...After the content of the letter unfolded, the first was some greetings with Chu Yunfei, a few words, but while expressing the two people's long-distance friendship, they also repeatedly expressed the image of Chu Yunfei as a heroic soldier who resolutely resisted Japan.
Praise.
Fang Ligong was filled with emotion about this: "Commander, now I completely believe in your judgment just now. We really cannot underestimate the learning of Eighth Route Army cadres within the army.
I remember that at the Battle of Cangyunling, when we first saw Kong Jie, we didn’t think it was anything.
But now?
Look at the beginning of this letter, these few sentences, how could you write them without any ink in your stomach?"
Chu Yunfei smiled and said nothing, and the two of them focused their attention on the subsequent content of the text again. Kong Jie changed the topic in the letter and said:
"...To make a long story short, Brother Chu, I am writing to you this time because I want to discuss the important matter of resisting Japan with Brother Chu.
Since the winter of this year, after the regiments of our Eighth Route Army took the lead in launching the winter counterattack, the Japanese army has been beaten back steadily, and they can only shrink all the troops on the outside to some major counties, towns, towns, and strongholds for defense.
Our Eighth Route Army's offensive is overwhelming. We have been bullied by the little devils for so many years, and finally the clarion call for counterattack has been sounded.
As a general of the Jin-Sui Army, Brother Chu is not tempted and does he really not want to get involved?
In addition, I am not bragging, Kong Jie. Even if Brother Kong does not participate in this battle, these big strongholds that the little devils finally rely on will still be the fat on the lips of our Eighth Route Army, and they will be able to eat them sooner or later.
It’s just that I always thought that when my team was attacking the Three Towns in Sixiang, Brother Chu used a military exercise to block the Japanese reinforcements from the Three Towns in Sixiang, and indirectly provided cover for my team. p>
I keep this kindness in my heart, so this time I have the opportunity to eat meat and make a fortune, so I don’t dare to forget Brother Chu!
...Having said so much, I am looking forward to Brother Chu's reply. If Brother Chu is willing to nod, we will then launch operations against the Japanese army's major strongholds such as Yangguan, Pingbei, and Hanoi in the entire northwest Shanxi region.
Our first detachment of the Eighth Route Army includes the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment, and is willing to conduct military joint operations with Brother Chu’s 358th Regiment!"
The words stopped abruptly here.
Fang Ligong said with some astonishment: "Tuanzuo, it seems that our guess is indeed correct. Kong Jie is really going to attack these large strongholds of the Japanese army in northwest Shanxi!"
Speaking of this, he marveled and said: "The Eighth Route Army has made rapid progress in recent years, especially led by this team, which is simply unimaginable.
At first, the Eighth Route Army was still huddled in remote mountainous areas, suburbs and villages, and was frequently raided by the Japanese army again and again, resulting in heavy losses and huge casualties. However, over the years, the situation seems to have been directly changed.
The Eighth Route Army has even been able to launch local counterattacks, such as this winter counterattack. At present, the Eighth Route Army even dares to attack large Japanese strongholds.
I really don’t know whether I should say that these Eighth Route Army troops are reckless and reckless, or that they really have the strength!"
Regarding Fang Ligong's hesitation, Chu Yunfei only said one sentence: "In the past few years, has Kong Jie ever suffered a defeat in battles with the Japanese?"
"This..."
Fang Ligong was stunned, thought for a long time, and then shook his head helplessly, "Tuanzuo, if you say so, it seems that there really is no such thing."
Realizing the meaning of Chu Yunfei's words, Fang Ligong quickly reminded: "Regiment, it's just the commander's department giving orders repeatedly. Without the command of the commander's department, the garrisoned troops must not take the initiative to exchange fire with the Japanese army.
I’m afraid this is inappropriate!”
It’s this sentence again, it’s always this sentence that comes back and forth.
No matter how well-mannered Chu Yunfei was, he couldn't hold himself tight at this moment, and his face darkened:
"Brother Ligong, although you and I are not flamboyant in character, in the Jin-Sui Army, even though you and I never say it, deep down in our hearts, don't we call ourselves the elite of the Jin-Sui Army?
However, such elites stayed at the station for more than two years just like a turtle under the orders of the superior officers.
On the contrary, the 57th Regiment first captured Baiyang Town this time, and then captured the Huting stronghold. I also heard that even the 71st Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army has recently been partially attacking some remote villages and towns of the Japanese army.
Brother Ligong, you and I are soldiers. Although we don’t compete with others, we can’t lose the integrity of a soldier.
If this continues, the entire northwest of Shanxi will know that the Shanxi-Sui Army has the 57th Regiment and the 71st Regiment, but does anyone still know about my 358th Regiment?"
Fang Ligong fell silent, knowing that Chu Yunfei was telling the truth.
After a long while, he slowly said: "If the name is not correct, the words will not be correct.
