Yang Zhen had already prepared a formation for Major Kitano Takatsu, but this Major Kitano was wandering a short distance away from Guaipougou, and soon entered the mountain. [.Com Text] On the West Road, the Japanese army had crossed Laobai Mountain.
On the front line, Li Mingrui, who was responsible for the delayed mission, could only delay but could not stop him due to lack of strength. As for Major Kitano's refusal to take the bait, the battle could not begin, which made Yang Zhen somewhat anxious.
Looking at the somewhat anxious Yang Zhen, the commander-in-chief, who had previously been somewhat opposed to Yang Zhen's adventurous move, showed his demeanor as a battle-hardened veteran and calmed down Yang Zhen's anxiety with a few words. After all, Jiang is still old and spicy.
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After listening to the commander-in-chief's consolation, Yang Zhen, who had been silent all the time, suddenly had a hint of inspiration in his mind. Isn't he a bit expert? Does it mean that he really won't be able to ambush and fight annihilation battles after leaving the mountains? He dare not fight with him.
Did the devil come face to face?
Since these Japanese and puppet troops were huddled in front of the entrance of the Guaipou Valley and have not entered the mountains for a long time, why did they have to brave the severe cold of more than 40 degrees below zero in the mountains and risk a large number of frostbite for the troops, and still suffer in the mountains?
The painful wait? Why can't they take the initiative? The Japs may know that they are waiting for them in the mountains, but they certainly don't know their true strength.
More importantly, no one, including most of our own people, would believe that the anti-alliance forces, who were accustomed to using mountains as barriers and setting up ambushes in the mountains, would dare to take the initiative to fight the Japanese and puppet troops on relatively flat terrain.
Even if the number of people is equal, it is even slightly inferior to the opponent's annihilation battle. Since the mountain can't come to me, then why can't I go to the mountain?
Thinking of this, Yang Zhen called all the cadres and held a military meeting. After hearing that Yang Zhen proposed the idea of taking the initiative to attack when the Japanese and puppet troops at Yamaguchi were not moving, he was just guessing that the regiment leader would convene this meeting.
Could it be that something unexpected happened at the meeting? Officers at all levels suddenly broke into panic.
Not to mention the company commanders and instructors below, including Guo Bingxun and Li Yanping, and even the commander-in-chief who came to observe were shocked by Yang Zhen's idea. They were used to fighting in the mountains, with mountains and dense forests as barriers.
Yang Zhen's idea seemed audacious at first, and whimsical at the second.
Seeing the usually steady commander-in-chief looking at him dumbfounded, and a group of commanders at all levels who were stunned by his unexpected idea, Yang Zhen sorted out his thoughts and said: "Now the Japanese puppets outside the mountain
Although the real reason for the army's delay in moving is still unknown to us, one thing we need to be clear about is that the Japanese can't afford to delay, but we can't."
"Let's not talk about the adverse effects that changes in the enemy's situation will have on us. Just talk about the weather. The troops have been hiding in the mountains and forests for a long time, and they can't even make fires during the day. In the severe cold of more than 40 degrees below zero, even if
We have all the winter clothes, but we definitely can’t hold on for a long time. If we hold on for a few days, the troops will freeze even if they are cold.”
"The temperature outside the mountains is already higher than in the mountains, and the Japanese and puppet troops have tents to keep warm, but our troops can only squat outside. Moreover, our supplies are all supported by secret camps, and the sources of supplies are limited. Over time, we will always run out of food.
danger.”
"The most critical thing is the change in the enemy's situation. The Japanese and puppet troops on the west route have reached the front line of Laobai Mountain and can cut off our connection with the secret camp at any time. Once the connection with the secret camp is cut off, our supplies will be in danger of being cut off.
.And once the other two groups of Japanese troops complete their plan, our army will be trapped on the front line of Guangtu Mountain."
"We may have the strength to defeat a Japanese brigade now, but in any case we do not have the strength to face the encirclement of an integrated Japanese regiment with a large number of puppet Manchukuo troops cooperating with the operation. So the Japanese can drag it out, but we cannot."
