The spring of 1923 was a harvest season for the Mintuan and the Shusheng Company.

This is the first blowout of the overall development peak after the successful completion of the two major tasks of industrial infrastructure construction and scientific and technological and cultural infrastructure construction in the first five-year plan.

First, the accumulation of various science and technology and the development of a certain height later promoted the reform of the productive forces, which brought about great social and economic development, and then the militia relied on the fruits of economic development to arm a considerable number of modern troops, and then expanded to the surrounding areas and successfully pocketed the entire Dongchuan region.

“…… In the battle of Xundian and the battle of Xuanwei, we both achieved great victories. Among them, the battle of Xundian annihilated a total of 6,421 people of Miao Renyi and Wei Yuanlun, and it should be mentioned here that a total of 3,672 enemies were killed and wounded in this battle, and 2,749 prisoners with intact hands and feet, except for a battalion led by Miao Renyi to break through the chaos and a small number of company-platoon-level troops of the Yunnan Army drilled into the mountains and became bandits, the other troops of the two divisions almost lost all their weapons and equipment and ammunition, and have become peasants who have taken off their uniforms. In the battle of Xuanwei, a total of 2,634 bandit troops, including Wu Xuexian, were annihilated, of which 1,277 were prisoners with intact hands and feet. Unlike the battle of Xundian, because the Second Brigade was seriously under-armed, most of the bandit troops went into the ravine and became bandits.

As for the treatment of these people, in accordance with the practice of the militia group, some of them were treated, some of them were handed over and returned to the provincial government, some of the potential ones were selected to join the militia reserve with good hands and feet, and other prisoners went to work in various mines or construction sites such as water and electricity circuits. During the period, half of the salary of the employees in the same position of Shusheng Company was paid, and after three years, they could choose to leave on their own or become a regular employee after three years. ”

In the auditorium of the headquarters of the militia group, the person standing on the stage to make a report was Wu Tiejun. Unlike meetings in other places, meetings of the militia and Shusheng companies are held only by those who need to speak, or in the form of people discussing around a large round table. Of course, Zhang Shusheng's position is the only seat in the first row below.

He was extremely uncomfortable with the countless leaders and privileges of later generations. Although the emergence of a privileged class will inevitably appear in the militia in the future, he can at least pull them down from the rostrum where power is most directly manifested.

Moreover, the meeting of the militia and Shusheng Company has one of the biggest characteristics, that is, the meeting rarely talks nonsense, and the people who must make reports or speeches must be based on the pragmatic spirit formulated by Zhang Shusheng, and must be concise and clear. As for the discussion, it is to carry forward the true spirit of Mingzhu and let everyone speak freely.

Zhang Shusheng also thought about and thought about the disposal of the prisoners. For these prisoners of civil war from poor people, they were simply released, and they may have turned around as bandits for various reasons or mixed into the warlords again to fight for tigers. He is not a bad person, but he is also unwilling to kill his countrymen for no reason, and finally adopted this compromise method.

"In this battle, we have exposed a lot of problems. For example, the number of artillery pieces is insufficient, the regimental and battalion level lacks a sufficiently effective support firepower, and the existing firepower configuration specifications are not enough to support the regimental and battalion level units to fight alone. It is proposed to develop an infantry artillery with low requirements for transportation conditions, suitable for mountain operations, and strong concealment, and then equipped with a sufficient number of mortars as support firepower at the regimental and battalion levels.

The 1921 heavy machine gun, which was developed on the basis of the Maxim heavy machine gun, also exposed problems, and the water-cooled heavy machine gun was no longer suitable for long-distance combat, especially in pursuit operations, and could not keep up with the pace of troops. It is suggested to develop a new type of machine gun, which is easier to carry and more conducive to combat under various harsh conditions while retaining the original range and power of Maxim as much as possible.

In addition, in the face of a cluster charge, although the heavy machine gun can provide continuous fire suppression, it is easy to be destroyed by the enemy with a large amount of heavy firepower, so it is necessary to strengthen the individual weapon equipment. For example, as the equipment of the latest platoon-level troops, the broadsword mine is used very well in actual combat......"

Sitting in the audience, Zhang Shusheng had already read the content of the combat report in advance. It is true that water-cooled heavy machine guns are no longer very suitable for future operations. You must know that it is now 1023, and after only a dozen years of hard work, the opponents of the militia are no longer local warlords who use rifles as burning sticks, but little devils and foreign powers. It will not be a small battle that will last for a day or two, but a national war that will last for a long time and affect the whole world.

The other side is no longer a half-army with only more than 20 heavy machine guns, but a strong enemy with aircraft and artillery.

In this battle, the Makqin water-cooled machine gun did expose a lot of shortcomings, not to mention, Zhang Shusheng could see the mist rising from the heavy machine gun position standing on the city wall from a distance, it was too conspicuous, if it was a grenadier and a flat artillery would suffer a great loss, if it was a battle in the winter, it would be even more obvious.

