After inspecting the military and political work in the defense area for the first time, He Zhengdao, who returned to Yulin City, was also greeted by the top leaders of the column and the leading group of the border region. This kind of treatment makes He Zhengdao also feel that he really seems to be the number one person now.

After chatting a few words with Xiao Jinguang, the political commissar who came to greet him, and Lao Xi, chairman of the border district government. He Zhengdao, who walked into Yulin, looked at the lively bazaar, but stopped to look at it for a while.

said with a smile: "Old Xi, it seems that this city is much more lively than when I left." ”

'What about that!' Although there are a lot more businesses in the city, it's not about to be the New Year! At this time, the common people want to buy some New Year's goods. It is precisely in this way that the business of merchants has been booming a lot during this time! ’

Hearing this, He Zhengdao was slightly stunned and said, "Ah! It's the New Year! During this time, I only cared about walking around, and I really didn't remember that it was going to be the New Year. Does the border district government have any arrangements for this Spring Festival? ”

Facing He Zhengdao's inquiry, Lao Xi said with some confusion: "What does Commander He mean?" ”

'This is our first New Year in Yulin, and the government is not thinking about doing something? As far as I know, there are a lot of folk customs in Yulin, and there are also many folk artists such as Xiaoqu, Yangge, suona, and waist drum.

It is rare to have such a festive day, I think the government of the border region can organize a group of artists and invite them to come to Yulin for the Spring Festival to hold a military-civilian gala. What do you think? ’

He Zhengdao, who came to this era, was accustomed to the lifestyle of resting in the dark. But he also felt that the people's entertainment life in this era was pitiful. Every time a big drama is sung in the countryside, it is a sea of people.

At present, the Red Army is stationed in Yulin. He Zhengdao felt that it was necessary to do something for the people, not only in life. And the spiritual ones. The military-civilian gathering is undoubtedly also a way to speed up the integration of the feelings between the army and the people.

As soon as I heard that the column side paid for it. Lao Xi immediately smiled and said, "Okay! As long as you have money, you can leave the organization of people to me. It seems that if this circle goes on, the commander already knows a lot about the customs and customs of Yulin! ”

He Zhengdao, who heard this, shook his head and said, "Old Xi, I don't dare to take this as well." I just have a lot of ideas, and if I want to realize these ideas, I need your help. Lao Yao, this matter is entrusted to your side. No problem, right? ”

'Okay! I'll get in touch with Xi! However, you plan to set it for that day. ’

'Just the night of the 30th night of the Chinese New Year's Eve! On the side of the Second Division, pay attention to doing a good job of security and vigilance, and when the time comes, except for the troops on duty, the rest of the troops will also come over and have a good time. Having such evenings also eases the homesickness of the warriors. ’

'Yes, Commander! ’

As the commander of the Second Division, Xu Renyi is undoubtedly very supportive of such an event. Many of the officers and men of the unit are southerners. But for the custom of the New Year, it is actually similar to the people in northern Shaanxi.

At such a time, watching other people's families celebrate the New Year, the soldier's homesickness is undoubtedly stronger. If there is such a party. Relieving the homesickness of the soldiers may allow the soldiers to better integrate into the army.

He Zhengdao, who returned to the station, gave Xiao Jinguang and Yao Shengjun and others. A report was made on the inspection of the troops. In general, separate columns were stationed in various defense areas. The situation is relatively optimistic, and the logistical support is relatively guaranteed.

As a report. He Zhengdao also said: "Lao Xiao, Lao Yao, Lao Wang, this winter, the training of the army is mainly based on political ideology and cultural study. But a year later, I decided to carry out large-scale military training.

Although the situation around us is now stabilizing, you should all know that Lao Jiang will not let us develop with peace of mind. At that time, he will definitely organize another large-scale encirclement and suppression operation. When the time comes, there will be another tough battle to be fought.

The chief of staff and I are responsible for the training of the troops. The work of ideological education and logistical support in the army was hard for the political commissar and Lao Yao to keep an eye on. Once the troops carry out large-scale training, logistics must keep up.

In addition, after returning from this inspection, I still want to set up a military reclamation farm. This military reclamation farm will be used as a place to house the disabled soldiers of the column in the future, and at the same time, this farm can also be used as a source of income for our column.

In the past, we had no fixed residence, and many wounded soldiers had to stay with them to fight guerrillas in the places where they were fighting. But now we have the conditions, and I think it's necessary, to give them a job so that they can feel that they are still useful. What do you think? ”

The military reclamation farm was also produced when He Zhengdao inspected various units and found many disabled officers and soldiers who were depressed in the rear hospital. For He Zhengdao, these disabled officers and soldiers are also the wealth of the army.

The high-ranking members of the column who participated in the meeting were all officers who had led troops, and naturally knew that He Zhengdao's arrangement would make the officers and men feel more carefree about fighting on the front line. But as for the military reclamation farm, they find it somewhat difficult.

