Chapter 2
Seven days later.
In front of a mountain.
It was evening and the sky was getting dark.
At this time, all the reinforced companies were lying on the slope, looking at the mountain stronghold in the distance with curiosity.
It was a towering mountain stronghold hidden in the valley. The stronghold was four or five meters high. There were machine gun bunkers on both sides. There were many shelters distributed in the stronghold. It looked both hidden and well-defended.
"This Black Cloud Stronghold is really a good place!"
Looking at the extremely hidden stronghold in front of him, Lu Zhixian's eyes flashed with joy.
Yes.
In front of him was Black Cloud Stronghold, which was the bandit nest where Xie Baoqing was in "Bright Sword".
After deciding to develop independently temporarily, he immediately chose this place.
According to the plot introduction.
This Black Cloud Stronghold was backed by mountains and hidden in dense forests. Previously, neither the Shanxi Suiyuan Army nor the Eighth Route Army could clear it out. Even the devils had to take a detour when they came.
Since we have to choose a base, this place is naturally the best choice.
"Huh——"
But soon Lu Zhixian frowned, looked at the lonely patrol on the mountain stronghold, and said in a deep voice: "This place seems to be a little wrong."
"What's wrong? Captain!"
"Black Cloud Village is a local armed force that has been entrenched for many years, but we can't see any decent sentries along the way. Now the defense on the village is so lax, it's really unreasonable."
"Is there an ambush?"
"No!"
Lu Zhixian hesitated, and soon shook his head and said: "We came here very suddenly, we shouldn't notice it so quickly. Besides, the previous few passes are very suitable for ambushes and sneak attacks. If you really want to attack us, why wait until now?"
"Captain is right."
"But it's better to be safe. Scouts come here and find out the bottom for me."
"Yes, Captain!"
The two scouts next to him quickly and quietly moved towards the mountain stronghold.
No more than ten minutes.
The two came back almost at the same time to report: "Report to the company commander! I have already surveyed the area around the mountain stronghold, and there is nothing unusual."
"Very good!"
Lu Zhixian nodded slightly.
He did not hesitate any more and said in a deep voice: "Pass my order! The first platoon is the assault force, the second platoon is responsible for cover, the third platoon is responsible for seizing the stronghold, and the mortar squad is responsible for fire suppression. Five minutes later, take my gunshot as a signal to launch a general attack!"
...
Five minutes.
It was gone in a flash.
The combat teams in platoons quickly entered the designated location, and the mortar squad also set up their own equipment.
Those were eight shining M2 60mm mortars.
This is the latest company mortar developed by the United States. It can cover up to 1.8 kilometers and can reach 30 rounds per minute. It not only has a long range and great power, but the entire artillery is extremely light, weighing only about 19 kilograms, and is extremely convenient to carry. It is definitely an excellent fire support weapon.
At present, Lu Zhixian's reinforced company has as many as eight guns.
This firepower configuration is impossible for ordinary battalion-level units.
Without hesitation.
Lu Zhixian quickly picked up the "big eight" in his hand and aimed directly at the bandit who was patrolling not far away.
The trigger was pulled.
The shells flew.
Bang!
Accompanied by a crisp sound.
The bandit fell dead.
"Good marksmanship!"
Many company soldiers present couldn't help but marvel.
You know, there are nearly 500 meters between the two sides. At such a long distance, even if the rifle has good performance, the bullet will fly in the air at high speed and deviate from the predetermined trajectory.
But now he was killed with one shot.
Even a sharpshooter is no more than this.
"Attack!"
Lu Zhixian shouted loudly.
Huh!
Each gunner quickly threw the shells into the barrel.
Eight mortars fired their shells rapidly, and those shells drew beautiful arcs in the sky, and finally landed accurately in the mountain stronghold.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
A deafening roar suddenly arose, and then the rows quickly rushed to the mountain stronghold, and the sound of machine guns and shouts of killing mixed together, soon resounding throughout the mountain stronghold.
…
Martial Arts Hall.
Fine wine in hand, dishes on the table.
The huge hall was full of people, and everyone was excited as they drank and chatted.
"Big Brother!"
At this time, the second in command Shanmaozi raised his wine glass and saluted the middle-aged man not far away, saying: "Big Brother! This time we really made a fortune! I didn't expect that the supplies of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army were so rich. Although they were all daily necessities, they had everything from white flour to quilts, and there were nearly 100,000 kilograms of grain alone. This is enough for us to have a good year!"
Everyone's eyes swept over there.
The middle-aged man sitting there was naturally Xie Baoqing.
Xie Baoqing's face was naturally full of surprise. He raised his wine glass and said excitedly: "This time we can have such a big harvest thanks to all the brothers. Come! I'll toast you a glass."
"Brother, please!"
"Brother, please!"
"..."
Many bandits were also very excited.
Just three days ago.
When the Black Cloud Village went down the mountain to rob, they were very lucky to encounter a batch of supplies.
The richness of this batch of supplies is absolutely unimaginable. There are as many as 100,000 kilograms of rice and flour alone, and the rest of pork, fruits and vegetables are countless. It is absolutely conceivable how precious it is in this cold winter when the Japanese are sweeping.
"Big brother!"
But the third in command, Ma Liu, said with some worry: "The supplies we intercepted are obviously from the Shanxi Suiyuan Army. In addition, there are so many supplies, the Shanxi Suiyuan Army will definitely not give up. I am worried that they will come to trouble us at that time, so you should prepare early."
"Don't worry!"
Xie Baoqing waved his hand and smiled nonchalantly: "Does the Shanxi Suiyuan Army really think it is still a few years ago? I heard that even they have been run over by the devils recently, and our actions are also very clean. The Shanxi Suiyuan Army will definitely not know us? Besides-humph, with the terrain of my Black Cloud Village, even if a regiment comes, we don't have to worry at all."
"Big brother is right!"
"Haha! I don't think the Shanxi Suiyuan Army is that great."
"It's better to follow Big Brother and get meat to eat!"
"..."
Everyone burst into laughter again.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Just then.
Suddenly, a violent noise came from outside.
Almost instantly.
Everyone present was stunned, their eyes all looked very confused.
Xie Baoqing was the first to sober up, and hurriedly asked: "What's going on? Where is the sound of gunfire?"
"Big, big boss!"
Soon, a thug stumbled in from outside the hall, anxiously shouting: "Outside, someone is coming in!"
"What?!"
Everyone's face changed drastically.
Xie Baoqing trembled violently, and his drunkenness immediately sobered up a bit: "Who? Could it be the Shanxi Suiyuan Army?"
"No, I don't know!"
The thug was obviously scared a long time ago, and tremblingly said: "It's just that this group of people has strong firepower, and they don't look like good people."