The Fourth Independent Regiment of the First Independent Detachment of the Eighth Route Army in the Northwest of Shanxi Province.

Under the leadership of the regiment commander Wang Huaibao, in the mountainous area of Zhongtiao Mountain, after completing the anti-sweeping operation that attracted the attention of all sides.

The battle situation at Zhongtiao Mountain tended to stabilize, and the Fourth Independent Regiment officially established a foothold in Zhongtiao Mountain, and further consolidated the anti-Japanese revolutionary basis of Zhongtiao Mountain, which the soldiers had opened up in a blue way.

Not long after the end of the devil's sweep.

Taking advantage of the fiasco in the sweep and the fact that a large number of security officers in the occupied areas were beheaded by commandos, they are busy with the stability of law and order in the counties and towns in the occupied areas.

Through the communications department of the detachment, Kong Jie got in touch with the headquarters of the four regiments.

And in the newsletter, he gave new instructions to Wang Huaibao:

The Fourth Regiment worked together with the detachment to try to open up the secret transportation channel from the Zhongtiao Mountain Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Base Area to the Taihang First Detachment Base Area.

"Only by ensuring this secret transportation channel can the Fourth Regiment and our detachment be closely linked"

"In addition, the four regiments are all American-style equipment, and the supply of ammunition will definitely be indispensable in the future."

"And the caliber of the captured Japanese bullets and the caliber of the Garand rifle do not match at all, so the logistics department of our detachment has to send the corresponding caliber bullets to the fourth regiment through this secret transportation channel from time to time."

When the detachment headquarters discussed the matter, Kong Jie put forward his own opinion.

Wang Huaibao reacted quickly.

On the one hand, it is to respond to the general headquarters of the detachment and open up a secret transportation channel to the base area of the detachment.

On the other hand, Wang Huaibao clearly stipulated that the companies in the garrison area:

"In non-essential cases, priority is given to the use of Japanese-style equipment, and American-style equipment can only be used at will under the condition of ensuring logistical supply."

But it is clear that at the moment the 4th regiment does not have such logistical supply conditions

At this time, the battle situation between the Taihang Base Area and the Zhongtiao Mountain Base Area had already quietly evolved.

In the Taihang base area, apart from large-scale sweeps, the Japanese army no longer had the ability to threaten the troops of the Eighth Route Army.

In particular, the Eighth Route Army was dominated by the first independent detachment of the Eighth Route Army in the northwest of Jinxi.

That made Rijiu both a headache and helpless.

The two sides are in a stalemate for the time being.

Large-scale conflicts will not break out in a short period of time.

The Japanese army honestly guarded the towns, towns, and county towns in the occupied areas, and did not dare to rashly enter the base areas of the Eighth Route Army, or even some guerrilla areas on the periphery.

In the area of Mt. Nakajo, this is generally the case.

A few days ago, the sweep failed miserably, and even the elite Kwantung Army Brigade of the Japanese army was wiped out by the Eighth Route Army in one fell swoop.

The Japanese army was shocked by the strength of the combat effectiveness displayed by the Eighth Route Army in the anti-sweeping operation.

In such a situation that was obviously beneficial to the Eighth Route Army and relatively stable.

Kong Jie's plan to open up the secret transportation channel from the Zhongtiao Mountain base area to the base area of the first detachment was smoothly implemented.

Both sides moved quickly.

Wang Huaibao sent four elite regiments to use the powerful artillery at hand to knock out some Japanese strongholds that blocked the transportation channel along the way.

The Japanese army was forced to shrink its forces and retreat back to the county towns and towns like a turtle.

Kong Jie also ordered all units to further stabilize the guerrilla areas, and even gradually develop the guerrilla areas into solid base areas.

to ensure that the secret transport channel will not be disturbed by the Japanese army.

That's it, with the efficient cooperation of the fighters.

In less than a week, the anti-Japanese revolutionary base opened up by the Fourth Independent Regiment of Zhongtiao Mountain and the base area of the first detachment were successfully opened up a secret passage.

This secret transportation corridor is composed of various complex terrains such as mountain roads, dirt roads, roads, and earth ditches.

In the process of transportation, the various modes of transportation are also diversified to adapt to more complex terrain.

It was pulled by car, then turned into a mule-and-horse cart, advanced through narrow mountain roads, and finally even transported by bicycle convoys, wheelbarrows, and manpower.

to ensure the speed of transportation of supplies through secret transport channels.

In addition, the transport exchange between the four regiments and one detachment was two-way.

The headquarters of a detachment arranged for the transport of troops to transport some military supplies to the 4th Independent Regiment in the Zhongtiao Mountain Base Area, including some ammunition of corresponding calibers.

