Kong Jie looked thoughtful after hearing this, whether to do it or not, that is the question.
He quickly calculated the capital in hand.
In addition to the infantry, Kong Jie currently has one 150mm howitzer battalion and one 105mm howitzer battalion as heavy weapons.
4 mountain artillery battalions, 1 Katyusha rocket launcher battalion, and 1 tank battalion.
Although they are all organized at the battalion level, they are all at the regiment level, which is equal to 6 artillery regiments, 1 Katyusha rocket regiment, and 1 tank regiment.
It's satisfying in terms of firepower.
In addition, the infantry of the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment are also equipped with a large number of bazookas, 60mm, and 82mm mortars.
The infantry's individual weapon firepower is also stronger than that of the Japanese.
In terms of logistical supplies, there is a car battalion of the New Regiment, which is ready to pull supplies to the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment from the warehouse of the New Regiment in North Shanxi.
In addition, there is also Boss Chen’s transportation team, which can provide logistical supplies at any time.
Weapons damaged in battle and ammunition consumed can be reimbursed.
The premise is to win the battle.
The Japanese army stationed in Mongolia had two second-line divisions, an infantry brigade and a tank division.
Including more than 400 tanks, and almost three artillery regiments.
Including the 6th Heavy Artillery Regiment of the 1st Division, there are 4 artillery regiments.
Although the 1st Division has been suppressed in Datong City, this battle is not as easy to fight as imagined...
The strength of both sides is almost obvious. The Japanese army is not a fool and can only rely on hard power.
Seeing Kong Jie looking thoughtful, Ding Wei didn't rush him.
If he, Ding Wei, was the commander-in-chief of the siege of the 1st Division in Datong, Ding Wei would definitely do it.
What I haven’t said yet is that I’ll first beat up the ruthless troops stationed in Mongolia.
However, compared to Ding Wei, Kong Jie appears to be more cautious. Kong Jie will not do it without greater confidence.
After a while, Ding Wei asked in a deep voice: "Old Kong, what do you say, do you want to do it or not?"
Kong Jie sounded worried: "Old Ding, if we don't win this battle well, I'm afraid it will be a loss-making deal. What we have to face is the Japanese 1st Division, plus the main force of a Japanese army group!"
Ding Wei nodded, knowing that Kong Jie must have calculated his capital just now.
The strength of both sides was equal, with the Eighth Route Army's slightly stronger firepower.
If a fight breaks out, the Eighth Route Army may not be able to gain much advantage.
Although the 1st Division was suppressed and unable to move in Datong City.
But if they really wanted to fight against the main force of the Japanese army stationed in Mongolia, they would definitely have to devote some of their troops and firepower to watch the 1st Division in Datong City.
Because at that time, the 1st Division will definitely organize a counterattack, and the two main forces of the Mongolian Army will attack the Eighth Route Army.
Suddenly, Ding Wei's expression changed and he said.
"Lao Kong, I remember that Lao Li also has a 203mm heavy howitzer battalion and a 105mm howitzer battalion in the base area, right?"
"If we can persuade Lao Li to bring these two artillery battalions to Datong, we have a great chance of winning!"
Kong Jie nodded: "Yes, Lao Li also has a 203mm heavy howitzer battalion and a 105mm howitzer battalion, which are used to prevent the Shanxi-Sui Army from sneak attacks on the base area."
Li Yunlong never relaxed his vigilance against the national army.
Starting from Hubei, Henan, and Anhui to northern Shaanxi, Li Yunlong fought with the national army for 10 years, and he knew what kind of character these guys were.
so.
Li Yunlong left a guard camp in the base area, as well as an infantry battalion and two artillery battalions in the division to prevent the Shanxi-Sui Army from raiding the base area.
The current base area of the New Regiment is extremely rich, with hundreds of large warehouses filled with food, weapons and ammunition, as well as steel plants, airports, cement plants, and arsenals under construction and other factories.
"Just Yan Laoxi?"
Ding Wei said in a disdainful tone:
"With his courage, he wouldn't dare attack Lao Li's base."
"Do you believe it or not, if Yan Laoxi dares to attack Lao Li's base area, Lao Li will dare to lead his troops to destroy the entire Shanxi-Sui Army?"
"That's true." Kong Jie nodded. With Li Yunlong's temper, he would definitely be able to do such a thing.
And the headquarters will definitely support Li Yunlong in doing this.
As for destroying the national united front of resistance.
If Li Yunlong led the Eighth Route Army to kill the Japanese First Army and even the entire Japanese North China Front, who would dare to say that Li Yunlong sabotaged the War of Resistance?
"Chief of Staff, immediately draft a telegram to the former enemy headquarters, saying that Lao Ding and I have discussed that we want to fight the main force of the Mongolian Army in Datong."
"If Commander-in-Chief Li Yunlong agrees, please order the 203mm howitzer battalion and 105mm howitzer battalion in the new regiment's base area to be transferred to northwestern Shanxi and put under my command."
"yes!"
The Chief of Staff of the Independent Regiment immediately drafted an application telegram.
Kong Jie read the telegram, signed his name, and immediately ordered the telegraph soldier to send the telegram in his hand.
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at the same time.
Kenanpo.
Second Theater Command Chief's Department.
In the operations hall, the second theater commander Yan Xishan, deputy commander-in-chief Yang Xingru, the chief of staff, and a group of combat staff members were surrounding the combat table.
Everyone was wearing the uniforms of Shanxi-Sui Army officers and white gloves, looking very formal.
In addition, Chu Yunfei, the leader of the 358th Regiment, was also on the list.
At this time, Chu Yunfei was pointing at a huge map on the table with a long wooden pole, analyzing the current situation between the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese Army.
