Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

After receiving Li Shaoyi's assignment, Ma Leizi was no longer idle. He immediately called over the backbone personnel at all levels of the Third Infantry Division to garrison around Peiping.

"You all know the current situation. I also know that your units are seriously short-staffed, but don't worry. The Commander-in-Chief has already mentioned that we will be given priority for replenishment. Within two months, 15,000 new recruits will arrive. At the same time, we will be supplemented with a number of security regiments to assist us in combat. Our Third Infantry Division will also be expanded with an armored regiment. This is an unprecedented change for us, but the Commander-in-Chief also has a requirement for us, which is that the Japanese North China Front Army must not expand the territory they occupy in North China..."

Facing his subordinates, Zhao Tiezhu did not beat around the bush and directly stated Li Shaoyi's intention. After listening to Li Shaoyi's words, everyone knew that there would definitely be a tough battle coming and we had to switch from strategic offense to strategic defense.

When we were in Tianjin, we were apparently in a defensive position, but the problem was that we often took the initiative to attack. There was no strict boundary as to who attacked whom, but we attacked more often anyway.

We have now retreated to the outskirts of Peking. The Marshal will not allow us to lose any land, which means that he will not allow the Japanese army to continue advancing inland. Our task will then be very strict.

"Why are you guys sighing?"

Zhao Tiezhu was about to announce his deployment when he found that several commanders of independent regiments under his command were shaking their heads, and it was obvious that they were somewhat dissatisfied with the arrangement.

"Commander, we originally planned to continue south. While the railway line is still open, we would transport our entire 3rd Infantry Division to Pujiang and launch the next offensive there. After all, we're fighting the Japanese, and the commander-in-chief is very experienced. If he doesn't use us, who else can he use?"

A commander of a main regiment wondered, "The Third Infantry Division had never fought the Japanese before, so many people said we were new recruits. But after several major battles in Tianjin, we've learned that we're not at a disadvantage when fighting the Japanese. The Marshal should use us now."

"You're such a daredevil! Among all the officers and soldiers in the army, I'm already quite greedy, but compared to you, I should call you Big Brother. The fighting in Tianjin isn't over yet, and we still have combat missions after retreating here. Compared to the two infantry divisions in the north, that's already quite good. And you're still dreaming of leading the troops to Pujiang and having all the battles handed to you?"

Zhao Tiezhu said unhappily that this guy could still distinguish between good and bad things. All units of the army must have the opportunity to go to the battlefield, so as to maintain the combat effectiveness of all units of the army. If all the battles are assigned to you, do other armies still need to grow?

After hearing what Zhao Tiezhu said, several leaders of the main groups smiled a little embarrassedly.

Signal Zhao Tiezhu to quickly announce the next battle plan. We are just thinking about it in our minds, and it won't come true just by thinking about it.

"First Brigade, Wang Rengan."

As Zhao Tiezhu finished speaking, a major general sitting on the first side on his left immediately stood up. This person was Wang Rengan, commander of the First Brigade.

"Your brigade's combat mission is to the north of Peking, from Luanping all the way to Xinbaoan. According to the new plan, all infantry brigades must not exceed 20,000 combat personnel, and reinforced brigades must not exceed 30,000. You are our fist force, so your strength will be expanded to 30,000. The expansion will also include the newly added armored regiment."

An army of 30,000 defending on a front of several hundred kilometers may sound like a lot of people, but no one knows where the focus of the Japanese attack will be, so everyone's mobility must be strong enough. After discovering the Japanese attack target, each unit must be able to rush to the battlefield quickly to block the Japanese attack.

"Yes."

Brigade Commander Wang didn't say a word. From the time he stood up to the time he sat down, the short period of thinking was enough for him to know whether the First Brigade could take on this task. Zhao Tiezhu had said before that if you don't have the skills, don't take on the job. I don't know your actual situation, so you can decide for yourselves.

If you have that ability, then keep quiet. If you don't have that ability, hurry up and hand it over to other armies. We have Chahar behind us and there are plenty of troops that can be transferred here.

"Second Brigade, Vander."

Another major general stood up. This man's troops had defended the Jincheng Railway Station during the Battle of Jincheng. His troops had fought many battles, and this time too, they had suffered heavy casualties. More than a third of the entire brigade had died.

"Your brigade has suffered heavy casualties, and according to the reorganization plan, one infantry regiment will be assigned to another army. Therefore, your defense area will be slightly easier. The area from Xinbaoan to Dongtai belongs to your brigade's defense area."

Although the First Brigade is the strongest, the Second Brigade is the old unit where Zhao Tiezhu started his career. Most of the tough battles in the defense of Tianjin were overcome by the Second Brigade, which is also an important reason for the heavy casualties suffered by the Second Brigade.

"Sir, I request an additional armored regiment."

Vander never asked for anything from his superiors. Every time he was on a combat mission, he only needed a simple order from his superiors, and he would lead his brothers to rush forward like hungry wolves and tear the enemy to pieces.

But this time the First Brigade has added an armored regiment, and we are clearly a unit with great achievements, even more than the First Brigade. Don't we deserve it?

"I'm afraid your armored regiment won't be able to be expanded. According to the combat plans above, your entire brigade may be converted into a Marine Corps within the next six months to a year."

When Zhao Tiezhu said this, it was as if his child was stolen. The development of the Marine Corps has always been the slowest in the entire army, but the Marine Corps is also the most powerful in the entire army. Most of the selected troops are heroic troops, so how can their combat effectiveness not be strong?

In the past, when some army units were selected, Zhao Tiezhu was gloating over the misfortune.

They thought that after a period of training and exercise, this army would finally be able to stand on its own, but they didn't expect that the Marines would take advantage of it.

Now his own Second Infantry Brigade was about to be completely reorganized. He didn't know what was going on inside. He was certainly reluctant to leave, but he also hoped that the old troops he led could shine in the Navy...