Chapter 164: I Still Want to Stay on the Front Line
Regarding Wang Cheng's criticism that he fought hard tactically in the final stage, Li Ziyuan did not immediately answer. , the latest chapter access: Π¨Π¨Π¨.79xs.Π‘ΠΎΠ . After being silent for a long time, he said, "Old chief, this time in the final stage, it is true that I made some mistakes in my calculations. It also ignores the speed of tactical adjustment and the efficiency of the response in the face of changes in the situation of the war when the war enters a stalemate stage. β
"But after a miscalculation, I have no way out. At that time, the situation was that there was no way to withdraw it except for hard work. Even if they forcibly disengage from the Japanese army, the number of casualties will not be smaller than it is now. The most important thing is that even if I don't want to fight here, I can only fight hard. β
"From where we are now, it is less than five kilometers away from Li Cheng in a straight line. I don't have a radio station in my hands, so I don't know what kind of consideration and deployment my superiors have for our previous report. What I could do was to concentrate my forces as much as possible on delaying the actions of the Japanese army and buy time for my superiors to adjust their deployments. β
"Yesterday I engaged in sparrow warfare and mine warfare, and I was entangled with the Japanese army for a whole day. However, it did not effectively deter the Japanese army, and only managed to delay the speed of its march. And from here, over a mountain, it is already Licheng, which is the core area of our entire Taihang base area. β
"If this Japanese army continues to advance eastward from under our noses, it is better to say something about the convergence with the Japanese army in Licheng, at least we can determine the goal of the Japanese army. If we 'plug' into the Xijing line northeast of Licheng, or at the junction of Liaoxian, Licheng and Wuxiang, then our headquarters will be in danger. β
"Old chief, when I was in the main regiment before I was transferred to Hubei, I used to follow the army as the perimeter guard of the headquarters and division headquarters. Although it was impossible for me, a company-level cadre, to know the target of protection. But old chief, don't forget that when you were resting in the northwest of Sichuan, our troops had given the same task to Hongda at that time. β
"I generally know the leaders of the headquarters and the division headquarters. Therefore, although the superiors did not convey it at that time, I was able to guess the location of the headquarters and division headquarters. This Japanese army passed through the mountainous area in the eastern part of Hubei and 'inserted' it to Licheng, I don't think it was going to be a tourist. Although I only said that their target was a company-level cadre, I could judge it. β
"Their goal is to go to the headquarters of our 18th Group Army, or to the headquarters of our military region. Old chief, as you know, there are many non-combatants. Once attacked by the Japanese army, the loss would be too great. In this case, I had no choice but to go down without receiving a clear order. β
"Because for me, either we can save it, but the base area will be greatly damaged. Even our general headquarters and divisional headquarters are threatened. There are also so many local cadres, as well as hospitals and logistics departments that concentrate a large number of non-combatants, wounded and sick people, all of whom are threatened and even slaughtered by the Japanese army. β
"Either we fight until the whole army is wiped out, but we can mobilize and adjust to the higher authorities and buy enough time. Other than that, I don't have any other path to take. In fact, I am reporting the information, I have completed my duties as a local armed force, and then I will save my strength and withdraw to a safe place. β
"We are not a field army, we don't have that kind of field mission. But my duty as a soldier made it impossible for me to sit idly by and ignore the Japanese army with a clear goal, which was to sneak attack the headquarters. Of course, if I had a radio station and could keep up with the latest deployment from my superiors, I might have a third option. β
"But old chief, I don't have a radio. I don't even have any communication tools other than sending people to report to the districts. And here is only five kilometers away from Licheng, over a mountain is the core area of our Taihang base. Before receiving the latest order from my superiors, even if I fought for a whole army, I had to 'hold on'. β
"I don't want to pay such a big price, for me right now, every fighter is priceless. But the most dangerous thing always has to be done. As a soldier, it is impossible for me to steal my life and preserve my strength for my own sake, and put my higher authorities in the most dangerous situation when there is no intelligence. β
"You've told me more than once that you have to plan before you make up your mind on the battlefield. But as you said, once you have made up your mind, you must not waver. Neither can go all the way to the dark, but in the face of a bad situation, as long as there is no final collapse, it is easy not to waver. β
"And after this bloody battle, my troops did suffer many casualties. But after this battle, my troops were truly trained. is not only able to drill the ravine to fight cold guns and knock on stuffy sticks, but when he faces the devil face to face, he also dares to fight with the devil to the end. β
"You said that the combat effectiveness of a unit depends on whether it can fight a tough battle at a critical moment and whether it can rise to the top when it is most needed. If I am willing to go around in this ravine and only gain a foothold in the mountainous area in the eastern part of Hubei, there is naturally no need to train the troops in this way. β
"But old chief, if the superiors only ask me to hold the mountainous area in the eastern part of Hubei, then there is no point in transferring me from the main force. I don't think it's anything else, but in our military division, there are a lot of people who do a better job than me, and there are many people who can be selected by the higher-level leaders. β
"Since the troops have to go through the mountains sooner or later, and they all have to go through this kind of test, it is much better to experience it early than late. Fighting us here is an internal battle, the terrain is familiar to us, and the battlefield is chosen by us. It's better than jumping out of the outside to fight in an unfamiliar environment and terrain and experiencing this kind of test. β
"The most important thing is that the 'jade' is not cut and not made, if you want to build a steel army that cannot be dragged down or broken, this kind of bloody battle is an inevitable process, training is a battle, not for seeing, only by really experiencing this kind of test, can we speed up the growth of the troops."
