"No, we must keep a reserve force, at least one battalion. If an accident occurs on the battlefield, these reserves will be the life-saving straw of our independent regiment!"
Cheng Xiao said this very firmly, without any tone of discussion.
One of the military and political officials wanted to keep a reserve team, and the other did not. Zeng Quan, who was caught in the middle, had the most difficult time. He frowned and didn't know how to answer.
"Political commissar calm down!" Wang Ping explained at the critical moment.
"I didn't say not to keep a reserve team, I just think it's a waste and unnecessary to keep these seven or eight hundred people here. If we really need a reserve team, we have plenty of them, so there is no need to keep them around!"
The political commissar retorted with an expression of disbelief: "In the battle plan of the regiment commander and chief of staff, except for them, everyone has a task. Where is the reserve team? I don't agree to cancel the reserve team no matter what. At critical moments, the reserve team
It can save lives!”
"I said yes!" Wang Ping affirmed very confidently.
"The first line of defense defends five hundred people. Even if there are two hundred casualties in the end, there will still be three hundred people who retreat to the back to rest. They are the reserves I am talking about, and as the battle continues, we will only have more reserves.
There will be no shortage of them, and they are all the elites left over from the bloody battle earlier!"
"With such a force in our hands, we are still worried about accidents on the battlefield!"
Cheng Xiao and Zeng Quan both shook their heads subconsciously, but did not answer immediately.
Especially Cheng Xiao, who stared at the map for a minute before giving in: "You pass!"
Then he stared at Wang Ping and asked: "Seven to eight hundred people, if used properly on the battlefield, can stab the Japanese at critical times and places. Even if the blow is not fatal, it will be enough to make them feel heartbroken!"
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"Captain, are you planning to let them use them as sharp knives in your hands?"
"What a sharp blade? Why didn't I understand? Political Commissar, please explain clearly!" Chief of Staff Zeng Quan frowned and asked, but he still hadn't reacted.
At this time, the gap between Cheng Xiao and Zeng Quan suddenly became apparent.
After all, the political commissar had led troops in battles and was a regimental commander during the Red Army. He found that the vision and layout of fighter planes were different.
As soon as he mentioned it, he saw through what he was thinking.
The chief of staff is different. He was promoted too quickly along the way and has never experienced many things. He does not have the extraordinary vision and structure of a political commissar.
"It seems that the chief of staff still needs more training. If he has the opportunity, he must be allowed to lead more troops outside!" Wang Ping thought to himself.
But the movements on his body did not stop. He nodded and said smoothly: "Old Cheng, please explain to the Chief of Staff!"
Soon, Zeng Quan's face showed an expression of sudden realization.
Wang Ping no longer hesitated and directly expressed his thoughts.
"I plan to send out the first battalion and the reconnaissance platoon to blockade the mountain before the Japanese send troops. Go out early, bring enough ammunition, hide outside the mountain, and stab the Japanese in the back at the critical moment."
"Before receiving specific orders from the regiment headquarters, a battalion can act as a platoon and pretend to be guerrillas!"
"You must remember that the size of the troops dispatched in each battle cannot exceed one platoon. I don't want the Japanese to be alert and know that we have a main force hidden behind them!"
At the Military Region Headquarters, after reading the reminder telegram sent by Wang Ping, Yang Chengwu directly ordered: "Wang Ping has considered it carefully and reminded him in a timely manner. Just do as he says!"
"Chief of Staff, you are going to give the order to the first and second regiments not to move yet. And even if you want to move, you can only move at night. We also need to let our local troops and guerrillas pretend to be the main force and deceive the eyes of the Japanese intelligence agents.
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"I'll give the order in a moment! But this will put more pressure on the independent regiment!" the chief of staff analyzed with a heavy tone.
"According to intelligence, the Japanese army is likely to mobilize in full this time. Except for the necessary remaining troops, the others will go to the independent regiment for a decisive battle. With the addition of an artillery brigade and air support, it will definitely be an unprecedented three-dimensional attack!"
"Our Eighth Route Army has been on the battlefield for so long, and it seems we have never encountered such a battle!"
"Without experience to draw from, I'm worried that Wang Ping's estimate of the war situation is too optimistic and the independent regiment will not be able to withstand it!"
Yang Chengwu frowned and walked around the war room without saying a word.
After a full five minutes, a trace of determination flashed across his solemn face: "I believe in Wang Ping and the Independent Group. Wang Ping has never let us down. Without that capital, he would definitely not send such a telegram and let us go."
Let him fight, we don’t care!”
"However, if you believe in yourself, we can't put all the pressure on Wang Ping!"
"Order the first and second regiments. After the battle starts, I will give them one night to detect the lurking in Laiyuan City, and launch the attack on time the next night. The first regiment, Chen Zhengxiang, will be the commander of the front enemy and be responsible for the entire siege battle!"
"Break through the city walls and fortifications in one hour, rush into Laiyuan City, end the battle in two hours, and withdraw from the battle before dawn!"
"Also, remember to send troops to block the Japanese reinforcements and buy time for the main force to attack the city and retreat!"
The chief of staff immediately reacted: "With one less day of fighting, the pressure on the independent regiment will definitely be reduced. I will send a telegram right away!"
"Also, Commander, do you want to tell Wang Ping about this situation?"
"Tell him, two days has two days of fighting, and three days has three days of fighting. If we change, Wang Ping will definitely change too!" Yang Chengwu ordered with a serious face.
Everyone at the Japanese Army Headquarters in Laiyuan City, including the Chief of Staff, had excitement on their faces.
Many staff officers were packing up maps and some necessary tools. In the telegraph room, a dozen telegraph operators were also packing the radio into boxes, as if preparing for transfer.
They are indeed moving today, and most of the people in the headquarters will go to the front line with Ono to gain military exploits.
"General, more than 5,000 imperial troops and more than 2,000 imperial auxiliary troops are all ready! The baggage troops carry five days of combat supplies for the troops, and each combat unit carries two days of combat supplies." The chief of staff hurried over and reported.
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"Yo Xi! Order the forward brigade to leave the city in five minutes! Other troops will follow at a distance of five hundred meters. The cavalry brigade will cover the two wings, the baggage brigade and the artillery brigade will be in the middle, and an infantry brigade will be behind!" Ono's eyes were also revealing!
Excited, he ordered loudly.
I have been suppressed and beaten by the independent group for such a long time, and today I can finally take revenge and vent the anger I have been holding in my stomach. I am very excited!
"Should we contact the Army Aviation Corps and ask them to send planes to cover our march?" the chief of staff reminded.
"The Eighth Route Army is too cunning and will definitely not let go of the opportunity to sneak attack us along the way. With the support of aircraft and keeping an eye on them from the sky, these sneak attack troops will have more scruples. Our troops will also feel more at ease when they counterattack, without having to
Scheming!"
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