"Experience is dead, people are alive. If the Japanese don't go into the mountains, why can't we take the initiative to go out to the mountains to fight? In recent years, the various battles of the various departments of the Anti-Japanese Alliance have mostly been carried out in the mountains, and few plain battles have been carried out. We have several sorties.
Most of them rely on mountains. This gives the Japanese the impression that we can only fight with mountains as a barrier."
"If we launch an attack now against the Japanese and puppet troops stationed in a relatively flat area, we will first have the enemy's information, which can successfully achieve the suddenness of the battle. This is why I decided to take advantage of the fact that the Japanese and puppet troops have not entered the mountains for a long time.
One of the important reasons to take the initiative.”
"Although our number is not large, we are only roughly equal to the Japanese army outside the mountain without counting the puppet Manchukuo army. But our current firepower configuration is better than the Japanese army. Although we only carry three mountain cannons,
But we have a large number of mortars and relatively sufficient artillery shells. We are fully equipped with various light and heavy machine guns. We can completely bully him by relying on our firepower advantage."
"The last time I went to conduct reconnaissance, I had a general understanding of the firepower configuration of the Japanese army. The two Type 92 infantry guns carried by the artillery team of their brigade destroyed one during our last night attack. And the perch attached to it blew up one.
The artillery squadron is still lagging behind for some reason. We can say that we have an absolute advantage in terms of artillery firepower."
"The snow in the mountains is too thick, which indeed limits the movement of the Japanese and puppet troops, but it also limits our firepower advantage. If the artillery shells hit waist-deep snow, the lethality of the artillery shells will be greatly reduced. And the little devils
The camp has been cleaned cleanly by it, which is where we can use our firepower advantage. The shells hit in the thick snowdrifts are far less lethal than the shells hitting the solid frozen soil."
"Under unexpected circumstances, the enemy can achieve the sudden purpose of the battle, and can also give full play to our firepower advantage. So why do we have to wait for the Japanese and puppet troops to enter the mountains instead of taking the initiative to go out and fight them?
We can’t just focus on our own shortcomings, but we must also see our own strengths. We can’t just focus on the enemy’s strengths, but we must also see the enemy’s shortcomings.”
After Yang Zhen finished speaking, the commanders at all levels present had different expressions. Some were deep in thought, and some were whispering to each other. Most of them raised their ears high, wanting to hear what Yang Zhen was going to say.
One step idea.
After listening to Yang Zhen's thoughts, unlike the commander-in-chief Li Yanping, Wang Guangyu and others who were silent, lost in thought, or hesitant, Guo Bingxun's eyes lit up and he said: "Concentrate the advantage of firepower.
Surprised by the enemy? Well, as long as the plan is detailed, this battle will be promising."
Wang Guangyu, who pondered for a moment, also nodded and said: "The Japs have always believed that we will not fight if we leave the mountains and forests. This time we have to give them a surprise. The surprise, coupled with the absolute advantage in firepower, gives them hope of winning this battle."
Very big.”
Seeing that Guo Bingxun and Wang Guangyu both expressed support for Yang Zhen's ideas, Li Yanping chose to respect Yang Zhen's opinion. Li Yanping said: "Captain, since Lao Guo and Guangyu both agree with your opinion, you are the military chief."
, then please make up your mind."
After Li Yanping finished speaking, Yang Zhen looked at the silent commander-in-chief again, wanting to hear his opinion.
Seeing Yang Zhen turn his questioning eyes to him, the commander-in-chief smiled and said: "I only brought my ears to this meeting, but not my mouth. You are the chief officer of this unit, and you have a far better grasp of the battlefield and the enemy's situation."
As for me, how can you make up your mind? It’s not my style to give orders beyond the level.”
Seeing that several people agreed with his opinion, the commander-in-chief did not say it explicitly, but he also expressed support. Yang Zhen said without hesitation: "I am determined to use all the troops on hand to secretly move to the flank of the Japanese and puppet troops tonight.
At the same time, all artillery fire will be concentrated."
