The 1st Artillery Division was the earliest division-level artillery unit established by the Scottish Army. It was equipped with British weapons such as 6-inch howitzers (152 mm) heavy, 4.5-inch howitzers (115 mm), 25-pound field guns (87.63 mm), 17-pound field guns (76.2 mm). Later, with the adjustment of the production line of artillery ammunition, the large number of but modest performance of 4.5-inch howitzers and 17-pound field guns were gradually eliminated, replaced by two internationally common caliber artillery guns of 105 mm and 75 mm, and a new 150-mm multi-barrel rocket launcher was added - its technology originated from the Japanese Army.

If we fight England alone, the Scottish army will not be at a disadvantage in terms of equipment, skills and will. The 1st Artillery Division will undoubtedly become a heavy hammer for the Scottish Army to destroy cities and villages. However, with a new United Kingdom with an economic and military strength opposite, the Scots could only take a defensive position. In fact, since the Palestinian crisis ended with the new United Kingdom supporting England, the Scottish army has been making it easier for them to think about and practice anti-counter tactics. The 1st Artillery Division thus entered Blythebridge and used cannons to guard the southern gate leading to Edinburgh...

"Attention! Salute!"

Behind the 2nd Artillery Regiment of the 1st Artillery Division, more than a thousand soldiers lined up in a neat team to welcome the arrival of the "Head of State" Barriole. Through the surprised expressions of the officers and soldiers, it can be seen that they were completely unprepared for the arrival of the boss. In peacetime, it is a great honor to accept the inspection of the head of state. However, in this situation, his arrival means that this defense zone may become the focus battlefield for bloody battles between the two sides.

Under General Gordon's gaze, the commander of the regiment respectfully reported to Barriole: "Report to the Head of State, the officers and soldiers of our regiment's 1st and 2nd Battalions, except for the sentries on duty, have all gathered. Please review!"

"Very good!" Barriole nodded slightly. Although most of the gunners were empty-handed, their spirit looked pretty good. Most of the military uniforms were stained with mud, which just showed that they were stepping up their fortifications before.

"How is your regiment ready for war?"

"Report to the Head of State, the main part of the artillery barrier used in our regiment's defense area has been completed two months ago. All heavy artillery is properly placed in the solid artillery barrier. The enemy's general power of artillery shells are not enough to threaten us. We are currently building anti-chariot obstacles and infantry defense trenches, which are expected to be completed within two days." The regiment commander reported with great enthusiasm.

However, what he waited for was not praise, but the dictator's gloomy expression.

"It's too slow! These fortifications should be completed long ago, so why did it be delayed until now? We follow the steps and follow the rules, but the enemy is rushing forward on our land. They will not give us enough time to prepare! Colonel, you must understand that your defense zone is of great significance. If you cannot resist the enemy's attack, our capital will be exposed to the enemy's muzzle. Therefore, you must complete the established tasks within 12 hours no matter what, and you cannot delay for a minute!"

Finally, he said in a low tone: "These 12 hours were fought by tens of thousands of frontline soldiers with their blood and lives. At this time, whoever wastes time will be the sinner of the country!"

With such a big hat in front of him, how dare the artillery commander defend his word?

Seeing that the leader didn't know what to say, "Godden the brave" stepped forward and said, "Prince, please rest assured. Even if we don't sleep, we must strive to complete the established tasks in the shortest time!"

Barriole's face then turned a little "clear".

"Although the ground defense fortifications have not been completed, underground defense fortifications are impeccable in the Blythebridge Fortification area. Since I joined the army, I have never seen such a complete defensive facility. It can be said that even if the enemy uses the most powerful shells and bombs, it cannot shake our main ammunition depot!" "Godden, the brave" introduced proudly.

"After all, this is an important defense project that costs tens of millions of dollars, so of course it must be perfect!" said Barriol.

After saying that, he raised his hand and looked at his watch and asked, "Go and see your ammunition depot. How much time will it take for the whole process?"

Gordon thought about it and gave an answer that was neither long nor short: "Twenty minutes are enough."

Barriole waved his hand: "Go and go and have a look!"

Gordon turned sideways: "As you wish, please go here!"

The group entered the artillery base nearby, took the elevator to the depths of the ground, and walked along the quiet tunnel. Gordon continued to introduce the layout here and the functions of various facilities along the way. There is no comparison, and there is no harm. The Scottish military invested the manpower and material resources of the Blythebridge Fortification Zone, the mechanical equipment and electrical technology used by the Western Allies, which is actually less than a fraction of the Western Allies' defense line to build the Eastern European defense line - that is the largest and most complete defense facility on the planet. Corresponding to the modern and three-dimensional war model, the defense form of the Blythebridge Fortification Zone seems too traditional. It is not only difficult to deal with the bombardment of high-precision, high-through-depth, heavy guided bombs and heavy armor-piercing shells, but also has no way to resist the deep assault and detour of the enemy's armored mechanized cluster...

