"Looking for me?" Su Rui asked in surprise: "Sir Zhang, what do you want to see me for?"
Zhang Lingfu's face turned red for a rare moment, he hesitated a few times, and finally said with some embarrassment: "Captain Su, it's like this. I saw that your unit's weapons and equipment are quite sophisticated. I don't know where they came from."
Can you tell me about the purchase?"
"Um...well..." Su Rui frowned immediately upon hearing this.
Seeing that Su Rui's face was very ugly, Zhang Lingfu also said with some embarrassment: "If Battalion Commander Su feels embarrassed, forget it, just pretend that I didn't say anything."
I have to mention here that although the equipment of the national army at that time was provided by the government, there were exceptions. For example, the weapons of some miscellaneous armies or some units were purchased by the army commanders themselves. The number of weapons purchased with their own pockets was definitely
There aren't many. They are usually only equipped on the personal bodyguards or security forces of the army commander. The purpose is to ensure the personal safety of the army commander.
For example, many generals have their own private guards, and many of them have purchased Shanxi imitation German MP18 submachine guns or German box guns from Yan Xishan's Shanxi Arsenal, in quantities ranging from dozens to hundreds.
Therefore, when Zhang Lingfu saw the MG34 and M2 large-caliber heavy machine guns equipped by Su Rui's troops, he thought they were weapons and equipment purchased by Su Rui himself with his own money.
However, these things are generally the private affairs of the parties concerned, and it is taboo for outsiders to inquire about them rashly. Therefore, when Zhang Lingfu saw the embarrassed look on Su Rui's face, he mistakenly thought that he had touched someone's taboo.
But don't mention it, Zhang Lingfu did encounter Suri's counterattack in this matter, especially since the source of Suri's weapons is indeed shady. Once exposed, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, Su Rui's expression became very serious at this time.
It was ugly, and Zhang Lingfu was not a man of words, so the atmosphere became tense for a while.
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two parties was very awkward, Yang Zhanchun took a bad look at it. He, the leader of the group, could easily offend others by asking such a question. As the saying goes, cats have their own catwalks, and snakes have their own snake paths. Which officer these days doesn't lead the way?
It’s something private. By asking this, aren’t you asking people to keep their business channels in broad daylight?
Therefore, the adjutant had to stand up and smooth things over. He stood up and said haha: "Sir Zhang, please don't embarrass Battalion Commander Su. If you are interested, just buy some from Battalion Commander Su."
, why bother to worship the giant Buddha in front of you instead of worshiping those lonely ghosts!"
When Yang Zhanchun said this, Su Rui's expression improved. He nodded and said, "Sir Zhang, there are some things I really can't say. In this case, if Chief Zhang is interested in these weapons of mine, we will go back this evening.
I will immediately send you ten MG34 machine guns, eight mortars, and some ammunition, what do you think?"
"Brother Su, do you really mean what you said?"
When Zhang Lingfu heard this, he immediately grabbed Su Rui's hand and his voice trembled. The 305th Regiment now really needs to replenish weapons and ammunition.
So far, the 305th Regiment, which was originally full of 2,000 men, has suffered more than 600 casualties. The loss of nearly 40% of the personnel has left Zhang Lingfu scratching his head. But what troubles Zhang Lingfu the most is the equipment.
losses on.
Since the Defense War of Nanjing was hastily decided by the Ministry of National Defense, there is not much ordnance and material reserves in Nanjing. Since the war started, all the troops have been short of weapons and ammunition. Zhang Lingfu's 305th Regiment, which has more than 1,000 people, only has less than 1,000 rifles.
, twenty machine guns, and not a single mortar.
Now Su Rui is going to give him ten machine guns and eight mortars at once. This is a timely help for Zhang Lingfu. It is no wonder that Zhang Lingfu lost his composure after listening to Su Rui's words.
But Zhang Lingfu didn't realize it at this moment. He grabbed Su Rui's hand and shook it hard for a while. After holding it in for a long time, he said: "Brother Su, I, Zhang Lingfu, can't repay your kindness. So, aren't you short of people?"
?I happen to have more than 600 soldiers who retreated from the front line here. I originally planned to add them to my regiment, but now I give them all to you. What do you think?"
A hint of joy flashed in Su Rui's eyes and asked: "Is this true?"
