Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated - Chapter 434

“Huh? Admission at your own expense? Technical support provided?”

Major General Beibian’s seemingly friendly and generous proposal made the army reorganization experts and others frown. Their eyes couldn’t help but look to the northeast, as if they all thought of some troublesome old issue.

As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, you must first build roads.

 At all times and in all countries, developed and convenient transportation conditions have always been a necessary condition for the economic development of a region.

 Compared with roads, railways have the characteristics of large transportation volume, fast speed and strong stability. These advantages have countless benefits for the development of any country or large force.

 In a sense, wherever the railway is built, we can foresee a prosperous and affluent future.

It is precisely because of the above reasons that once the previous invaders forcibly occupied a certain land, the first arrangement they made was to lay a railway network.

 After all, taking control of the railway is equivalent to taking over the invisible sovereignty of that area.

Not to mention a series of benefits such as mining, dumping various domestic industrial products, and rapid transportation of materials and troops.

 “We appreciate your kindness.”

 After a brief thought, the army reorganization expert still rejected the other party’s proposal.

“The construction team in Suiyuan does lack heavy equipment, but it’s not that we don’t have ways to speed up the progress of railway construction.”

Although he noticed that the other representative’s face was a little ugly, Mr. Nie’s tone was still very firm.

“Please wait for the good news. The Ji-Er Railway will be completed on time in accordance with the time stipulated in the mutual aid agreement. As long as it is available, the relationship between us will definitely reach a higher level.”

 The negative reply did not exceed Lao Maozi’s expectations.

As a senior commander stationed in the Far East all year round, Major General Beibian is naturally aware of Comrade SDL’s attitude towards the important railway network. If it wasn’t for his superiors’ orders, he wouldn’t even be embarrassed to speak.

 Ask yourself, if the roles were reversed, maybe you would refuse more simply.

 Leave aside the construction of railways, the topography of some strategic locations will be clearly understood.

With the classic case of the China Eastern Railway in front of us, who would dare to let other forces participate in the construction of their own railway? Isn’t that just waiting for more pitfalls?

 “Okay, then I’ll wait for your good news.”

 After talking about matters related to troop withdrawal and railways, the major general from the north took a deep breath, and then took out a Russian newspaper from the briefcase he carried.

The front page headline of the newspaper was the words and pictures that the Eighth Route Army Air Force successfully completed strategic bombing.

Thinking about the draft he had made early, he said to the army reorganization expert with a smile:

“Although it is a little late now, I still want to congratulate you for finally taking the first step in counterattack. Recovering the territory is just around the corner!”

 Obviously, this slightly flattering remark made everyone present happy. The Eighth Route Army was all happy and the scene was very harmonious.

Seeing that the previous tense atmosphere disappeared without a trace, the major general tentatively said again:

“Comrade Nie, I believe you should know something about the war on the Eastern Front in Europe. At present, our frontline defense is sufficient, but we are temporarily unable to launch a counterattack.”

“When the war reaches this level, what we fight for is materials and industrial strength.”

 As soon as these words came out, the army reorganization expert nodded in agreement.

 When two countries or forces whose total strength is not very different from each other confront each other, the war can easily develop into a tug-of-war of attrition.

Once you get into such a situation, the battle will be to see who has the better foundation. As long as you can hold your breath and consume the opponent to death, you can naturally win the final victory.

“As you know, Daiying and Chou are both countries dominated by the navy and air force. Their technical capabilities in building tanks are obviously not as good as the Germans.”

“The Lend-Lease Act provided us with some tanks, which solved our urgent needs. But they will always appear to be somewhat inadequate when facing enemy armored groups.”

“So, we are currently unable to make a substantial breakthrough on the frontal battlefield.”

“In view of the above situation, Comrade SDL hopes that the Air Force can try to bomb the German supply lines. However, the army suffers from the lack of bombers with excellent performance and has been unable to implement this action.”

 At this point in the conversation, everyone present who was not drunk all understood what Ren Beibian meant.

　To put it bluntly, it’s just one sentence: I, Dalinzi, make money!

 During World War II, Dai Ying and A Chou did provide Lend-Lease to the north. However, Luo and Pang did not always respond to requests. There were still some items on the supply list that were not for sale. The four-engine heavy bomber is just one example.

Even in the context of jointly fighting the enemy, the potential confrontation between the East and the West has not disappeared.

