"By the way, have the aircraft manufacturing equipment been transported back to China?" Zhao Zhenzhong suddenly remembered something and asked, "This thing will be of too much use in the future. If you don't have it, you can't do it."

"Old Zhao, most of the so-called advanced aircraft abroad are biplane and even wooden structures. These things cannot meet future combat requirements at all. Instead of trying to get some equipment that is destined to be backward from foreigners, it is better to build our own aircraft manufacturing industry from scratch." Zhou Hao looked at Li Yunshan and said, "Of course, it depends on whether Yunshan and others can design and manufacture equipment for use."

"We have never been involved in aircraft manufacturing, but some of the overseas students in the United States are specializing in this industry." Li Yunshan pondered for a while, and said, "If we give clear technical requirements or specific mechanical drawings, we can completely manufacture relevant production equipment. After all, aircraft are not very complicated now, and manufacturing production equipment is relatively easy."

"I'll find a way to find a way to draw the drawings." Zhao Zhenzhong decided, "You must hurry up and not be left too far by foreigners. In five years, not only will you have your own plane to the sky, but you must also train enough pilots."

Zhou Tian and Zhou Hao both knew what Zhao Zhenzhong said about the five years. Although the full-scale war of resistance may not break out in five years as in history, it is correct to prepare early.

Subsequently, Zhou Tian gave a detailed introduction to several situations in the United States, Australia, Southeast Asia and East Samoa.

In the United States, in addition to the new batch of container freighters with a load of 50,000 tons after the renewal of power plants, Tang Ming and others will acquire high-quality assets and equipment in the US manufacturing industry from the second half of this year in accordance with Zhou Tian's arrangements and transport them to the country. Since Yan Xishan asked Zhao Zhenzhong to help purchase equipment, it might as well use this as a cover to carry more private goods to the northwest base.

In addition to equipment, Tang Ming will also eat silver in batches at a low price to prepare for the silver speculation behind.

In Australia, under the cover of the original steel plant, the newly built steel mill used to produce special steel has been put into production. By the end of this year, a total of 100,000 tons of special steel for US military artillery can be produced. In addition to meeting the needs of submarine construction in East Samoa, the others will be transported to Nanyang and Yimeng respectively. In addition, Australia will further increase the amount of manganese, aluminum and other metals to the country, increase the number of two special powders, and accumulate relevant products for the future development.

As for the mining and smelting of copper, iron ore and bauxite in the Philippines, the mining and smelting of copper ore, is on track, and metal raw materials are expected to be provided to the country by the end of this year; rubber plantations on the Philippines, Borneo and Sumatra Island are still expanding; high-yield oil wells have been drilled in the Minas Oilfield in central Sumatra Island, and Huamei Petroleum and Mobil Petroleum are stepping up the construction of refineries and related infrastructure, and are expected to obtain refined oil there in the first half of next year.

After listening to Zhou Tian’s introduction to the situation, Zhao Zhenzhong nodded and smiled: "The development situation is indeed gratifying, and the original idea is gradually becoming a reality. However, when it comes to copper and aluminum, I think the country should also establish corresponding mining and smelting industries. These strategic resources cannot be blindly dependent on the outside. In addition, a cable factory must be established. With copper, aluminum, rubber and chemical synthetic raw materials, we do not need to continue to purchase cables from the United States."

The mining and smelting and processing of copper ore and bauxite are not difficult in this era. However, China's copper ore is rare. There were no rich ore in the area controlled by Zhao Zhenzhong and others before, and the refining of aluminum requires a lot of electricity. Therefore, Zhao Zhenzhong, Zhou Tian, ​​Zhou Hao and others did not put relevant matters first before.

But now, the People's Army has taken Yongchang in the Hexi Corridor. The junction area of ​​Longshou Mountain and the Alxa Plateau in the north was named Jinchang in later generations. It is a well-known large non-ferrous metal base in China. It contains rich copper and other non-ferrous metal resources, and the problem of lack of copper resources is solved. Baode also contains rich bauxite, and with abundant coal resources, it is possible to establish thermal power plants and aluminum smelting plants. Therefore, Zhao Zhenzhong proposed to establish a copper and aluminum smelting industry at the right time.

