This time, Kong Jie and Li Yunlong led the rapid reaction force to rush to the Jinbei Military Region, which was much easier than the last time.

There is no need to divide into several batches for the covert transfer of troops, just swagger and follow the established transportation route all the way to northern Shanxi.

These transport routes had already been opened during the last time the rapid reaction force was pushed all the way to northern Shanxi, and the comrades in the border areas were responsible for the solid defense.

In addition, the defense area has enough depth, the passage is relatively secret, and it is located in the territory where the Eighth Route Army often haunts, so the Japanese army is gradually lacking in succession, and the donkey skills are poor, so there is no extra energy to destroy this transportation channel.

The timing of Kong Jie and Li Yunlong's departure was very appropriate, just when the Japanese army officially launched the May 1 sweep and was concentrating on dealing with the battlefields of the five cities of Licheng, Liaoxian, and Shexian, as well as the large-scale vertical and horizontal blockade of the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi and Shandong.

Even the only air power that the Japanese army could rely on was pinned down at the moment in the five cities of Licheng and Liaoxian, as well as on the battlefield where the Japanese army and the Eighth Route Army were confronted in the direction of the Taihang base area.

The devil's fighters and bombers had no time to stop the Eighth Route Army's rapid reaction force from moving north.

By the time the devil's reconnaissance plane noticed the situation, it was already too late.

Under the cover of the comrades of the Northern Shanxi Military Region, Kong Jie, Li Yonglong, and their entourage have all transferred all the mechanized combat vehicles to the secret area of the vast base area.

Command of the Northwest Military Region of Shanxi.

In the large courtyard in the center, at this time, the crowd is full of people, the atmosphere is high, and unlike in the past, the people here are not talking about current affairs, but about eating and drinking.

One of the middle-aged men said: "I said Kong Jie and Li Yunlong, you two stinky boys came here this time, shouldn't you have inquired early in the morning that we are just going to improve the food today, so we rushed over?" ”

Another loud voice laughed twice, and said happily: "Brigade Commander Zhang, what you said our old Li Ke wondered, when did sauerkraut and boiled fish become an improved meal?"

It's not that our Lao Li and you are bragging, just this sauerkraut boiled fish, if I put my new second group, I'm afraid no one will worry about it.

Why?

The big guy eats meat, chicken, fish, duck, and even pork, beef, and mutton in exchange for it, who cares about this thing! ”

Naturally, it was Li Yunlong who spoke, and as for the guests, it was Brigade Commander Zhang of the 358th Brigade of the Northwest Military Region and cadres at all levels of the 120th Division.

It should be said that after Kong Jie and Li Yunlong led a rapid reaction force to attack Datong last time and assisted the 120th Division in opening up the anti-Japanese situation in the northern Shanxi region, the 120th Division did take the opportunity to develop to a considerable extent.

This is reflected not only in military progress, but also in the economic development of the base areas.

Not to mention the big aspects, just by the arrival of Kong Jie and Li Yunlong and their entourage, the cadres of the Northwest Military Region can be treated with the dish of sauerkraut and boiled fish.

If a few years ago, let alone sauerkraut boiled fish, it would be good to have sauerkraut and boiled tofu.

That's it, everyone was soaking in hot pot, stretching out chopsticks to scoop sauerkraut, eating fish, talking and talking, somehow talking about how to open up the situation in northern Shanxi and even the Inner Mongolia region this time, and complete the designated combat tasks of the general headquarters.

A voice rang out:

"In the past, Cao Cao and Liu Bei Qingmei boiled wine and talked about heroes, and now there are cadres of our Eighth Route Army who boiled fish with sauerkraut and fish, wonderful, really wonderful!"

Poof—

Others were fine, but they were a little more surprised, and Brigade Commander Zhang was the most exaggerated, and directly sprayed a mouthful of sauerkraut out of his mouth.

He looked at Li Yunlong with astonishment, and he couldn't believe that such words could come out of the mouth of Li Yunlong, who had always been coarse in his impression.

If Kong Jie said this, he would also believe it, after all, everyone saw the rebirth of Lao Kong over the years.

But it just came out of Li Yunlong's mouth, which has always been fragmentary.

As for Li Yunlong, who was stimulated by Kong Jie's study of culture, he also began to work hard, and he had been learning cultural knowledge with Zhao Gang, but Brigade Commander Zhang had never heard of it.

"Oh my God, is this still the Li Yunlong I know?"

