The Laiyuan Independent Battalion Headquarters was less than five kilometers away from the front line. After Wang Hong received the information that the Japanese army was about to attack, he moved the regiment headquarters here to command the troops for operations.
First Battalion Commander Liu Senyun and Second Battalion Commander Chen Hao all stood in front of Wang Hong with serious faces and reported something.
The first person to speak was Chen Hao, commander of the Second Battalion. The Second Battalion took over the defense here from the Laiyuan Independent Battalion. No one knew the true situation of the Japanese and puppet troops on the opposite side better than him.
"Political Commissar, there are nearly 2,000 Japanese and puppet troops assembled opposite us."
"The assembly area is brightly lit, and ammunition should be being distributed. We also found a lot of artillery, including mountain artillery and mortars."
"I think the regiment commander's judgment is correct. The Japanese and puppet troops will attack us at dawn."
Wang Hong is under great pressure.
The first and second battalions seemed to be strong, with a total strength of more than 1,500 men, but they were all weak. There were only two companies of 300 men who could actually go on the battlefield.
The Japanese army had a seven-fold advantage in strength, as well as artillery and aircraft support. If they fought head-on, three hundred people would be killed by the Japanese in just one fight.
But it won’t work if you don’t carry it hard.
The Japanese and puppet troops will definitely march into the base area with overwhelming force.
The folks have just finished spring plowing. If the newly sown land is ruined, it will be too late to replant it.
During the autumn harvest, these lands will definitely have no harvest, which will not only reduce the grain output in the base area, but these villagers who have not harvested will also have to eat relief grains and become a burden on the base area, which will eventually lead to a new round of drought in the base area in the next year.
Food shortage...
The more Wang Hong thought about it, the more solemn his expression became. In the end, he could only place his hope on the chief of staff who was still on the way.
Of course, as the current head of the base, he still understands that one should never hang himself from a tree.
In addition to waiting for reinforcements, he also had to make two preparations just in case.
If the chief of staff fails to return reinforcements in time, he must rely on the strength at hand to hold back the Japanese and puppet troops and prevent them from destroying the base area.
Looking at the first battalion commander, he asked: "Liu Battalion Commander, you are responsible for the defense. How are the preparations now?"
Liu Senyun quickly replied: "The two main battalions and nearby local troops, guerrillas, and villagers have all been mobilized."
"In addition to continuing to strengthen our existing three lines of defense, I dug five more trenches in the back and prepared to build five more lines of defense."
"The defense lines are five hundred meters apart. They should be repaired before dawn!"
"There are eight lines of defense in total. If each line of defense can block the enemy for an hour, we can delay here for a day."
Wang Hong's expression did not change.
Holding a blocking position for an hour is just theoretical data.
In fact, the troops could not hold on for that long.
The positions were all temporarily repaired civil engineering works that could not withstand attacks from aircraft and artillery, and there were few available troops. It was possible that after holding two blocking positions, more than 300 troops would be wiped out.
Without troops, no matter how many blocking positions are placed in front of the Japanese and puppet troops, they are just a display...
"Strength! We still have too few troops to participate in the war, and we simply cannot defend so many lines of defense!" Wang Hong said after being silent for a long time.
Both Liu Senyun and Chen Hao lowered their heads, not knowing how to answer.
This is the price of the Sky City Strategy. The enemy is facing a powerful enemy, but he has no troops to use, but he must bluff in front of the enemy and find a way to prevent them from attacking.
Liu Senyun thought for half a minute and then reported: "Political Commissar, all the nearby local troops that can be reinforced are here. There are a total of 16 guerrillas and three local garrison companies, totaling nearly 500 people."
"Although their combat effectiveness is far inferior to that of the main force, they are definitely better than the new recruits who have just picked up a gun."
"It's really impossible to let them go."
"A veteran in the main force will lead two guerrillas or soldiers from local forces to defend the position."
Arrange 200 people in one blocking position and hold it for an hour before retreating. In this way, we can hold at least four blocking positions.
Liu Senyun made it clear that he would use these troops to his death.
But apart from this method, he could not think of any other way to block the attack of the Japanese and puppet troops.
Although it is heartbreaking, for the sake of the overall situation, those who deserve to be sacrificed must be sacrificed.
The solemn expression on Wang Hong's face was slowly replaced by determination, and he seemed to have made a decision.
Just when he was about to give the order, the guard at the door suddenly broke in and reported excitedly: "Political Commissar, the Chief of Staff is back!"
In order not to attract the attention of the Japanese and puppet troops, the convoy stopped ten kilometers away.
Hong Linfeng led his troops on a rapid march, and it took him an hour and a half to complete the journey.
"Political Commissar, Battalion Commander Liu, and Battalion Commander Chen, please be impatient!" Before Wang Hong could react from the shock, the exhausted voice of the Chief of Staff sounded at the door.
Then I saw Hong Linfeng striding in.
"Hello, Chief of Staff!" Liu Senyun and Chen Hao saluted quickly, the nervousness and worry on their faces disappeared instantly, and then they looked at Hong Linfeng, showing expressions of hesitant anticipation.
"Chief of Staff, you are finally back! If you don't come back, I won't be able to carry out this empty city plan anymore!" Wang Hong exclaimed with a sigh of relief.
Then he stared closely at Hong Linfeng and asked the questions Liu Senyun and Chen Hao wanted to ask but didn't.
"How many troops have been brought back in total? What do you need me to do here?"
"The Japanese and puppet troops have assembled nearly 2,000 people and are ready to attack. They will definitely launch an attack after dawn. We must be prepared in advance."
Hong Linfeng looked at the three people and answered confidently: "Nine hundred people, all soldiers of the Datong Independent Battalion. The battalion commander Huang Sheng came back with me. I will arrive first, and he will lead the troops behind. We will definitely be here in half an hour."
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"In order to bring more people, the returning troops were all lightly equipped and did not bring heavy weapons or ammunition. These two problems need to be solved by the political commissar."
Wang Hong immediately replied: "Ammunition is not a problem!"
"When I came to the front line, I brought all the ammunition stored in the arsenal. It will definitely be enough to last a day or two."
"Heavy weapons are not a problem: they are directly drawn from the first and second battalions, and cannons are given to cannons, and light and heavy machine guns are given to light and heavy machine guns. Ammunition can also be transferred from them."
Liu Senyun and Chen Hao quickly expressed their stance: "Political commissar, chief of staff, the first and second battalions not only have equipment and ammunition, but also people."
"No matter who it is, as long as the chief of staff likes it, they can be transferred."
Hong Linfeng immediately ordered: "Then I won't be polite!"
"Except for the two companies of veterans in the 1st and 2nd Battalions, all the mortars, mountain cannons, heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, light machine guns, and supporting ammunition equipped by other units will be handed over."
"Battle Commander Liu and Commander Chen will go back to the troops to transfer equipment now. If these troops have artillery and machine gunners that can go to the battlefield, they will all be transferred to me and they will be returned to you after the battle."
"The remaining troops formed a temporary stretcher team and were responsible for transporting the wounded back."
"As soon as the troops from the Datong Independent Battalion arrive, they will be replenished with heavy equipment, then rest and enter the position before dawn."
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