The military commander here sent a telegram, and he finally got in touch with the military headquarters. He just breathed a sigh of relief after receiving the news that the military headquarters and the main force were crossing Nanyi Lake. Yang Zhen, who was making final preparations for a breakout, received a message from the military commander.
After the telegram was sent, he, who had always advocated that the military commander make decisions on troop actions based on changes in the situation, expressed a different opinion this time.
However, Yang Zhen, who always respected the decisions of many military commanders, did not say much in the telegram, nor did he issue any orders to the military headquarters and the main force. He only told the military commander in the telegram that the military headquarters and the main force were divided into two parts. At present,
It is not a good decision under limited strength.
If enough ferries can be raised and before the first echelon has started to cross the river, it is not impossible to take this route. Because a covering force can be placed on the banks of the Langchuan River. But at present, the troops have completed the first echelon's crossing.
Lake, it would be bad if we move separately.
In particular, one took the water route and the other took the land route, and there was still a certain distance between them. Although they were both within the territory of Langxi, it would be difficult to coordinate with each other if they moved separately. However, after the telegram was sent, Yang Zhen hesitated, and finally decided
Another telegram was drafted.
In this second telegram, Yang Zhen did not interfere too much. He just suggested in the telegram: "I don't know the situation on the east bank of Nanyi Lake now. I just put forward an opinion based on the current situation of the army. The final decision is made."
, it is still in the hands of the army commander. If it is really necessary and smooth communication between the troops can be ensured, we can act according to the new plan. But it is better not to disperse the troops at the moment."
In two consecutive telegrams, Yang Zhen only made some suggestions on changes to the marching method. Yang Zhen did not reply to the army commander's telegram about the communications section chief's violation of work disciplines, which resulted in serious consequences. He has no reply now.
I don't have the time or energy to deal with a communications section chief who was temporarily confused.
Through observation during the month of coming to Wannan, I found that this person has some abilities and is very good. However, the issues involved in this matter are very deep, and it is far from being as simple as it seems on the surface. On the surface, it seems that the communications section chief has done something
Confusing, but the root cause cannot be explained immediately.
Of course, Yang Zhen would not believe that this cadre who came from the old Red Army and had experienced the Long March would be a traitor. But how to deal with it now, Yang Zhen still thinks that it would be better to wait until the whole army is out of danger, and then study the solution. As for the military commander’s current proposal of dismissal and retention.
Yang Zhen believes that the handling opinions are appropriate.
After drafting the second telegram to the army commander, although Yang Zhen didn't say anything, he looked carefully at the Langchuan River on the map, but his brows were tightly furrowed. Looking at Yang Zhen's worried expression,
Ye Chao, deputy chief of the military operations section next to him, said: "Political Commissar, why don't you agree with the army commander's idea of dividing the troops?"
"The east bank of Nanyi Lake is located at the junction of Jiangsu and Anhui. It is the activity area of the Southern Jiangsu Army. It was also the main communication line between us and the Southern Jiangsu Army and the Jiangbei Army. The enemy situation and terrain there are very familiar to the Southern Jiangsu Army. There are
The coordinators, military headquarters and main force sent by the southern Jiangsu army should not be in major danger."
In response to Ye Chao's words, Yang Zhen shook his head and said: "Ye Chao, you turned out to be a combat staff officer and a top student who graduated from the Anti-Japanese University. After the troops were separated, you were promoted to deputy chief of the combat section due to work needs. Let me ask you, as a
As a combat staff officer, in addition to the most basic staff work, what should you pay attention to most during a battle or battle?"
Yang Zhen's rhetorical question made Ye Chao stunned for a moment before he said: "As a combat staff officer, in addition to the basic work, during combat, you also need to provide the commander with assessments of various enemy situations and make reasonable suggestions on combat plans. In view of that.
In response to changes in the enemy's situation, various new plans will be drawn up for the leaders to choose from."
Regarding Ye Chao's answer, Yang Zhen nodded but then shook his head and said: "You are right, but it is not comprehensive. The combat staff is the main military assistant to the military chief. He has to bear more than just formulating action plans.
, formulate an action plan for the commander-in-chief’s choice. The most important thing is to provide the commander-in-chief with some suggestions in the face of complex enemy situations. We must dare to question the commander-in-chief’s military deployment issues and must not act blindly.”
Having said this, Yang Zhen shook his head slightly and said: "It's just a pity that most of our combat staff do not have this ability and quality. Most of our commanders usually rely on their own abilities to direct operations. This is not normal.
It is also wrong. It is true that our staff officers have rich practical experience. If they are a battalion and company commander, most of them are competent. But as combat staff officers, they are still a little behind. Many times, they themselves do not connect the staff officers with the grassroots commanders.
Make clear the difference between responsibilities.”
"The border area between Jiangsu and Anhui has always been a tug-of-war between the Third War Zone and the Japanese and puppet troops. It is also the main guerrilla area of our army in southern Jiangsu. Now the main force of the second guerrilla zone has gone south to Ningguo and Jingde, and has formed an organized group around Nanyi Lake.
The troops can only be saved by loyalty. But there are more than just organized troops here."
