Traveling through 1937, I came to fight against the Kwantung Army

Dalian City, Zhuanghe County,

At the gate of a large compound hangs a sign for the Second Division Headquarters of the Shandong Military Region.

There were quarrels inside.

"Commander, you told us not to bring guns! When we get here, we have no guns and ammunition, no food, no funds, no medicine, no clothes and shoes! We have to raise everything by ourselves!" Cheng Wei shouted angrily.

"How do I know it will be like this now? The vanguard said there is everything here!" said a burly man!

"What vanguard? They are probably too full to eat, and there won't be anything left when it comes to our turn!" Cheng Wei continued to complain!

Outside the room, several people who were about to come in to report on their work heard that the atmosphere was not right, so they turned around and left!

"That was the local army in Jireliao. When they came, the Russians were very enthusiastic, but then their attitude changed drastically!"

"Local troops? We are the main force! How many veteran Red Army soldiers are there in our regiment? There are eight battalion and company commanders! Now, the entire regiment is only carrying dozens of pistols!" Cheng Wei became more and more angry as he spoke!

The backbone of Cheng Wei's regiment was part of the Baichengzi advance team at that time. After Yin Xinjun disappeared, it was difficult to break through the Japanese blockade and attack, so they were forced to retreat!

"Old Cheng, stop talking. All the regiments are like this now. You should leave for Fengtian as soon as possible! The troops over there have already headed north. You are an old Red Army soldier and an old Party member. You must be more aware and overcome the difficulties!" A deep voice said.

"Political Commissar, I'm worried about the soldiers. Yesterday, one of our platoons went out for reconnaissance, but we were surrounded by bandits. They only had a pistol! They were all heroes who fought against the Japanese in Shandong. The Anti-Japanese War was won, but they died in the hands of bandits!" Cheng Wei actually started to cry!

There was silence at the division headquarters!

Golden autumn in October,

The temperature in Northeast China has dropped significantly, especially at night, when the chill becomes stronger and you need to wear thick clothes to resist the cold air.

At one in the morning,

The construction site in Lidong Town is like a noisy stage. Workers are busy shuttling back and forth under the dim lights, and the dull sounds of shovels hitting concrete rise and fall one after another, like a unique symphony.

After 15 days of hard work, the site leveling and hardening work has been completed, and now we have entered the construction of the concrete foundation of large equipment.

Two concrete mixers made a rumbling sound, like a tireless beast, constantly spitting out concrete. Workers worked around them in an intense and orderly manner, and everyone's movements were full of strength and rhythm.

Wheelbarrows lined up in a long line, filled with concrete materials, and the workers worked hard to shovel them up and pour them into the molds.

Their sweat sparkled under the light and their faces were filled with concentration and tenacity.

Shouts and calls intertwined, and the foreman gave orders in a loud and powerful voice. "Work harder!" "Hurry up!" Such voices echoed in the night sky.

Liu Dazhi was nervous and paid close attention to the construction site. His company was responsible for the construction of the cement plant, and today was the first day of pouring the foundation of the cement rotary kiln and cement ball mill.

Starting today, the construction site will carry out 24-hour construction work, and all workers will work in two shifts, with no rest for people but the machines!

A truck arrived at the construction site.

Wang Shuigen, director of the Construction Bureau, came to inspect the progress.

When he saw Liu Dazhi, his eyes lit up.

"Old Liu, you haven't rested yet, haha!"

Liu Dazhi watched the pouring site nervously.

"How dare I take a break, old classmate? Today we have started pouring concrete on a large scale. By the way, thank you so much, I have received the first payment for the project!"

Wang Shuigen smiled.

“Is 10 yuan enough?”

"Enough! Now the main materials such as machinery and equipment, cement, lime, and gravel are all directly supplied by you. The workers' salaries have not yet been paid, and I don't have much to spend money on! By the way, tell the commander that the amount of cement used will be tripled starting tomorrow!"

Wang Shuigen nodded.

"I just passed by Wu Hui's power plant construction site and said the same thing. However, they are faster than you. Today is the second day of concrete pouring!"

