As Shillong City becomes more and more prosperous, the reputation of this border town is becoming more and more important. The vendors and people who travel through this town every day are countless times more than before, and the prosperity of the business road can naturally make a lot of money.

Although the military and political officials in some surrounding counties were jealous of Shillong, these military and political officials knew that this small border town was very not simple, and that was the place where Li and Bai had told them not to make any decisions.

Secondly, the military and political chiefs of these surrounding counties also knew that the security regiment stationed in Shillong was not simple. Even if there was only one security regiment in name, they more or less knew that there was nominal force in Shillong that there were definitely not only one regiment.

What made these military and political chiefs most afraid of was the troops stationed in Shillong, which showed extremely strong combat power. Not only did they eliminate the bandits in Shillong, but even the bandits in these surrounding counties were now surrounded and suppressed.

It was precisely because these bandits who occupied the mountains and became king that the business roads leading to Shilong from the surrounding counties gradually became lively. With these horse-drawn caravans passing through the county, the income of these surrounding counties also increased a lot.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

What made these military and political chiefs speechless was that Shillong City paid out of its own pocket and built several highways to other counties in the territory. Many horse-drawn caravans knew that as long as they entered Shillong, the road would become particularly smooth.

Many people are puzzled by spending such a lot of money to run a small county town. But most of the top officials in the surrounding three provinces are happy to see it in the face of this situation. After all, Shillong has become prosperous and they can also reap some benefits.

Moreover, as some factories in Shillong continue to start construction, the products produced have also begun to be sold to surrounding counties. The Western medicine operated by Shillong caravan alone has become a hot item that all forces are rushing to buy.

Secondly, if the forces in various parties need it, they can even purchase a certain amount of weapons and ammunition from Shillong. At this moment, most of the ten miles and eight villages in Shillong have established their own armed guards, and the weapons and equipment are jealous.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

Even the gentry in the country can buy enviable weapons and equipment. As other officials of the province's tycoons, as long as they are willing to pay, they will naturally not worry about not being able to buy good things. In short, all parties to these transactions attach great importance to them.

After returning to Shillong, Hu Biao also issued combat orders to the intelligence team to closely monitor the movements of the Japanese army. If he had no mistakes in his memory, he believed that it would not take long before the Japanese army would invade Guizhou Province and start to cut off the Gui'an international transportation line.

Even this time the Japanese invasion directly destroyed the international material supply line established by the National Government in Guizhou Province. The prosperous places in Longzhou will soon become war zones. In order to seize the initiative, Hu Biao naturally needs intelligence first!

After the convening of the ministry, Hu Biao stayed directly at the valley airport. As for the city, Hu Biao did not want to show up for the time being. Compared to the complicated situation in the city, the surrounding area of ​​the valley airport is a military restricted area, and idle people are prohibited from approaching.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

After a night off, Hu Biao arrived at the quilt factory not far from the valley airport early the next morning under the guidance of Qin Tianyou. In addition to producing some clothes, the factory also produced quilts for Hu Biao's troops.

In order to meet the needs of future military expansion, Hu Biao gave priority to military products. For Hu Biao, he felt that his troops were also necessary to distinguish them from other troops and truly establish the prestige of a strong army.

Looking at the combat uniform handed to the factory manager of the clothing factory, Hu Biao smiled and said, "Old Qin, have you tried this clothes? How effective?"

"It's very good! Especially in jungle combat, it can be effectively hidden. Those officers and soldiers who tried it on kept yelling about when they could change their clothes? They all think that wearing this kind of military uniform is more conducive to field combat."

Looking at the jungle camouflage combat uniforms that were finally finalized after several experiments, Hu Biao said with satisfaction: "Mr. Liu, how many sets of combat uniforms have been produced? Is there any difficulty in the factory?"&1t;i>&1t;/i>

In response to Hu Biao's inquiry, Liu Gong, who served as the factory director, also said directly: "Sir, because the factory has just started construction, there are only a limited number of workers trained. Currently, less than 5,000 of these combat uniforms have been produced.

As for the difficulties, there is no problem with fabrics and printing and dyeing, and the machine is enough, but there are too few skilled factories. Even if we have strengthened our training, these factories will need to take more time to become skilled workers."

