Du Kaishan adjusted his deployment, but the commander and political commissar of the Ninth Division over there quit. The Ninth Division suffered the most casualties among the divisions on the front line, but it was also the one with the slowest progress. Now it was left to They gave up their original goals and went to help others, which made the commanders and political commissars of the Ninth Division willing to do so.
The commander of the Ninth Division, Li Mingfeng, and the political commissar He Zhikun jointly asked for instructions from the column several times, but received the toughest answer. Not only was the request to continue to implement the original plan not approved, but Du Kaishan, who was annoyed because of the poor progress, was also beaten. A slap in the face.
Putting down the phone in his hand, Li Mingfeng looked at the three regiment leaders beside him who were looking at him expectantly. He threw his hat and said angrily: "You are all watching what I do. I follow the order of the column. Who told us to fuck?" I didn't do well in fighting before, but now I'm just trying to do something for others."
"You are upset, and I, the division commander, are even more upset. What the hell is this war? There are more than 20 divisions participating in the entire front. So far, our division has suffered the most casualties, but has made the smallest progress. After being beaten like this, I have lost all my face. Now that I have become a supporting role, I know that my face looks ugly. What the hell have I done?"
Seeing that Li Mingfeng's nose was not a nose and his face was not a face, he immediately reprimanded his subordinates. Although he was quite annoyed because the mission had been adjusted, as the political commissar He Zhikun still had to come out to smooth things over. As the division commander, Li Mingfeng did not have to stay. When he reprimanded his subordinates face to face, he, as a political commissar, still had to leave some leeway.
He Zhikun kicked Li Mingfeng from below, indicating that he should calm down his anger, and said to the three equally reluctant captains: "No matter how the column adjusts its deployment, we must implement it even if we understand it, and we must implement it even if we don't understand it. Superiors Adjusting the deployment is based on the intention of the superiors. As subordinates, we must not only follow the orders but also execute them well."
"To be honest, our Ninth Division's fight before was not very good, but just one day's battle can't explain anything. If you have a good meal, you are not afraid of being late. I think as long as we fight better and better in the subsequent battles, we will show that our Ninth Division I think the superior leaders will reconsider the actual combat effectiveness."
"Not only must we fight well, we must also fight beautifully. Let the brothers and troops see what it means to be the real first-class main division of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. The title of first-class main division is not practiced on the training ground, nor is it performed on the exercise ground. , let alone a group fight with brother troops, it was fought with real swords and guns on the battlefield, and it was earned with the life of a little devil."
Having said this, He Zhikun turned to Li Mingfeng and said: "Old Li, please calm down. You are now a division commander. This temper that always gets angry should be changed. If you are angry in your heart, don't always take it out on your subordinates." , although the progress of the war is unfavorable, our comrades have tried their best after all, and it is not what they want to see like this."
"Besides, the column is now asking us to deploy defenses on the spot, but Lao Li, have you ever thought that the headquarters will give up Yushu? Yushu is one of the largest grain producers in Manchuria and the most populous county in Jilin. Can you take it? Xiayushu is crucial to the future development of the base area. Do you think the headquarters can give up such a golden treasure land?"
"Even if the column wants to give up, I don't think the headquarters will agree. The column's current adjustment of deployment is only temporary. We will first follow the column's requirements, but we cannot relax ourselves. If there are no fighters, we must create our own fighters. The column requires us to organize defense on the spot, but we cannot simply defend passively."
"Old Li, when it comes to being a cadre and a soldier, you are not as good as me in ideological work. I'm afraid you are also much worse than me in guerrilla fighting. But when it comes to head-on formal position warfare, this is your specialty. , how about it, it’s a mule or a horse, let’s pull it out and run around.”
After all, he was a senior political cadre transferred from Guan Nei. He was experienced and experienced. Although he didn't speak much, these few words inspired the morale of several group leaders and political commissars who were originally a little frustrated. However, Li Mingfeng At this time, he seems to be very calm.
Li Mingfeng stared at the map for a long time, then took the column's order and considered it carefully for a long time before he said to the combat staff beside him: "Call back to the column. Our Ninth Division will resolutely implement the column's latest order as quickly as possible. Adjust deployment according to the requirements of the column and complete the turn of the entire division."
After the combat staff turned around to call back to the column, Li Mingfeng clicked on the map and said: "I am now determined to use the 26th Regiment, attached to the 1st Field Artillery Battalion of the Division Artillery Regiment, a company of 107th Rocket Artillery, and a flamethrower. Company, a heavy mortar company, and reinforce the 25th and 27th regiments with two fully-formed infantry companies each, follow the column's deployment to the southeast of Buyeo's Sancha River, behind Dafangshen, and four horses Fight, attack and advance on the front line of Xin'an Town."
"The 25th Regiment is equipped with the 2nd Field Artillery Battalion of the Division, a company of the 100mm Howitzer Battalion, a 107 Rocket Artillery Battalion, and a company of the 1st Battalion of the Heavy Artillery Regiment at the headquarters to control the front line of Chaoyanggou, Xingfutun, and Fu Grocery Store. , the 26th Regiment of the Japanese Army must be entangled in the blocking force. You should not passively defend, but want this 26th Regiment to engage in a face-to-face offensive battle."
