In the deep winter of 1943, the officers and men of the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army ushered in the most stable and lively New Year since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War.

The base area has developed and grown, and the materials are abundant, and there is no longer any need to be tight during the New Year, as in previous years, and the soldiers can't even touch the flesh at all.

In North China, large base areas such as the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Base Area, the Jin-Sui Base Area, the Northwest Shanxi Base Area, and the Shanxi-Hebei-Luyu Base Area have been completely connected, and they are connected by relatively close lines of communication with each other, and with the help of solid external line fortifications, they are basically isolated from the harassment and threat of the Japanese army.

In Central and South China, the anti-Japanese revolutionary base areas opened up by the comrades of the New Fourth Army behind enemy lines also sprung up one after another, and quickly joined together to contend with the Japanese army.

The northward advance operational plan was a complete victory in the initial stage.

The puppet western base area of Manchuria was formally established.

After the large base areas from the north to the south are completely connected.

In the face of the troops of the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army, which completely twisted their strength into a rope, the little devils who were dying in the west had already been powerless, and could only sigh with admiration.

The devil was still struggling, and after completely losing its advantage in the war of aggression against China, he changed his policy.

In China, with the strategic purpose of holding the last county seat and communication line and holding on to the Eighth Route Army, it officially entered the stage of comprehensive strategic entrenchment.

Then, he concentrated his efforts on actively seeking operational superiority in the Pacific Theater and the Southeast Asian Theater in an attempt to change the declining trend of Sino-Japanese warfare.

Okamura, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Dispatch Army, was born early, and he has not had a single day of peace since he took office.

The Eighth Route Army in North China was in great trouble, and the New Fourth Army in Central and South China was even more tormented, and the steel defense to puppet Manchuria was completely torn apart, and the Eighth Route Army took root in the western base area of puppet Manchuria.

Okamura is well aware that he has completely lost the opportunity to turn the tables.

As for the No. 1 operational plan, which consumed a lot of manpower and material resources at the beginning, it was almost exhausted by the efforts of the three armies, and it could be regarded as a desperate No. 1 battle plan.

It seems that certain results have been achieved at the stage of campaign tactics.

And in the Battle of Yuxianggui, the national army was defeated, and it also saved a certain decline for the Japanese army.

But from a higher strategic point of view, after all, it is still a little clever.

The Japanese army, which was already exhausted and was close to the end of its rope, even though it had spent great efforts to open up the communication lines in Chinese mainland.

However, there was simply not enough strength to block the attack of the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army and even the Chiang Army's troops against the lines of communication.

The original line of communication on the mainland was quickly cut into sections, and it was impossible to keep it open at all.

What's the use?

Army red deer is no opponent.

Even the army aviation unit was constantly defeated in the confrontation with the aviation unit of the Eighth Route Army, and basically lost air supremacy on the Sino-Japanese battlefield.

In the Japanese military system, the navy, which has always been the most proud, may still have some advantages, but unfortunately, China's vast land environment is not a suitable stage for the Japanese navy to play.

The Eighth Route Army would not sit idly by and watch the Japanese navy continue to run rampant.

Long before the battle plan for this northward advance began.

As for the Shandong Military Region, Commander Xu applied to the General Headquarters to prepare for the establishment of a naval unit belonging to the Eighth Route Army in the coastal area of Jiaodong.

This is a long-cherished wish for many years, there is no way, Commander Xu looks at the seaside every day, watching the little devil's ships arrogant and domineering, eager to immediately form his own navy, and also dreams of one day being able to drive his own warship and fight fiercely with the Japanese army on the sea.

Commander Xu also had the temperament of doing what he said, and after making up his mind, he immediately began to organize the troops and prepare materials for construction.

Some Allied technicians were also asked to help.

As for the basis for the Shandong Military Region to form its own navy, it is only a few small shipyards and repair yards left behind by the devils who took over in the Weihai area of Jiaodong.

However, Commander Xu's words were true: "Comrades, as long as we have perseverance, in less than three years and five years, let's see, we can also build our own naval system!" ”

As a result, several technicians of the Allied forces directly asked Commander Xu as soon as they opened their mouths:

"Do you have any shipbuilding technicians? What types of sea vessels have you built? Where is your supporting marine engine factory? How large is the coastal defense force of your Jiaodong Military Region? Is the dock and dock air defense concealment done...... If even these conditions cannot be met, does Your Excellency the Commander think that a decent naval force can really be created? ”

Including the accompanying Senior Commander Chen, as well as Political Commissar Tan, etc., they were all distracted, and they couldn't say a word for a long time.

