Bright Sword: Follow Kong's fun and build the strongest military industry

However, Kong Hao responded in an extremely serious tone:

"My two leaders, as the saying goes: air defense, air defense, nine out of ten defenses are empty."

"Don't hold too high hopes for this makeshift anti-aircraft weapon. It's not a professional anti-aircraft machine gun and its air defense performance is far from ideal."

"In fact, my original intention in designing this anti-aircraft machine gun stand was to control the height of the enemy aircraft when dropping bombs or strafing."

"I'm sure you two also know that the lower the altitude of a plane dropping bombs or strafing, the higher the chance of hitting the target. In the past, our troops did not have any anti-aircraft weapons, so the Japanese planes could fly as low as they wanted without restraint, causing great casualties to our troops."

"But when we have this modified anti-aircraft machine gun, we can let the Japanese planes fly high to drop bombs and strafe, reducing the losses of our troops."

After hearing this, Li Yunlong, Ding Wei and Kong Jie said in unison:

"That's what we want. That's what we've been dreaming of."

"Even if its air defense capability is poor, it is much better than the Czech light machine guns we used to put on the shoulders of soldiers. This is more than enough."

"In fact, our requirements are not high. Something is better than nothing."

Kong Hao had no choice but to nod and agree, but he still specifically instructed:

"This type of anti-aircraft machine gun mount is not difficult to produce. We were planning to equip the troops in the near future. It would be fine if we gave it to your two regiments in advance."

"How about this, each of your regiments will transfer eight Type 92 heavy machine guns and hand them over to the arsenal for modification. I will also send people to train you professional shooters. This kind of weapon is not something that ordinary people can operate."

Faced with this situation, Li Yunlong agreed without hesitation. As long as the damage caused to the troops by the Japanese planes could be reduced, the independent regiment could still provide eight heavy machine guns.

However, Ding Wei looked embarrassed. His New 1st Regiment was not as well-funded as the Independent Regiment. It was a bit troublesome to take out eight Type 92 heavy machine guns as anti-aircraft weapons at once.

In fact, there is no problem if it is forcibly transferred out, but it will seriously affect the combat effectiveness of the infantry company and will also have a great impact on the strength of the New 1st Regiment.

So he said embarrassedly: "Captain Kong, our New 1st Regiment can only barely allocate four Type 92 heavy machine guns. Please help to modify four of them."

"If you have four sticks, they can also have an unexpected effect if used well."

After hearing this, Li Yunlong fell into silence. To be honest, he understood this situation very well.

After all, he knew the financial situation of the New 1st Regiment best. After all, this was the fortune he had accumulated from scratch, but after the battle of Cangyun Ridge, it was basically emptied out.

Although he drank some soup from the independent regiment following behind, it was still difficult for Ding Wei to take out eight Type 92 heavy machine guns at once.

Kong Hao also said at this time: "Captain Ding, I can take out the remaining four Type 92 heavy machine guns, but you have to promise me one thing. If you have the chance, do me a favor."

Ding Wei was also a fearless man. He easily guessed that Kong Hao must have been stuck in the arsenal for too long and wanted to take the troops out to cause trouble.

At this moment, he was secretly delighted in his heart: "It's good to go out and do things. As long as we win the battle, we can get a lot of weapons and ammunition, so that the strength of the troops can be quickly improved."

"The strength of the previous independent regiment is nothing more than a younger brother compared to the new regiment. It is not worth mentioning at all."

"But since Kong Hao joined, the independent regiment is now more powerful than the new regiment. There are four battalions marching here this time, and one battalion is guarding the home. It's really enviable."

"Captain Kong, no problem. As long as you ask, our New 1st Regiment will definitely cooperate unconditionally."

The reason why he agreed so readily was not only because he could gain a lot of benefits, but also because of Kong Hao's identity.

The chief consultant of the arsenal is a treasure in the eyes of the head of the headquarters. Even if he makes mistakes occasionally, it doesn’t matter. At most, he will just be criticized verbally.

People like Li Yunlong and Ding Wei, who are restless, like to follow Kong Hao to do side jobs outside.

Kong Hao turned around and said with a smile: "Captain Li, Captain Kong, the independent regiment is our family, I won't say much, this time I plan to carry out a big operation."

"Xiao Kong, look at what you said. As long as you give the order, Lao Kong and I will obey your orders."

Finally, Kong Hao also specifically said: "In order to improve your troops' ability to continue fighting, I have prepared five sets of seven-person grenade-carrying tools for each of your regiments. I will send people to train you."

"It would be best if each battalion is equipped with one set and the regiment headquarters is equipped with two sets. In addition, we will give you enough raw materials to produce about 5,000 grenades so that you can practice first."

"Once the arsenal has mastered the technology of explosives and detonators, we will supply you with large quantities of grenade materials."

Faced with Kong Hao's thoughtful arrangement, the three people present had nothing to say.

Ding Wei, in particular, had thought that it would be good enough for the New 1st Regiment to get a set of seven-man grenade carrying production line. Now he had obtained five sets at once, which was completely beyond his expectations and was a pleasant surprise.

In addition, there are 5,000 grenade raw materials, which can almost double the grenade reserves of the New 1st Regiment. This is considered a fortune.

At this moment, he was secretly glad that he was sent here. If he was still in the original base, such a good thing would never have come to the New 1st Regiment.

Next, the Independent Regiment and the New 1st Regiment settled down near the arsenal. In order to make the fortifications more solid, Kong Hao specially transferred a large amount of cement to reinforce the positions.

There were a total of one hundred tons, with fifty tons for each regiment, which made Li Yunlong and Ding Wei very happy.

They both said that after fighting for so many years, this was the first time they had enjoyed the benefits of modern industry.

With so much cement, they can build solid bunkers at key points on the position to support the entire defense line.

As long as these bunkers were not captured, the Japanese would have to bite the bullet and cover the bunkers with the corpses of their soldiers.

Originally, this tactic was the patent of the Japanese. How many brave Eighth Route Army soldiers fell under the Japanese's flimsy artillery towers. Now it was the Japanese's turn to taste what a sturdy artillery tower was like.

In the past, everyone understood the benefits of using cement to build fortifications. Unfortunately, the little cement that was managed was basically used for construction and could not be allocated to front-line combat troops. Moreover, cement was so expensive that it was impossible to use it to build temporary fortifications.

But now Kong Hao is producing one hundred tons at a time. He is so arrogant that he has his own cement factory.

For the Eighth Route Army in the past, obtaining one hundred tons of cement required a huge price and even the loss of several lives, but now it is only the output of their own factory in three days. This is the gap.