Chapter 106 I became an artillery expert?
Zhu Maoqin brought a company of artillery to the front line.

At this time, there was laughter and joy at the front line.

After all, they have suffered from Japanese bombing in recent days.

Now, watching the Japanese army being bombed, the feeling of being proud is naturally different.

When Lin Yi saw Zhu Shimao's military rank, he hurried forward and saluted.

"Sir, who are you?"

Lin Yi was not sure what the other party's purpose was, so he asked in confusion.

"Krupp asked me to come here to teach you how to use anti-aircraft guns." Zhu Maoqin did not put on airs just because his military rank was higher than the other party. Instead, he spoke very kindly.

He was still thinking about the artillery battalion that the Sichuan Army had promised to give to the Fifth Army.

So we don’t want to make the relationship between the two parties too awkward.

However, it must be said that the Sichuan Army’s equipment is truly luxurious.

All American equipment, even the Thompson submachine guns that were only equipped to the main troops can be seen everywhere here.

Two or three can be seen in each squad, as well as Garand semi-automatic rifles, almost every soldier has one.

No wonder the Sichuan Army was able to achieve such a shocking record. With such firepower configuration, how could they not win?

For a moment, Zhu Maoqin felt deep resentment.

If the Fifth Army was also fully equipped with American weapons, it would definitely beat the Japanese army to a pulp.

"Oh, so that's how it is. The anti-aircraft guns are there, but we don't know how to use them. The artillerymen trained by Krupp have only touched mortars and have no idea how to use anti-aircraft guns." Lin Yi suddenly realized and immediately took Zhu Maoqin to the anti-aircraft gun position.

At this moment, these anti-aircraft guns were placed on the position, and around them were artillerymen who had just touched mortars and were studying how to fire them.

"German 88mm anti-aircraft gun?" Zhu Maoqin recognized the model of this anti-aircraft gun at a glance.

He didn't expect to see German anti-aircraft guns here. You know, the former German-equipped division was equipped with a large number of German weapons, so Zhu Maoqin was also very familiar with German weapons.

Touching the cold barrel of the 88mm anti-aircraft gun, Zhu Maoqin couldn't help but think of the past years, and then he said to Lin Yi.

"From now on, my people will take over here? Major Lin, do you have any objection?"

"No." Lin Yi shook his head. He didn't understand artillery, so naturally he had no opinion.

The artillerymen belonging to the infantry battalion stood aside, watching and learning.

This is a great learning opportunity for them.

They were of average talent in the artillery company and were not capable of handling large-caliber artillery. After all, the calculations involved were too advanced and they really did not understand them.

So when Cun Yunsheng proposed to establish an artillery company in each infantry battalion, they were sent to each infantry battalion by Krupp and were responsible for building the skeleton of the artillery company.

These artillerymen who only knew how to use mortars were stunned when they saw the anti-aircraft guns.

Neither can they.

Fortunately, Krupp knew that these anti-aircraft guns were too difficult for them to operate, so he asked Zhu Maoqin to send someone to provide guidance.

"Commander, how do we fight?" the gunners asked in confusion.

"Yes, there are no planes now."

"Keep it flat and aim at the Japanese infantry positions opposite." Zhu Maoqin thought about it and chose to believe Krupp's words.

After all, the other party graduated from a German military academy and has a deep understanding of artillery theory, so he shouldn't lie to him.

So, he decided to level the anti-aircraft gun.

The other gunners looked at each other in confusion when they heard this, and even the artillery company commander looked at Zhu Maoqin in confusion.

"Commander? Lay it flat? Can it still be fired?"

"Don't look at me like that. We just need to follow Krupp's instructions. Whether we can fight out is up to the Sichuan Army. Maybe they want to do some new experiment." Zhu Maoqin said helplessly.

"Yes." After hearing this, the other gunners had nothing to say and could only level the anti-aircraft guns and aim them at the Japanese positions opposite.

The Japanese troops on the opposite side were still looking at them in confusion, not knowing what was going on.

