Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

He couldn't really have it, could he?

He might really have it!

Even though it was not surprising that Lin Qiang had some interesting things, Kong Jie still felt incredible after having this thought in his mind.

Iron Turtle.

That thing is hard to come by in northwestern Shanxi. After all, the road conditions are bad and most of the fighting is jungle, so it cannot exert its true combat effectiveness.

But when it reached the plains, it was like a mad wild boar, running rampant on the battlefield.

The solid defense could not even be penetrated by mortars, so it was called the Iron Turtle by the older generation of soldiers.

The Japanese mostly used light tanks on the domestic battlefield, and their defense did not even meet the passing standards of tanks.

However, the Eighth Route Army did not have powerful weapons, and when facing the Iron Turtle, they always had to deal with it in a tragic way.

For the Eighth Route Army soldiers, they had a love-hate relationship with Iron Turtle.

If we use that thing in battle, we can guarantee that the Japanese will be beaten back to their mother's womb.

So, when Kong Jie realized that Lin Qiang might really have a tank, his heart beat more than twice as fast, as if it would jump out of his throat in the next second.

Years of combat command experience forced him to remain calm, which is an ability that an excellent commander should possess.

Until Lin Qiang smiled and nodded, Kong Jie could no longer remain calm, not even on the surface.

"What!?"

"You really have that thing!?"

Kong Jie thought he was mentally prepared, but when Lin Qiang nodded in agreement, he realized that all his preparations were in vain.

"where?"

"Take me there to see it!"

Kong Jie was like an ant on a hot pan at this moment, pacing back and forth in the room.

"Captain Kong, if you keep spinning like this, I'm going to get dizzy."

Lin Qiang smiled and said, "After the battle, I'll take you to the base to have a look."

The battle that is about to break out is a positional defense battle. There is no need to take the initiative, and the role of tanks cannot be played.

In terms of firepower, ten tanks are no match for a 150mm howitzer.

Two 150mm howitzers were placed on the artillery position, with more than thirty 105mm howitzers as a foil. Lin Qiang was confident that he could kill as many Japanese as possible!

It took Kong Jie a long time to calm himself down and force himself to stay calm.

The excitement just now almost made him ask Lin Qiang for a tank, but fortunately he stopped himself at the last moment.

"Does the Brigadier know?"

After calming down, Kong Jie suddenly became worried and said, "If the brigade commander knew about this, you know the consequences."

As long as it is something that the brigade commander likes, he can always find a way to get it.

Lin Qiang smiled and nodded: "The brigade commander knew it a long time ago."

"That's weird!"

Kong Jie exclaimed, "The brigade commander knows that you can still keep the tank?"

"Because I sent an armored vehicle to the brigade commander."

"What!?"

Kong Jie seemed to have heard something extraordinary and confirmed again: "What did you say, kid?"

"I said, I sent an armored vehicle to the brigade commander."

"Be good!"

At this moment, Kong Jie was not excited, but very calm.

Even some self-doubt.

This is indeed the case, Kong Jie fell into deep self-doubt.

In terms of seniority, he is miles ahead of Lin Qiang.

After fighting hundreds of battles, the only trophies he could show off were a few infantry guns, which were lost during a large-scale mopping-up operation.

Look at this guy Lin Qiang. He has only been around for a few months, but he has not only built up the team, but even the team leaders have to rely on him to make a fortune.

Now they even have tanks and armored vehicles. In contrast, the New Second Regiment has several infantry guns, mortars, grenade launchers, and heavy machine guns, all of which are dependent on Lin Qiang.

"No wonder you look down on these Japs' stuff. Turns out there are better ones!"

Kong Jie came back to his senses and said happily, "If I give you another six months, I'm afraid you can even get a plane!"

In fact, Kong Jie has figured it out. He just needs to live his own life well and there is no need to compare himself with others.

Lin Qiang felt relieved when he saw that Kong Jie no longer had the sad expression on his face.

If I, as a cheater, destroy the Dao heart of the talented general Kong Jie, it will be a huge loss.

"Captain Kong, tell me now, what are my chances of liberating two counties at the same time?"

Lin Qiang asked with a smile, a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Putting aside the two major forces of tanks and armored vehicles, Kong Jie gave the reason for his continued concerns: "It is undeniable that with the help of tanks and armored vehicles, the chances of liberating two counties at the same time are much greater, but in my opinion, the risks are still very high."

"Your team currently has over 3,000 men, and their combat effectiveness is very strong. However, using only over 1,000 men to attack the county town is incredibly difficult. To do so, you'd have to have a reinforced regiment like the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army."

With more than 3,000 troops, the Eighth Route Army could form two regiments.

But in Kong Jie's eyes, using more than 3,000 people to liberate two county towns at the same time would not have much chance of success.

Lin Qiang didn't express his opinion, but just said softly: "Captain Kong, I said, I have already made plans for this matter."

With Kong Jie's intelligence, it was impossible for him not to guess what Lin Qiang meant by this sentence.

Before they could even exclaim in surprise, scouts from both teams appeared at the same time.

"Reporting to the regiment commander, Captain Lin, a large number of Japanese soldiers have emerged from Laiyuan County, carrying heavy weapons and heading towards the Huting stronghold."

"Reporting to Captain Kong and Battalion Commander, we have received intelligence from Captain Ma of the Anhua County puppet army that all the Japanese troops in the city have been dispatched, with only one squadron remaining. He also asked us to inform the Battalion Commander that now is the best time to liberate the county. Captain Ma will meet our troops in the city."

The intelligence from both directions is not much different, which is enough to prove that the Japanese are really going to take action next.

"Tell Ma Dashan to behave himself and tell him that we are being blocked at our doorstep by two brigades of devils. Tell him not to act rashly."

Lin Qiang said coldly: "Warn him, even if he takes action, I don't have the time to support him."

"Yes!"

Sometimes you have to get the vaccinations you need.

Ma Dashan has been protecting the people in Anhua County for many years, so it is not impossible for him to take direct action.

If he hadn't warned Lin Qiang in advance, and Ma Dashan had bet himself and the people of the entire city that Lin Qiang would not stand idly by, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Under the current circumstances, it is impossible for Lin Qiang to focus his attention on other places. Although the independent battalion has a huge advantage in weapons, he dare not relax at all.

Never underestimate your opponent.

This is a responsibility to yourself and to the soldiers.