I really came here to fight against Japan

Chapter 276: Since when did the militia have field battalions?

As for the artillery battalion mentioned earlier, the leaders did not ask further questions.

Think about the artillery battalion of the Lianzhuang team, it only has two pine wood cannons and some grenade launchers or something.

At this time, the division commander also asked gently: "Xiao Lu, I think your equipment is quite good! There are quite a few Maxim rifles alone."

When Lu Shanlai heard the praise from his leader, his chest puffed up with pride.

In the past two years in Shanxi, their troops have developed indeed well.

With a guerrilla division escorting them ahead, they can train the militia in Fengu County in a down-to-earth manner.

In addition, weapons and equipment not used by the main force can be supplied to them indefinitely.

They now have light and heavy machine guns, infantry guns, and mortars.

Even the rifles in every soldier's hands were equipped with Type 38 rifles that were 80% new.

It is no exaggeration to say that the level of weapons and equipment of this unit is so high that the gun ownership rate of the elite troops of the Central Army is not as high as theirs.

It turned out that because the Gansu Army had no planes, they felt that the Central Army was still a formidable enemy.

Now think about it, the Gansu Army now has fighter jets and bombers, so the Central Army is really nothing.

Lu Shanlai said proudly: "Commander, the militia I brought today are all garrison troops, and their equipment is not the best.

The militia brigades that Shimuqiao brought to Cangyun Ridge are all field troops, so their equipment is really good."

As soon as these words were uttered, the commander who was drinking water nearby almost spit out the water.

Division Commander: "Ahem, comrade Lu Shanlai, wait a moment. You said your militia battalion is divided into two types: field combat and garrison?"

In the process of revolution, all miracles are possible.

The division commander did not look down on his militia comrades, but the term "field militia" sounded a bit strange.

Lu Shanlai: “Yes, our garrison militia brigade is basically used to protect the villagers in this village and town.

Our field militia is very powerful. For example, they participated in the battle to encircle and annihilate the 39th Division at the beginning of last year.

When we were destroying the 7th Division of the Imperial Army, it was our First Squadron that discovered the fighter plane.

We were the main attacking force at that time, and after the war we were awarded the glorious title of "First Attack Team".

Today, our field militia battalion is equipped with Browning heavy machine guns.

Heavy equipment like the Maxim were given to our garrison battalion.

As for the Japanese Type 99 light machine gun, its failure rate was too high.

Because the female comrades are careful, we left the crooked handles to the female militia in the village. "

Looking at Lu Shanlai's nonchalant look, Kong Jie's heart ached.

That's a crooked handle!

No matter how difficult it is to use, it is still a light machine gun!

You don't use it, so you leave it for the female militia in the village?

This is by no means to look down on lesbians, but you let lesbians take action.

Standing at the entrance of the village with a Type 99 light machine gun, shooting at the enemies who came to raid?

I just feel that this scene is weird.

The deputy commander-in-chief was no longer surprised because they were not familiar with the Gansu Army on the surface.

Therefore, no special attention was paid to Song Wenwan's development in Shanxi.

Song Wenwan goes to Hengshan to report every year, but the contents of these reports are never recorded in writing.

Apart from Political Commissar Mo, the only people who knew the inside story of the Gansu Army were the one or two leaders in northern Shaanxi, who knew the real data of the Gansu Army.

Just as the deputy commander-in-chief and Lu Shan came to understand the situation of the troops.

Suddenly, the sound of artillery bombardment was heard from the direction of the Eighth Route Army's position in Cangyunling.

However, the density of the artillery bombardment this time was not very high, and it did not feel as fierce as in the morning.

Kong Jie said worriedly, "This is the artillery preparation of the Japanese. They will start the attack soon.

I wonder if our militia comrades can handle it?"

Kong Jie and his men were also very worried about the situation of the militia comrades on the position.

After all, they didn't know them very well, and they were afraid of causing too many casualties to the militia in Fengu County.

Furthermore, if their defense line was breached by the Japanese artillery, the entire defense line would be untenable.

Fortunately, the Japanese had been attacking for two days and might not have many shells left.

Therefore, this time the artillery preparation was not as fierce as yesterday.

At this time, a communicator from the division headquarters ran over to report to the leader.

"Report to the commander, Commander Cheng from the Cangyunling position called.

They said that the Japanese artillery had begun shelling their regiment's positions.

Commander Cheng, please rest assured, division commanders, they will overcome all difficulties and will hold their ground."

After hearing this, the deputy commander nodded and said to the division commander with satisfaction.

"It has to be an old comrade who can be trusted, unlike that Li Yunlong.

Every time I use him, I am always terrified, fearing that he will do something weird to me."

Just as he said this, the sound of artillery shells exploding came from the direction of Cangyun Ridge, and suddenly became more frequent.

This change made even the deputy commander-in-chief, who had never changed his expression despite the pressure, become serious.

However, the militia comrades on the threshing floor began to cheer.

Lu Shanlai said excitedly to the two commanders: "Commanders, this must be our militia artillery battalion showing off its power!

They are firing back at the enemy's artillery positions."

An hour ago, Shimuqiao arrived with three militia battalions and an artillery battalion.

They marched quickly to the Cangyunling position, leaving Commander Cheng at the central position stunned.

Captain Cheng thought: Where did these militiamen come from? Why did they come to our position?

What if the Japanese start attacking and cause casualties to the militia?

If the brigade commander knew about this, I would be scared to death.

Captain Cheng took a closer look and said, "Hey, you guys are flying the flag of the New 1st Regiment?

"New First Regiment Militia First Battalion"? Are you Li Yunlong's men? "

Shi Muqiao said politely: "Sir, we are the militia of Lianzhuang Team of Fengu County.

Just the day before yesterday, we received a transfer order from our superiors, asking us to go to Xiaoqingshan to report to the new regiment there.

However, when we were halfway there, we received an order to deploy defenses in the Cangyun Ridge area.

Because the military situation this time is too urgent, we haven't met Captain Li until now.

Since the position here is under your command, please don't be polite and give us orders quickly!"

The company commander next to him knew that their regiment commander and Li Yunlong were both acquaintances from Hubei, Henan and Anhui.

He whispered, "Captain Cheng, why don't we ask them to transport the ammunition?

We usually don’t get to take advantage of Captain Li, but this time he finally came to our doorstep…”

Captain Cheng: "Come on, come on, stop giving bad advice. Assigning tasks? Forget about assigning tasks!

If Li Yunlong knew that I used his soldiers, I don’t know how much nonsense he would say to me.

Believe it or not, if I dared to ask his soldiers to help carry a box of ammunition to the battlefield.

If we win this sniper battle, Li Yunlong will dare to say that it was thanks to his soldiers who contributed.

He will take at least half of our spoils. Forget about helping us, or else it will be difficult to send him away!"

At this time, the scout in front came back and reported: "Captain, the Japanese are gathering again.

I counted them and there were about 200 of them, probably a squadron of Japanese soldiers."