The Red Era: Living in Seclusion in a Siheyuan as a Boss

Chapter 510 New generation equipment is put into service!!!
After returning to the front command post, Liu Zhiye immediately rushed to deal with the urgent matters at hand.

Among them, the most important task is to replace the equipment of each rotation troops.

Specifically, the goal is to equip the troops participating in the "Two Mountains" rotation warfare with a new generation of infantry weapons and equipment to enhance the combat effectiveness of the troops.

This move is of great significance and will have a positive impact on the troops' performance on the battlefield, enabling them to better cope with various challenges and tasks.

At the beginning of the counterattack, a rifle called AK47 became a killing weapon in the hands of the enemy.

In Xia Jun's infantry squad, only the squad leader and deputy squad leader used Type 56 assault rifles, with 8 Type 56 and a half rifles.

As a result, Xia Jun suffered a lot at the beginning in the tropical and subtropical mountain jungle environment in the north of the "White-Eyed Wolf".

Due to the material and paint of the Type 56, as well as the extremely humid climate in the subtropical jungle terrain, the gun needs to be constantly wiped and oiled.

If this time is too long, the bolt will become rusty, causing problems such as failure to feed bullets or eject shells.

Therefore, there is a great demand for cloth and oil for wiping guns and cannons.

When the soldiers were cleaning up the battlefield, they found an AK-47 that had been abandoned by the enemy in a pond for more than a week and they could shoot it normally.

There is no doubt that the materials used to make S guns are better than those used by ourselves!
In this context, the Xia army urgently needs a new weapon that can match or even surpass it.

Therefore, at the suggestion of Liu Zhiye and others who were in charge of front-line combat last spring, a new generation of rifles came into being.

Its creation was not only to meet the needs of the battlefield, but also a bold attempt to demonstrate Xia’s independent weapons research and development capabilities.

Last spring, at the critical period of the self-defense counterattack against the "ungrateful wolves", Xia Jun encountered unprecedented challenges in the battle in southern Xinjiang.

Faced with the enemy equipped with AK47 assault rifles, the Type 56 semi-automatic rifles in the hands of Xia Jun's soldiers seemed powerless.

The AK47's high rate of fire, high accuracy and its outstanding performance in jungle warfare put Xia's soldiers at a disadvantage.

Against this background, the headquarters quickly made a decision and required the military industry department to develop a new type of rifle to meet the actual needs of the battlefield in southern Xinjiang.

During this period, military scientific researchers faced tremendous pressure and challenges.

They needed to design a new weapon system in a very short time.

It must be able to compete with the AK47 on the battlefield, but it should not excessively pursue technological breakthroughs so as not to affect the speed and quality of production.

This requirement is actually a great test of the capabilities of military designers, and it also reflects the military's actual combat needs and deep understanding of the battlefield environment.

During the intense research and development process, Liu Zhiye provided them with a lot of reference suggestions.

Liu Zhiye recalled the 81-1, a legendary gun from his previous life. Although he had never touched this gun in his previous life, he still had some general knowledge about it.

Based on the original drawings and parameters provided by Liu Zhi, and taking into full consideration the actual situation on the battlefield, the design team initially finalized a new gun.

They know very well that the success of any weapon lies not only in its cutting-edge technology, but also in whether it can adapt to the actual combat environment and whether it can provide sufficient firepower support for soldiers.

Therefore, the design principle of the new rifle was clearly defined as "everything serves the battlefield."

The design team decided to adopt mature technology to ensure the reliability and stability of the weapon, and on this basis optimized the structure of the firearm to meet the requirements of fast rate of fire, long range and high accuracy.

In designing this new rifle, the designers not only drew on the advantages of the AK series of rifles, but also added innovations tailored to the special needs of the Xia army.

This integration and innovative thinking ultimately ensures the excellent performance of the new assault rifle in many aspects.

Compared with the Type 56, the new rifle combines some design features of the AK series rifles, and also draws on the advanced experience of rifles from other countries, such as adopting a more precise shooting mechanism and better ergonomic design.

The new rifle uses 7.62mm bullets, the same as the Type 56.

Although the 5.8mm bullet standard had already been established at that time, it was still relatively conservative in consideration of the continuity of logistical support.

Although the caliber of the bullet has not changed, the structure has been optimized.

This includes lengthening the barrel to improve shooting accuracy, adjusting the gas operating system to stabilize the recoil of the gun, and adding adjustable front and rear sights so that the shooter can aim more accurately.

