"In order to prevent the Japanese from noticing the abnormal mobilization of our troops, during the period before the general offensive, the companies and platoons at the front of the third battalion must continue to maintain the pressure offensive against the Japanese..."
A full-line general attack is a large-scale military operation, with frequent mobilization of troops and supplies, making it easy for the Japanese to sense danger and break out in advance.
Once the Japanese break through in advance, it will disrupt the Chinese army's general offensive plan and fall into a passive state.
Therefore, small-scale battles at the front are needed to attract the attention of the Japanese, contain them, and paralyze them. When the general attack is launched, they can be caught off guard and maximize the effect of the attack.
"I will lead my brothers to attack forward and seize one or two Japanese positions as a springboard for a general attack."
Liu Yidao, commander of the third battalion, has been on the battlefield for more than a week. His shiny black and tattered military uniforms already exude a sour smell, but he is still in good spirits.
Seeing Liu Yidao's excited look, Yang Ling was worried that his attack force was too much and would alert the Japanese.
So he turned around and reminded Deputy Battalion Commander Qin Shou: "Deputy Battalion Commander Qin, keep an eye on Lao Liu and keep the front pressure on the Japs. Don't rush into the Japs' lair because you are so hot-headed."
Liu Yidao was tough and fierce in battle, but sometimes he was impulsive, so Yang Ling transferred the more stable Qin Shou to the third battalion as the deputy battalion commander in the hope that they could complement each other's strengths.
"Yes!" Deputy Battalion Commander Qin Shou also understood Yang Ling's concerns and agreed wholeheartedly.
Yang Ling nodded and turned his attention to First Battalion Commander Lu Xing, who was sitting on the right.
Lu Xing can be regarded as an old man of the 301st Regiment. He is not only brave in fighting, but also able to take into account the overall situation. He has always been Yang Ling's right-hand man and Yang Ling's choice for deputy commander.
But this time, I didn't expect that the first battalion commander Lu Xing accidentally killed the Japanese commander Ichikawa Yozo, and the division commander Wang Yaowu directly promoted him.
"Battle Commander Lu, I would like to congratulate you first. The appointment to the division headquarters has been announced."
Yang Ling's mood is complicated now. It would have been a good thing for his battalion commander to be promoted, but he is not happy at all now because Lu Xing was not promoted to deputy commander of their regiment, but was transferred to the 306th regiment.
The 306th Regiment, led by its leader Chang Xiaode, fought a bloody battle against Zhang Gushan. They fought hand-to-hand combat with the Japs nine times in one day and suffered heavy losses.
In order to restore the combat effectiveness of the 306th Regiment as soon as possible and participate in this general offensive mission, the division headquarters specially transferred key officers from the remaining brigades and regiments to supplement it.
Lu Xing, the commander of the first battalion of Yang Ling's regiment, had previously killed a Japs regiment commander and performed well in the position of battalion commander, so he was naturally promoted to deputy commander by Fire Line.
Hearing Yang Ling's words, the atmosphere in the tent relaxed. Everyone looked at Lu Xing with envy in their eyes. After all, not everyone is so lucky to kill a Japanese captain.
Lu Xing also tidied up his tattered military uniform and stood up with his head held high, his face also full of joy.
Although soldiers fight to protect their families and the country, we are not immortals who do not eat the fireworks of the world. We will naturally be happy if we can be promoted and advance our career.
"Lu Xing, the first battalion commander of the 301st Regiment, fought bravely and led his troops to kill a lieutenant commander and two majors of the enemy's 145th Regiment, and gained numerous victories... Yu Jishi was specially transferred to the 306th Regiment as the deputy commander.
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Yang Ling spoke clearly and quickly finished reading out the temporarily issued letter of appointment. He looked at Lu Xing with a smile, waiting for him to receive the letter of appointment.
Lu Xing, on the other hand, stood there in a daze. He thought he would be promoted to deputy commander of the regiment, but unexpectedly he was transferred to the 306th regiment, which was beyond his expectation.
