634 Rushing to the new battlefield in southern Shanxi with high spirits (Part 1)
"Once the battle begins, the artillery battalion will take the lead in tearing a gap in the enemy's line, and then the semi-mechanized heavy-armed battalion will dispatch mobile combat troops to quickly open, stabilize and expand the gap, and cover our main combat troops to rush out!
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"As the saying goes, it takes a thousand days to raise an army but only a short time to deploy it. We have spent so much effort and put up such a big airs. When the battle breaks out, I really hope to see the little Japanese being completely stunned and panicked.
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Kong Jie spoke with a confident smile on his face.
With the financial resources of the first detachment, even if they were to confront the Japanese on a frontal battlefield, they would not necessarily be at a disadvantage.
On this battlefield behind enemy lines, it is the home ground of our Eighth Route Army.
With these more and more adequate preparations, Kong Jie is fully justified in the face of the upcoming May 12th sweep.
After most of the day's visit, Chief of Staff Xu Guoan was also under great pressure.
In the Eighth Route Army, you can eat as much food as your feet, shoes, and pots.
Kong Jie's team is developing well, and the first team has strong hard power, which is of course a good thing.
However, this also means that the First Anti-Japanese Detachment in Northwestern Shanxi will assume more combat tasks and responsibilities.
Faced with such a strong first detachment, once the Japanese launch a major raid, the first detachment will definitely bear the brunt.
It will be much more difficult to command the first detachment of a big family and a big business.
This can be said to be a considerable test for the commander's strategic and tactical literacy.
In this regard, Commander Kong is full of confidence, and the Independent Regiment originally developed from his hands.
For more than a year, under the command of Kong Jie, the Independent Regiment has won battles one after another, which is obvious to all.
Kong Jie's command of the entire detachment can be said to be like an arm's length, and he naturally has nothing to say.
But Chief of Staff Xu Guoan is different. He just came to the first detachment and still knows little about many situations in the detachment.
Especially after visiting the semi-mechanized heavy equipment battalion and the artillery battalion, Xu Guoan knew that the detachment he faced had strong hard power, which meant that he must improve his tactics and strategic vision accordingly.
Only then can you be qualified for the job of chief of staff of the detachment.
This is not some ordinary Eighth Route Army combat unit with backward equipment and scarce ammunition. It does not mean that they can fight guerrilla warfare, mobile warfare, and ambush warfare.
The coordination of infantry and artillery, the coordination of semi-mechanized heavy equipment battalions and artillery, the joint operations of assault troops of each battalion and the main force...
This kind of coordinated operation involving multiple arms will be much more difficult to command and deploy.
Xu Guoan, under increased pressure, humbly confided his feelings to Kong Jie:
"Lao Kong, you applied to the brigade headquarters to transfer me to your first detachment as chief of staff. To be honest, I am very grateful to you."
"But similarly, your first detachment has four regiments under its jurisdiction. Whether it is the economic construction or military development of the base area, it far exceeds my expectations."
"It's like I, Lao Xu, was ready to bear a weight of two hundred kilograms, but you, Lao Kong, just threw two thousand kilograms at me. There was no other result except crushing me directly."
"In my future work, Lao Confucius and the pioneers will be my teachers, and I will humbly seek advice from you!"
Hahahaha——
Kong Jie laughed loudly and said: "Old Xu, I know your abilities well. It may just be that you lack an adaptation process. Don't worry, if we old comrades join forces, our first team can destroy the whole of Sanjin."
, it may not be impossible.”
Incredibly domineering words.
For the first time, Chief of Staff Xu deeply felt the unique personal charm of Commander Kong.
I don’t know how long it’s been since I felt so excited.
Done!
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The end of August.
The Eighth Route Army Headquarters, after analyzing and considering the elite troops and streamlined administration that Kong Jie took the lead in implementing in his independent regiment, reported the specific contents to Yan'an.
Soon after, an order came from Yan'an to take the lead in implementing the policy of better troops and simpler administration in the entire Taihang and Taiyue areas, and gradually spread to other base areas in Jizhong.
At the same time, after receiving the order from the headquarters, the brigade commander personally issued an order to Kong Jie for the first detachment to send troops to reinforce Zhongtiao Mountain, escort the comrades of the Yushan District Committee, and open an anti-Japanese revolutionary base area in Zhongtiao Mountain.