"Five thousand pieces! It's also very good! After all, you have been exploring experiments before! You can hurry up and train your skills. In the Nanyang area, a group of workers will be recruited in the future, but local female workers will try to recruit as many as possible."

"clear!"

Learning that five thousand jungle combat uniforms had been produced, Hu Biao thought for a while and said, "Old Qin, take these military uniforms back later. In addition to the task force, the Independent First Regiment and the Independent Second Regiment will be given priority."&1t;i>&1t;/i>

"Yes, wolf head! But, should we have a regular number now?"

As Hu Biao's most confidant subordinate, Qin Tianyou already knew Hu Biao's bold vision for the future. In his opinion, if the name of the national army is not correct, it will be unpleasant. Although it is easy to do things under the name of the National Army, it ultimately makes people feel that they do not have much sense of belonging.

Facing Qin Tianyou's suggestion, Hu Biao was silent for a while and said, "Come on the Wolf Army for the time being! Do you see the sleeves of the clothes? In the future, the Wolf Army's armband will be pasted. As for the army's number, let's talk about it in the future!"

"clear!"

"To distinguish the troops, I am the supreme commander of the Wolf Army. To sum up the independent First, Second, Third, and Fourth Regiments, you will serve as the commander of the First Division of the Wolf Army. I will send Lao Xu to you and let him serve as the chief of staff."

"Is it not good to be a teacher? I think Lao Xu should be more suitable than me!"&1t;i>&1t;/i>

"There is no choice! Although Lao Xu is trustworthy, I still trust you more. Over the years, you have grown a lot by your side. With your credit and command ability, you should be competent as a teacher. If you don't know how to do it, learn first!"

"Oh well!"

Qin Tianyou did feel very stressed when he heard that Hu Biao had made him serve as the division commander of a division-level unit. But he also knew that although Xu Mingzhi was suitable, Xu Mingzhi was somewhat worse than his relationship with Hu Biao.

"The combat uniforms produced by the factory will be given priority to the first division. As for weapons and equipment, the Japanese's weapons and equipment should be mainly supplemented by other weapons and equipment. Before our weapons are mass-produced, it is better to be low-key!"

"clear!"

Considering that the troops are in the southwest, it is also considered to be a situation to open up, Hu Biao feels that it is very necessary to form a division-level combat unit. The advance integration of the troops will also help the troops conduct large-scale combat in the future.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

For the first division formed, in addition to four regiment-level combat troops, there are also division-level guard battalions, cavalry battalions and artillery regiments. Hu Biao hopes that one of his divisions can win against the Japanese brigade.

When the troops are expanded in the future, Hu Biao will also form the Second Division. As for the candidates for division commanders, Hu Biao is also considering and reviewing them. The commando teams formed previously will also be replaced and expanded.

As Europe has started full war, Hu Biao knew that the Japanese army's vision had shifted to the British and French colonies in the southwest. Since he wanted to seize food from the British and French colonial governments and the Japanese army, he had no strength in his hands, how could he do it?

At such a great price, setting up these factories and expanding so many troops, and if you don’t seize the opportunity to carry out as soon as possible, Hu Biao is also worried that when there will be huge changes in Southeast Asia in the future, he will not be able to fulfill his previously formulated combat vision.

After inspecting the clothing factory, Hu Biao inspected the steel plant that had already started producing steel. Even though Hu Biao ordered a lot of steel production equipment from Menia, those mines have just started construction and the iron ore they provide is extremely limited.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

On the contrary, the gold and silver mines that Hu Biao had someone to mine secretly can now continue to mine gold and silver. Hu Biao no longer intends to attack the outside world, but intends to gather them together.

After the territory stabilizes in the future, Hu Biao also plans to open a bank. Without sufficient gold and silver as reserves, it will be difficult for banks to gain trust. When cooperating with foreign banks, others will not agree with Hu Biao's currency.

In addition to mining some mines in the southwest, Hu Biao has already started to contract some mines in colonies controlled by Britain and France through cooperation and investment. He used these mines to obtain the ore and gold and silver needed by Hu Biao.

Even through this method of contracting or leasing, an open armed escort force is formed. For government officials who control the colony, as long as they are given enough benefits, they are happy that Hu Biao will send someone to invest in the construction of the factory.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

From beginning to end, the rulers of these colonies never thought that one day they would be driven out of here. It was precisely with this advantage that Hu Biao could only spend a relatively low cost to build factories in places with abundant mineral resources.

