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Although it is different from the development history of the Tiger tank in history, the key indicators of the German VK4501 project are basically the same.

In last year's French campaign, several types of tanks equipped by the German army had no advantages in terms of firepower or armor. In particular, the heavily armored British-made Matilda I and French-made Shire B1Bis impressed the German People's Army. .

Of course, the Germans do not want to see this situation of "the enemy has it but I don't", so the need to equip real heavy tanks has become urgent.

The reason why it is called a "real heavy tank" is because the Nbfz heavy tank currently in service in the German army is a multi-turret tank, which is a typical example of the misguided approach that was popular all over the world in the 1930s.

Its main turret is equipped with a 75mm short-barreled gun, the front secondary turret is equipped with a 37mm tank gun, and the rear secondary turret is equipped with a 7.92mm machine gun.

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So far, the German Society has manufactured 372 of these tanks. Although they have strong firepower, they are slow in movement and can only be assigned to infantry units.

After the Battle of France, the Nbfz heavy tanks proved to be backward products that were not suitable for modern warfare. 130 vehicles were successively provided to the ▇▇▇ (Red) troops of Tsarist Russia as military assistance.

In this context, the highly regarded VK4501 project has been vigorously promoted, and the drawings and wooden models have been completed...

Zhou Changfeng expressed great doubts about the vague indicators and a series of advanced sub-components given by the Ordnance Bureau-these immature sub-components stacked together will definitely not be reliable in the end!

The requirements he gave were that the artillery must be able to penetrate 120mm vertical armor steel plates, and the frontal protection capability should be able to withstand the long-barreled 75 (76.2) mm tank gun that the US military may use. Other properties are acceptable. compromise.

"Alas." Xia Xiaoshi sighed, "The flames of war have burned down thousands of households in white clothes. I hope there will be a good outcome."

According to the legal proposal, unilateral divorce or annulment of an engagement is not allowed if you are married or engaged, but what about a relationship between a boyfriend and girlfriend without a marriage contract?
According to preliminary statistics, the proportion of this type of relationship among soldiers is not large, about 40%.

"Well... money should be the most important thing. Money can solve all worries."

Therefore, Zhou Changfeng personally believes that the next generation of heavy tanks should be more normal, more reliable, and have actual combat value. He would rather make compromises in many aspects, such as giving up mobility indicators and prioritizing strong firepower and solid armor.

Zhou Changfeng read one newspaper after another with great interest, critically "appreciating" the opinions of each newspaper and the scoldings between them.

Discussions about this law outweighed all news, with more than a dozen newspapers carrying the news on the front or third page.

After careful consideration, he firmly expressed his opinion——

"Yes, economic problems are the source of most conflicts. Therefore, ensuring the integrity of pension funds is the first priority. This belongs to the government. There is also need to strengthen strong supervision of insurance purchased by private individuals, like what happened a few days ago. Anyone who relies on word games to deceive people into refusing compensation will be severely punished.”

Because this matter was public, the Legal Affairs Council also held a press conference after the last meeting, so the outside world quickly exploded.

Although it seems unlikely, what will the Americans do if they deploy heavy tanks to the Pacific battlefield in a few years? You can't really expect anti-tank guns to deal with American heavy tanks, right?

Such as "New Regulations on Major Matters of Marriage of Officers and Soldiers Under Discussion", "Temporary or Long-term?" Titles like "The New Law Is Very Harsh" and "War Without Worry - Severe Punishment for Coveting Military Wifes" appeared one after another.

Because they support equal rights for men and women in their advocacy policies, many members of the Democratic Party and the Humane Party have expressed strong opposition to this. However, the mainstream public attitude still favors the establishment of this special protection law.

In the past few days in late August and early September, the Legal Affairs Council of the Consultative Yuan held several consecutive meetings to discuss the rationality and necessity of the temporary legal proposal, and finally passed the proposal.

Experimental vehicles designed to be used for technical verification can be developed, but they cannot just be developed. An additional project must be launched as a formal research and development plan for the next generation of heavy tanks.

"Try to pursue fairness as much as possible." Zhou Changfeng stood up, "For girls, dating officers and soldiers who may go to war is a high-risk investment. After the legal proposal is passed, you need to carefully consider whether to get engaged."

At this point, the process has reached the final step - a vote by all members.

"Sir, I can more or less guess the psychology of those girls." Xia Xiaoshi brought a cup of mung bean soup and said softly: "Most human nature is selfish. If the spouse becomes disabled in their prime years, the rest of their lives will be ruined." It’s going to be really tough.”

