When Commander-in-Chief Fang Tianzhu received the prompt from the General Political Commissar to speak, he put out his cigarette butt and squatted down from the kang. He also had a serious expression and his eyes were bloodshot. Even if he wanted to cheer up, he couldn't cheer up. Most people now This is true.
"As for the first question, I should bear the main responsibility! I didn't think too carefully at the time, which caused the enemy planes to easily discover us, causing such serious consequences.
To sum up the reasons, one was discovered that the secret camp was using fire and smoking during the day, and the other was discovered that the troops were organized to train in an open place during the day.
But no matter what the reason is, it's all my fault. I didn't expect that the Japs would send planes for reconnaissance, and I didn't expect that the enemy's planes would come so fast just after the Tianyaoling Japs team withdrew.
In addition, when the Japanese planes came to bomb, the hasty order to shoot at the Japanese planes was also the main reason for the heavy casualties. The comrades hated this little Japanese plane so much!
If they were all hiding in a secret camp, the casualties might not be so great. Another objective reason is that the weather suddenly dropped sharply, and a number of wounded people, especially the seriously wounded, froze to death when the troops were transferred.
I bear the main responsibility for all this because I am the commander-in-chief. After the radio station can contact the North Manchuria Provincial Party Committee, I will request punishment from my superiors.
The lesson is indeed profound! It is indeed worthy of our deep reflection, but now is not the time to draw lessons. The most important thing is to give priority to how to defend against enemies.
Since the little devil has already gone to our secret camp, I believe he will soon discover our transfer route, follow us, and engage in a decisive battle with us.
General Political Commissar Qin discussed with us that we should set up defenses in the direction of Tianyaoling and the direction we moved from. Once the enemy attacks, we should first stop them and then retreat while fighting.
The wounded and weak should evacuate out of the mountains immediately. If they run into the mountains again, they will probably either starve to death or freeze to death. The consequences will be tragic!
Our first destination for retreat is still Xinglong Village. When we get there, we first get some food and supplies, and then find a way to contact the provincial party committee to determine the final direction of transfer.
The Japs have come from afar and are now exhausted. We can stop them. We will withdraw to Xinglong Village again. I guess the Japs will not think of it.
Of course, this kind of danger will definitely be great, and whether it can stop the enemy is still unknown, but this is the safest way at the moment. This is basically what a few of us think, and now we want to hear your opinions. "
"Let me say a few words first." Captain Xiao stood up from the kang, his attitude was of course very serious: "Originally, we obeyed the orders of our superiors and had no right to speak. But since everyone is allowed to participate in the discussion, I will tell you my opinion. .
One is to discuss the forced evacuation of the secret camp. I don't think it is necessary. To say that we are responsible, we all have a responsibility. This is definitely not the responsibility of Commander Fang alone.
In the last battle to defend the Big and Little Shili Mountains, we suffered heavy losses from the Japanese planes. Why haven't we learned the lesson yet and are still looking too far? This is underestimating the enemy.
To put it more seriously, he didn't understand the Provincial Party Committee's "concealed rest" combat policy. He was so happy about his success and wanted to strengthen his team so that he could fight against the Japanese as soon as possible.
This is a problem with the guiding ideology. The responsibility should not be borne by Commander-in-Chief Fang alone. Everyone is responsible, and the military leadership group has a greater responsibility.
We entered the secret camp at the same time, so why didn't anything happen to Yu Chenglong's brigade? They have also passed on intelligence to us so many times and sent people to remind us many times, which shows that the guiding ideology of their brigade is the enemy.
Speaking of which, I have to say something unpleasant. Didn’t the Provincial Party Committee say that you formed a five-person team? Did Deputy Commander Jackie Chan participate in these ideas of yours? Have you asked for his opinion? Does this conform to the organizational principles you mentioned?
Besides, the Japs’ purpose is to drive us out of the secret camp and drive us into the mountains to freeze and starve to death! We must never be fooled by the Japanese again!
Everyone should have a serious discussion. Faced with such a severe situation, we must come up with a comprehensive strategy to withdraw the team to a safer place and try to develop again.
I don't think it's appropriate to drag the team to Xinglong Village. It's easier for the little devil to make dumplings. Even if you get away with it, don't you have to run into the mountains? Running out of the mountains will undoubtedly lead to death!
Can our team, scarred and exhausted, outrun the little devil? No matter how anxious you are, you still have to have a long-term plan, and you can’t just ignore your head and tail! If something is wrong, please criticize it! "
Captain Xiao's words suddenly made the atmosphere in the meeting tense. Everyone was whispering among themselves, and opposition and dissatisfaction quietly swelled, with the potential to explode.
"I think Captain Xiao is right. We need to formulate a more stable and safer action plan. We can't just run around like headless flies!
It was a bit risky to go to Xinglong Village. It was winter and there was no place to hide. Our legs couldn’t outrun the little devil’s cavalry and cars.
At this critical moment, Deputy Commander Yu Chenglong has rich experience. Let's listen to his thoughts. I believe Deputy Commander Yu Chenglong can come up with good ideas. "
The new political commissar of the first brigade, Li Baozhong, also stood up at this time. He also spoke in a very aggressive tone, but since he was from within the organization, his words would of course carry more weight.
Captain Hai of the Second Battalion, Political Commissar Shi of the Fifth Battalion, and others all expressed their support for Captain Xiao's opinions, and of course the opinions of Political Commissar Li Baozhong, but disagreed with the retreat plan determined by the headquarters.
"The main responsibility for this forced transfer lies with me. It is because we did not fully understand the intentions of the provincial party committee and there was a problem with the guiding ideology. I am willing to accept criticism from comrades.
As everyone said, it is not appropriate to discuss this issue in depth at the moment. As long as everyone can seriously accept this lesson mentally, our goal will be achieved.
As for the fact that Comrade Yu Chenglong did not participate in the formulation of our preliminary combat plan, I think it is right to mention it. It is caused by our weak organizational concept. I will review it.
Originally, I wanted to put the plan out for public discussion, but Comrade Yu Chenglong’s opinions were not solicited in depth before the meeting. I am fully responsible for this.
Here I also apologize to Comrade Jackie Chan, please forgive me! Now that everyone has said it, Commander Fang and Chief of Staff Yang and I also want to hear Comrade Jackie Chan’s opinion.
Comrade Jackie Chan, just tell everyone and we will take it seriously. Of course, your point of view also needs to be discussed by everyone. If it is feasible, we will support you. "
General Political Commissar Qin Gang said and nodded to Yu Chenglong. Yu Chenglong also stood up, with no expression on his face, his speaking tone was not fast, and his voice was not high, but he was very firm.
