"But there is a problem right now, that is, the terrain in the southwest is complex and it is difficult to transport heavy weapons. This is why I did not give you a direct order."
"If you want to launch an attack in the southwest, your heavy artillery trucks will be useless."
The boss looked at the agitated Li Qiufan and poured a basin of cold water on him before he could speak.
After hearing the boss's words, Li Qiufan remembered the terrain in the southwest, saying that the road to Sichuan was difficult, and it was difficult to reach the sky.
If we really want to enter the southwest region, we must be prepared to abandon all heavy weapons. The newly reorganized armored divisions will have no use.
"Think about this matter, whether you want to enter the southwest region or not!"
This plan has not yet been finalized, because the boss has left room for Li Qiufan, and he also knows what it means to enter the southwest region without the support of heavy weapons.
"Boss, our first corps has taken over this mission!"
After pondering for a moment, Li Qiufan gave the boss a reply that he would take the troops to the southwest.
There were two main reasons why Li Qiufan agreed. One was that he could see that although the boss did not force him to implement it, he still wanted him to take over.
The other reason was Li Qiufan's personal reasons. Originally, he wanted to take the troops to Xinjiang to make plans for the future.
But now he has the opportunity to go to the southwest, which seems to be more suitable for him than Xinjiang.
"Have you thought about it?"
The boss was not surprised when he heard that Li Qiufan agreed to go to the southwest, and then confirmed it to him.
"Think about it!"
Li Qiufan nodded towards the boss, he had already thought about this matter.
"Okay! I know you will lose a lot of support when you go to the southwest region, so if you have any other needs, just ask and I will try my best to satisfy you!"
After receiving Li Qiufan's confirmation, the boss nodded towards him and said.
"I want a few people, soldiers who are familiar with the terrain of the southwest. Our first corps will be like headless flies after entering the southwest."
Hearing that he could make requests, Li Qiufan immediately asked for help. It was impossible to walk on a mountain road without a guide who was familiar with the terrain.
"That's no problem. I will immediately mobilize the entire field army to help you find people. At least I will gather a platoon for you. You can go back and prepare first!"
After hearing Li Qiufan's request, the boss immediately agreed.
After that, Li Qiufan said goodbye to his boss and returned to Baoji, and then summoned all cadres at the regiment level and above.
"Everyone is here, let me make an announcement!"
"Next, our first corps will enter the southwest region. You should all be mentally prepared!"
"Besides, before entering the southwest region, all ministries should collect more sulfur. There are many mosquitoes, snakes and rats in the mountains and forests. This stuff must be used!"
Li Qiufan announced straight to the point that he was about to go to the southwest, and at the same time asked each unit to prepare more sulfur belts.
"What? Going to the southwest?"
After hearing Li Qiufan's words, everyone had the same reaction and looked at him dumbfounded.
"Brother, are you kidding me? Are we really going to go into the woods?"
Li Yunlong couldn't believe it and turned to Li Qiufan to confirm.
"I've called so many people here for a meeting, do you think I'm going to make fun of you?"
Li Qiufan glared at Li Yunlong angrily, and then said to him.
"Well, I was just asking."
After being scolded by Li Qiufan, Li Yunlong said angrily.
"This matter has been decided. We will wait for notification from Nosi about the departure time. Everyone, go back and hurry up and prepare!"
"By the way, Lao Ma and the cadres of each column's artillery brigade will stay here for a moment. I have something else to tell you!"
Seeing that no one expressed their opinions, Li Qiufan issued an order to expel the guests, and then kept all the cadres of the artillery unit.
"Commander, is there anything else?"
After the others left, Lao Ma asked Li Qiufan doubtfully.
"This time we go to the southwest region, we can't bring heavy weapons or anything like that."
"Go back immediately to count the number of mortars from each unit, and report them to me as soon as possible after the statistics are completed. We will only bring mortars with us on this trip!"
After hearing Lao Ma's inquiry, Li Qiufan immediately said to everyone.
"What? Just bring mortars? What about the other guys in our armored division?"
Hearing Li Qiufan say that he only brought mortars, Lao Ma was dumbfounded and hurriedly asked him what to do with other weapons.
"Stay in Baoji with the artillery of other troops. Wait until we establish a foothold in the southwest region and then find a way to transport it there!"
Li Qiufan did not give up the idea of heavy weapons, but thought of establishing a foothold in the southwest region before transporting them there.
Because the southwest region is still under the control of the national army, all transportation arteries are heavily guarded.
When they entered the southwest this time, they could only enter the Qinling Mountains from Baoji, and then cross the Qinling Mountains into the southwest.
It would be impossible to carry heavy weapons on mountain roads, and even infantry cannons would be difficult to carry, so Li Qiufan asked them to only count mortars.
After hearing Li Qiufan's words, Lao Ma breathed a sigh of relief.
Those heavy artillery and anti-aircraft artillery tanks are his heart's content. He doesn't know how long he will fight in the southwest. He might go crazy if he doesn't see those guys for a long time.
"Okay, now that you understand everything, let's go back and make statistics. After the statistics are completed, we will report back as soon as possible!"
Seeing that everyone had no more questions, Li Qiufan waved his hands towards everyone and said.
After everyone left, Li Qiufan and Zhao Gang looked at the map and studied the route into the southwest.
Now on the other side of the Qinling Mountains, Li Qiufan and his old rivals are taking over, the old fox who escaped from Xi'an.
After arriving in northern Sichuan, the old fox deployed heavy troops in northern Sichuan to prevent the People's Liberation Army from the northwest from entering the southwest.
At this time, there were three corps under the old fox, namely the 5th corps, the 18th corps, and the newly formed 7th corps.
The three corps, totaling more than 160,000 troops, were arranged by the old fox into two lines of defense.
The first line of defense is the Fifth Corps and the Eighteenth Corps. A total of seven corps from the two corps are deployed in Chengxian, Liuba, Foping, and Zhen'an.
The four places are connected one by one, directly blocking the south side of the Qinling Mountains, forming the first line of defense against the Northwest People's Liberation Army.
The second line of defense is the five armies of the newly formed Seventh Corps, which forms the second line of defense along the Bailong River, Micang Mountain, and Daba Mountain.
In Jiange on the south side of the Bailong River, two armies of the enemy's 15th Corps are still stationed, ready to provide support to northern Sichuan at any time.
In addition, not far from the southeast side of Daba Mountain, there are more than 40,000 soldiers from the enemy's 16th Corps, who can also provide reinforcements to northern Sichuan.
Calculated in this way, if Li Qiufan's corps wants to enter the southwest region, the enemy troops they have to face at the first level are just over 200,000, and they have no heavy weapons.
