Wang Ping would definitely not return to the headquarters empty-handed. Both Yang Chengwu and the chief of staff knew this.
But they didn't expect that Wang Ping would bring such a big gift to them.
Once these equipments are used, they will be enough to expand one and a half battalions. No, it is possible to expand two battalions.
After the shock, the two people looked at Wang Ping and their eyes became much more pleasant. Then they said with satisfaction: Yes, it seems that you have really made a fortune in Laiyuan. I have passed this level. Chief of Staff?
Whether you pass it or not, that’s none of my business!”
The chief of staff immediately said: "As long as you report to me in as much detail as possible the battles you fought in Laiyuan, I will pass this level!"
Wang Ping breathed a long sigh of relief and promised: "Please rest assured, chief, I promise to tell you everything you know!"
For the next two hours, including meal time, Wang Ping reported on the battle processes of several battles.
"Okay, that's it for the time being. I want to summarize these battles. Our troops have very little experience in attacking artillery towers or strongholds. Summarize it, and then send it to the troops to learn and prepare the troops for future attacks against the Japanese.
It will definitely help!" The chief of staff said with great satisfaction as he put away the information he had written down in front of him.
Just when Wang Ping was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Yang Chengwu, who had rarely spoken, directly asked him the ultimate purpose of coming to the headquarters.
"Captain Wang, according to the order, the purpose of the Independent Battalion's attack on Laiyuan has been completed. You didn't bring the Independent Battalion back with you. Based on my understanding of you, you must have something in mind?"
"The commander is wise!" Wang Ping reported after flattering Yang Chengwu.
"I do have an idea. I hope you can approve it, Commander!"
"I have just reported on several battles in Laiyuan, but so far, the Japs in Laiyuan City have not figured out the strength of our independent battalion, and they have been beaten by our independent battalion in panic. I think this pair of independent battalions are
This is an opportunity for the camp!”
"I want to stay in Laiyuan, take Zhangjiawan, where the Independent Battalion is currently stationed, as the center, take over the surrounding villages step by step, and establish a base. Please approve it from the commander!"
After the report, Wang Ping opened the map he brought and pointed out Zhangjiawan, which was marked on the map, to Yang Chengwu. Then he stared at Yang Chengwu and the chief of staff, waiting for their reply!
If the enemy situation in Laiyuan is really as Wang Ping said, with the current strength of the Independent Battalion, staying in Laiyuan is indeed a good plan.
But the crux of the problem is that Laiyuan's enemy situation is far more complicated than Wang Ping knew.
After staring at the map for two minutes, Yang Chengwu with a serious face asked directly: "Is this Wang Ping's personal idea or is it!"
"The instructor has the same idea as me. I think this is a great opportunity for us to gain a foothold in Laiyuan and expand our power to Laiyuan. Then he asked me to come back and report, asking the commander to agree to our request!"
"It's good that you have such a vision. I'm very satisfied!" Yang Chengwu first gave Wang Ping a positive answer.
Then the topic changed: "But what I want to say is that the situation in Laiyuan is far worse than what you see. This is why we don't compete with the devils for Laiyuan and extend our tentacles to Laiyuan.
The most important reason! Chief of Staff, come and give Wang Ping a brief introduction!"
"Yes, commander!" the chief of staff introduced, pointing to the map.
"Look at the map. I won't say much more about the fact that Laiyuan is an important transportation artery. In order to defend Laiyuan and ensure the smooth flow of the transportation thoroughfare, the Japanese army directly stationed an infantry regiment and a guard regiment here. The military subdivision has just been established.
At that time, because our strength was too weak and in order not to irritate the Japs in Laiyuan, we did not develop in the direction of Laiyuan!"
"Now that you have gone over, it seems that the situation in Laiyuan has been very chaotic. It has made the Japanese people panic and can't figure out your real situation. But what I want to tell you is that the reason why the Japanese people stopped encircling and suppressing you is because they can't touch you."
I know your true situation, and besides worrying that your limited force will be eaten up by another squadron for no reason, there is another reason you don’t know."
Wang Ping frowned and quickly asked: "Is there any other reason?"
"Yes, this is the information sent to us by the military region a few days ago. After the Japanese army failed to encircle and suppress us, they were not reconciled. Not only to curb the continued expansion of our base area to the surrounding areas, but also to ensure the safety of Laiyuan, a traffic artery.
, it is planned to expand the Japs stationed in Laiyuan into a brigade. In this way, the total strength of the Japs in Laiyuan will be expanded to 6,500 people, including an artillery brigade with a total of twelve field guns, which has a very powerful combat effectiveness.
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"That's not all, the Laiyuan Security Regiment is also planning to expand into a security brigade, with three security regiments and an artillery company under its jurisdiction!"
"In this way, the total strength of the Japanese and puppet troops in Laiyuan will exceed 10,000. Once the Japanese have enough troops, I am sure that the Japanese will send out heavy troops to encircle and suppress you at all costs, eliminate you, and ensure that Laiyuan
Stablize!"
Wang Ping's face suddenly became enlightened, and his expression became more and more solemn.
If the Japanese who are encircling and suppressing you are an infantry brigade, even if the Japanese army is far stronger than the independent battalion, you can still defeat the Japanese through some strategies and tactics.
It was precisely because of this self-confidence, and the fact that the Japs in Laiyuan City had limited troops and could only dispatch one brigade plus some puppet troops to encircle and suppress themselves, that Wang Ping had the confidence to rely on his independent battalion to gain a foothold in Laiyuan.
But once the Japs in Laiyuan City were expanded into brigades, the Japanese army might dispatch more than three infantry brigades, and there would also be a certain size of artillery units to cooperate with them.
In the face of absolutely powerful strength, no matter how many conspiracies and schemes are there, they will be shattered.
Thinking of this, Wang Ping already had wavering thoughts in his heart.
"How is it? Commander Wang, do you still have the confidence to gain a foothold in Laiyuan now? With nearly 10,000 puppet troops, as long as they are willing, they can eat up the Independent Battalion at any time and leave nothing behind!" Yang Chengwu took a deep breath.
asked rhetorically.
Wang Ping wanted to fart, but he was unwilling to do so.
Seeing Yang Chengwu staring at him and waiting for an answer, Wang Ping showed a hesitant expression on his face. After thinking about it, he replied: "Commander, I want to think about it first, give me a minute!"
Yang Chengwu nodded and said in acquiescence: "Okay, I'll give it to you even if it's ten minutes!"
Wang Ping obviously didn't need ten minutes. As soon as one minute passed, Wang Ping's eyes shot out two rays of light, and then he answered confidently: "Commander, there is still a chance!"
"Now the situation in Laiyuan has been disrupted by us, and they have just lost four to five hundred people. Even if they want to expand into a brigade, the supplementary troops and equipment transferred to them from the Japanese Army Headquarters will be in place, and then the troop expansion will be completed and combat effectiveness will be formed.
, it will take at least a month, maybe even two months!"
"I think this time is our opportunity!"
"Although the independent battalion has just been reorganized, its combat effectiveness has not decreased, and has improved a lot. Because most of the new recruits we added to the army are prisoners of the puppet army, and the predecessors of these puppet soldiers are puppet soldiers who have been soldiers for at least half a year.
Not only are they well-trained, but they also have actual combat experience. With just a short period of training, three companies can be pulled out to fight the Japanese!"
The serious expression on Yang Chengwu's face has completely disappeared, and then he reveals a satisfied smile from the bottom of his heart!
