Chapter 25: Winter Battle Plan

As the snow fell one after another in various parts of the north, Zhao Tiehu, who had arrived in Zaozhuang for a while, also ushered in the first snow after rebirth. Looking at www.biquge.info the snowflakes flying in the sky, Zhao Tiehu also knew that many places in the north were also about to enter the season of cat winter.

Coming to Zaozhuang to establish a base behind enemy lines is also a new experience for Zhao Tiehu. After more than two months of development, Zhao Tiehu was still very satisfied with the construction of the three base areas.

Even if there was no fierce battle with the little devils, most of the villages near the base area had been included in the jurisdiction of the Eighth Route Army. And these villages, at the moment, already have a village guard militia, and they have also carried out corresponding training this winter.

For the Japanese army, the snow in the territory has also entered the winter season. In such seasons, both the offensive and defensive sides should try to avoid winter operations, because in such seasons, it is easy to have non-combat attrition.

Zhao Tiehu, who returned to the Tengxian base area, looked at the recruits who were still training in the mountain camp during the day, and he also looked very happy. In his opinion, these recruits will be able to come in handy tomorrow when the winter training is over.

As the time enters the 39th year, Zhao Tiehu also knows that the situation of this year's Anti-Japanese War will also enter a new stage. With the end of the Battle of Xuzhou and the Battle of Wuhan, the little devils will also launch a more petted offensive in the south.

The situation of the Anti-Japanese War in the north will also enter a more brutal sweeping and counter-sweeping campaign. For the next situation of the Anti-Japanese War, Zhao Tiehu has a clearer understanding than others.

In this era, Zhao Tiehu always felt that he needed to do something. Even if he came to Zaozhuang from Yushe, he didn't feel any pity for Zhao Tiehu. As long as you have a team under your hand, you can fight devils there.

With the gratifying situation in the construction of the base area, Zhao Tiehu also gave instructions to develop first and then fight. Around the three base areas, the task force also launched a new round of anti-Japanese political propaganda in the Zaozhuang area.

In general, the Japanese troops currently stationed in Zaozhuang still occupy many important towns in the territory. In many cases, in the face of the little devils, the task force still adopts the strategy of avoiding but not fighting, and more adopts the encroachment strategy of guerrilla warfare.

Seeing that the Chinese New Year was approaching, Zhao Tiehu felt that it was necessary to give the troops a New Year's gift to boost the morale of the army. What's more, I still have to let the little devils know that they don't think about being too comfortable this winter.

Finding the map of Zaozhuang, Zhao Tiehu began to think about the plan for the next winter battle. In Zhao Tiehu's view, this winter you can't train in the mountains all day, you have to find something to do for the troops.

With the return of the two detachment commanders in Weishan and Yi County, many members of the combat detachment directly under them could guess to some extent what major military operations were taking place. Otherwise, the two detachment leaders would not have been summoned back for a meeting.

After listening to Li Chengwu and Zhu Zixi's reports, Zhao Tiehu also said directly: "The Spring Festival is coming soon, and we have been in Zaozhuang for almost three months." This Spring Festival, I plan to give a big gift to the little devils to make the people in the base area lively.

At present, our three combat detachments have a total of nearly 1,000 troops. Armament above, although not lacking for the time being. However, with the expansion of the militia forces, our weapons and ammunition reserves are still relatively insufficient.

In addition, I believe you all already know the living conditions of many people in the base area. After coming to Zaozhuang for so long, I think I can almost make a dozen ideas for railway lines, grab some supplies, weapons and ammunition for a good year.

Lao Tan, the next intelligence department, will make every effort to investigate the situation of the little devil train that has passed through Zaozhuang recently. Compared with the winter in the north, now the little devils in the south have also begun to change their outfits to prepare for the winter, and I believe that there should be a lot of material vehicles.

Pick a train with weapons and supplies to start and fight a good year. This time, the three base areas are linked to cooperate in the operation, which can be regarded as a test of our combat effectiveness, and at the same time enhance our reputation in Zaozhuang. ”

'Yes, Captain! It's just that I hijacked the train, I'm afraid that the little devil will also fry the pot, right? When the time comes, how will we deal with the counterattack of the little devils? ’

"Don't worry too much about this situation, we are active in Zaozhuang, I believe the little devil has also received the news." They haven't done it yet, and they haven't figured out the details of us. In that case, then surprise the little devils.

In this operation, we adopted the mode of attacking the east and attacking the west, and strived to end the battle within one day. As for whether the little devil will carry out a big sweep next, it depends on what choice the little devil makes.

At present, the surface of Weishan Lake is freezing one after another, and it is basically impossible for the little devil to attack Weishan Island from the lake. If they attack by land, I'm afraid they won't be able to bargain too much.

As for the detachment and Yixian, as long as they retreat safely into the mountains, what can the little devils do with us? With this little force in Zaozhuang alone, I believe that it is difficult for them to pose a major threat to us.

