Spy Wars: I have space, but I choose to work alone

Seeing Ma Liang, the butcher of the Military Control Commission, trembling with fear, Yang Yuanlong, the lieutenant, hesitated for a moment, but still ran over with the idea of fulfilling his duty and reminded Ma Liang:

"Director Zheng, I think your decision is inappropriate. Long-range large-caliber howitzers are powerful, but the training is too difficult. Without a large number of knowledgeable people, they cannot form combat effectiveness after one or two years of hard training. In such a short time, I can only teach them how to fire the shells. As for accuracy, forget it!"

"Moreover, we have no air force cover, and the large-caliber howitzers are too slow to move. Once they fire, the Japanese fighters and bombers will be able to lock onto us immediately. This is a painful lesson learned on the domestic battlefield!"

"So I personally suggest that we equip the American-made 75mm mountain cannon in the warehouse. This cannon is light, and I have done some research. At least one-third of these original artillerymen have fired various types of 75mm mountain cannons, and several of them are calculation soldiers. It is easier for them to get started and form combat effectiveness!"

Lieutenant Yang Yuanlong's words did make sense, but Ma Liang still refused:

"Lieutenant, you just need to follow orders! This is not your problem, it's my problem. You just need to tell me, in two days, can you teach them to adjust the muzzle according to the parameters and fire the shells for me?"

Facing Ma Liang's cold gaze that could be felt even through the sunglasses on his face, Yang Yuanlong stepped forward and replied:

"No problem, but we don't have professional calculation soldiers, so we can't set up an artillery observation post on the front line. I can't guarantee where the shells will hit!"

Lieutenant Yang Yuanlong reminded Ma Liang for the last time, but he was lamenting in his heart that he had once again encountered a commander who was an amateur giving orders to professionals. These hundreds of precious artillery talents had one foot in the grave.

Ma Liang did not answer because it was not the right time yet. He just continued to emphasize:

"We must also speed up the construction of the artillery position. At least three artillery bunkers must be dug. The standard is to dig a bunker in the mountain that can accommodate trucks and artillery together. If you are short of people, you can recruit any soldier from Lawu. Two hours before dark in the afternoon, rehearse the process of moving the artillery from the artillery position to the bunker by towing the artillery behind the truck. Make sure that both the people and the artillery are maneuverable on the vehicle."

Yang Yuanlong nodded, understanding that Ma Liang was planning to use the large number of trucks transporting supplies in Lawu to set up a truck-mobile 105 heavy artillery battalion, the only one in the country, to fight guerrilla warfare against the Japanese army.

This was the method summed up by the artillery of the Volunteer Army during the Peninsula War when they had no air superiority or even artillery advantage. They used the artillery for guerrilla warfare, fired a few rounds, and then immediately hid the artillery in solid bunkers before the enemy bombers arrived.

But the problem remains the same. Without air superiority, once the Japanese attack, the air force will have to coordinate the attack on the position.

These heavy artillery pieces could either hide in bunkers and not fire a single shot, or be dragged out and fired two shots before being destroyed by the Japanese air force.

This can only be said to be a last resort and cannot give full play to the role of artillery.

Moreover, this guerrilla method is extremely demanding on the quality of artillery and is not something that ordinary artillery can do.

After finishing the artillery work, Ma Liang rushed to the newly established Lawu garrison command headquarters.

The Lawu garrison headquarters was filled with smoke, and all the senior regimental officers in the headquarters were smoking fiercely.

In the current situation, only their two divisions can independently block the all-out attack of the Japanese 56th Division.

It can be expected that the attack of the Japanese 56th Division will be absolutely relentless and no effort will be spared.

The orders they received as defenders were that they had to hold their ground to the bitter end, even if it meant fighting to the last man standing.

The gains and losses of the entire Myanmar finally focused on Lawu. One side was determined to attack and win, and the other side was determined to defend without giving up an inch of land. Everyone understood that this would be a bloody battle to the death.

At this time, a major communications staff came to report:

"Report to the commander-in-chief, the captain has an urgent message!"

"Read!" Commander Zhang ordered.

"The victory or defeat of Lawu is crucial to the safety of 28 warriors of our expeditionary army, and also to our party and country. If we lose Lawu, we will be extinct. You are all the elites of our party and country, representing the face of our army in the international arena. All the soldiers and civilians are eagerly awaiting the glorious performance of our elite new 29th and new th divisions. All the soldiers must participate in the decisive battle with the determination to fight to the death..."

"The Ministry of Military Affairs has coordinated with all departments to actively reinforce. As long as you firmly defend Lawu for four days, reinforcements will arrive from all directions. At that time, you can attack from both sides and completely annihilate the Japanese 56th Division that ventured to penetrate deep into the enemy's territory alone. I hope that all officers and soldiers will stick to the solemn oath you made, "As long as we are in the position, we will be there," and make further contributions to the Party and the country..."

After hearing this, everyone remained silent, except that they smoked more frequently.

Because this was the third telegram received from the Military and Political Department within four hours. From harsh and rigid orders to the captain personally playing the emotional card, the wording of each one was more tactful than the last, and could even be said to be a plea.

But anyone could see that the more subtle the telegram was, the more murderous intent it contained.

After a while, the confidential officer of the new 28th Division came over with a telegram and a serious look on his face, and whispered something in Li Longting's ear.

Li Longting didn't say anything, but just passed the telegram to the next officer after reading it.

The officers from the Military Control Commission who had read the telegram fell silent and stopped smoking.

Because it came from the Military Control Commission headquarters, the telegram signed by the Director only had one sentence:

"If you hold the position, you will be rewarded with great merit. If you lose the position, you will be punished according to the family law!"

A hot-tempered team leader couldn't help but speak out in annoyance:

"They are forcing our 20,000 soldiers to death!"

Saying such discouraging words before a war might shake the morale of the troops, but none of the senior officers present had the intention of reprimanding the commander.

Because judging from the current situation, it is indeed the case.

If the two divisions that had been established as the typical model for the national army to display its image to the international community were to immediately receive news of their declining combat effectiveness and the loss of Lawu in a short period of time, this would undoubtedly be like trampling the face of the entire national army into the ground or into the mud.

This is something that the top military leaders cannot accept in any way!

Therefore, these two divisions must either demonstrate their strong combat effectiveness as advertised, and defend Lawu against the frenzied attack of the Japanese 56th Division, and become true heroes.

Either all of their members had to die in Lawu, and the cost of the entire army being annihilated would have proved that it was not that their combat effectiveness was poor, but that the Japanese army was too strong. They had already tried their best, and they were still the face of the National Army.

The significance of all the members' martyrdom was so great that even if Lawu was lost, the two divisions would not be blamed by anyone at home or abroad.

If this were not the case, as long as Lawu was lost, even the soldiers who fought to the last minute would retreat.

Even if he successfully retreated to the border, domestic and international public opinion would not allow him to continue to survive. Military law is ruthless and will not listen to any explanation from him.