"After the movement was in place, three infantry companies put on their coats and used the white lining of the coat as camouflage. Under my personal command, we used the cover of night to get as close as possible to the enemy's camp. It was best to lurk at a distance from the enemy.
The campsite is 100 to 80 meters away.”
"The Japanese only clean up the snow within 150 meters of their campsite. If our attack is too far away, the heavy snow will not be conducive to our attack. Once we are slow to move because of the thick snow,
The attacking force will be exposed in the open field and subject to heavy damage from enemy fire."
After that, Yang Zhen ordered Qiu Jintang and Ma Qichang, who were in charge of the artillery command: "You two divide the work. Jintang, all the mortars are under your command, mainly to attack the enemy's assembly points. Qichang, I will bring them
All three mountain cannons are under your command. After the troops launch the attack, you use the mountain cannon to shoot directly and knock out all the enemy's exposed firepower points. Remember, the enemy's light and heavy machine guns are not allowed to fire, and your mountain cannon is absolutely not allowed to fire.
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After hearing Yang Zhen's order, Ma Qichang pondered for a moment and said: "Captain, I will resolutely implement your order. But I wonder if we are using artillery fire to give the Japanese a little trick? You see, the Japanese are all veterans and are calm.
He has excellent sex, and his tactical skills are definitely adequate.”
"Before our troops launched an attack, their light and heavy machine guns would not fire easily. But after we launched the attack, my mountain cannon was firing and was blocked by our own attacking troops. Not to mention that it might cause unnecessary fire.
accidental injury."
"Do you think this is a good idea? Company Commander Qiu's mortar fire strikes have been changed from one to two. After the artillery fire is extended, the latent troops will not move, and the follow-up troops will launch a detailed attack. Once the Japanese are lured into the position, the others
After the light and heavy firepower was opened, my mountain artillery and Company Commander Qiu's mortars combined burst fire and firepower coverage to maximize the damage to the Japanese and puppet troops."
"After completing the task of providing fire cover for the attacking troops, we also divided the labor. My mountain artillery was small in number, but highly lethal, and concentrated all firepower against the Japanese. And Company Commander Qiu's mortars were large in number, and it was best to use
Divide it into two. Use most of the artillery fire to attack the puppet Manchukuo army, and use one part to cooperate with my mountain artillery to attack the Japanese army."
"These puppet Manchu troops were not trained by the Japanese. The Jingan Army, known as the flower of Manchuria, are just ordinary puppet Manchu troops. Their combat effectiveness and fighting will are far different from the Japanese army. As long as we defeat them with artillery fire first,
With only the Japanese troops left, this battle becomes a little more certain."
Having said this, Ma Qichang hesitated for a while before raising his head and looking at several military and political officials and said: "Regiment commander, political commissar, chief of staff, although my idea can reduce the casualties of the troops, it will consume a lot of artillery shells."
.Maybe I am a little abrupt, it is best to use it as a reference."
"Why only use it as a reference? Your idea is very good. I think it can be used as a direct plan for firepower preparation. I just like people like you who like to use their brains to fight. What's the point of using more shells? As long as people are there
, can we rob it again from the Japanese? In this way, I will allocate all the mountain artillery shells I carry to you. How much and how to shoot? You are fully responsible for it." Yang Zhen couldn't help but applaud Ma Qichang's idea loudly.
Seeing that Yang Zhen praised his idea so much, Ma Qichang felt a big stone fall in his heart. He was still somewhat grateful for Yang Zhen's respect.
Seeing Ma Qichang's slightly relieved expression, Qiu Jintang next to him smiled and said: "I told you a long time ago that if you have any good ideas in your mind, just put them forward. Our leader is not the kind of person with a small belly. You
If you make good suggestions, the group leader will only be happy, but will he be angry? Now you can rest assured."
After joking for a while, Ma Qichang, who blushed a little after hearing his words, Qiu Jintang raised his head and said to Yang Zhen and Li Yanping: "Regiment leader, political commissar, when I was in Lao Heidingzi's secret camp, I had an idea that kept coming.
