The next battle has not yet begun, but there is a lot that Zhang Shixin's troops can do.

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Several soldiers were pincering the broken track shoes of the elephant tank destroyer, and then shaking them vigorously to the left and right to remove the damaged track shoes, and then another soldier took out the matching track shoes from the armored vehicle and embedded them in the empty space.

Once the track shoes were aligned, several soldiers again clamped the tracks at the bottom with pliers and did the same process again.

Finally, several people forcefully aligned the tracks at the upper and lower ends again, and after fixing them back and forth with military tape, a soldier welded the notch of the track with a welding torch.

Although this could not restore the elephant tank destroyer to a combat state with no damage to its tracks, the elephant tank destroyer was able to move after such emergency measures.

Although it is easy to re-damage the tracks that have been urgently repaired, as long as you do not make excessive maneuvers, such as driving the elephant tank destroyer to the ground full of rubble, it is generally not very difficult to cope with the needs of the battle.

In contrast, some infantry members are temporary crew members, especially the drivers and communications officers of elephant tank destroyers, who need to fill vacancies in the event of heavy casualties.

Soldiers who do not have combat missions are checking their weapons and equipment, hoping that when it is time to fight, these weapons will be able to play their due role.

Zhang Shixin's current defense plan is to continue to block the streets in the north with elephant tank destroyers, supplemented by all Su-152 self-propelled assault guns, and Zhang Shixin is confident that the combination of the two can effectively complete his plan.

As for the other tanks, they are arranged in the warehouse area at the southern entrance.

Zhang Shixin's arrangement was mainly because he thought that the other party had to bypass these seriously blocked streets and attack Zhang Shixin's defensive position from behind. Fortunately, as a relatively old town, Gelsarin has a moat that introduces living water, so under this premise, Zhang Shixin thinks that the few bridges to the south of Gelsarin are easier to defend.

It's just that Zhang Shixin has a worry, that is, in the fierce battle, dozens of shells will not directly blow up the bridge.

Although he has plenty of food, weapons and ammunition, but so far in the battle, his men have suffered more than 1,000 casualties, if he is blocked in the city, then he is really surrounded by the coalition forces in the southern city of Gelsarin, and he cannot advance or retreat.

"Fortunately, the other party didn't blow up the bridge directly, otherwise it would have ......" Zhang Shixin remembered this matter, and couldn't help but rejoice in his heart.

"Compared to something like this, do you think about what to do with those people?" Xinia panicked Zhang Shixin, who was thinking about other things, because she felt that the problem that Zhang Shixin was facing now was the residents of Gersarin who were temporarily placed by Zhang Shixin in a relatively stable warehouse and guarded by dozens of soldiers.

Zhang Shi thought for a while, and finally said: "It's not that there is no way, but whether it works or not is another matter." ”

Zhang Shixin doesn't have much confidence in what he wants to do, to be honest.

It's not because he doesn't want to do it, but because his relationship with these residents doesn't seem to be very good.

To be precise, there should be a little irreconcilable misunderstanding between the two sides.

Sinia vomited again and scolded Zhang Shixin, who was standing at the gate of the warehouse: "Either the boat will sink naturally at the bridgehead, or the ship will naturally go straight to the bridgehead, and it will be useless if you worry too much." ”

When Zhang Shixin heard this, he couldn't cry or laugh a little: "Sinia, are you comforting me or hurting me, I feel very awkward what you said." ”

"Is there one? It's just your delusion. "Sinia simply had an instant amnesia.

Zhang Shixin was speechless: "......"

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After Zhang Shixin walked into the door of the warehouse opened by two soldiers, he saw that the soldiers inside were distributing drinking water and canned food.

He greeted a high-ranking summoner, and after asking the other party some questions, his face became more and more helpless.

As he imagined, the inhabitants were not at ease at all, and in some cases, they even asked the guards to let them go home.

And these soldiers followed Zhang Shixin's orders, and ignored these residents without the other party taking any agitated action.

