After the bang of explosion sounded, Director Xu and others put down the telescope in their hands and were particularly satisfied with the performance of the rocket.

Compared with traditional artillery, rocket launchers are undoubtedly much more flexible, which means that rocket launchers will be more suitable for the Eighth Route Army's operations. After a simple test launch, Director Xu and others have already understood the advantages of rocket launchers. In the subsequent battles, rocket launchers with a certain scale will inevitably play a decisive role in the battle.

"Genzi, you have done a good job. I will report to the headquarters to ask for me immediately." Director Xu came to Liu Gen and said excitedly.

Having seen the performance of rocket launchers with one's own eyes, Director Xu is particularly optimistic about rocket launchers. Like Liu Gen's description on rocket paper, rocket launchers have great advantages in firepower suppression in combat.

Now Director Xu can imagine that in the battle, the Japanese artillery was fired shortly after they opened fire, and they received strong suppression from rocket launchers. Without sufficient firepower, the frontline soldiers would undoubtedly be much easier in the battle with the Japanese.

"Director Xu, it's better not to report to the headquarters bosses for the time being." Liu Gen raised his head, his face full of solemnity.

Director Xu looked at Liu Gen in surprise, but he didn't expect Liu Gen to say this. In his opinion, the power shown by the rocket launcher is already powerful enough. If the bosses reported to the headquarters, they will definitely receive the attention of the bosses.

But why did Liu Gen say that?

"Genzi, what's going on? Is there any problem with the rocket launcher?" Foreman Qi was paying attention to Liu Gen. After hearing Liu Gen's words, he hurried over.

The heads of other departments of the arsenal also followed Foreman Qi to walk quickly. They could see how much impact the rocket launcher would have in combat. It is very likely that there would be problems with the rocket launcher, so they naturally could not continue to be happy.

However, Foreman Qi and the others were all confused. During the test launch just now, they also carefully observed and did not find any problems with the rocket launcher. Even though some data are somewhat different from the data given by Liu Gen on the drawings, this is not a big deal.

What's more, Foreman Qi and the others knew that the data differences were entirely because the materials used to manufacture rocket launchers did not meet the standards expected by Liu Gen.

With the information on steel smelting given by Liu Gen before, the arsenal has improved its steel quality, but even so, it cannot be compared with the steel quality required by Liu Gen. In addition, the steel smelting department of the arsenal is not large in size, so there is not much steel that can be smelted.

At present, the main source of steel for the arsenal is the demolition of the Japanese railway and the acquisition from the people in the base area. The steel output smelted by the arsenal itself is too low. If it weren't for the fact that there were a little bit of it, the steel smelting department might have been directly disbanded.

Of course, the steel smelting department is not large, and it is also because the Japanese troops have been rushing wildly in the anti-Japanese base areas during this period. If it weren't for this, the steel smelting department could have left Huangyadong and went to various places in the base areas to establish smelting factories, thereby increasing the steel output at a high enough level.

"Yes, during the test launch, I discovered some problems. I found that it is impossible to produce rocket launchers in large quantities under the conditions of our arsenal."

"Even if some can be produced by force, there will be many problems."

"I'm afraid this rocket launcher will become the first and last rocket launcher manufactured by our arsenal in the past two years. With our current industrial conditions, large-scale production is still too difficult."

“…”

Liu Gen kept saying that he was confused. He took out the drawings of the rocket launcher and successfully built the rocket launcher. He was very confident. Liu Gen was sure that the appearance of the rocket launcher would definitely help the various units of the Eighth Route Army easily open up the situation in battle.

However, the problems found during the test launch made Liu Gen suddenly realize that he was a little too ideal. Rocket launchers were not produced on a large scale by the Eighth Route Army's current industrial conditions and equipped with various troops.

"What the hell is going on? What problems have happened? The root cause, tell us all, maybe we can solve it?"

"Yes, three cobblers are even more than one Zhuge Liang. We have so many people in the arsenal, can't we solve the problem?"

