Hearing the news from the commander that after this battle, all the advancing troops would be incorporated into the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Yang Zhen was slightly startled. He was obviously unaware of the central government's decision. But judging from the expressions of the two veterans
Judging from the above, it was obvious that this matter had been decided before the formation of the advancing army.
However, he did not receive notification from the Central Committee, which shows that the Central Committee has not made this determination. For the Central Committee, perhaps it is necessary to see the outcome of the battle whether the advancing troops will be incorporated into the Anti-Resistance Alliance. If the communication lines are opened,
So whether to be incorporated or not is not of much importance to the Anti-League.
The central government's mobilization capabilities in the North China base area can fully meet part of the Anti-Japanese Alliance's need for additional troops. Although the North China base area is currently suffering heavy losses, there is still no problem in mobilizing about 100,000 additional troops for the Anti-Japanese Alliance in a short period of time.
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It is true that the old troops, which are already full of vigor, can form combat effectiveness faster than the new ones. However, if too many old troops are deployed, it will also be detrimental to the future development of the two major base areas in North China. And if this battle fails, it will not be able to finally open up the relationship with the pass.
If there is no land contact, then the advancing army that can no longer retreat to North China will naturally have to be incorporated into the Anti-Alliance combat sequence. The central government did not inform the Anti-Alliance of this matter, and I am afraid it still depends on the development of the situation.
However, Yang Zhen could not guarantee whether the central government had made up its mind. No matter whether it could open up land connections with the pass or not, the advancing army would eventually be incorporated into the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Because if the nearly 100,000 elite troops from the two North China base areas were integrated into the Anti-Japanese War,
The alliance can strengthen the combat effectiveness of the Anti-Alliance and save a lot of time.
This is undoubtedly in line with the central government's idea of strengthening the effectiveness of the Northeast Army in the shortest possible time. At the same time, it will lay a good foundation for the growth of the North China Army. Northeast China and North China are connected by mountains and rivers. As long as the land connection is opened, the North China Army will be the first.
A wave of beneficiaries. At least in terms of weapons and equipment, there will be a considerable development.
It's just that on this matter, the central government is still a little hesitant. After all, once the main forces of the two military regions are all integrated into the combat order of the Anti-Japanese Alliance, it is impossible not to be affected by the combat effectiveness of the two major base areas in North China, at least in a short period of time.
Impact. In another aspect, this will also affect the development of the North China team within a period of time.
Wanting to understand the central government's intention to do this, Yang Zhen shook his head. Before this war, Yang Zhen would naturally welcome the central government's decision, but now he does not agree very much. Compared to the current Anti-Japanese Alliance,
, the major base areas in North China that suffered heavy losses in this anti-mopping battle are exactly when they need these old bones.
Yang Zhen finally shook his head and said: "Two old leaders, let's put the matter of the advancing army into the Anti-Japanese Alliance for a while. I know the central government's idea and original intention of doing this for the development of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. But the central government is prepared to put it aside
I do not agree with the practice of integrating all the advancing troops into the Anti-League."
"At present, the two major military regions of Taihang and Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei have suffered heavy losses in the previous stage of anti-mopping up battles. The battlefield inside the pass needs these old troops as the backbone to restore their strength as quickly as possible in a short period of time.
The Anti-Japanese Alliance can accept some of the current advancing troops, but it cannot accept all of them."
"We cannot sweep away all the old foundations of the brother troops within the Pass at once. We cannot only care about ourselves and ignore the development and growth of the brothers. In the future development of the situation, the battlefields inside and outside the Pass will be a game of chess. Let's forget it.
No matter how powerful we are, without the coordination and support of our brother troops within the Pass, it will be difficult for us to survive alone."
"Furthermore, these troops are the foundation for the restoration of vitality in a short period of time for the brother troops in the Guan Nei battlefield in the future, and are also the seeds for development and growth. With these old troops as the backbone, the Guan Nei troops can be quickly deployed in a short time when needed.
Get stronger. Now that the central government wants to integrate all these troops into the Anti-Resistance Alliance, isn’t this going to bring trouble to the two major military regions of Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei and Taihang?”
"If I really accept everything as ordered, the two old chiefs will not say anything about my old subordinates. At most, they will scold me for being shameless and greedy. But within the two military regions, I am afraid many people will poke my spine.
, scolding my mother. Even for the sake of my mother at home, I can’t take all these troops without suffering from my unfilial son.”
"And it seems from now on that the central government has not made a final decision. With the ability of the chairman and the boss, they see the pros and cons very clearly. So they have not told us, and I am afraid they have not made a final decision. Because it is right,
The two major base areas in North China have been greatly affected in a short period of time. In this way, we are discussing with the central government to see if we can get the central government to change this determination."
"In fact, as long as we can open up the land connection with the pass and rely on the rich human resources in the pass, it means that the problem of soldier resources that has always been unresolved in the Northeast Theater can be completely solved. But this matter, for us now,
It’s not the most critical issue.”
"The most important thing at the moment is to conduct all-round training for the advancing troops. Strengthen the coordination of infantry and artillery, improve the overall military level of the army's cadres and soldiers, and readjust the weapon organization. As for the rest, we will wait until the second phase of the operation is completed.
Say it again."
"However, taking into account time constraints, I think that starting tomorrow, the advancing army troops will be organized in columns and will be transferred to the Fujin Comprehensive Training Base in turns for combined training, as well as comprehensive training in air defense, anti-artillery, anti-tank, and fortification.
