Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 1962, Cutting Flesh with a Blunt Knife

Arrange delivery.

Only six 105mm French-made heavy cannons arrived.

Zhang Yong did it on purpose.

I think six doors are enough.

Cutting flesh with a dull knife will make the Japanese invaders suffer even more.

They were all wiped out in one fell swoop, leaving the Japanese invaders with no chance to struggle.

They might suddenly run away.

He wasn't familiar with Anan Viktor and was worried that the guy might be up to something.

I hate opponents like Okamura Neji the most. If he senses something is wrong, Okamura Neji will run away without hesitation.

His goal was to eliminate the Japanese invaders' fighting force, not to occupy the empty city of Bengbu.

To keep the Japanese invaders engaged, they needed to give them hope, and then wear them down.

Don't be impatient or impatient.

Take it one step at a time.

About a thousand Japanese invaders were eliminated every day...

uninstall.

Place them in rows.

It took a long time.

This long-range heavy cannon also weighs over six tons.

Once the artillery positions are established, moving them becomes very difficult. Mobility is practically nonexistent.

Fortunately, it has a range of 20 kilometers. Therefore, it does not require extensive relocation.

Its range could cover more than half of the Japanese artillery positions.

aim.

fire.

It doesn't need to be too accurate.

The areas targeted are also relatively dispersed.

"boom……"

"boom……"

The shells fell, accurately hitting the Japanese howitzer positions.

Because there were only six heavy cannons, a single salvo could only fire six shells. The impact was rather modest.

The continuous explosions surprised the Japanese artillery, who thought their positions had been covered.

My immediate instinct was to move away and avoid enemy fire.

But they soon discovered that the enemy's artillery fire didn't seem to be that fierce.

The shells did indeed fall continuously, but not in great density.

It was impossible to determine for a moment whether they had been discovered or were simply caught in an unexpected barrage of artillery fire.

"idiot……"

"what happened?"

The Japanese artillery regimental commander scratched his head, unable to make a decision.

A counterattack was impossible, because the exact location of the Chinese artillery could not be determined.

It can only be transferred.

The idea was to immediately pack up the artillery and then move to a different position.

However, changing to marching mode takes a long time. Conservatively estimated, it will take more than two hours.

Who knows how many shells will fall in those two hours?

Or perhaps the Chinese bombardment would stop?
Perhaps it was just a simple accident?

"boom……"

"boom……"

The shells continued to fall.

Howitzers began to be hit at close range.

Although it wasn't damaged on the spot, things are probably going to get tough for it.

How to do?
"Prepare for relocation..."

The Japanese artillery regimental commander finally made up his mind.

We can't continue. Otherwise, sooner or later, the howitzers will be destroyed.

It is not too late.

Suddenly……

Huh?
The shelling stopped.

No more shells fell.

Quietly.

Silence fell.

Japanese artillery regimental commander: ...

Other Japanese invaders: ...

They all looked at each other in bewilderment.

Does this mean the crisis is over?

Has the bombardment by the Chinese ended?
Was it really just indiscriminate shooting?
In fact, the location of the Japanese artillery regiment was not found.
Was that an accident?
So……

Should we still transfer it?

Japanese artillery regimental commander: ...

So frustrating!
This is a problem that is impossible to solve.

Let's move it; it's a huge project. It's very likely we'll be wasting our time.

However, if we don't relocate, and more shells fall, it'll be like boiling a frog in slowly boiling water. The losses will accumulate without us even realizing it.

"Report your losses, all departments!"

"Tie!"

Soon, the preliminary loss statistics were completed.

Five trucks were destroyed. More than fifty Japanese soldiers were killed or wounded.

However, the howitzers were mostly unharmed. Only one suffered minor damage.

Judging from this perspective, the Chinese probably hadn't discovered this artillery position. Otherwise, they would have been firing continuously long ago.

The target has been spotted. It's time for immediate artillery barrage!

Destroy it in the shortest possible time. This is a fundamental principle of artillery tactics.

Since none of the Chinese people have it, it must be an accident.

finally……

"Keep it as it is!"

"Stop the transfer!"

The Japanese artillery regimental commander made a decision.

Indeed, no more shells fell. It was very quiet.

It was indeed an accident. I gradually calmed down.

Where did the shells go?

They went to bombard the Japanese heavy artillery positions.

This time, only three cannons fired. Shells fell intermittently.

"boom……"

"boom……"

The sporadic explosions made the Japanese heavy cannons hesitant to fire.

