Chapter 210: It's hard to be good

Sudden Sudden Burst... Several Browning heavy machine guns fired at the burly steel bodies of the "Panthers" and "Jaguars" with all their might.

Then a few tall white soldiers threw grenades and threw them out.

"Dingding..."

Boom...

Countless bullet casings bounced off the top of the Panther, Jaguar and landed on the ground, and the explosion of the grenade only added a few black spots to the tank's hard, metallic exterior. and metal marks cut by shrapnel.

But these injuries did not affect the actions of the Panthers and Jaguars in the slightest. Two large and two small four tanks continued to move forward, easily clashing with the obstruction of barbed wire, rolling through the enemy trenches. The tracks rolled into the ground and rolled out fine crumbles from time to time.

The tall dummy was crushed to pieces.

"Boom!"

"Boom!" Tank guns flew an infantry bunker, and machine gun shells fired from Panthers and Jaguars were even more impenetrable.

Several tanks drove back and forth for three or four kilometers, and one of them was lying on its stomach due to a mechanical failure, and several mechanics immediately stepped forward next to it, and after some intense repairs, it resumed operation.

"Oh God, what kind of weapon is this, it's so terrible." The British and French consuls present, as well as Lieutenant General Leonardo of the US military, could not help but be shocked when they saw the invincible momentum of several tanks. At this time, the European belligerents were relying on their own positions to strangle the enemy, and the battlefield became a meat grinder, and whoever wanted to capture the opponent's position was waiting for him, in front of the trenches and barbed wire, the flesh and blood infantry would pay an unimaginable price for ordinary people. Tens of thousands of soldiers were killed, no matter who it was, it was a huge casualty figure.

"This is a newly developed weapon from our company. Just make a tank, the big one is called a jaguar, and the smaller one is called a panther. Well, these big guys are very fascinating. "The vice president of the United Arms Corporation is a white man named Jensen, a very eloquent fellow, who was hired by Zhang Shun. Usually, when Zhang Shun is inconvenient to come forward, most of them are stood in front of the stage by Jensen.

"His powerful body turned the barbed wire and trenches that were a headache for the soldiers into a smooth road, and his heavy steel armor made the bullets pale and powerless, and in the future, this will be the kind of guy who can change the pattern of war."

"Whether we can transfer patent technology in our country will definitely satisfy your company in terms of price." Stephen, the British military attache in Los Angeles, said very urgently, even people who have not been on the battlefield can see the horror of these two weapons, let alone a professional soldier with many years of military career.

"No, no, no, this new weapon is the fist product of the United Corporation. Production technology must be kept highly confidential and will not be transferred to the outside world. Of course, as long as your country is willing to pay, you can buy it. A Jaguar costs $30,000 and a Black Panther costs $20,000, although the price is a little expensive, but it is definitely worth the money. At least reduce the casualties of hundreds of fighters. In addition, the role of these big men is not comparable to that of ordinary soldiers, because of them. It's possible to win a war that seems hopeless, don't you think? ”

Jensen showed a look of excitement, at first he was also startled when he heard the company's price, and the most advanced fighter jets at the moment did not want this price. A Jaguar makes more than $20,000 in profits, and now that the Ford Model T has dropped to less than $300, a Jaguar makes more than 100 Ford Model Ts. Scarcity is expensive. At this time, none of the countries in the world had such weapons, so the United Arms Company could naturally raise the price. For Britain and France and other powers, as long as they can win the war, this price is nothing.

"How many of these tanks does your company have now?" Stephen asked.

"There are now 21 Panthers and 13 Jaguars in stock."

"My country wants this batch of weapons." Stephen didn't bargain either. When the price is really bargained, it can be left for a large number of purchases later, and some of these weapons can be bought back to the battlefield as quickly as possible, and some of them can be used for research.

