Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 292 Chu Yunfei and others were shocked!

"Commander, the equipment of the Jinzhong Eighth Route Army is too good, isn't it?"

On a Jiefang truck three kilometers from Mengxian County, Fang Ligong whispered to Chu Yunfei:
"The village just now should be occupied by an Eighth Route Army infantry battalion. This Eighth Route Army infantry battalion is surprisingly equipped with a large number of submachine guns and machine guns, as well as 20mm cannons and mortars, and even two infantry cannons."

Chu Yunfei led the 358th Regiment with the permission of Commander Yan and wanted to come to the Jinzhong base to help out and hand over Commander Yan's letter to Li Yunlong.

But before the 358th Regiment arrived at the Jinzhong base, Chu Yunfei received intelligence that the battle ended with the Japanese retreat.

This is awkward.

Return to Dagu Mountain, or continue to the Jinzhong base?
In the end, Chu Yunfei ordered the battalion commanders to lead their troops back to Dagu Mountain, and then he went to the Jinzhong base to meet Li Yunlong.

Kong Jie sent a telegram to Li Yunlong, informing him that Chu Yunfei was visiting. Li Yunlong then sent two large trucks to Kong Jie's defense zone to pick up Chu Yunfei.

Just now, the Eighth Route Army driver stopped for a while in Changshan Village, where the Third Battalion of the New First Regiment was stationed. Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong were also shocked.

"I'm just confused. Where did the Eighth Route Army get so much equipment?"

The Eighth Route Army's equipment was much better than the 358th Regiment's, which made Fang Ligong extremely curious and puzzled:

"Also, didn't the intelligence report say that the Japanese army destroyed all the crops in the Jinzhong base area?"

"Where do they get the food to feed so many troops?"

"Just now I smelled a strong aroma of meat in the Eighth Route Army camp."

Because Chu Yunfei was valued by the superiors, the 358th Regiment's ammunition, food and pay were always better than those of other troops, but not much better.

But since the loss of Taiyuan and the Taiyuan Arsenal, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has not had an easy time. The ammunition they have is much less than before, and the food the soldiers eat is far worse than before.

However, the Eighth Route Army in Jinzhong is very strange.

Not only is there no ammunition and food crisis, but we can even eat meat!
Simply outrageous.

Is this still the poor Eighth Route Army soldier who is begging for food?

This is like being so poor that you have to beg for food.

What is the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army?
"Yes."

"It's weird!"

Chu Yunfei nodded, glanced at the big truck, and said enviously:
"And this big truck is so much better than the Japanese army's small trucks."

Chu Yunfei, Sun Ming, Fang Ligong and the guard squad sat in the first truck.

In another large truck sat the guards of the New 1st Regiment.

Before Taiyuan was lost, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was also equipped with some trucks, all of which were imported and were old goods purchased from other countries.

However, after the Battle of Taiyuan, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was defeated, and most of the trucks were either blown up or left to the Japanese.

Now the 358th Regiment can only rely on mules and horses to transport weapons, ammunition and food.

However, the Eighth Route Army, which was much poorer than the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, used large trucks, and advanced ones at that, which really made Chu Yunfei envious.

"Where do they get advanced weapons and large trucks?"

"Could it be the Soviet Union?"

After thinking for a moment, Fang Ligong slowly said these two words.

The two had discussed this not long ago. The Eighth Route Army must have received assistance from the Soviet Union, otherwise it would have been impossible for them to obtain so many advanced weapons and ammunition.

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly: "It's just a guess. We still need to investigate which force is assisting the Eighth Route Army."

"I've already learned from the headquarters that the Soviet Union is providing considerable assistance to the Nationalist government. They've even sent air force soldiers dressed in Nationalist uniforms to join the war."

"The Soviet Union did provide aid to the Eighth Route Army, but those combat supplies would be intercepted by the Nationalist Army as they passed through the Kuomintang-controlled areas. By the time they reached the Eighth Route Army, only a few were left."

"Also, even if it was the Eighth Route Army aided by the Soviet Army, how did they get through the Japanese blockade?"

"Such a large amount of combat supplies entered Jinzhong and southeastern Shanxi. The intelligence networks of both the Nationalist and Japanese armies were completely ineffective. There must be something fishy going on."

The closer the truck got to Mengxian County, the more Eighth Route Army troops could be seen, and the better their equipment became.

The Eighth Route Army soldiers' mental outlook, resolute expressions, and high morale also left a deep impression on Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others.

"After we drive out the Japanese, the Eighth Route Army will be our enemy."

Fang Ligong's face was gloomy.

The strength displayed by the Eighth Route Army in Jinzhong was too strong. They even wiped out the 3rd Brigade of the Japanese Army and drove away the 39th Brigade. The th Regiment was no match for them at all.

Fang Ligong felt a chill in his heart when he thought that he might have to fight such an enemy in the future.

Chu Yunfei said, "We'll talk about the future later. We are still allies with the Eighth Route Army, and we have a common enemy. In the face of national crisis, as a soldier, our greatest wish is national independence and freedom."

"What's more, the Japanese army suffered such a great loss, they will definitely mobilize more troops and supplies to take crazy revenge on the Eighth Route Army in Jinzhong."

"If Li Yunlong could join our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and move the troops and civilians to Dagu Mountain or Luliang Mountain, perhaps we could save the lives of these soldiers and civilians."

