I was completely unaware of what was happening outside.
At this moment, he only hopes that he has 100,000 133mm rocket launchers.
Fire in all directions.
360-degree omnidirectional coverage with no blind spots.
There is nothing we can do, there are too many Japanese invaders.
Japanese invaders were coming from all directions. They were coming like a tidal wave.
"boom……"
"boom……"
Twenty-eight howitzers are simply not enough.
The firing speed is not fast enough. Only five or six rounds per minute.
This was despite the fact that he had absolutely no fear of damaging the howitzer and ordered it to be fired at its maximum limit.
It doesn't matter if the barrel is blown up. You can't take it with you anyway. The barrel will be destroyed just fine.
"quick!"
"quick!"
The temporary gunners were so tired that they almost died.
After all, they are not professional artillerymen, and they often make some low-level mistakes.
For example, the safety of the cannonball was not released. Then, the cannonball was launched. After landing, of course it would not explode.
I was so stupid that I didn't notice it at all and continued to load the shells.
Zhang Yong had to constantly correct his mistakes.
Fortunately, there were enough mortars to form a second round of artillery fire.
The Japanese light infantry was intercepted by mortars and had no way to charge forward yet.
"boom……"
"boom……"
The Japanese infantry was contained two to three kilometers away.
This distance is the mortar control area.
The Japanese invaders who rushed up were bombarded by mortars and must have lost more than half of them.
"Kill Jiji!"
"Kill Jiji!"
But the Japanese invaders still rushed forward crazily.
To the west is the Japanese Sixth Division. To the east is the Japanese Thirteenth Division.
There is no doubt that the Japanese invaders to the west seemed to have lost their minds. They rushed forward in groups, not caring about death at all.
At that moment, Zhang Yong was ready to run away.
There is no way, the Japanese invaders are too cruel. They are just heaping lives on them!
One brigade lit up the scene, and another brigade came up.
Almost no stops.
It's a pity that I don't have a camera to record everything in front of me.
If it could be photographed, everyone would probably be secretly frightened. The Japanese invaders were really crazy!
"Commissioner!"
"Commissioner!"
Someone came in a hurry.
His whole body was covered in blood, but he couldn't see any injuries.
"What's up?"
"Yang, Yang, the brigade commander is injured and unconscious..."
"Carry it down."
Zhang Yong's tone was flat, as if he had no emotion.
Yang Kang is injured? Got it. Since he's injured, just lift him off.
If you can save it, save it. If you can’t save it, then...
Nothing else.
Still fighting.
The fighting was still very fierce.
No matter who is injured or killed in battle, it is normal.
Is death scary?
You might be scared at ordinary times.
But now, there is nothing to be afraid of.
He's worth it.
Martyring one's country is a first-class way to die.
If Zhang Yong really died for his country today, all his flaws would be covered up.
No matter what bad things he did before, they will be ignored. History will only record his shining points and record his positive side.
Just like Liu Xiang. Even if he died of illness, he was still eligible to enter Wuhou Temple.
If he died in battle, that would be extraordinary. In the words of later generations, he would be worthy of enjoying the Ancestral Temple.
Zhang Zizhong...
Li Jiayu...
No matter what happened during his lifetime, the final conclusion is that he is a hero of the Anti-Japanese War! His fame will last for generations and his fame will last through the ages!
Yu Chengwan...
Fang Xianjue...
If you die in battle, you will be written down in a big book...
"Commissioner!"
"Commissioner!"
Another communications staff member hurriedly arrived.
His whole body was covered in mud. There was no blood. His eyes were bloodshot.
"What's the matter? Speak slowly."
Zhang Yong worked hard to stabilize his emotions and spoke in a calm tone.
He knew that the entire cavalry brigade should be highly nervous. Everyone's nerves were tense.
Because, they are currently surrounded by Japanese invaders.
The encirclement can be said to have three layers inside and three layers outside.
The Japanese invaders had two divisions.
After the battle, the remaining combatants of the 67th Army Cavalry Brigade may only be about 1,800.
But what we need to face may be 38,000 Japanese invaders!
The comparison of the strength of the two sides is not ten to one, but twenty to one, or even more.
Under such circumstances, Zhang Yong's emotions will affect everyone.
"Commissioner, the war zone commander sent a telegram to inquire about the situation of the war."
"Call back. Everything is fine. The howitzer is fine. I, Zhang Yong, am fine too. Don't worry."
"yes."
The communications staff officer turned and left.
There is no need to draft a telegram. No need to sign.
