The shortcomings of Sihang Warehouse finally showed up.
It's just that there's really not enough air circulation inside. It's filled with gunpowder smoke and it's hard to disperse.
The explosion power of the Japanese 105mm artillery shells was much greater than that of the 75mm. After some crazy shooting, the Sihang Warehouse was completely covered in gunpowder smoke.
The gunpowder smoke outside was quickly carried away by the breeze blowing from the Suzhou River. But inside the Sihang Warehouse, the gunpowder smoke was difficult to disperse.
Zhang Yong had no choice but to quietly come out of Sihang Warehouse and walk along the wall to the back.
Behind the Sihang Warehouse is the Suzhou River. There is a river embankment, which can actually protect it from artillery fire.
The Japanese invaders' artillery shells were all in arcs and could not hit the back of Sihang Warehouse. This place was safe for the time being.
However, if you dodge shells here, you will be watched by people on the other side of the Suzhou River. It doesn't feel good.
He hates being watched.
On the other side of the Suzhou River, there are always many people watching the excitement.
Including Chinese people, including foreigners. It is probably the nature of all human beings to watch the excitement.
In addition to military observers and reporters, there are also many enthusiastic people.
They are truly enthusiastic people and are very concerned about the development of the situation. They are very concerned about the war of the Chinese army.
As the Songhu War spread, a large number of people poured into the concession.
As far as the defense area of the 88th Division is concerned, all the people have fled. Most of them have poured into the concession.
As a result, the population in the concession increased dramatically. Many people had nothing to do, so they lay down by the river and watched the excitement.
There are even people looking through binoculars.
There are also a few yellow dots in the crowd. They are representatives of the Red Party.
There are also scattered red dots. They are obviously Japanese spies.
The Japanese spies are also paying attention to the progress of the war and various details of the national army.
This is a show. There are many spectators.
It's a pity that the portion is not big enough to make the world's headlines.
At present, the military news headlines around the world are still focused on Spain.
After all, that's Europe over there. Spain was once one of the world's great powers. Its once invincible fleet was so powerful that it shocked the world.
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a young man on the other side of the river running, and then threw something towards Zhang Yong.
Zhang Yong:???
What's going on?
Grenade?
Damn!
Throwing a grenade from across the river?
Subconsciously, he raised the Garand semi-automatic to kill the opponent.
Mud...
Dare to plot against me.
Then I realized something was wrong. There was no weapon mark.
In other words, it is not a weapon.
So he lowered his gun.
What a coincidence. A dark shadow fell in front of him.
Subconsciously he reached out to catch it.
Found it to be a glutinous rice chicken.
The outside is wrapped in oil paper. It's still warm.
Surprised.
The other party actually fed him glutinous rice chicken.
In Shanghai, glutinous rice chicken seems to be a very niche food.
Generally speaking, only Cantonese people will like it.
For example, there were many Cantonese people in the 19th Route Army back then.
look up.
Look at the young man throwing the glutinous rice chicken.
I found that the other person was making eating movements and gestures. It was obviously a signal to him to eat quickly.
Oh, the enthusiastic crowd...
Throwing food to oneself. What’s the idiom for that?
What pot?
What pulp?
Too bad, science students are poorly educated.
well……
So he raised his hand to express his gratitude.
Then peel the glutinous rice chicken. It is fragrant and the heat is just right.
I happened to be hungry too, so I wolfed down the food, finishing it in two or three mouthfuls.
The young man who was feeding him went away satisfied.
It turned out to be a young man pulling a rickshaw. He was indeed very enthusiastic.
I make money by selling my strength. I’m even willing to buy glutinous rice chicken to feed myself. Hey, I’m a little touched...
Suddenly, a marked white dot appeared at the entrance to the concession.
Check it out and find that it is actually Zhu Yuan.
Huh?
Is this guy free?
When you come out of the concession, do you have to enter the 88th Division defense area?
It seems that there are only things that go in and nothing that comes out.
They all poured into the concession from outside, and few left the concession.
My mind moved.
I hunched over and came to the entrance of the concession.
It was discovered that it was indeed Zhu Yuan, still wearing the uniform of the patrol room.
Huh?
Is this guy reinstated?
Confuse……
Come forward.
Zhu Yuan saw him and hurried up immediately.
His face looked surprised and happy at the same time. It was obviously unexpected.
I didn’t expect Zhang Yong to be here. It’s simply great.
Zhang Yong came forward slowly.
"Commissioner Zhang."
"Captain Zhu?"
"That's right. It's me. I have something to do with you."
"Have you been reinstated?"
