Chapter 153: Stop So Soon?
In the face of the Kwantung Army, which began to build fortifications on the border between Mukden and Ji Province. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoHe Zhengdao also realized that the surprise attack of the Soviet Far East Army made the Kwantung Army a little anxious, and consciously reduced the troops for key defense.
Although Tongliao and Jinxi, which are currently being attacked by the Eighth Route Army, are very important for the Kwantung Army to control the northeast. But the Kwantung Army also understood that these places were somewhat inadequate compared to the security of Mukden and Ji Province.
Since there is no way to take care of both sides, the Kwantung Army can only adopt the most economical way to deal with the attack of the Soviet Far East Army first, and then consider solving the Eighth Route Army that is advancing at this moment.
roughly speculated on the defensive deployment of the Kwantung Army, but He Zhengdao knew that in the face of the current situation, in fact, he was also powerless. The initial objectives of the Northeast Field Army's current operation have basically been completed.
In fact, if the Eighth Route Army entered the territory of Mukden or Ji Province at this time. As far as the current strength of the Eighth Route Army is concerned, I am afraid that it will also be impossible to digest. The simple reason is that these sites are simply too big.
In order to control these places, in addition to a large number of government personnel, a large number of garrison troops are needed. It is necessary to stabilize both the local garrison and the defensive offensive forces that can cope with the counterattack of the Kwantung Army.
It stands to reason that at present, the Northeast Field Army is already the unit with the largest number of troops in the Eighth Route Army. But in He Zhengdao's view, this amount of troops is far from being able to recover the northeast, and it is already the limit to be able to hold these places now.
Thinking of He Zhengdao here, he handed over the battle on the Tongliao side to the second column. Judging from the current situation, the defenders of Tongliao are no longer able to resist the attack of the Second Column, and it is only a matter of time before the Eighth Route Army recovers the entire territory of Tongliao.
As in the case of Tongliao, since the Kwantung Army had ordered the puppet Manchu government to recruit young men and start building fortifications on the outskirts of Jinzhou. This also means that the Japanese puppet army, which is still holding on to Jinxi, will retreat into Jinzhou as inevitable.
Aware of this attempt by the Kwantung Army, He Zhengdao also sent a telegram to the Third Column that advanced to Jinxi. That is, try to block the passage for the Japanese army to withdraw to Jinzhou, and strive to eliminate as many Japanese puppet troops as possible.
After receiving the combat order from He Zhengdao, the Third Column also adjusted its operational deployment in a timely manner, and used more mobile troops to block the Japanese troops in Jinxi and Chaoyang areas, so that they could not withdraw to Jinzhou smoothly.
Bringing in the commander of the second column not far from the rear headquarters, He Zhengdao also said in a timely manner: "At present, the troops are attacking, you only need to follow the pre-war deployment and steadily advance the offensive rhythm of the troops."
Don't make the mistake of being greedy for merit, and never underestimate the cunning of the little devil. By the time the troops advance to the border of Kyrgyzstan Province, as soon as they are resolutely blocked by the Japanese army, your attack can be stopped.
In addition, the next task of your second column is to build fortifications in the place where the Japanese army is confronted, so that the Japanese army can form a confrontation situation. As for when to fight again, I will always listen to the orders of my superiors. ”
'Commander, at the moment the attention of the Kwantung Army is on the side of the Soviet Far Eastern Army. At this time, shouldn't we recover more lost ground? If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to get it in the future. ’
Facing the puzzlement of Niu Zhikun, the commander of the Second Column, He Zhengdao smiled bitterly and said: "You guy, you may be a good hand at leading troops to fight." But do you think that at present, what our Northeast Field Army has to do is only to enter the Northeast?
You only see our victories on the front line, but you don't see how many comrades behind us are working hard to protect the fruits of our victory. In the final analysis, the liberated areas we have now recovered have greatly exceeded our expectations.
You can't eat a big fat man in one breath, and we must first manage these liberated areas that have been recovered so far, and then we can concentrate our efforts on recovering the places occupied by the little devils. If you are greedy, you will only gain more than you lose.
This point, if you don't know it as a commander, then Lao Yao must know it. If you two verticals want to manage such a large liberated area, I am afraid that the selection of government personnel and the formation of a democratic government alone will be able to overwhelm you.
Although many people in the liberated areas welcomed our arrival. But it is undeniable that there are still some people who are hostile to us and are still not happy to accept our coming. These people are the destabilizing factors in the liberated areas.
If we do a good job in the mass and public order work in the liberated areas, our liberated areas will also become chaotic. Isn't it all in the hope that we will make the lives of the common people better?
If we liberate these places, but we can't give the people a stable living environment, what do you think the people will think of us? Therefore, if you maintain local stability, it will also be the next priority of your column.
At present, since the Kwantung Army is building fortifications on the front line, we should also follow the example and build more fortifications on the front line in the liberated areas when they cannot carry out large-scale counterattacks, so as to cope with the counterattacks of the little devils in the future.
