"Marshal."
"Part of the factory is currently in use. You are currently in a gun factory.”
"Including the imitation Browning light and heavy machine gun, all parts are produced and assembled here.”
"Further ahead is the factory that produces rifles and submachine guns.”
"Next is the factory that produces mortars and howitzers.”
"On your right is the factory that produces cannons, coins, machinery, and tools.”
Han Zhenguo followed closely behind Zhang Xueming and said repeatedly.
"The factory you are currently in is responsible for the manufacture of all kinds of firearms.”
"Eighteen workshops, four are in reserve, and fourteen are in normal use.”
"The production of firearms is mainly concentrated in Liao 13 and the Japanese camp's 38 big cover. They also imitate Browning pistols and MP38 submachine guns.”
Faced with Han Zhenguo's introduction, Zhang Xueming was deep in thought.
Liao Type 13, a firearm that had been put into mass production since 1924.
Taking the advantages of the German, Austrian, and Japanese, Liao 13 performed well in all aspects.
It was Han Linchun who pushed for firearms in the past and finally made it into the main army.
The main reason was to produce 13% of the raw materials, which could be provided by Yan Huang.
Even if the great powers wanted to restrict it, there was nothing they could do.
Liao 13 also had a commendable feature, which was the use of 7.92 caliber bullets.
Looking at the workers in front of him who were producing guns, Zhang Xueming's plan became clearer.
Liao 13 had many advantages. If Zhang Xueming's goal was only Yanhuang, it would be enough for a short period of time.
However, Zhang Xueming's goal was never just Yan Huang, but the world.
Liao 13 would be eliminated early.
In addition, even if the Browning pistol was a replica, like the MP38 submachine gun, most of the basic materials were imported.
Therefore, compared to Liao 13's production capacity, there was a huge difference.
"Zhenguo, I have some gun manufacturing blueprints.”
"Take a look."
"With the current capabilities of the Munitions Factory, is it possible to manufacture it?”
"If it can be manufactured, how long will it take to achieve mass production?”
Without any hesitation, Zhang Xueming raised his hand and asked his personal guard to take out the gun manufacturing blueprint and hand it over to Han Zhenguo.
It was Zhang Xueming's signing reward, the M1 Garand blueprint, and the MG34 general machine gun blueprint.
"Ah!"
Han Zhenguo took a few glances at the two gun manufacturing blueprints and sighed.
To be honest, Han Zhenguo had indeed inherited his father's legacy.
Otherwise, with Zhang Xiaoliu's arrogance, he would not have allowed Han Zhenguo to take over the arsenal.
Even Zang Shiyi praised Han Zhenguo.
"Marshal, if my guess is correct.”
"So far, the soldiers you brought out are basically all equipped with M1s, right?”
"This gun has a strong American style. It's just that I didn't see it when I went to America for an inspection.”
Han Zhenguo was very surprised, but he also looked at Zhang Xueming hesitantly.
In order to better upgrade the Fengtian Munitions Factory, he would occasionally go out of the country and look at the foreign powers.
However, the gun manufacturing blueprint that Zhang Xueming had provided had given Han Zhenguo a huge shock.
It was too detailed.
To put it simply, if the Munitions Factory had the equipment, it could immediately produce a finished product.
If the finished product was flawless, it could be mass-produced in a short period of time.
"You have good taste. This gun manufacturing blueprint is from America.”
"However, because it was a top secret, I spent a lot of effort to obtain it.”
"As for how to obtain it, there's no need for you to know.”
"It's fine as long as you're clear about it."
"Even the United States doesn't have the ability to equip the M1 Garand on a large scale, and Germany doesn't have the ability to equip the MG34 either.”
Zhang Xueming glanced at Han Zhenguo and said in a deep voice.
"This means that if our Fengtian troops can all be equipped with M1 Garand and MG34 general machine guns.”
"The Japanese invaders will not be able to invade our Fengtian even if they send a few more field divisions, let alone an unformed 2nd division.”
"I can also easily lead my troops to counterattack and recover the cities and towns of Hei and Ji provinces that have been occupied by the Japanese invaders.”
"There is also a chance to expel the Japanese invaders, including Lushun and Chaoxian.”
