Sword: Heart of Iron

Chapter 50 The building will collapse

After sorting out the captured supplies, the troops quickly set out for Daying Town.

This is the headquarters of the Sixth Army, and the supplies allocated by Yan Laoxi are also stored here.

Compared to when they came here, the marching speed was much slower.

There is no other reason.

There was simply too much baggage to transport.

The mule carts and trucks could no longer accommodate the load.

In addition to carrying their own equipment, the soldiers also had to carry several rifles on their shoulders.

The person with the most rifles carried four on his back and was panting as he walked.

Although they were very tired, the soldiers' faces were filled with joy.

In troubled times, the gun is life.

These captured Type 38 rifles are basically 70% to 80% new and are much easier to use than the Shanxi-made Type 65.

The better the equipment, the greater the chance of surviving on the battlefield.

Wang Feng rode on a white horse, followed by a group of confidential staff.

Zhao Fangyuan turned his eyes slightly and looked at Sergei beside him frequently.

Although China has suffered from invasions by foreign powers in modern times, foreigners are a rarity among the common people.

Sergei seemed more relaxed, enjoying the scenery on both sides while riding on his horse.

"Sir! The horse you are riding is really a good horse!"

"I heard that in Chinese history, there were many generals who liked to ride white horses."

"Like Gongsun Zan?"

Sergei gushed aside: "Speaking of it, the Chinese army is simply the most suitable force for the human wave assault doctrine."

"The weapons are not sophisticated, they can only be said to be usable, but the troop base is large and the fighting spirit is acceptable."

Zhao Fangyuan pulled the reins of his horse, secretly surprised in his heart: "It seems that Mr. Xie knows a lot about this."

"I wonder if I could ask you for advice."

Wang Feng seemed to be concentrating on riding, but his awareness was always on the bird's-eye view.

Hearing what Zhao Fangyuan said, he couldn't help but interrupt: "His last name is not Xie, just call him Sergei."

Daying Town.

The Second War Zone Command was planning to withdraw, so there was no need for the Sixth Army to stay here.

Once Ru Yuekou is lost, the entire Shanxi-Suiyuan Army on the Pingxingguan side will fall into the encirclement of the Japanese army.

When they arrived at the city gate, as a victorious army, they did not see the expected people singing and dancing and lining the streets to welcome them.

In its place is an empty city.

The whole town is desolate and dilapidated, and a lonely atmosphere spreads on the streets.
The first to retreat was the army headquarters.

The troops left behind saw that their superiors had left, so they thought there was no point in continuing to fight for their lives and they also retreated southward.

When the people saw that all the soldiers had left, they realized that something was wrong and began to flee south.

Gradually, Daying Town evolved from a strategic command center into a temporary resting point.

Under the city gate.

"Stop marching! Which unit are you from?"

The chevaux de frise at the gate blocked the way forward. Several soldiers ran out of the guardhouse and stretched out their hands to stop Wang Feng.

Judging from the collar badge, the person in charge was a lieutenant.

"Which unit are you from?"

Zhao Fangyuan answered first: "The 33st Brigade of the rd Army."

After hearing the number clearly, the soldiers looked at each other and said, "One moment."

The lieutenant hurriedly said, "I am sorry for not welcoming you here! I hope you can forgive me!"

"Quick, move the barricades away!"

The soldiers looked hurried and immediately ran over to remove the obstacles under the gate.

Wang Feng sat on the white horse, feeling slightly surprised.

When did I become so famous?

After passing the city gate checkpoint, the troops moved forward all the way and basically encountered no obstacles.

The east campus of the city.

The weapons and supplies allocated by Yan Laoxi were piled up here.

Wang Feng looked for an empty house to rest temporarily. There were many trivial matters in the army, and he had to keep his attention on the three-dimensional combat map at all times and be alert to the Japanese sneak attacks.

I could barely sleep for three hours a day. I was exhausted after many days.

He ordered Zhao Fangyuan to receive the weapons and supplies, as well as the newly added reserve forces.

The troops that were originally stationed in Daying Town have now all left.

There are many vacant houses in the school grounds.

Wang Feng found a relatively clean room and lay down on the bed without any hesitation.

I pondered secretly in my heart.

"There are more than 2,000 people left, plus the new ones that have come in."

"At most, there are less than 5,000 people."

“Not enough.”

After experiencing the Pingxingguan Battle, Wang Feng had deeply realized his own insignificance.

With several thousand soldiers on hand, it looks like the real deal.

But in the game between hundreds of thousands of troops, these few thousand people can't make any waves at all.

The situation was still beyond redemption. Apart from making the Japanese army feel more pain, it also failed to stop their offensive.

"As the saying goes, all fear comes from insufficient firepower."

Wang Feng rested his head on his right arm, looking at the ceiling covered with a web, thinking secretly in his heart.

The Battle of Xinkou was about to begin.

If they lose this battle again, the Japanese army will attack Taiyuan city next.

There is not much time left for yourself!

The most urgent task is to reorganize the army as soon as possible.

But where do we get these new soldiers?
The Japanese army became more and more notorious, and the towns along the way were no different from the current Daying Town.

They all fled to the south.

While I was thinking, there was a commotion outside the door.

"Sir!"

"Oh no, sir! Someone is trying to steal our weapons and equipment!"

"Sir!"

Hearing the guard's shout at the door, Wang Feng was startled and immediately stood up and walked out.

"what's the situation?"

The guard looked anxious: "Sir, a group of defeated soldiers came outside and want to steal our weapons and equipment!"

Wang Feng's eyes widened.

what?
You are so bold as to steal my equipment!

One second you were still thinking about expanding your army, and the next second someone dared to rob you on the road.

Who can bear this?
Under the leadership of the guards, Wang Feng walked quickly to the scene of the incident.

In the bustling crowd.

Zhang Hu was so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick. He held a big knife in his hand and was determined to chop the other side.

Zhao Fangyuan held Zhang Hu's arm tightly.

"Tiger, don't be impulsive, Tiger!"

"The commander will be here soon, don't be impulsive!"

Zhang Hu kept roaring and clenched the hilt of the knife in his hand: "Old Zhao, don't stop me, Old Zhao!"

"I'll fucking kill them!"

The soldiers who were confronting Zhao Fangyuan and others were wearing the uniforms of the Central Army. They were frightened by Zhang Hu's murderous aura and their faces turned pale. They stepped back one after another, but were still unwilling to leave.

"If you want to retreat, why can't you leave your weapons to us!"

"As you command, so you get your soldiers!"

"Since I entered Shanxi, I haven't had a single good day. Now I need some bullets and I have to deduct them like this!"

Wang Feng walked over quickly and cleared his throat: "Ahem!"

Hearing the sound, the crowd immediately made way for him.

Zhao Fangyuan stood up straight, and Zhang Hu also let go of the sword and threw it to the ground.

The two men stepped out of view and said in unison: "Sir!"

After seeing the general star on Wang Fengling's badge, the central army on the opposite side, which had been chattering non-stop, also quieted down.

(End of this chapter)