my scientific age

Chapter 402 Finalized mass production!

Passed the routine shooting test.

The continuous shooting test passed.

Passed the extreme range test.

Direct-aiming shooting test... passed.

The picture seems to be paused, and history is quietly frozen.

"Director Li, what is the time now?" Yu Hua was holding the paper results of the direct-fire shooting test in his hand. The setting sun in the distance was brushing his face, reflecting in his pupils. He had a smile on his face, and his whole body exuded a high-spirited spirit. He asked softly to Li Qiang beside him.

Li Qiang took a deep breath, looked at his watch, and responded, "Seven o'clock in the evening."

"It's been eight months. Before I knew it, more than two hundred days and nights have passed..."

Yu Hua murmured softly, staring blankly ahead, his thoughts involuntarily returning to the night eight months ago.

He traveled through time on New Year's Eve, vowed to save the country through science and technology, studied at No. 4 Middle School in Peking, followed Hua Luogeng into Tsinghua University, witnessed the July 7 Incident, and went to Yancheng to create a base industry...

Many images flashed through his mind: the seriousness of his teacher Hua Luogeng, the tenderness of his teacher's wife Wu Xiaoyuan, the smiling Fang Yu, the persevering Lin Wan, the young Deng Jiaxian, the master of Chinese studies Chen Yinke, the strong-willed president of Tsinghua University Mei Yiqi, the gray-haired John Rabe, the taciturn Zhao Zhongyao...

Classmates, friends, teachers, pictures flashed by like a movie, followed by the portable lighting source, nitroglycerin, TNT, Yu's Seven Towers that I had used during my time at No. 4 Middle School...

Looking back along the way, I never thought that I would experience so many people and things.

His path has been one of recognition, support, insults, and denials…

As for the days to come, there may be more criticism and denial, and less recognition and support.

"Although I did not kill any Japanese soldier, and I made many mistakes, some minor and some serious, I have a clear conscience. The path I have chosen does not need the approval of others. A hundred years later, people will judge it." Yu Hua gradually came back to his senses and turned to look at the Red Peony heavy artillery in the center of the test field. His eyes were clear and bright, revealing an incomparable determination.

If time could go back eight months, to New Year's Eve, between joining the army to fight the Japanese and saving the country through science, Yu Hua would still choose the latter without hesitation.

Compared with destroying a hundred Japanese devils and the Red Peony heavy artillery in front of us, it is needless to say which is more important.

He has no regrets.

"People are sometimes confused and need guidance. But I can't guide you. Your life is decided by you. You need to verify for yourself whether the path you choose is correct."

At this moment, the leader's voice suddenly came to my ear, gentle and calm: "Even if many people don't think highly of you, you still have to strive for success... If you are tired, you can stop and rest. The road ahead is long and difficult, so there is no need to rush. Also, we will always be your strongest support."

Yu Hua was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and turned around to look. What greeted him was the leader's smile like that of his own elder. Li Qiang and the famous military leaders in history all had serious expressions and cast glances of approval at him.

The passing of the Red Peony prototype gun test is equivalent to the official success of the Red Peony howitzer project, and this means that Yu Hua is about to leave.

The leader knew it, Li Qiang knew it, and the military chiefs present knew it too. They also knew that after this separation, Yu Hua would embark on a journey of studying abroad, and that the day of seeing each other again would be a long way off.

"Desheng asked me to tell you something. You are not a deserter from the Anti-Japanese War, but the most powerful fighter in the scientific community. You must learn the most advanced knowledge in the West and defeat the Western scientific community. The future of China lies in you and all the students studying overseas." The leader said slowly.

Hearing this, Yu Hua said nothing, but nodded slightly: "Thank you."

The leader patted Yu Hua's shoulder gently and smiled without saying anything.

Yu Hua took a deep breath, calmed down a bit, opened the paper report of the direct-aiming shooting test, and faced the people present and the project testers:
"Comrades, leaders, we hereby announce the direct-fire test results of the prototype of the 105mm howitzer codenamed 'Red Peony': the actual penetration at 110 meters is 90mm, the actual penetration at 75 meters is mm, and the actual penetration at meters is mm. The test targets are all made of high-carbon homogeneous steel. The test results have been verified many times and are in line with expectations, meeting the design specifications and meeting the armor-piercing requirements in combat against the enemy in the next five to ten years."