Chu Yunfei touched the letter from Commander Yan.

Li Yunlong has no shortage of food, wages and ammunition. The only thing that can attract Li Yunlong now is to provide a safe place for his troops and civilians.

Fang Ligong nodded: "That's true."...

"Xiao Zhao, after sending you a thousand miles, we must finally say goodbye. Brother Lin and I will take you here. I wish you a safe journey and a speedy return after completing your studies."

Zhangjiazhai, Li Yunlong said to Zhao Gang in a literary tone.

Lin Feng came to Meng County to deliver goods today. He happened to meet Zhao Gang who was going to the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University for further studies, so he and Li Yunlong sent Zhao Gang off.

In addition, Li Yunlong sent Wang Xikui to lead the 2nd Combat Team of the Blade Commando to protect Zhao Gang.

After Zhao Gang crossed the Yellow River, the 2nd Combat Team returned to the Jinzhong base.

"Captain." Zhao Gang said expectantly, "When I graduate from the Anti-Japanese University and return, we'll be partners. Then you'll have to call me Lao Zhao, and I'll call you Lao Li."

Zhao Gang also brought a sniper rifle to Yan'an, and more than 300 rounds of bullets, which were carried by military horses.

In addition to political knowledge, the history of the Chinese revolutionary movement, the united front, civil movement work, political work, etc., the study content of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University also includes marching and combat. Naturally, Zhao Gang had to practice his shooting skills diligently.

"Haha." Li Yunlong said, "No problem, but you have to come back soon. The regiment still has a lot of things waiting for you as the new political commissar."

When Li Yunlong had more than a thousand people under his command, he was able to handle his duties as regiment commander and political commissar with ease.

But now the army has nearly 10,000 people, and he is in charge of both military and political affairs, and is very busy every day.

Leading a team of more than a thousand people and leading a team of nearly ten thousand people are two completely different levels of difficulty.

"Don't worry." Zhao Gang nodded. "I'll go back to the Jinzhong base as soon as I graduate."

Zhao Gang then turned his gaze towards Lin Feng, his expression and tone filled with gratitude. "Brother Lin, thank you so much for your support of our Eighth Route Army. Without the food, weapons and ammunition you provided, our Jinzhong base would not have survived this crisis, nor would we have been able to annihilate the Japanese 3rd Brigade."

"You're too polite, Brother Zhao." Lin Feng smiled slightly. "When you graduate from the Anti-Japanese University and return, I'll give you another small gift."

"Thank you very much, Brother Lin." Zhao Gang's eyes lit up. "I'll see what specialties are available in northern Shaanxi and Yan'an. When I come back, I'll bring some back for you, Brother Lin."

Li Yunlong gave Wang Xikui a few instructions, asking him to protect Zhao Gang's safety, as he would be the political commissar of the New 1st Regiment and the Jinzhong base in the future.

Wang Xikui stated that if Chief of Staff Zhao lost even a hair, he would bring his head to him.

"drive!"

After the two sides saluted each other, Zhao Gang, his guards, and members of the Sharp Blade Commando Combat Team 2 rode away on military horses.

As the horses' hooves rolled, smoke and dust rose rapidly, and Zhao Gang and his companions soon disappeared at the end of the road.

Then Lin Feng said goodbye and returned to the military base with his guards and men.

Li Yunlong and his guards got on a large truck and quickly returned to the county town.

He had just received the powerful weapon, but he hadn't had time to take a closer look at it.

Today is just Boss Lin’s first wave of deliveries, there will be more tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

……

Outside Meng County.

Artillery battalion station.

As soon as Li Yunlong jumped out of the car, Wang Chengzhu came up to him with a smile on his face as big as a chrysanthemum.

"Captain, we've really made a fortune this time. This thing is really good."

Looking in the direction of Wang Chengzhu's finger, Li Yunlong's mouth corners couldn't be suppressed at all, and the corners of his mouth were almost raised to his ears.

The soldiers of the artillery battalion gathered around the big killer, expressing their love for the new weapon with their actions.

"105mm howitzer, what are the performance data?"

This is what Lin Feng called the big killer, 12 American 105mm howitzers, each howitzer is also equipped with 2 Jiefang brand towing trucks, and three bases of artillery shells, half of which are training shells.

"Very strong."

"Weighing 2.3 tons, the maximum range exceeds 11 kilometers, and the killing radius is 30 meters."

"The gunnery consists of 8 people, and the rate of fire is 4-6 rounds per minute."

"Artillery scopes, camouflage nets, and precise French maps are all available."

Wang Chengzhu happily introduced the performance data of this cannon to Li Yunlong word by word.

"Haha not bad!"

Li Yunlong nodded with an extremely satisfied expression.

Although the 120mm heavy mortar is powerful, it also has disadvantages, such as it can only fire indirect fire, has a relatively short range, and has relatively low accuracy.

However, the 105mm howitzer can aim directly at the target or fire indirect fire at a long distance. Its accuracy is higher than that of the mortar, and it can implement long-range artillery suppression on the enemy's artillery positions, that is, artillery warfare.

This time, Lin Feng delivered mainly 24 heavy mortars, 12 105mm howitzers, and some artillery shells.

The number of artillery pieces in an artillery regiment was enough to make Li Yunlong's mouth harder to suppress than with a rifle.

(End of this chapter)