Brigade Commander Zhang spoke with emotion.

Lao Li was very happy, he enjoyed this cultural change more and more, and the sense of impact brought to others was even stronger than the joy of cutting devils on the battlefield and defeating opponents in martial arts competitions.

I, Li Yunlong, have no culture?

I see who will dare to say that I Li Yunlong is uneducated in the future!

Our Lao Li still wants to make you have nothing to say culturally!

I saw Grand Master Li chuckle twice and said, "Brigade Commander Zhang, look at what you said, I, Li Yunlong, will always be the same Li Yunlong."

It's just that there is a good saying, after three days, it should be impressive.

Our old Li is not that Wuxia Ameng! ”

"Amazing, amazing!" Brigade Commander Zhang was amazed.

While gathering around the hot pot and eating sauerkraut and fish, everyone began to discuss the current battle situation and the follow-up combat issues after Kong Jie and Li Yunlong led the mobile combat troops to the Northwest Military Region.

Speaking of the importance of this battle on the Monsi front.

Brigade Commander Zhang said thoughtfully: "The boss and the deputy chief of general staff have considered it very thoroughly! The victory of this anti-Japanese war has become more and more promising so far, and once the little devil is defeated, the northeast region that the devil has been operating for many years is the top priority.

If we don't make a plan earlier, when it really comes to a critical time, I'm afraid we will be passive. ”

The cadres discussed and quickly settled the topic.

-- How to defeat the Mengxi troops stationed in Mongolia, respond to counter-sweeps in Hebei, Shanxi, and Shandong, and open up the passage into the northeast region.

Brigade Commander Zhang and his entourage made an analysis of the relevant situation of the Mengxi troops stationed in Mongolia that they had explored during this period of time by the troops in northern Shanxi.

Brigade Commander Zhang said: "This time, the little devils came with great momentum, only in the area of Mengxi, according to the investigation of our department, the devils used a large number of armored troops.

And there is a so-called elite armored brigade, which is deployed in a strategic location in Munsi.

This little devil has a high degree of mechanization and strong combat mobility, and we have tried to ambush the devil's troops on the Mengxi side, but after the ambush began, it was less than half an hour before and after, and the devil's mechanized reinforcements arrived.

Coupled with the gentle strip of the Mengxi region, our troops almost suffered a big loss.

During this period of time, due to the lack of mobile units to confront this armored brigade of the devil, the relevant operations in northern Shanxi and the Mengxi area have been temporarily suspended.

We are also having a headache during this time, how to solve the problem of this mobile armored brigade of the devils. ”

"In other words, the troops stationed in the entire Mengxi area, the so-called armored brigade composed of the armored forces specially dispatched by the devils this time, is the most elite team.

If we can break this team to him, the Mongolian army in Mengxi will basically not be able to toss anything. ”

When he said these words, Brigade Commander Zhang's gaze naturally fell on Kong Jie and Li Yunlong.

Kong Jie was still as low-key as ever and did not speak.

Li Yunlong patted his chest and said, "Brigade Commander Zhang, please rest assured, Lao Kong and I are here for this purpose this time." ”

It's just that having said that, the actual battle situation will not be so easy.

Devil: This is a specially built armored brigade with a large number of vehicles.

There are definitely not a few armored vehicles, tanks and various vehicles attached to it.

Even Kong Jie and Li Yunlong had the most mechanized rapid reaction force of the Eighth Route Army.

However, most of the tanks and armored vehicles and various modified combat vehicles owned by this rapid reaction force were still captured by the armored vehicles left behind by the 26th Division of the Japanese army in Datong.

and the various mechanical vehicles seized in various base areas over the years.

If you really compare it with the devil's chariot brigade, I'm afraid there is still a big gap.

Not to mention that in addition to this tank brigade, the little devil can also draw out more mobile combat troops at any time to reinforce the Mengxi area.

On the side of the Eighth Route Army, the rapid reaction force directly under Taihang is also the one led by Kong Jie and Li Yunlong, which is really gone after the battle.

This time it can be regarded as a nest.

So for Kong Jie and Li Yunlong, this battle must be fought, and this armored brigade of the devil must be smashed to him.

There is a premise for this:

Try to avoid your own battle damage and attrition, it can't be said that it was the armored brigade that defeated the devils, and as a result, the rapid reaction force directly under Taihang was also burned.

Then this combat mission is becoming more and more difficult.

When the surprise attack on Datong was made, the performance of Kong Jie and Li Yunlong was still vividly remembered by the cadres of the 120th Division.

