Three hundred and ninetieth chapters side of the couch
Having said this, Yang Zhen was silent for a moment, then turned his head and looked outside the window at the sky where snowflakes were falling again. He said: "Old Wang, in fact, the idea of transferring you here was not after we captured Qiqihar.
Yes, it was decided before the operation was launched last autumn. However, it was still dependent on the development of the war situation, so no order was issued in advance."
"No matter whether our operational goal this year is to go south to open up the connection with the pass, the 23rd Division must be solved. This is necessary. Can we solve the 23rd Division and expand the defense depth of the entire Western Front?
The next phase of our overall development is extremely important.”
"To be honest, if it hadn't been for the excessive casualties and excessive fatigue of the troops in continuous operations after the end of last summer's operations, I would not have waited until now to find a way to deal with the 23rd Division. I still understand the principle of doing everything in one go.
It’s just a pity that the situation of the troops at that time was such that they could no longer support the fight. That’s why we did not continue to advance westward after seizing Qiqihar.”
Hearing that Yang Zhen had already thought of transferring himself to the Western Front after capturing Qiqihar before the battle last summer, Wang Guangyu was confused: "Could it be that No. 1 had already made up his mind at that time?
Seize Longjiang Province in Manchuria? But when the battle is launched, no one knows what the outcome will be. This number may be thinking too long-term."
Looking at the puzzled expression on Wang Guangyu's face, Yang Zhen, who guessed what he was thinking, smiled and said: "You are right. Recovering the Nenjiang area was the main goal of last summer's operation. And to achieve this goal,
Not only to expand our living space, but also for other reasons."
"And the reason for this is very simple, just for the sake of resources. It turns out that according to the abundant coal resources in the area, although the iron ore is slightly insufficient, it is enough. But the oil and copper, which are crucial to our future military industry, are not available.
Although the puppet Longjiang Province does not have many other resources, its coal resources are not as good as those of the puppet Sanjiang Province."
"But there are rich copper deposits here, and there is also rich oil buried underground. There is no need for me to tell you about the Duobaoshan copper mine. Now let me tell you, Zhaozhou and Zhaodong are right under your feet.
Under Anda lies the oil field with the largest reserves in China. If we don’t capture this place, we will still have to rely on foreign aid in the future.”
"Maybe what I say is not very political, but this is the reality. If it is not to seize this place, I will use the rich resources here for me. During last year's battle, after taking Harbin, the troops were extremely tired from continuous operations.
Under such circumstances, we should terminate the operation."
"You know the situation of the troops after we captured Harbin during last year's battle. As we continue to fight, we can barely hold on. But if we don't capture Longjiang Province, we will still be restricted in the future. Just like now, if others want to sell us oil, they can.
.If you don’t want to sell, I’ll just find any excuse and cut off your supply.”
"You have heard what Zhang Zhenhua said, and you understand our current situation. If we had our own oil production areas and our own oil refining and chemical industry, would we still be choked by others from time to time? I am a person who does things
It’s a bit impulsive, but I still have some vision.”
"Fortunately, we were tired from fighting last year, and the Japanese army was also exhausted. Coupled with the constraints of Jiangbei, the Japanese 23rd Division did not dare to advance eastward with all its strength, allowing us to win in a dangerous situation and achieve the battle goal. However, this 23rd Division
If the Third Division is not resolved, our future non-ferrous metal smelting base and oil mining base will still be in danger."
"The Daxingan Mountains are only more than a hundred kilometers deep. Although they are densely forested, they are far from being as high as mountains. If you say it is a natural danger, it is a natural danger. If you say it is not, it is not a natural danger. At such a close distance, the Japanese army can attack at any time. Once the Japanese army attacks
In the future, the oil production and refining bases located in the Nenjiang Military Region will be completely destroyed."
"This risk is something we cannot bear no matter what. So no matter what our next phase of combat goals are, this 23rd Division must solve it. How can we allow others to snore next to the bed? Not to mention, it is a piece of equipment
A Japanese division that is sophisticated and now almost entirely mechanized? If the 23rd Division is not solved, I won’t be able to sleep in Jiamusi.”
"It is for this goal that as early as the beginning of formulating the combat plan, it was decided that once the combat objectives are achieved, you, a commander with both ability and political integrity and outstanding abilities and qualities, will be placed in this position so that...
Be prepared in advance for the next step to deal with the 23rd Division."
"But you must keep the information about the underground oil in that area absolutely confidential and never mention it to anyone. Before we actually exploit it, we must not reveal anything about it. Even Xiong Dazhen and Zhang Zhenhua don't know about this matter.
Because your location is so critical, I greet you in advance."
Having said this, Yang Zhen paused for a moment and then said: "Old Wang, what kind of bottleneck is our current development at? With the Japanese's shrewdness and intelligence collection capabilities, they will not be aware of it at all. We can think of
Yes, the Japanese army can also think of it."