Liu Dazhi sighed and said,

"Our building materials factory covers a very large area, and there are three production lines alone! I plan to add another 200 people tomorrow!"

Wang Shuigen said seriously,

"What the commander wants is fast and good, and speed comes first! Don't be reluctant to invest. Let me tell you, today, the commander approved another 200 million yuan for me, all for you!"

"I know, how dare I do that? Within 15 days, I will finish all the foundations and then start the factory construction! Don't worry!"

Wang Shuigen thought of something again and said worriedly,

"Today, I went to the commander's office, and he said that the cement inventory is estimated to be only enough for five days, and you will have to find a way to make up for the shortfall!"

Liu Dazhi was a little anxious.

"Not enough cement? Now the Harbin Cement Plant has stopped production. The price of cement in the Northeast market is rising every day. It's all because of the previous inventory!"

Wang Shuigen patted Liu Dazhi on the shoulder.

"You guys have to figure out how to get the cement and the bricks yourselves, I'll take care of the money!"

These days, Wang Shuigen was completely convinced. He did not expect that the commander's plan was so ambitious and he would do it as soon as he said it. Now the economic situation in Northeast China has stagnated, but the commander is determined to move forward regardless of everything!

Moreover, what shocked him was that Mulan County seemed to have too much money. Several students refused to accept the shopping vouchers, fearing that the paper would be invalid in the future. However, the commander directly ordered that the money be paid in silver dollars! Moreover, he took out 40 silver dollars in cash at one time yesterday!

He is now very glad that he chose to come to Mulan, and seems to have found the value of his life!

Liu Dazhi touched his head and said,

"Well, blue bricks are easy to get. Brick kilns are still operating in many places. But cement is hard to get. I'll ask later!"

"Well, tell me if you have any difficulties. Other things may not solve them, but money is not a problem!" Wang Shuigen laughed!

Mulan County Security Command,

Yin Xinjun sat in his leather chair.

He is in a good mood today.

The situation is very good, and there is a high possibility that the first phase of the project will be completed before New Year's Day!

If the power plant and building materials factory can be put into operation before the New Year, the second phase of the arsenal project can be started after the new year!

Thanks to the fact that we robbed a batch of Japanese factories in Fengtian, there were still a few left, and the technology was not advanced enough.

However, for China today, this is already commendable!

Looking at the space, he felt a little distressed about spending money recently. It was like running water. The dollars and gold were shrinking rapidly every day!

However, according to the report of Chen Yao, the director of the Finance Bureau, the shopping coupons issued by Mulan County are becoming more and more popular. Every day, people use dollars and gold to exchange them for the purpose of purchasing canned food, milk powder, chocolate and other relatively rare materials in the country from department stores!

This also makes up for part of his losses!

Recently, due to the increasingly serious banditry in several surrounding counties and the large-scale conscription and recruitment of workers in Mulan County, there is now a net inflow of population every day!

According to statistics, the county’s permanent population increased from 19.6 to 33.2!

Last night, he told Sai Mulan that he would issue another 1000 million shopping vouchers in the near future! With more people, the money must be used!

There was a knock on the door, and Ding Shan stood at the door.

"What's the matter?"

"Master, the Security Command has completed the recruitment as planned, but there is still an endless stream of applicants!"

"How many of us are there now?"

“2350 people!”

Yin Xinjun frowned and thought for a while. If many outsiders cannot find jobs in time, it will cause social instability. The main reason for the current bandit problems is this. There are too many young people with nothing to do!

"Then let's recruit another batch, until we have 3000 people. As long as the power plant and the building materials factory start operation, we can absorb tens of thousands of people!"

"Master, there is one more thing. My eldest brother-in-law called and said that he will be returning to China next week and will be going to Berlin to take up the post of garrison commander!"

"So fast?" Yin Xinjun asked in surprise.

"Yes, the Soviet Union's war in Northeast China is basically over, but I don't know why they haven't withdrawn yet!"

Yin Xinjun thought about it and finally made up his mind!

"Then tell him to take both of us with him. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!"

"No problem, he called just to ask if we wanted to go together!"