Chapter 244: The Army

The sound of cars rumbling, and the sound of the internal combustion engines roaring at the same time felt so shocking and unstoppable. Behind this sound is the first armored combat unit in the history of human war. They have extremely powerful power and are also the most precious and important assault force in Yuchen's hands. When they appear on the battlefield, the form of the entire war will definitely change. However, when this terrifying assault force completely dominates the entire war, even if Yuchen's arrival accelerates the development of history, it will take more than ten or twenty years to come.

When Yuchen stood on the high mound, holding his staff full of staff watching the steel tiger under his command showing his full power, he had a hard time feeling in his heart. In a country with such a weak industrial foundation, even if he could order goods from all over the world, he would not know how much money or effort it would cost! A division of 11,000 people, 170 completely new chariots, 1,090 various transport vehicles, forty-eight motorized cannons, and other completely new infantry equipment. There has never been such a powerful division-level combat force on this planet! On the field extending below the mound, the armored forces completely opened up. The 22-ton Type B assault chariot was in front of the front

The center formed a cone-shaped assault formation. These tanks were equipped with new suspension systems and had stronger traffic capacity. The 250-horsepower new diesel engine allowed them to travel 21 kilometers in the field. They were also equipped with a 37-mm rapid-fire cannon. On their wings were grouped of A (training) light tanks. These 7.8-ton little guys only had two machine guns, but they were more flexible. Moreover, their 15-mm thick front armor was not something that could be shot through by enemy machine guns. These steel tanks all had a secret English code name "tank". Compared to the original "big nobody" who is still under research in the UK, "little nobody". They are more perfect, more sophisticated and more flexible. They are destined to shock the world on the battlefield in the future.

Clustered in the middle by these tanks is the essence of the motorized regiment of the First Armored Division, which is loaded with tracked armored protective vehicles of an assault infantry battalion. They used the territory of the Type A combat vehicle, surrounded by a circle of nine-mm thick armored steel plates, and there is a machine gun. Each combat vehicle called the Type C armored conveyor can be loaded with soldiers from an infantry squad, with the same speed and the same protection accompanied by the rushing combat of the chariot. According to the original plan, the regiment should be equipped with all of this Type C armored conveyor. However, the cost of the First Armored Division is too large, and the production power is quite limited even if it is ordered in the United States (the production of tanks must be given priority). Now it is only equipped with forty-five units of one battalion (four infantry companies and one machine gun company).

Even at this scale, the momentum of the armored troops launching assaults at the same time makes people feel that the world is trembling. The front line they attacked has been transformed by engineers into a deep defense system that completely imitates the Western Front. Hundreds of cannons have become barrages in front of the armored assault troops. France's Newport 52 twin-engine fighter has been transformed into a striking aircraft. The nose is equipped with two aviation machine guns and 25 kilograms of small aviation bombs hanging under the wings, diving and strafing bombs under the guidance of the signal flares from the armored troops. Although it is just a training game, the momentum of this air-to-ground joint combat makes people have no doubt that they have dominated the entire battlefield.

The tracks of the tanks and armored vehicles ran over the barbed wire and over the trenches. Thirty-seven mm rapid-fire cannons and machine guns were roaring and firing, and the roaring sounds between the sky and the earth had been connected. Several tanks broke down on the trenches. But more tanks continued to assault in depth after leveling the front line. Behind them was the Ninth Infantry Division, which was jointly trained with them, deployed into a scattered line to take over these trenches that had been beaten. Signal flares representing success in breakthroughs rose one by one from the front. The tank commander in front was desperately shaking the small flags, and signal flares of various colors guided the direction of the attack. The exercise went very smoothly! Especially for such a division-level combat unit that had been in power for less than a year!

The smoke from the battlefield floated towards the small hill where Yuchen was, making the officers of the National Defense Forces seem to have returned to the battlefield. Everyone's face was extremely excited, and some people were still gasping for breath, as if they wanted to jump onto a tank and rushed to the front of the attack. Sima Zhan stood beside Yuchen, holding the telescope in his hand, as if he didn't want to put it down, and muttered to himself: "I can't imagine...I can't imagine...If these tanks could be more flexible,

Faster and more reliable...... Run farther. If our logistics support forces can keep up with their movement, perhaps the entire form of war will have to be completely changed from the group of infantry wars. It can attack their logistics supply lines in depth, attack their command centers, and completely put the enemy's large army into chaos. The infantry can easily solve them! Next war...... Next war will definitely be this kind of war!"

