Chapter 944 The number one general in Eastern Jin Dynasty!
The so-called heroes think alike!
Brigadier Cheng Da was still thinking about how to temporarily divert the firepower of a certain regiment that was already turning into a wine vat. Over there, the young commander of the 769th regiment, who was already drunk and turned red, took the initiative to raise his wine glass and toast to Tang Dao.
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"Captain Tang, although we have not met for a long time, Commander Tang, you are a peer that I rarely admire. I would like to toast you first, and I also want to ask you something."
"Captain Cheng, don't ask for advice. Your night attack on Yangmingbao was a classic. I recorded it as a classic example in the tactics tutorial of our regiment's teaching brigade. I also hope that Commander Cheng, you won't accept me."
Just the copyright fee!" Tang Dao smiled slightly and took the initiative to drink up the glass of wine first.
His words made everyone around him laugh heartily, and the face of the young regiment leader who was the protagonist of the toast was even more rosy. The Battle of Yangmingbao was the most classic battle since the 769 regiment crossed the Yellow River eastward under his leadership. Not only did the division
The Ministry and Army Headquarters commended him, and even the theater headquarters issued a commendation order specifically for this.
"That's right, I'm fighting side by side with your regiment this time. According to my observation, the reason why your regiment is so powerful in combat is not only the fierce firepower when attacking, but also its attack formation. It seems to me that there is a lot of mystery in it, and it seems that it can maximize its effectiveness.
Its firepower advantage has also reduced the casualty rate of attacking infantry. I wonder if Commander Tang can shed some light on this.
Of course, if Commander Tang has any difficulties, just pretend I didn’t say anything."
The young group leader must have thought about this question for a long time, and finally asked it out under the influence of alcohol.
As soon as these words came out, the voices at the table suddenly became much quieter.
Originally, the formation of the troops was the responsibility of the generals, so it was somewhat inappropriate for him to ask this question.
But except for the two division leaders who were confused, the other regiment leaders' eyes brightened. Obviously, this was what they also wanted to know.
They have extremely rich combat experience and naturally understand that as long as they are attacking and without bunkers, the casualty rate will be far higher than when defending. There is such a formation in the world that can reduce the casualty rate. As a general of an army,
Who doesn't want to know?
The young leader's question touched their hearts!
The only one who frowned slightly was Brigadier Cheng Da. He was worried because he was afraid that Tang Dao would reject him.
It was not that Tang Dao was unwilling to help him with all his resources. After many years of hard work, the Eightyth Army had already formed its own offensive and defensive system. It could not take advantage of others' strengths and improve it on its own. What he was worried about was that because of Tang Dao's refusal,
The originally close relationship between the Four Elements Group and the 683rd Brigade has created a slight estrangement, which is what he least wants to see.
Perhaps even the extremely smart Brigadier Cheng Da himself didn't realize that Tang Dao had been so important to him since then, almost as important as his own army.
If we have to describe it, the word "comrade" can be used to define it.
"Haha! What did I think it was? It turned out to be a three-three tactic!" Tang Dao laughed.
Not to mention that they asked, even if they didn't ask, Tang Dao was still thinking about how to return the copyright of the "Three Three Tactics" that the 80th Army summarized through eight years of actual combat research to the creators! It's better now, save the money
A lot of effort went into it.
"Three-three tactics?" The division commander flashed his eyes behind his glasses and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
It seems that I can capture the essence of something just from the name, but I can't describe it in detail.
"The core of the three-three tactics is this," Tang Dao explained while drawing pictures on the table.
After hearing Tang Dao talk about the critical moment, the division commander, whose mind became more and more clear about this tactic, simply waved his hand and asked several regiment leader-level students to personally remove all the food and wine from the table, while Tang Dao used his finger as a pen.
Using wine as ink and the table as paper, I gave these generals who will surely shine brightly in the future a detailed explanation of their best tactics in the future.
In the past time and space, they used the blood of countless martyrs to imbue this magical tactic and pass it down from generation to generation. In this era, the little Butterfly Tang Dao who learned this from them helped them condense it in advance.
