Chapter 39: The Time Is Not Ripe Yet!
The two main regiments of the Second Cavalry Division, which accompanied Duolun City, were unexpectedly recovered. The pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info was preparing to go to Duolun's Rehe Independent Mixed Brigade, and he was also very surprised. But eventually, too, had to begin to slow down the pace of the march.
Compared with these troops, it is rare to slow down the march, but the high-ranking military and political officials of the puppet Manchukuo who stayed in the rear were somewhat shocked. It seems that he didn't expect that Duolun would fall so quickly, and even the supplies were taken by the Eighth Route Army.
In this way, all the materials they transported to Duolun earlier were made into wedding dresses for the Eighth Route Army. At present, the Kwantung Army Headquarters has given them an order to raise materials, which undoubtedly makes the officials of the puppet Manchukuo also feel a headache.
On the other hand, Taizu and Mr. Zhu, who were staying in Yan'an at the moment and were paying attention to the battle ahead, were a little surprised to learn that Duolun City had been captured by the Second Cavalry Division, but they fully affirmed this victory.
With these materials captured in Duolun, there is no need for the headquarters to provide more supplies to the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army. The supplies that were originally intended to be delivered to the front line could also be distributed to other combat units.
As the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army, Mr. Zhu, looking at the telegram sent by He Zhengdao, also smiled and said: "I found that this kid often has better luck than others in wars. Two cavalry regiments were able to capture the heavily guarded city of Duolun. ”
Listening to Mr. Zhu's sigh, Taizu also smiled and said: "Luck is sometimes crucial!" After taking the strategic location of Duolun, we can continue to advance into the territory of Rehe, so that the Japanese puppet army in Rehe can also live in fear.
Most importantly, with this funding, it can also greatly alleviate our financial pressure. As for the batch of materials raised in the early stage, you can also distribute them later, and transfer them to other troops!
Although the little devils in North China are not big for the time being. But this guy Okamura Ninji must not underestimate him. I don't know when, he's going to give us a surprise attack.
In addition, the troops in Henan and Anhui are also relatively short of materials. This batch of supplies will be allocated to the troops who urgently need it. In this way, no matter where the little devils attack, we can calmly deal with it.
Speaking of which, I was really worried about the material problem a few years ago. Fortunately, this time the seizure is huge, and if you want to come to Xiao He's side for a short time, there should be no need for us to provide them with supplies. Then our pressure can also be greatly relieved! ”
According to the operational analysis made by the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters a year ago, Taizu and Mr. Zhu both felt that the little devil should focus on the side of the Eighth Route Army. In order to deal with such a crisis, it is also necessary to be prepared for a war at multiple points.
Although at present, among the combat units of the Eighth Route Army, only the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army is in full swing with the little devils. The Japanese troops in other directions were more still in a state of confrontation with the Eighth Route Army.
However, preparing more supplies for the front-line troops will also be conducive to the preparation of all units. There is food in hand and there is no panic, this truth is clear to the troops of the Eighth Route Army who are used to living a poor life. For this reason, the seizure of Duolun really made the central government very happy.
In addition, the recovery of Xilin Gol League and Duolun City also raided the homes of many pseudo-Mongolian princes. In the homes of these princes and nobles, the Eighth Route Army also seized a large amount of property and materials.
Even though there are a lot of places where the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army needs to spend money at present, He Zhengdao still chooses to escort the confiscated funds to Yan'an to relieve the financial pressure of the Central Committee and the headquarters.
Such an approach has naturally been recognized by many heads of the Central Committee and the General Headquarters. At least in the hearts of these leaders, although He Zhengdao's consumption in each battle is not small, his wartime captures are also satisfactory to many leaders.
The Central Committee and the General Headquarters have money in their hands, and the democratic governments and troops in the border areas below will have a relatively better life. Therefore, it is indeed rare for a commander like He Zhengdao who can not only win battles, but also raise money.
On the other hand, Zhou Enlai, who listened to the words of Taizu and Mr. Zhu, also smiled at the right time: "The move of raiding Duolun seems to be really right." Originally, Xiao He only wanted to encircle and annihilate the puppet Mongolian army, but he didn't want to get an extra Duolun City.
This also disrupted the encirclement and suppression deployment of the Kwantung Army. According to the information from our Rehe intelligence department, the independent mixed brigade of the Japanese army that set off from Chengde is already resting in place at the moment, and the rear is also urgently raising supplies.
Although we have gained a lot of benefits this time, we can let the little devils continue to search like this, but I am afraid that many people in Rehe will suffer. I think it can be suggested that Xiao He send some more martial arts teams into the Rehe area for activities.
If there is an opportunity, perhaps a large-scale war can be held in the territory of Rehe. If we can defeat Chengde, then we can cut off the communication between the North China Front and the Kwantung Army, and lay the foundation for the recovery of North China. ”
Listening to Zhou Enlai's words, Mr. Zhu thought about it but shook his head and said: "Enlai, at present, I am afraid that the time is not yet ripe to attack Chengde." Once Chengde is captured by us, then the little devil is afraid that he will really fight with us.
