The Japanese artillery fire finally stopped.

The assault team did not rush right away.

They were waiting for Zhang Chu to deal with the Japanese artillery. This is where the big hidden danger lies.

In this kind of siege warfare, the role of infantry is actually not great. In the end, it was a contest of heavy weapons. Especially large-caliber heavy artillery. It is the key to breaking the city.

"Staff Officer Zhang."

"Hello!"

Zhang Chu came to the artillery position.

It is less than three kilometers from the city walls. It's so close at hand, so to speak.

The maximum firing range of a 105-mm howitzer is about 12 km. Even if it hits the other side of Yuxian, that is, about five kilometers.

Why so close?

It's because there isn't enough aiming technology.

Indirect targeting of artillery requires a complete set of technical data support. A lot of computation is required.

It is impossible to do this by relying solely on experience.

It is necessary to send observation posts from the front line, communicate with the rear by telephone, and make corrections at any time.

The problem now is that the observation post can only observe what is going on outside the city, and is ignorant of what is going on inside the city. The impact point cannot be seen.

"You go back first."

"Walk back two kilometers or so."

"At the same time, all the field artillery will also be transferred to form an artillery group."

Zhang Chu gave instructions.

It's too close, but it's hard to aim.

The ballistics are too straight. The landing point is also difficult to control.

In addition, there is only one howitzer, which is clearly not enough. All field guns had to be pulled up.

The current composition of the new regiment is an artillery battalion. Below there were twelve 75-mm field guns. There are also a lot of mortars. Mortars are pillars in charge of command. The field artillery was handed over to Wang Zhe.

In the end, it's the professional people who do the professional things.

"Good!"

Wang Zhe immediately ordered the howitzer to retreat. Look for a new gun emplacement.

He drove the car himself, towing the howitzer out. He's pretty good at driving. Both Dodge trucks were played around.

Subsequently, all the field guns, also in accordance with the instructions, were concentrated on the gun emplacement.

Zhang Chu himself arrived at the gun position first.

According to the display of the radar map of the recyclables, the target of fire is determined.

On the recyclables radar map, there are many small crimson dots. One of them should be Katayama Segetaro.

He was the commander of the brigade of major generals. His command knife is worth 30 million.

Theoretically, he should be the most significant point.

In addition, there may be a large sa, a few middle sa, a bunch of young samurai and the like. They are all marked with small red dots.

In addition to these junior officers, the rest are high-value targets such as infantry guns, field guns, and 90mm mortars of the Japanese invaders. There are also lieutenant-level officers of the Japanese invaders. It's all small yellow dots.

Frankly, it's hard to tell.

Can't tell who's who.

It can only be judged by relying on a longer trajectory.

If it's a living person, the dots will move around. But the gun emplacements were essentially fixed.

Where to hit the first shot?

Of course, hit the reddest dot first. That is, Katayama Shutaro.

Combined with some other factors. Zhang Chu judged that the location should be the brigade headquarters of the Japanese invaders. Katayama Shutaro should be there.

If only you could take him out......

Ranging.

Calculate carefully.

Finally, the shooting of Zhu Yuan is given.

"Ready!"

"Put!"

"Bang!"

Cannon discharge.

Fly towards the city.

No impact points were seen. Because it's a long distance.

The observation post was unable to report it. All they saw was a fire erupting in the city. At the same time there was a loud noise.

It can only be confirmed that the shell exploded smoothly. But it is not clear exactly where it hit.

Zhang Chu examined silently.

Most of the small red dots on the recyclables radar have not moved.

But it's okay, keep fighting.

In addition to howitzers, all field artillery also joined the ranks of the shelling.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Shells were continuously discharged.

Continuous firing at a rate of 10 rounds per minute.

The firing rate of this 105-mm howitzer is very fast. It can reach as fast as 15 rounds per minute.

But if there are no special requirements, it is about 10 rounds per minute.

Field guns fired at a faster rate of fire, which could reach about 20 rounds per minute. Now it is time to maintain the same firing frequency as the howitzer to achieve the purpose of salvo fire.

More than a dozen shells fell in a row, and the most striking little red dot finally began to move.

Zhang Chu was right. It is indeed Katayama Segetaro.

"Yaga!"

Kekutaro Katayama was severely frightened.

The cannonballs of the earth eight roads, like raindrops, kept falling around him and exploding.

Although there was a cover of fortifications, it was clear to everyone that he was being targeted.

"Boom, boom, boom......"

