bookcurios Chapter 265 Li Yunlong takes the lead in the attack
Chapter 265 Li Yunlong takes the lead in the attack
Gao Da looked at Li Yunlong and said, "Old Li, the number of people in the independent brigade cannot be increased any more, otherwise it will put a huge pressure on logistics."
"Yes, Commander." Li Yunlong responded.
He also understands that too many people would indeed pose a huge logistical challenge.
Gaoda turned to look at Ding Wei and Kong Jie and asked, "Your two brigades have not recruited so many people, have they?"
Ding Wei quickly said: "Commander, the New 1st Brigade did not recruit so many people, so we only recruited a few."
"The new 6000st Brigade only recruited more people."
Ding Wei went on to say this, with a hint of pride on his face, as if he thought the number was not exaggerated.
Gundam breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the first sentence, but the next one made his blood pressure soar.
The New 6000st Brigade recruited more people, which is just a small number and is really off the mark.
His eyes were full of helplessness and surprise, and he felt both amused and helpless at Ding Wei's statement.
Kong Jie on the side said: "Commander, the Ping An Brigade only recruited 2000 more people."
His tone was calmer, as if the number seemed reasonable to him.
Gundam looked at the people in front of him and nodded helplessly. It was not that he didn't want to recruit more people, but the arsenal's output could not keep up.
Everyone is used to living a rich life. Once the soldiers' ammunition supply becomes less, the impact on their combat effectiveness will be very great.
But now that things have come to this, there is no other way but to continue to increase the output of the arsenal and take bigger steps.
Anyway, the arsenal will have to expand sooner or later. Fortunately, the thermal power plant has been put into use, providing a stable energy guarantee for the arsenal's production.
If you think about it this way, it doesn't seem to be a bad thing. The strength of the independent column has actually increased.
After several battles, these new recruits will quickly grow into veterans, which is the valuable asset of the independent column.
Gundam found that his ideas were still a bit too conservative. Now the most important thing for the independent column was to develop military strength, expand the size of the troops, increase agricultural production, occupy more territories and expand the base.
All of this requires people to complete, so the more troops the better, only in this way can he deal with more devils.
After thinking it through, Gundam's mind suddenly became clear, and he decided that the independent column should continue to expand its territory, expand its base, and establish strategic depth.
Everyone started to get nervous when they saw Gundam was lost in thought.
After Gundam figured it out, he looked up at everyone.
"Comrades, I just figured out something. It's time for the Independent Column to make a change.
I decided to continue the attack after occupying Ping'an City, to take back more territory from the Japanese and expand our base."
"Each brigade decides on its own whether to increase the number of troops. As long as you can support them, train them and command them properly, you can recruit people however you want. The political commissar and I will not object," Gundam continued.
Everyone looked at the Gundam in shock, this was a golden opportunity for all the brigades.
As long as Gundam doesn't object, it's okay for them to recruit more people. As for weapons and ammunition, they will have them after a few battles. If the arsenal cannot produce enough, they can just rob the Japanese of their ready-made ones.
Gaoda continued, "For the upcoming battle to attack Ping An City, I have decided to let the independent brigade take the lead.
The Xinyi Brigade and the Ping'an Brigade are responsible for blocking the enemy's reinforcements on the periphery."
"Yes, Commander. The independent brigade will guarantee the completion of the mission." Li Yunlong said excitedly.
"Yes, Commander." Ding Wei and Kong Jie responded in unison.
After receiving the task, everyone quickly left the command center and returned to their base to organize their troops and prepare for war.
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XNUM X Month X NUM X Day,
The smoke of war filled the air.
The troops of the independent column attacked Ping'an County quickly like sharp arrows, and the Battle of Ping'angle officially began.
The New 1st Brigade and the Ping'an Brigade were tasked with blocking the enemy's reinforcements, and the troops of the two brigades quickly moved to the border of Ping'an County.
Then they deployed heavy troops at various intersections to prepare to block the enemy's reinforcements.
Li Yunlong led the independent brigade to attack. The independent brigade of more than 3 people was divided into three armies, carrying two artillery regiments, and surrounded Ping'an County.
The commander of the 103rd Division, Zhongshan Qingmu, was shocked when he learned that there were more than 3 Eighth Route Army soldiers surrounding them.
His eyes widened, his face full of disbelief. Especially since the Eighth Route Army that surrounded them also brought a large number of artillery, according to the news, there were nearly two artillery regiments.
Zhongshan Qingmu, who had been calm, panicked because the firepower of the Eighth Route Army was too strong.
A strong sense of crisis surged in his heart.
He immediately walked into the command center and came to the communicator.
"Communicator, send a telegram to the First Army Headquarters immediately and request support."
After receiving the order, the Japanese communicator quickly sent a telegram to the First Army Headquarters.
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Taiyuan First Army Headquarters.
The Japanese adjutant hurried into the headquarters and respectfully handed over a telegram.
Yoshio Kozuka took the telegram, quickly read it through, and his face became even gloomier.
"General, this is a distress telegram from the 34rd Division. They said that Ping'an City was attacked by the Eighth Route Army Independent Column and requested our immediate reinforcement," the Japanese adjutant said anxiously.
Yoshio Kozuka took a deep breath, calmed down and thought for a moment, then quickly said to the adjutant beside him: "Send a telegram to the 34th Division immediately and order them to urgently reinforce Heian Castle.
At the same time, let the tank brigade go together.
In addition, a telegram was sent to the Seventh Brigade in Jinzhong, ordering them to move towards Ping'an City immediately. &34;
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The Japanese adjutant accepted the order and turned to leave the command center.
Yoshio Kozuka stared at the map and prayed silently in his heart.
He knew the importance of this battle. If Ping An City was lost, it would have a huge impact on the First Army.
As orders were issued one after another, the Japanese invaders in the entire northwest Shanxi region began to take action.
The 37th Division, the Tank Battalion and the Jinzhong th Brigade all marched towards Ping'an City, and a fierce battle was about to begin.
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at the same time.
The atmosphere at the Japanese position outside Ping'an City was tense and solemn.
The Japanese soldiers of the 103rd Division were on high alert, their eyes full of fanaticism and determination, ready to resist the attack of the Eighth Route Army at any time.
The Japanese officers kept cheering for the soldiers on the battlefield, trying to inspire the fighting spirit in their hearts.
And in the Eighth Route Army camp.
The soldiers of the independent brigade were in high spirits and were eagerly waiting for the order to attack. They were already impatient to launch the charge.
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang stood at the front-line command post, looking towards Ping'an City with serious eyes.
There were defensive positions and bunkers everywhere outside the city.
"Political Commissar, the Japanese have built so many positions and bunkers outside the city. It will probably take some effort for the independent brigade to take down this tough nut to crack."
Zhao Gang said, "Brigade Commander, it's time to have the two artillery regiments start bombing. Let's first destroy the enemy's outer bunkers."
Li Yunlong nodded, and then ordered the artillery positions to begin bombing the Japanese defensive positions and bunkers outside Ping'an City.