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

Chapter 339 A Phoenix Flies Out of the Mountain Valley

Because the command center suffered a fatal blow, the morale of the Japanese troops was quickly affected.

The remaining mid-level commanders did not hesitate and immediately ordered a retreat.

Upon hearing the retreat of the Japanese troops, Commander Fu's expression brightened with joy: "It seems that Sanwazi has succeeded."

Immediately afterward, Commander Fu swiftly issued the order: "Pass on my command, the entire army will launch a full-scale attack, relentlessly pursuing and killing the Japanese troops, inflicting as many casualties as possible on their manpower."
"Yes, sir." The messenger immediately carried out Commander Fu's order.

"Come on!"

"Kill!"

The Jin-Sui Army surged towards the Japanese like a tidal wave, instantly reversing the situation, and the mountains and fields were covered with the corpses of Japanese soldiers.

……

Commander Fu picked up the phone and called the logistics department first, instructing them to immediately treat Sanwazi's family well.

Then, Commander Fu contacted Commander Yan. As soon as the call connected, before Commander Fu could even finish speaking, Commander Yan asked impatiently, "Yisheng, how is it? Has your side collapsed and can't hold on anymore?"

Commander Yan's voice was trembling with tears.

If you can't hold on, then you'll have to become a homeless dog.

The feeling of being a stray dog ​​is not pleasant.

At that time, we'll be attacked from both sides: the ferocious Japanese army in front and the bald guy making trouble from behind.

"Commander Yan, I have good news for you." Commander Fu said excitedly, "The Japanese army has retreated, and I am ordering the entire army to launch an attack."

"The Japanese army retreated?" Commander Yan on the other end of the phone was stunned for a few seconds upon hearing this. "Weren't the Hell Cannons destroyed by the Japanese planes? How could the Japanese army have failed?"

"The Hell Cannon is gone, but the Eighth Route Army still sent us two Hell Missiles," Commander Fu explained. "The technology for one of the Hell Missiles was cracked by Deputy Factory Director Yan, and I still have one here..."

Before Commander Fu could finish speaking, Commander Yan exclaimed in shock, "Yisheng, you're not going to tell me that you turned the tide with just one Hellfire missile, are you?"

Commander Yan was overwhelmed with shock and disbelief.

With the assistance of aircraft, the Japanese army routed more than a dozen of our divisions.

The loss of the three Hellfire cannons, which could not suppress the Japanese army's mass charges, meant that the Jin-Sui Army's fate was sealed.

Under such circumstances, even a god would probably find it difficult to turn the tide of the battle.

Now you're telling me that a mere Hellfire missile turned the tide of the war.

Are Hell Missiles really that amazing?

Commander Fu explained, "I was actually making a desperate gamble with the Hellfire missile. Our three Hellfire cannons were destroyed, and when I ordered a retreat, the Japanese would definitely pursue us relentlessly. I judged that the Japanese commander would also recklessly follow the troops forward without paying attention to detailed reconnaissance. So I specifically chose a place and had Sanwazi lie in ambush with the Hellfire missile. As I expected, the Japanese commander indeed set up a temporary command post nearby. Sanwazi launched the Hellfire missile, completed the decapitation strike, and with the command center destroyed, the Japanese retreated."

"So that's how it is." Commander Yan on the other end of the phone exclaimed in surprise, "I didn't expect that these Hell Missiles would be even more effective than Hell Cannons. A surprise attack and assassination turned the tide of the battle, allowing us to stabilize the situation and avoid being forced to evacuate from Shanxi Province."

"Yes, Commander Yan," Commander Fu said, seizing the opportunity. "The Hellfire missiles' destructive power is secondary; their main advantage is their ease of transport and concealment on the battlefield, making them difficult for Japanese planes to detect. They can be hidden and launched a surprise attack at a crucial moment, catching the enemy off guard. Commander Yan, you need to expedite the exchange of more Hellfire missiles from the Eighth Route Army, the more the better. The Japanese have been repelled for now, but that's only temporary. They will definitely retaliate against us again."

“Hell missiles have the ability to turn the impossible into the possible, so I definitely have to keep an eye on them.” Yan Changguan responded, and said happily to Commander Fu, “Since the battle is going well, Commander Fu, you should seize the time to hunt down the Japanese forces. I’ll contact the arsenal right away.”

"Okay, Chief Yan."

……

A certain arsenal of the Jin-Sui Army

"Hurry up, get everything ready quickly, load the explosives, and be quick about it."

"The battle at the front is not going well. If we can't hold the line this time, we absolutely cannot leave the equipment to the Japanese again."

We cannot make the same mistake a third time.

Commander Fu telegraphed the news that three heavy artillery pieces had been bombed by Japanese planes to Commander Yan.

Commander Yan reluctantly issued the order, and all units quickly prepared for the relocation.