None of the co-authors!

The minesweepers, torpedo boats, and submarine hunting related equipment sent by Mai Dashuai were sent by the headquarters, but they were integrated for so long, and only some inland river armed patrol boats (15 tons) were produced to equip the New Fourth Army.

The Shandong Military Region is basically in a blank field in terms of naval construction.

The Allied technicians were also speechless, and they invited them over from afar, and they started from scratch for a long time.

Commander Xu had no choice, and after suffering the contempt of these allied technicians, he immediately called the headquarters of the Special Experimental Zone and consulted with Kong Jie to find a solution.

Kong Jie really didn't disappoint Commander Xu.

He immediately said that although we do not have our own navy yet, we have already put into preparation for the training of naval technical arms, including the construction of relevant naval systems, military production technology, etc.

"Take shipbuilding technicians as an example, at the beginning, I specially found some water training shipbuilding workers to learn and train, and many of our soldiers also began to study in this direction.

In addition, I recruited a number of naval engineering technicians, including engineers, from the Allied countries.

Commander, if you don't say it, I'm also thinking that we can start to form our own navy, just when you put it up, we hit it off! ”

With Kong Jie's help, the Shandong Military Region quickly launched the construction of naval units.

Commander Xu sighed very emotionally, Kong Jie, this kid has too long-term vision, this guy seems to have seen through everything that is several years away in advance.

From the construction of the base area of the detachment, to the later development of the aviation unit, and then to the construction of the naval force at present, all prove this.

The fact that the naval units of the Shandong Military Region were able to be built really owes Kong Jie a great favor.

Political Commissar Tan also specially explained to the director of the archives department on the special record in the coastal defense construction log: On August 30, with the strong support of Comrade Kong Jie of the Special Experimental Zone, the Jiaodong Coastal Defense Command was formally established, stationed in Weihai Port, and the acting commander of coastal defense visited the military port on foot, inspected a traffic boat, and inspected the coastal defense heavy artillery regiment, the port air defense artillery regiment, and the Hong Kong fleet......

Despite the difficulties of the initial naval construction.

However, everyone is still very enthusiastic about the future prospects of coastal defense construction.

In the winter of '43, with the vigorous support of the major base areas of the Eighth Route Army, the Shandong Military Region had successfully produced the first generation of armed minesweepers and cleared out the mines laid by devils in ports and open sea areas.

"In addition, Commander, it is best for us to build a solid defensive line in advance in the coastal port area, take precautions, and be prepared!"

When Commander Xu was on the phone with Kong Jie, Kong Jie put forward his own suggestions.

Commander Xu hadn't reacted yet: "Indeed, our naval construction has just begun, and it is not as good as the naval force that the devil has built for many years under the strong industrial heritage.

Build a defensive line in advance along the coast, and beware of the sneak attack of the devil navy at any time! ”

But then Commander Xu sensed that something was not quite right: "At present, Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union and other allied countries are attacking the Japanese army, and the devil's army will not mention it.

It is not very likely that the devil will use the navy to land at this juncture and increase troops in our China!

In our territory in China, the little devils are already in a general situation of disadvantage in an all-round way, and nothing will change because of the addition of a group of landing navies. ”

Kong Jie laughed on the other end of the phone: "Sure enough, the commander found out, in fact, I suggested building a warning system on the coast and building a defensive line in advance, not to guard against the surprise attack of the devil navy." ”

"I'm just worried that this devil's army has lost the battle, and after a complete rout, it will definitely have to run away by sea at that time.

This is our motherland, our hometown, this is the devil invaders who come and run whenever they want?

Let's build the cordon and interception line in advance, and when the little devil escapes for his life, he will jump into the sea and swim back to the island of the day in one breath!

Those who are afraid of death will stay honestly, and those who dare not surrender will let our soldiers kill happily, as the old saying goes, blood debts should be paid with blood.

If they don't kill the little devil and cry wolf, how can they completely imprint this fear in the bones of generations? ”

Hearing this, Commander Xu couldn't help but gasp, but it really didn't look like the sincere Kong Jie said it.