At this time, Stephen did not know that Britain was also secretly researching this weapon, and after seven months of development, the first prototype was made at the end of last year. It's just that due to the high level of mechanical failures and the slow speed, it is not yet possible to carry out mass production and form combat effectiveness. Naturally, Stephen, who was in the United States, didn't understand. The tanks developed by the British are actually produced and put into the battlefield, and I am afraid that it will be many more months. It cannot be compared with the United Arms Corporation, which has been working on tanks for more than two years.

"We also need this batch of weapons, and your company must sell some to us." Even as allies, they have their own interests, and in this regard, the French consul Emma naturally refused to give in.

"Of course, when it comes to selling weapons, our company also has a little strings attached." Jensen said unhurriedly.

"Mr. Jensen, please."

"I heard that the performance of the French Newport 10 fighter and the British SE5a Camel fighter is very good, and my company wants to see it, so I want to buy two of each to have a look." The Great War was the catalyst for new weapons, and the development of aircraft in the warring countries of Europe was much faster than in the United States at this time, and the entire United States, except for the navy, air force and land forces at this time, was not strong. On the heavy strategic bombers, there is the Tsarist Russia's Ilya Muromets, and the Italian-made Ca30 bomber as the base. At the end of last month, the company's aircraft factory produced a prototype of a new bomber. It's just that the research on fighter planes is relatively lagging behind, and if the fighters in service in France and Britain can be disassembled and studied, it can greatly promote the research of the United Arms Company on fighter planes.

Many things on the fighter plane are not manufactured by the United States, but they were not thought of before, and it took too long to study them one by one. Just like Britain and France were frightened by the German Fokker fighters, and later they also obtained a Fokker fighter on the battlefield and learned about such a guy as the shooting coordinator. The greatest difficulties of shooting at an airplane were solved. The balance of power in the air was rebalanced.

"If you have difficulties, then you can only forget it, now our company's production is still very limited, and our military has placed a large number of orders with the company, which is enough for the company to work for a long time." Jensen shrugged.

"Yes, our country also intends to build a strong army. Now the orders for two tanks placed with the United Arms Corporation add up to 150 units. Reinardo nodded cooperatively, Britain, France, Germany and other belligerents, whether fighter jets or bombers, left the United States far behind at this time, and would not easily transfer production technology. Historically, even after the United States entered the war, the Air Force mainly purchased British and French fighters.

As a big country, the United States does not want its strength in the air to be too weak, and if the United Arms Corporation can produce advanced fighters, it will also be conducive to strengthening national defense security for the United States.

"We will transfer your company's request back home. How about replying to your company as quickly as possible? Stephen said.

"Okay, I'm waiting for your good news." Jensen smiled.

"Thank you, General Leonardo, for your help. Our company has transferred 20% of the shares of a Western-style restaurant to the general's name, and hopes to carry out more cooperation with the general in the future. After the British and French consuls left, Jensen addressed Leonardo.

"You're so polite." Leonardo had a satisfied smile on his face, at this time, the American officialdom is not very clean, at this time, even the shadows of various consortia can be seen behind the funds for the US presidential election, and the reason why DuPont has a deep and incomparable influence in the US government is that bribery is indispensable. "I want the military to purchase gunpowder from your company. and other arms, it's not up to me personally. DuPont has deep connections in the military. The new president will hold a hearing in six months to discuss DuPont's exclusive production of gunpowder, and the people who will attend the hearing will include the commander of the army and navy, the heads of government departments, and professors at various universities. ”

Leonardo received some benefits from the United Arms Company. But he was also unwilling to stand on the opposite side of DuPont for the sake of the United Arms Company.

"Thanks to General Leonardo for the information, the United Company will definitely seize this opportunity." Jensen suppressed the joy in his heart and nodded. At this time, the United Arms Company had only recently been established, and for tanks alone, it had received orders from the military for several million dollars, and the prices were cheaper than those quoted to Britain and France. But the profits are still staggering. As long as the bomber is successfully tested and put into mass production, it can also find the door to open the military. After all, several types of aircraft in active service in the military are simply too backward. In this new weapon, the strength of the United Company is not comparable to DuPont. The company has a very promising future, and Jensen's stake is small, only 0.13%, but it is still very significant in the face of multi-million dollar arms orders.

