With the commander-in-chief several people heard the news of the outbreak of the Battle of Normenhan. Even if it was deliberately suppressed, it was also very excited to hear that at least for the time being, history had not changed because of his arrival. The Battle of Normenhan broke out as scheduled according to the history he knew, and Yang Zhen breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

This battle is a very important step for Yang Zhen. If you take advantage of it, it will be a rare opportunity. According to the history that Yang Zhen knew, the change in the attitude of the Soviets towards the United Nations began after this battle. The Soviet army, which was anxious to understand the movements of the Kwantung Army, although only for the purpose of using the Anti-United Nations, provided a rare place for the Anti-Japanese Federation to recuperate.

After the Battle of Normenhan, the Soviets not only released the detained generals of the Anti-United Nations, but also provided some rare supplies to the Anti-United Nations. Although the amount is not much, it is also some supplement after all.

At present, this scale is far larger than the conflict between Japan and the Soviet Union last year, which lasted less than a month, and it can be called a battle of the battle, which can temporarily attract most of the attention of the Kwantung Army. At least for the time being, give yourself some respite and time for future deployment.

Yang Zhen, who already had a plan in his heart, after listening to the broadcast, took out the military map of Sanjiang Province, which was far more detailed than the one he had used in the Wudaoling iron mine, which was far more detailed than the one he had used in the Wudaoling iron mine.

After laying out the map, Yang Zhen took a red and blue pencil and drew a large circle along the Songhua River in the northern part of Tangyuan, including all of Heli and Luobei counties and part of Wuyun County.

Putting down the pencil in his hand, Yang Zhen pointed to the map and said to the commander-in-chief: "Commander-in-chief, I have always had an idea in my heart, which is to open up direct contact with the Soviet Union. You see, the two counties of Luobei and Foshan in the north of Tangyuan are across the river from the Soviet Union. It would be of great benefit to us to take all or part of these two counties. ”

"Now that the Soviets and the Kwantung Army are clashing in the Inner Mongolia region of West Manchuria, according to my estimates, a battle of great scale is likely to break out between the two sides. The reason is simple, both sides want to hear each other's reality and reality. In particular, since the defection of Major General Li Shukov of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Soviet Army last year with a large amount of classified information, both sides are anxious to know the truth of the other. ”

"On the Soviet side, in particular, because of Lysyukov's defection, its Far East was almost completely unsafe. Even if they have adjusted their deployment, it will be difficult to completely get rid of the impact of this incident unless they transfer a large number of troops from Europe. Therefore, eagerly listening to the next move of the Japanese army was an urgent task before them. ”

"There is no better way to deal with this kind of temptation than to fight a battle under the strict secrecy of the Japanese army. Even if the Japanese did not want to expand the scale of the conflict, the Soviets would not agree. As for the Japanese army, the Japanese army, which has always been arrogant and looks down on the Soviet army very much, will not be willing to show weakness in front of the defeated generals of the Soviets. ”

"What's more, this kind of conflict is also the best opportunity for the Japanese army to test the true combat effectiveness of the Soviet army in the Far East. If last year's Zhanggufeng conflict, which can only be called a battle scale, and the two sides still maintained relative restraint, then the scale of this year's conflict will not be small. Even if the Japanese base camp did not agree, the arrogant Kwantung Army would not give up. ”

"The level of firepower of the Japanese army is an absolute advantage over the weak Chinese army. But in the face of the powerful Soviet army, it is not worth mentioning. Therefore, in order to win this battle, the Kwantung Army is bound to focus its main energy on that side. This is undoubtedly a great opportunity for us. ”

"I estimate that the scale of this conflict between Japan and the Soviet Union in the Nomenkhan area should be very large. But one thing is certain: it will never be the trigger for a full-scale war between Japan and the Soviet Union. The attention of the Soviet army was still focused on the European front, and Japan did not have the national strength to deal with the two-front battle until it was fully mobilized. At least until China is completely settled, they will not break out into a full-scale war with the USSR. They can't afford it. ”

"I estimate that the battle on the battlefield will last only a few months at most. However, although the battle between the two sides will last for a while, maybe even longer. How to grasp the rare time of a few months is also a test for us. ”