"Boom, boom, boom......"

The sound of explosions kept coming.

The Japanese soldiers on guard on the perimeter were constantly being blown to pieces.

It's 100% sure that Tsuchihachi definitely discovered the location of Taro Katayama. Bombardment is being carried out from long distances with howitzers.

If you don't transfer in time, something will happen sooner or later.

That's no ordinary 75-mm mountain gun! Mixed in with a 105mm howitzer! The destructive power is considerable.

There are also 120 mm heavy mortars, and the explosion is quite terrifying.

The number of Japanese soldiers killed by the 120-mm heavy pressure bombing before was also quite large. Almost one squadron was wiped out.

"Boom ......"

There was a loud bang.

Shells exploded above their heads.

The shock wave was separated by thick fortifications, and it was very uncomfortable to shake the people inside.

"Boom!"

Before he could react, there was another loud bang.

A single shell exploded at the door of the bunker.

The dust from the explosion swooped directly into the bunker.

The two staff officers who were squatting near the door were caught off guard and were suddenly covered in dust. Then both of them fell silently.

But they were so unlucky that they were hit by the flying fragments of the shells and died on the spot.

Katayama Segetaro's face was very ugly.

Damn dirt hachiro!

I was bullied to my own head!

Since participating in the war against China, he has not been so embarrassed.

Fortunately, there is protection from bunkers, otherwise......

He had already shattered.

"Boom, boom, boom......"

"Boom, boom, boom......"

Suddenly, several shells exploded overhead at the same time.

Katayama Keutaro suddenly snorted, confused. The body went down with a limp paralysis.

But he was severely injured by the continuous explosions.

"Your Excellency, General!"

"Your Excellency, Brigade Commander!"

The others hurriedly helped him up.

Fortunately, Katayama has not yet breathed. There is also salvation. It's just that the breath is very faint.

"Get out of here......"

"Evacuate ...... quickly"

Katayama Provincial Taro is angry.

If you continue to stay here, there is only a dead end.

The artillery fire of the Dirt Eight Road was so fierce that sooner or later the fortifications would be destroyed.

"Yes!"

Others, of course, understand.

However, they could not evacuate for the time being.

The artillery fire outside is so fierce, how can they retreat?

As soon as it leaves the fortifications, it will be shattered on the spot.

What to do?

What to do?

"Watanabe-kun."

"Yes!"

"Help me keep a record."

"Yes!"

The staff officer named Watanabe hurriedly took out a pen and paper.

Everyone else around him looked gloomy. Then he turned around silently. The rabbit died and the fox was sad. I felt like I was about to perish.

Katayama was clearly going to leave his last words. Prepare for the jade crumble.

The brigade commander is still like this, what else can they do? It must be the result that can only follow the broken jade.

Sorrowful.

Regret.

I didn't expect this to be the result.

After all, one day, they died at the hands of Tu Balu.

Tubalu, who has always been despised by them, has finally become their gravedigger. They were buried.

They want to fight hard.

I want to fight with the dirt eight roads.

Unfortunately, there was no chance.

No one else looks at you at all. Others greet you directly with cannonballs!

You can't even see each other's faces!

"Your Excellency General, the humble post will go first."

"His Majesty the Emperor is onboard!"

Suddenly, a young man bent down and saluted.

Under everyone's gaze, the young man drew a knife and plunged it into his abdomen. Then stir.

"Ah......h

He cried out in pain.

A lieutenant next to him immediately swung his knife and cut off his head.

"His Majesty the Emperor is onboard!"

Immediately, the lieutenant himself drew his sword and committed suicide.

Someone next to him immediately swung a knife and cut off his head.

Blood splattered.

In a row.

"His Majesty the Emperor is onboard!"

Suddenly, a captain burst out of cover.

Immediately, a ball of fire exploded around him, completely covering him.

"Boom ......"

A loud bang erupted.

When the fireball gradually dispersed, the ground was empty.

White and pure.

Empty.

Not the slightest trace was left.

Everyone in the bunker became more and more desperate and depressed.

Maybe......

It's their turn......

"Your Excellency General......"

"Your Excellency General......"

Suddenly, a communications soldier crawled in.

Everyone stared at him numbly.

The communications soldier himself was also dumbfounded, muttering to himself:

"Your Excellency General......"

"The 1st Brigade Ito Shosatama Broken ......"

"Fifth Brigade Sakata Shosatama Broken ......"

(End of chapter)