Chapter 143: Li Muzhi’s Prestige
Facing Li Yunlong’s attitude, Li Muzhi explained:
“Because this is a military dog puppy, it’s valuable. If it were just any ordinary puppy, it definitely wouldn’t be.”
“A dog’s ears can hear very faint sounds. Once trained, they are excellent sentinels for warnings. A dog’s nose is also much more sensitive than a human’s, which can be used for tracking targets and identifying them. A well-utilized military dog is no less effective than a reconnaissance platoon.”
Li Muzhi seemed to recall something and added, “Even on the battlefield, dogs can give early warnings of the enemy using poison gas shells.”
“If you want to be more ruthless, you can train dogs to specifically crawl under enemy armored vehicles and tanks. On the battlefield, bombs can be attached to the dogs, and when the dogs crawl under enemy tanks and armored vehicles, the explosives can be detonated to destroy the enemy tanks or armored vehicles.”
Li Yunlong was very surprised, “This thing can also be trained to crawl under enemy tanks and armored vehicles?”
As long as these dogs breed and their numbers are sufficient.
Using this method against the enemy’s mechanized troops would surely be very effective.
After all, dogs are faster and more agile than humans.
Being fast and agile means they are difficult to hit.
“Trading one military dog for a Japanese tank or armored vehicle is, in some ways, very cost-effective,” Li Muzhi nodded and continued, “It’s just that psychologically, one might not be able to get past it.”
Humans are not plants; how can they be without feelings!
Setting aside other things.
Now, let’s talk about this fluffy little darling in Li Muzhi’s arms. Li Muzhi petted its fur. Although it was his first time holding it, he instantly fell in love with the little thing from the bottom of his heart.
If this little thing were to be trained in the future and used on the battlefield to destroy enemy tanks or armored vehicles, Li Muzhi would feel unbearably sad and unable to accept it just thinking about it.
“That’s true,” Li Yunlong nodded.
This little thing looks so cute. If it were to be sacrificed on the battlefield, it indeed seems very cruel.
If one had spent time with it, raised it, and developed an emotional bond.
To watch the dog crawl under an enemy tank and then personally detonate the bomb would likely be something one could never let go of for a lifetime.
“Therefore, it’s better to use these dogs for guard duty, keeping watch, tracking, and signaling,” Li Muzhi concluded the topic. “I have other weapons to deal with the Japanese mechanized troops.”
“What kind of weapon is it? Has it been made yet?” Upon hearing that Li Muzhi had a new weapon to deal with the Japanese mechanized troops, Li Yunlong, Gao Liujin, and Ding Wei all immediately turned their curious gazes towards Li Muzhi.
Even Liu Weidong, who was standing by, looked surprised.
Is this Border Region Arsenal Director so capable!
He managed to build the Hell Cannon with simple conditions, and now he has a new weapon to deal with the enemy’s mechanized troops?
“The Arsenal’s power is currently in development. Once the power issue is resolved, this weapon can be prototyped very quickly,” Li Muzhi replied.
“Then can you give me a hint about what kind of weapon it is? Is it as powerful as the Hell Cannon, and does it need to be pulled by mules?” Li Yunlong immediately asked again.
The Japanese tanks and armored vehicles are detestable. To destroy them, the direct lineage has anti-tank guns, of course, but their numbers are extremely limited.
Li Yunlong couldn’t help but be curious, could Li Muzhi actually produce anti-tank guns?
Wasn’t it said that there were no cannon barrels?
Without cannon barrels, how could you make anti-tank guns?
“This is an individual artillery piece; a single soldier can carry it on their shoulder and fire. Its power is certainly not as immense as the Hell Cannon, but it should be sufficient to deal with the enemy’s mechanized troops,” Li Muzhi explained. “As for pulling it with a mule, that’s not necessary. Once this thing is built, along with its shells, its total weight should be around twenty catties. A single soldier can carry it and move rapidly on the battlefield.”
“I say, Younger Brother Li, I know your abilities are impressive, but you’re not bragging, are you?” Li Yunlong’s eyes widened immediately upon hearing this.
A total weight of about twenty catties, a single soldier can carry it and run quickly, and this thing can be used against Japanese tanks or armored vehicles. It sounds like something out of a fairy tale!
After all, these are Japanese tanks and armored vehicles.
The most professional weapon is still the anti-tank gun. Although the Hell Cannon is powerful, you can’t always be lucky enough to hit an enemy ammunition vehicle and cause a detonation effect every time.
If you can use this thing by carrying it on your shoulder, won’t the Japanese mechanized troops become our easy targets in the future?
At that time, we could have people carrying these things and directly shoot at Japanese tanks and armored vehicles like rabbits.
Therefore, Comrade Li couldn’t help but suspect that Li Muzhi might be bragging.
Gao Liujin, standing nearby, also chimed in, “Director Li, can a soldier withstand the recoil when firing this artillery piece from their shoulder?”
Although he asked this, Gao Liujin was filled with yearning in his heart.
If we had this thing, with the advantage of guerrilla warfare, wouldn’t we make the Japanese cry for mercy!
It’s just that the recoil from this artillery piece, a single soldier probably can’t withstand it.
Besides anti-tank guns, the direct lineage also has a weapon called an anti-tank rifle.
This thing can be used to shoot at tanks and armored vehicles, but the recoil is too great; ordinary soldiers simply cannot endure it.
This is still an artillery piece fired from the shoulder; firing it once, wouldn’t the person be incapacitated?
