Chapter 6, four more people.
It is good to have progress. With the definite response from his two subordinates, Gao Hongming felt reassured. Just as he was about to speak, Dabao hurriedly arrived.
Fortunately, the villagers' anger flared up quickly but also subsided just as fast. After Gao Hongming promised to distribute twenty jin of grain to each household the next day, the protests immediately ceased.
But he also does not consider whether a battle of this scale is something that their small militia can be involved in
Hiss... it feels a bit different, as if something has changed significantly
After emergency training, they fired off hundreds of shells, and only then did these gunners barely manage to go into action. However, at best, they could only hit targets within a rough distance; achieving the level of precision where they could hit exactly where they aimed would require long-term and diligent training.
A young master who has never fought in a war suddenly intervenes in a battle where the opposing forces outnumber his own by more than ten times, accompanied by a militia of just over three hundred men who have only trained for two to three months. It is entirely reasonable for him to raise objections, as it appears to be a certain path to death.
Wait a moment
Wu Chengfeng became anxious, "Commander... we..."
However, the concerns he had did not materialize, and Wu Chengfeng ultimately obeyed his own orders
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Everyone looks at me, and I look at everyone, feeling as if things have changed.
Indeed it is
In the end, Xiao Zhankui, who had served as an artilleryman for a few days, took on this task. He first explained the structure of the mortar to dozens of specially selected soldiers, then taught them the most basic method of range finding using the jump eye technique, and finally instructed them on how to use the artillery sight.
Gao Hongming found himself momentarily unable to think clearly
Gao Hongming did not wait for Wu Chengfeng to finish speaking; his tone became severe, and his eyes revealed a sharp gaze. At the same time, Xiao Zhankui beside him discreetly nudged his waist with his elbow
Soon, the costume change began, and during this process, quite a few amusing incidents occurred
Commander ... ... this ... ...
February 1
Gao Hongming recalled that the battle of Cangyunling in "Bright Sword" took place in February, but the specific day was not mentioned
Wu Chengfeng originally intended to say something, but then stood up, saluted Gao Hongming, and exclaimed: "Yes!"
Xiao Zhankui also nodded and said: "When Lao Wu and I were in the Northwest Army, it was already quite good if each soldier could fire ten rounds in a year. Unlike now, many brothers have complained to me over the past few days that their shoulders are swollen, asking if the number of live-fire exercises could be reduced, but I scolded them in return. These brats truly do not know how to appreciate the blessings they have."
He stood tall, no longer hesitating, and said loudly: "Understood, assemble the troops immediately and prepare to head towards Cangyun Ridge."
Currently, there are only over 400 yuan left in the account, and if we were to provide for everyone, we would be back to square one.
Gao Hongming spoke the words they least wanted to hear
It turns out that Gao Hongming only believed he had traveled back to the wartime period of eighty years ago, but unexpectedly, he found himself in the world of "The Blade". This has become quite interesting
After thinking for a while, he said: "Old Wu, I am now assigning you a task. Immediately send a few clever brothers to disguise themselves and ride to the vicinity of Cangyun Ridge to lie in wait. As soon as you discover any signs of the Eighth Route Army or the Japanese, come back and report to me at once"
Watching the figures of him and Xiao Zhankui leave, Gao Hong and Tu Shuming shook their heads helplessly, as he certainly understood the reason for Wu Chengfeng's hesitation just now
Wu Chengfeng suddenly remembered that this former youth was not only his employer but also his superior. Since an order had already been issued, he must execute it, regardless of whether it was right or wrong
As an outsider, his greatest concern was not only the fear of being exposed by the elderly individuals who had followed their predecessors for many years, but also the worry that Wu Chengfeng and Xiao Zhankui, two elders who had been with the Gao family for many years, would refuse to carry out his orders due to their seniority
"Squad Leader Wu, what is the situation with the four extra people?"
It cannot be said that each of the brothers is a sharpshooter, but compared to the brothers of the Northwest Army in the past, they are already much stronger
There is no need to elaborate on "Bright Sword"; it is renowned as a classic work of anti-Japanese war dramas in later generations. Characters such as Li Yunlong, Chu Yunfei, Zhao Gang, Wei Heshang, Ding Wei, and many others are vividly portrayed.
If that is the case, he would rather leave the militia with Daba, as he has the golden finger in hand, starting anew and forming another team would not be too difficult.
Upon careful reflection, I realized that I had been preoccupied with purchasing guns, artillery, and ammunition, yet I had forgotten to equip the soldiers with new uniforms
Report to the Chief, the militia of Liantai County has assembled, with an expected attendance of 386 individuals and an actual attendance of 390 individuals. Please provide your instructions
After dinner, Gao Hongming asked Wu Chengfeng and Xiao Zhankui, "The live ammunition training for the militia has been going on for quite some time. What do you think of the soldiers' shooting skills?"
