Bright Sword Military System

Chapter 424 Industrial Foundation
Yuncheng has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

The reason is that Yuncheng not only has a dangerous terrain and is backed by Zhongtiao Mountain, but also has a salt lake and rich copper reserves.

Salt lakes can be salted, and they are just like a cash cow.

In ancient times, copper mines were bronze weapons urgently needed by the military.

Therefore, occupying Yuncheng almost means having economic, military and geographical advantages.

Among them is the copper mine...Modern equipment has proved that the copper reserves of Zhongtiaoshan account for more than 93% of the total copper reserves in Shanxi, and five of the seven largest copper mines in Shanxi are located in Zhongtiaoshan.

Wang Xuexin turned his target to Zhongtiao Mountain and Yuncheng for this reason.

The chief and the chief of staff thought about more than that. They knew that there was a full set of copper and steel factories near Yuncheng.

These steel factories were set up by the Jinsui Army and the Recalcitrant Army when they were stationed here. Because they were worried about the bombing by Japanese planes, they were built very secretly and scattered. Some were large factories and some were small factories. Most are located in caves.

Moreover, since the Jinsui Army and the Recalcitrant Army produce steel and copper here to make guns and ammunition, their equipment is much more advanced than that of the Eighth Route Army, and the steel produced can also meet the standards for making guns.

From this we can see what kind of failure it was for the stubborn army to lose Zhongtiao Mountain. This can almost be said to have given up a treasure land to the devils with a series of coquettish operations.

The chief thought that these matters were not suitable for discussion at the meeting, so he immediately ended the meeting and called Wang Xuexin to the headquarters alone.

Before Wang Xuexin could speak, the chief of staff nodded and said, "Actually, we have always planned to attack Yuncheng, but we have insufficient troops and outdated equipment, not to mention that the plains around Yuncheng are not conducive for us to fight against the devils, so we did not act rashly!"

Wang Xuexin understands this truth.

It is still too early for the current Eighth Route Army to occupy a city on the plains and confront the devils.

but……

Wang Xuexin said: "Chief of Staff, we can fight against the devils on Zhongtiao Mountain. I think now is our chance. If the devils focus on Mao Xiong and transfer their troops to the northeast, the devils will have more troops in the Zhongtiao Mountain area." If we take the initiative to take the initiative to take the initiative outside Zhongtiao Mountain or even Yuncheng City at this time, then the copper problem can be partially solved!"

Wang Xuexin's statement that "the devil's troops are transferred to the northeast" is well-founded.

In history, Hans and Mao Xiong started fighting in late June, and the devils issued a mobilization order in July to mobilize elite troops from all over the country to the Northeast to organize a big exercise, which is the special Kwantung Army exercise, referred to as Guan Special Exercise.

In fact, it is a drill, and anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is a war preparation to fight against the bear, so as to pinch the bear with Hans.

The devils assembled a total of 70 troops for this exercise.

At this time in history, the Eighth Route Army was in a difficult period when it was double blocked by the devils and the stubborn army and could not even eat enough. The stubborn army had just experienced the defeat of Zhongtiaoshan and hoped to rely on the "understanding" to stop the war with the devils, so they were unable to fight back. .

but now……

Thanks to Wang Xuexin's efforts, the strength of the Eighth Route Army has not decreased but increased. First, Zhongtiaoshan rescued tens of thousands of stubborn remnants and continued to fight guerrillas in Zhongtiaoshan. The reinforcement of ten thousand rifles made it possible to counterattack Zhongtiao Mountain.

The chief stared at the map for a while, and then said with some concern: "Zhongtiaoshan does have the copper mines and smelters we need, but... even if we win it, it will be difficult to hold it! At that time, we may fall into Passive!"

The advantage of the Eighth Route Army is that if certain places cannot be defended, they can use the mountainous terrain to retreat, even in Luliang Mountain.

But if some points must be defended, such as copper mines and smelters, then the devils only need to counterattack these must-defend points, so the battle will still be a frontal offensive and defensive battle.

This may be no problem for Luliang Mountain, which has already formed a reverse slope defense line, but it is obviously not realistic for Zhongtiao Mountain, which is only in guerrilla warfare and has no defense line.

Wang Xuexin replied: "Chief, why didn't we destroy the enemy's defense? It is much easier to destroy than to defend!"

"What do you mean?" The chief looked at Wang Xuexin with some doubts: "Didn't you always plan to solve the problem of steel and copper? If you don't occupy these smelters and seize those equipment and keep it, how can you solve it?"

"Chief!" Wang Xuexin replied: "We really want to have smelters, but we can't occupy and garrison them, and we can't hold them! Then let's change the way... Devils need these smelters, and they also need iron Copper bullets are used to make guns, and copper is still in short supply!"

Wang Xuexin is right. In order to support the needs of the war, the devils at this time even went to the point where copper and iron were collected from the people. Don't let go.

Wang Xuexin went on to say: "After we occupied the smelter, we dismantled the equipment, took away what could be taken away, and buried what could not be taken away, and brought it back when we had a chance. If it was too late, we blew up the equipment. The devil came back to see, did he have to rebuild the equipment for copper smelting? Then we suddenly did it again... The equipment is more and more paid, and it won’t be long before we can build a smelter by ourselves ?"

The chief laughed: "That's not bad, you bastard, you are playing with ants and moving! I think this method works, grab a little from this factory, grab a little from that factory, and we can't afford a small copper smelter." Or a steel mill? It would also hit the devils' steel and copper production, and those are the bullets the devils use to hit our guns!"

This is also what Wang Xuexin meant, destroying while seizing, and then arming himself with the captured materials and equipment. This is what the Eighth Route Army has always done.

In addition, if there is any large-scale equipment that cannot be paid or transported, you can also find a way to make it yourself or buy some from Yingjiang.

Wang Xuexin actually thought more carefully.

He felt that the steelmaking plant should be built in Luliang Mountain.

The reason is that there are iron mines in Luliang Mountain, and it is safe to build steel factories here.

Copper smelting is a bit more troublesome, because only Zhongtiao Mountain has copper mines, so it should be divided into two steps: one step is rough refining in Zhongtiao Mountain, and then refined after being brought back to Luliang Mountain.

At this time, the chief of staff asked again: "What about fighting Yuncheng? What's the purpose?"

"That's the ultimate goal!" Wang Xuexin replied: "Yuncheng is a battleground for military strategists. Let's use the advantage of Yuncheng sandwiched between Zhongtiao Mountain and Luliang Mountain to consume the devils. Hit it down again..."

Needless to say, Luliang Mountain will be integrated with Zhongtiao Mountain, and Yuncheng will be the connecting hub in the middle, and at the same time, it will also ensure the safety of a large number of steel plants, copper smelting plants, and salt lakes.

Only then will the Eighth Route Army have an industrial base.

(End of this chapter)