Bright Sword: Starting from the Improved Grenade

The next morning, after breakfast, Zhao Tianyang was dragged by Mr. Liu to visit the arsenal.

Of course, this visit was not without results. At least every time they visited a factory, these big guys could more or less come up with some suggestions for improvement.

For example, the arsenal was originally established relying on a milling machine, a planer, two lathes, a drilling machine, and three hand grinders brought back from the repair shop.

These lathes are still small and can no longer keep up with the arsenal's increasing production requirements.

After learning about the difficulties of the arsenal, Master Hong said on the spot that if he was given manpower and time, he could provide Zhao Tianyang with a few machine tools.

This made Zhao Tianyang very happy. As for doubting the authenticity of Master Hong’s words?

That doesn't exist, okay? At the beginning, someone in Shanghai almost made a complete set of equipment for manufacturing cars by hand. These machine tools with simple structures are still very simple.

For example, when we learned that the arsenal was short of sulfur ore, resulting in a reduction in the production of explosives.

The experienced master Liu suggested that nitroglycerin could be mixed with saltpeter powder that had its crystal water removed and a small amount of rice bran to make an imitation Judyson explosive.

Overall, both parties were very satisfied with the visit. Zhao Tianyang was satisfied because some pressing problems were solved, while Master Liu was satisfied because he discovered the replicability of the arsenal.

As long as we draw some key personnel from the various branches of the arsenal, we can replicate one again in minutes.

In the cafeteria, the experts who had just finished their tour came here to hold a discussion meeting.

"call."

Zhao Tianyang picked up the teacup and drank the boiled water. Looking at the experts who were still discussing, he felt a little excited, as if all the heroes in the world were within his grasp.

However, it is time for Li Yuncai to build a special meeting room, otherwise it would be a waste of time to have meetings in the cafeteria all the time.

"Okay, everyone, be quiet for a moment and listen to Director Zhao's speech."

This meeting seemed very formal, and Mr. Liu's way of addressing Zhao Tianyang changed from "little brother" to "Director Zhao".

All the experts in the cafeteria looked at Zhao Tianyang at once, while Liu Ransheng picked up a pen and paper to act as the meeting recorder.

"Cough cough."

Zhao Tianyang, who was a little nervous because of the strong gaze of the big guys, coughed and preached.

"I like to get straight to the point, so I won't waste any more time. I mainly want to know if you experts have any suggestions for the Arsenal after visiting it?"

"Haha, Director Zhao is really a straightforward person. In this case, let's talk it out."

Old Liu smiled heartily and broke the silence first: "First of all, the method used by the arsenal to manufacture weapons is simple and efficient. This is an advantage and is worth promoting in the Eighth Route Army."

"The second is Brother Tianyang's innovative spirit. He dares to think and act. This is something that all of us military workers should learn from."

After saying that, Liu Lao changed the subject: “But there are still some problems with the manufacturing process of the arsenal. For example, it would be great if you promoted a dedicated person to be responsible for a specific weapon.”

"But can we be more meticulous? One worker can be responsible for a part of the weapons manufacturing, so that the factory can run like an assembly line."

"Secondly, the data of the weapons must be unified, and the workers cannot be left to rely on experience."

"Well, what Mr. Liu said makes sense. I will correct this problem."

Zhao Tianyang nodded.

He was not unaware of the advantages of the assembly line, but due to a shortage of manpower in the past, he could only let one person be responsible for the manufacturing of one weapon, and did not divide one weapon into many stages.

"Let's not talk about the lack of raw materials. It's not Director Zhao's fault that a good cook can't cook without rice. Another problem is that the current location of the arsenal is not very good."

"Xingjiazhuang is located on a major transportation route. Once the enemy discovers the arsenal, they can easily gather a large force to encircle and suppress it."

"I understand what Mr. Liu means. To sum up, the arsenal must be regularized and the problem of lack of raw materials must be solved. The second problem is the location."

After summarizing, Zhao Tianyang turned his gaze to the experts present.

"If the Arsenal is to develop and invent new weapons, we need your cooperation. Do you have any good solutions to the current difficulties of the Arsenal?"

"Leave the formalization of the arsenal to me. I have some experience in running a small hardware factory in Shanghai."

At this time Shen Hong spoke.

"Okay, then I'll trouble Master Hong to write a plan."

Zhao Tianyang nodded decisively. Regularizing the arsenal was a simple but also a complicated matter. Shen Hong was very experienced and suitable for the job.

Then Zhao Tianyang looked at other experts with expectation, hoping that they could give some reliable suggestions.

"that......"

Liu Ransheng put down his pen and raised his hand: "Since this is a question about raw materials, why don't we write a report and ask Yan'an?"

"Yup!"

Zhao Tianyang's eyes lit up. Yan'an was in charge of the entire Eighth Route Army. With numbers, there was strength. It was certain that someone would discover a coal mine, iron mine or something like that.

To take a step back, it would also allow Yan'an to start a large-scale production plan ahead of time and grow some materials urgently needed by the arsenal, such as sugar and cotton.

"Mr. Liu?"

Zhao Tianyang looked at Mr. Liu.

"Well, I'll make a report."

Mr. Liu nodded and took over the matter.

"Okay, the only thing left is development and location."

Zhao Tianyang cleared his throat: "Regarding these two problems, I have a plan to solve them."

"Tell me quickly!" X9

"That's the Three Burrows Plan."

Zhao Tianyang said with a hint of pride: "The first thing is to find a relatively safe place as the headquarters of the arsenal."

"This general factory is responsible for weapons development, resource allocation, overcoming some difficulties in manufacturing weapons, and developing military talents."

"Once we have trained enough military and industrial talents, we can send them to various divisions, brigades, and regiments in the form of small groups."

"Let them make grenades, elm cannons, conscienceless cannons, bullet reloading and other simple tasks on the spot."

"good idea!"

Master Liu's eyes lit up, and he added, "There are also rifles, mortars, grenade launchers and other weapons. They are not difficult to manufacture. Divisions and brigades can fully afford them."

"If this plan succeeds, the main plant will have almost no contact with the outside world, and safety will be greatly increased."

"That's it, then. I'll have to trouble Mr. Liu to write to Yan'an and ask them to help find a place to put the main factory."

Zhao Tianyang made the decision.

"Row."