Since we are going to fight, of course we must use all our firepower.
The 12th Army actually has a small number of troops, with an actual number of just over 20,000 soldiers.
There may be less than 13,000 people with real combat effectiveness.
Without Zhang Yong, it would have been impossible for Sun Tongxuan to hold off the Japanese invaders for fifteen days.
I dare not even think about it.
Now, not only do we have the confidence to hold on for fifteen days, we also have the confidence to launch a counterattack.
Zhang Yong only mobilized one brigade, about 3,000 people.
Then there are sixty rocket launchers. These are huge weapons. Of course, they can be carried wherever they go.
Sun Tongxuan also joined the battle. It feels safe to follow the Commissioner.
The 55th Army is on defense in the south, so don't worry about it.
"Stop!"
Zhang Yong suddenly raised his hand.
The troops stopped hurriedly and then alerted.
"Launcher!"
"Northwest, Japanese cavalry!"
Zhang Yong waved his hand.
The radar map showed that Japanese cavalry was approaching.
There are a lot of them. There may be a regiment. There are more than a thousand people. They are coming fiercely.
Because the aerial map can only display heavy weapons, the Japanese cavalry are often missed. They can only be discovered within a six-kilometer range.
Fortunately, the display radius of the radar map has been extended to six kilometers. There is time to prepare.
Prepare rocket launchers, prepare mortars, and heavy machine guns.
The 12th Army did not strengthen its weapons too much because Zhang Yong did not have them anymore.
Only ammunition.
Fortunately, each regiment of the 12th Army is equipped with several Maxim water-cooled heavy machine guns.
Han Fuju actually produced a lot of weapons in Lu Province.
He used to have a very good relationship with Yan Laoxi. The two were still brothers.
This guy is not Zhang Zongchang, but he is still quite capable of causing trouble. He just can't see the general direction clearly.
At that time, this civilian Type 24 water-cooled heavy machine gun was indeed a very good weapon.
Yan Laoxi's Taiyuan Arsenal can produce heavy machine guns. Moreover, some heavy machine guns have bodies made of brass, which are very durable.
The premise is that there are no Japanese grenades or infantry artillery.
Otherwise, it will be very easy to be eliminated by the Japanese invaders' artillery fire.
"quick!"
"quick!"
The troops deployed quickly.
Zhang Yong gave the order.
"Chirp chirp chirp..."
"Chirp chirp chirp..."
The rockets are launched immediately and scatter freely.
The Japanese cavalry was spread over a large area. It was impossible to cover them all.
It can only be counted wherever it is hit. Whoever is blown up will be the one.
Most of the Japanese cavalry still needed to be dealt with by mortars and heavy machine guns.
Since the invention of the heavy machine gun, nomads have become good at singing and dancing. Even the Japanese cavalry are the same.
"boom……"
"boom……"
Rockets continued to fall, bursting into clouds of fire.
Sun Tongxuan stood on a ridge, holding up a telescope and watching with relish. She watched the Japanese cavalry being blown away one after another.
The rockets were so powerful. Many Japanese cavalrymen were blown up and staggered around. Many Japanese cavalrymen collided with each other.
Deserve it!
These damn invaders!
All fried to pieces!
"Da da da..."
"Da da da..."
Heavy machine guns started firing.
Zhang Yong raised the telescope and looked at it. He was very pleased.
Those heavy machine guns made of brass actually have very good performance. They are considered high-quality products.
Just a bit expensive.
Brass itself is money! In ancient times, they were all copper coins.
Refining brass is also very difficult and the output is very low. That is why Yan Laoxi is so wealthy.
By the way, Yan Laoxi should always regret it now, right?
The Taiyuan Arsenal was lost.
There is no way to be self-sufficient in weapons and ammunition.
At this critical moment, we have to look at Chiang Kai-shek's face. Why bother?
"Plop!"
"Plop!"
The Japanese cavalry that rushed up were quickly knocked down.
The battle is basically not difficult at all.
Rockets are for long range, mortars are for mid-range, and heavy machine guns are for short range.
