In the headquarters of the 1st Army Corps in Sanmingcheng, Fujian, Chief of Staff Tan Zhenlin is reporting: "Commander, according to the instructions of the Military Commission, the six main divisions have all completed the finalization, and each division has a strength of 11,000 for the four regiments. The separate cavalry regiment was retained with a strength of 1000 people. The Guards Regiment was renamed the Special Regiment, with a strength of 2,500 people. According to the requirements of the General Headquarters, a logistics regiment, a boat-bridge regiment, and an artillery regiment have been set up, which are currently under preparation. Commander Lin nodded expressionlessly. Commander, the Central Military Commission has demanded that in the future, our defense center be the coastal zone of Quanzhou and Xiamen, and that a large-depth defense system be formed, and the General Staff Department of the Central Military Commission is drawing up a detailed defense plan and asking the field troops to participate in the combat readiness project! ”

Political Commissar Zhu Yunqing continued: "Commander, the purpose of the Central Military Commission is clear, which is to ensure the progress of the combat readiness project and the military training of the troops. I suggest that the regiment should be put into combat readiness projects in batches, and that it be appropriate for a period of six months. Lin nodded and said, "Political commissar, you and I divide the work, I am responsible for military training, and you are responsible for combat readiness projects." At present, the 19th Route Army is not enthusiastic about building a combat readiness project along the coast, and you, chief of staff, are responsible for communicating with the 19th Route Army. Building a war readiness project is not a matter of money, but of concepts, and they must find ways to solve it. “

After Lin finished speaking, his eyes were aimed at the coastal defense situation map, and he calculated in his heart that the large-depth coastal defense project issued by the Central Military Commission must have come from Ouyang Jian's hands, and the use of tunnels to garrison troops was an effective way to solve the enemy's artillery fire and air strikes in wartime. These defensive positions can be abandoned if necessary. Chief of Staff Ouyang made a very precise calculation, with little investment and great effect, which seemed to be a simple fortification, but in wartime, it could effectively curb the battle losses of soldiers due to artillery fire and air strikes. "Commander, the military commission sent someone to send the drawings, and the combat staff officers made the drawings according to the scale of the drawings. From a graphic point of view, the tunnel fortifications are connected with the trenches, especially the spacing between each tunnel is very reasonable, which creates conditions for soldiers to quickly attack and quickly enter the position. “

Lin's eyes were aimed at the sand table in front of him, the sand table is a reduced scale of the tunnel fortifications, its tunnels, exits, passages into the position, and the distance between the two tunnels are vividly presented in front of everyone. "Commander, the tunnel is very cleverly designed, supported by log columns, staggered with two layers of logs, and covered with 2 meters of soil. After blasting experiments, there were no problems withstanding artillery fire below 150 mm. Chief of Staff Tan Zhenlin said. Lin said with a smile: "No wonder Chief of Staff Ouyang suggested that coastal fortifications be built within 20 kilometers of the inner bank, which is to prevent naval artillery attacks." This kind of tunnel fortification could not withstand the blow of naval artillery of more than 150 mm, and Chief of Staff Ouyang was very thoughtful, abandoning the coast and sticking to the depth. “

"Commander, can enemy troops in such a defensive position easily go ashore?" Chief of Staff Tan Zhenlin was confused. Lin said sharply: "This is the shrewdness of Chief of Staff Ouyang, due to our limited conditions, we cannot build reinforced concrete fortifications, so we can only adopt an active defensive posture." This is called defensive lure of the enemy into depth, and the purpose is to kill and injure a large number of enemy forces in defensive operations. Get the purpose of containing the enemy's attack. "In fact, this is also a defensive war measure to fight with the enemy, Lin Jingming saw this, but he couldn't say it. If the Japanese army really chooses to land and fight along the coast, with the powerful combat capability of the Japanese army, it is impossible to try to prevent the landing, and the enemy can only be put in to fight, which is an effective means of defense for the backward side.

