The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 120 What kind of weapons do you want?

Tang Zhangshan smiled and patted Lei Tao's shoulder: "Let's go back to the camp first. I'll gather all the brothers and introduce you, the Ranger, to everyone. Then we can plan how to deal with the Japs next!"

After returning to camp, Tang Zhangshan gathered the core members of the guerrillas and introduced them to Lei Tao. Everyone looked at Lei Tao with curiosity and gratitude. Tang Zhangshan pointed to a crude map and began to describe the surrounding Japanese troop deployments. "In the valley to the east, there's a Japanese squadron stronghold, from which they frequently conduct patrols and raids. And the town to the south has been transformed by the Japanese into a large supply depot, so it's relatively well-defended..."

Lei Tao listened carefully and asked questions from time to time: "What is their general supply transportation route? Are there fixed time intervals?"

Tang Zhangshan thought for a moment and replied, "Supply transportation mainly relies on trucks. They come from the county town along the river road. The schedule is not fixed, but there are generally large-scale transport convoys every Tuesday and Friday."

Lei Tao stroked his chin and thought, "If we can set up an ambush during the transportation, we might be able to intercept a lot of supplies and weaken the Japanese army's combat effectiveness."

Everyone nodded in agreement. At this moment, a guerrilla fighter said worriedly, "But the Japanese army's firepower is very strong. We have tried small-scale ambushes before and suffered heavy losses."

Lei Tao smiled confidently: "With me here, the situation will be different. I can provide some fire support, and with our carefully planned tactics, the chances of success are very high."

Tang Zhangshan looked at Lei Tao with trust in his eyes: "Okay, then let's prepare for this operation. Brother Shanying, it all depends on you."

Lei Tao responded with a firm look in his eyes: "Don't worry, if we work together, we will definitely teach the Japanese a lesson."

Lei Tao stood in the center of the guerrilla camp, his eyes sweeping over the simple faces around him. He then turned to Tang Zhangshan and asked, "Captain Tang, if we want to enhance our combat effectiveness, weapons and equipment are crucial. Tell me, what kind of weapons do you want? Japanese, German, or American?"

Tang Zhangshan frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then responded, "As for Japanese weapons, we're more familiar with their performance, and we can sometimes capture some ammunition on the surrounding battlefields to replenish them. However, Japanese firearms have certain limitations in terms of accuracy and power at long range. German weapons have always been known for their sophisticated craftsmanship and powerful performance. If we could get a batch of German equipment, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance our firepower. However, the supply of ammunition for German weapons may be a problem, as it's difficult to obtain a stable source in this remote area. American weapons are also not bad, and their firepower is fierce. If we can equip them, we can play a huge advantage in encounters and ambushes, but we also face the problem of difficulty in ammunition supply."

Lei Tao nodded gently after hearing this. "Captain Tang's analysis is very thorough. Japanese weapons are familiar but have shortcomings. German and American weapons are good but have supply risks. I will consider all aspects and see how to obtain suitable weapons and equipment for us with a sustainable supply of ammunition."

Lei Tao paused, then said to Tang Zhangshan with a firm look, "Okay, I'll get you weapons tomorrow."

Tang Zhangshan was stunned at first, his eyes filled with surprise and doubt: "Brother Lei, this... this is no small matter. Time is so tight, can you really do it?"

Lei Tao smiled faintly, with some confidence: "Captain Tang, don't worry, I have my own way. You just need to make preparations for the reception, and we will see the result tomorrow."

Although Tang Zhangshan still had doubts in his heart, looking at Lei Tao's determined expression, he chose to believe: "Okay, Brother Lei, then I will wait for good news. If you can really succeed, you will be the great benefactor of our guerrillas!"

Lei Tao stopped talking and walked to a corner of the camp, where he began to think about the next day's plan of action and how to use the Bagua Tuo space to prepare the weapons. The next day, before dawn, the sky was hazy. Seizing the opportunity when everyone in the camp was still waking up, Lei Tao quietly evaded the guerrillas' sentries and sneaked into the nearby jungle, offering excellent concealment. He stood still and quickly activated the Bagua Tuo space. Then, with swift movements, he unloaded the boxes containing Thompson submachine guns one by one. Thirty Thompsons lay neatly arranged in the boxes, their metallic texture exuding a cool aura. He carefully placed them aside. Then, he unloaded the boxes containing thirty M1911 pistols. These pistols were compactly and orderly arranged within the boxes, and Lei Tao gently stacked them in their designated locations. The boxes containing thirty Springfield rifles also appeared one by one, and he carefully unloaded and arranged them. Furthermore, the accompanying ammunition, numbering over 500,000 rounds, was packed into multiple boxes. Lei Tao unloaded each heavy box one by one, placing it next to the corresponding firearms. Finally, he carefully removed the thirty boxes of grenades from the space. Lei Tao sorted and neatly stacked the boxes, then carefully shielded them with surrounding branches to prevent them from being easily exposed. Once everything was in place, he quietly returned to the camp cabin, tiptoed back to his bed, and lay down safely.

The morning sun streamed into the camp, and Lei Tao slowly awoke. Before he could fully recover from his slumber, Tang Zhangshan hurried over to him. His face was filled with eager anticipation, and he asked, "I'll arrange for someone to go get you some equipment today..."

Lei Tao yawned leisurely, stretched, and then said with a hint of weariness, "No need. It's already been delivered. You can arrange for someone to move it. It's in the woods at the northwest corner of the camp."

Tang Zhangshan was stunned at first, his eyes filled with a mixture of suspicion and surprise. "Brother Lei, you must not be kidding. It's so soon... Really?"

Lei Tao smiled slightly and nodded: "Captain Tang, when have I ever lied to you? Send someone there quickly, and you'll know once you get there."

Without further hesitation, Tang Zhangshan immediately gathered several capable team members and rushed to the woods at the northwest edge of the camp. When they parted the dense foliage and saw a neatly stacked pile of weapons and equipment, their eyes widened in disbelief. But time was running out, and Tang Zhangshan quickly recovered and directed the team members to carry the equipment. With excitement and nervousness, some shouldered Thompson submachine guns, others picked up M1911 pistols, and others worked together to lift boxes of ammunition and grenade boxes, carefully carrying them back to the camp.

Lei Tao arrived at the front of the camp, where the guerrillas had brought back wooden boxes of weapons and equipment. He drew his bayonet from his waist and pried open the lids of two boxes. He picked up a Thompson submachine gun and a Colt M1911 and began explaining them to everyone with a focused expression.

"First, let's look at the Thompson submachine gun. It's over 800mm long and weighs about 4 to 5kg. It uses the large-caliber 11.43mm bullet. Magazines typically hold 20 or 30 rounds, but 50- and even 100-round drums are also available. The theoretical rate of fire can reach over 700 rounds per minute, with an effective range of approximately 200 meters. The recoil is not significant, making it easy to control while firing, and it packs a powerful punch in close combat."

Then, Lei Tao held up a Colt M1911 and said, "Take a look at this Colt M1911 pistol. The entire gun is about 210 mm long and weighs about 1.1 kg. It uses .45-inch caliber bullets and has a magazine capacity of 7 rounds. It has great power, strong stopping power, and high reliability. It can play a key role in close-range self-defense or emergency combat."

Everyone listened attentively...