In terms of firepower, the new model can achieve single and continuous shooting, providing more shooting modes than the Type 56 to adapt to different battlefield environments and tactical needs.

In addition, the new model also takes into account the use in conjunction with equipment such as universal rifle grenade launchers, is equipped with a bayonet, and can be optionally equipped with different types of silencers, thereby enhancing its application range in special operations.

The interchangeability and modular design of accessories also take into account the commonality between military branches and the convenience of maintenance to a certain extent.

After the successful development of this rifle, a small batch was produced and sent to the two mountains for actual combat testing.

The new assault rifle was well proven in the Battle of L Mountain.

Since then, it has become the commandos' favorite jungle gun, much better than the AK47.

In this way, we made improvements while practicing, and it was finally finalized at the end of November this year.

The headquarters planned to officially equip the entire army in 81, so it was named Type 81-1 assault rifle.

The officially finalized 81-1 assault rifle was found to be superior to the enemy's AK47 after actual combat on the front line.

Why does the Type 81 rifle perform so well in jungle warfare?
First of all, it is important to understand that a jungle combat environment is very different from other environments.

The rifle needs to maintain high reliability and applicability in complex environments such as humidity and dense forests.

Taking into account both shooting accuracy and firepower output at the same time, the design of the rifle must consider both durability as well as portability and ease of operation.

In the original Y-War, the AK47 performed outstandingly in the jungle warfare environment with its excellent design.

However, in the Battle of L Mountain, the Type 81 rifle was clearly superior to the enemy's AK47.

Because in jungle warfare, the shooting distance is usually not too far, which requires quickly and accurately suppressing or killing the enemy in a short period of time.

The Type 81 rifle's extended barrel and more sophisticated sight design improve the effective range and first-shot accuracy, which is particularly critical when quickly striking an ambushed or fleeing enemy.

Secondly, the ergonomic design of the Type 81 rifle is improved compared to the AK47.

For example, it has better weight balance and a handle design that is more suitable for hand holding, so that the shooter will not be affected by fatigue during long-term jungle patrols and high-intensity combat. Accuracy of operation.

Furthermore, the Type 81 rifle has optimized the pneumatic system and shooting buffer mechanism, which means it can provide a more stable shooting platform during continuous shooting.

The original intention of the design of the Type 81 assault rifle was to provide powerful firepower support in intense battlefield environments, which has been fully verified in actual combat.

The firing rate of up to 600 rounds per minute enables Xia army soldiers to quickly suppress the enemy's firepower when encountering the enemy.

It provides strong support for maneuvers and offensive operations on the battlefield.

When engaging in long-range combat in the forest or dealing with intersecting attacks, being able to maintain a steady shooting effect to gain a firepower advantage has a significant impact on the outcome of the battle.

In addition, the Type 81 rifle is equipped with a more flexible accessory system.

In changing environments such as jungles, different accessories such as night vision devices, optical sights, etc. are equipped as needed.

It can greatly improve the adaptability and combat effectiveness of the troops.

However, since the AK47 was designed at an earlier time, this requirement was not fully considered in its early versions.

In addition, the Type 81 rifle has also seen improvements in material selection and manufacturing technology.

Although the AK47 is indeed very reliable, the Type 81 uses a new alloy material and a more sophisticated surface treatment process, which performs better in terms of corrosion resistance and environmental adaptability.

After the Type 81 rifle was officially equipped to the troops, it was widely praised by the front-line troops because of its good performance and strong reliability.

In particular, the shooting accuracy has been greatly improved, which is particularly evident in actual combat.

With the breakthrough in aiming accuracy, the Type 81 rifle has a higher chance of hitting the target on the battlefield, and the combat efficiency of individual soldiers and combat teams has also been improved.

A more important advantage of the Type 81 rifle is that it is relatively easy to maintain and service, which is crucial for keeping the weapon at high performance for a long time.

Its structural design allows for rapid disassembly and assembly on site.

Even on the battlefield, soldiers can easily clean and maintain it to ensure that the weapon is always in best condition.

This design concept greatly improves the stability and reliability of troops during continuous combat.

Therefore, the Type 81 rifle quickly earned the reputation as the "King of the Jungle".

The Two Mountains area has a unique geography, with rugged rocks and rugged karst landforms intertwined with evergreen subtropical vegetation.

Such environmental conditions made large-scale heavy weapons combat difficult to carry out, and ambushes, sniper warfare and small-scale positional warfare dominated by light weapons became the main combat methods of both sides.

In the Battle of Two Mountains, troops from various major military regions of the Xia Army took turns to fight, earning this battle the title of "Two Mountains Rotation Battle".

