What he needs to upgrade most now is heavy weapons.
Especially artillery.
It is estimated that our Eighth Route Army will not be able to use tanks, airplanes, etc. in a short period of time.
There is no need to think about battleships or anything like that.
Choose carefully.
"First, the German-made Krupp 105mm howitzer..."
"Second, the US-made 105mm howitzer..."
"Third, the French Schneider 105mm howitzer..."
"Fourth, French Bourges 105mm howitzer..."
Zhang Chu chose second.
No need to read anything else. The overall performance is the best.
The German 105mm howitzer is also good, but its weight is outstanding.
Just look at the 88mm anti-aircraft gun. It’s five tons!
On the Chinese battlefield, not many roads can withstand a five-ton artillery carriage.
In Europe, the terrain is flat and roads are developed, so weight is not a problem. But it is absolutely not possible on the battlefield in East Asia.
As long as it weighs more than two tons, ordinary bridges cannot bear it.
"Choose success."
"You can freely upgrade the US-made 105mm howitzer."
"The upgrade cost for each door is about 2 million."
"Do you want to upgrade the US-made 105mm howitzer now?"
The system sends a prompt.
Zhang Chu looked at his reserves. They were pretty good. There were more than 130 grenade launchers.
Although the number of Japanese invaders just wiped out was not large, there are still more than 20 grenade cans in the income. From the grenade cans, the 105mm howitzer can be directly upgraded.
"want!"
Zhang Chu made a choice.
Upgrade two doors first and see how it works.
It should be no problem. I have already received one as a reward before.
What to use a howitzer for?
Of course it is used to kill Japanese.
Didn't they capture the Yanzigang stronghold? It happened to be that the howitzers were placed here to block the Japanese aggressors' traffic arteries.
What is the function of Yanzigang Stronghold?
It is the only way for the Japanese invaders in Datong to sweep westward. If you guard this place, the Japanese invaders will not be able to move westward.
For the Japanese invaders' large forces, it was impossible not to take the main road. Otherwise, the logistics would not be able to keep up.
Can two howitzers be defended?
Hard to say.
But it doesn't matter if you don't hold on. As long as you cause enough damage to the devils.
From a strategic point of view, constantly attracting Japanese invaders to come here to launch attacks. Using battles to continuously consume the Japanese invaders' effective strength is also a victory.
A howitzer in 2 million funds.
One shell costs only 50 funds.
A Major's Command Sword can be exchanged for 20,000 rounds of artillery shells.
Twenty thousand artillery shells could kill at least a thousand Japanese invaders.
"Report!"
"Report!"
Suddenly, guerrillas came in a hurry.
Panting, he came to Lao Ba and reported some situations. Lao Ba hurriedly came to Zhang Chu.
"What's the matter?"
"Captain Ma's military team is in trouble."
"What trouble?"
"They encountered a large group of Japanese invaders in the east. They were coming this way."
"East?"
Zhang Chu was confused.
Forgot to check the recycling radar.
Sure enough, a large group of recycling dots also appeared in the east.
Among them, there are also a few small red dots. It is inferred that they are Japanese army officers above the rank of Major.
Hey, the Japanese are still playing tricks on each other!
Actually, the two brigades came together to outflank the enemy in the direction of Yanzigang.
Could it be that the Japanese invaders sensed that something was going to happen here? So they sent two brigades to counter the siege?
Hehe, this is a good plan.
If Tubal Road was really attacking the Yanzigang stronghold, they would be able to defeat them all in one fell swoop.
The Eighth Route Army, which was surrounded by enemies from both sides and surrounded on three sides, found it really difficult to escape.
Unfortunately, the Yanzigang stronghold no longer exists.
"Go back and tell Captain Ma. Let him retreat all the way to the stronghold."
"yes!"
"Pretend to be defeated. The more embarrassed you are, the better."
"yes!"
The team member left in a hurry.
Zhang Chu waved his hand and signaled everyone to take action.
Quickly pick up all the weapons and equipment on the ground.
At the same time, the bodies of the Japanese invaders and puppet soldiers should also be buried to avoid being discovered by the Japanese invaders from a distance.
Why?
Zhang Chu planned to hide in the stronghold and plot against the Japanese.
When the Japanese invaders get close, immediately use full firepower to kill the Japanese invaders to the maximum extent and give the Japanese invaders a decisive blow.
"quick!"
"quick!"
Everyone immediately became busy.
First, push the 75mm field gun into the stronghold and find a suitable location to place it.
Secondly, carry the 12.7mm heavy machine gun into the stronghold.
Again, everyone is looking for a suitable shooting position inside the stronghold. Especially the sniper.
The artillery fire just now was a bit fierce, and the turrets of the stronghold were blown to pieces.
However, the wall is still there, and so are some other fortifications.
The previous Japanese invaders made a fatal mistake. They took the initiative to attack. If they had stubbornly resisted and waited for help, they might not have perished so quickly.
In war, sometimes it's all about luck.
While we were busy, a group of military workers withdrew.
They say they are a martial arts team, but they are actually unprofessional.
It's more like the Eighth Route Army who came out to do side jobs. There are almost a hundred people.
For ease of movement, they did not wear military uniforms.