"Considering that the 25th Regiment suffered the most casualties in the previous battle, and the entire regiment actually only has one and a half battalions left, I will hand over the two companies of the division's engineering battalion and reconnaissance battalion to your regiment. Your regiment will participate in the battle under unified command, and in addition, you will organize all non-combatants in your regiment to participate in the battle on the front line."
"We are fighting now. There is no distinction between the first and second lines. As long as they are soldiers and wear military uniforms, they are soldiers. In addition, I will temporarily organize the non-combatants from the division into a company and give it to you. I No matter how you fight, there is one thing. If this 28th Division runs away, I have a question for you."
"With two infantry battalions of the 27th Regiment, a 100mm howitzer battalion of the attached division artillery, a company of the 107th Rocket Artillery, two companies of the heavy artillery, and all the tank troops, concentrate all forces towards the Dawula ditch. The flanks of the Japanese 26th Regiment on Lao He's front line forcibly attacked and advanced."
"Use one infantry battalion of the 27th Regiment, equipped with a company of 120-heavy mortars and a company of 82nd mortars, to guard the front line of the Xisu family and cut off the connection between the 70th Regiment and the 26th Regiment. , and prevent all actions of the Japanese Seventy Regiment to reinforce the Twenty-sixth Regiment."
Having said this, Li Mingfeng raised his head and said to Wang Yuyang, the commander of the 27th Regiment beside him: "Old Wang, you have to mobilize the best battalion of your regiment and stick it to the front line of Xisumugangzi for me. According to the order from the division headquarters, even if we fight to the last soldier, we must guard Xisumu Gangzi for me."
Hearing Li Mingfeng's words, Wang Yuyang said without the slightest hesitation: "There is no need to choose this unit. We will use the first battalion. This is the best battalion of our 27th Regiment and the most capable of fighting tough battles. The battle ahead will be I have never been willing to let them go, just to use this steel knife in the most critical position."
"However, considering that their front is relatively wide, I want to strengthen my regiment's police reconnaissance company for them. In this way, their battalion becomes a reinforced company, plus the attached firepower, and our single With the advantages of soldier firepower and machine gun firepower, I want to hold on for thirty-six hours, and there will basically be no problems."
Li Mingfeng had no objection to Wang Yuyang's idea of choosing the 1st Battalion of the 27th Regiment as the front line to defend Xisumugangzi. He was not the kind of person who overstretched his hands and interfered randomly with the deployment of subordinates. Li Mingfeng had no objection to the commanding superior. As a political commissar, He Zhikun would not have any opinions.
As a cadre led by Yang Zhen, Li Mingfeng had learned enough about his style and waved his hands: "Now you understand what you should do. Go back and adjust the deployment according to the latest orders. It is seventeen o'clock now. You have to be here at seventeen o'clock." The adjustment will be completed before 20 o'clock, and the 26th Regiment will complete the forcible crossing of the Huitanggou front line before tomorrow morning."
After Li Mingfeng's words fell, the three regiment commanders who knew that this was the division commander's eviction order did not delay. After looking at the commander of the 26th regiment with some jealousy, they all saluted and returned to their troops. After the three regiment commanders left, Li Mingfeng sat down. Inside the division headquarters, I stared at the map.
Seeing Li Mingfeng staring at the map without speaking, He Zhikun patted him on the shoulder and said: "Why, old man, you are still a little unwilling. Your combat deployment is not focused on defense as required by the column, but it is a tactic of both offense and defense. , your posture is like trying to swallow up the 28th Regiment in one go."
Regarding He Zhikun's words, Li Mingfeng shook his head and said: "Political Commissar, it is impossible to say that you are willing. We paid such a high price. The 25th Regiment was almost crippled, but it still failed to break through the Japanese defense line. In my life, , I have never fought such a useless battle."
"I, Li Mingfeng, am not the kind of person who gives up easily. If the battle is not fought well, I should be punished by my superiors. There is nothing to say, but I am not willing to let the Ninth Division attack others. Wherever I fall, I will do it." Where can I get up? Since we suffered a loss from the 28th Regiment, I have to get it back from these guys."
"Old He, the column asked us to switch from attack to defense, but it did not ask us to defend to the death. We passively followed the instructions of our superiors. This is not our Anti-Union style. I gave up the attack on all fronts, concentrated the forces of the two regiments, and attacked first. As long as this 28th Regiment is destroyed, I will not fucking believe that the remaining 70th Regiment can break through the positions of our two regiments."
Regarding Li Mingfeng's words, He Zhikun said with some hesitation: "Old Li, judging from the previous battles, the combat effectiveness of the 28th Regiment is still very strong. We, the 25th Regiment, faced it head-on. , it is actually difficult to occupy the upper peak, coupled with the long-range artillery support of the Japanese army, it is obviously a tough nut for us."
"Once we encircle and annihilate the 28th Regiment, we will suffer too many casualties, it will be very detrimental to our next operations. Lao Li, you should calm down, otherwise we will lose our own front teeth instead of eating meat. If the casualties are too heavy, we will continue to fight like this in the next battle, Lao Li, don't bite off more than you can chew."