Chapter 165: Kong Er Lengzi, You’re Even More Shameless Than Me
Wind Sound Crane Cry!
Grass and Trees All Soldiers!
These two idioms were previously used on the enemy army.
Whether it was Kuroshima Morita or Ueno no Mura, when these two led troops chasing down opponents, the road where the opponents fled in panic, discarding helmets and armor, that was Wind Sound Crane Cry, Grass and Trees All Soldiers!
At that time, Kuroshima Morita and Ueno no Mura were both full of high spirits, their horses’ hooves and wheels mercilessly crushing the opponents’ flesh and bones, and under their illustrious meritorious service, piles of opponents’ corpses were heaped up!
And now!
The wind and water have turned.
After being fiercely attacked by the Eighth Route Army, the Cavalry Regiment lost more than half of its warhorses. Now, Kuroshima Morita has only over seven hundred warhorses on hand, and soldiers numbering just over five hundred.
Although Ueno no Mura’s war vehicles have been replenished, they were hit by the opponent’s artillery battalion while fighting Chu Yunfei.
Then hit by the Eighth Route Army’s anti-tank weapons, losing eight tanks and armored vehicles. Now Ueno no Mura’s Tank Regiment has basically been beaten back to its original state before replenishment.
On the road fleeing for their lives, whether cavalry or tanks and armored vehicles, they were all running madly without regard for life.
Car accidents and trampling incidents even occurred.
From this, it can be seen how panicked and frightened the troops’ morale is.
“Baka, today’s battle is truly a great humiliation!”
Kuroshima Morita sat in Ueno no Mura’s command vehicle, cursing fiercely.
As for why Kuroshima Morita did not ride his own warhorse, the reason is very simple.
Because Kuroshima Morita’s mount was also snatched by the Eighth Route Army, so he is sharing a vehicle with Ueno no Mura.
“The most terrifying thing is that the Eighth Route Army Arsenal actually produced anti-tank weapons. This is the most fatal!”
Ueno no Mura’s face was terribly gloomy. “You saw it too. Although it was their first time using them, they used them completely like veterans. Several anti-tank weapons aimed at the same target and fired, the hit rate was too frightening. Although this cannonball also exposed the gunner’s position, their main force quickly provided firepower cover, the gunner smoothly moved to a new position, and our infantry basically gained no advantage. And this is just the beginning. What the Eighth Route Army is best at is not fighting us head-on, but guerrilla warfare. Kuroshima, think about it. In the future, if the Eighth Route Army hides this anti-tank weapon in roadside bushes or nearby rocky areas, and when our troops pass by, they sneak attack and then run, that will truly be the beginning of our army’s nightmare.”
“Yes.” Kuroshima Morita nodded. “The threat of this firearm is even greater than their cannons. It can be carried by a single soldier, has strong mobility, high concealment, it’s simply the perfect partner for Eighth Route Army guerrilla warfare. I really can’t figure it out. This cannon barrel carried on the shoulder by a single soldier can fire. Doesn’t it have recoil? This is artillery, not an anti-tank rifle!”
The recoil of an anti-tank rifle is no small matter.
For example, the Type 97 anti-tank rifle can even shatter a soldier’s shoulder blade.
And this Eighth Route Army cannon barrel fired from the shoulder, logically speaking, the huge recoil generated could flip the soldier over without issue. How could it have no recoil?
“If we can’t figure out the problem, then we can only seek answers from the Eighth Route Army Arsenal.” Ueno no Mura’s expression was grave. “We must get the Gendarmerie to quickly obtain clues about the Eighth Route Army Arsenal. The Eighth Route Army was probably testing this anti-tank weapon today. The test effect was already so terrifying. Once their arsenal achieves mass production…”
Ueno no Mura did not finish his words, but the meaning was obvious: it would add frost to the already bogged-down rear security war.
“If we can find a way to capture one or two Eighth Route Army artillery pieces…” Kuroshima Morita did not finish his words.
Ueno no Mura interrupted: “Even if captured, at most we figure out the principle, then see if our arsenal can imitate it. But the real threat remains: we cannot give the Eighth Route Army Arsenal time to mass-produce this artillery!”
“Indeed.” Kuroshima Morita nodded heavily. “When we get back, report this important clue at the fastest speed. You and I have suffered such a big loss. Hurry and leverage our connections to get the establishment fully replenished in the shortest time. As long as we take down the Eighth Route Army Arsenal, that will be making up for our mistakes with meritorious service!”
