Chapter 26: Powerful Firepower

  On the position of the firepower support battalion above, due to the problem of the range of the light machine gun, the light machine gun regiment was only on guard around.

  This position is 500 meters from the front line of the Seventh Regiment and can also provide firepower cover for the Eighth Regiment on both wings.

  The unified heavy machine gun position in front has been heightened, and the fifteen Type 92 heavy machine guns can aim well at the Mongolian army in front of the seven camps.

  But they didn't receive orders, so they didn't shoot.

  Behind the heavy machine gun position is a Type 97 150mm mortar.

  Type 97 90mm mortar, dispersed and deployed in ten mortar positions.

  A large circular pit could accommodate a mortar, an ammunition handler, a gunner and an assistant gunner.

  The circular trenches are connected with communication trenches all around, so that personnel can quickly retreat when the Japanese army's artillery fire strikes.

  However, the fire support team currently has no tasks, everything is in preparation.

  Behind the firepower support group, 24 mountain guns of the artillery support group were deployed to provide cover for the front-line troops in a timely manner.

  The Mongol army's attack has begun and is now less than two hundred meters from the battlefield.

  The mortars on the position began to fire, and miniature grenades started exploding around the Mongolian army's various firepower points.

  For a moment, the Mongol army's covering fire weakened greatly.

  With the attack of the grenade discharger, the three Type 92 heavy machine guns of the Seventh Company also started firing.

  Bullets kept shooting at the firepower point 300 meters away and suppressed the firepower point's shooting.

  On the seventh camp's position, 15 light machine guns opened fire, striking the Mongolian soldiers who were charging.

  The warriors exposed their heads, constantly aiming and shooting at the approaching Mongolian soldiers.

  The fierce battle between the two sides began. The Mongolian warriors did not expect to be hit by such a strong firepower, and they fell down in an instant.

  Sato, who was watching from behind, was already furious, his face pale as he stared at the front line.

  He is an excellent soldier and can naturally tell which country produced various weapons.

  From the start until now, on the battlefield, apart from Japanese weapons, there has been no sound of any other country's weapons.

  In other words, Chinese soldiers armed with Japanese weapons are now rebelling against their own troops, which is undoubtedly an insult to Sato.

  "Hachigah!" Sato looked at the Mongolian army in front of him and saw that many had fallen, his anger grew even more.

  "Order the artillery to suppress their firepower immediately!" Sato shouted to the orderly beside him.

  The orderly received the order and quickly ran towards the rear artillery position.

  This time the Japanese army did not dispatch many troops, but they did dispatch an artillery battalion.

  This artillery battalion was not equipped with mountain guns, but with the Type 91 105mm field gun that only the elite troops of the Japanese army could possess.

  The greatest advantage of the Type 91 105mm field gun is its long range, relatively large firepower compared to other Japanese artillery, and most importantly, it is very light in weight, making it convenient for any field troops to use.

  The 12th Battery's 105mm field guns quickly opened fire, suppressing the enemy positions.

  The firepower on the position is mainly based on the Type 81 light machine gun. After hearing the sound of artillery shells, the shooter quickly picked up the light machine gun and ran away.

  Although the 105mm field gun had great power, it was clear that it did not have much killing effect against solid fortifications, let alone the shooters had already moved their positions.

  "Damn it, 105mm cannons, the Japanese army is really going all out." Long Yan held his brand new binoculars, watching the battle ahead, and when the Japanese artillery fired, Long Yan was quite surprised.

  Apart from Long Yan's subordinates, few people know that Long Yan was originally an artilleryman and had also served as the deputy commander of the artillery regiment in the Shanxi Army.

  This time's talent excavation finally caught Yang Junran, who took on the role of commander of the artillery support regiment.

  "Comrade Commander, our mountain cannon is no match for them. I think we should let the infantry take care of the enemy's artillery, otherwise even if we open fire, they'll still be able to knock us out." The battalion commander walked over and said to Long Yan.

  Long Yan nodded and called over a messenger, speaking in a low voice for a few words.

  The orderly listened and then quickly ran towards the city.

  Although the Japanese army had strong artillery support, the light machine guns on the position could be transferred at any time.

  The Mongol army had no advantage at all in front of the defending troops.

  In less than half an hour, the Mongolian army had already lost more than 300 men and was powerless to launch another attack.

  Li Shouxin wanted to show off in front of his master, but he was not willing to risk everything for this little family.

  Helpless Li Shouxin could only give the order to retreat.

  Sato saw the Mongolian army retreat, but he didn't say anything. He was preparing to let the tanks work together and at the same time, he had figured out the firepower of the defending troops. He was ready to redeploy the various attacking units.

  At this moment, Yang Junran led Xu Da's team of nearly three thousand soldiers to quickly circle around to the rear of the Japanese army.