At the same time, I was wondering why there were cannons here?
And why does this artillery look so much like an anti-aircraft gun?
Are they planning to use anti-aircraft guns to build fortifications?

Isn't this a joke?

Many Japanese soldiers even plucked up the courage to walk out of the fortifications, hoping to see more clearly.

"Commander, lay them all flat." Each gunner reported in turn.

"Then fire." Zhu Maoqin said absentmindedly.

He always wondered what effect this thing would have if it was laid flat.

"boom!"

One shot was fired directly at where the Japanese troops were gathering.

A violent explosion sounded, and the dozen or so Japanese soldiers who had gathered were blown to pieces all over the ground.

The surrounding Japanese troops were completely stunned.

What kind of gun is this?

So powerful?
You have to know that the bombing effect of the previous 105mm howitzer was not so exaggerated.

As a result, the unknown artillery actually killed more than a dozen people with one shot.

This is not the end of the story.

Other anti-aircraft guns followed suit.

Boom boom boom!
One after another, explosions rang out in the Japanese positions, followed by tragic wails.

It's more of a visual impact.

When it hits a person, it breaks into pieces everywhere.

The Japanese soldiers behind him were even more shocked.

The fortifications were also blown to the point of collapse.

"Damn it, this thing is so brutal?" Zhu Maoqin felt his jaw drop in shock. He never expected that the effect of placing the anti-aircraft gun horizontally would be so good. The visual impact was simply too strong.

"Fire, fire, blow up these bastards hard." Zhu Maoqin shouted loudly.

The other gunners also recovered from their previous shock and began to fire anti-aircraft guns frantically.

boom!
boom!
boom!
This thing is much easier to fire than heavy artillery, not to mention seeing the Japanese soldiers being bombed to pieces all over the ground, which is a huge boost to morale.

So these artillerymen don’t know what tiredness is at all.

Soon I was sweating profusely.

Even so, he was still extremely excited, not feeling tired, and continued to fire.

Lin Yi and others in the rear were also shocked and speechless. The anti-aircraft guns were leveled, and the military court was convened.

Lin Yi suddenly understood why the commander was repeating this sentence.

Even Li Wula's veterans couldn't stand the visual impact.

Not to mention a rookie like Lin Yi who has only been on the battlefield a few times.

His previously calm stomach began to churn again, but this time he held it back.

"This is too cruel." Bu La couldn't help but say.

"Li Ula, if this thing hits a person, not even a complete piece can be put together. I would rather be hit by a bullet than be hit by this thing."

Li Ula felt the same way.

If he were hit by this thing, he probably wouldn't even have a piece of intact meat left.

It's simply too brutal.

The person who invented this must be court-martialed.

However, considering that the enemy was full of Japanese soldiers, they thought the anti-aircraft guns were cute.

Only the Japanese army was completely stunned at this time.

They never imagined that anti-aircraft guns would have such tremendous power.

Some Japanese soldiers could not bear such a horrific scene and turned around and ran away in fear.

Takeuchi Renzan, who learned the news in the rear, was also stunned.

Anti-aircraft guns leveled?

Beat your own army to pieces?

The fortifications that had just been built were gone?
Hundreds of people lost in just a short while?
One and a half squadrons gone?

Takeuchi Renshan always felt that the captain in front of him had deceived him, but when he saw the other party's frightened expression, he fell silent again.

When he looked through the telescope and saw the front line littered with corpses and broken limbs, he was completely stunned.

Was this fired by anti-aircraft artillery?

He would believe it if someone said it was done by heavy artillery.

Does anti-aircraft gun have this power?
It took a long time for Takeuchi Renzan to come back to his senses, and then he reported the intelligence here to the division headquarters. He felt that the current battle situation was beyond his control and he needed tactical support.

When there were no more Japanese troops on the front line, the anti-aircraft bombing ended.

Zhu Maoqin looked at the Japanese positions on the opposite side that were bombed into a mess and couldn't help but be amazed.

It turns out that anti-aircraft guns can be used like this?

