readsfreenovel Chapter 110
Chapter 110
"Currently, the First Battalion remains at the regimental headquarters, also responsible for training local militia and guerrillas. The Second Battalion is operating in the Pingshan area, the Third Battalion is in the Lingshou area, and the Fourth and Fifth Battalions, along with a portion of the artillery company, are operating in the area from Zhaoxian to Xinji, led by the regimental commander."
"Our main task now is to cooperate with local organizations and follow the plan you formulated previously: mobilize the masses, train militia guerrillas, dig deep tunnels, and turn the area outside the county into a restricted area for Japanese troops to raid."
"At present, the weapons configuration of each battalion is carried out according to the previous brigade commander's plan. At the same time, the excess weapons and equipment have been distributed to the local areas."
Wang Zhuo, who was standing by, suddenly became excited after hearing Zhong Zhicheng's confession, and he sighed repeatedly as he looked at Li Yunlong.
Wang Zhuo looked at Li Yunlong with deep emotion. He had heard of this troublemaker before when he was in the Soviet area. He was bold and careful, and was good at both leading troops in battle and making equipment. He had been dismissed by the brigade commander several times for problems in executing orders, but he was reinstated every time and was full of energy.
If it were me, I would like it too, especially in the current situation, when such cadres are particularly needed to develop the troops. No wonder Commander Rong asked the brigade commander for people some time ago, but the brigade commander refused.
Zeng Jiwen listened to Zhong Zhicheng's report and nodded. He had a rough idea in his mind. It was beyond his expectations. It seemed that the effect of giving this kid six months was far beyond the original plan.
"Well, okay, I have a general understanding. I have one question now, Li Yunlong, if I want your regiment to take out all the strongholds along the Zhengtai Road and capture Niangzi Pass and Yangquan without the assistance of other troops, can you do it?" Zeng Jiwen turned his head and looked at Li Yunlong seriously.
Li Yunlong looked at the brigade commander's serious expression and suddenly became serious. He said firmly: "Brigade Commander, we don't need other brother units. Our New 1st Regiment guarantees that within two days, we will eliminate the strongholds on the Zhengtai Line and capture Niangzi Pass and Yangquan!"
"You told me this. If you can't do it and delay the opportunity, you know the consequences."
"Brigade Commander, I, Li Yunlong, am willing to sign a military order. If you can't take the Shota Line, you will chop off my head!" Li Yunlong said loudly with an excited look.
Zeng Jiwen waved his hand. "Who wants that big head of yours? This time the Japanese army is conducting a large-scale sweep of our brigade's base. They have dispatched three divisions to encircle our 389th Brigade."
"As you've noticed, a new Japanese regiment has recently been stationed in Shijiazhuang. Once this regiment has penetrated deeper, your New 1st Regiment will immediately cut off the Shota line upon receiving orders."
"But before that, Yangquan's 4th Independent Mixed Brigade will definitely move south. By then, Yangquan will probably only have one battalion. I think with your New 1st Regiment of over 3,000 men, plus local armed forces, heavy firepower, and flying thunder cannons, taking Yangquan shouldn't be a problem."
After hearing this, Li Yunlong laughed and said, "Brigade Commander, let alone a battalion, even an entire brigade can be defeated with the combat effectiveness of our New 1st Regiment."
"After you occupy Yangquan, don't rush to retreat. Wait for my order. Once the Japanese army comes to support, immediately go south and encircle the 4th Brigade together with the 80th and 85th Regiments." Zeng Jiwen continued to remind them.
"Yes, we will ensure that the mission is completed." Li Yunlong and Zhong Zhicheng immediately responded with a salute.
Then Zeng Jiwen assigned another task, which was to wait for a troop of about 500 people to come to his defense zone. Li Yunlong's task was to cover them until Lingshou, and then move to the north of Zhengding with two battalions, waiting for Zeng Jiwen's subsequent orders. During this period, he was not allowed to inquire about any news of this troop and was not allowed to leak any information to the subordinates.
After hearing this, Li Yunlong nodded seriously without asking any further questions.
Zeng Jiwen then continued to ask about the two men's development efforts in various parts of the base area. Based on their explanations, Zeng Jiwen discovered that the vast rural areas of several counties surrounding Shijiazhuang had been developed by these two men.