It is good that there is enough water in the southwest, but if there is a lack of sufficiently convenient water sources in the places where the battles will be fought in the future, the heavy machine guns will be useless. Therefore, Zhang Shusheng's heavy machine gun development plan that was ready to be launched in 23 years was a modification of the German MG42 machine gun, which adopted a new type of bullet to enhance the power of the heavy machine gun and increase the rate of fire and penetration.

For the suppressive firepower at the regimental and battalion level, Zhang Shusheng preferred to design an infantry cannon that was simple to manufacture, had low technical requirements, convenient transportation, rapid transfer, strong concealment, high shooting accuracy, and a relatively straight shooting trajectory. This infantry gun, paired with an 81mm mortar, will serve as a regimental and battalion support firepower.

In terms of individual weapons, the Huaxia Type 1 rifle was developed on the basis of the Mauser rifle, but it is also time to phase it out, and it is wise to develop and equip a semi-automatic rifle that is more practical and not very technically difficult. A small number of fully automatic rifles will also replace older submachine guns as part of a plan to increase the intensity of individual firepower. As for the broadsword, it will also be further developed.

There will also be more advanced simple and efficient fire support equipment for use at the squad and platoon levels, which will be developed in the second five-year plan.

In addition to the military aspect, it is necessary to improve the troop building and weaponry system, as well as the scientific and technological aspects and the political aspect.

At present, the main problem is that the previous dream machine was only open to the township-level system, and as Zhang Shusheng occupied more and more places, the township-level system has also developed to the top, and there is always the possibility of breaking through to the state and county system.

Although there is no shortage of some simple weapon drawings in it, the comprehensive industrial industry in the Xiaoqingshan area is not enough to make them all.

In addition, although these technologies are not particularly complicated, Zhang Shusheng can't directly throw the complete drawings to the technicians, not to mention whether they can be manufactured according to the gourd painting, even if they are manufactured, what will they do in the future? What if you encounter more complex technology? If you have a drawing of your own nuclear weapons, give them a copy and you can make it according to it? Obviously, it is impossible, the overall level of science and technology cannot be improved, the quality of scientific and technological personnel cannot be improved, and the all-round scientific and technological progress in the general environment is just nonsense.

The most correct way should be to carry out a basic spin-off of each comprehensive science and technology item and arrange for scientific and technological personnel to carry out research and development at an appropriate period, so as to not only improve the overall scientific and technological level, but also ensure that there is sufficient technical support for the production of new weapons and new scientific and technological products. Among the new products of the past few years, the new radio and the bulky one-man radio equipment are typical of this kind of spin-off research and development.

In terms of politics, Zhang Shusheng temporarily rejected Lu Rongting's invitation and did not enter the Yunnan-Guizhou-Guizhou border belt to take up a post, but after the occupation of Dongchuan, political reform and local reforms were bound to be carried out.

If there are militia soldiers in front of the killing, but the towns and counties behind are managed by a group of evil squires and evil officials, it will make people laugh out of their big teeth.

Thinking of a large number of problems that need to be solved urgently in the military, science and technology, and politics, Zhang Shusheng is glad that he has good energy, if it was the physical condition of the ordinary citizens in his previous life, it is estimated that he would be tired.

"Commander, it's time for you to speak!"

Zhang Shusheng's personal secretary Mao Yunxian saw that he was still pondering, so he had to gently push him. Zhang Shusheng recovered from his thinking, and walked directly onto the stage without a speech.

"Stand up!!"

As soon as Zhang Shusheng took the stage, many militia officers, senior management of Shusheng Company, and existing grassroots political officials of the militia all stood up and listened to the lecture. I don't know when the militia has formed this peculiar habit.

"I'll just say a few words. During the half-month battle, the war machine of the militia exerted great power and expanded our sphere of influence to the entire Dongchuan region. I believe that this will be a victory that lays the foundation for the long-term development of the Democratic League. During the entire Dongchuan Campaign, the various units performed excellently, and on the militia side, the officers and soldiers withstood the test of actual combat command, and the soldiers also received the baptism of war. The company has also made a great contribution, and the various weapons developed and produced have played a decisive role in the battle.

I stress once again that victory is not arrogant or discouraged, and the victory of this Dongchuan battle is not the victory of a certain person or a small group, but the victory of a large collective. Officers and soldiers at all levels of the militia group, colleagues in the company, and teachers and staff of military academies have all made tremendous contributions. The specific details of rewards and punishments will be announced by the militia group and the company's headquarters at a later date.

Finally, I would like to briefly mention the focus of our future work, so that everyone can have a bottom in their hearts. First, the military strength of the militia will be further expanded, the quality of officers and men will be improved, more troops will be trained, and more and more advanced weapons and ammunition will be equipped. Second, the second five-year plan will be implemented by the company. Third, in view of the fact that the method of the company and the militia was no longer suitable for the current situation, I decided to formally form the Dongchuan District Autonomous Government in the autumn of 1923. ”

After the ―――――――――――― meeting, the managers of the militia and Shusheng Company walked out of the conference room one after another, and some acquaintances had come together and began to discuss the great development that the militia and the company would usher in.