Ding Wei and Liu Weidong remained silent, but their eyes showed deep shock and suspicion.
With the conditions at the Border Region Arsenal, could they really produce such an individual artillery piece?
If such a weapon were created, it would surely be even more sought after than the Hell Cannon.
Just imagining a single soldier carrying it to destroy Japanese tanks and armored vehicles is almost unbelievable.
In most cases, without anti-tank weapons, soldiers can only charge forward with explosives packs in a suicidal attack.
Many of them are shot dead by the accompanying Japanese infantry before they can even get close to the enemy tanks and armored vehicles.
With shoulder-mounted artillery, there would be no need to charge forward.
You could fire from a distance, avoiding the enemy infantry’s firepower while effectively destroying enemy tanks and armored vehicles.
The birth of such a weapon would have immeasurable significance on the battlefield.
After all, if it can attack enemy tanks and armored vehicles, it can certainly be used to attack enemy group charges, enemy machine gun fire, enemy grenade launchers, and so on.
“Gentlemen, since I said I could create such a weapon, I am certainly not joking with you. When the time comes, I will consider the recoil, accuracy, lethality, and other aspects of this weapon,” Li Muzhi said solemnly. “We certainly cannot create a weapon that harms ourselves before harming the enemy; that would just hinder your combat troops.”
Hearing Li Muzhi say this, Gao Liujin immediately rushed to say, “Then how long will it take for you to make this weapon? I have some ‘bee paint’ and other things I brought back. Can I pre-order these shoulder-mounted artillery pieces?”
Li Yunlong cursed from the side, “Gao Liujin, you damn dog, do you know the rules? This sealing paint was given by me to Ding Wei, not yours. You actually want to claim it for yourself to trade for shoulder-mounted artillery? Believe it or not, I’ll beat you so hard you’ll piss yourself!”
“Li Yunlong, if you dare to touch me, try it. Do you think I…” Gao Liujin immediately rolled up his sleeves, about to get into a physical altercation with Li Yunlong.
Ding Wei, standing by, prepared to help Li Yunlong. After all, how could he let that scoundrel Gao Liujin snatch the shoulder-mounted artillery?
As for Liu Weidong, he showed no intention of breaking up the fight at all.
He wanted to pull Li Muzhi aside to talk privately.
This shoulder-mounted artillery is so good, so why not take advantage of the opportunity when Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin are fighting, and get ahead of them!
Liu Weidong could imagine that even if Li Muzhi could create such a weapon, the quantity would probably not be large.
Therefore, time was of the essence.
However, Li Muzhi’s single sentence extinguished the conflict between Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin. Li Muzhi said sternly, “Are you fighting here at the Arsenal, and you consider me, the Arsenal Director, nonexistent? If that’s the case, leave your things, get out, and don’t come to the Arsenal again.”
As soon as Li Muzhi spoke, Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin immediately backed down and became nervous.
Li Yunlong quickly admitted his mistake, “Younger Brother Li, don’t, don’t, don’t. Elder Brother was just confused for a moment. I promise I will never cause trouble on your territory again.”
Gao Liujin also smiled obsequiously, “Director Li, Li Yunlong and I were just joking. It was just a joke between us. We are old comrades; how could we really fight?”
Li Muzhi calmed Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin, and said seriously, “You both want this shoulder-mounted artillery, and I understand. However, I am not accepting pre-orders for this weapon at the moment. When the weapon is made, you will be notified in advance. Of course, if it’s an urgent combat situation, that would be a different matter.”
This was not because Li Muzhi refused to accept pre-orders, but mainly because Comrade Zhang had not yet finalized the price.
He had to give Comrade Zhang time to consider.
“Alright, alright, we’ll do as you say, Younger Brother Li,” Li Yunlong quickly expressed his agreement.
Regardless, fighting with Gao Liujin on Li Yunlong’s territory was indeed showing disrespect to Li Yunlong.
He would save face for now. Later, with their brotherly friendship, he wasn’t worried about not getting the shoulder-mounted artillery in advance!
Gao Liujin also nodded immediately and apologized, “Director Li, then I will wait for notification.”
Gao Liujin was also thinking to himself.
What notification should I wait for? After receiving the Hell Cannon shells, I’ll bring more military industry materials back to the Arsenal.
I don’t believe I can’t get the shoulder-mounted artillery in advance.
After making Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin behave, Li Muzhi’s gaze fell back on Liu Weidong’s face, “Regiment Commander Liu, one puppy for one Hell Cannon shell. You haven’t answered me yet?”
“No problem, we’ll do as you say, Director Li,” Liu Weidong nodded immediately without hesitation.
Originally.
Liu Weidong had wanted to try and raise the price with Li Muzhi.
After all, Liu Weidong also knew the value of military dogs.
But this shoulder-mounted artillery piece had truly piqued Liu Weidong’s interest.
Liu Weidong felt it was better not to haggle for now and to leave a good impression first.
This way, it would be easier to talk when the shoulder-mounted artillery was produced later.
And also!
When Li Yunlong and Gao Liujin were about to fight, Li Muzhi’s single sentence made them both calm down. This was even more effective than their Brigade Commander’s words.
This made Liu Weidong realize that even though Li Muzhi was the Arsenal Director, his prestige was not to be underestimated.
Since he said one puppy for one Hell Cannon shell, it was better to go along with his wishes. This price was not low either.
Bargaining could lead to saying the wrong thing and leaving a bad impression, which would have significant consequences later.