Although this time they suffered another major defeat.
But for those with backing and connections, victory and defeat are common in military affairs!
If the troops’ establishment is incomplete, just replenish again.
Whether Kuroshima Morita or Ueno no Mura, both have people above them.
“Yes, taking down the Eighth Route Army Arsenal, we can also see what exactly is going on with that heavy cannon they can pull with a mule.”
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“Hahaha, this rocket launcher is really too good, hahaha.”
On the fast road to the Cuicun Arsenal, Kong Jie couldn’t stop grinning all the way.
The New Second Regiment’s soldiers were all in very high spirits.
Since our New Second Regiment was formed, the first battle took out eight Japanese Invaders’ war vehicles. This battle has set a good tone.
Hahaha, a great start, hahaha.
“Old Kong, when we hit the Cuicun Arsenal, lend me your rocket launcher to use.” Li Mouren saw the battlefield significance of the rocket launcher; it was like an old cat seeing dried fish—his eyes couldn’t move away.
Even though they snatched over nine hundred warhorses from Kuroshima Morita’s side, including even Kuroshima Morita’s mount.
Li Mouren still couldn’t forget the twelve rocket launchers in Kong Jie’s hands.
“Li Yunlong, take your hand away!” Kong Jie brushed off Li Yunlong’s hand that wanted to touch the rocket launcher, tone serious: “This is the rocket launcher test that Factory Director Li asked me to do. This is Factory Director Li’s trust in me. How can I casually give the rocket launcher to others?”
“Old Kong, we are brothers who came up from the same class. Am I others?!” Li Yunlong glared and said.
Li Mouren’s heart was very annoyed. You, Kong Er Lengzi!
After so many years of brotherhood, is it not as good as a few rocket launchers?!
You, Kong Er Lengzi, have you forgotten? You were shaved a two hundred to zero bald head by the Japanese Invaders’ special operations team. Headquarters Leader wanted to make you stable the horses.
It was I who pleaded for you, letting you make up for your mistakes with meritorious service, demoted only from Regiment Commander to Deputy Regiment Commander.
Finally, I set the stage for you to wipe out the Yamazaki Brigade, and that’s how you turned over and became the New Second Regiment’s Regiment Commander.
Without me helping you, you’d still be feeding horses at Headquarters right now!
I just want to borrow your rocket launcher to use for a bit, not not return it to you, and you won’t even do that. I really misjudged you.
Kong Jie hugged the rocket launcher in his arms even tighter: “Li Yunlong, brotherhood is brotherhood, but this rocket launcher cannot be measured by feelings.”
“You, Kong Er Lengzi, don’t be ungrateful. I’m telling you, today you give it or not, you have to give it, otherwise I…” Li Yunlong was fuming and about to grab it by force.
I even snatched the Hell Cannon from the arsenal back then. I don’t believe I can’t snatch the rocket launcher from you, Kong Er Lengzi.
Li Yunlong was held back by Ding Wei: “Old Li, why stoop to Old Kong’s level? You know what kind of temper this guy has.”
Ding Wei could understand Kong Jie’s mood.
Kong Jie was shaved a two hundred to zero bald head by the Japanese Invaders, although he turned over under Li Yunlong’s stage-setting.
But in the true sense, turning over was still by using the rocket launcher to take out eight Japanese Invaders’ war vehicles!
The significance of this rocket launcher to Kong Jie was naturally immensely important.
Kong Jie holding the rocket launcher in his arms was even dearer than his wife.
At this time, you Li Yunlong wanting to covet Old Kong’s treasure, of course he wouldn’t be willing.
“Old Ding, tell me, how is this Kong Er Lengzi so obtuse? I still have to take him to hit the enemy arsenal, give him such great meritorious service, let me play with the rocket launcher a bit, and he won’t. Damn it, if I knew, I wouldn’t be his military advisor.” Li Yunlong grumbled in front of Ding Wei.
“No problem, Old Li.” Ding Wei comforted. “Didn’t you say, the Border Region Arsenal can produce ten rocket launchers a day. We’ll take the enemy arsenal, that’s no small merit. At worst, we’re a few days late getting rocket launchers. Good food isn’t afraid of being late.”
