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Just as he had guessed, a reconnaissance plane was dispatched deep into Yan'an to conduct aerial reconnaissance, but the reconnaissance plane never returned. The intelligence agencies planted outside Yan'an also quickly transmitted information that Yan'an had anti-aircraft firepower.

Despite the fact that there was only one anti-aircraft battalion, it was mostly armed with anti-aircraft machine guns. But for this kind of intelligence, the North China Front also felt that it was very important. For the Japanese aircraft, the threat of anti-aircraft machine guns was not small.

Upon learning that a military and political conference had been held in Yan'an, and that the military and political chiefs of various units had gathered in Yan'an, the North China Front considered organizing a large-scale long-range bombing. If the plan can succeed, it is believed that it will also be a great blow to the Eighth Route Army.

According to the information sent back by the intelligence officers who infiltrated Yan'an City, Yan'an was the central location of the Eighth Route Army. Moreover, the central garrison is heavily guarded, and if you are not an insider, you will not even be able to enter the area where the garrison is located.

In response to such a situation, Shouichi Terauchi, who had long wanted to take revenge on the Eighth Route Army for snatching two military trains, personally called the commander of the army aviation. Let him organize a large-scale air raid, focusing on bombing the central garrison in Yan'an.

Even at present, the army is considering sending personnel to replace him. But in the end, the matter of the southern dispatch army in Nanjing also put the Japanese bowl under tremendous pressure from public opinion, and Terauchi Shouichi continued to serve as the commander of the front army for the time being.

If this air raid can achieve great results, perhaps the accusations against him will also be reversed. For this reason, even some generals feel that it is not appropriate to provoke the Eighth Route Army at this time. Inspire greater chaos in Shanxi.

But Terauchi Shouichi still insisted: "When, our Great Day Bowl Imperial Army." Are you still afraid that the army is coming? Although we are not capable of launching a full-scale encirclement and suppression of them now, do we not even dare to carry out a large-scale bombardment? ”

Something that involves the honor of the Japanese army. What did that general dare to say? Itagaki Seishiro, who learned the news, felt that whether the bombing could succeed or not, they would probably not think about it this year.

Seishiro Itagaki who received the telegram quickly said, "Order us to garrison the cities in Shanxi and shrink our forces from now on to protect important cities. In addition, let the cooperative Imperial Allied Army pay attention to the military movements of the Eighth Route Army. ”

As the commander of the Shanxi Dispatch Army, even if Itagaki is not happy with Terauchi Shouichi. But as long as Shouichi Terauchi reigned for one day, he had to obey Shouichi Terauchi's command. To such bombing. He couldn't stop it either.

In order to carry out the bombing mission, Terauchi Shouichi also personally arranged to inquire into the matter. Even in order to maximize secrecy, the army aviation did not issue orders in advance, but only arranged for many bombers to transfer.

Taking into account the flight distance, the Japanese air force placed the place where the bombers took off in Shijiazhuang. In this way, it is also to ensure the suddenness and concealment of the Air Force's bombing to the greatest extent, so as to achieve a fatal blow during the bombing.

Even this time, Shouichi Terauchi also let the army aviation side. The Type 97 heavy bombers that had just arrived from China were added to the bombing formation. The bomb carrying capacity of this bomber is undoubtedly better than that of the previous Type 93 bomber.

While the Japanese army was in full swing preparing for the bombing plan, the military and political conference in Yan'an began as scheduled. At this conference, Mao Taizu made a discussion on protracted war for the first time. refute the theories of 'inevitable death' and 'quick victory' that are currently prevalent in the Republic of China.

In addition, at the meeting, Mao Taizu also emphasized the necessity of guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines. Although the strength of the Eighth Route Army has improved a lot at present. However, compared with the Japanese army, it is still necessary to reduce the number of frontal positional battles.

At the meeting Mao Taizu. Make a clear judgment on the future war of resistance against Japan. It was a great battle that lasted a long time and involved a wide range of ground. And the longer the war lasts. The stronger the Chinese War of Resistance will be.

In contrast, although the Japanese bowl war was strong, it was a small country, lacking military and financial resources, and could not withstand a long-term war. And China is a large country, with a large land and a large population, which can support a long war.

The reasoned and well-founded argument was also recognized by many members who participated in the meeting. Even after the meeting, the Xinhua News Agency broadcast this editorial, which was also recognized by many people in the domestic war of resistance.

After talking about the viewpoint of protracted war, Mao Taizu also said at the meeting: "In the Xinzhou War that just ended the previous time, many of our officers and soldiers and commanders have never understood why we will not expand the control area in Shanxi.

Judging from our previous engagement with the Japanese army, perhaps we will be able to regain a lot of lost territory in Shanxi with one go. I can understand that ordinary officers and soldiers have this kind of thinking, but you are all senior commanders of our army, and you must have a clear understanding.

If you think too much about the gains and losses of one city and one place, the final result will be more losses. How big the pot is and how much rice to cook is a truth that ordinary people understand. Blind optimism will only bury the good situation we have worked so hard to manage.