"So when you are formulating a battle plan, you must try to conceal your tactical intentions before the battle is launched and be as thorough as possible in mobilizing the enemy to distract the enemy's attention and strength. Fight hard and fight hard.
This is not our fighting style. We cannot afford the huge casualties caused by that fighting mode."
"Although the 23rd Division's bones were broken by the Soviet army in the battle at Nomenhan, it recovered very quickly. Not only did the Japanese army regain its vitality with priority supplements, but its weapons and equipment also received great improvements.
Strengthen. The number of artillery and armored troops has increased by a considerable proportion."
"After the end of the operation last summer, the First Division, which suffered more than half of its casualties, was transferred, ostensibly weakening the strength of the Japanese army west of the Xing'an Mountains. But in order to ensure this bridgehead that threatened our army's flanks, the Japanese Kwantung Army after the end of the operation last summer
, despite heavy losses, added two motorized infantry regiments, a cavalry regiment and two field artillery brigades to the 23rd Division."
"After a winter of hard work, the strength of the 23rd Division has not been weakened by the transfer of the First Division, but has been strengthened in disguise. In other words, for us, the 23rd Division
It will be an extremely hard nut to crack. So when you formulate a battle plan, you must consider it carefully."
"However, your main task in the next stage is the 23rd Division, but I said that your responsibility is the entire Western Front. You have to consider not only the 23rd Division, but also Hung Yen Province in the north.
, the entire front from south to Jehol. Your responsibility is the entire western front, and the rest of the troops, no matter how they pretend or attack, are all to cooperate with you."
"However, in order not to attract the attention of the Japanese army, the military region will adjust the deployment of each column in the next step. In your Nenjiang Military Region, you will only place one division of one column and some cavalry units. The rest of the troops are mainly stationed along the line from Harbin to Mudanjiang
, made a move southward and assumed a posture to capture Xinjing."
"At the same time, the eastern front troops will also put their focus on the China-North Korea border. Moreover, the two columns and six divisions of the main force, as well as the armored troops, and most of the directly affiliated heavy artillery brigades will be placed on the center line. Only when necessary
, then we can move westward by rail and highway.”
"The entire Western Front will be in a defensive posture before the battle begins. Your overall combat plan must be formulated around this aspect. However, how many of these troops will be transferred to the west based on the development of the campaign?
It depends on the progress of the battle after the battle starts. But I can tell you that it will not be less than three divisions. At the same time, your military region troops must also be prepared to reorganize and join the war at any time."
Wang Guangyu fell into deep thought while listening to Yang Zhen's deployment. However, although he did not know where No. 1 knew that there was oil underground in Zhaozhou, he did not intend to ask. This matter involved confidentiality. Since No. 1
If he didn't want to say it, he definitely wouldn't say it. He put his main thoughts on the plan mentioned by Yang Zhen.
Seeing Wang Guangyu lost in thought, Yang Zhen did not disturb him, but sat quietly on the side. It was not until the sky turned completely dark and the guards came in to turn on the lights that Wang Guangyu came back to his senses. Seeing the sky
It was already dark, and Wang Guangyu realized that he had been thinking for more than an hour.
Seeing that the sky had turned dark, and seeing the tired look on Yang Zhen's face, Wang Guangyu said a little guiltily: "No. 1, I'm sorry, I was so immersed in my thoughts that I forgot the time, which delayed your rest. You also know
, this burden is really too heavy for me. I have no previous experience in commanding an aspect of operations, and it is such an important aspect."
Seeing Wang Guangyu looking like he was burdened by a heavy burden, Yang Zhen smiled and said: "This burden is indeed a bit heavy, but you can bear it. I have confidence in you, and you must also have confidence in yourself. Young man
You always have to be motivated. Don't worry, the sky won't fall. Didn't you command a wonderful battle against the First Division?"
Yang Zhen's words made Wang Guangyu smile bitterly and said: "No. 1, now I finally understand what you meant by walking on thin ice when you led us out of Lao Heidingzi's secret camp. No. 1, I will do my best.
I will make all my efforts to meet the requirements of the military region and you."
Having said this, Wang Guangyu looked at Yang Zhen and said: "No. 1, do you think you will stay in Qiqihar for a few days? First, have a good rest, and secondly, let me check the formulation of the plan? My experience after all
It’s too shallow and I still need your guidance on many details.”
In response to Wang Guangyu's request, Yang Zhen waved his hands and said: "I can't stay here. First, I'm not in the base area during this period. There are too many things accumulated in the military region, and the military region's establishment is facing adjustments. I don't have so much free time.
Time rests here.”
"Second, I'm a very popular person, and the Japs will definitely be closely observing my movements. My goal of staying here is too big. If I stay here for a long time, it will easily arouse the suspicion of the Japanese army, which will be counterproductive. You prepare for me.
Two cars, I will go to Harbin first tomorrow and return to Jiamusi the day after tomorrow."