Bright Sword: From Border Region Manufacturing to Major National Heavy Industry

Chapter 163 Rocket Launcher, Fire It!
"Li Yunlong, didn't you talk to Chu Yunfei about the war? How come you brought back more than four hundred military horses?" Ding Wei and Kong Jie were both very surprised to see Li Yunlong bring back more than four hundred military horses.

Li Yunlong is a guy who never leaves empty-handed, no matter where he goes.

If you go and say hello to Chu Yunfei, he can bring back several hundred military horses from there.

"We still need to take over the Japanese Cuicun arsenal later, so it's always good to bring more horses and carry more supplies."

Li Yunlong laughed and immediately asserted his ownership: "I must make this clear from the start: the military horses we take from Kuroshima Morita will be split equally among the three of us. But the military horses I bring from Chu Yunfei are mine personally, so neither of you should be envious."

“I’m not envious, but what if the brigade commander is envious when we get back?” Kong Jie asked.

Kong Jie went to Wanjia Town and brought back the cavalry battalion, but Li Yunlong didn't give Kong Jie a single hair.

The results of it.

The brigade commander robbed the cavalry battalion, leaving Li Yunlong with only the horses and equipment for one cavalry company.

Now that you, Li Yunlong, have brought back another cavalry battalion, it would be strange if the brigade commander didn't congratulate you on your fortune. I, Kong Jie, am not envious at all.

"I'm not giving it to you, I'd rather die than give it to you," Li Yunlong said, his neck stiff.

"Alright, Lao Li, enough of this nonsense." Ding Wei's expression was serious. "The troops are already prepared for battle. Have you and Chu Yunfei agreed on a time to take action?"

“I told Chu Yunfei that I’ll get to work as soon as I get back.” Li Yunlong looked at Ding Wei. “Now that the battle preparations are complete, let’s get to work right away.”

"it is good!"

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Japanese camp
"Kuroshima-kun, the ammunition for two infantry battalions can last for two more days. My tank regiment also only has enough ammunition for two more days."

Ueno no Mura looked at Kuroshima Morita with a serious expression. "Should we continue with a high-intensity attack? The remaining half of the Jin-Sui Army's 358th Regiment's position is too strong. Even if we fight for another two days, we may not be able to break through it."

"Let's hold on for one more day," Kuroshima Morita gritted his teeth. "The railway line will be repaired and open soon. If it's open by tomorrow, the supplies will be delivered to us the day after tomorrow."

Although Kuroshima Morita knew that a direct attack on Chu Yunfei would be difficult.

But to his surprise, Chu Yunfei was even more difficult to defeat than he had imagined.

After several days of fierce attacks, they only managed to capture half of the 358th Regiment's territory.

Although the 358th Regiment suffered considerable casualties, the Imperial Army also suffered significant losses.

Chu Yunfei truly lives up to his reputation as a top student from the Whampoa Military Academy; he's an expert at defending positions.

"Kuroshima-kun, if this railway line can't be reopened by tomorrow, then you really have to retreat with me. Don't act rashly." Ueno-no-mura actually didn't want to maintain such a high level of firepower indefinitely.

There was nothing he could do; Kuroshima Morita's military horses had been stolen by Chu Yunfei, and his anger was burning fiercely.

Of course.

Ueno no Mura had also suffered a great loss at Chu Yunfei's hands, and he was also angry, so he cooperated with Kuroshima Morita.

But now we only have enough ammunition for two days, so we must remain rational and clear-headed.

"Don't worry, I..." Kuroshima Morita didn't finish his sentence.

boom!
boom!
Two loud explosions suddenly came from behind.

The sound of the explosion was all too familiar to both Kuroshima Morita and Uenomura.

The two of them quickly turned their heads to look.

As expected, it was indeed the Eighth Route Army that made the move.

The Eighth Route Army, relying on its cannons, tore through the rear guard, and a regiment rushed directly towards the cavalry's resting place.

Those soldiers on guard were wiped out by the Eighth Route Army like a whirlwind.

Kuroshima Morita's cavalry regiment was resting there temporarily due to exhaustion from several days of combat.

When cavalrymen rest, they don't sleep on their horses' backs, but dismount, since horses also need rest.

Therefore, cavalry and warhorses were separate entities.

Faced with the sudden attack by the Eighth Route Army, the exhausted cavalrymen hurriedly ran to their horses.

