In Yang Xingguo's office, after reading the list of conditions prescribed by the Russians, Deputy Commander Zhou Zhongju asked Yang Xingguo to confirm it four or five times in a row before he believed that it was true. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Subsequently, Zhou Zhongju seemed to think of something, and immediately doubted: "Commander, do you say that the Japanese have made a ......?"

"Two days ago, when the Japanese were giving us silver, a large number of wooden boxes containing stones appeared on the cart containing the silver. At that time, I thought that the Japanese wanted to cheat, so they had to have their subordinates inspect one box after another. ”

"In the end, the Japanese replied to me that they had made so many boxes of stones to hide their eyes......"

"I didn't think much of it at the time, and since the Japanese gave us a lot of money, I didn't pay much attention to ......."

"I understand, the reason why Lao Maozi offered such good conditions is that the Japanese made a ghost......," Yang Xingguo said with a sudden realization on his face.

Seeing that Zhou Zhongju hadn't understood yet, Yang Xingguo explained directly.

"You see, after mixing a large number of chests full of stones with chests of silver, the three million taels of silver that Lao Maozi wanted to give us turned into seven or eight million taels in the eyes of the Russians. And if the Russians want to sabotage our cooperation with the Japanese, then they must offer more conditions than the Japanese...... In this way, ten million taels of silver is about the same. ”

"I understand, it's really the Japanese who made ...... of the ghost," Zhou Zhongju said with a look of sudden realization.

"I didn't expect that a small measure by the Japanese would bring us so many benefits...... When you have the opportunity in the future, you will definitely be able to thank the Japanese...... Commander, 10 million taels of silver, I have never seen it, and our Liaodong Army has never had so much silver, I don't know what you plan to do with it......"

"Save it and use it when it ...... last"

"Judging from the current situation, the silver sent to us by the Japanese, plus the silver that can be earned from selling weapons in the future, our Liaodong Army does not need to worry about the silver for at least half a year. So. I don't plan to move this million taels of silver, and I don't plan to say it, just the two of us until ......"

In the middle of the week, I lifted my heart to understand God's answer: "I understand, and I will immediately draw trustworthy people." Pick a secret cave and turn it into our secret vault. Ten million taels of silver, all hoarded in the silver treasury......"

At this time, Yang Xingguo suddenly interrupted: "In the past, we fought every day, and we didn't have the time or strength to think about these issues......

"Since you are going to build a treasury. Then put the grain depot to rest, and at least 50 million catties can be hoarded, that is, 500,000 quintals of grain. At critical moments, whether it is silver or food, it can be used to save lives. ”

"There is also a weapons reserve, at least half of the weapons and ammunition we got from the Russian army this time can be stored for a long time in case of emergency......"

"Also, the less people know about these warehouses, the better. As for how much stuff is hoarded in the warehouse. It's better for just the two of us until. ”

Although Zhou Zhongju was born as a bandit, he still understood the truth of the three caves of the cunning rabbit.

Besides, even if it is a bandit, many bandits with greater strength will find themselves several mountains in case of emergency.

Therefore, Zhou Zhongju not only did not object, but added with a look of approval.

"Commander, I think we must not only reserve soldiers, weapons and ammunition, but also all materials that may be related to our life and death......

"And. Not only do we have to stock up now, but every year in the future, we will hoard all kinds of materials as long as there are more. ...... in case you need it"

Yang Xingguo glanced at Zhou Zhongju with an appreciative look and replied: "Yes, what specific materials do you want to store, you first take out a charter, and then I am supplementing." In addition, for the sake of formality, our warehouse is called the Strategic Reserve. The whole operation is called the Strategic Reserve Programme......"

At this moment, Chief of Staff Sun Liechen suddenly walked in.

After thinking about it, Yang Xingguo still said the strategic reserve plan he had just discussed.

There is no doubt that this plan was 100 percent approved by Sun Liechen.

"Commander, I completely agree...... I don't know about other aspects, but the weapons and ammunition in reserve should at least meet the needs of our Liaodong Army to fight two or three large-scale battles......"

"Tell me what you think?" Yang Xingguo was very happy that his subordinates could have their own ideas, and asked without the slightest concern.

Sun Liechen thought for a while and replied: "According to statistics, in this battle of Fengcheng, we consumed a total of more than 5.6 million rifle bullets, more than 1.8 million heavy machine gun bullets, more than 17,000 grenades, and more than 9,500 shells of various shells, almost exhausting all our stocks. ”

"In particular, artillery shells and heavy machine gun bullets, if they were not replenished in Fengcheng, many of our artillery and heavy machine guns would have been turned into ornaments. It can be said that in the battle of Fengcheng, although we won, we won very much. If the battle continues for a few more days, it is likely that we will lose in the end......"

"In order to avoid the troops falling into this dangerous situation again, I believe that the implementation of the strategic reserve program is imperative......"

Yang Xingguo nodded in approval: "That's a good point, keep talking......"

After quickly sorting out his thoughts, Sun Liechen then replied: "As for how many weapons and ammunition we have in reserve, it must be constantly changed according to the strength of the Liaodong Army......

"Under the condition that the total strength of the Liaodong Army remains unchanged, we must reserve at least 10,000 rifles, 20 million rifle bullets, 200 heavy machine guns, 5 million heavy machine gun bullets, and 30,000 shells of various types. Finally, if possible, we also have a stock of grenades, a lot of grenades. ”

Yang Xingguo quickly shifted his gaze to Zhou Zhongju and asked, "Deputy Commander, can our existing weapons and ammunition meet the quantity that the chief of staff just said?" ”

"Rifles, bullets, heavy machine guns will do the trick. Artillery shells can also be satisfied, but with all the reserves, there are not many combat units. As for grenades, although they are making iron themselves, their production capacity is limited after all. Despite the fact that the arsenal has been working overtime, it can only produce a thousand per day. ”

"At this rate, it will take three or four months to meet the needs of the whole army with three grenades per person, and this is not counting the peacetime consumption of the troops, if this is also counted, at least half a year, we will have grenades to stockpile......"

Hearing this, Yang Xingguo directly showed a gloomy expression on his face. sighed at the two.

"Our strength is still too weak, especially the arsenal. If the arsenal could produce its own weapons and ammunition, we wouldn't have to worry so much......"

"There has been no fighting during this time, we must develop our arsenal well......"

"The total strength of our Liaodong Army, I can tell you for sure that I will expand the army by another division in the near future. However, because of our limited strength, our ammunition reserves will not be increased for the time being. Twenty thousand shells will be stockpiled first, and the rest will be replenished later. Grenades are stockpiled at 500 per month, and will be increased when the arsenal's production capacity increases. (To be continued.) )