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The commander still smiled, as if he had guessed this situation a long time ago.

Soviet weapons are good stuff, how could Ding Wei hand them over after getting them?

He had the same idea. The Shanxi-North Column had become a sharp knife, and the best steel should be used on the blade.

If we can successfully obtain the weapons and equipment of the two Soviet-equipped divisions, it will be most appropriate to place them in the Shanxi North Column, which will further highlight the combat capability. Resolving the Mongolian troops in one fell swoop will be extremely good for the overall situation of the War of Resistance.

The weapons and equipment eliminated from the column will be distributed to other troops.

The division commander had inquired and learned that Ding Wei had seized a lot of Soviet weapons from the Japanese. The soldiers were familiar with them and could take over more quickly.

Even if the weapons and equipment were given to others, they would not be as comfortable to use as Ding Wei.

The biggest problem lies with Brigade Commander Chen, who heard the news from somewhere and wanted to take over the mission involving the Japanese army and seize the Soviet weapons as well.

Originally, this task belonged to Ding Wei, because he had given a cavalry battalion to the brigade commander.

Commanding cavalry in battle is no problem at all, and I must get involved.

"Go, call Brigade Commander Chen over. The person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. Let them solve this matter themselves."

Ding Wei was overwhelmed. How much were the weapons of two divisions? He couldn't even eat them all by himself, so how could he share the pot?

Brigade Commander Chen walked in with a swagger. No wonder he was keeping the secret outside the door and was cautious.

The boss was not there, and the commander pretended to have a stomachache and found an excuse to go out for a walk.

Ding and Chen were left staring at each other.

"Commander, I am one of your old subordinates. How much effort did it take to raise a troop? There are many people but little food. We comrades are struggling to make ends meet. We finally have a chance to get some Soviet weapons. I hope you are so generous that you will not interfere, right?"

Ding Wei put on a humble attitude and complimented him.

Why are you still eating with your old subordinates? Wouldn't it be disgraceful for the brigade commander to know about it?

Brigade Commander Chen chuckled.

"Reputation, how much is reputation worth? I lost a new regiment, and then a new regiment. Is it too much to ask you, Ding Wei, for some interest?"

"You haven't even gotten the Su-ji weapons yet, and you're already crying poor to me. Stop talking nonsense. I want at least a quarter of them."

Among the Soviet-equipped division's configuration, Ding Wei was most interested in artillery.

There are at least 40 76mm field guns and 24 122mm howitzers, all of which have a range of over meters, providing absolute firepower suppression on the Japanese.

Combined with other anti-aircraft guns, rapid-fire guns, and anti-tank guns, the firepower of the Jinbei Column can be doubled.

It would be best if we could have another seventy or eighty tractor trucks and one or two hundred troop transport trucks.

Even the brigade commander can't handle these.

Apart from Ding Wei, who else has artillery of such scale?

Who else formed a howitzer battalion?

As for today's matter, even if the king of heaven came, Ding Wei would never give in.

Not to mention the brigade commander, even if Chiang Kai-shek himself came, he would have to stand aside.

"Alas, you have grown wings. You are no longer my leader. Never mind. Just pretend that I have never led you."

The brigade commander failed to use force, so he turned to the emotional route.

It's just that Ding Wei is just like that and can't stand any soft words.

After thinking it over, he decided to tell the brigade commander the truth. After he got it, he would exchange it for an entire division's weapons and equipment and keep them for Brigade Commander Chen.

Thousands of guns, hundreds of Type 99 light machine guns, Type 92 machine guns, grenade launchers, and mortars were all given to Brigade Commander Chen.

Rather than asking for a quarter of the weapons and equipment of a Soviet-equipped division, it would be better to take enough Japanese weapons to equip ten regiments.

"Okay, it's settled. I still need some horses and equipment. You can form a cavalry detachment, but you can't let me form a cavalry regiment?"

"Okay, okay, okay. As a brigade commander, it wouldn't be too much to have a cavalry division."

