Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2056, Grizzly Tank Makes a Dazzling Debut

Intermittent gunshots.

The affected Japanese troops were forced to remain on the spot and dared not advance further.

Meanwhile, the gunshot also attracted other people nearby.

There are many yellow, red, and white dots moving quickly. There also seem to be Japanese cavalry.

The Japanese-organized large-scale mopping-up operations in North China definitely involved cavalry.

The terrain here is flat and open, making it an ideal stage for Japanese cavalry to roam freely.

In addition to the cavalry attached to divisions or brigades, there were also dedicated cavalry divisions or regiments.

Kuribayashi Tadamichi was previously the commander of a Japanese cavalry brigade.

It was quite convenient for Japanese cavalry to enter the North China Plain from the grasslands beyond the Great Wall.

Did the Eighth Route Army have cavalry?
Yes, there are. But they are symbolic. They have little practical effect.

The Japanese cavalry numbered at least tens of thousands. The Eighth Route Army cavalry suffered at most a few hundred casualties. The difference was like heaven and earth.

The radar map shows numerous yellow and white dots converging together. There are about three hundred people.

However, the number of Japanese troops and their collaborators was far greater. The Japanese numbered over seven hundred, while the collaborators likely exceeded one thousand. The disparity in troop strength between the two sides was enormous.

There were also radio station markings, indicating that the Japanese invaders had command posts at the battalion level or above.

With a radio, they could contact their superiors or friendly forces at any time and then quickly encircle the enemy.

Therefore, once the battle begins, the surrounding Japanese troops could potentially encircle them.

At that time, we won't be facing a few hundred Japanese invaders. It could be several thousand or more.

How to do?
At this point, we must unleash our ultimate weapon.

What kind of deadly weapon?
Tanks, of course.

what!
No more pretending.

Showdown.

I'll go straight for the tank.

Then they marched in a mighty force towards Beiping!

Do you have cavalry?

Come on! Come and cut down my tank!

what!
I'm actually a little excited...

They gathered several thousand Panzer III tanks, forming a massive tank horde, and marched north in a mighty procession...

[Science Lab Progress +1]

[Tank Factory +1]

[Weapon List Updated]

The system sent a notification.

Zhang Yong immediately checked and discovered an unexpected surprise.

There are more Grizzly Tanks now.

It weighs approximately 30 tons. It is equipped with a 75mm main gun.

There's no need to go into the other performance parameters. It's somewhat similar to the T-34.

But its appearance doesn't quite match. It's like a combination of a T-34 and a Sherman. A Frankenstein's monster. The system was probably designed for convenience.

Judging from the timeline, the Soviet Red Army should have just begun to equip itself with T-34 tanks.

The system releasing the Grizzly Tank now doesn't seem out of place.

The person in question is French.

what.

Before, if you asked, it was Italian. Now, if you ask, it's French.

Anyway, the French won't argue.

Like the German Panzer III, there was no limit to the number of Grizzly tanks available.

Setting up a few hundred vehicles is no problem at all.

A thousand vehicles would be an option.

The main problem now is not tank supply, but operators.

There was no main force of the Nationalist army on the North China Plain. Only the Eighth Route Army. Whether they had the technical capability to operate a large number of tanks was obviously a question.

But never mind. If they don't know, I'll teach them. I'll teach them step by step until they learn.

Now, let's go back and regroup immediately.

"Boss Chen."

"Commander Shen!"

Finally, they encountered the main force of the Eighth Route Army.

Commander Shen's troops broke through the encirclement in separate groups, and now he only has one company left.

However, there was also a company from another brother unit. Together, they numbered over two hundred. There were also some other scattered units.

That's what counter-sweeping operations are like. The situation is extremely chaotic. It's like fighting all the time.

The next moment, you might encounter Japanese invaders or your own people. Generally speaking, the chances of encountering Japanese invaders are greater.

"Mr. Chen, I heard you're in the arms business?"

"Yes. Commander Shen, do you need tanks?"

"What did you say?"

"Hey, do you want tanks? I'll get you dozens. Guaranteed to rip up those little devils."

"Wait a minute. The tank..."

Commander Shen's expression turned strange. It was simply too hard to believe.

You say you'll get rifles and machine guns, I'll believe you. Mortars, I'll believe you too. But you're getting tanks…

Oh my God!

I, surnamed Shen, have never really thought of this.

My entire regiment is a local force, and you're sending dozens of tanks? Isn't that a bit excessive?

And how did you, an arms dealer, manage to get your hands on tanks?
Isn't that a bit too far-fetched?
"Grizzly tank. Weighs 30 tons. Main gun caliber 75 mm. Very sturdy."

