Chapter 142: Preparations for the End of the Year!
Perhaps He Zhengdao didn't realize that with Huaxia and the Japanese army entering a full-scale war. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć European countries, which were already concerned about the situation in Asia, also paid more attention to the trend of the war situation in Asia as the smoke of gunpowder began to fill their own country.
Compared with the Soviet Union, which had many interests in Asia, the rest of the European countries in Asia were more worried about their colonies. Who knows that once there is no one to contain the frantically expanding Japanese army in Asia, their colonies will not be protected in the future.
In order to cope with this possible event, Europe, including the United States, also began to pay attention to the trend of the Chinese War of Resistance. At least for these countries in Europe and the United States, they hope that China will drag the Japanese army in China.
Only when the situation of the Anti-Japanese War in China changed greatly, the Japanese army may not dare to expand the war too much. In this way, perhaps the colonies of Europe and the United States in Asia may also survive.
If He Zhengdao has been staying in the army or the front line, he does not know much about the international situation. Then Taizu and others, who were in Yan'an, also realized that the consulates of various countries in China seemed to want to make contact with the Eighth Route Army.
Perhaps these countries have realized that it has become a questionable question whether China will continue to be dominated by Lao Chiang or the Eighth Route Army in the future. Dealing with the Eighth Route Army early will always result in some incense.
However, Yan'an is also in contact with these countries for their communication requirements. It's just that in the face of some demands from the Eighth Route Army, most of the countries only give verbal recognition, but most of the actual things are unwilling to pay.
understands these European and American countries, and more wants to be familiar. However, when it comes to substantive issues, they seem to be unwilling to meet and negotiate with the Yan'an side. After all, the government that is now in charge of China is still the old Chiang government in Chongqing.
In view of this situation, Taizu also understood that if he wanted to be respected, he had to come up with more convincing results. Gathering the military and political dignitaries in Yan'an, Taizu also began to discuss whether to launch a campaign to recover North China.
According to the current situation in North China, Taizu felt that if he could recover the entire territory of North China, or even conquer Beiping, it would play a non-negligible role in enhancing the prestige of the Eighth Route Army at home and abroad.
It's just that for Taizu's suggestion, Zhou Enlai said with some worry: "Chairman, at present, the campaign to recover North China is being launched in a hurry, but I am afraid that there is still a lot of pressure on our army."
In terms of materials, the previous battle with the Japanese army in Shijiazhuang had consumed a large amount of stored materials. This year's grain harvest has not yet been harvested, and many newly formed democratic governments have also constrained too much of our energy.
It is no longer easy to settle the lives of those people who have just been liberated. If North China is to be recovered, it is at least necessary to ensure that there will be no shortage of follow-up combat readiness materials for the troops. Otherwise, the battle is likely to be abandoned halfway.
From the fact that the Japanese army newly transferred two main divisions to reinforce the North China Front, it can be seen that the Japanese army attaches great importance to these remaining occupied areas in North China. Once we have a full-scale general attack, they will inevitably defend to the death, and then the casualties and attrition will only be too great. ā
Listening to Zhou Enlai's words, Mr. Zhu also said in a timely manner: "Some time ago, we just issued an order for the reorganization and expansion of the troops. All units still need to adapt and train for a period of time, and if they are mobilized now, they are afraid that there will be some problems in operational coordination.
At least for the time being, the troops should be given more time to recuperate and recover. And I think it's better to wait for the progress of the war on Xiao He's side to see if he can make a major breakthrough.
If things go well on his side, they can also support us when we launch a general attack. In addition, in order to attack the remaining enemy-occupied areas in North China, the artillery power of various units also needs to be strengthened.
The most important thing is that our air defense is very weak. In addition, even if we recover these places, we will also need to contain a lot of troops and material resources. What I am most afraid of is that when the time comes, it will be troublesome for the little devils to stick to North China. ā
Both of them wanted to suspend the offensive against North China, which surprised Taizu somewhat. Originally, in his opinion, Mr. Zhu should be the person who most supported this military action plan, but he still expressed some concerns.
After thinking about it, Taizu also said: "Your worries are not unreasonable! It's just that the lost ground we have regained at the moment does not have much weight at all. If we can defeat Beiping and Tianyin, I believe those people will not dare to underestimate us.
I have to say that although the kid on the right path is young, he still sees it well. At least one thing he said is right, between countries, interests are fundamental. Okay, then wait, one day we have to make those foreign devils look good! ā
Although after the meeting, the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters suspended the general attack on North China. But after this meeting, the Eighth Route Army also began to make active preparations for the possible start of the war at the end of the year.
The first thing to be solved is the issue of the armament of the troops. Even in terms of light weapons, there is no shortage of units of the Eighth Route Army today. But in terms of heavy weapons, the main divisions are actually in dire need.
In this way, Mr. Zhu also sent a telegram to He Zhengdao, hoping that the arsenal would adjust the production plan. In the shortest possible time, we will strive to produce more shells and artillery for the assembly of the main forces of the expansion.
