Fengxian Jiangshan

"Mr. Wu, would you like to go around the barracks with me to see the equipment?"

Wu Peifu put on an appearance of bargaining, and the meaning behind it couldn't be more clear. Soldiers like weapons most, and this scholar must want to get arms.Zhang Tinglan simply pointed it out, and offered to take Wu Peifu to the barracks for a tour.

Wu Xiucai also said happily: "I have long wanted to see Fengjun's excellent equipment, and please commander-in-chief Zhang not to hide his secrets?"

"Mr. Wu, I will take you to the artillery unit first, and then to the armored vehicle brigade and the air force squadron. You can watch whatever you want, and we can talk about anything!"

As soon as Zhang Tinglan said this, Wu Peifu was also taken aback. Anyone who has good things, housekeeping treasures, or trump cards will take the initiative to hide them, for fear of being seen by others.But Zhang Tinglan actually did the opposite, which is really puzzling. Of course, maybe this person is just pretending to be generous. Only by seeing it with his own eyes can he know whether he has brought out any good things to see at home.

Full of doubts, Wu Peifu followed Zhang Tinglan to the artillery battalion of Fengjun. As soon as he entered the camp, Wu Peifu's eyes lit up, and he saw an unprecedented thick artillery in front, and a dozen Fengjun soldiers were surrounding Learning to operate the Immortal Gate with artillery.

Since ancient times, generals have loved swords and famous horses. This is the nature of soldiers. Whenever they see something good, Wu Peifu's eyes are fixed on it, and he is reluctant to move it.The muzzle of this cannon can almost fit a small watermelon. It has a slender body with a metallic black light, and it looks like a big killer at first glance.

"Mr. Wu, this is the latest 150 [-]mm howitzer produced by Fengjun. I plan to equip three artillery divisions first, and each artillery division will be equipped with [-] guns. From now on, this will be the core strength of Fengjun's field artillery!"

Hearing this, Wu Peifu immediately swallowed, and his eyes were full of jealousy.The largest caliber equipped by the Beiyang Army is the Seventy-Five Cannon, which is twice as small as this.The difference in power is the difference between clouds and mud.Moreover, Wu Peifu was even more frightened when he heard that Fengjun was going to form an artillery division. [

The artillery division must be used in conjunction with various artillery. There are thirty howitzers of this kind alone, and there must be many other artillery. With such an artillery division, it is not a problem to beat three or five Beiyang artillery regiments. That's all for the equipment of the great powers!

Wu Peifu was completely taken aback. He already knew that Fengjun had strong financial resources and excellent equipment, but he never thought that it would be so powerful.In just a few short years, Feng Jun left the old Beiyang behind. This is a bit unacceptable, but the facts are in front of us.I have to admit it.

Wu Xiucai walked around the cannon a few times, stretched out his hand and slapped it a few times, and couldn't stop admiring: "Good thing, really good thing!" He went to the side of the artilleryman again and looked at the thick yellow cannon. , It looks like seventy or eighty catties.It's unimaginable how much damage this thing will have if it is shot out!

He looked up sharply.He smiled and asked, "Commander Zhang, if you can produce thirty of these cannons, I will give up Suiyuan. What do you think?"

When Wu Peifu said this, there was a fiery light in his eyes, and he stared at Zhang Tinglan. Zhang Tinglan waved his hand slightly: "Mr. Wu, Fengjun is changing clothes. I don't have enough. I really can't provide it for you." ah!"

"As expected, how can Commander-in-Chief Zhang give up such a good thing!" Wu Peifu said with a wry smile, "I don't look at the equipment anymore. It's just greedy eyes!"

Speaking of Wu Peifu turning around to leave, Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, Mr. Zhang brought you over to look at the weapons, and the equipment provides these things for you. It's just that the heavy artillery in front of the army needs to be changed, and there is really no way to provide it. However, we also have a 150mm howitzer, which is the standard equipment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If you want it, I can provide you with [-] pieces!"

Upon hearing Zhang Tinglan's words, Wu Peifu's eyes widened immediately. He wanted to leave on purpose just now, in order to force Zhang Tinglan into the army and force him to let go.However, Wu Peifu didn't have much confidence in his heart. After all, this level of heavy artillery is definitely a good thing at the bottom of the box, especially since Fengjun has just equipped it, the hope of getting it is too slim.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Tinglan actually agreed, and took out [-] of them all at once. Although they were not Fengjun's standard equipment, they were of the same level anyway, and Wu Peifu was also very happy.

"Commander Zhang, you are really refreshing. I don't know when the delivery will be delivered?"

"Mr. Wu, I always mean what I say, and I can transport it to you at any time. But Fengjun's equipment is more than that, don't you want to see other things?"

"Of course I want to see it, but to be honest, I am a little surprised that Commander Zhang can provide heavy artillery. If I see other good things, I am afraid that Wu will not be able to move his legs, and it is not convenient for you to give them. Does it hurt peace!"

