Bright Sword: Technology is the primary productive force in war

Chapter 259 Semi-permanent Military Fortress

Rudy brought Chen Yan to the temporary command center, which was temporarily the headquarters of the arsenal and was converted from the houses of the villagers who had previously lived here.

"Dizi, we have occupied the houses and land of the villagers of Lanqiao Village. You must think carefully when relocating the villagers."

“Brother, we have already negotiated with the local villagers.

The occupied houses were rebuilt in new locations and the occupied land was reclaimed. The village is very supportive of our work.”

Chen Yan took a sip of water and nodded with satisfaction.

"The military and the people are as close as fish and water, and we must always put the people's affairs first.

As soon as the 2000 new recruits from the column arrive, we will immediately arrange housing for the masses."

"Okay, everything will be done according to your wishes."

“By the way, Dizi, you still need to consider all aspects of the construction of the cave factory.

For example, the boiler's smoke exhaust, ventilation holes, and ground waterproofing must be carefully considered.

I don’t want these trivial matters to delay subsequent production work.”

Then Chen Yan looked at Wu Dazhi and said, "Captain Wu, you must also speed up the defense of Lanqiao Village.

You need to consider the overall situation when setting up different fortifications in different locations.

We can’t afford to build a gun tower, but we can still build a few bunkers!”

Do we need to build a bunker?

Wu Dazhi found it a little unbelievable because the Eighth Route Army had never done this before, but they just watched the Japanese do it.

He was about to say something, but when he saw Chen Yan's unquestionable look, he swallowed it back.

In fact, Chen Yan's words were hinting to Wu Dazhi to open his mind.

“Captain Wu, just because we didn’t have it before doesn’t mean we won’t have it in our lifetime.

The key lies in our actual needs.

The arsenal is a top-level confidential unit of our army. You know that if the Japanese find out, they will definitely send troops to invade.

We now have so many heavy machines. If the Japanese attack us, it will be impossible for them to take them away. Our losses will be incalculable.

So I ask you to build strong fortifications around Land Bridge, which should at least be able to withstand a five-hour attack from a Japanese brigade."

"this......"

Wu Dazhi was so embarrassed that he was scratching his teeth. "Commander Chen, can you explain it more clearly?"

"Lao Wu, you need to open your mind.

Let me put it this way, I want to build Landbridge into a semi-permanent military fortress.

There must be trenches, communication trenches, anti-tank trenches, observation posts, and artillery positions crisscrossing north and south;

Firepower output requires intricate bunkers and numerous secret passages;

In terms of logistics, we need to have grain and fodder depots, weapons and ammunition depots, water storage tanks, and troop stationing caves.

In a word, as long as my independent column holds here, no Japanese soldier will dare to set foot in."

After hearing this, Wu Dazhi took a breath.

Oh my goodness! A semi-permanent fortress.

Let’s not talk about whether or not this thing will be done.

Just talking about the materials invested, how much money would it cost.

I have a mine at home, this is what I should do!

"Commander Chen, if we follow this method, we will need a lot of cement powder, steel bars, wooden sleepers, etc. This may not be easy to get."

Chen Yan stared at Wu Dazhi's eyes meaningfully, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Wu Dazhi, didn't you understand what I said?

You just need to do your own thing, and it's not your turn to ask questions in front of me."

Seeing Chen Yan's expression, Wu Dazhi's heart was pounding, and he quickly said respectfully:

"Yes, Commander, I will ensure that the mission is completed."

After Chen Yan left, he rode towards Li Yunlong’s base in Xinhe.

Two sturdy figures riding tall horses quickly shuttled across the plains, and the dazzling horse hooves raised clouds of dust.

"Gou Wa Zi, how do you feel about your first day back in the army?"

"It's okay," the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the face of this young man with eyes full of worries, revealing untold vicissitudes of life.

"Oh, he still hasn't come out," Chen Yan murmured softly without letting Gouwazi hear him.

......

"Commander, OK."

"Well, where's your brigade commander?"

"inside."

Chen Yan nodded to the guard and walked towards the station.

As soon as they reached the door, Li Yunlong led people out to greet them.

"Chen'er, you came to check on me on the first day of our separation. Don't you trust me?"

"An old friend wants to see you, so I came here," Chen Yan threw a cigarette to Li Yunlong.

Li Yunlong bared his teeth and said, "Who is it? You still miss me, Old Li. I'm so touched."

When Chen Yan slowly moved his body away and saw Gouwazi, Li Yunlong's eyelids twitched at first, and then slowly opened.

"Good boy, you're back. Let me see if you're strong enough."

Li Yunlong punched Gouwazi's chest hard.

"Chen'er, leave the dog boy to me and give him the position of battalion commander first."

Chen Yan blew out a smoke ring and raised his eyelids slightly, "No way, you are trying to snatch someone from me.

My brother can only stay with me for the rest of his life."

"Tsk~", Li Yunlong was very disappointed.

The two men walked into the house, and no one noticed that Gouwazi was standing there for a long time.

His lower eyelids kept twitching, and he stared blankly at the backs of the two people, with indescribable emotions in his heart.

No one dislikes me, nothing has changed, and everyone still cares about me.

It seems that what Brother Yan said is right, I should change.

In the room, Chen Yan and Li Yunlong sat cross-legged on the kang.

"Old Li, what's going on with you now?"

"The main force has just arrived. It will probably take a day or two to finish cleaning up."

"Don't be ridiculous, you know what I'm talking about?"

Li Yunlong narrowed his eyes and said meaningfully:

"My dear Commander Chen, how dare I talk nonsense with you? I always report my work truthfully.

I just got here and haven’t done anything yet.”

Chen Yan: "Li Yunlong, you old idiot, stop beating around the bush.

Your new neighbor is that old ghost Chu Yunfei. I don’t believe you didn’t do anything to him?

They are all the same foxes from last year, don’t play the same tricks as in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.”

Hearing this, Li Yunlong curled his lips, looking unhappy.

"What do you mean? I don't understand a thing.

We are all friendly forces, what can I do? If they accuse me of undermining the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, I won’t even have enough money to pay for it.”

Li Yunlong said this, but his eyes kept glancing to the side.

When Chen Yan heard this, he stretched his neck and yelled:

"Hey, hey! They say old people are smarter and old horses are more cunning. Li Yunlong, you've only been out of my hands for a few days, and now you're taking it too far.

Don't forget, the mixed brigade is still my Chen Yan's unit, I don't need to remind you."

At this moment, Li Yunlong slammed the table heavily in dissatisfaction.

"What's going on, Mr. Chen, you're using your high-ranking position to pressure me again.

Let’s make it clear today. This trick won’t work on me anymore.

As the saying goes, the sky is high and the birds fly freely, the sea is wide and the fish leap freely.

I, Li Yunlong, am a well-known figure after all. Without you, Chen Yan, I will definitely be getting better and better."