Later generations have proved that in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the backwardly equipped volunteers used tunnel fortifications to block the attack of the United Nations Army's air-space integration, and of course they also paid huge battle losses in defensive operations. Lin saw this sharply and understood Ouyang Jian's intentions, this was the most effective way to deal with a strong enemy with a disadvantage. "Report, Chief of General Staff Ouyang, I have a letter for you." An operations staff officer came in to report and handed Lin a letter at the same time. Lin was a little surprised, took the letter and opened it to check it. After a while, Lin handed the letter to the political commissar Zhu Yunqing and said: "Political commissar, this is a private message from Chief of Staff Ouyang to me, you can take a look!" “

"The commander, Chief of Staff Ouyang said, it is proposed to build a large cave airfield in Ninghua, this project is planned by the Military Commission three years later, Chief of Staff Ouyang suggested that the construction should start now, and double the original basis. Chief of Staff Ouyang said that because there was no special fund, the Central Military Commission did not include it in the project plan for the time being. Chief of Staff Ouyang said that the project was doubled, so the construction must be carried out in advance, and as for the funds he provided, did he communicate this matter with the Military Commission? The commissar said in confusion.

"Commander, Chief of Staff Ouyang asked for such a huge project to be launched in advance, why is this, the letter said that several engineers and technicians would be sent to guide. The construction period for the construction of the cave airfield was 8 years, which was ・・・・・・. Lin took a few steps and said, "Chief of Staff Ouyang has seen far ahead, I believe in his plan." Isn't Luo Binghui's 1st Division stationed near Ninghua?" I judged that Chief of Staff Ouyang wanted to build the Red Army Air Force in advance, and there is no doubt about this, and his goal was to target the sea. In fact, Lin only guessed half right, and no one thought of the role that this project would play in the future.

Early the next morning, Luo Binghui, commander of the 1st Division, rushed to the headquarters. "Does the commander have a mission!" "Of course there is a task, the headquarters has decided to build a combat readiness project in your jurisdiction, how to operate Ouyang Chief of General Staff sent someone to guide, the specific location has been surveyed, the construction drawings have been designed, and your task is to participate in the construction. Remember to pull up one regiment at a time, and each regiment will have a construction period of half a year and then change the defense. It is necessary not only to ensure the duration of the project, but also to ensure the military training of the troops. In addition, to achieve secrecy, the project site should be included in the military area, understand? "Please rest assured, commander, resolutely complete the task!"

A few days later, the engineers and technicians sent by Ouyang Jian arrived, bringing 10,000 pounds of start-up capital, explosives and various tools. Ouyang Jian did what he said, and Lin was shocked. Lin accompanied the engineers and technicians and the accompanying convoy to the foot of the Wuyi Mountains in western Ninghua. The site of the construction is a cliff on the west side, opposite which is an open field that stretches for several kilometers and has a very open view. In other words, it seems that this place was prepared for the construction of a cave airfield. Lin silently looked at the construction site and thought in his heart: "The location is so good!" ”

"Excuse me, when was this location found!" Lin asked. An engineer with glasses said, "Commander, about 4 months ago, according to Commander Ouyang's instructions, an exploration team discovered this site. The topography here is very suitable for the construction of large cave airfields, especially the granite structure here is very solid and the geological structure is simple. At this time, the 1st Regiment of the 1st Division had already pulled up, and a neat tent had been set up in the nearby open area, which was particularly eye-catching.

At this time, a technical team leader from Jiujiang who was in charge of the project command said: "Commander Lin, before I came, Commander Ouyang specially summoned me and asked me to tell you that this large-scale combat readiness project has a long construction period and requires a good logistics supply work. It is necessary to use the surrounding open space to grow vegetables, and in addition, it is necessary to cultivate a large number of mushrooms to ensure the nutrition of the construction troops. If conditions permit, chickens and pigs can be raised. Commander Ouyang said that grain can be transported abroad, and vegetables and non-staple foods are easy to spoil, so they should be solved on the spot as much as possible. "Commander Ouyang is very thoughtful, wow, I will arrange for the 1st Division to immediately deploy this work."

Lin saw the construction force put into construction before leaving. At present, in addition to normal construction accidents, military training of all units must not be slackened. Lin turned around the Sanming Headquarters and happened to pass by the special regiment station. At the moment there are no construction tasks for the special regiment, so systematic military training is on a normal track. In order to meet the needs of future operations, Lin imitated the special combat team of the 5th Army Corps and selected excellent shooters in the special regiment to form a sniper team, and the captain of the sniper team was Hao Yi. has repeatedly been under the command of the special regiment, and the commander of the special regiment is still Hao Lei.