Xiao Jinguang, who was in charge of the property of the column, quickly said, "Commander, I agree with your suggestion. How much does it cost to run this farm? At present, the reserves of our column are not much. ”

'Don't worry, I've already thought about it on the way back. This military reclamation farm, in addition to asking the government to allocate a piece of land for them to reclaim. There will also be small factories where the soldiers stationed there will be in charge of production.

In the early stage of capital investment, you only need to build a station for them. In addition, I have already thought of a practical idea to make money, and this winter, I want to organize a military reclamation farm to produce things first.

What needs to be done now is for the political commissar to discuss with Lao Xi and find a place for our farm. The area can be larger, but the accommodation and living facilities must be equipped first, and at least 500 people can be accommodated. ’

'Good! I'll discuss this with Lao Xi tomorrow! ’

Early the next morning, He Zhengdao came to the Yulin Arsenal, which had already begun production. Looking at the busy work inside, Yao Shengjun, who accompanied the inspection, was also full of expectations for this factory.

With the resumption of work of this factory, He Zhengdao was surprised to find that this arsenal, formerly known as the Yulin Artillery Factory, was actually copying the Chinese formal rifle currently equipped by the Central Army. This level really surprised He Zhengdao.

Although most of the barrels of the rifles were purchased from Taiyuan. can imitate a qualified rifle, and He Zhengdao must also admit that the level of craftsmen here is still very high.

In view of this situation, He Zhengdao asked Yao Shengjun, who was in charge of managing the affairs, to raise the salaries of these factories. In addition, many apprentices are also recruited to train technicians in military manufacturing.

Finding the blacksmith master of the factory, He Zhengdao handed a few drawings to the other party and said, "Master, do you think these things can be typed?" It may take a lot of the quantity, but today I want to take one with me, is that okay? ”

The blacksmith who was found knew that the young man in front of him was the biggest official in the city, and immediately patted his chest and said, "Yes! It's just that this thing, just punch it out with iron? ”

'Yes, for the time being, just plug this mold out of the bar. Of course, this thing can be used longer if it is stronger. ’

'Good! Give me two hours, and I should give one out! ’

'Okay, then it's hard work!' ’

'Misfortune is bitter, misfortune is bitter! ’

In the face of He Zhengdao's enthusiasm, the blacksmith seemed a little unbearable. But no matter what, He Zhengdao also admires these craftsmen who can make the parts needed for the rifle by hand.

When the craftsman took the map and began to knock on the tools He Zhengdao needed, Yao Shengjun, who was standing on the side, was also curious: "Commander, that's what is used to make money?" I think there's one, it should be a stove, right? ”

'Yes! The stove is used to make money. The first things we produce on our military reclamation farm need to be used with those stoves. When the time comes, when these things are typed, you will know the effect of that thing. ’

In order to wait for the blacksmith to make what he needed, He Zhengdao went to the gunpowder manufacturing workshop and the bullet reloading workshop to take a look. Unexpectedly, it was discovered that the workshop where the bullets were reloaded turned out to be the largest number of people.

Looking at these workers, they carefully poured the primer and installed the warhead. He Zhengdao frowned a little and said, "Old Yao, are the factories currently reloading bullets by hand?" In this way, the number of bullets that can be reloaded in a day is not much, right? ”

Well, there are not many skilled workers at the moment, and the bullets that can be reloaded every day are only about 10,000 rounds! ’

'It's too late! With so many people, only 10,000 rounds of ammunition can be reloaded in a day. These 10,000 rounds of ammunition are not enough for a firepower attack by a main regiment! By the way, bring the person in charge of the factory, and I'll go to his office and draw some pictures. ’

Listening to what Yao Shengjun said, and seeing the other party's expression that seemed to be very satisfied. He Zhengdao also suddenly realized that in many local arsenals nowadays, most of the bullet reloading is done manually.

As for the three major arsenals of the Republic of China, they have more bullet production lines, and they don't care about the time-consuming and laborious thing of bullet reloading. Only the Red Army, in the absence of an arsenal, was reluctant to discard even the shells.

Because, according to the capture rules of the troops, ten shells can be exchanged for three reloaded bullets from the arsenal. This is for many Red Army battles, which suffered from the scarcity of bullets, and only when they are fighting, they are reluctant to discard even empty bullet shells.

Thinking that he seems to have overestimated the technical reserves of the arsenal for bullet reloading at this time. Therefore, thinking of the bullet reloading tool that he had been exposed to in his previous life and also used labor to cooperate with the machine, He Zhengdao felt that it was necessary to design it.

I believe that with that kind of reloading machine, a person's reloading speed in a day can reach tens of thousands. Only with such a reloading ability, the level of bullet reloading in this arsenal in the future can keep up with the consumption of the troops!

The most important thing is that in the large-scale military training next spring, the troops' live firing is a key part of He Zhengdao's requirements. If the bullet reloading cannot keep up, then how can we talk about the large-scale training of the troops? (To be continued.) )