Chapter 16: You Are Not Fighting Alone

Along with the national policy 'Aid from France' being unlocked, the 'Basic Machine Tool' and 'Construction Technology Type I' were also unlocked.

'Ding, the base has a new bonus, please host, check it.'

The system's voice sounded in Zhang Qian's mind; at this moment Zhang Qian was somewhat puzzled, aside from having just executed the new national policy he had not done anything else, so he hurriedly checked in his mind.

'A road suitable for the base: The base and other industrialized countries in the world have fundamental differences; blindly learning others' roads is a misunderstanding of the base's actual situation.'

Replace Long Z's misfortune with Long Z's labor pains.

Effect changes:

Construction speed: -25%

Factory output: -10%

(This is what I previously said couldn't be written in depth; although our novel is like this, the tough guys in novels aren't idle either, and some of the things they do will also be reflected in the system.)

'Literacy Campaign: The first step toward modern society is to ensure that ordinary people can understand and participate in solving their own problems.'

Effect:

Gain one research slot.

Zhang Qian was greatly shocked; he originally thought only his own operations on the system could unlock certain national policies, but now the system's notification tells him that some actions of the same faction can also be reflected in the system.

The unlocking of these two national policies is a shot in the arm for both Zhang Qian and the base.

The unlocking of the Literacy Campaign raised the average knowledge level of comrades in the base, and also unlocked a new research slot; the importance of the research slot cannot be overstated, he no longer needs to personally lead the literacy campaign, so the brigade commander's promise can be fulfilled earlier.

The effect of unlocking the road suitable for the base is even more obvious; the Long Z sorrow that troubled Zhang Qian most has turned into Long Z labor pains, and the increase in construction efficiency is especially important in an era when factories will eventually need to be built, especially since the base is originally in a blocked state.

'Ding, you have a new factory to allocate!'

!!!!

Compared to the unlocking of the first two national policies, the appearance of the new factory made Zhang Qian overjoyed, almost unable to control his emotions.

'Dian-Myanmar Road: The Dian-Myanmar Road constitutes the lifeline connecting our country with the West; it must be protected at all costs, and should also be further widened to ensure smooth supply transport.'

For some indescribable reasons, the White Horse General did well there; this road remains in our hands. The host's wide circle of friends can now be reflected, and from this road we can obtain some weapons and material aid.

Effect: Increase two military factories outside the map.

Seeing that the newly obtained were actually two military factories, Zhang Qian excitedly slapped his thigh: 'Ah? I put in so much effort, and after being blocked a chapter I managed to get one military factory, yet now I can get two military factories for free without doing anything?'

'Baldy and the White Horse General are really good people; I will never again say that Baldy trades stocks while fighting!'

(Baldy comes from 'That Year, That Rabbit, Those Things'; the White Horse General comes from a sentence: 'I saw a white horse, and the subway followed.')

Although the two military factories cannot provide massive amounts of weapons and materiel, the troops, put simply, are barefoot and will accept anything.

Now there are three research slots; in the situation where weapons and equipment do not need research, developing the base's industry is the main focus. Before the three regiment commanders arrived, Zhang Qian was still considering how to solve mineral extraction, but now, after 70 days, there is an ore refining factory, and mining work must keep up.

With the above situation, Zhang Qian quickly allocated the three idle research slots.

'Excavation Technology Type I:'

Based on the progress of excavation technology, extracting resources at previously unreachable locations has become possible.

Effect: Long-lost friends have finally returned from the European continent to the embrace of the motherland,

Looking at the devastated homeland, he decided to devote all his knowledge. Gain one each of mining construction technician, coal mining technician, ventilation technician, geology technician, surveying technician, and mechanical-electrical technician.

Research time required: 70 days

Strategic resource acquisition rate: +10%

'Improved Machine Tool: The SGN Border Region Machine Factory can indeed provide some of the machinery our factories need, but relying solely on one machinery factory cannot realize the base's industrialization. The turret-type hexagonal lathe has been proven indispensable for mass production; guaranteeing efficient manufacture and use of turret lathes will bring significant advantages to the base's industrialization.

Effect: Friends, go home, bring the lathe home! Machinery factory +1

Research time required: 70 days

Production efficiency limit: +10%

'Dispersed Industry Type I: Through dispersed industry, we can ensure that the enemy in wartime finds it difficult to aim at each of our precious factories.

Research time required: 70 days

Effect: Regional maximum industry value: +20%

Production efficiency maintenance: +10%

Basic production efficiency: +5%

Factory output: +10%

Factory vulnerability to bombing: -15%

Excavation technology and the new lathe can accelerate the industrialization process. But as the base's industrialization is realized, the enemy's aircraft will surely target these hard-won factories. Dispersed industry is very suitable for the vast homeland; in the complete absence of air superiority and air defense means, this is the best choice.

Zhang Qian, after deploying all systems and arranging things hastily, came to the communications squad, - let the communications squad's little soldiers connect with headquarters.

'Hello, this is the logistics department; the procurement department's Section Chief Zhang has something to see the deputy chief about.'

Upon hearing that Zhang Qian had something to see the deputy chief, the deputy chief who knew Zhang Qian's abilities soon arrived at the communications squad.

The deputy chief's amiable voice came from the telephone.

'Little Zhang, hello; you've been back for so long and I still haven't gone to see you in the logistics department. What do you want to see me about today?'

'Hahaha, that's my fault; I should have visited you earlier. Today I have some important matters to report to you. Earlier when I met with the senior leaders, we had specifically discussed the base's industrialization issue. That day I tried to contact the friends I met when studying in Europe, and given Europe's current chaotic situation, they also intend to return home, so I brought them all over.'

Upon hearing Zhang Qian's words, the deputy chief was overjoyed; talented friends are likely also talented, and having more overseas students and Chinese overseas return to build the base is a good thing. 'How many people are there this time, and how are they coming back?'

'This batch numbers about ten or so; they mainly handle machinery and mining, and they also brought machine tools back. This time they traveled via the Dian-Myanmar Road, using British connections; you need not worry about their safety.'

Upon hearing that this batch of patriots not only brought machine tools but were almost all research talents, the deputy chief was already overjoyed; he hurriedly instructed Zhang Qian to arrange reception well, and to promptly communicate any difficulties to headquarters.

Afterward, Zhang Qian reported to the deputy chief some matters about dispersed industry; the deputy chief let Zhang Qian and Zhang Wanhe boldly get on with it.

He, Zhang Qian, is truly not fighting alone.

The joyful things even diluted some of the tension of the impending Japanese sweep.