"Here, the three forces of the enemy, puppets, ourselves, and the country are entangled together. As a frontier confrontation area, they may be pushed to the front as a scapegoat, or they may be to expand their strength or act as thugs. The three theaters in this area and the so-called various forces recruited by the Japanese and puppet troops
There are so many troops. Large and small, they either rely on the Japanese and puppet troops or the three war zones for survival. There are so many miscellaneous armed forces in places where they are paid but not paid."
"These are so-called self-defense groups, self-defense forces, no organization, no supplies, they have to find a way to survive. Their combat effectiveness and equipment are very poor. They are not good at fighting, but they are very good at taking advantage of the situation. The military headquarters and the main force
There is a lot of luggage and a lot of non-combatants. Moreover, the covering troops themselves are exhausted now."
"These miscellaneous armed forces cannot fight a tough battle face to face. But they will be happy to harass or ambush us. The reason is very simple. One is to sell a good one to the Third War Zone or the Japanese and puppet troops and get some.
Arms or money. One is to get a handful, just a handful, and get some guns, ammunition or weapons and equipment."
Speaking of this, Yang Zhen smiled and said: "Compared with the Japanese army and the regular troops of the Third Theater District, our equipment is far behind. However, after years of hard work, the weapons in our hands are no match for those who are not organized and have no weapons."
The temptation to use old slides and Italian-made rifles confiscated from Beiyang warlords is still very attractive.”
"When our large forces were in action, they didn't dare to move. Now that we have openly turned against the Third War Zone, it would be strange for these guys not to take advantage of the situation. They can make a profit without breaking their bones.
They will be very happy. They can sell well to the Third War Zone and get some benefits. Of course we are not afraid of these miscellaneous armed forces, but it is always a troublesome thing to deal with."
"Our troops in southern Jiangsu are familiar with the area, and they are even more familiar with local armed forces such as these native local snakes. Relying on their familiarity with the terrain to hit and run, and just grab a handful, there is nothing we can do. Our troops are not completely out of danger yet.
, that is, there is no time, no energy, and the environment does not allow us to clear them up."
"Furthermore, we have openly broken up with the Third War Zone, and they don't have to worry about our retaliation at all. At this time, we are exhausted and eager to escape. We don't have the energy and time to retaliate against them. So I said that we should retaliate at this time.
Dividing our forces is not the best strategy."
"Even without these miscellaneous armed forces, dividing our already insufficient troops into two marching columns in the border area between the enemy and ourselves is an inappropriate choice. It is a straight-line distance from the first echelon via the Langchuan River.
It’s not far away, but there are lakes and ravines in this area. Although the terrain is smooth and flat, it is relatively messy and complicated. If any echelon is attacked, support will not be that easy.”
"In combat, we must consider not only the contrast between the enemy's situation and the disparity in weapons and equipment. No matter what situation, terrain is the first choice. In many cases, terrain and weather are considered more than the enemy's situation during combat. Terrain
Coupled with the enemy's situation, they are the key to determining the success or failure of a battle."
"In military operations, any oversight that may seem small at first may lead to a total loss. It turns out that we and the Third War Zone have not publicly broken up with each other, and those miscellaneous armed forces have not dared to do anything to us.
But now, we are not sure whether these miscellaneous armed forces will attack us. These are just outsiders, people who will do whatever it takes to survive."
"Ye Chao, many times these miscellaneous indigenous armed forces, relying on their familiarity with the terrain, can even pose a greater threat to us than the regular army. When the Red Army was on the Long March, a considerable number of people died at the hands of local militia groups. Even a considerable number of cadres were
They died at the hands of these militia groups and wandering armed forces. We must not be careless about them."
"So I don't agree with the main force being divided into two groups now. The big reason is that in addition to the large enemy situation and the overly complex terrain, there are scattered armed forces in those places. The main force and the military side are the most vulnerable.
What should be done is to clench all the troops into one fist and hit people."
"After passing Nanyi Lake, we are already at the junction of Jiangsu and Anhui. As long as we enter Gaochun, we have entered the Maoshan base area in southern Jiangsu. Now we are dividing our troops, which has no meaning and also disperses our own strength in disguise. Nanyi Lake
It is still too close to the Gaochunri War Zone or Langxi."
"Such a large number of people marching on a narrow, unobstructed river by boat can save energy, but it is not a good thing. Especially when there is no air superiority. Once encountering an enemy air attack
, the loss will not be too light.”
"The military commander did not think about whether the local stubborn forces would cause some interference to us. But as combat staff, Li Zhigao and the others should not have thought about it. During the battle, a military commander should not
Maybe all aspects have been considered. That’s why we need the cooperation of the chief of staff and the combat staff. Otherwise, what do we do with the combat staff?”
"Is it just to set up an organization to provide for idlers? The quality of the chief of staff and combat staff plays a very important role in a battle. It is even the key to the success or failure of a battle. Because of our limited strength, we
Most of the battles are ambush warfare and mobile warfare. Now it is mainly guerrilla warfare. The importance of combat staff has not been obvious for a while. But we cannot always limit our vision to one point. Sooner or later we will be exposed to large-scale face-to-face battles.