And the commander also knew that the intention of the military region in this deployment was to weaken the strength of the Japanese puppet army to the greatest extent during the sweep of the Ludong area first launched by the Japanese puppet army. In order to alleviate the damage caused by the Japanese puppet army's sweep to other areas of the base area. Ensure that the Taihang Mountains, which are in the midst of a severe drought, will not completely damage their vitality as much as possible.

Although this intention of the superiors cannot be said to be bad, it is also a helpless move under the current overall situation. Years of natural and man-made disasters, the current Taihang Mountain is too difficult. The sweep launched by the Japanese puppet army this time may cause even more serious damage to the Taihang base area, which has suffered great losses in the original drought and the sweep of the Japanese puppet army for many years.

Whether the scope of the Japanese puppet army's sweep can be limited to one place as much as possible, and it has even risen to the question of the basis of the survival of the troops. There is no food and no troops, so many troops have to survive, and there is a need for food and materials. If the base area is too damaged, it means that the survival base of the troops is also threatened.

The decision of the higher authorities to sweep the area of the Japanese puppet army and limit it to the Ludong area as much as possible is also a way for the gecko to cut off its tail. It can even be said that there is no way out. The Japanese puppet army must not be allowed to completely destroy the Taihang Mountains again, which will definitely be quite fatal to the Taihang Mountains that are making every effort to save themselves.

But the problem is that the troops that hold on to the inner line are too narrow in the room for maneuver. At the same time, the Japanese army focused the first phase of the sweep on the Ludong area, which also greatly increased the density of the Japanese puppet army in Ludong. It has also been further compressed, and the range of activities of the troops during the period of holding on to the inner line.

At present, the Japanese puppet army is dividing into three routes, pressing towards the Ludong base area step by step from three directions. Whether in terms of strength or firepower, the Japanese puppet army still occupies an absolute advantage. In such a situation, the troops who remain on the inner line can be left to die and come back to life.

Originally, the military sub-division had thought of applying to the superiors, but the Ludong military sub-district all stayed in the local area and insisted. But at present, in addition to the local armed forces of some county brigades, the only one who can handle the Ludong Army Sub-district is Li Ziyuan's department. The rest of the troops are still far from recovering.

The divisional independent battalion, which was originally downsized from a regiment with more than half of the casualties, was already being reinstated at the beginning of the year. However, due to the severe drought this year, the pace of expansion has been extremely slow. Not only is the number of equipment insufficient, but even the number of troops is far from complete. At present, there is only one formed battalion that has formed combat effectiveness.

And with the troops that Li Ziyuan can mobilize at the moment, it is somewhat overburdened to undertake such a heavy task. Although the commander also knew that the military region would not leave only Li Ziyuan to undertake the task of insisting on this inner line. However, the commander of the military division was worried, and Li Ziyuan's character would dare to do it as long as he had a fighter. I will drag all the burden on my body.

As for whether Li Ziyuan's ability is enough to carry such a heavy person, the commander is not worried about this. Not only did the commander think that Li Ziyuan had this ability, but even the higher-level organs thought the same. Otherwise, this time the political commissar would not have appointed Li Ziyuan's department to undertake this most arduous task.

Capability is ability, but the development and changes of the situation make the head of the sub-district quite worried about him. But the head of the sub-district also knew that there was no way to make this choice from his superiors. Bones always need to be gnawed, dirty and tiring work always needs to be done. Since the main battlefield this time is under the jurisdiction of the Ludong Army Division, it is logical that the Ludong Army Division should undertake the main task.

And Li Ziyuan is indeed the best candidate, and it can even be said that there is no second person. This guy is bold and careful, dares to speak and do, even if he is surrounded by enemies on all sides, he has a way to stand out from the whole system. And the willpower is quite firm, dare to take responsibility, the more difficult the situation, the more he has a way.

At the beginning of the battle of Cross Ridge, the situation was so critical, and the disparity between the enemy and our forces was so great, but in the end, he broke through as an organization. It also brought out so many cadres and personnel from all walks of life. The more critical the situation, the more you can force out the potential of this guy. This is also the main reason why the political commissar appointed him to carry out this task.

But although he also knew that his superiors' decision was correct, Li Ziyuan himself took the task without any hesitation. And it is also clear that Li Ziyuan is also capable of carrying this burden. However, the commander, who was still somewhat uneasy, decided to do his best to strengthen the strength of Li Ziyuan's department.

It's just that Li Ziyuan didn't ask for anything from his superiors except for some *. However, the commander thought about it and finally transferred the regiment that was being rebuilt in the division, and only one battalion that had formed combat effectiveness, to Li Ziyuan's command. He also ordered the county brigades, district squads and other local armed forces to be under the full command and mobilization of Li Ziyuan during this period.

After transferring the last living force at hand to Li Ziyuan, there was less than one reinforced battalion left in the division's hands. Moreover, such a reinforced battalion must not only undertake the task of covering the breakout of the sub-district organs and the prefectural committee. It is also facing a situation of insufficient ammunition and backward weapons and equipment.