No matter how elite the Japanese invaders' cavalry were, they would die if they came up.
"Baga!"
"withdraw!"
"withdraw!"
Sure enough, the Japanese cavalry realized something was wrong and fled in all directions.
In terms of mobility, the cavalry is very good. After they escape, the infantry really has no chance to catch up.
I didn't bother to chase them. I cleaned the battlefield and dragged the Japanese invaders' horses back to prepare for the slaughter.
They say horse meat is very unpalatable. That’s for future generations.
In 1938, the troops were very happy to have horse meat to eat.
According to rough statistics, at least three to four hundred Japanese cavalrymen were killed just now, as well as at least three to four hundred war horses.
Pull them all back, enough to feed everyone in the 12th Army and the 55th Army.
There were also captured weapons and equipment from the Japanese invaders, which were all collected together.
So busy.
So excited.
The soldiers were plundering the battlefield.
All the valuable treasures on the Japanese cavalry were stripped off.
As an aristocratic unit, the Japanese cavalry had many things that the soldiers could use. For example, leather boots and so on.
"What a good thing!"
“It’s so comfortable to wear!”
Even Sun Tongxuan changed into a pair of Japanese army boots.
Good quality cowhide, very soft and not scratchy at all. It is indeed a fine product.
"Commissioner..."
"I don't need it."
Zhang Yong shook his head. He was still used to wearing leather shoes.
In fact, when the weather is hot, he is still used to wearing slippers. Plastic slippers.
But there is no plastic in this era. There seems to be no slippers. There are only clogs. Forget about that thing.
"Commissioner, I give you this."
"good."
Zhang Yong accepted it happily.
It is a complete cavalry poncho. There are no holes.
At that time, there was no plastic, and ponchos were made of waterproof canvas. The number was very rare. Only the cavalry had them.
The Japanese infantry didn't have any top soldiers. They only had straw hats. They would get wet when it rained.
This is exactly the same as the national army.
Seeing that the rainy season is coming, Zhang Yong really needs a good poncho.
"Give the carbines and sabers to the Second Cavalry Army."
"yes."
Zhang Yong ordered.
The headquarters under his own command directly manages the independent cavalry brigade and does not want Japanese weapons.
Prepare to equip all Garand semi-automatic rifles...
Suddenly, the radar map showed that there were many white spots coming in a hurry from the south.
It seems to be the National Army cavalry?
Doubtful, not knowing who it is. Secretly on guard.
Soon, the cavalry appeared. It was indeed the national army cavalry. But there were also foreigners.
To be precise, they seem to be the Soviets?
Sun Tongxuan also discovered it and came to Zhang Yong's side in confusion.
"Foreigners? What are you doing here?"
"Not sure."
Zhang Yong was calm and composed, observing silently.
I don’t know any foreigners I’ve never seen before.
"Ta-ta-ta..."
"Ta-ta-ta..."
The cavalry arrived at the outskirts of the position and were stopped.
The leading colonel officer produced his ID and a letter of introduction, and was then released.
After a while, the colonel officer came to Zhang Yong, stood at attention, saluted, and handed over a document in a polite manner.
Zhang Yong took it and browsed it through. Oh, it turned out to be a military observer.
It was indeed sent by the Soviets.
There are six in total. They have names, but no specific positions or military ranks.
They were also wearing casual clothes. They had no weapons. They only had binoculars.
Are they really military observers?
Zhang Yong expressed doubts.
"Are you Zhang Yong, Inspector?"
"right!"
Zhang Yong can speak Russian, but doesn't want to speak it.
Just have a simple exchange.
The translation does stutter a bit and I can't keep up.
After a while, Zhang Yong finally figured it out. These foreigners were sent by the headquarters.
Or, to be more precise, it was arranged by Chiang Kai-shek himself.
The purpose is to observe Zhang Yong commanding the battle.
Sun Tongxuan:???
Not sure why.
Come to watch Zhang Yong command the battle?
What do those foreigners mean?
What's so exciting about fighting? Don't you Soviets know how to fight?
