The new regiment wants to block the attack on Cangyun Ridge, and there is a large amount of materials that need to be transported.
The artillery platoon of the new regiment originally only had mortars, which were relatively light and could be carried on horses or carried by two soldiers, and the soldiers could carry the shells on their backs.
Now they have the Type 92 infantry gun and so many artillery shells. When transporting them, the manpower of the artillery platoon is a little tight.
Platoon leader Wang Chengzhu remembered the truck that Xu Dalong had brought, and Xu Dalong was the only one in the new regiment who could drive a truck. So, he wanted to ask Xu Dalong for help in transporting the artillery platoon's supplies to Cangyun Ridge.
Wang Chengzhu didn't have any friendship with Xu Dalong, and he knew that the guy was very capable, so he didn't have the face to be able to impress him.
Wang Chengzhu went to ask Li Yunlong for instructions, and Li Yunlong sent Wang Xiaohu to take Wang Chengzhu to the cooking class.
Wang Xiaohu and Wang Chengzhu appeared at the same time, which reminded Xu Dalong that these two guys were the two martyrs who died in the first episode of The Sword.
Now that Xu Dalong knew their fate, of course he had to find a way to change it.
After Wang Xiaohu conveyed Li Yunlong's order to Xu Dalong, Wang Chengzhu asked Xu Dalong for help, grinned and said, "Brother Dalong, I have caused trouble for you."
This guy doesn't look very good, but his smile is much more pleasing to the eye.
Xu Dalong nodded and said: "You're welcome, Platoon Leader Wang, you can go back and move your things. I'll wait for you at the entrance of the village."
Xu Dalong stayed for a while, estimated the time, and drove the truck to the entrance of the village, where Wang Chengzhu and the brothers from the artillery platoon were already waiting.
Soon after, the soldiers of the artillery platoon tied up the cannon, loaded the supplies into the car, and climbed into the car.
It was the first time for the soldiers to ride in a truck. They were a little fresh. After getting on the truck, they looked around. Some people even waved to acquaintances from other units who were watching the excitement, fearing that they could get into the truck without being seen.
It was also the first time for Wang Chengzhu to ride in a truck. He knew that the truck cab could seat three people, so he wanted to sit in the front. But he was worried that Xu Dalong would not be happy, so he prepared to climb into the carriage with the soldiers.
Xu Dalong stopped him and said, "Platoon Leader Wang, please sit in the front."
The truck left the village and drove along the country road below Cangyun Ridge.
Wang Chengzhu was also very curious about trucks, looking around and touching around in the cab. He said with admiration: "Brother Dalong, you are really capable, you can even drive this thing."
Xu Dalong chatted with Wang Chengzhu for a few words, and found that this guy was a jerk and not a person who knew how to chat, so he didn't bother to pay attention to him anymore.
Seeing Xu Dalong not speaking, Wang Chengzhu also closed his mouth, and the atmosphere was a bit dull.
Xu Dalong was thinking about it while driving. He didn't know how to save the guy next to him.
In the original plot, Wang Chengzhu used mortars to kill the headquarters of the Sakata Regiment. Although there is now a Type 92 infantry gun, the headquarters of the Sakata Regiment is under that hill. Although the Type 92 infantry gun can also fire grenades, the angle is not that wide and it cannot hit it at all.
Therefore, Li Yunlong will definitely order Wang Chengzhu to use mortars to bombard the headquarters of the Bantian Regiment.
Wang Chengzhu was so excited. According to the original plot, this guy would definitely stand up excitedly after killing the headquarters of the Sakata Alliance. His life was destined to be over.
After the war started, Xu Dalong had his own plans and it was impossible to follow him, so he couldn't remind him. You can't tell this guy now not to stand up after killing the Sakata Alliance headquarters, otherwise, you will die.
This is so weird, even if he said it, Wang Chengzhu would not believe it.
Xu Dalong was a little depressed and couldn't think of any good solution for a while.
Soon after, the car started to climb a hill, and Xu Dalong suddenly had an idea. So he stopped the car.
He said to Wang Chengzhu: "Platoon Commander Wang, Type 92 Infantry Artillery, how are you doing now?"
Wang Chengzhu said depressedly: "I have never used this thing before. Although the artillery is basically the same, it still requires more practice. But our regiment leader was too picky. He asked me to shoot two artillery shells in total. Now I still have to use it. My hands feel a little raw.”
Xu Dalong said: "Platoon Commander Wang, do you want to have fun firing a few more shells?"
