Fengtian, Liaoning Arsenal.

The Liaoning Arsenal was named in the 18th year of the Republic of China. It was previously called Fengtian Ordnance Factory, the Arsenal of the Three East Provinces, etc., and it has been to the current Liaoning Arsenal.

This arsenal devoted Zhang Zuolin's lifelong efforts.

During the Qing Dynasty, General Eke Tanga of Shengjing established the Fengtian Machinery Bureau under the order. Construction started in March 1899. No arms were made, but only silver dollars were cast.

After Zhang Zuolin obtained the military and political power in the Northeast, he set up a machinery repair and gun manufacturing factory in Fengtian Machinery Bureau, and the first factory director was Ding Chao.

In the 18th year of the Republic of China, Zang Shiyi, then the commander of Fengtian Security and the governor of Liaoning Province, took over as the factory director.

This is the first time since Zheng Yong came to this era that he has visited this arsenal seriously.

In the past, he was a low-ranking official position and was not qualified. Later, he fought fiercely with the island army and had no time. Now, he can finally take time to take a look at this famous arsenal.

The person who came out to greet the deputy factory director Hu Xin. When he saw the Fengtian City Defense Commander, Hu Xin seemed a little nervous. Zheng Yong chatted with him for a few words. This deputy factory director, who was a purely technical personnel, relaxed a lot.

"How is the production capacity now?" Zheng Yong asked while walking in.

"Return to the commander, in 18th, the heyday of the arsenal in the 1920s, the sunrise was 130 Type 13 79 rifles, 410,000 bullets, 300 Type 17 light machine guns and 50 Type 13 heavy machine guns were produced throughout the year. 17,000 workers..."

"I didn't ask about the 18th year of the Republic of China, what I asked about is now!" Zheng Yong said a little impatiently.

"Now..." Hu Xin hesitated a little, and after repeated questioning, he then told the truth.

It turned out that since Zhang Xueliang took charge of the military and political affairs of the three eastern provinces, he saw that the arsenal cost a lot, so he ordered the use of arsenal machinery to start producing private materials, such as using wood to make butt stocks to help people make furniture.

Zhang Xueliang also established the Dongshengyuan product sales office in Daxiguan. All hardware materials, boiler heating plates, water pump machines, tools and furniture can be ordered from the arsenal through Dongshengyuan. There is also a sample catalog for display for people to choose from.

What's even more excessive is that Zhang Xueliang actually planned to convert the arsenal into a civilian factory, and sent Wang Zhuoran and Ye Biliang to inspect abroad to contact foreign experts to rebuild the arsenal of the East Third Factory. At the same time, an economic committee was established, with Zang Shiyi as the chairman, and signed a contract with Stone and Fuboster, an American engineering company.

If it weren't for the sudden outbreak of the "9/18 Incident", I'm afraid there would be no Liaoning Arsenal...

"Absurd, absurd." Zheng Yong said repeatedly.

"The lifelong hard work left by the Grand Marshal, the young marshal has only been on the stage, but he has to defeat it completely. The arsenal has never heard of furniture production in ancient times. Did the young marshal never take the island people to heart?"

At this time, Zheng Yong was even a little grateful to the island people for launching an attack at this time. If the island country's domestic plan was a few years later, I am afraid that this famous arsenal would have already produced pots and pans at that time...

"Don't move, all the machinery and equipment in the arsenal were as they did in the 18th year of the Republic of China." Zheng Yong was glad that he had come early: "Also, what kind of furniture is strictly prohibited from being produced. It's crazy, it's really crazy, use a butt to make furniture!"

Hu Xin was a little nerdy.

"Commander, what about the orders that have been received before?

"Are you talking about civilian supplies?" Zheng Yong glared at him: "Cancel, all will be cancelled. Hu Xin, let me tell you, next time I come again, if I see this ding-dangling pot, I will shoot you directly!"

Hu Xin's face was so scared that she looked like earth.

Seeing that his words were a bit heavy, Zheng Yong comforted him a few words and said.

"Director Hu, we are fighting with the island people now. This arsenal is our lifeline and cannot stop. The soldiers on the front line are consuming a lot of ammunition every day, do you understand?"

Hu Xin nodded in a slight understanding, thinking in her heart that the commander was so brave that the young marshal didn't even take the orders of the young marshal...

"Commander Zheng, Commander Zheng, we want to see Commander Zheng!"

At this moment, a noise suddenly sounded. It seemed that a group of workers were shouting. The guards were afraid that something would happen, so they tried their best to stop them.