Zhang Shixin glanced at many residents who were eating, and then said loudly: "The main reason for placing everyone here is that this city has already entered a state of war, and the garrison has no way to move you to a safe area immediately, so my troops, as reinforcements, have no choice but to do so." ”

After Zhang Shixin finished speaking, he found that some people had dropped the cans on the ground, and then shouted loudly:

"That's because your army is incompetent, isn't your army built to protect us? How do I think Gultokati[***] is even more incompetent than the Hellington Army? ”

"Are you really soldiers? It's like bandits. ”

"You broke into our house without permission, or we might be able to hide safely as a family until the end of the war."

"If it weren't for you, how could those enemy soldiers break into our house and kill my mother? Woo, I want my mom ......."

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Zhang Shixin was very helpless when he heard these words, but he still held back his anger, and then said loudly: "I'm also sorry for these unpleasant things...... Depend on! Listen to me, you can say yes or no! ”

Zhang Shixin found that his voice was completely inferior to the gossip of these residents, so in a fit of rage, he pulled out his own gun and fired a shot at the ceiling.

"Pong!"

The sound of gunfire echoed throughout the warehouse, and for a few seconds, the entire warehouse fell silent.

"Very well, since everyone is quiet, I'll talk to you." After Zhang Shixin finished speaking, he inserted the M1911 pistol back into the holster, and then continued: "For some things that have happened, I can only say sorry to you. But for now, I hope that you will be able to leave the city before the enemy launches the next offensive. Instead, I'll spare some of my forces to escort you out. ”

Zhang Shi thought for a moment, and then continued: "Although I don't want to say this, I think I still give you the right to choose. ”

"Either stay in this place and wait for death to come."

"Either follow my arrangement and leave Gersarin."

After Zhang Shixin finished speaking, he raised his voice and said: "I'll give you five minutes to choose, those who are willing to leave, please go to the bridge, and those who are not willing to leave, you can go home." ”

After Zhang Shixin finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the warehouse gate.

When he was about to walk out of the door, Zhang Shixin paused and said without looking back: "For those unpleasant things, I can only say sorry, besides, I am not a regular army, we are all mercenaries." ”

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"Is it necessary to make it like this? It's not what you're used to. Sinia appeared, standing beside Zhang Shixin, who was silent and watching more than a dozen armored vehicles in the distance, and said what she wanted to say.

"If that's not the case, I'm afraid things won't come out tomorrow. After all, such a thing is for the sake of the lives of these residents. However, if I don't, the other party will not cooperate with my arrangement so easily. Zhang Shixin smiled bitterly and continued:

"So, sometimes, tough measures can bring some unexpected effects. Just like the existence of Napoleon, although he was very talented, it is undeniable that the Napoleonic period was one of the most powerful periods in France. ”

"A capable reader will often bring better development to a country. Even if it is power, as long as people can live better, then the emergence of power is reasonable. ”

Zhang Shixin said that, turned around and left the bridge.

"You're a crooked, but are your words your own truth?" Sinia rolled her eyes, and after vomiting Zhang Shixin, she asked a question again.

"Truth or ...... Is it? God knows. Zhang Shixin looked at his subordinates who were busy arranging defenses, shook his head lightly, and smiled self-deprecatingly.

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"General, according to the report of the scouts, the road for the attack along the city has been blocked, and unless we can clear a considerable part of the wreckage of tank fighting vehicles from several streets, we simply cannot allow the tank fighting vehicle units to launch an offensive directly along the streets." A coalition major general gave the latest information.

The coalition commander nodded slightly, signaling that he was aware of the situation. Then he looked at a map of the city of Gelsarin that was hanging, and after a while he said, "The other party obviously deliberately arranged this situation. In particular, we, having lost almost all of our heavy firepower, were simply unable to effectively control the fighting situation on several bridges to the south. If the other side has been waiting for us to attack the south gate, then I can only say that this commander is terrible. ”

"General, we can also destroy each other with infantry alone, and we don't have to have armored troops to participate in the battle. After all, it is easier for infantry to capture a city than an armored unit. A coalition general spoke his mind.

