The heavy rain was still crackling, and the soldiers were digging the trenches with difficulty in the rain, and the soil was not difficult to dig because it had been washed away by the rain, but the water in the trenches had flooded the soldiers' little 'legs'. I swung my shovel mechanically with both hands, and I had all the information I had read about the concave master in modern times, hoping to seize every opportunity to help them break through.

Because I personally sympathize with Master Tian, I still have a relatively comprehensive grasp of the information of the Fourth Division.

Speaking of this, the Tian Division is also a unit that has made many military achievements, and has developed since the early days of the War of Resistance Against Japan. In particular, in this unit, Pang Kechang's Crab 8th Regiment once ran a long distance to Yanghuali and burned down the Yuncheng airfield, and was commended by the Central Military Commission for fighting an ambush at the bottom of the temple in Pinglu, and the Kuomintang army was a major result in the battle of completely annihilating its American weapons and equipment. It can be said that all of them are proud soldiers who can fight.

However, the problem is that this unit has been fighting on the inside line since it was promoted to a field unit in the year of Xiaonian, and it has basically been carried out under the condition of no worries, and now as soon as they enter the DPRK, they will inevitably have experience in fighting the US military under the condition of insufficient supplies. Lack of adaptability.

For example, it is no secret that the Korean War was very difficult to supply logistics, but for Tian Shi, who had been fighting under sufficient supply conditions and went into battle as soon as he entered Korea, it seems that he did not fully realize this, or even if he did, he did not have the sense of crisis of insufficient supplies. Just like when I talked about *** and lack of food just now, Master Zheng Qigui would even think that the rear would be transported up soon

The rotation of troops in combat has its advantages and disadvantages, and its advantage is that it has high morale and strong 'fine' strength, and its disadvantage is that it is unfamiliar with the terrain. Inexperienced. The situation on the battlefield is not accurately grasped. Just like the current Tian Division, although they have fought Little Japan and defeated the Kuomintang, they will still be accustomed to using the same methods as in the past to deal with the current US military.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but 'stick' the shovel into the ground, found a stone in the trench that 'exposed' the water, sat down, and then habitually 'sexually' 'touched' the cigarette in my pocket, but what I took out was a pile of smoke that had long been soaked in the rain.

Looking at the soldiers digging trenches with the comrades of the Fourth Division in the rain, I felt faintly uneasy in my heart: The military regulations of the Volunteer Army are to resolutely obey the orders of the superiors, and if we continue to fight with the Fourth Division like this, it will not be equivalent to a part of the Fourth Division. At that time, I will resolutely obey the orders handed down by my superiors, and will it end up like in history? I think the most I can do is kill a few more Yankees, and in the end, instead of saving people, I have to take myself along

Go.

No, no, by no means let such a thing happen, thinking of this, I stood up and walked towards the regimental headquarters at the rear of the position.

The regimental headquarters was not far from the position, in an air-raid 'shelter' a few hundred meters away, and I shouted a report at the entrance of the 'hole', and only after receiving permission to enter did I lift the black cloth at the entrance of the 'hole' and walk in.

Well, it's Deputy Battalion Commander Cui, "Seeing that it was me Regiment Commander Pang, I couldn't help but be stunned, and quickly got up and walked forward and shook my hand Deputy Battalion Commander Cui just listened to your analysis in front of the division commander and political commissar, and I also benefited a lot, come on, drink a cup of hot water first."

As he spoke, he handed me a glass of steaming boiling water.

Captain Pang: "I took the boiling water, took a sip, and couldn't wait to say, I came this time because I wanted to discuss this matter with the head of the regiment."

Don't say anything," Head Pang nodded and said with a smile, If you have any requirements, don't hesitate to mention them. I'll find a way to do it."

Commander Pang: "When I heard this, I couldn't help but rejoice, The equipment of the troops I pulled up was all explosives, 'medicine', grenades, and so on, and there were very few of them, do you see it?"

No problem," Captain Pang agreed, "I will give you fifty explosives, and a hundred grenades."

