freenovelworld Chapter 504 Summer Offensive (6)
Chapter 504 Summer Offensive (6)
Mulan Arsenal,
Artillery area,
In workshop number five,
A large machine tool is in operation. Workers put the raw material - high-strength alloy steel bars - into the chuck of the machine tool, then start the machine tool and begin processing the blank of the gun barrel. The machine tool's cutter rotates rapidly, cutting the steel bars, making a harsh sound. Workers closely monitor the operation of the machine tool, and adjust the position of the cutter and cutting parameters from time to time to ensure the processing quality.
In another work area, workers are heat treating the processed barrel blanks. They put the barrel blanks into a high-temperature furnace, heat them to a certain temperature, and then quench and temper them. This can increase the hardness and strength of the barrel, allowing it to withstand high chamber pressure and high temperature working environments.
After heat treatment, the barrel blanks were sent to Workshop No. 6 for finishing. Workers used various machine tools and tools to turn, mill, grind and process the barrel blanks to achieve the size and accuracy required by the design. In this process, workers need to strictly control the processing errors to ensure the quality and performance of the barrel.
From today, the arsenal began to process a new type of artillery, the American 105 howitzer, which was captured from the front line and was originally damaged. After being repaired by Yin Xinjun, a full set of drawings were immediately drawn and sent to the arsenal for processing.
Yin Xinjun is currently starting to choose American equipment as the standard weapons of his troops as much as possible, because the next stage is to resist the US and aid Korea. Being able to use the enemy's weapons and replenish ammunition on the spot can ease the logistical pressure, and it can also be very convenient for Yin Xinjun to personally participate in the war and supply the troops!
He has been busy drawing the blueprints of B24 recently, and as soon as a batch of drawings comes out, he delivers them to the arsenal, and starts processing and production of parts that meet the requirements in advance!
This large aircraft arrived just in time, filling many of Yin Xinjun's technical gaps, including instant communication systems, navigation systems, electric drive technology, airborne cameras, airborne weapons such as M2 machine guns, and more!
In the office, Zhao Taihua reported,
"The current production of jeeps has reached 10 units per day, and they have already started to be supplied in batches. The first truck will also roll off the production line next month! It is estimated that they will be supplied to the troops in October!"
"Alas, the refinery isn't built yet! Now we can only rely on imports!"
Since this spring, the demand for oil by the Northeast military and civilians has begun to rise sharply! At present, the monthly import of various types of refined oil from the Soviet Union has reached 7500 tons!
This is still the case when Yin Xinjun's space provides tons every month! Otherwise, this number will be even higher!
Even so, he still felt a little distressed!
Now the headquarters has lost its hard currency. Although Yin Xinjun has a batch in his hands, he is reluctant to take it out. He and the Russians use the barter trade model. A large amount of corn, soybeans, ore and coal produced in Northeast China are transported to the Soviet Union by train every day!
And imported a large amount of crude oil and railway equipment!
Zhao Taihua said,
"After all, we have just started, and the industry of the entire Mulan City has just started to develop. Even so, our imports from the Soviet Union have been declining month by month. In fact, the main import at present is crude oil. Now it depends on Bin County General Machinery Factory!"
After the Bin County General Machinery Factory went into production this year, a large number of civilian equipment manufacturing began to shift from the arsenal!
At present, we are mainly engaged in the manufacture of oil refining equipment and oil production equipment!
Yin Xinjun stood up.
"I'll go to Bin County to see how the progress is now!"
There are two ways to go to Bin County. One is to cross the Songhua River Bridge from the south of Mulan County, and the other is to cross the Songhua River Bridge near Liuhe Town.
Among them, the Liuhe Town Bridge across the Songhua River has a lot of soft foundation treatment on the south bank, the elevated part is 6 kilometers long, and a large amount of steel structure is used!
The bridge deck is designed to be a two-way 8-lane bridge with two sidewalks! Cars can easily run at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour!
So Yin Xinjun drove and arrived at Bin County General Machinery Factory in more than an hour!
Accompanied by the factory director Xu Weikang, Yin Xinjun came to Workshop No. 1.
A group of skilled welders were seen holding welding torches and concentrating on welding on metal plates. Sparks were flying everywhere, and every weld point was precise and firm to ensure the stability of the distillation tower structure.
The fitters carefully measured and processed various parts. The tools in their hands moved rapidly, metal chips fell down, and precisely shaped parts gradually took shape.
In a corner of the workshop, engineers closely monitor the entire manufacturing process, communicate with workers from time to time, provide technical guidance and solve problems encountered.
Xu Weikan was originally the deputy director of the gun workshop of Mulan Arsenal. Under the arrangement of Yin Xinjun, he started to establish Bin County General Machinery Factory with more than 20 employees.
This state-owned factory is specialized in customizing various types of special equipment. Yin Xinjun considered that the military and civilian sectors should be separated. The arsenal cannot be too distracted and must focus on the production of military products!
Since its establishment, Bin County General Machinery Factory has produced a number of general-purpose civilian equipment such as gasoline engines and thermal power generators.
Xu Weikang also looked tired, as if he hadn't had a good rest for a long time. He began his report.
"Commander, the refinery has eleven categories of equipment, more than nine hundred types. Currently, all the personnel in the factory have been fully involved, and 114 pieces of equipment have been manufactured. We strive to complete the manufacture of all equipment before October 10st!"
"Old Xu, are you having any difficulties right now?" Yin Xinjun asked
"There is no problem with funds or raw materials, but there is a shortage of staff. Working three shifts 24 hours a day is too tiring!"
"Okay, I will try to transfer 30 more skilled workers to you next month!" Recently, with the expansion of the liberated areas, hundreds of workers have entered the arsenal!
Military production is critical, but crude oil actually serves the military industry! Without crude oil, the next step of producing tanks and armored vehicles will be paralyzed!
Xi'an County,
8 o'clock in the morning,
Wu Feng's Second Battalion took the lead in attacking the west gate of the county town!
Soldier Ai Jun, holding his automatic rifle and carrying a 6.8-kilogram Panzerfaust 100 rocket launcher, followed closely behind a half-track armored vehicle!
Although he was carrying more than 40 kilograms, he did not feel tired because the nutrition of the troops was guaranteed and the various foods distributed every day contained more than 5000 calories!
Ahead, huge explosions were heard from time to time.
That was the Type 3 assault gun in the front, fiercely bombarding the enemy fortifications on the periphery!
Da da da, a large number of bullets suddenly sprayed out from the window of a two-story building on the right.
Ai Jun saw with his own eyes that three soldiers fell in a pool of blood not far from him.
He was furious. He slung his rifle over his shoulder, took out the rocket launcher from his back, and ran forward.
When he reached the range, Ai Jun aimed at the window and fired a rocket.
With a loud bang, he could even hear the screams from inside the small building!
A Japanese Type 97 tank slowly turned its turret and fired a shot at the small building!
After clearing out the enemy troops in the small building,
From an alley on the left, more than a dozen enemy soldiers ran out.
Ai Jun quickly fired a long shot!
His comrades also hurriedly followed suit and fired at him in the early morning.
At this time, another soldier came from behind and threw three wooden-handled grenades into the alley in one breath!
After three loud explosions, there was no living person left in the alley!