Chapter 407: Concerns of Headquarters Leaders

Chapter 407: Concerns of Headquarters Leaders

Headquarters.

While the Independent Regiment was discussing whether to join the war, a discussion was actually also taking place at the headquarters. This discussion among the top leaders of Jin was more in-depth and direct than the Independent Regiment's own discussion, because once a decision was made they would be the direct bearers of the responsibility for that decision.

Such a decision is not easy to make, as a random order may involve the lives of hundreds or thousands of people.

"Division Commander, you have also seen some intelligence about the recent movements of the Japanese. Tell me, what do you think?" The commander paced back and forth in the headquarters command room with the summarized intelligence, and was obviously thinking very hard.

"My idea is very simple. The Japanese are going to make a big move this time. Judging from the scale of their mobilization, it is estimated that this move will be quite large.

Moreover, I judged that their target was the Nationalist Army in the mountainous area of ​​southern Shanxi."

The commander made a very accurate judgment.

He has been in the military for many years and has commanded too many major battles. The conclusion at the level of the independent regiment requires guesswork, but the division commander knew what these devils were going to do with just a glance.

On the one hand, it is because the division commander has many more sources of information than the independent regiment, and on the other hand, the division commander has a very keen sense of war, which is almost a talent.

"I agree with you. Compared with the National Army, our military presence in Shanxi is more dispersed. If the main target of the devils is us, they will not make such a big fuss. Instead, they are more likely to divide us up and digest us one by one.

Judging from this point of view, we will definitely not be their primary target."

The commander also agreed very much with the division commander's judgment, and the two of them set the tone for the upcoming battle.

"But, old friend, the question I'm considering is not just whether the Japanese will attack or not, and the direction of the attack. I'm not even considering whether to join the war, but how to join the war and how deeply to participate."

The commander's rough face was full of determination, and it was obvious that he had made up his mind.

He never thought about whether to fight or not, he thought about how to fight.

The division commander also nodded. After fighting together for so many years, he naturally understood the commander's ideas, and he also strongly supported the commander's ideas.

"Commander, I support the idea of ​​joining the war, but I have one concern that I want to mention first. Our military presence in Jin is not as strong as that of the National Army. Previously, we were basically responsible for work behind enemy lines. If we want to join the war on a large scale this time, we still have to think carefully about the entry point.

We need to consider carefully whether we should directly take over the pressure from the National Army, or participate as part of the same battle sequence, or continue to fight our old business, the battlefield behind enemy lines.

Not to mention how many enemies we can kill, if our losses are too heavy, a lot of the bases we have developed over the years may be destroyed.

These jars and cans are still distressing.”

The division commander's perspective on issues is slightly different from that of the commander, but it must be said that these are all issues that are very worthy of consideration.

"Old friend, there is one more thing you didn't mention. Once the war breaks out, can we trust these guys who are on the same front with us?"

The commander put down the intelligence in his hand and knocked the table twice with his knuckles. It was obvious that he was also very worried about this problem.

"yes......"

The division commander felt extremely worried when he thought about the poor battlefield performance of the non-elite troops of the National Army.

"Old buddy, is there a possibility that we don't attack the enemy from the front or behind the enemy lines, but attack the backs of these damned Japs?"

The commander proposed a solution.

"later?"

"Yes, behind. Since the Japanese's target is the 200,000 Nationalist troops in the mountains of southern Shanxi, if we really enter southern Shanxi and join forces with these Nationalist troops, on the one hand, we will be suspected by Old Yan and the southwest direction, and on the other hand, we are likely to be defeated by them.

Once their defeated troops attack us, no matter how solid our defense is, it will be useless.

so....."

"So, after the Japanese encirclement is formed, we will go over and attack the Japanese from behind. Then we will form another encirclement outside the Japanese encirclement."

When the commander talked about this plan, his eyes were full of light and burning fighting spirit.

The Japs surrounded the National Army, and the Eighth Route Army surrounded the Japs!

What a powerful spirit this is.

"Surround the devils?"

The division commander was also frightened by the commander's idea. Using his own men and guns to surround the Japanese? If it were a year ago, the division commander would definitely think that the commander was daydreaming.

But at this moment, considering the strength of the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi, it can hardly be said to be an easy task, but it is definitely worth a try.

"Commander, if our plan is to launch a rapid and powerful attack on the enemy's front line, we must have more powerful firepower.

Our firepower level has indeed improved significantly over the past year, but in terms of the current overall firepower density and level, there is still some gap.

I'm worried that I won't be able to achieve your goal."

The division commander agreed with the commander's idea, but he was still very worried about the current hardware conditions. After all, this was related to the victory of the battle.

"Firepower density, firepower density..."

The commander muttered these four words, thinking of the young man in his mind.

"Why don't we go ask Yu..."

Before he finished speaking, the commander's guard came to report that the brigade commander had brought Li Yunlong with him and that there was important information to report to the division commander and the commander.

The commander and the division commander looked at each other. Why was Li Yunlong coming over at this moment?

The commander waved his hand and said, "Let them both come over."

The brigade commander and Li Yunlong stood in front of the commander, and the brigade commander said, "Commander, division commander, Li Yunlong, the commander of the independent regiment, has analyzed the recent movements of the Japanese and determined that the Japanese will attack Zhongtiao Mountain in southern Shanxi next.

Today he brought a letter of request for battle and wanted to show it to you two."

After saying this, the brigade commander simply stepped aside and handed the main field to Li Yunlong.

Li Yunlong glanced at the brigade commander out of the corner of his eye. Wow, this guy is really a bachelor. He directly pushed himself to his superiors.

He took a step forward and said, "Commander, division commander, after internal discussions within our independent regiment, we believe that the Japanese have carried out large-scale military mobilizations in Shanxi in order to ensure stability in the region. We believe that the next target of the Japanese attack will first be the Zhongtiao Mountain area in southern Shanxi. After achieving this goal, they will inevitably return to deal with our Eighth Route Army.

In order to avoid the compression of our strategic space, our independent regiment proposes to participate in the war. Our independent regiment is willing to be the pioneer. This is our letter of request for war. "

After saying that, Li Yunlong handed over with both hands the letter of request for battle that Zhao Gang had spent two nights writing and the capacity report of the Liaoyuan Arsenal.

The commander did not directly accept the report handed over by Li Yunlong. Instead, he looked at Li Yunlong with a very surprised look. It had only been a few days since they last met, but this guy's strategic vision and overall view had improved a lot.

It seems that he has gradually grown from a tactical talent to a strategic talent. There has been progress.