"No."
"That……"
"Promoted one level."
"Congratulations."
"Thanks."
Zhu Yuan answered with a smile.
Then he walked to the side. Of course Zhang Yong followed.
"Just now, the French promoted me to an official. Then they asked me to come to see the representatives of the national army. I didn't expect you to be here. It's great."
"What do you want from us?"
"We have discovered a spy hideout, and there may be some weapons and equipment hidden inside. You go and capture the spy, and the weapons and equipment seized will be yours."
"Oh? Thank you then."
Zhang Yong smiled brightly, understood and tacitly understood.
The French were indeed furious. Two protests were in vain. So the French took action directly.
What kind of spy? Those are all excuses.
The French must have arranged the weapons and ammunition themselves.
Even, you can be sure that there will definitely be iconic French weapons inside.
The kind that the Japanese invaders could spot at a glance.
It was to tell the Japanese invaders clearly that the weapons were given by the French.
You Japanese people don’t give me face. Of course our League boss won’t give you face.
Otherwise, what will the other National League boys think?
"address."
"here."
Zhu Yuan handed Zhang Yong a note.
Zhang Yong took it and looked at it, and found that it was very close. It was just two streets away.
Before, he had been busy fighting the Japanese invaders. He had neglected the situation in the concession. There were so many weapon signs and he did not check them one by one.
Unexpectedly, the French would store weapons and ammunition at such a close distance.
Suddenly I realized. Are the French preparing?
If the Japanese army captures Zhabei Station, the pressure on the concession will suddenly increase.
At the Zhabei entrance and exit, more weapons and equipment must be added to prevent the Japanese from forcing their way into the concession.
Check.
Found the artillery mark.
Huh?
artillery?
See specific models.
It is a French-made SA-L34 25mm anti-tank gun.
Um?
Anti-tank gun?
25mm?
The French actually offer themselves this?
It seems to be of no use!
It weighs 500 kilograms and has an effective range of 1,000 meters. It is the lightest weapon of its kind.
The parameters seem to be good.
However, for a while, Zhang Yong really couldn't think of its use.
If a Japanese tank comes up, it can be penetrated directly with a 12.7 mm caliber heavy machine gun. There is no need to use a professional anti-tank gun.
However, he quickly reacted.
It may not be useful for anti-tank or anything like that. But it is very useful for attacking fortifications!
It can easily destroy ordinary fortifications. Its attack capability is much more powerful than the 12.7mm heavy machine gun. The 25mm, no matter how small the caliber, is still a cannon!
Fight against the Japanese invaders for buildings. It is definitely a magical tool for demolishing buildings!
Rapid fire.
Move fast.
Two people can drag it along.
No cars or animal power are needed. You can go on any road.
It is simply a weapon that suits China's national conditions.
When necessary, it can also be used for air defense. It is also good to scare Japanese aggressor aircraft.
What if you are lucky and hit the target?
good!
Happy to accept.
We will slowly study its function later.
The biggest flaw of the system currently is that it cannot provide heavy weapons.
As long as we can get such small-caliber artillery, the more the better. It would be good to give it to Sun Yuanliang.
His fighting skills may be average, but his ability to preserve weapons is truly top-notch.
"Okay, I'll take people there now."
"I'll escort you in and out here."
"good."
Zhang Yong turned around and came back.
Quickly mobilize a company of troops to enter the concession.
I came to the address provided by Zhu Yuan and found that it was a warehouse. There were no spies at all. The door was not even locked.
Enter.
Sure enough, I saw they were all 25mm anti-tank guns.
There are six doors in total, divided into two rows, with three doors in each row.
Next to it are fifty boxes of ammunition. Each box contains six rounds. There are three hundred rounds in total.
It seems that the French are quite generous.
Actually sent out 300 rounds of artillery shells.
He must have been really irritated by the stimulation.
We must borrow the help of the Chinese people to teach the Japanese invaders a lesson.
That would be disrespectful.
"Move!"
"Move!"
Drag the artillery directly out and through the concession entrance.
There were many people watching, including the spies hiding among them. They must have seen it.
The French may have deliberately let the Japanese spies see it.
The purpose is to ask the Japanese spies to go back and report that the French are supporting the Chinese weapons and equipment.
If your Japanese artillery shells continue to fall in the concession, don't blame us French for being rude. We will continue to support the Chinese.
This tough approach is much more effective than verbal protests.
Return to position.
Give the anti-tank gun to Sun Yuanliang.
Then, Zhang Yong stopped caring because the Japanese invaders began to gather again.
