Blood-Red Front

The next day, Lin Zhiyuan was awakened by the loud sound of artillery fire.

68联队的山炮步兵炮和第101师团下属炮兵联队的36门94式75毫米山炮，正对着独立营阵地疯狂倾泻弹药。

94式75毫米山炮是初升军步兵师团的制式支援火炮，重量不过536公斤，射程却能达到8300米，比重量540公斤射程6300米的联队属41式山炮要先进许多。

After getting up, Lin Zhiyuan found that he was the only one in the bunker; Shang Kebing had disappeared.

However, the military uniform that she took off yesterday is now neatly folded on Shang Kebing's small bed.

After putting on his military uniform, Lin Zhiyuan strode to the battalion headquarters.

Shang Kebing, who was already at the camp headquarters, saw Lin Zhiyuan walk in and quickly took out the steamed buns she had prepared from her bosom.

Lin Zhiyuan took the steamed bun, took a bite, and asked as he walked towards the observation post, "What's the situation now?"

Without even needing a telescope, Lin Zhiyuan could see that the position, which had been repaired overnight, was riddled with holes by artillery shells, and the soil had been thrown up more than ten meters.

The communications soldier standing nearby reported, "We've received a report from the front lines that the newly promoted army has deployed at least an artillery regiment and is currently bombarding our positions."

"The enemy is trying to use the same old trick again," Lin Zhiyuan said. "Tell all companies to prepare for the enemy's forced crossing of the Wen River."

"In addition, please make sure to keep your phone accessible with the 6th Regiment. If necessary, we may need to request support."

"yes!"

As they were talking, Lin Zhiyuan heard gunshots suddenly rang out. With the steamed bun in his mouth, Lin Zhiyuan raised his binoculars.

However, in reality, Lin Zhiyuan only used the binoculars as a tool for camouflage and enhancing his field of vision. He was actually using the overall perspective of the minimap to observe the enemy's movements.

[Colonel Tanigawa, newly promoted to Commander of the 68th Regiment; Chief of Staff of the 68th Regiment, newly promoted to Commander of the 68th Regiment...]

"Something's not right. Why is the enemy command post so far forward?" Lin Zhiyuan pondered.

However, he quickly figured out what was going on and couldn't help but curse inwardly.

"Damn it, they really look down on people."

A regimental command was moved to the front lines, confident that the Xia army could not threaten their safety.

Without hesitation, Lin Zhiyuan picked up the phone next to him.

"Take over to the regimental headquarters."

A few seconds later, the call was connected.

"Hello, Commander Ji, this is Lin Zhiyuan."

"I've spotted an enemy situation and would like to request artillery support for a salvo."

"Where is it?" Lu Ye asked.

"Northeast of Lijiazhai."

"The Li family residence?" Lu Ye looked at the map on the wall.

Lu Ye gestured with his finger and said somewhat helplessly, "It's not that I'm unwilling to let the artillery company provide support, it's just that the distance is a bit too far. Lijiazhai is already beyond the maximum range of the 82mm mortar."

"If the enemy situation is critical, you can call the Second Detachment Artillery Battalion. They are equipped with 12 Bofors mountain guns, which should be able to reach Lijiazhai."

If the 82mm mortars of the 6th Regiment were to reach Lijiazhai, they would have to move to a different position, which would be extremely dangerous.

Besides the initial launch aircraft currently circling overhead, if the artillery moves towards the independent battalion, the defensive positions in other directions will not receive artillery support.

Upon hearing Lu Ye's suggestion, Lin Zhiyuan shook his head: "Forget it, I'll think of another way."

According to the memories received, the Xia Kingdom in this world is different from the Republic of China. It has not self-censored, so whether it is the Binxi Arsenal or the Kyoto and Hanyang Arsenals, they can independently produce artillery.

The most produced were the Krupp M1903 75mm mountain gun and the Krupp M1903 75mm field gun.

However, these two cannons are over thirty years old and their performance is somewhat outdated, so the Xia army has also purchased many advanced cannons.

The National Tax Bureau under the Eighth Army had two detachments, each equipped with a battalion of 12 Bofors mountain guns, which were among the most advanced artillery pieces in the world at that time.

It is precisely because of its preciousness that a legitimate reason must be given for the mountain artillery battalion to fire.

Under normal circumstances, Lin Zhiyuan, from his position in the Independent Battalion, would not have been able to see the enemy's regimental command post.

The artillery battalion would never risk firing just because Lin Zhiyuan said so.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Zhiyuan thought for a moment, picked up the helmet on the table, put it on his head, and crawled out of the underground command post.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoliu and Ding Xiucheng quickly followed.

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