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The spring of 1923 was a harvest season for the Militia and Shusheng Company.

This is the first spurt of overall development peak following the successful completion of the two major tasks of industrial infrastructure construction and scientific, technological and cultural infrastructure construction in the First Five-Year Plan.

First, various technologies were accumulated and developed to a certain height, and then the productivity reform was launched, which brought about great social and economic development. Then, relying on the results of economic development, the militia armed a considerable number of modern troops, expanded to the surrounding area and successfully conquered the entire Dongchuan.

The region is included.

"...In both the Xundian Battle and the Xuanwei Battle, we achieved great victories. Among them, the Xundian Battle annihilated a total of 6,421 people from Miao Renyi and Wei Yuanlun. What needs to be mentioned here is that a total of 6,421 people were killed in this battle.

3,672 enemies were injured, and 2,749 prisoners with intact hands and feet were injured. Except for Miao Renyi, who led a battalion to break through the encirclement in chaos, and a small number of Yunnan Army company and platoon-level troops who got into the mountains and became bandits, almost all the other troops of the two divisions

They threw away all their weapons, equipment and medicine, and became farmers who took off their military uniforms. In the Xuanwei battle, a total of 2,634 bandits including Wu Xuexian were annihilated, and 1,277 of them were prisoners with intact hands and feet. The difference from the Xundian battle is that

, due to the serious shortage of troops in the Second Brigade, most of the bandit troops got into the ravines and became bandits.[

The treatment method for these people is in accordance with the practice of the militia: treat some, hand over some to the provincial government, select some with intact hands and feet to join the militia reserve, and other captives to work in various mines or construction sites such as water and electricity lines. During the period, they will be issued to Shu.

They will receive half the salary of employees in the same position in the company. After three years, they can choose to leave on their own or become a regular employee after an assessment."

In the auditorium of the militia headquarters, the person standing on the stage to give a report was Wu Tiejun. Unlike meetings in other places, in meetings between the militia and Shusheng Company, only those who need to speak can stand on the stage, or everyone can sit around a large round table.

The way of discussion. Of course, Zhang Shusheng’s seat is the only seat in the first row below.

He was extremely uncomfortable with the countless leaders and countless privileges of later generations. Although privileged classes would inevitably appear in the militia in the future, he could at least embody their rights first and most directly.

Pull it down from the podium.

Moreover, one of the biggest features of the meetings between the militia and Shusheng Company is that they rarely talk nonsense. Those who have to make reports or speak must be based on the pragmatic spirit formulated by Zhang Shusheng and be concise and clear. As for

Discussion is to carry forward the true democratic spirit and let everyone speak freely.

Zhang Shusheng also decided on the method of dealing with the prisoners after much thought. These civil war prisoners who came from poor people were released directly. Maybe they turned around and became bandits for various reasons or smuggled into the warlord's banner again to help others.

He was not a bad person, but he was never willing to kill his fellow countrymen in his hometown for nothing, so he finally adopted this compromise method.

"In this battle, we also exposed many problems. For example, the number of artillery is insufficient, the regiment and battalion level lacks a sufficiently effective support firepower, and the existing firepower configuration specifications are not enough to support the regiment and battalion level troops to fight alone.

It is recommended to develop an infantry artillery that has low requirements on transportation conditions, is suitable for mountain operations, and has strong concealment, and then be matched with a sufficient number of mortars to serve as support firepower at the regimental and battalion levels.

The 1921 heavy machine gun developed on the basis of the Maxim heavy machine gun also exposed problems. The water-cooled heavy machine gun is no longer suitable for long-distance combat, especially in pursuit operations, it cannot keep up with the pace of the troops. It is recommended to develop a new type of machine gun

, while trying to retain the original range and power of the Maxim, it is easier to carry and more conducive to combat under various harsh conditions.

In addition, when facing a cluster charge, although heavy machine guns can provide continuous fire suppression, they are easily destroyed by the enemy's concentrated heavy firepower. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen individual weapons and equipment. For example, the Kuodao Lei is the latest configuration squad

The equipment of the platoon-level troops has been used very effectively in actual combat..."

Sitting in the audience, Zhang Shusheng had already read the contents of the combat report in advance. The water-cooled heavy machine gun is indeed not very suitable for future combat. You know, it is already 1023, and in only ten years, the militia will no longer have any opponents.

It was local warlords who used rifles as fire sticks, but little devils and foreign powers. It was not a small battle that lasted a day or two, but a protracted national war that spread throughout the world.

