Professional things are handed over to professional people to do, this is the principle that He Zhengdao has always followed. In the process of the establishment of Baoji Iron and Steel Plant, He Zhengdao was also the person in charge, and the actual preparation and construction work was carried out by the technicians of the preparatory group.

In order to ensure that the construction of the steel plant can be kept as confidential as possible, the construction team is the engineer unit of the Eighth Route Army. In fact, many of the people in this engineering unit are ordinary people who are proficient in related affairs.

It's just that when they wear this military uniform, in addition to enjoying the treatment of soldiers, they will also get a certain subsidy for each project completed. Compared with the other troops of the Eighth Route Army, they were somewhat different.

Since it was the engineer unit responsible for the construction of the steel plant, the secrecy and discipline were undoubtedly stricter than that of other construction teams. Even according to Ho Zhengdao's plan, the workers of the future steel plant will try to select from the engineering units.

Even so, it is still impossible to prevent the leakage of news about the construction of the steel plant. But He Zhengdao also hopes that the longer the news is delayed, the better. According to Ho Zhengdao's instructions, the 20-kilometer radius of the steel plant was designated as a military restricted area.

If the steel plant is built in a plain area, it is probably a bit difficult to do this. Fortunately, in order to ensure the secrecy of the steel plant, the preparatory team chose a valley plain, and there are no villages and people living around it.

It can be said that the place where the steel mill is located, where few people used to come and go. After the military restricted area was demarcated, the 126th Division sent a main regiment to garrison the core area to strictly guard the passage into the valley.

There is also a garrison stationed on the periphery, which strictly checks all vehicles and personnel entering and leaving the valley. It can be said that if outsiders want to enter the steel plant, it is estimated that they must really plan well before they can enter the area where the steel plant is located.

Even after personally inspecting the surrounding terrain, He Zhengdao personally participated in the selection of the site for the air defense position. Try to do this, once the little devil plane enters the area where the steel plant is located, it can carry out a ground-to-air strike on it.

While busy with the affairs of the steel plant, the main force of the Japanese army that entered Teng County finally launched an attack on the Central Army guarding Teng County. This also means that the battle of Xuzhou, which is highly anticipated by the people, can be regarded as a real start.

He Zhengdao, who could receive front-line battle reports from time to time, looked at the main force of the Japanese army flowing into Henan, and it turned out to be the 14th Division of the Japanese army. There are also some worries that the next big tragedy may be repeated.

Considering this situation, He Zhengdao could only suggest to the headquarters that more troops be sent in the areas bordering Henan, and at the same time be prepared to receive refugees. With the war in Henan, the people will inevitably be displaced.

For He Zhengdao's suggestion, the headquarters also felt that it was very necessary to prepare in advance. Although the control area of the Eighth Route Army is not small, the number of people in the control area is not too much.

In many cases, population means wealth and soldiers. If the Central Army stationed in Henan in the past did not want to see the people go to Shaanxi, which was controlled by the Eighth Route Army, to seek a living, now it is not easy to block it too much.

It's just that for many people living in Henan, as long as there is a way to live, they are not willing to leave their hometowns. What they hoped more was that the main force of the Central Army stationed in Henan could ensure their safety.

When He Zhengdao received a message from the headquarters, the 14th Division led by Tu Feiyuan had been surrounded by more than 100,000 troops of the Central Army, and there might be a risk of being completely annihilated. He Zhengdao felt that history was still so stubborn.

Thinking of this, He Zhengdao also said in a timely manner: "Call back to the headquarters, I already know the information." But before the situation is clear, it is too early to draw conclusions. Tu Feiyuan is a Huaxia Tong, and this person is also extremely difficult to deal with.

In order to ensure security, it is recommended that more garrison troops be sent to the areas bordering the Central Army from the headquarters. When the time is right, perhaps prepare in advance. If the central army wins, there will inevitably be a small number of people who have fled because of the war.

In the event of the defeat of the central army, the garrison troops on the border can also respond to possible situations in a timely manner. In this transfer, it is better to keep a low profile and not let the Central Army misunderstand. ”

When this telegram was received by the headquarters, Mr. Peng said with a little surprise: "From this kid's telegram, it can be seen that he seems not optimistic about the 14th Division in the First War Zone, which has the ability to completely annihilate the lone army.

As far as I know, the Gui Yongqing Department in the First Theater of Operations, but the troops of Lao Chiang's descendants, even rarely equipped with tanks. With such strength, if you can't even block a division of little devils, it will be too incompetent. ”

But the progress of the incident still surprised many people. The Sichuan army, which first defended Teng County, fought with the Japanese army around Teng County for many days. But in the end, because of weapons and ammunition, the Sichuan army guarding Teng County died heroically.

Even Wang Mingzhang, the commander of the 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army, who was guarding Teng County, fell in the battle to stop the Japanese army. The Sichuan army troops guarding Teng County can also be described as suffering heavy losses. Although it caused a lot of casualties to the Japanese army, it still failed to hold Tengxian.

At the same time, what was even more surprising was that the Gui Yongqing Division, which was guarding Lanfeng, had only been defending for less than a day, and the Ministry had fallen into a state of collapse on the whole line. The comparison between the two made Lao Jiang also look extremely angry.