"Now, I declare that based on the above prototype gun comprehensive test results and test data, the code-named 'Red Peony' 105mm howitzer has passed the prototype test, and all indicators meet the design requirements and meet the mass production standards. It has been officially developed successfully!"

"We have once again created a miracle, that is, we have built China's first barreled howitzer with a caliber of 23 times, and we have achieved independent production of all parts."

As soon as the words fell, warm applause broke out all around.

With the official success of the development of the Red Peony Heavy Artillery, everyone was excited. The project participants shed tears one after another. The army leaders had tears in their eyes and clapped their hands vigorously. They were happy for the success of the heavy artillery project and thought of their fallen comrades...

"It's really a miracle, a miracle that I have never imagined... heavy artillery, this is our heavy artillery." Li Qiang looked at the prototype cannon, clapped his hands, and felt a lot of emotions in his heart.

Take one step at a time, and make each footprint firmly and steadily.

After going through untold hardships, today, I have finally achieved my goal.

The message was passed layer by layer, the atmosphere was ignited and pushed to the peak, and the entire test field was boiling.

Yu Hua quietly enjoys his current moment of glory. This is his personal time. The fruit of victory obtained through his own efforts is particularly sweet and delicious.

At 1937:10 p.m. on October 105, , the mm prototype gun code-named "Red Peony" was tested at the Nangou test site. All test items were qualified, meeting the design indicators, and the research and development was officially successful.

"Reporting to the leader, the heavy artillery project has been successfully developed. This is the application for finalization and mass production of the 105mm howitzer project." When the atmosphere in the test field calmed down a little, Li Qiang saluted, turned around and took out a pre-prepared application report for finalization and mass production, and then handed it to the leader.

The leader nodded, his face serious and solemn, took the application report for mass production with his hand, read the content carefully, put it on the desk beside him after confirming that it was correct, and then waved to the confidential secretary.

The confidential secretary hurried forward and took out the pen and headquarters seal that had been prepared long ago.

"Fortunately, I was prepared." The leader smiled at Li Qiang and Yu Hua, took the pen and headquarters seal from the confidential secretary, and signed and stamped in the signature column.

The red words "Eighth Route Army Headquarters" are clearly visible.

"After consultation and decision by the higher-level organizations and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters, the 105mm howitzer project has been approved for mass production. The weapon model is named Type 37 105mm howitzer. The code name remains unchanged, still 'Red Peony'. Comrade Li Qiang, the official document will be sent to the Military Industry Bureau later."

The leader picked up the application for finalized mass production and announced to Li Qiang the relevant decision on the 105mm heavy artillery project: "The next task of the Military Industry Bureau is to increase production. The front-line troops are in urgent need of heavy firepower to strike the Japanese invaders. I personally have only one thing to say. You can have as many Red Peony heavy artillery as you want. Just build them and don't worry about the funding."

The official weapon model is the Type 37 105mm howitzer, codenamed "Red Peony".

"Yes, I will ensure that the task is completed!" Li Qiang responded in a serious voice.

The leader nodded, signaling Li Qiang to relax, and turned to look at Yu Hua: "Mr. Yu, how is the current production of the Red Peony Heavy Artillery?"

"Before the power problem is solved, we can produce at most 6 guns a month. If the number is higher, it will seriously affect the operating efficiency of the factories in Liushugou." Yu Hua gave a professional answer: "Once the Liujiagou thermal power station is completed, the production shortage of the Red Mudan heavy artillery will be greatly alleviated, and the monthly output can reach more than 30 guns."

The output of Red Mudan heavy artillery is determined by electroslag steel, which in turn is determined by power generation. The current power supply problem in Liushugou Industrial Zone is quite tight, and all factories are crying out for electricity like hungry children.

The power grid, which already has a limited power generation capacity, is simply unable to support the operation of all factories. The only way to alleviate the problem of tight power supply is to wait for the completion of the Liujiagou thermal power station.

Liujiagou Thermal Power Station is a small thermal power station of the same size as Yulin Sanchawan Thermal Power Station. It is used to meet the electricity needs of Liushugou Industrial Zone and the future Ansai Industrial Zone.

Once the electricity supply problem is solved, the output of heavy artillery will be determined by the efficiency of the arsenal's production line.

By then, producing 30 guns per month will only be the basis, and producing guns per month will not be impossible.

"That's enough. A monthly output of 6 doors is enough to meet the initial demand."