"Let them come here." Zheng Yong greeted.

When these workers arrived in front of them, a leading worker said.

"Commander Zheng, why didn't you not want us to recruit new recruits? Although many brothers were afraid of war and did not want to die. But we have more than 200 brothers who are willing to join the army to fight against the islanders!"

Zheng Yong looked at Zheng Wengen for no reason, but found that Zheng Wengen was also as confused as he was.

At this time, Hu Xin hurriedly explained that this was an order given by Zang Shiyi.

It turned out that the front line urgently needed people, and when a large number of new recruits were recruiting, about 200 workers led by Lu Yuzhang wanted to join the army.

But unexpectedly, Zang Shiyi's order came down.

He only said that Zheng Yong had an order that all workers in the Liaoning Arsenal must maintain the operation of the Arsenal and no one should join the army.

"Damn it!"

Zheng Yong cursed angrily: "When did I give such an order?"

"Really?" The worker who called Lu Yuzhang opened his eyes wide.

"Really!" Zheng Yong said seriously: "From now on, anyone who is willing to join the army can report to the recruitment office!"

A burst of cheers rang out among the workers.

Zheng Yong suddenly remembered a question: "You just said that many brothers are afraid of war and do not want to die. Is this the reason that makes them not want to join the army?"

"It's not all like this." Lu Yuzhang thought for a while and said.

"I have talked to my brothers before, and they said that fighting is a military matter, and we don't need to go. Our mission is to manage our own affairs."

Zheng Yong nodded. He didn't blame the workers who had such ideas at all.

It is normal for soldiers to be in charge of war and workers to be in charge of work. It is like a mountain across the road.

Hundreds of thousands of troops ran away and defended their country. The soldiers are all rabbits. Do you let ordinary people fight against the enemy?

If you want to blame, you have to blame your army for being unsuccessful and those who ordered the escape were unsuccessful.

Now he missed Xu Yan more and more. When this person came back, he asked him to do political work and mobilize and encourage him.

After relocating these workers, Zheng Yong asked: "How is Tieding Country now?"

"In the hospital, Dr. Steed said there is no danger, and his legs will definitely be saved, but it will be a little sore when it is windy and rainy in the future."

"Let's go, see him, Brother Dingguo took a group of children to show his might in Peking University Camp." Zheng Yong said enthusiastically.

When she arrived at the hospital, she happened to meet Huang Yuxin coming out of the room. When she saw Zheng Yong coming to the hospital, she was stunned for a moment and was about to speak. Seeing that Zheng Yong was surrounded by soldiers, she smiled at him and quickly walked past Zheng Yong.

When I walked into the ward of Tiedingguo, I found that Tiedingguo was very energetic. He was talking to a female nurse in a flash, and the pretty beautiful female nurse covered her mouth and laughed constantly.

"Okay, Brother Dingguo, we are fighting hard in front of us, and our lives are almost given away. You are so happy."

Zheng Yong walked in with laughter.

Tiedingguo hurriedly asked the female nurse with a blushing face to go out first, and smiled and said, "Why is Commander Zheng free to visit here? Please sit, please sit, Dingguo cannot get up, forgive me, forgive me!"

The adjutant and the guard stayed outside, and Zheng Yong sat down beside him: "How about it, there is no big problem with his legs, right?"

"It's okay, I guess I'll be able to get out of the ground in another half a month." Tiedingguo smiled and patted his legs: "I just heard that my brothers were bleeding and killed on the front line, but I was lying here. I really feel bad..."

Just as he was about to comfort him, Tiedingguo said afterwards.

"You said if I could catch up, how much contribution I would have to make and how great an official I would have to be promoted to. What a pity..."

The dead will not change, the dead will not change.

Zheng Yong shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Commander Zheng, how is Fengtian's situation? Do we have reinforcements?"

Seeing Zheng Yong shook his head, Tiedingguo sighed in disappointment and said.

"What's wrong with the Young Marshal? Could it be that he really doesn't even want his family? Thirty million people, thirty million people are waiting for the Young Marshal. What's wrong with him?"

Zheng Yong couldn't answer him.

Tieding Kingdom has always served as Zhang Xueliang's guardian, but I am afraid that no one will be more sad than him at this time.

"Brother Dingguo, what do you think of Zang Shiyi?"

Afraid that Tieding Country would be more uncomfortable, Zheng Yong hurriedly changed the subject and asked.

"Zang Shiyi?" Tie Dingguo was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a moment, he said.
Chapter completed!