This kind of cause and effect is amazing!
"Wonderful! It's really wonderful. With this kind of triangular attack, an infantry squad can have a main attack point and two flanks to cover, and the attack area is also much wider. At the same time, one ring is linked to another, and an infantry company can exert the most attack firepower
At least 30% higher than before.
In particular, the distance between individual infantry units is widened, which reduces the casualties caused by the enemy's heavy fire attack. This is really a genius tactical design." Brigadier Cheng couldn't help but pat his legs in admiration.
"This kind of infantry squad must have light machine guns as fire support. It's a bit difficult for us!"
"Hey, Brigadier Cheng, there are quite a lot of seizures in Shentou Ridge and Beigan Ridge this time! I promised you! I don't want any of the rifles or machine guns in the battle of Beigan Ridge. I don't want even a light machine gun.
Seventy or eighty! There are only a lot more grenade launchers. If you have 80 infantry squads in a regiment, plus the original inventory, don't say you don't have enough to get one for each infantry squad. "Tang Dao"
With a sneer, he mercilessly exposed the fact that this old man who was used to beating rich people had a habit of crying about poverty.
"Brother! Do you think all of this is left to me, the 683rd Brigade? The 769th Group has to take half of it and go. What do you think the two division leaders are doing? Didn't you see that the big trucks in the division headquarters' supply camp are all empty?
Well! Those are here to move things." Brigadier Cheng Da called Chong Tianqu.
"Well, Cheng Houhou, when you sent the telegram to invite the division commander and me, you said it sincerely, saying that our coming to the celebration banquet would boost the morale of the entire army. When it comes to supplies, you start to dislike us, right?
"How about we leave?" The short leader pretended to be angry and pointed at a certain brigade commander to get angry.
"Political commissar! If we leave now! But we will be fooled by him!" the division commander sighed. "It's not like you don't know his slippery temper. When we are here, he dares to point at the bald man and scold the monk. If we
Once he leaves, who can hold him down? If the honest people in the division's supply camp are not fooled by him, and if he can give you half of the 20 light machine guns that he promised to hand over to the division headquarters, then he is soft-hearted."
"The division commander must understand him, so he almost fell for Cheng Houhou!" The short commander suddenly realized, and patted the table. "Drink, I am the division commander, and I am a senior official who can kill people. You, Brigadier Cheng, are the commander of the division."
I can only admit it, one for me and three for you!"
"Commander! We agreed that our 921st division would challenge his four-line regiment alone? We can't fight among ourselves just because this guy said a tactic! Ouch! This guy definitely meant to seduce me," said Brigadier Cheng Da.
The disaster immediately moved eastward.
Tang Dao had a look of 'contempt' on his face. He did have this idea of 'seduce' just now, but when Ximen Qing meets Pan Jinlian, who is really a good bird?
How can you still speak so righteously?
"Political Commissar, although Cheng Houhou is a little tired, what he said is not unreasonable." The division commander who was sitting beside him without speaking and had been thinking about it spoke up and glanced at Brigadier Cheng Da, who was still complaining.
"I have made the decision. I will give you 10 more light machine guns for the 683rd Brigade. You can find a way to get them together. It just so happens that you have recruited more than a thousand new soldiers here. Transfer some veterans and create a new regiment. You don't need three battalions.
Just get two, and implement Commander Tang’s three-three system, and if possible, promote it to the whole division!"
"Thank you, commander. I promise to be a good test field for our entire division. Commander Tang spent so much time talking about it!" Brigadier Cheng Da agreed with excitement on his face.
Is this okay?
Wang Xiaoqiang, who has the same temperament, can only be dumbfounded, using this to express that he has unlocked many new postures from his brigade commander.
The only sad thing is that his unskilled way of asking for equipment shamelessly is really a scumbag among his brigade commanders.
But Tang Dao said it well: Even if you see through the cruel truth that your superiors are superior in skills, you can still thicken your face and welcome men, and you are a truly good subordinate!
