Although Huang Yuanqiang is a political cadre, he has also been a military cadre. As the political commissar of the New Regiment, he must know more about the situation than himself.
Seeing that Huang Yuanqiang was not optimistic about this battle at all, Commander Chen's face gradually became heavy.
At this moment, Wang Ping, who had been silent until now, spoke.
"It's not impossible!"
"Although the little Japs in Linfen City have become cowards and the only way to kill them is to attack them by force, they are not without their weaknesses!"
"First of all, they are guarding an isolated city. Whether ammunition or food supplies, they have to be transported through our base area. As long as we cut off their logistical supplies, they will be in chaos without a fight without us attacking!"
"Secondly, we have placed our own people in all the twelve newly established Imperial Army Corps. As long as we give them time, there is no problem in controlling part of the Imperial Army Army!"
"With them as internal agents, we still have a chance even if we attack by force!"
Huang Yuanqiang frowned and reminded: "Captain, you seem to have forgotten the Japanese reinforcements!"
"A mixed brigade has a total strength of more than 7,000 people. It is impossible for them to go to Linfen without carrying food and ammunition supplies!"
Commander Chen then added: "They really brought a lot of food and ammunition supplies!"
"According to intelligence, the Japanese army is recruiting a large number of mules, horses and horses around Taiyuan. Together with the Taiyuan devils' own equipment, they have collected several thousand horses. With so many horses and mules, it is impossible to go to Linfen empty, and they will definitely be brought there.
Large amounts of food and ammunition supplies!”
"Assuming that one mule, horse, and camel can transport three hundred kilograms of stuff, if you add up thousands of mules, horses, and horses, that's still several million kilograms of stuff!"
Wang Ping frowned immediately, stared at the commander and asked: "Are you sure the Japanese plan to use mules, horses and camels to transport supplies, instead of cars and carts?"
Commander Chen replied angrily: "Do you think Okamura Neji is a fool?"
"We use cars and large trucks to transport supplies. Once we enter the base area, we destroy the roads. Even if we give him five days to get out of the 70 to 80 kilometers of roads, he may not be able to get out!"
"Also, the artillery that Okamura Neji strengthened for this mixed brigade are all mountain artillery that can be easily disassembled and assembled. There is not a single field artillery or heavy artillery. It is obviously to prevent us from destroying the road and turning the entire army into a horse.
Reduce the requirements for roads to a minimum, pass through our base area as soon as possible, and reach Linfen City!"
Huang Yuanqiang's face became even more ugly.
"Commander, if this is the case, it will definitely be more difficult for us to complete the mission!"
"The troops have turned into mules and horses, and they can pass through the base area in two days of rapid march. In two days, we can't kill many Japanese at all!"
"Once we let them and the food and ammunition supplies they carry enter Linfen City, it will still be impossible to severely damage them through a strong attack with only some puppet troops who have not yet formed combat effectiveness to provide us with internal support!"
"The Japanese did not have much trust in the puppet army from the beginning, otherwise they would not directly send troops to serve as officers and instructors in the puppet army, and take over the command of the puppet army at any time!"
"Also, the more Japs there are in Linfen City, the less useful those puppet troops will be, and the fewer they can cooperate with us!"
Commander Chen did not speak, but turned his attention to Wang Ping.
Although he is the commander and Wang Ping's superior, if he is not familiar with the enemy's situation and the troops, rashly intervening in command will not only be of no benefit, but will also interfere with Wang Ping and have a counterproductive effect.
After a long time, Wang Ping, who had been staring at the sand table, finally made some movement!
"The Japanese use mules and horses to transport food and ammunition supplies. If they pass through our base quickly, our chances of attacking them will be much less!"
"However, having few opportunities does not mean that there are no opportunities. As long as we seize one opportunity, we may be able to kill them!"
Huang Yuanqiang stared at Wang Ping with his big eyes as if he were seeing a monster.
"Kill the Japs~ Captain, are you not confused?"
"These are more than 8,000 little Japs. They are well-equipped and have sufficient ammunition. More importantly, they must be very vigilant when passing through our base area!"
"By then, we may not even have a chance to sneak attack on them, how can we kill them!"
"I said yes!" Wang Ping replied confidently.
The eyes staring at the sand table did not move from beginning to end.
However, as time passed by, a smile appeared on Wang Ping's heavy face, and it was a smile full of confidence!
Commander Chen immediately asked: "Wang Ping, tell me what you think!"
Wang Ping pointed to the sand table and replied: "The Japanese have recruited a large number of mules and horses to make the reinforcements mules and horses. The purpose is to quickly pass through our base area and reduce our chances of sneak attacks on them. However, no matter how fast they are, they will rest in our base area."
one night!"
"Look here, there are fertile fields with flat terrain for more than ten kilometers, and the only way for the Japanese to pass by is in the middle of this section of the road in our base area!"
"With so many troops and thousands of mules and horses, this must be their first choice for camping at night. I plan to kill them here!"
"At the very least, we must intercept the food and ammunition supplies they carry with the army and inflict heavy damage on them!"
"Even if the remaining Japanese and puppet troops escape all the way to Linfen, I will make them a burden to Linfen City!"
Commander Chen shook his head and was not optimistic about Wang Ping's analysis.
"I agree with your analysis, 80% of the Japanese reinforcements will camp here!"
"But there is a problem. The terrain here is so good that there is not even a forest. It is impossible for us to ambush them or surprise them~"
"Then the only option left is to attack by force!"
"The Japanese have so many troops, well-equipped, and equipped with a large number of artillery and ammunition, and they only have one night. How many troops do you plan to concentrate on attacking them, and what price do you plan to pay? Is it five thousand people or one person?
Ten thousand people, or more troops!"
The smile on Wang Ping's face did not change at all, and he answered confidently.
"Commander, it's not that troublesome, and the casualties of the troops won't be as big as you think~"
"However, the direct brigade must participate in the battle after arriving. Although the offensive troops do not need too many, in order to eliminate more Japanese, I need a large number of encirclement troops!"
"Also, I hope to know the situation of the Japanese mixed brigade anytime and anywhere."
"I will send a direct team to Taiyuan now to investigate and harass the Japs along the way. We will tire the Japs, but we still need the cooperation of the intelligence department!"
"No problem!" Commander Chen replied with certainty.
"The military intelligence department will definitely cooperate with you unconditionally... Since you, Wang Ping, are confident that you can win this battle, then I will fight with you!"
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