Chapter 994: The sudden storm

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After Seviara temporarily left Busan Port, Zhang Zhun was involved in the intense landing preparations. At this time, Lu Xiangsheng basically didn't need to consider anything. As long as it was the order issued by Zhang Zhun, he would faithfully implement it. While implementing it, Lu Xiangsheng was also working hard to learn various knowledge about landing operations to keep up with the pace and rhythm as much as possible.

More troops were constantly driving. The Weizi Camp, Xinzi Camp and other troops were all driven from the mainland. I heard that they wanted to participate in the landing battle against Japan, most of the officers and soldiers seemed very excited. However, there were also a small number of officers and soldiers who seemed a little nervous and frightened. Due to some reasons, Zhang Zhun needed to do ideological work himself.

People in this era have a very stubborn traditional concept, that is, leaves fall back to their roots. Specifically, even after death, the corpse must return to their hometown. Otherwise, the soul will not be able to rest in peace, nor will it be a smooth reincarnation, and will not be a hero again after eighteen years. It must be admitted that this concept is quite stubborn, even Zhang Zhun cannot change it. As for Lu Xiangsheng, it will be even more impossible to change it. He himself has such thoughts.

The Hu Ben Army fought in the mainland, Liaodong, and North Korea. After accidentally killing, it was not difficult to return home. As long as it was on the land of Ming Dynasty, it was basically considered a return home. However, it was different to fight against Japan. After all, Japan was far away from the mainland, and perhaps, after sacrifice, there was no chance to come back.

At the beginning, when the Ming army sacrificed their bodies in North Korea, as long as they had bodies or were able to find relics, they were basically transported back to China for burial. In Jiuliancheng (now Dandong City, Liaoning Province) and Dingliao Youwei (now Fengcheng City, Liaoning Province), there were many tombs of heroes who died in North Korea decades ago.

Even the imperial court at that time could do this in such a corrupt situation. Zhang Zhun had to consider it carefully. For this reason, Zhang Zhun specially made a coffin of 30,000 people. As long as the soldiers who died in Japan were sent back for burial in China, no matter the level, they would never allow the heroic souls of the martyrs to float abroad.

More equipment is constantly being opened. These equipment are mainly equipped with flying thunder cannons and hair-pressed mines used by various troops. Needless to say, the function of the flying thunder cannon is definitely a killer to deal with the enemy's human sea tactics. As for the hair-pressed mines, it was invented by Xu Zhengming. This guy who invented the helicopter finally completed the first valuable invention, that is, hair-pressed mines.

The mines used by the Hu Ben Army were all thread-pulled and had to be pulled to detonate. This has many restrictions on use. The pressure-pressed mines are different. As long as people step on them, they can explode. Before the explosion, you will not notice them at all. When you realize something is wrong, you will be blown up to the point of ascending to heaven and the two Buddhas will be born.

In fact, the biggest function of the pressed-hair mine is to deal with the enemy's cavalry. Since it is a pressed-hair mine, it does not require human control, it only needs to be buried. This means that the number of buried mines will increase greatly. In the past, it was difficult to operate with dozens of mines. Now, it is not a problem to bury hundreds of them at one go.

If the hair-pressed mine is buried in front of the enemy cavalry, as long as the enemy's horse hooves are stepped on, there will definitely be a series of explosions. Based on the landmines loaded with fifty kilograms, one explosion will be a large area! At narrow intersections or bridge exits, several such mines are buried enough to block the enemy for a period of time.

The most difficult thing about the landing operation is the beginning of the period. During this period, the few troops on the landing, the chaotic command, the incomplete weapons and equipment, the unfamiliarity with the terrain, etc. are all important factors that affect the combat effectiveness of the landing troops. Therefore, the enemy will definitely take this opportunity to launch a desperate counterattack.

It can be said that the period when we first got ashore was the most difficult thing for the landing troops. We have many problems, but we have to face a large number of enemies. If we are not careful, we may be wiped out. This suppressed landmine is a weapon to help the landing troops overcome difficulties. After the landing troops landed ashore, they quickly seized the commanding heights and buried a large number of landmines on the critical roads, which can effectively prevent the enemy's large-scale counterattack.

In addition to transporting a large number of press-type mines, the transport ship also sent a large number of field artillery artillery. These field artillery were all assigned to each artillery battalion. In order to improve the combat effectiveness of the artillery battalion, all artillery battalions have been particularly strengthened. Not only has the number of field artillery artillery increased, but the number of soldiers has increased, but the number of artillery shells has also increased from the original five bases to the thirty bases.