It looks like the artillery position has been discovered. But then again, it seems like it hasn't.

They said they hadn't found anything, but then more shells fell.

If they were discovered, not many shells were dropped.

They were scattered in twos and threes, causing some damage, but not much.

"hateful……"

The Japanese artillery regimental commander was indeed troubled.

I don't know how to deal with this.

Shift positions?

Transfer now?

It seems unnecessary...

Suddenly, the shelling stopped.

The shells that just fell were like a fleeting moment.

"This……"

The Japanese artillery regimental commander frowned.

The final conclusion was that the position had not been discovered. Stay calm.

They also contacted other artillery positions by phone and discovered that other artillery positions had also been briefly shelled.

Dozens of shells were fired, and then nothing more was heard of them.

The losses weren't significant.

All losses involved personnel and vehicles.

The cannon itself was not seriously damaged.

As a result, relevant intelligence quickly reached Anami Korechika.

"Sou Ga..."

Anami Korechika thus concluded that the Chinese did have artillery, but not much.

They didn't have control of the Japanese artillery positions. Their actions were aimless probing; it was just a lucky guess.

Since that's the case, there's nothing to worry about.

All artillery positions should remain in place. There is no need to panic.

That Zhang Yong guy was really nothing special.

You can rest assured.

To ensure one's own invincibility.

"Oh!"

"Oh!"

Zhang Yong continued to direct the heavy cannons to fire.

The air force command map showed that there were a total of nine Japanese artillery positions within a 20-kilometer range.

So, they greeted each of them one by one.

After firing one, rest for ten minutes to allow the cannon barrel to cool down. Then fire the next one.

Each cannon fires ten shells. A total of sixty shells.

This number, neither too much nor too little, was roughly at the critical point. It was just what made things difficult for the Japanese invaders.

Moving it seems unnecessary.

What if we are shelled after we move?

Who can say for sure...

But if we don't relocate, we'll suffer some losses.

Sixty shells hitting the ground will definitely cause some damage, especially to trucks and the like. They're very vulnerable.

The Japanese soldiers who were shelled for the first time were very nervous. They thought they were going to be wiped out.

It turned out to be a false alarm. They immediately became happy.

The eighth...

The ninth one...

Finally, all nine greetings were given.

What's next?
Of course, we should start over.

Take a ten-minute break. Then start with the first goal again.

The target was the Japanese 105mm howitzer. It had just been bombarded once.

"boom……"

"boom……"

More shells continued to fall intermittently.

Japanese artillery: ? ? ?
No, again?
Is it ever going to end?

Didn't we already test them? Why do we need to test them again?

Damn!

Could the enemy be filling in artillery fire one grid at a time, following the map grid used by artillerymen?

So, what exactly is going on with this shooting method?

How weird.

Fortunately, the shelling soon stopped.

The duration is about five minutes, or even less.

A heavy cannon fired 10 shells. It seemed like it would take less than three minutes. But Zhang Yong deliberately slowed down.

"Report losses from each department."

"Tie!"

Soon, the Japanese invaders made preliminary estimates of the losses suffered in the second round of shelling.

One howitzer was destroyed. Three trucks were also destroyed. More than thirty Japanese soldiers were killed or wounded.

Overall, the losses don't seem to be too significant. They're manageable.

It seems that the Nationalist army's artillery fire was not as powerful as the rumors suggested.

I don't know who spread the rumor, but it was said that in Luzhou, the Japanese artillery was destroyed in a single encounter.

That's not true at all.

Look, the Nationalist army has fired two rounds of artillery fire, and this is all the damage they've caused.

We'll keep fighting like this, we're not afraid at all.

To express one's contempt for the other party.

Little did they know, they were slowly sinking into depravity.

After Zhang Yong directed the heavy cannons to fire at the first target, they rested for ten minutes before continuing...

Suddenly, I felt that the pace of fighting was too slow.

So leisurely.

Fight if you want.

Stop if you don't want to play.

Whether we fight or not, the target remains the same.

If you're happy, fire a few more shots. If you're unhappy, still fire a few more shots.

The Japanese invaders were clearly unaware that they were being slowly boiled like frogs in water, gradually marching towards their demise. "Commissioner. Here you go."

"Thank you!"

Zhang Yong reached out and took a cornbread.

It's freshly baked. It smells delicious. There's also a layer of sesame oil on top.

Take a bite. Ah, it smells so good!

Speed ​​things up immediately and finish it in no time.

