Davis arrived in China a few days later on a transport plane carrying supplies.
After many twists and turns, I first arrived at the third brother... At this time, the Chinese Expeditionary Force had rushed to Burma to defend the Burma Road with the British army, and the Empire on which the sun never sets was too tired to deal with Rommel on the African battlefield and had no time to take care of it.
We can only rely on Yingjiang to take charge of the overall situation with the third brother.
Then he took a flight from Sange's place to Chongqing, then transferred to Xi'an and finally arrived at Yuncheng.
Sun Erwei had informed Wang Xuexin in advance that Yingjiang would send someone there.
Wang Xuexin was still surprised about this and asked Sun Erwei: "You already have enough people in China, don't you? With Skinner's R&D team and you as a 'reporter', do you still need to send others?"
Sun Erwei explained: "That's right, because we know that you have recent air defense needs, and a batch of air defense equipment will be shipped here in the near future, so of course we need to send some consultants to help you familiarize yourself with the equipment!"
Wang Xuexin said "Oh", feeling a little strange. He didn't need any consultants for those anti-aircraft guns he bought, because they were basically used as fixed forts. As long as he knew how to fire, that was enough.
What's more, the anti-aircraft guns are all similar in use. The Mao Xiong's anti-aircraft cannon can be used by Yingjiang's anti-aircraft cannon. Of course, the same can be used.
But after thinking about it, I sent them if I wanted to. There would be no harm in having a few more consultants to give guidance. The conditions here in the base area are difficult and life is in danger at any time. It would be great if they are willing to come.
Later, Wang Xuexin learned that Sun Erwei actually described the inspection as helping the Eighth Route Army.
The Yingjiang side came to an end, and Wang Xuexin turned his attention to the Zhongtiao Mountain defense line.
The Zhongtiao Mountain defense line originally had nothing to worry about. It only needed to be built according to the defense line built by the stubborn army.
But Li Yunlong thinks this is not enough.
On this day, Li Yunlong found Wang Xuexin and said to Wang Xuexin with a solemn expression: "Xiaodongbei, although others say that there is no security problem at the Zhongtiao Mountain Defense Line, and everyone is grinning happily, I just don't feel at ease!"
Wang Xuexin nodded, he actually felt the same.
Then Li Yunlong looked at the map and said: "Look at Zhongtiao Mountain, although it is more than a hundred kilometers long, it is only a dozen kilometers wide, and the narrowest point is less than ten kilometers. And there are several Japanese divisions to the south.
!Although these divisions are confronting the stubborn army in the Yellow River, who knows whether they will stab us in the back?"
This is indeed a problem with the Zhongtiao Mountain defense line at this time.
All the fortifications on the Zhongtiao Mountain defense line were facing north, but the Japanese were facing the south.
If the Japanese attack from behind, does that mean that all the fortifications are ineffective?
One thing that the Eighth Route Army can rely on is that the Japanese are not good at fighting in mountainous areas... But it is not that they are not good at it, but that the enemy's advantage in fighting in mountainous areas is sharply reduced and the casualties are high. In fact, if the Japanese fight serious mountain battles, they will still be
Stronger than the Eighth Route Army.
Wang Xuexin has also considered this issue, but if we want to defend against the Japs in the south at the same time, it means that the Eighth Route Army has to build two defense lines in the north and south on Zhongtiao Mountain at the same time. This is a defense line of more than 100 kilometers. It is not enough to defend only one side.
Beware of both sides...
Wang Xuexin thought for a while and said: "Captain, I think this problem is easy to solve. We just need to slightly change the fortifications!"
"What do you mean?" Li Yunlong was a little confused.
Wang Xuexin pointed to the map and explained: "Commander, you see, the defense lines built by the stubborn army are all on the front slope, so the bunkers, trenches, etc. are all facing the north. What we actually need more are the reverse slope fortifications..."
Li Yunlong said "Oh": "You mean, we change this line of defense to have both positive and negative uses?"
"That's what it means!" Wang Xuexin nodded and said: "If the Japanese come from the north, we will use the tactics of the stubborn army to fight them. If the Japanese come from the south, we will fight them with our own tactics on the reverse slope. Fortifications on the forward slope will be changed.
It’s not difficult to build a reverse slope fortification, all it requires is some minor changes!”
Li Yunlong was stunned for a moment, and then laughed "hehehe": "That makes sense. We can use sandbags to make perforations for the door behind the bunker, repair the trenches, and we can see the enemy in the opposite direction to ensure a good line of sight."
, In addition, one side must be high and the other low, just like the reverse slope fortification, it is not just for dual purposes, what a good idea!”
"Then dig some more tunnels!" Wang Xuexin added: "Although the dormitories of the stubborn troops are comfortable to live in, it is inconvenient to fight if the troops are too concentrated! Then lay barbed wire, landmines, etc. in the south, so that the devils can come from no matter which way.
Don’t be afraid!”
"Yes, yes!" Li Yunlong praised: "You still have a way, I will talk to the chief about this later!"
This is actually thanks to the stubborn army. They have been stationed at Zhongtiao Mountain for so many years and it is not that they have done nothing. The fortifications were built one after another from the north to the south.
In fact, it is not just built on Zhongtiao Mountain, this defense line extends all the way to the north bank of the Yellow River, that is, there is a defense line every two or three kilometers in these 50 kilometers.
The stubborn army does not dare to be vague in this regard. After all, it is something used to save lives.
It's just a pity that no matter how good the defense line is or the favorable terrain...if the troops stationed there have no morale, it will be useless.
"By the way, Xiaodongbei!" Li Yunlong remembered something when he was about to leave, and turned around and asked: "How is the deal with Yingjiang's purchase of anti-aircraft guns going? I heard it costs more than two million U.S. dollars, dear... the money
Is it enough?”
The transactions between Wang Xuexin and Yingjiang have always been reported. After all, this is a military matter, and any purchase requires discussion and approval from superiors. It is not just what Wang Xuexin says he wants.
But it's almost the same.
If there were objections or doubts about Wang Xuexin before, but since buying several production lines from Yingjiang and tanks from Mao Xiong, no one has any objections to Wang Xuexin anymore.
This is what the chief said to the chief of staff: "If it weren't for Xiao Dongbei, we would have nothing! Now that we can make guns and tanks, what more can we ask for! Just let Xiao Dongbei do it, he knows how to buy it
What a good deal, you can’t go wrong!”
Therefore, Wang Xuexin's report was just a formality. At this time, Wang Xuexin forgot about it after being delayed for several days due to matters in the camp.
When Li Yunlong asked, Wang Xuexin replied: "That's enough! Eagle sauce is free for us!"
"What?" Li Yunlong was a little suspicious that he heard wrongly. He widened his eyes and asked again: "You...what did you say?"
"It's free!" Wang Xuexin replied: "No money!"
"Free..." Li Yunlong still didn't believe it: "This is more than two...more than two million dollars, and it's still US dollars. How can I say it's free? Is there any problem with this?"
This is Li Yunlong's inertial thinking developed by traveling in the world. Any good thing about pie falling from the sky must be deceptive.