HCB Chapter 259: Power Plant Delivers Electricity, Arsenal's Production Capacity Increases Sharply
Chapter 259: Power Plant Delivers Electricity, Arsenal's Production Capacity Increases Sharply
Inside the Lijiazhuang Command Center, Gao Da and Qi Tongwei were discussing the construction of the base.
Suddenly, a communicator rushed into the headquarters like a gust of wind, he was panting, but his eyes revealed excitement and anxiety.
After he saluted Gundam, he quickly said, "Report to the commander, there is an urgent telegram from the cavalry regiment!"
"Read!"
The correspondent took a deep breath and then read the contents of the telegram aloud: "The cavalry regiment encountered the Japanese cavalry regiment near Nancun, Ping'an County on the 23rd, and a fierce cavalry duel broke out between the two sides.
After a fierce battle, the cavalry regiment successfully annihilated the Japanese cavalry regiment and seized more than 2000 war horses. "
After hearing the contents of the telegram, Gundam couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He slapped the table hard and said excitedly: "Hahaha, Sun Desheng is really great!
We were able to defeat a cavalry regiment of the devils with just one cavalry regiment. This battle was truly a great victory!"
Qi Tongwei actively echoed the sentiment and said excitedly: "Commander, this is truly a great victory!
The strength of our cavalry regiment is comparable to that of the Japanese cavalry regiment, but we were able to annihilate them in one fell swoop. It's really amazing!
Captain Sun is indeed an outstanding cavalry commander!"
After hearing this, Gaoda nodded in agreement and then said, "Commissar, after this fierce battle, we have captured nearly two thousand war horses.
I intend to take this opportunity to form a brand new cavalry brigade as a mobile force of an independent column, which can rush to various battlefields to provide support at any time. "
After listening to Gaoda's proposal, Qi Tongwei fell into a brief thought, then nodded firmly and said: "Commander, I fully agree with your decision.
The strength of the enemy that the independent column will face in the future cannot be underestimated, so we must have sufficient mobility.
The flexibility and mobility of the cavalry brigade will undoubtedly bring the overall combat capability of our independent column to a new level."
Gao Da said: "Okay, since you, the political commissar, agree, I will immediately issue an appointment and appoint Sun Desheng as the commander of the cavalry brigade to form a new cavalry brigade as soon as possible."
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One week later, July 10th.
With the strong support of Gaoda, the independent column cavalry brigade was formed quickly like mushrooms after rain.
Sun Desheng, the former commander of the cavalry regiment, was appointed as the commander of the cavalry brigade and took on the leadership responsibility of this new force.
The newly formed cavalry brigade was large in size, with more than 6000 soldiers and 4500 strong war horses.
They are equipped with 40 81mm mortars, more than 200 light and heavy machine guns and other powerful weapons and equipment, and their combat effectiveness is terrifying.
Even if they were to face off against a brigade of the Japanese devils head-on, they would have enough strength to fight against them.
More importantly, the cavalry brigade had excellent rapid mobility capabilities, which made it almost impossible for the Japanese to pursue them.
Gundam is full of expectations and has high hopes for the Cavalry Brigade.
He knew very well that due to the numerous mountains in Shanxi, cavalry had unparalleled mobility advantages in such terrain conditions.
The cavalry brigade is like a sharp sword, ready to unleash its powerful power in battle at any time.
After completing his guidance work at the Cavalry Brigade, Gaoda returned to the headquarters with his guards in a happy mood.
As soon as he entered the door, Gaoda saw Li Dakang sitting quietly in the yard.
He walked towards Li Dakang with a smile and asked softly, "Dakang, why are you sitting here alone?"
When Li Dakang heard Gaoda's voice, he immediately stood up, walked quickly to Gaoda, and said excitedly: "Commander, I have great news for you today. Can you guess what it is?"
Gundam smiled slightly. "Okay, Dakon. Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me now."
Li Dakang solemnly announced: "Commander, starting today, we will have sufficient electricity supply! The power plant in Wild Wolf Mountain has officially started generating electricity!"
When Gundam heard the news, he was overjoyed, with excitement flashing in his eyes.
This is really great news for him.
He has been closely following the construction progress of the thermal power plant because he knows that the sooner the power plant can be generated, the sooner the arsenal can expand its production capacity and provide more weapons and equipment to the troops.
"Da Kang, your news is really great! Let's go and see the power plant together."
Gundam said impatiently.
After saying that, he led Li Dakang and his party on horseback and galloped towards the power plant.
Not long after, Gundam and his crew arrived at the thermal power plant located deep in Wild Wolf Mountain.
Although this power plant is not large in scale, it is undoubtedly a significant progress for the independent column base.
From now on, the independent column will no longer have to worry about electricity problems, and productivity will be significantly improved, especially in the military industry.
Gundam led everyone to inspect the power plant, where they saw workers busy carrying coal and putting it into the incinerator for burning.
A huge hum echoed throughout the power plant.
"Dakang, now that the power plant has successfully generated electricity, the next task is to lay power lines as soon as possible so that the surrounding factories and people can have access to electricity." Gaoda gave instructions to Li Dakang.
"Yes, Commander! I will arrange it as soon as possible." Li Dakang answered firmly.
Gao Da then said to the head of the guards beside him: "Captain Gao, the defense of Wild Wolf Mountain is of utmost importance. We must not be careless at all. This is the foundation of our independent column.
The surrounding anti-aircraft firepower needs to be further strengthened to prevent the Japanese planes from bombing. "
Captain Gao nodded seriously and responded, “Yes, Commander.
I will make arrangements immediately to ensure that the defense of Wild Wolf Mountain is impeccable."
Gundam nodded in satisfaction, then turned and left the power plant and returned to the headquarters.
In the following days, the arsenal's production capacity was completely released after the power plant generated electricity, increasing its production capacity by a full 40% over the original capacity.
After the arsenal had sufficient electricity supply, weapons, ammunition and various equipment were produced like a tide from the assembly line.
The inventory in the independent column's weapons warehouse was also increasing day by day, and the various troops also received sufficient rest and preparation during this period.
At the same time, Lijiazhuang underwent the greatest changes.
Electricity was available to every household, and when the villagers saw the electric lights for the first time, they were extremely happy.
They can now use electric lights like city dwellers, and the bright lights seem to bring new hope to their lives.
The production capacity of factories outside the village is also increasing, and more and more goods and clothing are produced. All the excess materials produced are sent to the headquarters.