After walking around the city, Qiao Youhua found that the bustling and lively streets in the past are now much deserted, and it seems that the consumption of the war has a great impact on all parts of the base area.

The shortage of materials will naturally lead to inflation, soaring prices, affecting economic development, and the people will soon be unable to maintain even the most basic life, where will they still be in the mood to do business.

The depressed scene in Pingshan County strengthened Qiao Youhua's determination to solve the current difficulties as much as possible, and after he took Li Yansan to walk around the two streets in the city, he said to Li Yansan: "Go and prepare, let's go to the arsenal to have a look." ”

Li Yansan said: "Do you want to go by car or on horseback?" ”

Qiao Youhua thought for a while and said, "Get a few horses and save some fuel!" ”

"Yes, I'll go get ready." Li Yansan saluted and immediately turned around to do it.

Not long after, he and several other guards rode over with a few war horses, Qiao Youhua and the guards left behind turned over one after another, and the group went straight out of the city gate and galloped towards the arsenal dozens of miles away. 、

Today's arsenal is quite complete in scale, with a complete set of assembly lines such as weapon factories, tank factories, artillery factories, and repair plants.

It can create complete army equipment for the anti-Japanese team of the Dragon's Tooth Column.

In addition to these manufacturing plants, there are several infrastructures, namely power plants, coal mining plants, and oil refineries.

Thanks to the unique geographical knowledge advantage of leading the world, Qiao Youhua and others easily helped the arsenal find a small oil field in the mining area near the base, although the reserves are not large, but they are enough to supply the current consumption of the dragon's tooth column.

Qiao Youhua and his entourage inspected the arsenal, and Johnson, the person in charge of the arsenal, rushed to greet and accompany him when he heard the news.

When Johnson, the Englishman, appeared in front of Qiao Youhua, Qiao Youhua was so surprised that he almost didn't recognize him, the previous Johnson was slightly fat, and only had a small short beard.

And now Johnson is much thinner than before, his beard has grown a lot, and the whole person looks sloppy like a British version of Sharp Brother.

However, there are a lot of muscles on the body, and it looks a lot stronger.

"Oh, great Joe of Mies, long time no see, you're still in style!" Johnson was the first to show his white teeth and greeted with a smile.

Qiao Youhua smiled and said, "Mr. Johnson, you too, your demeanor is still the same." ”

The two hugged intimately, and Qiao Youhua said seriously: "Mr. Johnson, on behalf of my soldiers and my compatriots, I would like to express my gratitude to you, really, hard." ”

Johnson was a little embarrassed that Qiao Youhua was so formal, and said with a smile: "Don't be so polite to me, just remember to pay your salary on time." ”

Qiao Youhua knew that Johnson was joking, although Johnson may have been attracted by his high salary at first, but after getting along for so long, he has paid so much to the arsenal, which can no longer be measured by money alone.

In his own words, he should have a deep affection for the people here, the mountains and rivers here, and the qiē here.

After all, people are not plants and trees, who can be ruthless.

However, Qiao Youhua still patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, my compatriots and I will not be repaid, and I want to thank you again for your efforts to protect our home and defend the country." ”

Johnson probably didn't quite adapt to this way of dialogue, and remembered something in his mind, and hurriedly said to Qiao Youhua: "By the way, Joe of Mies, the tank factory has just produced a new No. 4 tank tank, plus the previous one, there are four in stock, which can be incorporated into the tank regiment at any time to serve and enhance its strength." ”

Qiao Youhua was overjoyed when he heard this: "Really? Great, take me to see it. ”

"No problem! Follow me! Johnson hurriedly smiled and said.

Under Johnson's guidance, Qiao Youhua and his party soon came to a special warehouse of a chariot factory located in a dense forest, which was built in the dense woods.

It is surrounded by towering trees with lush foliage, and when the warehouse itself was built, various camouflages were arranged on the top floor, which was very hidden, and it was difficult to detect even if the enemy reconnaissance planes flew at low altitudes.

The geographical environment around the arsenal is surrounded by mountains on three sides, one side is facing water, and the roads in and out are also hidden in the endless dense primeval forest at the foot of the mountain, unless there is a helicopter, it is impossible to fly at low altitude.

Because flying at low altitude over such a steep geographical environment is tantamount to looking for death for all kinds of aircraft that do not have any over-the-horizon capabilities in this era.

Monkey, the captain of the arsenal garrison brigade, also heard the news and rushed with a few soldiers, and when he saw Qiao Youhua, he hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Commander, I didn't know that you were here, and I missed the distance, please don't blame the commander!" ”

For Qiao Youhua, who has the grace to save his life, the monkey admires and respects him from the bottom of his heart, and he feels more and more cordial when he sees Qiao Youhua, just like seeing his own big brother, and he is very excited.

Qiao Youhua smiled and waved his hand and said, "You kid, what are you talking about, I just came to take a look, so I didn't notify you, don't blame those who don't know." ”

After speaking, Qiao Youhua said again: "It just so happens that you are also here, let's try our new tank together." ”

After saying that, he smiled and nodded at Johnson, who immediately ordered the soldiers guarding outside the warehouse to open the door of the chariot warehouse.

The gate opened, and four brand-new No. 4 tanks placed side by side entered the sight of Qiao Youhua, Li Yansan, Monkey and others.

Johnson was the first to walk in and introduced to Qiao Youhua: "Joe of Mies, take a look, these No. 4 tanks are all produced according to your requirements, and in order to concentrate on building them, we have worked a lot of overtime!" ”

Qiao Youhua looked at the four brand-new but very majestic No. 4 tanks, was in a good mood, and laughed: "Haha, don't worry, I will definitely give you overtime pay!" ”

After speaking, Qiao Youhua turned his head to Li Yansan and the monkey and said, "Test drive with me, these big guys!" ”

"Yes!" Li Yansan and the monkey stepped forward at the same time.

It didn't take long for a shocking roar of engines to resound, and a No. 4 tank tank slowly drove out of the tank warehouse with bursts of green smoke from its tail.

The barrel of the cannon that had been originally flat was also on the move, and it gradually rose.

After the tank chariot drove out, the green smoke emitted by it near the entrance of the chariot warehouse was shrouded, and watching the tank car he led to make a strong roar and roar, and the wind drove out, Johnson was shrouded in a huge sense of achievement, showing his white teeth, and smirked a few times.

Personally driving the tank fighting vehicle, Qiao Youhua can't help but be ambitious, with the continuous production of more tank combat vehicles, his goal of forming an invincible army across North China is believed to be achieved in the near future.