Sword: Heart of Iron

Chapter 79 Struggle [Subscribe]

After walking back to the command post, Wang Feng scratched his head as he looked at the progress bar on the system panel, which was less than one-eighth of the progress. He asked, "Why is it increasing so slowly?"

"The higher the level, the harder it is to upgrade. How did the system go down such a crooked path?"

I had just experienced an upgrade before the war, so my progress was very slow. It was not easy to upgrade in one battle.

The Battle of Kashiwagi-oi was short but very intense.

In less than a day, more than 2,000 Japanese soldiers were wiped out, and the regiment commander and a group of staff officers were also captured.

It was a big victory.

But once the level is high, each level up requires a huge amount of experience.

This little bit of experience was thrown in, and not even a splash was seen.

Although he complained, Wang Feng didn't think it was a big deal.

The system panel is only auxiliary. If you want to strengthen the army, you still have to start from the real industry.

Taiyuan Arsenal must be won!
After regaining his consciousness, Wang Feng's consciousness shifted to other interfaces.

The army experience has reached 113, enough to unlock new tactical doctrines.

Looking at the dazzling array of theory interfaces, Wang Feng was in a dilemma: "Which one should I choose?"

It would be nice to unlock a dedicated mountain infantry line.
[Mobile warfare doctrine] requires a large amount of mechanized equipment and is more suitable for forming a mechanized infantry regiment.

The [Decisive Battle Plan Doctrine] and the [Superior Firepower Doctrine] play a greater role on the front battlefield. Now that Shanxi is on the verge of falling, even though the North China Battle Group has a large number of troops, it will be forced to be involved in combat behind enemy lines.

There is little point in choosing these two items.

In the final analysis, the only thing left is the [human wave assault theory].

Wang Fengyong consciously clicked on the option
【Pocket Defense】

[In a defensive battle, our troops may be trapped in a pocket formation. If this happens, the soldiers must defend themselves and wait for the friendly forces to arrive and rescue them. ]

[Basic Effect: Non-combat Supply Depletion Penalty -10%; Carrying Supply +48]

[Maximum effect: Non-combat supply depletion penalty -20%; carry-on supply +64, cavalry reconnaissance unit maximum speed +15%, mounted infantry maximum speed +15%]

[Note: Each student has different talents and learning situations, so the results will be very different. ]

Wang Feng read the text carefully, thinking in his heart: "Defensive war?"

"It's somewhat useful."

"Unlock!"

【Please provide instructor information】

Once they moved into fighting behind enemy lines, they would inevitably face large-scale raids by the Japanese army, and it was common for them to be surrounded.

The mountain roads were rugged, the baggage train could not carry excessive supplies, and the various losses during transportation were heartbreaking to see.

Just two buffs can offset some of the negative effects.

Putting the matter of the instructor aside for the moment, Wang Feng turned his attention to the technology tree interface.

Compared to the original version that takes time to unlock, gaining experience points through battle is much more humane.

After the system panel was upgraded to level 5, the technology tree underwent a small-scale adjustment.

Bundle [Rifles] with [Grenades], [Tools] and other technologies.

It became [Individual Weapon Type].

The unlock price has not changed.

Wang Feng was shocked: "Is this considered a small benefit?"

Never mind that.

The value in the upper right corner has reached 2200.

It is now possible to unlock a new level of [Individual Equipment] technology, or the primary nodes of other technologies.

Wang Feng was extremely conflicted.

The Xiajiashan Village factory in the rear has almost figured out the production process of the Twenty-Four Rifles. Once the industrial foundation is consolidated, production can begin.

Now that there is a new type of rifle, there is no need to waste the hard-earned technological value.

Besides, the difference between Level I rifles and Level II rifles is not that big, similar to the difference between World War I type and World War II type.

Just shortened the barrel length.

There are no obvious changes in other individual equipment weapons.

After thinking it over, Wang Feng gave up the idea of further unlocking it.

For some things, the higher the level, the better.

If he were given heavy tank technology now, he would only be able to sigh in despair.

How does the saying go? What suits you is the best.

With a weak industrial base and war looming, weapons that are cheap, durable, and available in large quantities are the best.

Even Yan Laoxi's Taiyuan Arsenal, its industrial equipment and production technology were at best equivalent to the World War I level in Europe and the United States.

The time period of Level II individual equipment is before World War II, and all technical requirements are also the standards of the corresponding period.

Using backward production technology to manufacture advanced industrial products may have a counterproductive effect when the firearms parts are not processed with sufficient precision.