Looking at the base of the artillery battalion, rows of neat field artillery are ready to go. Behind the field artillery are densely packed with ammunition trucks. Behind the ammunition trucks are various shells piled up like mountains. Behind the shells are a large number of military horses. After they get ashore, the important task of transporting artillery shells falls on these military horses.

In order to help unload materials, the logistics engineering department of the Hu Ben Army built more docks and trestles next to the port of Busan Port to facilitate ship docking. Near the docks, more warehouses were built and more gantry cranes and pulley sets were installed to speed up the loading and unloading of goods.

The soldiers of the Huben Army were busy, and the logistics department was also busy. Every day, there were a large number of construction workers, who went out early and returned late, and worked day and night. Every night, when the soldiers of the Huben Army were asleep, there were also a large number of migrant workers working hard to build the dock in the sea.

Whenever he saw the hard-working people, Zhang Zhun couldn't help but feel proud. In this era, no country could have so much labor force in the Ming Dynasty. Even after the fierce war and the population was greatly reduced, Zhang Zhun was never short of labor force. No matter what he wanted to do, some were people. As long as someone was willing to offer tempting wages, a large amount of labor force would be put into work.

Labor is one of the most important factors of production. Without sufficient labor, a country cannot rise. Even if it rises, it cannot last long. To become a big country that dominates the world, without enough population, it will not work. Logistics production requires people, wars on the front line require people, construction projects require people, and no one can do what?

After the expansion of the dock, more warships or merchant ships arrived in Busan Port continuously. They either brought a large number of soldiers, a large number of weapons and equipment, or a large number of logistics supplies. At the dock of Busan Port, various logistics supplies were piled up like mountains.

Everything made people feel excited. All the soldiers of the First Expeditionary Legion were increasingly convinced that the Hu Ben Army had such powerful power and would definitely be able to successfully land on the Japanese mainland. The doomsday of the Japanese is coming.

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"Sir, this is a proofread map of Izumo Country."

Wang Junyu quickly stepped in and handed Zhang Zhun a brand new hand-drawn map.

"Very good, let's put it here."

Zhang Zhun, who was so busy that he said without raising his head.

Wang Junyu then gently put down the map and tiptoed out. When leaving the map room, Wang Junyu subconsciously turned around, looked at Zhang Zhun, who was busy and sweating, shook his head gently, sighed in a low voice, and quietly left.

It is really shameful that Zhang Zhun is so busy, but they are not able to help as counselors. But there is no way. The work Zhang Zhun has to do is not something that others can interfere except himself. Because Zhang Zhun is busy proofreading the map.

When preparing to log in, what was the most troublesome thing Zhang Zhun had when he was preparing to log in was probably the accuracy of the map. It is not possible to leave the map when logging in, especially in the relatively unfamiliar Japanese local war. However, in ancient times, maps, and maps in later generations, were two completely different concepts.

All maps of this era were hand-painted, which could only indicate the general orientation and other data. If you calculate the exact distance according to the map, something big will definitely happen. Some maps even mix Pyongyang and Seoul together. Besides, this is true for North Korea, let alone Japan's map.

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the login operation, Zhang Zhun decided to take time to re-proofread the relevant maps to be as accurate as possible. However, after the work was launched, Zhang Zhun discovered that this work was indeed very chewing hands. All the Japanese maps collected were all missed.

At that time, there was no professional surveying and mapping team. All maps were drawn based on what travelers saw and heard, as well as their memories. The difference between two different maps may be 100,000 miles. The most exaggerated map of Japan, Nagasaki and Hiroshima, also overlapped. There was no way, so Zhang Zhu had to proofread all the maps.

The worst thing is that even if he proofreads himself, he cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. After all, his memory is limited. It is impossible to remember very clearly on many details. Especially the accurate distance between the two locations is impossible to accurately describe it on the map.

Of course, this does not mean that without an accurate map, the Hu Ben Army could not land in Japan. In this era, there was basically no map needed for wars. Commanders like Lu Xiangsheng never used maps when they marched and fought. As long as there was a guide, it was enough. A good guide was a living map.

In the past, the Japanese could not land in Korea and launch a war against North Korea. In the Age of Discovery, the Portuguese, Spanish, French, British, Dutch, and Italians could all explore and discover the whole world without a map. The Hu Ben Army could not have left the map, and nothing could be done.