Keep everything simple.
Now, almost everyone is fighting.
Only a few operators were still operating the radio. They also had guns beside them.
Not only do they have guns, but they also have grenades.
If things go wrong, they will blow up the radio station, burn the code book, and then shoot themselves.
This is their mission.
Their guns are not used to kill enemies, but to kill themselves.
No matter when or where we are, we must not fall into the hands of the Japanese invaders.
"boom……"
"boom……"
The Japanese invaders to the west launched another wave of fierce attacks.
A large group of Japanese invaders came up like a tide. Only the black heads were seen.
The howitzers fired at them without hesitation.
The distance is five kilometers, and the range is very short. Fortunately, it is outside the nearest range.
If the Japanese aggressors approach within 3,500 meters, the howitzers will have no choice but to hit the blind spot.
Within a distance of 3,500 meters, only mortar relays can be used.
Zhang Yong raised his telescope.
Calm.
The Japanese invaders have not yet come to him.
As long as the system is powerful, he can really make the Japanese invaders bloom this time...
"boom……"
"boom……"
With the explosion of artillery shells, the Japanese infantry were killed and wounded in large numbers.
This kind of killing effect is much higher than the previous use of rockets. After all, it was the Japanese infantry who took the initiative to attack.
To put it bluntly, it was all for nothing.
Such a dense team really didn’t take artillery shells seriously!
suddenly……
Turn around.
Hold the telescope and look to the east.
The Japanese invaders from the east also swarmed up, but their numbers were not that large.
At this moment, the enemies on the east and west sides have very different attack methods. It can be said that there is a huge difference.
To the west was the Japanese Sixth Division, which was completely crazy and swarmed up in droves.
Their ranks are very dense. One shot can often kill a lot of them.
To the east was the Japanese Thirteenth Division, which was relatively calm. When attacking, it followed a standard skirmish line. The Japanese invaders were far apart from each other.
This kind of Japanese invaders cannot be dealt with by artillery fire, because the effect is not obvious and it is just a waste of artillery shells.
Therefore, the howitzers were concentrated on the west side.
However, the greatest threat to Zhang Yong was the 13th Japanese Division to the east.
"Ogisu Libing..."
Zhang Yong worked hard to search for this person's information.
As a result, there is nothing of value.
This person seems to be very low-key.
In previous battles, I had never fought Zhang Yong.
There is not much information about the Thirteenth Japanese Division. But it is certain that this division is difficult to deal with.
We are least afraid of the fanaticism and recklessness of the Japanese invaders.
I was afraid that the Japanese invaders would calm down and use their brains.
Why is Okamura Neiji so difficult to deal with? It’s because he is very pragmatic and low-key, not blindly fanatical or reckless.
Raise the telescope.
Observe the Japanese infantry to the east.
It's really hard to deal with.
They were all bent over, and their tactical movements were very standard.
Four or five people form a fighting group, which is very skillful.
The leader is the corps commander or sergeant.
As the leader of the squad, Captain Cao also carries a crooked machine gun.
Effort is evident in every detail.
As light infantry, the Japanese invaders were indeed very skilled.
Three groups of five people can fight alone or cooperate with each other.
Very flexible.
Individual soldier skills are also top notch.
Often, only a small team can penetrate and break through the national army's defense line.
If it is a squadron, it can launch a frontal attack.
A large army can conquer the city and capture the territory.
This small team tactic later evolved into a three-by-three system.
Three five-man groups turned into five three-man groups. The combination was more flexible. Eventually it was promoted to the whole army and became the pinnacle of light infantry.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Sure enough, facing the Japanese skirmishers, the cavalry brigade soldiers could only respond with rifles and mortars.
With the indiscriminate bombardment of mortars, some Japanese invaders were indeed eliminated. However, some Japanese invaders still penetrated to the front of the position and opened fire.
"Pah hook!"
"Pah hook!"
Sharp gunshots were heard.
From time to time, there were casualties among state officers and soldiers.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Zhang Yong also joined the battlefield.
Carrying a Garand semi-automatic rifle and firing continuously.
In the end, the Japanese attack was successfully repulsed. However, there were also casualties.
At night...
The battle continues.
The Japanese attacks continued without interruption.
Obviously, this is a fatigue tactic. It will not give up until the goal is achieved.
Zhang Yong:……
Made.
Rocket launchers are seriously lacking!
Even if it's a homemade rocket launcher.
If I had hundreds of 107mm rocket launchers in my hands...
What about ten more divisions...
