When everyone saw that a staff officer hurried in and handed the telegram to Mu Yaping and said, "Commander Mu, Shenmu is calling!" Mu Yaping showed a happy expression on his face after reading the telegram. He said nothing, and handed the telegram to Yan Xishan casually. After Yan Xishan finished reading it, he said nothing and handed it to Shang Zhen casually.

After reading the telegram, Shang Zhen couldn't help but feel excited and said, "Commander Mu, Chairman Yan, we can finally deal with the Japanese bombers. This morning, our anti-aircraft artillery troops shot down four Japanese bombers in the Shenmu area. It's really exciting!" Mu Yaping said, "At present, our anti-aircraft artillery troops can only hunt and install one regiment. The first battle is successful, which is really exciting. Now we must ensure that the production of Shenmu Iron and Steel Plant is available. At present, only Shenmu can produce all our special military steels. Therefore, the production of Shenmu Iron and Steel Plant must be initially restored by the end of the year, so our hunting artillery regiment will first be deployed in the Shenmu area."

Yan Xishan said: "Commander Mu said it well. We are in great difficulty now. We can only hunt and install two anti-aircraft artillery regiments, and another anti-aircraft artillery regiment is under construction. The telegram from the Shenmu Industrial Zone just now confirmed that the anti-aircraft artillery troops we deployed in the Shenmu area were effective and had won the first battle. In the first battle, we shot down four Japanese bombers. After the second anti-aircraft artillery regiment was established, I suggest to deploy defenses at the Yellow River Ferry to ensure that our Yellow River Ferry is unobstructed."

Mu Yaping smiled and said, "Chairman Yan's suggestion is very good, I have no objection. The cruel war has come to an end. News from Chongqing that Guangzhou has been occupied by the Japanese army. At present, all other contacts with the outside world except for maintaining land contact in Xinjiang and the Soviet Union. The Japanese army, who were frustrated in the western battlefield, will definitely do their best to deal with Chongqing."

"Commander Mu! What do you mean is that the Japanese army will start the Wuhan Battle soon?" Shang Zhen said in surprise. Mu Yaping said: "Based on reliable military intelligence, the Japanese army removed the commander of the Second Front Army, and the successor was General Okamura Yasuji. This guy is a Chinese official and a very smart and pragmatic soldier. At present, the East China occupation forces have begun to frequently mobilize troops, and the Japanese army's offensive along the Yangtze River is imperative." Mu Yaping paused and took a sip of tea.

Yan Xishan asked: "Are you saying that the Japanese army in Zhengzhou will go south in large numbers?" Mu Yaping continued: "Yes! The intention to attack Wuhan is to force Chongqing to submit. The Japanese East China Occupation Army will take the lead, and later, the Japanese army in Zhengzhou, including Xuzhou, will go south in large numbers. According to our internal news, Okamura Yasuji submitted a report to the Japanese base camp."

"What report?" Yan Xishan asked in confusion. Mu Yaping said: "Okamura Yanji advocates that the military field will be fully committed to dealing with Chongqing in the future, aiming to achieve greater victory at a smaller price. And for us, we adopt defensive and economic blockade methods. In addition, he advocates that we should destroy our war potential for a long time, especially the air strikes against us must continue for a long time. At present, the industrial and mining enterprises that we have transferred to the west have not yet formed a scale, and the industrial and mining enterprises in Baotou were seriously damaged by the Japanese air strikes. We can only maintain the factory in Wuyuan at the moment, and we also need strong support to Chongqing."

"Do you want to continue to assist Chongqing?" Shang Zhen asked reluctantly. Mu Yaping said decisively: "No matter how difficult it is, I must tighten my belt and support the Central Army in all aspects. In terms of combat against Japan, we must have a global concept and must not have mountain doctrine or ambition. At present, the Gongxian Arsenal has been blown up by Japanese air strikes. The next step is that the Wuhan Arsenal will face relocation, and Chongqing will face the situation of weapons and ammunition failure. Therefore, our armed enterprises must fully assume the support of weapons and ammunition. This is our unshirkable responsibility."

Yan Xishan pondered for a moment and said, "Commander Mu! I suggest that the arsenals in Shanxi mainly meet the needs of our front-line troops. How is the ammunition produced by the two arsenals located in Wuyuan and the two arsenals launched in Lanzhou mainly supplied to Chongqing?" Mu Yaping said, "Chairman Yan, you are fully responsible for this issue. Here is our future development. My idea is...."

Faced with the Japanese army about to launch an attack on Wuhan, Chiang Kai-shek flew to Wuhan personally, and he was determined to defend Greater Wuhan. Mu Yaping could block the Japanese army's fierce attack in Henan and Zhongtiao Mountain, so he naturally had the confidence to block the Japanese army's attack in Wuhan. As soon as Chiang Kai-shek arrived in Wuhan, he held a military meeting of senior generals. It adopted Mu Yaping's approach to abolish the commander-level organization of the theater commander and retained the military-level organization for efficient command.

Under the coordination of Lao Chiang, nearly 600,000 troops were concentrated around Wuhan. After the deployment of troops was re-adjusted, Lao Chiang was in a good mood. It seemed that the hot summer brought him passionate ambitions. On that day, he and He Yingqin and Gu Zhu were studying military information with senior generals. "Reporting to the committee, Commander Mu called!" A communications officer came in and handed over a telegram to Lao Chiang.

