Chapter 154: Krupp Armory

【Ding! The third advanced lottery draw begins!】

【Drawing...】

【Congratulations, host, you have obtained a special reward: Krupp Armory construction plan!】

Lin Yu's eyes lit up. This is more valuable than mere troop summoning.

【Krupp Armory Detailed Information】

【Construction Requirements】

-Land area: at least 3000 mu (2 million square meters)

-Terrain requirement: flat, stable geology

-Water and electricity demand: daily water supply 3000 tons, power supply kilowatts

-Transportation requirement: needs railway or waterway access

【Production Capacity (Monthly Output)】

Main production lines:

-Artillery production line: 30 pieces of various 75mm-150mm artillery

-Tank assembly line: 10 medium tanks

-Armored vehicle production line: 20 armored vehicles

-Light weapons production line:

*Rifles: 3000 units

*Light and heavy machine guns: 300 units

*Mortars: 50 units

Ammunition production line:

-Small-caliber ammunition: 1,000,000 rounds

-Shells: rounds

-Hand Grenade: units

-Landmines: units

【Supporting Facilities】

-Steel smelting plant: occupies 500 mu

*Annual steel output: 100,000 tons

*Specialty steel production capacity

*Complete smelting equipment system

-Explosives manufacturing plant: occupies 300 mu

*Smokeless powder production line

*Explosive production line

*Fuse production line

*Special explosion-proof facilities

-Precision machining workshop: occupies 200 mu

*German-imported precision machine tools

*Automated production line

*Quality inspection equipment

-Heat treatment workshop: occupies 100 mu

*Various heat treatment equipment

*Special alloy processing capability

-Test firing range: occupies 800 mu

*Artillery test range

*Light weapons test range

*Armored vehicle test track

*Ammunition test area

-R&D center: occupies 100 mu

*Technical research room

*Drawing archive room

*Laboratory

*Technical training center

-Worker dormitory area: occupies 300 mu

*Engineer apartments

*Worker dormitories

*Canteen and hospital

*Cultural activity center

-Storage center: occupies 500 mu

*Raw materials warehouse

*Finished goods warehouse

*Ammunition dedicated warehouse

*Materials Allocation Center

-Other supporting facilities: covering 200 mu

*Self-supplied power station

*Water treatment station

*Air defense facilities

*Security system

【Technical personnel】

-German engineers: 50 people

*Weapon design experts

*Metallurgy experts

*Chemical engineering experts

*Machinery experts

-Technical workers: 500 people

-Ordinary workers: 2000 people

-Administrative staff: 100 people

【Special notes】

1. The system will provide a construction team; completion time depends on site conditions, generally requiring 3-6 months.

2. All equipment is of the most advanced industrial standard of Germany in 1944.

3. Technical personnel all possess the corresponding professional skills and can train local workers.

4. A complete set of technical drawings is provided.

5. Production plans can be adjusted according to demand.

6. All equipment and technology can achieve self-maintenance and updates.

Lin Yu carefully studied this construction plan, excitement flashing in his eyes. Once this arsenal is built, it will not only solve the troops' supply problems but also give the Fourth Bureau a genuine industrial base.

"With this, I won't have to worry about ammunition supply anymore." Lin Yu looked out the window, his gaze crossing the Huangpu River toward the Pudong direction, "Over there in Pudong it's still just farmland, the terrain is flat, and being near the river makes transport convenient......"

He immediately shook his head: "But it's too close, not concealed enough. Perhaps we should consider the Songjiang direction; there the land is vast and sparsely populated, and there's a railway running through. Most importantly, that area is already within my control, building an arsenal there won't attract too much attention."

Lin Yu's gaze returned to the construction plan. A 3,000-mu industrial base—this will be a genuine military-industrial complex. With this, the Fourth Bureau can achieve self-sufficiency in arms and no longer worry about ammunition supply.

"But the site selection needs careful consideration," he muttered to himself, "This is no small project."

Lin Yu stood up and walked to the window. In the night, Shen City's lights blazed brightly; far off, the whistles of ships on the Huangpu River could be faintly heard.

"Three draws, two elite divisions, plus a Krupp arsenal......" He took a deep breath, striving to calm his inner excitement.

The significance of this arsenal far exceeds mere arms production. In an era of warlord fragmentation and Great Powers encircling, what does a modern arsenal mean? Lin Yu understood it clearly.

First is military value. Currently, the various warlords of Great Dry are locked in mêlée; every side lacks ammunition supplies. Even the strongest Fengtian army in the north must rely on foreign arms. Now, the Fourth Bureau will possess a modern arsenal capable of producing a million rounds of ammunition per month. Just this production capacity alone would make any warlord salivate.

Second is industrial value. This is no ordinary arsenal but a complete military-industrial system. Steel smelting, precision machinery, chemical production...... each link represents the most advanced industrial technology. In this era when Great Dry's industrial foundation is weak, this factory is like a treasure trove of technology.

More importantly is talent value. Fifty top German engineers—this is an absolute treasure in the current Great Dry. They not only ensure the factory's normal operation but can also cultivate a large number of domestic technical talents. Just consider that even getting a German instructor for the capital's military academy requires great effort, let alone so many top experts.

"With this factory, the Fourth Bureau will truly have its own industrial foundation." Lin Yu's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "No longer will we need to rely on any external force for arms supply."

This means true independence. In this era of warlord conflict, most factions must cling to a great power to obtain arms supplies. Foreigners control the north, Anglo-French forces infiltrate the Central Plains, Germans support the south...... behind every arms deal lies naked political transactions.

But now, the Fourth Bureau will possess its own arsenal. Not only can it be self-sufficient, it can even export. Such independent arms production capability is enough for the Fourth Bureau to secure a unique advantage amidst the warlord scramble.

"This is the power of industry......" Lin Yu murmured softly, "No wonder the Great Powers tightly control Great Dry's industrial development."

He suddenly thought of a problem: the existence of this factory will likely soon draw the attention of all sides. Not only warlords, but also the watchful Great Powers. After all, they will certainly not stand by while an independent modern arsenal appears in Great Dry.

"It seems site selection and defensive works need careful planning." Lin Yu narrowed his eyes, "This is the lifeline of the Fourth Bureau."