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Ding Wei came to the headquarters empty-handed.

As soon as he arrived here, the division commander came over to check in person, and deliberately looked left and right behind him.

Then he sighed.

"Alas, our feelings have faded. After all, they are no longer soldiers under my command."

Ding Wei was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Teacher, the production capacity of several arsenals of the Eighth Route Army has been improved.

The problems of firearms and ammunition of various troops have been further resolved. It is no longer the most difficult period. He can pull several large carts of rifles over.

An old rifle is also a good thing. It can be used again after being repaired.

Now we can use homemade rifles, captured rifles, and guns and ammunition seized from the Japanese and puppet troops.

The main regiments have no shortage of guns and ammunition, but what they lack are artillery and artillery shells.

Don't say that others are short of this stuff, Ding Wei never complains about having too much. Who would complain about having too much artillery?

Because Mr. Ding did not bring any gifts, the smile on the teacher's face disappeared instantly. He pushed his glasses and decided to handle the matter in a businesslike manner.

"Come on, let's discuss the next battle plan together."

Inside the command center, the staff officer, divisional staff officer, political commissar, etc. were all there. Looking at the political commissar who was shorter than me, I felt a little nervous. This must be the designer of the future.

I've heard a lot about you. I need to build a good relationship with the political commissar.

Being able to participate in a meeting of this scale really proves what Ding Wei said: with General Li Yunlong and General Kong Jie, he, Ding Wei, must be a marshal.

The main task of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region is in central Hebei, and the main personnel of the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Region are in central Jin. The goal of this operation is to control the Zhengtai railway line and completely cut off the connection between the First Army and central Hebei.

The Japanese First Army withdrew two divisions to participate in the Battle of Central Henan, and the remaining troops were seriously insufficient. Now was the perfect moment to isolate the city.

We recaptured Yangquan, an important city on the Zhengtai Line, and formed an encirclement of Taiyuan, forcing the Japanese to give up the city and deliver supplies to the city.

After the teacher expressed his ideas, he asked for everyone's opinions.

Then he turned his eyes to Ding Wei. He was the youngest here and had a generation less experience than the other.

"Ding Wei, tell me what suggestions you have for this battle plan."

"The soldiers of the Suirecha Military Region are the spearhead, so the task of the main attack is left to you."

Ding Wei looked at the division commander and then at the boss.

The current situation is indeed favorable. Two Japanese divisions were withdrawn, leaving such a large gap, and they only took over the Zhengtai railway line. Isn't it a bit petty?

The Tongpu Railway Line, the Zhengtai Railway Line, the strongholds and artillery towers along the line, and important cities are all combat targets that can be attacked and considered.

If you want to fight, then use all your resources and fight a war that will conquer the world.

Take Longcheng while you're at it, and you can also consider dealing with the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army as well.

The idea is bold and dangerous.

The division commander was not happy with the last sentence, "This is the critical period of the joint resistance against Japan and the time of the joint counterattack. Whoever fires the first shot will be condemned by the masses."

"No matter what, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army is also part of the Anti-Japanese War. We can actively recruit them, but we can't use force to deal with them."

Ding Wei shrugged, what a pity.

The original intention was to deal with the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and at the same time, the 35th Army of the Second War Zone.

Occupying the vast mountains and rivers of the northwest will make you invincible. After the war is over and the area is stabilized, you can occupy the mountainous areas of North China and Northeast China.

Control the granaries and industrial bases.

Everything north of the Yellow River is red, so it will be much easier to fight a civil war.

Since the division commander said the idea was dangerous, Ding Wei’s combat target could only be the two cities in front of him.

"There aren't many defenders in Yangquan. There's only one independent mixed brigade. Wouldn't it be enough to send Li Yunlong?"

"Take down the remaining Dragon City Taiyuan as well."

What a big tone! Ding Wei has a big tone.

Commander Liu sat down and considered the possibility of attacking Longcheng. The city had many fortresses and the defensive fortifications would require heavy weapons to destroy.

How much manpower will be needed and how much manpower will be consumed? Is it worth investing manpower at this stage to fight an unfamiliar battle?

The troops had too much guerrilla habit, and except for the troops of the Suirecha Military Region, the other units did not have much experience in attacking strongholds.

It is best to win steadily and recapture Yangquan on the Zhengtai Line at the lowest cost, which is far better than attacking Longcheng.

As a commander, you don't just have to capture cities and territories, you also have to consider sustainable development.

What’s the point of taking the city if the troops are wiped out?

Ding Wei still insisted on having both. His reason was simple. If he could take Yangquan, he could let Li Yunlong fight. His troops were stationed in the area and were familiar with the situation.

And with the experience of one attack, another one can avoid many wrong commands and reduce casualties.

At the same time, we will also give this old comrade a chance to redeem himself with meritorious service.

In addition, Ding Wei really looked down on this small battle and insisted that he could do something about the Dragon City Taiyuan. He could try to infiltrate the special forces and pry open this important city.

As long as they can attack and enter, the Japanese will not have an advantage in street fighting.

In the past, there was a lack of firepower, but now, with more than a hundred fighter jets, Ding Wei has enough to give them an unexpected carpet bombing.

If the cost is small enough, capturing this representative capital would be of great benefit to the Eighth Route Army.

Apart from anything else, the industrial foundation accumulated by Commander Yan and the equipment and facilities of the arsenal can further expand logistics capacity.

No one knows better than Ding Wei the benefits of an arsenal.

The small factories in Datong and Wucheng have improved the troops' combat capabilities. If we take over the Taiyuan Arsenal, the supply of explosives and ammunition will be enough to support a million soldiers.

Ding Wei has enough ambition and ability.

It is not impossible to give it a try, and the probability of success is not low.

The headquarters fell into silence. The general with sword drawn and horse standing upright looked at each other and regarded Ding Wei's proposal as something that should be kept for further discussion.

The issue of fighting on the Zhengtai line is something that can be decided.

The Jinzhong Column, the Independent Detachment, the Independent 1-3 Regiment, and the th Column of the Sui-Re-Cha Military Region were deployed to attack the Zhengtai Road and recapture the important city of Yangquan.

"Send a message to Li Yunlong of the independent detachment. I'll give him one more chance. If he can't take Yangquan, get out of here and start raising horses."

"We will discuss the suggestion Ding Wei just made."

Yangquan can choose to attack by force. The independent detachment has experience in taking down city walls. If it deploys a field artillery battalion to cooperate with Li Yunlong's troops in the attack, it will not be a problem to deal with the Independent Mixed Brigade No. 4.

Longcheng is an important city and special combat methods must be adopted. A strong attack would result in too many casualties and would not be worth the cost.

Ding Wei's special operations battalion, Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, air force, and armored force can all be used as means of attacking the city.

Then let him be the front-line commander and take full responsibility for this matter.

All mobilized troops were mainly under the command of Ding Wei.

I came to a meeting, but something went wrong. Ding Wei felt a little regretful. If he had let Zhong Zhicheng come earlier, wouldn't he be unhappy hiding in Wucheng and watching the planes and tanks?

Ding Wei has experience in overcoming difficulties, so he is the best person to command the front line.

This matter cannot be avoided. The troops in northern Shanxi are still under the shadow of the Suirecha Military Region, so he can suppress it by stepping in.