[Chariot factory construction progress increased]
【Radar map update】
Suddenly, a message flashed across my screen. I checked it quickly.
I found that the radius of the radar map has increased a little. It seems to be six kilometers?
It used to be five kilometers, but now it's one kilometer longer?
Well. Increase is a good thing.
However, this is not the point. The point is the tank factory!
Has the construction progress increased? By how much? You tell me!
Just flash it like this.
It gives people hope, but in the end it is a disappointment.
Currently, the heaviest weapon provided by the system is the 37mm double-barreled anti-aircraft gun.
That thing is of no use at the moment.
Rocket launchers are rewards. You need to activate the Glory of the Republic to get rewards. The quantity is also very stingy.
[The 75mm le.FK 16 field gun is under development...]
[Current R&D progress 10%]
The system prompts.
Zhang Yong:???
What?
75mm?le.FK 16?
Is it the commonly known Krupp 75mm field gun?
Good, good, good...
Finally a 75mm field gun.
It seems that the system will be more proactive in difficult situations.
After all, if he hadn't been proactive, Zhang Yong would have died long ago.
He relies entirely on the system to stay alive.
His own level is completely scummy.
However, the parameters of this Krupp 75mm field gun seem a bit bad!
Although the maximum range is more than 12 kilometers, it weighs a full 1.5 tons! That is three thousand kilograms! It is too heavy.
Without cars, it would be impossible to tow. Human and animal power cannot drag a three thousand kilogram heavy artillery.
In the Central Plains battlefield, if there is a car, it may be possible to drag it.
If you are in the western mountainous area, this kind of Krupp field gun can only be abandoned or used for defense.
actually……
Italian cannon is the most suitable!
It's the kind used by Li Yunlong. It's relatively lightweight.
Although the range is only about eight kilometers, it is enough. It can be moved by both human and animal power.
Shake his head.
Get rid of the messy thoughts in your mind.
Even if you dislike it, the system didn't tell you. The research and development progress is only 10%! Wait until you eat it.
"boom……"
"boom……"
Command the howitzer to continue firing.
The radar map shows that the radius is expanded by one kilometer, which is equivalent to extending the bombardment distance by another kilometer.
The air finger map cannot display infantry. You must rely on a more detailed radar map.
Previously, the Japanese invaders were shelled from five kilometers away.
Now, it is being bombarded from six kilometers away.
Although it is only an increase of one kilometer, it is enough to make the Japanese invaders pay more.
"boom……"
"boom……"
It is definitely not that simple for the Japanese invaders to cross the artillery blockade.
After repeated bombardments by howitzers and mortars, a hundred Japanese invaders launched an attack. In the end, less than twenty of them were able to charge forward.
then……
The Japanese attack was repelled.
However, the Japanese invaders did not give up and continued to make a comeback...
"Report!"
The communications officer arrived.
Zhang Yong rubbed his face vigorously and cheered up.
Actually not sleepy.
The whole person is in a state of stress.
My head is a little groggy, but my consciousness is very clear.
"What's up?"
"Reporting to the commissioner, the theater commander has ordered the 21st Army to attack south with all its strength and join us."
"knew."
"The 60th Army of the Yunnan Army has moved directly to Su County and launched an attack southward along the railway line. Chief Lu is personally commanding it."
"good."
Zhang Yong nodded.
The situation outside seems a bit complicated?
It seems that he has mobilized the battlefield situation?
Maybe...
He attracted two Japanese divisions.
Then, to the north of the two Japanese divisions, more Chinese troops entered the battle.
Even the 60th Army of the Yunnan Army, which had just arrived on the battlefield, went into battle. Commander Lu personally commanded it. It was obviously to force the Japanese 13th Division back.
Is it just for Zhang Yong?
Of course not.
This is also part of the grand strategy.
It was to press the Japanese invaders in the south back to the south of Bengbu as much as possible.
If Bengbu can be recaptured, that would be the best. It can greatly alleviate the threat from the south and protect Xuzhou's security.
Then free up enough troops to besiege the three Japanese divisions in the north.
Old Chiang Kai-shek must have not forgotten his previous suggestion, which was to encircle and annihilate the three divisions of the Japanese invaders.
This was an irresistible temptation for him.
The same is obviously true for the fifth theater. Therefore, the deployment of troops and generals is being stepped up.
but……
The Japanese invaders will definitely not respond passively.
The Japanese invaders had seven divisions on the southern front. There were more divisions near Jinling.
If the Japanese invaders try their best to increase their troops, then Zhang Yong is likely to become a thorn in his side. He may be crushed to pieces.
ah……
It’s a lot of pressure!
