"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

Sure enough, when the 122mm howitzer appeared, Ikeda's face immediately turned pale.

Just the first round of salvo made the Japanese invaders realize that the end was coming.

They're not stupid either. You can tell it at a glance. This is a large-caliber heavy artillery. The caliber is above 120 mm.

Is this still worth it?

The Chinese army actually has large-caliber heavy artillery!

Yaga!

Annoying!

The Chinese army actually has large-caliber heavy artillery!

Large-caliber heavy artillery ......

Important things are said three times.

This greatly discouraged the Japanese army in defending Quancheng.

Even the division commander Akishige Ikeda no longer had confidence.

Unstoppable.

The Chinese army has large-caliber heavy artillery......

Unstoppable ......

Unstoppable ......

The 114th Division did not have heavy artillery. It is not a permanent divisional regiment.

Only divisions and regiments within the number 20 were equipped with heavy artillery wings. Only then was it armed with a 105-mm heavy cannon.

As for the larger caliber 150-mm howitzer. Belongs to the independent field heavy artillery wing. There were not a few in the entire North China Front. It has always been in the hands of the commander of the North China Front, Terauchi Shouichi.

In fact, even if Shouichi Terauchi ordered reinforcements from the independent field heavy artillery wing, it would have been too late.

Those 150-mm howitzers were transported, extremely slowly.

Even if there is a train, it will take several days to arrive. If there is any accident in the middle, it won't be there for half a month.

In other words, there is no hope.

Far water can't save a near fire. Instead of counting on Beiping, it is better to count on the 10th Division, the 5th Division, etc.

Both divisions were equipped with 105 good heavy cannons.

After all, it is the main division......

What does the 114th Division have?

There are 70-mm infantry guns, there are 75-mm mountain guns, there are 90-mm mortars.

In the past, the Japanese felt that such equipment was sufficient.

Since the beginning of the war, the progress of the Japanese army in North China has been very smooth.

The Chinese army in North China, almost no artillery. And even if there were, there were only 75-mm mountain guns. There were also not many shells.

Suffering from the repeated blows of the Japanese air force and heavy artillery, the few artillery units of the Chinese army have long been wiped out.

Therefore, the 114th Division can also be the lord of Arakawa.

As a result, I did not expect that here, a 122-mm howitzer actually appeared.

"Boom ......"

A shell fell.

The Japanese bunker was instantly blown to pieces.

The Japanese criminals hiding inside were all killed. Not a single one is alive.

Heavy artillery is so ferocious.

Not only is the explosion powerful, but also the penetrating power.

Heavy shells fell at high speed, hitting the fortifications heavily, with great penetration.

Unless it is a reinforced concrete fortification. Otherwise, it can't be stopped at all.

Unfortunately, the Japanese army in Quancheng did not have many reinforced concrete fortifications.

All of them are brick and timber structures.

or brick-concrete structures.

One fried and one accurate.

"Boom ......"

Another bunker was blown to pieces.

More than a dozen Japanese criminals inside were also blown to pieces. Hardly any wreckage remained.

"Yaga ......"

Akishige Ikeda regretted it to death.

Bomb shelters were not dug in advance.

In the face of heavy artillery bombardment, only bomb shelters are the safest. Everything else is for nothing.

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

Shells fell.

The sound of the explosion was like the death knell of death, hitting the heart of every Japanese prisoner.

They felt like they were going to collapse eventually......

"Don't give ......"

"The rate of fire is too slow."

Zhang Chu shook his head.

There were only five 122-mm howitzers. Even if it is fired at full strength, only 20-30 shells per minute can be dropped.

Far from enough.

Although the explosion of the shell is indeed very powerful. However, the number is too small. Not full coverage.

There is no heroic momentum of gunfire washing the ground like the later movie "Blitz". That's the limit of artillery. That's what the Chinese army should look like!

What to do?

Compensate, of course, with 107-mm rocket artillery.

The explosive power of a 107-mm rocket is actually similar to that of a 122-mm grenade. The principle is different.

Although the caliber of the rocket is smaller, the charge is larger.

If you add in the unconsumed fuel, the power is quite terrifying.

The only flaw is the range of the 107-mm rocket, which is only 8000 meters. The accuracy is also poor.

And the 122-mm howitzer has a range of 15,000 meters, and the landing point is relatively accurate.

However, if the two are mixed together, how can the Japanese judge it? They will all think it is a 122mm howitzer.

107 rocket artillery was immediately deployed.

Ten doors in total. 120 launch tubes. Saturation reloading. In order to maximize the launch.

"Put!"

"Woo woo woo ......"

"Woo woo woo ......"

Terrible sounds enveloped the battlefield.

