Chapter 895: 896 Preparations for Fengjiang City
Chapter 895 Chapter 896 Preparations for Fengjiang City
An inconspicuous DC-3 transport plane slowly landed at the military airport in Xifengjiang. On another runway, the accompanying Dahua fighter jets landed one after another, and the ground staff were busy for a while.
The first person who opened the cabin door and walked down the gangway was the young counselor next to the prince Zhao Yu. He stepped off the plane and returned a Tang military salute to several soldiers waiting at the edge of the airport runway to stand at attention and salute.
"Everything is under control!" stepped forward to report the situation, and the Datang military adviser waiting at the airport made a gesture of invitation: "The car is ready, Xifengjiang City has just been electrified throughout the Dahua Empire, announcing support Prince Zhao Yu.”
"The Dahua troops stationed near Fengjiang have 17 divisions, 300,000 people, and are quite well-equipped." As he walked, he introduced his work situation: "All troop command rights have been controlled by the advisory group. in hand."
"Your Highness!" On the other side, Zhao Yu, who got off the plane later, suddenly felt the relaxation he had not seen for a long time. In front of him were all the officers saluting him, and the scene made him feel a little carried away.
These officers all stayed to perform. They surrounded Zhao Yu and others like stars holding the moon, giving the prince enough face.
"The Dahua Empire is mobilizing troops, and the surrounding 40 divisions are taking action." Walking to the car, the commander headed by the advisory group was full of confidence: "But please don't worry, although our offensive capabilities are insufficient, our defense is more than enough. "
"Thank you for your hard work." Zhao Yu's mastermind smiled and stretched out his hand, shaking it with the military adviser: "My name is Xu Guo, and I pledge my life to the country."
“Luo Xiao, Colonel of the Army General Staff.” A Datang officer who looked to be two years older than Xu Guolue also reported his name.
"Sir! Sir!" Zhao Yu, who was walking behind, caught up with him at this time. His face looked much more relaxed and he shouted, "Sir and I are riding in the same car!"
"Then let's go!" Xu Guo didn't refuse and got into the car directly. A row of cars left the airport in a mighty manner and drove towards the prosperous Fengjiang City.
Farther away, on the edge of the Xifengjiang City area, trucks loaded with goods drove into a huge barracks one after another.
This barracks was built to guard against the attack of the Tang Empire. It could station an entire regiment of troops. It was large in scale and well-equipped. There were even some permanent defenses around it.
In order to deal with the powerful air force of the Tang Empire, an anti-aircraft gun battery was deployed near this barracks, equipped with 5 anti-aircraft guns.
But now, this place has become the front line of the civil war in the Great China Empire. The soldiers are being ordered to sort out their ammunition and nervously ask their companions what happened.
In the barracks, the soldiers looked at the rifles beside them anxiously, and the atmosphere was already quite tense.
A soldier cautiously asked his comrades who were checking the distributed bullets: "What's going on?"
The veteran raised his head and looked at the young recruit: "I don't know the details. I heard that some cities in the west were jealous of our Fengjiang wealth and slandered His Majesty the Emperor."
The recruit was not very happy when he heard this. He was originally from Fengjiang, and his family had indeed lived a good life in the past two years. In Fengjiang, the port, he could actually live a very prosperous life by doing any small business.
So he was very dissatisfied and felt that others had ruined his happy life: "Aren't they looking for trouble? We are living a good life."
The veteran also sighed and said with emotion: "Isn't it true? His Royal Highness has done so many good things for us to live a good life, but the prince just can't tolerate his younger brother."
"If the prince succeeds to the throne, we in Fengjiang will not have a good life." After hearing the veteran's words, some other soldiers also sighed with emotion.
These low-level soldiers don't care so much. Zhao Yu has been working hard for Fengjiang's business environment. They naturally support such a good prince.
At this time, the veteran sighed again: "We don't have to wait that far. I heard that the troops next door are already going to attack us."
The recruit was already excited. He grabbed the rifle beside him and said fiercely: "Let them come! Damn it! Are we still afraid of them?"
"That's it! Are our Fengjiang Army still afraid of those rubbish? Our equipment is much better than theirs!" Another recruit also shouted.
Compared to troops in other places, Fengjiang's troops are indeed better equipped and trained by the Great China Empire - because they are close to Fengjiang, they have abundant supplies, good welfare benefits, and more ammunition reserves.
Moreover, this is an important fortress against the Tang Empire. In order to withstand the powerful army of the Datang Empire, the combat effectiveness of Dahua's troops must also be guaranteed.
But they have no backup. Although there are many troops stationed in Fengjiang, there are more Dahua Empire troops around who are ready to take action.
