The self-made bullet was originally to reduce costs, but now the cost is more expensive than buying, so Sun Liechen couldn't accept it for a while, and wasted so much effort to get the production line, but the production line was not used, Sun Liechen only felt a little depressed.

In fact, there are reasons for the high cost, first of all, the workers are not familiar, and now these workers are transferred from the machine bureau, they have been exposed to steam engine drive in the past, and this American-made production line is powered by electricity, and the two are very different.

And the standard of the original German machine is not the same as the American system, the cultural quality of the workers is relatively low, to adapt to this change, it also takes enough time, which is also the reason for the high rate of defective products, and this is almost incomprehensible, can only let the workers operate more, practice makes perfect.

Another fatal problem is the lack of raw material supply, the production of bullets must use copper, China is a country with very scarce copper resources, since ancient times has been used as currency in the market, so the use of copper to make bullets is an out-and-out burning money.

Lead, which is more expensive than copper, has a high density of lead, and can be used as a warhead to ensure the accuracy of shooting as much as possible, China's industry is almost poor, and copper and lead have to be purchased from the market, but after World War I, the price of these materials is very high, which naturally pushes up the cost of bullets.

The third point is that the power supply is unstable, which also seriously affects the production efficiency, and there are problems in all aspects, although Chen Qiming is ambitious, but the gap in reality is still too big, especially Sun Liechen questioned him, thinking that it is better to buy than to build, and suddenly let Chen Qiming hang his heart.

He wanted to argue about something, but Zhang Tinglan grabbed him and nodded at him, telling him not to worry.

At this time, Zhang Zuolin pondered for a long time and said, "Praise Yao." You can't just calculate the economic accounts, whether it's good or not, it's all our own, no matter how we use it, no one else can say anything. What if you buy from the Great Powers and they don't sell? When the war is raging, let's buy it from them, what should we do if they put forward unreasonable conditions? Self-production of ammunition cannot only look at that little cost, after all, relying on the purchase from the great powers, the hidden danger is too great. This is our dignity! ”

Zhang Zuolin was very sober-minded at the critical moment, and as soon as he said this, Chen Qiming was immediately extremely moved, and on the land of China, he met a far-sighted leader. It is very rare to be able to support it without reservation.

"Rain Pavilion. I understand what you're saying. It's just that the bullet production is too low, and it can't affect the overall situation at all, if according to the newly formulated training standards, these bullets are not enough for training consumption. ”

"Sixth master, a child must always give him room to grow, and he can't let a newborn child compete with an adult. It's not fair. Let's find a way to solve the current difficulties, the output can be increased, and after the workers are familiar with the operation, we can get a few more production lines. You can't care about three or two million bullets a year, but you can't care less about more than thirty million! ”

Although Sun Liechen is an old-school figure, his brain can still keep up, and when he heard Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Tinglan say this, he also nodded: "If you can solve the difficulties and increase the output, then I have nothing to say." ”

"Brother Chen, I don't have many ways to solve the problem of workers, I can only let everyone operate more and practice more, in addition, the first batch of technicians from Russia has arrived in Tieling, many of them work in the arsenal, I will select a few good hands to come over, let the workers study hard, we will not hesitate to reward."

The situation in Russia is indeed getting worse and worse, especially in the winter, when a large number of Russians are dying of starvation due to food and fuel shortages, factories are generally suspended, more and more people are struggling to live and die, and uprisings and workers' movements are occurring one after another.

Zhang Tinglan sees everything very clearly, any historical event is not accidental, there must be a brewing process behind it, but most people are not sensitive to the accumulated changes, and as a result, when things happen, they are like a dream.

Russia has come to this point, it has run out of skills, and Zhang Tinglan has become more and more bold, at first just to get some arms and funds, but now he has hit the idea of Russian workers, and with the first batch, there is a second batch. After getting the workers, the next step was to empty the factory and get the machinery and equipment to Mukden.

"As for the problem of raw materials, I think there is also a way to solve it, and we can solve the copper gap by purchasing copper coins and issuing small-denomination tickets instead of copper coins."

"This method is feasible, but the copper coin contains impurities, and we don't have haode metallurgical equipment, even if it is made, I am worried that it will affect the quality."

Chen Qiming was a little worried, but Zhang Zuolin on the side laughed: "First solve the problem, and then say whether it is good or not, when you are hungry, everything you eat is fragrant, if you are not hungry, you have to put the banquet in front of you, and you have to pick and choose, we are a hungry ghost now!" ”

When he said this, it was tantamount to a decision, Zhang Tinglan continued: "Lead is indeed a problem, I think it is possible to use lead as a bullet core." ”

Chen Qiming's eyes widened suddenly: "Humble words, if you don't use lead, what else can you use?" ”

"Steel!" Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Use steel as the bullet core, and put a layer of copper on the bread outside. ”

"That will affect the accuracy of the bullet, and the gain will outweigh the loss."