Da da da!
Da da da!
Da da da!
……

A barrage of machine gun bullets rained down on the cavalry.

Many cavalrymen were shot and fell to the ground, dying tragically in a foreign land.

However, some cavalrymen were quick enough to mount their warhorses.

He quickly fell off his horse. The cavalryman was now a sitting duck in front of the machine gun.

The entire cavalry regiment was like a flock of plucked eagles, unable to quickly organize effective combat power, and was relentlessly devoured by the Eighth Route Army.

"Baka! Those damned Eighth Route Army soldiers! Baka! Baka!" Kuroshima Morita's eyes turned green with rage when he saw this scene!

Since ancient times, cavalry has been the nemesis of infantry!
Kuroshima Morita led his cavalry regiment, their iron hooves trampling across the land, and countless enemy infantrymen perished under their hooves!
And now.

Taking advantage of the separation between the cavalry and their horses, the enemy launched a frenzied attack, which was utterly unsportsmanlike.

Without their warhorses, cavalrymen are significantly less effective in combat, even less so than infantry.

The Eighth Route Army is taking advantage of our vulnerability; it's despicable.

"Ueno-kun, immediately have your tank regiment withdraw and move closer," Kuroshima Morita urgently said to Ueno no Mura. "We absolutely cannot let the Eighth Route Army wipe out my cavalry regiment, we absolutely cannot!"

Because he was involved in command, Kuroshima Morita did not stay there and thus escaped immediate danger.

But if the cavalry regiment were gone, he would be nothing more than a commander without troops, a complete joke.

He has completely disgraced the royal family.

Without hesitation, Uenomura immediately issued orders to his tank regiment.

At the same time, he also issued orders to the two infantry battalions that were attacking Chu Yunfei, instructing them to quickly disengage from the battle with Chu Yunfei and return to reinforce the cavalry regiment.

……

When Kuroshima Morita's cavalry regiment was attacked, Chu Yunfei immediately noticed the commotion.

Chu Yunfei immediately shouted to his men, "You all see that? Our reinforcements have arrived!"

The pressure on Chu Yunfei's heart immediately lessened.

The Eighth Route Army's positioning was spot-on; the Japanese cavalry regiment suffered heavy losses, that was for sure. Without the threat of the cavalry regiment, only a tank regiment and two Japanese battalions remained. With us and the Eighth Route Army attacking from both sides, a comeback seemed possible.

The morale of the officers and soldiers of the 358th Regiment was instantly boosted:

"The Eighth Route Army has actually come to reinforce us. That's unbelievable."

"The Eighth Route Army has severely damaged the Japanese cavalry regiment. With our cooperation in attacking the Japanese from both sides, this bitter battle can be ended sooner than expected."

"It's not just about ending it early, it's about winning."

"After persevering for several days, we finally see the light of victory today."

……

Someone said to Chu Yunfei, "Commander, it looks like only one regiment from the Eighth Route Army has come out. Weren't they saying there were three regiments? Did Li Yunlong fool you?"

"If a single regiment can severely damage a Japanese cavalry regiment, then that's quite good, isn't it?" Chu Yunfei paused for a moment.

Although only one regiment of Eighth Route Army soldiers has emerged, as long as the desired effect is achieved, that's fine.

Immediately afterwards, Chu Yunfei gave the order: "Brothers, increase firepower and don't let the Japanese get away from us. Buy time for the Eighth Route Army so they can inflict maximum damage on the Japanese cavalry."

Under Chu Yunfei's orders, the officers and soldiers of the 358th Regiment immediately stopped conserving ammunition and unleashed a sudden burst of firepower.

Although Uenomura issued the order, only most of the tanks of the tank regiment were able to withdraw successfully. Of the two battalions of infantry, only more than 300 men were able to withdraw, while the rest were tied down by Chu Yunfei's troops.

"Damn it, that damned Chu Yunfei!" Seeing this, Kuroshima Morita was so angry that his nose was crooked.

Uenomura comforted him, saying, "With most of the tanks withdrawn and over three hundred infantrymen cooperating, that should be enough to save your cavalry regiment."

"That's not enough! You have to hunt them down and kill them all!" Kuroshima Morita shouted like a madman.

“Of course.” Uenomura nodded.

Our most hated enemy is not the Jin-Sui Army, nor our elite troops, but the Eighth Route Army.

