Wang Zhe began to feel distressed.

Zhang Chu is really made like this! Waste the shells!

One howitzer, twelve field guns, kept firing, and there was no stop in between.

Based on the calculation of 10 shells per minute per gun, one minute is 130 shells. Ten minutes is 1,300 rounds. Thirty minutes is 3,900 rounds......

Is this a shell?

It's all gold!

Seeing that the consumption of shells was too great, Wang Zhe ordered a pause.

As a result, it was this pause that gave Katayama a chance to transfer. The remaining Japanese invaders immediately ran out of their bunkers.

They quickly took refuge in the deeper underground fortifications. Can defend against 105 mm howitzers.

When Zhang Chu realized that Taro Katayama had successfully escaped.

"What's going on?"

"How did the shelling stop?"

"Is the barrel too hot?"

Zhang Chu realized it later.

Howitzers and field guns, all stopped firing. The battlefield suddenly became silent.

I don't think I ordered it to stop......

"Staff Officer Zhang, the shells are used too quickly." Wang Zhe told the truth.

"Cannonballs ......" Zhang Chu reacted at this time.

Oh, I see.

Indeed, the shelling just now consumed several thousand shells.

According to Wang Zhe's concept, a few thousand shells, that is an incredible number. A cannonball is a tael of gold!

A few thousand shells are a few thousand taels of gold. Or even more.

How can you make ...... casually?

"I'll have someone bring it."

"What?"

"I'll call someone to bring the shells right away!"

Zhang Chu responded casually.

Cannonballs or something, that's all trifle!

Even if it is a 105-mm shell, the value of the decomposition is 50 yuan.

In other words, any worn rifle can break down at least 30 shells. So, there's no need to worry about it at all.

In addition to the fact that the shells of the 20-mm anti-aircraft guns felt very bad, even the shells of the 60-mm mortars were not worth losing money.

Request an airdrop now.

However, although the speed of the airdrop is fast, the volume is not very large.

In the case of a 105-mm howitzer, the weight of one shot is 15 kg. There are only more than 60 rounds per ton. A maximum of a few hundred rounds can be airdropped at a time.

It seems that it is still necessary to save a little bit of use. Intermittent hitting.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Five drop boxes hit the ground heavily.

Each drop box weighs about a ton.

This is the first wave of shells delivered. All are 105 grenades. More than 300 rounds in total.

If more is needed, a mule team must be used. Or use a fleet of cars. One car can pull three hundred shells. Three thousand rounds can be delivered at a time.

The question is......

The Vehicle item has not yet been updated.

So far, there has been only a fleet of mules and horses. Car transport has not been activated.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Subsequently, the second wave of shells fell, all of which were 75-mm mountain guns.

That's a lot of them, three or four thousand rounds. But on average, to each gun, the number is not much different.

Artillery, indeed, is not something that ordinary people can afford.

Even if you have the ability to make artillery, the consumption of this cannonball is a very staggering figure.

During World War II, the United States produced a total of more than 40 billion rounds of ammunition, tens of millions of tons of artillery shells (more than 500 million rounds) and bombs, which shows how terrifying the productivity is.

The Soviets were not bad either. In total, 400 million shells, 17 billion rounds of ammunition were poured on the Germans during the four years of the Great Patriotic War.

Although the Japanese were not comparable to the great powers, they also produced 8 billion rounds of ammunition. There are not many of them. But there were not many shells.

"Keep fighting!"

"Point-to-point!"

Zhang Chu adjusted the artillery strategy.

Katayama Province is estimated to have good fortifications to protect it, so no matter how many shells there are, it can't be killed.

Since that's the case, leave it alone. Kill the other targets first.

Especially the artillery positions of the Japanese invaders.

Those small yellow dots that are relatively dense and have no movement trajectory are.

Adjusted the shooting elements.

"Bang bang bang!"

"Bang bang bang!"

Intensive bombardment began again.

Howitzers and field slopes were all fired intensively.

The shells kept flying out.

Did you hit a hit? In spite of. Let's bury your head in the bombing round first.

If there is a ......

"Ding!"

"You commanded the artillery group to successfully destroy a Japanese 75mm mountain gun......"

"You recover a 75mm mountain cannon ......"