Wang Chengzhu suddenly became excited and said, "I think so, of course I do."
When he said this, his face turned rosy and his eyes began to shine.
However, his eyes quickly dimmed, and he shook his head and said, "The leader won't let me beat him. If I beat him secretly, he will definitely kick me to death."
Xu Dalong said impatiently: "Just tell me whether you want to fight or not?"
Wang Chengzhu said affirmatively: "Of course I have, but..."
Xu Dalong interrupted him and said: "You can fight if you want, and forget about other things. Just call someone out of the car, um, call a squad leader."
Wang Chengzhu stuck his head out of the cab window and shouted to the car: "First squad leader, get down."
Xu Dalong got out of the car, and Wang Chengzhu quickly followed. Xu Dalong said to the squad leader: "Go back and tell the regiment leader now. Don't be surprised when you hear the sound of artillery. Our artillery platoon wants to practice shooting skills and is firing live ammunition."
The squad leader was also a veteran of the new regiment and knew Li Yunlong's bad temper. He said with some hesitation: "If you fire at will without orders from your superiors, you will be punished."
This guy is not stupid either. He is worried that he will anger Li Yunlong if he goes to report.
Xu Dalong smiled and said, "Don't worry. If the regiment leader is angry, just say that I ordered those shells to be fired, and he won't blame you."
Xu Dalong really has this confidence, because he got these shells. Even if Li Yunlong is unhappy, he is embarrassed to blame him.
The squad leader agreed and ran back in the direction of Xingjiazhuang.
Seeing that Xu Dalong was willing to take responsibility, Wang Chengzhu said excitedly: "Brother Dalong, you are so interesting. I am determined to be your friend."
After speaking, he shouted towards the carriage: "Get out of the car quickly. Unload the cannon as well."
Wang Chengzhu and others pushed the Type 92 infantry gun onto the small slope by the roadside.
Xu Dalong pointed to an exposed piece of granite on the hillside in the distance and said, "Platoon Commander Wang, just hit that stone."
Wang Chengzhu stretched out his finger, visually measured the distance, directed the gunners to adjust their direction, and then fired a shot.
Wang Chengzhu was indeed a master artilleryman. He was not very familiar with the Type 92 infantry gun. Although this shot did not hit the granite directly, the error was very small.
Artillery firing requires test firing, and then adjustments are made based on the impact point of the artillery shell.
Wang Chengzhu readjusted the cannon, and the shot directly hit the granite.
Seeing that he had hit the target, Wang Chengzhu stood up excitedly and shouted: "It's a hit."
This scene is exactly the same as in the TV series. No wonder this guy was shot to death by the Japanese because he exposed his target.
It seems that the situation is easy to change, but the temperament is hard to change. This guy's habit of being very excited cannot be changed.
New regiment headquarters.
Li Yunlong heard the sound of artillery in the distance and was a little puzzled. He had never heard that there was any enemy sentiment here. He quickly opened the door and shouted: "Huzi, notify the reconnaissance team and go see if the Japanese are coming?"
At this time, the squad leader of the artillery platoon ran in panting. He saluted Li Yunlong and said: "Reporting to the regimental commander, you don't have to worry. The gunfire just now was because our platoon was conducting live-fire training. "
Li Yunlong became angry when he heard this, his brows furrowed, his eyes widened, and he was about to curse.
The squad leader quickly said: "Report to the regimental leader, the live-fire training was not our platoon leader's idea, it was ordered by Xu Dalong from the cooking squad. He said that he is responsible for this matter."
Having said this, he looked at Li Yunlong nervously, fearing that his words would not work and he would be scolded by Li Yunlong.
Unexpectedly, Li Yunlong stared for a while and suddenly became discouraged. He muttered something and said: "This boy Xu Dalong is so damned."
After finishing speaking, he said to the squad leader: "Go back quickly and tell that boy Xu Dalong not to beat him too much. Save it for me."
The artillery squad leader saw that Li Yunlong didn't get angry, and he admired Xu Dalong in his heart. He responded quickly, turned around and ran away.
On the hillside, Xu Dalong pointed to a stone on the top of the mountain in front and said, "Platoon Commander Wang, can you hit that stone?"
When Wang Chengzhu saw the stone, which was about 1km away, he said confidently: "No problem, I guarantee a hit with one shot."
Xu Dalong said: "I don't ask you to shoot directly, but I ask you to use grenades to hit me like a mortar."
