However, regarding the discussion between Yang Zhen and the two veterans of the Jinjin Army about the second phase of the battle, although Li Yanping knew that he had not achieved his goal, the details were not clear. However, judging from the telegram sent by Yang Zhen, the result was not clear.
Not very optimistic. The strategic intentions of the two veterans are obviously far different from what Yang Zhen expected.
Although Li Yanping also believed in his heart that Yang Zhen's appetite this time was indeed a bit too big. But as the acting political commissar of the military region, he was very clear about the difficulties faced by the Northeastern base area. Human resources, even ordinary human resources difficulties,
It has reached a point where nothing can be done without a solution.
The reserve soldiers that the army urgently needs, the workers in the factories under construction, and even the rural labor force are currently in extremely short supply. The essence of the Northeast lies in Southern Manchuria, and taking over Southern Manchuria can only be a distant goal. But
The various factories that are about to be put into production are not waiting for anyone. There is also a lack of rural labor force, which is also not waiting for anyone.
The amount of wasteland suitable for agriculture in northern Manchuria is probably the highest in the country at the moment. In the large areas of the Sanjiang Plain, the Nenjiang River Basin, and the east and west foothills of the Greater and Lesser Hinggan Mountains, there are large areas of fertile black land waiting to be developed. But now the actual agricultural population and the number required are
There is a fairly large gap.
And now the army has recruited a large number of young and middle-aged people to join the army, which has exacerbated the shortage of agricultural laborers and has even affected agricultural production. Even after two years of hard work, even though there is a large amount of wasteland suitable for agriculture, food production is limited due to labor constraints.
It has always been hovering at a low level. And the limited grain produced every year has to be extorted again and again by Jiangbei.
The lack of population has become the biggest constraint on the development of the base area. Industry, agriculture, and reserve troops all require a large number of laborers, regardless of gender. Yang Zhen's follow-up plan is indeed very ambitious, but if a stable transportation line is not established,
, even if it is opened, it has no meaning.
God knows, for a considerable period of time, hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of ordinary people who could only walk thousands of kilometers on their own feet and had not received any military training. After crossing numerous blockades,
How many people can reach Northeast China safely? You must know that it is impossible for the Japanese to be unaware of such a large-scale population movement.
Let the Japanese choose between millions or even tens of millions of Chinese deaths, or blocking the resistance and curbing its development. Judging from the Japanese's consistent style of not taking Chinese lives seriously, they will not
Hesitantly chose the former. And the population needed in the Northeast base area is not tens of thousands, but hundreds of thousands.
If the Anti-League that had just emerged back then was still in its infancy, waiting for food, then the Anti-League that now has hundreds of thousands of troops is still a toddler who has just learned to walk. In order to stifle the growth of the Anti-League in its early childhood,
The Japanese will never have any scruples. Therefore, the communication line with the customs must either be temporarily abandoned, or a safe line must be completely opened. This is the inevitable and necessary requirement for the development of the Anti-Japanese Alliance.
Although Li Yanping felt that Yang Zhen's appetite was a bit too big, it was just a feeling. Regarding Yang Zhen's thoughts, Li Yanping, who was well aware of the current predicament of the Northeastern base area, understood and supported it. But for the advancing army, even
As far as the central government is concerned, Yang Zhen's idea may be difficult to accept.
You must know that in the westward advance, we are facing not only the main force of the Japanese North China Front, but also a Japanese garrison in Mongolia. There is also the Eighth Theater in Chongqing, and the west of Baotou is still their territory. And the entire westward advance passes through one of the areas
The areas north and west of Datong are all under the jurisdiction of the Eighth War Zone.
And this eighth theater will never turn a blind eye to the fight against the Lianxi advance. So even if the Japanese army is defeated in the Mongolian garrison, the next step will be to face the eighth theater in Chongqing. This is not only a headache for Yang Zhen, but also probably
The biggest headache for the central government. At this time, any military conflict with Chongqing will only add more instability to the already delicate domestic political situation.
At the same time, once there is a fight between the two parties, the only ones who take advantage are the Japanese who are reaping the benefits. The tragedy of the enemy currently having a fight with each other is something that not only the Anti-Japanese Alliance does not want to see, but the Central Committee is even less willing to see.
This is the so-called gap between demand and reality. No one in Yan'an or Chongqing can afford the reputation of fighting a civil war at this time.
As for Chongqing, which has begun to restrict the activities of the CCP and has been demanding the unification of military administration and military orders, regardless of whether the Suizhong and Suidong areas were captured from the Japanese by the Anti-Japanese Alliance or the 18th Group Army, since they belong to the Eighth War Zone
Territory, then they will definitely come and snatch it.
Compared with the Japanese garrison in Mongolia, in the entire second phase of the concept, I am afraid that the most troublesome thing for the central government is how to deal with Chongqing and the Eighth Theater, which is surrounded on three sides and causes friction from time to time. On the one hand, it must be
Those who came here to grab food, on the one hand, were connected to the life channel inside and outside the customs. This was undoubtedly a dilemma decision.
And for the central government, Yang Zhen, the Baotou, Guisui area must be controlled. Once it really advances westward, it is simply impossible not to conflict with the Eighth War Zone. Once the gunshots sound, can the scale be controlled?
Two theories. First of all, politically, you are in a passive position. After all, your 18th Army is now the national army. In the eyes of the people, you should obey the orders of the central government.