Everyone placed special high hopes on the two generals, Kong Jie and Li Yunlong.

The division commander even said directly: "There is a specialization in the art industry, and when it comes to the operation of mobile troops, there is no one among our cadres who can defeat you Kong Jie and Li Yunlong.

This time, you led the troops over, and it was the same old rule.

How can I fight you, we can't help in the mechanized combat confrontation with the devils, but for the rest, our Northwest Military Region will fully support you in the battle. ”

"Haha, teacher, we can rest assured with your words!"

Li Yunlong laughed, and then glanced at Kong Jie, and then Kong Jie still spoke, first introducing the problem of how to apply tactics to deal with the armored brigade of the Mengxi army stationed in Mongolia.

Kong Jie unfolded a map of military operations in the area of Mengxi in northern Shanxi Province.

Then he said: "The devil's armored vehicles are much more than ours, their logistics are more sufficient, and the troops are stronger.

Later, Lao Li and I, the brigade commander, the chief of staff and the boss discussed and thought that maybe we could use the tactics of the week to deal with the devil's armored brigade. ”

"Tactics of the week?"

Brigade Commander Zhang was a little puzzled, this was indeed a novel word.

The word "week" is no stranger to Brigadier Zhang and his entourage, and the Western Christian week system was introduced to China as early as the Tang Dynasty.

It was even later used by the Chinese.

It's just that this week's system can be related to the military, which is indeed surprising.

Kong Jie explained: "The tactical thinking is actually very simple, whether this Japanese army is an ordinary infantry or an armored unit in front of us, this is also a human after all, and this little devil also has to eat to ensure the supply of logistics."

In ancient times, when the two sides were at war, food and grass had always been a core issue, because once people couldn't eat enough, how could they still have the strength to fight?

The same is true now.

The main reason is that as the sweep deepens, their logistical supply becomes more and more difficult, and our army continues to destroy the devil's logistics and transportation lines after interspersing the rest of the time.

As a result, the Japanese army could not sustain the battle for too long only by relying on a small amount of food carried by the troops to sustain the battle in a logistical situation, often only about a week.

This is especially true of the devil's armored troops, which not only have people to eat and drink, but also a large number of armored vehicles and tanks, which have to be driven, coupled with long-distance trekking, will definitely cause a lot of fuel consumption.

So what we have to do is to follow this law, drag the devil's armored troops first, and the false defeat can make the enemy stretch the battle line longer and longer in the continuous pursuit, but cause the common fatigue of people and chariots, and make the enemy lose all his spirit.

The battle line was stretched for tens of miles, or even hundreds of kilometers.

At this time, we retreated like we couldn't break the army, and the devils basically chased after the army.

The timeline is also dragged on to about a week, that is, around Sunday.

Let's take the opportunity to prepare in advance, and the elite armored troops in ambush will defeat the devil's armored brigade in one fell swoop. ”

Of course, what Kong Jie said was only a general tactical direction, and there were still a lot of preparations to be made in practice.

For example, you have to take into account the air force of the devils.

This aircraft is the nemesis of the tank force.

In addition, it is necessary to take into account that the battle line is lengthened and the time is constantly extended to after Sunday, although the devils are sleepy and tired, the situation will be the same on the side of the Eighth Route Army.

This is something that must be addressed.

and how to attack on all fronts when it drags on until Sunday.

In the ensuing discussion, Kong Jie and Li Yunlong brainstormed and discussed with the cadres on the battle map, and finally decided on the battle plan.

Just when Kong Jie, Li Yunlong, and Brigade Commander Zhang were discussing how to defeat the elite armored brigade of the Mengxi devils.

The other side.

The commander of the devil stationed in Mongolia has also received news that the mechanized combat unit of the Eighth Route Army has entered the northwest of Shanxi.

This old devil was also nervous, and reported the news to Gangcun first.

Okamura did not know the Eighth Route Army's intention to send a mobile force north, but this did not prevent him from being wary of this mobile force of the Eighth Route Army.

Okamura immediately issued a strict order to the troops stationed in Mongolia:

It is necessary to stick to the defense area, wait for an opportunity to destroy the mobile troops of the Eighth Route Army going north, and resolutely smash the Eighth Route Army's attempt to fight in a roundabout way from the northern Shanxi and Inner Mongolia lines to the Hebei region.

After all, Okamura was worried that this Eighth Route would interfere with his subsequent battle plan......