Most of the weapons are Mosin Nagan rifles. There are also two DP-20 light machine guns. And then there is nothing else.
"Old man!"
"Captain Horse!"
"Consultant Zhang!"
The three of them introduced each other.
Although the weather was still cold, Ma Zhong was still sweating profusely.
The other soldiers were also sweating all over. This shows how hard it was to run from the front.
"stronghold……"
"Oh, we've already taken it down."
"Where are the devils?"
"They were all sent to the Jingguo Sacred Toilet."
"What?"
"They were all beaten to death by us."
Zhang Chu answered lightly.
That’s the truth! He wasn’t exaggerating.
Ma Zhong couldn't figure it out.
Why did you defeat it? I feel so relaxed...
Prior to this, this stronghold had caused the nearby Eighth Route Army to suffer a lot, and all operations had to avoid this place.
Until I saw the 75mm field gun...
Understood.
It turns out there is a cannon!
No wonder the Japanese artillery towers were blown to pieces.
sharp!
Even the mountain cannon was pulled up.
"Mountain cannon..."
"Give it to you."
"What?"
"I said, the mountain cannon and all the weapons and equipment will be given to you."
"ah?"
"In addition, we will send another fifty DP-28 light machine guns, twenty DSHK heavy machine guns, and twenty 81mm mortars."
"What?"
Ma Zhong looked confused.
I seem to understand. But I don’t seem to understand.
Light machine gun...
Heavy machine gun...
Mortar...
Very excited, but not too excited...
until……
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Airdrop boxes fell one after another.
It contains light machine guns, heavy machine guns, and mortars.
There is no need for rifles. We have light machine guns, heavy machine guns, and mortars. A lot of rifles were captured.
"ah……"
Ma Zhong couldn't believe it.
The other soldiers were also stunned.
sky!
Is this an airdrop?
Airdropping so much weapons and equipment?
"right!"
"All for you!"
Zhang Chu is not stingy.
If they hadn't had too few people, they could have given more.
To the east is Datong. It was the gateway of the Japanese invaders in northern Shanxi. It was also an important gateway to Chahar, Suiyuan, Hebei, and Rehe.
The Japanese have stationed a 26th Division here. The troops are quite strong.
The area around Datong was controlled by the Japanese invaders.
but!
That was before!
Now, I, Zhang Chu, am here!
From today on, the Japanese invaders in this area will never have a good life!
"Wait a moment."
"And two howitzers."
"What?"
"I'll give you two more howitzers."
"ah?"
Ma Zhong felt like he was dreaming.
There are so many light machine guns, heavy machine guns, and mortars that aren’t enough?
Two more howitzers?
sky……
Was it also airdropped?
I couldn't help but look up at the sky.
No……
"coming!"
"coming!"
Suddenly someone yelled.
Zhang Chu knew that the howitzer had arrived. This time it was faster.
Look outside.
It was indeed a truck pulling a howitzer that slowly arrived.
"ah……"
"Howitzer..."
"real……"
Ma Zhong's eyes bulged.
The other soldiers were basically the same. They were all dumbfounded.
sky!
There seems to be something extraordinary!
There's a truck!
There are cannons!
It seemed like a truck was coming with a cannon. That mighty...
"A cannon for us?"
"Yes! A 105mm howitzer for you!"
"How big?"
Ma Zhong couldn't understand.
Because few people knew about millimeters at that time.
Most intellectuals talk about millimeters, which is the centimeter in the metric system, which is ten centimeters.
"Ten pomegranates."
"oh!"
Only then did Ma Zhong understand.
Ten is ten centimeters.
If it is 15mm howitzer, then it is 15cm. That is 150mm howitzer.
Howitzers of this level are truly heavy artillery. Only the Chinese army has them.
The Japanese also have it.
The Japanese 150mm howitzer is also very powerful.
No matter how strong the fortifications are, they cannot withstand the bombardment of 150mm howitzers. Once the Japanese heavy artillery comes, they cannot defend themselves at all.
Unexpectedly, now it is our turn to have a howitzer!
"Give it!"
"Give it!"
Zhang Chu went up to receive it and then drove the car himself.
Fortunately, the stronghold is open to traffic. Otherwise, just these two howitzers would be exhausted.
Although it only weighs two tons, if it is not towed by a car and relies on human power, it cannot be pulled at all. Even if dozens of people work together.
Zhang Chu climbed into the cab of the truck and drove the two howitzers to the stronghold and placed them.
This took over another hour.
Alas, without a professional artillery force, we still can’t do anything!
I hope that the new regiment, as well as the brigade and headquarters, can form a professional artillery team after receiving a large number of field artillery!
otherwise……
From now on, I can supply 105mm howitzers in large quantities!
By the way, there’s also an 88mm anti-aircraft gun!
That 88mm gun is used to hit solid fortifications and is more powerful than the 105mm howitzer!
Taiyuan can be smashed open!
real!
Unfortunately it’s too heavy!
But the prerequisite is that there must be a professional artillery team.
Otherwise, even if there are a large number of 88 guns and 105 grenades, it will be difficult to be effective.
"Captain Horse!"
"Captain Horse!"
Zhang Chu suddenly remembered something.
Yang Xiuqin seems to have an older brother, who is probably active nearby?