Bright Sword: Construction starts from southeastern Shanxi

"There were more than ten carriages, more than fifty horses, five cars, and no radio or telephone."

"The biggest gain was Yangquan. After the New 1st Regiment captured Yangquan, they found a brigade's worth of weapons and ammunition in the city's supply warehouse. This was probably replenishment ammunition for the encirclement and suppression of several divisions on the front line."

"In addition, there were large quantities of coal, steel, and other raw materials processed by the factories. Everything that could be moved by the machines was moved, and everything that could not be moved was blown up. In addition, a large amount of money was seized from the banks and factories of the Japanese and puppet troops in the city, totaling 5 million yuan. There was also gold that the Japanese army looted from the bank vaults, which probably weighed 7 or 8 tons."

After listening to the political commissar read out the results, everyone was immediately excited.

After listening to Zhou Xi's summary, Zeng Jiwen pondered, "This time, the Japanese army's large-scale sweep will probably make it difficult for them to catch their breath for the entire second half of the year."

"It's just the right time for us to consolidate and develop. And after what we've done, the brother troops in other parts of Jin will have it much easier."

Wang Zhuo nodded after hearing Zeng Jiwen's words. He agreed, "Yes, the First Army's combat effectiveness is basically half gone at this point. If the Japanese army in North China wants to recover its strength, it will have to wait until next year."

"Also, the Battle of Xuzhou is almost over. The Japanese army in central China has also suffered heavy losses. After suffering heavy casualties in two consecutive battlefields, the Japanese offensive will probably slow down in the second half of the year, at least in North China." Zhou Xi added after listening.

After summarizing the casualties and spoils, he sent the details of the battle home.

At the same time, after discussion, considering the large gap in equipment among other brother units and the fact that there may not be any major battles in the brigade in the past six months, all the weapons, artillery, ammunition and other items seized were sent to the headquarters in good condition for redistribution.

As for the damaged ones, they were sent back to the military factory for repair and then issued in a unified style.

At the same time, 100 million silver dollars were left for the development of the brigade and the base, and the rest were all handed over.

Then everyone dealt with the subsequent matters in various places after regaining southeastern Shanxi.

Hongdong area, general command headquarters.

The command center was busy at this time. Due to the Japanese army's nine-way sweep in southeastern Shanxi, a huge vacuum zone appeared in the occupied area of ​​North China.

Especially in the central Hebei and northern Shanxi areas, in order to maintain the occupied areas, the Japanese army sent a large number of surrendered Japanese soldiers to various places to maintain public order.

This undoubtedly gave other units of the Eighth Route Army the opportunity to move to the enemy's rear and establish bases.

This time, taking advantage of the Japanese army's massive attack, the troops in the north began to actively move towards the enemy's rear, preparing to develop and establish a base.

"According to the reports submitted by Zeng Jiwen and his men, the Japanese army in North China suffered heavy losses in this counter-mopping-up operation. I'm afraid there won't be any major wars in North China in the second half of this year at least." The deputy commander said, putting down his pencil.

"Yes, and this time the 389th Brigade will probably become a complete thorn in the eyes of the Japanese army in North China. Other troops are fine, but they will be under great pressure next year." The Deputy Chief of General Staff agreed.

Suddenly, he remembered something and continued, "I just don't know the specific losses of the Japanese army in this anti-mopping-up operation, as well as the situation of the 389th Brigade. Zeng Jiwen and others are still counting, but it should be soon."

"Once they have arranged the follow-up work, we need to go over there to see how their base is developing so that we can confirm their next development direction." The deputy commander said while looking at the map.

"Well, the 389th Brigade should be pretty good. Ever since the 389th Brigade ambushed the Japanese army many times, the First Army's attention has gradually shifted from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army to their brigade. This is not good." The Deputy Chief of General Staff was a little worried.

Suddenly, the telegraph operator next to him handed a translated telegram to the Deputy Chief of General Staff.