Hearing that the commander had come to inspect, regiment commander Hao Lei hurriedly came to the gate of the camp to greet him. Hao Lei briefly reported the training situation, and Lin nodded with satisfaction: "Head Hao took me to have a look!" Hao Lei knew in his heart that the commander mainly wanted to see the training of the blocking brigade. The sniper brigade was trained on the shores of a small lake, and apparently included water sports. At this time, the sniper brigade was practicing standing aiming training, and each soldier held the sniper rifle flat without moving, and each rifle also had a bullet case standing on it, and if the gun was unstable, the bullet case would fall.

"Report to the commander, the sniper team is undergoing stability training, please instruct!" Hao Yi ran up and raised his hand in salute. "Keep training!" "Yes!" "Commander Hao is good, don't move at all, is this how the 5th Legion Special Combat Team trains?" "Commander, this is just daily general training, but being a good sniper is far from it. Less than one-fifth of the sniper brigade has the potential to be a good sniper. Lin asked in surprise: "Commander Hao, I authorize you to select excellent shooters in the whole army, and we must reach the level of the 5th Army Corps Special Operations Team." ”

"Commander, the selection and allocation of the special combat team of the 5th Army Corps are all personally selected by Commander Ouyang, and my level is far behind. A good sniper must not only be able to shoot at a long distance, but also master the ability to kill in a variety of harsh environments, such as wind speed, temperature, etc., so training methods are equally important in cultivating an excellent sniper in addition to personal talent. Lin Wen said with a smile: "It seems that if you reach the level of the 5th Army Corps Special Combat Team, you must let Commander Ouyang personally train it." Captain Hao, the requirements for you are too high, do your best! But I'm very happy with the level I have now. ”

Half an hour passed, and Lin saw that the soldiers were still unmoving, and left happily. In the Battle of Ganzhou, Ouyang Jian's special combat team only dispatched two detachments and achieved unimaginable results, which made Lin pay more attention to the sniper team under his command. At present, the army has begun to embark on the road of regularization and army building, and various divisions have successively set up officer training brigades, and officers at and above the platoon level have to undergo regular training. As the chief of the general staff, Ouyang Jian has very strict requirements for regularizing the army, especially for the operational characteristics of the Japanese army, requiring every officer to be familiar with it. As Lin continued to deepen his understanding of the situation of the Japanese army, he gradually gained a clear understanding of how to deal with it.

A few days later, Lin's figure appeared in Fuzhou and was invited by Jiang Guangding and Cai Tingkai, commanders-in-chief of the 19th Route Army, to inspect. Jiang Guangding, who inspected a fortification under construction on the coast of Fuzhou, said: "Commander Lin, your party has asked for the construction of a large-depth fortification, and the officers and men have great opinions. It is generally reflected that the soldiers are fighting wars, not construction teams. "General Jiang Jun, Chief of Staff Ouyang has a good saying, sweat more in peacetime, and shed less blood in wartime. Your unit fought against the Japanese army in Songhu, and you know best the strength of the Japanese army. Battle damage not only affects morale, but more importantly, combat effectiveness. ”

Lin continued: "At present, my troops are put into construction in batches, and the construction troops are replaced every six months. If the officers and men of your unit have any opinions, I suggest that they be replaced every two months, and the results will be better. Soldiers may not understand the construction of fortifications in great depth, but as a commander, you must have a long-term plan. Cai Tingkai said: "Commander Lin, the next step is to organize officers to visit your department, please provide convenience!" "No problem, we're allies, and it's important to work together. If your officers need training, we also offer generous conditions. ”

Ouyang Jian once wrote a letter hinting that Lin should slowly integrate the 19th Route Army, build the 19th Route Army into a quasi-Red Army unit without bloodshed, and let the officers and soldiers of the 19th Route subtly and willingly join. Lin also agrees with this view, so he has to spend energy and adopt a gradual approach to give the officers and soldiers of the 19th Route a sense of belonging, but only if they see the benefits before they can come naturally.