Xu Dalong continued: "However, the goals of the operation are a bit too broad. It can be said that there is no focus, and it can also be said that it is biting off more than it can chew. The troops of each army and each regiment face the Japanese army in different situations. If any unit cannot be on time, Completing the combat plan will inevitably affect the operations of other departments. If any unit cannot stop the Japanese attack and abandons its defensive position, the Japanese army can join forces with other Japanese armies, and the battlefield situation will change. If it is reversed, it is very likely that the last situation will occur again.”
The chief of staff said: "That makes sense. What do you think can be done to improve it?"
Xu Dalong said: "Sirs, as the saying goes, it is better to cut off one of the ten fingers. The hardest blow to the Japanese army is the annihilation battle. Instead of defeating ten divisions, it is better to annihilate one Japanese brigade. I suggest that the plan of the entire campaign should be Work around a definite goal.
In other words, the goal of the entire campaign was not to defeat the Japanese army, but to concentrate superior forces and select a brigade or even an infantry regiment of the Japanese army to completely annihilate them. This is a solid, real and effective result.
If one infantry regiment of the Japanese army could be eaten in every battle, the Japanese army would simply not be able to bear it. This would be a real heavy blow to the Japanese army. "
The commander nodded and said, "That makes sense. The battle plan we formulated was indeed too big and too empty, and our expectations were too high every time. As a result, until the end of the battle, we were unable to complete the plan to annihilate the Japanese army, and the war situation would even reverse.
Brother Dalong, since you have spoken to this extent, the Ninth War Zone is willing to modify the combat plan, and I also ask for your help to complete it. "
The chief of staff said: "The commander is right, brother Dalong, what do you think should be the target of the Japanese army?"
Xu Dalong said: "In general, the combat plan formulated by the commander's department is very effective and does not require major modifications. According to the original combat plan, each ministry can choose the target to attack, which can contain the Japanese military strength.
The problem now is that our forces are relatively scattered and cannot form an absolute advantage over the Japanese army in a certain area.
Everyone, please come with me. "
After Xu Dalong said this, he walked towards the battle map, and everyone gathered around him.
Xu Dalong said: "Look here: Yulong County. The Japanese troops stationed here are the 24th Brigade of the 12th Division. I suggest choosing the annihilation of the Japanese infantry brigade as the goal of this battle."
Wang Mingen racked his brains all day long to study the battle plan. He knew the situation of the Japanese 24th Brigade quite well and was also familiar with the terrain there.
He said with some confusion: "Brother Dalong, there is a Japanese infantry brigade on the left and right sides of the 24th Japanese Brigade, which are only a few dozen kilometers away from Yulong County.
If our army chooses the Japanese 24th Brigade as the combat target, the Japanese army will soon arrive for reinforcements as soon as the battle begins. Choosing the Japanese 24th Brigade as the target seems inappropriate. "
Everyone also cast questioning glances at Xu Long.
Xu Dalong said: "What Director Wang said makes sense, in theory. It is true that the other main forces of the Japanese army are relatively close to Yulong County and can come for reinforcements at any time.
However, this is not always the case. Please see, Yulong County is bounded by the Jianling area to the north and Yulong Mountain to the south. The terrain is very complex. If our army directly sends powerful troops to occupy these two mountainous areas when the battle begins, the Japanese 24th Brigade can be separated from other Japanese troops. "
The chief of staff looked at the map carefully, nodded and said, "That makes sense. After the battle started, our army could use the favorable terrain of these two mountains to completely block the Japanese reinforcements. Yulong County is a basin, and as long as our army Having controlled the surrounding mountains, the Japanese 24th Brigade is the turtle in the urn, and it is entirely possible to annihilate it."
"Yes, yes, that makes sense." Everyone was talking about it.
The commander was very interested and said: "Brother Dalong, how do you think the battle plan should be adjusted?"
Xu Dalong said: "The original battle plan remains unchanged, and each ministry still launches attacks on the Japanese army according to their respective goals to contain the Japanese army's strength.
But when fighting, the main thing is
Our mission is to attack the sheep, but we must fake it to prevent the Japanese army from detecting our army's true intentions.
Before the battle begins, our army should concentrate its superior forces, such as four or more armies, to form an absolute advantage of more than eight to one against the Japanese army and ensure the completion of the encirclement and annihilation of the Japanese 24th Brigade.