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Among the Tsarist architecture in the entire city of Mukden, Chasayev's residence is the most extravagant.

At this time, in the splendid big store of Jinbi, the music and melody with Tsarist style are playing, and a couple is dancing on the dance floor, with expensive red wine, fruits and some food that are abundant in winter.

"Welcome Duke Tatyana to Mukden, I heard that during the Great War, the Grand Duchess personally took care of the disabled soldiers of your country, and your heart is as pure and kind as an angel." Qin Yu bowed to Nicholas II's second daughter with a graceful salute.

Tatyana is good-looking, not very beautiful, much inferior to the fairy-like Elilina. However, between the lines, there is indeed an aristocratic temperament, which is many times stronger than Chasayev's golden and jade guy who is defeated in it. Although Nicholas II was a little incompetent, he had a heart to expand outward, and the education of several children was also so-so, at least in this war, several of Nicholas II's children performed well.

"I heard that General Qin can produce a large number of anti-inflammatory drugs, hemostatic drugs, medical gauze and other medicines in the pharmaceutical factory in Fengtian, this time I came to Fengtian City, I hope that General Qin will increase the amount of medicine sold to Tsarist Russia, and I hope that General Qin can help those soldiers who are suffering from injuries and pain." Tatyana said quietly.

With the development of Mukden. Most people can afford to get sick, and after the large increase in the floating population, the demand for medicine in Fengtian has also increased greatly, and the original pharmaceutical factory has now built four branches one after another, meeting the needs of tens of millions of people in Fengtian at the same time, and selling a large number of them to Shanghai. Britain, France, Italy and other belligerents due to a large number of wounded and sick, the purchase volume also soared, with the production capacity of the pharmaceutical factory at this time, there is not much that can be deployed alone, and Tsarist Russia is not very good for ordinary soldiers, the conditions are so bad, the materials on Vladivostok are piled up like a mountain, and the Trans-Siberian Railway cannot meet the increasing needs.

"I'm embarrassed by your request, and even if I agree. Your country's Trans-Siberian railway transportation is so tight, it is difficult to say whether you can transport medicines to Russia and Europe. ”

"Naturally, General Qin doesn't have to worry about the transportation, and our side will naturally have a way. Besides, Fengtian sells so many goods to Russia and Europe by rail every year, and it is deeply loved by our aristocrats, and it is not a big problem to have more medicines. Tatyana smiled.

Even during the war, the demand of the Russian nobility for luxury goods not only did not decline, but it was impossible to supply them to Europe. For the fur on this side of Mukden, wine. Leather goods, butter and other requirements have skyrocketed. Because of the abundance of these goods, it also attracted more and more Russian nobles to come to Fengtian, Russia and Europe were finally shrouded in the dark clouds of war, and the goods on the streets were lackluster, not to mention these luxuries. It is difficult for ordinary shops to even get enough bread, and it is not bad to come to Mukden for a holiday during the war, even if Mukden City is threatened by Japan, it is really impossible to go to Harbin, right?

Tatyana alluded to the fact that the luxury goods sold by Fengtian to Tsarist Russia accounted for a lot of capacity, and Qin Yu naturally would not continue the conversation.

"In fact, there is also a great demand for drugs in countries such as Britain and France. The orders of the pharmaceutical factory are already full, even if I vacate some of them, it is tantamount to a drop in the bucket for your country's huge army base, and the capacity of Fengtian is also quite tight, and all kinds of incoming goods are crowding the road, if your country is really in short supply, I can help you contact the manufacturers in Shanghai, of course, you have to talk about the specifics. ”

"Then thank you General Qin." Tatyana frowned slightly, and then nodded in thanks, since Qin Yu promised to help, there would always be some gains.

Qin Yu sat on the edge of the dance floor and took a sip of wine, which was not as strong as white wine, but it also had a unique flavor when he drank it occasionally.

