Bright Sword: Flesh and Blood Military Industrial Base

Yang Zheng was greatly encouraged and gestured to bring in the puppet army platoon leader.

After a series of interrogations and intimidation, combined with the information Sun Ming and his team had gathered earlier, a clear picture emerged: to ensure the safety of this batch of supplies, the Japanese not only arranged escort troops, but also arranged an armored vehicle to follow behind the special train.

"Map..." Yang Zheng said.

Sun Ming immediately took out the sketches they had gathered during this period of exploration.

After spreading it out, Yang Zheng carefully searched on the map, and after a long while, he pointed to a certain location.

"Black Stone Ridge..."

The terrain there is treacherous, with the railway winding between two mountains and a long curve, making it an excellent ambush location.

"There's a Japanese outpost here, probably staffed by a small detachment that's responsible for patrolling the railway on a daily basis," Sun Ming said immediately upon seeing it.

Yang Zheng was not surprised. After all, the Japanese would definitely be on guard in such a place, and a small squad would not be difficult to deal with.

Thinking of this, Yang Zheng looked at Mao Dashuan, whose wounds had almost healed, and said, "Squad Leader Mao, you're in charge of the rest. Find the location of the telephone line at this Japanese outpost."

Mao Dashuan straightened his back and loudly assured them, "Yes, Company Commander!"

"Very good. Now, take your reconnaissance squad and get ready!" Yang Zheng nodded and patted him on the shoulder.

Mao Dashuan was also a veteran soldier who had followed Yang Zheng for a long time. He was very capable, but he was injured while recruiting Japanese soldiers and faded from public view.

After settling Mao Dashuan in, Yang Zheng turned his gaze to Sun Ming, who was beaming with joy, and said with a light laugh, "How about it? I transferred you to the cavalry squad, and you're even the deputy squad leader. Any complaints?"

Sun Ming stood at attention, saluted, and shouted loudly, "Company Commander, I am very willing and satisfied. I have also learned about Squad Leader Sun Desheng's abilities, and I admire him."

"Okay, then let's learn from him!" Yang Zheng smiled. "Go on, your class monitor has been waiting for you for a long time!"

"Yes, sir!"

At this point, Sun Desheng's cavalry squad was fully in place.

On the evening of the 20th, Chen Xiaoquan finally returned, covered in dust, with a squad of soldiers escorting a mule cart.

The mule cart was loaded with raw materials for the production of nearly 5 rounds of ammunition, which solved the immediate problem.

Of course, along with him came a document officially appointing Chen Xiaoquan as the political instructor of the Eighth Company and concurrently the platoon leader of the First Platoon.

At the same time, he also brought back a message: the second batch of materials would arrive in 25 days, at which time they would also need to take away 3 bullets.

Yang Zheng thought about it and agreed. At worst, he could summon some blacksmiths and bullet production technicians in a couple of days.

After Chen Xiaoquan had settled the materials, Yang Zheng immediately announced that a meeting would be held.

Inside the company headquarters, the oil lamp cast a reddish glow on everyone's faces. Yang Zheng pointed to Black Stone Ridge on the map with a wooden stick and explained the battle plan in detail:

"The objective of this operation is to seize the Japanese army's grain train! The key principles are speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness! Utilize the terrain of Black Stone Ridge to cut off the head and tail of the train, eliminate the escorting troops, move the grain, and then quickly withdraw!"

"Specific deployment:

"First, the reconnaissance squad, at dawn on the 22nd, cut their phone lines, then launch a surprise attack. Try not to fire; eliminate them silently! Mao Dashuan, can you do it?"

Mao Dashuan stood up, patted his chest, and vowed, "Company Commander, if we can't do it, you can shoot me!"

The 12 scouts selected earlier were all highly skilled, adept at infiltration and melee weapons, truly elite soldiers.

With these people and the intelligence they had gathered over the past few days, Mao Dashuan felt that if he couldn't do it, he might as well just die.

Yang Zheng nodded, looked at Wang Bing, who was in charge of the demolition team, and said, "Wang Bing, have you all prepared everything? Once the reconnaissance team finishes its work, it will be your turn to go. Set up the equipment in front and behind for me."

When the Japanese trains arrive, the first one will be detonated to blast them off the tracks. The ones following are prepared for the Japanese armored vehicles!

Wang Bing nodded calmly and said, "Company Commander, no problem, everything is ready!"

"Very good," Yang Zheng then looked at Luo Dashan, "Your fire support platoon, occupy the highest point of Black Stone Ridge. Your mission is to use your heavy machine guns and grenade launchers to give the Japanese a good beating after you force the Japanese train to stop. I don't want to see a large-scale counterattack from the Japanese."

"Yes, platoon leader, we guarantee we'll crush the Japanese until they can't even lift their heads!" Luo Dashan's face was filled with excitement for the upcoming battle.

"First, second, and third platoons, under the unified command of Chen Xiaoquan, lie in ambush below the road cut. Once the artillery platoon fires, launch a swift attack and use overwhelming force to divide and annihilate the escorting Japanese and puppet troops! Remember, use grenades to clear the way, and blast them to pieces!"

Chen Xiaoquan, Zhao Dahu, and Zeng Dahui, their faces flushed with excitement, snapped to attention: "Yes, sir! We guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Liu Tiegang, your railway detachment, along with everyone from the blacksmith shop and some reliable villagers, will form a large transport team. As soon as the battle is over, you must quickly approach the train and organize the transport of grain!"

Liu Tiegang nodded, understanding that transporting the grain back was the most crucial thing, and nodded very steadily.

"Cavalry Platoon, Sun Desheng!"

"Here!" Sun Desheng stood up abruptly.

"Your mission is the most mobile and the most crucial! Before the battle, you are responsible for perimeter security and monitoring for any possible Japanese reinforcements."

Once the battle begins, depending on the situation, launch a flanking attack to disrupt the enemy's deployment or pursue the fleeing enemy.

When transporting grain, you are responsible for providing guerrilla cover on the perimeter to prevent interference from small groups of enemy troops. Understand?

"Understood! The cavalry platoon is the eyes and the blade of the entire company!" Sun Desheng's voice was firm and clear.

"Instructor Chen, the battle mobilization is now in your hands. Make sure every soldier understands that this batch of grain is crucial to our ability to establish a foothold here, and to whether the villagers can have enough to eat!"

Chen Xiaoquan solemnly replied, "Don't worry, Company Commander, we'll definitely do a good job of the ideological work!"

Yang Zheng's gaze swept across the entire area, his expression resolute: "This operation concerns the life and death of my Eighth Company and its development plan! Success is the only option; failure is not an option!"

All units quickly prepared, and on the evening of the 21st, the troops secretly set off to assemble in the Heishiling area!

"Yes!" the crowd roared in unison, their eyes burning with the flames of battle.

After the meeting, the Eighth Company, this war machine, began to operate with even greater efficiency. Ammunition was carefully distributed, weapons were repeatedly checked, and rations were prepared.

Sharpening the knife, ready to go.

Meanwhile, dozens of miles away, Li Yunlong, accompanied by police officer Hu Zi, rode a fast horse to the brigade headquarters.

After being checked and informed by the sentry, he entered the brigade headquarters.

"Brigade Commander, Brigade Commander!! I, Li Yunlong, have arrived."