"Old chief, didn't the Night Tiger Regiment fight one battle at a time? I was a mistake in judgment and was willing to accept criticism from the organization, or even dismissal. But in today's battle, I don't regret fighting. If you don't fight such a tough battle, how can the blood 'sex' of the troops go up? The troops are fought, not raised. β
Li Ziyuan's answer was sonorous and powerful, and before Wang Cheng could answer him, a familiar Sichuan dialect came from behind the two people: "Training is for war, not for seeing, the army is fought, not raised." Comrade Wang Cheng, don't criticize him, to be honest, this old subordinate of yours is playing well, and he can even be said to be 'fine' and colorful. β
Hearing the familiar Sichuan dialect behind them, Wang Cheng and Li Ziyuan looked back and saw that the chief of the general staff, who was famous in the Red Army back then, the current commander of the 129th Division and the commander of the Taihang Military Region, and the deputy commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army, did not know when they came to their backs.
Seeing the person behind him, Wang Cheng and Li Ziyuan hurriedly stood up and saluted after glaring at the guards who had not been warned in advance. It's just that Li Ziyuan has a military hat and neatly tied 'legs', and he is dressed in civilian clothes from head to toe.
The two leaders on the opposite side saw Wang Cheng and Li Ziyuan saluting, and after returning a salute. The famous division commander of the 129th Division looked at Li Ziyuan and said to the deputy commander-in-chief beside him: "When this kid was in Hongda, he poached a lot of 'private' real estate from me. β
"This kid was the proudest one I was in at the Red University that year, and he was also the youngest student. If it weren't for the special situation back then, I really wanted to transfer him to my side and personally ** him. You can also see today's situation, how about it, it's a good material to lead troops. β
"If this kid hadn't taken the initiative to attack this time, with a local army dominated by new soldiers, he would have dragged this Japanese army for so long. This Japanese army, which pounced from behind, really posed a great threat to the headquarters and rear organs if it was not done well this time. I looked at the map, and if this Japanese army was really allowed to 'insert' into the territory of Licheng, the threat to the headquarters and rear organs would be too great. β
The deputy commander-in-chief beside the old handsome, hearing the appreciation in his tone, said with a smile on his serious face: "This kid is good, and he is a good material for leading troops to fight." Not to mention anything else, judging from his choice of this battlefield, it can be seen that he has not worked hard in this battle. β
Although his troops are not much, the terrain here allows the Japanese army to have superior forces, and they can only slowly gnaw on the method of adding fuel in a small formation. The terrain makes the frontal attack surface too narrow, and even if there are superior forces, it will not be able to exert it. If he was outflanked from both flanks, and the left flank was in the dead end of the Japanese fire on the opposite side, he would have no problem doing something. β
"Although this battle is a bit passive in the future, there is nothing wrong with the overall concept. He was very resolute in his command, and when he should have made his decision, he did not drag his feet in the slightest, and he could basically say that he was advancing and retreating in an orderly manner on the battlefield. β
"The battlefield and tactics were chosen very appropriately. The only miscalculation was that he was a little unaware of how crazy the Japanese army was. I really didn't expect that there was such a good seedling under the nose of the headquarters. Being a company-level cadre here is really a bit condescending. Exercise well, it's a good material to be a team leader. β
"I have a hand in tactics, and I have a strong desire to take the initiative to fight. The eyelids are wide, and the most important thing is that the overall picture is also strong. It's your brother's apprentice again, and I think the kung fu on the map will definitely not be bad. It is said that famous teachers produce high apprentices, there are many students in Hongda, and you can get such an evaluation from you, there must be something outstanding. β
Speaking of this, the deputy commander-in-chief carefully looked at Li Ziyuan and said: "Young man, you fought a good battle, although there were some small mistakes, but the flaws were not concealed. How about it, would it be good to come to the headquarters and be an operational staff officer for me? I need cadres like you there. β
The deputy commander-in-chief's words made Li Ziyuan stunned for a moment. It wasn't until Wang Cheng next to him stabbed him that Li Ziyuan, who reacted, looked at the 'sexual' upright old handsome man in front of him, and hesitated for a long time before saying: "Chief, if you give an order, I will resolutely carry it out." I am a soldier, and the duty of a soldier is to obey orders. β
"But if you let me choose, I still want to stay in the front-line troops and lead the troops to fight. Chief, I am a soldier, and it is my mission to rush to the front line. I would like to ask to stay if you allow me. I promised my old boss that I would bring out a group of night tigers from the past. β