Cao Yiqi then magically produced pomegranates, sand pears, and crisp pears from his bosom.

Zhang Yong: ...

Well, what a gluttonous young man.

This little guy already knows how to cook, even on our first meeting. He seems quite talented.

Fine, no need to go to the front lines. I'll stay here with myself. I'll treat myself to something delicious every day. I'll try all the local specialties from different places.

"Have you all paid?"

"They gave it to me. It's because it costs money that I bought so much."

"That's fine."

Zhang Yong nodded. He was relieved.

It's difficult to expect all Nationalist soldiers to engage in fair trade and refrain from any misconduct.

But at least, Zhang Yong himself could do it. He wasn't short of money. He would never rob ordinary people.

Just as they were enjoying their meal, a cavalry messenger rushed over.

"report!"

"Commander, Commander Qian is here."

Zhang Yong: ? ? ?
Commander Qian? What's he doing here?
Okay, I immediately thought of the bald guy. He must have sent him.

Sure enough, his actions in the Fifth War Zone made the bald man feel very uneasy.

If it continues to develop, the Fifth War Zone will become the strongest war zone. The Guangxi Army will become the strongest army.

Therefore, Zhang Yong must be recalled. He cannot remain in the Fifth War Zone.

"Commander Qian!"

"Shaolong!"

Commander Qian looked extremely tired.

It seems that he was indeed weary from his journey.

The bald man probably understood that he couldn't get Zhang Yong to do anything by simply calling or giving orders.

Therefore, they first sent Commander Qian to invite him in person.

If Commander Qian's efforts are ineffective, others will likely follow.

It could be Liu Zhi. It could be He Guoguang.

but……

Ha ha.

Now that Zhang Yong has come out, how could he possibly go back so easily?

I have a temper too, okay?

I'm ignoring you!
"Shaolong, where is your next target?"

"Xuzhou".

Zhang Yong answered frankly.

After taking Bengbu, it is estimated that the Japanese invaders will withdraw from Suxian.

Because holding out in Suxian County is no longer meaningful.

Bengbu has already been occupied, so what's the point of holding out in Suxian?

Since the Japanese invaders will retreat to Xuzhou, the only option is to continue the attack on Xuzhou and keep killing them.

"Shaolong, the General Headquarters has a plan."

"what's the plan?"

"It means a counterattack on Nanchang."

"Specific deployment?"

"It means gathering the elite Chinese troops around Nanchang to hold a major battle."

"Oh."

"This major battle was supported by both the United States and the Soviet Union."

"Oh."

"Chuikov personally devised the battle plan."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong remained unmoved.

How you fight is none of my business.

The troops I used were all from the Fifth War Zone.

Or it may be a newly formed organization.

It didn't affect you at all.

"The Chairman hopes you will personally attend and provide assistance."

"I?"

"Yes. The Chairman trusts you very much."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong was not interested.

Do you trust me completely?

what!
I believe.

It's true. I believe it now.

what!
"Shaolong, what are your conditions? Please state them. Let's discuss them together."

"If that's the case, I do have one condition."

"You said."

"Replace the commander of the Third War Zone."

"This……"

Commander Qian choked on his words.

Clearly, he hadn't expected Zhang Yong to make this request.

Difficult to handle.

A dead knot.

The commander of the Third War Zone was Gu Zhutong.

It's impossible to change it.

The commander of any war zone can be replaced, but the commander of the third war zone cannot be replaced.

There are just too many factors involved here.

One very important aspect was to curb the development of the New Fourth Army.

Gu Zhutong was the most proactive in this matter, and also the one the Chairman valued most. Without exception.

Zhang Yong: ...

Ha ha.

I knew it.

Your bald head shows no sincerity.

If you are truly sincere, then replace Gu Zhutong.

If Gu Zhutong isn't replaced, then I, Zhang Yong, will not serve you. You can play with whoever you want.

Anyway, I'm not playing with you!

"Shaolong, the counterattack on Nanchang has nothing to do with the Third War Zone..." Commander Qian hesitated before continuing.

Zhang Yong smiled slightly and interrupted the other party, "The troops that the Japanese invaders transferred to Luzhou and Bengbu were all drawn from the front lines of the Third War Zone. The Third War Zone is too incompetent. It can't even hold back some of the Japanese troops. The counterattack on Nanchang will definitely be the same."

No matter what the other party said, he just wouldn't let go of Gu Zhutong.

