Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 502: Gold Finger Upgraded Again, New Sub-Module Opened! (Subscribe)

As night falls, the rain forest in northern Myanmar looks especially fresh after being washed by the day’s rain, and the air is filled with the fragrance of earth and grass.

In the cafeteria of the newly formed 12th Army’s temporary command headquarters.

Several gasoline lamps emitted bright light, illuminating the simple banquet venue.

Despite the difficult conditions, the logistics staff still tried their best to prepare relatively rich dishes: fresh fish caught from nearby rivers, deer meat contributed by local hunters, canned beef captured from the Japanese army, and even a few bottles of foreign liquor with blurred labels that were obtained from the retreating British army.

The atmosphere at the dinner was warm and harmonious.

Wu Ziqiang, Sun Ming and several core battalion commanders of the New 12th Army took turns toasting Chu Yunfei, expressing their admiration and gratitude to His Excellency.

Chu Yunfei also changed his usual seriousness and took a sip.

He chatted and laughed with everyone, asked about the difficulties they encountered in training in northern Myanmar, and looked forward to the blueprint for future counterattacks.

He knew very well that these comrades who fought alongside him were the most precious wealth in his hands and the basis for him to realize his ambitions.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Just when everyone was in high spirits and talking about how to defeat the Japanese invaders and recover lost territory in the future.

A long-lost, cold and mechanical electronic prompt tone suddenly sounded in Chu Yunfei's mind:
"Ding! It has been detected that the troops commanded or indirectly commanded by the host have killed more than 300,000 Japanese soldiers in total!"

"The conditions for upgrading the submodule of the three-dimensional combat map have been met, and the submodule is being upgraded."

"Upgrade completed!"

A system prompt sounded in Chu Yunfei's mind, because the number of Japanese soldiers killed by the troops he led exceeded 300,000. This number made him slightly shocked.

Three hundred thousand devils?
Then, the system prompt sound continued to sound:
"Congratulations, host! The radius of the three-dimensional combat map has been increased to one hundred kilometers!"

“New function: Weather forecast system. It can predict detailed weather changes (including rainfall, wind direction, visibility, etc.) in the combat area within the next 72 hours in advance.”

"New submodule: Military technology tree system."

"The host can consume 'merit points'."

“Unlock and research relevant military technologies, and apply the research results on a small scale to designated troops or rear arsenals.”

Chu Yunfei's hand holding the wine glass paused slightly, and an imperceptible gleam flashed in his eyes.

Three-dimensional combat maps have always been his greatest reliance in defeating the enemy.

The expanded scope means that he can gain insight into the overall situation of the battlefield earlier and make more precise deployments.

The weather forecast function is even more powerful in battlefields like Southeast Asia where the climate is changeable.

What surprised him most was the newly emerged "Military Technology Tree System"!
He suppressed his excitement and continued to toast with everyone calmly.

But in my mind, I couldn't wait to open the new "Military Technology Tree" sub-module.

A clear and complex technological tree diagram appeared in his mind.

The entire technology tree is based on the development of military weapons of the major participating countries during World War II.

It is divided into several major branches, with detailed levels and technical verification drawing redemption requirements.

According to the development of military weapons in World War II, the detailed technology tree is introduced as follows:
1. Infantry weapons and individual equipment technology tree:
Bolt-Action Rifles: Basic Bolt-Action Rifle (Unlocked), Advanced Bolt-Action Rifle (Unlocked).

Semi-automatic rifles (e.g. M1 Garand, SVT-40): Greatly increase the firepower density of infantry squads.

(Technical verification blueprint exchange requirements: 80,000 merit points, advanced bolt-action rifle research and development completed, related light weapons theory research)

Basic Assault Rifle (not yet unlocked): A groundbreaking individual weapon that combines the range of a rifle with the firepower of a submachine gun.

(Technical verification blueprint exchange requirements: 100,000 merit points, completion of semi-automatic rifle research and development, and breakthroughs in related materials and ammunition.)
(The current exchange requirement is: 100,000 merit points.)
(Note: Assault rifle is a concept from the end of World War II or after the war)
Submachine gun.

Basic SMGs (e.g. MP18; Thompson) Unlocked:
Advanced submachine guns (Sten MkII, PPS-43 PPSh) have not yet been unlocked.

PS: Simplify the production process and improve the firing rate and reliability.

(Current technical verification blueprint exchange requirements: 30,000 merit points, early submachine gun production experience)
Premium submachine guns (eg: MP40, M3 Grease Gun) are not unlocked yet.

PS: Further optimize performance to be suitable for large-scale equipment.

(Technical verification blueprint exchange requirements: 30,000 merit points, mid-term submachine gun research and development completed)
Omit machine guns, rocket launchers and other weapons.
Individual protection and communication: improved steel helmet, bulletproof vest (early concept), individual radio station, walkie-talkie.

The selling price of merit points for technical verification drawings ranges from 8,000 to 15,000, or even 50,000.

All individual equipment, except for those currently possessed by the Republic of China, basically requires merit points to be unlocked directly.

The technology in the technology tree actually has some overlap with the aid contracts in the diplomatic module.