In addition, the empty weight of the tank should be controlled at about 48 tons and should not exceed 50 tons, because the strongest cranes currently used by merchant ships and landing ships are only 50 tons.

"Husband and wife are birds of the same forest, and they fly separately when disaster strikes." Zhou Changfeng nodded and continued: "It is definitely not possible to go against universal human nature. Our goal is to prevent 'catastrophe'."

"Compared to this, I think the more troublesome thing is the lovers who are still in a relationship." Zhou Changfeng put down the newspaper.

He then added: "The best outcome is to make meritorious service and be healthy, and then they will rise to great heights together; the second outcome is to achieve military exploits but become disabled. Although there are shortcomings, at least you will not be short of money for the rest of your life. It’s honorable to say it out; the worst result is to receive an obituary of martyrdom.”

Xia Xiaoshi curled her lips, stared at Zhou Changfeng and snorted coldly: "Zhou Kexing, don't forget, there are not only selfish girls in this world, but also philandering men."

She put her hands on her hips and said quietly: "There is such a small group of people on both sides, which eventually aroused suspicion on both sides and left no trust at all, so..."

"Oh, indeed." Zhou Changfeng was stunned for a few seconds, then sighed and shook his head.

This can be summed up in one sentence - bad money drives out good money. It will also be an extremely sharp contradiction in later generations, and there is really no solution.

Both fell silent.

"But!" Zhou Changfeng said suddenly, then hugged his wife and said with a smile, "I fell in love with you Xiaoshi at first sight."

Xia Xiaoshi showed a look of recollection and said slowly: "Didn't you make a meritorious service at that time? I was also worried, afraid that you would choose a better one."

"Yeah, it's not easy to trust someone."

"Obviously I have a good eye and recognized the right person."

On the morning of the third day of September, the sun was shining brightly, and the weather was still so hot. Autumn was still at least a month away.

This is the day when all MPs vote on temporary legal proposals.

The Consultative Council is a huge building with double eaves and verandah roof. When you approach this place, you will feel that it is majestic, majestic, majestic, extremely shocking, and very oppressive. After all, the Consultative Yuan is larger than the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The bright red pillars appear to be made of wood, but are actually made of reinforced concrete covered with golden nanmu. Otherwise, there would be no thousand-year-old trees that could support the main structure of the hall.

This building is an important milestone, marking the historic transformation of the political system and power structure of the Ming Dynasty. It has great symbolic significance and is guarded by the Fourth Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Guard.

Zhou Changfeng had a unique experience here that was unparalleled, and vice versa - after all, he and Xia Xiaoshi were the first couple to hold their wedding in the auditorium of the Consultative Council in more than 20 years.

Although you don't need to be present for today's voting, it's always good to watch the excitement, so Zhou Changfeng came anyway.

Two sidecar motorcycles opened the road, a truck came behind, and the off-road vehicle he was riding in was in the middle.

A large number of people gathered outside the Consultative Yuan. There were probably hundreds of reporters from various newspapers and periodicals. Unexpectedly, no one expected that someone Zhou would be here. Who recognized him first and started shouting, which quickly triggered a series of shouts.

The scene suddenly became agitated, with the patrolmen who were maintaining order shouting and scolding. Some excited reporters even broke through the cordon composed of patrolmen and military police, and ran towards the motorcade while asking questions loudly.

"General Zhou! What is your opinion on the future situation? Will the United States make peace?"

"There are rumors claiming that Wang Shi's attack on Hawaii caused heavy losses, far more than what was reported in the communique. Is this true?"

"I heard that you are the advocate of this marriage law for officers and soldiers. Do you think this is reasonable?"

"My opinion is that peace talks are impossible!" Zhou Changfeng randomly picked a question he was willing to answer.

Of course, inappropriate words also appeared in the endless questions.

"General Zhou! Some people say that you resell the loot for profit. What do you think?"

Zhou Changfeng immediately followed the voice and caught the reporter asking the question. After thinking for a moment, he waved and smiled and said, "I'm not interested in money!"

Responding to situations like this is a science. To avoid falling into language traps, avoiding direct answers is one of the most basic operations.

The intertwining of non-stop shouts and inquiries seemed particularly chaotic. The convoy did not stop and soon turned through the gate and drove into the courtyard.

He was not the only general who was specially present today. Several generals from the land, sea and air force who had nothing to do were also here. In addition, there were also individual court officials.