After a pause, he continued: "In addition, I will give you another hundred anti-tank grenades, you have experience in fighting tanks, and anti-tank grenades will work better in your hands. However, when Deputy Battalion Commander Cui Yankee tanks came, I hope you can go up as the first echelon to blow up the tanks, so that our troops can learn how to learn. ”

No problem," I heard, and there were still a hundred anti-tank grenades, so I agreed without thinking about it. Anti-tank grenades, this thing is a good thing in the hands of the volunteers, bombing tanks and infantry. Bombing bunkers is much easier to use than dynamite packs.

With explosives, the 'medicine' bag has to be close, put it on the tank or next to the pillbox, and the bow can be exploded, and I don't know how many people will be sacrificed before rushing to the tank bunker, in case there is no place to put it, I have to carry it with my hands like Dong Cunrui. Anti-tank grenades are different, their power is about the same as explosive 'medicine' packs, not to mention it. Just throw it over a few dozen meters.

Deputy Battalion Commander Cui, "Then Commander Pang said happily: There are still many soldiers in our troops, even the tanks are not what they are, I haven't seen them yet, yesterday I was still worried about whether the enemy's tanks came up, and the troops would be in chaos, and now there is your experienced army fighting with us. That's all I need."

Pang Tuan praised him too much, "I was praised by Captain Pang like this, and I couldn't help but drift in my heart, and I couldn't say the most important thing."

What's wrong. "Commander Pang is a careful person, he noticed that I was embarrassed, and Fu Chi patted me on the shoulder, and said, "What is the difficulty, don't mention it, don't avoid it, we are all comrades on the same side, and we are about to live and die together on the battlefield, what else can I not say."

Commander Pang hoped that "after hesitating, I finally mustered up the courage to say, I hope that Commander Pang can let my unit fight independently."

Fight independently. What does it mean. Head Pang couldn't help frowning.

Commander Pang thought like this: "I hurriedly explained: Things on this battlefield are changing rapidly, especially now that we are dealing with the Yankees, their tanks are 'inserted' into our army's position or rear, it is all a matter of blinking an eye, the comrades of the Fourth Division have no experience in fighting tanks, and if our troops want to hold the position, they will not be able to get out to support."

Oh, I know," Captain Pang walked here, and suddenly realized, "You mean that where you are most needed, you will go there."

That's right, that's pretty much what it means," I nodded busily, I just hope that our troops can have more freedom, and if there is any change on the battlefield, we can also act at the opportunity

You don't have to report to your superiors, you don't have to accept orders from your superiors."

Hearing this, Regiment Commander Pang couldn't help but shake his head and said, "It's a good thing that you have to take the initiative to find fighters, but no matter what, you must obey the unified deployment of your superiors, otherwise this war will not be 'chaotic'." ”

Hmm, "I realized how shallow my military knowledge was, and when I think about it, if there is a unit running around on the battlefield that does not need to listen to orders, it is very likely to 'disrupt' the battle plan of the whole army, for example, the regimental headquarters sends a company to feint, and we will suddenly go up to it."

When I think about this, I can't help but feel ridiculous that I have this idea, that the army is a unified whole, and that there must be unified command and coordination, if there is a small unit that does not obey the command. No matter how strong its combat power is, it is a part outside of the whole.

But I don't want to be ordered to tie my hands and feet. I don't know what to do for a while.

That's it," Commander Pang 'touched' his chin and thought about it, Let your battalion be a reserve sister. I will send other troops to take over your current position, and you will temporarily retreat to the second line, and I will send you wherever you are most needed, so that it will be done."

I nodded. I can't say that this gives me a lot of freedom, but it seems that this is the only way to do it for now.

Is there still a difficulty? Head Pang asked.

The head of the regiment gives a map "

Hey, you're not done yet, you" Seeing that I was not satisfied, I put forward conditions one after another, even Captain Pang felt that it was funny.

When I walked out of the regimental headquarters, I asked the guard at the 'gate' for a piece of oiled paper, and then carefully cut out the map and wrapped it. If you want to rescue the Fourth Division, this thing is absolutely indispensable.