Regiment, after all, our 358th Regiment can represent the attitude of our entire Shanxi-Sui Army to a greater extent, so we should not move lightly.
However, my views on this matter are completely consistent with those of the regiment. I am willing to explain this matter to the senior management department. It would be great if it can be recognized by the senior management department."
"How to recognize?"
"Master, I know you don't like political discussions, but I have some thoughts on this matter.
In recent years, our Jinsui Army and the Japanese Army have generally been in a state of incompatibility.
However, since our national army declared war on Japan and the Pacific War broke out, the combat situation between China and Japan has continued to evolve.
Under this circumstance, the situation forced our Jinsui Army to express its attitude at some critical moments.
What Chief Yan is best at is this way of doing things that flickers in and out, swings from side to side, and makes people confused.
This time, Yang Xiongshan led the 57th Regiment to sneak attack the New Second Regiment of the Eighth Route Army and then captured the Huting stronghold.
The Japanese army even had their propaganda departments in major security areas, including quasi-security areas, to deliberately publicize news.
It is said that our Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army have completely fallen out and are even on absolutely hostile sides.
I think this situation is certainly not what Commander Yan wants to see.
Therefore, if we can conduct a joint operation with a unit of the Eighth Route Army this time, it will show the attitude of our Shanxi-Sui Army to a certain extent, which will directly break the Japanese army's deliberate false propaganda with practical actions.
Our 358th regiment is fighting jointly with the Eighth Route Army to deal with this little devil, how can we be on the opposite side?
Whether it's true or false, the Japanese army can't figure it out. I think this can allow our Shanxi-Sui Army to grab the greatest benefits!"
I have to say that Fang Ligong is a guy who is very good at thinking and guessing people's hearts.
His judgment of Lao Yan's heart can be described as accurate.
When Fang Ligong replaced Chu Yunfei, he reported the application of the 358th Regiment for a joint operation with a detachment of the Eighth Route Army to the Chief Executive Department.
And after reporting the insights he said to Chu Yunfei.
It is said that when Lao Yan heard about this, his frown suddenly relaxed and he suddenly smiled.
The order will be issued soon.
The content of this order is also very interesting - "Within the defense area of the 358th Regiment and its surrounding areas, the regiment leader Chu Yunfei has relatively independent command authority for certain wars.
The commander-in-chief did not give special orders on this matter, and all war matters were left to the discretion of the regiment leader Chu Yunfei!"
After the order came down, Fang Li was very happy: "Commander, what a good thing, the chief executive department has delegated power!
Although the content is vague and unclear, the meaning is very clear to us. It allows us to fight jointly with the Eighth Route Army."
As for the deliberate ambiguity, this is naturally Lao Yan's method. Later he can use excuses to fool the little devil:
It was all my subordinate Chu Yunfei who made his own decision! There was no clear order from the superior department at all, so that guy went to cooperate with the Eighth Route Army to deal with your Japanese army.
This thing is caused by trouble, don’t worry, I will punish that kid later!
Listen, what a good excuse, what a good excuse.
As for the Eighth Route Army, Lao Yan can pat his chest and say:
The Anti-Japanese National United Front, our Jinsui Army and your Eighth Route Army will always be friendly forces. This joint operation is a special expression of sincerity by our Jinsui Army!
If you think about it more deeply, this can even paralyze Balu's judgment on the surface and make him relax his vigilance.
Maybe the Jinsui Army will take the opportunity to launch another December Incident. Wouldn't it be more calm after the November Incident?
After all, in the realm of Sanjin, no matter who develops and grows, in Lao Yan’s view, he is a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh, and he will have to be beaten out sooner or later!
……
In a few days.
As expected, Kong Jie was waiting for a letter from Chu Yunfei at the headquarters.
And in the letter, Chu Yunfei clearly stated that he was willing to conduct this joint operation with a team.
"Lao Kong, you really guessed it right!" Xu Guoan said with admiration.
Kong Jie smiled and said: "This matter is easy to analyze. The 358th Regiment cooperates with our Eighth Route Army. For the Shanxi-Sui Army, judging from the current situation, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.
It can not only break the public opinion that the Japanese army has recently propagated that the relationship between the Shanxi-Sui Army and our Eighth Route Army is broken and mutually hostile.
Let our Eighth Route Army continue to put its military focus on the battle against the Japanese army. Yan Laoxi has done it once or twice to reap the benefits of the fishermen and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
On the other hand, Lao Yan also wanted to build an anti-Japanese memorial for himself.
In addition, in the northwestern Shanxi region, if we capture these Japanese strongholds, the Shanxi-Sui Army will naturally want a share of the pie. We can't just sit back and watch the Eighth Route Army continue to grow, right?
Therefore, no matter from which aspect, Chu Yunfei will cooperate with us!"