Moreover, in Asia, both the intensity of the battlefield and the command tactics of both sides are at the level of World War I.

Things that are too advanced are not suitable for use.

Thinking of this, Wang Feng turned his attention to [light machine gun] and [heavy machine gun] technologies.

This is the urgent need at the moment.

I currently have exactly 2200 experience points, which is just enough to unlock the Level I nodes of the two technologies.

Thinking of this, Wang Feng hesitated.

After thinking it over again and again, I made up my mind:

"Unlock!"

in reality.

Zhao Fangyuan stood aside, watching Wang Feng sitting on the chair with his eyes closed and pretending to sleep, and asked softly, "Sir?"

Wang Feng opened his eyes slightly, and said with a hint of fatigue: "Hmm?"

Zhao Fangyuan: "Captain Li asked me to tell you that he has received a transfer order from his superiors and is leading his troops to the west first."

Wang Feng rubbed his eyes: "Well, I understand."

The New 1st Regiment belonged to the combat sequence of the Eighth Route Army. The two were not of the same kind and could not influence Li Yunlong's stay or departure.

But he was impressed by this guy's combat ability.

With only 800 remnants, they forcibly split the Japanese army into two halves.

This kind of wolf-like fighting awareness is not just exaggerated.

Maybe we'll have a chance to fight side by side in the future.

Wang Feng was exhausted after not sleeping for a whole day and night. It is said that a commander must have a strong physique, and this is true.

I remember that when 503 was commanding a large troop battle, he set a record of not sleeping for seven days and seven nights.

Long-term lack of rest, coupled with high-intensity brain use.

After the war, a number of senior officers fell ill, and several were sent abroad for medical treatment.

Wang Feng muttered to himself: "The body is the capital of revolution!"

Thinking about it, I turned over and changed my posture to continue dozing off.

10 month 28 day.

Wang Feng led his soldiers and marched into Yangquan City in a mighty manner.

This time he did not choose to ride the white horse.

The reason is simple: Yangquan City is now no different from a hornet's nest. From a bird's-eye view, the densely packed red dots gave Wang Feng goosebumps and even intensive phobia.

If I'm not mistaken, these are Japanese spies hiding in the city.

The current Yangquan City has completely turned into a shelter for defeated soldiers. The defeated soldiers who have retreated from the front lines are crowded in the narrow alleys of the city.

Most of the people have fled the town.

There was no need to wait for the Japanese army to attack. The tens of thousands of unorganized and undisciplined fleeing soldiers were enough to scare people into fleeing.

Wang Feng mixed in the marching troops, looking around.

Long before the troops entered the city, the guard company had already followed instructions and conducted a focused survey of the routes they needed to pass through.

He didn't want to let his imagination run wild at this time.

Zhao Fangyuan walked beside him and said, "Sir, Deputy Commander Huang called and invited you to the headquarters for a chat."

Wang Feng nodded: "Okay, I understand."

"After you have settled the troops, go to the military supply station and see if you can get some equipment back."

Even though the quartermaster depot was almost empty, he still wanted to give it a try.

After the fall of Taiyuan, the entire supply system of the Shanxi National Army collapsed completely. We should take advantage of this opportunity to gain as much as possible.

There will be no chance after this.

Zhao Fangyuan responded: "Okay, sir."

Upon learning that the North China Battle Group would be temporarily stationed in Yangquan City, Huang Shaohong marked out a location in advance. The soldiers walked through the streets carrying rifles, and the orderly footsteps attracted countless people's attention.

Different from the defeated soldiers scattered in the city.

Wang Feng's troops were a victorious army that returned with a great victory.

They fought against a Japanese regiment and wiped out more than 2,000 Japanese soldiers in less than 24 hours.

There are few achievements like this in the whole country.

Halfway through the journey, Wang Feng led a platoon of the guard company and broke away from the main force and headed straight for the enemy's general headquarters.

There were many sentry posts near the headquarters, and Wang Feng was secretly frightened as he walked along.

A rough estimate is that there is at least a battalion of troops dedicated to guarding this seemingly small house.

When he was about to enter the courtyard, he ran into Chu Yunfei who had just walked out.

Wang Feng smiled and walked forward to greet him: "Brother Yunfei, what a fate!"

Chu Yunfei lowered his head, looking worried, and was unaware of Wang Feng's approach until he heard the voice.

He forced a smile and said, "Commander Wang, Deputy Commander Huang is inside."

At the same time, he turned around and pointed to the house behind him.

Wang Feng noticed something unusual and asked curiously, "What happened? Why is it like this?"

