my scientific age

Chapter 369 What Is Wealth?

The so-called harm of the guest army comes from a sentence-bandits are like a comb, and soldiers are like a dog.

The arrival of foreign troops has a great impact on the local area. If the military discipline is good, the impact on the local area is limited to the logistics supply, such as food supply and reinforcement funds. Only then can we fight for a long time.

But if you encounter troops with corrupt military discipline, it will be a disaster for the locality. It is very common for armed violent groups to form a system to plunder the property of the people. — Mass killings in villages.

The young and beautiful women were snatched away, and the lucky ones acted as concubines of some high-ranking military officers, while the unlucky ones became prostitutes in the army, and were either infected with moxibustion disease or tortured to death.

This is the harm of the guest army from ancient times to the present.

But for Yan Xishan, the harm of the guest army has a completely different understanding. The army symbolizes force, and those who control an army naturally have power. If a guest army stays in Shanxi for too long, it is very likely that A sparrow occupying a dove's nest happened.

It was important to resist the Japanese, but it was also important to protect ourselves.

"If Gao Guici takes this opportunity to stay in Shanxi, it is very likely that we will repeat the situation before the Central Plains War in the future. It will do me a lot of harm but not benefit Shanxi. Let the 84th Division serve as cannon fodder for us."

"Yes, sir." Hearing this, Yang Aiyuan sighed inwardly and nodded in reply.

The harm of red is like the guest army.

Yang Aiyuan was silent, turned back to the sand table, stared at the entire Pingxingguan area with his eyes, his mind was no longer as anxious as before, and he thought carefully: "Since we have the order from Chief Yan, the specific combat deployment of the 115th Division is very important to us. It’s not that important anymore, after all, they have already called back to agree to the ambush plan, and they will definitely send troops to stop the Japanese reinforcements, and then our army will sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and when the 115th Division and the Japanese army lose both sides, they will reap the benefits.”

This storm has been falling for four hours in a row, and there are still eight hours left before the arrival of the Japanese army.

Excalibur landmines, this is the landmine model produced by Liushugou Arsenal. It is divided into three styles in total - the five-kilogram high-explosive model Excalibur-1, the two-kilogram fragment-killing model Excalibur-2, and the one-kilogram anti-infantry model Excalibur-3.

"Tell Chen Guangdou that you are not allowed to support the 84th Division, and let them stick to the entrance of the regiment." Yang Aiyuan put down the phone, turned to look at the communications staff, although he couldn't bear it in his heart, he still issued the most beneficial order for the Jinsui Army.

In the middle of the night, thunder and lightning flashed in the sky with great momentum. The dazzling and bright lightning seemed like twisted and twisted earthworms. Countless dense raindrops the size of rice grains cut through the sky and washed the land in northern Shanxi.

"Although the weapons and equipment of this group of mudlegs are poor, the quality of the soldiers is extremely high, so we have to be careful."

At the highest point of the mountain ridge on the right side of Qiaogou, the division headquarters as the command center of the whole division was established here.

The chief of staff heard the words, shook his head lightly, and sighed: "I really don't know what the friendly army is thinking..."

Having said that, the friendly troops were tasked with containing the Japanese troops and blocking Laoye Temple. If the friendly troops did not attack, the Japanese troops could break out in the direction of Tuanchengkou and join the Miura detachment in the Tuanchengkou area.

In addition, in order to maximize the killing effect, the 686 regiment specially adopted two kinds of mine densities. One is the relatively flat area on both sides of the road, with a density of 300 mines per 5 square meters, and 300 mines in a mountainous area of ​​8 square meters near the left and right foot of the mountain. In addition, all special positions on both sides of the Weidai Highway that can be used as shelters, such as half-person high stones or small pits, deploy 1 Excalibur-3.

The communications troops of each combat unit arrived at the division headquarters one after another to report their own situation.

In the past, Zhao Zhangcheng would not have dared to say such a thing. After all, the army's artillery shells are scarce and expensive, and every battle is counted by firing.

"Thanks for your hard work, Xingru." Yan Xishan's words softened a little, and he gave a comforting sound, then hung up the phone.

The first battalion carried out mine-laying operations in full swing, the second and third battalions successively entered the predetermined positions, and began to build positional fortifications. All combat units cooperated in a division of labor and cooperated efficiently.

With the issuance of this order, the No.80 Fourth Division, which stood firm at Tuanchengkou for three days and nights, had a clear fate.

"Yes!" The communications staff responded positively, and quickly signaled the accepted communications soldier to call back the 202nd brigade.

Not long after, the division that fell behind was directly under the mortar battalion, and finally rushed to the predetermined position with all its belongings, and began to build artillery positions.

The torrential rain is still falling, and the world is quiet.

As time passed, more than [-] soldiers from the first battalion completed the minefield operations on the road and the minefield at the foot of the mountain, began to evacuate in an orderly manner, and returned to the mountain position to enter a latent state.

But now...

Including the six artillery pieces belonging to the mortar company of the regiment, the Japanese army had to face a total of [-] mortar fires. In addition, the Japanese army had to face another opponent, that is, the sharp gunner known throughout the army— — Zhao Zhangcheng.

Regardless of the specific combat deployment, it is now certain that the opponent has sent troops.

……

"Report, the 686th regiment has completed the minefield layout and position fortification in the Qiaogou section, and the mortar battalion of the division has completed the position construction and has entered an ambush state."

The middle-aged man smiled, his eyes were full of sharpness, and his tone was firm: "The rice is already in the pot. This battle will be fought with allies, and even if there are no allies."