Again, don't just stare at the victory in front of you and get carried away. You must always keep in mind that at present, the overall strength of our Northeast Field Army is, in the final analysis, inferior to that of the little devils.
Moreover, the main combat task of the whole army in the second half of the year is only the campaign to recover North China. It's just my personal guesses, but we'll have to be prepared. This means that in the second half of the year, we have to defend mainly and not attack. ”
Listening to He Zhengdao say these words, Yao Shengjun suddenly realized: "Commander, I understand what you mean. Next, I will hand over the matter of commanding the battle on the front line to Lao Niu, and I will personally be responsible for government affairs. ”
'Well, if only you understood my hard work. Speaking of which, the liberated areas under the management of your Second Column are the largest, but the population is also relatively small. It's just that you have to know that the more sparsely populated the land, the more detailed you have to do your work.
Nowadays, there are many ethnic minorities and herders living in your second vertical area. These people, when you do your work next, you must be careful and patient, so that these people know the policy of our Eighth Route Army.
For those who have the heart to stir up trouble, we must also be not afraid of things. As long as you do things according to the rules, I believe that no one can say anything. Regarding the post-war reconstruction, you can ask Political Commissar Chen for more instructions and report, understand? ’
Regarding Yao Shengjun's ability, He Zhengdao is more or less at ease. In the final analysis, this is an old political worker, and he has the experience of serving as a political commissar of a military sub-district. After managing the government affairs of the Second Column, He Zhengdao still feels that he has the ability.
It's just about government affairs, although He Zhengdao also supervises some of it, he still hands over these tasks to Chen Yun to be responsible. In any case, Chen Yun is the political commissar of the Northeast Field Army, and these are the tasks he is responsible for.
Leaving the headquarters of the second column, He Zhengdao only took with him the infantry regiment of a special division and the sharp arrow brigade. As for the Sharp Arrow Brigade, He Zhengdao still felt that he should hide some of his edge first, and it was not yet the time for it to fully bloom.
If it is necessary to deal with the armored clusters of the Kwantung Army in the future, the Sharp Arrow Brigade is also a killer weapon. However, the Northeast Field Army still needs an air force unit that can provide the troops with a certain air defense capability.
As a matter of fact, at the aircraft factory in Yulin, the first group of the Air Force, which has been part of the Northeast Field Army, has already installed the first batch of Eagle fighters. It's just that it is still in the stage of running-in and test flight.
I am afraid that it will take some time for this air force brigade to develop combat effectiveness. Fortunately, He Zhengdao was in a hurry, and even hoped that after the first brigade was fully established in the future, the newly developed combat effectiveness would be able to surprise the Kwantung Army and Air Force outside the Guandong.
Moreover, the previous time He Zhengdao gave the engine research team to solve the material problem of aero engines. During this time, the engine research group had already developed an engine with better performance than the purchase of Soviet aircraft engines.
This means that the subsequent production of the Eagle generation fighter is likely to be equipped with this new engine. At that time, the air combat strength of the Eagle fighter will also be multiplied.
After all, the quality of the aero engine of a fighter with excellent performance will directly affect the combat capability of the entire fighter. Now that the Eighth Route Army's aviation capability has made this breakthrough, He Zhengdao is really very pleased.
Even after leaving the Second Column Defense Area this time, He Zhengdao sent telegrams to the First Column attacking Chaoyang one after another, asking them to hit the Jinzhou border and join the Third Column, and then begin to connect with the Second Column attacking Tongliao to connect the defense area.
According to the defense area where they are located, build fortifications against the counterattack of the Kwantung Army. This also means that the Northeast Field Army will really enter the stage of comprehensive rest and defense. Even if there is a war, it will have to wait until the winter.
He Zhengdao, who returned to Duolun City, gathered political commissar Chen Yun and others together and held a closed-door meeting. At this meeting, He Zhengdao also proposed for the first time that the Northeast Field Army would switch to defensive operations in the next stage.
This topic made Chief of Staff Ye Jianying say with some surprise: "Commander, isn't it too early to turn to defensive operations at this time?" Now is a good time to attack! Isn't it going to beat the water dogs? ”
Faced with Ye Jianying's confusion and incomprehension, He Zhengdao said very directly: "Political commissar, at the moment, the material reserves of our field army are only afraid that they have reached a very dangerous point, right?" I'm afraid that the government personnel in the early reserve are not enough, right? ”
Listening to He Zhengdao's inquiry, Chen Yun also smiled bitterly in admiration: "I heard Vice Chairman Zhou say before, you actually know a lot about government affairs, but I didn't believe it at the time. Now I have to believe it!
Yes, if you don't take the initiative to call us over for a meeting this time, I'm afraid I'll mention this to you too. To be honest, we have gained a lot in this battle, but it is really not easy to maintain these victories! ”
As He Zhengdao's partner, Chen Yun really admires He Zhengdao's vision. Being able to do such a good job in the defense area and even logistics and local affairs is really not something that ordinary people can have!