It has such a strong effect when hitting a person, so if it hits a tank, wouldn't it be one tank destroyed with one shot?
If they were equipped with a few more guns, the Japanese armored forces would no longer be a threat.

It can even catch the Japanese army off guard.

Thinking of this, Zhu Maoqin suddenly felt that the artillery battalion was not so useful. If he had a few more anti-aircraft guns, they would definitely be a magical weapon.

It can not only defend against air attacks, but also against infantry and tanks.

It is truly a rare piece of artillery.

The person who invented flat shooting was also a genius.

"This Krupp is really extraordinary." After a long time, Zhu Maoqin praised deeply.

"It's a pity that such a person is in the Sichuan Army. If he were in my regiment, I would immediately promote him to battalion commander. No, I would give him the title of regimental commander."

In fact, Zhu Maoqin got one thing wrong, that is, a good cook cannot cook without rice.

Even if you give it to Brigadier General Krupp, it will be useless without artillery.

"Commander, our regiment doesn't have anti-aircraft guns. Even if they come, they will be useless." The artillery company commander couldn't help but say.

"Shut up, you are the only one who talks too much, don't I know?" Zhu Maoqin said unhappily.

"Have you guys learned it?" He then looked at the artilleryman with a dazed look on his face and asked.

"Yes, yes, yes, we got it." The artillerymen who had come to their senses nodded quickly.

After hearing this, Zhu Maoqin prepared to return to the rear position.

He wanted to find Du Yuming immediately and ask him to have a good talk with the Sichuan Army Corps and ask them to give them some anti-aircraft guns.

This thing will be used to fight Japanese infantry and tanks in the future. It is definitely a good thing.

Even if we just need a few less artillery pieces, that would be fine.

When Zhu Maoqin left in a hurry, Krupp looked at his subordinates in confusion.

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong at the front line?"

"Nothing went wrong. On the contrary, it was a great victory. Hundreds of Japanese soldiers were killed by anti-aircraft guns. Captain Shi, your Sichuan Army's anti-aircraft guns are really useful. The effect after they were deployed is amazing."

"Our regimental commander is just jealous of the anti-aircraft guns. He'll probably go to the military commander to complain." The adjutant of the artillery regiment explained with a smile.

"You don't know, just now, the Japanese soldiers were bombed and cried for their parents, and they all wished they had two more legs."

"Is it so effective?" Krupp was also confused. Although he had tried it before, he had never tried it in actual combat and had never thought that the effect would be so good.

"You don't know? I thought you knew. Putting the anti-aircraft gun horizontally is really a genius idea. It will change the use of anti-aircraft guns. You will be a genius in the artillery world in the future." The adjutant said flatteringly.

"Ah? It was our regimental commander's idea to keep the anti-aircraft guns level. He told me to keep the anti-aircraft guns level. Military court. I always thought it was a joke, but I didn't expect it to be so powerful?" Krupp said honestly.

"I didn't expect that Captain Cun is actually an artillery expert. It's true that you can't judge a book by its cover." The adjutant said with emotion.

Krupp secretly curled his lips at this statement. What did his own regimental commander know about artillery? He couldn't even tell the difference between British anti-aircraft guns and German anti-aircraft guns.

However, with outsiders present, he would not possibly offend his own leader. He still had some common sense.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, the adjutant subconsciously thought that he had guessed it right, so he kept the matter in mind and later spread it widely.

Even the Japanese army knew that the commander of the Sichuan Army was an artillery expert. They had to be fully alert when facing the Sichuan Army and never take it lightly.

Only Cun Yunsheng looked confused. When did he become an artillery expert?

At this moment, he was discussing the next battle plan with Du Yuming.

It's called a battle plan, but actually they just want to recruit some people from the Fifth Army.

Stilwell sent him a telegram asking for a large amount of supplies to be shipped to reorganize the Sichuan Army, including the tank battalion equipment he had been longing for.

Therefore, he needed Du Yuming to allocate some tank soldiers to him.

　Sorry, it's a little late! I'll update first and make changes later! I'll continue to update tomorrow!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)