After an indiscriminate bombardment by the 105mm heavy cannon, the Japanese infantry began to gather again. This time the distance was 2,600 meters away.
In fact, this distance is already very far. There is absolutely no problem in choosing to gather here.
The Japanese invaders probably felt very safe. Therefore, more troops were assembled this time. Zhang Yong judged that there was a large group.
Maybe this brigade is not full of people. There are about 900 people.
There are also many weapons symbols. One of them was found to be the 92nd Infantry Cannon.
what to do?
Of course it was covered by artillery fire.
This is the simplest, crudest, and most effective method.
Continue to use 81mm mortars.
Its range can also cover the gathering points of the Japanese invaders.
"quick!"
"quick!"
Quickly move the mortars out of the Sihang Warehouse.
But you can't build a position outside Sihang Warehouse, because the Japanese invaders' retaliatory artillery fire will arrive just around the corner.
In front of the Japanese 105mm heavy cannon, the 81mm mortar looked weak, helpless and pitiful.
You must avoid the edge temporarily.
The position must be set up far away from the Sihang Warehouse.
Take the mortar and follow the trench to the west until you reach 300 meters away and build a position behind the ruins.
Set up artillery.
Zhang Yong assists in aiming.
It just so happened that the Japanese invaders had just completed their assembly.
Maybe there is a commander giving instructions? Anyway, the opportunity is very good.
"fire!"
Zhang Yong immediately gave the order.
All the mortars opened fire in unison.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
The shells were fired continuously.
Then came rapid ejaculation. One shot after another.
They are all produced by the system. Therefore, there is no problem of duds.
No glitches.
No surprises.
Just keep your head stuffed with cannonballs.
"boom……"
"boom……"
There was a dull explosion in the distance.
Very good, accurate hit. The assembled Japanese invaders team suffered a disaster.
"boom……"
"boom……"
With the intensive explosion of artillery shells, the number of red dots decreased significantly.
Zhang Yong looked up at the sky and judged that the Japanese invaders' retaliatory artillery fire would arrive soon. Maybe it would only take a minute.
Sure enough, there was a sharp tearing sound in the sky.
Another 105mm artillery shell from the Japanese invaders.
wipe!
Come as you say!
The Japanese invaders are really tough!
I don't care at all about the French protests.
The first one is the 105mm heavy cannon.
sharp.
cowhide.
But the goal is wrong.
The target of the Japanese bombardment was still Sihang Warehouse.
They haven't discovered yet that the mortars were actually fired from somewhere else. Not at Sihang Warehouse.
Mortars have such advantages. Because the trajectory is relatively curved, it is difficult for ordinary people to judge where the shells came from. It is difficult to infer the location of the position.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Keep firing.
The Japanese invaders fought against the Japanese invaders. I fought against mine.
The Japanese invaders were responsible for bombing the Sihang Warehouse. I was responsible for bombing the Japanese invaders' assembly point.
Let's keep the water from the well and the water from the river.
Ha ha!
So enjoyable.
Turn your head...
I happened to see a shell explode inside the concession.
A ball of fire broke out, and everything around it was shattered. There seemed to be a patrol of French soldiers among them.
I couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
The Japanese artillery was so powerful! It aimed directly at the French soldiers and blasted them accurately.
A patrol of more than a dozen people was basically destroyed.
There is no need for me to frame others and sow discord.
The style of the Japanese Sixth Division was enough to make the French furious.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Japanese invaders was probably also very aggrieved.
The Army Red Deer didn’t seem to care at all about the French protests!
Suddenly I thought of Akiyama Chongkui...
What will his face look like?
"boom……"
"boom……"
The explosion nearby was deafening.
The Sihang Warehouse was completely covered by Japanese artillery fire. It was filled with smoke and was almost invisible.
"Crash..."
"Crash..."
The Suzhou River behind was blown up into a water column more than ten meters high.
It was the Japanese invaders' artillery shells that landed in the Suzhou River and exploded, causing the nearby river water to boil.
Snap!
Suddenly something fell.
It was found to be a fish that had been blown up by a cannonball.
By chance, it happened to fall near Zhang Yong. He immediately went over to pick it up and threw it into the trench.
Don't run.
Bake it and eat it later.
This is a gift from nature, add some cumin...
"Stop shooting!"
"Stop shooting!"
Give orders out loud.
All mortars, stop firing immediately.
Then dismantle, transfer, and put into trenches.
The Japanese invaders at the assembly point had been mostly bombed. The rest were scattered red dots.
Continuing the bombardment will expose the position. Let's end it like this.