And behind these Dahua Empire armies, there are more Dahua armies that can participate in the battle. In comparison, the garrison in Xifengjiang is weak and unable to support itself. After talking and talking, everyone started to feel depressed. They seemed to have no hope of victory. It could be said that their future was bleak.
“I heard that the Tang Dynasty also supports us, but the crown prince’s actions have caused problems in our trade with the Tang Dynasty. Is the Tang Dynasty willing to do so?” At this time, someone cheered everyone up.
Some people spoke harshly and immediately retorted: "We don't need their support! We can defeat those **** in the west by ourselves!"
“It’s good to have support, otherwise we will suffer losses if we rely solely on ourselves.” Others are very realistic. Anyway, it’s better to have support than no one.
Similar topics were quickly ignored, and soon the soldiers brought the topic back to supporting Zhao Yu and opposing the prince: "No matter what! Go to the imperial capital! Make His Highness Zhao Yu the emperor!"
"If Zhao Yu becomes emperor, we will all have a good life! Fight to the imperial capital!" Everyone shouted.
Without letting them wait too long, the door of the barracks was opened, and soldiers carrying boxes of supplies and equipment walked in. The leading officer who distributed supplies stood at the door and shouted loudly: "Everyone receives new equipment. ! Wait next to your bed! Don’t mess with the equipment! Move quickly!”
Amid everyone's surprised gazes, brand-new M35 helmets were distributed to everyone's beds, even with the national emblem of the Great China Empire printed on them.
At first glance, it seems that these equipments are specially made for them, because the border guards of the Tang Empire have been replacing them with new steel helmets on a large scale since last year.
Although the M35 helmet is very classic, it is still becoming less useful due to the development of many technologies. The paratroopers of the Tang Empire do not use M35 steel helmets, and the army's tank soldiers have also begun to use lighter anti-collision plastic helmets.
Due to the advancement of materials, the Tang Empire began to equip lighter synthetic material helmets with camouflage cloth covering the outside. The streaking M35 steel helmets are no longer in use.
Anyway, there is still a lot of inventory. At this time, it will be used as aid supplies and sent directly to Xifengjiang and thrown to Zhao Yu's troops for use.
“Isn’t this a steel helmet from the Tang Dynasty? Why did you give it to us?” Looking at the helmet in front of him, a recruit asked in surprise.
Another young soldier put a helmet on his head, shook his head and asked: "Squad leader, we are wearing a helmet from the Tang Empire, whose soldiers are we?"
The squad leader was a sensible person and cursed: "Shut up! Aren't you afraid that if we get into a fight, everyone will be wearing the same clothes and they won't be able to recognize each other clearly? Then you will be comfortable being beaten to death by your own people!"
It was then that everyone suddenly realized that there was another purpose behind changing the equipment: "Eh? Squad leader, what you said makes sense..."
“Get out! Check what’s wrong quickly! If it breaks, there will be no place to change it.” The squad leader cursed again angrily.
While checking the helmet in his hand, someone couldn't help but sigh: "How can I say that the troops of the Tang Empire have high combat effectiveness? Look at the lining in this helmet. They are all made of leather and can be adjusted. It’s much more comfortable to use than our crappy thing.”
"Isn't that right? Wearing this helmet makes me look better. When I looked at the sentry on the opposite side earlier, I thought it was handsome." Putting the helmet on his head, the recruit felt that he had gained fighting strength. +5 BUFF.
The veteran looks at the problem from a different perspective. For him, handsomeness is just an additional attribute. Real protection is what he pursues: "Don't talk about it. This thing is heavy when worn on the head. Just look at it and use it." It needs thick steel and good material, unlike the round helmets we are issued, which are as thin as paper.”
"What you said...is true. Our previous helmets were so thin, what could they block?" Without comparison, there would be no harm. Now that there is comparison, some recruits immediately felt that they had been deceived in the past.
Soon, the people around him began to curse the officials on a daily basis: "They are so corrupted by the officials! How can they care about our life and death as soldiers?"
"Those bastards! No wonder we lost the first fight with Datang. Is this using the same thing?" Looking at the helmet in their hands and the original rags hanging on the wall, everyone began to curse. stand up.
While they were cursing in the street, the soldiers who came to deliver supplies distributed other things to everyone: including candles and matches, including underwear and a change of socks.
These were all issued according to the logistics level of the Tang Dynasty troops, so all of a sudden these things in front of them shocked everyone.
In order to avoid the reserve ammunition of Dahua troops being wasted, Datang's military assistance did not provide weapons immediately until these troops had exhausted their original reserve ammunition.
(End of this chapter)