Chapter 52

The final design and production of the shotgun needed to be tested and verified in actual combat, so this time the special forces and the Sharpshooter Company were intentionally left out. Their tactics lacked universal applicability, as this type of weapon was meant to be issued to regular troops and even militia units. Therefore, a regular company under Zhang Dabiao was chosen to receive the equipment and carry out training, with Huang Dayong serving as the company commander. At the same time, the County Regiment and the Armed Work Team were notified to keep a close eye on Japanese troop movements. A few days later, the Armed Work Team reported that a Japanese squad had gone to the countryside to requisition grain and was stationed in a village, bringing deep suffering to the local villagers. Consequently, Zhang Dabiao decided to dispatch this company, personally leading them to wipe out this group of Japanese troops and, incidentally, test the firepower of the shotguns. To minimize unnecessary casualties, the Drone Platoon and the Sharpshooter Platoon were also dispatched to closely monitor the battlefield movements. They were not to intervene unless absolutely necessary, acting solely to provide cover and escort for Huang Dayong's company, leaving as many opportunities as possible for Huang Dayong's men. This was, after all, a test.