It was already mid-October, and Chen Xiu knew that it would not be long before the national army withdrew from Shanghai. He basically can't do anything.

With a deep sigh, Chen Xiu stood outside the room on the second floor, looking at the hall downstairs.

He has a pharmacy, but it takes time for the pharmacy to be realized or bartered. Chen Yifu told him about the American rifle, saying that the other party had agreed, and the rifle might not be shipped until a few months later, but the Thompson submachine gun was in stock, after all, this rifle had been finalized and produced in 1910. After the design and production of that year, the U.S. military actually didn't buy it, the main reason was that it was too expensive, at that time, a Thompson had to be sold for 200 US dollars, you know, a Ford car back then, it was only 400 US dollars. Therefore, the U.S. military has no intention of purchasing, and in order to be able to sell this submachine gun, the Thompson submachine gun was sold to the society first, and the gangsters in the society loved this gun, so the sales skyrocketed, and then in the competition with the gangsters, the U.S. military realized the power of this gun, so it began to be equipped in large quantities. In addition, if a person is hit by the bullet of this gun, he has to bear almost all the kinetic energy, and basically loses the ability to resist, so it is very advantageous in close combat, and because it is cut and welded, the mass is large, and the length is not advantageous, so the portability and operational flexibility are inferior to the weapons of the same period at that time.

If Thompson is equipped, then the supply of bullets is a big problem. However, for now, no matter what kind of equipment, as long as it can shoot, Chen Xiu needs it. Not all fighters had guns in their hands.

Therefore, Chen Xiu asked Chen Yifu to go to the American businessman again and ask if there were any other weapons, and if so, then no matter what kind of weapons they wanted.

Originally, as a qualified businessman, he would not have done this kind of loss-making business, but now China is a seller's market, if it weren't for Chen Yifu's excellent other sources of goods, I am afraid he would not be able to get these guns.

Therefore, now, there are nearly 200 wooden boxes in the open space of Chen Xiu's pharmacy, which are full of guns, bullets, and artillery shells.

This batch of equipment, to really equip a battalion, is not enough, let alone hand him over. What's more, these equipment are Chen Xiu's hard work.

There is basically no way to reverse the situation in Songhu, and there may be, but the national army has already suffered huge losses here, and if it continues to stalemate, the gains outweigh the losses. Nearly 300,000 casualties, even if there are many troops in the national army, are painful.

Chen Xiu knew that this war would continue for a long time.

It's not something that can be stopped by sacrificing 300,000 people.

At this stage, the Japanese army is indeed not something that the national army can match.

In the early days of the invasion of China, the devils went to the battlefield were all elite veterans, and thanks to the three-in-one force of the devils, the national revolutionary army basically had no ability to resist. Not to mention that not every fighter can get a gun at this time!

Where does China lose? Lose in backward industrial manufacturing capacity!

You must know that at this time, China's annual steel output is only tens of thousands of tons. In later generations, a steel mill can crush the numbers casually.

Therefore, at this stage, China is basically fighting against an industrial power on the basis of an agricultural country. If Japan had not been dragged down alive, China might not have been able to wait for the final victory in the war.

Thinking of this, Chen Xiu once again felt the importance of industry!

Therefore, if you want to fight devils, you must first develop the military industry!

If you want to develop, then, where is the right place?

At this time, Chen Xiu felt that he must find a place where he could make guns, cannons, and bullets! Build an airplane! Build a tank! Build a battleship! As for how much it costs to build these things? Chen Xiu thinks that this is not a problem. As long as he has the medicine in the pharmacy in hand, Chen Xiu is not worried! What's more, he also has a dad who can do business.

"That's right! It is necessary to develop the military industry! Chen Xiu made up his mind and clenched his hands into fists, this is the foundation of the country's industry and must be developed! Otherwise, even if the anti-Japanese war is won in the future, China will lag behind other countries for a long time!

Thinking of this, Chen Xiu smiled bitterly again, he is now a battalion commander, and he is going to follow the big army! As for the route, he has thought about it, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xuzhou......

In short, it was a battle after battle.

However, after the battle, Chen Xiu didn't know if he could still live!

Exchanging medicine for equipment, no matter what equipment you get, it's all temporary, and if you don't have the ability to make it yourself, it's all virtual!

