Chapter 4 Honors (Part 2I)

"That's right." Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun thought for a moment. Nod slightly. They are accustomed to the size of the guerrilla brigades in the plains, often in the hundreds or thousands. He didn't take into account the peculiarities of the situation on the steppe just now. Affected by the reality of vast land and sparse population. At the moment, not only is the Blackstone Guerrilla Brigade of Wang Beard weak. Even the dark clouds of Mongolian aristocratic origin. With the full support of his family. The team was only four or five hundred people. It is far from being comparable to the local armed forces of the Eighth Route Army in the northern Jin and central Hebei regions.

"In addition, we have to take into account the influence of both terrain and traffic conditions." Seeing that Zhang Jiyun listened carefully. Liu Guoliang, chief of the security section, continued. Although there are hills and deserts in the area of Heishi Village. On the whole, it is a typical grassland landform. The surface is not very undulating. Suitable for cavalry maneuvers in a wide area. Other than that. It's because that place was developed relatively later than the Central Plains. There is no railway. There are no roads either. Modern weapons such as heavy artillery and armored vehicles of the little devils will not be transported for a while. Barely transported one by two. Logistics is also a problem. Therefore, the cavalry of the king beard faced the Kwantung army of the little devils. The disadvantages are not very obvious. And once the cavalry went south and crossed Zhangjiakou. Little devils rely on the road network and the rail network. The advantages in weapons and equipment can be fully utilized. For cavalry. Faced with criss-crossed isolation ditches and dense turrets. Not only is the characteristics of flexibility and mobility not reflected. The disadvantage of insufficient ability to attack fortifications will also be exposed.."

"That's right. That's to be short. Hit someone else's long." Not only Zhang Jiyun was convinced. The commander woke up and heard Liu Guoliang's words on the side. I also nodded again and again. Smiled and complimented: "Okay. Lao Liu. I haven't seen you in a few days. The ability has risen dramatically. I didn't have to work it."

"Of course." Liu Guoliang responded with a smile. Last time, I didn't understand the situation and talked nonsense. You've taught you enough lessons. I'm not going to raise my skills anymore. Do you dare to speak in front of you in the future?"

"You little eye. Remember." Wake up and look at him. Laughing and counting.

"It's not a careful eye. This is where I fell on my head. Just climb up somewhere." Liu Guoliang smiled again. Very immodest to add." Besides, you were right at the time. The work of our security department. It was really not solid enough. Neither understand the specific situation underneath. and failed to keep up with the policy adjustments in time. So after that. I asked the comrades of the security section to re-alienate the specific situation of the grassroots teams in our hands. These months come down. It's really beneficial."

"Roar. Say you're fat. You're gasping for breath." The commander woke up and smiled again. I asked with a little taste of the school." Then tell me about it. The Battle of Squirrel Mountain. There are lessons that other teams can learn from."

"I can sum up two. First. Be flexible and proactive. Don't stick to the rules. Although our Eighth Route Army advocates guerrilla warfare. But guerrilla warfare does not have to wait for the enemy to attack. When it's time to make a move, you have to act decisively. Second. Fight the little devils. Not necessarily to fight his main forces. Baggage team. Signal Corps. There are also those technical units that are not strong in combat. The same to be cleaned up. Without the support of these support classes. The combat effectiveness of the main force of the little devils cannot be fully exerted. The threat to us will also be greatly reduced." Liu Guoliang, the chief of the security section, really put in a lot of effort. The words spoken are the Word.

"I'll also summarize one. The combat objectives should be small. Don't want to eat a fat man out in one bite. Can't beat a squadron of little devils. Every time he nibbles down on his team, it's a victory. Bite it and nibble a few more times. Even if the little devil pays attention to the spirit of bushido. Its morale is on the verge of collapse." Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun thought about it. Also smiled and added in a low voice.

"That's true." Listen to the two colleagues summarize incisively. A feeling of satisfaction arose in the awakening heart. From the beginning of the formation to the present. The total number of Chabei military divisions has only been established for a little more than half a year. And with the concerted efforts of everyone. The work has already been on the right track. And it also shows a clear acceleration trend. Methodically moving towards prosperity.

There was a pause. He went on to conclude. Our Eighth Route Army is called the Hanako Army. The local troops are even more of a bunch of poor ghosts. I want to fight with the little devils like Lao Jiang's descendants. That's pure death-seeking. The brain burned out to do. But it can't be because of the lack of capital. Just passively avoid war. Otherwise. So many pairs of eyes staring at the whole country. No one is blind. Troops who don't dare to fight with little devils. It couldn't be better. It doesn't attract people to join the army. There is no way to talk about the growth of the team."

"Anyway. Rich and rich style of play. There is a poor way to play. We can't afford to fight a big battle. But you can shoot cold. Set off the cold cannon. Dig a pit and stumble. Stab him while the little devil is not paying attention and leave. Anyway, as long as you can destroy the enemy. Develop your own approach. It's a good way. It doesn't matter who the advanced experience is. You can learn and apply it."

