Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

Chapter 227 Federation of Industry and Commerce

While Zhou Ren was in charge of the steel plant and military factory, he also served as the director of the Firearms Research Institute of Pingshun Academy of Sciences.

"Professor Zhou, can we develop an automatic rifle next, similar to our Type 95 automatic rifle? The kind that fires with one swipe?"

Professor Zhou touched his chin. He had started thinking about this problem a long time ago.

Now they have abundant mineral resources, and the bullet production line can provide a steady supply of ammunition, so there is no problem with logistical supply.

If we can replace all the semi-automatic rifles with automatic rifles, our combat effectiveness will be raised to a new level. At that time, the automatic rifles will defeat the Japanese bolt-action rifles, and they will be defeated without making a sound.

"Commander, our Firearms Research Institute started late, but we will continue to work hard!"

"Well, there's no rush. You can try more and don't be afraid of making mistakes. The worst that can happen is just wasting some steel! What's your next plan?"

"Commander, our next step is to imitate infantry guns and howitzers, and then further research the 150mm howitzer!"

Li Yunlong shouted in his heart, "Wow!" He originally thought that Zhou Ren didn't focus on guns and cannons, but he didn't expect that he had such a big move.

"Okay, good job! Chief of Staff Wang and Principal Lin Shubing know more about automatic rifles. When they are free, let them come and give us some guidance!"

Li Yunlong was busy for a long time, but he didn't expect that it was almost dark.

However, he had not yet finished his busy day, as he was immediately taken to Pingshun County by Zhao Gang.

"My dear Political Commissar Zhao, our Lao Li has been busy all day, can you let me take a break? Even a donkey pulling a mill needs a break!"

Zhao Gang looked straight ahead, not even glancing at Li Yunlong.

"Lao Li, I would have declined other social engagements, but you must attend this meeting today."

When they arrived at the banquet hall of Pingshun Hotel, thunderous applause broke out as soon as Li Yunlong opened the door.

In the center of the banquet hall, there was a red banner hanging prominently.

"Pingshun Federation of Industry and Commerce Establishment Conference"

It turns out that today is the day when the Federation of Industry and Commerce is established, and Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and Jia Guier are all invited guests.

Li Yunlong waved at everyone, indicating that they should continue, but he was still surrounded by everyone.

"Commander Li, just say a few words to everyone!"

"Yes, cheer up!"

Li Yunlong was forced to walk stiffly to the center of the banquet hall.

If he was asked to hold a combat meeting, he would definitely spit and spit all over the place, making them stunned. Or if he was asked to hold a pre-war mobilization meeting, he would even make the soldiers lying on stretchers pick up their mortars and fire at the Japanese.

But it is really a bit embarrassing for him to speak to the business community.

"My fellow businessmen, I was suddenly pulled here and was unprepared. I will just say a few words from my heart. As the person in charge of Pingshun District, I have only one promise: as long as you do business legally and do not affect the people's livelihood, our government and garrison will definitely not make things difficult for you!"

Li Yunlong's courage to make this promise in public is undoubtedly a shot in the arm for everyone.

What do businessmen fear most?

The most frightening thing is that policies change every day, and then someone comes to give you guidance from time to time, and then when the peaches are ripe, they are picked by others?

There is no place to cry!

With Li Yunlong's promise, they can cultivate this land deeply. As long as they don't do anything illegal, they can make money!

Li Yunlong's plain words made everyone excited. Finally, the industrial and commercial representative Chen Boai spoke on behalf of the business community.

"Everyone, Commander Li just made a promise to us, but it is more of a spur. I, Chen Boai, will express my position on behalf of my friends in the business community. We will only make the money we deserve!"

Chen Bo'ai's plain words won Li Yunlong's favor, and he nodded to Chen Bo'ai from a distance.

"Old Zhao, who is this guy? He's a good guy!"

Old Zhao also shook his head. He had already handed over the investment promotion task to Jia Guier.

"Old Jia, where did this guy come from?"

Jia Guier looked towards the stage.

"You are talking about him. He is an overseas Chinese who returned from Southeast Asia. Your father is a big shot, the patriotic overseas Chinese Tan Kah Kee!"

Tan Kah Kee was very famous, and even Li Yunlong, who didn't pay much attention to current affairs, had heard of him.

Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, he organized overseas Chinese to donate money and materials, and even donated airplanes.

In addition, the Nanyang Mechanics Corps was organized, and more than 3200 overseas Chinese in Nanyang who could drive and repair mechanics voluntarily signed up to support the Burma Road and face the national crisis together.

Saved the main artery of foreign aid to China!

During the three years from 1939 to 1942, the Nanyang Overseas Chinese Mechanics transported more than 50 tons of anti-Japanese war supplies, more than 1.5 vehicles, and countless civilian supplies.

However, in recent years, more than 23 overseas Chinese from the Nanyang Machinery Corps have died, with an average age of less than years old.

"A good father will have good sons! You must protect Chen Boai well, never let him get hurt, and don't let them feel disappointed!"

Zhao Gang and Jia Guier nodded.

With a simple unveiling ceremony, the Federation of Industry and Commerce was officially established and the venue became lively again.

Chen Bo'ai walked over quickly and nodded respectfully to Li Yunlong.

"Commander Li, I'm Chen Boai, I've heard a lot about you!"

"Mr. Chen, you are welcome to invest and develop in Pingshun. You can open factories in Nanyang to Pingshun as much as you want! Next, we will vigorously build roads, bridges and even railways. In the future, your goods will definitely be able to be transported in all directions!"

Chen Boai was a little excited. He had never thought that there would be such a day in China. Of course, this was not a pie in the sky that Li Yunlong had painted.

When Wang Meng brings the US dollars he exchanged for penicillin back to Pingshun, he can then use the asphalt from the Qingyang refinery to build the road.

Moreover, those people who have fled famine can continue to move from house-building sites to road construction projects to find jobs for them.

At the same time, the Yellow River Bridge under construction will be completed soon, breaking through the natural barrier of the Yellow River.

"Commander Li, don't worry! I have seen the development of Pingshun with my own eyes and I have kept it in my heart. When I return to Nanyang, I will definitely tell my father and ask them to gradually transfer their assets to Pingshun!"

Li Yunlong nodded. This young man seemed quite honest and didn't seem to be perfunctory.

"Okay, then you guys continue to work, and we, the military guys, won't get involved. If you encounter any difficulties, just go find Lao Jia. If he can't solve it, just come to me!"

"Row!"

After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he wanted to leave. He was still not used to this place.

"Commander Li, there is another business. I wonder if you would like to do it? It is a bit risky, but the profit is quite high!"

"tell me the story?"