Sword: Heart of Iron

Chapter 91 Bloody Eve

Huai Hanpeng opened the green wooden box in front of a group of officers.

After the lid was opened, small butter paper boxes were stacked tightly together. Huai Hanpeng opened a package and revealed the yellow bullets inside: "Sir, this is our latest 6.5mm x 55 rifle bullet."

As he spoke, he took out a bullet and handed it to Wang Feng.

Wang Feng took the bullet and felt a cool touch on his fingertips: "How about the actual gun test?"

Huai Hanpeng adjusted his glasses and said, "We have tested it and the compatibility is very good. Both the Type 65 and Type 38 rifles can be used."

Wang Feng nodded and gave him an admiring look. Although he was quite timid, he did have some abilities.

"Where's the yield?"

Huai Hanpeng estimated in his mind: "At present, the daily output of this production line is about 2000 rounds. As the subsequent workers become proficient in operation, the output may increase."

Wang Feng frowned: "That's all?"

2000 rounds.
In the case of daily training, it can be used up in less than ten minutes.

Huai Hanpeng stammered, "Sir, the equipment is really limited. It should be better if we expand it a few more times."

Wang Feng turned his head and said, "Song Wenjie, notify the First Machine Tool Factory to speed up the manufacturing production line."

"I bought a batch of equipment from Europe half a month ago, and I allocated it to them yesterday. Hurry up and start production! The machines can't stop even if the people stop!"

Song Wenjie walked out of the crowd: "Yes!"

The arsenal needs a capable general to take charge. Zhang Hu and others are all front-line generals, and they are busy enough commanding the operations.

Zhao Fangyuan is the Chief of the General Staff, equivalent to Wang Feng's adjutant. He is responsible for taking care of all the trivial matters of the entire battle group and cannot spare time.

After the final selection, Song Wenjie was in charge of all matters related to the arsenal.

Speaking of that batch of German machine tools, they arrived a little too quickly.

Wang Feng originally thought that if it was shipped by sea, it would take at least four or five months to reach Changzhi.

Unexpectedly, the entire transportation route was entirely handled by the German side, and the goods were directly airlifted to Lanzhou, then passed through Yuncheng, and finally arrived in Changzhi.

In addition, there are two scientific researchers who are Chinese students studying in Germany.

After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, it was common for overseas students to return home. Within a year of the outbreak of the full-scale war, no less than two thousand people returned home.

He worked as an engineer at the First Machine Tool Factory and the First Rifle Factory respectively.

Wang Feng put the bullet back into the butter paper bag. There was only one production line in the bullet factory, so there was nothing much to see. He buttoned up his fur-collared military coat and strode out of the cave.

outside the house.

The signalman came running over, his cheeks red from the cold.

"Sir!"

"Sir! Urgent message from the Fifth War Zone Command!"

Zhao Fangyuan reacted and quickly stepped forward to take the telegram.

He took a quick glance and suddenly turned around and handed it to Wang Feng.

"Sir, something terrible has happened!"

Wang Feng frowned: "If you have anything to say, just tell me slowly. Don't make such a fuss."

He had a vague guess in his mind that at this critical juncture, the war between Beijing and Shanghai had come to an end, and there would be no fighting anywhere except on the Jinpu Line.

Or maybe the Japanese troops from Shanxi attacked us.
Upon hearing the noise, several other generals gathered around.

Zhao Fangyuan recited: "This is a telegram to all units in the Fifth War Zone. The enemy crossed the river between Qingcheng and Jiyang on December 23, 1937, and invaded Jinan on the 27th. Han Fuju was defeated and retreated. On the 31st, the enemy captured Tai'an. The Jinpu line is in danger! I hope all units will be prepared for battle."

Wang Feng frowned.

Did the Japanese army reach Jinan so quickly?

The telegram said that Han Fuju was defeated, but he was well-versed in military history and knew this very well. In the Battle of Jinan, Han Fuju actually retreated without a fight.

Not only in Jinan, but also in the following several blocking battles, Han Fuju fled without fighting, or only offered symbolic resistance, forcing the Japanese army to the Huaihai area.

Zhang Hu came forward and asked: "We are going to fight again?"

Wang Feng stood with his hands behind his back and clenched his fists: "You little bastards, you really don't give me any time to breathe."

The troops have not yet been trained. How long will the fastest training speed be? The progress bar of the No. 76 'Red Flag' Mountain Tactical Corps is stuck at %. It will take at least one and a half months to reach [Well-trained].

It is January 1st.

In another month and a half, the Battle of Taierzhuang is probably about to begin.

There was simply no time.

Moreover, there is a fatal problem in this regard.

——When the weather gets a little warmer, the Japanese army will launch an attack on the Changzhi area.

From a geographical point of view, Changzhi is a transportation hub and is heavily guarded by troops.

The Japanese army cannot turn a blind eye and may even have to fight on two fronts.

We can only train while fighting.

Battle Group Headquarters.

Wang Feng received news from the 129th Division.

Zhao Fangyuan stood aside and said, "Sir, the 129th Division's headquarters is currently located in Shexian County, only 90 kilometers away from our division. Its 386th Brigade is stationed in the southern Taihang Mountains, which is even closer."

Wang Feng looked at the topographic map nailed to the wall: "Try to contact the 386th Brigade. Our army will face enemies in Shanxi and Jinpu at the same time. Try to get as many helpers as possible."