"Now for us, the puppet Manchu army, which was able to act in the face of the Anti-Japanese Federation because of its supply advantages and strong troops, is no longer worth mentioning. For the puppet Manchu army, we have surpassed them in terms of firepower or training. Therefore, once the attention of the Kwantung Army is attracted to the Normenhan side, it will be a great opportunity for us to expand the scope of our activities. ”

"We have an arsenal now, but we don't have raw materials. Under the siege of the Japanese army, although we have won successive battles, our scope of activities can only be limited to the mountainous areas at present. In the long run, until we are absolutely sure of defeating the superior Japanese army in the plains, we will be in trouble in replenishing food and soldiers. ”

"So, we have to play out. The first is to obtain a stable food and soldier supply base. The second is to open up a straight line with the Soviets. In order to obtain some military materials that we urgently need, such as military raw materials and medicines, which we cannot produce. ”

"But there is one thing we have to be prepared for. The Soviets would not risk a full-scale war between Japan and the Soviet Union to support us with great fanfare. And unless a full-scale war breaks out between Japan and the Soviet Union, they will both use us and suppress us. Maybe there will be some aid, but definitely not too much. ”

"There is no pie in the sky, and even if there is, it will not fall on our heads. Since the Soviets will not provide us with material materials for free, we can exchange them with the drawings of the weapons. It can be purchased with gold seized in Jiamusi. ”

Speaking of this, Yang Zhen paused, raised his head and looked at the few people who were staring at him, and said, "There is also artificial synthesis, which can mass-produce penicillin." ”

If Li Yanping, the commander-in-chief who has been locked down in the northeast and has little contact with the outside world, still does not understand the importance of penicillin, a special antibiotic that saved a large number of wounded in World War II, and is not very clear about the value of the so-called medicine that Yang Zhen said could be used to exchange a large number of supplies.

But Guo Bingxun is very aware of the importance of this special antibiotic, which is known as a medicine and a tael of gold, and knows how much Yang Zhen's sentence is worth if it is true.

This kind of medicine was produced in great quantities in later generations due to the progress of production technology, and it was everywhere. At this time, because the level of production technology can only be naturally synthesized, and cannot be produced in large quantities, the output is scarce. The yield itself is not much, and because of its special antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, it is almost equivalent to gold.

Hearing that Yang Zhen actually knew about this method of mass production of special antibiotics that could only rely on natural synthesis and was scarce in production, Guo Bingxun almost couldn't believe his ears. If Yang Zhen really understands, then the technology in his hands can almost be said to be a sky-high price. You must know that the value of natural synthetic penicillin imported from Europe and the United States is almost equivalent to gold.

But how is this possible? At this time, penicillin was not even capable of large-scale production in Western European and American countries. The so-called production capacity is almost a small amount of manufacturing in the real yàn room, even in Europe and the United States is extremely expensive, and it is difficult for ordinary people to consume it.

Therefore, for Yang Zhen, who has never been abroad and has not even been in contact with the pharmaceutical industry before, he threatened to know the artificial synthesis technology of penicillin, which made Guo Bingxun, who doubted Yang Zhen's words for the first time, look at him almost in disbelief.

Yang Zhen, who was unimpressed by the face of the commander-in-chief and Li Yanping, and the shock on Guo Bingxun's face, smiled at Yang Zhen in his eyes, and didn't explain much, just nodded firmly to Guo Bingxun, who couldn't believe it.

That's right, Yang Zhen does know the technology of synthetic penicillin. Not only do you know it, but you know almost everything about its production process.

In later life, Yang Zhen worked as a summer job in a pharmaceutical factory in the city for three years in high school because of his family background. The pharmaceutical factory in the fifties and sixties was still small, and the main production equipment was a variety of antibiotics for injection, and its main product was penicillin, which is now penicillin.

Although the factory was not updated in time because of backward production equipment. At a time when penicillin replacement products such as cephalosporin and pioneer are everywhere on the market, penicillin potassium that has been eliminated is still being produced, which makes the market more and more narrow, and the product backlog is strict.