Zhao Shuixin, Huzi Ren Fengyou: "As soon as I returned to the position, I called a company commander, Xu Feng didn't know where they went with Commander Chu last night." So now I, the deputy battalion commander, is actually the battalion commander.

to "a company commander quickly stood in front of me.

This position has been 'handed over' to the other troops," I pulled up the shovel that was 'inserted' into the ground and said, "Let's go to the second line to prepare the position." ”

What's wrong. Deputy battalion commander Cui. Huzi couldn't help but wonder and asked us to retreat to the second line. I won't let it hit. ”

Yes, Deputy Battalion Commander Cui: "Zhao Shuixin also looked at me in embarrassment, and the comrades of the four divisions all looked at it." They all said they wanted to learn from us. Let's just go to the second-line position in a gray way. Shame on you."

What a shame. "I scolded angrily, you rabbit cubs, you don't have to fight, don't worry, you have Ren Fengyou. Go to the logistics department to get *** Zhao Shuixin. Huzi immediately organized the soldiers to dig a pit on the position, and they were not allowed to sleep until they dug it."

Yes, "one person answered, and each of them took the troops and drove away."

The sky is gradually darkening, although they still can't see their fingers, but the soldiers have to 'touch' the darkness and cut down the wood to dig the tunnel in order to have a place to live, but fortunately, the soldiers are very familiar with the tunnel operation, according to the soldiers' own words, they can toss the tunnel out with their eyes closed. So, thanks to the joint efforts of the soldiers, in the second half of the night, more than a dozen tunnels were completed that were sufficient for the soldiers to shelter.

The exhausted warriors gave a low cheer and took off their wet and heavy cotton clothes and hid in, and soon there was a burst of snoring in the tunnel, but I was the only one who could not sleep. Although I was also very sleepy, my body was wet and muddy and watery, which made my whole body uncomfortable. So my head was 'messy' thinking about how to get Tian Shi out.

It would be best if the Fourth Division could not be surrounded, but this was almost impossible, because the reason why the Tian Division in history was surrounded was entirely because the superiors gave the falling division an order to defend in situ and cover the retreat of the wounded. In addition, as a political cadre, Division Commander Zheng Qigui only knew how to resolutely obey the orders of his superiors, completely ignoring the actual situation of the troops, nor considering whether the generals would be subject to military orders abroad, so that the opportunity to break through was missed again and again.

If you want Tian Shi not to be surrounded, unless Tian Shi is the head of the Tian Division, I am the one

This is the difference between a military strategist and a politician The original division commander of the division was temporarily sent to study at the Nanjing Military Academy, so Zheng Qigui, who was formerly the political commissar of the Tian Division, was appointed as the division commander. Most of the generals who are political cadres have a common ... Politics is a treasure trove. Return to the execution of the order, the order of the level. Jiang's military command, however, is often incompetent. Master Zheng Qigui is one of them.

It is said that in the end, when Commander Zheng was punished by the military, he still couldn't understand why he strictly carried out the orders of his superiors and finally wanted to hit him with a board.

To be fair, this fact is on the books, and he can't be blamed, he has done his best, and he resolutely implements the orders of his superiors, there is nothing wrong with it, and it is also wrong with the command headquarters, and it is also wrong with the superiors and improper use of personnel

The Fourth Division, including its commander, was a unit that had been unjustly dealt with, and could even be said to have been unjustly humiliated

I was thinking about it in my head, and finally I was 'confused' and 'confused' in the cold, and I fell asleep in a daze

The next morning, I woke up from the cold, and although the weather was not very cold, I slept wet all over my body, and it was still unbearable. I stood up, rubbed my cold hands, and did a frog jump in the pit for a while, and then I felt better.

After nibbling on a few bites of bread, I 'touched' the map in my arms and uncovered the oiled paper with trembling fingers. Carefully spread it out, and looked at it with a few bright lights coming from the mouth of the tunnel.

Deputy Battalion Commander Cui woke up so early. "Zhao Shuixin's voice came from behind him, and when he noticed that I was looking at the map, he hurriedly said apologetically, I don't know you're looking at the map."

