jdhmnovel Chapter 168: A thorough investigation of strength
Chapter 168: A thorough investigation of strength
At the end of May 1939, Lao Xi issued a telegram ordering the so-called "June Offensive" to the Death Squad, asking them to attack nearby Japanese troops.
Although they were very confused about this, the death squad of this order, after discussion, decided to give Lao Xi face and began to organize an attack on the nearby Japanese troops.
On June 6, the well-prepared death squad launched an attack on the Japanese army. It was at this time that Commander Chen, who had been lying in ambush for many days, took action.
First, the 19th Army was ordered to attack the rear of the Second Death Column in an attempt to cooperate with the Japanese Army to completely wipe out the Second Death Column.
Then let the Eighth Army and the Independent Brigade attack the bases of the First and Third Columns.
They wantonly destroyed the anti-Japanese democratic regimes in Qinshui, Yangcheng, Gaoping, Huguan, Changzhi and other places.
At the same time, Lao Xi also sent an order to the 19th Army, the Provisional Second Brigade, and the New Second Division to move south from northwest Shanxi and the Shanxi-Chahar-West Border Region respectively.
Cooperate with the Kuomintang army to attack from the north and south and seize the Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese base in the southern Taihang Mountains and the Taiyue anti-Japanese base.
Yan'an.
"Report, Shandong Branch of the Communist Party of China, telegram."
"On June 6, the Nationalist Army attacked the Third Detachment of the Shandong Column. Two people were killed on the spot, 1 were injured, and nearly were captured."
"Report, the Kuomintang, Hu Zhonglan's troops are attacking Chunhua, Zhengning, Ningxian and other cities."
"Report, the Kuomintang's "Death and Three" and "Pig Bad Bin" units are cooperating with the Japanese army to attack the Taihang area in southeastern Shanxi. The Eighth Route Army headquarters is in a dangerous position."
As telegrams continued to arrive, the atmosphere in the room became increasingly depressing.
“Okay, okay!!”
The dignified man held up several telegrams in his hand and waved them: "The Nationalist Army, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and the Japanese Army are all here to take a bite. Do you really think we are easy to bully?"
"If the tiger doesn't show its might, people think we are sick cats!"
The elegant man said angrily: "Zhu Xi, give the order. If we don't teach them a lesson today, these people will only regard our concession as weakness."
"That's right, they must be taught a lesson."
Listening to the indignant roar of the crowd.
The majestic man nodded.
"Send a telegram to the Eighth Route Army headquarters, telling them to adopt the principle of resolute self-defense and give a powerful counterattack to the invading enemy."
"Order the 120th Division and the 359th Brigade to return to northern Shaanxi and cooperate with the remaining corps to repel Hu Zhonglan."
"Telegram order, General Yun established the 'Northwest Shanxi Support Yan Anti-Japanese Rebellion General Organization Department' to fully support the Death Column."
It can be seen that although the majestic man was very angry, he left room for every order and did not beat the National Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army to death.
The various units of the Eighth Route Army quickly received the order and began to gather their troops and plan a counterattack.
Changzhi, Dongyadi Town, Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
"The troops attacking southeastern Shanxi this time include the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, the Eighth Army Group, and the Independent Brigade."
"The Kuomintang's "Death and Three" Division, the "Pig Bad Bin" Division, the Japanese Army's 20th Division, and the Imperial Army's 3rd Mixed Brigade."
In the conference room, the chief of staff marked the enemy's position on the military map while introducing it to everyone present.
"Wow, you really think highly of us. Come in so many numbers!"
The commander-in-chief looked at the densely packed enemy troops on the map and joked.
"Commander-in-chief, should we transfer some troops from Jinzhong? After all, we only have the 129th Division and the 344th Brigade available right now."
The director of the political department said worriedly.
"It's okay. Even though we only have one division and one brigade, after almost two years of development, who knows how many people they have grown to."
The commander-in-chief waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "We can take this opportunity to ask them to report their numbers and see how many people there are."
After saying that, he looked at the chief of staff and said, "Send a telegram to the 129th Division and the 344th Brigade, assemble the troops immediately and report the number of people and equipment."
"Yes."
"Wait, just send a telegram to each military region to ask, so that we can have a better idea."
The chief of staff was about to go and generate electricity when he was stopped by the commander-in-chief and given instructions.
"it is good."
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Xingjiazhuang.
"Captain, something's wrong!"
"Someone from the brigade headquarters asked us to report our organization and equipment."
Zhang Dabiao found Li Yunlong who was drinking in the room and said.
"Just report it!"
Li Yunlong waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Let's follow the old rules. Four battalions, each guerrilla unit, and a county brigade of 2,000 people."
"No, Captain!"
Zhang Dabiao said in embarrassment: "The people from the brigade said that the specific strength of each regiment this time is related to the arrangements for the next battle."
"What!"
Hearing this, Li Yunlong lost all interest in drinking: "Go get the map."
"Yes."
After Zhang Dabiao brought the map, Li Yunlong asked while looking at the map.
"Have you heard about the recent joint attack by the Nationalist Army, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and the Japanese Army on our base?"
"I heard that according to a friend of mine in the brigade headquarters, the enemy is coming with great force this time!"
"But I feel that's all. There's nothing happening on our side."
Zhang Dabiao thought about it and replied.
"No movement means the enemy doesn't think highly of us small fish and shrimps."
After hesitating for a moment, Li Yunlong fixed his gaze on Changzhi's position.
"It seems the enemy has a big appetite!"
Li Yunlong clapped his hands and said, "Go tell the brigade headquarters that the new regiment has six infantry battalions and one artillery battalion."
"Everyone should have a rifle, the company should be equipped with mortars and grenade launchers, the battalion should be equipped with light and heavy machine guns, a certain amount of ammunition, and a replica of the Japanese light tank."
"The guerrillas, the county brigade, the district squad, a total of 3,000 people, half of them have rifles, and the other half have shotguns."
"Captain, have you explained everything now?"
Zhang Dabiao said in surprise.
"Nonsense, this time we are going to fight a big battle. If you are weak, you can only defend the base."
Li Yunlong said excitedly: "Just wait and see. With my strength, it would be unjust if the brigade commander doesn't let me lead the attack."
"alright."
Although he didn't quite understand why a big battle was going to be fought, Zhang Dabiao still went to report the specific strength of the New 1st Regiment honestly.
386 Brigade, Brigade Headquarters.
The brigade commander was also shocked when he saw the data in the report of the New 1st Regiment.
"Good boy, Li Yunlong is really good at hiding himself!"
"I thought he would at most add two or three battalions, and it would be good enough if everyone had a rifle, but he even created an artillery battalion!!"
"Hahaha, you don't know him yet!"
Chief of Staff Zhou at the side said with a smile: "This kid is just like the old rich man from Shanxi, he hides everything he has."
“It’s all exposed!”
The brigade commander laughed and scolded: "This time, I will teach him a lesson and let him know what it means to be a king or a queen."
"Okay, it's all sorted out."
At this time, Political Commissar Wang said, "Not counting the guerrillas in our brigade, these local armed forces have a total of 8,000 people."
"And each person has a rifle, and the bullets can barely support two major battles."
"Then report it quickly, don't let the boss wait anxiously."
said the brigade commander.
After three days of statistics, the commander-in-chief looked at the specific number of people and equipment of the 129th Division and the 344th Brigade and couldn't help laughing.
"Hahaha, with our strength, we can easily wipe out all the invading enemies."