Rebirth from the Ashes: Rebuilding the Red Soviet Area

As Meishan grew stronger, Li Yan also extended his tentacles into the nearby county where the enemy was stationed.

Finally understand why Meishan has been so quiet in the past two months

Eight enemy divisions are preparing to encircle and suppress the Yongding Minxi Military Region

In order to contain the enemy, Li Yan began to take the initiative to attack

The guerrilla detachment, the Dragon Blood Battalion, under the leadership of the direct reconnaissance platoon, continuously annihilated the enemy near Meishan

First, expand the influence of the base area

The second is to break the enemy's blockade

The third is to train new recruits

The most important thing is that Li Yan is planning a big operation, targeting the 83rd Division in Yongan.

That's the mortal enemy of the Meishan Guerrilla Brigade.

In addition, half of the 83rd Division has been wiped out. Even if new soldiers are recruited, their power will be greatly reduced.

"Report, Captain"

"The encirclement and suppression campaign has begun. The 83rd Division is preparing to assemble in Zhangping and Longyan."

Li Yan slammed the table hard: "Okay, the time has finally come"

"Notify all officers above the platoon level to hold a meeting."

Five minutes later, all officers above the platoon level arrived.

"Song Tao, tell us again the results of your direct investigation team's investigation."

Song Tao stood up and said, "The captain has always given our reconnaissance platoon a mission, which is to infiltrate enemy-occupied areas."

"As our Meishan Guerrilla Brigade's territory continues to expand, our reconnaissance platoon has successfully infiltrated several nearby counties and important towns."

"In fact, some time ago, we have learned that the Kuomintang troops are preparing to encircle and suppress the Yongding Minxi Red Army."

"Until yesterday, news came from an insider in Yong'an County."

"The Nationalist Army will send five brigades, as well as local security groups, totaling more than 40,000 people to encircle and suppress the Fujian-West Military Sub-district."

"Commander Liu of the 83rd Division in Yongan will lead the 247th Brigade to assemble in Longyan the day after tomorrow."

Li Yan waved his hand and asked Song Tao to sit down: "Comrades, this time the enemy has encircled and suppressed the Fujian Military Commission on a large scale..."

"As part of the Red Army, we cannot stand by and watch people die."

"In addition, the 83rd Division is also the mortal enemy of our Meishan Guerrilla Brigade."

"No matter which way we start, we must stop the 83rd Division"

Zhang Dong suddenly stood up and said, "Captain, all officers and soldiers of the Third Detachment of the Meishan Guerrilla Brigade are ready at all times."

"In the Battle of Meishan, our Third Detachment suffered nearly 200 casualties. Furthermore, all the soldiers in the Third Detachment were from Shuangyang Town, and their parents and relatives were all massacred in this battle."

"This revenge must be avenged"

Zhao Wu said fiercely: "Captain, do it!"

"Our three detachments are in the same situation. The soldiers are all holding their breath."

Gao Xuan said: "Captain, we are now strong and powerful."

"The 83rd Division is in Yong'an and won't come out. We have no other options."

"Now that they have shown up, we can't let this opportunity go."

As the political commissar of the Meishan Brigade, the old squad leader deeply understands that fighting requires caution and calmness.

If a team is blinded by hatred, there will be deviations in both command and action.

This deviation can lead to serious losses for the team at best, or even complete destruction.

At this moment, I have to speak out to suppress everyone

"Nonsense, how can war be considered a joke?"

"Our Red Army is not a personal force; we seek revenge at every turn."

"Are you still a qualified party member?"

Li Yan's face was also livid: "You are all cadres who have fought in so many battles."

"You still don't understand that military affairs are a matter of great importance to a country."

“Hatred makes you impulsive.”

Gao Xuan said unconvincedly: "Don't we take revenge?"

Li Yan shouted, "Who said we won't take revenge?"

"Only if we fight well can we have a chance of revenge"

"Look at you guys, you're all so impulsive. What will happen to the soldiers below you?"

“This battle is lost before it’s fought.”

"If we die, it won't matter. What about the soldiers? What about the tens of thousands of civilians in Meishan?"

Zhang Dong saw that the old squad leader and Li Yan were angry, but he calmed down.

I was too impulsive and committed a major military taboo.

So he stood up in shame and said, "Captain, Political Commissar, I was wrong."

Li Yan looked at Zhang Dong and nodded gently: "Zhao Wu, Gao Xuan, where are you?"

Zhao Wu and Gao Xuan were both powerful generals

At this time, he also lowered his head because of what the old squad leader and Li Yan said.

Li Yan was even more dissatisfied and scolded: "Lift your head up, man, if you are wrong, you are wrong."

Zhao Wu Gao Xuan immediately stood up and shouted loudly: "Yes, I was wrong"

Li Yan's expression improved a little: "A loud drum needs a heavy hammer."

"I used a heavy hammer today. I hope you will use your brains more in future battles."

"I'll tell you a few"

"If I find anyone fighting poorly in this battle, I'll show you how I'll deal with you."

Zhang Dong, Zhao Wu, and Gao Xuan immediately answered loudly: "Yes"

Li Yan then said softly: "Sit down."

"Zhang Dong, you know the 83rd Division, tell me about the 247th Brigade."

Zhang Dong said: "83rd Division Commander Liu is from Hunan"

"In 1924, he was admitted to the first class of the Whampoa Military Academy and participated in the Northern Expedition and the Battle of Shanghai."

"He has great ambitions since he was young, and is a rare warrior in the national army, with a very tenacious character."

"Li Ying, commander of the 247th Brigade of the 83rd Division, was from Guangdong and also a member of the first class of the Whampoa Military Academy."

"Starting as a platoon leader, he was promoted to brigadier general due to his bravery in combat."

Li Yan asked again: "What is the equipment situation of this brigade?"

"One brigade, two infantry regiments, one mortar company, six mortars, one small artillery company, six 20mm machine guns, one communications company, and one special forces company"

"Each infantry battalion also has a machine gun company with 6 heavy machine guns and 2 mortars."

"Each squad also has a light machine gun"

"Also, the commander of the 83rd Division will be leading the team personally this time. I think the division's cavalry battalion, artillery battalion, communist battalion, medical team, logistics, etc. will also be dispatched."

"I estimate at least 4500 people"

After listening to Zhang Dong's words, Li Yan said, "Song Tao, let's get our people to investigate the enemy's situation."

“Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.”