Crooked handle, Taisho 11 type 6.5 mm caliber light machine gun, its butt is bent to the right in order to facilitate aiming against the cheeks, so it is commonly known as the "crooked handle" machine gun in China, the characteristics of the crooked handle machine gun are more obvious, the performance is average, the weather is more sensitive, and the failure rate is relatively high.

The reliability of the use under the low temperature and severe cold conditions in the four eastern provinces was very poor, so the Japanese army adopted the method of loading oil cans next to the loader and lubricating the parts and ammunition at any time to maintain reliability.

It is even less reliable to use in the conditions of high temperature and humidity in Southeast Asia, and even the oil pot will not help.

The failure rate of the Taisho 11 light machine gun will be relatively low only in the season when it is neither hot nor cold, neither dry nor wet, and under the ideal conditions of careful wiping and maintenance and soft combat intensity.

In World War II, the Taisho 11 light machine gun exposed a large number of problems in use, and could not meet the needs of combat, and was replaced by the 96 type light machine gun that was finalized in 1936 and fed with 30 rounds.

During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Taisho 11 light machine gun equipped by the Japanese army was also captured and used by the guerrillas behind enemy lines of the Chinese Communist Party, but it was never used in the regular army, which shows that its quality is extremely poor.

But such a light machine gun, for the current new barracks, is already quite precious.

Platoon Commander Zhao, who touched the oil of a mobile phone, still couldn't put it down, "With a light machine gun, our firepower will increase a lot." ”

He turned his gaze, his gaze fell on the grenadier in Xia Yuan's hand, and he suddenly said with some curiosity: "What is this?" Cannon? How can it be so small. ”

The grenadier canister is very small, you can use it with your hand, the shell is also very small, the palm is big, when Platoon Commander Zhao saw this cannon, his face showed an unexpected look, is such a cannon powerful?

"The Japanese army's individual grenadiers can be controlled by a single soldier, and they are very powerful, and they can play a miraculous role in street fighting." Xia Yuan loaded the bullet and said to Zheng Dayong: "Look for it, their shells should be on their bodies." ”

"Found it."

Zheng Dayong groped for the corpse of the Japanese devil, and sure enough, he found the bag containing the shells, and when he opened it, there were only four shells, and the grenadiers were carried by special ammunition bags, one ammunition bag could carry 8 grenades, and a two-person grenadier group could carry 16.

Due to the split attack of the Japanese, one detachment carried only one mortar and eight shells.

Xia Yuan also captured one before, that Japanese detachment should have just entered the battlefield, and the shells didn't have time to be used, so they were captured by Xia Yuan after one shot, plus the four shells here, he already had eleven shells and two grenadiers.

"Load, let's retreat."

If the grenadier is used well, it can also play a miraculous effect, whether it is attacking or blocking, it is very effective.

Platoon Commander Zhao was slightly stunned, but he still listened to Xia Yuan's thoughts, the battlefield is also a place where strength is respected, especially within the national army, there is a huge difference from the volunteer army, the volunteer army is strictly disciplined, and the relationship between superiors and subordinates will only be reflected on the battlefield.

But within the national army, whether on the battlefield or in life, the relationship between superiors and subordinates is very clear, and many times, power and fists are the last word.

Today, Xia Yuan's combat ability shocked Platoon Commander Zhao and realized that such a soldier had a bright future in the future, so he decided to take the initiative to give up the command and hand it over to Xia Yuan. In fact, even if he didn't let go, Xia Yuan was bound to take over the command.

If you follow Platoon Commander Zhao, you will definitely not be able to live, and if you follow yourself, you may have a chance to live.

The Songhu battlefield is tantamount to a meat grinder, 700,000 troops were thrown into the Songhu battlefield, more than 300,000 died, corpses were everywhere, the smell was stinking, and the smoke of gunpowder covered half of the sky, and the brutal battle lasted for three months, and a division was destroyed in three days.

"Platoon commander, the battle of Luodian has just begun, if we want to survive, we need to change the method, which will not let us become deserters, but also allow us to live." Xia Yuan loaded the bullets on his body, and as the battle continued, the ammunition would become a very serious problem.

After more than three months of fighting, the consumption of ammunition will be a very terrifying amount, and now, the bullets on his body are only more than 100 rounds, which is completely insufficient.

"What's the solution? Shall we find a place to hide? Platoon Commander Zhao carried the rifle of the Japanese devil behind his back, and packed the water bottle, bayonet, grenade, gloves, raincoat, bedding, etc., all the items that could be taken away.

