Xu Rui then discussed the details of the delivery of supplies with Yan Yuhui. 200 tons of military supplies was not a small amount. If converted into 75mm field howitzer shells, it would be almost 50,000 rounds! It is almost the ammunition reserve of an artillery brigade of a small Japanese army for a large-scale battle. x23us. com is the fastest updated
Of course, the Japanese weapons and equipment captured by the 180th Division in Hai'an included more rifles, machine guns, grenades, mortars, and even only two Type 92 infantry guns, so Xiang Tianhu needed the Type 38 Large-cap 6.5mmx50mm bullets, 7.7mmx50mm bullets for the Type 92 heavy machine gun, plus 50mm caliber grenades and grenades.
Converted into specific ammunition quantities, there are 4 million rounds of 38-cap rifle bullets, 2 million rounds of Type 92 heavy machine gun bullets, plus 10,000 rounds of 50mm caliber grenades, and 20,000 50mm caliber melon grenades.
At first glance, the quantity of these ammunition is really large, but when averaged to each individual soldier, each Type 92 heavy machine gun or each grenade, the quantity is not much. The 180th Division now has more than 8,000 officers and soldiers, 400 Ten thousand rounds of ammunition are averaged to an individual soldier, and each person only has 500 rounds of ammunition, which is only two base numbers.
The average 20,000 50mm caliber grenades per soldier is only two and a half.
Yan Yuhui and Xu Rui agreed that the transportation of this batch of materials would still need to rely on civilian laborers from the Dameishan base area, but the money for hiring civilian laborers would be paid by the 180th Division itself this time. In addition, the task of protecting the transportation team would also be handed over to the cavalry battalion. Xiang Tianhu was really embarrassed to bother the Dameishan Independent Brigade anymore.
After the agreement was made, Xu Rui led the independent brigade on their way home.
Tiegang's cavalry battalion went south with Xu Rui because they needed to receive supplies. Tiegang was impatient and walked slowly with the civilian husband, so he took the cavalry battalion with him on the pretext of clearing the road ahead.
Watching the officers and soldiers of the cavalry battalion go away, Leng Tiefeng curled his lips and said: "Old Xu, you are so generous. You just opened your mouth and sent out another 200 tons of arms. According to your delivery method, we have been The supplies that the Japanese have snatched from you will only be enough for you to deliver them three or five times, and then we will have to resort to the empty city strategy ourselves."
In essence, Leng Tiefeng was not a stingy person, but this time he felt really distressed.
Because the items lent to the 180th Division this time, such as Type 38 rifle bullets, Type 92 heavy machine gun bullets and 50mm caliber grenades or grenades, are also what their independent brigade is eager to use. The rest are like Type 92 infantry artillery shells. , 75mm caliber mountain guns and field artillery shells, because they are not equipped, they are completely useless at this stage.
"Why, are you heartbroken?" Xu Rui chuckled, "Don't have such a shallow vision."
"You say I have short-sightedness?" Leng Tiefeng was unhappy and retorted, "I think you are just poor and generous."
Xu Rui cooed at the cavalrymen who were retreating in the smoke and dust ahead, and said: "I said that the 300 tons of ammunition I sent out can be exchanged for a cavalry battalion. Do you think it is worth it?"
"Change it back to a cavalry battalion?" Leng Tiefeng said, "That's a good idea."
However, Leng Tiefeng must admit that if these 300 tons of ammunition can really be exchanged for a cavalry battalion, it will definitely be worth it.
Because ammunition is a consumable, if you don't have it, you can still find a way to steal it from the Japanese. However, the more than 300 cavalrymen under Tiegang's command are all elite cavalry who have experienced hundreds of battles. You think, after fighting so many battles, it will take Can you survive to this day without any ability? These more than 300 cavalry are all cavalry seeds. Not to mention exchanging 300 tons of supplies for a cavalry battalion, it is worth just exchanging a cavalry company!
"What a beautiful idea? Of course I want a beautiful idea." Xu Rui chuckled and said in a dark voice, "Otherwise, why do I have to make an agreement with Yan Yuhui that the safety of this batch of supplies must be left to the cavalry battalion?"
"Old Xu, what is your plan?" Leng Tiefeng said dumbfounded, "However, you just detained Tiegang's cavalry battalion, can Xiang Tianhu spare you?"
"What do you mean by buckling? Don't say it in such an ugly way." Xu Rui chuckled sinisterly, "This is called borrowing. If you are willing to ask Tianhu to ask me to borrow ammunition, wouldn't you be happy if I asked him to ask to borrow some troops?"
"What do you call borrowing? You are clearly threatening." Leng Tiefeng also laughed.
"What's the blackmail? This is borrowing." Xu Rui smiled evilly, "I didn't say I wouldn't pay it back, right?"
"That's right, pay it back, of course you have to pay it back, and you will pay it back after you capture Xichuan." Leng Tiefeng said with a smile, "You are Liu Bei borrowing Jingzhou, and you never pay it back, haha."
"Just now, you had a droopy face, as if your wife had been kidnapped. Are you happy now?" Xu Rui chuckled, "Don't even think about it, Lao Xu, when have I ever done a business that lost money? Sometimes Lao Xu, I am being generous, but I am taking a long-term view, and when the time comes, the other party will have to pay back the principal with interest."
"Profiteer." Leng Tiefeng said, "You are a profiteer. I have seen it today."
Xu Rui chuckled and said: "These days, how can you not be a little bit cheating? If you are not a little bit cheating, you will be sold to others and you are still helping others count their money. So what, brothers, you have it all."