The 4th Independent Regiment will also capture some Japanese equipment and ammunition, such as Type 38 rifles and 6.5mm ammunition

Send it to a detachment base.

Although the Fourth Regiment used American-style equipment, after winning the battle, the captured guns and ammunition would never be wasted, leaving a batch for their own use, and sending all the excess to the first team.

It will be reassigned by the detachment command.

……

In the passage of time, both sides developed rapidly.

In a flash, it was time for the autumn harvest.

The general command of a detachment.

Recently, the defense of the base areas has been relatively stable, and military, economic, and even cultural studies have developed relatively rapidly.

A year ago, Kong Jie set the requirement for the entire team to conduct a comprehensive summary meeting once a month.

Now the meeting is officially taking place at the headquarters of the detachment.

The heads of all regiments and political commissars were all present.

Everyone talked about the recent development of a team and reported the relevant situation.

At present, it is the period of the National War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and the first thing to talk about is naturally the military situation.

"Then let's start with a group first," Kong Jie said, directly omitting the opening remarks.

Lei Dasheng, the commander of the first battalion of the original detachment, the first regiment of the independent regiment.

Because the detachment was busy with affairs, Kong Jie, who was also the head of the first regiment, couldn't take care of it.

After being appointed by his superiors, Lei Dasheng, who had already served as the acting head of the first regiment, took the lead in reporting:

"Report to the old regiment commander, in the past month, the military operations of our regiment have progressed quite smoothly in all aspects.

The base areas continued to develop in a stable manner, and the fortifications in the base areas were further strengthened.

In addition, in the past month, our regiment has expanded the scope of the guerrilla zone by more than 10 miles.

13 new villages were included, with more than 3,000 villagers......"

When the words fell, the regiment commanders and political commissars applauded one after another, and as a celebration, Lei Dasheng's face was also filled with a look of ambition.

Then, Wang Leihu, commander of the Second Independent Regiment, and Shen Quan, commander of the Third Independent Regiment, also reported on the military progress of each regiment.

All of them successfully uprooted many Japanese strongholds and artillery towers.

In addition, the guerrilla zone was expanded outwards and the base area was stabilized.

"As for the current economic development of our team......"

After the reports of the regiment commanders, Li Wenjie, the political commissar who made the final summary, said loudly: "Comrades, thanks to the unity and joint efforts of all the officers and men of our detachment. ”

"Our team has officially survived the difficulties, not only after receiving a large number of victims, but also gradually stabilizing the normal operation of the base area."

Let's get off the book

"In accordance with the original plan, a large number of people who poured into the base area gradually developed in the direction of demographic dividend."

"So far, we can pat ourselves on the chest and say without exaggeration that our team is already a well-deserved economic center of the Eighth Route Army's base area and the economic center behind enemy lines.

We even once surpassed the surrounding devil occupation areas, and have always been some important counties with economic gravity! ”

The words fell, and the applause was thunderous.

The faces of the cadres were filled with great joy, and their hearts were full of pride.

"As for the specifics, we will hand them over to the professionals, and our Minister of Finance, Comrade Xu Qingnian, will make a detailed report for you!"

After Li Wenjie finished speaking with a smile, Xu Qingnian, the head of the finance department of the team, immediately took the information in his hand and reported to everyone in detail:

"Comrades, through the efforts of all of our detachments, this new month, our base area, not counting the Fourth Independent Regiment, the gross domestic product has exceeded one million.

The following is the detailed data, the total sales value of our cigarette factory this month...... The total monthly sales expenses of the chicken essence factory are ...... And the cigarette factory, the winery......"

After Xu Qingnian's series of data reports, the cadres listened to it with joy, but after a long time, they obviously felt a little drowsy.

There is no way, most of the people here are military cadres and political cadres, and there are not many people who understand the economy.

Actually, it may not be understood.

Not interested at all.

In the end, Wang Leihu, the second head of the regiment who couldn't bear it first, interrupted Xu Qingnian's words and said with a smile:

"Lao Xu, in the economic report, you should go back and report to the political commissar and the old head alone!"

"If you let us listen to you talk about these economic development data, doesn't that make us the same as listening to heavenly books, and it will be difficult for everyone?"

"That's it!"

Someone finally took the lead in speaking, and several other regiment leaders hurriedly echoed bitterly.

Looking at the embarrassed faces of several group leaders, after a short silence, the entire conference room erupted in laughter.

In the end, Kong Jie mentioned the development of equipment in various ministries that military cadres were most interested in:

"A few days ago, the third batch of American-style equipment has been delivered, and there will be a steady stream of equipment in the future, and we will even contract a whole production line alone.

Of course, in the case of guns, our technology and equipment have shortcomings, and it is unlikely for the time being.

So my initial consideration was a whole line of bullet production to supply the ammunition consumption of American equipment.