I think it's better to let Xiao He play freely. The last time I went to Yulin, I attended their military and political conference. I think Xiao He's battle plan is actually relatively safer. Steady and steady is what we need now.
In the past two years, the pace of expansion of our armed forces has been too fast. In fact, the combat effectiveness of many newly expanded units is not satisfactory. Giving the troops more opportunities for training and actual combat will also help enhance our overall combat strength.
Compared with us, with the continuous expansion and stability of our base areas, we also have a unique advantage in recruiting troops. On the other hand, on the side of the little devils, they have fallen into a situation of shortage of troops.
At present, a large number of second-devils have appeared in many of the newly expanded units of the Japanese army, and they are all recruits recruited from their colonies by small devils. The addition of these units will also greatly affect the overall combat effectiveness of the Japanese army.
We must lay a good foundation first, and when our air force has formed its combat effectiveness, it is believed that it will only take one battle to recover North China. If you are in a hurry, it will backfire. But I think it's okay to send more military engineering teams behind enemy lines! ”
Regarding the different opinions expressed by Mr. Zhu, Taizu thought about it and nodded: "I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry!" Although many of our comrades want to recover North China as soon as possible and realize the complete liberation of North China.
However, we cannot ignore the fact that the overall strength of the Japanese army at present is still stronger than ours. The most important thing is that after conquering North China, we may not be able to defend it. The navy and air force of the little devils alone will cause us a lot of trouble.
From the combat plan submitted by Xiao He earlier, I think his combat ideas are very sound. First extend the tentacles into the northeast, and then slowly draw it. As long as our strength continues to extend to North China and Northeast China, a new round of anti-Japanese wave will inevitably be set off.
As for North China, I think it's safer to encroach on it. Through maneuvers and tug-of-wars, the strength of the little devils is constantly consumed. In the long run, the Japanese army will only be crushed by the heavy burden of war.
Most importantly, the current international situation is uncertain. But one thing can be basically confirmed, the big brother side is afraid that they will not have time to take care of the anti-Japanese war situation on our side, and they will pay more attention to the interests of Europe.
Once the big brother is trying to seek stability, he is afraid that the current confrontation with the little devil may be broken. really let the Kwantung Army attack with heavy troops, and it is still far from enough to rely on the troops in Xiao He's current hands! ”
Even Taizu was looking forward to recovering the entire territory of North China as soon as possible, but he also knew that the Eighth Route Army did not have the strength to recover and digest it at present. Even if North China can be defeated, it is estimated that it will be difficult to manage it well.
If we can give the Eighth Route Army a little more time to develop, we can wait until the situation in Shanxi and Henan is stabilized. Then the current scarce government personnel also believe that a group of them will be trained and used to govern North China at that time.
Secondly, Taizu was also worried about what He Zhengdao had said before. If the Soviet Union really signs a non-aggression pact with the little devils, then all the current aid to China in the War of Resistance against Japan may be completely stopped.
Without the containment of the Soviet Far East Army, the elite divisions deployed by the Kwantung Army on the border could be successively transferred to the inland battlefields of China. The combat effectiveness of these elite Kwantung Army should not be underestimated and underestimated.
How big a pot is to cook and how much rice, this truth Taizu is naturally clear. Therefore, even if he knew that many people were thinking that with the current strength of the Eighth Route Army, there might be a chance to recover the entire territory of North China.
But the question is, after the fight, whether or not it can be managed well is what Taizu is most worried about! There are experienced operational commanders like Mr. Zhu in the war, so there is no need to worry too much about it.
However, if you want to cultivate a group of government management talents, you must need time to accumulate. At this time, it is undoubtedly the reason why Mr. Zhu did not agree with Zhou Enlai's mention of organizing a big battle in Chengde.
In the face of the discussion of the three high-level leaders, He Zhengdao, who was far away in Suiyuan City, was naturally not very clear. After learning that the Kwantung Army had recruited a group of troops from the puppet Manchukuo into the battlefield, He Zhengdao also knew that his pressure was on again.
Even the puppet Manchukuo army is actually similar to the puppet Mongolian army. But in terms of loyalty to the Kwantung Army, it is undoubtedly stronger than the puppet Mongolian army. Many grassroots officers of the puppet Manchukuo Army went to the military academies run by the little devils to study for further study.
This also means that the combat effectiveness of this puppet Manchukuo army still needs to be cautious. Fortunately, the three main infantry divisions under his command have been assembled one after another, and there is no need to worry about the surprise attack of the little devils.
Let the reconnaissance troops on the front line pay close attention to the movements of the 11th Division coming from the Hung Yen League. He Zhengdao also decided to let Ye Jianying sit in Suiyuan City, and he led the armored brigade and artillery brigade to Xilinhot to join the advance brigade.
Once he finds an opportunity to ambush, then he will let the Japanese 11th Division that was ordered to go out know that it is a very painful thing to fight his troops. Only in this way can we ensure the smooth progress of the next combat deployment! (To be continued.) )