The reason why the Japanese army in Shanxi was caught off guard by us this time was not because their combat effectiveness was not strong. What's more, it is because they are too greedy and spread the power in their hands too much, which leads to being broken by us one by one.

If we capture Taiyuan in one go, how many troops will we send to resist the Japanese counterattack in the end? Even if we finally hold Taiyuan, how much will we lose? In a stalemate, how long can our supplies last?

As long as you take these things into account, you will know that the capture of Taiyuan is not beneficial to us. In contrast, it is more beneficial for us to take Luliang and most of Xinzhou. Because, that's our forward base. ”

The Eighth Route Army fought well in the previous Anti-Japanese War, which made many people have a kind of blind optimism. Even this situation exists in the central and headquarters of the government. And Mao Taizu and Mr. Zhu both know that it is too early to be happy.

The battle launched during this period seemed to be won by the Eighth Route Army. The loot captured, it seems, is also quite a lot. It seems that the number of units that have been expanded has also been greatly improved.

But these battles basically consumed a lot of material reserves of the main divisions. Most importantly, the loss of quite a few veterans of long-term military training. And to really fight a tough battle, veterans are the core strength of a force.

Judging from the current situation, the independent column has done a good job in this regard. The troops deployed in the base areas bordering the Japanese army were not regular troops. Instead, these units are frequently rotated.

Not to mention the four main divisions, even the garrison units in various parts of Yulin will often send a group of elite officers and men into the forward base areas to cooperate with the main force in battle, so that these garrison troops can feel the actual combat.

Although casualties could not be avoided, the mental state and combat effectiveness of the officers and men who returned to the garrison after rotation were greatly improved. Even with their presence, the garrison knew how to confront the Japanese.

At the next military meeting held by Mr. Zhu, Mr. Zhu also focused on praising the military training mode of the independent column. The main divisions of the Eighth Route Army are required to learn more from independent divisions to temper and beat the troops.

He even said very directly: "In the operational plan of the headquarters next year, the main division units that have not yet participated in the war will have the opportunity to be transferred to the Shanxi battlefield to carry out combat missions." Therefore, if you don't have the main division on the front line, don't rush to fight.

This is a protracted battle, and there will be countless big battles waiting for us in the future. Only by truly tempering an elite force that can compete with the Japanese army can we have the ability to start a counterattack and recover the area occupied by the Japanese army.

As for the main force units currently in Shanxi, we should also consider extending our troops outward and expanding the scale of our base areas behind enemy lines. In a word, there are little devils there, and there is our guerrilla zone. ”

Regarding what Mr. Zhu said, He Zhengdao felt a little embarrassed. However, the military and political commanders of all divisions attending the meeting must admit that the independent column does have an opportunity for them to learn from at present.

Even if some people think that the independent column has a good foundation, plus there is an arsenal in their defense area, and the building near the water will be the first to get the moon. At least when it comes to the supply of bullets, they don't have to worry at all. The more live-fire training is carried out, the faster the combat effectiveness will be enhanced.

In terms of the area defended by the independent column, it is undoubtedly the largest in the Eighth Route Army at present. The most important thing is that most of the Japanese troops bordering the independent column adopted a defensive attitude and did not dare to attack the independent column easily.

Being able to do this is enough to show that the strength of the independent column is very strong. At least for the time being, the main forces in Shanxi can only protect some core base areas behind enemy lines. In the face of large-scale purges, we can only adopt the method of evasion.

Just as the meeting was about to end, the participants who were discussing the meeting soon saw Yuan Yubo, chief of staff of the guard division, and walked into the venue and said, "Division Commander He, the chairman and the commander-in-chief asked you to go to the operational command room. ”

'What's the matter?' ’

Seeing Yuan Yubo's somewhat serious expression, He Zhengdao, who was discussing tactics with several division commanders, also asked in a timely manner. And Yuan Yubo didn't hide it: "There is a group of Japanese bombers that have just come to us through the sky over Taiyuan. ”

As soon as he heard this, He Zhengdao immediately got up and said, "Teachers, I'll go to the headquarters first, and we'll continue to talk when we have time in the evening!" ”

'Good! If there is an emergency, you should go too! ’

Arriving at the operational command room, Mr. Zhu said directly: "Xiao He, this is an urgent telegram sent back from Taiyuan just now. Just now, as many as nearly 100 planes have flown towards us from the sky over Taiyuan. ”

He Zhengdao, who received the telegram, didn't say anything and looked at the map and said: "Chairman, commander-in-chief, activate the air defense early warning." Let the Yan'an garrison begin to place people in air-raid shelters. Don't think about it, they're coming at us. ”

'Good! Chen Geng, this matter is handled by you and Xiao He. ’

'Yes, Chairman! ’

With He Zhengdao making this assertion, the people of Yan'an City, who had had conducted several exercises before, suddenly heard the sound of air defense sirens sounding in the city. In addition, the Yan'an garrison took to the streets one after another, guiding the people into the air-raid shelters in the city for temporary shelter.

And what kind of damage and damage will this large-scale air raid cause to Yan'an? (To be continued.) )