The Beacon of Laiyang Metal

Chapter 37 Gao Zhihang

On the second day after the opening of the industrial park, the security team also moved from the original temporary camp of "Guandi Temple" to the permanent camp two kilometers to the west.

According to the "Soldier Management Regulations" of the Security Corps, officers of the rank of second lieutenant and above are entitled to single-person dormitory treatment.

Bai Sheng, the second lieutenant and deputy captain of the special shooter unit, felt as if he was dreaming when he looked at his single dormitory.

He never imagined that one day he would be able to have his own single room on the team.

This 20-square-meter single dormitory is fully equipped with beds, desks, sofas, bathrooms, and all kinds of toiletries and daily necessities. Even the floor is paved with marble tiles and has been cleaned cleanly. It looks like Very clean and tidy.

In addition, there is a separate toilet and shower facilities in the room, so you can take a hot shower in the dormitory without leaving the house.

Several iron pieces installed on the wall on one side of the room caught Bai Sheng's attention. He suddenly remembered that when he received the room key, he heard from the logistics person that there were radiators installed in each room. Sometimes boilers are used for heating.

Bai Sheng is not very clear about what a radiator is. He only knows that it can heat the room in winter. There is no need to burn the kang or the stove, and the room is not cold. As a child who grew up in the mountains, everything in front of him is new to him. Unimaginable in my wildest dreams.

"It would be great if I could bring my family over to live with me. My monthly allowance is enough to support them." Bai Sheng suddenly felt like this.

He remembered that Chief Kang Daguo had mentioned that the head of the regiment had said that a family building would be built later, and that those of sufficient age and position could apply for family members to join the army and bring their family members over from their hometown. He would ask Chief Kang later if he had the opportunity. What a charter.

Not only was Bai Sheng feeling novel, but the other soldiers from the security regiment who had moved to the new camp also looked like country bumpkins who had never seen the world before entering the city.

It’s rare to see a basketball court, it’s rare to see a plastic track, it’s rare to see a barber shop, it’s even rarer to see a multi-functional screening room and a chess and card room. In the new dormitory of Class 6, 2nd Company, 1st Battalion, Jiang Hongchun was sorting out his personal belongings and said with excitement on his face:

"Squad leader, my eyes have been opened today. Our team has everything. Barbershops, bathhouses, hospitals, movie theaters. I looked at the shops in the county that don't have the full support of our team, so we are treated like this." It's not like being a soldier, it's more like being a county magistrate."

"Hahaha"

The other soldiers in Class 6 also burst into laughter.

Yang Erwa, the squad leader who was also busy making his own bed, turned around and cursed with a smile: "You are the only one who can make a fool of yourself, why don't you act like this. Are you not satisfied with the good treatment? There are still 10 minutes left. Hurry up and go downstairs to assemble. Today." There will be a camp entrance dinner in the evening.”

In Wei Yuan's thinking, what he admires most is the principle of firepower first and perfect logistics supply. Therefore, in terms of logistics construction, he is particularly concerned about the treatment of soldiers and believes that logistics is also a part of combat effectiveness. Some people on the Internet later complained about some of Wotu's armors. The vehicle, called: "Air conditioning is also combat power."

At this time, Wei Da Tuan Zuo, no, it should be called Brigade Zuo. Although the formal appointment has not yet been issued, the actual action on expanding the militia organization into a brigade has begun.

In the newly decorated officers' conference room on the fifth floor of the administrative building, the chief officers of each unit who were originally sitting at attention stood up when they saw Chief Wei pushing in the door. After Wei Yuan waved his hand to sit down, they all sat down neatly. .

Wei Yuan said: "Everyone must be aware of the news about the upgrade of the security group to an independent security brigade. The formal appointment is on the way and is expected to arrive in the next two days. Our defense area has also been expanded to the entire Dandong area and is responsible for the entire Dandong area. The eradication of banditry in Dandong means that we need more soldiers to expand."

"Next, based on the veterans of the security regiment, it will be expanded to three reinforced regiments, a tank brigade, an artillery brigade, and a flying squadron. The special marksman unit will be adjusted into a reconnaissance company. Together with logistics personnel, there will be a total of more than 10,000 people."

"In addition, the "Zhenhua Construction Company" engineering team will also start from the highway in Andong and build roads along the entire territory of Dandong. You are also responsible for ensuring the safety of the construction team. My request to you is that the construction team's highway Wherever you cultivate, you will suppress the bandits and recruit troops wherever you go. Anyone who dares to stop me will have his mother beaten with just one sentence."

When it comes to the Chinese Air Force, the name Gao Zhihang must be mentioned. Gao Zhihang, courtesy name Ziheng, was born in Tonghua, Liao Province. He joined the army in 1920 and was admitted to the Northeast Army Officer Education Class. He later went to France to learn aircraft driving. After returning to China, he served in the National Government Served in the Air Force.