Countless rockets rose into the air, carrying long flames, and smashed down on the Japanese invaders.

Japanese:???

What's the situation?

Ahh......hhh

What's the situation......

Then it was covered by the overwhelming firelight.

The entire city of Springs, almost where the Japanese were stationed, was covered with rockets.

Round after round......

Round after round......

Akishige Ikeda was stunned.

Oh, my God......

How many artillery pieces does the Chinese army have?

Oh, my God......

Director Luo in the back was also stunned.

What kind of cannon is this?

Launch so fast?

It's amazing.

I'm afraid that the Japanese will have no bones left!

Really......

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

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

The Japanese position turned into a sea of fire.

After three rounds of bombardment, the forward positions of the Japanese invaders had been completely lost.

Liang Daya rushed up with the spy battalion.

But I didn't dare to rush too much. for fear of being swept away by the artillery fire of his own people.

It's horrible.

Liang Daya felt trembling all over.

If it is covered by such artillery fire, not to mention a battalion, a division will have to be wiped out.

Akishige Ikeda: ......

It's over!

It's over!

The Chinese actually dispatched so many heavy artillery!

Almost at the same time, so many shells fell. What does it mean? It shows that the Chinese have at least hundreds of large-caliber heavy artillery!

At least three heavy artillery regiments!

Disastrous.

Disastrous.

The Chinese actually dispatched three heavy artillery regiments.

Annoying!

Spring City is definitely not able to hold it.

Taean is also tragic.

He, the commander of the division, is afraid that he is really going to be broken.

Despair......

Hurriedly report the situation to Shouichi Terauchi.

"Nani?"

"The Chinese are crazy?"

"Three heavy artillery regiments?"

"Yaga!"

Shouichi Terauchi was also surprised.

The artillery fire of the Chinese is so fierce? Concentrated so much heavy artillery?

Damn it!

The aviation was immediately ordered to take off.

The heavy artillery of the Chinese must be blown up! Blow them all up! None of them were left.

However......

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

"What's the matter?"

"The aviation asked, did the Chinese find air defense weapons."

"Nani?"

Shouichi Terauchi frowned.

Air defense weapons for the Chinese?

Oh......

Previously in Teng County. Aviation suffered heavy losses.

Since then, air sorties have become very deliberate. They hope that the army can find the Chinese air defense weapons as soon as possible.

But......

Didn't seem to find it?

Yaga!

Is the intelligence service a dry meal?

Such important information, but not found? Do you continue to let the aviation go to the death?

Yaga!

I had to cancel the order for the time being.

The last time the aviation was dispatched, so many planes were lost, and the base camp was already very unhappy.

If the air force loses so many planes this time, the base camp will definitely have to interrogate. Until the Chinese air defense weapons are figured out, aviation cannot be easily dispatched.

So what to do?

It can only be by means of ground rescue.

At the same time, all the troops of the 114th Division were ordered to attack and advance towards Quancheng at once.

It's important to move forward.

If the commander of the 114th Division, Akishige Ikeda, was broken, all officers at or above the rank of rank would be disemboweled.

"Quick!"

"Quick!"

For a time, the Japanese officers were all anxious.

All the Japanese troops around Quancheng were frantically attacking and advancing towards Quancheng. Death will also die in the city of springs.

"Watch out for air defense!"

"Watch out for air defense!"

In fact, the Eighth Route Army was also very nervous.

What they are most afraid of is also the Japanese plane.

Once the Japanese planes arrive, all of these 122mm howitzers will become targets.

It is impossible to escape from the clutches of an airplane.

However, Zhang Chu was very calm.

There are crossbow series individual anti-aircraft missiles! What are you afraid of!

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

The shelling of 122-mm howitzers continued.

Specializing in Japanese strongholds.

"Woo woo woo ......"

"Woo woo woo ......"

At the same time, 107-mm rocket artillery is also fired continuously.

Coverage of large areas. Regardless of whether there are Japanese criminals or not, brush them with rockets first. Convinced that no one was alive before transferring artillery fire.

But it's not enough.

"Director Luo!"

"Zhang Chu, you say."

"Arrange people, prepare to receive thirty 75-mm mountain guns."

"How much?"

"Seventy-five mountain cannons. Thirty gates. ”

Zhang Chu repeated the emphasis.

This 75 Mountain Cannon can be upgraded in batches.

As long as there is enough income, it can be continuously upgraded.

Before, grenadiers or something were used as raw materials. Not at all now. Direct generation. Simple and crude.

"Good!"

Director Luo immediately arranged.

At this moment, he also feels that there is a serious shortage of manpower.

I didn't expect there to be so many weapons!

"Brigade Commander Chen has already moved to this side with his troops." Director Luo told Zhang Chu.

