The loud voice echoed across the parade ground.
An hour later, the inspection was also over.
However, although the parade review has ended, the assessment of the Northern Military Region's combat capabilities has not yet begun.
the next day.
In the mountainous area north of Dajiaochang, a joint combat force composed of soldiers from the 6th Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division, and the 4th Cavalry Division began combat exercises.
Objective: To capture Chengjiazi Mountain.
The joint operation was commanded by Liu Deming, deputy commander of the Northern Military Region.
The battle began at 9:00 AM.
The artillery regiments of the 6th and 7th Infantry Divisions lined up their cannons in the open field and began a fierce bombardment of Chengjiazi Hill.
The use of the Yan Ning Year 1 breech-loading cannons demonstrated immense destructive power. The cannons roared, sending countless shells flying into the sky, completely covering the entire Chengjiazi hilltop.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A deafening explosion sent plumes of smoke and dust billowing across Chengjiazi Mountain. Thick smoke filled the air, and the trees on the mountain were blasted into sawdust, which scattered in the sky.
Under intense bombardment, Deputy Commander Liu Deming shouted in a deep voice: "First echelon, attack!"
"Second wave, ready!"
As orders were passed down, the soldiers of the 6th Infantry Division, as the first echelon, scattered across the open fields and charged toward Chengjiazi Mountain.
The sky was filled with the booming sound of cannons.
On the mountainside, soldiers formed a triangular formation and charged forward in a circuitous manner.
After the soldiers in front reached firing range, machine gunners began to construct machine gun emplacements on the position.
Bullets were fired one after another up the mountain.
The Yanning Type 1 machine guns spewed long tongues of fire, crisscrossing and forming a network of interwoven fire in front of Chengjiazi Hill.
Under heavy firepower, the infantry, armed with new rifles, advanced in a flanking maneuver.
As the infantry charged, the machine gun positions provided alternating cover.
The new tactics were also executed very well!
At the rear observation post, Li Xin held a telescope, watching the battle on the mountain, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
"His Majesty,"
Zhang Jingzhi, the director of the General Staff, who was standing next to him, introduced, "Infantry-artillery coordination tactics have been used for a long time. Back in Dongning, all units were already proficient in using them. Now, it's just that we've replaced them with new artillery, which is more powerful."
"Today, the infantry training focuses on the coordinated operation of machine guns and rifles. Judging from the current battlefield situation, machine guns are already proving quite effective in offensive operations!"
"Alternating cover and suppressive fire are already very good!"
Zhang Jingzhi looked at the situation on the battlefield and explained it to everyone.
"It's really good!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "The three-three system has been used very skillfully. Combat strength and combat skills have indeed improved a lot compared to before!"
"That's right!"
Zhang Jingzhi said with a smile, "We have carried out sweeping reforms this time. Although some soldiers have strong opinions, the combat results speak for themselves."
"Uh-huh,"
Li Xin shifted his gaze and saw that the soldiers of the 6th Infantry Division, under the cover of artillery fire, had already rushed to Chengjiazi Hill.
Only then did the artillery fire cease.
A huge flag was planted on the hilltop.
The training exercise on Chengjiazi Hill has ended, but the overall training exercise is not yet over. The soldiers of the 4th Cavalry Division in the open field have already split into two groups, detouring to the rear of Chengjiazi Hill to outflank the enemy.
Infantry and artillery coordination, cavalry encirclement!
This is exactly the effect Li Xin wanted to achieve!
After the 4th Cavalry Division successfully completed its mission and seized the target location, the entire exercise came to a successful conclusion.
"Not bad, not bad!"
Li Xin clapped his hands in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Your combat power has indeed improved significantly!"
"If we had this much strength back in Dongning, the war to take control of the Central Plains would have been much smoother!"
"Hahaha……"
Li Xin's words also made the surrounding officers burst into laughter.
After the exercise concluded, Li Xin, on behalf of the Privy Council, commended all officers of the Northern Military Region.
"Commander,"
Looking at Mu Yunyan, Li Xin said with a smile, "The Northern Military Region has shone brightly in this exercise; it's truly remarkable!"
"It seems that the Northern Military Region is already quite strong. If the bandits from the northern grasslands invade again, we are confident that we can strike at their heart!"
Hearing Li Xin's praise, Mu Yunyan quickly replied, "This is all thanks to His Majesty's excellent guidance; we dare not take credit for it!"
"Alright, stop being modest!"
Li Xin smiled, looked at Mu Yunyan, and asked, "Are you confident in fighting the bandits on the northern grasslands now?"
"have!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunyan became excited and quickly said, "Our Northern Military Region has completed all its training and is no longer afraid of the grassland bandits!"
Looking at Li Xin, Mu Yunyan chuckled and asked, "Your Majesty, when shall we head north to deal with the grassland bandits?"
"No rush, no rush."
Li Xin waved his hand and said, "The training in the Northern Military Region is finished, but the Northeast and Northwest Military Regions still need to complete their reorganization. Once the reorganization of all military regions is completed, we will head north to suppress the grassland bandits and strike at their heart!"
"During this time, your Northern Military Region should also make good preparations. When the time comes, you will be the vanguard!"
"yes!"
Mu Yunyan quickly agreed.
After leaving the Northern Military Region, Li Xin and the others returned to the Privy Council in Beijing.
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