The opponent is no longer a half-assed, backward army with a division of more than twenty heavy machine guns, but a powerful enemy with aircraft and artillery.

In this battle, the Maxim water-cooled machine gun did expose many shortcomings. If nothing else, Zhang Shusheng could see the water mist rising from the heavy machine gun position while standing on the city wall from a distance. It was too conspicuous. If it were in the future

You will be at a huge disadvantage against a cannon-throwing and peaceful artillery attack. This will be even more obvious if you are fighting in the middle of winter.

It's okay that there are sufficient water sources in the southwest. If there is a lack of sufficient and convenient water sources in the future combat areas, the heavy machine gun will be useless. Therefore, the heavy machine gun development plan that Zhang Shusheng planned to launch in 2023 is a modification of the later German mg42 machine gun.

Use new methods to enhance the power of the heavy machine gun, improve the rate of fire and penetration.

Regarding suppressive firepower at the regimental and battalion levels, Zhang Shusheng is more interested in designing an infantry cannon that is simple to manufacture, has low technical requirements, is convenient to transport, can be transferred quickly, has strong concealment, has high shooting accuracy, and has a relatively straight shooting path.

This infantry gun, combined with the 81mm mortar, will serve as regimental and battalion-level support firepower.

In terms of individual weapons, the Huaxia Type 1 rifle was developed on the basis of the Mauser rifle, but it is time to phase it out. It is wise to develop and equip semi-automatic rifles that are more practical and not too technically difficult.

.A small number of fully automatic rifles will also replace the old submachine guns. These are part of the plan to increase the firepower of individual soldiers. As for the broad-bladed mines, they will also be further developed.

There are also supporting, more advanced simple and efficient fire support equipment used at the squad level, which will be developed in the second five-year plan.

In addition to the military aspect, which requires improving troop construction and weapons and equipment systems, there are also technological aspects and political aspects.

The main problem at present is that the previous Dream Machine was only open to the township-level system. As Zhang Shusheng occupied more and more places, the township-level system has also developed to the top, and there is always the possibility of breaking through to the state and county system.

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Although there are some simple weapon blueprints in it, the comprehensive industrial industry in Xiaoqingshan area is not enough to manufacture them all.

In addition, although these technologies are not particularly complex, Zhang Shusheng cannot directly throw the complete drawings to the technicians, not to mention whether they can be manufactured by copying the gourd. Even if they are manufactured, what will happen in the future? When encountering more

What to do with complex technology? If you have a blueprint for nuclear weapons and give them a copy, can you make it according to it? Obviously it is impossible. The overall technological level cannot be improved, and the quality of scientific and technological personnel cannot be improved. All aspects of scientific and technological progress in the general environment

It’s just nonsense.[

The most correct approach should be to basically separate each comprehensive technology and arrange scientific and technological personnel to conduct research and development in an appropriate cycle, which not only improves the overall technological level, but also ensures that there are sufficient technologies for the production of new weapons and new technological products.

Support. Among the new products in recent years, new radios and bulky single-wire electrical equipment are typical examples of this kind of spin-off research and development.

In terms of politics, Zhang Shusheng temporarily declined Lu Rongting's invitation and did not serve in the junction of Yunnan, Guangxi and Guizhou. However, after occupying Dongchuan, political reforms and reforms in various places were bound to be carried out.

It would be ridiculous if militia soldiers were fighting to the death in the front, but the towns and counties behind were managed by a group of squires and evil officials who were full of evil.

Thinking of a large number of military, technological, and political problems that needed to be solved urgently, Zhang Shusheng felt lucky that he had good energy. If he had been a commoner in his previous life, he would have collapsed from exhaustion.

"Teacher, it's your turn to speak!"

Zhang Shusheng's personal secretary Mao Yun saw that he was still deep in thought, so he had to calm him down gently. Zhang Shusheng recovered from his thoughts and walked directly onto the stage without any speech notes.

"stand up!!"

As soon as Zhang Shusheng came to the stage, many militia officers, senior management of Shusheng Company, and existing grassroots government officials of the militia stood up to listen. I don't know when the militia began to form this unique habit.

"Let me just say a few words. In the half-month-long battle, the militia's war machine exerted great power and expanded our sphere of influence to the entire Dongchuan area. I believe that this will be a battle for the militia.

A victory that laid the foundation for long-term development. During the entire Dongchuan Campaign, all ministries performed well. As for the militia, the officers and soldiers withstood the test of actual combat command, and the soldiers also accepted the baptism of war. The company also made a great contribution

, the various weapons developed and produced played a decisive role in the battle.