Chu Yunfei's face was tangled. He wanted to speak but didn't want to. After a struggle, he said, "Alas, the world has suffered from warlords for a long time!"

"Please forgive me, Commander Wang. I will come to visit you in person at night!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

Looking at the receding figure, Wang Feng felt a little surprised.

Chu Yunfei is a person who pays the most attention to etiquette and behaves like a gentleman. Even when faced with a critical situation, he can remain calm and composed.

What I saw today was indeed a bit strange.

Have a disagreement with Huang Shaohong?
Recalling what Chu Yunfei said before he left, Wang Feng had some vague guesses in his mind.

As he thought about it, he walked forward and opened the door.

inside the house.

Huang Shaohong stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, expressionless.

Wang Feng cleared his throat and said with full energy: "Sir, Wang Feng from the North China Battle Group is reporting in!"

Huang Shaohong came back to his senses, looked at Wang Feng who was standing at the door, and waved: "Come in and talk, and close the door."

Wang Feng felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange. He sat on a chair after entering the room. Huang Shaohong brought him a cup of hot tea and said, "You fought well in the battle of Baimujing. I have asked the chairman for instructions on your behalf. You will not lose any reward. Don't worry about that."

Wang Feng smiled happily: "Thank you for your concern, sir."

Huang Shaohong sat opposite him, crossing his hands on the table: "We are all soldiers, but it's just a small favor, it's okay."

"As long as Commander Wang can fulfill his duty as a soldier and defend the country against the Japanese, the Chairman will not fail to reward you accordingly."

Wang Feng raised his eyebrows, savoring the words carefully.

What do you mean?
Are you hinting that I should draw a line between myself and Yan Laoxi?

Recalling what Chu Yunfei said when he left just now - "The world has suffered from warlords for a long time!"

Wang Feng had a vague guess in his mind.

Shanxi could no longer be defended, the Second War Zone existed in name only, and various forces began to carry out post-war settlements in advance.

This "liquidation" is certainly not about chopping off anyone's head.

Instead, it is necessary to divide the interests and liquidate the "property".

In the Battle of Xinkou, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, the Central Army, the Eighth Route Army, the Sichuan Army, and the Shaanxi Army shared the same hatred of the enemy.

Wei Lihuang was directly appointed to take full command of the operations, and during this period he must have tried every means to win over the troops.

After unifying the National Revolutionary Army, Chiang Kai-shek nominally intervened in the senior personnel appointments and dismissals of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. If he wanted to expand the army or reorganize it, he had to take into account the instructions of the Nanjing government.

As a result, the bond between Yan Laoxi, the warlord leader, and his subordinates in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army became very weak.

Only the so-called interest relationship remains.

But once loyalty is mixed with interests, it becomes a tradable commodity.

As the saying goes, the highest bidder wins. As long as the Nanjing government can offer a high price and use a few tricks, there will be nothing it cannot break into.

Seeing that Wang Feng didn't say anything, Huang Shaohong coughed lightly and took out a square box from the drawer.

"In the battle of Nanhuaihua Village, you captured Japanese Lieutenant General Kunisaki Noboru. The Chairman once mentioned in a telegram that no one has been able to surpass you since the full-scale war of resistance."

"This is the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal awarded to you by the Military Commission."

As he spoke, he opened the small square box, and a silver medal was quietly placed inside.

Wang Feng glanced at it indifferently. He had never been interested in these false names.

It would be more practical to allocate a few more batches of military equipment.

"Thank you for your kindness, sir. I am very grateful!"

Facing Huang Shaohong's secret questioning, Wang Feng simply said frankly: "Wang thanks the chairman for his kindness."

Since he was determined to annex the Taiyuan Arsenal, that meant he would have to make enemies with Yan Laoxi.

Wang Feng didn't care which faction he joined.

Instead of relying on others, it is better to strengthen yourself.

After the troubled times, the barrel of a gun is the hardest truth.

Without sufficient strength, you will be cannon fodder wherever you go. Otherwise, as an outsider, you will never be able to squeeze into the ranks of the direct lineage.

in contrast.

With such great strength, there is no place in the world that you cannot go.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Huang Shaohong smiled and said, "The Chairman is thousands of miles away. If he knew about this, he would definitely be very pleased!"

"Come, I will personally award you the medal. The environment is a bit simple due to the tense war, please forgive me."

While smiling, he walked in front of Wang Feng.

The Blue Sky and White Sun Medal was worn on Wang Feng’s left chest.

　There will be another chapter in a moment

　　
　
(End of this chapter)