How has it changed again?

Didn't you just say that you want to continue to move east......

The backpack is tied!

Hey, we are the Eighth Route Army, and we don't want to change the order of the day......

"Things have changed."

Director Luo did not disclose the specific reason.

Zhang Chu didn't bother to guess.

It's all a contest of high-level bosses. It's okay with a little person like him.

The current situation is that it is not easy to hold on to Quancheng for ten days.

First of all, the remnants of the 114th Division of the Japanese invaders, as well as the 10th Division and the 5th Division, will frantically attack Quancheng.

These Japanese criminals will attack without their lives.

Any vulnerability can be exploited by the enemy.

The Japanese didn't care about casualties at all.

Unscrupulous.

At the same time, on the north bank of the Yellow River, the 108th and 109th divisions of the Japanese invaders were also rushing south.

It is possible to reach the banks of the Yellow River at any time.

"The superiors ordered us to blow up the Yellow River Iron Bridge if we couldn't hold Quancheng."

"That's fine."

Zhang Chu immediately became relaxed and happy.

In fact, the situation looks very dangerous. In fact, it doesn't seem too dangerous.

The key is the Yellow River Iron Bridge.

As long as the iron bridge of the Yellow River is blown up, the Japanese invaders will not be able to converge.

Because the iron bridge is the only way for the Japanese to pass through the Yellow River.

As long as the iron bridge of the Yellow River is blown up, the Japanese will not be able to meet the division. The Japanese invaders in North China could not cross the Yellow River and go south.

Similarly, the Japanese invaders in the south could not cross the Yellow River and go north.

It's April, and the Yellow River is gradually entering a period of abundant water. Even if the Japanese soldiers were able to cross the river by boat, the field artillery and the like would not be able to pass.

The Yellow River is still useful in the summer.

At the last moment, the iron bridge of the Yellow River was blown up, and it would be difficult for the Japanese to repair it.

At the very least, it would have been impossible for the Japanese to repair the Yellow River Iron Bridge until the Nationalist troops from the south swarmed in.

"That ......"

Zhang Chu wanted to speak and stopped.

He wanted to say, "Why don't I blow up the iron bridge now?"

Now that it's blown up, everyone is at ease.

No matter what means the devil has, he can't overcome the natural danger of the Yellow River.

At the beginning, Han Fuqu was also incompetent.

Knowing that the Yellow River Iron Bridge is the only traffic artery, why didn't you blow it up?

By the way, did Han Fuqu blow up the iron bridge?

It seems to have exploded......

It doesn't seem to have exploded?

Never mind. No matter. Now the situation is that the iron bridge is in our hands.

It can be fried at any time.

You don't need too much explosives. Ten thousand catties is enough.

Right!

With 10,000 pounds of explosives.

Directly blow up all the iron bridges of the Yellow River. The Japanese invaders could not be repaired for a year and a half.

If you want to blow it up, blow it up thoroughly.

If you use a few explosives sporadically, that's not a problem. It may take three or two days for the Japanese to rebuild. It didn't work at all.

"You can't blow up ...... yet"

Director Luo seemed to see Zhang Chu's thoughts.

Zhang Chu: ???

Showing a deferential look.

"Our people will also come through the iron bridge."

"How many are there?"

Zhang Chu immediately lifted his spirits.

We also have reinforcements?

That's a good idea!

It would be better to come 100,000 people, and I will equip them with the best weapons and equipment.

There is no need for Lao Jiang to interfere. We, the Eighth Route Army, can destroy this eclipse by ourselves.

It's true.

If there are 100,000 eight roads, sweep them directly......

"I don't know."

Director Luo shook his head.

Zhang Chu: ......

Disappointed.

10,000 people is actually fine.

If there are 10,000 people, our strength can skyrocket.

At least, the defense is fine.

"We need to be self-reliant and have enough food and clothing."

"Uh......"

"We must carry out extensive and in-depth mobilization in Quancheng and strive to mobilize more anti-Japanese warriors."

"Oh......"

Zhang Chu understood.

What are you worried about!

The strongest of our Eighth Route Army is still mass work!

As long as the task force goes down to the grassroots level, there will certainly be a steady stream of soldiers coming up.

How many people are there in Springs?

A million is definitely there. Plus the suburbs, two or three million have them.

After all, it is the capital of Lu Province.

Even if there is one out of a hundred, there are more than 10,000.

What's more, in Quancheng, there are more than 10,000 national troops.

Among these national troops, there are those who are willing to resist Japan. In other words, after mobilization, there should be two or three thousand people who are willing to resist Japan.

