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"And this 82 mortar."

"In terms of manufacturing materials and manufacturing processes, we all have a gap of about 25 years."

"but."

Military technicians said:
"Although there is a big technological gap between these two artillery pieces and these small arms and ammunition, as long as we have enough manpower and material resources, we can speed up the catching up."

"More powerful materials, more powerful propellants, and more precise manufacturing processes."

As he spoke, the military technicians brought over a broken, first-generation walkie-talkie that had been leaked from the Independent Regiment.

He emphasized his tone:

"But this walkie-talkie."

"Technically there is nothing outstanding about it. It is similar to the CR300 walkie-talkies produced by the military and Motorola."

"But we used the tubes, capacitors, and other components disassembled from inside and replaced them with our own walkie-talkies that Motorola was testing."

"As a result, the communication distance of the walkie-talkie is increased by 20%, and the battery life is increased by 50%."

"According to the analysis of the experiment, it is the only walkie-talkie that can be used."

"In their complete state, they weigh only 12 kilograms. They use a whip antenna and have a communication range of 20 kilometers. Our latest walkie-talkie weighs 16 kilograms. Using a whip antenna, the communication range is eight kilometers."

"After using a loop antenna of more than 20 kilograms, the communication distance is 43 kilometers. Even in severe thunderstorm weather, it can reach about eight to ten kilometers."

"But our own, even with the enhanced antenna, is only 16 kilometers under good weather. This is the result of improving the antenna inspired by their antenna."

"Under harsh conditions, it can even be less than two kilometers."

"Able to communicate over a distance of eight kilometers under harsh conditions?!"

The military personnel looked shocked.

Global war, although conservatism is prevalent in the United States, does not include the military. Whether it is the army or the navy, preparations for this war have long been started.

Whether it is the experience of the last war or the experience of other battlefields currently being fought, it tells every general and soldier that

Communication is important!
It can even be said to be one of the most important things in combat.

Good communication means that the commander can control the situation of the troops at any time and know the situation on the front line, so as to make the most beneficial and appropriate decision.

More than double the communication distance gap,

In harsh environments, even three or four times.

It is enough to determine the outcome of some wars.

"And based on intelligence."

"this··"

The technical expert pointed to the broken walkie-talkie:

"It's their first generation."

"It is said that the group in North China has been equipped with second-generation equipment."

"It is lighter, has longer cruising time, lower failure rate, stronger communication distance, and even has strong anti-monitoring capabilities."

"A walkie-talkie radio station at the company and platoon level requires army-level monitoring equipment to effectively monitor it, but it has not yet been verified."

The radio exchanges and information that took place in Beiping also came to the United States.

"I will report to Mr. President."

Among the companions, a civil servant said in a solemn tone.

He is the president's secretary.

Although I knew that there was a technological gap, I didn't expect that even the United States had such a huge gap.

···
United States Mint.

“Create this currency?”

The factory director looked at the currency in front of him, and then at the company directors who had empty hands. He was stunned and asked:
"Where's the layout?"

"Where are the technical information on ink and paper?"

Making a currency requires three key elements: layout, ink, and paper technical information. Of course, there is another very important one.

“Where are the anti-counterfeiting technical specifications?”

The factory director asked doubtfully.

"No."

The visitor shook his head and said:
"nothing."

"understood."

After taking a look at the person coming, the factory director stopped asking and nodded directly.

"As soon as possible."

"This business is very profitable."

The visitor reminded.

"understood."

"I will immediately organize the technical department to tackle the problem."

The factory director replied.

···
Tokyo.

Prime Minister Mitsumasa Yoneuchi's eyes were very solemn.

There is good news.

According to reports from the dispatched troops, the Eighth Route Army in North China has no strength and continues to expand its base areas and seize the territory of the Locust Army.

Although the Eighth Route Army is still attacking roads and railways, destroying transportation facilities on a large scale, causing serious losses in the strength of the Locust Army, the loss of territory is very small. They only destroy, and are unable to occupy and control.

At present, the main operational purpose of the Eighth Route Army is to gradually consolidate the occupied territory, smooth out the protrusions, level the defense line, and connect the entire base area.

but!

According to the General Staff Headquarters’ analysis of recent Eighth Route Army intelligence,
Although Tubal Road does not receive many weapons, especially light weapons. It is estimated that there are only 10,000 soldiers per month, but in terms of artillery, it is somewhat unexpected.

It is equipped with a large number of 120 heavy mortars, with an estimated number of more than 105, which is equivalent to more than howitzers, and the shells are also very sufficient.

Last month, when the fighting was the fiercest, it was estimated that the Eighth Route Army fired 120,000 rounds during the battle.

It greatly makes up for the shortcomings of light weapons.

With the current strength of the North China Front Army, and the need to ensure smooth communication lines and ensure a certain amount of force to suppress the Shanxi-Sui Army and the Central Army, they want to eliminate the Tubal Road.

almost impossible.