  The soldiers of the Northeast Army were all in good physical condition and after a forced march, they didn't show any signs of fatigue at all, which still made Yang Junran quite impressed.

  "Commander Xu Da, immediately order the troops to build fortifications, building U-shaped fortifications, with machine gun and mortar companies at the bottom, in charge of firepower support." Yang Junran raised his binoculars and looked at the Japanese puppet army units in the distance, who were completely unaware.

  After Xu Da paid his respects, he quickly relayed Yang Jun's orders.

  The entire Northeast Army troops quickly became busy after receiving the order.

  These Northeastern officers and soldiers were undoubtedly excellent, and in no time at all, the fortifications had already taken shape.

  The cover of various machine guns, the connection between each trench, and the disposal of firepower blind spots are all perfect.

  The Northeast Army's combat effectiveness was not bragging, but after being led by Master Zhang Dashi, the combat effectiveness has obviously declined.

  But what is known as the Northeast Tiger, the Northeast Army, still maintains the most basic military literacy.

  Yang Junran inspected the weapons handed over by the Northeast Army and found that a regiment had less than twenty light and heavy machine guns.

  Yang Junran gave them a standard: each battalion had eighteen light and heavy machine guns, thirty grenade launchers, and three infantry guns.

  Such equipment level, let alone the Northeast Army, even the Central Army can't match it.

  Of course, if there wasn't a unique ring, such equipment would probably be greatly discounted, at least it wouldn't be as powerful.

  "Commander Yang, will he let our brothers block the Japanese army's rear? If so, I'm afraid we're done for. Once the Japanese army goes crazy, it's not just our regiment that can't stop them, even if we had a division, it's unlikely we could stop a single Japanese battalion." A captain walked up to Xu Da and said helplessly.

  "Get out! With his agitation of the soldiers' hearts, I'll shoot you dead!" Xu Da scowled and shouted loudly.

  Captain Xu saw that Xu Da was furious and quickly walked towards his own position.

  "Brothers, I won't say anything else today. Even if we die, we must die with dignity as soldiers. This place is not far from Northeast China, you are men, show me the hometown of Northeast China, where our parents and relatives are. For seven years, we have been like street rats, wherever we go, people point at our backs. You used to complain that your weapons were not good, your equipment was not strong. Now, the equipment of our regiment is no worse than that of a Japanese brigade. Now, most of our opponents are Mongolian troops, I don't want to say anything else. It's up to you now, if you're men, then defend this place with me to the death. If you're not men, then get out of here as soon as possible." Xu Da shouted loudly on the battlefield.

  Yang Junran put down his binoculars after hearing the shout.

  The officers and men of the Northeast Army on the battlefield fell silent, and many looked towards the northeast.

  It's been seven years, since 9.18, they have been wandering in the pass for seven years, how many years of longing to return to their hometown, how many years seeing their father's angry expression and mother's expectant eyes in their dreams, they are all waiting, waiting for themselves to fight back to their old home in Northeast China.

  But he himself had been wandering in Guan for seven years, and until now, they were still living a muddled life.

  "Go back to your old home in Northeast China and beat those little Japanese devils to death."

  A major held his own shotgun and shouted loudly.

  "Go back to your old home in Northeast China and beat those little Japanese devils to death."

  The warriors raised their weapons and shouted loudly.

  Yang Junran's face broke into a smile, he knew that at least the spirit of this troop had returned.

  Perhaps what the Northeast Army is waiting for is only a superior who cares about them, and what they are waiting for is only fair treatment.

  Treat them with the same courtesy, these officials and soldiers who have endured seven years of wandering and suffered the blame of the world will absolutely burst out with astonishing combat effectiveness.

  "Brothers, believe me, sooner or later, I will lead you back to our old home in the Northeast, and let the world know that the Northeast Army is not a cowardly army, nor is it an army that runs away." Yang Junran shouted loudly as he saw the eyes of the Northeast Army officers and soldiers.

  The Northeastern officers and soldiers looked at the young officer in front of them, and from this young officer's eyes, they saw a kind of faith, but also a kind of ambition.

  Many officers and soldiers felt at this moment that as long as they followed this officer, they would be able to achieve their long-held aspirations.

  "Commander, telegram from the Chief of Staff." A communication soldier from the Northeast Army walked over with a telegram and said to Yang Junran.

  Yang Junran took over the telegram and looked at it, but his eyebrows were tightly furrowed together.

  The Northeast Army had its own radio station, and Yang Junran also captured several Japanese military radios. Although they were not capable of being assigned to each battalion, at the level of the detachment, they were already equipped with liaison radios.

  "Director Xu, immediately assemble a team of 150 dare-to-die troops. We're going to launch a surprise attack on the enemy artillery position." Yang Junran put down the telegram and shouted to Xu Da beside him.