Chapter 100 The Moon Over the Past
As the first signs of spring arrive, the earth is bathed in the gentle light of spring.
As the date drew closer, Xie Ning grew increasingly anxious. He ordered all factories to accelerate equipment manufacturing and strive to increase the rate of armament throughout the army. He couldn't let the soldiers fight the Japanese with broadswords and red-tasseled spears.
Not only that, she is also developing more powerful artillery with a longer range, as well as rifles that can shoot down aircraft in air combat. In the air battlefield, they are really at a disadvantage; it's completely someone else's home ground.
It would be best to build air-raid shelters in advance, just in case.
Xie Ning put on her coat, grabbed her notebook, mounted her horse, and headed to the central area for a meeting. Although her riding skills were not as good as those of soldiers who often rode horses into battle, she could still ride a horse at a gallop.
At the meeting, Xie Ning raised the issue of the progress of weapons and equipment production at the Ordnance Factory again, suggesting that production be increased and the speed be accelerated, preferably with shift work for uninterrupted production. This would not only require an increase in personnel, but also multiply the cost of raw materials.
Many people raised objections during the meeting. Xie Ning pursed his lips and said directly, "Japan has already made a public statement that it will take over the entire country of China in three months. I think we need to prepare early. No matter what others do, our army's equipment rate is too low. Not to mention fighting Japan, even when fighting other enemies, the difference in equipment between the armies will be immediately apparent."
...We must not let our guard down because of the temporary peace.
Some people don't believe it, but even if there is a gap in weaponry between China and Japan, the claim that China could be conquered in three months is simply an exaggeration!
After all, the Kuomintang's army was well-equipped, and China had a large population! How could they be wiped out in three months?
However, some people agreed with Xie Ning's statement and refuted those who questioned him, saying, "I think we have misunderstood the point. The theory that China will perish in three months is undoubtedly a fallacy, but what we should see more clearly is Japan's wolfish ambition. Since they have already made a public statement, it means that they are not far from taking action."
As Mr. Xiwen once said, "Prevent problems before they arise, and govern before chaos ensues. A sage can foresee both fortune and misfortune, and can prevent chaos while maintaining order."
I agree with increasing the quantity and speed of arms production.
But this couldn't be resolved with just a few words; soon, some people expressed their opposition due to insufficient funding.
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The meeting was discussed for a long time, and in the end only the resolution to speed up production was passed. Xie Ning was still relieved, as at least half of her goal had been achieved.
The factory built in the border area before was too small and the supply was insufficient. The reason for the tight budget was that a larger military factory needed to be built. Xie Ning's trip was to accompany people to select a site for construction.
Moreover, she had to train people there. Those who had followed her at the arsenal had all been reassigned to lower levels, taking on a lot of her work.
In the end, they decided to build it in the mountains, where it would be well hidden and also better protected against air raids. There are many factories of all sizes in this area, some of which were relocated from other places.
It wasn't until late July that Xie Ning finally had time to return to Yan'an.
She resumed classes at the school, but the students were clearly distracted because news of the Lu Gouqiao incident had spread, and the public was outraged, with calls for war echoing everywhere. However, Jiang was still negotiating.
When news of the fall of Beijing and Tianjin arrived at the end of the month, in order to adapt to the development of the war situation, the second batch of students left school before graduation and rushed to the battlefield.
Along with the students of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, doctors and nurses from Zhao Le Medical and Nursing School and Hospital also rushed to the battlefield.
The war had begun, and the red flags fluttering in the wind were even more crimson.
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