Korla A military factory, code-named 9921, secretly produces ammunition on the Great Gobi , the conditions are very difficult
Going to Northwest China, Xinjiang is a place that must be visited. In addition to going to Urumqi to enjoy the unique natural beauty, going to Korla city is also a good choice.
Korla has a natural advantage in tourism. The unique food in the city large plate chicken, fried noodles, roasted naan are very different from traditional Chinese food in terms of taste. Tasting fresh local delicacies, admiring the beautiful Swan Lake, and feeling the unique culture of Luobu village have become must-see items for many people traveling to Korla.
However, the most mysterious beauty of Korla belongs to the famous military factory 9921, and the story about this factory is still little known today. Korla is located in Xinjiang, and it is at the back of my country's in-depth strategy. Many people wonder why the military factory was built here. In fact, the most important reason is because of the "Small Third Front in Provinces" plan issued by the state during the construction of the third front. At that time, the state required all regions to build their own military industries to meet the normal military ration needs of the troops.
Korla itself is located at the junction of the northern and southern borders, and since ancient times it has been the last pass in the middle of the 26 passes in the northwest. No matter in terms of strategic intention or geographical layout, building a military factory in Korla is the best choice for stabilizing the situation in Xinjiang and preventing external pressure. The 9921 factory was built in 1966, and it was called Qianjin Machinery Factory at that time. Since China and the Soviet Union were at odds at this time, the 9921 factory located in Xinjiang has shouldered a very heavy responsibility since the beginning of its construction.
In order to ensure that the 9921 factory can achieve the three goals of construction, production, and products in the same year, the state specially dispatched a group of professional and technical workers from state-owned factories in the west and north to assist Korla City to quickly help the 9921 factory achieve the three goals. It has to be said that the 9921 factory made an important contribution to maintaining the stability of the northwest frontier. Today, the country has carried out a round of reforms on the military industry, and today's military factories and enterprises have formed a group and cluster development model.
This also means that the strategic role of the 9921 factory itself is not as important as it used to be. In December 1999, after completing the last round of production order tasks, the 9921 factory announced the suspension of work and production, and an era of military industry that belonged exclusively to Korla came to an end.
In 19 years, the 9921 factory has provided the army with more than 317.7 million rounds of ammunition, which is still amazing from the data point of view. However, the 9921 military factory has not yet ended its historical mission. After being converted into a civilian factory, it has also been engaged in the production of liquefied gas tanks, , washing machines and other civilian equipment.
But no matter what you choose, it is actually very difficult to return to the old scenery. So it can be seen that the military factory finally withdrew from the stage of history in a relatively embarrassing situation, and the old site was eventually transformed into a fruit production place. For the 9921 factory, such a result is obviously the optimal solution.
After all, Xinjiang is located in a remote area in the northwest, and the value of building a general factory into a characteristic cultural and creative tourism destination with a relatively small population is not great. But in any case, this medium-sized factory has still made an indelible contribution to the development of my country's military industry. Their stories are also worth remembering for future generations.