"Old Li, is there going to be a war?"
New group.
Regiment Headquarters.
Kong Jie hurriedly walked into the regiment headquarters and asked impatiently.
In the regiment headquarters, Ding Wei had already arrived one step ahead of Kong Jie, but he had just arrived and the two were chatting inside the regiment headquarters.
"Old Ding, are you moving so fast?"
Seeing Ding Wei, Kong Jie sat down on the stool before Li Yunlong could reply.
"Of course." Ding Wei said sternly, "This guy is not active in fighting the Japanese and has some mental problems. As soon as I received Lao Li's telegram, I put down what I was doing and flew over immediately."
At first, the New Second Group and the Independent Group were collecting goods for convenience.
Airports have been built near the regimental headquarters of these two base areas.
Although the airport is not very big, it can accommodate dozens of aircraft.
Moreover, the runway of the airport is built with high-grade cement, which can not only take off and land large transport aircraft, but also heavy long-range bombers.
Nowadays, given Ding Wei and Kong Jie's status in the Eighth Route Army, they are naturally transported by transport planes when traveling.
"Old Li, is there going to be a war?"
After a pause, Ding Wei looked at Li Yunlong again and asked in an expectant tone.
Kong Jie on the side also looked at Li Yunlong expectantly.
"Ha ha…"
"Since you two have already guessed it, we, Lao Li, won't let it go!"
"That's right, our Eighth Route Army is about to attack the Japanese North China Front. The battle plan for the attack has been prepared, and the head of the headquarters has agreed!"
Li Yunlong laughed loudly, and then the expression on his face instantly became serious and serious.
Li Yunlong changes his face very quickly, but Ding Wei and Kong Jie have long been accustomed to it.
Ding Wei and Kong Jie's eyes lit up slightly when they heard this. Although they had expected it, they still couldn't help but feel a little excited when they heard Li Yunlong say it himself.
They have been looking forward to this major counterattack for a long time. It is even said that the entire Eighth Route Army and the people in North China have been looking forward to it for a long time.
"In the year 1937, the Japanese invaded the Central Plains, and North China was so big that there was no room for a peaceful desk."
"What the Japanese did to us back then, we will return it to the Japanese now!"
Kong Jie's tone was a little excited, but his eyes and tone revealed a hint of killing intent.
Times have changed.
In just over two years, the Eighth Route Army has replaced shotguns with cannons, heavy artillery, tanks, aircraft, and even warships, all of which have extremely powerful heavy firepower.
All the commanders and fighters of the Eighth Route Army have become confident and determined to regain North China and eliminate the Japanese North China Front.
"That's right!" Ding Wei also expressed his position, "In this battle, let's see how our New Second Regiment can repair the Japanese!"
Li Yunlong had some expectations regarding Ding Wei and Kong Jie's statements, but he still showed satisfaction on his face.
These two old comrades-in-arms, there was not much difference between the three brothers two years ago.
That is to say, after contacting Boss Chen, Li Yunlong's cultural knowledge, military theoretical knowledge and tactical command ability improved by leaps and bounds.
Of course, Ding Wei and Kong Jie have also made great progress in the past two years.
Basically, Li Yunlong would make a copy of the military theory books he had read for Ding Wei and Kong Jie to watch and study.
These two brothers usually don't like to study very much.
But seeing that Li Yunlong, who dislikes studying the most, has become diligent and eager to learn, they naturally do not want to fall behind.
The commander of the independent regiment and the commander of the new second regiment began to strengthen their studies. Naturally, the officers and soldiers below also had to strengthen their cultural and military studies.
It can be said that Li Yunlong single-handedly promoted the learning atmosphere of the entire Northwest Shanxi Eighth Route Army.
"Old Li, how are we going to fight this battle?" Kong Jie asked.
Needless to say, both Kong Jie and Ding Wei had already guessed that this battle between the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment would definitely be commanded by Li Yunlong.
Li Yunlong said: "In this battle, we are the offensive side. The goal of the battle is to defeat or destroy the Japanese North China Front and recover North China."
As he spoke, Li Yunlong took out a map, spread it out, and placed it on the table.
Ding Wei and Kong Jie looked towards the table and saw that the map on the table had been marked with red arrows representing the attack route.
On the red arrow to the north, it clearly says Independent Regiment and New Second Regiment.
On the red arrow to the south, it says Xinyi Tuan.
In this way, the Eighth Route Army's offensive plan is already obvious. The New Regiment, the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment are the main forces. The New Regiment will attack along Zhengtai Road, while the New Second Regiment and the Independent Regiment will attack along Pingsui Road.
"Pincer attack?"
Ding Wei's eyes lit up slightly.
During this time, Ding Wei was not idle either. He had been thinking about how the Eighth Route Army should attack the Japanese North China Front.
This pincer offensive is one of Ding Wei's tactics, and it is a relatively good one.
The biggest advantage of a pincer offensive is that it divides one's own army into two lines and attacks the enemy in two directions. It forces the enemy to extend the front line and fight on both sides, thus avoiding the resistance and damage that may be caused by a "sword offensive".
Kong Jie also took a closer look. Judging from the map, the Eighth Route Army's two-pronged offensive was like the sharp claws of a giant crab, clawing fiercely towards the enemy's throat.
Li Yunlong nodded and said.
"That's right, it's a pincer offensive."
"When your New Second Regiment and the Independent Regiment recover Zhangjiakou, our New Regiment will recover and liberate the Baoding area."