From a long-term perspective, the two do not hope that the north will take advantage of this opportunity to obtain strategic air strike capabilities, which will threaten their own security in the future.

so!

 In the list of the Lend-Lease Act, four-engine heavy bombers such as the B17 and Lancaster will never appear. Even ordinary twin-engine bombers are far smaller in model and quantity than fighter jets.

Logically speaking, no country or force is willing to be restricted by others. Based on the idea of ​​​​not competing for reputation, the best policy is to develop a suitable strategic bomber yourself.

 It’s a pity that the north’s investment in aviation before the war was far less than that of the army.

This has resulted in the Pe-8’s engine reliability not being able to find a perfect solution. The five-ton gas tank is, after all, just a legend in Magic Thunder.

 After the outbreak of the war, the focus of production and research and development in the north was greatly tilted towards equipment suitable for the front line. After all, only more tanks, more artillery, and more IL-2s can stop the enemy’s zoo.

  Strategic bombers have directly become a luxury product that only Dai Ying and A Chou have the financial resources and energy to develop.

Just like this, the old guys looked down and tried to find solutions from their former little brothers.

 After talking about this, Huang He, who was a little tipsy, became energetic.

 The north is really a magical country.

 The research on any aircraft can send two generations of chief designers to jail one after another. Not only the Air Force, but many tank designers and rocket designers also went to Siberia to dig potatoes.

 So, if you run away early, your own home will always be the most comfortable.

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 When it comes to emergencies, Huanghe takes decisive action. He first apologized to both parties present, and then dragged the army reorganization expert outside.

Confirmed that the wall has no ears, Mr. Huang did not sue for any kind of lawsuit, and said straight to the point:

“Mr. Nie, I can assure you with all my heart that it is absolutely impossible for the North to develop or imitate any strategic bomber within two years.”

“If the other party really needs it, then you should first offer an ambiguous price to hold them back, and wait until the border area and headquarters send special personnel to negotiate again!”

“Anyway, looking at the whole world, we are the only large force that has the ability to help them. It’s a seller’s market now, so we can get more benefits.”

Huang He has no psychological burden at all about selling Lancaster’s prototype and drawings to the north.

  Anyway, even if they don’t sell it, old guys will be lucky enough to pick up a B-29 in the future and imitate the famous Figure 4 bomber.

 In this case, it is a wise choice to take advantage of the time difference and information difference to obtain more benefits for oneself.

As for allowing the North to acquire strategic bomber technology, will it give it the ability to threaten its own rear after the war?

 Don’t make trouble, I will always be one generation ahead of you, why do you have to fight me. What’s more, in this timeline, Dongfanghong is definitely the first melody to sound in the universe.

 After disseminating some professional knowledge, Huang He took the army reorganization expert back to the conference room. A second before entering the door, he suddenly thought of another thing, and simply whispered in Mr. Nie’s ear:

“By the way, the North took advantage of the Doolittle air raid some time ago to pick up a B-25 bomber. If nothing else, the thing should have been dismantled to pieces.”

“When we talk about business later, the other party will most likely use this to lower the price. Don’t be fooled, you must implement what I just said.”

Hearing this, the army reorganization expert cast a look at Huang He that you know.

If this scene is seen by the bosses at the headquarters, they will have to complain about someone for leading an old comrade to bad things.

 After entering the door, Mr. Nie sat down on the main seat with great dignity. Facing the expectant eyes of the major general from the north, he said unhurriedly:

“Although you and I are both from the Army, you must also know the cost and process difficulty of strategic bombers.”

“Our Eighth Route Army has indeed lived a prosperous life, but its foundation is still not as good as that of old industrial powers like you. Therefore, there is really no way to add four-engine fighters to the Lend-Lease Act for a while.”

“Perhaps it will be possible in the future, but no one can guarantee the future.”

 Looking at the appearance of his allies asking for more money, the northern major general’s heart was suddenly filled with helplessness.

However, a transaction of this level is not something that a young major general like him can make the decision about. Testing out the other party’s wishes can be regarded as completing the task.

With the idea that business cannot be done without mercy, he quickly adjusted his mood and responded:

“Everyone is fighting against the invaders, and I fully understand Comrade Nie’s mood. I wish your industrial strength will reach a higher level, and we are waiting for your good news!” (End of this chapter)