“Why should I let good food be late by two days…” Li Yunlong glared, words unfinished, but Kong Jie softened his attitude and handed the rocket launcher to Li Yunlong. “Old Li, I’ll let you play with the rocket launcher. You have to return it to me later.”
What Li Yunlong said was right. Without him as my military advisor, I, Kong Jie, couldn’t have made such a splash in the first battle.
Not to mention, I can still get over three hundred warhorses, so our New Second Regiment can form a Cavalry Battalion.
Later, we’ll grab another Japanese Invaders’ arsenal.
Without Li Yunlong’s help, I really would… So, not letting Li Yunlong play with the rocket launcher a bit seems a bit excessive.
Seeing Kong Jie hand over the rocket launcher, Li Yunlong quickly grabbed it, looked it over happily twice, then made a request to Kong Jie: “Old Kong, just having the rocket launcher without rockets isn’t fun. Give me a few rockets too!”
Kong Jie immediately glared, about to snatch back the rocket launcher: “Li Yunlong, I’m telling you, don’t go too far. Letting you play with the rocket launcher is already betraying Factory Director Li’s trust in me. You still want rockets? What for, hitting rocks? Don’t you know rockets are precious? Can’t waste them.”
Li Yunlong protected the rocket launcher in his arms, dodged Kong Jie’s hand, and explained with a grin: “How could I use rockets to hit rocks? When attacking the Japanese Invaders’ Cuicun Arsenal later, let me fire a few rockets for fun.”
Ding Wei also said from the side: “Old Kong, give me a rocket launcher too, and a few rockets. I’ll fire a few shots then.”
“Old Li, Old Ding, you two stop joking!” Kong Jie’s tone was solemn. “It’s not that I, Kong Jie, won’t let you play. When we hit the Japanese Invaders’ tanks and war vehicles earlier, you saw, this rocket fired leaves a long smoke trail behind the cannonball, exposing the gunner’s position. If you two old partners have any mishap because of that, I, Kong Jie, could never forgive myself…”
Kong Jie didn’t finish before Li Yunlong cursed: “You, Kong Er Lengzi, can’t you say something auspicious? Can’t you wish me a bit of good?!”
Ding Wei said from the side: “Old Kong, the Cuicun Arsenal’s defenses definitely can’t compare to the Japanese Invaders’ Tank Regiment. As long as we transfer promptly after firing, with main force cover, don’t worry. The ammunition that can kill me and Old Li hasn’t been produced yet.”
“Then, then you two be careful when the time comes. Absolutely don’t forget to transfer quickly.” Kong Jie finally agreed.
Ding Wei soon got a rocket launcher, and like Li Yunlong, Kong Jie gave a few rockets.
The two were thrilled. Li Yunlong smiled at Kong Jie: “Old Kong, you’re still a decent guy. You know to share good stuff with me and Old Ding. No problem. In the future, if you get testing qualification for new weapons from Younger Brother Li again, I’ll continue being your military advisor, continue leading you to merit, help you train troops.”
This rocket launcher let Kong Jie taste the sweetness. Li Yunlong didn’t need to think: if Li Muzhi made new weapons again, Kong Jie would definitely be the most diligent.
Close to the water gets the moon first. We combat troops below are still not as convenient as Kong Jie.
Ding Wei also laughed: “Old Kong, when we capture stuff then, we can give you more share.”
“Then this time, can you give me some extra in advance?” Kong Jie said smiling. “Like these warhorses, give me two hundred more?”
“Go go go, you Kong Er Lengzi, how are you even more shameless than me.” Li Mouren immediately cursed loudly.
“Haha, joking, joking.” Kong Jie laughed. “You have to remember what you said. When I get new weapon testing qualification then, and we capture profits, give me more share. Don’t go back on your word.”
“Of course no going back.” Ding Wei nodded.
“Old Ding, your abacus is so loud I can hear it in my heart.” Li Yunlong laughed and cursed from the side, but didn’t object.
With the rocket launcher so powerful, Li Yunlong could foresee that if Li Muzhi made new weapons, they might be even better than the rocket launcher.
Kong Er Lengzi getting the new weapon testing qualification in advance, pulling him out to mix is also benefiting and getting profits.
Benefiting from Kong Er Lengzi’s light, give him more share, let Kong Jie’s strength increase more.
In case one day we’re not convenient, if Kong Jie needs to protect the arsenal, with hard enough weapons in hand, Kong Jie can solve the enemies himself without needing our reinforcement.