You value Gu Zhutong the most, right?
Okay, I'm going to mess with him!
If you want me to put in the work, then you definitely have to get rid of Gu Zhutong.

As everyone knows, Gu Zhutong and I don't get along. So, it's perfectly reasonable for me to use this opportunity to settle a personal score.

I treated the Japanese invaders like I was being slowly but surely cut my flesh with a dull knife, and I treated the bald man the same way.

You asked me to name my conditions.

I mentioned it.

But if you don't agree, then you lack sincerity.

Commander Qian remained silent.

This is a difficult matter!
This little guy in front of me is also stubborn.

They deliberately wanted to embarrass the chairman.

It seems he harbors a lot of resentment.

However, taking a hard line would only make things worse.

Even the Japanese invaders couldn't do anything to Zhang Yong, let alone anyone else? If things go wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that they ran to the Red Party's side...

It's scary to think about it.

"Commander Qian, the Third War Zone's performance is indeed terrible right now."

"I do have a problem with Gu Zhutong. I just think he's terrible at fighting."

"He's not even as good as Tang Enbo!"

"We must change people!"

"Change to someone who can fight."

"Anyone else would be more useful than Gu Zhutong."

Zhang Yong continued to speak eloquently.

Continue to badmouth Gu Zhutong. Anyway, they have a conflict.

Luo Qi's Independent 95th Division is still in the Third War Zone, continuing to annoy Gu Zhutong.

The entire KMT knows this.

"Commander Qian, how about I suggest to the General Staff that someone be replaced?"

"No, no, not for now."

Commander Qian hurriedly stopped him.

If Zhang Yong were to send a telegram to the General Headquarters, there would be no room for maneuver.

Gu Zhutong will immediately become the target of public criticism.

Then the Chairman will also be put on the hot seat.

Ugh……

It's all that damned Chen Cheng's fault.

They've caused so much trouble.

However, thinking about it more deeply, was it really Chen Cheng who caused trouble?

What could Chen Cheng do without the Chairman's tacit approval? His orders mostly came from the Chairman...

and many more!

What am I thinking?
Commander Qian quickly extinguished the thought in his mind.

Can't think too much.

"Commander Qian, how about I recommend you to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Third War Zone..."

"Don't!"

Commander Qian was startled.

He had come to persuade Zhang Yong to go back.

As a result, he would be put on the spot by Zhang Yong, which would be disastrous.

Don't get me into trouble!
Really scared.

"Commander Qian, rest assured, as long as you take on the role of commander-in-chief, I guarantee that the Third War Zone will be completely transformed."

"No, no, no..."

"Commander Qian, your qualifications and military achievements are more than sufficient..."

"Don't, don't, don't..."

"Commander Qian, I'm serious. I'll make the suggestion to the General Staff right now."

"Don't, don't, don't..."

Commander Qian already regrets coming to the Fifth War Zone.

This is just asking for trouble! This little guy is getting harder and harder to deal with.

Who would have thought that the person I met for the first time was a squad leader from the Lixingshe Special Service Department?

Pure little shrimp.

On the Nationalist Army's side, he wasn't even considered a lieutenant.

but now……

Not only do they have military achievements and methods, but they also seem to have become smarter?
They knew they had to keep a tight grip on Gu Zhutong, leaving the Chairman helpless. And incidentally, they were putting themselves in a very difficult position.

Qian Wanjun certainly has the qualifications.

There is absolutely no problem with him being appointed as the commander of the Third War Zone.

That is, assuming there is no Gu Zhutong.

The problem is that Gu Zhutong's status is truly extraordinary.

The commander of the Third War Zone on the other side was as impregnable as a rock.

Commanders of other theater commands can be replaced frequently, but the Third and Fifth Theater Commands remain as stable as Mount Tai.

"That's it."

"Not interested in."

"I will not get involved in the counterattack on Nanchang."

"I'll be busy in the Fifth War Zone for a while, and then I might go to the Thirteenth War Zone, or to French Indochina."

Zhang Yong waved his hand lazily.

Showdown.

I won't go back unless you make an example of Gu Zhutong.

Not only am I not going back, I'm going to keep causing trouble.

The 13th War Zone bordered the Eighth Route Army. I had some friendly exchanges with the Eighth Route Army.

Kunming is Yunnan Army territory. It seems their sixty newly formed regiments are almost complete. Perhaps they could offer some assistance.

what!
Giving roses to others leaves a lingering fragrance on your own hands.

I am happy to help others.

what!
[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)