“…”

Foreman Qi and others were filled with concerns. If a large-scale killer weapon like rocket launcher could be produced on a large scale, it would inevitably reverse the lack of firepower in the Eighth Route Army units. The most important thing is that the control of rocket launchers is much simpler and has many advantages compared with traditional artillery.

Even Foreman Qi and others knew that the accuracy of rocket launchers was relatively low, but the accuracy was not enough to make up. They produced more rocket launchers, and the arsenal tightened their belts. Everyone was more troubled and could still survive.

"Let Genzi calm down first, and we will hold a collective meeting to talk about this matter until the evening." Director Xu said that Liu Gen's condition was a little wrong.

Foreman Qi and others were slightly stunned. After a moment, they understood. Foreman Qi and others could see Liu Gen, who had always been calm, at this time, there was a little more suspicion, as if he was suspicious of his own abilities.

In this way, even if Foreman Qi and his team continued to ask, they would not be able to get the answer from Liu Gen. It would be better to leave the space for Liu Gen and let Liu Gen calm down.

"Okay, Genzi, then we'll leave first, you calm down."

"The root, it's okay if there is any problem with the rocket launcher. Let's solve it together. You kid is still great."

"Yes, Genzi, you are great, excellent, and better than us old guys."

“…”

Foreman Qi and others left one by one. Before leaving, they couldn't help but comfort him, hoping that the problem with the rocket launcher would not have much impact on Liu Gen. In this matter, Liu Gen had done a very good job, personally designed the drawings and personally led the workers in the artillery department to make them.

It can be said that the rocket launcher can be manufactured, which has some inseparable relationship with Liu Gen. Without Liu Gen, even if Kong Jue and others have relevant drawings, it would be impossible to successfully manufacture the rocket launcher.

Kong Jue asked the workers to bring the rocket launcher back to the artillery department, but he himself stayed. He was a little worried about Liu Gen's state. As a genius, Kong Jue was able to understand Liu Gen and found that the problems with the rocket launcher were not changed in a short period of time. This was undoubtedly a huge blow.

During the process of manufacturing rocket launchers, Kong Jue was able to see Liu Gen's attention to rocket launchers. Many of them were Liu Gen's own hands to successfully create this rocket launcher. Following Liu Gen, Kong Jue learned a lot, and during this period, he also discovered the problems with rocket launchers.

However, Kong Jue didn't care too much about these problems at that time. With Liu Gen, all these problems could be solved.

"Root, you've done a good job. Even if there are still some problems with the rocket launcher, these problems can be solved."

"The industrial foundation of our base is a bit poor, and there are many problems in the arsenal, but I believe that as long as we solve these problems with our heart, the arsenal will definitely get better and better. By then, the problems with rocket launchers will no longer be problems." Looking at the silent Liu Gen, Kong Jue couldn't help but speak.

Liu Gen turned to look at Kong Jue beside him, but couldn't help but smile bitterly. He successfully built the rocket launcher, but found that it was impossible to produce a large scale, which was a big blow to Liu Gen.

"Brother Kong, don't worry, I'm fine, just let me be alone later." Liu Gen reluctantly showed an ugly smile and could only say this.

Seeing Liu Gen say this, Kong Jue was helpless and was silent for a moment. He left Liu Gen's side. After leaving a certain distance, he sat on the stone and paid attention to Liu Gen's every move. Kong Jue was very worried about Liu Gen's condition. Even if Liu Gen asked him to leave, how could he leave with peace of mind?

Within ten minutes of sitting on the stone, Foreman Qi and others came to him quietly. Like Kong Jue, Foreman Qi and others were also worried about Liu Gen's condition. They seemed to have left, but they did not leave. Foreman Qi and the others stayed in a small corner and were always paying attention to Liu Gen's condition.

After seeing Kong Jue leaving Liu Gen, Foreman Qi and others couldn't help but come to Kong Jue, wanting to know how Liu Gen's condition was.

After Kong Jue learned from his mouth that Liu Gen's condition had not changed much, the concerns on Foreman Qi and others' faces became more and more obvious. They were really worried that Liu Gen would be affected too much. Even if the rocket launcher could not be produced on a large scale due to the objective conditions of the arsenal, the performance of this rocket launcher has fully proved Liu Gen's ability.