Although it depicts only a trivial part compared to the grand anti-fascist battlefields of the world, the television series "Liang Jian" effectively embodies the themes of justice and evil, iron will and tenderness, as well as the hardships and struggles faced on the Chinese anti-Japanese battlefield
The two individuals are not foolish; from the recent actions of Gao Hongming, they can deduce that their young master seems to have been enchanted by some sort of potion. Out of concern, they are unsure where he learned that there might be another battle at Cangyun Ridge, and he is contemplating getting involved.
The military uniforms issued by Gao Hongming are the standard 36 model Wehrmacht field uniforms of the German army, featuring a gray-green jacket, iron-gray trousers, black military boots (for soldiers), and the M35 steel helmet worn on the head, along with a complete set of Mauser 98K rifles, MG42 general-purpose machine guns, and MP40 submachine guns, which is essentially a standard German army unit
This is a command
In the coming days, the villagers of Xiaocao Village will endure great suffering, as gunfire erupts from the morning, with the sounds of machine guns, rifles, and even mortars echoing throughout, only ceasing by the evening meal.
The villagers gathered to express their protests to Gao Hongming, with some stating that their pigs had stopped eating, while others complained that their hens had ceased to lay eggs, and a variety of other grievances were voiced.
With just a few hundred militia members who have been trained for less than three months, they will likely be completely overwhelmed by the enemy as soon as they enter the battlefield
With a command from Gao Hongming, the entire militia sprang into action, preparing all supplies, ammunition, and the only ten or so mules the entire regiment had. However, as he observed the busy figures of the militia soldiers, Gao Hongming always felt that something was missing
However, during the training process, problems were not absent. Gao Hongming found that while shooting was relatively easy to address, the lack of gunners was a source of great frustration for him
Young Master, today is the 26th year of the Republic of China... um... that is, February 1, 1940 in the Gregorian calendar
However, it is the duty of soldiers to obey orders; no matter how absurd the command may be, even if it leads to a perilous situation, it must be executed once given. Otherwise, what is the purpose of military regulations?
Seeing that Wu Chengfeng finally obeyed the order, Gao Hongming also secretly breathed a sigh of relief
When several hundred fully equipped militia soldiers lined up in formation, a team that was entirely different from those in the past appeared before everyone
Seeing Gao Hongming's puzzled expression, Wu Chengfeng quickly explained: "Sir, the additional four people are actually Dr. Xie and several nurses."
Young Master, the brothers who went to Cangyun Ridge have news. They said that today at noon, the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese troops clashed at Cangyun Ridge, and the battle is still ongoing. Moreover, both sides are of considerable scale, with at least no fewer than five to six thousand people.
However, the original three thousand dollars were all spent on firearms and ammunition. Although there is still some money left in the account, this is the amount he had his assistant bring back home the day before yesterday for emergencies.
He pondered for a moment and asked, "Dabao, what day is it today? Please be more specific."
Understood, please proceed with the command
Upon returning to the room, he opened the panel to take a look. The soldier's uniform was not expensive; the complete outfit for a soldier, including the uniform, cap, boots, steel helmet, socks, belt, water bottle, gas mask, and blanket, amounted to around 1 dollar.
After much hesitation, he finally gritted his teeth and stomped his foot... and made the purchase
What are you still dawdling for? It is now ... ... 18:23 in the evening, and by 19:00 sharp, I want to see all the soldiers of the militia changed and ready!
There is a saying that the things you worry about the most are often the ones that will happen
Wu Chengfeng and Xiao Zhankui exchanged a glance, each seeing the concern reflected in the other's eyes
However, despite this, Gao Hongming was already very satisfied. As a person from a later era, he understood all too well the importance of artillery to the troops. The combat effectiveness of a unit with artillery support and one without can hardly be overstated, as the difference is like heaven and earth.
The progress is certainly very evident Wu Chengfeng said without hesitation We in the militia have fired nearly 100,000 bullets in just these few days With so many bullets being fired even a pig would show some progress
Wu Chengfeng, Xiao Zhankui, you are to assemble the team immediately, bringing weapons and ammunition, as we will soon set off towards Cangyun Ridge
In a flurry of chaos, after Wu Chengfeng and Xiao Zhankui were busy and sweating profusely, the more than 300 soldiers of the militia finally completed their change of attire
Soon, Xiao Zhankui and Wu Chengfeng, who were preparing to depart, were called into the room by Gao Hongming. He pointed to the clothes scattered throughout the room and said, "You two bring a few people over and distribute all these items"
Gao Hongming had previously been unaware; having grown up under the red flag, he originally simply wished to send some weapons and ammunition to the Eighth Route Army, which was in dire need of medical supplies and medicine. However, now that he realizes he has come into contact with the plot of "The Sword" (Liang Jian), the subsequent plans will need to be adjusted.
So many
For instance, some soldiers do not know how to wear gas masks, while others are reluctant to wear them, planning to keep them to send back home to their loved ones, which nearly drove Wu Chengfeng and Xiao Zhankui to the point of grinding their teeth in frustration
Although what he delivered was merely the simplest and most lightweight M260 mortar, even among such low-tech artillery, there was no one in the entire regiment who could be found to operate it