Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 405 American 155mm Howitzer

405 American 155mm howitzer

"Everyone get in line and move quickly."

A leader of a migrant worker team stood under a large ship at the port and shouted to the shirtless young men lined up in a row.

Then, these young and strong migrant workers boarded the large ship docked at the port one by one.

Carry the boxes of cargo off the ship.

It was sent to the truck that had been waiting on land and taken away quickly.

This group of migrant workers consists of several thousand people.

They were all employed by the Ye family and received generous remuneration.

The Ye family has two more migrant worker teams like this.

Initially, the Ye family relied on these migrant workers to build the cement plant and arsenal.

Later, Uncle Ye Qingshan originally disliked the number of young and strong migrant workers in the team because there were too many of them.

Prepare to disband part of it.

But Ye Qingshan stopped him.

In Ye Qingshan's opinion, the number of these migrant workers is not only not large, but too small.

Later, Ye Qingshan built the airport and excavated the hangar in the mountain, all relying on these teams of migrant workers.

Ye Qingshan just gave the order two days ago.

The three migrant worker teams of the Ye family were officially incorporated.

A construction militia was formed.

Mainly responsible for the later transportation of the base, the construction of various projects and other tasks.

The monthly salary is the same as that of ordinary soldiers.

This is really exciting for the migrant workers.

In this era, it is great to be able to find such a high-paying job and still contribute to the anti-Japanese war.

But it's hard to find.

Later, Ye Qingshan even asked his uncle to expand this construction militia.

At least expand to more than 50,000 people.

Now, the Pitt family's transport fleet has arrived at Wenzhou Port.

Ye Qingshan immediately summoned the nearest team of migrant workers to come and carry the cargo off the ship.

Transporting to arsenals, warehouses and other places requires fast speed.

Otherwise, if the Japanese got the news, they would probably come to bomb again.

"Peter, I didn't expect that this time, you would come here in person."

After Ye Qingshan knew that this time, it was Pete who was personally escorting the goods, he also came in person.

The two met and gave each other a big hug.

“Pete, I haven’t seen you for a few months. You’ve gained weight.

Megan has made something delicious for you."

Ye Qingshan said jokingly.

“Am I fat?

It doesn’t matter, I’m fat so be it.”

Pitt is now mature and no longer cares about his appearance.

“Originally, I was not responsible for transporting the goods this time.

I came to Hong Kong to discuss some business with the British, and I just happened to come and see you."

"Oh, I have good news for you.

Meghan and I are engaged.

We will be getting married in six months. Unfortunately, you may not be able to attend our wedding."

Pete stretched out his hand, showed off the ring on his hand, and then said with some regret.

"You and Megan have finally achieved a happy ending.

Congratulations. "

Ye Qingshan patted Peter's shoulder and comforted him, "It's okay, even if I can't attend your wedding.

I will also prepare a gift for you.”

"That is required."

“Also, I almost forgot.

Alice asked me to bring you the letter and the photograph.

Alice is about to give birth."

Pete suddenly remembered this and quickly took out a letter and some photos from the secretary's bag next to him.

Ye Qingshan took the photo and saw that it was a group photo of his mother, his sister, his younger sister, and Alice who were sitting on the boat.

Alice was smiling brightly with a big belly.

Ye Qingshan felt a little guilty.

"Ye, it's okay

Alice is a very reasonable woman and she understands you.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so obsessed with her in the first place.

To be honest, you should be considered my rival in love.

I really don’t understand why we became good friends in the end.”

Pete shook his head, feeling a little emotional.

"You kid, you only dare to say that in private.

Be careful or I'll tell Megan and let Megan deal with you."

"No, please don't tell Megan."

Pete waved his hands quickly.

Well, Ye Qingshan took a look.

Another henpecked husband!

"Haha, I was just kidding."

At this time, a lot of ammunition was unloaded from the ship, including large-caliber artillery.

It was being carefully pulled out of the dock by migrant workers, hung on the back of a truck, and quickly taken away.

"Is there still this thing on the ship?"

When Pete saw those large-caliber artillery, his eyes widened.

Pete didn't know that among the cargo transported on the ship were arms, including large-caliber artillery.

"Why, your brother-in-law didn't tell you?"

Ye Qingshan was also surprised.

Peter shook his head: “My brother-in-law never talks to me about business.

He still treats me like a child."

Ye Qingshan glanced at Pete and suddenly realized.

Pete has indeed changed a lot in the past year or so.

At this moment, the Pitt in front of him was dressed in a suit and had a somewhat mature and steady temperament.

It is really hard to imagine that when Ye Qingshan first met him in Shanghai, he looked like a sloppy, dissolute rich second-generation.

At this moment, Ye Qingshan looked at those cannons and suddenly became a little excited.

Walk over, block one of the doors and check it out.

“The 155mm howitzer is an improvement on the French M1917 155mm howitzer.