But Li Ziyuan's refusal was reprimanded by the commander for splitting his head and covering his face. In the end, although Li Ziyuan was not worried about the safety of the division, he could only accept the commander's kindness under the commander's strict orders. However, although Li Ziyuan took over this task with a large package, he also knew that after the third battalion stayed in Hubei, his troops at hand were somewhat insufficient.

For the commander's kindness, he directly understood it and left this battalion behind. However, even if he knows that the troops at hand are still somewhat insufficient. However, Li Ziyuan did not let the third battalion return to the building, but ordered the third battalion to be used as a hidden pile that would explode at any time when necessary, and stay on the front line of Qiaokou to hide and wait.

After arranging the troops, the commander called the head of logistics of the division and asked him to open the warehouse of the division. As long as Li Ziyuan can use it, he can take as much as he can. From ammunition to *, from * to spare weapons. It's a pity that the partition is not rich, and the ammunition warehouse is basically empty. There are really not too many things for Li Ziyuan to take.

Looking at the empty bullet bags of the other units in the division, even the divisional guard company has an average of less than 10 rounds of ammunition per person. Look at the less than 3,000 rounds of ammunition in the warehouses of the divisions,* less than a thousand, and most of them are the reserves of the military district's own home-made* ammunition.

Instead of taking a single round of ammunition from the warehouse, Li Ziyuan handed over some spare ammunition he was carrying to the logistics director of the division. It's just that although he has some ammunition, Li Ziyuan also knows that the commander basically does what he can do. However, for the * of the divisional reserves, Li Ziyuan is not polite.

Before bidding farewell to the head of the division, Li Ziyuan found the commander of the divisional guard company to the side. 1,000 rounds of rifle ammunition and 300 rounds of shell bullets were handed over to the commander of the guard company. He was given an additional twenty Type 38 rifles and five shell guns. Let him replace the Jinzao barge guns that were worn by several chiefs and guards of the division, and the guns were old.

Before the guard company commander took over the weapon handed over by Li Ziyuan, Li Ziyuan's secret move was discovered by the commander. The commander said to his guard company commander with a blue face: "If you dare to take the weapons and ammunition handed over by them, I will remove you from your position." ”

"It's okay to want weapons and ammunition, you can capture them yourself. What kind of ability is it to beat other people's autumn winds. You know what tasks their troops are going to undertake, and you dare to take away other people's ammunition at will. Let me tell you one last time, you are not allowed to ask for a single bullet or a gun for these bullets and weapons. ”

The gray-faced guard company commander who was given a training by the commander dared to accept the bullets and weapons handed over by Li Ziyuan. It's just that at this time, Li Ziyuan did not give face to the commander. said to the guard company commander: "I'll take it for you, I don't have the habit of recycling the things I send out." ”

"You have protected the leaders of the division, which is the greatest support for our front-line troops. If several leaders of the sub-district hurt a hair in your hand, Lao Tzu will shoot you with one shot. Just your few broken guns, how to protect the safety of the chief. If you are removed from your post because of this, come to my unit, and I am short of qualified company commanders. ”

"Now take the ammunition and weapons that you have been given, and disappear in front of Lao Tzu immediately. I have more to talk about with your chief. Why are you still standing stupidly, hurry up and get out of the way. The chief's talk, you kid is not qualified to listen to it. When you get to the position of Lao Tzu, you can listen to it as you please. ”

After explaining to the commander of the guard company, Li Ziyuan turned his head to the commander and said, "Chief, you are a little unreasonable." If the entire divisional army is one person, your leaders are the brains of this person. The troops around you just have a lot of ammunition, what if you encounter an enemy situation? ”

"The large number of non-combatants in the divisional organs is insufficient in their own troops. The amount of ammunition is too small, how can they protect the divisional organs? Do you want those non-combatants and female soldiers to fight with the devil for bayonets? You are our brains, and the troops of the whole division depend on your command. If there's something wrong with the brain, it's only a body with a fart. ”

"Look at the configuration of these broken guns and just a few rounds of ammunition for this guard of yours, how can you protect the safety of your brain? Chief, to tell you the truth, I just gave the Minister of Logistics 10,000 rounds of ammunition to the troops who are running low on ammunition. I've got plenty of ammunition here, and it's nothing to give them that little ammunition. ”

"This time, before the departure of my troops, each of them was given eighty rounds of rifle ammunition and four*. Each light machine gun carries ammunition according to the base of three hundred rounds, and the heavy machine gun carries ammunition according to the base number of one thousand two hundred rounds. In addition, 20,000 rounds of spare ammunition were carried. Even if you give them some of it, the rest will be enough. ”

"Besides, this Japanese puppet army sweep is mainly based on the puppet army, and my opponents are also mainly puppet troops. If it is 6,000 Japanese troops, I still have some difficulties. can beat the bastards of the puppet army, isn't that a hand-holding? It's not like I haven't fought with them in the Wang Puppet Second Front Army, that's what happened. ”

"As long as these guys are here, we lack equipment and ammunition, and we can find them at any time. Chief, you have to hold back the puppet Changzhi Security Independent Division and the puppet garrisons in various counties, this is the key to ensuring the success of our side. As far as the shabby ammunition reserves in the division are concerned, you are still too difficult, chiefs. ”