But how does it sound so painful?

It is really exciting to think about building a defensive line in advance, intercepting and killing Japanese troops in coastal areas, and cutting off the back route for the devils to try to escape through the sea.

Commander Xu seemed to have seen a large number of devils fleeing in defeat, but when he fled to the sea, he could not see a single ship used to escape, so he could only look at the ocean and sigh, his face was like ashes.

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Puppet Manchuria.

After the establishment of the Western Anti-Japanese Revolutionary Base Area, it was actually divided into three areas, and the northern area was the northern base area dominated by the Hailar Fortress Group.

The central region is the central base area, which is mainly around Qiqihar.

In the southern area, the southern route base area is dominated by Rehe.

Inside the headquarters of the base area of the Southern Front.

It's still winter, there is goose feather snow outside, and the Spring Festival is just over, and the soldiers seem to be still immersed in joy and excitement.

Kong Jie, Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, Li Wenjie, Zhao Gang, Xu Guoan, and others surrounded this big stove in the headquarters, chatting while keeping warm.

Chief of Staff Xu Guoan couldn't help but complain: "This place is really cold, much colder than when we were in the northwest of Shanxi, if there is no heating measure, it can simply freeze people to death!" ”

Li Yunlong on the side couldn't help but echo: "Don't mention it, I peed outside just now, guess what?" Hey, damn it, that pee just got a popsicle when it went down!

But it scares us, I'm afraid that the ice edge will go up the road again! ”

Listening to Li Yunlong's description, everyone couldn't help but shudder, even if they were around the stove, they couldn't feel any warmth.

I also remembered that the anti-coalition forces in the past few years fought to the death against the Japanese invaders in such an extremely harsh environment in the ice and snow, and finally bravely took justice, how heroic and heroic this was.

After a few words of emotion, the topic came to the naval construction of the Shandong Military Region.

Ding Wei sighed: "The development of the army over the years has indeed been remarkable, from the original only some broken guns and artillery behind the enemy's rear troops, step by step growth, to today, we can be regarded as the three armies of the navy, land and air force. ”

Kong Jie took a wooden stick and picked up the firewood burning on the stove to make the flame burn more vigorously.

"Be prepared for danger in times of peace, our foundation is still too weak, the development of the army is just showing some signs, the construction of the aviation force still has a long way to go, and the construction of the naval force has not even touched the threshold.

We still have a long way to go in building a strong army! ”

Li Yunlong is much more optimistic: "I said Lao Kong, why are you always thinking so pessimistic?" At least the situation is settled now, and our team is enough to fight devils.

After the comprehensive strategic counteroffensive is launched, let's give him all the ashes of the little devil in one go! ”

Kong Jie said earnestly: "Lao Li, the current reversal of the situation on various battlefields is not only the gradual decline of the Japanese army on the Sino-Japanese battlefield.

In the Pacific Theater and Southeast Asian Theaters, the Japanese army has basically entered a downward slope.

Under the blows of the allies from many sides, no one with a discerning eye knows that this little devil is doomed to defeat.

But now the crux of the matter is no longer a question of when to defeat the little devils.

But after defeating the Japanese army, as the victor's side, can we China get the treatment and rewards that we should have as the victor.

In recent years, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has caused heavy losses to our country, the domestic economy has withered, all industries have been ruined, and the people have lived in dire straits.

It is said that when the guns go off, there are 10,000 taels of gold, but look at our war, until the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the country seems to be poorer, which is not like a thing. ”

Ding Wei asked thoughtfully, "Lao Kong, what are you thinking about?" ”

Kong Jie said: "Think about how to get more benefits for our nation and country before this war is completely over." ”

His words were straightforward: "From this point of view, we not only have to defeat the Japanese army, but also have to snatch back all the resources that the devils have plundered from us over the years, and grab as much as we can."

In addition, it is necessary to particularly strengthen the long-range delivery and landing combat capabilities of our troops; as the situation develops, once the little devils are defeated like a mountain, and there are more people who covet the island of Days, who doesn't want to take the opportunity to make some war money?

Even if we can't occupy the island of Days, this little devil has bullied us for so many years, smuggling a large amount of resources from our territory in China to the mainland, let's get back what belongs to us, grab it back, and get it back, this is always right, right? ”