Yuchen looked at Sima Zhan beside him with unconcealed admiration. Of course, he knew what kind of treasure Sima Zhan was to the entire National Defense Force! What he showed was the best form of combat that could be supported at this stage. It was far from the form of mobile combat that matured in World War II later. But Sima Zhan could see the future development direction of this armored assault combat at a glance. God knows how he is such a genius! He is completely at ease to hand over the future construction of the National Defense Forces.

The power in front of him was built with great difficulty. It can be said that in the recent military work, the efforts of his vast army have been spent. He must take it out at the most appropriate time and exchange it for himself and this country for more things. What is the right time? His current mind is to take care of the current development and military establishment in the country, and to pay attention to the war in Europe, and to promote this secret plan in his own east. Sometimes he feels that he wants too much, but it is this pressure that makes him happily bear the most work. He knows what he wants, and has no doubt that he will eventually achieve this goal - lay the foundation for this powerful country with the sacrifice of a generation! When necessary, he himself will also go to the altar of this great cause of revival without hesitation.

As the exercise ended, a buzzing sound of comments sounded on the hillside. Dozens of planes hovered in the distance to prepare for returning home, which also attracted many people's attention. Lai Wenzhen held a stool behind Yuchen and asked him to sit down, but he smiled and refused. In military uniforms, Yuchen liked very much. A type C armored vehicle roared towards the foot of the mountain, and several figures jumped down and climbed up the mountain quickly. It was clear from afar that it was the two chief officers of this ace division and several aides, the division commander Tao Dingnan and the chief of staff Wang Dengke. They were all from the deputy chief officers around Yuchen and were absolutely trusted. Another deputy chief in front, Zhang Zhihe, who had started with Yuchen, was now the commander of the Fifth Army of the First Field Army.

Yuchen pointed at the two of them on the hillside and smiled: "Looking at these two guys, I really think that they are heavenly soldiers and generals!" A burst of laughter in agreement and echoed each other, and there was also a lot of envy. The entire National Defense Forces' million-strong army, now the First Armored Division surpasses the most desirable existences of the An Meng Army, the Ninth Division, the 18th Division and other veteran elite troops!

The two chief officials quickly arrived at Yuchen's barely. It seemed that the two of them had just followed the commander of the car. Their faces were full of traces of oil smoke and gunpowder. They were almost laughing. They saluted at the top of Yuchen, Wu Cai, Sima Zhan and other senior chief officials: "Report to the President! The Lightning 1 joint exercise of the First Armored Division was completed. Please give me some advice and instructions!" After saying that, Wang Dengke, who was most familiar to Yuchen, rubbed his hands: "President, I have been tired for most of the day. The troops have been prepared for almost half a month. Last night, they pulled into the exercise venue overnight. Why not let the troops have dinner early? There are so many senior chiefs here today, so let us be the host. Please celebrate well."

Yuchen snorted: "If you barely complete an exercise successfully, your tail will rise to the sky? Your exercise is in China. From the General Staff to the sister troops, you are fully cooperating with you. When you enter the exercise theater, three engineer regiments are opening up the road for you! When you fight in real war and are in a foreign country, can you do such a good thing? This army was built by the whole country. If you suffer undue losses because of your careless attitude, you will be able to throw away any credit for your past!"

Wu Cai also scolded them with a cold face: "Do you know how much this division costs? Let me tell you that it is equivalent to more than ten A-level infantry divisions participating in the battle, plus a complete artillery regiment and a supporting force! And this was established secretly by us. We are completely paying the bills ourselves. How many people's hard work, how many people's sweat, how many soldiers' expectations. Let you look at it easily like this? This is the treasure of the country! Besides this attitude, I, as the Chief of Staff, will seriously consider your qualifications to hold this position!"