I emphasize again that you should never be arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat. The victory of this Battle of Dongchuan is not the victory of a certain person or a small group, but the victory of a large collective. Whether it is officers and soldiers at all levels of the militia, colleagues in the company, or the military academy

Faculty, staff, etc., have all made huge contributions. Specific reward and punishment details will be announced later by the militia and the company headquarters.

Finally, I would like to briefly mention the focus of future work, so that everyone can have a clear idea. First, the military strength of the militia will be further expanded, the quality of officers and soldiers will be improved, more troops will be trained, and more advanced weapons and drugs will be equipped.

.Second, the second five-year plan will be implemented with the company as the main body. Third, considering that the method of adding the company to the militia is no longer suitable for the current situation, I decided to formally establish the Dongchuan Regional Autonomous Government in the autumn of 1923."

After the meeting, the managers of the vigilante group and Shusheng Company walked out of the conference room one after another. Some acquaintances had come together and began to discuss the great development that the vigilante group and the company were about to usher in.

"Deputy Commander Wu, after the militia has expanded again, your burden will be even heavier."

Zhuge Sheng walked beside Wu Tiejun and joked with a smile. The expansion of the militia is beneficial to all aspects. If others don't say it, even he himself is very motivated. The idea in his heart is very simple: bring more soldiers.

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"Brigade Commander Zhuge was joking. Although the development of the militia is inevitable, it may not necessarily be my turn, Wu Tiejun. Only those who are capable will take over. As long as the entire militia develops well, not to mention us officers, even the small soldiers can also get along.

It's better. The specific location is secondary." Wu Tiejun patted the briefcase he was carrying, took out a book, and handed it to Zhuge Sheng to read: "Now, I spend more than half of my time on these things.

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Zhuge Sheng took a look and saw that it was actually a book called "On Trench Warfare". "This book is good. I also bought a copy from the military library a few days ago."

"Yes, in this battle, I found that attacking and defending will be a very important way of combat. Therefore, most of my recent thoughts have been spent on it."

"That's good. Let's discuss it later."

Sun Laixi also walked with a few people, Liu Dengke, director of the industrial department of the militia, and Zhu Zijian, who had returned from studying abroad.

"Once the autonomous government is established, it will be very beneficial to the development of militia groups and companies. Among other things, the situation of insufficient soldiers and resource shortages will be greatly improved. There are two iron mines in Xundian and Xuanwei.

Several rare metal mines have been discovered for a long time." Liu Dengke, director of the Industrial Department, said with emotion.

"Yes. In that case, I can focus more on the development of the company. Politics is still not suitable for me." Sun Laixi nodded in agreement.

"Although the plan for the formation of this autonomous government has not yet been released, we are not short of officials. Xiaoqingshan Advanced Technical School has trained a group of qualified grassroots cadres, and Southwest University has trained a layer of potential middle-level cadres.

, Generally speaking, there will not be a situation where people can be used." After Zhu Zijian returned from studying abroad for three years, he has matured a lot. When he was in the United States, he took political science as an elective. He was also the fastest learning speed among the first two batches of students.

The fastest, completing preparatory subjects including language in half a year, and then one of the first people to complete studies and return to China.[

Sun Laixi changed the topic, "What is gratifying is that in the past few years, a considerable number of new elites have appeared in our militia and companies. These people are generally highly intelligent and work hard to make progress. Companies and many grassroots towns and villages have

Such talents have emerged. It seems that Manager Zhang has built a nest and attracted dragons and phoenixes."

"I have also heard about this. Not only at the grassroots level in the company's factories, mines, towns and villages, but also among the officers and soldiers of the militia, there are also some very outstanding people. I heard they said it may be because Southwest University and the Huaxia Military Academy have attracted talents." Zhu Zi

Jian said.

"Two days ago, I also praised two employees in the industrial department. These two students with Tianjiangnan accents came to the company right after graduating from university. Their progress has almost surpassed that of many old colleagues. Really

I hope that both volunteer groups and companies can attract more and more talents.”

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Back in the office, Zhang Shusheng first called Lu Yunyan to the office, picked up an ordinary report to read, and asked her to pat his back.

"Congratulations to my Uncle Zhang, for having so many military, political and business people under his command." Because it was an ordinary report, Lu Yunyan, as a non-confidential secretary, had to read it first and make relevant excerpts and other work.

Zhang Shusheng smiled slightly, threw the report back on the table, patted her buttocks wrapped in military uniform, and lay back on the chair, "They are just a few young people with smarter minds and more serious work. Lu Yao knows the power."
To be continued...