vstars Chapter 279: The first truck rolled off the assembly line, Dongfeng Truck
Chapter 279: The first truck rolled off the assembly line, Dongfeng Truck
Zhangjiakou.
The ticking sound of telegraph machines in the headquarters of the Mongolian troops came one after another. The telegrams from the North China Front Army Headquarters were like military orders, making the atmosphere of the entire headquarters even more solemn.
"Act immediately!" the commander ordered.
After receiving the order, the troops of the 60th Division and the th Independent Mixed Brigade set out for Shanxi area overnight without any hesitation.
The Japanese army marched quickly in the snow, their figures looming in the wind and snow, like ghosts.
The dirt road was covered in mud and ice, which made the trucks move very slowly.
The wheels got stuck in the mud from time to time, and the soldiers had to get off the vehicles and push them with all their strength, their faces covered with mud and sweat.
The Japanese soldiers did not dare to stop the truck's engine casually because they knew that in such cold weather, once the engine cooled down, it would become extremely difficult to start it again.
As the Mongolian troops entered Yanmen Pass, they headed towards the Xinzhou area.
The soldiers' breath formed white mist in the air, and their faces were full of fatigue.
The North China Front Army's large-scale troop deployment in Shanxi attracted great attention from all major forces.
The news spread quickly among various forces, causing tension and anxiety.
All the major forces have begun to send out agents to quietly track the actions of the devils.
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A month later, on June 12th.
The winter scene in Shanxi is all covered in silver. The temperature has dropped to more than 10 degrees below zero, as if even the air is frozen.
Although the sun rises in the early morning, it seems to have lost its former warmth and can only weakly emit a dim light in the sky.
Under such low temperatures, the Japanese soldiers in various places rarely came out to move around. They huddled in their strongholds, trying their best to avoid direct confrontation with the severe cold.
The major forces began to take advantage of this period of time to continuously train soldiers and strengthen the defense of their territories.
They knew that although winter was cold, it was the golden period to prepare for the battles of the following year.
There has been no movement since the 20th Brigade and the 60th Division of the Mongolian Army entered the Shanxi area.
They were stationed in Xinzhou and Jinzhong areas. After receiving military reinforcements, Yoshio Kozuka did not immediately launch a counterattack.
He was well aware that winter warfare would have a huge impact on the army's combat effectiveness, especially in mountainous areas. Their heavy weapons were difficult to transport, and the manpower, material and financial resources consumed were also enormous.
But in the independent column's camp, the soldiers' lives were completely different.
Since the low temperatures of winter, various troops have begun to reduce the frequency of training.
The soldiers stayed in the barracks, sitting around the fire to keep warm.
It was so cold outside that the hot air I exhaled instantly turned into frost on my eyebrows and hair.
"It's really cold in this weather." A young soldier rubbed his hands and blew on the fire, trying to make the flames burn brighter.
The veteran next to him smiled and patted his shoulder: "Young man, this is still good. When the mountain is really covered with snow, it will be really cold."
The soldiers talked to each other and shared their experiences and stories.
Inside the Lijiazhuang Command Center.
Although the outside world was shrouded in severe cold, the house was warm and lively.
Gaoda, Qi Tongwei and others sat around the stove. The firelight shone on their faces, bringing a touch of warmth.
They talked about the development of the base, their faces filled with pride and expectation.
"Political Commissar, now the various construction projects in the base are basically nearing completion. The next step is to start large-scale production.
So many industrial equipment brought back from Yangquan have also begun to be installed in the factory in Yelangshan. I really hope that it can be put into production as soon as possible. "
The base has been completely transformed thanks to the huge investment of the Independent Column, especially the industrial base in the Wild Wolf Mountain area, which is even more shocking.
No one would have thought that in the mountains, the independent column built an industrial base step by step from scratch.
Qi Tongwei nodded in agreement: "Commander, the situation in the base area is very good now. I believe that after the industrial base is put into production, the material living standard of the independent column will be raised to a higher level. This is good for the soldiers and the Eighth Route Army. The headquarters will be very happy."
Gaoda smiled after hearing what Qi Tongwei said.
Suddenly, the phone in the office rang, breaking the silence in the room.
Gaoda stood up and walked to the desk, picked up the phone, and heard Meng Debiao's voice.
"Commander, I'm here to tell you the good news. The first truck produced by the arsenal has rolled off the production line. We have successfully built China's first heavy truck."
After hearing what Meng Debiao said on the phone, Gao Da was overjoyed and said, "Comrade Debiao, well done. I am very happy to hear this news. I will bring the leadership of the column to the arsenal immediately."
After the call ended, Qi Tongwei saw Gaoda smiling and asked, "Commander, is there any good news from the Arsenal? You look so happy, there must be some great news."
Gao Da smiled and said, "Commissar, the arsenal has produced its first heavy truck. Come with me to have a look. This is an important moment in history."
"Oh my God, the first truck was produced so quickly. I must go and take a good look at the trucks produced by the arsenal." Qi Tongwei said in surprise.
After saying that, the two of them rode on horseback with their guards to the arsenal. The sound of horse hooves made a series of crisp sounds on the snow.
Half an hour later.
Gaoda, Qi Tongwei and his party rode on horseback, crossed the snow-covered mountain road and arrived at the arsenal in Wild Wolf Mountain.
The atmosphere inside the arsenal was extremely lively. Although the weather outside was bitterly cold, there were still many enthusiastic people gathered outside the factory.
When they heard that the first truck produced by the arsenal had rolled off the production line, they gathered around, wanting to take a look at it.
Gaoda led Qi Tongwei and others into the factory, and their attention was immediately attracted by a tall truck.
This truck was bigger than any Japanese truck they had ever seen. It was more like an American GMC-353 10-wheel truck, the kind of American truck commonly seen in anti-Japanese war blockbusters.
When Meng Debiao saw Gaoda coming, he immediately trotted over to greet him: "Commander, this is the first truck we produced."
Gaoda walked around the truck, carefully observing every detail, his eyes sparkling with admiration: "Comrade Debiao, how is the performance of this truck? Come and introduce it to us."
Meng Debiao nodded slightly and began to introduce in detail: "Commander, this truck is 7 meters long, 2.3 meters wide, 2.4 meters high, with a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour, a maximum mileage of 400 kilometers, a standard load capacity of three tons, and there is no problem with overloading four or five tons.
Both its off-road performance and load-carrying performance are very strong. Its suspension system has been specially designed to adapt to various complex terrains, and our engineers have also optimized the engine so that it can maintain good working condition even in low-temperature environments."
Gaoda and Qi Tongwei listened to Meng Debiao's introduction and nodded repeatedly.
In their opinion, the truck in front of them was simply amazing and could fully meet the needs of the independent column.
Gundam couldn't help but reach out and pat the truck's fender, as if he was greeting an old friend.
Meng Debiao continued, "Commander, this truck has not been named yet. Please give it a name."
After thinking for a moment, Gaoda said, "This is the first truck produced by our independent column. It symbolizes our independence and strength, and also indicates that our business will be as unstoppable as the Dongfeng. Otherwise, let's call it the Dongfeng Truck."