Chapter 34: The Old Ginger Is Still The Spiciest
However, these two could even bring back equipment with just one Hell Cannon, so Li Muzhi intended to give them two Cannons as well.
After all, Old Li has strong skills in side businesses.
His Brigade Commander is no ordinary person either; a hero should be equipped with a good General’s Sword!
The foundation of our Arsenal must be continued to be seized by the Combat Troops!
Before Li Muzhi could speak, Lao He on the side said seriously: “Regimental Commander Li, your appetite is too exaggerated. The total materials can only produce eleven Cannons, and you want two all at once. Do you think that’s appropriate?”
What’s more, you are only a brigade-level unit.
If your brigade-level troops take two Hell Cannons away, what will those division-level troops think?
Li Yunlong ignored Lao He and smiled at Li Muzhi: “Li Muzhi, with this equipment, we can make Cannonballs now. Exchanging for two Cannons casually, we’re even taking a loss. Don’t you think so?”
“Regimental Commander Li, the things captured by your Combat Troops should originally be handed over to our Headquarters Logistics, right?” Lao He’s tone was very serious. “Whether you can take Cannons isn’t up to Minister Zhang; it requires approval from the Headquarters Leader.”
Lao He’s words were not a joke!
The lethality of the Hell Cannon has already been proven on the battlefield, and the total production of Cannons is only eleven!
Every Cannonball for those Infantry Guns in the Warehouse requires approval from the Headquarters Leader for use.
What’s more, this is a Hell Cannon; approval for each one requires even more from the Headquarters Leader!
The Brigade Commander spoke: “Li Muzhi, we want Cannons also to better seize Materials and Equipment for the Arsenal. You said it yourself: a thousand pounds of Sugar or a General’s Sword can exchange for one Cannon. For this batch of Equipment I brought back, you can’t say its value is less than two thousand pounds of Sugar or two General’s Swords, right?”
As the saying goes, old ginger is the hottest!
The Brigade Commander’s words were very clever; the rules were set by you, Li Muzhi.
According to your words, it’s clear that what we brought back is worth two Hell Cannons.
You can’t take back the words you said.
As for the approval from the Headquarters Leader for distributing the Cannons, the Brigade Commander thought it wasn’t a big problem.
Li Muzhi is now a treasure in the hands of the Headquarters Leader, who said that as long as it’s for Military Industry Production, Li Muzhi has the right to act first and report later.
What does this mean!
This means Li Muzhi can completely take charge of the Cannons.
Give us the Cannons first, then report to the Headquarters Leader later.
Li Yunlong immediately chimed in: “Exactly, Li Muzhi. The few Cannonballs for the Infantry Guns in the Warehouse are so precious that the Headquarters Leader watches them closely! And this batch of Equipment we brought back can produce Cannonballs, with profound meaning. Li Muzhi, we only want two Cannons; that’s not excessive, right?”
“You…” Lao He was about to say more when Li Muzhi waved his hand to interrupt: “Lao He, don’t speak.”
“Factory Director, you’re not really giving them two Cannons, are you?” Lao He asked suspiciously.
Li Muzhi didn’t answer Lao He, but looked at Li Yunlong and his Brigade Commander, smiling: “You two, I can see it now. If I don’t give you the Cannons, you don’t plan to leave, right?”
“Where, where. This is an Arsenal heavy ground; how dare we disturb casually.” Li Yunlong caught Li Muzhi’s meaning; the two Cannons were promising, so he immediately said with a grin, “Give us the Cannons, and we’ll leave right away, not staying an extra minute.”
The Brigade Commander also smiled: “Li Muzhi, actually, we’re not unreasonable people. If you have the ability, you deserve to eat meat; if not, you can’t even drink the soup. Don’t you think so?”
The meaning of the Brigade Commander’s words was that giving us two Cannons would set an example for other troops.
We earned the Hell Cannons with our ability!
If other troops are jealous, they can go seize Equipment, Sugar, and General’s Swords too.
This way, your Logistics can do things better and generate revenue.
“You already have one Hell Cannon on hand, and the Arsenal just made another one. When you leave, take it with you…” Li Muzhi didn’t finish his words.
Lao He was stunned: “Factory Director, you’re really giving them another Cannon? Didn’t the Headquarters Leader say the new Cannon made should be pulled to him first?”
“The Headquarters Leader said Military Industry Production is heaven!” Li Muzhi said to Lao He. “Giving them the Cannon is to make them hurry and get Sugar. As for the Headquarters Leader, I’ll talk to him later.”
To make Rocket Launchers, you need Rockets.
To make Rockets, you can’t do without Sugar!
So, Li Yunlong and his Brigade Commander still need to hurry and get Sugar.
“Factory Director, you must think clearly; that’s the Headquarters Leader. If you neglect him…” Lao He was very shocked; no one had dared to neglect the Headquarters Leader yet.
“Lao He, what are you dawdling for? Hurry and pull out the Cannon for us.” As if afraid Li Muzhi would sober up and change his mind, Li Yunlong interrupted Lao He and urged for the Cannon.
“Lao He, go push out the Cannon.” Li Muzhi instructed Lao He again.
“Yes, Factory Director.” Even if Lao He had opinions, he had to go sullenly.
The Brigade Commander and Li Yunlong were beaming with joy, and flowery words came pouring out immediately.
“Oh, Li Muzhi, Li Muzhi, you surname Li, I also surname Li. If there were a family tree, counting up a few generations, we might be relatives.” Li Yunlong tried to get close to Li Muzhi. “You really suit my temper, Old Li. When I get the Sugar back to you, let’s become sworn brothers.”
The Brigade Commander laughed and scolded: “Li Yunlong, you brat, do you know your own weight? What makes you think you can climb high?”
Then the Brigade Commander smiled at Li Muzhi: “Li Muzhi, I took one look at you and felt a strong connection. Are you married? I have a few Comrades whose daughters at home are just grown up. In a few days, I’ll bring photos for you. Whichever you like, I’ll be your matchmaker. If none satisfy you, no problem; I’ll find others until you’re happy.”
“Cough cough, thank you for Brigade Commander Chen’s kind intentions. Right now, I only want to make Weapons for our army; I have no plans to marry for the time being.” Li Muzhi was speechless; the famous Brigade Commander actually wanted to switch to being a matchmaker for him. What an honor.
“Brigade Commander, look at you; you patted the horse’s hoof instead of its back.” Li Yunlong said to the Brigade Commander. “Ancient Sayings go: While the Japanese Invaders are not exterminated, how can we think of family! Li Muzhi looks like someone who does big things; he definitely won’t consider romance until the little Japanese Invaders are driven out. In this, Li Muzhi is just like me…”
The Brigade Commander cut him off: “Li Yunlong, do you think Li Muzhi is really like you? He’s just temporarily not considering personal matters for our army’s Military Industry cause. And you? You simply can’t find a wife. Are you the same?”
