After giving Yi Jianping a positive answer, Yang Jicai hesitated slightly, but then said firmly: "If the Seventh Division continues to invest troops, and the increase in troops does not exceed one reinforced brigade, I can at least still do it.
Hold on for twelve hours."
"If the Seventh Division leaves no escape route and throws all its troops here with all its might, I think if our division can hold on for about seven hours, there should be no problem. And I even hope that the Seventh Division can throw all its forces here with all its might.
All the effective forces should be put on my side, which will be more conducive to giving full play to the advantages of our army's ground and air firepower and giving it the maximum possible damage."
"But I hope that the column can at least replenish me with at least 500 rounds of 60 and 82 mortar shells, 500 anti-infantry directional mines and 3,000 ordinary anti-infantry mines. If possible, give me
Supplementary deployment of four twin-mounted 14mm anti-aircraft machine guns. Additionally, at least two more 45mm combat anti-aircraft guns will be deployed under my direct command."
"Political Commissar, my biggest difficulty now is the lack of lightweight direct-aiming artillery. It is not impossible to use mountain field artillery for level shooting, but mountain field artillery is still a bit too heavy. If you can allocate two 45mm combat artillery to me, I will
If you want to deal with the Japanese heavy machine guns, you will be more confident."
Faced with the possibility of being under huge pressure, Yang Jicai made a few requests. Yang Jicai knew that it would be difficult for the column to replenish its troops, so he did not ask for reinforcements. He only proposed some supplementary battle-damaged weapons and equipment, as well as an increase in direct troops.
The need for sighting artillery.
However, in Yi Jianping's opinion, this requirement is not high at all. With these supplementary ammunition and supplies, as well as four twin-mounted 14mm anti-aircraft machine guns, he can make a decision now. As for coordinating a 45mm warfare
The anti-artillery company was given direct command by him, and this was not without room for negotiation.
Yi Jianping thought for a while and did not use the telegraph. Instead, he directly picked up the phone in Yang Jicai's headquarters and called the column headquarters. He asked the column chief of staff Sun Wenjiu to deliver the weapons and equipment Yang Jicai needed within three hours.
It is necessary to transfer to the front line of Balachi Rude and put it under the command of Yang Jicai.
And immediately transferred thirty Type 96 light machine guns and twelve heavy machine guns from the Japanese light and heavy machine guns that had been captured by the column and had not yet had time to be transferred to the advancing army. They were temporarily used as reserves.
, deploy twenty rocket launchers and nine recoilless rifles.
In addition to equipment, Yi Jianping also allocated 200,000 Japanese-style bullets and 5,000 grenades to Yang Jicai. As for the 79 bullets used in light weapons, as well as the 8mm and 75mm bullets used in legal machine guns, Yang Jicai still has
There are some reserves. Although there are only a few hundred thousand rounds, it is enough and there is no need to allocate them again.
After the Second Regiment suffered heavy losses in the machine guns of the same model originally equipped, the First Regiment currently has more ammunition reserves of the same model. Although the two regiments in Aruhorqin Banner originally used legal light and heavy machine guns. But now
The column really couldn't find a French-made machine gun, so it could only use the Japanese-made light and heavy machine guns captured during the previous battle with the 23rd Division.
Although it may have some impact due to unskilled use, it is still better than nothing. Moreover, although the recruits of the two regiments in Aru Horqin Banner have not been exposed to too many Japanese machine guns, as
Most of the veterans started out using Japanese machine guns. They shouldn't cause too much trouble when using them.
It's just that although Yi Jianping met most of Yang Jicai's requirements for weapons and equipment, the column currently does not have so many of the infantry directional mines and anti-infantry mines that Yang Jicai requested. If they are allocated according to his requirements, then the entire Linxi battlefield force
The total number of mines currently in stock does not include this number. We can only coordinate with the headquarters to replenish them in the subsequent supply.
However, considering the heavy losses suffered by the Second Regiment in the night attack and the strategic position of Alukorqin Banner once the counterattack started, Yi Jianping hesitated for a long time and discussed with Wang Guangyu.
From a supplementary regiment consisting of twelve companies that arrived at the Linxi battlefield, five companies were transferred to Yang Jicai.
These five companies are equipped with the same old-fashioned manual rifle machine guns as the two regiments on the Aruhorqin Banner battlefield. Their deployment can avoid the Japanese army being alert. However, among these five companies, in addition to the squad platoon leader and a veteran in each squad,
Except for the backbone, all of them are recruits who have completed full training. The proportion of veterans in the army is much lower than that of the two regiments under Yang Jicai's current command.
Although these five companies are basically recruits who are on the battlefield for the first time, they are also Wang Guangyu and Yi Jianping, the two top military and political commanders on the Linxi battlefield, who can be mobilized by Yang Jicai in a short period of time.
This is the maximum number of reinforcements. Any more, and the entire follow-up combat plan will be greatly affected.
Moreover, this supplementary regiment is currently the only supplementary regiment on the entire Linxi battlefield. The five companies transferred to Yang Jicai are already nearly half of the strength. No matter how many more, the column really can't handle it at the moment. It can be said that with this addition
After replenishing the five companies of soldiers, Yi Jianping has now given everything he can.
After explaining to Sun Wenjiu and replenishing equipment and supplies to Yang Jicai as well as replenishing soldiers in the shortest possible time, Yi Jianping thought about it and contacted the Linxi Air Force Battlefield Command currently stationed at Linxi Airport to coordinate preparations.