On the phone, the brigade commander made it clear:
"Kong Jie, I have applied for the greatest military sovereignty for you. The specific methods of reinforcement, when to go, and how many troops to send are all decided by your first detachment."
"There is only one requirement: to smoothly reinforce Zhongtiao Mountain, relieve the pressure on the enemy from the three mountain companies, and ensure the safety of the comrades of the Yushan District Committee along the way."
"The brigade and headquarters are currently suffering from the pressure of the Japanese blockade, as well as the increasing number of local and foreign disaster victims. I am afraid that there will not be any extra strength to support your first detachment."
Kong Jie was naturally overjoyed, as he was waiting for the brigade commander's words.
"Please rest assured, brigade commander, no reinforcements are needed. Our first detachment guarantees to complete the mission!"
After hanging up the phone, Kong Jie was pleasantly surprised and directly held a military meeting at the headquarters.
What was discussed at the meeting was how to provide reinforcements to Zhongtiao Mountain.
Kong Jie, who was prepared for a rainy day, had already held several meetings with his soldiers to discuss the details of how to reinforce Zhongtiao Mountain before the order from the brigade headquarters arrived.
Now that the leaders of each regiment are back, they are familiar with the journey and go straight to the topic.
As for the candidates and troops to reinforce Zhongtiao Mountain, Kong Jie has already decided.
The leader of the fourth regiment, Wang Huaibao, is in charge.
In this regard, the second regiment leader Wang Leihu and the third regiment leader Shen Quan still fought for it.
If nothing else, we are all old comrades who have depended on each other for life and death.
Everyone knows that going to Zhongtiao Mountain to reopen the Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Base Area is a difficult journey, full of uncertainties.
In contrast, the current station has a solid base, a good economic foundation, and the old regiment leader Kong Jie is in charge.
The soldiers were well fed, warmly clothed, and never had to worry about their equipment and ammunition.
Life will be much easier.
Therefore, the two captains fought fiercely, and they were more determined and domineering in the anti-Japanese cause. They believed that such dangers should be borne by themselves.
Among them, the independent regiment is not considered, and the regiment leader Kong Jie still has to be in charge of the detachment!
"When our independent regiment was first established, there was my first battalion. This time we go to Zhongtiao Mountain, the task is arduous, and our second regiment must be responsible for it."
Wang Leihu spoke confidently.
Chen Quan said happily: "Lei Hu, your first battalion and my second battalion were established at the same time. We are competing for qualifications. Neither of us can laugh at the other."
"Right now, the National Army has just suffered a disastrous defeat in the Zhongtiao Mountain area. We basically have no foundation there. What we need is a commander who is flexible and can adapt to changes. Can you do it?"
"I..."
"Besides, there is also the mountain company of Han Feng in Zhongtiao Mountain. Han Feng was originally the deputy company commander of my second battalion. This time, my third regiment will go there. It's just right. You can see, the commander is sure. You have to assign this task to my third regiment."
"I think it must be our second group!" Wang Leihu was not to be outdone.
The Fourth Regiment Commander on the side, Wang Huaibao, the former Third Battalion Commander of the Independent Regiment, smiled and said nothing, watching Chen Quan and Wang Leihu fight for it.
Grab it!
I won’t tell you two anyway:
The group leader has already revealed the news to me in advance that our fourth group will be responsible for this trip to Zhongtiao Mountain.
When Lao Wang goes to Zhongtiao Mountain, it will not be easy to see the second regiment commander and the third regiment commander bickering again. Let’s have some fun before leaving.
Look, grab the bamboo shoots...
"Old Wang, you are a bystander. As the ancients said, bystanders know clearly. Please tell me, will the regiment commander send my second regiment or Lao Shen's third regiment to Zhongtiao Mountain this time?"
Wang Leihu suddenly asked.
Shen Quan also looked over at the same time, and the two of them were quite convinced of the image of Fourth Regiment Leader Wang Huaibao as an honest man who "generally never opens his mouth, but speaks the truth when he does."
Wang Huaibao: "..."
..."What? The Fourth Regiment? Send Lao Wang???"
Headquarters.
When Kong Jie told him his arrangement, Wang Leihu and Shen Quan stared at each other with big eyes and small eyes, and they were immediately confused.
Damn it, we were fighting to the death here, but the result was good, Cheng Yaojin came out halfway.