But, retreat now?
Not willing to give up.
Because there are still twenty-eight howitzers.
You must try your best to use it when it can be used. Unless it is no longer usable, you will consider retreating.
Dawn...
The battle continues...
The Japanese invaders are still launching attacks.
"Kill Jiji!"
"Kill Jiji!"
Where Zhang Yong could not see, Utsunomiya Jiro was hysterical.
The troubles caused by Hisao Tani himself should be borne by Utsunomiya Jiro! But he is the commander of the infantry brigade!
Hisao Tani did not have to commit seppuku, but Jiro Utsunomiya did!
The order from the dispatched force headquarters directly stated that if those howitzers could not be recaptured, he, Utsunomiya Jiro, would have to commit seppuku. There was no way out.
It's simply ridiculous.
However, the official level is overwhelming.
That was an order from Shunroku Hata, and there was nothing he could do about it even if he was dissatisfied.
Unless it wants to rebel...
"Baga!"
"Come forward!"
"Come forward!"
"Otherwise, all of us will commit seppuku!"
Utsunomiya Jiro also became ruthless. He did not hesitate to kill first.
Three squadron commanders and one battalion commander were ordered to commit hara-kiri on the spot. They all failed to complete their tasks.
A squadron leader was unwilling to commit hara-kiri, so he ordered the military police to escort him and directly ordered the wrong person to chop off his head.
Baga!
If I want to commit seppuku, then there will be no survivors in the Sixth Division!
Before I commit seppuku, all the rest of you will either die in battle or commit seppuku! No one can survive!
From now on, the designation of the Sixth Division no longer exists!
"Baga!"
Utsunomiya just slapped him in the face.
He beat a captain to the point where his mouth was crooked. It was very cruel.
Nothing else. I'm in a hurry and can't care about anything else.
"Tie!"
The captain of the unit was beaten so hard that he had stars in his eyes, but he didn't dare to resist.
All he could do was put his feet together and continue to bend over, waiting for Utsunomiya's second round of anger and his second round of slaps.
"immediately……"
Utsunomiya ordered angrily.
As a result, before I finished speaking, I suddenly felt something was wrong.
Damn it!
Someone is moving behind the co-captain.
It's a lieutenant who came with me. I don't know what his position is.
The lieutenant was silent at first and had not made any move before. However, he suddenly drew his sword and stabbed Utsunomiya straight.
The incident happened so suddenly that people around him had no time to react.
He watched helplessly as the tip of the knife penetrated Utsunomiya's body.
"ah……"
Utsunomiya subconsciously reached out and held the blade.
Immediately, his hands were all covered in blood. They were cut open by the lieutenant's saber.
The Japanese lieutenant stabbed him with a knife, but he was very calm and twisted the handle of the knife with both hands.
The tip of the knife rotated inside Utsunomiya's lower abdomen.
"Well..."
Utsunomiya immediately made a weak sound.
It immediately felt that its life was passing quickly.
The last spin is the most deadly.
Damn it!
The other party actually assassinated me!
His subordinates actually assassinated him!
In public, he stabbed himself to death with a knife and spun around violently.
Those are his subordinates!
Damn...
It will never die with its eyes closed.
Suddenly, its spiritual platform became extremely clear and bright.
A sentence comes to mind: People's hearts are broken, and it's hard to lead the team...
"Pah hook!"
"Pah hook!"
Nearby guards opened fire.
The lieutenant who drew his sword to assassinate him was hit and died on the spot. He collapsed sluggishly.
But its sword was still deeply pierced into Utsunomiya's lower abdomen. And the handle of the sword had rotated to a strange angle.
Also beaten to death was the captain who was slapped.
It was standing with the lieutenant. When the guard fired, he also hit him.
then……
All three eventually fell.
Utsunomiya is dead.
The captain is dead.
The lieutenant also died.
Inside the headquarters, there was dead silence.
There was only blood gurgling on the ground, quickly spreading to all directions.
…
"Report!"
The communications staff officer is here again.
The urgent telegram sent to the headquarters was sent directly to Zhang Yong.
Obviously, Chiang Kai-shek knew this.
The headquarters has mobilized the 71st, 72nd, and 74th Army and other elite troops and is rushing to the Central Plains battlefield.
Obviously, the victory in Mengcheng convinced Chiang Kai-shek that there was great potential in the Xuzhou battle. So he continued to invest heavily in preparing for a decisive battle with the Japanese invaders.