Bright Sword: Double penetration of the dealer, shocking Li Yunlong

Chapter 46: Gold in Troubled Times, Antiques in Prosperous Times

Of course, Duncans knew who Major General Jonas was referring to.

He shook his head with a reassuring look and said, "This is our latest experimental weapon, a product we're targeting at the Third Reich. We will definitely not sell it to the Allies. To demonstrate our sincerity, we're willing to sign an exclusive agreement with the Third Reich."

Major General Jonas breathed a sigh of relief.

If this weapon fell into the hands of the Allies, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Since Duncans has shown his sincerity, Jonas must also show his sincerity.

Major General Jonas said, "Then we can talk about its price first."

His meaning was clear: they agreed to purchase this weapon.

Let’s not talk about how useful this RPG2 rocket launcher is.

If they were unwilling to purchase, would Duncans, without any orders, turn around and sell it to the Allies?

Never underestimate these capitalists. As long as there are high profits, they can risk everything to make the money.

As for orders for medicines, there is no need to mention that both the Third Reich and the Allies needed them very much.

So no matter which side Duncans' Umbrella Corporation goes to, it will be very welcome.

However, the effect of this rocket launcher is indeed very significant, and it can even change the course of ground warfare to a certain extent.

(In the Fourth Sino-Soviet War, 7% of the tanks were destroyed by RPG.)

Duncans held up a finger and said, "The RPG2 rocket launcher is divided into a launcher and a rocket."

"The launcher is only 100 Reichsmarks, and the rockets are 25 Reichsmarks each."

"The more we purchase, the further we can reduce our costs, and naturally the price can be further reduced."

Jonas' eyes lit up. This price was still very attractive.

It's just a little more expensive than their rifles. But rifles can't penetrate tanks, but it can.

Jonas made the decision immediately. "Although my authority is limited, I can place an order for 30 launchers, with rockets per launcher."

"If its performance on the battlefield is satisfactory, you will have many orders in the future."

The low price means that it can be equipped on a large scale, so there will naturally be no shortage of orders.

Li Jingrong didn't expect the other party to agree so easily.

100 Reichsmarks were equivalent to 40 US dollars, and a rocket was exactly 10 US dollars.

This 340-dollar order is not a lot, adding up to only million US dollars in orders.

But you have to remember that this is US dollars from the 40s.

The Type 56 40 rocket launcher is a copy of the Polar Bear's RPG2, and the purchase price is calculated by ton.

In total, the cost of a rocket launcher and a rocket is less than 50 yuan, which is RMB in the 21st century.

In terms of value, the purchasing power of these 50 yuan is lower than the current price of 1 US dollar.

An item worth one dollar was sold for 50 dollars, which is a full 50 times the net profit.

This is the profit from arms, which is much higher than that from medicines.

If we sell tanks and planes in the future, the profit will be even higher.

The RPG2 rocket launcher was just the beginning. Duncans was very pleased with Jonas's pleasure.

"Thank you very much, Major General Jonas. We have a thousand rocket launchers and ten thousand rockets in our warehouse. This is my gift to Major General Jonas."

The two parties signed an order on the same day.

This order was also the starting point for Umbrella Corporation to embark on the road of arms trade.

On the way back, Li Jingrong said with great satisfaction: "You did a great job on this matter."

After saying that, he took out a check for one million dollars from his pocket and placed it in front of him.

"Here's your bonus."

Although Duncans is one of the management team rewarded by the system, he will definitely not do anything against him, let alone betray him.

But Li Jingrong always treated them as normal people.

Besides, he did a great job in this matter, so he deserved the high bonus.

"Thank you, boss." A happy smile appeared on Duncans' face.

"Boss, I already have some ideas about the other things you assigned to me."

Li Jingrong's eyes lit up when he heard this and he asked, "Tell me about it."

"Most of the antiquities collected by Germany after the conquest of France were stored in the Louvre," Duncans said. "Although a lot has been moved, the majority is still there."

"I have contacted the Louvre and plan to go and see it in a few days."

"They welcome us to wave our money and buy their junk."

Gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times.

Compared to before the outbreak of the war, these antiques were not so valuable in the eyes of the soldiers of the Third Reich.