This approach has several advantages: first, it allows more troops to gain actual combat experience.

Secondly, it can also give the front-line troops a chance to rest. Furthermore, troops in different military regions may have different combat styles, and such changes can also confuse the enemy.

In this way, Xia's army adopted this "work rotation system" and made the enemy exhausted.

Moreover, each troop that rotates in is full of energy and wants to perform better than the previous troop.

This healthy competition invisibly improved the combat effectiveness of the Xia army.

Not only did it successfully recapture the Liangshan area, but it also allowed the soldiers participating in the rotation battles to receive actual combat training, and it also had far-reaching significance for Xia's national defense.

At the same time, Xia's army killed and wounded more than 7 enemy troops in the battle, making them pay a price seven times more than their own.

Why was the Xia army able to achieve such a brilliant record in this battle while the enemy suffered such heavy casualties?
The reason lies in the proper tactics of Liu Zhiye and others in the front command, the bravery of the soldiers in killing the enemy, and the use of several new combat weapons on the battlefield.

In the Liangshan area, facing the enemy's persistence, Liu Zhiye decided to teach them a lesson.

However, to defeat the Vietnamese army in such complex terrain, the soldiers' courage alone is not enough, they also need strong equipment.

It just so happened that a batch of new light weapons had just been developed in the military factory and sent to the front line.

Liu Zhiye slapped his brain and decided to test all these new weapons in actual combat.

Because the mountainous and jungle environment makes ambush, sniper warfare and small-scale positional warfare the main combat methods, light weapons have become the protagonists on the battlefield in this environment.

Therefore, in the Battle of the Two Mountains, most of the new weapons deployed by the Xia army were light weapons.

The new combat weapons deployed in the Battle of Two Mountains are the Type 79 sniper rifle, Type 79 submachine gun, Type 81 automatic rifle, Type 81 squad machine gun...

First, let’s talk about the Type 79 submachine gun, which was specially developed for close combat in the jungle.

Its original name was "jungle submachine gun" and its theoretical firing rate was as high as 1000 rounds per minute, far exceeding the 56 rounds per minute of the 600-round submachine gun.

It still has advantages in jungle close combat. Although there are two types of magazines, 20.30 and 20 rounds, the 20-round magazine is distributed in large quantities. The extremely high rate of fire is matched with a mere -round magazine.

This is very, very funny, but in the hands of an experienced veteran, one second of suppression time is enough.

After all, jungle warfare is "either don't meet, or face to face."

The Type 79 sniper rifle is the first sniper rifle in the history of the Xia army.

Since its establishment until the self-defense counterattack, the Xia Kingdom has always relied on the shooting skills of its soldiers to conduct sniper operations.

However, the outbreak of the self-defense counterattack against the "ungrateful wolves" brought an opportunity.

The Xia army seized the enemy's Dragunov SVD sniper rifle and used it as a template to officially finalize the Type 79 sniper rifle last year.

This sniper rifle is equipped with a 4x optical sight and the gun body can be loaded with a multi-functional bayonet for hand-to-hand combat.

What’s even more amazing is that a sharpshooter set a record of killing an enemy at a distance of 1300 meters using this gun.

You know, 1300 meters is the distance of nearly eight football fields!
However, the most impressive performance was that of the Tiger Commando pentathlon shooter Zhong Xingguo.

Zhong Xingguo used a Type 79 sniper rifle to kill more than 60 enemy soldiers in a single battle, creating a miracle in the history of Xia's army's sniper warfare.

It is said that enemy soldiers would become so frightened that their legs would go limp when they heard the name "Zhong Xingguo".

The power of the Type 79 sniper rifle is not only reflected in its accuracy, but also in its boost to the morale of Xia’s army.

With this "magic weapon", the confidence of Xia Jun's soldiers increased greatly.

The enemy soldiers began to fear our snipers, which invisibly won the psychological warfare.

There is also a single-soldier weapon that has received widespread acclaim. The Type 79 submachine gun came into being and was specially designed for jungle warfare.

After being tested in harsh environments such as high temperature and mud, it performed well and won praise from the soldiers of the Xia Army.

Military personnel also proposed to develop a squad-based machine gun to provide fire support based on Liu Zhiye's proposal.

Thus, the Type 81 squad machine gun came into being.

Unlike the Type 81 automatic rifle, the Type 81 squad machine gun has added a quick-loading drum magazine with 75 rounds of ammunition, and each machine gun squad is equipped with a standard quantity of 4 drum magazines.

