Chapter 567: 127 mm bullet

"Shaolong!'

'Shaolong!'

Chen Gongpeng hurried over.

He looked like he had discovered a new continent. He was so happy. His mouth was crooked with joy.

Seriously, this desperate man sometimes really looks like the crooked-mouthed war god of later times. The casual crooked mouth is 99% similar...

Zhang Yong: ?

What did you find?

Is it gold coins? Or gold? So happy!

Hey, hey, hey, if it's gold, that'd be great...

'What's wrong?'

'Bullets!'

'What?'

Zhang Yong is puzzled.

Bullets? There are a lot of them! I saw them.

Everyone is very happy. You are also very happy. But you don't need to smile from ear to ear, do you? You already did.

'Look at this!'

Chen Gongpeng spreads his hands.

In his hands lie three dark bullets.

They are thick.

They are long.

'Huh?'

Zhang Yong's expression changes.

At first he didn't pay any attention. Then he notices something is wrong.

These are not ordinary bullets! Ordinary bullets are not this thick. They are not this long. Do they feel like 12.7 mm bullets?

Wow! Zhang Yong's spirits suddenly lifted.

12.7 mm machine gun bullets. They are usually used in anti-aircraft machine guns. But there are also large-caliber heavy machine guns.

The two best representatives are the American M2HB heavy machine gun and the Soviet DShK heavy machine gun. In the 21st century, they are still used by some people. Their long lifespan shows that their performance has not become outdated after decades.

The other is the DShK heavy machine gun from the polar bear. It has two wheels and a baffle. It can be dragged along. The calibre is also 12.7 mm.

The performance of these two heavy machine guns is similar. They are both extremely powerful. They can kill a child with a single shot.

The various light tanks of the Japanese invaders could not withstand the firepower of the 12.7 mm bullets.

Even the so-called medium tanks could not withstand the fire from 12.7 mm bullets from the side or the back. Therefore, it was extremely effective against tanks.

Using an anti-aircraft machine gun to shoot at planes was actually a very wasteful use of bullets. It was possible that thousands or tens of thousands of bullets could not bring down a single plane. But when used against the Japanese tanks, it was absolutely accurate. The Japanese tanks and the German tanks were in a completely different world.

The problem was, the bullets were there, but where were the guns?

It can't be here.

The cellar has been searched inside and out.

The target of a heavy machine gun with a large calibre is very obvious, there's no way it could be hidden.

'This is...'

'I think it's a German DShK heavy machine gun bullet.'

'What kind of gun?'

'A heavy machine gun with a large calibre from the Soviets. Calibre 12.7mm. It can easily penetrate the Japanese tanks.'

'Really?'

Chen Gongpeng's eyes suddenly lit up. He clenched his fists.

He Jifeng, who was supervising the soldiers carrying the machine gun, hurried over when he heard.

It can shoot at Japanese tanks?

That's incredible!

That's what he cares about most!

Japanese tanks were the most difficult to deal with for the 29th Army.

Apart from aircraft, tanks were the most annoying. There was nothing you could do about aircraft. But tanks had to be destroyed.

Especially in defensive battles, Japanese tanks rampaged around with impunity, inflicting extremely heavy losses on the Chinese army. The lines of defence were repeatedly breached.

Faced with the Japanese tanks, there was simply no more effective way than to use human lives to fill the explosive packs.

Sometimes, it took dozens, even hundreds, of people to blow up a Japanese tank. All those sacrifices were made by the most elite soldiers! How could any commander not feel heartbroken?

"Really,'

Zhang Yong nodded, and then began to explain briefly.

The Japanese tank force was currently equipped with the "Little Bean" tank (Type 94) as its basic equipment. It weighed only about three tons.

It is armed with only two 7.7mm machine guns. It doesn't even have a tank gun.

The armour is also very weak. The frontal armour is only about 10mm thick. The side and rear armour is even weaker at only 6mm.

If this tank were on the European battlefield, it would be crushed into pieces if it were to collide with the German Panzer III or Panzer IV. It would not even need to fire its guns.

A single direct-fire gun could blow it to smithereens.

Yet, such a thing with a thin skin and a big filling could rampage across the North China battlefield.

Because the National Army did not have the right weapons to deal with it. The average 7.92 mm bullet could not penetrate it.

The National Army did not have a sufficient number of direct-fire guns.

The number of 75 mm mountain guns was also extremely scarce. They could not be used to directly fire at tanks.

Large-calibre heavy machine guns? None.

But if there were a hundred or so 12.7 mm machine guns, these little tanklets would never return. They would be dead as a doornail.

'Where are the guns?'

'If there are bullets, there should be guns.'

'How many of these bullets are there?'