"It would be great if there is radio..."

Every time, Zhang Zhun sighed like this. In the era without radio, no matter what he did, he was too uncomfortable. Especially in the sea, it was really difficult to contact. If radio helped command, with the current strength of the Hu Ben Navy, it would be enough to defeat the Dutch. It seems that it is necessary to remind Xu Zhengming whether there is a possibility of inventing radio. As long as radio is invented within ten years and dominate the world, it is a trivial matter.

"Sir, the storm is coming."

Suddenly, someone came in and reported.

"storm?"

Zhang Zhun's brows frowned quietly.

After May, the weather around Busan Port has been changing constantly, sometimes it is sunny and sometimes it is rainy. By the end of May, it is even more complex and changeable. Sometimes, it is obviously bright sunshine during the day, but it suddenly starts to rain heavily. Sometimes it is pouring rain here, but it is bright sunshine over there, which is surprising.

The changes in the waves are also very strange. Sometimes the waves are very light and the sea feels very calm. However, when you are unintentionally, there will be big waves coming. A few days ago, a huge wave came, and three warriors who were practicing water were caught off guard and were swept away by the huge waves and disappeared alive. The two merchant ships that were unloading were also seriously damaged.

This is even more so in the past few days. Every evening, the sky to the west is red. Many people say that this is a sign of heavy rain. According to the suggestions of Lu Xiangsheng and others, Zhang Zhun also issued an order to pay close attention to weather changes to prevent unexpected situations. He himself is also very concerned about weather changes.

Zhang Zhun walked outside and took a look. Sure enough, the sky was very gloomy. On the south side of the sea, I felt like the sky was sunken, dim. Impressed, there seemed to be a trace of lightning in the black area. I could not hear the thunder, but I could see lightning constantly cutting through the darkness. The surface of the sea was particularly calm, without even a trace of waves.

"Order all ships to enter the port and shelter the wind immediately!"

"All ships and personnel are evacuated, and the ships must be reinforced!"

"All personnel, enter the solid building immediately! Do not stay outside!"

"All livestock must be stored in a safe place! A dedicated person must be sent to take care of it!"

"All warehouses, military camps, stables, and shooting ranges should be waterproof, windproof, lightning protection!"

Zhang Zhun said decisively.

He judged from the sky that a strong tropical storm was coming.

There is no weather forecast these days, and only when the storm reaches its side will you notice it. The sky in the south has sunken, which means that the storm is very close to Busan Port. There is no wind on the outside, which means that once the storm arrives, the destructive power will be stronger.

Under Zhang Zhun's order, the soldiers of the First Expeditionary Legion hurriedly began to fight against the storm. The soldiers who were training in the sea hurriedly went ashore. All the soldiers who were training also stopped training. All the livestock were taken back to the middle of the camp. A large amount of wood was moved out and deeply penetrated into the ground to fix the buildings next to them.

All the supplies in the low-lying areas were cleared away. All drainage ditches, sewers, and flood discharge channels were cleaned up. All the dangerous equipment on the roof was removed. Heavy stones were used to fix tents. The entire military camp was nervous like never before. Some soldiers felt that they were nervous and almost suffocated.

Zhang Zhun rode the white dragon horse and inspected carefully all over the barracks. He found hidden dangers and dealt with them immediately. The Governor attached so much importance that the officers below did not dare to neglect them. By nightfall, all the wind prevention work that could be thought of had been completed. The whole army was nervously waiting for the arrival of the storm.

After nightfall, the wind began to blow, and the wind became stronger and the military flag was blown straight. In order to avoid the flagpole being broken, Zhang Zhun ordered the general flag to be put away. The waves began to surge wildly, slapped the port one after another. A large number of waves were splashed, and the sound shook the whole field.

In the second half of the night, the wind was stronger. A gust of strong wind swept across the entire military camp. Even in the solid houses, everyone could still feel the power of the strong wind. Zhang Jun estimated that the gust of wind was at least ten levels. A gust of storms hit the entire Busan Port fiercely, as if they were going to swallow the entire Busan Port.

Zhang Zhun was personally in charge of the Central Army, and Lu Xiangsheng and the heads of various troops had already gone down to supervise the wind prevention work. Zhang Zhun personally organized a rescue team and appeared where they needed the most at any time. And he himself was the captain of the rescue team.

"grown ups!"

