"Dear General Zheng!" Major Heisenberg, with a whirlwind of enthusiasm, said with an exaggerated expression: "I have brought the friendship of the Führer from distant Germany. In gratitude for the information you have provided, the benevolent Führer not only promised to give your army a large number of weapons, but also offered to intervene in the war between China and Japan. ”

The room was full of human spirits, and they all laughed when they knew that the so-called friendship of the head of state was not reliable at all. Heisenberg was full of confidence, but he didn't expect to be greeted by such a scene, so his confidence was instantly shattered by laughter, and he stood there looking a little cramped and uneasy.

Zheng Weiguo pressed his hands weakly, signaled everyone to be silent, and said to Heisenberg: "There is no need to say polite words, let's talk about the conditions directly!" ”

Major Heisenberg stammered, "Excellent, of course! General Zheng, this is the list of weapons that the Führer authorized to exchange, please take a look! As he spoke, he pulled out a piece of paper from his trouser pocket. The handwriting looks very new, and it should have just been copied.

The idea of the Germans was similar to what Zheng Weiguo and they imagined, they wanted oil fields, but they were reluctant to use new weapons, so they wanted to offset them with old goods from World War I. Originally, according to the Treaty of Versailles, these weapons were to be destroyed, but the Germans were one of the two most strategic peoples in the world, and they tried their best to hide a lot.

The performance of weapons is somewhat outdated, but in the Asian theater it is not outdated, and the performance of many weapons is even better than the mountain artillery with the largest number of active Japanese guns, the 41 type mountain artillery and the 38 type field artillery. If sufficient quantities can be obtained from Germany, even if there is a gap in performance, it will be enough to form a local advantage in terms of scale.

"Major. I think you're mistaken! Are these old items from the First World War? Zheng Weiguo took it and looked at it, his heart blossomed, but he asked very unhappily on his face.

"Yes, it's thrift!" Major Heisenberg stammered, "But they are very well maintained and perform very well." Although it is only an old item from the First World War, it is no worse than the equipment of the Japanese army. ”

"Forget about the old goods, the oil field information I have is not old goods!" Zheng Weiguo pretended to be disdainful, and said without looking back: "There's nothing to talk about, go back and tell your head of state, just say that I'm not interested in picking up rags." Then I couldn't help but say. Let the pillar blast Heisenberg out of the air.

Heisenberg's face flushed with anger. Standing outside the door, he shouted: "General Zheng, the oil field is on our territory, even if we don't have your intelligence, we can explore it, it's just a little delay." Rejection of German friendship. You'll regret it! Definitely! ”

The crowd was still laughing. When I heard this, I couldn't laugh.

Political Commissar Cheng said with some concern: "The commander's plan to capture and indulge is good. I'm afraid that I will push the foreign devils too hard, which will backfire. I had two worries: one was that the Germans would get the drawings somewhere else; Second, they are worried that the Germans will explore oil fields in the country themselves. After all, they are among the top countries in the world in terms of comprehensive national strength. The strength of the country is far from what we can imagine. Once you do something with all your might, what can't you do? ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, you don't have to worry, I'm sure of this matter, the Germans can't afford to make big waves." Let's move on to the military industry! ”

It was not for nothing that Germany did not find oil fields on its soil until the end of the 70s of the 20th century. On the one hand, it is misled by the academic community, and on the other hand, most of Germany's oil fields are deeply buried. In the 30s of the 20th century, the oil exploration technology was still very backward, and the Germans lacked the accumulation of technology, so it was not easy to find the oil field. As for the so-called oil distribution map, it was made up by Zheng Huzi at all, so naturally there is no need to worry.

Although everyone was a little skeptical, they still habitually chose to trust Zheng Huzi in the end, and began to discuss the matter of military construction again. After some consultations, it was decided to focus on the production of bullets, artillery shells, grenades and mines for the time being, and spare capacity for the production of mortars.

This is the only artillery that can be completely self-sufficient at present, which is simple to manufacture and easy to replenish. The 60 guns and 82 guns were both much-needed support firepower for the troops. As for the barreled artillery, let it go for the time being to see what materials can be obtained from Germany, so as not to duplicate construction and waste resources.