The officers and soldiers of the nearby independent brigade puffed up their chests.
After a pause, Xu Rui took the lead and shouted: "We are soldiers!"
This song was taught during the three-month military training. In addition to this song, there was also a song called "There's a Truth That Needs Not to Be Educated". At that moment, all the officers and soldiers of the independent brigade started singing along.
What makes us soldiers different is that we all wear simple military uniforms.
What's different about us soldiers? Since we left our hometown, it's hard to see our parents.
They say they are different, but in fact they are the same. They are both in their youthful years, and they are all hot-blooded men.
It's different, but it's actually the same. The same footprints are left to the mountains and rivers.
We soldiers are just different, with cold steel guns on our heads and rain, snow, wind and frost on our bodies.
We soldiers are just different. For the motherland, we dare to stand up our chests in the face of the bayonet.
They say they are different, but in fact they are the same. They are all missing their wives and children, and their hometown.
They say they are different, but in fact they are the same. The same passion is flying in the anti-Japanese battlefield.
This is what we soldiers are like.
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Not far ahead, Tiegang was leading more than 300 cavalrymen heading south.
Hearing the powerful singing voice that suddenly sounded behind him, Tiegang couldn't help but be startled.
Guard platoon leader Tie Xiaogang caught up and asked in a low voice: "Barracks, what kind of song is this?"
"Who knows." Tiegang frowned, "Maybe it's the military song of their New Fourth Army."
"The military song of the New Fourth Army?" Tie Xiaogang said, "It's quite nice, but not powerful enough."
"Yes, when it comes to momentum, the military song of our Northwest Army is the most powerful." Tie Gang tightened his abdomen and shouted at the cavalry officers around him, "Brothers, they all have it..."
The cavalry officers and soldiers around them straightened their chests and paid full attention.
Tie Gang took a deep breath, and then sang loudly: "The pace must be steady and steady, get ready...sing!"
More than three hundred officers and soldiers began to sing along, but what they sang was the Northwest Army's song of persuasion to soldiers.
The pace must be precise and steady,
The standard for artillery is height,
The cavalry charges the enemy bravely,
The guards' baggage was tightly secured.
The infantry is strong, the horses are fast, and the artillery is strong.
The army is strong and the country is powerful, what a glory!
1. I urge all soldiers to learn and practice their marksmanship accurately, so that their military power will intimidate foreign enemies;
The second advice is to be loyal and loyal, return home in triumph, and eat pots of pulp to comfort the troops;
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Linhuaiguan, temporary headquarters of the 180th Division.
As the order from the Supreme Command was issued, various units on the Huaihe River battlefield have quickly moved into action. The first unit of the 59th Army has crossed the Huaihe River from the mouth of Mohe to the south overnight, taking over the defense area of the 180th Division. The 180th Division has moved out from the original defense area. At Linhuaiguan, the troops approached Fengyang Town and Mentaizi Town, completely blocking the gap in the east of Bengbu.
However, the Japs' reaction was not slow. The Dizhou Division immediately transferred two infantry brigades from Bengbu to strengthen the defenses of Fengyang Town and Mentaizi. Moreover, the forward observation post reported that the Japs were still increasing their numbers towards Fengyang Town. Fu, looking at this, the Huozhou Division obviously has no intention of giving up and plans to counterattack Linhuaiguan in the near future.
Yan Yuhui said: "Master, it seems that the old devil Ogisu Rihei has not given up yet."
"Ogisu Rihei, this old devil, he can come if he wants to. Last time, because of the rush and lack of preparation, we suffered a big loss from this old devil. This time, I have to get the place back." Xiang Tianhu Leng He smiled coldly and said, "It's okay if you don't come this time. If the old devil dares to come, I will have to break his dog's paws."
Today, Xiang Tianhu really dares to speak harsh words. The 100 tons of ammunition that Xu Rui borrowed from him are still there, and the 200 tons of ammunition that he borrowed will soon be shipped to Linhuai. He has food in his hands and is not panicking. With this With 300 tons of ammunition, Xiang Tianhu really dared to compete with the Ogizhou Division. In terms of combat effectiveness, the Northwest Army really didn't shy away from the Japanese.
During the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War in 1933, the equipment of the Northwest Army was so poor. Many troops only had large blades. Didn't they still cut the little devils to pieces? Now that the 180th Division is well-equipped, is it still afraid of the little Japs
However, at this moment, Xiang Tianhu's right eye twitched wildly for no reason. He immediately frowned and said to Yan Yuhui: "Chief of Staff, why does my right eye keep twitching? Is there any trouble? ?”
As the old saying goes, the left eye will bring wealth and the right eye will bring disaster. Xiang Tianhu is also superstitious.
"Disaster?" Yan Yuhui said disapprovingly, "The situation is very good now, what disaster can happen?"
After thinking about it, Yan Yuhui said again: "Master, are you worried that Xu Rui will break his promise and not provide supplies?"
"That won't happen." Xiang Tianhu shook his head and said disapprovingly, "I still have some sense of discernment. Brother Xu Rui is definitely not like this. He will definitely give it to him if he says he will."
"I can't think of a humble position." Yan Yuhui said, "What else can cause trouble?"
Xiang Tianhu said: "Chief of Staff, do you think this counterattack will really make Brother Xu Rui right?"
Yan Yuhui said: "That's not possible. Chief Li must be responsible for the actual command of this counterattack. Chairman Chiang will only give some guidance at most and will not interfere too much."
Xiang Tianhu said: "I hope, I hope it's like what you said."
Yan Yuhui's eyebrows frowned inadvertently. (To be continued...)