Once it is necessary to airdrop a batch of ammunition and equipment to the second regiment.
After putting down the phone in his hand, Yi Jianping was silent for a moment and said to Yang Jicai: "Be prepared and wait for the order from the column. If the order is issued, we need you to respond immediately. I know you are under great pressure, but now
We have no choice."
"In addition to enough supplementary troops, what I should give you has met your needs as much as possible. Now there is only one sentence I can give you, that is, before receiving the order from the column, you will give me
As long as there is only one soldier left, whether it is Bala Chirud or Bayan Noor, we must stick to our position and never retreat a step."
Regarding Yi Jianping's last request, Yang Jicai answered directly without thinking: "Please tell the political commissar to the commander and all the heads of the headquarters. As long as the column issues an order, I and all the commanders and fighters of our department will definitely follow the requirements of our superiors, even if
Even if there is only one soldier left, we will never take a step back."
"Political Commissar, I know that no matter how the superiors adjust the deployment, the Aruhorqin Banner battlefield is definitely not a dispensable part of the Linxi battlefield. Although the importance of the Linxi frontal battlefield is at least incomparable at the moment. But
He and Linxi battlefield complement each other."
"A breakthrough on our side means that we have lost the entire battle. Although I, Yang Jicai, do not have much ability, I am still determined to fight to the end. Please rest assured, leaders at all levels, as long as I am alive, the Seventh Division will
I will never step beyond the front line of Bala Chirud."
Although Yang Jicai promised categorically, Yi Jianping still looked at him with a somewhat worried look. Compared with the Bala Chirude line, he was more worried about the Bayannuoer line. With five incomplete companies, even with a large number of artillery,
Coordinated operations. If the 7th Division really retreats across the board, it is still unknown whether the strength of these five companies can withstand the 7th Division's full attack.
It is true that aviation and heavy artillery can continuously weaken the attack power of the 7th Division and provide sufficient fire cover for the defensive forces. Even under the previous sea of fire tactics, they have already caused great damage to the 7th Division. But
To say that he has lost his vitality is probably far from the truth.
And once it enters close combat, all fire support loses its effect. Can the five companies of defenders withstand the enemy with an absolute advantage in strength? In addition, compared with the Bala Chirud front line, there is almost no
It was a vast grassland terrain, and Yi Jianping was very worried.
Fortunately, the straight-line distance between the Balachirud front line and Bayan Noor is only more than 20 kilometers. It can actually be used as a tactical support point for the Balachirud front line. However, Yang Jicai's troops are limited, and he has to stick to this
The long defense line cannot even defend the depth, but it is still unable to control it.
After the second regiment seizes the Bayan Noor front line, although it is an isolated point from a tactical point of view, in fact, it can form a front with the Bala Qirude front line. Under this situation, Yang Jicai's current performance
With his ability and judgment, there is no big problem in controlling the situation on the entire battlefield.
The most important thing is that as long as Su Yingqi and the second regiment can successfully evacuate to the Bayannuoer line, Yang Jicai can appropriately supplement them with a certain amount of troops. Although the supplementary troops will not be too much, it is enough to take over Su Yingqi's hand.
Five companies have been replenished.
Yi Jianping looked at the young and confident face of Yang Jicai standing in front of him. He said nothing and nodded slightly. Yi Jianping remembered that when he came, he heard Wang Guangyu say that as long as now
If there is no problem on the front line of Balaqirud, even if Bayan Noor cannot defend it, although it will cause great passivity, it will not completely affect the overall situation.
Of course, the 7th Division, which is still lingering outside the entire cage set up for them, may escape before taking any action here after being unable to attack the front line of Balachirud for a long time. This is the biggest variable.
.As long as the Bala Chirud front line can hold off the 7th Division for one to two days, strategic adjustments can be made when necessary.
In fact, both Wang Guangyu and Yi Jianping believe that no matter what the headquarters' determination is, if the headquarters does not change its original intention of attacking the 7th Division first, the current Balaqirud front line is crucial. Otherwise,
It is impossible for Yi Jianping to come here in person at this time.
At the moment, a fierce battle is raging on the battlefield in Linxi. As the top political leader on the battlefield in Linxi, Yi Jianping has a lot of things going on every day. In order not to interfere with Wang Guangyu's command and let him focus all his attention on combat, Yi Jianping
Jianping took the initiative to take over most of the work.
Replenishing casualty cadres, coordinating with the headquarters on the deployment of supplies, transferring and mobilizing people around the battlefield, eliminating the remaining Japanese and puppet forces in the rear, and communicating with the advancing army. Every day's work can be described as tedious and complicated.
Coming to the front line of Alhorqin Banner at this time is enough to show the importance he attaches to this place.
In Yi Jianping's view, no matter how the situation changes, as long as the 7th Division is not breached here, the column can adjust its deployment at any time according to the requirements of the headquarters. Just thinking of this, Yi Jianping felt a little hesitant. This young man can
With the current limited troop strength, can we shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Balakirud front line, which has now reached a key node in the entire campaign?
But when he looked at the young man in front of him, his eyes did not have the kind of enthusiasm or nervousness that most people would have when they take on a big responsibility. Instead, they were full of calmness, some wisdom and an occasional flash of spirituality, as well as fearlessness. Yang Jicai
The look in his eyes made Yi Jianping feel relieved, but at the same time he had an inexplicable feeling in his heart.