"Where is Director Xu? Why don't Director Xu persuade him again?" Foreman Qi looked around and wanted to find Director Xu's figure.

But what made Foreman Qi a little confused was that Director Xu, who was still on the side before, didn’t know where he went. Seeing this, Foreman Qi was very helpless. What should I do if Director Xu is not here?

At this time, Liu Gen was quietly alone. He kept reflecting that the power of rocket launchers was good, but for the arsenal, the production of rocket launchers was too difficult. If you want to produce rocket launchers on a large scale, you need to have a good industrial foundation. Otherwise, Liu Gen alone would be exhausted and he would not be able to create too large rocket launchers.

The industrial foundation is very important. Even if the bosses attach great importance to this, due to the extremely harsh base environment, the industries in the anti-Japanese base areas cannot be developed too much. It is too difficult to develop industry in such an environment and the development speed is too slow.

After constant reflection, Liu Gen realized his mistake and was too anxious.

The Japanese troops carried out crazy sweeps in the anti-Japanese base areas and implemented the Three Lights Policy to cause too much damage to the anti-Japanese base areas and killed too many innocent people. When Liu Gen was still teaching students in the artillery school, he could learn about the specific situation of the casualties of the people in the base areas from the division headquarters every day.

Every time the Japanese swept the anti-Japanese base, innocent people would die. In less than a month after the new commander of the First Japanese Army, Yoshio Iwamatsu, took office, the Japanese troops from all over Shanxi carried out several large or minor raids.

As the anti-Japanese war environment in the base area became harsh and the people were constantly killed and injured, how could Liu Gen not be in a hurry?

After returning to the arsenal, Liu Gen slept for less than four hours every day, especially during the construction of rocket launchers, he kept squeezing his time in order to create rocket launchers in the shortest time and to give each unit of the Eighth Route Army a killer weapon that can fight against the Japanese.

But now, Liu Gen has to admit that he has failed. He is too idealistic and ignores the objective conditions and restrictions of the arsenal.

As time goes by, for a full daytime, Liu Gen is reflecting on what he has done in recent times and plans for the next time. For the Eighth Route Army today, the most important foundation is to consolidate the foundation and confront the Japanese head-on is not feasible.

The night quietly enveloped the earth. Liu Gen turned around and became more confident again. The problem this time was not big, nor did it have much impact. This time the failure also made Liu Gen understand what he should do next. Perhaps this failure would be a good thing.

"Genzi, it seems you're fine. These are two cakes I brought to you from the kitchen team. Let's eat a few bites." Seeing that Liu Gen's condition recovered, Kong Jue took out two cakes from his arms and handed them to Liu Gen.

Liu Gen stayed here for a day, and Kong Jue also stayed here for a whole day. He could see obvious fatigue on his face. In order to create rocket launchers, everyone in the artillery department worked particularly hard, and Kong Jue was even more so.

After taking two cakes from Kong Jue's hand, Liu Gen found that it was still a little warm, which moved him a little. He raised his head and wiped his eyes casually before biting the cake with big mouthfuls. It was so delicious!

"Genzi, this is for you." Foreman Qi walked out of nowhere, holding a green onion in his hand.

Liu Gen looked at Foreman Qi without saying anything. He smiled and took the green onion, ate a bite of cake, and took a bite of onion, but just ate it in big mouthfuls. For some reason, tears gushed out in Liu Gen's eyes.

"This scallion is so spicy!" Liu Gen raised his arm and wiped his eyes hard.

After wiping, some dust appeared on Liu Gen's eyes, and he hadn't taken a shower for a while. When he was building a rocket launcher, he didn't think it was, but now it's over, and he really needs to take a shower.

Neither Foreman Qi nor Kong Jue said anything. They seemed to have not seen the tears left by Liu Gen. The three of them walked towards the arsenal. Along the way, more and more people appeared behind them, including the heads of various departments of the arsenal.

When Liu Gen and others came to the office where the meeting was held, they could see that most of the workers in the arsenal had arrived. Except for some workers who could not leave their jobs, most of the workers followed silently behind the team.
Chapter completed!