After listening to Zhao Zhenzhong's analysis, Zhou Tian, ​​Zhou Hao and Li Yunshan nodded.

"Since the domestic conditions are met, I'll tell Tang Ming that he would get two sets of copper, aluminum smelting and processing equipment and thermal power generation equipment in the second half of the year." Zhou Tian said, "Except for thermal power, aluminum smelting equipment will be placed in Baode, and the others will be transported into the northwest."

"You have to explain the specific production capacity clearly. Otherwise, Tang Ming would be at a loss." Zhao Zhenzhong laughed and said, "Let's do this, copper and aluminum smelting and processing are based on the annual output of 100,000 tons, and the two sets are 200,000 tons each. As for thermal power equipment, it is based on supporting this production capacity."

Each set of copper and aluminum smelting equipment with a production capacity of 100,000 tons is not outstanding in the United States in this era. It is not difficult to choose two companies from the bankruptcy enterprises to acquire them. However, in China, this production capacity is not small, which allows the northwest base to do a lot of things. As for Yimeng, the territory is small and consumption is low, and the underground passage leading to the seaside can be completed in two years. It is still okay to rely on industries in the Philippines and other places to provide copper and aluminum resources.

After the overseas situation, Zhao Zhenzhong briefly introduced the development of the two base areas over the past year.

Although we had known from the telegram that the northwest base was growing, when Zhao Zhenzhong said that the People's Army defeated the enemy's sixth siege and suppression forces last winter and spread the 14 counties, Zhou Hao and Li Yunshan couldn't control their excitement and yearning in their hearts.

"Uncle Zhou still has the possibility of returning to the battlefield, so I can't do it." Li Yunshan shook his head and said with some regret. "In the future, we can only do a good job of mechanical processing and think about making more good equipment for the troops to use."

"You who have returned from school are all pillars. As long as I am not crazy, I will never let you go to the front line." Zhao Zhenzhong said seriously, "Your task is to do your own things well, produce more and better products to support the production and construction of the base area and the combat of the troops."

Not to mention that these returning people studying abroad will become leaders of various disciplines and will add sufficient motivation to the future construction of base areas. Just considering the training cost, Zhao Zhenzhong will never let them get close to the battlefield. It only takes one or two years to train a qualified soldier, but it took 14 years to train a doctor in mechanical processing like Li Yunshan. Zhao Zhenzhong can calculate this account with his toes.

"Old Zhao, my industry is closely related to the army, is it an exception?" Zhou Hao asked.

"You can join the army, but you will never let you go to the front line." Zhao Zhenzhong stared at Zhou Hao and said, "Don't always think about charging, that's the matter of the commanders below the battalion. The last Northeast Operation was an exception among the exceptions, so don't think about it anymore."

After pausing, Zhao Zhenzhong said again: "All the people returning to China, except for Xiaohao who wants to go to the northwest with me, everyone else has entered Yimeng. After the Chinese New Year, after the relevant industrial foundation is established, personnel will be transferred to the northwest."

Among the people who returned home, except for Zhou Tian who wanted to go to the Dazhushan underground base to sort out the information, Zhou Hao and Zhao Zhenzhong were later going to the northwest base with Zhao Zhenzhong. After staying in Nanyao for a few days, the others were led by Li Yunshan into the Yimeng base under the arrangement of Ma Renming and Liu Chengshan.

However, after sending everyone away, Zhao Zhenzhong did not return to the northwest immediately, but took Zhou Tian and Zhou Hao to Taiqing Palace. Last time Zhao Zhenzhong came to pay New Year's greetings, Zhou Luxue missed Zhou Tian and Zhou Hao. Now the two have returned from abroad and have to pay their respects.

Zhou Luxue's spirit is now a bit unhealthy, but when he sees Zhao Zhenzhong, Zhou Tian, ​​and Zhou Hao, the old man has obviously more spirit.

