Let’s not talk about the headquarters plan for now, it’s in the southwestern Shandong Military Division.
Personnel from the army and local government gathered together, and now all preparations before sending out troops were complete. It was really time to send out troops.
In addition to the main force, there are more than 1,500 local armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Southwest Shandong Region Government, and ten work teams composed of local cadres, totaling more than 200 people, have all gathered in Hanji Town.
There are also militiamen mobilized from various places. A total of more than 3,000 young and strong people are on the way. Although the militia team temporarily lacks training and does not have the weapons and equipment, it is still possible to build up the momentum, transport supplies to the main force, and transport materials to the rear.
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The battle was about to begin, and everyone present looked eager to try. The previous defeat made everyone in the southwestern Shandong base area, from Li Yunlong down, hold their breath inwardly and not express their displeasure.
"Commander **, the Korean brigade commander of the New Third Brigade called. The main force set off yesterday and has now secretly arrived in Juye!" Xin Tiebinghui reported.
"Okay, we are all working together now. We must wipe out the main force of the Japanese army this time and open up the situation in southwest Shandong in one fell swoop!" Zhou Weihan said loudly: "What's going on with the Japanese army?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Benzhong immediately said: "According to the report from the enemy's engineering department, the appeasement army in Shangqiu is also reorganizing its troops. Sun Liangcheng should have obtained military power, but the cavalry regiment has been operating in the enemy-occupied area for a week. Although the cavalry regiment has achieved a lot
It was a small victory, but most of the people they fought were puppet troops or local security forces, but the Japanese army has been standing still!"
"Yes, the comrades lurking in the enemy-occupied areas also sent news that the Japanese army in southwestern Shandong may be afraid of the strength of our army and has been avoiding fighting. If this continues and delays, I am afraid it will affect the autumn harvest!" said the regional government.
Director Cong Hansen said worriedly that the autumn harvest is the top priority right now.
Zhou Weihan also had this consideration, otherwise he would not have had to fight the main force of the Japanese army, but the current situation was beyond Zhou Weihan's expectations.
At present, the cavalry regiment used as bait has been operating in enemy-occupied areas, but the Japanese army turned a blind eye and was as steady as an old dog.
"The Japanese army is anxious, but they also have concerns about starting a war with our army rashly. They have to think of a way to force the Japanese army to send troops. Otherwise, once Sun Liangcheng has the appeasement army in his hands, it will be troublesome!" Zhou Weihan said.
Zhou Weihan's previous effect of inducing Sun Liangcheng to fight for power within the appeasement army had already been achieved, and the Southwest Shandong Army Division gained nearly a month of valuable time to rest and reorganize.
However, as the situation changed, Zhou Weihan and others also realized that the Japanese army also needed time. It was even inferior to the Eighth Route Army in terms of the speed of integrating its strength. Otherwise, the cavalry regiment would not be allowed to attack everywhere in the occupied area.
"If I want to force the Japanese army to take action, I have an idea!" Li Yunlong rolled his eyes, and the thought that had been hidden in his heart for a long time came to his mind again.
"How to say?"
"I think what we have to do now is to cover up our true strength. At the same time, the New Third Brigade has arrived in Juye, and it will only take a day to approach Heze. It is better to let the New Third Brigade launch an attack on Heze!" Li Yunlong said.
Among the people present, Cong Hansen was a member of the regional government and had no right to interfere with the military operations of the army. The people in the army were headed by Zhou Weihan and were waiting for Zhou Weihan's opinion.
However, Zhou Weihan did not give a direct reply. He had never thought about using troops in Heze. Judging from the current intelligence, Heze is located in the hinterland of Hebei, Shandong and Henan. Although there are not many troops stationed there, the city has strong walls and high walls.
There is no oil or water, so it is really not a good choice.
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Li Yunlong became anxious when he saw this, and said again: "If we use troops against Heze, the Japanese troops from Shangqiu will definitely come to reinforce us. We only need to wait for work. At the same time, the battlefield for the decisive battle will shift to the north. If the Thirty-fifth Division
The Japanese reinforcements from the regiment or the 21st Division will give us enough time to deal with the Japanese troops in Shangqiu, so let’s just take a gamble!"
"Old Li, your bet is a bit big. Once the battle starts in Heze, let's not talk about what kind of situation the brother troops of the New Third Brigade will face. If the Japanese army in Shangqiu continues to stand still for a short time, we will need to face the situation at that time.
That's right, it's very likely that it was the combined force of three Japanese armies. Have you ever thought about this possibility?" Luo Benzhong said.
"The most taboo thing in using troops is to be hesitant and hesitant. If you are 100% sure, who is willing to bet on the lives of soldiers?" Li Yunlong retorted.
"But it is also taboo to use troops recklessly. Commanders must remain calm at all times!"
"Hey, how do you know I'm not calm?" Li Yunlong grinned, completely losing his anger, and then stood in front of the map: "Heze's geographical location determines that its importance is far less than that of Shangqiu along the railway.
Kaifeng and other important towns are important, which is why the Japs have very few troops stationed in Heze!"
"But Heze is like a nail in the hinterland. If we can capture the vast area around Heze, then the situation of our Southwest Shandong Military Division will suddenly open up. The northwest can be directly connected to the Southern Military Division, and the northeast can be bordered by Shandong
At the same time, the Western Military Region can rely on the river and develop towards the southeast with all its strength, and will be connected with the Huxi base area in the future!"
"Whether it is considered from the perspective of strategic depth or connection with other base areas, it is of great benefit. You can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat!" Li Yunlong said slowly.
Listening to Li Yunlong's speech, Zhou Weihan, who had been silent, gradually came to his senses. Just now, this guy had suggested attacking Heze Sheep, but now he revealed his intention to take down Heze in one fell swoop.
Zhou Weihan couldn't help but let out a laugh: "Have you been thinking about it for a long time?"
"Hey!" Li Yunlong was not embarrassed when Zhou Weihan revealed his inner thoughts, and directly admitted: "Before, we didn't have enough troops, so we could only fight in Dingtao and Cao County, but now!"
I saw Zhou Weihan saying: "Your idea is good, but Hebei, Shandong and Yu are not as good as Tainan. There are neither Japanese troops like Isamu Temple nor firm allies like the 27th Army. You want to turn Heze into Changzhi and Pingshun."
How difficult it is to build an iron wall, but it is also true that the Japanese troops in the hinterland are weak!"
As Li Yunlong said, Zhou Weihan was also a little hesitant at this time. Should he attack Heze? If he attacked Heze, should he take the city of Heze together or just occupy the surrounding towns.
If we look at Li Yunlong's development ideas, the river in front of us is indeed a piece of fat. Once occupied and turned into the core of the base area, the population and war potential of the Southwest Shandong base area will greatly increase, but it will also face encirclement and suppression by the Japanese army.
"I need to think about this matter, and I also need to ask the head of the headquarters for instructions!" Zhou Weihan said.
"It's okay, no rush, no rush!" Li Yunlong relaxed and felt relieved when he saw Zhou Weihan relax.