Together with the local armed forces that came from other places to reinforce it, it was entirely possible to mobilize 10,000 people.

What the Eighth Route Army will always lack is weapons and equipment, not people.

As long as there is sufficient armament......

Hey, forgot. The Director Luo in front of him is the best at building an army!

It was under his leadership that the million-strong army of Siye was gradually built. That Lin Shuai didn't care about the construction of the troops.

"Zhang Chu!"

"Here!"

"You take the special battalion and go to the Yellow River Iron Bridge to build a position first. Be prepared to blow up the bridge. ”

"Yes!"

Zhang Chu responded solemnly.

This is the most critical task. He was going to be personally involved, of course.

There is no room for error.

"We just need to hold the south side of the bridge."

"No problem."

Zhang Chu proudly agreed.

If you want to build a bridge, it may be difficult.

But if it is said to blow up the bridge. If it's sabotage, it's absolutely fine. He promised that when needed, the Yellow River iron bridge could be blown to pieces.

First bury 10,000 catties of explosives, and give the Japanese invaders a dirt plane at any time.

"There you go!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Chu turned around and left.

Quickly rushed to the Yellow River Iron Bridge with Liang Daya.

Oh, there are traces of explosions.

But it was not blown up thoroughly. The Japanese were quickly repaired.

The current iron bridge of the Yellow River is completely defenseless.

There are no Japanese invaders.

There are no eight ways either.

At the north and south ends of the iron bridge, there are defensive positions.

It was left over from the former Han Fuqu army. But it was very crudely built. Muddle through.

Obviously, such a defensive position could not withstand the bombardment of the Japanese invaders.

Any 105-mm cannon can blow up.

So......

Two things:

The first is to plant explosives.

The second is the construction of fortifications.

Zhang Chu was in charge of the first piece. Fighters with a platoon, responsible for installing explosives on top of the iron bridge.

Liang Daya is in charge of the second piece. Take the rest of the warriors and build the fortifications.

What if you don't have wood? Dig as deep as possible in the trenches to protect against Japanese 105mm heavy cannon bombardment.

According to Zhang Chu's speculation, the strongest firepower of the Japanese should be the 105mm heavy cannon.

150-mm howitzers and the like, it is impossible to arrive in ten days.

Day 1......

It's calm. All processes are carried out in an orderly manner.

Zhang Chu'an placed more than 100 explosives bags. Make sure that the iron bridge can be blown up completely if needed.

Over there, the fortifications have also been built in a decent manner.

Day 2......

Continue to plant explosives packs.

The main thing is to prevent the destruction of the Japanese invaders. Deliberately laying traps.

Together with the snipers of the Secret Service Battalion, study which position is best to trap. As soon as the Japanese invaders appear, they will be sniped immediately.

"It's coming!"

"It's coming!"

Suddenly, there was a lot of noise.

But it was the 122-mm howitzer that came to the south side of the iron bridge.

"You ......"

"Director Luo asked."

"Good!"

Zhang Chu nodded.

Since it was arranged by Director Luo, there is no problem.

It turned out that in the south, 107-mm rocket artillery was enough. The real enemy is from the north. Heavy artillery must be used.

So artillery positions were built.

Zhang Chu personally sat in charge.

Because on the side of the Eighth Route Army, there are no professional artillery.

There are still few technical troops!

Rocket range extender ready.

With ordinary shells, the firing range of 122-mm howitzers is only about 12 km. However, if a rocket extended-range bomb is used, the range can reach more than 20 kilometers.

What's the use?

It was a 105-mm heavy cannon that overwhelmed the Japanese invaders.

The maximum firing range of this 105-mm heavy cannon is 18 kilometers, which is quite powerful. Must use rocket range extenders.

Day 3......

"Who?"

"We're from southern Hebei."

"Oh, please! Please! ”

Zhang Chu immediately let him go.

After a brief exchange, it was learned that they all came from southern Hebei to reinforce them.

None of them are regular troops.

Because at this time in southern Hebei, there was no regular army of the Eighth Route Army.

No matter who you are, as long as you come, you are an anti-log soldier. Immediately hand them over to Director Luo. Director Luo will handle all affairs.

Day 4......

Another large army arrived.

This time, more than 1,000 people came.

There were also more than two hundred regular troops in the middle. It's in military uniform. It is a unit belonging to the 129th Division.

"Please!"

"Please!"

Zhang Chu also arranged for them to meet Director Luo.

All the troops were handed over to Director Luo to arrange. As a result, Director Luo soon sent them back to the Yellow River Iron Bridge.

"Staff Officer Zhang, 20,000 people have been mobilized in Quancheng."