The gun mount must have been replaced.

Your brother-in-law didn't lie to me, it is indeed your army's latest 155mm howitzer."

Ye Qingshan stroked the big guy in front of him and felt excited.

Finally I have my own heavy artillery.

Ye Qingshan checked the muzzle and found signs of use.

Ye Qingshan also knew this.

Because these artillery pieces were replaced from the US military.

Otherwise, Ye Qingshan would have to wait for the arsenal in the United States to produce new 155mm howitzers, which would take some time.

On the contrary, it would be faster to receive this batch of second-hand artillery directly from the military.

Because the United States did not participate in the war at this time, domestic arsenals did not significantly expand production.

The production capacity is a bit slow.

However, this batch of 155mm howitzers was not equipped by the US military for very long.

However, in a year, except for daily training, they have not been on the battlefield.

To be honest, it's almost like new.

Originally, Ye Qingshan had been unable to purchase this 155mm howitzer from the United States.

It was not until later that Ye Qingshan used the influence of the New Steel Alliance and, with the mediation of Anthony, was able to establish official connections.

Approved.

It was not until the beginning of 39 that the first batch of these 155mm howitzers was finally delivered.

"I was wondering why the Japanese naval fleet was still blocking the waterway.

Otherwise our transport fleet will come over.

It turns out that you and my brother-in-law are in business.

Not only are there civilian supplies and ordinary munitions, but there are also large-caliber artillery like this."

Pete was standing nearby at this time, looking at the artillery in front of him, and suddenly realized it.

"Why, when you came here, you encountered obstruction from the Japanese fleet?"

Ye Qingshan looked at Pete and asked.

"Of course,

This time, we actually arrived on a cargo ship.

As a result, you can see it now.

There are only three ships that have entered your port.

The other two ships were intercepted by the Japanese fleet at sea and sent back.

Fortunately, I'm smart.

The five cargo ships were dispersed to avoid being destroyed all at once by the Japanese. "

Pete could now understand why the Japs were so intent on obstructing their transaction.

If it were him, he would definitely stop it.

"Fortunately, the Japanese warships did not dare to attack our cargo ships.

If this ship had belonged to another country, it would have been sunk by them long ago.

Ye, next time I will never come on the boat again.

You and my brother-in-law are a bit of a swindler."

Pete felt a little scared at this moment.

If the Japanese attacked their cargo ship regardless of the consequences, he would be doomed on the ship.

"Haha, you're right.

Try not to follow the boat in the future, it is really dangerous."

Ye Qingshan supported Pete's decision.

Because Ye Qingshan couldn't guarantee it in this time and space.

When the Japanese turn against the Americans, any American ship will not be safe.

If Pete continues to follow the boat, something could easily get into trouble.

Originally, Ye Qingshan thought that the Japanese had given up blockading the Wenzhou coast.

Now listen to Pete.

The Japanese did not give up completely, they were just frightened by the destruction of their Ryujo aircraft carrier fleet.

They no longer dared to block the fleet directly near the mouth of the Oujiang River.

Instead, the blockade line was moved to the open sea.

However, there are consequences to doing so.

These are the warships freed up by the Japanese, and their number is limited.

It is impossible to completely block it, as these transport locations are close to the coast of Wenzhou.

We still let Pete and his crew of transport ships come, three of the five ships came.

"That's enough."

Ye Qingshan was very satisfied with this result.

Unless the Japanese can send more fleets over, they can blockade the Wenzhou coast again.

But if that happened, too much of the Japanese naval power would be tied up.

This is simply not realistic.

The Japanese naval high-ranking officials would not make such a stupid decision.

Especially since large oil fields appeared in Southeast Asia at this time, the Japanese were very likely to take action in Southeast Asia in advance.

The Japanese naval fleet had no time to blockade Ye Qingshan's long coastline.

"Next, before the Japs officially go to war with the Americans.

The Japs didn't dare to openly attack the American cargo ships.

Then, the Pitt family's transport fleet will dare to continue delivering supplies to me.

Once the war starts, I'm afraid it won't work.

But I guess that even if the Japanese really want to attack Southeast Asia, it is unlikely to happen today.

The little mustache guy hasn't taken any action against Britain and France yet.

The Japanese definitely don’t have the guts to go to war with Britain, France and other Western powers before the Chinese go to war with Britain and France.”

Ye Qingshan quickly analyzed it in his mind.

Ye Qingshan felt that even if the Japanese were greedy for the oil fields in Southeast Asia.

They will only take action after the fight between the little mustache and Britain and France in Europe has started completely.

Therefore, he should be able to maintain material trade with the United States for the next six months.

“So, in the next six months.

I need to purchase more supplies and munitions.

And expand the arsenal to gain a certain degree of self-sufficiency.

In this way, even if the Japs and the Americans go to war, they can completely block the sea lanes.

It doesn’t affect me much.”