Bright Sword: Construction starts from southeastern Shanxi

Then Zeng Jiwen said.

"The brigade must keep a good count of the soldiers who died in this anti-mopping-up operation and record their detailed information. Each county should build a martyrs' cemetery. There's not much we can do, but we must let future generations remember that they sacrificed their lives for this country."

"At the same time, pensions must be paid in full, and the border region government must care for the martyrs' families. Those who have suddenly lost such a person in their family and are in need must be helped."

After hearing Zeng Jiwen's words, everyone nodded solemnly.

"For seriously injured soldiers, even after recovery, I'm afraid they won't be able to return to the army. My idea is to have them work in the logistics department, doing some simple tasks, or to send some to the brigade's training team to train new recruits. After all, even though they can't go to the battlefield, they can still pass on their battlefield experience to the soldiers."

"Someone suggested to me over at the Special Operations Brigade that those who have carried out more than four missions can be transferred to regular companies."

After hearing this, everyone agreed that it was a good idea. Wang Zhuo even joked that you, Old Zeng, should have done this a long time ago.

Then, Zhou Xi continued.

"According to statistics from various units, we have completely wiped out over 7,500 men from the two regiments of the 19th Brigade under the 16th Division. It can be said that the 19th Brigade is now in name only."

"We killed over 2,000 Japanese soldiers from the 14th Division and two regiments of the 27th Brigade on the southern front. The rest were almost all wounded and retreated to Linfen. The 28th Brigade also suffered over 1,000 killed and over 3,000 wounded."

"It can be said that the combat units of the 14th Division are basically useless. If they want to recover their combat effectiveness, they will probably need to rest for a long time."

"The 4th Independent Mixed Brigade in the north, including the security battalion that remained in Yangquan, killed over 2,000 people. The rest were also forced to retreat to Yangquan with injuries."

"The 20th Division on the western front suffered over a thousand killed and over three thousand wounded."

"We wiped out a total of more than 1,500 Japanese defenders in various county towns in southeastern Shanxi."

"During this nine-way sweep, the Japanese army was killed in a total of more than 15,000 people. Including the wounded, it can be said that the Japanese army in North China will have to wait for a long time this time."

After listening to this, Wang Zhuo's wrinkled face finally relaxed, and then he spoke to the political commissar.

"The Japanese army's losses this time are equivalent to a major battle."

"Well, I'm afraid it's more than that. Most of the troops participating in the mopping-up operation this time are Type A divisions of the Japanese Army. If they gather together, I'm afraid we really won't be able to defeat them." Zhou Xi responded.

Zeng Jiwen nodded. "This time we took out the Japanese planes first. The combat zone was mostly mountainous. We ambushed the various Japanese field regiments separately, and their combat effectiveness was greatly reduced."

"Without air superiority, the troops' heavy weapons are difficult to deploy in the mountainous areas, and their armored tanks are restrained by our weapons, making it difficult for them to fully exert their combat effectiveness."

"This gives us an idea. In the current battle, we must play to our strengths. After consuming these elite Japanese forces, we will have a lot of room for maneuver later."

After listening to Zeng Jiwen's words, everyone nodded.

"Moreover, many of the minor injuries this time were caused by Japanese soldiers shooting at Type 38 rifles. Fortunately, the caliber of the bullets was relatively small, so no serious injuries were caused."

Cai Xu added on the side.

Suddenly, Zeng Jiwen seemed to remember something and looked at the political commissar.

"That batch of medicine has arrived secretly this time, right? We have over 10,000 wounded this time. I'm afraid the previous reserves won't be enough."

After hearing Zeng Jiwen's words, Zhou Xi nodded.

"They've all arrived. The hospital has already used them. They're very effective in reducing inflammation in the soldiers' wounds." Then, remembering something, he became worried. "Old Zeng, this batch of medicine is too large. Is the source of the medicine okay?"

Zeng Jiwen nodded. "Don't worry. I established connections with some pharmaceutical companies during those two years while traveling between Delin and the north. This has been kept secret. As you know, if anyone finds out, we'll become a target of public criticism."