Munitions Empire

Chapter 1148: The Stubbornness of the 1068 Light Infantry

Leping village, the encampment where Xiang Ziyu was located had already assembled. Although more than 100 people were still missing, they managed to gather most of the soldiers at the break of dawn and rushed to Leping, this crucial node.

Almost at the same time, the 2nd Armored Division of the Mirage Country also arrived. A light Tank, thinly armored and produced by the Mirage Country itself, appeared in the sight of the Tang Empire Paratroopers, followed by a second and then a third one.

This was clearly a reconnaissance spearhead troop, and their advance was very cautious, with some Infantry scattered around providing cover for the Tanks.

“Not a bad tactic… seems like they’ve learned quite a bit in Fengjiang.” Watching the Mirage Country Troops put up a posture of infantry and tank coordination, Xiang Ziyu put down the binoculars in his hand and praised the enemy.

After the mercenary soldiers from Mirage Country returned from the battlefields of Fengjiang, they brought some tactical systems back to the Mirage Country Military: In Fengjiang, this was how they covered Tanks to approach enemy positions, and now they’ve similarly arranged their stance in advance.

“It’s just that they are still too green.” The platoon deputy commander grinned and said, “We’ll teach them a lesson in a moment!”

Indeed, no sooner had the platoon deputy commander finished speaking than the mortars positioned behind Leping village opened fire. A dozen 80mm mortars fired a volley of shells, landing with precision amidst the advancing vanguard of Mirage Country’s forces.

“Boom!” The explosions threw Mirage Country’s Infantry around the Tanks into the air, and the Mirage soldiers following beside the Tanks instantly went prone. The Tanks continued to advance, as they could still manage the mortar shrapnel.

“The Navy said air support will only arrive in the afternoon.” Xiang Ziyu had no expectations for help from the Navy and casually said, “For now, we can only rely on ourselves. The open space on the left is the most dangerous, they’ll definitely attack from there after probing twice.”

On their other side was a small hilltop, manned by the second platoon. The tactical advantage of height made it difficult for Mirage to attack. On the other side was a flat area, a good opening for Tanks, and clearly a more advantageous region for the attackers.