Now that the Eighth Route Army has shown up, the grievances have been settled and the debts have been repaid!
Most of the tanks and more than 300 Japanese soldiers that had been withdrawn immediately rushed toward the cavalry regiment's garrison.

Seeing this scene, someone couldn't help but say to Chu Yunfei, "Commander, most of the Japanese tank regiment's tanks and armored vehicles, along with more than 300 Japanese soldiers, have rushed over. I'm afraid the Eighth Route Army can't hold them off, right?"

"Didn't you notice?!" Chu Yunfei pointed sharply and said, "Knowing full well that the Japanese tank regiment was coming, why didn't those Eighth Route Army soldiers who attacked the Japanese cavalry regiment withdraw?"

"Commander, are you implying that the Eighth Route Army has a backup plan?"

"The Eighth Route Army said they brought three regiments, but only one regiment has shown up so far," Chu Yunfei laughed. "Brother Yunlong didn't try to fool me after all. My hundreds of warhorses were well worth it. As long as they severely damage the Japanese tank regiment, then this game will be completely turned around."

The person next to him was stunned: "Commander, can the Eighth Route Army severely damage the Japanese tank regiment?"

"Have you forgotten? The Eighth Route Army has heavy artillery," Chu Yunfei pointed.

"That's true, that's true." The person next to him nodded. The Eighth Route Army's heavy artillery had fired a few shots at first, but now it had stopped firing. They must be waiting for the Japanese mechanized regiment to deliver it.

Little did Chu Yunfei know that while Li Yunlong's two Hellfire cannons were ready for battle, their real purpose was to test rocket launchers.

Therefore, these two hell cannons were only used as backups.

The real star of the show is the rocket launcher.

As the Japanese tank regiment rumbled toward them, Kong Jie's soldiers, carrying rocket launchers, hid in the shadows.

Everyone held their breath, tense yet expectant.

What's nerve-wracking is that these are Japanese tanks and armored vehicles. In the past, when we encountered these things, we would either carry explosives and launch a suicide charge, or turn around and run away.

So, how could one not be nervous when watching the Japanese tanks and armored vehicles rumble towards them?

What I'm looking forward to!

We're carrying artillery on our shoulders. Director Li from the arsenal said it's the nemesis of tanks and armored vehicles, and we can rely on it to destroy enemy tanks and armored vehicles from a distance.

Therefore, we inspire anticipation in people's hearts.

If this battle is a resounding success, the battlefield significance of the rocket launcher will be perfectly demonstrated.

Then we will no longer be afraid of the Japanese tanks.

Kong Jie remained calm. In addition to assigning rocket launcher operators, he also dispersed the troops.

After all, it's impossible to kill the enemy with rocket launchers alone; it also requires coordinated operations by a large force.

The rocket launcher destroyed the enemy tank's armor, and the Japanese infantry next to them will definitely launch a swift counterattack.

Therefore, the main force needs to suppress these Japanese infantry to provide cover for the rocket launcher troops to relocate.

Seeing that the Japanese tank regiment had entered the maximum range of the rocket launchers, Kong Jie did not immediately choose to attack.

The soldiers were using rocket launchers for the first time, so their accuracy was definitely poor.

Wait until the enemy gets a little closer.

"Now! Rocket launcher, fire!"

When the first three Japanese tanks were a hundred meters away, Kong Jie roared.

Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
……

Under Kong Jie's command, the twelve rocket launchers immediately fired their rockets.

Twelve rockets, trailing long plumes of smoke, flew from different positions toward the three Japanese tanks in front!
Kong Jie and his soldiers all looked on with anticipation.

Whether rocket launchers are the nemesis of tank armor depends on this one tremor.

"What?! What is this?"

The observers of the first three Japanese tanks were completely dumbfounded as they watched the twelve shells flying towards them, each leaving a long trail of smoke.

Because they had never seen such a thing before, and it seemed to be fired from the shoulder by the Chinese. Didn't it have recoil?

Both Kuroshima Morita and Ueno no Mura were stunned by what they saw.

What is that? A cannonball flying with a trail of smoke?
Isn't that a firework?

Are the Chinese using fireworks to attack our tanks?
When Chu Yunfei saw this scene through his binoculars, he paused for a moment: "The Eighth Route Army didn't use the Hell Cannon, what new trick is this?"

(End of this chapter)