Yang Ling naturally understood Lu Xing's mood. He was suddenly far away from his familiar brothers and was transferred to an unfamiliar army. It was so sudden that it was understandable that he couldn't figure it out for a while.
"Deputy Commander Lu?"
Yang Ling looked at Lu Xing standing there in a daze and called him with a smile.
Hearing Yang Ling's shouting, Lu Xing came back to his senses.
Although he was transferred away from a familiar unit, it was still considered a transfer within a division, so the situation was not too bad.
He quickly calmed down, stepped forward, stood at attention, saluted, and took the letter of appointment from Yang Ling's hand.
The officers in the tent were filled with envy when they saw Lu Xing accepting the commission. They clapped vigorously and were happy for Lu Xing. The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became lively.
Yang Ling was also sincerely happy for Lu Xing. Looking at Lu Xing who was a little depressed, he couldn't help but comfort him.
"Although you have been transferred to the 306th Regiment, it is our regiment that went out after all. If anyone dares to bully you, just say hello. The thousands of brothers in our regiment will be your strong backing."
"Yes, let's drink and eat meat together when we come back after the war."
"Deputy Commander Lu, please take care of our brothers from now on."
Most of the officers in the tent had fought alongside Lu Xing, which was a life-and-death friendship, and they all agreed.
When Lu Xing heard Yang Ling's words, a warm current surged through his heart.
"I will never forget my brothers. We are brothers for life."
Lu Xing's eyes sparkled, thinking that he would be separated from these familiar brothers soon, and his face was full of reluctance.
When Lu Xing sat down again with the letter of appointment, Yang Ling slowly spoke.
"Brothers, according to intelligence, the Japs in the Wanjialing area now have at least one lieutenant general division commander, two major general brigade commanders, and dozens of colonels and lieutenants. This is a big fish...
"
The brothers were immersed in the envy of Deputy Captain Lu Xingsheng. When they suddenly heard Yang Ling's words, their hearts suddenly became hot and their breathing became rapid.
Lu Xing was promoted to deputy commander after killing a Japanese regiment leader. If they killed a general, wouldn't they be promoted to three levels in a row?
Yang Ling's words immediately aroused the enthusiasm of the brothers. They all looked at Yang Ling with burning eyes. They wished they could lead their troops to attack now.
"The military commander said that whoever captures Matsuura alive this time will be promoted to three levels in a row!"
While the brothers were still speculating, Yang Ling dropped such a bombshell.
As soon as Yang Ling said these words, the brothers became even more excited. There was a buzz in the tent and the atmosphere was enthusiastic.
It's like a piece of cake has been placed on their lips, how can they not be moved.
Seeing that the brothers' emotions were aroused, Yang Ling stopped smiling and changed the subject.
"But if anyone lets the little devil run away, I will never let him go easily!"
Yang Ling's face was serious and his words were sonorous, which made everyone calm down.
Although the devil is just a piece of meat now, it is still connected to the bones. If the teeth are chipped, it will be more than worth the loss, so everyone has become more serious about it.
Yang Ling's rule is to despise the enemy strategically, but to attach absolute importance to it tactically, otherwise the ship may capsize in the gutter.
"Each company will allocate a platoon of suicide squads to gather at the regiment headquarters in the evening."
This time, the First Corps of the Ninth Theater Zone had a very clear strategy for encircling and annihilating the Japanese, which was to organize 13 death squads to attack concentrically from different directions in order to disrupt and defeat the scattered Japanese.
The main force on the periphery formed a large encirclement, gradually shrinking and advancing inward, and finally formed a combined force to wipe out the Japanese 106th Division in one fell swoop. No one must be left out.
Yang Ling and his 74th Army are responsible for the formation of two death squads. Each death squad has a size of about a thousand people. Their 51st Division also needs to mobilize brave officers and soldiers to participate.