Wuxiang, Wangjiayu, Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
The main force of the 129th Division launched an attack on the Yu-Liao Highway and captured Liao County, and the Japanese Fourth and Ninth Mixed Brigades reinforced it from the north and west.
The 129th Division experienced successive battles and was quite tired and suffered heavy casualties. It judged that the Japanese troops in the Yu-Liao area might take advantage of the opportunity to reinforce the Liao and Yu areas to "mopping up" the Taibei area, so they decided to end the Yu-Liao campaign.
After the battle, the division headquarters withdrew from Liao County on the Zhengtai Line to Wuxiang and was once again integrated with the Eighth Route Army headquarters.
In the war room, multiple combat staff re-marked the map based on the results reported by each department. This work has been in progress for several days and is nearing completion. It will then be reported to the Military Commission by the Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
"The Hundred Regiment War can achieve such results because, firstly, the strength of our Eighth Route Army has been significantly improved compared to before, and secondly, the Japanese army is stretched thin behind enemy lines. At the same time, they did not expect that we would launch such a large-scale attack!"
Before the start of the Hundred Regiment War, the headquarters' combat plan was to specifically attack the Zhengtai Line. The estimated strength of the Zhengtai Line battle was 22 regiments, requiring the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region to dispatch 10 regiments, and the 129th Division to dispatch 8 regiments.
The 120th Division dispatched 4 to 6 regiments, most of the headquarters artillery regiment, and the engineering corps also participated in the battle.
At the end of the final order, it was mentioned that the troops to cooperate with other railways in operations would be arranged by each district.
Just such a sentence caused such a big movement.
"However, the Japanese army suffered heavy casualties, and our troops also suffered heavy casualties. After their strength is exposed, the Japanese army will retaliate!"
"If you don't plan for the future, you won't be able to plan for the moment; if you don't plan for the overall situation, you won't be able to plan for a region. We must prepare in advance! At present, the direction of the struggle has changed. The top priority is for all ministries to rest and reorganize in a timely manner, digest the spoils of war, and consolidate the base areas they have obtained.
Restore the vitality of the troops, and at the same time keep an eye on the movements of the Japanese troops!" Commander Liu personally directed the operations on the front line. He obviously had a better understanding of the status of the commanders and fighters on the front line and put forward targeted suggestions.
Several people then held detailed discussions on the next development, and then the combat staff issued a report to each unit.
"I heard that Zhou Weihan's independent detachment is doing a lot!" the boss asked as if he was pointing out something.
"Yes, the independent detachment in this battle injured and pinned down many Japanese troops, and also wiped out a unit of the 35th Division that went north for reinforcements. The casualties were considerable, and there was an urgent need to replenish the supply of troops, so two thousand people were transferred from the local troops to supplement the main force.
The division headquarters and the Taihang Administrative Region have agreed to the recruitment plan for this independent detachment!" Political Commissar Deng explained.
"In addition, the Changzhi District reported a situation this morning, and we still need to discuss it!"
"The Fourth Regiment? Is that the Fourth Regiment that blew up the Changzhi Airport?" The boss didn't say much about the expansion of the independent detachment, but instead mentioned the Fourth Regiment.
"Yes, this fourth regiment sacrificed more than 400 people to blow up the airport, causing heavy casualties. It strongly supported the Lintun Highway, Baijin Railway, and the battle against the Japanese army around Tainan. It made the Japanese army blind, so that it was
Our army led the way, and it can be said that the Fourth Regiment of the Independent Detachment made a huge contribution!" Political Commissar Deng praised.
"Boss, you also said that you should praise this Fourth Regiment emphatically, and you asked me to remind you specifically, have you forgotten?" the deputy chief of staff reminded at this time.
The boss slapped his head, and then said: "Look at my memory, I remembered it!"
At this time, a comrade from the Political Department of the headquarters interjected: "The Political Department of the Fourth Regiment of the Independent Detachment has its own files. The composition of this regiment is complex. It is composed of the Central Army, the Shanxi-Sui Army, and the Sichuan Army. I think..."
Before he finished speaking, Political Commissar Deng slapped the table and said: "Comrade, you should never say such things that affect unity in the future. Our Eighth Route Army has always been open to all kinds of armed forces dedicated to resisting Japan. The Fourth Regiment not only has what you said, but also
The backbone of the 115th Division, and besides, the commanders and fighters of the Fourth Regiment are also our comrades. It will be chilling for the comrades fighting on the front line to know this!"
Although political commissar Deng was small in stature, his words were inspiring and enlightening.
The boss waved his hand, his eyes focused, and he said in a deep voice: "This unit is a special existence among our Eighth Route Army and has special political significance. Although the headquarters cannot give a formal designation like the 772nd Regiment, I think it can give a special
His designation is used to demonstrate his achievements!"
The boss paced around the room, thinking carefully, and then said: "I think it's called the Tainan Heroes Group. What do you think?"
The deputy chief of staff, Commander Liu, and political commissar Deng looked at each other. They thought they would be given the number of the Fourth Regiment, but they did not expect that the boss was really generous.
The title of Tainan Heroes is not a small one. Within the Eighth Route Army, there are very few troops with such a designation personally awarded by the headquarters.
"I agree with this. I think we can ask comrades from Xinhua Daily to do an exclusive interview and publicize it among all the officers and men of the Eighth Route Army. This is very meaningful and can inspire the soldiers' fighting enthusiasm!" Deputy General Staff Officer
The chief was the first to support.
"I don't have any objection either. I'm so happy that our 129th Division can have such a unit. How could I refuse?" Commander Liu said with a smile.
While talking, several people decided on the affairs of the fourth group.
Then the topic changed and we talked about the Changzhi District.
"Comrades from the Changzhi area reported that a main force is needed to provide support in the Pingshun area. We still need to discuss this matter!" Political Commissar Deng mentioned the old story again.
"Changzhi is an area heavily defended by the Japanese army. We have always avoided its edge, and it is sandwiched between Yuenan and Tainan. The location is really awkward, which is why it cannot develop!"
"At present, the independent detachment is the barrier to the southeast of my base. If we develop to the west and make enemies on three sides, I am worried about whether Zhou Weihan can take over such a large area!" Political Commissar Deng frowned and continued.
"I don't think there is anything to hesitate about. The independent detachment has now been made clear. Why can't the Japanese army make targeted deployments? Pingshun serves as its western barrier. It would be better to deploy the force earlier, otherwise the Japanese army will not be able to do anything.
The action is to attack the independent detachment from the east and west, which will be difficult to handle!"
"Of course, we should also seek the opinions of the parties involved. After all, Zhou Weihan himself knows best whether the independent detachment has room for expansion, and he has the right to speak!" the deputy chief of staff suggested.
Several people nodded.
"That's just right. Zhou Weihan has made a fortune this time. He captured the Japanese tanks and armored vehicles and formed a tank company. Let's all go and see them. I want to see what new tricks he can come up with!" Liu
The teacher said with a smile and extended the invitation.
"Go?" The boss glanced at the deputy chief of staff.
"We have to go. Zhou Weihan hasn't handed over the captured materials yet, and the arsenal is still waiting for the rails to make guns and cannons. I have to go personally to urge him on this!" said the deputy chief of staff.
"Then let the ministries in Taiyue, Taibei, and South Hebei send some cadres to come to the independent detachment to learn more about it!" the boss said.
"A group of us went there, as if we were going to fight against the local tyrants!" Political Commissar Deng said with a smile.
