In order to prevent the Japanese from giving him any greeting gifts, Hong Lang immediately boarded the car and returned to the military base in Guozhuang Village under the escort of the convoy. Only when he returned here could Hong Lang feel a sense of security.
The next morning, Lu Chong, who had been in charge of military research and development, rushed to Hong Lang's residence excitedly." Commander, our artillery research department has made progress and developed a new type of artillery.”
When Hong Lang heard the news, he sat up on the bed with a carp jump." Really? What's the situation?”
"The research department has developed a mortar with a caliber of 75mm and a range of 500m to 4km. It can satisfy the fire support of our current army. It's easy to carry and has decent firepower.”Lu Chong was most satisfied with this cannon because it was easy to carry. This way, every basic platoon would have strong firepower support in the future.
"Today is the day to test the cannon. Please go and watch.”Lu Chong revealed the purpose of this trip.
Hong Lang immediately put on his military uniform and tidied his clothes as he walked. "Let's go and take a look."
The test field for the cannon was arranged in the wasteland outside the village. There were no villages around, so the people around would not be hurt by mistakes during the test.
"Commander, we are ready!”The artillery personnel who participated in the experiment had already made their preparations. They asked Hong Lang, who was standing at a safe distance, for instructions.
"Let's begin!" Hong Lang replied loudly and raised the binoculars in his hand. Although he was not far from the cannon, he wanted to see it more clearly.
A few artillery personnel skillfully took out the mortar shells from the ammunition box and loaded them into the barrel. They gently released their hands, and the mortar shells slid down the barrel. With a crisp sound, the muzzle of the mortar flashed, and the mortar shells flew out at high speed along a diagonal line.
" Boom!" An orange-red flame exploded on the ground 200 meters away, sending the surrounding soil flying. The power of the explosion made Hong Lang nod in satisfaction. With such power, even his own platoon could defeat a Japanese artillery squad.
"Commander, this mortar is not bad, right?”Lu Chong said excitedly," If we can equip the entire regiment with such mortars, our combat effectiveness will immediately rise to a whole new level.”
Hong Lang nodded and said," Alright, this cannon is very good. Our army will immediately form a mortar team for each platoon. Like the light machine gun team, it will be the fire support team for the combat platoon.”
"Commander, then I will place an order with the cannon factory.”Lu Chong confirmed it again. Hong Lang smiled and waved his hand." Go ahead. By the way, within the R D department, the person who developed this cannon should also be commended.”
"Yes, Commander." Lu Chong saluted and went to handle this matter.
Hong Lang was in a good mood. With a new type of artillery, he was more confident in facing the Japanese army. In the command center, Lin Zheng was already waiting for Hong Lang with the battle report.
Hong Lang glanced at the report in Lin Zheng's hands and asked directly,""How are the casualties of the troops this time?”In Pingquan County and Yangshuling, he had annihilated a regiment of more than 3,500 Japanese soldiers. His soldiers were also very tired, and the price they might have paid was not small.
"Commander, so far, our casualties have been calculated. In this battle, our casualties have reached 200 people, of which 40 were killed, 40 were seriously injured, and 160 were lightly injured. Among these casualties, the ones who died during the battle were relatively few. They were all shot by the Japanese soldiers in hidden positions when the Japanese guards were gathered in Pingquan County.”Lin Zheng was a little angry as he spoke. These soldiers did not die on the way. They were all shot from the guns on their backs. It was obvious how terrifying urban street fighting was.
"The urban battle environment is too complicated. If we fight in the city, we will be at a disadvantage because of the buildings and the unfamiliar terrain.”Hong Lang sighed and said," In the upcoming battle, our army will strengthen the training of fighting in the city and try to reduce the casualties of our soldiers as much as possible. Compared to the Japanese, even if ten of them die in exchange for one of our soldiers, I think it's a loss.”
"Yes, I'll arrange this immediately.”Lin Zheng also wanted to strengthen this aspect of training.
"Right, Commander, this is the information we have today.”Lin Zheng took out another report and handed it to Hong Lang.
Hong Lang took it and immediately read it. He was very surprised. "What do you mean by that?"
"Yes, Chifeng's troops were defeated this morning. Chifeng was captured by the Japanese 6th Division. Their vanguard troops have continued to move west into Weichang County. If the Japanese occupy Weichang, they will go all the way south to Chengde.”
Hong Lang sighed and said," That's what I thought too, but the telegrams sent to Rehe Province and Division 36 haven't been answered yet. We still have to prepare ourselves."”
"Lin Zheng, continue to select suitable soldiers from the entire South County. We will be expanding the army by six battalions, so I will leave this matter to you.”Hong Lang handed the matter of expanding the army to Lin Zheng. It was necessary to expand the army and prepare for war.
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