'Just one box was found.'

'It's possible that there was a mix-up. A box of large-calibre bullets was moved here.'

'What do you mean...'

Everyone's thoughts suddenly became active.

According to Zhang Yong's speculation, there might be the same bullets in other places?

There might be heavy machine guns using these bullets in other places?

"What did you say the card was?'

'DShK.'

'Soviet?'

'Yes. The DShK heavy machine gun of the Soviet Red Army. Caliber 12.7 mm. Effective range 1500 meters. Maximum range over 3000 meters.'

'Ah...'

He Jifeng can't wait anymore.

He needed weapons like this.

Very much.

Especially.

His unit was stationed at Lugou Bridge, and they could break out into battle with the Japanese at any time.

If the Japanese launched an attack, this kind of powerful weapon could shred them. No matter how many came, there would be more than enough to die.

A squadron, a brigade. They would just die.

'But, there aren't any here...'

'Then it's somewhere else.'

The crowd was full of anticipation.

Then they all looked at Zhang Yong. Zhang Yong, in turn, looked at Zhao Guanglin.

Zhang Yong believed that Zhao Guanglin had come prepared.

He couldn't possibly know nothing. Behind him was the Red Party. It had its own intelligence channels.

In Beiping, the power of the Japanese spies was very strong. However, the power of the Red Party was also very strong.

However, the Red Party generally hid very deeply.

It was estimated that before the 129 Movement, the Japanese spies would not have noticed their existence.

However, after the 129 Movement, some astute Japanese invaders should have realised that there was a force outside the National Army and local factions.

'Follow me!'

Zhao Guanglin nodded.

He took the lead on a bicycle. They went to find the other courtyard of Master You.

Zhang Yong and the others followed closely behind.

With a new target and new expectations, everyone was very excited.

It was clearly 4am, the time of day when everyone was the most sleepy, but there was no sign of sleepiness.

Deschka heavy machine guns!

Are they real? How many are there? Are there ten of them? Where are they?

How did the Japanese get them? Who did they capture them from? Could it be that the Northeast Army got them from the Soviets?

Alas, what excellent weapons! And they just fell into the hands of the Japanese for nothing.

The more I think about it, the more my heart aches. The more I think about it, the more anxious I become.

They must be found.

They must all be found.

Otherwise, if the Japanese invaders use them, it will be disastrous.

The Chinese army will suffer casualties.

These bullets, which are thicker than a finger, can shatter a person when they hit them.

If there is a concentrated charge, one bullet may kill five or six people in front and behind.

You can imagine how vicious it is.

Hurry up!

Thank you!

We must find them first!

"This is the place.'

Soon, a second courtyard was found.

Unfortunately, however, there was no sign of weapons. This meant that there were no weapons or ammunition inside.

'Search!'

'Search!'

Chen Gongpeng led the men in.

They turned the courtyard upside down. The result was disappointing.

They found some scattered shells. There might have been two or three thousand. But there were no weapons. Not even pistols.

The DShK heavy machine gun that everyone was looking forward to was nowhere to be seen.

'Zhang Yong...'

'Next.'

Zhang Yong didn't want to dampen everyone's excitement.

In fact, he couldn't say whether there was a DShK or not. There might be. There might not be.

Keep looking.

They found a second courtyard...

Nothing.

Instead, they unearthed more than 20,000 yuan. All of it was shiny, heavy, and in the form of current yuan!

However...

No one was happy.

Compared to the DShK, all this money was still far from enough.

Their attention is now focused on the heavy machine gun. Other things like ocean dollars, silver notes, US dollars, British pounds, and so on, can be ignored.

So...

Zhang Yong quietly swallowed all the US dollars and British pounds.

After all, the big shots only have eyes for weapons and ammunition. They don't care about these things. Naturally, he hid them 'reluctantly'.

It's dawn, and the search continues.

Everyone is still full of energy, not a trace of fatigue from staying up late.

The soldiers working below were also very happy. Because of the large amount of cash seized on the scene, Zhang Yong also decided to give each person five. Morale soared to the extreme.

The third courtyard...

The fourth courtyard...

Finally, some arms were found. There were light machine guns. There were rifles. There were pistols. And there were a large number of bullets.

However, there was never any sign of the DShK heavy machine gun.

Finally, a bit discouraged.

Maybe...

Maybe there weren't any?

The box of bullets might just be a mistake?

As it turned out...

The fifth courtyard.

Arms were also found here. They were all common weapons and ammunition.

Zhang Yong didn't bother to go in and check.

He didn't care about common weapons and ammunition. He couldn't use them anyway.

