Sword: Heart of Iron

Chapter 142: Bloodbath in Teng County, Battle Settlement

3 month 8 day.

Teng County.

Zhao Weibin, the chief of staff of the 122nd Division, saluted and said, "Sir, our communication with the Puyangshan position has been cut off. Currently, the Japanese army is feinting an attack on the periphery with a part of its forces, and its main force is bypassing our right rear. A large number of enemy troops have appeared around the county town!"

Wang Mingzhang calmed down and said, "Where is the 124th Division? Aren't they supporting us outside the city?"

Zhao Weibin: "The 124th Division encountered Japanese aggression, and the situation is still unclear."

“I am afraid I will not be able to support the city defense”

Wang Mingzhang's heart sank.

The troops were all fighting outside Teng County. There were only the 122nd, 124th, and 127th Divisions and the 364th Brigade Headquarters in the city.
Each division has only one guard company, one communications company, one medical team, as well as four to five hundred county police and security teams, with a total force of about 2000 people.

With just this few people, we are trying to defend the county.

I'm afraid it's a bit difficult.

Wang Mingzhang gritted his teeth and said, "Since General Sun Zhen has appointed me as the commander-in-chief of the front line, I will make this clear! Even if the whole army sheds its last drop of blood, we must defend Teng County for me!"

"Notify the guard companies of each division, the police in the city, and the security team to prepare to participate in the battle immediately!"

"Mobilize the people in the city and deploy fortifications!"

Zhao Weibin saluted: "Yes!"

A large number of people were stranded in the city. In the early stages of the defense, the entire Teng County area gathered more than a hundred pigs, more than a thousand kilograms of vermicelli, and more than ten thousand kilograms of cabbage and delivered them to the front-line troops.

Regardless of whether to accept it or not, just throw it at the entrance of the division headquarters and run away.

Just because of the enthusiasm of the people, Wang Mingzhang will hold on until the last moment.

There was continuous artillery fire outside the city.

The 10th Infantry Regiment took advantage of the gap, detoured to the east city wall and immediately launched an offensive.

On top of the city.

Wang Mingzhang personally went to the front line to supervise the battle and commanded the soldiers to fight to the death.

boom--

A mortar shell landed on the city wall, sending rubble and dust flying.

Wang Mingzhang curled up behind the bunker, ignoring the pain of bricks and tiles hitting his back: "Those who are still alive, get up! Everyone, get up!"

"quick!"

After rounds of artillery bombardment, sporadic gunfire was heard again on the city wall.

Wang Mingzhang stared at the Japanese troops outside the city, his heart tense to the extreme.

The three divisions located in the Teng County area are all fighting on the periphery. It would probably be difficult for them to return for support in a short time.

"Chief of Staff! Chief of Staff!" Wang Mingzhang shouted around.

Zhao Weibin hunched over, running through the hail of bullets, and said, "Sir! What's going on?"

Wang Mingzhang: "Is there any response to the telegram I sent yesterday?"

Zhao Weibin: "Which one?"

Wang Mingzhang shouted, "For the new army corps!"

Zhao Weibin thought for a moment and said, "I sent a reply saying they are organizing reinforcements. I'll send it to you!"

Wang Mingzhang frowned.

Organizing reinforcements?

It sounds like an excuse no matter how you listen to it.

Zhao Weibin: "Sir, the New First Corps suffered heavy losses in the battle of Linyi. Even if they want to come to support us, we will probably have to wait for a while!"

Wang Mingzhang nodded. He certainly understood this truth in his heart.

Moreover, the 22nd Army and the newly formed 1st Corps have each divided their defense zones and are guarding their own areas.

Although the Second Division was severely damaged, a large number of remnants were still gathered on the north side of Linyi, and the crisis was not eliminated.

If it were him, he would not dare to send troops to rescue rashly.

Wang Mingzhang: "Use the rear to send up a batch of supplies immediately!"

Zhao Weibin nodded: "Understood!"

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3 month 10 day.

The situation in Teng County took a sharp turn for the worse.

The war spread to the inner city and fierce street fighting was about to break out.

Wang Mingzhang, his face covered in blood, sat on the ruins, looking up at the blue sky.

Zhao Weibin climbed up hurriedly: "Sir, the 364th Brigade is in danger!"

Wang Mingzhang clenched the grip of his pistol and sighed, "When will the reinforcements arrive?"

Zhao Weibin: "Tang Enbo's army will arrive in at least one day, and Wang Feng's army in the east will probably arrive this afternoon!"