Sima Zhan just smiled faintly from the side. Although he was not a person who liked power and tricks too much. But he also knew that these two people were not qualified to scold them except when commanding the battle. He also had a little disagreement with the two people who were the chief officer of the armored division. The National Defense Forces also had at least several division-level cadres who were more competent in this position than them. However, their origins determined this position, which was a matter of course. But to be fair, Tao Dingnan was quite qualified, had experience in leading troops, and had experience in several major modern operations. As for Wang Dengke... it was only up to his performance.

Tao Dingnan and Wang Dengke came over excitedly, but were scolded. They all knew in their hearts that being scolded by Yuchen and Wu Cai was the only one who valued the qualifications and importance. They were happy in their hearts, but they still had to be serious on their faces: "Yes! My subordinates knew that they were wrong! Please point out the shortcomings of their subordinates......" Later, Tao Dingnan finally couldn't hold it in his arms, so he walked down the mountain with Yuchen: "President, look at the fighting in Europe so lively. Commander Zhuoran and his team fought in the Battle of Saint-Meilang in 1916. When will our armored division be pulled up? President, don't worry, as long as our division goes up, there will be no front that we can't break through!"

Okinawa, Naha Mansion.

Although it was already winter, the island was still full of warm spring weather. When Shisaku Masaki got off the ship, although he was wearing only his shirt and tweed uniform, he felt a layer of sweat oozing from his forehead. On the dock, several officers had been waiting for him. They were all middle and lower-level officers of the Japanese 6th Division stationed in Okinawa to welcome his arrival here. Shisaku Masaki's identity was an inspector sent by the Military Affairs Bureau of the General Staff of the Japanese Army to investigate the reconstruction work of the 6th Division.

In order to conceal the defeat of the 6th Division in China, the reconstruction work of this division did not return to their headquarters in Mian Kyushu, but was placed on Okinawa Island. At the same time, there was also preparation for the empire to reinforce the mainland at any time. What's more, the climate here is also suitable for those recruits who have just left Mian Kyushu. As one of the strongest traditional divisions in Japan, the reconstruction work of the 6th Division has always been the top priority of the army. If a war breaks out in the future, the 6th Division will definitely rush forward and use

Victory washed away the shame they had suffered! Just for this issue of face, the Sixth Division quickly rebuilt. The excellent officers drawn by various units, ships of recruits, and the excellent weapons produced by them were transported to Okinawa. Four infantry corps, one cavalry corps, and one artillery corps quickly restored their establishment. Moreover, under the intentional or unintentional leadership of the army, the most fanatical officers in the army gathered here and the rebuilt Guard Division. It seemed that they were preparing for the incident.

When Shisaburo Masaki came to Okinawa, of course he would not be as simple as his official identity.

When several officers saw Shisaburo Masaki get off the boat, they cheered happily and laughed and surrounded him: "Masaki, I've been waiting for you!"

"Naha's bartenders and singers, and there are also places that are not worse than Tokyo. This time we will never return without getting drunk!"

"What's the situation in Tokyo now? How is the condition of the Yama Prefecture veteran? We stay in this place and cannot use it with all our might. It really makes people feel very bored! In this shameful peaceful situation, I really feel that life has no meaning at all!"

Shisaburo Masaburo greeted them, paying attention to a slightly reserved Army cavalry officer. He was dressed the most neatly among the officers who greeted him, and he also carried his command knife. Shisaburo Masaburo extended his hand to him: "Nagata, Kitani parted, I didn't expect to see him here. Director Tanaka transferred you to the 6th Division, and we finally have the opportunity to cooperate again."

The cavalry master named Nagata bowed politely to Masaki, waved to let the officer surrounding Masaki disperse, and leaned close to him and whispered: "Fuzhou Jun is waiting for you at the headquarters of the Cavalry Regiment. Do you go directly to the headquarters of the division?" Masaki's eyes were solemn, and he also replied in a low voice: "I'll come here tonight, there is no problem with safety, right?" Nagata smiled a little arrogantly and said: "Masaki Jun, now the entire Naba, except for the idiot division commander, is our world. Before you arrive, we did not do anything. After you go back, please tell Your Excellency Tanaka to be completely at ease with the Sixth Division. We will make all preparations to wait for his dispatch."

