Rebirth from the Ashes: Rebuilding the Red Soviet Area

After everyone left, Li Yan left behind the old squad leader Lu Zhiguo, Su Shan, and Zhang Dong.

Li Yan said straight to the point: "Now let's hold a meeting of the Meishan Independent Detachment Party Committee."

"I hope everyone will keep the contents of this meeting strictly confidential."

The four of them looked at each other in bewilderment.

But seeing Li Yan's serious expression, they all straightened their backs and nodded heavily.

Li Yan said with a heavy heart: "This afternoon, I got an important piece of information"

"A new mechanized heavy artillery regiment has arrived in Zhangzhou"

"In addition, a military airport in Zhangzhou is also about to be completed."

The old squad leader was shocked: "Mechanized heavy artillery regiment, airport"

"What is Lao Jiang going to do?"

Su Shan also said: "Yes"

“Fujian is such a poor place that it has nothing.”

"It was worth it for Chiang Kai-shek to go to such great lengths to make such a big fuss"

Lu Zhiguo frowned and said, "Chiang Kai-shek wants to completely wipe out all our Red Army troops in Fujian."

Li Yan nodded in agreement

This Chief of Staff Lu is indeed a corps-level staff officer, and he pointed out the key to the problem.

The old squad leader suddenly felt the pressure on him doubled, frowned and said: "Then we must make preparations early"

Li Yan nodded: "Yes"

"Now our Red Army in Fujian has been divided into various areas by the enemy"

“Few people, poor weapons”

“I’ve been forced to hide and flee.”

"If the enemy has planes and artillery to join in"

“The difficulties we face will be even greater.”

Chief of Staff Lu Zhiguo said: "No wonder the captain decided to expand outward without training the new recruits."

“But that alone is not enough.”

"I think we should..."

Seeing that Lu Zhiguo was hesitant, Li Yan said directly: "Chief of Staff, please feel free to speak."

"The Meishan base belongs to everyone"

"If our army wants to develop, it depends on collective wisdom."

Lu Zhiguo did have some concerns in his heart

Although I have met Li Yan before, I don't know him well because of the difference in positions.

After all, Li Yan is now the captain of the Meishan Independent Detachment

I just came to Meishan and made suggestions

It is easy to cause unnecessary misunderstandings and is not conducive to unity and integration.

Now it seems that Li Yan is still someone who can listen to opinions

Lu Zhiguo said without any hesitation: "We should make multiple preparations."

"First, we must dig deep holes, store up food, and prepare for a protracted war."

"Also mobilize the militia to set up minefields and fortifications at key locations in Meishan."

"Once the enemy attacks the hinterland, we will be able to resist step by step."

"The second is to send small, elite troops to disperse to places like Guanzhi Mountain in Liancheng, Tiangong Mountain in Zhangping, and Taoyuan Cave in Yong'an."

"Develop power and establish a base"

"At critical moments, we can also attack the enemy from behind to reduce the pressure on headquarters."

"The third and most crucial point is that we lack time."

"If we can destroy the enemy's heavy artillery and airfields, we can delay the enemy's attack."

This new chief of staff is good. He hits the nail on the head on every point.

Li Yan was happy

With such a powerful chief of staff, many things will be much easier for me.

Su Shan sighed: "The enemy's heavy artillery regiment and military airport are all in Fuzhou"

"Let's not talk about the tight security in Zhangzhou."

"The entire route from Meishan to Zhangzhou is an enemy blockade."

"How can we destroy the enemy's heavy artillery and airfields?"

Everyone fell silent

When everyone was worried, Zhang Dong said: "It's not that there is no solution."

Su Shan asked anxiously: "Old Zhang, don't keep me in suspense."

Zhang Dong said softly: "Elhua"

Li Yan's eyes lit up after hearing this. This is indeed a good idea.

"Su Shan, please contact Liu Feng and ask him to see if Ai Erhua can help."

Su Shan also responded excitedly: "Okay"

Li Yan continued, "Based on my understanding of Elva, I'm 80% sure he will help us."

Zhang Dong immediately asked, "Captain, let me lead the team this time."

“I am quite familiar with Zhangzhou City.”

Su Shanye quickly interrupted, "Old Zhang, you are from Guangdong, but I am a native Fujianese."

"I know Zhangzhou better than you do"

Li Yan shook his head and said, "I will personally take the Dragon Blood Special Forces with me."

The old squad leader immediately objected: "Absolutely not!"

"You are the captain of the Meishan Independent Detachment, and you have a heavy responsibility."

Lu Zhiguo also said: "Yes"

“I don’t agree either.”

Su Shan said more directly: "I strongly disagree"

"Anyone can go, except the captain."

Li Yan said patiently: "This mission is related to the life and death of the Fujian Red Army."

"And this time it's a small-scale infiltration and sabotage."

“You don’t have experience in this area.”

"You're going to die."

"As a commander, you should be more responsible for the lives of the soldiers."

This sentence shut everyone up, and the meeting room fell silent.

Li Yan also knew that his words were too harsh, so he slowed down and said, "I know everyone is concerned about me."

“But we all know”

“War is always risky.”

“Only by placing the right people in the right positions can we maximize our advantages and minimize risks.”

"I selected and trained the Dragon Blood Special Operations Brigade to carry out special missions."

"And the Dragon Blood Special Operations Brigade has its own unique tactical methods."

“So it’s most appropriate for me to go.”

After hearing this, everyone knew that what Li Yan said was right.

Lu Zhiguo nodded secretly in his heart, and he admired Li Yan for his courage, knowledge, and responsibility.

Su Shan was ashamed at this moment, his face flushed red.

Li Yan stood up and walked behind Su Shan, patted Su Shan on the shoulder and said, "Don't think that it's dangerous for me to go to Zhangzhou to carry out the mission."

“You have a heavier responsibility.”