Things that can't be taken away, even if they're blown up, can't be left to the Japanese.

The Jin-Sui Army's arsenal had a lot of equipment, and it was impossible to take it all away in a short time, so they had to have bombs planted in advance.

Inside the dismantling room of the arsenal, Yan Kai and several military experts stared at the Hellfire missile in front of them, still at a loss.

One of the military experts said to Yan Kai, "Deputy Factory Director Yan, we've been researching this anti-tampering technology for so long, but we haven't made any progress. Maybe we should just give up."

Several other military experts also advised, "We've already wasted a lot of time trying to crack this anti-disassembly technology. Deputy Factory Director Yan, the battle at the front isn't going well, and the arsenal should be prepared to be blown up. Let's focus our efforts on relocation. Moving even one more piece of equipment is always a good thing."

“If we don’t crack this anti-disassembly technology, not to mention the Hell Missiles, we’ll also have to get the Hell Cannon shells from the Eighth Route Army.” Yan Kai shook his head. “The Eighth Route Army has a huge appetite. If we can’t get enough supplies, our entire fortune will probably be emptied out. In that case, what’s the difference between us and blowing them up?”

“But, just like you said, this anti-tampering technology doesn’t seem to be a product of our time at all. We don’t know where to start.” Several military personnel frowned.

Of course, we knew that the Eighth Route Army had a big appetite, and if we continued to exchange weapons with them, we would definitely be ripped off.

But this technology is unbreakable; it simply cannot be cracked.

"You can all go out now. I'll try again by myself." Yan Kai finally waved his hand, letting the military workers go out and get back to work.

The arsenal is being relocated urgently, so they'll definitely be taking their most valuable equipment with them. They're being asked to keep an eye on it. "Yes, Deputy Director Yan." The military industry personnel nodded and left.

Yan Kai, holding his tools, continued to circle around the Hell Missile in front of him.

It circled around several times, just like a tiger circling a hedgehog, unable to find a way to bite it.

Yan Kai then turned his attention to the Hell Cannon shell next to him.

Similarly, after circling around twice, Yan Kai could only sit down like a deflated balloon, cursing, "What kind of brains do these Eighth Route Army military experts have? This thing is simply not something a human could make. It doesn't give anyone any room to disassemble it at all. It's infuriating!"

Yan Kai cursed a few times, then started working again, but still couldn't figure out where to begin.

Enraged, Yan Kai threw his tools to the ground and shouted a few words. Just then, there was a knock on the door: "Deputy Factory Director Yan, the factory director is here."

Upon hearing that the factory manager had arrived, Yan Kai quickly composed himself and went to open the door.

Outside the door, Yan Kai's superior, Yan Zhong, eagerly approached him and cut to the chase: "Commander Yan just called to say that Yisheng's side used Hellfire missiles to launch a surprise attack on the Japanese command post and defeated the Japanese. The bombs at the arsenal don't need to be buried anymore, and the equipment can be preserved without relocation. Yan Kai, how's the cracking of the Hellfire missile technology going?"

"Did Yisheng turn the tide of the battle by relying on the Hellfire Missiles?" Yan Kai was greatly surprised when he heard this.

Although he didn't understand warfare, he knew that Commander Fu's side was fighting a very tough battle.

Even the three hell cannons were blown up, and the situation was hopeless. Commander Yan was forced to order the planting of bombs at the arsenal.

And now, has a single Hellfire missile changed the outcome of this battle and altered the fate of the Jin-Sui Army?
“Yes, Yan Kai, the value of this Hell Missile far surpasses that of the Hell Cannon.” Yan Zhong looked solemnly at Yan Kai: “Is there really no way to counter this technology?”

Although Yan Zhong was the factory director, he was not good at technical work, so Yan Kai was mainly in charge.

When Yan Zhong received the call from Commander Yan, he first asked the military experts who were working with Yan Kai and got the answer in advance.

However, he was unwilling to give up. Was this technology really unbreakable?

He found it even more unbelievable that such a powerful phoenix could possibly fly out of that remote mountain village of the Eighth Route Army!

The anti-tampering technology he developed is so unbeatable, so incredibly powerful!
Faced with Yan Zhong's serious expression, Yan Kai sighed: "Factory Director, I've tried many times, but this doesn't seem to be a product of our time at all. I can't handle it."

Despite anticipating the outcome, Yan Zhong's expression still darkened upon seeing Yan Kai's helpless state: "Yan Kai, you're a highly qualified expert who has undergone advanced studies, how can you lack confidence?"

“Factory Director, I am a military engineer. I love military industry more than anyone else. I really want to crack it more than anyone else.” Yan Kai’s eyes turned red. “However, this anti-disassembly technology is like a mountain blocking my way. I can’t move it with just my hands. In fact, I don’t even know how to move this mountain.”