Looking at Yang Zhen who looked tired, Li Yanping hesitated for a moment and then said: "This matter, especially if it involves the cooperation of the advancing army and the internal troops, ultimately requires the central government's decision. If the two bosses disagree, there must be something wrong."
Their own ideas. This is not only a matter of confidence and strategic and tactical vision, but also other relationships."
"Last year's Hundred Regiments War, I heard that the deputy commander-in-chief was criticized a lot. The two bosses were so cautious, which may have something to do with last year's events. Since this matter still needs to be decided by the central government, we'd better arrange one
People should go to the Central Committee and actually report it. Let the Central Committee have a comprehensive understanding of our current predicament. We have always reported good news but not bad news before, but now some things should be revealed."
"The war is raging right now, and neither you nor Lao Guo can leave. Deputy Commander Yang and Director Xiang are in charge of local armed forces and training the second-line troops of the military region. The current work of the other is mainly focused on local and propaganda aspects, and neither of them can leave.
“Okay, it’s not appropriate for me to go to the Central Committee and report to the Central Committee alone. Let me go to the Central Committee and make a detailed report to the Central Committee in person. There are many things that cannot be explained clearly on the radio.”
Regarding Li Yanping's idea of going to the central government to report, Yang Zhen thought for a while but finally shook his head: "Old Li, the military region can't do without you at this time, and I can't do without you. If you leave at this time, wouldn't you be asking me to
Is it your fate? As for going to the Central Committee, let’s wait until this stage of the battle is over.”
"Anyway, after the Battle of Jehol, the advancing army needs a period of rest, re-equipment and training before it can play a greater role. Although the current advancing army is equipped, the training level is still far from what is currently required.
The gap is still relatively large. It is still difficult to undertake the next step of combat without a period of training."
"And regarding the second phase of the operation, we currently only have a general idea. More detailed plans will take some time to study. It is not appropriate to go to the central government at this time. The most important thing is that in the second phase,
Whether it is necessary to launch a war still depends on how well we fight this battle. If we win, there will be no problem. If it is a draw or a loss, it will be useless even if we talk about it."
"I am a person who still likes to make plans before taking action in this kind of matter. If the second stage unfolds, we will face the entire Mongolian garrison of the Japanese army, most of the North China Front Army, and possibly even a three-sided attack by the Kwantung Army.
.The middle also involves the issue of relations with Chongqing. The central government will definitely be cautious and cautious in this kind of matter. If you want to convince the central government, you must have a clear reason. If you don’t succeed in the first stage, you will be gone.
It’s also a useless effort.”
Regarding Yang Zhen's answer, Li Yanping nodded deeply. Yang Zhen was telling the truth. If he wanted the central government to accept this plan that even the Chongqing National Government Staff Headquarters could not imagine, there was no reason that could convince the central government.
It won't work. It's true to say a thousand words and ten thousand, and only after the first stage of the battle has been fought is the truth.
Seeing that the vehicle had turned into the headquarters compound, Li Yanping patted the driver in front of him on the shoulder. Instead of asking him to drive to the front of the headquarters, he asked him to drive to a heavily guarded area behind the headquarters.
A small guest house dedicated to receiving visitors from the central government. Li Yanping knew that if the car drove to the front, those noisy birds would definitely ruin Yang Zhen's rest. If Yang Zhen doesn't rest now, his body may no longer be able to support it.
.
Yang Zhen, who was extremely exhausted, did not refuse Li Yanping's little move. He knew that if he didn't rest now, his body would reach an unsustainable point. A comprehensive counterattack by the Kwantung Army was imminent, so he had to keep a clear mind at this time.
, is an absolute must.
As for meeting those people, it's not just a matter of time. Many times, being too enthusiastic can only have the opposite effect. It's more appropriate to let them go for a while. And Yang Zhen has a rough idea of the purpose of these people.
.The Soviets, who are in the most difficult situation at the moment, definitely have needs, and the two people from the United States and Britain are undoubtedly here to make demands.
Regarding whether these guys had met or not, Yang Zhen thought for a while and then said to Li Yanping: "Let them wait first. If they are really anxious, then let them go to the Northeast Bureau or just talk to you. Don't let them wait."
When they knew about my return, they said that I was now at the frontier north of Xinjing. Rushing on some things is not business, and it would be good for all of us to cool down for a while."
After the words fell, Yang Zhen saw that the car had stopped steadily in front of the small building. Yang Zhen, who was exhausted to the extreme, said nothing more. But this time, he has always been strong, even when he was seriously injured, as long as he could move, he never
Yang Zhen, who asked the nurse to take personal care of him, got out of the car this time with the help of Yuan Zhiruo and Zhang Zixiong.
After going upstairs, Yang Zhen told a staff officer who had been following him to wake him up immediately if there was a change in the enemy's situation. He didn't even take off his clothes and fell asleep. Li Yanping left Yuan Zhiruo to take care of him.
, and the necessary guards, all people were evacuated from the small building.
When Li Yanping left, he not only placed tight security around the perimeter to ensure that Yang Zhen could rest quietly. He also repeatedly told everyone that Yang Zhen's whereabouts must be kept strictly confidential and must not be disclosed. Everything
To be alert means to ensure absolute safety, but also to make the deployment concealed to prevent those three guys with very piercing eyes from seeing the secret.