Five-kilogram Excalibur-1 high-explosive landmine, with an internal TNT charge of 2.5 kilograms and built-in 3500 high-brittle iron beads. The iron beads made of high-brittle iron will produce fragmentation effects after entering the human body, in order to maximize damage The effective killing radius is up to 15 meters, and the explosive power is equivalent to that of a 105mm high-explosive bomb. The main target of this landmine is a large number of infantry in the Japanese army, taking into account certain anti-tank performance.

And this is why Li You dared to speak so loudly.

"Don't forget, the red is more harmful than the guest army. It was a pity that they were not allowed to guard the entrance of the regiment. This time, they will consume more power. We need to drive away the wolves and protect ourselves." During the phone call Yan Xishan said: "I don't want to leave Shanxi and become some kind of Shaanxi king, Gansu king, Xingru, do you understand?"

But it's not over!

The divisional mortar battalion has four mortar companies, each with three artillery platoons, and each platoon has two 2mm 60-year mortars, a total of 24 mortars.

"Everything is ready, we only owe the east wind, and now we are waiting for the Japanese army to come." The middle-aged man stood on the top of the mountain, in the rain, looking at the huge Qiaogou battlefield, and said slowly.

"Report, the 685th Regiment and the Engineer Battalion have completed the minefield laying operation on the Laoye Temple Heights as required, and have entered an ambush state."

Each of the three landmines is more insidious than the other, and each is more sincere than the other. Except for the five-kilogram Excalibur-1, which also takes into account certain anti-vehicle performance, the other two mines do not pursue any anti-vehicle capability, but only pursue higher personnel killing. efficiency.

Yang Aiyuan nodded: "I understand, sir."

The artillery positions are located at the top of the mountain ridge, and the position is condescending. The 1.5-kilometer range of the [-]-year mortar can cover the entire valley including the Weidai Highway. The [-]-type infantry artillery or mountain artillery, this ambush has won more than half.

Not long after, the communications staff reported again, and the 115th Division sent the specific combat deployment of the ambush plan. Yang Aiyuan immediately relaxed when he heard the news, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

Why dare you say that?
The reason is simple, just look at the total number of artillery fire that the little devil has to face.

More than 2000 soldiers of the Eighth Route Army lay on the ground, silently enduring the erosion of heavy rain and cold, chewing dry food as hard as rocks, waiting for the appearance of their prey like the most experienced hunters.

"As expected, the strength of the eight regiments is divided into three groups, and the difference between each group is more than ten miles to dozens of miles. It really makes people laugh."

In the middle section of Weidai Highway, the 686 regiment is scheduled to ambush the defense area.

In order to fight this ambush, the 686 regiment did not hesitate to take out all its belongings, one hundred Excalibur-1, three hundred Excalibur-2, five hundred Excalibur-3, and a total of eight hundred Excalibur mines !

The one-kilogram Excalibur-3 anti-infantry landmine has a TNT charge of 250 grams and 600 steel balls inside. It uses steel balls and shell fragments to kill the enemy. Since the charge is specially reduced, its main goal is to injure the enemy infantry. Not killed.

He looked at the shell boxes piled up like a hill on the ground, and the corner of his mouth involuntarily showed a curve. There are twelve shells in a box, and there are 200 boxes here.

"Report, the 687th regiment has completed the minefield and explosives deployment in the Caijiayu section, and has entered an ambush state."

"There is still no movement from the friendly army. It stands to reason that they should have arrived at the scheduled ambush position by now." The chief of staff frowned and informed the current situation of the friendly army.

"Old Zhao, let's play the highlight of this battle. When we fight later, as long as we knock out the artillery unit of the little devil at the first time, we have already won [-]%." Li You, the regiment leader, stood in front of the artillery position and looked at the subordinates. The mortars of the mortar battalion completed their battle preparations one after another, their eyes were full of comfort, they turned their heads to look at their old comrade Zhao Zhangcheng, and said with a smile: "Little devils without artillery fire can only be beaten unilaterally. "

Taking advantage of the cover of the night, the first battalion of more than [-] Eighth Route Army soldiers who had just arrived at the ambush area after two hours of forced marching, dragged their exhausted bodies, and carried out mine-laying operations at the fastest speed. On both sides of the road and at the foot of the mountain.

"Don't worry, it's on me." Zhao Zhangcheng, who is the battalion commander of the division's artillery battalion, said with a smile, his eyebrows were raised, and his eyes were full of confidence.

Yan Xishan continued: "As for the plan to jointly ambush the reinforcements of the Japanese army, Xingru, I hope you will act cheaply."

What is wealth?

His 686th regiment also has a mortar company with a standard six-gun establishment.

This is fucking rich!

What are the allies thinking?
No one knows the answer to this question.

The two-kilogram Excalibur-2 fragment anti-personnel mine has an internal TNT charge of 1 kg, and its structure is similar to an enlarged version of a hand grenade. It mainly uses prefabricated fragments of the mine shell to injure the enemy. Japanese infantry.

"What do you mean, sir?" Yang Aiyuan was stunned for a moment, suddenly realized something, and couldn't help asking.

The night faded away, revealing a touch of white in the distance.

It's almost bright.

At this moment, at the entrance of Shiliqiaogou, bright and extraordinarily dazzling yellow rays of light appeared, the iconic box shape design, independent fashion headlights, and plaster flags on the front of the car, which is the main standard of the Japanese army Military trucks - Type [-] trucks.

Japanese reinforcements are here.

(End of this chapter)