~Date: ~November 08~

Nanjing Tangshan Villa.

It was already 8:30 at night, but Chairman Jiang didn't have any intention of rest. He frowned and walked back and forth in the study room with his hands behind his back, as restless as a tiger in a cage. A circle of trusted think tank consultants were sitting next to him, but they didn't make much noise. The atmosphere was so depressing that it seemed like a dark cloud pressing against the outside.

"How could Zhu Hanchen fight so quickly? He annihilated the two brigades in one day, wiped out Han Fuju's heavy weapon power, and pushed the front line to the vicinity of Jinan City. Is his chariot troops really so powerful?!"

After all, his military knowledge was limited in his mind and he couldn't understand the key points. Jiang Jiang had to step on and look at the few people present.

After just returning from the entrance of the ancient town, General Seckert, whose heart disease had been cured, was obviously much more energetic. Seeing that no one else spoke, Jiang Jiang was looking forward to him with anticipation, and straightened his back and said in a man's voice: "According to the view of several tank warfare experts in our observation group, if we were not concerned about casualties, Zhu Bin's troops should be able to advance to Jinan at this time tomorrow, and Mr. Han would be unstoppable."

Heinz William Guderian is currently the most powerful armored force expert in Germany. Last year, he was ordered to form one of the armored divisions, which is quite researched in this weapon and tactics.

When he heard Secker mention himself, Guderian was not as modest as he said calmly: "Based on my observations and the situation of the First Land War Division, they should have more than four battalions of 160 main tanks, and more than four hundred infantry fighting vehicles, all with the best protection and firepower at present. The mobile combat capability and cluster breakthrough capability are not something that the current Chinese troops can stop. Under the impact of such a steel torrent, no matter how many infantry personnel are, they cannot stop it. In addition, they also have a considerable number of self-propelled artillery and towed heavy artillery, with caliber of more than 105mm, and the number must exceed 100. If I command such a unit, I can break through 300 kilometers in a day."

Three hundred kilometers... It’s not that far from Weibei to Jinan! Isn’t this speed a bit terrifying?!

Chiang Kai-shek had no time to care about Guderian belittle his troops, and his mind was full of numbers. Five or six hundred tanks and chariots! Are there so many Japanese? Is the entire Central Army currently more than a fraction of the total? Not to mention the quality, the quantity alone is scary. It is still a divisional organization! Niang Xipi, more than 100 heavy artillery with a caliber of 105mm, is not much worse than the ones owned by the entire Central Army!

Old Jiang's face turned darker, but his demeanor was still very good. His eyebrows were bumped and he thought about it, and then asked: "As far as I know, Han Fuju got a lot of tanks, tanks, heavy artillery, and even advanced aircraft from the Japanese. There seemed to be a lot of people. How could he be so useless to the few opponents who divided their troops to attack? What's wrong with this?!"

Guderian bluntly said: "I have been to Japan a few days ago and visited their weapons and equipment. Unfortunately, the Japanese seem to lack talent in weapon research. Moreover, research led by the army is not planned or organized. They often change technical details as needed, resulting in slow progress. In addition, their industrial processing capabilities are very backward. Metallurgical technology and welding technology are much worse than what Mr. Zhu mastered, and are even worse than that of Germany. It is difficult for their riveted tanks to win against fully welded high-strength armored tanks. The most important thing is that in terms of armored weapons, Japan is obviously at the tactical level twenty years ago."

Chiang Kai-shek widened his eyes and couldn't believe that the Japanese were demoted by Guderian for nothing! It's normal that it's not as good as Germany, not as good as Zhu Bin? How can this make sense?

Mr. Jiang Baili, who accompanied Seket to the Guzhenkou for physical examination. By the way, he also gave him some examinations and treatments, coughed lightly and interrupted: "General Guderian is right. According to my observation, all the officers and soldiers in the task force have very high military literacy. Their ordinary soldiers have primary school education, and the reserve engineers have undergone strict literacy and short-term professional skills training, and at least master one mechanical operation or craft. The military ideas of the officers are also very advanced, especially in the application of new weapons and the coordinated combat of multiple arms, which is a rare level in the world. Therefore, there is no problem with the failure of the Third Route Army."

The level of elementary school education can be a teacher in ordinary rural areas! Only when he is a big shot?

Even the reserve officer was literate... Old Jiang's cheeks were thrusting, and he realized now that Zhu Bin, a kid, had specially added a literacy program to the so-called "New Life Movement" he had started, set up an education foundation, and found more than 10,000 literacy schools. It turned out that it was to provide himself with the convenience of reserve soldiers! Niang Xipi, it's so cunning! But... I will intercept these excellent soldiers in the future!

When I think about it, I was so angry that I couldn't breathe. Now the "New Life Movement" and literacy classes are being launched nationwide. There are more than 2 million illiterate people who pass the literacy studies alone, and millions of them enter technical schools. They all have three to six months of quasi-military training and management. This requires the troops to be brought into the army. With a little training, they will be qualified soldiers, and even the damn ones can be literate!