Even if the Japanese invade in the future, Hu Biao will have a way to defend those mines. After all, most of the mines that Hu Biao currently contracts are located in the border areas. Hu Biao does not want to dig out deeper mines for the time being.

Just like when I went to Menia to explore oil the previous time, it was close to the country's borders and now there were relatively sparsely populated places with mineral resources. Hu Biao had a book in his mind. The reason is very simple. There were mines in these places in later generations.

What Hu Biao is doing now is nothing more than mining these mineral resources in advance. Compared to simply purchasing from outside, Hu Biao feels that his own investment in building a factory will help expand his influence in the southwest and British and French colonies.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

Nowadays, most people who dare to dig mineral resources in wilderness jungles like the southwest need some courage and strength. Most mines that mine precious metals such as gold and silver have formed gun-carrying teams.

Using the name of the mine factory, we form an armed force recognized by the colonial government. Isn’t it a matter of winning two birds with one stone to select trustworthy young and strong people from the recruited miners and expanding the local armed forces in a low-key manner?

When Hu Biao inspected the arsenal located in a valley outside Shillong City, he looked at the arsenal that was almost hidden in the cave. The significance of this arsenal is also extremely important to Hu Biao.

Facing Hu Biao and his party who visited, the director of the arsenal was also excited: "Sir, the rifle you asked us to develop last time has produced several experimental guns. I asked the gun tester to try it, and it has already met the requirements you put forward!"&1t;i>&1t;/i>

"Really! It seems that I'm here this time and I'm really right! Thank you for your hard work, I'm really sorry to invite you to such a difficult place! If there is any need in the factory, just tell the logistics minister!"

"I dare not! The treatment given by the superior is many times better than before. Besides, our family is living well now. If it weren't for the superior's kindness, I'm afraid we wouldn't know where to beg for food and do odd jobs!"

In order to build this arsenal, Hu Biao, in addition to hiring corresponding experts and technicians with high salaries in Menia and Nanyang, did not forget to ask the intelligence team and the Military Control Commission to recruit domestic military production and research personnel.

As long as these people have real materials, Hu Biao will give them high settlement fees. If you are willing to move to the southwest, Hu Biao will also provide them with accommodation and land. In short, it will provide them with a worry-free working environment.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

Perhaps because of this, these experts obtained the drawings drawn by Hu Biao himself and the rifle barrels customized from abroad, and developed them day and night. The effects of the first two trial productions seemed somewhat unsatisfactory.

But after a few failures, the new rifle produced later has fully met the performance requirements put forward by Hu Biao. Even if Hu Biao does not come this time, I believe that the arsenal will inform Hu Biao of this good news.

When he came to the test gun range built outdoors, Hu Biao also felt quite friendly when he looked at the three experimental guns placed on the table. Although Hu Biao didn't use this gun much in his previous life, he knew that it was a very practical and reliable rifle.

Most importantly, this rifle has been used as a drill gun in later generations. Compared with the rifles produced by various countries, this semi-automatic rifle, once a large number of troops is equipped, it will greatly improve the combat effectiveness of the troops.&1t;i>&1t;/i>

After picking up a new rifle that has not been painted yet, Hu Biao skillfully folded it into parts, and after careful inspection, he said: "Can these parts be mass-produced at present? I see that many of them should be hand-made, right?"

"Sir, I have good eyesight! Except for the bolts, the other parts are currently energy-producing!"

Hu Biao didn't say much about the factory director's answer. It would take a lot of time to truly achieve mass production for any factory or weapon. It is extremely rare for the arsenal to produce experimental guns in such a short time.

This also shows that the level of Chinese craftsmen is indeed very good. As long as they are provided with sufficient funds and time and given corresponding references, the reverse level of Chinese craftsmen is enough to shock the world. This has also been argued in later generations.

Looking at the people standing beside him, Hu Biao also smiled and said, "Sandao, come with me and try this new rifle. If you think it's good, I will ask the factory to give priority to the replacement of your task force with this new rifle!"

"Yes, wolf head!"

As the most elite unit in Hu Biao's hands, the treatment enjoyed by the task force is undoubtedly the best. In Hu Biao's view, a new weapon from research to finalization also needs to be tested in actual combat. Find the shortcomings and make it truly reliable and trustworthy.
Chapter completed!