Even if it is a new rifle, Mr. Zhu has decided to start installing several main divisions. The weapons were stored in warehouses, which seemed somewhat wasteful. Now that the main force is equipped, it can also increase the combat effectiveness of the main force.
After receiving the telegram from Mr. Zhu, He Zhengdao also knew that the time was ripe to attack North China. The only thing that needs to be considered is how to defend North China after it is conquered. You can't beat it down, but you can't control it smoothly!
A telegram was sent to the arsenal, and after a temporary adjustment of the production plan. He Zhengdao also knows that in the next short period of time, the Northeast Field Army wants to equip heavy artillery in large quantities, but it is unlikely to be.
Even in order to set up heavy artillery battalions or regiments for the main forces, He Zhengdao also asked the artillery brigade of the column directly under him to transfer a group of experienced artillery backbones to the rest of the units as artillery instructors.
He believed that with the addition of these backbones, the main forces would soon become familiar with the performance of heavy artillery. When the time comes, when these heavy artillery units appear on the battlefield, I believe that they will also catch the little devils off guard.
While paying attention to the preparations for the war in Yan'an, He Zhengdao also did not forget the progress of the war on the side of Normenhan. Judging from the current progress of the war, He Zhengdao felt that the Soviet Far East Army still had a certain advantage.
I have to say that the strength of the Far Eastern Army in this campaign is still good. It's just that seeing the number of tanks and planes that the two armies fought out during this time, He Zhengdao also felt a little pity.
If all these lost tanks and planes were sent to the Northeast Field Army, perhaps He Zhengdao's attack would not have been fought so carefully. For fear of happening, losing the First World War and affecting the overall situation.
After watching the Eighth Division begin to shrink the defensive line and deploy around the line from Chaoyang City to Jinzhou. He Zhengdao somewhat judged that the Eighth Division was also worried that the back road would be copied, and had already begun to plan for the worst.
In view of this situation, He Zhengdao thought for a while and said: "Tianlin, transfer the three divisions from the first column, cooperate with the three columns in Jinxi, and take Jinxi for me first." After recovering Jinxi, let the first division begin to force into the Jinzhou area.
The remaining two main divisions continued to act according to the original plan, constantly compressing the defense range of the little devils. As for their line to Jinzhou, we will not touch him for the time being, as long as we send a small force to attack and harass them.
Tell the combat units entering Jinxi that they must pay attention to air defense vigilance. Not only should we pay attention to the little devil fighters flying from the northeast, but we should also watch out for the Japanese naval aviation units that may take off from the port at any time.
Another point, when the troops regain Jinxi, they should open the place near the sea on the Huludao side, and they should also beware of the surprise attack of the little devil navy. Let the troops try not to get too close to the beach when they are fighting, understand? ā
'Yes, Commander, I'll pass on the order!' ā
Although the main goal of the 1st column was to recover the territory of Chaoyang. But Jinxi, as the flank of the rising sun, if not beaten down. When the first column attacked on the front line, it was afraid that it would also need to be wary of the Japanese troops reinforced from Jinxi.
It's also to be on the safe side of doing a little more preparation now. As long as they are prepared, even if the little devil wants to sneak attack, it must not be an easy thing. The purpose of the special exhortation is also to make the commanders of the divisions pay more attention to their hearts.
Looking at the hanging battle map, He Zhengdao said in a timely manner: "Order one column and one division to start advancing to the Beipiao area and join up with the troops there as soon as possible." As long as there are towns garrisoned by little devils, I will recover them all.
As for the main force of the Second Division, they only need to keep an eye on the remnants of the Eighth Division, and I believe that they will take the initiative to leave Chaoyang City sooner or later. Next, the war in the Chaoyang region will be handed over to you Yizong to be responsible.
I hope that, within a month, you will be able to reclaim all of Sunrise. In this way, I believe that our next battle against Mukden will be much easier. Most importantly, there may be a big move at the headquarters at the end of the year! ā
As soon as these words came out, Wang Tianlin's eyes suddenly lit up and said: "Commander, are we going to launch a full-scale general attack on North China?" ā
I don't know as much about the plan as you do now. But in any case, if we regain some more lost ground, we will better implement the deployment plan with the headquarters in the next step.
You can't know that you are in a hurry until you know everything. That would be a waste of our precious time. As long as the situation in Beipiao is stabilized, as long as the Eighth Division is not stupid, they will not continue to retreat.
In addition, in order to prepare for the battle plan of the headquarters in the second half of the year, I hope that the troops will be able to establish a set of solid fortifications on the periphery of other cities occupied by the Kwantung Army before the launch of the Great Campaign.
As far as the current situation is concerned, if we can reach the city of Fengtian at the end of the year, it will be our victory. Accomplish this goal as soon as possible, and we can also help with the HQ's offensive plan then, understand? ā
Yes, I see! Thank you, Commander! ā
Through He Zhengdao's words, Wang Tianlin became more and more convinced that the headquarters was afraid that it was really possible to launch a recovery of the entire territory of North China in the second half of the year. If the guess is correct, the headquarters has not much time left for them to go all out!