Wang Mingzhang lowered his head and looked down. The soldiers had dull eyes and numb expressions. Three or two of them were fighting for a steamed bun, and they were extremely hungry.

"How many combat troops are left in the city?"

Zhao Weibin: "There are almost two more battalions!"

The hope that burned in Wang Mingzhang's heart was extinguished in an instant.

The total force was the size of two battalions, but they were scattered throughout the city, their organization was completely destroyed, and their actual combat effectiveness was not as good as two fully-strength battalions.

With such a force, can they hold out until the afternoon?

The army was defeated like a mountain!

It took only about a week for half of the 10th Division to completely cripple the three Sichuan Army divisions.

The situation of friendly forces fighting in surrounding areas is equally worrying.

Most of the soldiers of the entire 22nd Army died in Teng County.

Zhao Weibin hesitated: "Sir, how about we withdraw?"

Wang Mingzhang pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and took two quick puffs: "My mission is to defend Teng County. Without the order to retreat from above, I cannot leave!"

Zhao Weibin was speechless: "This commander, we can't hold on any longer!"

Wang Mingzhang exhaled a puff of smoke. The spicy homemade cigarette made his mind clearer. He then took out a roster from his pocket and handed it over: "You can disguise yourself and leave the city. Go back and tell the elders in Sichuan that all the disciples of my 122nd Division, Wang Mingzhang, have shed their blood in Shandong."

Zhao Weibin was moved and looked at the roster handed over to him, on which were written four big words "122nd Division".

Recorded on it are the names of all the soldiers from central Sichuan.

Zhao Weibin pushed the roster back: "Sir, I'm the chief of staff, I can't leave!"

"How can a general retreat first in times of crisis?"

Wang Mingzhang smiled and said, "Send a telegram to the Fifth War Zone Headquarters."

"There is no friendly gunfire today. I think we were stopped by the enemy. I will fight to the death to repay my country!"

"The 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army swears to live and die with Teng County to atone for the sins of the Sichuan Army's civil war for more than years!"

Zhao Weibin nodded.

Suddenly, a signalman came hurriedly with a telegram: "Sir, the friendly forces called back!"

Zhao Weibin took it, glanced up and down, and then said excitedly: "It's reinforcements!"

Wang Mingzhang was surprised: "Is it Tang Enbo's troops?"

Zhao Weibin shook his head: "No, it's the newly formed First Army!"

"The telegram stated that its vanguard troops will arrive in Teng County at noon today."

Wang Mingzhang was shocked, and hope was rekindled in his heart: "Noon? Didn't you say afternoon?"

Zhao Weibin handed over the telegram.

Wang Mingzhang looked at the words above with his own eyes.

[Our vanguard will arrive in Teng County at noon today! ]

Wang Mingzhang lowered his arms and couldn't help but sigh.

If the arrival time is early, it must be that the friendly forces have accelerated their march and are coming to support us by forced march.

"The newly formed First Corps has just experienced a fierce battle and rushed to support us. This kind of army is really rare!"

Zhao Weibin echoed: "I heard that Commander Wang is still young, but he is sensible. He has not experienced many battles, but he has won rare victories. I believe the troops he brought are all top-notch elites."

Wang Mingzhang took out his pocket watch and glanced at the time: "There are still two hours left. Tell the brothers that reinforcements will arrive soon. We must hold on to the last line of defense."

Zhao Weibin saluted and ran away quickly.

Wang Mingzhang stood up and looked down from a high place. The camp was full of wounded soldiers and the land was filled with grief.

"Sichuan Army. There's no end to the kills!"

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Outskirts of Teng County.

The troops that came to rescue the 122nd Division were none other than the st Red Flag Corps.

Wang Feng has a powerful ace elite in his hands, a versatile warrior on the battlefield who can go wherever he is needed.

But after this battle, it's time to rest.

After continuous battles, the reserve forces are almost exhausted. Once the corps is cut off from replenishment, even the strongest troops will not be able to withstand such consumption.

down the hillside.

An officer came running over: "Sir! Teng County is just ahead!"

Yuan Yelin adjusted the brim of his hat and thought about a solution.

The 1st Red Flag Corps that came to provide support was blocked by the Japanese army and was forced to stay where it was.

In a critical moment, the Fourth Battalion, under the cover of brother units, forcibly broke through the Japanese defense line and quickly marched to the vicinity of Teng County.

Compared with the 1st and 2nd Battalions, the 4th Battalion is slightly mediocre in other aspects, but the only thing that stands out is its pair of iron feet.