The coalition commander shook his head, looked at the suggested general with a cold gaze, and said for a long time: "The infantry without the cover of the armored forces is the ones who have been slaughtered one-sidedly in front of the enemy's armored forces. If, according to your plan, we attack the enemy's positions in the semi-fortified area with only our troops, how many casualties will we have to pay to accomplish our set goal? ”

The commander paused, then continued: "But your words are not without any reason, after all, compared to the south where I am afraid that the sky and earth have been laid and waiting for us to attack, these narrow alleys and streets are easier to catch the other side by surprise. So, your suggestion is not that it is not feasible, but that we need to determine how we can arrange it to reduce the casualties of the soldiers. ”

"General, since this is the case, I suggest that the infantry units be spread out as much as possible, and then attack the place in the form of a wheel battle." Another general voiced his opinion.

The coalition commander nodded, and after pondering for a while, he still made a decision: "At the same time, I will personally lead the remaining armored forces, as well as a considerable number of mechanized infantry, to attack the opponent's southern defense area. ”

"General, is it too dangerous for you to do this? You've said that the other side will defend the south side, and if we do this, we will probably really let the other side succeed. The armored forces of our troops are running out, and we still have a lot of battles that we have to participate in, in this case, is it better for us to retain a certain strength? A coalition general hastened to voice his objections.

However, with the exception of the lieutenant colonel, who stood behind the commander, all the officers in the command heard a phrase that they could not believe:

"Guys, I'm sorry I'm just telling you about this now. Since the Olivian Empire has renounced their promise and has not declared war on the Alliance, it is clear that we are now engaged in a battle that must be lost. ”

"At the same time, the allied forces of the two countries in the Glenshire area have been quickly reinforced. Unlike the Northern Army of the Gultoka Empire, which was crushed by us, they were better equipped and their soldiers were more combat-ready. So, in this case, I once moved the idea of directly withdrawing to the country. However, it seems that our top brass wants a decent victory to blackmail the alliance into negotiating in our favor. ”

"To be honest, I'm not hopeful about this at all. I can assert that what those people think is more of an unrealistic luxury. The strength of the alliance between the two countries is no match for us in any way. So, I've always been against those people's moves. But, obviously, I failed to stop their actions. ”

"When the war has reached this point, it is no longer said that it can be stopped if it is stopped, especially since we who are regarded as outcasts, can we really force the alliance of the two countries to negotiate with us?"

"Of course, this is not possible, and the alliance between the two countries will not give up this opportunity to expand its strength. Even if we occupy Gersarin, what awaits us is nothing more than the destruction of our country. ”

"However, we are soldiers, so I hope you can fight this battle well as a soldier. Maybe those who follow me will die in the next battle. So I can't force everyone to die for this nominal honor. So, you can choose whether you want to fight or not. And I can guarantee that even if you are unwilling to participate in this battle, neither you nor your subordinates will once again join the hopeless battle as a soldier. ”

"And I think it would be better for me to die like a soldier. After all, I've been a military man for decades. ”

"Break the meeting. You have the right to choose your own future. ”

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The coalition commander took another deep look at the command, then walked over to a flag, took it down, handed it to the lieutenant colonel who had been standing behind him, and said, "Ayrt, if you get the news that I was killed in battle, I hope you can hand this flag into the hands of the commander of the opposing side." ”

"Teacher, do you really want to do this?" Alt took the flag and held back his grief, hoping to get an answer from the other party.

"Yes. Because...... I'm a military man! "The coalition commander put on his military hat and walked out of the headquarters.

"Teacher...... Have a good trip! Ert held back his tears, then straightened his body and saluted the background of the coalition commander.

PS: This chapter will end tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, and more tank types will appear after that.

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