You are ever-changing, but I can only respond with one cheeky move!
Wang Xiaoqiang sublimated at this moment!
"No, no, Brigadier Cheng, the two leaders, in fact, there is no need to be too rigid in the so-called three-three system. I personally feel that the most suitable organizational sequence for your army's operations is not the three-three system, but the three-four system." Tang Dao shook his head.
Shake his head.
The new term "three-four systems" made everyone at the table stunned.
"Commander Cheng, can you tell me how many casualties your army suffered in this battle against Japan, and how many more people can be replaced?" Tang Dao asked.
“Due to the proper application of tactics in the Shentou Ridge ambush battle, my supplementary regiment lost 98 people, 46 people were seriously injured, and about 100 people were slightly injured. It basically took ten days and a half to return to the team, and the loss was basically 120 people;
In the Battle of Beiganling, due to a tough fight with the Japanese invaders, the 769 regiment suffered heavy losses, with more than 500 sacrificed and more than 200 seriously injured. Minor injuries were not counted. The total casualties of the two regiments participating in the battle of our 683 brigade were about 200. However, Lucheng joined the army.
Recruitment, in less than two months, the strength of the four regiments I participated in this battle will be completely restored to its original strength!" Brigadier Cheng gave the answer after a brief calculation.
This batch of new soldiers was originally recruited by the Si Xing Regiment in the city. Originally, Brigadier Cheng was too embarrassed to take over the army all by himself, but Tang Dao considered that the Si Xing Regiment in Licheng had transferred more than 6,000 people, and no one could join the army after mobilization.
No less. The route that the Si Xing Regiment will take in the short term is Guijing rather than Guido, so all these recruits are left to the 683rd Brigade.
"So, although your army fought a big battle with the Japanese army this time, there was actually no loss of soldiers!" Tang Dao smiled slightly and turned his attention to the two division chiefs. "Two chiefs, I wonder if I can say something about your army?
What is the total strength of the division in eastern Shanxi now?"
"We are all our own people, you just say it doesn't matter!" The two leaders looked at each other, but the expressions on their faces were very indifferent.
Obviously, as Tang Dao expected, since Brigadier Cheng dared to reveal the military secrets of the 921st Division to him, it was not something he could decide on his own. He must have obtained the approval of his superiors and took the opportunity to test him.
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If there is information on the specific strength of the 921st Division, I'm afraid it may be closely related to Tang Dao!
This cannot be blamed on these generals being too cautious. They have been betrayed too many times in the past, and they can no longer easily trust a person who came from the "enemy camp".
If they fought side by side for once, they would be heartbroken, and Tang Dao would be afraid that he was hugging the wrong thigh!
"Okay, then I will calculate it based on the more than 25,000 soldiers in your division now. The original veterans are about 12,000. The new soldiers who have joined in the past six months have experienced combat and are not considered new recruits. There are seven to eight thousand.
Calculated this way, the number of new soldiers recruited due to the expansion of the army in the past two months is only 8,000. The ratio of veterans, cutting-edge soldiers, and new recruits is basically 2:1:1.
I suggest that the brigade be reorganized in units, with the old leading the new. The two veterans of the original 921 Division will lead a cutting-edge soldier and then a new recruit. This will allow the new soldiers to grow up as quickly as possible, and at the same time, the loss of combat effectiveness will not be
It's too big." Tang Dao first made his own suggestions on the proportion of recruits and veterans.
"This is a good idea. As long as we train for a month, the problem of the weakened combat effectiveness of each regiment and battalion due to the addition of new recruits can be solved. After a few actual battles, the new recruits will become veterans." The short political commissar first nodded in agreement.
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"If all 25,000 people are crammed into the five infantry regiments originally belonging to your division, it will inevitably lead to a large and bloated establishment, which is not suitable for mountain operations. The division leaders are very wise and have expanded the independent regiment, the new regiment, the eastward marching brigade, etc.
