Rebirth from the Ashes: Rebuilding the Red Soviet Area

Chapter 295: Continue to expand comprehensive war preparations

The old squad leader and others all applauded

Gao Xuan said loudly: "This Captain Ji is a fierce general."

"If there is a chance"

“You must see it.”

Li Yan just nodded

didn't speak

The predecessor of the 29th Army was Feng's Northwest Army, which was involved in the "Central Plains War" that broke out in 1930.

Feng was defeated, and the remnants of the Northwest Army retreated to Shanxi and were incorporated into the army by Zhang.

After his reorganization, the 29th Army was formed

However, in terms of treatment and supplies, they have been discriminated against by the Kuomintang government.

Therefore, the 29th Army's equipment was very backward. Many soldiers were armed with broadswords and had very few guns and ammunition.

However, it was this unit that fired the first shot of the War of Resistance Against Japan.

After the fall of Wanping

The National Government promoted meritorious generals for their contributions to the Anti-Japanese War

But in reality it was a conspiracy to divide the influence of the Northwest Army.

It's a pity that such a brave army

Becoming a victim of politics

In the subsequent Anti-Japanese War, it slowly disappeared in the long river of history.

Thought of here

Li Yan's heart couldn't help but feel heavier.

Li Yan continued: "Chief of Staff"

"What else is there?"

Chief of Staff Lu Zhiguo continued: "On the evening of July 19, the Japanese army, in addition to the Hebian Zhengsan Infantry Brigade of the Chinese Garrison Army..."

"Suzuki Shigeyasu's 11th Independent Mixed Brigade of the Kwantung Army entered the northern suburbs of Peking"

"The 1st Independent Mixed Brigade of Sakai Koji of the Kwantung Army's Chahar Expeditionary Corps marched from Rehe to Shahe Town in Beiping"

"At the same time, the 20th Division of the Japanese Army led by Fumihiro Kawagishi landed at Dagukou, Tianjin, by ship from Korea."

"Gather in the Tangshan and Shanhaiguan areas and attack the area south of Peking"

On July 26, the 7th Division under Commander Seishirō Itagaki was transported by the Japanese Navy to land at Tanggu, Tianjin, and assembled south of Changping as a reserve force.

On July 28, the Japanese army launched a fierce attack on Nanyuan, Beijing. The 29th Army's deputy commander, Tong Linge, and division commander, Zhao Dengyu, were martyred.

"On July 29, the Japanese army occupied Peking"

"On July 30, the Japanese army occupied Tianjin"

Political Commissar Fang then added: "On July 8, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China sent a telegram to the whole country, calling on people to resist the invasion of Japanese imperialism."

"On July 17, representatives of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party met in Lushan."

"The Nationalist government issued a statement in Lushan, stating that if war breaks out, everyone has the responsibility to defend the country and resist the enemy."

“But until now.”

"The Nationalist government still wants to control our army and border areas"

"The Lushan negotiations ultimately yielded no results"

After hearing the news from Lu Zhiguo and Political Commissar Fang

Li Yan did not directly express his opinion

Instead, he asked: "Zhao Wu, Gao Xuan, Su Shan"

"What's the current situation of your three battalions?"

Zhao Wu was the first to speak: "The first battalion is now fully staffed with 1200 people."

"According to the training syllabus"

"Now the first battalion has entered the fourth phase of training"

"Having the initial capability to go to the battlefield"

"But troops like cavalry, artillery, and communications..."

“Because of lack of equipment and talent”

“It has not yet formed combat effectiveness.”

“Also, according to the earliest deployment”

"Now the First Battalion"

"It has penetrated into Sanjing Town, Wuzhai County, and even Yijing Town."

......

Gao Xuan said: "The situation of the second battalion is similar to that of the first battalion."

"But follow your instructions."

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket"

"We have dispersed some factories to Nangouhe Township, Shuiyuguan Township, and Linzhaiyu Township."

“So we formed three more companies.”

......

Wait until Gao Xuan finishes speaking

Su Shan also said: "Our third battalion is now fully staffed."

“But our situation is somewhat different from that of the First and Second Battalions.”

“Lan County is too close to Taiyuan”

“Only over a hundred kilometers”

"Controlled by the Jin Army"

"The Third Battalion is not developing well"

“As long as decentralized development”

"The Third Battalion's Headquarters and Directly Subordinate Units"

"Set near Huangshiyan between Jiehekou Town and Lan County"

"The other four companies are scattered in Jingle County, Jingyou Town, and Tianchidian Township, Loufan County."

"Separate development"

“It’s developing well now.”

“But some problems were also exposed.”

"First, there is a lack of grassroots cadres, and second, there is a lack of communication."

Li Yan listened to the reports from Zhao Wu, Gao Xuan, and Su Shan.

On the map that Song Tao and his team had just drawn

Continuously drawing with a pen

Wait until the last stroke is finished

Li Yan nodded with satisfaction

Then he pointed to the map and said:

“Japan now occupies Peiping and Tianjin.”

"The next step is Hebei and Shandong"

"Hebei is located in the North China Plain and has a flat terrain."

"The Japanese army is a mechanized force again"

“It won’t be long before Hebei falls.”

"Then Japan will march westward."

"Everyone, take a look at the map."

"Our current deployment is actually centered in Xing County."

“Constructed two tactical systems”

"First, the three counties of Xingxian, Lanxian, and Kelanxian"

"The main purpose is offense and defense"

"These three counties are located in the Luliang Mountains, which makes it easier for us to disperse and fight guerrilla warfare."

"Secondly, these three counties are distributed in a triangle, no more than 80 kilometers apart, and are located on major transportation routes."

"in other words"

"Through terrain advantage"

"Advance like a three-edged blade"

"We can support the three large cities of Shuozhou, Xinzhou, and Taiyuan to the north and east."

"Strike directly at the enemy's heart"

"If we retreat, we can rely on these three counties and Luliang Mountain as a barrier."

"Prevent the Japanese Army from entering our base in Shaanxi"

"The second set is a long snake formation consisting of Xingxian, Weijiagou and Linxian."

“For the logistics system”

"Weijiagou is the base of the offensive system, and Linxian is the strategic logistics force"

"We will provide weapons, equipment, and personnel to Xingxian, Lanxian, and Kelanxian at any time."

"so"

"We have formed a strategic deployment that integrates offense, defense, and supply."

Li Yan paused here.

Then he said: "So we have to take advantage of the situation before the Japanese army reaches Shanxi."

"Continue to expand comprehensive combat readiness"

"This comprehensive war preparation"

"Including the production of weapons, the training and expansion of personnel, and the continued expansion of territory"

“I just summarized it.”

“Because we are expanding faster now.”

"There is a severe shortage of grassroots command cadres and technical personnel."

"It limits our ability to continue expanding the team."

Political Commissar Fang

"Can you go back to Yan'an?"

"Requesting the higher authorities to transfer a group of experienced cadres and technical personnel from the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University"

Political Commissar Fang said in embarrassment: "Yan'an is also developing very fast now."

“There is a shortage of cadres everywhere.”

“Our superiors may not give it to us.”

Li Yan thought for a moment and said, "Old squad leader..."

"You are one of the most senior members of the Red Army."

"Can we privately exchange weapons with other troops for some people?"

The old squad leader nodded and said, "I can give it a try."

“But I can’t guarantee it.”

Li Yan frowned

Suddenly, my eyes lit up

Said: "Old squad leader"

"Have many cadres in the Red Fourth Front Army been demoted?"