"They don't believe in our results."
"What?"
Only then did Sun Tongxuan suddenly realize.
So that’s what happened!
They thought we were lying about the results, so we had to check it ourselves.
"please!"
Zhang Yong gestured.
Fortunately, the battlefield has not been cleared yet.
The corpses of Japanese cavalry and war horses were everywhere.
Go and watch it carefully!
"please!"
Sun Tongxuan gestured accordingly.
At the same time, straighten your back.
Be in high spirits.
Full of confidence.
Go see it!
Go and see it now!
The Japanese cavalry we just killed is still there!
You didn't tell me earlier!
If I told you that you were coming, let the battlefield remain as it is!
Now all the good stuff has been stripped away by the soldiers. Only the corpses of the Japanese cavalry are left.
"please!"
The colonel officer accompanied the Soviets to the front to check.
Soon, the Soviets covered their noses. Apparently they smelled the strong smell of blood.
The battlefield was in a mess, with blood flowing everywhere.
There are Japanese invaders and war horses.
Many low-lying areas were filled with blood.
"Crack!"
"Crack!"
There were Soviets taking pictures.
Oh, and they brought cameras.
It seems that they really don’t believe the battle reports of the national army!
In other words, you don’t believe Zhang Yong’s battle report?
Okay, that's understandable.
Indeed, Zhang Yong's battle report was somewhat outrageous.
For example, the recapture of Yanzhou and Zoucheng this time was too fast, beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
If it's not a false report, there's something fishy in it.
"Commissioner, we..."
"Keep moving forward. Attack Baijiadian."
"yes."
Sun Tongxuan then gave the order.
The troops continued to move forward, leaving behind a disconnect.
If the Soviets want to observe, let them observe. Ignore them.
As a result, the Soviets quickly caught up.
The first one came to Zhang Yong and stretched out his hand, "Comrade Commissioner, my name is Yuri Rodkin..."
"Hello." Zhang Yong stretched out his hand very perfunctorily.
"I am sent by General Counsel Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov..."
"who?"
Zhang Yong was slightly startled.
Is that Zhukov?
Boss!
Being able to withstand Mustache's successive attacks has a unique record.
Rokossovsky was good at local assaults.
Zhukov is good across the board.
Is there another Vasilevsky who is good at planning?
Unexpectedly, this future super boss would actually send someone to watch him fight?
Flattered.
Go against Tiangang.
I guess Chiang Kai-shek also wanted to show off.
I want the Soviets to see that our national army also has hope.
Therefore, your aid will not be in vain. Your aid is effective. We can help you weaken the Japanese.
Well, that should be what it means.
Between countries, there are no eternal friends or enemies, only eternal interests.
Only when the Soviets see that the Chinese government is "useful" will the Soviet Union increase its assistance.
In this case...
"Mr. Rodkin, welcome."
"Thanks!"
"We are about to launch a new attack, please pay attention to your own safety!"
"OK."
Rodkin agreed.
Silently observing the troops around Zhang Yong.
Didn't find anything special.
His research on the Chinese National Army is relatively comprehensive.
From the perspective of weapons and equipment, the troops led by Zhang Yong can only be classified as second-rate. They are not the main force of the national army.
Can this kind of army win consecutive battles?
Secretly expressing doubts.
"boom……"
"boom……"
A shell exploded.
It's the 75mm mountain cannon of the Japanese invaders.
They were launched over long distances in an attempt to block the approaching national troops.
The national troops dispersed immediately.
"Mr. Rodkin, follow me!"
"OK."
Zhang Yong shouted and then ignored him.
This is a battlefield. No one is a nanny. Everyone is destined to live and die, and wealth is in heaven.
The bullet doesn't care whether you are Chinese or Soviet. As long as you block its path, it will knock you away and even kill you.
Lower your head.
Cat waist.
Advance through Japanese artillery fire.
Because of the long distance, the Japanese artillery fire was not very violent.
There are about a dozen shells falling every minute. As long as you are lucky, it is relatively easy to cross.