"Chen ......" Zhang Chu remembered a name.

He is also a strong general.

It was a pity later.

He's still the acting teacher!

However, in any case, on the battlefield of resistance against Japan, the credit of this brigade commander Chen is irreplaceable.

"How many people are Brigade Commander Chen?"

"More than eight hundred."

"How many people can be mobilized?"

"Try your best!"

Director Luo did not say a specific number.

Because of the estimate of the situation, there are some deviations. So, the advance detachment was poorly prepared.

They thought that Lailu Province would be difficult to open up.

Even, all prepared for the worst. That is, if you can't gain a firm foothold, you will retreat to southern Hebei. Therefore, all the advance teams, advance teams, etc., are not very numerous.

The basic strategy is to try a little, many times, and repeatedly. Constant temptation. Until it succeeds.

"We'll bring in the canal detachment."

"How many are there?"

"More than five hundred."

"Good!"

Zhang Chu is most concerned about the strength of the army now.

Nothing else matters.

But there has to be someone.

Only someone can operate the weapon. Especially heavy weapons.

For example, a 122mm howitzer requires at least eight people to serve it. This is still an artillery squad! Not counting other support staff.

So, from the point of view of mobile warfare, the 122-mm howitzer is really not suitable.

Mobile combat, or 107 rocket artillery practical.

However, Zhang Chu's arrangement to put the 122mm howitzer on the battlefield also has his own considerations.

Take Spring City.

Maybe it can be occupied for a long time.

This is the middle of Jinpu Road, which can cut off Jinpu Road.

As long as the Eighth Route Army controlled Quancheng, the Japanese North China and Central China Fronts could not be united. It will not be able to cooperate with the battle.

This is important.

Otherwise, the Japanese invaders will be able to fully mobilize their forces by attacking the north and pulling the south into the south and pulling the north from the south.

The Fifth Division of the Japanese Army, fighting from the north to the south, has its share everywhere. It is to rely on the high-speed maneuvering of the railway line. Therefore, it is very necessary to cut off Jinpu Road.

Can you hold the spring city?

Zhang Chu thinks so.

Because whether the Japanese invaders went south from the Pingjin area or from Jinling to the north, there was a relatively long distance.

In the process of the Japanese invaders' advance, there is every chance to intercept the Japanese invaders.

In a word, as long as he Zhang Chu is here, it is absolutely impossible for the Japanese to open up Jinpu Road.

Even if Quancheng is abandoned, Jinpu Road will not be smooth.

"It's coming!"

"It's coming!"

Suddenly, someone shouted loudly.

But it was the mule and horse team that sent a dense 75-mm mountain gun.

This Italian cannon was very popular with the Eighth Route Army. Because it's lightweight. It can be pulled by human or animal power. It is also convenient for concealment.

If the Japanese plane arrives, a few people can quickly push it away. Then cover it up with leaves, weeds. Not so easy to destroy.

At the same time, its ability to attack fortifications is not weak. Ordinary fortifications can be done.

As it stands, there aren't too many reinforced concrete fortifications. Most of the fortifications were made of brick and timber. Italian artillery can destroy.

Director Luo immediately assigned the mountain artillery to various units.

122-mm howitzers and 107 rocket artillery were used centrally, and Italian guns were not needed.

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

Soon, the Italian guns were put into service.

They were numerous and lightweight, and many soldiers of the Eighth Route Army did not know how to aim, so they simply pushed them under the noses of the Japanese invaders. Take a straight look.

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

One cannon and one fortification.

One cannon and one fortification.

"Yaga!"

Akishige Ikeda knew there was a big problem.

The ability to attack the fortifications of the Dirt Eight Road is actually so strong. There were not only heavy artillery, but also a large number of field guns.

The jade is about to be shattered.

The only way to do this was to telegraph the North China Front. At the same time, the other divisions were telegraphed.

"Nani?"

"Not good!"

Ryosuke Isoya was the first to react.

Annoying!

If Spring City is taken, Tai'an will become an isolated city.

Tai'an became an isolated city, which meant that the 10th Division would also become a lonely army. At any time, it is possible to fall into the encirclement of the Chinese army.

"Yaga!"

The situation is serious.

Ryosuke Isoya is anxious to find a way out of the predicament.

What to do?

What to do?

Unless it can fly, it is absolutely impossible to save Quancheng.

Damn the Chinese army!

They could conquer Springs in one day!

What to do?

What to do?

The only way to take risks is to take risks.

Immediately ordered the Japanese army in Taean to attack and advance towards Quancheng.

The Japanese soldiers stationed in Tai'an have a full wing. You can still play a dozen. At least some of the Chinese troops can be attracted, so that Quancheng can survive.