Zhang Tinglan laughed loudly: "Mr. Wu, you are forcing me to hand over all the good things to you. Who told us to hit it off immediately? You can look at it as you like. As long as you like it, I, Zhang Zhuoyan, will never say anything, and I will try my best." Offer, I will give you whatever you want."

"really?"

"A man promises a thousand gold, and I will still deceive Mr. Wu!" [

"Okay! Wu is welcome." Wu Peifu said, and accompanied by Zhang Tinglan, he went to the barracks where the cannons were installed.In addition to the 150mm howitzer, there is also a 120mm howitzer. Although this level is slightly less powerful, it is also relatively light. Compared with the [-]th gun, it has an overwhelming advantage, and it also makes Wu Peifu envious I can't help but borrow the sky to change the light.

"Mr. Wu, Fengjun's weapons refer to Russian equipment. The caliber of the artillery includes 76mm, 120mm, 150mm, and 82mm. There are also mortars and throwing barrels, including 120mm , there are [-]mm, [-]mm, and [-]mm. The categories are relatively complete. It may be a bit laborious to rely on Mr. Wu alone. You might as well send a special procurement team over. What kind of weapons do you want? You can choose whatever you want, and I will try my best to provide them all.”

"Okay, that's great!" Wu Peifu couldn't help but rubbed his hands together, and then said, "Commander Zhang is indeed a generous person, but let's make it clear, what exchange do you need Wu to agree to?" , simply discuss everything clearly, clearly mark the price, and be open and honest!"

Wu Peifu is so shrewd, and Zhang Tinglan is so generous, there must be additional conditions. If you don't talk about it, it's useless to covet these good things, and you still won't be able to get them in the end.

Zhang Tinglan also nodded, and he and Wu Peifu returned to the conference room. Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, do you think we should cooperate temporarily or in the long run?"

"What do you mean temporarily? What about the long run?"

"Temporary cooperation is to divide the sphere of influence inside and outside the customs. You give me the title of Mongolian patrol envoy and hand over Suiyuan to me. I will give you eighteen 150mm heavy artillery pieces and 24 120mm howitzers In addition, I will give you ten planes to train your artillery and pilots."

The three things Zhang Tinglan said hit Wu Peifu's heart, and he was immediately moved. In his opinion, Suiyuan is still a barren land, and Outer Mongolia is more prone to conflicts with Russia. It is not a good place. If It's okay to change to these equipment.What's more, even if he didn't agree, with Fengjun's military strength, it was just a matter of spending a little more effort, Wu Peifu had already agreed in his heart.

"Commander Zhang, what do you mean by long-term cooperation?"

"To put it simply, the Fengjun provides a full set of arms assistance to the Zhijun, including the navy, army and air force. As long as the Zhijun needs it, they can get it first from the Fengjun. In addition, the production scale of the Gongxian Arsenal can be increased, so that the Zhijun can achieve self-production."

Hearing this, Wu Peifu couldn't help swallowing again. He walked around and saw that the Fengjun not only had a large number of artillery pieces, but also had great power, and other individual equipment was far superior to the Zhijun. With a complete set of equipment, Wu Peifu is sure to defeat all opponents in the world.

What's more, Zhang Tinglan agreed to help improve the capabilities of the Gongxian Arsenal, which is simply a great thing.The Gongxian Arms Factory was created by Lao Yuan alone. It is located in the hinterland of Henan Province, and Yuan Shikai devoted a lot of effort.Unexpectedly, he died before it was completed, and then fell into the hands of Duan Qirui. Now that the old Duan has lost power, Wu Peifu has let his subordinates take the arsenal into their hands, and regards this arsenal as an important base for the development of the direct army.Being able to obtain Fengjun's technology and realize self-produced weapons is definitely a dream come true!

Zhang Tinglan saw Wu Peifu's heartbeat, and there was a smile on his face: "Mr. Wu, if you want to do this, you can't do it. You just need to promise me two conditions. The key data such as the first weapon parameters cannot be disclosed to the big powers, especially It is the Japanese; secondly, I hope that the Zhijun can maintain enough pressure on the Sun Wen family in the south, and it is best to use these new weapons on their heads!"

"Commander Zhang, Mr. Wu has always advocated peace talks between the North and the South, forming a coalition government, and stopping civil war. This is also one of the differences between us and Duan Qirui."

Zhang Tinglan smiled disapprovingly. There is nothing wrong with Lao Duan's advocacy of unification by force. Anyone who sits in his position will do so. The Zhijun just opposes for the sake of opposition. After Wu Peifu really takes power, he will also implement unification by force.

"Mr. Wu, Sun Wen's party has been tossing for so many years, and there is only one reason why he has been able to persevere. The Japanese are behind him. We are enemies with Japan, and Sun Wen is a chess piece planted by Japan. I am They must not be let go. Moreover, they are also a big threat to the Zhijun, is Master Wu really willing to see them occupy Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hunan and other places?"

Wu Peifu rolled his eyes, and then said: "Commander Zhang, I agree to this condition. As long as the situation is stabilized, the direct army will definitely target the south!"