In order to conceal the campaign plan and participate in the encirclement and annihilation of the Japanese army, all units were deployed in an area 50 kilometers away from Yulong County, concentrating a large number of military vehicles. If not, a large number of civilian vehicles were requisitioned.
After the battle started, they marched along the road at night and quickly surrounded Yulong County. Since our army adopted a mechanized march, even if the Japanese army became aware of our army's intentions, they would have no time to mobilize their troops.
After encircling Yulong County, they sent powerful troops to immediately occupy the mountains on the north and south sides and build defensive positions to block the Japanese reinforcements.
In this way, our army can calmly concentrate its superior forces and annihilate the Japanese 24th Brigade in one fell swoop. "
Hearing this, everyone felt their eyes light up.
The commander sincerely praised: "
After the battle started, it was in full bloom to distract the Japanese army. Taking a long-distance attack method and suddenly surrounding the Japanese army in Yulong County will definitely catch the Japanese army by surprise. Okay, what a great idea. "
The chief of staff said: "It is indeed a good idea, I agree."
Everyone also discussed it and believed that the plan had clear goals, powerful measures, and was practical and feasible.
The commander said decisively: "We will revise the battle plan according to this opinion."
The chief of staff said: "I understand." Then the chief's department immediately became busy.
A week later, according to the new combat plan, the Ninth Theater was fully prepared and officially launched a counterattack against the Japanese army.
As soon as the battle began, various departments of the Fruit Army launched a fierce attack on the Japanese army.
Various Japanese military units were suddenly attacked by Guojun troops and were in a panic for a while. They first organized a defense, and then prepared to counterattack the Guo army's troops.
The Chief of the Ninth Theater District concentrated the main force of the 18th Corps, including the 18th Army and the 19th Corps. The total strength was six corps, as well as the directly affiliated artillery brigade, totaling 138,000 people. After a mechanized march, the Japanese army was suddenly defeated. The 24th Brigade surrounded and immediately launched an attack on the Japanese army.
At this time, the Japanese army truly figured out the combat plan of the ninth theater. They hurriedly mobilized troops to rescue the 24th Brigade.
Troops from the two armies of the Guo Army occupied the mountains on the north and south sides of Yulong County respectively to block the Japanese reinforcements.
The 18th Army and four other armies and the directly subordinate artillery brigade launched a fierce attack on the Japanese 24th Brigade.
In order to fight a beautiful battle, the Ninth War Zone made full preparations this time. The number of artillery pieces participating in the battle reached more than 400, with sufficient ammunition.
After a fierce bombardment, the Japanese defensive positions were basically destroyed. Immediately afterwards, more than 90,000 Guo army soldiers launched a fierce attack on the remaining troops of the Japanese 24th Brigade.
The Japanese army simply could not withstand such a fierce attack. Less than an hour after the battle began, troops of the 18th Army broke through the Japanese defensive positions and then advanced in depth.
Troops from other armies of the Fruit Army also broke through the Japanese defensive positions one after another. Soon the Japanese army was divided into several pieces. After four and a half hours of fierce fighting, the Fruit Army completely annihilated the 24th Japanese Infantry Brigade, including the brigade. More than 8,700 officers and soldiers, including the regiment commander, achieved a brilliant victory.
An entire Japanese infantry brigade was wiped out, and their entire front was shaken.
Under attack from various units of the Guo army, they retreated while fighting until they were 30 kilometers away before reorganizing their defense.
The Guo Army regained a large area of land. During the battle, other regiments and armies of the Guo Army also achieved greater results. The entire counterattack annihilated more than 20,500 Japanese troops and recovered a large area including 12 counties. .
This was a brilliant victory. The anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians in the rear were overjoyed and held a grand celebration.
The Ninth War Zone received high praise from the Committee, and the commander, chief of staff and others were very satisfied with Xu Dalong.
At the celebration banquet, the commander-in-chief said: "Brother Dalong, thank you for your help to the ninth theater. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask."
Xu Dalong is a real person. No matter how much praise others give him, it means little to him.
He smiled and said, "Thank you, Commander. I am a money-grubbing person. He just likes the ocean. I hope Commander can reward me more."
The commander laughed loudly after hearing this, and said on the spot that he would reward Xu Dalong with another 300,000 yuan.
He told Xu Dalong that Xu Dalong will always be a friend of the Ninth War Zone. If there is any need in the future, he will try his best to help as long as he can.