"We attack the Pingjin area from two directions."
"Recover North China!"
"Eat the Japanese North China Front!"
Li Yunlong's tone was fierce. This time he was really determined to eat the Japanese North China Front.
With a smile, Li Yunlong looked away from the map, looked at Ding Wei and Kong Jie, and asked: "How many troops do you two regiments have?"
"We don't have many people in the New Second Regiment," said Ding Wei, "just about 40,000 people. Where is your independent regiment, Lao Kong?"
"Our group also has more than 40,000 people," Kong Jie said.
After the Battle of Zhengtai, the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment also obtained a large amount of weapons and ammunition from Li Yunlong, and their strength more than doubled.
"It seems like everyone is busy."
Li Yunlong nodded, smiled slightly, and said in a satisfied tone:
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "The troops attacking along Pingsui Road need a general commander. In wartime, another regiment must obey the command unconditionally. Which of you will come?"
The strength of the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment, plus 2 heavy artillery regiments and 2 tank regiments transferred from the headquarters, totaled nearly 100,000 troops.
With so many troops, it is natural that they need a commander-in-chief.
"Lao Kong, last time it was your boy who took charge, but this time it's my turn!"
Ding Wei looked at Kong Jie and said in an unquestionable tone.
Ding Wei thought to himself, this time it is finally our turn.
In the last battle, Li Yunlong transferred the 37th Division stationed in Yangquan and the 33rd Division stationed in Shouyang.
A battle plan was formulated in which the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment pretended to be the main force of the New First Regiment and attacked the 1st Division stationed in Datong.
In that battle, the main force of the Japanese army garrisoned in Mongolia went south to reinforce the 1st Division, but was defeated by the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment north of Datong. The 3rd Tank Division was severely damaged. The commander of the Japanese Army Garrison and the 3rd Tank Division
The division commander was shot dead.
In that battle, Kong Jie, as the commander, became famous and was highly praised by the head of the headquarters.
In the last battle, Kong Jie led the independent regiment to Niangziguan to reinforce the 2nd Independent Brigade. He also cooperated with the Jizhong Military Region and other fraternal troops to annihilate three Japanese divisions and two brigades near Niangziguan.
Another big hit.
In the Eighth Route Army, Kong Jie's status also rose rapidly.
Ding Wei is not jealous, and he is happy for his old comrade, but it would be a lie to say he is not envious.
At this time, Ding Wei looked at Kong Jie with an expression as if you are trying to compete with me for command, and I am in a hurry with you.
"Okay!" Kong Jie nodded and agreed.
Kong Jie is very honest and doesn't have as many tricks as Li Yunlong.
The decision was made by drawing lots last time. Kong Jie was lucky and got the command of the last battle.
At that time, the two agreed that if the two regiments had the opportunity to join forces next time, the command would go to Ding Wei, and the next time it would go to Kong Jie.
Next.
Kong Jie and Ding Wei, at the headquarters of the new regiment, confirmed with Li Yunlong the combat plans and emergency plans of their two regiments.
The two of them stayed in Taiyuan for one night, and the next day they each took their battle plans and orders and returned to their respective defense areas in northwestern Shanxi.
As soon as they returned to northwest Shanxi, the two regiment commanders began to order various preparations for the attack.
At the same time, Kong Jie and Ding Wei each sent elite scouts to conduct reconnaissance and investigation on the enemy's situation, enemy fortifications and residents in important military towns such as the Pingsui Railway and Zhangjiakou.
On this basis, according to Li Yunlong's instructions and combat plan, the combat deployment of the North Road Attack Group was determined and troops were secretly mobilized.
Organize the troops participating in the war, conduct short-term tough training, prepare transportation vehicles and various supplies and equipment, and conduct pre-war mobilization.
In addition, the local government vigorously organized and mobilized the masses to prepare for various pre-war tasks.
As time goes by, the time for the general attack is getting closer and closer.
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at the same time.
Peking.
Iron Lion Alley.
Japanese Army North China Front Headquarters.
"Your Excellency, General."
"At present, the locust army's troop deployment, troop replenishment, material replenishment, and defense fortifications have been basically completed."
In the operations hall, Sue Seizo held a folder in his hand and bowed his head to Neji Okamura to report the report.
Next to Arisu Seizo, sat Yamamoto Kazuki, the deputy chief of staff, and a group of Japanese military officers and staff.
During this period, the Japanese North China Front was not idle either and was actively preparing for defense in preparation for the upcoming fierce offensive of the Eighth Route Army.
"The defense of the Locust Army is mainly divided into two directions."
Kazuki Yamamoto picked up a long wooden pole, pointed at the precise map on the wall, and said in a deep voice:
"The first one is in the direction of Pingsui Road and Zhangjiakou, with the 1st Division, 26th Division and 71st Division as the main force, and there is also a Locust Association Army Group to assist."
After the 9th Division suffered heavy losses, although Okamura Neiji was reprimanded and criticized by the base camp, the main fault did not lie with Okamura Neiji.
After investigation at the base camp, it was found that the commander of the 9th Division was severely damaged because Lieutenant General Kiichiro Higuchi, the commander of the 9th Division, made unauthorized deployment of troops.
In that battle, the Eighth Route Army consumed nearly 600 tons of ammunition and suffered zero casualties, severely damaging the Japanese Army's most elite Class A 9th Division.
The 9th Division was called "the greatest shame of the Japanese Locust Army" by the Locust and the base camp!
This chapter has been completed!