After the monk conveyed what Kong Jie said to the third platoon leader.
The straightforward third platoon leader was a little stupid, "Company commander, no, you mean, this girl is really a reporter from Shannan, not a spy?"
The monk said: "That's what happened, but the leader wants to protect Reporter Shen and keep an eye on her. She can't be allowed to run around. The Japanese are really going to attack. Then we have to let Reporter Shen and The masses moved together."
"Arrange a good place for her, arrange for two comrades to protect her, and take her around in a suitable place."
"Yes!" The third platoon leader nodded, changed the topic and asked: "Company commander, what is the appropriate place?"
The monk said speechlessly: "Use your brain more. For example, the living conditions of the villagers around us, how we usually contact the villagers, some training of the army, and some education courses for the soldiers. These are things that can make Reporter Shen Take a look.
The regimental leader said that with reporter Shen here, we can convey the heroic image of how our independent regiment resisted Japan behind enemy lines.
And there are some things, such as the specific firepower layout of our team, our repair shop, and our explosives factory. Reporter Shen should not let reporter Shen know about these. Do you understand?"
"Understood!" The third platoon leader understood.
……
Regiment Headquarters.
Kong Jie called some cadres from the district team, plus the militia captains from each village.
At the meeting, Kong Jie said solemnly, "Comrades, little devils are inhumane. I think everyone should still remember the tragedy when Nanjing was destroyed."
"A few days ago, our independent regiment fought with the Shijing Regiment in Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang, severely damaging the Shijing Regiment and killing more than 1,300 Japs. This is a big enemy. In addition, I secretly sent people to blow up the hospital in the Japs County. The medicines they hoarded resulted in the Japanese’s wounded soldiers, many of whom died without treatment.”
"Think about it, with the little devils' vicious temperament, would they not avenge such a big revenge?"
"So when you go back, you must do your ideological work with the villagers in each village. Don't take chances. Once the little devil enters the village, he will not treat everyone as human beings and will not take his life seriously. By then it will be possible to burn, kill, rape and loot."
"Therefore, we comrades must take responsibility. After receiving the news that the Japanese are approaching the village in advance, we must follow our usual evacuation drill training for the villagers, organize the villagers to bring food, livestock, and property and quickly move to a safe place. In the mountainous area, wait until the Japanese have completely left before returning to the village."
"The remaining militia comrades, don't put the enemy's battlefield in the wild, put it in the village, use the village's defense construction to deal with the devils, make good use of the various mines and traps we have at hand, but don't show off, the devils Once a large number of people enter the village, you will retreat immediately. As for the village, if we lose it, we can get it back."
"Yes!"
The district team cadres responded with the militia captains.
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Taiyuan City.
Yoshio Shinozuka, commander of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi, is formulating a battle plan for this spring sweep with his staff based on the map of northwest Shanxi.
"This time, the North China Front Army Headquarters has planned a spring sweep of the Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese base areas in the Shanxi-Hebei-Luyu Border Region, with the intention of completely crushing the Eighth Route Army in the occupied areas.
In response to the order of General Tada Shun, the commander-in-chief of the North China Front, our First Army is preparing to launch a major sweep against the Eighth Route Army in the Taihang area on the morning of the 12th.
Previously, around the counties surrounding the Eighth Route Army's activity area in northwest Shanxi, Taiyuan, Ping'an County, Zhangzhuang, Taigu, Tan County, Shouyang, Yangquan and other counties were secretly actively raising troops and hoarding military rations for the mopping up troops.
By then, the mopping up forces will be dispatched mainly from three directions: Taiyuan, Yangquan, and Taigu. It is expected that three brigades, plus various units of the Imperial Alliance Army, totaling more than 20,000 people, will be dispatched to launch a large-scale mopping up of the Eighth Route Army base areas."
After hearing the news, the Japanese military officers in the conference room were sitting at attention. First Army Chief of Staff Kitagawa Ayumi said:
"General, the base area where the Eighth Route Army is located has rolling mountainous areas and a huge strategic depth. If our army wants to complete a large-scale sweep of the Eighth Route Army base area, it may not be possible in a short time."
"Our officers and soldiers should prepare at least five days of rations, and collect local materials on the way, and seize materials from Chinese villages along the way to supplement the army's rations."
Yoshio Shinozuka nodded and agreed: "Kitagawa-kun is right. In addition, with the implementation of the Sanguang policy this time, the Eighth Route Army can be so rampant in the occupied areas of the Japanese Empire. It is not just the large and small villages around the base that they rely on."
