Each 360 caliber shell is extremely heavy. Not to mention the explosives filled there, even if it is a solid iron lump, it will have to smash the cover into a big hole if it falls from such a high altitude.

Although the defense system designed by Xiao Letian is very advanced, it is not perfect. He cannot build a fortress using the standards of building fortifications during World War I and World War II.

Although it is not technically difficult, it is not worth it at all cost. There is no such way to lose money. If you exceed others, you are a genius, and if you exceed others, you are a madman.

In the mid-19th century, in this era of post-loading guns and fixed-loading bullets just replaced the pre-loading guns and sub-loading bullets, it was already a very unparalleled military strategist who could come up with an effective set of trench combat theories.

In the eyes of people at that time, the A-font library fortress was already very dreamy.

The cement cover on the top of the fortress is actually not thick at all, and the strongest part is only more than 30 cm. This design is actually to prevent the splash damage of shell fragments. In theory, it has not been considered that the shell hits the top directly.

Because this is a simple physics concept, the ballistics of the rifled gun are very straight, and they are basically parallel to the ground when launched from the hillside to the fortress.

This flying attitude is destined to make it difficult for the shells to hit the top of the fortress, but only hit the front of the fortress. Therefore, the face of the fortress in the A-font library fortress is extremely heavy, and even if it is directly shot, it will only blow up a shallow pit.

No one expected that the Russians would be so perverted that the master sent a few mortars to Asia. Are these Russians going to attack the Chinese Great Wall? Apart from attacking castles, mortars are of some use. Who would use this thing at other times? This is almost eliminated.

However, they underestimated Russia's current military expenditure level. When the Expeditionary Force was formed, even if the logistics department took the transfer order issued by His Majesty the Tsar himself, it would be difficult for them to collect enough advanced weapons.

It was not that the officers dared to disobey the Tsar's orders, but that the Tsarist Russia was indeed in a state of great financial crisis. It was when the young and yellow troops were not allowed to change their clothes for five consecutive years.

The Expeditionary Force almost aired the arsenals of the three major cities before it was considered a complete set of new troops with pure rear-mounted rifles, as well as some rifled guns with high precision.

The mortar cannon was purely a helpless move by the logistics officer to make up the numbers, but this helpless move turned into a magic weapon to defeat the enemy in Ekson's hands. The Fourth Battalion of Xuanwu is now suffering.

Amid the banging explosion, hidden bunkers were overturned one by one, and the explosion shock wave could kill a squad's troops at one time. Many wounded soldiers were hit by the collapsed cement cover, and blood flowed out along the cracks of the stones.

The casualty rate began to soar, and Chu Zhao could no longer hold on. When Xiao Hexin's retreat order was issued, the entire trench soldiers began to support each other and retreat quickly.

"Let's go! Come and meet with the Chief of General Staff immediately... Our mission has been successfully completed. This is not a failure. Remember that this is definitely not a failure, it is just a strategic transfer..."

No matter what the name is, if the fortress is lost, it is lost. Countless soldiers covered their wounds and shouted and tears, turning their heads to look at the messy fortress, and their biting back teeth creaked.

"Don't worry, let you be arrogant for a while, we will grab it back!"

The flag of the Fourth Battalion of Xuanwu finally moved. The Russian army hidden behind the rocks and giant trees suddenly burst out with excitement. The black soldiers rushed out like marching ants and quickly rushed towards the fortress.

Red-haired Exon put down his telescope and nodded, "Okay, I have opened the door to the treasure. Let's go and help His Majesty the Tsar count it now!"

Molière laughed apologetically and said, "Let the soldiers clean the battlefield first. What if these Chinese people leave any traps? Moreover, gunfires are still coming on both wings of the fortress opposite, and there may be reinforcements coming..."

"No!" Exon shook his head and said, "I have carefully checked the terrain. There are four ring-shaped fortresses on the hillside. They can support and guard against each other. The fortress we took can become our solid position with a little repair. These Chinese people do not have mortars to rely on..."

Ignoring Molière's flattery, red-haired Exon, with the guards and a group of officers, began to climb upwards until they entered the fortress, and everyone was shocked.

"It's so big! There can be at least 3,000 soldiers here. The Chinese really built this place into a cement city! How much money does it cost to waste!"

Looking around, there are tunnels, logs are built into shelves, filled with a lot of concrete. In the areas damaged by shells, you can clearly see the exposed steel bars.

The trench is more than two meters deep, and soldiers must step on shell boxes and special racks to shoot. Inward depressions are also dug on the side of the enemy. This design is very good for the attack of shells, and the soldiers are just hidden in a dead corner.

The open-air trenches have a cover fortification of more than ten meters every thirty meters. This is a small space, with marching pots and broths of broth, scattered medical supplies, and piles of ammunition boxes.

A guard curiously scooped a bite of the broth with a spoon. When Moliè saw it, he quickly scolded, "What are you doing? Be careful that it is poisonous..."

As a result, the guard's broth was so excited that he almost cried as soon as he was in his mouth, "Damn it, why do these Chinese people eat so well? It's beef soup! There are potatoes and tomatoes in it. Why do they eat such a good meal..."

The fighting nation is so unintentional. Who cares about whether it is poisonous or not? Molière's nonsense has long been thrown aside.

A group of soldiers surrounded the marching pot and drank the remaining broth cleanly. After it was indeed not poisonous, they also distributed a bowl to Exon.

"Well? This is processed beef, the taste is very special, it should be canned beef produced in the United States! I have eaten individual rations from most countries and are very familiar with this taste... Everyone looks for it carefully. There should be unopened canned foods. These Chinese dinners are cheaper for us..."

Exon was in a heavy mood. During the long journey of the Expeditionary Force, they ate stews of potatoes, onions, carrots and dried meat. The bread was also very thick black bread. Only when they were close to the port could they buy some fresh vegetables and fruits to improve the food for the soldiers.

But looking at the food these Chinese soldiers ate, just a pot of simple broth, Exon ate more than ten ingredients and the taste of six or seven spices.

Let’s look at the brass bullets scattered on the ground and the unopened grenades. You can imagine how good the logistics support of the Chinese army is. How could such an army be unhealthy?

"Damn it! Why did God favor these pagans so much? Why did he give them the warmth that can create wealth? I am not convinced! I am not convinced!"
Chapter completed!