As early as when Yang Ling and others were fighting in the Mahuiling area, the rear organized troops and civilians to build a large number of trench fortifications in the Wushimen area, many of which were semi-permanent reinforced concrete fortresses.
Compared with the simple temporary trench fortifications in the Mahuiling area, the Wushimen line has now been transformed into a huge and solid position.
At the forefront is a warning net made of dense wooden stakes and barbed wire, while at the back is a crossfire net made up of open forts and bunkers. Behind that are well-proportioned trenches, traffic trenches, and anti-gun holes. There are almost no blind spots for firepower points. If the Japanese want to attack, they will have to raze this place to the ground.
"This is our bomb-proof hole. Each bomb-proof hole can hide more than twenty brothers. Unless the Japanese call in heavy artillery for bombardment, ordinary bombardment is no different from scratching an itch."
Yang Ling looked at the wooden planks and nearly two meters of soil covering the top of the bombproof hole, and was secretly stunned. Compared with the simple bombproof holes dug in the past, the safety of this hole has indeed been significantly improved.
"Don't just pay attention to anti-artillery, but also guard against Japanese gas bombs." Yang Ling was very satisfied with the anti-artillery fortifications, but he still put forward his own suggestions.
"Hey, Tuanzu, we have been prepared. We don't have many gas masks, but we have quilts and water here. Whenever the devil vents his anger, we will use this quilt to wet the hole and block the entrance. The poisonous gas will naturally not get in."
"You're a smart kid, but remember to dig more vents so you don't get suffocated in there."
"Yes, I will order someone to do it right now." Deputy Battalion Commander Qin Shou agreed, and hurriedly called a brother and gave the order.
Yang Ling inspected various open and dark forts again. Most of the open forts were built everywhere to serve as fire support points for trenches, while most of the dark forts were hidden under the horizon or in hidden locations covered with weeds, and were separated from each other. The traffic trenches are connected, and the firepower network constructed can be considered well-proportioned.
"Team seats!"
The brothers guarding these fortresses saw Yang Ling personally patrolling the front lines, and they stood up and saluted excitedly.
Yang Ling returned the favor kindly, and asked them carefully about their ammunition reserves, the preparation of cooling water for the heavy machine guns, etc., trying to make sure everything was done so that they wouldn't have to improvise when the time comes.
The guards in these places are composed of a veteran and several new recruits.
"Teach them more when you have nothing to do. After the war is over, whoever teaches the new recruits has stronger skills and kills more enemies will be rewarded by me." Yang Ling encouraged the veterans to teach the new recruits.
"Yes!" The veteran suddenly became energetic when he heard Yang Ling's personal promise.
Yang Ling patted the shoulders of the new recruits who looked a little timid and said, "You should also follow suit and learn from me. I will come over to assess you. Those with excellent results will also be rewarded by me!"
"Yes!" The recruits' answers were equally enthusiastic. Naturally, they wanted to study hard and show off their skills in front of their superiors.
"Commander, I, can I have some silver dollars when the time comes?" a recruit said timidly.
"You stinky boy, you are so promising. You haven't made any meritorious service yet, yet you dare to ask for benefits from the regiment." The veteran raised his hand and gave the recruit a shudder on the head, cursing.
"Regiment leader, the new recruit is ignorant, don't be as knowledgeable as him." The veteran said with a smile.
It was rare for Yang Ling to see a recruit be so bold. He smiled and waved his hand and said, "Don't talk about wanting silver coins. As long as you have done meritorious service by killing the Japanese, I will find you a wife even if you want one."
"Hahaha..." Hearing Yang Ling's teasing, the officers around him burst into laughter.
The new recruits also looked embarrassed, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.
"Tuanzu, I, I don't want a wife. My child is almost one month old. When I earn some silver dollars and go back, I can make him a new suit." The recruit defended with a happy smile on his face.
Hearing the recruit's words, the surrounding officers restrained their smiles.
"Follow your squad leader and fight against the Japanese. If you perform well, I will give you silver coins." Yang Ling's expression softened and he patted the recruit on the shoulder to encourage him.
"Yes! I will definitely follow the squad leader and fight the Japanese!" the recruit stood up and said.