Best at fast running.

Yuan Yelin: "Send a few scouts over to see what's going on ahead!"

The Japanese have entered the city and there are not many troops left outside. It is not difficult to sneak in, but the key is how to gain a foothold.

With only a thousand men, it was impossible to completely lift the siege of Teng County, and the task assigned by Wang Feng and his men was very simple.

Just one word: drag!

If we can hold out until Tang Enbo's army arrives to help, then our mission will be accomplished.

After a while, the scout came running over and said, "Sir, the Japanese have fewer troops at the south gate. We can attack from there!"

Yuan Yelin opened the map. It was a very old version, and the markings on it were extremely unclear. He was probably still in his mother's womb when the original map was drawn. Although it was a bit exaggerated, it was the truth.

At some points, the Japanese army’s understanding of the terrain was far greater than that of the Chinese army fighting at home.

"Before we encountered the Japanese army, the headquarters called and provided detailed intelligence about Teng County. There were about five battalions of Japanese troops entering the city, and there were only two battalions of Sichuan troops left in the city."

"This was the situation two hours ago. The current situation is probably going to be even worse!"

The officers gathered together and Yuan Yelin pointed at the map and said.

"Friendly troops will probably arrive tomorrow, which means that after entering the city, we and our Sichuan Army brothers must hold out for at least 24 hours."

"A head-on confrontation is absolutely not an option. The enemy tanks have entered the city and we might get ourselves killed."

A team leader asked: "How do we fight?"

Yuan Yelin thought for a moment and said, "Mobile warfare! We should fight mobile warfare in the streets and alleys!"

"I appear and disappear like a ghost, and I shoot from time to time to scare the enemy. I don't want to annihilate the enemy, but I can distract their attention and slow down the rhythm of the attack!"

"Are the glass bottles you brought broken?"

Another officer said: "It's not broken, the brothers are taking good care of it!"

Yuan Yelin nodded: "Yes, who among you still remembers the method the commander taught you before we left?"

"You haven't forgotten it, have you?"

Several officers said in unison: "How dare we? Even if you forget about me, you can never forget how to fight the Japs!"

"Remember it, don't worry, sir!"

Yuan Yelin: "Okay, make a few in advance. When you see the enemy tanks after entering the city, throw the bottles out!"

The "method" he mentioned was the "Molotov cocktail" taught by Wang Feng.

A Molotov cocktail, the simplest anti-tank weapon.

Pour gasoline and alcohol into the bottle in proportion, plug a cloth strip into the bottle mouth, light it when using it, and throw it at the rear of the tank.

Whether it is the Type 89 tank, the Type 94 or the Type 92 tank, they all have one common feature.

The engine is rear-mounted and the external armor is weak.

Just throw a Molotov cocktail at the tank's engine or near its exhaust port to completely depower it.

In order to increase the burning effect, Wang Feng also taught them to add a little tar into the bottle to ensure that the flame adheres to the surface of the tank.

It is only used against tanks. In street fighting in a narrow space, the lethality of "Molotov cocktail" against infantry should not be underestimated.

But there are limitations.

It can only be used in specific circumstances. When large troops are engaged in field battles, its effect is very ineffective.

Yuan Yelin: "After entering the city, the troops immediately split up into small groups and spread out in all directions!"

Several team leaders nodded: "Yes!"

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New First Army Corps.

Wang Feng sat on the chair, crossed his legs, and immersed himself in the system panel.

It's time to unlock victory again.

The post-war processing work was very heavy and delayed me for two days, so I didn't have time to check the benefits.

I finally had some free time, and the first thing I did was to open the system panel.

Although the number of people killed in this battle was not large, far less than the previous two battles, Okamura Yasuji accounted for a large weight in the settlement, so the harvest was also quite fruitful.

The balance of Army Technology Experience Points finally reached 10K.

Wang Feng was ready to go and opened the artillery interface with great interest.

Anti-aircraft guns!
The starting point is Class II technology.

Heavy machine guns can only defend against attacks at low altitudes of one thousand meters. Above that, we can only rely on anti-aircraft artillery.

In addition, anti-aircraft guns have a wide range of uses.

As the saying goes, "Flagships down, courts-martial!"

Unlock!

【1936 Type Anti-aircraft Artillery】

[After the war, anti-aircraft artillery technology has made significant progress and has become the core equipment in the air defense system. During this period, anti-aircraft artillery not only made a qualitative leap in performance, but also showed great potential in tactical application and versatility. ]

[Required experience: 2.5K]

Wang Feng thought about it without hesitation and immediately switched to industrial technology.

