed to be leaving, but they were
Without leaving, Engineer Qi and the others stayed in a small corner, paying attention to Liu Gen's condition.
After seeing Kong Jue also leaving Liu Gen, Foreman Qi and others couldn't help but come to Kong Jue, wanting to know Liu Gen's condition.
After learning from Kong Jue that Liu Gen's condition had not changed much, the worry on the faces of Foreman Qi and others became more and more obvious. They were really worried that Liu Gen would be too affected, even if the rocket launcher could not be used due to the objective conditions of the arsenal.
Although mass-produced, the performance of this rocket launcher has fully proved Liu Gen's ability.
"Where is Director Xu? Why don't you let Director Xu persuade me again?" Engineer Qi looked around, trying to find Director Xu.
But what made Engineer Qi a little confused was that Director Xu, who was still there before, did not know where he was at this time. Seeing this, Engineer Qi was very helpless. Director Xu was not here, what should we do?
Woolen cloth?
At this time, Liu Gen was quietly alone. He kept reflecting on the power of rocket launchers, but for arsenals, the production of rocket launchers was too difficult. If you want to produce rocket launchers on a large scale, you need a good industrial foundation.
Otherwise, Liu Gen alone would be exhausted and unable to produce a large rocket launcher.
The industrial base is very important, even if the bosses also attach great importance to it, but due to the extremely harsh environment of the base areas, the industry in the anti-Japanese base areas cannot get much development at all. It is too difficult to develop industry in such an environment.
It is big and the development speed is too slow.
After constant reflection, Liu Gen realized his mistake. He was too anxious.
The crazy raids carried out by the Japanese troops in the anti-Japanese base areas and the implementation of the Sanguang policy caused too much damage to the anti-Japanese base areas and killed too many innocent people. When Liu Gen was still teaching the students at the artillery school, every day
We can all know the specific situation of casualties and casualties among the people in the base area from the division headquarters.
Every time the Japanese raided the anti-Japanese base areas, innocent people would die. In less than a month after the new commander of the Japanese First Army, Yoshio Iwamatsu, took office, the Japanese troops across Shanxi launched several large-scale or large-scale attacks.
Or less raiding.
When the anti-war environment in the base area became harsh and people continued to suffer casualties, how could Liu Gen not be anxious?
After returning to the arsenal, Liu Gen slept less than four hours a day. Especially during the manufacturing of rocket launchers, he kept squeezing his time in order to manufacture the rocket launchers in the shortest time and provide the Eighth Route Army units with the ability to compete with the rocket launchers.
A great weapon against the enemy.
But now, Liu Gen had to admit that he had failed. He was too idealistic and ignored the objective constraints of the arsenal.
Time continued to pass, and for a full day, Liu Gen was reflecting on what he had done in the recent period, and making plans for the next time. For the current Eighth Route Army, the most important thing is to lay a solid foundation.
, a head-on confrontation with the Japanese is not feasible.
The night enveloped the earth silently. Liu Gen turned around, with obvious confidence reappearing on his face. This time, the problem was not big and it did not have much impact. This failure also made Liu Gen understand what he was going to do next.
What to do next, maybe this failure will be a good thing.
"Genzi, it seems that you are okay. These are two cakes I brought for you from the cooking class. Take a couple of bites." Seeing that Liu Gen's condition had recovered, Kong Jue took out two cakes from his arms.
Pass the cake to Liu Gen.
Liu Gen stayed here for a whole day, and Kong Jue also stayed here for a whole day. You can see obvious fatigue on his face. In order to make the rocket launchers, everyone in the artillery department worked extremely hard.
, even more so for Kong Jue.
Taking the two cakes from Kong Jue, Liu Gen found that they were still a little warm, which made him a little touched. Looking up, Liu Gen wiped his eyes casually before biting into the cakes. It was so delicious!
"Genzi, this is for you." Foreman Qi came out of nowhere, holding a green onion in his hand.
Liu Gen looked at Foreman Qi without saying a word. He took the green onion with a smile, took a bite of the pancake, and took a bite of the green onion. He just ate it with big mouthfuls. Liu Gen didn't know why tears welled up in his eyes.
"This onion is too spicy!" Liu Gen raised his arm and wiped his eyes hard.
After wiping, there was some dust on Liu Gen's eyes. He hadn't taken a shower for a while. He didn't feel it when he was making rocket launchers. Now that it's over, he feels like he really needs a shower.
Foreman Qi and Kong Jue didn't say anything. They didn't seem to see the tears left by Liu Gen. The three of them walked towards the arsenal. Along the way, more and more people appeared behind them.
, including many heads of various departments of the arsenal.
When Liu Gen and others arrived at the office where the meeting was held, they could see that most of the workers in the arsenal had arrived. Except for some workers who could not leave their jobs, most of the workers followed the team silently.
Everyone in the arsenal could hear the test of artillery this morning clearly. How could they not distinguish between good and bad after staying in the arsenal for so long? There was no reason why they chose to follow Liu Gen. Maybe everyone just wanted to