There should be 700 Japanese invaders killed in the bombing. He was very satisfied.
but……
The Japanese invaders were furious!
"Baga!"
"big eater!"
"waste!"
Hisao Tani was really angry this time.
An artillery brigade was lost before. He could barely control his emotions.
But now, another infantry brigade has been lost.
He couldn't calm down anymore.
fury.
Manic.
It's like a beast with its testicles caught.
It was originally intended to attack the Chinese, but why did it turn into a counterattack by the Chinese?
Damn it!
hateful!
"Report……"
"Baga! Read!"
"An urgent message came from the headquarters of the Dispatch Army, saying that Zhang Yong is at Sihang Warehouse..."
"Baga! Zhang Yong!"
"The dispatched army headquarters ordered us to eliminate Zhang Yong within twenty-four hours."
"knew."
Hisao Tani waved his hands fiercely.
Could it be said that his opponent is this man named Zhang Yong?
A little-known little person!
Not from a professional background.
No professional knowledge.
How can such a person deserve to be his opponent?
It would be a shame for Hisao Tani to fight with such an opponent! Hisao Tani is a member of the saber team!
"Attack immediately!"
"Tie!"
"Be sure to capture the Four Lines Warehouse within twelve hours!"
"Tie!"
Hisao Tani was very aggressive.
The chief of staff hesitated to speak.
It originally wanted to say that the front line is full of difficulties. Twelve hours is absolutely impossible.
However, seeing Hisao Tani's ferocious cheeks and beast-like eyes, the chief of staff immediately gave up his advice. Then he mobilized his troops and began to attack.
The previous attacks had not gone well, so this time we must concentrate our forces.
Go all out.
A fatal blow.
Therefore, some other secondary combat areas were abandoned.
There are still some Chinese armies fighting in those areas. They could have been completely wiped out. Now, they are all abandoned.
The Chinese troops in the encirclement were allowed to withdraw smoothly.
Now, the Sixth Division's only target is the National Army's 88th Division. It's Sihang Warehouse. It's Zhang Yong!
Must win!
otherwise……
The consequences are disastrous.
…
"A sneeze!"
"A sneeze!"
Zhang Yong started sneezing again.
Secretly wondering. There is no smoke! The smoke has been blown away.
Now, he has found a new hiding place. It is the river embankment behind the mortar position. There is a quiet place there.
Green trees.
Water viewing platform.
You can even fish, if you have the leisure and elegance to do so.
The air here is very fresh. The river breeze is blowing and the willows are swaying. Compared with the ruins outside, it is simply a paradise on earth.
The key is, no one is watching here. No one is suddenly feeding.
Quiet. Bashi.
All it needs is a recliner.
"Commissioner!"
Sun Yuanliang came in a hurry.
Zhang Yong nodded.
"Commissioner, there is a call from the frontline headquarters, asking our 88th Division to attack north to coordinate the retreat of the 11th Division."
"Which 11th Division? Who is the division commander?"
"It's Commander Chen Cheng's 11th Division. The division commander's name is Peng Shan."
"Is there anyone named Hu Lian?"
"Hu Lian? The commander of the 66th Regiment under the 11th Division is called Hu Lian..."
"oh."
Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.
It turns out that Hu Lian is still the group leader.
Not surprising either.
Sun Liren is currently the leader.
But Huang Wei is already a division commander, two ranks higher than Hu Lian.
This was also an important reason why the commander of the Twelve Corps later chose Huang Wei instead of Hu Lian.
Sometimes, qualifications are really hard to say...
Shake his head.
Get rid of messy thoughts.
Attack.
Support.
Just kidding!
Given the current situation of the 88th Division, how to attack?
It's good if you can defend the defense zone. Are you going to attack? Once you leave the defense zone, you will definitely be covered by Japanese artillery fire.
Right now, we are relying on the Sihang Warehouse to attract artillery fire from the Japanese invaders.
Once there is no solid stronghold like Sihang Warehouse, the Japanese invaders' 105mm artillery fire will definitely teach the national army how to behave!
"Call back..."
"boom!"
"boom!"
Suddenly, there was overwhelming artillery fire again.
Yes, the Japanese bombardment this time was very powerful. There were not only large-caliber 105mm, but also medium-caliber 75mm.
Twelve Japanese 75mm field guns were destroyed before, but there are still some left?
Sure enough, he is very wealthy...
It was discovered that the focus of the Japanese bombing was no longer the Sihang Warehouse, but the forward position.
frown.
I understand. The Japanese invaders are going to launch a large-scale attack.
The picture is poor and can be seen.
The Japanese invaders are about to launch a pig charge.