In addition, the Type 81 squad machine gun also has a deployable tripod, which allows the machine gun to carry out supporting shooting, truly possessing the characteristics of a "machine gun".

This makes the Type 81 squad machine gun a new choice for Xia’s army’s fire support.

The Type 81 squad machine gun and the Type 81 automatic rifle are similar in many aspects, including universal bullets and up to 70% commonality of parts, which makes the Type 81 squad machine gun more durable on the battlefield.

The Type 81 silent submachine gun has become a favorite of special forces.

Xia army scouts used this gun when hunting in the wild without alerting nearby enemy troops stationed there.

This "silent killer" played a huge role in jungle warfare, making it difficult for the enemy to defend against it.

Among them, the individual weapon that frightened the enemy the most was Xia Jun’s Type 74 flamethrower.

The Type 74 flamethrower is the second generation of flamethrower in Xia country.

The maximum range is 50 meters. It has the advantages of good oil concentration during spraying, not easy to disperse and fierce burning, and has the title of "BBQ Master".

In the battle to recapture L Mountain, the Xia Army's flamethrower team used flamethrowers to approach the enemy's bunkers and caves and sprayed them.

In an instant, fire dragons were seen flying and flames were raging. The enemies inside were instantly turned into fire men, leaving only howls of pain.

During the entire counterattack and rotation war against the "ungrateful wolves", the Xia Army's flamethrower team destroyed more than 1000 enemy bunkers, caves, concealed fortifications and other firepower points, causing great casualties and psychological shock to the enemy.

With the introduction of these new weapons, Xia Jun's combat capability was significantly improved.

Although the enemy put up a tenacious resistance, they gradually began to be overwhelmed by the Xia Army's constant rotation of troops and advanced weapons.

These new weapons not only gave the Xia army soldiers more power, but more importantly, their actual combat performance provided valuable experience for future improvements and upgrades.

It can be said that the Two-Mountain Rotation War was the "coming of age ceremony" for these new weapons.

In addition to these, Liu Zhiye brought more changes to the front-line troops.

In Liu Zhiye's previous life, all the officers and soldiers of the Xia Army who participated in the war wore Type 65 military uniforms, and most of them did not wear helmets. Later, they were urgently distributed Type 80 helmets.

It’s not that the Xia army didn’t have helmets. During the war years, the helmets captured from the Japanese pirates were all well kept in the warehouse.

It’s just that the old soldiers felt that they defeated the Japanese pirates, the Guo army, and the American devils even without wearing helmets.

This helmet was heavy to wear, and in that era people were encouraged to not fear death and to have the courage to sacrifice, so helmets were not distributed before the war in Liu Zhiye's previous life.

On modern battlefields, casualties caused by artillery fire far exceed those caused by gunfire.

As a result, on the "ungrateful" battlefield where shrapnel was flying everywhere, a large number of head and brain casualties occurred, which should not have happened.

In this life, Liu Zhiye knew that he was wrong, so of course he would not repeat the same mistake again.

Before the war, Liu Zhiye had already requested that all officers and soldiers on the front line be equipped with steel helmets.

However, except for scouts on missions, they generally do not wear helmets or shave their heads.

This is for the purpose of disguised reconnaissance, as scouts sometimes disguise themselves as border residents or even enemy troops.

Last year, the bullet bags used by soldiers were Type 56 chest mounts, plus shoulder bags, water bottles, grenades and other hanging accessories, which were "tied" together with strips in the order of "living on the left, fighting on the right".

During the Two Mountains War, each participating unit designed many types of combat vests on its own, the biggest feature of which was the ability to carry a large number of grenades.

There is also Xia Jun’s M79 grenade launcher.

This gun was originally captured by the enemy from the M Army, then captured by the Xia Army from the enemy, and finally used to fight the enemy.

In addition to the above changes, the soldiers' uniforms were also changed from grass green to mottled camouflage uniforms.

When we first joined the war last year, all the soldiers were still wearing Type 65 uniforms.

But by the time of the Two Mountains War, the entire army had already issued the Type 81 large five-leaf double-sided camouflage uniform.

Because the L Mountain area is humid and hot, most of the soldiers stationed in the "cat ear caves" on the front line wear only a pair of shorts, and some wear nothing at all.

The "combat skirt" that became popular later was a piece of cloth put around the waist, which provided both ventilation and concealment.

Of course, scouts cannot go across the border in their underpants.

So the scouts either wore camouflage uniforms, or border clothes, or occasionally enemy uniforms.

(End of this chapter)