Shisaburo Masaki looked at Tateo Nagata with an indescribable look. The cavalry master who had made considerable contributions in the North Manchuria nodded slightly and walked towards the car that greeted him. Now in Tokyo they have mastered the Guard Division. If they can control the third or two divisions and concentrate them around Tokyo for reasonable reasons, then the major events they are looking forward to will have a complete chance of victory! And they cannot fail because they are responsible for the future fate of Japan! The more comrades like Nagata, the better. In the warm Okinawa air, Masaki felt his blood was boiling and could hardly control himself to shout: "Only people like us are Yamato men who truly care about the fate of Japan!"

When Masaki and the new division commander of the 6th Division, Doctor General Akishi Tomiji was dealing with him, he politely refused the invitation to the division commander's invitation to the banquet on the grounds of exhaustion on the journey. He returned to the dormitory where he arranged for him to stay for a while. His mind was full of thoughts, and he lay on the bed with wide eyes wide open. When the sound of lights in the military camp was heard, he was frightened to find that he had been lying here for several hours without realizing it.

When I heard the door of the dormitory being knocked gently, and a low voice from Nagata Tetsuo came out: "Masaki-kun, it's me, are you interested in taking a walk and seeing the moonlight in Okinawa?" Shisaki jumped out of the bed, and when he opened the door, he saw Nagata Tetsuo looking at him with a smile. He was wearing a military casual suit, as if he was really ready to go out for a walk. He smiled and said, "Of course, please lead the way, Nagata-kun, I really have great expectations for the night in Okinawa."

The two of them turned a few turns in the night, and secretly protected them to the headquarters of the cavalry corps at a few turns. After several turns, they came to the front of a small house. When they walked in, they found that the windows and cracks inside were covered by the military blanket. Although the lights were on, they could not see outside at all. A thin middle-aged man in a shirt stood up and bowed slightly to Shisaburo Masaki: "Maraki, it's been a long time since I saw him. Are you okay now?"

This person is the head of the Japanese Fujian spy "Island" agency code-named "Fuzhou Jun" in Tetsuo Nagata's words, and is also an important figure mentioned in Huiyingci's Ban Chao plan, Lord Kuroshima Kazuo.

Masaki walked over and held his hand: "Kuroshima! I finally see you here! If you meet in Tokyo, it will be too much of a stir. You can only feel wronged to come to the military camp of Naha. Thank you for your hard work all the way.........Hisser Tanaka has been caring about your work progress. You should know that what we are most worried about in Tokyo is the issue of funding. Some important people need to be bought, some places need funding, some preparations require preliminary funding, and public opinion propaganda also requires money......While we are not like Katsura and Nishinoji, they have the best relationship with each chaebol and can use a large amount of funds at any time! And for the use of military expenditure, as well as the railway funds of the South Manchuria, there are also dedicated people watching. And Hero Tanaka himself has no money! So I have worked hard to implement this plan.... Have the funds you need been raised and prepared?"

Kuroshima smiled silently, and Shisaburo Masaki immediately asked about the funding without a few greetings. It seems that Tokyo is already anxious about money. It is not like the deep style he used to. Katsura and the others have been paying attention to the abnormal movements of the army and limiting their strength in many ways. But since everyone has come together, it is for the righteousness in their hearts! No matter how many difficulties there are, they have to face it. I feel very comforted in my heart. The annoying feeling of dealing with those ulterior motives Yuchen spies seems to have completely disappeared in front of the comrades.

He took out two huge suitcases from under the iron bed and opened them all in a flash.

"The yen exchange vouchers issued by the Bank of Korea, the Taiwan Bank, and the small local yen cash are all exchanged through relationships. There are a total of 7 million yen here, and then there is about 5 million yen in funding. They are all generously provided by the Yuchen government...... They thought they could build an intelligence network within us through this line. There was a lot of money. But they didn't know that the money would only bring them the destruction of the doomsday! Masaki-kun, please don't let down the painstaking efforts of the comrades who raised these funds and use them well!"

Shisaburo Masaki nodded solemnly and bowed deeply to Kazuo Kuroshima. Tetsuo Nagata beside him asked eagerly: "When can we act, kill those traitors and restore our national system? Masaki-kun!"
Chapter completed!