Unlike military technology, the accumulation of industrial technology experience points mainly relies on the rear, and will increase to varying degrees every day, with the specific extent depending on the existing industrial scale.

In other words, the larger the industrial scale and the larger the production scale, the faster the accumulation speed.

After such a long period of accumulation, it has reached about 5K.

Wang Feng stroked his chin, thinking secretly in his heart.

The last unlocks were [Improved Machine Tools] and [Construction Technology I].

There seems to be no need to unlock it further.
The next level of [Improved Machine Tools] is Class III technology, which requires at least 6K to unlock.

The experience points I have are simply not enough.

The cost-effectiveness of unlocking [Architectural Technology II] is too low. If you don’t have the technology, you can make up for it with manpower. It is not an urgent matter.

Not for the moment.

Wang Feng focused his attention on [Discrete Industrial Model I].

Only 500 points required.

And [Discrete Industrial Mode II] only requires 2.5K.

Just skip it!

【Discrete Industrial Model Ⅱ】

[Further fragmentation of the industry would make it more difficult to target a specific sector.]

【加成效果：工厂建设速度+20%；生产效率保持+10%，基础生产效率+5%；工厂产出+10%；海军船坞产出+10%；工厂受轰炸损失程度-10%】

Looking at the dense information on the panel, Wang Feng nodded.

Not bad!

It still has to be an industrial model, the bonus is huge.

Fortunately, the system panel did not copy the game step by step, otherwise, we might have to wait until next year to unlock these two.

Now just skip it.

Won my heart!

Wang Feng was weighing the issue in his mind.

Yesterday, good news came from the Changzhi Bullet Factory. The daily output exceeded 7 rounds and is still growing rapidly.

The daily production of grenades also increased to 1500.

The production of various types of artillery shells was also not left behind.

The original plan was that the total production of bullets would exceed 3 million in March, the total production of grenades would reach 500, and the total production of various artillery shells would reach 20.

Now let’s see.

At least it can grow by another 20% based on the original plan.

Within two months, we will be completely self-sufficient.

With some industrial experience left in his hands, Wang Feng turned his attention to [Engineering].

It seems like I haven't been here for a long time.

The last time I opened this page was when I unlocked [Electronic Mechanical Engineering] before heading to the Fifth War Zone.

【Mechanical computer】

【The manufacture of a differential analyzer will fundamentally change the scope of mechanical calculations. 】

[Bonus effect: R&D speed +15%]

[Required experience: 2.5K]

Wang Feng nodded.

Class II technology, 2.5K as always
Unlock!

The accumulated technology value was squandered in less than five minutes.

Wang Feng turned his attention to [Combat Doctrine].

XP: 183
Wang Feng was shocked: "Why are there so many?"

I opened the list with doubts and saw that Okamura Yasuji alone contributed 120 points.

"It's damn valuable!"

After clicking on several combat doctrines to be unlocked one by one and taking a quick look at them, Wang Feng lost interest.

The effect is strong, but it is not a must.

Afterwards, he focused his attention on the [Theory of Human Wave Combat] and the [People's Army] classification.

【The theory of the People's Army holds that the decisive factor in war is people rather than weapons, and it mobilizes enthusiasm to make up for the gap in technology and equipment and win the support of the people. 】

【※: This is a people's war, not a narrow military war. Victory belongs to the broad masses of the people! 】

[Heroes are also the masses, and the people are heroes! ]

[Unlock Effect: Army Force Attrition -10%; Training Speed +10%; Core Cohesion +5]

Wang Feng frowned and silently recited a sentence on the system panel: "Heroes are also the masses. The people are heroes."

This was the first time he encountered a combat doctrine that was very different from the original game.

“The people are the heroes.”

Looking at this sentence, Wang Feng felt deeply moved.

In this battle, if the people of Linyi City had not helped to make the fake model, it would have been impossible to completely display the "deceptive" formation before the Second Division launched the attack.

After unlocking the [People's Army] national policy, General Wang Feng's consciousness exited the system panel.

The overall level is still level 8, and it is only one step away from reaching the next level.

Wang Feng was not in a hurry.

Half an hour ago, an order came from the headquarters of the Fifth War Zone that the armies of Tang and Sun were about to arrive at the front line, and they should replace their troops and rest in the rear.

It is expected that there will be no further combat in the next month.

(End of this chapter)