If the little devils don't want to stop, then I'll make them live a peaceful life all winter. Another purpose of this battle is also to test the tolerance of the little devils. I also want to see how the little devils will react to our arrival. ’

In Zhao Tiehu's opinion, the situation of the little devil checking and not moving now still makes him feel a little uneasy. Although the establishment of the intelligence station is progressing smoothly at present, the stability maintenance of the little devils in Zaozhuang has also suffered a great setback.

But with his understanding of the little devil, the little devil will not stay so quietly, once the other party makes a move, it will inevitably be a large-scale sweeping operation. Therefore, Zhao Tiehu felt that it would be beneficial for the troops to test it first.

Regardless of whether the little devils will increase their troops in Zaozhuang in the future, Zhao Tiehu does not want the territory to be too quiet and peaceful. In this way, it will only create an assumption for the people that the little devil has completely controlled Zaozhuang.

With no hope in sight, the people will only become more tolerant. And from time to time, some battles will also help to publicize the Anti-Japanese War, so that more people in the territory who are trying to resist will know that there are anti-Japanese war forces fighting little devils in Zaozhuang.

Pointing to the railway line under the jurisdiction of the first and second detachments on the map, Zhao Tiehu continued: "The next battle for the train will be handled by the first and second detachments, with the first detachment attacking and the second detachment assisting.

Once the target train for the robbery has been identified, we must stop the train in the shortest possible time and empty it in the shortest possible time. As for the materials, they will be divided into two ways to transport them, so that the little devils can't figure their heads.

As for the direct detachment and the third detachment, they are responsible for the other battle. This battle will be under my personal command. In order to buy time for the robbery of the train to transfer supplies, I will lead the third detachment to divert the attention of the little devils.

The combat target is the Zaozhuang Coal Mine, which is currently heavily protected by the little devils. According to the information provided by the intelligence station earlier, there are many prisoners of war in the Zaozhuang coal mine, and I hope to rescue these prisoners of war and destroy the coal mine at the same time.

In winter, the little devil's demand for coal ash will be higher than ever. If you can destroy the coal mine, I believe the little devil will also have a headache. As soon as I hit my side, the little devils in Zaozhuang City are bound to pour out.

When the time comes, I will contain the little devil for a while, and the robbery of the train will be commanded by Dabao. As soon as you succeed in robbing the train, you have to move immediately, and don't get too entangled with the little devils, understand? ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

'Well, that's the plan for the time being, inform the column of this battle plan. Big head, wait a minute, arrange for the reconnaissance detachment to go down the mountain, and prepare to go to the coal mine to carry out pre-war reconnaissance, and the intelligence station is responsible for cooperating. ’

'Yes, Captain! ’

As the combat meeting ended quickly, the two detachment commanders who came in a hurry also quickly left to return to the unit. Coming to the confidential room where the detachment had just been formed, Zhao Tiehu handed a telegram to the dispatcher sent by the headquarters.

'Xiao Wan, please send this telegram to the column. ’

'Yes, Captain! ’

For the three dispatchers sent by the headquarters this time, Zhao Tiehu really felt a little surprised. Because two of the three telegraph operators turned out to be women. The girl in front of her is Chen Wan, the leader of the telecommunications team.

According to the information that Zhao Tiehu learned, the team leader in front of him, Chen Wan, was also from Shandong and studied at Qilu University before the Anti-Japanese War. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, he joined the Anti-Japanese War Progressive Organization, and was later absorbed into Yan'an to study.

When the column applied for telegraph personnel this time, Chen Wan also took the initiative to apply to come to the front-line troops. It stands to reason that college students and progressive youths like Chen Wan have every opportunity to work in a safer rear headquarters.

But this time, he took the initiative to apply to come to Zaozhuang, which really surprised Zhao Tiehu. Of course, it was more that the head of the column clearly instructed Zhao Tiehu in his letter to Zhao Tiehu that he must ensure the safety of Chen Wan and the others.

The addition of two female telegraph operators undoubtedly gave the task force a touch of gentleness. At least Zhao Tiehu felt that after Chen Wan arrived at the task force, many fighters seemed to work harder than before when training.

After sending the telegram, Chen Wan took the initiative to mention: "Detachment leader, I request to join the next combat operation!" ”

Hearing this, Zhao Tiehu was stunned for a moment and said, "No! The danger of this operation is too great for your radio team to participate. Your task now is to train qualified dispatchers for the detachment.

If nothing else, after the Chinese New Year, the second and third teams will be equipped with radio stations one after another. In addition, the intelligence stations we have set up in various parts of Zaozhuang will also be equipped with radio stations one after another, which will require new transmitters.

The revolutionary division of labor is different, you don't have to think about going to the front all day to fight. As long as you do the task I have assigned you well, you will be the hero of the detachment. If you want to go to the front, you must first pass the commander and the political commissar! ”

A girl with a gentle temperament and even a very beautiful temperament applied to go to the front line to participate in the battle at every turn, which really made Zhao Tiehu very helpless. But he also knew that the girl in front of him wanted to avenge her family.

Even Zhao Tiehu knew that there were also many female Eighth Roads who made great contributions to the War of Resistance in the Anti-Japanese War. But for Zhao Tiehu, if he can, he hopes that this girl with a miserable background can live safely until the end of the Anti-Japanese War!