As he spoke, the bright smile as always appeared on Kong Jie's face.
Looking at this smile, Xu Guoan was stunned and said happily: "Old Kong, are you planning to trick Chu Yunfei again?"
Kong Jie said with a dark face: "Old Xu, I, Kong Jie, am a real person, who doesn't know this?
How can you use the word 'pit' in one sentence and then add the word 'and'?
Regardless of the difference in political stance, I still admire Chu Yunfei very much. It can even be said that we are old friends who have been friends for a long time."
Xu Guoan: "..."
"Yes, you old man can say it with your mouth, I will listen to you!"
"Just tell me, we will conduct a joint operation with the 358th Regiment in the future. How will we fight specifically?"
Kong Jie smiled: "First of all, the news that the 358th Regiment is willing to join forces with us must be used to its maximum effect.
According to our previous battle plan, the more teams we can bring into this battle, the better.
In addition to the planned 57th Regiment, 71st Regiment of the Jinsui Army, and the 311th Regiment of the National Army, other Jinsui Army troops and Chiang Kai-shek troops, as long as they have business cooperation or contact with us, we can drag them into trouble...
Join us!
If you are hesitant, take the 358th Regiment as an example, or even show them the letter Chu Yunfei wrote to us.
This Chu Yunfei is the student of the chairman of the committee and the favorite general of Commander Yan. He can completely represent his attitude towards the Jinsui Army. With this attitude, I don’t believe that those guys who are wavering and want to get a piece of the pie will not be fooled.
."
Xu Guoan: "..."
I couldn't help but mutter in my heart, and said that I wouldn't cheat Chu Yunfei!
Kong Jie continued: "Our Eighth Route Army's winter counterattack has caused great losses to the little devils.
Next spring, the Japanese army will definitely launch an unprecedented retaliatory sweep.
Therefore, we must take advantage of the fact that this winter is not over yet, and destroy as much as possible the foundation that the Japanese may use for large-scale raids in the future.
Northwestern Shanxi is not big either. It is definitely not small.
There are more than a dozen large strongholds alone. It will be difficult for our Eighth Route Army to conquer them alone. This requires the participation of the Jinsui Army and the Jiang Army."
He looked at the points on the military map that had been specially marked.
"Our ultimate goal this time is to capture the large Japanese strongholds in the northwestern Shanxi area, Yangguan, Pingbei, Hanoi and other areas.
Completely destroy the framework and pillars of the public security system formed by the Japanese army in the northwestern Shanxi area.
Of course, when the attack just begins, we cannot go directly to these large strongholds, but first select some small and medium-sized strongholds to launch the attack.
In this so-called joint operation, I guess the Jin-Sui Army and the Chiang Kai-shek Army are all waiting to see what happens with our Eighth Route Army!
Only if we take the lead in making this battle fierce, more armed forces will participate in the follow-up.
When the armed forces of various forces have participated in this counter-offensive and the little devils are too busy, we will turn our forces and place the final combat target on these large strongholds."
As for the means of attacking these large strongholds.
Wang Shoucheng, commander of the mechanized combat battalion directly under the headquarters of a team, quickly arrived at the headquarters.
Lao Wang was so excited at this moment. He didn't expect that this hearty battle would be one after another.
"Using your mechanized operations to attack the large strongholds in Wanjia Town, including the Huting stronghold, based on your experience, are there any special methods and techniques for dealing with these large strongholds?"
After Wang Shoucheng arrived, Kong Jie asked straight to the point.
When it comes to questions in his personal professional field, Wang Shoucheng answered very confidently: "Commander, our Eighth Route Army has always used many methods to deal with the little devils.
If there is enough time, then there is a way to play with enough time.
Whether it's blocking the gun towers, cutting off the water source, cutting off the transportation lines, setting fire to the Japanese stronghold, putting poison, adding chili powder, etc., whatever means are available, use them.
If the time is short.
There are also daytime ways of playing during the day, and there are also nighttime ways of playing at night.
But in the final analysis, if you want to destroy the Japanese stronghold, you must first consider how to attack the enemy, which is difficult to avoid.
If you had asked me this question a few years ago, I would probably have frowned and found it difficult to answer, because facing the enemy's turrets and bunkers that were as solid as bastard shells, and we didn't have the artillery on hand to attack the enemy, there really wasn't anything we could do.
No.
But now, and I am not bragging, our mechanized combat troops can use their super mobility to quickly reach any large stronghold of the Japanese army in North Shanxi.
As long as we carry attack artillery, such as heavy rocket launchers and increased adhesive incendiary bombs, the quantity will be sufficient and the ammunition will be sufficient.
No matter where the Japanese stronghold is, even if there are a lot of troops stationed there, we can directly knock down the entire stronghold in the shortest time..."
Wang Shoucheng said it with great assurance, with four words written all over his face - military confidence!