He served as commander of the Air Force's pursuit aircraft unit and captain of the 4th Aviation Group. He shot down an enemy plane for the first time in the Battle of Songhu. In 1937, he was killed in a Japanese bombing attack while passing through Zhoujiakou Airport in Henan Province to receive Soviet fighter planes aiding China. This was later announced by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China. The first batch of 300 famous anti-Japanese heroes.

June 1, 19th year of the Republic of China

Early in the morning, Wei Yuan led a guard platoon and drove to the border of Andong County to greet Yan Baohang and his entourage who had come all the way from Fengtian to announce the appointment. Also accompanying him was one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" of the Air Force of the Republic of China. Gao Zhihang.

At this time, Gao Zhihang had just returned from France and was serving as a major instructor in the Northeast Aviation Education Class. He was initially a little repulsive to Wei Yuan's repeated invitations, until Wei Yuan asked someone to hand over an envelope with photos of "P39" and "Stuka" It was handed over to him and included a sentence: "Come to Anton and get as many of these two aircraft as you want!" Then I decided to go to Anton to take a look.

Unexpectedly, on the train from Fengtian to Dandong, he met Yan Baohang and his party who came to announce the appointment. This is why the two of them were able to go together. It was not until they got off the train at Andong Railway Station that Wei Yuan learned by phone that they were going together. News from Anton.

Chief Wei, who had just received the news, suddenly felt like he was screwed. What a coincidence. Originally, he wanted to secretly dig out Gao Zhihang with a hoe, but he didn't expect that he came with Shaoshuai Zhang's classmate, friend and advisor. How can we dig it out?

After the September 18th Incident, according to the original trajectory, Gao Zhihang went directly south to the Fourth Team of the Aviation Department of the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs and became a major pilot. By then, the day lily was cold.

"No, time is running out. Even if we drink alcohol and act rogue under house arrest, we have to find a way to keep Gao Zhihang here. At worst, I can just apologize in person when the time comes." Wei Yuan thought to himself

As the saying goes: Thirty years of army, fifty years of air force, and one hundred years of navy. The time left to you is too short. If you delay any longer, I am afraid that your plane will be bombed by the Japs before it takes off. At this moment, Yuan's desire for talents has never been as strong as it is today, and it also gives rise to a sense of powerlessness that Bole is always there, but the thousand-mile horse is not there.

At about 10 o'clock, I saw two cars driving one after another in the distance. After a while, they stopped in front of Wei Yuan. Wei Yuan and Shi Gongxing, as the highest local military and political officials, rushed to greet them. When the driver opened the back seat door of the car in front, a man got out of the car. He was of medium build, with slightly bald hair, and wearing the more popular black round-framed glasses. He laughed when he saw Wei Yuan and said:

"Chief Wei is already well-known at such a young age. Hearing the name of Chief Wei in the green forests of Northeast China makes the bandits even more frightened. Yan really admires him for being able to wipe out the bandits in Anton."

Wei Yuan hurriedly stood at attention and saluted. After the salute, he also smiled and said: "Mr. Yan, you are over-honored. The banditry in the area is not worth mentioning. I have the responsibility of guarding the land and bringing peace to the people. I should try my best to protect the people within the territory. I dare not take credit. I am already humble. A banquet was held in the county town. Mr. Yan was tired of traveling and traveling all the way. He also asked us to rest for a while in the county town so we could eat and chat."

Yan Baohang nodded and said with a smile, "That's fine. Guests can do as they please, but then I'll bother the Chief of Guard."

Everyone returned to the car, with Wei Yuan's motorcade leading the way and Yan Baohang's two cars following behind.

It was just that he didn't have time to talk to Gao Zhihang in his haste, and it was inevitable that he would feel a little regretful. "It seems that we have to wait until we get back to the county seat and have a chance to chat at the wine table." Wei Yuan thought to himself.

When they officially entered the Andong County boundary, Yan Baohang and Gao Zhihang discovered that the scenery on both sides of the highway was significantly different from that in other areas. Not only was the road made spacious and flat, but the cars driving on it basically did not feel any bumps. There are also a lot more caravans, and mules and horses are rushing back and forth carrying all kinds of supplies, which shows that the trade here is definitely much more prosperous than other places.

The clothing and mental outlook of the pedestrians on both sides of the road have also changed a lot. Although they are also patched, most of them are cleanly dressed, with straight backs and a high spirit. On the other hand, the people in other areas have shabby clothes and dirty faces. With the numbness unique to ordinary people in this era, there is an obvious contrast.

"Jixian Restaurant" is the best restaurant in Andong County. It is also the restaurant where Wei Yuan and Ma Xingkun had a meal conflict when he first arrived in Anton. However, the restaurant is still there, but the people are not the same people as before.

Entering the restaurant lobby, Wei Yuan reached out and made an invitation gesture to the second floor. Yan Baohang took the lead towards the second floor under the guidance of the restaurant waiter. Gao Zhihang followed him. When he was going upstairs, he saw Wei Yuan looking at him and facing him. Wei Yuan smiled and nodded as a greeting.