I wanted to talk to you, but Lao Ma stopped me. Since Lao Ma made such a good suggestion today, I will take this opportunity to talk to you two leaders."
"I am a mortar soldier in the Sichuan Army, which is good, but we are just ordinary artillery soldiers with no culture. We rely on experience to fight. Even the culture we have now was learned in our army. If you command a mortar,
This is still competent. But commanding an artillery battery is a bit difficult. I am not afraid of the jokes of the two commanders. I still don’t know what the density of this artillery is.”
"Lao Ma graduated from the Artillery Department of the Northeast Army's Jiangwu Hall. He is well-educated and capable, and his ability to command artillery is far superior to mine. I think as long as you are here, Commander, our artillery will not always be like this. After all,
There will be a day when it will develop and grow. But my limited abilities will affect the development of the army. I think this company commander should be left to Lao Ma, and I will be his deputy."
Regarding Qiu Jintang's idea of remitting talents, Yang Zhen and Li Yanping looked at each other with a satisfied smile, and Li Yanping said: "Company Commander Qiu, we are very pleased that you have this idea. This shows that you do not regard your official position as more important than the development of the army.
But we will criticize you for your unprogressive attitude."
"It turns out not to be the case, and this is not the main reason, because it does not mean that it will not happen in the future. Since you don't understand, Company Commander Ma is by your side, eating and lodging with you, why don't you learn from him? You can't be like this for the rest of your life.
A mortar operator, right? It’s you who do it, but the regiment commander doesn’t do that.”
"We have a severe shortage of commanders at all levels, especially professional and technical commanders. You want to give up your job, is this possible? What's more, our army will develop and grow in the future, and the artillery also needs to develop. If you, an old artilleryman, don't shoulder the heavy responsibility, how can you let it happen?
The regiment commander personally commanded the artillery. Captain Ma is a talented person, but he alone cannot support an artillery force. Only when everyone adds firewood can the flames be high."
Compared with Li Yanping's gentle criticism, Yang Zhen's tone was slightly harsher: "The political commissar is right, why don't you learn if you don't know? Company Commander Ma is not only your deputy company commander, but also my appointed artillery staff officer. You
What will the regiment headquarters do if we leave this person who is proficient in artillery tactics? You are short of people here, and the regiment headquarters that organizes the campaign is even more lacking in people who are proficient in artillery."
"Why did I let him concurrently serve as the captain of the artillery training team? When the infantry manpower was not enough, I tried every means to recruit dozens of soldiers with higher education to form a teaching team, hoping to cultivate a qualified team.
Artillery, there will no longer be a situation where artillery is captured but no one will use it."
"Now, the dozens of veterans of Northeastern Army artillery who join the army with Captain Ma can still cope with the situation. In the future, when our artillery expands, you can't always rely on those dozens of brothers to support the overall situation with you, right?
.Do you think they are all born in the year of the Crab and have eight arms?”
"Let me tell you Qiu Jintang, I will give you another two months. No matter how well you learn, I will transfer Captain Ma back to the regiment headquarters to serve as artillery staff to assist me and the chief of staff in commanding
Fight. Remember the last two months, don’t wait until it’s too late.”
"When the time comes, you must not only be able to command artillery, but also teach recruits and cadres. If you continue to say that you don't know how to command artillery, you will go to the cooking class and be thrown into a pot by me. Don't talk about the deputy company commander, I will make you even an ordinary company
You can’t even be an artilleryman.”
Seeing Qiu Jintang being punished by Yang Zhen, it was the first time that he saw this always gentle and elegant leader getting angry. Ma Qichang quickly felt sorry for him. Since he joined the Anti-Japanese War, the estrangement gradually turned into caring like a big brother.
His brother explained: "Commander, political commissars, please don't get angry. Company Commander Qiu really studied hard and learned a lot. Moreover, although Company Commander Qiu's cultural level is a bit low, he has rich practical experience."
"Not to mention anything else, none of my old brothers who have been in the artillery for many years can compare to the difficult skill of blind shooting of mortars without a scope. I believe
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