But what is even more unexpected is that Huang Jiebu, who also belongs to the old Jiang lineage, gave up Shangqiu without firing a shot, and gave way to the anti-Japanese troops in Shangqiu and Lanfeng, and was in a dangerous situation of being flanked by the Japanese army.

In the eyes of many people, these two troops, both belonging to the old Jiang Yan's lineage, did not obey the command and fled from the battle, completely disrupting the strategic deployment of Cheng Qian, the commander of the First Theater, and the precious fighters who planned to encircle and annihilate Tufeiyuan were also completely buried.

He Zhengdao, who received the information, also returned to Xi'an at this moment, preparing to return to Yulin. Nearly two months after it came out, the Japanese troops assembled in Taiyuan also began to move. This means that the Eighth Route Army will also begin to prepare for a big war.

Looking at Mr. Peng, who was scolding at the headquarters, He Zhengdao persuaded: "Mr. Peng, it's useless for you to be angry now, Kaifeng probably can't hold it." Once the main force of the little devils enters Zhengzhou, I am afraid that the situation in Henan will be very dangerous.

In this case, we are afraid that we need to prepare for the worst. If it is even possible, Mr. Xu's 117th Division must also be ready to engage in battle. As for the Jin Sui army in Linfen and other places, it is estimated that life is even more difficult at this moment.

It can be seen from the current troop movement of the Japanese army in Taiyuan that the 116th Division of the Japanese army has launched an offensive against Jincheng and other places controlled by the Jin Sui army. Looking at it like this, it is estimated that it also wants to fight with soil and fertilizer on both sides.

If this idea of the little devil is really true, then the occupation area of the little devil in North China and Central China will be connected again. When the time comes, they will advance the main force to Yuncheng and Linfen, and it is estimated that the Jin Sui army will not be able to stop it.

Once the Jin Sui army collapses on all fronts, then the pressure we need to bear will be very great. It seems that this time's handwriting has a lot to do with Itagaki. This guy's relationship with Tu Feiyuan is still very good. ”

Listening to He Zhengdao's analysis, Mr. Peng and Chief of Staff Zuo Quan looked at the map, and said with the same worry: "Yes! In the current situation, if we sit on the wall and watch, it is estimated that the Jin Suijun will really not last long.

However, according to the intelligence detected by our front-line troops, the little devils have deployed heavy troops in Jiexiu, Pingyao, Qixian and the surrounding areas of Taiyuan. Even the little devils have built strong defensive fortifications in these places.

We always thought that this might be the deployment made by the little devils worried that we would attack Taiyuan. Now it seems that Banyuan, an old devil, is afraid that he has been in contact with Tufeiyuan very early, and plans to attack the Central Army in Zhengzhou on both sides! ”

For the Eighth Route Army, it seems that it has an advantage over the little devils who still occupy Taiyuan. But in fact, Mr. Peng knows it all. Fighting guerrilla warfare and defensive warfare is the strength of the Eighth Route Army at present, and offensive warfare is afraid that there are not too many advantages.

Once the main force of the Eighth Route Army began to attack, it was blocked by the main force of the little devils with far more advanced weapons and equipment than them. It is believed that casualties will make all units on the front line feel distressed. But looking at it, it's really unreasonable!

Faced with this situation, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said: "According to the current situation, Changzhi has been occupied by little devils. Then we can also start sending small elite troops to infiltrate the Changzhi area to fight behind enemy lines.

If the headquarters agrees, I can draw a main regiment from the reconnaissance brigade into the area to fight behind enemy lines. At present, the attention of the 116th Division is focused on the matter of attacking Jincheng. As long as the reconnaissance group touches in, it should make a difference.

Moreover, the 117th Division, which is currently operating in the Daimyo area, also has a main regiment deployed there. If it is well coordinated with the reconnaissance group, it is believed that the deployment of the 116th Division to attack Jincheng can be delayed, and Banyuan will be able to transfer troops from other places.

Once the blocking force in Itagaki is moved, that will be our chance. I even think that under the current circumstances, it may be possible to let the main force of the 120th Division or the 129th Division enter Hebei to launch a large-scale attack and disturbance war.

Only by muddying the waters of North China can we find the flaws of the Japanese army. If you continue to wait, it is estimated that the Jin Suijun will not last long. At present, it is Fu Zuoyi's 35th Army guarding Jincheng, and it is not easy for the little devil to break through. ”

Originally, Fu Zuoyi wanted to go to Suiyuan for a visit and exchange, but it was only because He Zhengdao was appointed as the person in charge of the preparation of the steel plant. Even the commander of the independent column is not in the Yulin area, what can Fu Zuoyi communicate?

After the complete loss of Changzhi, Yan Xishan, who really realized that he was unworthy of a general, finally sent Fu Zuoyi out. The 35th Army under his command was supplemented with elite soldiers and ordered to guard Jincheng to block the invading Japanese army.

Knowing that the Japanese troops stationed in Shanxi were the first to take the Jin Sui army to open the knife, Yan Xishan was indeed very angry. The Eighth Route Army also felt a little surprised. Originally, in their opinion, the Japanese army, which was heavily concentrated in Taiyuan, should have counterattacked.

It's just that judging from the current war situation, it is still very wise for the Japanese army to make such a deployment. The persimmon picks the soft pinch, it seems that the little devil also understands this truth! (To be continued.) )