"We made the Japanese suffer a big loss today. With the Japanese's vengeful character, they will probably attack us tomorrow for revenge. Brother Yang, do you have any good ideas?”
After chatting with Battalion Commander Wang Hai for a while, Zhao Ting quickly changed the topic to the current battle.
Zhao Ting's suggestion during the day had won the battle, so now Wang Hai wanted to ask Zhao Ting again.
" We have seized a lot of Japanese mines and military detonators. We can set up a mine field in front of the camp. If the Japanese want to attack, they must cross the mine field."
Zhao Ting knew that his fate was tied to the fate of the 3rd Battalion. If he wanted to survive, he had to think of a way. Thus, he did not beat around the bush and spoke his thoughts.
"This is a good idea. As long as the Japanese dare to come over, I guarantee that they will cry for their parents.”
Wang Hai grinned after hearing Zhao Ting's suggestion.
"The Japanese's artillery is strong. We need to dig some holes behind the camp, as deep as possible, so that we can survive when the Japanese attack.”Zhao Ting continued.
Wang Hai was worried this time." Water is coming out of this damn place after digging for more than a meter. I'm afraid it's not easy to dig a hole."”
"It's better than nothing. If it really doesn't work, we can build a bunker to defend against the cannons. Build it with wood and cover it with reed stalks. Then cover it with a meter of soil.”
Zhao Ting had lived two lifetimes, so he naturally had these methods at his fingertips.
"Alright, I'll get someone to do it later.”
"We also need to pay attention to the Japanese tanks. We don't have anti-tank weapons for that metal lump, so we have to dig anti-tank trenches.”
"What is an anti-tank trench?" Wang Hai was dumbfounded.
"It's the trench that stops the Japanese tanks. Leave this task to our Third Company.”Zhao Ting volunteered.
"Alright then, I'll leave the digging of the anti-tank trenches to your Third Company.”
Apart from making these suggestions, Zhao Ting also gave his own opinions on the deployment of the firepower points.
Other than a few German Machinists, the rest of the Chinese army had come from the warlords 'chaotic warfare. Therefore, their tactics were all the same and not suitable for new wars.
For example, in a war, they would fight together and retreat together. There was no such tactic at all.
Moreover, most of the trenches were single-line trenches. If one point was broken through, the entire position would be finished.
Therefore, Zhao Ting proposed to build a deep position, and the distribution of firepower was also adjusted.
Zhao Ting had performed well during the day, so he was naturally highly regarded by Wang Hai. Therefore, regardless of whether what he said was right or wrong, Wang Hai agreed without hesitation and then ordered his men to do it.
An hour later, Zhao Ting left Wang Hai's camp and returned to his Third Company.
Most of the brothers who had been fighting hard for a day were resting with their guns, but Zhao Ting had to wake them up again to dig anti-tank trenches in front of the camp and help the second company set up the mine field.
Zhao Ting and the others only finished their preparations at 11 pm. When they returned to the trenches, they were so tired that they fell asleep.
Zhao Ting did not sleep well that night. The battlefield was filled with the smell of gunpowder, blood, and decay.
Moreover, the Japanese would fire a few flares from time to time, causing the ground to shake. Zhao Ting woke up a few times and only fell asleep when the sky was about to brighten.
The sky had just lit up, and the Japanese soldiers who had rested for the night could not wait to start a new day of attack.
The Japanese planes flew in formation from the east. The roaring of the engines could be heard from ten miles away.
Seeing the Japanese planes approaching, the soldiers didn't need the commanding officer's orders. Other than leaving behind observation posts, the rest of the people ran to the anti-artillery bunker behind.
Last night, the 3rd Battalion had built four bunkers to defend against the cannons. They were fixed with wood and covered with about 1.5 meters of soil. The shells of the Japanese could not penetrate them.
As soon as Zhao Ting and the others entered the bunker, the Japanese planes swooped down and started firing at them at low altitudes. They dropped bombs, causing a series of explosions.
The rest of the Japanese planes flew towards the Chinese defense zone and started to bombard the area, opening the curtains of the day's battle.
When the Japanese planes finished their bombing and left, the trenches on the ground were damaged again.
"These dogs only know how to lay eggs. If you have the guts, come down and fight with me!”
Seeing the Japanese planes fly away, the fierce-looking Liu Gang couldn't help but curse.
"In the future, when we have anti-aircraft guns and machine guns, we will shoot them down.”Zhao Ting consoled.
Although the Japanese planes had gone far away, the brothers did not go to their positions. According to tradition, the Japanese would still fire. After all, they were very generous.
As expected, the Japanese's artillery shells soon came whistling over. Other than Zhao Ting's side, several friendly positions on their flanks were blasted into pieces.
The brothers were already used to the bombardment of the Japanese soldiers and were no longer surprised. Other than cursing, there was nothing else they could do.
While the brothers were dodging the cannons, a messenger arrived at the bunker where Zhao Ting and the others were hiding and conveyed the orders to Liu Gang and Yang Dashu.
One of them was originally a soldier, and the other was an infantry squad leader. Now, they were directly promoted to the first and second platoon leaders, and were on equal footing with Old Wang.
Liu Gang and Yang Dashu were also stunned when they were promoted to platoon leader. They didn't know anyone in the camp or regiment. How could they be promoted so suddenly?
"Thank you, Company Commander. In the future, even if there is a mountain of blades and a sea of flames ahead, I, Liu Gang, will not frown with just a word from you!”
"Company Commander, I, Yang Dashu, will follow you from now on!”
Soon, the two of them reacted. They knew that Zhao Ting must have gone to the camp last night to put in a good word for them. They immediately expressed their gratitude to Zhao Ting.
"What's there to thank? You fought bravely. This is what you deserve.”
When Zhao Ting said this, he also said to the other soldiers,""You guys should also kill the Japanese. Whoever performs well will be nominated the next time there is a vacancy.”
Upon hearing this, the brothers who were originally jealous of Liu Gang and the others became excited. They immediately patted their chests and expressed that they would definitely follow the company commander to fight the Japanese.
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