The message came suddenly.

Zhang Chu's heart was relieved.

Hit! Hit! Start hit!

In the first round of salvo fire, he killed a mountain cannon of the Japanese invaders! The effect is simply perfect.

Good!

Go on!

"Quick!"

"Eight shots in a hurry!"

"Quick!"

Zhang Chu categorically ordered.

The artillerymen immediately rolled up their sleeves and worked hard.

Gun after cannon shot was ejected. Flew towards the city of Yuxian County.

"Ding!"

"You commanded the artillery group to successfully destroy a Japanese 75mm mountain gun......"

"A 75mm mountain cannon was recovered......"

Information is pouring in again.

Hit again!

The second mountain cannon of the Japanese invaders was destroyed.

Very good!

Go on!

Let the Japanese invaders have a good taste of our Eighth Route Army's artillery fire!

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

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

At this moment, the Japanese artillery position was already a sea of fire.

Under the bombardment of 105-mm grenades, the Japanese artillery suffered huge losses. All six 75-mm mountain guns were destroyed.

The captain of the Japanese artillery brigade was anxious and angry, shouting frantically, trying to fight back.

As a result, a round of shells fell, blowing him to pieces. Even the bones were shattered.

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

Suddenly, there was a loud bang.

But it was the shells of the Eighth Route Army that fell to the ground and exploded. Instead, the Japanese invaders' own ammunition was detonated.

In an instant, the entire artillery position was as bright as day.

Katayama Province, who had just been frightened, also saw it.

"Yaga!"

Katayama was anxious and angry.

He didn't expect that the artillery fire on Tubalu would be so fierce.

And hit so precisely.

I was almost beaten to death before. Now their own artillery positions have been seriously destroyed.

The 75-mm mountain gun had the longest range. It is also the only artillery that can fire at the Eighth Route Army. Now destroyed. Meaning that only infantry artillery and mortars remained.

Unless it was the Eighth Route Army attacking the city, these close-range artillery pieces were of little use.

However, the number of mortars on the Tuba Road is much larger, and it is not yet known who will kill the deer if they really attack the city. Without enough artillery cover, what do they take to repel the Tubalu?

Gone are the days when you could defeat the Tubalu with just one infantry cannon erected.

Now, the Japanese infantry artillery has just been erected, and before two shots have been fired, the shells of the Tubalu Road will immediately follow.

Dizzy......

Despair......

Katayama Sentaro feels that the end has come again.

What about escaping into underground fortifications? Yuxian has become a dead city, with no life at all.

Finished......

They can't stand by and wait for help.

They must break out immediately.

Otherwise, the entire brigade headquarters will be completely shattered!

"Boom!"

There was a loud bang overhead.

But it was a 120-mm shell that fell.

The loud explosion was shocking, even through a thick layer of protection.

"Yaga!"

"Report to Taiyuan immediately!"

"Our army has been bombarded by heavy artillery on the Tuba Road! At death's door! At death's door! ”

"Request urgent tactical guidance!"

"Request urgent tactical guidance!"

Katayama was furious.

The telegram immediately flew to the headquarters of the First Army in Taiyuan.

However......

Saburo Saito didn't react.

It's not that he won't save him when he sees death. It is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice.

Now that we have made up our minds to first deal with the enemy in the vicinity of Ping'an County and Fanxian County, we must not make any extraneous problems.

At this time, it was useless for Katayama to say anything.

Breakout?

That's fine.

If you feel like you're sure of breaking through, try it.

"Yaga!"

"Ask for help from Beiping!"

"Ask for help from Nanjing!"

Katayama was in a hurry.

Obviously, the command of the First Army gave up on itself.

However, he didn't want to die yet.

He also didn't want the Ninth Independent Mixed Brigade to be in Yuxian County.

For today's plan, there is only a way to report to the next level.

"Nani?"

"Tubalu heavy troops besiege Yuxian?"

"Yaga!"

"How many troops are there in the Eighth Road?"

Miyano soon received the report.

As soon as I returned to Beiping, I received such bad news. Accurate.

His brow furrowed.

Is the attack of the Dirt Eight Road so ferocious?

Judging from the telegram from Taro Katayama, Yuxian is probably in danger.

What a hassle......

