Two hundred and sixtieth IX the local tyrant who beat him
In response to Yang Zhen's touching words, the commander patted the shiny car body that had been wiped by the driver and said with a smile: "Okay, you can stay if you stay. You said so. If we refuse again, It seems a bit pretentious. As for the rest, the political commissar and I have no need for anything else, but there is one thing we have to agree on. You promised to help us train a group of troops like yours, and you are not allowed to go back on it. "
Regarding the old leader's request, Yang Zhen smiled slightly, like a company commander standing at attention in front of his supreme leader and saluting: "Please don't worry, old leader, I promise to complete the task, I'm leaving. , the night is dark, there are many wolves, and the road is bumpy, please take care of yourself, two old leaders."
After putting down his hands, Yang Zhen turned around without looking back, and got directly into a truck. He left several jeeps accompanying him with the advancing army. He could only go back in the truck, but when he got on the truck , did not enter the cab, but sat in the compartment of the truck transporting his guard platoon.
When the combat officer following him saw him getting into the car, he immediately laid out several combat maps in front of him, lit and fixed the lantern for him. After following Yang Zhen for a long time, he had already learned about Yang Zhen in the car. I am already familiar with the habit of looking at maps, so I was already ready when Lee Myung-bak chose which truck for Yang Zhen to take.
Before Yang Zhen got in the car, everyone besides him, Zhang Zixiong, and Li Mingbo had already gotten in the car. After getting in the car, Yang Zhen, who didn't have to wait for anyone, did not hesitate to signal Li Mingbo to let the driver drive, and where he was As soon as the vehicle started to move, the other cars followed and drove onto the road, speeding away all the way to the north.
After Yang Zhen's motorcade left, the two veterans looked at the headlights of the cars speeding along the country road and did not speak for a long time. After a long time, the political commissar shook his head and sighed: "Young people are terrible, they have a long-term vision and don't have the arrogance of a young man who succeeds. , It’s rare, but this appetite is a bit too big, and this battle plan is also a bit arrogant.”
Regarding the political commissar's emotion, the commander over there did not agree with it and said: "People are arrogant because they have the confidence to be arrogant. They have a big appetite and good teeth. But we don't have to worry. As long as they develop well, they will have We will all have it sooner or later, and this guy is not a stingy person."
After that, the commander patted the jeep left by Yang Zhen, got on the bus first and pointed to the seat next to him: "Old man, the most important thing for us now is to study how to cooperate with the aviation force they sent. , don’t let the Japanese and puppet troops be bombed, but we ourselves will be hit by bombs from our own people, which will be unjust."
"We have been equipped with ground-to-air guides and air-to-air radio stations for a long time. We should seize the time to solve this problem. This is our first time for ground-to-air coordinated operations. It is also our first time for large-scale infantry and artillery coordinated operations. There are too many firsts, old man, and we don’t have much time to express our emotions.”
"If this thing doesn't work well, we will be in trouble. You shouldn't hope that our own bombs and artillery shells will fall on the heads of our own troops. It's funny and useless to think about it. They have prepared war horses and saddles." Well, here we are, but we don’t know how to ride a horse.”
Naturally, the political commissar was well aware of this old comrade's emotion. He didn't say anything and followed the commander into the car. However, after getting in the car, the political commissar smiled and patted his old partner. He comforted his hand and said, "Don't be too melancholy. Who could have imagined that the situation would change so quickly."
"Don't talk about the time when we had guns but no ammunition, it was last year's Hundred Regiment War when we had a headache because we lacked the weapons to attack fortified areas, and even attacking a small Japanese bunker had to pay a heavy price. We would have thought that there are so many artillery now. I never thought there would be aircraft support during the battle."
"The situation has changed so fast that we were all caught off guard. In less than half a year, we not only have our own artillery, but we can even get support from armored forces and air support during combat. This kind of The changes are indeed a bit too drastic and a bit too hasty.”
"Not to mention the troops below, even the thinking of us senior commanders can't keep up with the changes in the situation. Now that the troops have become stronger, they have things that they couldn't even think of before, but they don't know how to fight. If this doesn't work, this battle will be a test for commanders at all levels and also a test for the overall combat capabilities of the troops."
"This is related to whether our troops can break away from the previous combat mode of millets plus rifles and truly integrate into modern warfare. The concept of the entire army must change, and our concepts must also change. I think Comrade Yang Zhen requires that the solution be resolved within three days. The request of the enemy in person is actually a good thing for us at the moment."
"I think this battle can be used as a whetstone to get the troops into the state as quickly as possible. Even if we pay a certain price during the battle, even a relatively large price, it is still worth it, because we will face many challenges in the future. The real test that the Japanese independent garrison, as well as the puppet troops, need to face is still to come. We cannot just look at the present, we must take a longer-term view."