"Deputy Division Commander Wu, after the militia is expanded again, the burden on your body will be a little heavier."

Zhuge Sheng walked beside Wu Tiejun and joked with a smile. The expansion of the militia is beneficial to all aspects. If others don't say it, it's himself, and his heart is full of energy, and the idea in his heart is very simple: bring more soldiers.

"Brigade Commander Zhuge laughed, although the development of the militia is inevitable, it is not necessarily the turn of my Wu Tiejun. As long as the entire militia develops well, not to mention us officers, even the small soldiers can mix better. What is the specific position, but secondary. Wu Tiejun patted the briefcase he was carrying, took out a book, and handed it to Zhuge Sheng to read: "Now, I have more than half of my time to spend on these things." ”

Zhuge Sheng looked at it, good guy, it was actually a book of "On Trench Warfare". "This book is good, I also bought one in the military library the other day."

"Yes, in this battle, I found that attacking and defending will be a very important way to fight. So, most of my recent thoughts have been spent on it. ”

"That's good, let's discuss it later."

Sun Laixi also walked with several people, Liu Dengke, director of the Industrial Department of the People's League, and Zhu Zijian, who returned from studying abroad.

"Once the autonomous government axe is established, it will be too beneficial for the development of militia groups and companies. If nothing else, the appearance of insufficient troops and scarce resources will be greatly improved. The two iron mines in Xundian and several rare metal mines in Xuanwei have been proven for a long time. Liu Dengke, director of the industrial department, said with emotion.

"yes. That way, I can focus more on the development of the company, and politics is still not for me. Sun Laixi nodded in agreement.

"Although the composition plan of the autonomous political axe has not yet been come out, there is no shortage of our officials, Xiaoqingshan Senior Technical School has trained a group of qualified grassroots cadres, and Southwest University has trained a layer of potential middle-level cadres, in general, there will not be a situation where no one is available." After Zhu Zijian returned from studying abroad for three years, he matured a lot, and he took political science as an elective when he was in the United States. He was also one of the first two groups of students to complete preparatory subjects, including languages, in half a year, and then one of the first to return home after completing their studies.

Sun Laixi changed his words, "It is gratifying that in the past few years, a considerable number of new elites have appeared in our militia and company. These people generally have high intelligence and are also very hard-working, and such talents have appeared in the company and many grassroots towns and villages. It seems that Manager Zhang built a nest and attracted dragons and phoenixes. ”

"I've heard of this, not only at the grassroots level of the company's factories and mines, townships, towns, and villages, but also among the officers and soldiers of the militia group. Listening to them, it may be because Southwest University and Huaxia Military Academy attract talent. Zhu Zijian said.

"Two days ago, I also praised two employees of the industrial department, these two students with Tianjiangnan accents, who came to the company as soon as they graduated from university, and their progress has almost surpassed many old colleagues. I really hope that the militia and the company can attract more and more talent. ”

―――――――― back to the office, Zhang Shusheng first called Lu Yunyan to the office, picked up an ordinary report to read, and asked her to beat her back.

"Congratulations to my Uncle Zhang, there are so many military, political and business talents under his command." Because it is an ordinary report, Lu Yunyan, as a non-confidential secretary, has to read it first and do a good job of relevant excerpts.

Zhang Shusheng smiled slightly, threw the report back on the table, patted her buttocks wrapped in a military uniform, and lay back on the chair, "It's just a few young people with smart brains and serious work. You go out first, I'll be alone for a while. ”

Lu Yunyan pinched his waist hard, and then he left Zhang Shusheng, who was in pain and happiness, and walked out alone, closing the door with his hand.

Zhang Shusheng opened the drawer, and there was a photo inside, in the color photo, a fairy-like quiet and cute little lovely person, standing in the sunset, smiling shyly at the camera, with a touch of youth, with a touching beauty.

"He Ning, four years are coming. I said that when you come back, you will be able to see my hard work for the past four years. After looking at the photo for a long time, Zhang Shusheng put it down, and in a blink of an eye, He Ning had actually been in the UK for four years, and in the past four years, he had never had any contact with her, but he knew that both he and she were abiding by the agreement, and when the four years arrived, it would be a reunion, and there would be a minimum result for many things.

Opening the secret door in the office, Zhang Shusheng walked into a secret room, which was guarded by steel, and there were even several fully automatic defense machine guns.

The dark room was empty, but Zhang Shusheng abruptly opened a drawer with a strong concealment surname from one wall and scooped it out empty-handed.

"Drop!"

With a clear sound, the dream machine with the password lock opened revealed its true face again. This is a function that Zhang Shusheng discovered when the dream machine developed to the peak of the township system, as long as the password lock that only Zhang Shusheng himself can control is opened, no one can discover this absolutely invisible dream machine.

Honk! With a bang, Zhang Shusheng turned on the virtual screen of the dream machine, and what he saw at first almost didn't make him faint to death.

"Hahaha...... The state and county system is finally open!! ”

(To be continued)