Although the militia does not belong to the regular army, they have advantages that the regular army cannot have.

First of all, the militiamen are from the local area and know the local terrain best.

In war, it is important to have the right time, right place, and right people. Militia is everything, and it is also about the right place!

Zhao Zhiguo never ruled out a military conflict with the Jinsui Army. In order to avoid more casualties on his side, militiamen were necessary.

Secondly, the militiamen know the local people better.

The rapid development of the Eighth Route Army today is inseparable from the support of the people. The militia is the best channel for them to showcase the Eighth Route Army's ranks to the people.

The militiamen are more able to penetrate into the masses and the people, and the people can also intuitively realize that the Eighth Route Army is a force that truly serves the country and the people.

The good qualities of every militiaman are their postcards of the Eighth Route Army.

"Well... the mass base there is weak, and once the Shanxi-Sui Army moves in, they will definitely suppress us." said the deputy commander.

Developing militia is a good thing, but developing militia in General Yan's defense area is very risky.

"Everything is difficult at the beginning! If you want to do something, you have to take some risks." Zhao Zhiguo said.

During the war, you might be hit by flying bullets while walking on the road. There was nothing that was not risky.

"We can support you in this, but we still need to develop in a low-key manner." The Chief of General Staff said, "As long as we give Mr. Yan a chance, he will not be merciful to us."

Zhao Zhiguo nodded: "As for this matter, just let the airport go. At worst, I will capture another one or two thousand Japanese puppet troops and let them build an airport in Pingcheng or Jinyang."

The free labor of the little Japanese prisoners of war should not be used in vain.

It’s exhausting, you don’t have to pay, and it also adds nutrients to the land.

"Zhao Zhiguo, have you forgotten our prisoner of war policy again?"

"Commander, of course I remember that I am not abusing them, I am letting them actively exercise." Zhao Zhiguo said, "If they only eat and sleep every day and are prone to illness, I am doing it for their own good."

"Indeed, proper physical labor is good for the body. After all, our food does not come in vain." said the chief of general staff.

"But one thing, Zhao Zhiguo, you have to remember, you can't let them overwork. This is a matter of principle!"

Of course Zhao Zhiguo agreed immediately.

"I have a question, what are you going to do if Mr. Yan doesn't agree to it next?"

"After our troops stationed in Bingzhou, they continued to advance westward, compressing the defense area of ​​the Shanxi-Sui Army and constantly testing General Yan's bottom line!" Zhao Zhiguo said.

"You want to force Mr. Yan to be rough with you."

"The sooner Mr. Yan takes action, the sooner we can eliminate an opponent." Zhao Zhiguo said.

The deputy commander-in-chief and the chief of general staff looked at each other: "My opinion and that of the chief of general staff are that enough is enough. After all, the little devil is our biggest threat at the moment."

"Chief, you have forgotten one thing. After we captured Bingzhou, the Jinsui Army and the Japanese defense area were separated by our First Military Division." Zhao Zhiguo said.

After Bingzhou was returned to the Zhao Zhi National Defense Zone, Zhao Zhiguo and the others had to bear pressure from two sides. One was Mr. Yan, who was determined to give up on Bingzhou, and the other was Gangcun.

"If I don't put pressure on Mr. Yan, they will have the energy to put pressure on us after they have no pressure. I still have a strong opponent in the east, Gangcun." Zhao Zhiguo continued.

At this time, the deputy commander-in-chief and chief of general staff realized that winning Bingzhou was not the end, but a beginning.

Giving up Bingzhou Airport to the Shanxi-Sui Army for garrison will increase the pressure on Zhao Zhiguo's troops.

"The deputy commander and I did not consider your situation. We should have gone over earlier to take a look," the chief of general staff said.

In fact, the headquarters knew too little about Zhao Zhiguo's defense area.

Moreover, the strength of the First Army Division concealed the shortcoming that they were still surrounded by powerful enemies, which led to the neglect of this issue.

But as the commander of the First Military Division, Zhao Zhiguo has never ignored this issue.

It is true that their real enemy is the Japanese army, but it is not just the Japanese army that can cause them trouble.

"Chief, it's actually nothing to make a fuss about. I can still withstand the pressure. If there is more pressure on my side, there will be less pressure on your side." Zhao Zhiguo smiled calmly.

Zhao Zhiguo was just annoyed by the pressure from the Jinsui Army and did not feel threatened.

If Mr. Yan restrains Zhao Zhiguo's energy, Zhao Zhiguo will not be able to use more troops to deal with the Japanese army.

"Things have already been decided. We can only find ways to make up for it in the future. We fully accept your plan now. If you have any requests, just ask." said the deputy commander.

"As a request, next time I come back, you can treat me to a chicken." Zhao Zhiguo said with a smile.

"I thought it was a big deal. OK, wait until the next time you come to see me at the headquarters, I promise to arrange another chicken for you."

"Okay, I'll take this one away." Zhao Zhiguo pointed to the chicken on the table.

After Zhao Zhiguo left, the deputy commander-in-chief and chief of general staff immediately came to the headquarters map.

With a word from the chief of general staff, several staff officers quickly marked out all the forces surrounding the Zhao Zhi Defense Area.

"Hey~ We were too generous and put pressure on the First Military Division. The two of us failed in our duties."

The First Army Division can be said to be surrounded by enemies on all sides. There are Japs to the east and south, General Yan's Shanxi-Sui Army to the west, and Commander Zhang's defense area of ​​the Northwest Army to the north.

Judging from the current situation, Master Zhang is the only one who has no pressure on Zhao Zhiguo.

But once the situation changes, they will definitely transfer Commander Zhang, give him a promotion and a covert promotion, and then send another commander to replace Commander Zhang.

If Master Zhang is transferred, then Zhao Zhiguo will really be surrounded by enemies on all sides.

"Yes, the strength of the First Military Division has caused us to ignore the problems we face. Zhao Zhiguo is holding on to the Fourth War alone."

"It seems that we should go to Zhao Zhiguo's defense area more often, especially the edge areas where the two armies are confronting each other. Otherwise, the prosperity we see will be destroyed by cannon fodder at any time."

Both of them have been to Zhao Zhiguo's defense area, and they have indeed seen the rapid development.

But their hard-won life can be ruined by their wrong decisions at any time.

"Is the airport here?" the deputy commander asked the staff officer.

"Yes, Bingzhou Airport is only ten minutes away from Bingzhou City."

"The surrounding terrain is gentle and there seems to be no danger to defend," the deputy commander said.

"There is only a small gentle slope between the airport and Bingzhou City. There used to be a large forest around it, but the Japanese army built fortifications in Bingzhou and cut down all the woods." said the staff officer.

"If Mr. Yan wants to attack Bingzhou City, how many troops will be mobilized near the airport in a short period of time?" the deputy commander asked the chief of general staff.
Chapter completed!