Duncans was able to buy most of the antiques from the Louvre at very low prices.

Li Jingrong said with great satisfaction, "Very good. If you come across any Chinese cultural relics that have been lost in Europe, you must get them at all costs. No matter what means you use, even if it means killing people and robbing them, I only want the cultural relics."

Duncans nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, boss."

After finishing his work here, Li Jingrong returned to Ling County with a batch of supplies that had been prepared long ago.

The war here was entering a white-hot state, so he didn't dare to leave for too long.

Besides, it is time to give the Japanese in the 41st Division a thundering blow in order to quickly end this war.

The Type 82 130mm wheeled rocket launcher he purchased was not for display purposes.

When Li Jingrong rushed to Liushuzhai from Ling County, the front line was still in fierce fighting.

If the 41st Division fails to capture Ling County within three days, it will face the punishment of having its designation revoked.

Even the usually steady Shimada Isao had to take a risk.

The four regiments took turns to attack the independent regiment's positions, completely disregarding casualties.

After one regiment's attack was repelled, the next regiment would take over without stopping for a moment.

Although the independent regiment's firepower was fierce, it was still on the defensive.

But they could not withstand such a fierce and surging offensive. As the battle progressed, the pressure they faced continued to increase.

The Japanese grenade launchers were especially difficult to deal with.

The Japanese knew that the independent regiment's mortars were always staring at them.

So they all mixed in with the attacking forces, firing a few shots and then moving to another place to continue fighting.

The Japanese grenade launchers were fast and accurate, and half of the casualties of the independent regiment were caused by these grenade launchers.

In particular, the firing points of light and heavy machine guns are the main targets of these grenade launchers.

Each regiment of the Japanese was equipped with more than 70 grenade launchers, and the entire division had nearly 300.

I have to say that the Japanese really made great use of the grenade launcher.

Inside the regiment headquarters, Zhao Gang's face showed a trace of worry. He said, "Old Li, there's only one company left of the Fourth Battalion. It's only been two days, and the entire battalion is almost wiped out."

"Several other battalions also suffered casualties. The most combat-effective battalion lost an entire company of soldiers."

"And according to the latest intelligence, the 16th Brigade has broken through the blocking line and will probably reach Liushu Ridge tomorrow."

"Should we retreat back to the county town for defense?"

Li Yunlong shook his head decisively and said, "No, if we suffer heavy casualties, will the Japanese suffer fewer casualties?"

"Although I don't know how many casualties the Japanese suffered, I think it is definitely no less than 5000."

"Now is the time to put all your energy into this fight."

"It's only the second day. If we retreat back to the county town like this, we'll probably become trapped beasts."

Ling County is the last line of defense. Once the Japanese gather a large number of troops and surround the entire county,

Even if he held on for seven days, he would be trapped in the encirclement of the Japanese and unable to break out.

This is also the reason why he insisted on blocking the 41st Division at Liushu Ridge.

He would not retreat to the county town for defense unless it was absolutely necessary.

Unless the Japanese from Taiyuan come over. That would be the worst case scenario.

However, the Japanese in Taiyuan were blocked by the 129th Division and the troops of other military sub-districts.

The headquarters directly used all the artillery regiments, plus the artillery of the 129th Division and the 386th Brigade.

There are 541 Type 122 14mm heavy artillery pieces alone, and there is no shortage of light and heavy machine guns, mortars and various ammunition.

The 129th Division is no longer the same 129th Division.

Although its equipment cannot be compared with the luxurious configuration of the independent regiment.

But it was much stronger than before, so the Japanese 14th Division was firmly blocked.

"Let the fifth battalion go up and replace the fourth battalion."

The 4th and 5th Battalions have the most recruits.

However, in this battle, they did not retreat at all, and their fighting spirit was no weaker than that of other battalions.

Even though the Fourth Battalion had been defeated and only one battalion was left, the battalion commander said nothing, but fought the Japanese with tears in his eyes.

Li Yunlong nodded heavily and said, "Then let's replace the Fourth Battalion."

"We'll hold on for another day. Tomorrow, we'll have Kong Erlangzi's new second regiment come over for reinforcements."

"The Japs have reinforcements, and so do we."

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