The drivers and guards brought by the two of them were arranging to dine in the lobby on the first floor. Today, the entire restaurant was booked by Wei Yuan, and no one else was allowed to enter.

After everyone entered the box on the second floor and took their seats, Yan Baohang walked to the first seat and sat down first. He smiled and said, "Sir, does Wei know the purpose of my trip today?"

"I must have come here for the purpose of shooting the bandits, but the situation was urgent at the time."

Seeing that Wei Yuan wanted to explain, Yan Baohang waved his hand and said, "This is just one of them. They're just a bunch of bandits who robbed homes. If you want to kill them, kill them. If you ask me to say it's a good killing, it's just that Ma Xingkun is also a county policeman after all." The director is an official of the Northeastern government. If he acts without asking for instructions, he will inevitably be contemptuous of the superior officer."

"Fortunately, the young marshal has developed a love for talents. Not only did he not blame you, but he also promoted you to a higher level and took over the responsibility of suppressing bandits in Dandong. You must not act recklessly in the future, otherwise there will be a next time, marshal The government is really going to take action."

Wei Yuan's good words could still be heard. Although this Mr. Yan meant to beat himself up, there was no malice in his words. Instead, with a hint of appreciation, he stood up and replied: "Yes, I humbly obey Yan." "Mr. Teachings"

Seeing Wei Yuan's sincere attitude, Yan Baohang nodded with satisfaction and said: "Secondly, I made a special trip to deliver the letter of appointment of the Independent Security Brigade to you. I also came to see the "industrial park" you built. The construction includes light and heavy industries, more than a dozen large and small factories, Chief Wei is really generous."

"Right now, the country is poor and weak. Compared with Western European and American countries, it is more than a hundred years behind. In a humble job, I can only rely on the help of my family to build a few factories. It can be regarded as doing my best for this troubled country."

At this point, the topic at the wine table suddenly became a bit heavy. At this time, Gao Zhihang, who was sitting on the other side of the main seat, suddenly said:

"The Chief of Guard wrote a letter saying that there are as many aircraft as there are in the photo. I don't know which country they are made in. How many aircraft have been purchased in total?"

Wei Yuan also suddenly laughed. As expected, Gao Zhihang couldn't stand the attraction of the new aircraft and took the initiative to ask. Fortunately, he decided to do what he wanted and directly used the new aircraft to attract him instead of using the ocean to open the way as he had done before. , otherwise it may lead to counterproductive effects.

At the same time, I also feel that for such a true hero of the Chinese people, I am insulting him by offering him money and treatment.

"We haven't purchased one yet," said Wei Yuandao;

Gao Zhihang felt like you were kidding me at this moment. Seeing the unkind expression on the other party's face, Wei Yuan hurriedly said: "I don't have the aircraft purchased from abroad, but I have the production line for these two aircraft. The production line is now in the industrial park. The assembly is complete, just like what I said in the letter to Brother Gao, as long as you come to Anton, you can have as many planes as you want!"

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  Not only Gao Zhihang was stunned, but also Yan Baohang, who was sitting in the main seat, was stunned. At this moment, he had just finished a sip of wine and had not yet swallowed it. When he heard Wei Yuan's words, he immediately spat it out.

He was not surprised that Wei Yuan wanted to poach Marshal Zhang and use airplanes to recruit Gao Zhihang. Although Gao Zhihang was also a talented person in the Northeast, he was only a middle- and lower-level officer with the rank of major. What surprised him was that Wei Yuan actually said so brazenly His factory can build airplanes.

Not to mention aircraft, which are technically extremely difficult products worldwide, even cars that have been mass-produced for decades are stumbling upon domestic imitation.

As a senior staff member of Shaoshuai Zhang, he naturally knows the human and financial resources that Fengtian consumes to imitate a car. In the end, he finally managed to imitate a "Minsheng" car. The manufacturing cost can be more than ten cars alone. The key is that the entire car is 666 Among the various parts, 202 are imported, especially the core engine. At this time, the country simply did not have this strength.

Hearing what Wei Yuan said, the two of them stood up without caring about eating and asked Wei Yuan to take them to the industrial park now to see with their own eyes whether the production line that Wei Yuan said could manufacture aircraft really existed. .

Wei Yuan, who was busy greeting them early in the morning, didn't even have time to eat breakfast. Now his forehead was pressed against his back. He hurriedly advised: "Mr. Yan, Brother Gao, the aircraft production line is in the industrial park. It’s been installed and can’t run away, let’s eat first and then go after eating!”

Yan Baohang said anxiously: "With such an important matter, how can you still be in the mood to eat? If you want to eat, you can eat here by yourself. We'll find someone to lead the way and check it out."

Wei Yuan and the others were anxious and refused to listen, so they had no choice but to give up. Before leaving, they shouted to the shopkeeper not to cook the dishes that were not served, but to wait until he came back in the evening to eat.
  (End of this chapter)