Three hundred and sixtieth chapters: Yang Zhen, who is concerned about gains and losses
After sending the notification to commanders in other directions and the logistics department, Guo Bingxun hesitated a little when faced with the telegram to Wang Guangyu and the advancing army. He only sent the telegram to Wang Guangyu to seize the time to reconnoiter the enemy's situation. Especially to let Wang Guangyu seize the time to reconnoiter the enemy's situation.
He hesitated for a long time to send the telegram that the advancing army would give up the Jehol operation and move all-out efforts to move closer to Wang Guangyu's department when necessary, and he finally put down the pen in his hand.
After carefully considering Yang Zhen's intentions, Guo Bingxun raised his head and said to Yang Zhen: "No. 1, do you mean to give up the original plan to capture Rexi? But whether we can capture the Rexi area is related to the ability of our army.
It is a prerequisite for the smooth launch of the second phase of the operation. Although the Jehol battlefield may seem a bit inconspicuous at the moment, it is a key piece of chess."
"With our army unable to spare troops to join the Rehe battlefield, the advancing army has become the main force in the Rehe battle. If they are allowed to move closer to the Linxi front line now, it will be equivalent to giving up the Rehe battlefield. This is not
It is not consistent with our original plan, nor is it consistent with the situation we are facing on the entire battlefield."
Guo Bingxun paused for a moment, then carefully looked at the position of the advancing army on the map and then said: "The direction in which the advancing army is fighting seems to be at the very end. But their position serves as a link between the past and the next. To the south is
Take our troops from North China, and the area where Wang Guangyu is fighting in the north is connected by mountains and rivers. The advancing army currently fighting in Rehe actually forms an integrated whole with Wang Guangyu's troops and even with the battlefield inside the pass."
"In addition to completing their own combat plan, they actually bear the heavy responsibility of covering Wang Guangyu's flanks and guarding the Japanese troops in the pass. If they are withdrawn at this time, not only the counterattack pressure of the Kwantung Army will be concentrated on Wang Guangyu
Not to mention the headquarters, it is tantamount to abandoning the Jehol battlefield in disguise. It even reduces the pressure on the Kwantung Army in the Western Manchu battlefield and the entire southern front. It also abandons the contact with the Kwantung troops. "No. 1, are you there?"
I am worried that if the focus of the Japanese counterattack is really on the Western Manchuria battlefield. As the Western Manchurian battlefield, it is very likely that the weakest link of the advancing army will suffer the first blow from the Kwantung Army. Because at least for now, it seems that in the Western Manchuria battlefield,
Among the bulk of our army, the Advance Army is the weakest link. Moreover, the Advance Army concentrates the best of the North China Army. Once the losses are too large, it will be difficult to explain to the central government?"
"Actually, I think you are a little over-cautious. At present, the advancing army does have shortcomings of one kind or another. However, its fighting tenacity and fighting will are not inferior to our army. What they really lack at present is synthetic warfare.
, and the experience of confronting the Japanese army head-on."
"In the first half of this year, when the troops of the advancing army gathered for training in northern Shanxi and Chaji, they had already received part of the infantry and artillery coordination training. And with our strong support, the equipment of the advancing army has also become better than what it used to be.
.Although its current equipment cannot be compared with our army, it is already far from the same as before."
"Except for the lack of aviation and tank support, and the fact that logistics and transportation are still mules and horses, it is basically on the same level as the Japanese ad hoc division. In terms of logistics and supplies, we have the full support of our army. Wang Guangyu's unit will also be in Xiwu
A large number of horses captured by Zhumuqin Banner were handed over to the advancing army."
"The Mongolian banners around the Linxi battlefield also collected as many horses as possible to provide to the advancing army. With the strong support of our army, their food shortage has also been improved to a certain extent. Although they lack cars, they can support the advancing army.
The number of horses is still quite sufficient. They can effectively ensure the supply of ammunition and other supplies during wartime."
"The advancing troops who have completed the change of equipment and received some corresponding training, with sufficient ammunition and a certain amount of logistical supplies, are not without the strength to fight. Moreover, the area where they are fighting is the most dangerous one.
It is a mountainous area suitable for displaying their combat capabilities. You must know that in this kind of mountain warfare, even we may not be the opponent of the advancing army."
"Judging from the current situation in Western Manchuria, the Kwantung Army's next counterattack should still be mainly concentrated on Wang Guangyu and Chen Hanzhang, and advancing to the army will not be the focus of their counterattack. If the Kwantung Army's counterattack this time is really
If they go all out, their focus will definitely not be just on Ximan."
"Based on the current scale of troops and equipment invested by our army on the battlefield in Western Manchuria, the future direction of the battlefield in Western Manchuria will have a considerable impact on the future development of the entire Northeast. If Western Manchuria
If our army is defeated on the battlefield, then the Kwantung Army can regain the initiative they have actually lost."
"With most of the elite of our army concentrated in Western Manchuria, the Kwantung Army's counterattack focus will still be on us. Because they know very well that as long as our army in Western Manchuria is defeated, Xinjing's current predicament will be
They will resolve themselves without a fight. If they attack the advancing army first, Wang Guangyu will never sit idly by as the advancing army and Wang Guangyu's unit have become a whole."