It just felt like this You Lao was extraordinary! He seemed to be even more capable than Toiihara Kenji. He had hidden weapons and ammunition in so many courtyards.

And they're not small amounts. At least enough to equip a reinforced company.

The weapons seized in succession are enough to equip a regiment. The ammunition reserve has increased by several multiples.

Awesome.

What exactly is this guy's identity?

He can actually get so many weapons and ammunition, and then arrange for someone to hide them.

And what is his relationship with Yin Rugen?

"Shaolong!'

'Shaolong!'

Chen Gongpeng suddenly rushed over.

Zhang Yong looked at the other man askance. No words. Okay. Actually a bit sleepy. No target in sight. A bit frustrated.

'Look!'

Chen Gongpeng spread his hands.

Zhang Yong saw that he was holding three large-calibre bullets in his hands.

Almost exactly the same as before. They were also the bullets for the DShK heavy machine gun. He glanced at them and didn't bother to say anything.

'I just found them.'

'How many boxes are there?'

'Just one.'

'I guess they got mixed up again.'

'That means there's still a chance that there are guns.'

'...I guess so.'

Seeing that the other person was looking forward to it so much, Zhang Yong had to go along with what the other person was saying.

I hope so?

I hope so...

Following Zhao Guanglin, they continued on.

The next courtyard was on Jiangnan West Road. A very old street name.

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, this place was still quite prosperous. But then the water transport was abandoned, and the area along Jiangnan West Road quickly declined.

Zhang Yong looked at the buildings on both sides. It really did look a bit like a shantytown.

Could it be that Master You would hide weapons and ammunition here? It didn't seem likely.

However, he quickly dismissed his thoughts.

Several red dots appeared in a row at the edge of the map. This indicated that there were a number of Japanese invaders over there.

He secretly increased his vigilance.

There were no Japanese soldiers in the previous courtyard, and now they have suddenly appeared here?

He observes without making a sound. He discovers that the Japanese soldiers are actually dressed as coolies. There are five of them, and they are not conspicuous among the large crowd of coolies.

'Who are they?'

'They are dock workers. Now they are foot soldiers.'

'Are they organised?'

'Not yet,'

Zhao Guanglin replies cautiously.

Zhang Yong does not ask any further questions. He only needs to know that they are Japanese soldiers.

The five Japanese spies all seemed to be the key figures among the coolies. They were surrounded by many people. Without the system's reminders, it would be impossible to tell that they were Japanese.

Alas, these Japanese spies have really suffered. Disguised as coolies, they lead a life of darkness and no light.

What do you think they want? They are so fanatical.

Look around. Unfortunately, no weapons have been detected. Not one.

Frown.

Where is the courtyard of the You family?

Keep walking.

Finally, a weapon has been detected.

Check. It turns out to be an abandoned warehouse near the pier. The exterior is very old. But it is inhabited. There is laundry drying nearby.

Upon closer inspection, it is discovered that it is where the five Japanese invaders live.

Well, it turns out that there are five Japanese invaders as guards. It is safe. It can also be used at any time.

'Warehouse?'

'Yes. This warehouse also belongs to Master You.'

'Good!'

Zhang Yong nodded without saying a word.

He instructed Chen Gongpeng on the target. Chen Gongpeng immediately began to arrange the manpower.

Just arrest them?

Yes. It's that simple and brutal.

Time is tight, the task is heavy, there is no time to engage in verbal sparring with the Japanese spies. Just arrest them.

Otherwise, if these Japanese get their hands on weapons, there will be casualties.

'Move!'

Chen Gongpeng ordered.

A group of people immediately pounced on them.

The five Japanese spies reacted quickly. They fled as soon as they realised what was going on.

It was obvious that they were trying to escape into the warehouse and get weapons to resist. They were all fearless. They wanted to die with their enemies.

Unfortunately, Zhang Yong would not give them the chance.

'Pow!'

One was subdued.

Five or six people pounced on the Japanese spy together, pinning him down.

'Pow!'

Another was subdued.

They bound him up quickly. A rag was stuffed in his mouth.

The movements became smoother and smoother.

'Pow!'

The third Japanese spy was captured.

This Japanese spy resisted. He kicked one person out of the way.

However, the others immediately held him down.

Then the fourth...

The fifth...

The fastest Japanese soldier had already run to the door of the warehouse. He was only one step away from his weapon.

However, he was firmly captured at the door of the warehouse.

This Japanese soldier opened his mouth and bit. As a result, his teeth were severely smashed. His mouth was full of blood.

In the end, all five Japanese invaders were captured alive.

Of course, they were not the focus.

Zhang Yong led his men quickly into the warehouse.

Following the clues,

they removed layer after layer of camouflage.

And then...

Explosive joy!