In this fortification that looks like an underground maze, two sentries can be seen every distance. They carry long rifles and bayonets shine coldly under the quiet light. The soldiers who were inspected had already removed their ammunition even with guns. Generals like Gordon who accompanied the inspection were not allowed to use guns in their holsters, but here, the sentries were all equipped with live ammunition, so along the way, Barriole's guards were particularly vigilant to guard him and were ready to deal with various emergencies at any time.

"This is the Battlefield Medical Office No. 6, here is the medicine storage room, here is the backup communication room, and further forward is the main ammunition depot. It imitates the structure of the battleship, uses vertically raised ammunition wells, and has a spare ammunition supply channel. It can store 20,000 6-inch shells and 100,000 4.1-inch shells. The actual inventory of ammunition is 11,640 6-inch shells, 38,225 4.1-inch shells, and 7,550 special shells for 25-pound cannons. All of these shells are enough to destroy a medium-sized city, or to cause hundreds of thousands of casualties to the enemy."

Gordon said, leading Barriole and his group to a curve, where the road suddenly became narrower, and there was an embedded double-track railway on the ground, so you must be careful when walking.

"Considering that the ammunition stored in the main ammunition depot is enough to destroy our defense zone, we have arranged the most stringent warning and defense methods. This spare passage to the main ammunition depot has three gates, all of which are 200 mm thick cast steel, explosion-proof, fire-proof, and virus-proof. Moreover, the soldiers guarding here have been carefully screened and scrutinized, which is absolutely trustworthy. Look, this big guy standing at the door, his name is George Prent, and he is your loyal admirer. He dreams of seeing you. Hey, Prent!"

As he said that, Gordon waved to the burly non-commissioned officer.

The burly and strong man walked up to everyone with a meteor, saluting Barriole with a solemn look on his face: "Sergeant George Prent is tribute to you!"

Barriole was not very interested in Gordon's special introduction. He seemed a little tired of the depressing atmosphere of the underground fortifications. However, due to etiquette, he stretched out his right hand to Prent, opened his mouth to say something, but before he could send out a syllable, he was pulled over by the other party. The burly Prentie stuck the dictator's neck with one hand, pulled out the gun at the same speed as lightning, and pressed the muzzle tightly against his temple.

"No one is allowed to move!" Gordon roared, then turned around, and when in front of Prent and Barriole, they were covering them to retreat to the first gate leading to the main ammunition depot.

The generals who accompanied him were shocked by the sudden situation. Barriole's guards drew their pistols one after another. Some people tried to encircle them from both sides, but they were all stopped by General Gordon.

"You dare..." Barriol stared at her eyes and squeezed out two words. After Prent tried a little harder, he immediately stretched out his tongue and rolled his eyes, scaring the guards so much that they dared not step forward.

"You get out of here!" Prent yelled at the two soldiers guarding the gate.

The two sentries were stunned. After being yelled by Prent, they honestly made clear the passage.

The two of them retreated through the floodgates with Barriole, and Gordon quickly closed them.

The people outside the floodgate were suddenly in chaos.

"What's going on?"

"Is Gordon crazy? Does he know what he is doing?"

"What are they going to do to the Heads of State? What are they going to do?"

Among the people accompanying Barriol to inspect, the highest position and military rank was of course the Minister of Defense General Elses. He had just said nothing, but then he woke up like a dream and issued orders continuously: "Hurry! Occupy the backup communication room and send a report to the nearby 8th Cavalry Division and the 12th Infantry Division in my name, and ask them to immediately take over the 1st Artillery Division defense zone!"

Two poor sentries were also rushed up by Barriole's guards, disarmed, and then kicked a few times by an angry officer: "Say, have your 1st Artillery Division rebelled collectively?"

"Idiots! If they rebel, they would just go in with them!" Miyata, the Japanese consultant who accompanied him, said angrily.

Elsces said: "No matter what, the 1st Artillery Division is no longer trustworthy. Major Will, take people to guard all nearby passages and no one is allowed to enter without authorization! Colonel Foster, you will take a team of people to occupy the 1st Artillery Division command, and kill them on the spot regardless of any obstruction!"

After the two school officials left with their men and horses, Miyata walked to Elses with his hands folded in pain and lowered his head. "Minister, what do you think they kidnapped the Head of State...the purpose?"

"How could I know!" Elsace was so anxious that he was wandering around the ground, and he had no intention of paying attention to the Japanese.

"No matter what their purpose is, with the strength of the two of them, what can they do if they are trapped in this ammunition depot?" Miyata said.

"you mean……"

"Unless they are two lunatics, they must have made some plans, and they may have planned it long ago."

Elses quickly asked the guard to bring one of the sentries over and asked, "Is there a telephone or telegraph in the ammunition depot?"

The sentry replied timidly: "If you have a phone number, you can contact the artillery tower above, or you can contact the regiment command and division command."
Chapter completed!