Some technologies were widely used during World War II, or had been spread during the interwar period, but had not yet been mastered by the Republic of China.

It is entirely possible to make direct purchases through aid contracts without consuming merit points for redemption.

Thinking of this, Chu Yunfei then turned his gaze to the artillery technology tree on the side.

Mortar/Grenade Launcher (Basic) unlocked.

Advanced Mortar (Unlocked)

Heavy Mortar Advanced (Unlocked)
The military production of the Republic of China has always attached great importance to weapons such as mortars, which do not have such strict requirements on alloy steel.

They have mastered most of the mortar and grenade launcher technologies during World War II.

Chu Yunfei was not surprised either.

Infantry gun/mountain gun basic type (unlocked): such as Jin-made 75mm mountain gun, Shanghai-made 75mm mountain gun and other inter-war level weapons

Infantry gun/mountain gun advanced type (not yet unlocked): American small steel cannon, Japanese Type 94 mountain gun, etc.

(The current price of the technical verification blueprint is: 30,000 merit points)

Below are the relevant technology trees for division-level support firepower, army-level, and army-level support firepower.

Eat the food one bite at a time.

At this point in time, it was nothing short of a pipe dream for the Republic of China to produce large-caliber artillery.

Chu Yunfei didn't even waste time to continue watching, and he didn't even dwell on the production of anti-tank artillery.

As for the rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns, and even armored vehicles and aircraft (fighters, bombers and the like are unlocked in the technology tree)
Chu Yunfei had no interest at all.

For example, the early light tanks in the armored vehicle technology tree: Type 26 light battle tank, Vickers six-ton, T- and the like, the Republic of China today does not have the ability to continue producing them.

As for light tanks like Stuart and Chaffee, which had relatively excellent performance in the middle and late stages of World War II, there was naturally not much need for them.

Things like medium and heavy tanks, self-propelled artillery, and self-propelled anti-tank guns were not within Chu Yunfei's consideration.

It would take the domestic military talents some time just to tow these tanks back and dismantle them for research.

As for any leap-forward development in military science and technology, it is unrealistic in itself.

I bought the corresponding technical verification drawings through merit points and handed them over to the factory. However, it was difficult for the factory to manufacture them without the guidance of relevant technicians and experts.

In the naval technology tree, there are basically various types of destroyers, cruisers, battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines and their supporting technologies.

And very considerately, a technology tree for inland patrol ships was added.

The basic type of inland gunboat has been unlocked: a 14-ton wooden anti-submarine spy boat (equipped with machine guns only, and some are equipped with 20mm cannons).

River Gunboat Advanced Unlocked: 25-ton River Gunboat (20mm cannon, two machine guns, and mortar)

(The current technical verification blueprint exchange requirement is: 10,000 merit points.)
There are countless military technologies related to logistics and industry.

Chu Yunfei was very excited when he looked at the dazzling and progressive technology tree.

His consciousness looked at the merit point balance in the upper right corner of the system panel: 380,000.

For the entire military technology sub-module, it is enough for Chu Yunfei to make a real consumption.

But what technology can quickly improve the current predicament on the domestic battlefield?

For a moment, Chu Yunfei fell into deep thought.

Combining the current confrontation situation on the domestic battlefield and the silence on the Southeast Asian battlefield, he began to analyze it carefully.

At present, the three war zones in the country are engaged in the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Campaign.

The cause of this battle was that the Japanese army wanted to retaliate against the Doolittle Raid and destroy the air force bases on the southeastern coast of China to prevent the US military from using these bases to bomb the Japanese mainland.

Chu Yunfei was naturally aware of the huge scale and fierceness of the battle.

He didn't need to worry too much, because he knew very well that the commander-in-chief of the Third War Zone, Gu Zhutong, was also an experienced veteran with many capable and skilled fighters under his command. Moreover, this battle could only rely on the Third War Zone itself, and distant water could not quench immediate thirst. Even if he was willing, it would be difficult for him to provide substantial assistance in a short period of time.

Even Xue Yue's Ninth War Zone could only launch a diversionary attack, forcing the Japanese army to be unable to gather too many troops to fully deal with the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Campaign.

Each war zone had its own defensive pressures and strategic tasks, and all it could do was to try its best to consume the Japanese troops within its own defense zone and reduce the pressure on friendly forces.

It is not realistic to expect large-scale cross-theater reinforcements given the current overall strength and logistical conditions of the national army.

As for the Expeditionary Force, after a series of counterattacks and pursuit battles in Minmindang and surrounding areas, the main force of the Japanese army suffered severe damage and was no longer able to launch a large-scale offensive, and was forced to switch to strategic defense.

The main battle line was basically maintained at the Mawlamyine line. Although there were still sporadic exchanges of fire and infiltration and counter-infiltration battles between the two sides in the Siam area, the large-scale battle had temporarily come to an end.

The arrival of the rainy season has also greatly restricted the actions of both sides.

