Chapter 840: Gaining Wisdom through Every Tribulation (2)
"I agree with Senior Brother Zhao, and I insist that compared with Gubeikou, Xifengkou is much more difficult to defend, for the same reason that Senior Brother Guan just said. Under the current extremely difficult conditions, in addition to strengthening
Firepower, besides reducing troop consumption, there is almost no other way to reduce the
The most effective way to reduce consumption is to enhance ground anti-aircraft firepower, because the Japanese aircraft bombing poses the greatest threat to us. Judging from the situation in the past two days, most of the casualties of the 67th Army were caused by aircraft. High
There are no bunkers on the ground and nowhere to hide, so each bombing will cause serious attrition.
"For this reason, I asked the air defense brigade commander Tu Zhirong for his opinion. Zhirong came up with a method that surprised me and all the brothers. However, if it can be done, it will effectively curb the Japanese air superiority and greatly reduce our military's air superiority.
There are casualties. My little brother is not polite... Zhirong, come up to the front and talk about it carefully. We are all your brothers, so don’t be embarrassed."
Xu Tingyao and all the generals looked behind An Yi. Tu Zhirong, who had led the air defense forces to shoot down thirty-one Japanese planes in the past few months, had become a nationally famous anti-Japanese general. He had been commended three times by the Central Military Commission and Chairman Chiang Kai-shek. His achievements
The Air Defense Brigade has been awarded the honorable title of "Meritorious Brigade" by the Military Commission and won the fifth Flying Tiger Flag of the entire army. It is deeply respected by all officers and soldiers and makes brothers in all departments of the Central Army feel proud.
Tu Zhirong quickly stood up amidst the smiles of more than 20 generals. With a red face and a rather restrained look, he walked to An Yi and said to everyone:
"Actually, the method is very simple, that is, remove the anti-aircraft artillery from our tank, disassemble it and carry it to the four positions around the pass. However, in order to maximize the power of the anti-aircraft artillery, the most important thing is to protect the artillery from
It is easy to be destroyed by Japanese artillery fire and aircraft. This is the most basic condition. Otherwise, the plan cannot be implemented. Even if it is implemented by force, it will not survive and it will not be able to play its due role. If...if you can give me three nights
It’s time to build a position, and I’m willing to do it.”
The generals were extremely excited. Huang Jie said excitedly: "If we can successfully contain the Japanese aircraft, let alone three days, we will fight for Zhirong for six days!"
Everyone responded one after another and asked Army Commander Xu Tingyao and Deputy Army Commander Hu Jialin to start as soon as possible. Xu Tingyao and Hu Jialin also believed that this was a very bold and innovative idea. If it could be implemented smoothly, it would definitely have a huge effect, let alone its effectiveness.
How many enemy aircraft can be destroyed as long as the Japanese aircraft are blocked by air defense fire from all sides?
If we can't come here calmly to drop bombs, even if we win most of the defensive battles, the ground troops will not be defeated by the rampant Japanese invaders with their firepower and willpower, not to mention the condescending terrain advantage. Then add the artillery regiment and two machine guns of the Hu Jialin Independent Division.
Counting the mortars of the artillery battalion, if the Japanese invaders launched a large-scale attack, they would only die.
An Yi saw the expressions on the brothers' faces, but Du Yuming, who seemed to have a hint of worry in his smile, made An Yi deeply moved: "Brother Du, I want to hear your opinion."
Du Yuming, who was unprepared, was stunned. The brothers who were having a heated conversation immediately closed their mouths and looked at Du Yuming curiously.
Du Yuming gently rubbed his beard that had not been shaved for five days and looked around, seeming to be worried.
Xu Tingyao immediately understood what Du Yuming's concerns were, and immediately called the adjutant and whispered a few words in his ear. The adjutant strode out and quickly set up a tight cordon around the headquarters - this was a large military camp shared by all ministries.
Since the two divisions of the Seventh Army were stationed, Wang Yizhe, generals from the reserve and logistics departments of the Sixty-seventh Army, often came over to chat.
Du Yuming nodded gratefully to Xu Tingyao, stood up calmly and said: "Brother Zhirong's plan is admirable and very thoughtful. I thought about it for a moment and knew what Brother Zhirong's concerns were, although I didn't know clearly what Zhirong's plan was.
How could Brother Rong build four positions of anti-aircraft artillery bunkers in just three nights? But judging from the engineering capabilities of Chief Hu’s Independent Division, Chief Gu’s 44th Division, and Brother Lu’s 17th Division, I absolutely believe it.
Brother Zhirong can do it.
"The reason why I am worried is not because I doubt the abilities of Brother Zhirong and the brothers in the air defense brigade, but because I am worried about General Wang Yizhe's department. I wonder if you have noticed? The mood changes of the Northeast Army brothers in this camp today
It's very big. Ever since the news of the young marshal's announcement of his resignation reached here, I haven't heard any laughter anymore. In the afternoon, I went to their wounded barracks and walked around and found that the complaints were boiling and the morale was worrying!"
The generals suddenly woke up, and the smiles on their faces were suddenly replaced by deep worries.
An Yi saw everyone looking at him, sighed, shook his head, and patted Gu Changfeng beside him: "Tiger Tou, you were the first to raise this question, and now Senior Brother Du has another opinion with you.
The agreement shows that the heroes have similar views. If this issue is not taken seriously, I am afraid that this battle will not be fought."
Gu Changfeng said coldly: "Perhaps you all know what happened to me, Gu. I don't have much to say, just two sentences: first, you will gain wisdom after suffering; second, there are more people in this world who are afraid of death than
There are many more people who are not afraid of death."
The generals looked grim and silent, and they couldn't help but feel deeply worried about the fierce fighting at Gubeikou.
Xu Tingyao stood up and called Hu Jialin out. When he returned ten minutes later, he immediately issued a series of orders. The two brigades of Huang Jie and Guan Linzheng quickly took action and were ready to go.