I don't know when, Tang Ning stood beside Chen Xiu, "Dumb, you go and develop the military industry!" ”

"Huh?!" Only then did Chen Xiu react, was Tang Ning actually by his side? "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

"Dumb, you're right." Tang Ning didn't answer Chen Xiu's question, "At this stage, our troops' equipment is too controlled by others, there are no planes, no warships!" Even if there is, in terms of performance and quantity, it can't compare to the devil! In the past few days, I have seen the importance of airplanes and warships! As long as the devil's plane is on our heads, our casualties will become larger, our firepower will be smaller, and even our morale will be unstable! Moreover, the casualties that the devil's plane can cause to us are too great! ”

Chen Xiu was silent, Tang Ning was right, air supremacy is really a very important thing.

"But now, how many guns can our arsenal produce in a year? How many bullets? The arsenal that was originally in Mukden took as much effort as Zhang Zuolin, but now it has fallen into the hands of devils! Speaking of this, Tang Ning's tone was also a little solemn, "I think that now, there must be a lot of rifles from the Fengtian Arsenal." ”

Chen Xiu was silent, not perhaps, but for sure.

"Our country's industrial base is weak, and it can't compare to Japan at all." Tang Ning continued, "At this time, in the early stage, we will definitely lose some places, but we must catch up with the industrial capacity, otherwise, we will not be able to win this war!" We will perish! ”

Chen Xiu's heart was touched, in fact, with the progress of the Anti-Japanese War, both the national army and the communist army began to pay attention to the military industry.

"So, dumb, you go find a safe rear and develop the military industry!" Tang Ning's eyes looked at Chen Xiu seriously.

Chen Xiu knew that Tang Ning was serious, but he still shook his head, "No, unless, you go with me." I'm not a great person, I can't care so much, but, you are my daughter-in-law, there is no reason for you to fight the battlefield, and I am hiding from the development of things in the back. What's more, to develop the military industry, it is not such a simple thing, we have no machines, no workers, everything is difficult. ”

Tang Ning was silent, what Chen Xiu said was not unreasonable, to develop a certain career, of course, it would be difficult at the beginning, but she believed in Chen Xiu, compared to going to the battlefield, she believed that Chen Xiu could play a greater role in the rear, for example, the hospital.

After only one night attack, Chen Xiu was injured, and in Tang Ning's opinion, Chen Xiu was not suitable to be a soldier. And she is different, she has been interested in these since she was a child, but Chen Xiu's words, she also knows that they are serious, if she doesn't follow along, Chen Xiu will not do these things.

"Okay, I'm with you." Tang Ning smiled and promised that she could help Chen Xiu get through the initial difficult period, and when the time came, everything would be started, and she would not be needed. At that time, she will naturally carry a gun to the battlefield again! She believed that she would be able to convince Chen Xiu.

Chen Xiu opened his mouth, and Tang Ning agreed? It's not very scientific, but since Tang Ning agreed, he didn't have anything to say. If you really want to develop these, you can't do it as soon as your brain is hot, it involves all aspects.

Moreover, they must also consult with Chen Yifu.

What's more, it is still at war, and it is not easy to break away from the army.

"Let's talk to my father first."

Tang Ning nodded.

……

Chen Yifu was in the restaurant, waiting for Chen Xiu to come down to eat, but he saw Chen Xiu and Tang Ning.

"When did Ah Ning come back?" Chen Yifu smiled and asked, "Sit down first." Then he looked in the direction of the kitchen, "Aunt Man, add another pair of dishes and chopsticks!" ”

"Daddy."

"Daddy."

After the two sat down, they both greeted Chen Yifu.

"I came back last night and was worried about Katsuki's injuries." Tang Ning explained.

Chen Yifu nodded, he did not object to Tang Ning going to the battlefield, but if Tang Ning could not go to the battlefield, it would naturally be better.

Aunt Man is Uncle Man's wife and is in charge of the Chen family's kitchen.

Soon, Tang Ning also put a pair of chopsticks in front of him.

Breakfast is white porridge, fried raw dishes, side dishes, poached eggs.

Chen Xiu is still very accustomed to eating, after all, he is also a southerner.

During the meal, Chen Yifu rarely spoke, which led to the fact that Chen Xiu and Tang Ning did not speak much.