Our regiments and units are ready to further readjust the equipment of the troops and strengthen the allocation of firepower. ”

Speaking of this, Kong Jie asked, "Shenquan, what is the approximate firepower configuration of our regular main combat infantry squad now?" ”

Shen Quan, the head of the third regiment who was questioned, replied with a smile:

"Old regiment leader, our elite combat squad, today's firepower configuration, that is really something we couldn't have imagined a few years ago."

"The standard combat personnel of each squad are still 12 people, equipped with a light machine gun, a 50 mortar, and sometimes a 50 small cannon, two self-defense pistols, a submachine gun, and one rifle for each of the rest of the infantry soldiers."

"60 bullets are distributed per capita, of course, let's learn the combat mode of the Japanese army, and 30 of the bullets carried by them are prepared for our machine guns."

"In addition, each machine gun is equipped with 1,000 rounds of ammunition."

Speaking of this, Shen Quan also added meaningfully: "This is according to the average standard, old regiment commander, you know, we used to be too poorly equipped, ammunition was scarce, and most of the cadres had a phobia of lack of firepower." ”

"As long as you seize the opportunity, you must arm the fighters to the teeth."

The soldiers couldn't help but laugh when they heard this, and the sad history of the War of Resistance in the past seemed to be gone forever.

Kong Jie did laugh and scolded: "Look at your little bit of talent, where is this?"

I'll tell you, we haven't started yet! ”

Then, Kong Jie directly began to serve hard dishes: "I'll put it here for you, and there will definitely be no shortage of American-style equipment that will arrive one after another."

There will be Garand semi-automatic rifles, Browning light and heavy machine guns, 60 mortars, and even 75 mountain guns.

I'm not afraid to arm everyone to the teeth.

Each squad will be equipped with an additional three, or even five, Garand semi-automatic rifles.

Each platoon is assigned an additional artillery squad, and three 60 mortars are allocated.

Even if you have twelve light machine guns in one squad, once the battle starts, you will directly rush into the little devil!

As long as the distribution is properly made, I can give full play to my combat effectiveness, and if we have this condition, I still don't have a lake!

Therefore, in the future, in terms of the firepower allocation of your companies, the direct management of the needs will be submitted to the logistics department.

I have only one request, I will give you all the best equipment, if you can't exert your combat effectiveness, you will end up being cheap little devils for nothing, let the devils seize all the equipment and ammunition......"

Kong Jie's words paused: "Do you know what this is?

This is the behavior of the national army, a typical behavior of the enemy!

I still say that no matter how good the equipment is, it is inseparable from excellent soldiers, we cannot put the cart before the horse, no matter how good the development of equipment is, the strict military training of our soldiers themselves is absolutely indispensable.

Tell the soldiers that only the most solidly trained can choose all kinds of equipment at will.

That sword is worthy of a hero! ”

"Yes!"

The cadres responded in unison.

Of course, in the end, the equipment adjustment plans of various units naturally cannot be as exaggerated as Kong Jie said.

The firepower of combat units is not as strong as possible.

All kinds of weapons, rifles, machine guns, and artillery have their advantages and disadvantages, and only by avoiding the shortcomings, giving full play to the advantages, and learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses, can the firepower advantages of these equipment be fully integrated.

If only a squad held twelve machine guns.

It is certainly not comparable to the combat effectiveness of a combat squad that has machine guns, rifles, and artillery.

A single mode of combat cannot adapt to a complex and diverse combat environment.

Finally, considering that there are too many troops in one team, it is naturally impossible to create another detachment of the Eighth Route Army like the Fourth Independent Regiment.

So each combat squad, in addition to the previous firepower configuration, is equipped with three Garand rifles and one M3 submachine gun.

In addition, each company is reinforced with an anti-tank combat team.

Equipped with two anti-tank rocket launchers.

Iron King Eight, which is specially used to restrain devils.

A mortar squad was strengthened and three M2 60 mortars were assigned as platoon support artillery.

As for the M1 75mm howitzer, it was combined by Kong Jie with the armored corps built by a team.

On the tanks, armored vehicles and even some military vehicles of the armored corps, all 75-mm howitzers are added as follow-up artillery.

When all this was completed, looking back at the rapid development of the team's equipment in the past two years, the rather ambitious Commander Kong said to himself:

"In this way, it's more than enough to deal with the devil's May Day sweep, right?"

Kong Jie, who is no longer worried about this May Day sweep, even faintly looks forward to it.

When the little devil used the forces that had been secretly prepared for a long time, he finally launched a sweep of the Taihang base area.

The devil will be dumbfounded.

The lamb they thought they were at the mercy of others had already grown into a fierce tiger.

"The existence of a team will definitely make the Japanese invaders frightened!"