After receiving the telegram, Jiang Jiang quickly finished reading it, his facial expression twitched a few times, obviously a little excited. He closed his eyes slightly to calm himself down. He Yingqin thought Mu Yaping made some random suggestions and said: "Commissioner! Commander Mu interfered with us repeatedly, and he thought he was the savior, so he was overestimated. He blocked the Japanese attack in Henan, wasn't he just using the Yellow River water? The Commission had long thought of this."

Lao Jiang handed the telegram to He Yingqin and said, "It's such a gap! You are a villain who judges the gentleman. There are elite figures like Mu Yaping in China. It's a fate of God. I'm not like this, but my mind and courage!" He Yingqin exclaimed after reading the telegram, "It's great that Commander Mu wants to support us with all his strength! All troops need weapons and ammunition. I'm worried about this matter. It's really timely rain."

After reading the telegram, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Gu Zhutong said, "Commander Mu is admirable. The commissioner said it well. This person is not only far-sighted, but his implementation fully proves that he is a firm patriot. We are far from being in the position of defending the country." Chiang Kai-shek continued: "In my personal name, he has a sincere heart for Commander Mu..."

The sun is shining and the heat is rolling. Jiang Sen accompanied Mu Yaping to a rice field after visiting the Agricultural Research Institute. Mu Yaping leaned over and touched the heavy rice ears and said, "Brother Jiang! Next step, you must focus on agricultural production. Now our food is very tight. As refugees pour into the west, the food problem is more prominent. I discussed with Director Qin just now. The potato No. 1 they developed should be promoted immediately. After the summer grain is harvested, we must make preparations early and spend a harsh winter."

Jiang Sen said: "At present, half of our food reserves have been used. In addition, we also need to provide support to Chongqing. So many refugees are pouring in. Perhaps a large number of potatoes are an effective way to overcome the immediate crisis. In the entire western region, refugees must be dispersed to various places, and at the same time, refugees must be organized to open up land and farm. All measures must be at least until next year's summer grain harvest, and we may be able to overcome the difficulties."

Mu Yaping nodded and continued: "Although we are facing difficulties, we also face opportunities. Taking advantage of the favorable conditions in the war, the industrial structure needs to be upgraded and transformed on a large scale. At present, our scientific research institutes at all levels are very sound, so all industries you manage should boldly adopt new technologies and gradually eliminate backward production processes."

Jiang Sen said: "Brother Mu, you should come up with a charter, otherwise I might not do it." Mu Yaping said: "Don't worry, I will stay in Wuyuan for two months. During this period, I will visit industrial and mining enterprises and come up with a new development plan as soon as possible. At present, we have initially formed an industrial system and a very formed trade system. With the wartime economy, we will usher in a pattern of great development. We must catch up with Western developed countries in the field of science and technology and industrial fields, so we must form a pattern of leapfrog development!" "Leapfrog development?" Jiang Sen asked in confusion.

Mu Yaping smiled and said, "After several years of great development in the west, especially the attracting of talents by war, we have the conditions for leapfrog development. The so-called leapfrog development is the issue of talent. According to Gu Yeping's statistics, with the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War over the past year, various talents who returned from abroad and various talents who flocked to the occupied areas have shown a geometric growth. It is already quite impressive in our west. The next step is to let them display their talents. We must first create a atmosphere of respecting scientific and technological talents, and while ensuring their good living environment, they must also gain the respect of the whole society to mobilize their enthusiasm."

Jiang Sen said: "Aren't we doing a good job in this regard?" Mu Yaping said: "It is not enough to just let them have food and clothing. They must have a say to drive the leap in the entire science and technology field. At present, many foreign engineering and technical personnel are working for us, and we must mobilize their enthusiasm. In the future, our industry will be a flag, and we will take the lead in various fields. The power of role models is endless. In time, our butterfly effect will definitely produce a blowout effect."

Jiang Sen was excited and said, "Yes! Many people who work in the industry stick to the rules, fearing wolves in front of them and tigers in the back. It is a matter of interests to say a thousand words. As long as we do it well, it will inevitably lead everyone." Mu Yaping said, "I think we will return to the pre-war level in two years, and you will see a situation that you can't imagine in five years."

The two brothers said, laughed, and walked to the official residence of Jiang Sen, the headquarters of Longxing Farm. The weather was too hot, so the two brothers took off their tops and wore only a hurdle vest. "Brother Mu is home. Today we have a good drink. It's rare for many years that you are so free." Mu Yaping said: "I'll stop when I'm drunk, and I won't return until I'm drunk."

Then Mu Yaping visited various factories, and while conducting in-depth investigations and research, he improved the plans. At the same time, he gathered people and engineers engaged in various scientific research together to conduct careful and scientific coordination on how science and technology serve the factories. Mu Yaping's Wuyuan maneuver laid the foundation for the future great development of the western region and then the formation of a leapfrog development pattern.

In mid-August, the Japanese East China occupation forces first kicked off the attack on Wuhan. While Mu Yaping was concerned about the situation, the headquarters forwarded a telegram from Yan'an. After Mu Yaping read the telegram, he immediately sent a telegram to the northeast.
Chapter completed!