At the same time, the 10th Division, as well as the 5th Division, immediately retreated to Taean. Eventually retreated to Quancheng.

Regardless of whether Quancheng fell or not, the 10th Division and the 5th Division had to attack and advance towards Quancheng.

This is the only way to protect yourself.

If the Eighth Route Army conquered Quancheng, then the Japanese army would also attack Quancheng.

"Approved!"

"Execute it now!"

Terauchi Shouichi's reaction was still very fast.

If two divisions are surrounded, then it will be a big trouble. For a decisive battle, it must also be around Quancheng.

"Withdraw!"

"Withdraw!"

Immediately, the 10th and 5th divisions of the Japanese invaders quickly retreated.

The 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army stationed in Teng County immediately discovered the anomaly of the Japanese invaders in front of them. Hurriedly reported to the division commander.

"The devil has retreated?"

Senior Wang frowned.

The battle around Quancheng is not known here.

For the sake of prudence, Division Commander Wang did not order the troops to pursue. In case it is a plan by the Japanese to lure the enemy in, it is you who will be fooled.

At the same time, it was reported to the Commander's Department of the Fifth Theater of Operations.

"The Japanese have retreated?"

"What are they going to do?"

Chief Li and Chief Bai looked at each other.

Something is wrong!

The devil reacts so quickly?

The troops here have just started to move, and the Japanese invaders will find out immediately?

"Seven Heads of the Earth......

Chief Bai cursed in Guangxi dialect.

The devil ran so fast, and the original plan for the round may not be implemented.

Originally, it was planned to destroy the Japanese invaders in the field. If all the Japanese invaders gather in Quancheng, it will be troublesome. The battle took a long time, and the nights were long and dreamy.

"Report!"

Suddenly, a staff officer hurried in.

"What's the matter?"

"Report! Near Quancheng, the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese invaders fought. ”

"Eight ways?"

"That's right! The Eighth Route Army has eliminated the Japanese invaders and is now preparing to attack Quancheng. ”

"What?"

Both Chief Li and Chief Bai were stunned.

Eight-way?

Where did it come from?

How can there be eight roads in Lu Province? Who called them here?

I hadn't heard of it before......

"Report!"

"Seat call!"

Suddenly, another staff officer arrived in a hurry.

The two looked at each other.

Commission?

Coming to call at this time?

What do you want to do?

Was it because the Eighth Route Army attacked Quancheng?

Really......

After listening to the call, Chief Li came out with a heavy heart.

"What did Lao Jiang say?"

"Let us move forward steadily, and we must not rush in, so as not to fall into the trap of the Japanese invaders."

"No...... right"

"He wants to sit back and watch the Eighth Route Army be wiped out by the Japanese invaders."

"Sure enough!"

"Now that the Japanese are retreating, all their forces are concentrated in the direction of Quancheng. The Eighth Route Army over there is not many people, and it will definitely not be able to stop it. ”

"But if we don't pounce on ...... in time"

"Lao Chiang has already called the commanders of the various army groups. Ordered them to proceed with caution. ”

"Ah......h

Chief Bai frowned.

If Lao Chiang ordered the various group armies to attack desperately, no one might listen.

However, if he ordered the various armies to slow down their offensive and not to be so desperate, then everyone would listen. Something to be desired.

But......

If the troops slow down, the Eighth Route Army will be in danger.

They need to face the attacks of the 10th, 5th, and 114th divisions of the Japanese invaders at the same time! That's the three divisions of the Japanese invaders! How can the eight roads be blocked?

This tactic of borrowing a knife to kill people is played by Lao Jiang perfectly.

"Lose the Star ......"

"We don't have a ...... of cronies"

Chief Li was very annoyed.

Right now, it's actually a good opportunity to fight a war of annihilation.

The Eighth Route Army could bloom in the center and block the Japanese invaders, preventing them from entering Quancheng. Then the other national armies quickly completed the encirclement. Gather and annihilate.

There is a great hope of eating the three divisions of the Japanese invaders.

It's just that Lao Jiang is here at this time. Disrupted all his plans.

He couldn't command the troops anymore.

Once Lao Jiang intervenes, he, the commander of the theater, will be elevated.

In the various group armies below, there were no troops of the Gui family.

Alas......

Now it's up to the Eighth Route Army to respond.

"Generate electricity."

"To whom?"

"Eighteenth Army."

"Contents?"

"Tell them the truth. Ask them to deal with it decisively. ”

"That's all there is to it."

Chief Bai shook his head.

Although, they are not very harmonious with the Eighth Route Army. However, at this critical juncture, Lao Jiang is really chilling to play this hand.

I hope that the Eighth Route Army will be safe and sound, right?

(End of chapter)