This is not to say that Fang Jingyao was derelict in his duties. In fact, there were no problems with strategy and command, as well as weapons, equipment, and logistical support. However, the biggest problem in the outcome of the battle was the quality of individual soldiers, tactical application, and coordination.
Not only are most of the soldiers in the new army new recruits with little combat experience, but most of the grassroots commanders are also drawn from the deputy officers of each army.
And because they are not recognized domestically and do not have official designations, commanders and fighters above the regiment level are acting on behalf of others. They only have positions but no military ranks. Before taking office, they only received a few months of military theoretical study in the Heihe base area, and they lacked large-scale Relevant experience in commanding operations is one of the reasons why the battle was won but the casualties were heavy.
At this time, Xing Fuquan, who was the chief of staff of the New Army, handed over a mug and said with concern: "Come on, have some tea. You haven't closed your eyes all night. Why don't you go and take a rest? Let me watch here. That’s good.”
"It's okay. The battle situation in the Pasen River area is unknown. I can't sleep even if I lie down. It's better to stay here and feel calmer..." Fang Jingyao shook his head slightly, took the teacup and said with a smile.
"Actually, it's pretty good that the 201st Division can fight like this. What I don't understand a little bit is why Jun Zuo wants to put this new army into the main battlefield instead of following the main force to assist in the battle."
Xing Fuquan expressed his doubts with some emotion.
In his opinion, this new army, which is mostly composed of raw melons and eggs, should not be placed on the front of the big battlefield to fight against the little Japanese. It is most appropriate to cooperate with the main force to attack. The huge casualties have explained everything.
As the earliest old man in the Sichuan Army, Xing Fuquan has long maintained a diligent, rigorous and rational character, and is also humble and unassuming in his dealings.
His overall view and command ability were fully reflected in the war against Japan, and he is well-deserved as the chief of staff of the New Army.
The most important point is that Xing Fuquan's personality is very similar to Fang Jingyao. Especially during the period of the Honorable Third Division, he often asked Fang for his opinions on military command.
The two were both teachers and friends, and had a very good relationship in private. When the new army was setting off, Fang Jingyao asked Liao Mingyu for names, and it was most appropriate for him to be his deputy.
"Alas, everything in the world is difficult and easy. If you do it, the difficult ones will also be easy. If you don't do it, the easy ones will also be difficult...
Everything must be learned after doing it, and then we can encourage ourselves and reflect on ourselves. Any results we get are also our gains.
Have you ever thought that in the past, our Chinese army had to pay several times the price of the Japanese in order to fight against the Japanese. Now that our equipment and firepower are stronger, why are we afraid of sacrifice? "
The torture of his soul left Xing Fuquan speechless, forcing him to lower his head and meditate.
Yes, although the New Army sacrificed a lot in this battle, it could be regarded as initially achieving its goal in this raid on Yinlowaddy Province. However, compared with the previous victories that could be achieved at a very small cost, this time The process is not as beautiful as imagined.
"Xiao Xing, in addition to dispatching troops and strategizing, a general must also learn to know the weather, geographical conditions, human nature, desires, and people's hearts.
Think about the overall situation...not just focus on the battlefield in front of you, you should look at the essence of the problem and think more about it. "
Fang Jingyao was still so gentle and gentle, and even when he was lecturing others, he could not feel his severity or displeasure at all.
The seemingly prestigious position of commander of the New Army is actually not that simple at all. Liao Mingyu sent him here not only to command operations, but also to capture Yinlowaddy Province and train troops...perhaps the latter's ultimate goal was.
In fact, when he was still in the Heihe base area, Fang Jingyao discovered that soldiers were still being recruited and trained in the recruit training camps. In the arsenal, which was regarded as an absolute secret, weapons and equipment were produced batch after batch, and the output increased almost every time. Increase.
It can be seen that Liao Mingyu is not satisfied with just forming this army. It is possible that the "New Second Army" and "New Third Army" will slowly appear in the near future.
Although the new army now has weak combat effectiveness, its experience has been slowly honed in actual combat. Don't forget that they can wear new military uniforms, carry the best equipment, and have the highest firepower ratio in the entire army.
The difficulties that are arising now can exactly reflect the problems of the new army, and with modifications and adjustments, future troops may be built based on the system of the new army.
By then, the new army soldiers who have gradually grown up in the battle may become the backbone of the new army and an important cornerstone for building the new army.
Maybe if someone else listens to these words, maybe they don't take it seriously.
Seeing the other party's serious thinking, Fang Jingyao couldn't bear to interrupt, turned around and walked out of the tent with his hands behind his back.
There is a small tent outside the field hospital next to it. There is a long queue here. People who come out after entering have rolled up their sleeves and covered their elbows with cotton balls. There are several medical staff inside who are taking blood tests for each soldier. .
It turned out that the field hospital was running out of plasma, and there were so many seriously wounded people waiting for treatment. All healthy soldiers in the headquarters were arranged to donate blood here one by one.
Those soldiers with type O blood even donated 600cc of blood to the wounded. Most of them looked pale and sat in the tent nearby to take a rest. The nurse from the hospital also brought them sugar water and some canned meat for them. Nutritional supplements.
However, some soldiers are still quite resistant, because people in this era have little common sense. If they want to draw their own blood, it will cost half their lives. There are very few who are willing to take the initiative. Most of them are forced to come by their superiors. of.
"Sister, please smoke less. Do you think it will kill someone if you smoke such a big pipe?"
The soldiers sitting on the bench looked worried, but reluctantly rolled up their sleeves under the murderous eyes of their company commander.
"It's okay. We only draw 400 ml of blood. It will have no impact on you. If you have type O blood and you are willing, you can also donate 600 ml, and you can get a big fortune when you go to the side." The little nurse who gave the injection said expressionlessly.
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"You have to be gentle. Brother, I haven't found a wife yet. Hey, how old is my sister this year? Does she have..."
This soldier was obviously not only scared, but also a little glib. When he saw the delicate female nurse in front of him, he couldn't help but talk about the Dragon Gate Formation.
"Ouch!"
Before the greasy-mouthed soldier finished speaking, the company commander slapped him hard on the head: "Damn it, Xie Laosan, do you owe me? You can't keep your mouth shut, right? Why don't I send you to the gendarmerie?" Want to play?"
"No, no, company commander, calm down, calm down..."