"There will be some impact, but within one or two hundred meters, the impact is limited, and the powers are doing the same at the moment. Of course, this kind of bullet is only used by ordinary soldiers, and sharpshooters still use lead core bullets. ”

Chen Qiming thought about it and felt that it made sense: "Humble words, call Lao Xiong over, he is better than me in this regard, and then transfer a few Russian technicians, let's study it together, and strive to make it as soon as possible, if the effect is okay, let's do it." ”

Zhang Tinglan nodded yes, and then said: "I purchased a batch of small generators from the United States, and I have also shipped them, and I will have them delivered tomorrow, and the power problem can be improved a lot." ”

Chen Qiming's more worried problems have been solved one after another, and his face also showed joy, and he immediately patted his chest and said: "Boss, humble words, with your support, the output of bullets will definitely double in a short period of time." ”

Lao Zhang was also very pleased, and patted Chen Qiming's shoulder: "Now the conditions are a little difficult, immediately sort out Fengtian from top to bottom, and soon arrange a more haode factory for you, do it well!" ”

Although the bullet has some defects, and the output is difficult to meet the needs, this is a good start after all, as long as you stick to it, there will be a better future.

Leaving the factory, Lao Zhang casually pointed around, and then said: "Zanyao, Fuchen, and Tinglan, you see, in the land of Fengtian, we produce our own munitions, but we have to go to the mountains and carry out it secretly, such a big Fengtian, there are Japanese everywhere, and they want their eyeliner everywhere, this is our shame!" ”

"Seventh Master, what you said is so right, the biggest enemy of Mukden is the Japanese, let's run factories, train the army, and engage in economic construction, we must have such a string in our hearts, and beware of these little men everywhere."

"I don't know how to leave, but I want to run?" Zhang Zuoxiang said on the side: "Now we are not the opponents of the Japanese at all, I think it is still Yuting's idea is good, we must first deal with Fengtian from top to bottom, take down unqualified officials, and the local bandits will be leveled and stabilize the ground, we will stand firm, and then we can let go of the big work." ”

"The issue of military discipline cannot be relaxed." Sun Liechen also spoke: "Yuting, you emphasized a lot of things some time ago, and the military discipline of the Feng army has been greatly improved, especially those recruits of the Independent Brigade, which can be called exemplary, but there are also unsatisfactory places. ”

Zhang Zuolin had already ordered a large-scale rectification of military discipline, and the scale of this operation was absolutely unprecedented; on the one hand, it was an internal investigation in the army, and on the other hand, Wang Yongjiang commanded the police to severely crack down on the ruffians.

Approaching the end of the year, the soldiers have money in their pockets again, and they are more active, and they want to relax, which is understandable. However, there are also strict regulations, the purchase and sale must be fair, and it is not allowed to take a stitch for nothing, nor is it allowed to get drunk and make trouble, especially not to enter and leave casinos and big tobacco houses, once caught, expelled on the spot.

It was only a little more relaxed on the issue of brothels, but it was required that before eleven o'clock in the evening, it was necessary to go back to the barracks, and it was not allowed to mess around outside. With the strict restraints, the appearance of the soldiers has been greatly improved, and the common people of Fengtian have gradually been surprised to find that the old Qiu Ba Master knows how to give money when he buys things, and he does not make trouble casually, and the law and order in the market has changed.

The most thorough implementation of Lao Zhang's requirements is the Independent Brigade, this brand new team, there is no burden in the past, and most of the soldiers have no pollution. They sent their military pay back home early, so that their families could have a comfortable New Year.

Some of those who got the holiday went home, they have bought New Year's goods in groups, and then carried them home, as for those who can't go back, they train and study in the barracks, and the barracks have also prepared a large number of New Year's goods, and everyone is happy.

Because of Zhang Tinglan's work, Sun Liechen also expressed support for Lao Zhang's proposition, and he advanced a part of the funds from the military welfare company and sent them as an allowance. And tell these soldiers that if they behave well, they will receive all kinds of benefits, and if they violate military discipline, they will revoke these benefits.

In addition to the temptation of money, Sun Liechen also decisively drove several thorns out of the army, so his subordinates did not violate discipline. And the worst thing is Tang Yulin's subordinates, there were frequent problems in the past two days, and Wang Yongjiang has already arrested several batches of troublemakers.

As a result, the contradiction became more and more intensified, and Sun Liechen was also a little worried, so he reminded Lao Zhang that he must pay attention to this matter. Lao Zhang also thought so, as soon as they returned to the Dashuai Mansion, Yang Yuting ran over out of breath.

"Dashuai, it's not good, Director Wang detained a batch of opium from Deputy Division Chief Tang, and Tang Yulin led people to surround the Finance Department!" (To be continued......)