, are there still those unscrupulous Chinese people who are unwilling to become obedient subjects of our Japanese Empire? In this case, eradicate all the villages where the Eighth Route Army relies.
If we leave the uninhabited mountainous areas to the Eighth Route Army and then block them with a cage policy, perhaps the Eighth Route Army operating in the mountainous areas will starve to death without our empire taking action."
Hahaha——
Yoshio Shinozuka's words were so humorous that the Japanese officers couldn't help laughing.
Then talking about the specific combat deployment, Yoshio Shinozuka directly pointed out the Eighth Route Army's North Shanxi Iron Triangle:
"Near Yangquan, the Niukou Village base area is the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, near Ping'an County is the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, and near Zhangzhuang and Taigu are the New Regiment. These three regiments are known as the Iron Triangle of Northwestern Shanxi.
It is the gateway to the Eighth Route Army base area. The implementation of this major sweep must start with these three regiments.
Don’t underestimate these three Eighth Route Army regiments. As far as our intelligence knows, these three regiments of the Eighth Route Army can be said to be the elite of the Eighth Route Army troops in the Taihang area.
Especially what the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army did during this period should be familiar to everyone.
Just a few days ago, the Ishii Regiment teamed up with the Special Forces and was also defeated by the Independent Regiment."
At the meeting, Ishii Haraichi was also there. When Shinozuka Yoshio said this, Ishii Haraichi's old face was naturally a little embarrassed. He immediately stood up and replied: "General, if Ishii does not avenge the shame of Zhangjiazhuang and Xichong, I swear that I will not be a human being. Please ask me this time."
You hand over the independent regiment to our regiment, and our unit will definitely uproot the independent regiment of the Eighth Route Army."
Shinozuka Yoshio nodded and said: "Xinxi, know your shame and then be brave. This is the true nature of a soldier. This time the independent regiment will be entrusted to Ishii-kun.
In addition, the independent mixed fourth brigade will simultaneously coordinate your attack on the independent regiment, the new first regiment, and the new second regiment."
"Ishii-kun and Yamaguchi-kun, I hope that the two of you can work together to destroy the Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle in one fell swoop and suppress the arrogance of the Eighth Route Army."
"Hi!"
Japanese commander Ishii Haraichi formed an independent fourth brigade with the Japanese army. Brigade commander Yamaguchi Shubei responded in unison.
After the combat meeting, Yoshio Shinozuka left Haraichi Ishii and Shube Yamaguchi alone.
"Ishii-kun, Yamaguchi-kun, the Eighth Route Army's North Shanxi Iron Triangle is the gateway to the Eighth Route Army's base in the Taihang area. This battle is crucial to our army.
If the two of you can quickly defeat this iron triangle, win the first battle, and lose the entrance to the Eighth Route Army base area, the morale of the army will definitely be disturbed.
This will be very beneficial to our subsequent sweep plan.
The Eighth Route Army did not even dare to confront the Japanese Empire head-on.
But if you cannot defeat the three Iron Triangle regiments of the Eighth Route Army at the first time, or even be delayed by them in advancing, our main force will be blocked from the door and unable to form a siege to the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Taihang area. In this way, the main force of the Eighth Route Army will have considerable space in depth to adjust its strength, which will be extremely detrimental to our unit's subsequent large-scale mopping-up, and may even lead to the failure of this large-scale mopping-up.
I hope you two understand the stakes involved."
"Hi!" Ishii and Yamaguchi responded.
Yoshio Shinozuka said: "In addition, in order to assist you in quickly defeating the Iron Triangle of Northwestern Shanxi, consider that this independent regiment of the Eighth Route Army is the core of the Iron Triangle and the strongest among the three regiments.
Before the official war begins, I will arrange for bombers to take the lead in bombing the independent regiment's base area. After that, you two can also receive air support at any time during the battle against the Iron Triangle.
The headquarters will not hesitate to spend a lot of money. I just hope that you two can live up to the trust and destroy the three Iron Triangle regiments of the Eighth Route Army in one fell swoop."
"Hi, General, please rest assured!"
Ishii and Yamaguchi responded solemnly.
……
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Eleventh, three o'clock in the afternoon.
Wang An, the Minister of Enemy Industry of the Independent Regiment, rushed to the regiment headquarters and reported the situation to Kong Jie.
"Captain, the Japs are planning a big raid this time. We have received news from all the Japs' counties. Based on our analysis, the Japs' big raid should be tomorrow."
"I got it, keep an eye on it. Once the Japanese raids start, when and where they arrive, these messages must not be interrupted," Kong Jie said.
"Yes!"
……
"Assemble the communications platoon!"