"Sirs, please take a look. This is the situation map of the decisive battle between the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese Army in Taiyuan."
"As expected, the Eighth Route Army will send troops from northwest and southeast Shanxi to attack Taiyuan from both sides."
This time, Chu Yunfei went to the commander's headquarters to apply for equipment for a reinforced battalion and a transportation team.
A reinforced battalion's equipment and a transport team were nothing to Yan Xishan.
However, Chu Yunfei was captured by Yan Xishan and was called to the war room to attend an analysis meeting with the staff department.
"Commander Chu, we all know this." A fat combat staff officer said, "Just tell me, who will win and who will lose in this battle?"
Even Yan Xishan and Yang Xingru looked at Chu Yunfei with expectant looks in their eyes.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Chu Yunfei is a student of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek, a general who graduated from Huangpu's fifth class, and his military talents are far ahead of these combat staff officers.
In the Battle of Xingkou, the 358th Regiment suffered heavy losses. Chu Yunfei just expanded the 358th Regiment to 5,000 men.
That is to say, Chu Yunfei's qualifications in the Jinsui Army were still relatively young, otherwise Yan Xishan would have promoted Chu Yunfei to brigade commander.
Of course, Yan Xishan also knew very well that Chu Yunfei was very good, but compared with Li Yunlong, he was far behind.
"It's hard to say." Chu Yunfei glanced sideways at the combat staff officer and said, "If the Eighth Route Army can capture Taiyuan within half a month, then the Eighth Route Army will definitely win."
Another combat staff officer asked: "What if the Eighth Route Army cannot capture Taiyuan in half a month?"
Chu Yunfei pointed at the map with a long wooden pole and drew a circle at the location of Taiyuan: "Then the main reinforcements of the Japanese North China Front Army will rush to Taiyuan and form a huge encirclement on the periphery, forming a flowering situation in the center.
The main force of the Eighth Route Army will be severely damaged, and the entire Eighth Route Army attacking Taiyuan will be eaten up."
"However, I think the Eighth Route Army will capture Taiyuan City within half a month."
"Because the Eighth Route Army never fights an unprepared battle, since the Eighth Route Army dares to attack, it has a certain degree of confidence."
Speaking of this, Chu Yunfei glanced at everyone.
Chu Yunfei took in all the changes in Yan Xishan's face as his face darkened.
Taiyuan is Yan Xishan's territory, and no one except the Jin-Sui Army can get involved.
After a pause, Chu Yunfei continued: "However, even if the Eighth Route Army captures Taiyuan, it will be besieged by the main reinforcements of the Japanese army. If the Eighth Route Army can persist in Taiyuan for half a month under the siege of the Japanese army, it will be considered a real victory.
Occupied Taiyuan."
After Chu Yunfei's analysis, everyone had a clearer understanding of the current situation between the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese Army.
As for why the Japanese army only attacked for half a month, no one bothered to ask.
Because after half a month of attacking, the Japanese army had no combat supplies, and its logistics supply line was cut off by the Eighth Route Army on the periphery, so it would naturally retreat.
No matter what the situation is, the two forces, the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese Army, will suffer heavy losses.
Yan Xishan nodded with satisfaction and asked tentatively: "Yunfei, if our Shanxi-Sui Army attacks the base of the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi at this time, what are the chances of winning?"
After saying this, before Chu Yunfei could speak, Yan Xishan added: "This is a secret order from Chairman Chiang Kai-shek of Chongqing. He ordered our Shanxi-Sui Army to take advantage of the main force of the Eighth Route Army in northwest Shanxi to attack Taiyuan.
Attack the Eighth Route Army's base areas in northwestern Shanxi and destroy their factories, schools and other facilities."
When Chu Yunfei heard this, the expression on his face did not change at all, but Tong Kong could not help but shrink slightly.
I became increasingly disappointed with Chairman Chiang and Yan Xishan.
Chu Yunfei also held the attitude that the Eighth Route Army should be wiped out. In the end, there can only be one ruling party in China.
But obviously now is not the time to take action.
Although Chairman Chiang's policy was to pacify the domestic situation first before resisting foreign aggression, Chu Yunfei's idea was the same as that of the Eighth Route Army, which was to unite all forces that could resist Japan.
The matters at home should be settled behind closed doors after the Japanese troops are driven out of China.
The Eighth Route Army was in full swing in Taiyuan.
However, Chairman Chiang and Yan Xishan wanted to stab the Eighth Route Army in the back.
Chu Yunfei really couldn't stand this kind of behavior.
What's more, who is Li Yunlong? He has 100 evil intentions.
Would you have thought that the Jinsui Army might attack northwest Shanxi?
Chu Yunfei then said: "Li Yunlong has always been cunning, and he may have made preparations in northwest Shanxi a long time ago. Our Jinsui Army is attacking northwest Shanxi at this time. I must say that the chance of victory is not high, and there is a high possibility that we will be attacked afterwards."
Li Yunlong’s crazy revenge…”
All senior officials of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, including Yan Xishan and Yang Xingru, fell silent.
At this time, the main force of the Jinsui Army attacked northwest Shanxi, and the Jinsui Army definitely had a chance of winning.
The base area of the New Regiment is extremely rich, with weapons, ammunition and food all available.
But Yan Xishan was afraid that his life would be taken away from him.
Li Yunlong is not easy to mess with.
At this moment, the communications staff officer quickly walked into the operations hall with a telegram in his hand and a shocked expression.
"Report to Commander, the latest information is coming from Taiyuan Intelligence Station!"
Arriving in front of Yan Xishan, the communications staff officer gave him a military salute.