"Um... wait a minute."

Commander Shen slowly shook his head. He still didn't believe what the other party said.

There was no way around it; with his current level of common sense, he simply couldn't accept such an absurd reality.

"Mr. Chen, would you like something else?"

"what would you like?"

"Rifles, light machine guns, mortars..."

That's all Commander Shen could think of. And that's all his troops could use.

What kind of tanks and planes are you trying to build? The soldiers don't know how to use them!

It seems that tanks and airplanes are not needed to deal with the Japanese invaders. Having enough machine guns and mortars will suffice.

"Oh right, there's also ammunition."

Commander Shen made sure to give a special reminder. This point was crucial.

Actually, his troops did have firearms. They even had new guns. But they were severely lacking in ammunition.

Saying each gun only has three bullets is a slight exaggeration. However, it is indeed common for a soldier to have only a dozen or so bullets. It simply wasn't enough.

If there were more bullets, with each soldier having dozens of rounds, it would have been entirely possible to put up a protracted battle with the Japanese invaders.

It wouldn't be so easy for the Japanese invaders to encircle and suppress them.

My company can't beat your squadron. But my battalion can definitely take on your squadron, provided we have enough ammunition.

"no problem."

Zhang Yong readily agreed, but secretly felt uneasy.

Dude, can't you have some ambition?

Let's get some tanks. A mighty steel torrent, rolling on...

Forget Okamura Yasuji, we'll just crush him. We'll even take Beiping while we're at it...

That's right, his purpose in coming here this time is to launch a counterattack on Beiping.

But I don't want to reveal my identity.

He can only appear as an arms dealer.

Zhang Yong's various signature weapons are temporarily unusable.

Random thoughts. Arranging delivery.

Since the number of people is roughly equivalent to a battalion, let's get equipment for a battalion.

Mauser 4-ring rifle...

Czech light machine gun...

60mm mortar...

These are the traditional three dishes.

And then a few 81mm mortars. Consider it an extra treat.

The Japanese had Type 92 infantry guns, which had a relatively long range. 81mm mortars were needed to cover their fire.

"coming."

"where is it?"

"follow me."

Zhang Yong led Commander Shen to a nearby village.

The village was deserted long ago. The villagers had all fled. Only ruins remained, and everything was charred black.

Clearly, this was burned by the Japanese invaders and their puppet troops when they passed by.

"where is it?"

"It's right in the village. You can go and move it yourselves."

"it is good."

Commander Shen immediately led his men over.

Soon, they discovered a large quantity of weapons and ammunition inside.

They were all packed in wooden crates. They haven't been opened yet.

The wooden crates, large and small, were stacked neatly, creating a truly spectacular scene.

The main issue is that we prepared a bit too much ammunition.

We must ensure that these Eighth Route Army soldiers can fight the most profitable battle possible.

That's all. We have plenty of ammunition. Go ahead and fire hard!
"Wow, so many..."

Wow, so many...

Sure enough, all sorts of exclamations rang out.

The Eighth Route Army soldiers who helped carry the ammunition were overjoyed.

Good heavens! So many weapons and ammunition!
So many bullets and shells!

Zhang Yong: ...

No, we must send a tank.

It's all the same old three dishes, nothing new.

He also wanted to see what the Grizzly Tank produced by the system looked like.

So they arranged for delivery.

A Grizzly tank was immediately sent over.

soon……

"Quack quack..."

The sound of tracks pressing heavily on the ground could be heard in the distance.

The Eighth Route Army soldiers who were carrying weapons all looked in surprise in the direction from which the sound came.

Light machine guns were quickly set up. Mortars were also deployed. They were on high alert.

Regiment Commander Shen also came to Zhang Yong's side.

"Mr. Chen..."

"Don't be nervous. I brought over a tank."

"You really……"

Commander Shen was incredulous. But he quickly came to believe it.

Because the tanks were already in his field of vision. He couldn't help but believe it.

His eyes and mouth gradually widened.

What a huge tank!

It feels much bigger than the Japanese tanks.

It is quite obvious that it is almost twice the size of the Japanese tanks.

No wonder the tracks made that sound when they pressed against the ground. The ground must have sunk deep into the tracks.

"Mr. Chen..."

"what's up?"

"You can really get your hands on a tank?"

"Haven't you already seen it?"

"what……"

Commander Shen nodded slowly.

Yes, I saw it myself. What else is there to doubt?

The problem now is that he needs to report it as soon as possible. He must let his superiors know this good news as soon as possible.

The problem is, he doesn't have a radio...