After Kong Jie assembled the communication platoon at the regiment headquarters, he issued an order: "Everyone takes action immediately and notifies the major villages outside our base area, so that the militia comrades can promptly cover the movement of the villagers to the mountainous areas in the rear area. p>
Just say that the news has been confirmed that the Japanese army will launch a large-scale raid on the 12th.
Let the villagers make preparations in advance and try to take away all the food and other important supplies from the village so as not to leave a grain of food for the little devil."
"Yes!"
……
Four o'clock in the afternoon.
Kong Jie convened an emergency military meeting and said straight to the point: "The time for the Japanese to launch a major sweep has been determined. It will be tomorrow, and all battalions can take action immediately."
"The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions will set off in the evening this evening, marching concealed in the mountains and forests, arriving at the designated position to lurk and wait for the opportunity before the Japanese army sweeps up the troops and advance."
"Yes!"
"The fourth battalion immediately launched defensive arrangements in various areas of the village, preparing to deal with the Japanese troops coming to mop up the troops."
"Yes!"
"Lao Du, the fifth battalion is responsible for arranging cadres, assisting militia comrades, and organizing people to evacuate in advance."
"We must ensure that all villagers are evacuated before the Japanese army's mopping up troops reach each village. Only our main combat troops and militia troops can be left in the villages."
"Yes!"
"The specific combat tasks of each battalion will be arranged below..."
……
"Reporter Shen, I'm sorry, you can't go in here. The regiment leader and others are holding a military meeting in the room!"
Outside the courtyard, the monk stopped Shen Wenyue.
However, Shen Wenyue was ordered by Kong Jie to be temporarily detained that day.
Later, the monk indeed took the Anti-Japanese National Newspaper and found the article written by Shen Wenyue to verify Shen Wenyue's identity.
As a result, Shen Wenyue was indeed able to recite the article she had written, even silently.
Now, the monk believed that this was really Reporter Shen.
"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, Reporter Shen, our team leader asked me to come here to confirm your identity this time. Now I can confirm it, you are really Reporter Shen."
At that time, Shen Wenyue asked, "Now that I am sure that I am not a spy, when can I meet Commander Kong?"
The monk asked curiously: "Why did you meet our leader?"
Shen Wenyue said: "Captain Kong is a hero who resisted Japan. In fact, I have wanted to interview Commander Kong from a very early time, but I have never been able to find the opportunity. This time I came to your independent regiment base area just to interview Commander Kong." .
Especially the battle between your independent regiment and the Japanese Ishii regiment not long ago, I really want to know the specific process and how Commander Kong commanded it?"
"That's too unfortunate. I'm afraid it won't be convenient for you to see our leader now." The monk shook his head.
"Why?"
"Because you came at the wrong time, we have received news that the Japanese are likely to launch a large-scale raid on our Eighth Route Army base area in the next two days.
The regiment leader has been busy dealing with the Japanese raids these days, so he may not have time to see you." The monk explained.
Shen Wenyue became a little excited, "Because of this, I met Commander Kong even more. In fact, I have always been particularly curious about how your Eighth Route Army troops were able to deal with the Japanese raids again and again in such a harsh environment behind enemy lines, and then How did it grow to the current situation step by step? It just so happened that this time we encountered a large-scale raid by the Japanese. Maybe I can unlock the secret."
The monk said helplessly: "Then you can slowly untie yourself. Just as we said, the leader doesn't have time to see you for the time being. In addition, we will arrange people to protect you. As long as you don't run around, you can still take a look at our base." ”
"Well, thank you, Captain Wei!"
……
Back in front of us, Shen Wenyue, accompanied by two soldiers responsible for protecting him, wandered around the base area. He happened to arrive at the regiment headquarters and wanted to come in for a look, but was blocked by the monks outside the courtyard.
"The military meeting is a military meeting to deal with this big sweep, right?"
After being stopped by the monk, Shen Wenyue was not in a hurry to go in and asked excitedly.
The monk nodded.
"Captain Wei, how much do you know about the large-scale raids that the Japanese army is about to launch? Can you tell me about it?"
Monk: "..."
"Don't ask me, I don't know anything."
The monk now has a headache. This girl is a talker, and she also likes to ask questions. In the past few meetings, the monk used to practice martial arts in the Shaolin Temple, and later joined the national army. Later, he was rescued by Kong Jie from a prisoner of war camp and joined the independent regiment. Shen Wenyue got all these things out of the way.
The monk was afraid that if he continued to talk to Shen Wenyue, he would not let out any military secrets of the independent regiment...