How can there be dirt roads everywhere.

Cangyunling, Ping'an County, Fanxian, Shuiquan Railway Station, Jingcheng Coal Mine......

It's a surprise everywhere.

Now another Yu County has popped up.

I really can't figure it out, where did so many people come from?

Could it be that all the common people have taken up arms?

No way......

However, the harsh reality is in front of us.

The commander of a major general's brigade requested urgent tactical guidance. If no action is taken, there is only a risk to break through.

However, Yuxian is surrounded by dirt roads. The consequences of risking a breakthrough may be worse than holding on to help.

If you don't do it, it's really going to be all broken.

Yoshio Shinozuka obviously doesn't have extra troops to rescue.

So, the North China Front Command directly transferred troops?

The question is, how to tune it.

Far water can't save a near fire.

The transfer of troops from North China will take a week at the earliest.

By the time they arrived in Yu County, it was estimated that Taro's ashes in Katayama Province had been raised.

Yaga!

It's a big head.

It's never been so difficult.

Do you want to give up?

"Your Excellency the Commander......"

In the end, it was decided to come to meet Tada.

When Tada Jun learned of the situation, he also frowned.

Salvation is a must.

Katayama was the commander of the Major General's Brigade.

If he is in Yuxian County, it will have a very bad impact on the Japanese army.

Abe Norihide died in battle, and the base camp was asked.

If another brigade commander is killed in battle, the base camp is estimated to have an even more ugly face.

However, the strength of the army ......

"Order the 108th Division to rush to reinforcements."

"A wing?"

"Nope. Dispatch the entire division. ”

"Yes!"

Miyano understood.

Tada Jun is about to throw a heavy army.

Fueling tactics is a taboo for soldiers. He wouldn't make such a mistake.

Throw in one division at a time. Or the main division. In order to stabilize the situation of Jin Province at the fastest speed. Prevent continued erosion.

"Order the 109th Division to then enter the Jin Battle."

"Order the 110th Division to go south to Shimen as a reserve."

Tada continued to command.

These three divisions were originally stationed in the Pingjin area.

But Tada felt that it was completely unnecessary. It is impossible for the Tubalu to attack the Pingjin area. It is enough to keep a few thousand people.

Miyano breathed a sigh of relief.

Mobilize three divisions in one go. The commander is indeed a big deal.

The entry of the two main divisions into the Jin Dynasty will certainly be able to quickly stabilize the situation in the Jin Province. No matter how strong Tubalu is, it can't carry the new force of the two divisions.

However, there is a small problem here.

That is, the two divisions that fought in Jin were directly under the command of the North China Front Command. Maybe there will be some coordination problems.

It turned out that the First Army was in charge of that side. The first army also has the most relevant information. On the contrary, the Peking side did not know the details.

However, Miyano soon ignored the matter.

What if there are a few hiccups?

Is he going to put both divisions under the command of Yoshio Shinozuka?

Dream.

Not being held accountable, Yoshio Shinozuka is already very benevolent. It is absolutely impossible to hand over the two main divisions to him for command.

"Help me get Yoshikawa-kun here."

"Yes!"

Miyano goes out.

Immediately send someone to ask for Sadasuke Yoshikawa.

This Yoshikawa Sadawoo is the head of the North China secret service. Full-time intelligence.

It seems that the commander is going to personally inquire about the war in Jin Province. Although Yoshio Shinozuka was not punished. But there is no longer a sense of trust.

It is estimated that Yoshikawa Sadayu was to be ordered to personally intervene in the affairs of Jin Province.

"Miyano-kun!"

Suddenly, I saw Yoshikawa Sadasuke coming.

"Yoshikawa-kun!"

Miyano was very surprised.

What's going on? Got someone called so soon?

It turned out not to be. It was Yoshikawa Sadasuke himself who came in a hurry. Apparently there is something important.

"Miyano-kun, I have an important situation to report to you."

"There is a staff officer named Zhang Chu in the Eighth Route Army system, who is the culprit of all incidents."

"This person has the ability to communicate with other countries to carry out airdrops. The weapons and equipment of the earth eight roads were all obtained by him through airdrops. ”

"We must find a way to cut this person out immediately!"

"Or use it for me!"

(End of chapter)