"Of course it's true." Zhang Lingfu laughed, showing his white teeth. He looked extremely happy at this time, as if he had gotten a huge advantage.
"Okay, then it's a deal!"
After agreeing on the conditions on the city wall where bullets were flying, the two looked at each other and laughed loudly. Su Rui got the personnel he wanted, and Zhang Lingfu got the ammunition he desperately needed. Both parties were happy.
At the same time, the Japanese army, which was overwhelmed by the crazy rain of bullets on the city wall, suffered extremely heavy losses. The grenade, which was regarded as an important support weapon by the Japanese army, failed to play its due role, because every time there was a throw,
When the cannon team wanted to pop up and shoot, there would always be bullets popping out of nowhere that would lift their Tianling caps. The heavy losses made Colonel Maruoka Yasuhei go crazy.
He couldn't understand how the defenders on the city could have such fierce firepower, especially the bullets fired from the four large-caliber machine guns, which caused heavy losses to the soldiers fighting against the Japanese Empire. They simply died when they touched each other.
Death.
"Bagaya Road, the abominable Chinese people. Come here, quickly order Lieutenant Colonel Otsuka No. 1 (Captain of the 120th Regiment of the 114th Division Field Artillery) to continue bombing the China Gate. We must kill the Chinese people."
The firepower points are leveled!"
"Reporting to your Excellency Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel Otsuka has come to report that their artillery regiment is in the process of relocating its position and will not be able to provide you with artillery support within an hour, so..."
"Baga! Bang..."
Colonel Yasuhei Maruoka stretched out his hand and gave the staff officer a slap in the face, then pointed at him and shouted: "I don't care what he is doing, in short, I must see the shell fall on the opposite city within half an hour, otherwise he will wait
Welcome my wrath!"
Half an hour later, the artillery support that Colonel Yasuhei Maruoka expected still did not arrive. The machine guns at the top of the city were still raging. The two attacks launched by the Japanese army were beaten back by the defenders with strong firepower, and there were also casualties.
More than 400 people. This result greatly reduced the morale of the Japanese army. Since they invaded China, they have always bullied others. When have they been suppressed by the Chinese? They have planes, artillery, heavy machine guns, and grenades.
Barrel, what do the Chinese have? It's just a big blade and a broken gun with a worn rifle. Isn't fire suppression always the patent of the Japanese Empire? When will it be the turn of the Chinese to suppress and defeat the Japanese Empire?
A warrior?
Seeing another round of Japanese attacks being pushed back by our own strong firepower, a burst of cheers rang out from the wall of Zhonghua Gate, boosting the morale of the soldiers. Some soldiers even sang songs from their hometown, and the city was filled with joy.
However, Zhang Lingfu and Yang Zhanchun looked at each other with a wry smile. Zhang Lingfu said with a wry smile: "This style of fighting is very enjoyable, but it also consumes too much ammunition. According to my observation, just the five machine guns they used just consumed 23.
100,000 rounds of ammunition. If our regiment had replaced these ammunition, it would have lasted a week if we saved a little."
Yang Zhanchun also shook his head and said: "This is not a war, it is purely a victory achieved with ammunition. Good guy, their bullets are like running water, let alone us, even the Japanese cannot bear such a huge weapon."
It's a waste. But this is good, our casualties will be much smaller. We fought for an hour just now. Except for four or five of our brothers who were injured by stray bullets, the others are all safe. I couldn't even think about this before.
I dare not think about it."
"Yeah!" Zhang Lingfu nodded, "I saw that Brother Su's fighting style is quite similar to that of the Americans. What Americans pay attention to is to exchange for victory with firepower. What the Americans pay attention to is using absolutely superior firepower to defeat the enemy's resistance. It's just that
This kind of dismissal is something we can never learn."
"Yes!" Yang Zhanchun let out a long sigh, "I hope it will get dark soon. As soon as it gets dark, the Japanese planes and artillery will have to stop, and we can take a breather..."
"Get out of here, the Japanese are firing...!"
I don't know who shouted, and then the Japanese retaliatory artillery fire fell again...
That afternoon, Suri struggled to survive the Japanese artillery fire until dark. After a day of fighting, despite paying careful attention to the Japanese artillery fire, Suri's men still suffered more than 30 casualties.
When he retreated from the city wall, his whole body was transformed into a black man by gunpowder smoke...