The atmosphere here is not so depressing. There are many MPs gathered in the extremely spacious hall, which seems quite noisy. There are voices saying hello, voices arguing, and voices asking the waiter to bring tea and water. All kinds of movements echo in the hall with excellent echo effect. In the main hall.

More than 200 elected members, 80 appointed members, and 10 special members were present. Except for six absentees, a total of more than 300 people were present.

Of course Chen Jieli, President of the Consultative Yuan, will not be absent. As the time reaches eight o'clock, the first stage officially begins - the pre-voting debate.

"Since ancient times, the major affairs of the country have been military service and sacrifice. If the war cannot be won, what rights and progress can we talk about? Only by letting the soldiers on the front line feel at ease can we fight the enemy bravely."

"Recently, major newspapers have been arguing about it. It's very fierce. It's just that some people seem to be too blind and don't think about it. I agree with this law. Everyone, you must distinguish the priorities and never put the cart before the horse."

"Yes, this is in line with the spirit of the "Edict of Chongwu". The appearance of weak military equipment is whether the swords and guns are sharp, but the implicit focus is whether the atmosphere and regulations can allow the officers and soldiers to fight with all their heart."

Contrary to the fierce scoldings in private newspapers, the main hall of the Consultative Yuan was particularly peaceful, which actually made Zhou a little puzzled.

Isn't it normal for lawmakers to confront each other or even fight each other? Why is it so unusual today?

The opponents are mainly members of the Democratic Party and the People's Party, but even they do not completely deny the original intention of the legislation. They mainly argue that the legal proposal is too harsh and should not be so harshly bound and punished.

The positive side is more complicated, and some of the more radical members of the Chinese Party, Sun Moon Society, and Pioneer Association even clamored that efforts should be intensified.

For example, what Zhou Changfeng was worried about, how to solve the relationship between boyfriend and girlfriend, was actually said by an individual in a way that he never dared to think of.

That is... any interaction is regarded as a tacit agreement to a marriage contract.

Because it was too outrageous, this proposed solution was simply ignored.

If the previous atmosphere was relatively relaxed, then only the voting session was solemn.

Being able to witness with his own eyes the birth of a law that is of great benefit to all soldiers, Zhou Changfeng in the special auditorium felt extremely excited.

He suddenly and inexplicably thought of the proposal he had heard when he was in Qixia Prison about whether to abolish flogging and cane punishment.

This has not been determined for several years, so much so that the punishments in military marriage laws now include these two penalties.

Little did they know that this proposal had become a frequent visitor to the Ming Dynasty Council and would be put on the agenda again almost every six months, but it failed every time and was still a dozen votes short of half the vote.

Near ten o'clock, the results of the voting finally came out.

"... There were three abstentions and a total of three hundred and five votes in favor. This legal proposal was passed without objection and will be promulgated and implemented from now on." Chen Jieli said slowly.

Suddenly, there was a burst of cheers and applause in the hall.

It seemed that everyone was not very interested, but in fact, no one was surprised by this.

Zhou Changfeng also smiled heartily and prepared to get up and leave.

The army colonel next to him was a tall man with dark skin. He cupped his hands and said sincerely: "Please Zhou Daizhao, you have been running around here and there for so many days. How can this damn place like the Consultative Yuan pass through a road so quickly?" The bill is really rare. I thank you on behalf of the brothers of the Indian Army."

"I'm trying my best." Zhou Changfeng also lamented: "It's not easy. The South Asian subcontinent is extremely hot in summer, and we have to fight over mountains and ridges. I'm afraid your non-combat casualties are close to 100,000 people."

"Who says it's not the case? In just a few months, I've been exposed to the sun for half my lifetime."

"Ha ha ha ha--"

A major event was completed in less than half a month, and Zhou Changfeng, who thought he had made a great contribution, felt particularly comfortable.

Xia Xiaoshi cooked that day herself and made a dish that she had never done well. The result was as bad as ever, but Zhou Changfeng was in a good mood and praised it without conscience.

The next day.

The sudden turn of events was somewhat unexpected. Zhou Changfeng, who was reviewing files in the duty room, was suddenly approached by two officials from the Ministry of War.

"Zhou Daizhao, you should know about that, right? The foreign affairs people have made arrangements, but there are still a few members of the inspection team that have not been decided, and I don't know who will be the best leader. Who do you think is suitable?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the other person immediately laughed and said: "Or... why not Zhou Daizhao personally take action?"

Good guy, are you even singing along?

(End of this chapter)