The establishment is to accommodate it, but I think it is not enough. It is best to expand it to 9 regiments, with each infantry regiment having 2,500 soldiers, for a total of 22,500 soldiers;
In addition to infantry, artillery must also be developed.
This time, the artillery captured by the Japanese invaders included infantry guns and 37mm rapid-fire guns. The originally empty artillery battalion directly under the division was expanded into an artillery regiment according to the standards of the German Arms Division.
The artillery regiment is organized using the original mountain artillery and machine guns as well as the currently captured infantry artillery and 37mm rapid-fire artillery. It consists of a mountain artillery battalion, an anti-aircraft artillery battalion, and a direct-fire artillery battalion.
According to the regular establishment, the mountain artillery battalion has 336 people and is equipped with 12 75mm mountain guns. The anti-aircraft artillery battalion also has 336 people and is equipped with high-level and flat dual-purpose 20mm anti-aircraft cannons. The direct-fire artillery battalion also has the same number of people and is equipped with infantry guns and 37mm rapid-fire cannons.
The function of the anti-aircraft artillery battalion is mainly responsible for the air defense needs of the remaining artillery battalions and the division headquarters. It can also conduct direct strikes against enemy armored targets during ground operations.
The direct-fire artillery battalion is more flexible and can be broken down into companies to provide artillery support to each brigade and regiment.
The artillery regiment has approximately 1,300 personnel!"
Tang Dao was good at mathematics, and the plan he mentioned was obviously not a temporary idea, but had been brewing for a long time.
However, the senior officers of the 921 Division present here did not bother to praise why Tang Dao was so good at mathematics. Instead, they all took a breath of cold air when Tang Dao opened his mouth and said that there was an artillery regiment.
Everyone in the artillery regiment wants one, but the entire 921st Division only has six 75mm mountain guns in total. The 20mm high-level and flat dual-purpose machine guns are even rarer. The entire Eightyth Army only has six in total, and they are hidden like treasures by the army leaders.
Now, unless we encounter a large-scale offensive battle, let alone Brigadier Cheng, these two division leaders will not be able to see each other.
"My brother Tang! You are a rich man and you are used to having all kinds of equipment come at your mouth. Not to mention mountain cannons. Sooner or later, you can snatch a few from the devils. But we really don't have the machine cannons you mentioned! Except for the mountain cannons over there,
The soldiers were paid and equipped but not a single gun was issued!" Brigadier Cheng looked bitter.
But despite the pain on his face, the eyes he looked at a certain group member were shining with green light, like a wolf seeing a big fat sheep.
Obviously, this person has another idea for a rich man.
Although he also knew that not many of Tang Dao's four-line regiments were capable of this thing, but based on his understanding of Tang Dao, Tang Dao would never bully Xia Jiba. As long as he said so, he would be confident in this artillery regiment.
Can be built.
"Brother, don't look at me, I don't even have this thing now!" Tang Dao spread his hands.
"Not now, then later." The voice you held back from your throat was almost broken by the obedient Brigadier Cheng.
"Of course it can happen in the future!" Tang Dao smiled slightly.
"To be honest with the two chiefs and some big brothers, I have here the purchase orders for the arms of two infantry divisions that the young marshal asked the Germans to buy. There were a lot of machine guns in them. The arms are now in the Germans' warehouse in Jincheng.
In the concession warehouse, money is no longer a big problem, the only difficulty is how to transport it from Jincheng!" Tang Dao told this secret calmly in front of these people.
Two infantry divisions ordnance? A group of regimental commanders headed by Brigadier Cheng Da were collectively stunned! This surprise came so suddenly.
Seeing that these future big guys were stunned by his deception, Tang Dao smiled even brighter.
Although Brigadier Cheng was unabashedly calling him a rich man again, Tang Dao miraculously did not feel disgusted at all. Perhaps one of them had his own charm for Tang Dao, a little butterfly from the future.
Although Tang Dao's family knew about his own affairs, what's more, after getting along with him for a few days, he really fell in love with this person who had a true temperament.
