Courtyard House: I Rely on Time-Space Trade to Build a Nation

The corps commander (army commander) continued speaking.

"I'm not greedy. I'd rather start with a small factory that can produce basic ammunition like reloaded bullets and grenades, and repair firearms."

Ideally, we could also have a factory that produces medicines urgently needed on the battlefield, such as sulfonamides and hemostatic powder.

As the army expanded and battles became more frequent, sometimes supplies simply couldn't keep up with the enemy's demands, relying solely on captured weapons and rear transport.

"We have some production capacity ourselves, which gives us peace of mind, and it can be a lifesaver in a critical moment!"

This request reflects the sentiments of many frontline commanders.

Everyone present nodded in agreement, and their gazes returned to Zhao Ping'an.

They had long heard of Higashino's "special training," and now that they were using better equipment themselves, they naturally hoped to further improve their logistical support.

Zhao Pingan closed his notebook, met everyone's gaze, and slowly stood up.

He showed no sign of evasion or embarrassment, but instead saluted Su Yu and the other leaders present, his tone calm and confident:

"Commander 502, esteemed leaders, I have noted down the issues and requests raised by the comrades. I will contact the relevant channels immediately to see what suitable equipment and facilities are available and send them over as soon as possible."

Zhao Ping'an's answer was concise and to the point, without any ambiguity or emphasis on difficulties, demonstrating a strong problem-solving ability and absolute confidence in his own "channels".

The meeting room fell silent for a moment, then a low murmur of discussion and approval arose.

This young brigade commander, Zhao, not only brought weapons but also responded quickly to the new needs of the troops in actual combat. This level of support and speed of response reassured the generals present.

502's lips curled up slightly, revealing a rare, satisfied smile.

He nodded: "Okay! Comrade Ping An, thank you for your hard work."

After the meeting, you and Comrade Yuanshan can stay for a while so we can discuss the factory's location in more detail.

Other comrades, continue discussing tactical details and troop rest and replenishment issues according to the original agenda.

Zhao Ping'an sat back down, his mind already absorbed in the system interface, and began browsing and filtering at lightning speed.

An 85mm mortar... the Type 87 82mm mortar?

Hmm, this might be more suitable for current logistics... or perhaps the Type 89 12.7mm heavy machine gun? A small arms factory? Hmm, there are too many supporting enterprises... bullet reloading lines, grenade assembly lines... let's put those aside for now.

However, could I take out two of the three legendary guerrilla weapons that I've been longing for?

I've been longing for the Type 65 107mm rocket and the RPG-7 for a long time!

After the post-war debriefing meeting concluded, commanders at all levels left with new ideas and full confidence, ready to seize the time to reorganize their troops.

Zhao Pingan and Xu Yuanshan followed Chief 502 to a private office.

The office was simply furnished, but the most striking feature was the enormous, incredibly detailed military map of eastern China hanging on the wall.

This is one of the "special channels" maps that Zhao Ping'an provided earlier.

On the map, Jinan's location has been marked with a bright red flag, while the vast area from the Central Plains to the Yangtze River and Huai River basins is covered with arrows and symbols of various colors, clearly indicating that it has been repeatedly analyzed and studied.

"Comrade Ping'an, Comrade Yuanshan," 502 said, his voice slightly urgent as he stopped.

"The battle of Jinan went much more smoothly than expected and ended much faster because of the new equipment and training methods you brought."

He pointed to Qingdao on the map: "The enemy in Qingdao, and the direction of Xuzhou, our original plan was to besiege them and attack their reinforcements, but they hadn't even left the city before we were finished here. It's like punching too fast, and the enemy didn't have time to react."

"The 180,000 men under my command who are ready to fight the reinforcements are in high spirits and eager for battle, like a fully drawn bow with the arrow on the string."

It would be a shame to stop and rest like this, and it would also make it easy to become complacent.

Therefore, the commander of the 501st unit and I have jointly submitted an application to our superiors and the Central Military Commission, suggesting that we take advantage of the current favorable situation, and that our troops, after a brief replenishment, immediately march south to launch another large-scale campaign in the Central Plains region. This would further disrupt the enemy's deployment, expand our gains, and create more favorable conditions for the upcoming strategic decisive battle.

502 paused, then looked at Zhao Ping'an: "The application has been submitted, but the scale of the campaign, specific objectives, and whether it will be approved depend on the overall coordination and logistical support."

Among these, logistics and equipment replenishment are crucial. The issues raised by comrades at today's meeting are about improving the combat effectiveness at the grassroots level.

The reason I've called you here is to ask you: if we were to wage a larger-scale, more mobile campaign of annihilation in the Central Plains,

"Can you, or rather, the channels behind you, offer any other assistance?"

The pressure was instantly placed on Zhao Ping'an.

This is no longer a reinforcement of firepower at the battalion or company level, but rather assistance for a major battle.

Xu Yuanshan's expression also turned serious as he looked at Zhao Ping'an.

Zhao Ping'an didn't answer immediately. He closed his eyes, seemingly thinking, but in reality, his consciousness quickly sank into the system interface, rapidly filtering through the vast list and newly unlocked modules. A few seconds later, he found the target he wanted.

"Sir," Zhao Ping'an began, "I need to think about it. But for now, let me give you some accurate information regarding some of the proposals made at today's meeting."

Zhao Ping'an decided to first talk about a few pieces of equipment he had previously considered.

"First, heavy machine guns. As mentioned at the meeting, I have a new type of 12.7mm heavy machine gun here. Its range, power, and sustained firepower far exceed those of the Maxim and Type 24 heavy machine guns we are currently using. It can not only effectively suppress enemy infantry groups and lightly armored targets, but also pose a threat to low-flying, slow-moving aircraft when necessary. It can serve as an important support firepower for regiments and battalions."

"Second, lightweight area-effect artillery."

In addition to mortars, we also have a lightweight multiple rocket launcher system with a caliber of about 100 mm.

This weapon has a relatively simple structure and is highly mobile. It is easy to operate and can be used after simple training. It can unleash a large number of high-explosive rockets on the target area in a short time, creating dense area damage. It is very suitable for sudden and fierce fire coverage of enemy assembly points and defensive positions before an attack, or for striking enemy marching columns in mobile warfare.

Its firepower is both sudden and psychologically intimidating.

Third, individual anti-armor/assault weapons.

I have a rocket launcher here that can be carried and fired by a single soldier, similar to the US bazooka or the German Panzerfaust.

It is lightweight and relatively easy to operate, but has considerable armor penetration depth, making it effective against enemy light tanks and armored vehicles, as well as for destroying earthworks and brick and stone firing points.

This will greatly enhance the independent combat and counter-attack capabilities of infantry units when encountering enemy armored units or fortified strongholds, reducing their reliance on superior heavy firepower.