"Within a few years, there is a high chance that we will be able to face the foreign powers.”
As Zhang Xueming finished speaking, Zang Shiyi's pupils contracted violently.
The top secret gun manufacturing blueprint that the United States and Germany were unable to install was actually obtained by Zhang Xueming.
Then the value of these two blueprints was immeasurable.
This was not strange.
When the Japanese invaded the three northeastern provinces, Zhang Xueming dared to resist with 800 soldiers.
In the end, they even managed to wipe out the Japanese infantry regiment.
With such terrifying firepower and the death bullet screen created by the guns, the Japanese camp would not be able to withstand it no matter how fierce they were.
Han Zhenguo's thoughts were different from Zang Shiyi's. He was excited.
Born into the Han family, Han Zhenguo was carefully nurtured by his father, Han Linchun. His biggest dream was to manufacture all kinds of armaments.
Now, Zhang Xueming had provided him with such a first-class gun manufacturing blueprint. To Han Zhenguo, it was a treasure that was more important than his life.
Under the influence of Han Linchun, Han Zhenguo had always felt that…
Semi-automatic firearms would definitely be the mainstream in the world in the near future.
However, it was now 1931, and there were not many countries that had developed semi-automatic firearms.
It was even more impossible for them to be deployed on a large scale.
Therefore, Zhang Xueming believed that the Fengtian troops could be equipped with the M1 Garand and the MG34 general machine gun.
They would have the chance to face the foreign powers in a few years.
Han Zhenguo did not doubt this at all.
As for facing the Japanese invasion of Yan Huang? That would be able to expel them in minutes.
To be honest, semi-automatic firearms were the mainstream of the future military, and there were many people who had the same idea.
However, this would cost a lot of money. The price-performance ratio was the key to consider.
Not only did the production equipment have to be replaced, but the manufacturing materials that were previously hoarded were also equivalent to being discarded.
The cost of large-scale equipment was a heartache for the United States.
As a capitalist country, even if the US government agreed, those arms tycoons would not agree.
Money meant everything to them.
Starting a war was also to earn more money.
However, Yan Huang did not have this problem.
This was because apart from Fengtian, the foundation of Yan Huang's military industry was close to zero.
Many soldiers of the local warlords of Yan Huang relied on stones and firewood by the roadside to fight.
In that case, the cost of equipping semi-automatic firearms would be much lower than before.
Just thinking about it, the semi-automatic firearms that he led in mass production had wantonly killed the Japanese invaders in the hands of the Fengtian troops and expelled them.
Han Zhenguo couldn't wait any longer.
"Marshal, let me tell you the truth."
"Ever since my father fell ill, I've been in charge of most of the Munitions Factory's affairs.”
"Until a few months ago, when my father handed over the Munitions Factory to me, he left me a message.”
"Semi-automatic firearms will definitely be the mainstream of the world in the near future.”
"He also tried to make a semi-automatic firearm, but unfortunately, he couldn't mass produce it.”
"But the production line has been arranged in advance.”
"We only need to change some of the data to mass produce the M1 Garand in a short period of time.”
Without any hesitation, Han Zhenguo stared at Zhang Xueming excitedly.
"Very good."
"From today onwards, you are no longer the acting factory manager, but the real factory manager.”
"You will be in charge of the Fengtian Munitions Factory and report directly to me.”
"As for the others, you can ignore them without my permission.”
Zhang Xueming thought that his judgment was not bad. Han Zhenguo was not a treacherous person and was trustworthy.
Zhang Xueming was in a good mood when he heard that the M1 Garand could be mass-produced in a short period of time.
Once the Fengtian troops were equipped with the M1s, their firepower would be the best in the world.
On this day in 1931, as long as there were enough troops, they could sweep away all enemies!
"However, Commander, the manufacturing method of the MG34 is a little different.”
"Mass production is not impossible, but it will take more time. I can't give you an exact time at the moment.”
"It's hard to say exactly what the reason is.”
"I'll take you to the gun workshop. There's a physical explanation. I believe you understand.”
Zhang Xueming nodded, and Han Zhenguo stepped forward.
The 18 workshops had not been fully activated. Most of them were either producing outdated Liao 13s or copying foreign firearms.
This scene also made Zhang Xueming ponder.
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