However, today is an exception, because Chen Xiu wants to discuss the next development direction with Chen Yifu, Chen Xiu put down the dishes and chopsticks and spoke, "Dad, I have other things I want to tell you today." ”

Chen Yifu frowned, he didn't like to talk about things during dinner, but since Chen Xiu opened his mouth, it must be an important matter, "Say it." ”

"I've been thinking about it for a long time in the past few days, and it's not a long-term solution to go to the foreigner to buy equipment." Chen Xiu frowned, this look, he and Chen Yifu looked similar, "Nowadays, all countries in the world look down on us, just because our industry is too weak." Weak industry dooms us to backwardness. If we have a strong industrial base and an advanced military industry, then even the United States and Germany will not dare to underestimate us, let alone little devils. ”

Hearing this, Chen Yifu put down the dishes and chopsticks and looked at Chen Xiu with his eyes, "You, what do you want to say." ”

"So, Dad, I want to find a place to develop the military industry. Now that we are in wartime, the military industry is a top priority! Now we still have a lot of fighters who don't have guns in their hands! Yes, not even a knife! We fought with the devils, and we lost in planes, warships, and all kinds of guns! I really want to talk about the quality of the soldiers! Even if the devil is an elite soldier, but in front of our huge numbers, there is no way, we will lose or lose in the equipment! Chen Xiu said calmly, but he betrayed him in a slightly excited tone, yes, how backward the country is at this time, they all know. How strong can a country with an annual steel output of only tens of thousands of tons be? Now a Japan came, so what about after that? What will it be? Could it be that the Eight-Nation Coalition will be enacted again?!

Chen Yifu nodded, "Go on." ”

"Yes, the military industry must develop! In this way, we will be able to catch up with the Anglo-American countries! Only then can the country truly stand up! The nation will not be bullied by outsiders! ”

"Where?"

"I think, choose Baoji!" Chen Xiu opened his mouth, but noticed the displeasure in Chen Yifu's eyes.

"Reason!"

"There's a lot of mine over there!" Chen Xiu opened his mouth, there are coal mines in Baoji, and this era should still be in the stage of incomplete development. What's more, Baoji is a safe rear.

Chen Yifu was silent for a moment and sighed, "Are you sure you want to choose there?" ”

"Hmm!" Chen Xiu nodded, "Dad, to develop the military industry is a time-consuming and laborious thing, of course, it needs more money." I'm not too worried about money, but it's good to be closer to the place of origin, isn't it? ”

Chen Yifu was silent, "What about the iron ore?" As far as I know, there is not much iron ore in Baoji. ”

At this point, Chen Xiu nodded, Baoji actually has iron ore, but it is a poor mine, and it is difficult to mine, but Baoji has gold, lead, zinc and other mines, which are not worse than iron ore, and the most important thing is that Luoyang near Baoji, that is, the area around Hanzhong, has iron ore. "Slightly yang."

Chen Yifu sighed, "It seems that you have done your homework." ”

"Hmm."

"What do you need me to do?"

"Dad, Shanghai can't hold it." Chen Xiu thought for a moment and spoke, "Even, the coastal area will be controlled by the Japanese in the future, then our material transportation will be blocked by the Japanese." So, Dad, will you come with us? As for the machines, we first went to the Germans to place an order, and then let them ship them to Chongqing, and then all the way north. ”

Chen Yifu shook his head, "My father will not leave Shanghai, just like you want to contribute to the country, I also want to contribute to the country." Staying in Shanghai, I can do so much more. ”

"Daddy!" Chen Xiu stood up, his brows furrowed even deeper, is Lao Chen so stubborn? He really doesn't want his relatives to go to war or be in enemy-occupied territory! Who can guarantee their safety!

"It's non-negotiable." Chen Yifu shook his hand, "As for the problem of the machine, I will talk to Leo first." The military industry is not something that you can develop if you want to develop! You're still a soldier! It is the duty of a soldier to obey orders! Your thoughts now are dangerous! You're going to be a deserter! ”

"Me? Deserter? Chen Xiu pointed at himself, Lao Chen was really ruthless when he spoke, Chen Xiu had never thought of being a deserter, so he was very depressed.

"Now that you're still a soldier, let's talk about these things later!" Chen Yifu waved his hand, at least, until he had all the infrastructure ready. Otherwise, if you leave what you are doing now as soon as you have an idea, will it be worth it? With his ability, it would be no problem for a brigade to be stationed there. It's just that Chen Xiu's temperament has to be a town.