In the next few days, Major Heisenberg did not come to Zheng Weiguo again, but only asked for penicillin to be handed over as soon as possible, as if he really did not plan to ask for information about the oil field. Zheng Weiguo knew that the Germans must be cheating, and he didn't bother to pay attention to it. At this time, the competition is patience, and whoever can't hold his breath loses. Zheng Huzi is holding the information of oil in his hand, just like holding a pair of supreme treasures, how can he easily show the bottom of the card?

However, things turned out a little differently than expected. Another day later, Major Heisenberg found Zheng Weiguo again, and as soon as he entered the door, he said very stiffly: "General Zheng, on behalf of the Imperial Government, I convey to you the latest decision. Since you have rejected the Führer's kindness, and the Imperial Government has decided to suspend cooperation with you, please hand over the high-yielding strains of penicillin and the method of refining them as soon as possible, and we are ordered to rush back to Germany as soon as possible. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou happened to be beside him, and when he heard this, he was secretly shocked, did the Germans really plan to explore oil on their own? Fortunately, he is a very urban person, and his face is not revealed.

Zheng Weiguo sneered and said, "The materials can be transferred today, and when they are counted in the evening, we will hand them over tomorrow!" ”

Major Heisenberg shrugged his shoulders and said, "Good boy, I hope you will keep your promise." Then he didn't leave anything else, and just said goodbye and left. I didn't mention the information about the oil field, as if I really gave up.

After Major Heisenberg left, Chief of Staff Zhou said in a low voice: "Boss, do you think the foreign devils want to cheat, or have they really decided to explore on their own?" ”

Zheng Weiguo sneered: "Hmph, even if they really decide to explore on their own, we don't have to be afraid." When they can't find the oil, they have to come back obediently. Forget it, ignore them for now, the supplies are almost there, let's go and count them, and then distribute them as soon as possible. ”

At present, only two divisions of the 63rd Army have completed the work of reorganizing and redressing, and Zheng Weiguo hopes that all of them can be completed as soon as possible. In order to allow the soldiers to adapt to these new weapons as soon as possible.

Due to the very strict management of materials, the so-called inventory is just a check of the account books. In this "penicillin deal", the 41st Army received a total of 100 anti-aircraft guns, including 4 Bofors 75-mm anti-aircraft guns, 48 Bofors 40-mm anti-aircraft guns, and 48 Surotong 20-mm anti-aircraft guns; 58 howitzers, including 6 Skoda H2 series 105 mm howitzers, 52 Skoda C6 series 75 mm howitzers; There are also 60 anti-aircraft guns, including 12 Skoda M1936 47-mm anti-tank guns and 48 Austrian Bailu 47-mm anti-tank guns. In addition to this, there was a large amount of light equipment, including 200,000 rifles. It was a great harvest.

Zheng Weiguo pointed to the account book. smiled at Chief of Staff Zhou: "I got the things back, and how to distribute them is your business." ”

Chief of Staff Zhou smiled: "Even if you get so many more, I can distribute it properly." He asked again: "Then when do you think the 97th Army and the 53rd Army will be properly reorganized and distributed?" ”

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow I will hand over penicillin to the Germans." Your staff can come up with a plan first. Then you can start in earnest. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou nodded and said, "Yes." Total seat! ”

The next day, Zheng Weiguo personally completed the handover with Major Heisenberg. Before leaving, Zheng Weiguo decided to talk to him. Major Heisenberg shrugged and said, "If it's an oil field thing." I'm afraid I can't help you, it's you who pushed the opportunity out of the door. ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled and said, "It has nothing to do with this, what I want to say is about penicillin." ”

Major Heisenberg said nervously: "Is there anything wrong with this medicine?" ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said, "You don't have to worry, there is nothing wrong with this medicine." I want to talk to you about the distribution of medicines, and I hope you don't sell this medicine to Japan, let alone the process and strains. ”