It's okay, I just want to call you, and Huzi and Ren Fengyou are also called together, and we will have a short meeting. ”

Yes," Zhao Shuixin answered, and quickly called Huzi and Ren Fengyou to my side.

Comrades: "When I saw that everyone had arrived, I pointed to the map and said: The enemy we are facing is the US 1st Division and the US 7th Division, which came to reinforce us from the Hong Highway, and the American comrades have fought a lot. We all know that they love to use tanks to open the way, and the comrades of the concave division have no experience in fighting tanks, so this time the task of fighting tanks was 'handed over' to our battalion. ”

Okay, "Zhao Shuixin seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, I was still bragging in front of Tian Shi's comrades yesterday, how good we were at fighting tanks, but I didn't expect to be moved to the second line, and I was suffocating in my heart, and now I have the opportunity to let us 'show' and 'show' our faces."

The anti-tank grenades have all been received," I hope to gather towards Ren Feng.

Received" Ren Fengyou looked at Huzi and replied a little dissatisfied, It's all distributed to the soldiers, but Company Commander Li was stunned and grabbed a few more."

Hmm, "I couldn't help but look at Huzi in confusion.

This "Huzi blushed and 'touched' his head, I didn't know the goods last time, and I received a few less, so I can't make up for it this time."

The soldiers all laughed, and I couldn't help but shake my head and smile bitterly, just take the tiger, this honest tiger will have no choice.

After a pause, I continued: Although we have fought tanks and have anti-tank grenades, the effect of fighting tanks last time was really unsatisfactory. ”

What Deputy Battalion Commander Cui said is.

Zhao Shuixin nodded in agreement: If it weren't for a little soldier who accompanied him last time, he blew up a big tank and blocked the road, then the tank would have run out long ago."

I nodded and concluded: Our main shortcomings are, first of all, unfamiliar with the weight of anti-tank grenades, and the bomb is not 'precise' enough, and it is indeed difficult to hit a moving tank. In addition, the anti-tank grenade was not powerful enough to penetrate the enemy's medium. The front armor of a heavy tank can only hit it, and his rear armor requires a higher 'precision' accuracy of the projectile. ”

This is easy to solve," Ren Fengyou replied after thinking about it, "Our volunteers are all fighting grenades, but this anti-tank grenade weighs twice as much as ordinary grenades, and we haven't gotten used to it yet, so we can't hit it accurately." Just give us half a day to fly and a day to practice. Guaranteed to throw far and accurately"

That's right," Hu Zishi agreed, "When we are dirty, there are more grenades than bullets, and in a fight, grenades are hung all over the body. Throwing them at the devil's head one by one Speaking of throwing grenades, no one can compare to them, let alone practice for half a day. It's enough for me to practice one Fengchen a day."

Time is running out, and the enemy will come at any time," I reminded, so wait a while, organize the soldiers to hurry up and practice, otherwise don't want to 'show' your face in front of Tian Shi's comrades, I will be embarrassed to look at it."

Don't worry, Deputy Battalion Commander Cui," Zhao Shuixin patted his 'chest' and swore that even if we lose our 'lives', we won't be ashamed."

It's just that" the other Zai people also clenched their fists in agreement.

Another disadvantage is that "I nodded with satisfaction, and continued, "Anti-tank grenades can be thrown at a very close distance, and because of their weight, it is difficult to throw more than 10 meters. So when we get closer to the enemy tank. There will inevitably be heavy casualties. Moreover, the radius of destruction of anti-tank grenades is twenty meters, and it is easy to injure yourself if you throw it closely."

Hearing this, the fighters couldn't help but be stunned, this is a natural defect of the anti-tank grenade, and the fighters can't think of any way to solve it.

I smiled and stopped playing riddles with them. And then he went on and said, So we're going to dig anti-tank trenches. ”

Anti-tank trenches. The soldiers couldn't help but be stunned

Although anti-tank trenches were widely used in World War II, they did not know what it was for volunteer soldiers who rarely had contact with Croatia