Xu Dalong and others completed their mission to Chongqing and were ready to return to the Mawushan Military Division.
This time Lin Xueying was going back with Xu Dalong. Before leaving, she returned home to say goodbye to her parents.
This morning, Xu Dalong and others were waiting for Lin Xueying to come over for breakfast at the reception office of the Ninth War Zone, and then returned to the Mawushan base together.
They waited for a while and saw that it was past breakfast time and Lin Xueying still did not appear.
Xu Dalong felt a little uneasy, so he picked up the phone and called Lin Xueying's home.
The phone couldn't get through at all, the line was always busy.
Xu Dalong had to wait for a while before calling again. Just as he put down the phone, the phone rang rapidly.
After receiving the call, Xu Dalong looked pale and said to Monk Wei: "You immediately bring a squad of soldiers with me."
Soon after, Xu Dalong and others came to a shopping mall and saw many military and police personnel there. There was a bullet-riddled car parked on the road in front of the shopping mall. Next to the car, there were two stretchers with A body covered with white cloth.
Seeing Xu Dalong and others coming, Lin Xueying hurriedly greeted them. With tears in her eyes, she said: "Brother Dalong, we were attacked by Japanese special forces, and Wang Xun and others died."
Wang Xun is a squad leader of the special operations squadron. These days, he and a soldier have been responsible for protecting Lin Xueying.
This morning, Lin Xueying said goodbye to her family, and went to the reception office of the World War II District Chief's Department with Wang Xun and others to meet Xu Dalong. Unexpectedly, they came out of the military headquarters' courtyard and were suddenly attacked by Japanese special forces as soon as they arrived. As a result, Wang Xun and the soldier were both shot and sacrificed in order to cover Lin Xueying. Thanks to the nearby Guojun patrol team that rushed over after hearing the gunfire, Rite was able to evacuate hastily.
Xu Dalong, Wei Monk and others followed Lin Xueying to the bodies of Wang Xun and others. Everyone was very sad to see their close comrades sacrificed.
Soon after, You Yukun and others rushed over after receiving the report.
After conducting an on-site investigation, he said to Xu Dalong: "Brother Dalong, I'm afraid this matter is aimed at you. Their goal is to kidnap Miss Lin and then blackmail you."
You Yukun's analysis makes sense. Xu Dalong came to Chongqing this time and participated in two wars. For publicity purposes, the underground party agreed to allow newspapers and media to interview Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong was originally a target of Japanese special attention. When he appeared in Chongqing, the Japanese army took action against him.
Xu Dalong was protected by special forces when he went out, and he rarely went out except for meetings in the ninth theater. Rite could not find an opportunity to attack him for a while.
Rite has learned that Lin Xueying has a close relationship with Xu Dalong, so they want to catch Lin Xueying and blackmail Xu Dalong. Perhaps it was because they wanted to catch someone alive that Lin Xueying survived.
Xu Dalong is now a famous anti-Japanese hero. Something like this happened in Chongqing. As the director of the Military Counterintelligence Division, You Yukun was under great pressure.
He said: "Brother Dalong, since Rite is targeting you, I think you should leave Chongqing with Miss Lin quickly and return to your base. Let me handle the matters here."
Xu Dalong said angrily: "The little devil brutally killed our brothers in the special force. I must avenge this.
I'll follow
Please ask your superiors to stay in Chongqing and catch those Japanese special elements with you. This time, we will teach them a profound lesson and severely combat their arrogance. "
Chongqing is a key target of Japanese special forces. Last time, Xu Dalong and the army jointly destroyed the island country's intelligence organization. They quickly re-arranged people to lurk in Chongqing. The activities have been quite rampant in recent times.
They not only spy on intelligence, but also engage in sabotage activities such as assassinations and arson, which makes people panic.
You Yukun saw Xu Dalong coming to Chongqing and was hoping that he could help him destroy Japan's spy organization. Now that Rite had directly targeted Xu Dalong, and Xu Dalong also expressed that he would stay and work with him to crack down on the Rite organization, You Yukun felt much relieved.
In You Yukun's mind, Xu Dalong is a remarkable figure. He not only had a brilliant record in the war against Japan, but also had his own unique abilities in espionage work.
Xu Dalong controls a quite large intelligence network, and his ability was also demonstrated last time when he cracked down on the Japanese special organization. You Yukun hopes to cooperate with him.
