Phi-Fic Chapter 36: White sugar is really hard to get
Chapter 36: White sugar is really hard to get
Facing the teasing of his fellow villagers, Li Yunlong decided not to pretend anymore and said directly:
"In recent days, I went to the county town to do some small business and got some supplies, including a large amount of pig fat."
"I thought life was too hard here at the headquarters, and there wasn't much, so I brought some with me."
"There are 200 kilograms of refined lard and 50 kilograms of lard residue."
Hearing the numbers reported by Li Yunlong, Minister Zhang immediately praised:
"Okay, okay, now we'll all have a treat and be able to have some oily meals."
"Lao Zhang, don't be impatient. There's more to come. You're not satisfied with just this little bit. Your eyes are too shallow."
Hearing that there was something else, Minister Zhang immediately sat up straight and listened carefully.
To be honest, he liked Li Yunlong the most, as he would send him things from time to time, even if it was just a bag of salt or a few hundred kilograms of grain; what he hated the most were the regiment leaders under him, who would ask him for things like they were debt collectors.
He is not a god who can easily create all kinds of materials.
"I also brought 1000 kilograms of raw peanuts, 1000 kilograms of soybeans, 2000 boxes of matches, 150 pieces of cotton cloth, 20 flashlights and 200 batteries."
"By the way, I heard that the leaders have run out of cigarettes a long time ago, so I specially got five cartons of cigarettes. Can you help pass them on to them for me?"
Minister Zhang was extremely excited when he heard that they had obtained so many supplies at once. Just those 150 pieces of cotton cloth could make sets of military uniforms, which solved the urgent needs of the clothing factory.
Of course, other supplies are also good things, especially flashlights and batteries, which are scarce materials that you may not be able to buy even if you have money.
At the same time, he was sighing in his heart: No wonder everyone in the headquarters likes Li Yunlong, what he does makes people feel at ease.
Just as he was about to say some words of thanks, the door was pushed open again and Director Ma of the arsenal hurried in.
"Minister Zhang, I need 5 kilograms of sugar and 100 kilograms of fertilizer powder to develop new explosives, but the warehouse said they have no stock. You must find a way to solve this problem for me."
Hearing this, Minister Zhang's head started to hurt again. This old Ma is so arrogant that he really thinks the Logistics Department is the God of Wealth.
He said unhappily, "Old Ma, you make it sound easy. You want five kilograms of sugar all at once."
"Don't you know that sugar is a strategic material? The Japanese control it very strictly. Let alone five catties, there's not even one or two catties."
"You can consider this fertilizer powder. 100 kilograms is not much. You can exchange some from your fellow villagers."
After hearing this, Director Ma said anxiously, "Minister Zhang, what I want is sugar. Without it, no matter how much fertilizer powder I have, it will be useless."
At this time, Li Yunlong interrupted and said, "Excuse me, I can actually get some sugar. I'll only bring 100 kilograms this time."
After hearing this good news, Director Ma hurriedly confirmed:
"Where are the things? We want all of them from our arsenal."
Li Yunlong stated the purpose of his visit: "Old Ma, don't worry, I actually have a better suggestion."
"I hope you can carry out this explosives research project in our independent regiment. To be honest, we are also conducting research in this area and have made some progress."
"As long as this project is placed in the independent regiment, I can guarantee to provide a variety of experimental materials, as well as the most advanced foreign technology and sufficient logistical support."
After hearing this, Minister Zhang's eyes lit up and he quickly confirmed:
"Li Yunlong, you are talking about Kong..."
With Minister Zhang's level, he has the authority to know Kong Hao, and the independent regiment is conducting a new military theory verification.
The leaders' intentions were very clear. They would first test it on the independent regiment. If the effect was not good, it would only affect one regiment and would not affect the overall situation.
But if the effect is significant, it can be promoted throughout the army.
However, this kind of thing still needs to be kept confidential, and one needs to reach a certain level to know it.
Seeing this, Li Yunlong nodded quickly.
Minister Zhang understood and said with a smile:
"I think Li Yunlong's suggestion is very good. In that case, Lao Ma, you should send the R&D team and related equipment to the independent regiment and use their existing conditions to carry out research."
The research and development of any new thing requires a lot of resources in the early stages, and Minister Zhang knows this better than anyone else.
As for the research on the new type of explosives I just mentioned, the first thing he asked was five kilograms of sugar, which almost scared him. He didn't know how much resources he would have to invest before he could see the dawn of success.
If Li Yunlong hadn't sent 100 kilograms, who knows how much of his hair would have fallen out, and it would have been really difficult to get sugar.
And it's not just the arsenal that needs it. The hospital is also urging them every day. If some seriously injured soldiers drink some sugar water before and after surgery, their chances of survival will definitely increase a lot.
However, for a strategic material like sugar, even if we only get half a pound, our relevant personnel will have to take great risks, even the cost of their lives.
It would be best if Li Yunlong took over. As long as the research is successful, the arsenal would be able to get a ready-made one. Isn't that great?
However, Director Ma was still a little hesitant, so Li Yunlong immediately raised the stakes:
"Old Ma, our independent regiment currently has 300 kilograms of sugar and 5000 kilograms of fertilizer powder, which is enough for research for a while."
"After these things are consumed, we will find a way to get more to ensure the progress of the experiment."
In the end, Director Ma agreed, mainly because Li Yunlong offered so much that he felt embarrassed to refuse.
Besides, it doesn’t matter where the R&D team is placed. Once the results are produced, everyone can use them.
If we insist on placing it in the arsenal, given the lack of experimental materials, it will probably take a long time to produce research results.
After securing the much-needed talents, Li Yunlong kept the transport team and asked them to help transport the research equipment to the independent regiment headquarters.
He led another transport team to the headquarters of the 386th Brigade. After all, he had obtained some good things, so it was only right for him to present them to the brigade commander.
After arriving, Brigade Commander Chen was overjoyed to see Li Yunlong coming with the transport team again.
Li Yunlong always makes people feel comfortable when doing things, and he never comes empty-handed. It would be great if other people were like him.
At this moment, he thought of those people who came to the brigade headquarters to ask for things, and he was so angry that he wondered why the gap between people was so big.
"Commander, I'm here to see you again. This time I got some good stuff, so I came here specially to honor you."
"Yes, you are very good. It's worth it for me to protect you so much."
"Tell me, what good things did you bring me this time?"
Li Yunlong said with great excitement: "First, 200 kilograms of refined pure lard and 50 kilograms of oil residue."
"These were brought back from Xiao Kong. The independent regiment hurriedly cooked them yesterday. It's just right to send some to the leaders of the brigade for replenishment."
"good, very good!"