His unit was a newly formed regiment, and radios were a luxury...

"Captain Shen."

"what?"

Do you have a codebook for communicating with your superiors?

"No!"

Commander Shen found the other party's question quite strange.

Their own troops don't even have radios. How could they possibly have codebooks?

Zhang Yong then did not ask any further questions.

Without the codebook, giving it to the radio station wouldn't help.

Since that's the case, let's just keep going for a while. We'll eventually run into their superiors.

just now……

With a leap, he jumped onto the Grizzly Tank.

Open the hatch on top of the turret and crawl inside. Begin familiarizing yourself with the basic operations.

The system is, of course, responsible for teaching. All the operational knowledge has already been instilled into his mind. Now he's going to demonstrate it in practice.

The result was that they quickly mastered it. They became so proficient that it seemed like they had honed their skills for thirty years.

A few minutes later, Zhang Yong started driving the tank.

"quack……"

They began to advance towards the direction of the Japanese invaders.

Commander Shen hurriedly jumped onto the tank, lay prone beside the turret, and shouted inside.

"Mr. Chen, where are you going?"

"There are Japanese invaders ahead. I'll lead you to kill them."

"Japanese invaders? How many were there?"

"More than 700 Japanese invaders and more than 1,000 puppet troops."

"what?"

Commander Shen's expression immediately turned cold.

So many Japanese invaders, and so many puppet troops. We're no match for them!

The troops are currently on their way to break out of the encirclement, and there is no need for them to provoke the enemy. Being surrounded again would be very troublesome.

"Captain Shen."

"You said."

"Let's go and hold off the Japanese invaders to help our brother units relieve some of the pressure."

"This……"

"If so many Japanese invaders were to chase after other fraternal units, wouldn't that cause them enormous losses?"

"Yes……"

"Therefore, we must sacrifice ourselves for others and hold back the Japanese invaders."

"Row!"

This time, Commander Shen did not hesitate. That's the reasoning behind it.

When necessary, they would rather sacrifice themselves to cover the safe retreat of their comrades.

This is the true Eighth Route Army.

This is the fundamental difference between the Eighth Route Army and other warlord forces.

But why does Boss Chen know so much?
Without a second thought, he immediately ordered his troops to follow the tanks.

In any case, I'm quite wealthy now. I have plenty of weapons and ammunition.

There were a large number of light machine guns and mortars.

And cannons!
There were even tanks!
It's still such a huge tank! It looks incredibly impressive!
Even when faced with Japanese tanks, they were completely unafraid.

Even a layman like him could tell that the Japanese tanks were no match for them.

"quack……"

Grizzly tanks led the way, followed by infantry.

Zhang Yong asked Commander Shen to select three shorter soldiers to crawl into the control room to help.

It doesn't matter if you don't know how to operate it. Zhang Yong will teach you. He guarantees you'll learn.

"Snap!"

A sharp gunshot rang out.

It was a Japanese scout who spotted the tank.

The Japanese scouts were quite professional and very vigilant.

The tanks were spotted by the enemy when they were still more than a thousand meters away.

it's fine.

Continue forward. A massive and unstoppable offensive.

what?
Only one tank?
Not afraid.

We just stood there and let the Japanese invaders beat us; they couldn't break us.

The Japanese only had Type 92 infantry guns. They were 70mm caliber and had very short barrels. They had absolutely no effect on the frontal armor of the Grizzly tanks.

If the Japanese had 75mm field guns, they would have posed a slight threat. But they didn't.

"Nani?"

"Chariot?"

"Working with the Eighth Route Army?"

The Japanese major captain who received the report was very surprised.

He hurried forward and raised his binoculars to observe. He immediately spotted the tank slowly approaching.

idiot……

It really is a war chariot...

The Japanese called tanks "war chariots".

Damn!

It's still that same big tank.

Even from a distance of over a thousand meters, you can feel its power.

Incredible.

The Eighth Route Army in North China was even equipped with tanks.

This is terrible...

"Report this immediately!"

"quick!"

The Japanese battalion commander's voice became shrill.

Such a large tank brought it immense pressure.

It's hard to say whether the weapons it currently possesses can handle the situation. It seems unlikely to be a strong match.

Unless you send someone carrying a bomb to stand right in front of you and they're instantly killed.

"Also, notify other nearby units."

"They said we encountered Eighth Route Army tanks. It must be the main force of the Eighth Route Army."

The Japanese battalion commander gradually calmed down.

Since the Eighth Route Army soldiers in front of us have tanks, there must be a very important person nearby.

