139: Chapter 139 Military Fortress

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the skill: Beginner Strategic Command (Capable of commanding division and brigade-level units)]

Whoa!

Strategic command!

Shen Wang remembered that his previous command skills were all tactical command, but now, it had actually become strategic command!

Even at just the elementary level, strategic command allowed for the direction of division and brigade-level units.

Of course, the divisions and brigades mentioned here referred to conventional ones; they certainly wouldn't be the kind of division or brigade units the Eighth Route Army had.

In an instant, countless strange positions... cough, knowledge, flooded into Shen Wang's mind.

This was no longer simply about "how to take a hilltop" or "how to arrange a battalion's firepower," but had ascended to a completely new dimension.

For example, campaign planning and objective setting: how to set clear campaign phase objectives based on strategic intent, and assess the required manpower, time, and logistics.

How to organically integrate different branches such as infantry, artillery, tanks, engineers, and logistics into an efficient whole at the campaign level.

How to choose the main direction of assault and secondary directions for pinning down the enemy; how to grasp the rhythm of the campaign—when to strike fiercely, when to pause for rest, and when to decisively shift to defense; how to anticipate the enemy's possible counter-attack directions and forces, and deploy reserves or adjust deployments in advance...

And so on and so forth...

When he opened his eyes, Shen Wang felt that the way he looked at the towns, mountains, and roads on the map had changed.

They were no longer isolated geographical symbols, but had become forces that could be mobilized, positions that could be relied upon, and logistical nodes that needed protection.

"So, this is what it feels like to command a division or brigade in battle..."

Shen Wang closed his eyes and digested the information for a moment. His gaze lost a bit of its previous "tech geek" aura and gained a few hints of the steadiness and sharpness belonging to a high-ranking commander.

Even though it was only "Elementary," this was strategic command, far beyond what tactical command could compare to!

"Keep drawing! Let's see what other surprises you can give me!"

The diamond wheel spun with flowing brilliance once again.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the skill: Military Vehicle Mastery (Advanced)!]

Instantly, another wave of information flooded in.

From the driving, aiming, firing, and troubleshooting of Type 59 and Type 99A Tanks, to the driving, off-roading, and simple maintenance of various truck models, then to the handling of motorcycles and jeeps, and even including the basic operation of some special engineering vehicles...

Shen Wang felt as if he had instantly become an experienced veteran driver.

It wasn't even limited to land vehicles; even aerial vehicles were included.

The cockpit instrument recognition, takeoff and landing procedures, basic flight maneuvers, and weapon system operations for the J-5 and J-6 he had just drawn, even including the full set of operations for the CJ-6 trainer aircraft...

Furthermore, it included a thorough understanding of the performance weaknesses of contemporary propeller planes (such as the P-51 and the Zero).

However, it wasn't over yet!

The stream of information continued to pour into Shen Wang's mind.

Even the driving and operating procedures for battleships and aircraft carriers were all packaged and sent over in one go.

It took a good while before Shen Wang snapped back to his senses!

"Good heavens! What a 'Military Vehicle Mastery'!"

From motorcycles and tanks to planes and aircraft carriers, from 1920 to 2020, he was proficient in everything!

Shen Wang felt as if his brain had become a massive military skill database, with relevant knowledge available for retrieval at any time.

"Good, good, good!"

This skill was simply fantastic!

Whether for guiding training or making on-the-spot judgments, it was of immense value.

As expected of a diamond-level gacha, it was so damn awesome!

"Continue!"

The sixth draw.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining supplies: Type 69 Rabbit Infantry Division (Category A) Annual Standard Uniforms, Provisions, Medicines, and General Consumables Reserve Pack!]