"How much?"

"More than twenty thousand."

"Ah......h

Zhang Chu exclaimed.

I know that the Eighth Route Army has a very strong work ability.

In a few days, so much combat power has been mobilized! That's amazing! There are more than 20,000 people, so it's much calmer.

Of course, everyone knows that the recruits who have just been mobilized do not have combat effectiveness.

But it doesn't matter, if you fight, you will become a veteran.

The battle with the Japanese invaders is not a one-shot deal.

This battle alone will take a long time.

The Eighth Route Army held out for ten days, and then the Japanese attacked. Then the national army counter-encircled. The reinforcements sent by the Japanese will last at least a month or two.

If it turns into a general battle, it will last for three or four months. Even half a year is possible.

So immediately arrange weapons and ammunition.

All are dominated by submachine guns.

No way, there are too many recruits. It's too late to train for precision shooting.

Even semi-automatic rifles do not work well.

A submachine gun is a must.

Sweep it up.

Properly abuse the Japanese criminal's Type 38 rifle, don't want it.

The only flaw of the submachine gun is that it consumes too many bullets. But, is this the problem? Of course not. As long as he is there, there is no need to worry about the lack of bullets.

And then there's the mortar.

Arrange a large number of mortars. Directly airdrop 500 doors.

Artillery will not operate?

It's okay. Mortars will definitely be used.

As long as you are not a fool, you can stuff shells into the mortar.

And then there are all sorts of large-caliber machine guns.

This is an anti-tank weapon. It is also a sharp weapon to deal with the charge of the Japanese group.

Don't the Japanese like crowd tactics?

12.7mm machine gun bullets taught him to be a man. The denser the personnel, the greater the bullet damage.

"Puff puff ......"

"Puff puff ......"

A large number of airdrop packages are dropped.

This time with a parachute. The sky was full of parachutes.

"Ah......h

"Ah......h

Everyone saw it.

The morale of the people of Quancheng has risen again.

But the Japanese spies lurking in the city were tragic. Such as mourning.

Annoying.

There is actually an airdrop on the dirt eight roads.

It's still such a massive airdrop. Feel like tens of thousands of weapons and ammunition have been airdropped?

Finished......

Hurriedly sent a report.

It's a pity that the Japanese high-level did not pay attention to it.

"Yaga!"

"What airdrop?"

"Where did the airdrop come from?"

"Yaga!"

The Japanese spy team was reprimanded.

No Japanese took this seriously.

Day 5......

Armed men continue to arrive in southern Hebei.

It is said that it is armed men, and some people are even holding pike darts. There are a lot of people. There are few weapons.

The best gun is the Jin Zao 79 type. There are other birds, guns, and earth cannons.

"Change gear!"

"Change gear!"

Zhang Chu directly set up a weapon changing point in the south of the bridge.

As long as it is an anti-Japanese armed force who has come to participate in the war, whatever weapon you want, you can choose it yourself! Take the weapon and go to see Director Luo again. Waiting for arrangement.

Three hundred......

Five hundred......

In one day, more than 1,000 people came.

The number of people can be said to be quite substantial.

But Zhang Chu felt bored.

Why hasn't the Japanese invaded arrived yet?

It's been five days!

Climbed also climbed to the ......

When you are bored, open the image of your personal space. Li Yunlong was found fighting.

Hey?

Lao Li actually arrived in Jizhong.

Or the location close to Cangzhou. It's right near the railroad line.

Yes......

Awesome!

This Li Yunlong, can he fly?

It only took seven or eight days to kill Cangzhou? Killed near Jinpu Road?

All of them are Scuds!

It is no wonder that the Eighth Route Army's sports warfare is so powerful, and their iron feet are really invincible in the world.

That's a good idea.

With Lao Li here, Jinpu Road will be repaired smoothly.

"Li Yunlong!"

"Boss Zhang, you're finally here!"

"I'll give you a task. Immediately launched an attack and blew up Jinpu Road. ”

"Why?"

"The 108th and 109th divisions of the Japanese must be blocked from moving south......"

"The devil has gone south."

"Oh?"

"It's just been a short time."

"That's better. The railway line was blown up, leaving the Japanese in a dilemma. ”

"Now?"

"Of course!"

"I'm only a thousand!"

"As many people as you have, I will give you as many weapons and ammunition as you have!"

"That's fine!"

What Li Yunlong wants is Zhang Chu's words.

What did he do when he came to Jizhong in a hurry? It's that there is a very large population here.

It's easy to expand your army.