"Although the Anti-Japanese Alliance has assumed the main combat tasks in this battle, our troops still have to be pulled out when needed, especially in the next step, we have to shoulder the responsibility of Rehe before the Anti-Japanese Alliance ends its westward march. For defense, if the Kwantung Army supports the Japanese troops in the Kwantung, the direction of Jehol should be their key target."
"So even if our troops end the battle, we won't have much time for training. If we can't seize the time to improve ourselves and adapt to the changes, then we will only fail in the future, and we can't always rely on You can enjoy the shade under a big tree, let alone eat meat instead of chewing bones."
"Take this opportunity to learn war in the war, train a group of cadres, and lay a good foundation for greater development in the future. After this battle, only a part of the troops will be handed over to the Anti-Japanese Alliance. There are also Most of the troops still have to return to their respective bases. Whether the troops can be substantially improved this time is directly related to our future development."
"Since we have to adapt to and accept this combat mode sooner or later, it is better to do it earlier than later. Exercise it earlier and achieve results earlier. Old man, this combat mission is very difficult. You, commander The burden of the officers is also very heavy. This is fundamentally different from our previous anti-mopping operations. Whether the troops below can accept this change in a short period of time, you and I have no idea."
"It is necessary to complete the combat mission within the scheduled time, but also to train the troops, and not to really strain the muscles and bones, so as not to affect the follow-up operations. Old man, your burden is not light. These troops are Taihang and Jin If the roots of the two major base areas in Chaji and Hebei are damaged, we will have no way to explain them to the central government."
Regarding the words of the political commissar, the commander nodded in agreement and said: "You are right. Treat this battle as a whetstone and pay a certain price to increase the combat capability of the troops as soon as possible. It will still be beneficial to our future." The cost may be high, but it’s still worth it in the long run.”
"Old man, let's divide the work. You are responsible for ideological work during the battle. You must change the current concept of the army's equipment being more valuable than people. You must change the habit of living a petty life and feeling heartbroken every time a shell is fired. That is, you must not You waste ammunition indiscriminately, you can't pick and search for it during a fight, and you won't be willing to use it when it's time to use it."
"Since he, Yang Zhen, is now a rich man, let's beat him this time. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Who made him the number one rich man in the army? No matter who owns his wealth, this is not dignity. It's an undignified thing, this is for our common future."
"However, we can be prepared to pay a certain price, but we cannot pay all prices. The price must be paid, but we cannot make unnecessary sacrifices. The situation has changed, and we cannot follow the original old thinking. Don't be reluctant to use it. , even if all the artillery shells and bullets are used up, it is worth it if the troops can be trained."
"Old man, you are right. The situation is changing too fast. My thinking can't keep up with the changes. Last year in the Guanjianao battle, if we had air support, even just a few fighter jets could drive away the Japanese aircraft. If we leave, we will not pay such a high price, and we will not make a fool of ourselves by concentrating tens of thousands of troops and completely wiping out a single brigade of the Japanese army."
"Now that the situation has changed, our way of thinking must keep up. We cannot equip ourselves with equipment. People still stay in the old ideas, causing trouble over there where the infantry is fighting, but the artillerymen are watching the excitement because they are reluctant to part with the shells. What a joke, those instructors in the Anti-League League not only have to use it, but also put it in key positions."
"Their combat experience in this mode is richer than that of our troops. Only by letting them take it with them and teach us by words and deeds can we avoid unnecessary sacrifices and accelerate the improvement of commanders' capabilities. I think it is better for you to take care of this matter yourself. I It seems that we should select a group of people from among them to serve as deputy or deputy chief of staff to better utilize their role."
"We can't let people come and leave them alone. Not only should they have positions, but we should also have rights. We must not only equip them, but also have a mind that is open to all rivers. We are all our brother troops. I There’s nothing to be embarrassed about, let alone pretending to understand behind closed doors.”
"Isn't it a joke to ask a person who doesn't even understand artillery to command infantry and artillery for coordinated operations? Our troops do not lack courage, let alone the determination to sacrifice, but they are too weak in terms of technical arms. The entire army has almost no For those who understand modern warfare, command on the battlefield will rely more on personal experience and ability."
"It's understandable that we didn't have the conditions before, but it doesn't work anymore. How can we make progress without learning? If anyone can't accept it, then let them hand over their troops and let more capable people do it. Our troops are not for them. It's wasteful, in a word, to change people without changing your brain."
The commander's words made the political commissar nod his head with deep understanding: "Old man, you still have long-term thinking. When we get to the new headquarters, I will personally explain this matter to the political commissars of each column. These people not only need to be used, but also need to be used." Making good use of it and working behind closed doors is not what we should do. If we don’t know how to do it, just learn from others. There is nothing wrong with it.”
"Just do as you say. Change people without changing their brains. There is nothing negotiable. The capable will be promoted and the mediocre will be demoted. The incompetent will not be allowed to sit in their seats. There will be no rows of seats in positions. There will be consequences. , is the most important reason why our army has grown from scratch, from a weak one to what it is today. It was not possible in the past, and it is even less possible now."