When the higher-ups saw the AK47 rifle that Su Wen had forged with his bare hands, they were also quite shocked.
She did not expect Su Wen to be able to create such a powerful automatic rifle by himself. She immediately gave an order. Su Wen was a rare talent in the Eighth Route Army. They had to ensure Su Wen's safety and at the same time, record his achievements in creating the AK47 rifle.
The 8th Route Army naturally treated such a talent as a treasure.
Su Wen looked at Chen Zheng and Zhao Tianming and said,"I'm just going to the mountains for a walk."
"Su Wen, the higher-ups have already seen the sample gun you made. Moreover, they decided on the spot that this automatic rifle will be named the Su-style AK47 rifle!”
"As for the mass production of the AK47 rifle, the higher-ups have also made important instructions to give all our current resources to you so that you can mass produce the AK47 rifle.”
"If you need anything, just tell the organization. The organization will do its best to help you solve the problem.”
"The higher-up's intention is also very clear. Even if we have to sell everything, we have to achieve the mass production of the Soviet-style AK47 rifle as soon as possible!”
Su Wen nodded.”
Zhao Tianming hesitated for a moment before looking at Su Wen."But Comrade Little Su, to tell you the truth, although the higher-ups are currently providing resources for the production of the Soviet-style AK47 rifle project, the production of the AK47 rifle is still very difficult.”
"But our Eighth Route Army's soldiers and equipment are relatively weak, especially in terms of raw materials.”
"For example, iron, steel, and copper are too tightly sealed by the Japanese, so our production is very limited.”
"At present, a part of our raw materials depend on the assistance of big brother Mao Xiong, but the amount of assistance is relatively small. The other part depends on our own smelting and manufacturing.”
"But because of the lack of raw materials, our production is pitifully low!”
The 8th Route Army's military achievements had developed to a certain extent, but they still lacked equipment, raw materials, and so on.
Of course, this was much better than being penniless.
Therefore, even if the higher-ups had more resources, they still had to solve many problems if they wanted to mass produce.
Su Wen nodded slightly and said,"Manager Zhao, I would like to ask if the production of smokeless gunpowder in our arsenal has been completed?"”
Zhao Tianming replied," Yes, it's only been a few months since the production of smokeless gunpowder was completed.”
"Our Eighth Route Army's Military Industry Department now has its own chemical factory that can produce smokeless gunpowder. However, the output is not enough to meet the needs of all the military factories, so most of the border arsenal still uses black gunpowder.”
"The Bureau Chief also said that the smokeless gunpowder can be given to you first.”
One sulfur, two nitrates, and three charcoal was a formula for black gunpowder that was circulated among the people. Therefore, the Eighth Route Army mobilized the masses to mine sulfur ores in various base areas, collect nitrates from saline-alkalized soil, and then use local methods to extract sulfur and nitrates. Finally, a large amount of black gunpowder was produced.
However, compared to modern explosives, the explosive power of black gunpowder was much smaller, limiting the power of firearms, grenades, and mines. Especially as a gunpowder, it would produce solid residue, which seriously affected the life of firearms.
In the early days of the war, the high-grade gunpowder and explosives used in the base area were mainly obtained from artillery shells and aerial bombs seized from the enemy. For example, there was once when Ying-chan's bomber was intercepted by Japanese fighter planes and dropped a batch of bombs. Our military personnel rushed to the scene and risked digging out more than 10 227 kg bombs. They removed the fuses and took out the explosives to assemble a batch of mortar shells.
It was not until 1940 that the Eighth Route Army was able to produce smokeless gunpowder, but the production was not too high.
"In other words, as long as we get rid of the iron ore and copper ores, we can get rid of the basic raw materials for the production of the Su family's AK rifle. Then, we'll be left with the machine tools and equipment?”
"Yes."
Su Wen smiled at Zhao Tianming and Chen Zheng."Factory Manager Zhao, Director Chen, to be honest with you, I didn't waste two days and one night on the Taihang Mountains this time. I found copper and iron ores.”
"And according to my analysis, the quality of these copper and iron ores is very high, and the production is not low.”
The moment these words were said, Zhao Tianming and Chen Zheng's eyes lit up.
They had also been looking for iron ore, copper ore, and other Kuangqu, but it was a pity that it was very difficult to find them.
Zhao Tianming was dumbfounded. I'm not joking."
"Of course I'm not joking. Not only did I discover iron and copper ores in Taihang Mountain, but I also discovered a gold mine!”
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