Not only are there a large number of young and middle-aged people, but there are even many local armed forces. There are still many scattered national troops. These people can easily gather under the banner of the Eighth Route Army.

Along the way, before much publicity, hundreds of people had already taken the initiative to join the army.

After arriving at the ground, Li Yunlong sent people to publicize it a little, and thousands of people immediately rushed over. You have to use weapons to kill the Japanese criminals.

There are a lot of people.

There are not enough weapons. There is not enough ammunition.

However, Li Yunlong was unable to contact Zhang Chu. Because it's a one-way connection.

Fortunately, Zhang Chu finally appeared.

"I'll give you five thousand weapons first."

"Good!"

Li Yunlong was so excited.

Soon after, a large number of airdrop packages fell. Inside are all kinds of weapons and ammunition.

Semi-automatic rifles, light machine guns, submachine guns, mortars......

However, there were no field artillery.

Because field artillery cannot be airdropped. It must be transported using a mule and horse team. Therefore, it cannot be delivered over long distances.

For Li Yunlong, for the time being, there are only light weapons such as mortars. If he wants a heavy weapon, Zhang Chu must go to Li Yunlong's side again.

However, at this moment, around Quancheng, there is a lot of danger, and it is impossible for him to leave.

Fortunately, Li Yunlong did not want field artillery for the time being.

He didn't need that.

Not for the time being.

If it's just to blow up the railroad, you just have enough explosives.

"Poof!"

"Puff 1"

More packages fell.

Inside was the explosives prepared by Zhang Chu. Five kilograms apiece. A thousand of them.

"Okay!"

Li Yunlong said he would do it.

Immediately set off with the troops and went straight to Jinpu Road.

In a simple battle, a section of the railway line was captured. Then arrange the explosives package.

"Boom ......"

"Boom ......"

Explosions rang out one after another.

The thirty-mile railway line was blown to pieces.

But that's not enough, keep bombing.

The Japanese soldiers stationed in Cangzhou hurriedly came out to check, but were beaten by Li Yunlong.

A squadron of Japanese invaders was eaten by Li Yunlong in an instant.

Immediately, Li Yunlong commanded the troops to approach Cangzhou and put on a posture of attacking Cangzhou.

"Nani?"

"The Cangzhou railway section was bombed?"

"What did you do?"

The intelligence soon went to Nishio Shouzo. He couldn't help but feel a tightening in his heart.

Because he had just taken the troops, by train, through Cangzhou. If there are no accidents, it will be in Texas soon.

The explosion from behind made him subconsciously feel uneasy.

If you can't successfully conquer Spring City, it will be equivalent to your back road being cut off!

in case of

in case of

Nishio Shouzo didn't dare to continue thinking about it.

In the end, it was decided to report to Shouichi Terauchi. Ask him to arrange troops to maintain the safety of the railway line as soon as possible.

"Nani?"

"The Eighth Road in Jizhong?"

"What do they want to do?"

"Yaga ......"

Shouichi Terauchi frowned.

Obviously, the dirt eight roads are not untargeted. They have a purpose.

This purpose is most likely to assist the area south of the Yellow River in the war.

In short, it was to thwart the Japanese reinforcements.

Blow up the railway in the Cangzhou section. It will indeed pose a danger to the 108th and 109th Divisions from the enemy.

Fortunately, the strength of the earth eight roads is not strong, so it is not a problem.

Cangzhou, Tubalu is impossible to conquer. There was a full wing of Japanese troops stationed there.

The restoration of the railway line is also logical.

Immediately ordered Nishio Shouzo to quickly go south.

At the same time, the 35th Division, which had just come ashore from Tianjin, was ordered to immediately rush to Cangzhou. Then head south along Jinpu Road and expel the nearby Tohachi Road.

Day 6......

Director Luo came to the Yellow River Iron Bridge to check.

"We mobilized 30,000 people!"

"We have 30,000 people. There could be more. ”

He told Zhang Chu.

Zhang Chu nodded.

Very good!

Victory is expected!

Thirty thousand!

Our Eighth Route Army itself has 30,000 men.

It's amazing.

It's only been a few days!

As time goes on, more people will join the anti-Japanese ranks.

No, to the north of the iron bridge, more than 300 people arrived in a hurry. They also came to reinforce Quancheng to fight. They arrived almost empty-handed.

"Welcome!"

"Warm welcome!"

Zhang Chu was full of smiles.

Don't have a weapon? It's okay. As long as people come.

There are weapons next to it.

Take what you want. Enough ammo!

Day 7......

The vanguard of the Japanese invaders finally reached the north of the iron bridge of the Yellow River.

The battle ensued.

(End of chapter)