In addition, a corrupt stall arrived at home, and in a few years, a prosperous pharmaceutical factory, which was once a major profit and tax maker in the city, was bankrupt by a fine director. However, after working in the production workshop for three years and supporting himself to finish high school, Yang Zhen mastered the artificial synthesis method and production process of penicillin.

Although these things that Yang Zhen mastered, they were almost worthless in later generations. As long as it is a small pharmaceutical factory, it can be produced. Even as long as you search on the Internet, you can find out the formula and production process. But now, it's a huge asset. If Yang Zhen has the opportunity to go abroad, just relying on this technology will be enough to create him a wealth that is comparable to that of a country.

Seeing Yang Zhen nodding firmly at him, Guo Bingxun's face became solemn. After explaining the effect and value of this drug to Li Yanping, the commander-in-chief with an unknown face, he said to Yang Zhen: "Commander, since you know this technology, do you think we can produce it ourselves now?" It's better for us to exchange products than to simply sell technology. ”

"As far as I know, this product is almost equivalent to gold on the black market in Kannai, and it is known as one or two gold for a medicine. It's better to run a long stream of water than to buy and sell with a hammer. After all, we still need a lot of money and materials in the future. With this technology in hand, as long as it can be produced, we can use it to exchange materials anytime and anywhere. ”

Regarding Guo Bingxun's thoughts, Yang Zhen shook his head and said: "We don't have production equipment, as well as the necessary personnel, and even a stable production environment. We lack all the basis for the production of this drug, how to produce it? We are like a person who has an empty treasure mountain, but cannot dig it by himself. ”

"Lao Guo, I also understand what you said. I am also reluctant to trade this precious technology for supplies that may even be a drop in the bucket. But there is no way, this is the reality. It's cruel, but it's forcing you to bow your head. ”

Speaking of this, Yang Zhen pointed to the map, waved his hand and said, "Forget it, don't say these discouraged words." Now tell me about my plans? My idea is to strengthen Liu Changshun's second regiment, which is relatively intact at present, to draw out the most complete battalion from the first regiment, and to strengthen the mountain artillery battalion and attack northward along the Xiaoxinganling mountain range. ”

"Occupy Heli, Luobei, Foshan, and Wuyun, create guerrilla base areas, and open up contacts with the Soviet Union. Stationed in this area was part of the garrison of the 37th Wing of the Japanese Army. This 37th Wing is still concentrated in Jiamusi, and it is our defeat, so there is some threat to us, but it is not too big. As long as we command well, it is not very difficult to open a line of communication. ”

"It's just that due to the lack of troops, we have little hope of occupying all these counties, but at least we must occupy Foshan and the western areas of Heli and Luobei counties. Here the west can be the small Xing'an Mountains as a barrier, and the east can enter the Sanjiang Plain at any time. And relying on the large number of laborers in the coal mines in the Heli area to expand the troops. ”

After talking about the train of thought in his heart, Yang Zhen said with some regret: "It's just that these three counties are not big, the population is not large, and even many places can be said to be sparsely populated. Although it can open up a passage for us to the outside world, it cannot meet our needs for food and soldiers.

The replenishment of soldiers and food has always been Yang Zhen's biggest headache. Even if the soldiers could be replenished by the labor of the Guò Heli area, it was difficult to raise the full amount of food for the tens of thousands of troops. The population of the entire Sanjiang region is too sparse compared to other places.

Although he was not afraid of the Japanese army's plan to return to the tun and merge households, he did not care about the Japanese army's construction of defensive facilities outside the so-called group tribes. But the key is how much grain can be seized by these group tribes? You can't even use the little capital you have on hand to exchange it for the Soviet Union, right?

Although he knew that he would not get too much from this attack, for the sake of future development, Yang Zhen knew that even if he didn't want to attack, he had to fight out. It's a matter of time.

"The Second Regiment was the main force to strengthen the first force, with Liu Changshun as the commander, Wang Minggui as the political commissioner, and Ma Chunsheng as the chief of staff to form a northbound detachment. After half a month of intensive training, an attack was launched to the north. Yang Zhen said conclusively.