All artillery units were also gathered together and sent to Fujin for further intensified training."
"The rest of the troops will stay at the current station for the time being to conduct tactical drills at the company, platoon and battalion levels. They will also look for opportunities to conduct confrontation drills at the regiment level. We have already allocated all the required ammunition and equipment. In addition, artillery has been increased.
For the part, we first go to the Fujin Base to set up the racks. As for the required equipment, we will find ways to adjust it internally."
"My thoughts and ideas are very simple, which is to use the short rest period in the past few months before the second phase of the campaign begins to improve the comprehensive combat capabilities of the advancing troops as soon as possible, and improve the equipment level of the troops on the original basis. At the same time,
, improve the military quality of the troops as soon as possible."
"Since the old commander insists, we will not make major changes to the formation of the team artillery for the time being. However, for each brigade artillery, I suggest adding an infantry artillery company, and adding a 37th infantry artillery company to the regiment artillery. In addition,
We are forming a field artillery regiment, a 100mm howitzer regiment, a two-battalion anti-aircraft artillery regiment, and a vehicle regiment for the advancing army headquarters."
"In the field artillery regiment under each column, a mountain artillery battalion will be added, and at the same time, an automobile battalion and an anti-aircraft artillery battalion will be added. At the brigade level, an air defense battalion and an animal force of 200 pack horses will be established.
At the transport company and regiment level, an anti-aircraft machine gun company, one recoilless rifle company, and a supply company with at least one hundred horses and forty carriages are formed."
"The headquarters of the advancing army will have automobile regiments, columns will have automobile battalions, and brigades will have animal transport companies, forming a relatively complete three-level transportation and support system. The corresponding automobiles and horses will be uniformly allocated and used by our logistics department. We will provide
The best American-made trucks, and some Japanese-made trucks.”
"Providing Japanese-made trucks is not because we are discriminatory or petty. Whether it is the next stage of the operation or the advance of the army to return to North China to fight in the future, it will mainly face the Japanese army. The troops are equipped with some Japanese-made trucks, which can be obtained relatively easily
Parts."
"In addition, in addition to the original cavalry of the advancing army, we have integrated the entire second cavalry brigade of the Anti-Japanese Alliance into the advancing army. We have also transferred a Soviet-made armored vehicle battalion and all of them have been integrated into the advancing army. As for this armored vehicle battalion,
, whether to be incorporated into two cavalry brigades, or to be transferred to the headquarters of the advancing army, is a matter for the two old leaders."
"As for how to divide the spoils between us after the battle is completely over, can we discuss it then? I don't think the two old chiefs will see that I paid such a high price but got nothing. Although they can't
Three-one-thirty-one, but at least it can make me feel good, right?"
"Besides, we are already tired enough of arguing with the foreign devils at the negotiating table all day long. We should not hurt our feelings over this separation matter. When the time comes, I will listen to the two old leaders.
Even if the two old leaders really have nothing to lose, I can’t say anything. We are all a family, and it’s not the same in whose pot the meat rots in?”
"However, we cannot afford the two old chiefs who are advancing to replenish the soldiers who were lost in the previous stage of the war. The current Anti-Japanese Alliance base area has a population of less than 10 million. The total number of people suitable for military service is less than
Two million. Excluding preparations for future industrial construction and the necessary agricultural population, the total population available for recruitment is only a few hundred thousand."
"We are now faced with the dilemma of having no rice to eat, but there is really no way to distribute it to our brother troops. We have not opened our mouths to the more than 9,000 new soldiers mobilized by the advancing army for the battle in Rehe.
I think these 7,000 people are enough to supplement the casualties of the advancing army in this battle, and at the same time, we can form more than one brigade."
"So I am stingy about this new recruit and will not replenish it for the advancing army. However, we ensure that all the required weapons and equipment are fully equipped on a one-to-one basis. However, I would like to ask the two old chiefs to consider that the current light weapons still need to be adjusted.
Or not. Should they all be replaced with 79-caliber weapons, or should they all be replaced with Japanese weapons and equipment."
"I have thought about it in the past few days. Taking into account the operational logistics and supplies, I feel that it is better for all the troops in the advancing army to switch to weapons of one caliber. Although the inventory of 79-caliber weapons has almost been exhausted,
There is not much left, but after this battle, the Japanese weapons and equipment can fully meet the needs of re-equipment for the entire advancing army."
"Of course, if the two veterans hope to replace all weapons with 79-caliber weapons, it is not impossible. Although the Polish goods we previously obtained from the Soviets are now running out, it may be difficult to raise them in a short time.
But I can guarantee, like the two old chiefs, that we will raise enough equipment for the advancing army within three months."
"Before, there was no way. The army could only use whatever weapons it had. But now that we have seized so many weapons and equipment, we are very confident. Since we have this confidence, we'd better use all the weapons and equipment in the army.
Achieve unity. In this way, the pressure on logistics can be greatly reduced during battles, and it is less likely to cause trouble."
"In addition, considering that the advancing army currently has a small number of Japanese-made steel helmets, most of the troops do not have steel helmets. In order to reduce some unnecessary losses to the troops, we decided to allocate a batch from the existing equipment.
Wholesale according to the number of people. As for the gap in our troops, we still have ways to solve it."