Platoon Commander Zhao began to be curious about Xia Yuan's plan, and there was another question in his heart: "To what extent will the battle here go." ”

"We fight guerrillas." Xia Yuan said calmly.

"Guerrilla?" Platoon Commander Zhao was slightly stunned, this word is really novel.

"As for the battle here, when we came over, I went to a toilet and heard the commander's chat, Luodian is one of the targets of the Japanese attack, and occupying Luodian will be able to cut off our road to the north, and it will also be able to cut off our train transportation route."

Xia Yuan looked around vigilantly as he walked, and said: "Cut off the railway, there is no railway to transport materials and troops, whether it is to replenish the source of troops or transport materials, the more time it takes, the more beneficial it will be to the attacking Japanese army, you say, the national army will not put this place back, and the Japanese army will not give up this place, what will become here?" ”

Platoon Commander Zhao looked at the surrounding ruins, as well as the corpses between the ruins, the strange smell floating in the air, and couldn't help but sink in his heart: "You're right, special mother, I didn't expect that the first time we came out to fight the Japanese devils, it turned out to be in such a way, the new barracks are too vulnerable, and the Japanese devils haven't arrived in front of them yet, just hearing the gunshots, more than half of the people panicked." ”

"Platoon commander, how is the situation of our company commander?" Xia Yuan asked.

"I don't know, it's all scattered, you listen to the gunfire around you, and the sound of cannons, I'm afraid it's more than lucky." Platoon Commander Zhao did not have the ideological consciousness to rescue Company Commander Du, and finally survived, he only had one thought now, to live as long as possible.

Between the ruins, half of a house collapsed, and the collapsed wall formed a new angle, Xia Yuan and the people had just approached, and a black shadow flashed in the ruins on the side.

Xia Yuan was keenly aware and shouted, "It's me." ”

Soon, the black shadow who was just about to get into it leaned out and was pleasantly surprised: "Brother Xia! It's you, I thought it was a Japanese devil! ”

It was the sea of cattle that ran out.

"Where's the scholar?" Xia Yuan asked him.

"Brother Chen is staring over there." Niu Hai said: "The gunfire just now scared me to death, I thought something happened to you, Brother Xia." ”

"Stinky boy, I wish something had happened to Lao Tzu, isn't it." Xia Yuan scolded with a smile, "Platoon commander, this is the recruit you handed over to me." ”

Niu Hai glanced at the person next to him, and immediately straightened up: "Platoon commander." ”

"Good spirits, are all the people in your class okay?" Platoon Commander Zhao asked.

"The squad leader was stabbed by a Japanese devil, and the injury was not too serious, so I did a simple bandage, and I would just get some anti-inflammatory drugs later. Let's go in and say, this place is easy to be discovered by Japanese devils. ”

Xia Yuan led them through the corner and collapsed half of the house.

Xu Yu was resting on the futon of the Japanese army, and when he saw the people who came in, his eyes immediately brightened, and he struggled to get up.

Platoon Commander Zhao's eyes fell on Xu Yu's abdomen, and he walked over and held him down: "You have a good rest first." ”

"Platoon commander." Xu Yu just lay down.

"What happened? Why are you still hurt? Platoon Commander Zhao glanced at Xu Yu's injury and breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, it was not very serious.

"I was bitten by the bayonet of the little Japanese devil, and it was out of the way." Xu Yu touched his wound, bared his teeth for a while, and asked again: "Platoon commander, what about the others?" ”

"They're all dead." Platoon Commander Zhao sat on the ground a little depressed and said, "If it weren't for Xia Yuan's timely arrival, I guess you wouldn't be able to see me today." ”

As he spoke, Platoon Commander Zhao showed a miserable smile on his face and said: "The warlords are used to fighting in the melee, I didn't expect the firepower of the Japanese devils to be so fierce, and their combat effectiveness is also very strong, much stronger than us. ”

"Platoon commander, what's going on with the company commander? Are the reinforcements coming? ”

Hearing Platoon Commander Zhao's words, Xu Yu's heart sank, and the sound of gunfire outside was continuous, making tonight's night seem unpeaceful.

"Reinforcements are not coming, our new barracks are cannon fodder on the front line, where will there be reinforcements, it is estimated that the reinforcements will arrive when the fighting gradually subsides." Platoon Commander Zhao sat on the ground dejectedly, threw aside the captured Japanese devil rifle, took off his hat, rubbed his itchy scalp, and his expression looked a little painful.