Next, the main tasks of the expeditionary force, in addition to resting the troops, replenishing soldiers, repairing the port of Yangon, and opening up the logistical lifeline, were mostly small-scale, continuous mopping-up operations to eliminate the remaining Japanese strongholds in Burma and those Burmese independence forces affiliated with the Japanese army, consolidate the occupied areas, and accumulate strength for future strategic counterattacks.

On this basis, the following battles will mainly be jungle warfare.

Myanmar has a complex terrain, with high mountains, dense forests, crisscrossing river valleys and few roads.

When fighting in such an environment, the mobility of heavy equipment will be greatly restricted, and the deployment of large-scale troops will also be very difficult.

On the contrary, guerrilla tactics such as infiltration, ambush, and harassment by small units, as well as the soldiers' individual combat capabilities, jungle survivability, and the effectiveness of light weapons will be particularly important.

Based on the characteristics of jungle warfare, Chu Yunfei began to carefully screen the technology tree in his mind:
Heavy tanks and strategic bombers are the first to be excluded.

Although these equipments are extremely powerful, they are not only difficult to transport and deploy on the current battlefield in Myanmar, but also difficult to exert their due effectiveness, and the cost-effectiveness is too low.

Although heavy howitzers of 105mm and above are powerful in frontal assaults, their mobility and reliance on logistics are also huge shortcomings in jungle areas. The 75mm mountain guns and a small number of 105mm howitzers currently equipped by the expeditionary force are sufficient to meet most needs if they are adequately supplied with ammunition.

Chu Yunfei's gaze.

Gradually, the focus shifted to the infantry weapons and individual equipment technology tree, as well as the light support artillery in the artillery technology tree.

"Jungle warfare, after all, is still a battle between infantrymen." Chu Yunfei thought to himself, "The individual firepower and team firepower density of soldiers, as well as the ability to deal with the enemy's strongholds and hidden firepower points, will directly determine the outcome of the battle."

He carefully examined the infantry weapons technology tree:
Semi-automatic rifle (M1 Garand): This was the first thing he thought of.

Garand semi-automatic rifle. If all infantry squads can be equipped with high-rate-of-fire Garand rifles with eight-round magazines, the firepower of the infantry squad will be qualitatively improved.

The second is the submachine gun.

The vision is obstructed in the jungle and the combat distance is close. The powerful firepower of the submachine gun is irreplaceable in close combat.

Although the expeditionary force was equipped with some Thompson missiles, they were heavy and expensive.

If a lighter and easier-to-produce submachine gun (PPS43 or grease gun) can be developed and equipped in large quantities at the squad and platoon levels, it will greatly enhance the troops' assault capability and close-range combat capability.

Regarding squad light machine guns: the Czech light machine guns and Browning light machine guns currently equipped by the expeditionary force have acceptable performance, but if their ammunition capacity, reliability or weight can be improved, it will be of great benefit to the sustainability of the squad's firepower.

If it is possible to use a cloth-wheeled light machine gun directly, not only will the ammunition capacity be increased by 30 rounds, but the performance can also be improved a lot.

Based on this consideration, it would be better to switch directly to the production of Czech-style 30-round magazines. If that doesn't work, then consider directly exchanging for cloth-wheeled light machine guns.

Individual anti-tank weapons must also be considered.

Consider the historical perspective and the current war situation.

The Japanese tank threat in Burma was relatively small, but the earthworks and strong firepower points they built often caused headaches for the infantry.

If they can be equipped with individual rocket launchers like the bazooka, or more advanced recoilless guns, it will be much more effective in capturing strongholds.

It can also make up for the shortcomings of mortars in jungle warfare where support is not timely or they cannot effectively kill due to jungle barriers.

[The current exchange of relevant information and technical verification drawings requires the consumption of merit points: 285,000 points. ]

A bit expensive
There are still a lot of unused points in the diplomatic module. It would be fine if we could get them through aid from the United States or the Soviet Union.

In the past two years.

When Chu Yunfei was still in Shanxi, he had already put forward a request for a submachine gun of the PPS43 type to the Soviet side.

Two years have passed, and we are still wondering how the project is progressing.

He had never paid attention to it before.

I could just take this opportunity to contact the Second War Zone. If the Soviet Union has completed the relevant production, perhaps we could seek PPS43, which actually has the same performance as a grease gun.

Compared to the Thompson submachine gun.

The price can be said to be very low, and Chu Yunfei does not need to consider the cost.

With the current production capacity of the Republic of China, even if it is used as a consumable, it is affordable to supply the expeditionary force alone.

As for why the expeditionary army was able to accept the mountain city alone, it was essentially because Chu Yun was flying a river to escape the rabbit.
After all, the Shancheng Command is not stupid.

Ever since the Americans declared war on Japan, they knew that they would win the war in the end.

And how to seize more benefits and achieve more strategic results before victory.

It is also something they need to consider.

Ensuring the actual existence in Southeast Asia, and even taking over the strait under the leadership of Chu Yunfei and controlling the key channels of Hainan Airlines trade, is related to the revival of the entire country and the entire nation.

Once successful, the Chinese nation will quickly stand tall among the nations of the world and make China as a whole a world-leading power.

Who wouldn’t be moved by this?
(End of this chapter)