Zhao Fangyuan: "According to the information we have received so far, in addition to the 386th Brigade, the 47th Army is also stationed in the southern Taihang Mountains."

Wang Feng scratched his head, trying to recall the unit's number.

"Sichuan Army?"

"Who is the chief officer?" Zhao Fangyuan nodded. "General Li Jiayu. The troops left Sichuan to fight in December last year. They stopped at Tongguan in Shaanxi, and then went to Changzhi in Shanxi via Zhengzhou, Xinxiang, and Daoqing Road."

After hearing the name 'Li Jiayu', Wang Feng suddenly understood.

This general is also very famous in history. He was the second army commander to die after Zhang Zizhong.

Without a river, there is no army.
The Sichuan Army, despite being a poor and weak force, managed to fight several major battles.

Zhao Fangyuan continued: "In addition, Tang Enbo's troops deployed in the Jinzhong area to contain the Japanese army's attack in the southeastern direction of Shanxi."

Wang Feng turned to look at Zhao Fangyuan: "Be sure to contact the 47th Army and the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army. With these two troops sharing the pressure, we can draw more troops to join the Jinpu War."

A gentleman is good at fake things.

Given the character of the Japanese army, they will never give up unless they suffer heavy losses.

Kill five thousand people, and then ten thousand people will come.

Kill ten thousand people and more soldiers will be sent.

If we don't actively seek help, the North China Battle Group will probably be unable to support the team on its own.

Zhao Fangyuan agreed: "Understood, I'll contact them right away!"

Wang Feng: "Call Sergei over."

Before the war begins, he has one more thing to do.

That is to solve internal problems.

After two months of buffer time, the entire Changzhi area has now been completely under his control, and Huang Shaohong has almost trained all the grassroots clerks.

Under the high-pressure military and political rule, it is inevitable that some people will have disloyal intentions and may cause trouble behind the scenes at critical moments.

The capital fell, the atmosphere of despair filled the land of China, and there were many people who were willing to become traitors.

It's time for a major overhaul of the civil service.

Five minutes later, Sergei strode over, stood at attention in front of Wang Feng and saluted: "Sir!"

Wang Feng: "How is the training of your special forces detachment going?"

Sergei patted his chest and assured: "Don't worry, sir. As long as you need us, the special forces are ready to go into battle at any time!"

Sergei was a former infantryman and had no idea about the operations of the intelligence department. He was a complete layman.

But human beings are very adaptable. No matter how difficult the problem is, Sergey is willing to study and learn.

When I was in the Soviet Union, I had heard a little about the training methods of Cheka agents. I copied them after making simple modifications. I am still exploring, but I have roughly formed my own set of ideas.

Wang Feng: "There is an old Chinese saying, whether it is a mule or a horse, take it out for a walk. The special forces detachment has been training for so long, it is time to see it in actual combat."

"Investigate the bribery and corruption of officials, landlords and gentry in various counties in Changzhi. Once you get actual evidence, arrest them immediately without asking me or the government for permission!"

"If you encounter fierce resistance, I will dispatch troops to support you."

As he spoke, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in Wang Feng's eyes.

When Sergei arrived, he had already spoken to Huang Shaohong on the phone. The Administrative Office would actively cooperate with the army and the purge would be launched immediately.

In troubled times, severe punishments are needed. Under heavy pressure, bureaucrats across the country have become much more honest on the surface in the past two months, but in fact, undercurrents are surging behind the scenes.

The bureaucrats and landlords and gentry have united closely this time, and it seems that they are determined to fight to the end.

The Nanjing government's control over civilian firearms is no different from letting it run wild. Wang Feng does not want to send the army directly to the streets to suppress it unless it is absolutely necessary.

This will cause extreme panic among ordinary people.

But if you really encounter extreme resistance, you should use actual combat to test the results of recent training.

Sergei was eager to try: "Yes, sir!"

"The star of victory will eventually shine upon us, and let these termites in the dark go to hell!"

"Ula!"

Looking at the excited Sergei in front of him, Wang Feng held his forehead and said, "Go quickly, and be quick."

"Complete the operation within a week!"

Sergei acted quickly and after leaving the headquarters, he immediately went to the special forces detachment’s base.

The jeep drove into the yard.

The sharp assembly call sounded, and more than 150 soldiers quickly gathered in the open space.

The reconnaissance battalion is composed of elite soldiers from various corps, and the subordinate special forces detachment is the elite among the elite.

Judging from their physique alone, they are much bigger than ordinary soldiers. Not only do they eat well, they also receive military training and special skills training.

Their strength is also far beyond that of ordinary soldiers.

Sergei stood in front of everyone and said, "Boys, cheer up!"

"The commander has issued an order to completely eradicate the termites in the dark. Glory belongs to the people and the great army. Adjutant, pass on the order!"

On the way back, Sergei had already made up his mind and had preliminarily planned the tasks that each team needed to perform.

At three o'clock in the afternoon of that day.

The operation officially began, and the special agent detachment dispersed to various counties.

at the same time.

A special order was delivered to the First "Red Flag" Mountain Tactical Corps. Zhang Hu, dressed in military uniform, had been waiting for a long time.

The moment he received the order, he slammed the table and stood up.

"All units stop their training missions and assemble!"

(End of this chapter)