So many people died, only the two of them survived, and Platoon Commander Zhao also suffered a huge amount of torment in his heart.

Xu Yu sighed and said, "Platoon commander, don't blame you, the gap between us and the Japanese devils is too big." ”

"Platoon commander, what the squad leader said is right, the fate of the recruit battalion has been doomed from the beginning of rushing to the battlefield, even if they do not die in this battle, they will die in the next battle." Xia Yuan walked over, handed the marching kettle to Platoon Commander Zhao, and said, "Let's drink some water first." ”

Platoon Commander Zhao took the kettle, opened it and drank two sips, handed it to Zheng Dayong on the side, and then asked, "Xia Yuan, what are your plans next?" ”

Xu Yu also looked at Xia Yuan, here, although their official position was higher than Xia Yuan, but after what happened just now, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Xia Yuan's combat ability was far above them, so this was not the time to fight for command, and it was the most important thing to survive.

Xia Yuan sat on the ground and said: "There is no good way, escape, we will be treated as deserters, we will not be treated everywhere, stay, a dead end." ”

The crowd was silent.

Xia Yuan continued: "Actually, like Old Man Wang, running away is the choice to survive, platoon leader, or you can escape with the squad leader." ”

Platoon Commander Zhao was stunned for a moment, and suddenly became a little angry: "What are you talking about, Lao Tzu didn't run away, so many soldiers died here, you let Lao Tzu escape now, how is it possible, impossible, I want to avenge them!" ”

He looked at Xia Yuan and said, "Do you regard Lao Tzu as a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death?" ”

Xia Yuan shook his head: "Being treated as cannon fodder, in fact, surviving is the most important thing." ”

"The work of being a deserter, that's not what Lao Tzu wants, it's something that will be poked in the back." Platoon Commander Zhao scolded and said, "Don't tell Lao Tzu about being a deserter." ”

"What about him?" Xia Yuan said to Zheng Da, who was drinking water, with a nunu mouth.

Zheng Dayong was slightly stunned.

Platoon Commander Zhao glanced at Zheng Dayong, thinking of his decision to be besieged, and sighed helplessly, "Anyway, I won't be a deserter." ”

Xia Yuan said: "Let the people who should live, live, I am not afraid of death, I can also die, it's nothing, but a few of us, a few of us are not afraid of death, alive is actually more tormenting than death, but there are few people who really dare to die." ”

Platoon Commander Zhao listened to Xia Yuan's words thoughtfully.

Xu Yu said with a wry smile: "What you said is so good, you are worthy of being a person who has played with scholars, you have a level of talking, sometimes, I really think about a bullet into my brain, I don't think about anything, I lie on the ground and slowly rot." ”

"Old Xu, why are you like this?" Platoon Commander Zhao's eyes widened, and he thought of something again, and the whole person became depressed, and waved his hand helplessly: "Okay, I'll listen to you, be a deserter, be a deserter." ”

Xia Yuan shook his head: "Don't be a deserter, desertion is our last way, if we really get to that point, we will be deserters together." ”

Platoon Commander Zhao raised his head and looked at Xia Yuan, "What do you have in your heart?" ”

"I don't have any ideas, just find a place to hide, I can hide for a while, it's for a while."

"In case the Japanese devils find out."

"Then fight, we are hiding for our lives, and we are not afraid of them, it is better than being sent to the front line as cannon fodder to attract enemy fire."

Xia Yuan raised the Type 38 rifle in his hand, "Besides, didn't we kill the enemy?" If we kill the enemy, even if we are found by our own people, we still have room for maneuver. ”

"Makes sense, I'll listen to you." Platoon Commander Zhao thought for a while and put his hat on the cover.

He could see that Xia Yuan just wanted to live, but he didn't want to be a deserter, so he chose a compromise method to find a place to hide, neither to participate in the war, but also to be a deserter, even if he was found by his own people, with so much Japanese-style equipment on them, it could be seen that they were not deserters.

Xia Yuan called the scholar and Niu Hai in, and six people sat on the ground, you look at me, I look at you, it's easy to say, it's not easy to do, the Japanese devils have stationed a large number of troops here, once it is daylight, the Japanese planes bomb the town, even if they hide, they may suffer.

After thinking about it, Xia Yuan came up with a plan to hide on the outskirts of the city and avoid the center of the battle between the two sides as much as possible.

In this way, they were able to avoid the central point of the Japanese bombing.

"Without further ado, we'd better leave tonight." Xia Yuan looked at the sky, calculating the time when they came, and it was estimated that it was already early in the morning. (End of chapter)