"General Qin, don't you invite me to dance?" Ye Lilinna's voice came from the side, Qin Yu looked back, and saw Ye Lilina wearing a white dress, her waist was tight, and she looked extraordinarily slender, this woman didn't know when Lu Dao came over.

"Master..."When Qin Yu was about to respond to Ye Lilinna, Wang Yuhai hurriedly stepped into Qin Yu's ear and whispered a few words. Qin Yu frowned, looked at Yelilina and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, my subordinates and the Japanese dare to have a conflict, and they need to be dealt with immediately, Duke Tatyana, I'm out of company." ”

"Master Qin." Kikujiro, the Japanese consul in Mukden, combed his hair in the middle and his hair was shiny, and it was estimated that the flies would slip and fall if they stopped on it. Kikujiro looked furious.

"Your soldiers provoked unreasonably at our Anshan railway station, killing two of our nationals and wounding five. Later, my country's mountains and rivers Jiuzhe Shaozhe went to reason with your police, and your police took the lead in fighting, and there was a firefight with us, killing our soldiers, 98 people, including officers, your police claimed to have received orders from their superiors, and Commander Qin must be responsible for this matter! ”

Behind Kikujiro was a Japanese military attache who stopped Qin Yu here, and some other Tsarist Russian figures, as well as a few British and American businessmen, immediately became interested when they heard what Kikujiro said. Unexpectedly, such a thing happened in Mukden, and people with active brains were already thinking about what kind of impact this incident would have on Mukden.

"Really?" Qin Yu smiled slightly, silently picked up a wine bottle on the table next to him, picked it up directly and smashed it into Kikujiro's head.

Bang! The bottle exploded on Kikujiro's head, mixing wine and blood, and Kikujiro screamed and fell to the ground.

Quiet, the scene is as silent as death, most of the local overseers of the Republic of China are very reasonable in front of foreigners, even if they are very angry, they will not have a seizure on the spot, like Qin Yu, who not only shows it, but also directly shoots The example is really unique.

Everyone looked at the youngest local military and political chief in the history of the Republic of China, the most powerful and wealthy person in the Northeast.

"Senior Commander Qin, you, you actually beat up our diplomat!" The Japanese military attache in the back was furious, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Kikujiro, who was bleeding profusely from his head.

Qin Yu threw away the small piece of wine bottle left in his hand, took the towel handed over by Wang Yuhai, and wiped the wine on his hand neatly, saying while wiping.

"You and I both know what happened, as one of the parties to the trouble, and brazenly want to put all the blame on the other party, the consul of your country made this most despicable reaction, which is nothing more than an attempt to take the opportunity to make trouble and blackmail a lot of benefits from Fengtian. I don't have anything to talk about with someone like Kikujiro who reverses right and wrong. The details of the matter will be reported today, and I will not bother with you in any verbal disputes, but if your country really wants to settle this matter peacefully, send someone with sincerity to come and talk to me. If you just want to blackmail, Fengtian is not Shandong, and I have never had any 21 articles here, only 30,000 Fengjun, and if you have the ability, you will directly send the army to get it. ”

Throwing the towel on the ground, Qin Yu went straight out of Chasayev's manor. The guards put Qin Yu's tweed army coat on Qin Yu in a timely manner.

"Inform the Chief of Staff and call an emergency meeting immediately." When he got into the car, Qin Yu gave Wang Yuhai an order.

"Yes, Master!"

Several black cars returned to the staff headquarters under the escort of the soldiers, Qin Yu closed his eyes and leaned back against his back, Liu Futian and others knew the conflict with the Japanese warriors at the Anshan Railway Station before Qin Yu said, at that time I thought it was just an ordinary conflict, this kind of thing was not unheard of in Mukden before, so I didn't care, I didn't expect the Japanese army to go directly to the Anshan police force camp, and a small-scale shootout broke out between the two sides, killing nearly 100 people, I'm afraid this matter is really difficult to be good. (To be continued......)