However, the mercenary group only had two howitzers and could not achieve artillery coverage. More importantly, once the artillery shells failed to explode accurately, they would alert the Japanese. The Japanese would immediately move the artillery positions, and at the same time strengthen their alert and search, making it very difficult to conduct reconnaissance.
In order to destroy the Japanese artillery with two guns at a glance, the coordinates and parameters reported by the artillery observer must be accurate. Even if there is a slight error, it can be corrected in a short time. The role of the artillery mirror is indispensable.
The artillery scope is a periscope binocular optical instrument used for observation and angle measurement, formerly known as a scissor scope.
Artillery mainly uses it to observe the battlefield, search for targets, reconnaissance terrain, observe shooting effects and determine the deviation of explosive points. It can also be used to determine the coordinates of artillery positions and observation posts. The artillery team scope consists of a binocular periscope composed of two monocular tubes, a direction angle measuring mechanism, a high and low angle measuring mechanism and a tripod.
The binocular periscope has a magnification of 8×~16× and a field of view of 4.5°~7°. The two lens barrels can rotate around the hinge axis and open arbitrarily within the range of 0° to 180° to enhance the stereoscopic sense or increase the periscope height when working under concealed conditions.
The direction angle measurement range is the full circle. The high and low angle measurement range is generally -300 ~ +1000 mils, and the angle measurement accuracy is generally 1 mil. The tripod is used to support and fix other parts of the scope.
When the two lens tubes are juxtaposed and pointed vertically upward, the height difference between the objective lens and the eyepiece is the largest. At this time, it is used as a periscope to facilitate concealed observation. When the two lens tubes are opened at 180 degrees, the distance between the two objective lenses is the largest.
Adjust the knob to make the two images coincide, and the accurate distance can be read on the knob. This is also the principle of distance measurement using the combined image method.
It can be seen that the artillery scope is composed of several components, so the size and weight are not small. When marching, it is packed in an iron box. It is larger than an ordinary backpack and weighs about 20 kilograms.
Generally, it requires an observation team of 3-4 people to carry it.
Now for safety reasons, Zhou Wen's requirement is that one person can carry it. If weapons and equipment and water and food for a few days are added, it is estimated that only strong men like Ti Jing in the mercenary group can do the job, but when it comes to concealment and camouflage, In terms of lurking and other aspects, the tall guy like Ti Jing is a bit worse.
"If that doesn't work, just Senior Brother Zhao, me, and Xiaoping, the three of us will go with you," Miaohua said.
"Yes, if we go together, even the tiger's den and the dragon's pool can guarantee your safe return." Zhao Xiaojin also agreed.
Miaohua really didn't want to let Zhou Wen take risks alone, so she proposed that the four strongest masters of the mercenary group be dispatched together to complete this task.
"If Brother Shanzi is not injured, your proposal is also feasible. But now that Brother Shanzi is not here and we are all gone, who will be in charge of the response and cover? If, I mean, if we are trapped in a Japanese encirclement for a while, Apart from the experience and skills of your two senior brothers, who can lead the brothers to rescue us?"
Zhou Wen's words reflected the current shortage of command talents in the mercenary group.
In the past, when Gao Xiaoshan was here, Zhou Wen was very confident that he would be responsible for his back. Regardless of his status in the mercenary group or his talent, Zhou Wen and the others could arrange their retreat and support in every battle. All right.
This is what Zhou Wen relies on when he wants to go out on his own from time to time.
However, now that Gao Xiaoshan is injured, Zhou Wen has more things to consider.
There must be someone in front to break through, and there must be someone behind to take command. At the same time, they must have the ability and status to make decisions and take responsibility at critical moments.
Chen Wanli has this ability, but he still has to command the second detachment and cannot follow the first detachment. Moreover, although his command ability is good, his skills are not good enough and he cannot keep up with the battle rhythm of the first detachment.
At present, when Zhou Wen is going to go out for investigation, the person sitting in the rear is none other than Miaohua, and no one else would be able to do it. It is not a matter of physical strength and military skills, but rather the prestige and leadership ability in the hearts of the brothers.
As soon as Zhou Wen said these words, Miaohua instantly became silent. Of course he knew that Zhou Wen was right on the point, and once Zhou Wen was really surrounded by the Japanese and couldn't get out, someone would have to lead a team to open a gap to help Zhou Wen come out.
He knows it in his heart. At present, this person can only be himself, and no one else can.
Zhao Xiaojin also understood what Zhou Wen meant, and said: "Then Xiaoping and I will go with you, and Junior Brother Miaohua will be responsible for taking care of us. Is this done? You still can't trust the skills of the two of us?"
Zhang Xiaoping, who had been silent for a long time, said with a determined look in his eyes: "No matter what you say, senior brother, I will definitely go with you this time."
Zhang Xiaoping's character is soft on the outside but strong on the inside. Even though he usually obeys his senior brother Zhou Wen, he never disobeys him. But once he sees something for sure, even Zhou Wen can't do anything to him.
At this time, it was difficult for the other team members to interrupt.
Although they are not willing to let Zhou Wen take risks alone, their own skills are not good enough at all, and they are a drag. They can only watch several masters arguing, but they are secretly angry in their hearts. In the future, they will have to work harder in martial arts and training. OK, if you can reach the Qi Jin Mirror as soon as possible, and integrate the knowledge and skills taught by the scholar as soon as possible, you can relieve the scholar's worries as soon as possible.
As soon as Zhou Wen saw this battle, he knew that he could not act alone. This was also the care of his brothers and he could not be too arbitrary.
In fact, he felt that it was more convenient to move alone.
First of all, he can put the artillery mirror box, food and water in the beads space, and it will not affect his actions at all. The Buddhist bead space has a cubic space and the function of stopping time. He can even heat some cans and water before putting them in. Even if it is freezing cold, he can still have hot meals.
Another is that he has been transformed by Buddhist beads into something similar to superhuman perception and night vision, allowing him to move freely in the dark. As long as he is careful, there is basically no risk of being discovered by the Japanese.
But if there are too many people, even masters of Qi Jinjing like Miaohua and Zhao Xiaojin, they will eventually have to distract themselves to take care of and remind them, which will slow down their pace.
However, you don't dare to say such words, otherwise you will be beaten to death by Senior Brother Miaohua.
So, he thought for a while and could only say helplessly: "In this case, let Xiaoping go with me, and senior brother Xiaojin and senior brother Miaohua will be responsible for the reception and cover. This task is not easy, in case the brothers really need to rush in. To rescue us from the Japanese encirclement, we need to be fast and fierce, and it will be more secure if the commando team is led by two of you Qi Jinjing masters."
When he said this, Miaohua and Zhao Xiaojin were speechless. After all, their burden of covering and responding was not light. If it was really necessary, the personnel they responded to would also risk their lives to carry out assaults. At this time, there would be one more master. There is a little more hope of success.