It seems that I have underestimated Zhu Bin too much! This kid's step-by-step plan is very meticulous. A few years ago, I dug a pit and waited for me to jump down willingly. I didn't forget to thank him, mom Xipi, this kid has gained a good reputation. It's really hateful!

Taking a deep breath, Lao Jiang raised his hand and moaned his eyebrows, and asked again: "So, if our Central Army also established a tank division unit of such a size and strength, or upgraded the teaching corps to this level, can it be done?"

After the training corps failed, they knew shame but were almost brave. They trained very hard for more than a year, and expanded into a division in size, preparing for the upcoming reorganization of the Central Army.

Secker said the truth: "There is no problem in terms of military literacy. Some technical soldiers can also be trained from various military academies and troops, and they can form troops in three months to six months. But in terms of capital investment, they are afraid they will be very large!"

"How old is it!" Whenever Jiang heard that it was possible, he immediately became concerned! As long as he had the chance, he would do it even if he had the opportunity! The armed forces of the Central Army were not as good as a small Zhu Bin, and it was embarrassing to say it out! The key was not safe. He asked himself that it was too difficult to dispatch an army's troops and it was too difficult to attack Han Fuju! Zhu Bin only used one division, and there were no casualties. This power was too terrible!

Sekter was in a match with a few people, and Jiang Baili sighed in his heart and said, "I have learned about the prices of related weapons from the side. Their main battle tanks are relatively expensive, about 35,000 US dollars per vehicle, infantry fighting vehicles are slightly cheaper, but they also cost around 18,000 US dollars. Armed geep cars cost 2,000 US dollars, self-propelled artillery prices are about 40,000 US dollars, truck prices are slightly lower, but the quantity is extremely large, and at least more than 1,000 vehicles are required. The price of heavy artillery is similar to that produced in Germany, about 40,000 US dollars. Infantry equipment, not counting as bulletproof vests, a person needs about 100 US dollars. To calculate roughly, it takes about 25 to 30 million US dollars to complete the system. If various fighter jets are added..."

Jiang Baili shook his head helplessly. He couldn't say anything about this number. An advanced fighter jet would cost 30,000 to 40,000 US dollars, and the mass production cost of a transport aircraft would cost nearly 100,000 US dollars. Bombers and special fighters were more expensive. Zhu Bin had at least 150-200 aircraft of various types, which combined was another 10 million US dollars! What about the ships?

Can't calculate!

Without further ado, Chiang Kai-shek was already speechless! He scolded in his heart: "Mom Xipi! Does a division actually cost 30 to 40 million US dollars?! If it is exchanged for fiat currency, it will be 130 to 140 million RMB!? So much military expenditure is enough to support ten divisions! He has to support a million army, and only has more than one billion RMB a year!

The entire Chinese Navy, not counting the task force, has only 10 million yuan in annual regular expenses, fiat currency, equivalent to 2.5 million US dollars.

After a few breaths, Lao Jiang's face was as deep as water, lowered his head and his eyes turned rapidly, thinking for a full three minutes, and finally gritted his teeth: "The central government must have a strong enough teaching force as a model, build it! build it!"

He raised his head and thorned at Seckert, Guderian and others and said in a deep voice: "For the specific construction work, I need to ask you to make more careful planning, work with the reorganization of the entire army, and strive to complete it within the year. Is it feasible?"

Guderian nodded indifferently: "We will do our best. As long as your financial situation permits, it will be fine. If we can order German tanks and heavy weapons, our Wehrmacht will support it a little more."

Every German consultant who comes to China has the responsibility to promote its own weapons and equipment and various equipment. This is the mission. Guderian is not immune to the common people. He also wants to see how effective his own armored weapons are in actual combat in China.

Seketshou's eyebrows were raised: "In one year, it should be no problem to complete the upgrade of the teaching corps. However, the reorganization of the entire army may not be able to complete. It is optimistic that the number of forty to fifty divisions should be completed."

Actually, Chiang Kai-shek didn't dare to think so much. The military expenditure and the production of the arsenal could not keep up, which was very good. He quickly nodded: "Then let the general and German friends do everything."

He turned to Jiang Baili and said, "You have to work harder. Go to Zhu Hanchen to learn about the relevant situation, try to ensure more experience and more understanding in the construction of the Central Army."

Isn’t it all to be a spy and dig deep into Zhu Bin’s military strength?

Jiang Baili originally felt that he had a great time at the ancient town entrance and had not seen enough. Now he took advantage of the opportunity of an official to understand it clearly and prefer the academic atmosphere there. He agreed without hesitation.

After a rough understanding of the situation of the battle and asking for advice, when the Germans and Jiang Baili left, Chiang Chiang's face quacked like June, and attracted Yang Yongtai to yin and said, "I must not let Zhu Bin get the entire Shandong!" (To be continued...
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