"The other one. It is to be from the warlord army. Absorb nutrients. Embrace the living forces in it. Warlords are a cancer for China. But most of the soldiers in the warlords' forces. But it doesn't have to be a heinous villain. among them. There are a lot of people. I also joined the army with the lofty ideal of saving the country and the people. Especially young people who joined the army around three or seven years. It is not an exaggeration to describe it with a lot of enthusiasm. They are on the road to save the country and save the people. Lost for a moment. We're going to have to find a way to pull them in time. Do everything you can to pull them on the right path. There are a lot of them among them. are the essence of this country and nation. It's to turn them into our comrades. Or push them to the old forces . It will affect the future of what we are committed to."

The last few sentences are summarized. It is obviously a special discussion for Zhang Songling. If it was placed half a year ago. It may not convince Zhang Jiyun and Liu Guoliang. And now. And they admit it very frankly. The words of Awakening make perfect sense. The Blackstone guerrillas were able to make a name for themselves in the northern steppes. Zhang Songling's role in it is obvious to all. And trained Zhang Songling from a patriotic student to a junior officer. But not the guerrillas themselves. It is Sun Lianzhong's old twenty-sixth road. The ocean has produced such an excellent seed. It was the Central Military Commission that refused to give Sun Lianzhong the opportunity to rebuild his number. Only then did this person finally enter the ranks of the Eighth Route Army.

"But the little guy hasn't even applied to join the party so far." There was a moment of silence. Liu Guoliang, the head of the security section, said with a somewhat regretful tone.

"I'm afraid this matter can't be rushed." Wake hesitated. Whisper in response." Sun Lianzhong's personality is very charismatic. And nostalgic for the old. It is the tradition of our Chinese. In the case that he doesn't know much about our business. Forcibly pulled him into the party. It's an irresponsible attitude."

"His loyalty to the Chinese nation. I don't have the slightest doubt. However, if he had never been politically progressive. In the future, if one day the king's beard ......." lest he wake up and misunderstand his meaning. Liu Guoliang took the initiative to explain.

"Lu Yao knows the horsepower. We can't let Wang Huzi force out an opportunist." Wake up has also been worried about this happening. sighed. Some responded helplessly.

"The question is. Time is of the essence. Wang Huzi has called more than once to ask for a rest." Liu Guoliang sighed again. Worried.

Wang Hong, head of the Blackstone Guerrilla Brigade. Has taken the initiative to report to the organization several times. His physical strength and energy are no longer suitable for continuing in a leadership position. However, taking into account the special history and realities of the Blackstone guerrillas. Military divisions here. But he easily did not dare to choose to parachute a cadre to replace Wang Huzi in the past. If you do that. The military morale of the Blackstone guerrillas is bound to be greatly affected. The forces around the Black Stone Village. It will also be replaced by "Redbeard". Thus creating a negative perception of the Eighth Route Army.

Whether in terms of prestige, influence, or military capabilities. There are only two candidates who can succeed Wang Hu in the future. Either Zhao Tianlong. Either Zhang Songling. But these two men are facing the same problem right now. That is. Political attitudes are vague. Zhao Tianlong is relatively better. Although I have been a thief in the green forest. But its origins in the environment. It was decided that it would be difficult for him to go along with the old forces. And Zhang Songling is a little troublesome. The son of a wealthy merchant. He also received the grace of Sun Lianzhong's acquaintance. Relations were complicated in the old army. From all angles. are extremely unstable.

This brings us back to the question of how to deal with the patriotic students in the old army. Pull towards yourself. Or push it to someone else. It tested the mind and wisdom of several main responsible persons of the Chabei Military Division. It also tests the entire Eighth Route Army. After all. At present, there is more than one grassroots cadre in the Chabei Military Sub-district who is from the old army. Inside the Eighth Route Army. There is more than one Zhang Songling.

"For this question. I'm optimistic." Diametrically opposed to Liu Guoliang's idea. Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun. But they are not at all worried about the future choice of this young man's path." Think about it. He put the dignified Kuomintang lieutenant colonel and did not do. ran to Wang Huzi to be a squadron leader in name only, but he was willing to do it. This in itself already indicates an attitude. A choice."

"You have a point. If it weren't for the extreme disappointment on the side of the Kuomintang. I'm sure he'd gone south after he's recovered. I won't come to the steppe aimlessly." The face of the awakening instantly brightened. Nodding. Laughing and agreeing.

"That's largely because of the influence of Wang Huzi's personal charisma. Let's be honest. When the king's beard was there. I don't feel worried in the slightest. I'm worried about the death of the king's beard one day." Liu Guoliang frowned. Again, whisper emphasis.

"The king's beard had a great influence on him. That's true." Zhang Jiyun smiled. Argue with reason." But our party. There is not only one king's beard. And the Kuomintang side . But there's not just one Deputy Commander Huang."