General Staff Headquarters Simulation,

Even if they mobilize forces from the Southern Army and organize three divisions and three brigades, forming a total of 120,000 elite troops, comparable to the Eleventh Army, to attack the Taiyue Mountains, they can only repeat the mistakes of the 27th Division. .

Tubal Road is really seriously lacking in weapons and equipment. After all, although most of the troops on Tubal Road have all changed into new military uniforms, they still use old-fashioned rifles. The only one that is popular among the entire army is the 60 mortar.

Only a small number, about thirty regiments, have the same level of combat effectiveness as the Locust Army, or even exceed the same level of the Locust Army.

Most of them are weaker than, or even far weaker than, the Locust Army.

but!
The defense is more than adequate.

There are more than one million militiamen in the three base areas of Taiyue, Taihang and Southern Hebei. After more than two months of military training, they are directly led by personnel sent by the Eighth Route Army.

is the trickiest.

Their weapons and equipment are insufficient.

Seriously inadequate.

But there will never be a shortage of food, and there will never be a shortage of funds, which is enough for them to mobilize millions of reserve soldiers to fight the locust army to the death.

Under the cover of heavy artillery fire, it is difficult to take advantage of light weapons.

No matter how the headquarters staff headquarters deduces, a mere 120,000 locust troops have no chance of winning.

Ten-to-one troop strength, tenacious morale, and abundant food supplies mean that even if the Eleventh Army is really mobilized,
Perhaps the Eighth Route Army would suffer heavy losses.

But the Locust Army will definitely not fare well. It is possible to lose more than half, or even two-thirds.

The locust army cannot afford this kind of war of attrition.

Tubal Road can be quickly replenished, and the treatment technology of the group in North China is much better than that of the Empire, and the casualty death and return rate of the wounded is very high.

"Supplies!"

Mitsumasa Mineuchi sighed.

Why can't the locust army deal with Tubal Road entrenched in North China?
Supplies!

Although Tubal Road lacks weapons, the Locust Army also faces a serious shortage of military supplies.

The empire's production capacity was insufficient and supplies were insufficient.

"prime minister."

At this time, the secretary ran in and gave Mitsumasa Yoneuchi a document.

"Yoshi."

After reading the document, Mitsumasa Yoneuchi was overjoyed.

The new batch of more than 250,000 tons of scrap steel has been shipped from the United States, along with machine tools worth US$100 million, 50,000 tons of oil, and 10,000 tons of fuel products.

and other necessary materials.

It is now 40 years, and the daily trade treaty has not been broken. Coupled with the impact of the international situation, the Japanese can still purchase supplies from the United States.

With this batch of weapons and machinery, the empire can be stronger.

Mitsumasa Yoneuchi was overjoyed.

"They can still open it up for purchase."

"But the Americans have significantly increased the prices of many supplies and equipment, and we have insufficient funds."

The secretary reminded.

"funds!"

Mitsumasa Yoneuchi's joy suddenly disappeared.

Every month, through the sale of silver coins and other means, the nearly eight million US dollars in profits obtained from the North China region is indeed a lot. After all, this is the net profit after excluding the North China Front's own monthly consumption.

The profit is close to 100 million US dollars a year.

But this time, the empire spent US$100 million just purchasing machine tools and equipment.

It is equivalent to a year's surplus in North China.

There are also 200,000 tons of scrap steel, a large amount of materials, other equipment, technology, etc., which amounts to US$350 million.

For this purchase, the empire's foreign exchange has been consumed, and a large amount of gold reserves have even been invested.

In fact, the empire currently needs to import US$100 million in supplies and equipment from the United States every month to maintain industrial consumption, which is US$1.2 billion per year.

Relying on the income from North China is a drop in the bucket.

"No wonder."

Mitsumasa Mineuchi smiled bitterly.

No wonder Americans are so generous.

···
"Mr. President, why don't you just cut off the trade treaty?"

At the same time, the secretary asked curiously.

Wasn't the plan intended to cut off the Japanese's source of resources and force them to move south?
As a secretary, he naturally understands.

Now, the prices of some commodities have only been increased, but they fully comply with the (U.S.) Daily Trade Treaty and are open for purchase.

Franklin smiled and said:

"The Japanese have not yet reached their limit."

"The Republic of China can still sustain itself for a while."

Franklin smiled and said:

“The world can continue to consume for a while.”

"We can also sustain this period of time and develop technology."

Speaking of this, Mr. President sounded a little solemn.

The technical gap was a large factor that contributed to his decision.

He understands technology.

Twenty-five years of technology gap.

Or basic technology.

The gap in basic technology cannot be achieved by one or two factories or a few geniuses. It requires a complete and huge industrial system.

Let alone twenty-five years.

so···

"Continue to abide by the trade treaty in the future,"

"As long as they give me money, I'll sell it."

"Of course, we cannot sell weapons. We strictly adhere to neutrality."

Franklin said with a smile.

Significantly raising material prices would also allow the profits to be used for technological research and development. (End of chapter)