However, Wang Huaibao has an innocent look on his face, no one can fake it if he sees it.
Chen Quan and Wang Leihu still want to argue.
The third battalion has been established for a shorter period of time and is still slightly behind the second battalion and the third battalion.
Kong Jie directly made the decision: "Okay, you two, stop arguing. The matter is settled. Your second and third regiments will stay in Genchu. There is a big battle waiting for you later. What are you anxious about?"< /p>
Kong Jie gave the death order, and Shen Quan and Wang Leihu had no choice but to obey the command honestly...
Back to the present.
News came that the headquarters sent the first detachment to reinforce Zhongtiao Mountain and open up an anti-Japanese revolutionary base area.
Detachment Headquarters.
The three regiment leaders Shen Quan, Wang Leihu, and Wang Huaibao, together with Chief of Staff Xu Guoan and Political Commissar Li Wenjie, worked together on the battle map to discuss and determine the specific deployment and route of reinforcements to the Zhongtiao Mountain area.
Before that, the specific reinforcement route had been determined.
Chen Quan said: "Commander, let's follow the results of the previous discussion and let our third regiment be placed in the Qinshui area to cover the flanks of the fourth regiment."
Wang Leihu said: "My second regiment is responsible for blocking the Japanese and puppet troops along the way."
This is the general combat mission of the Second Regiment and the Third Regiment.
Kong Jie nodded and said: "First send our Yushan District Party Committee to a predetermined safe area."
"The entire force of the four regiments was gathered together. The target was too big. This time we divided it into three troops and transported them in separately."
"One part will be launched in the planned area east of Jiangxian County and north of Yuanxian County; one part will be launched in the north area of Ji County; and the last part will be launched in Qinshui and Yicheng areas south of Qugao Highway."
"In addition, we have already contacted Han Feng's mountain company troops operating in Zhongtiao Mountain in advance, and they will provide timely response at these three locations."
"After the troops enter the expected area, they will be broken into parts, which can be divided into companies and platoons, and dispersed activities to assist the local establishment of anti-Japanese political power and armed forces, and try to open up base areas and gain a firm foothold."
This is a deployment that has been discussed before, and the cadres nodded one after another.
Kong Jie added: “In addition, this time the first group, including the county brigade, the district team, our local militia comrades, and even some standing migrant workers’ groups accompanying the army, such as the first group of migrant workers led by Xie Baoqing, will also participate in this time. Cover diversion operation."
Chief of Staff Xu Guoan hesitated and said: "Lao Kong, isn't the movement of such a battle too loud? Our four regiments are already eye-catching."
Several other group leaders also cast doubtful glances.
Kong Jie said solemnly: "What you want is to be blatant. During this period, the Japanese are obviously accumulating strength and switching from offense to defense. How can we fight if we don't fish out these little devils?"
All the cadres were stunned.
Kong Jie continued: "In addition, everyone is also aware of the current situation in the Zhongtiao Mountain area. To say that Han Feng is really capable, he only relied on the cover-up method of moving more than a hundred kilometers to barely manage the strength of a regiment.
, forcefully held back nearly two divisions of the Japanese army."
"But it can't be true. As time goes by, the Japanese army will soon realize that there is something fishy in the Zhongtiao Mountain area."
"We are currently reinforcing the fourth regiment to Zhongtiao Mountain. The total number of troops in the regiment is only more than 1,300. If our troop strength is clearly exposed to the little devils, even if we reach Zhongtiao Mountain, this will cause
Are the little devils panicking?"
"When the Japanese have figured out the situation, the two divisions originally stationed at Zhongtiao Mountain to guard against the mountain companies will be able to send reinforcements towards Taiyuan City as soon as they turn around."
"So, we are going to tell the little devils blatantly and even with great fanfare that we are going south to Zhongtiao Mountain to open up an anti-Japanese revolutionary base."
"Moreover, there are large-scale reinforcements, including the first regiment, the second regiment, the third regiment, as well as the migrant workers' regiment, local comrades, and militia troops. After the devils collect the information, they will probably be confused and there will be no trouble at all.
Know exactly how many teams we sent south to Zhongtiao Mountain."
"In addition, the three mountain companies in the Zhongtiao Mountain area are still confusing, and the two Japanese divisions want to make a move, but they don't have the guts yet!"
After Kong Jie said this, all the cadres suddenly realized that they had to admire their regiment leader's courage in using troops.