"Captain Tang's mind is really admirable!" The division commander was shocked by Tang Dao's words with a solemn expression. "If Commander Tang encounters any difficulties in transporting this batch of equipment in the future, the 921st Division will definitely help him with all his strength!"
There was no politeness or any suspicion. This man spoke with great frankness what he was thinking and what he had promised at this time.
This is the wisdom that comes from having enough life experience, great wisdom! He can feel Tang Dao's unreserved trust. Naturally, he also knows that Tang Dao needs help to be able to confess the secret at the wine table, and the reward is what the artillery regiment of the preparatory division has to offer.
The required machine guns even include 75mm mountain guns.
He knew very well the organization of the German infantry divisions. Each infantry division would have an artillery regiment.
"Commander Tang, I have never quite understood why, Commander Tang, you did not hesitate to travel thousands of miles to come to the Taihang Mountains, and you favored our 921st Division so much. Not only did you pay for the guns and raise them out of your own pocket, but you were also able to distribute the spoils.
Don't ask for less. Don't say that the leader of our division was kind to your family when he was in his hometown, or that Brigadier Cheng is so charming that he made you feel like a confidant as soon as you met. That's something I've only seen in books.
The plot!" After the young leader woke up from the shock, he really couldn't contain his excitement.
The young captain's words were not just his own opinion. From the attentive looks of everyone in the 921st Division, we could tell that they thought so too.
This is also a question that Tang Dao cannot avoid, because it is unreasonable. No matter what the purpose is, he must have a reasonable explanation.
"Hey, what if I said what you said is right?" Tang Dao said calmly.
Tang Dao's words are about nine percent true and one percent false.
These members of the 921st Division were the most respectable and true Chinese soldiers in time and space.
They and the soldiers under their command proved their determination to resist Japan with practical actions. From Niangziguan in eastern Shanxi to Zhongtiao Mountain and then to the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Plain, they were at the forefront fighting the Japanese invaders until the end of the entire Patriotic War.
Several company and regiment-level cadres were killed in the battle, and even fewer battalion and company-level backbones were lost.
But obviously, no one believes it!
"Haha, to be honest, no one believes it. Then I can only say clichés." Although Tang Dao was smiling, his expression was extremely formal:
"The reason is very simple, because I know that all of you here are the most determined soldiers to resist Japan. When China is in danger, no matter how much we, Tang Dao and our Four Lines Regiment, have the heart to serve the country with fists and fists, in the face of the powerful Japanese invaders,
They are still powerless. If they want to win this war with great disparity in strength, the only way for the whole nation to unite and fight them is.
You are my most trustworthy partners. Helping you is also helping myself.
Although there are many good ones over there, at higher levels, I'm afraid of being sold out by them."
It's a cliche, but what Tang Dao said is the truth!
First, your character is strong enough, and I trust you; second, I cannot defeat the Japanese alone, so I must join forces with everyone.
"Commander Tang, you are a real Chinese and a real Chinese soldier. Although I cannot represent my entire 80th Group Army, I can promise you on behalf of my 921st Division that whenever you come to our 921st Division, you will
He is our friend." The teacher's solemn expression changed slightly, and he took the initiative to pick up a glass of wine towards Tang Dao and drank it down in one gulp.
The promise just made is not small. If Tang Dao's identity is ultimately doubted, it will be a considerable political risk. On this point, the short leader is much more sensible.
"I'll have a drink too." But the short leader also took the initiative to pick up the wine and drink it down in one gulp.
That meant advancing and retreating together with the teacher, and it also expressed his attitude toward Tang Dao.
"I'll take two." Brigadier Cheng Da was so moved that he no longer cared about a division fighting a group, and took the initiative to drink two cups in a row.
"Captain Tang, we respect you!" The remaining captains took a look and took a sip of their wine.
"I'll accompany you all!" Tang Dao drank five bowls to accompany you.
That kind of pride made everyone in the 921st Division stunned.
Good guy, did you drink more than a pound of wine again?
Just talking about drinking, this Tang Tuan leader is really qualified to be called the number one general in Eastern Jin Dynasty!