Heisenberg smiled slyly and said, "I'm afraid this won't work, you know the truth, and we are allies with Japan." ”

Zheng Weiguo calmly replied: "In exchange, I will not sell the process and strains to the Soviet Union and Britain. ”

Heisenberg thought for a moment and asked, "You mean, although I won't sell them the process and the culture, I will still sell the medicine to them, am I right?" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said very frankly: "Yes, we need to exchange this medicine for weapons." Of course, as long as you don't disrupt the market, I'll sell it for more than gold! ”

Major Heisenberg quickly figured out the powerful relationship in the middle, laughed, nodded and said, "You are really good at business, if it were not for the battlefield, you would definitely be a successful businessman." Well, I will convey your meaning to the Führer, but there will be no paper agreement, this is just a tacit agreement between us! ”

Zheng Weiguo also smiled, stretched out his right hand and said, "Happy cooperation!" ”

Heisenberg was stunned for a moment, hurriedly stretched out his hand to shake it vigorously, and said with a smile: "Yes, very pleasant!" ”

It may be that the country is in a hurry, and Heisenberg left on the same day. Zheng Weiguo didn't want him to have an accident on his own territory, and specially dispatched a special combat team from the special service brigade to escort them all the way to the Guotong region before returning.

Seeing that the Germans didn't mention the oil field, Political Commissar Cheng couldn't help but be a little anxious, and asked in a low voice: "Commander, just let them go like this?" So how else can we exchange oil fields for weapons? ”

Zheng Weiguo didn't care, and said, "Don't worry, I'll come back if I leave." Then he asked, "Is the Marcel attaché gone?" ”

Political Commissar Cheng shook his head and said, "This guy was supposed to leave when Heisenberg came, but somehow he stayed back. ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "Hehe, I know that Hitler doesn't dare to give up." We have enough supplies on hand now, so let's digest them first. The Germans put it on their side first, hang the appetite of the mustache, and then maybe there will be more oil and water. ”

In the following period, the Japanese army desperately increased its troops in Central China, and could not take care of North China at all. Zheng Huzi took the opportunity to make a major adjustment to the troops. Except for the newly arrived 105th Division and the 108th Division, which only retained their numbers and their personnel were incorporated into the 97th Army, the rest of the divisions completed the reorganization of the three-three system and replaced them with new equipment.

After the reorganization, the 41st Group Army was set up with four major departments, including the General Staff Department, the Political Department, the Logistics Department, and the Equipment Department, and three army-level units directly under its jurisdiction, namely the 53rd Army, the 63rd Army, and the 97th Army. Eight division-level units directly under the central government, including the newly formed Third Cavalry Division, the Fourth Cavalry Division, the Mechanized Cavalry Division, the Jizhong Military Academy, and the First to Fourth Army Divisions; 8 brigade-level units directly under the central government, including heavy artillery brigades, mountain artillery brigades, air defense brigades, baggage brigades, engineering brigades, communications brigades, teaching brigades, and special service brigades; There are 4 regiment-level units directly under the central government, including the field service team, the anti-Japanese security regiment of Ping'an County, the sick horse farm, and the general repair institute.

In addition, there are two high-density units in the General Assembly - the Ping'an County Arsenal and the Tianjin Task Force. There is also a brigade-level unit under the Jizhong Military Academy - the Jizhong Military Academy Teaching Corps.

The situation after the reorganization of the 63rd Army has been described earlier, so I will not say much here. The 53rd Army was roughly the same as the 63rd Army. However, there are many veterans of the 53rd Army, and the overall strength is still stronger. As Zheng Huzi's descendant, the 97th Army is even stronger in terms of equipment, especially the 33rd Division has obtained 16 Skoda C6 series 75mm mountain guns, which is above the divisions. The 34th Division was biased towards the light infantry division, with little heavy equipment, but its mobility was the strongest among the divisions.

After the reorganization of the troops, they were quickly approved by the Ministry of Military Affairs. Regrettably, at this juncture, unfavorable war reports from the front line came again, and the situation in Central China deteriorated again. Find out what's going on, and listen to the breakdown. (To be continued......)