Of course, if you are unlucky, you will die on the spot.
They approached in an orderly manner until they discovered the Japanese mountain artillery position.
The distance is about six kilometers. Just right.
Immediately set up the launcher and load the rockets.
Yuri Rodkin:???
What kind of weapon is this?
Why is it so simple? There are only three iron rings?
Of course Zhang Yong will not explain.
Get ready.
Auxiliary aiming. Generally covering the Japanese mountain artillery positions.
Then……
"preparation!"
"put!"
"Chirp chirp chirp..."
"Chirp chirp chirp..."
Rockets were launched intensively and flames exploded instantly.
Rodkin and the others immediately opened their eyes wide and hurriedly raised their heads, following the fireworks with their eyes.
Then, they all raised their cameras and tried to take pictures of all this.
Apparently, they noticed, this is a very good artillery piece.
Is it an artillery piece?
Probably yes. Maybe a rocket launcher?
The Soviets themselves also had rockets, but they were mainly used by fighter jets.
Currently, rockets used on land are still under development and have not been officially finalized. There are still some debates.
However, at this moment, someone in the Chinese National Army took the lead in using rockets.
"Mr. Rodkin, these are our military secrets."
"I promise, we won't leak it."
"I hope so."
Zhang Yong did not refuse the other party to take photos.
It's not necessary. The Soviets' research on rockets has been very in-depth.
They just haven't realized the power of using it on land because they have no chance to engage in actual combat.
After their "battle field observation" is completed, they will definitely vigorously develop rocket launchers.
With their industrial system, they can quickly produce a large number of Katyusha.
well……
Others are industrial powers!
envious……
At the end of the line of sight, there was fire lighting up the sky. It was a rocket explosion.
There was a slight deviation in the impact point. It did not completely hit the Japanese mountain artillery position. The error was relatively large.
But it doesn't matter, just adjust it a little bit.
All that's left is to keep loading rockets.
Defeat the enemy with numbers.
"Chirp chirp chirp..."
"Chirp chirp chirp..."
The rockets continued to wreak havoc. Round after round.
The number of Japanese mountain artillery pieces gradually decreased and eventually disappeared completely.
Very good. Completely destroyed.
So he adjusted the impact point of the rockets and began to bombard the Japanese invaders' positions.
There is no strategy to speak of.
Just fried, fried, fried, fried!
Blast everything in sight to pieces!
Baijiadian is actually a small train station with no danger to defend. It was a temporary field fortification built by the Japanese invaders.
They obviously did not expect that the national army would suddenly launch an attack.
Therefore, the train station is filled with all kinds of supplies inside and outside.
As the rockets fell, the entire train station was a sea of fire...
Many Japanese invaders were fooled.
For a moment, I didn't know how to respond.
Is it a counterattack?
Or passive defense?
I actually have no idea.
result……
More rockets fell.
More Japanese casualties.
"Baga!"
"Fight back!"
"Fight back!"
By the time the Japanese invaders came to their senses and decided to attack, they had already suffered heavy casualties.
As for the attacking Japanese invaders, after leaving the fortifications, they were immediately hit by more intensive firepower. They were killed one by one.
In fact, the number of Japanese invaders was really quite large. Maybe two to three thousand people.
If it had been organized early...
However, Zhang Yong refused to give the Japanese invaders this chance.
There was an overwhelming bombardment from the beginning, which gave no chance for the Japanese invaders to gather.
Want to fight back?
Want to eat shit!
I just leveled the train station.
Anyway, in the next eight years, this train station will not be used by the national army.
Blow up everything that can be blown up, including the Jinpu Railway.
Not only were the railroad tracks dug away, but the roadbed was also blown to pieces.
If the Japanese invaders wanted to use the Jinpu Railway, they had to invest a lot of money in rebuilding it.
This was definitely a very heavy burden on the fragile economy of the Japanese invaders.
When the Japanese invaders finished repairing it, they would blow it up themselves.
I can't do construction.
I'm good at destroying things.
You repair it and I blow it up. You repair it and I blow it up again...