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

When Minister Zhang heard these data, he felt nothing unusual. Except for the mortars and grenade launchers which were received for the first time, the rest were common supplies which he received several times every month. It was nothing unusual.

Even for mortars and grenade launchers, he already knew that the arsenal had already started mass production, so it was reasonable for them to be sent over now.

"Xiao Kong, is there something urgent that brought you here this time?"

"It's just a small amount of stuff. Why bother a busy person like you to deliver it in person? This is a bit unreasonable."

Seeing that he couldn't hide it, Kong Hao quickly started to flatter the emperor.

"As expected of you, you are the chief. Nothing can be hidden from you."

"Stop talking nonsense and tell me what happened that was so serious that you had to come here in person."

"It's not a big deal, actually. The Arsenal has just successfully developed a new drug that is specifically used for anti-inflammatory purposes."

When Minister Zhang heard that the arsenal had developed a new type of medicine specifically for anti-inflammation, this explosive news shocked him.

Suddenly, he thought of a possibility and said with rapid breathing:

"Could it be that we have developed a miracle drug called sulfa? This is incredible. Tell me quickly, what is the current production volume? How effective is the drug? How effective is it compared to the big foreign manufacturers?"

To be honest, the logistics department now has to spend a lot of money every month to purchase various medical supplies, especially sulfa tablets, which are extremely expensive on the market.

But there is no way. In the past, most of the funds were used to buy weapons and ammunition. Now the arsenal can produce a lot of weapons every month, and the demand for high-priced weapons and ammunition is not so urgent.

Therefore, a lot of funds will be allocated now to purchase medical supplies and to rescue the wounded. After a wounded soldier is cured and returns to the team, he can become an elite veteran, which is the most valuable asset of a unit.

However, Kong Hao still shook his head and denied it, "It's not a sulfa tablet."

In fact, Kong Hao has already exchanged a small sulfa production line from the system, but the conditions of the arsenal are not yet mature, and it cannot be produced if it is taken out rashly. It will take some time before the conditions are ready.

"Oh, that's a shame, but it's okay. As long as it can reduce inflammation in the wound, it doesn't matter if the medicine is not very effective."

"Commander, I think you have misunderstood. Although what we developed is not a sulfa tablet, its efficacy is at least 3 to 5 times that of a sulfa tablet."

After hearing this, Minister Zhang opened his mouth wide and couldn't close it for a long time.

"Xiao Kong, what you said is true. You didn't make fun of me, Lao Zhang. How could there be such a thing in this world?"

"Minister Zhang, I really didn't lie to you, but this stuff has only been tested on animals. I came here this time to conduct clinical tests at the headquarters hospital."

"You must be aware that the Arsenal is located in the heart of the base and does not have the necessary medical facilities, so I came here on purpose."

After he finished speaking, he took out a small bottle from a box and continued to introduce:

"I named this drug penicillin. In fact, it was discovered abroad a long time ago. Its scientific name is penicillin."

Minister Zhang had heard of the drug penicillin. After all, it was discovered more than ten years ago and was widely circulated.

"Xiao Kong, I heard that this kind of thing is also rare abroad and can only be synthesized in small quantities in the laboratory. How can we make such a high-tech thing?"

It's no wonder he has such doubts. These days, the whole of China doesn't have any outstanding technology, and even light weapons can't be supplied in sufficient quantities, not to mention that these are good things that are not available even in foreign countries.

"Commander, it's a coincidence that my family once conducted in-depth research on the synthesis process of penicillin. After I arrived at the arsenal, I started to prepare for it, using our existing conditions, and only recently have we achieved some results."

“I am accompanied by technicians from related projects to record the entire process and provide data support for future improvements.”

After hearing the situation, Minister Zhang rubbed his hands excitedly. Today was such a surprise to him that such an advanced scientific experiment would be carried out in our poor mountain village. If this were to get out, no one would believe it.

"Xiao Kong, let's go to the headquarters hospital immediately. I can't wait any longer."

After saying that, he directly pulled Kong Hao to the hospital. Such a good thing had to be confirmed as soon as possible.

Now he is a little worried. There is finally a glimmer of hope. If it fails, it will be a heavy blow to everyone's enthusiasm.

When we arrived at the headquarters hospital, Director Zhao was holding a meeting. The main topic was how to save medical supplies under the existing medical conditions.

This is a very sad reality. Our hospitals at all levels are short of medicines, and what all doctors consider most is to save as many wounded as possible with the least amount of medicine.

This is actually a paradox, but it is only reasonable for it to become a reality here.

Just as President Zhao was speaking happily, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and Minister Zhang said with sweat on his forehead:

"Lao Liu, don't start the meeting yet. I have something urgent to discuss with you. Please come out with me right away."

After hearing this, Dean Zhao could only end the meeting first, but he still said with a look of disdain:

"Lao Zhang, what emergency can you have? Every time I ask you to bring back more medical supplies, you always say you can't. I'm so annoyed with you."

Faced with the complaints from his old comrades, Minister Zhang did not get angry. He just repeated the story of the arsenal's development of the drug penicillin.

"Old man, are you kidding me? I've heard of this thing called penicillin, but even foreign countries can't mass-produce it. How can we possibly make it?"

His idea was exactly the same as Minister Zhang's just now. The main reason was that China's industry was too backward. We couldn't even imitate the products of the great powers, so how could we possibly research and develop something better than the great powers?

When he thought of this, Dean Zhao had only one thought in his mind: "This is impossible, this is absolutely impossible."

Minister Zhang had no choice but to repeat Kong Hao's words.

When Dean Zhao heard that it was Kong Hao's idea, he immediately believed it a little. The main reason was that Kong Hao was reliable and never did anything without confidence. This was his well-known reputation.

After the two found Kong Hao, Dean Zhao couldn't wait to ask:

"You must be Comrade Xiao Kong, hello. I'm the director of the headquarters hospital. My last name is Zhao. I heard that you have developed penicillin. Please show it to me as soon as possible."

"President Zhao, this penicillin was developed by us recently. I named it penicillin so that it can be distinguished from foreign ones and it won't attract so much attention."

"Only 12 units have been produced so far, a total of 20 bottles. They have been tested on mice and the results are very significant."

Upon hearing that animal tests had been conducted, Dean Zhao felt relieved. At least it proved that this new drug could reduce inflammation. As long as it could reduce inflammation of wounds, that was enough. As for the effect, it was actually not that important.

These days, it is extremely difficult to get some anti-inflammatory medicines. As long as it can reduce inflammation, it doesn't matter what the bicycle is.

At this time, a doctor ran over hurriedly and said loudly:

"Director, this is bad. One of the patients has a wound infection after surgery. His fever has reached 42 degrees. Even after taking sulfa tablets, the fever has not gone down. His condition is very critical now."

After hearing this, Dean Zhao said in a deep voice, "Did you use other methods to reduce the fever?"

"We've tried everything, but it's no use. Now we can only rely on this little warrior to hold on with his body. If he can't make it..."

"Hey, he's only 18 years old, and he's been in the army for three years. He's killed at least seven or eight Japanese soldiers. This time he was injured by a grenade from a Japanese grenade launcher. Although we've performed surgery to remove the shrapnel, the wound is still infected."