[Prizes include:]

★ Uniforms and Equipment: 15,000 sets of summer uniforms; 15,000 sets of winter uniforms; 30,000 pairs of Liberation shoes; 30,000 pairs of puttees; 15,000 sets of quilts, mattresses, and ponchos; 15,000 each of canteens, satchels, and belts; 15,000 military caps;

★ Individual Rations: 15 million packs of compressed biscuits (250g/pack); 3 million cans of military canned meat (500g/can); 2 million cans of canned vegetables; 5 tons each of salt, sugar, and other seasonings;

★ Medicine and Medical: 1.5 million sulfonamide antibacterial tablets; 150,000 each of hemostatic powder, bandages, and first-aid kits; 1.5 million quinine tablets (anti-malarial); 10 tons each of alcohol and iodine; 500 sets of basic surgical instrument kits; 50,000 bottles of common Chinese patent medicines (such as Yunnan Baiyao);

★ General Consumables: 5,000 tons of diesel; 1,000 tons of gasoline; 200 tons of lubricating oil; 100,000 batteries of various types (for flashlights and radios); 500 tons of kerosene; 150,000 each of personal hygiene items like soap, toothpaste, and towels]

"Holy crap!"

"A logistics jackpot!"

Shen Wang's eyes lit up.

15 million packs of compressed biscuits, 5 million cans of food, 1.5 million sulfonamide tablets...

This... was enough for a division-level unit to consume for more than half a year!

Too fierce!

To be honest, this diamond ten-pull was truly exceeding Shen Wang's expectations!

There was no junk; it was all high-level stuff!

"Good, good, good, continue!"

The seventh draw.

[Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining supplies: Type 40 French-style Division-level Permanent Field Defense Hub Full Set Construction Material Pack (Note: Designed based on a simplified Maginot Line concept)]

[Prizes include:]

★ Core Fortress Construction Materials: A total of 50,000 cubic meters of high-strength reinforced concrete prefabricated components; 8,000 tons of special anti-seepage cement; 5,000 tons of reinforcing steel bars; 200 heavy alloy steel explosion-proof doors; 500 square meters of bulletproof glass for observation windows;

★ Defense Fortification Construction Materials: 200 sets of standard specification bunker prefabricated parts (can be combined into machine gun, anti-tank gun, or mortar bunkers); 10 kilometers worth of reinforced concrete prefabricated parapet components with firing slits; 50 tons of barbed wire; 5,000 anti-tank hedgehogs;

★ Internal Facilities: 20 high-power diesel generator sets; 50 sets of ventilation and filtration systems; 200 kilometers of field telephone lines; 5,000 sets of internal lighting systems; 5,000 double-layer steel bunk beds; 100 water storage tanks;

★ Construction Assistance: Detailed defense hub design drawings; large-scale engineering machinery operation manuals]

"Permanent defense hub? Maginot style?" Shen Wang raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.

This thing... isn't it just a military fortress?

It was his first time drawing something like this.

However... the Eighth Route Army was better at mobile warfare. Such a clunky fixed fortress seemed a bit useless.

Besides, even the 'fifth master' and 'sixth master'—those ancestral figures—had come out. Who the hell would still fight a defensive war with you?

Wouldn't it be over by just steamrolling all the way?

This thing seemed a bit like a white elephant!

Yet, on second thought, Shen Wang smiled again.

"Who says it has to be built exactly according to the drawings?"

"This high-strength cement, steel bars, explosion-proof doors, generators... they're all good stuff!"

"Wouldn't it be great to use them to reinforce the headquarters, Arms Factory, important warehouses, or even the command towers and hangars of future airports?"

"And those bunker prefabricated parts—with a little modification, building a few fortified forward observation posts or fire points would be nice too!"

The fortress might be useless, but the materials themselves were worth a fortune!

In short, it wasn't a wasted draw!

If he had drawn the equipment for a Type 38 Nationalist Army Division, that would truly be a waste.

Forget a Type 38 Nationalist Army Division; even a Type 42 American-equipped Division was beneath Shen Wang's notice now.

In front of a Type A Motorized Infantry Brigade, they were all small fries!

"Continue!"

He was almost at the guaranteed SSR...