"The hundreds of tanks under Wang Guangyu's command will be a sharp sword hanging over their heads that can be dropped at any time and strike them back through the torso. Compared with the advancing army that is currently limited to the Rexi Mountain area, Wang Guangyu
The most lethal threat to the Western Manchuria battlefield posed by Guangyu's troops is their most lethal. Therefore, based on comprehensive judgment and analysis, the Kwantung Army's main target can only be placed on us."
"Of course, as the war progresses, the Kwantung Army will definitely increase its troops to the Japanese and puppet troops in Rehe. But judging from the current number of troops of the Kwantung Army, even the increase will not increase much. I think this increase will
The quantity should be within the capabilities of the advancing army."
"The advancing army already has the strength to face the Japanese army head-on, and the terrain is suitable for them to fight. In addition, its No. 1 commander was a famous general in the Red Army at that time. His actual battlefield command experience is far beyond what we can compare with.
Coupled with the superiority in military strength, although they cannot play a big role for the time being, there is no problem in being able to do it with ease. So No. 1, I think we should not give up on the Jehol battlefield at this time."
Speaking of this, Guo Bingxun hesitated and then said: "No. 1, you are worried that if the advancing army suffers heavy losses and cannot explain to the central government, this is not a mistake. But you must also consider the self-esteem of the cadres and soldiers at all levels of the advancing army.
We are all soldiers and have a sense of honor and dignity."
"We are fighting in full swing here, but we leave them idle. Under our protection, do you think they will accept it? I looked at the histories of the various units that have been incorporated into the advancing army, and many of them are two
The ace units in the large base areas, and even many units are based on old units from the Red Army period."
"Most of their commanders at all levels are from the old Red Army. Although it can be said that there are very few graduates from regular military academies, they all came from the ranks of soldiers step by step and have extremely rich practical experience. For such a force
In other words, we should not have any distrust or any contempt."
"Also, sooner or later, the advancing army will be dragged into the battlefield. You have told me more than once that an army that has not been tested by war can only be a group of new recruits forever. They are indeed a little dissatisfied with the current combat model.
Proficient. But being unskilled now does not mean that you will never be proficient."
"The real thing cannot be taught by instructors on the training ground, but can be tempered on the battlefield. Since they are the army, neither we nor the troops within the customs can protect them all the time just because they are the elite.
Behind my back. That would harm them and not really consider their future development."
"Training by fighting and learning war in war will truly make them mature. Let them master the modern equipment in their hands as soon as possible in battle and use it freely. Especially most of the Kwantung Army in Western Manchuria
Since they are attracted by Wang Guangyu, this is still a more suitable method for them."
"Your worries are certainly justified, but this is the price of an army becoming mature. The troops in the pass cannot only fight guerrilla warfare and mobile warfare forever. What was lacking before was not ability, let alone a lack of firm will to fight.
It’s because their equipment is too poor to fight such a battle.”
"Now that the equipment has come up, we should believe that they have the ability to pass this test. When I talked with the cadres transferred from the pass, I had a feeling. The long-term hardship, even the battle without a rear, made them
The desire for modern equipment and regular logistical supplies is so strong that it far exceeds that of any army."
"But their will to fight is not inferior to any army, including ours now. For such an army, we should believe that they will pass any test. An army that has gone through a long march of 25,000 miles and climbed snow-capped mountains,
Crossing the grass, chewing cattle hides and wild vegetables, and fighting almost every day, the army was not broken and would overcome any difficulties they encountered."
"It's not just a matter of survival, it's not just a difficulty in equipment. It's all difficulties, and they can't stop their growth. Looking at it from a small perspective, if the casualties of the advancing army are too large, there will be many casualties among the troops.
It will cause some problems, but as long as these troops are truly trained, even if they suffer considerable losses, I think the central government will understand us."
"And your old superior, he was a famous general when he was in the Sichuan Army. Not only did he study in the Soviet Union, he also served as the Chief of General Staff during the Red Army. His abilities are far beyond what we can compare with. As for actual combat experience
, there are too many differences between us and others. To be honest, his military experience is almost as old as yours and mine. We shouldn’t worry too much about the fact that the Kannai army is led by such a veteran with rich practical experience.
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"In the Sichuan Army, I have long admired the illustrious reputation of your old superior. We should have confidence in such a famous general, rather than distrusting his ability. I believe that with the ability and vision of this famous Red Army general, he
We will make the best choice for them and us based on the changing situation on the battlefield."
When Guo Bingxun said this, he stopped talking. But he had already said what needed to be said, and it would be too much to say any more. Guo Bingxun didn't know why Yang Zhen suddenly wanted to give up the fight for the Rexi area at this time and move
What is the real reason for the advance army to shrink to the Linxi front line?
But one thing is clear to Guo Bingxun. He knows that there must be a reason for Yang Zhen's move. However, no matter what the reason is, Guo Bingxun always feels that Yang Zhen is a little too worried about gains and losses in the use of the advancing army. It is obvious that
Some of them can't let go, and in some aspects they can even be said to be too nervous. When there is a turmoil, all the trees and grass are in retreat. Whenever there is a turmoil, I always want to put this army in the safest place.