"What happened!"

Suddenly, Wang Shide hurried in to report.

Zhang Zhun said in a deep voice: "What's going on? Don't be anxious, just talk slowly."

Wang Shide said unhurriedly: "There is something wrong with the Mongolians."

It turned out that some Mongolian cavalry were too afraid of the storm. When the storm hit, there was a roar. Some Mongolian soldiers who were in chaos ran around in the military camp at a loss, and the scene was in chaos.

Such a storm is something that the Mongolian cavalry has never had before. It is normal for them to lose their minds when they faced the storm for the first time, and they were frightened by the power of nature. At present, Hasqiqige is working hard to stabilize the morale of the army. The Wei-Zhang stationed next to the Mongols has also sent people to assist Hasqiqige to help her restore order to the Mongols.

"Walk!"

Zhang Zhun said without hesitation.

He braved the storm and led the rescue team to the Mongolian cavalry's garrison and found that it was already a vast ocean. A considerable number of war horses were standing in the water and trembling. The water had already exceeded the knees of the war horses. Because the Mongolians were in chaos, no one remembered to take care of these mounts.

Along the way, Zhang Zhun saw many Mongolian officers. Originally, they should have been in charge of the chaotic situation. However, they themselves were frightened by the storm and had completely lost their functions as officers. What's more serious is that they didn't know the whereabouts of Has Qiqige. Zhang Zhun asked several people before he learned about the location of Has Qiqige.

Has Qiqige's face turned a little pale and didn't know what to do. It seemed that nothing else scared her, but this storm scared her. Fortunately, Zhang Zhun had notified her in advance, otherwise, if the storm suddenly hit, the situation of the Mongolian cavalry would be even worse. The tropical storm and rain on the grassland were not the same thing.

Zhang Zhun came to Hasqiqige's side and said coldly: "Sedule! There is nothing scary! We are on land now, what are we afraid of?"

Has Qiqige's voice was obviously trembling. She covered her chest hard and said stammeringly: "Zhang Zhun... In the past, before, they, they, on the sea, encountered such a storm?"

Zhang Zhun nodded and said in a deep voice: "Yes!"

He understood that what Hasqiqige mentioned was the expedition of the Mongols more than 300 years ago. Back then, the Mongol Empire organized a huge fleet to try to capture Japan. As a result, when encountering a storm on the way, all ships sank and almost all casualties were killed or killed.

This incident has always been a shadow of the hearts of the Mongols. They are so afraid of the sea and the storm, and are also affected by this incident. This time, when they participated in the battle against Japan, a considerable number of Mongols had shadows in their hearts.

Many Mongolians are worried that this time they will repeat the mistakes they had made more than 300 years ago. The Mongolians are flying eagles and invincible knights on land. However, on the sea, they are children with no power to catch chickens. Once they encounter a storm on the sea, they have no chance to escape.

"You all listen to me!"

"Just do what I said!"

"We can definitely overcome the storm!"

Zhang Zhun stood in front of Has Qiqige and shouted loudly.

Under his personal control, a large number of Tiger Army soldiers entered the Mongols' barracks and adopted a combination of persuasion and violent control. The Mongolian cavalry gradually settled down. When the sky fell, the Mongols' barracks gradually returned to normal order.

This turbulent storm lasted for three days before gradually fading away. Statistics the losses on land, but the port of Busan Port was seriously damaged. The twelve newly built treks were all pushed down by the waves. In addition, the merchant ships anchored in the port also lost five.

Since the steel bars were quite rare at that time. Busan Port was also the territory of North Korea, the Hu Ben Army only borrowed it temporarily. The various equipment and facilities did not need to be very strong, as long as they could be used. Therefore, when the logistics department was building the port, it did not add too much steel bars. Unexpectedly, a storm suddenly came.

Because there is no sufficient steel bar support, all the trestles were destroyed. Even the breakwaters on the shore were hit by the waves and were beyond recognition. The cement piers weighing dozens of tons were blown to the shore by the waves. The damage caused by the storm is indeed shocking.

Another one with heavy losses was that there was a gunpowder warehouse, which was blown off by the strong wind. The roofs pressed by thirty stones were blown away by the strong wind. The 300,000 kilograms of black gunpowder stored in the warehouse were all soaked in the rain. A large amount of black gunpowder was washed out by the rain, and the black water flow of the mixed city spread everywhere, rendering the entire military camp into a dark area.
To be continued...