"How is this possible? How can there be such advanced anti-disassembly technology in this world? I don't believe it." Yan Zhong said angrily, "With those Eighth Route Army bastards, they could only make some reloadable bullets and some garbage grenades at most. With such a dilapidated background, how could they cultivate such a powerful military expert? There is no cradle for such training at all."

After cursing, Yan Zhong remembered something and looked at Yan Kai: "Yan Kai, what do you think about us inviting the top military experts from Chongqing over? If we all work together, is it possible to crack this..."

Before Yan Zhong could finish speaking, Yan Kai interrupted him: "Factory Director, let me say something to boost the morale of the Eighth Route Army. Even if you brought over the top military experts from Chongqing, or even the top military experts from the Japanese, I estimate it would be a waste of time."

"Are we just going to let those wretched farmers eat us to death?!" Yan Zhong cursed angrily.

Commander Yan has given him a direct order: to increase the stockpile of Hell Missiles at all costs.

If we can't crack this technology, we can only get supplies from the Eighth Route Army, which will leave us vulnerable to their exploitation.

"Let's not be so absolute," Yan Zhong said to Yan Kai after adjusting his emotions. "I'll have Commander Yan communicate with the people in Shancheng to see if they can send top military experts over so we can study it together."

“They might not be willing…” Yan Kai shook his head. This is a war zone, and top military experts won’t be sent here easily.

Yan Zhong interrupted, "Tell them that as long as the technology can be cracked, everyone can share the Hell Missile. I believe they will definitely consider it."

Then Yan Zhong continued, "You should also make some preparations here. Go and talk to the logistics minister of the Eighth Route Army again and try to get some more Hell Missiles from him. Of course, you also need Hell Cannons. Oh, and rocket launchers too. See if you can get some of those as well. The Japanese mechanized units are not easy to fight."

"Factory manager, can you find someone else?" Yan Kai didn't want to go anymore.

“No, this is an order.” Yan Zhong shook his head, his expression leaving no room for doubt: “You also have experience dealing with them, you are the most suitable to go.”

“But Zhang Wanhe will definitely ask for an exorbitant amount,” Yan Kai said.

“You can negotiate with Zhang Wanhe on other terms…” Yan Zhong didn’t finish his sentence.

Yan Kai interrupted, "That Zhang Wanhe isn't stupid. He definitely won't listen to the conditions. He'll stick to his principles when it comes to what he wants."

"That's not necessarily true," Yan Zhong shook his head.

"how to say?"

"According to intelligence, the Kumamoto Division's mopping-up operation is rapidly recovering its strength, and Japanese troops from the Ninth War Zone are being redeployed here, even Kwantung Army troops are being mobilized," Yan Zhong said solemnly. "According to intelligence estimates, the Japanese will launch another mopping-up operation against the Eighth Route Army, with a force no less than that of a major battle against us. The Eighth Route Army only has three divisions, and even if they have privately recruited more troops, due to insufficient equipment and supplies, their total strength is at most 70,000 to 80,000 men, which is less than a fraction of the Japanese mopping-up force. Under the overwhelming force of the Japanese, the Eighth Route Army has no chance of stopping them..."

Before Yan Zhong could finish speaking, Yan Kai interrupted him: "Do you mean you want me to tell Zhang Wanhe that if they are willing to provide us with Hellfire Missiles, Hellfire Cannons, and Rocket Launchers, we can help him defend against the Japanese? Let alone Zhang Wanhe, even a three-year-old child would not believe that."

“That’s how it is normally.” Yan Zhong nodded and said, “Commander Yan is already communicating with the elite forces. If the Japanese really wipe out the Eighth Route Army this time, wouldn’t the military experts in the Eighth Route Army’s arsenal be given to the Japanese? And wouldn’t those rare technologies also be taken by the Japanese? So, Commander Yan and the elite forces are discussing sending troops on their own initiative when the time comes.”

"On the surface, they are actively helping the Eighth Route Army, but in reality, they are looking for an opportunity to take over the Eighth Route Army's border region arsenal?" Yan Kai pondered.

“No matter how shrewd Zhang Wanhe is, he can’t possibly be unaware of what it means when the Japanese army marches in with full force again. With all his escape routes cut off, even if he doesn’t believe us, he’ll have no choice but to rely on our help,” Yan Zhong said. “When the time comes, as long as we succeed in the end, won’t we be able to get all the equipment that was given to Zhang Wanhe back?”

"Hmm, that makes some sense." Although Yan Kai thought it was unlikely, the Eighth Route Army was probably driven to desperation and would have blown up the entire force. They were much more decisive than us.

But anything can happen on the battlefield. What if the Eighth Route Army arrives in time? What if they are unwilling to give up their troops?

(End of this chapter)