The old Taoist grabbed Zhou Tian and Zhou Hao's hands with both hands and asked with concern: "I won't leave when I come back this time, right?"

Looking at the old Taoist's skinny hands, Zhou Tian felt his nose sore, and nodded and said, "I won't leave anymore, I've been staying in China since I came back this time."

"No matter how good other people's places are, they are still from others. The China and China, which our ancestors left behind, is our root." Zhou Luxue was obviously happy when he heard that the two brothers and sisters were not leaving. "I don't have many days left anymore. I originally thought that before I left, I would not see you brothers and sisters. This time you will forget about my wish when you come back."

"Grandpa Zhou, you are always sick and disaster-free, and there will be no problems." Zhou Hao comforted.

"It's just that I'm not sick or disaster-free. I'm just practicing Taoist health preservation methods for many years. Now my whole body is dry and I can't hold on anymore." Zhou Luxue shook his head, sighed, and said, "It's yours that the most proud thing in his life is to accept three good disciples. I want me to say that the happiest thing in my life is that before I left, I heard about Zhao's actions and knew that the land left by my ancestors still had hope."

Zhou Tian is a medical professional, so he knows that the elderly are right. An elderly person like Zhou Luxue, who is nearly a hundred years old and has been vegetarian for a long time, has severely declined functions of various organs in the body. According to Zhou Tian's judgment, the elderly only have half a year to a year left.

Zhou Luxue looked at the three of them with a somewhat muddy look and said, "You three are all good children, but they are not young anymore. It's time to get married."

"Grandpa Zhou, Xiaotian and I are preparing to hold a wedding before the Spring Festival. Please invite you to have a wedding banquet at that time." Zhao Zhenzhong had not solicited Zhou Tian's opinions before, so after saying these words, he felt a little upset.

Fortunately, Zhou Tian gave him a little shame and annoyed look and did not object.

"Haha, that's good." Zhou Luxue laughed, "But I can't walk anymore, and there are precepts in the palace, so I'd better avoid it."

"Or what if I'll give you a few gourd juices, which will not violate the precepts." Zhao Zhenzhong suggested.

Thinking of the special juice made by Zhao Zhenzhong that he had drunk back then, Zhou Luxue couldn't help laughing.

After chatting with the old Taoist for a long time, he saw that the old man was a little sleepy, Zhao Zhenzhong and the other two said goodbye and left.

As soon as he left Taiqing Palace, Zhou Hao asked, "Old Zhao, why did you settle things with my sister quietly? Why didn't I hear any wind?"

"I don't know, it was him who said it himself." Zhou Tian was a little dissatisfied, but his heart was filled with joy.

"If you don't object, then I'll assume you agree." Zhao Zhenzhong defended, "Besides, whether it's calculated in the past or the current age, we are not young anymore."

"Since there is such a good thing, I have to tell my master and others to make everyone happy together." Zhou Hao joined in the fun.

When news spread that Zhao Zhenzhong and Zhou Tian were about to get married before the Spring Festival, the two base areas and overseas students were thinking about what gifts to give to express their feelings. However, Zhao Zhenzhong did not know the preparations of everyone. After sending Zhou Tian to the Dazhushan base, he and Zhou Hao and Li Yuntian took a freighter north to Tianjin.

On the way, Zhou Hao asked about the 1st and 28th Incident.

When Zhou Hao learned that Chen Cheng was going to go to Shanghai that tens of thousands of troops were restrained by Peng Dehuai's troops attacking Ganzhou, he was surprised and couldn't help but blurted out: "Didn't they always shouting to fight against the imperialists and fight against Japan? How could this be done?"

"They mean to be anti-imperialist, and anti-Japanese is right, but they want to 'overthrow the Kuomintang government and pro-Russia anti-imperialist'. This was publicly promoted to the public in December last year." Li Yuntian interrupted, "The 19th Route Army fought in Shanghai for nearly two months, but they attacked Ganzhou for more than a month since February 4, and were firmly holding back the 18th Army of Chen Cheng who wanted to reinforce Shanghai! As a result, they were scolded in some newspapers!"...

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