Ding Wei was secretly happy and waited to get the Soviet weapons.

He never thought that a trip to the headquarters would bring him such incredible wealth.

I stayed at the headquarters for three days and participated in some planning for next year's operations. Regarding northern Shanxi, the boss's intention was to attack boldly. Ding Wei's idea was normal, to take down the Mongolian troops and stabilize the northwest front.

It is of great benefit to the war of resistance and has a great impact on the situation.

Finally, he agreed with the division commander on the plan of dispatching troops and the location of receiving the Soviet weapons.

It was necessary to cut off the Pingsui railway line as soon as possible and divide the Japanese forces into small groups.

Allow his cavalry detachment to enter and exit the border area freely.

Able to support the Soviet-Hong Kong troops stationed in Outer Mongolia.

It is necessary to consider the severe cold in Outer Mongolia, the barrenness of the plateau and the harsh climatic conditions.

But considering the weapons and equipment of the two divisions, it seems that all difficulties can be overcome.

After returning to Datong, he did not even have time to rest and directly asked Sun Desheng and Zhou Weiguo to evaluate the current training situation of the soldiers.

Whether we have the conditions to fight a tough battle and whether we are prepared to fight a difficult battle.

It is necessary to open up the route through Jining, Erenhot and Saiyinshanda to establish contact with the Soviet-Hong garrison in Outer Mongolia.

The first step was to complete the cutting of the Pingsui railway line, dividing Guisui, Jining and Wucheng into three parts, and cutting off the Japanese cavalry group, the remnants of the 26th Division, and the Independent Mixed nd Brigade respectively.

Sun Desheng advocated sending troops, believing that fighting was the best means of training.

Only by shedding blood can we grow, and the cavalry detachment will never retreat.

Even if they had to clash head-on with the elite cavalry of the Japanese army, they would never be afraid.

Courage is commendable, but the use of troops must also be considered. It is easy to get lost in grassland and desert areas, and if you are unfamiliar with the terrain and environment, you are likely to be counterattacked.

Have to be careful.

Comrades, you must have the courage to fight to the death, but you must also be extremely cautious.

This requires Zhou Weiguo's tank regiment to assist in the battle.

The grassland and desert areas are more conducive to the operation of Japanese aircraft, so machine guns and cannons with high-definition scopes were also incorporated into the armored regiment to enhance anti-aircraft firepower.

Zhou Weiguo suggested that they should wait until after the new year before deploying the troops. The construction of the armored regiment had just been completed and the training effect needed to be consolidated.

The purpose of training is also to reduce losses. Every armored soldier is a treasure.

Every cavalryman is also Ding Wei’s sweetheart.

While preparing the battle plan, Gao Qing's troops broke through Yangyuan County, captured the county seat, and killed more than 800 Japanese troops.

Then before the New Year, they broke through Guangling County.

The experience of tunnel operations is worth promoting. Although it took some time, it saved casualties.

After the fortifications were blown up, the Japanese invaders' defenses were broken in one fell swoop.

The Gaoqing Detachment avenged its previous defeat by breaking through two county towns in succession and inflicting heavy damage on two battalion-level forces of the Japanese army.

Ding Wei was very excited when he learned about the victory of the front-line troops.

山区一线总算有所突破，他给高清的任务也是歼灭1000-2000人，歼灭日军1-2个大队兵力。牵扯3-4个大队兵力。

How can a large group of 3,000 people stand on their own if they don't have this ability?

Chewing on the tough problem is a test for Gao Qing and also a good thing for the detachment.

This kind of head-on battle is difficult for non-regular troops to handle.

Based on the breakthrough in the northeast, Ding Wei quickly launched an overall offensive and made a northward attack route. He mobilized four detachments to launch an outflanking attack on the Mongolian troops.

In one fell swoop, the defense of the Pingsui railway line was defeated and cut into three sections.

Four detachments' offensive