Those who possess armored vehicles are definitely not ordinary troops!
Therefore, encircling them would be a great achievement.

"Discovered?"

"The Japanese invaders were still quite vigilant..."

Zhang Yong muttered to himself.

He ordered a halt to the advance.

No need to run anymore. Let's just fire from where we are.

As was customary, the Japanese infantry artillery was fired first.

"preparation!"

Zhang Yong reported the firing parameters.

The soldiers nearby adjusted the tank gun. It was in position quickly.

"Fire!"

"Yes!"

"Oh!"

The tank cannon opened fire.

Instantly, a thick cloud of gunpowder smoke enveloped the control room.

Although it's sealed, it's impossible to completely prevent all the smoke from getting in. Air circulation is still necessary.

"Cough cough!"

The soldier who came to help immediately started coughing violently.

Zhang Yong himself seemed fine. He appeared to have gotten used to it and become desensitized to the smell of gunpowder.

Silently observing the landing point of the shells.

"boom!"

Missed.

The elevation angle is incorrect.

The trajectory of this tank gun is relatively flat.

Its primary task is actually anti-tank warfare, which involves tanks exchanging fire with each other.

Using it to deal with ground targets now is a bit of a waste.

But it's okay. Just adjust it a few more times.

"continue!"

"Oh!"

Keep firing.

Finally, the Japanese infantry gun hit its target.

"boom……"

The shell exploded. The sound was very loud.

The sound wasn't from a kilometer away. It was coming from next to the tank.

The Japanese infantry guns aimed at the tank and opened fire. The impact was remarkably accurate.

The Japanese artillery shells landed right next to the tank, less than five meters away.

Fortunately, the tank's steel plates provided some protection.

There's nothing seriously wrong for now.

The shockwave from the explosion was a bit unsettling.

"Oh!"

Keep shooting.

They were still aiming at the Japanese infantry artillery.

"boom……"

Destroy one gate.

Destroy both doors.

Oh, everything's destroyed.

The Japanese invaders carried two infantry guns.

Get it done.

Adjust the muzzle.

They specifically targeted areas with large numbers of Japanese invaders.

"boom……"

One shell after another landed precisely in the ranks of the Japanese invaders.

Caught off guard, several Japanese soldiers were blown away. But the others quickly recovered and engaged in battle.

"idiot!"

"Kill Jiji!"

The Japanese troops reported their position to their superiors, requesting other units to encircle them, while simultaneously launching an attack.

A large number of Japanese troops, along with their puppet troops, deployed into battle formation and charged forward.

Relying on their superior numbers, the Japanese invaders were extremely aggressive.

"Ready to fight!"

Meanwhile, Commander Shen also ordered his troops to seize the ruins of nearby villages and build fortifications.

Since there are tanks and artillery, there's no need for close combat.

Now it was the Eighth Route Army's turn to have an abundance of ammunition.

"quick!"

"Set up the guns!"

"quick!"

Quickly set up all the mortars.

Including 60mm and 81mm. Then they began firing at the Japanese invaders.

"boom……"

The impact point of the shells was clearly visible.

It was daytime, after all. And we had a telescope to help us.

Among the weapons and ammunition arranged by Zhang Yong were fifteen telescopes.

Basically, even company commanders can be assigned to these positions.

Actually, we could have equipped ourselves with more telescopes. But it's unnecessary.

Because platoon leaders and squad leaders have limited combat range and line of sight, they don't need binoculars at all.

They only need to focus on fighting. Observe with the naked eye.

"Missed! Too far to the left!"

"Slightly to the right!"

Adjust quickly based on observations through the telescope.

Then, all the shells rained down on the Japanese invaders.

"boom……"

There were explosions everywhere.

Interspersed with the screams of the Japanese invaders. And flying limbs and severed bodies.

Zhang Yong silently observed the radar map.

You played very well.

Although they weren't the main force of the Eighth Route Army, their combat skills were quite good.

The main reason was their tenacious fighting spirit. Three hundred men were fighting seven hundred. They were clearly outnumbered, but no one flinched.

well.

The future of the new China depends on you.

Only a force like this can guard the borders of our motherland and protect national security.

It's a pity they weren't the main force of the Eighth Route Army...

If he were a key player, that would be perfect.

They counter-encircled them directly. The entire force was wiped out.

"Boom boom boom..."

"Clap clap clap..."

Fierce fighting ensued. Both sides exchanged fire intensely.

With tanks protecting him, Zhang Yong was sitting comfortably on the sidelines.

The tank guns were specifically designed to target Japanese strongpoints. Direct fire. Every shot was a hit.

"boom……"