The three families gathered together, in the office prepared by Gao Yidao for the group leader.
More than thirty company and platoon-level commanders from both sides, who were conducting military exchanges, were sitting on the bench watching the regiment commander Lu's verbal exchange with Staff Officer Li.
Commander Lu slid his finger on the map hanging on the wall: "The Japanese have been increasing their troops southward during this period, and, according to reliable information, a section of Li Ying's security army is also moving southward along the railway line."
At this time, Staff Officer Li had no choice but to follow Commander Lu's thoughts. He looked at the map on the wall carefully and shook his head: "If the Japanese have not transported supplies to the south, they will not be able to launch this battle in a short time?"
Commander Lu smiled: "According to you, if the Japanese want to take an offensive against you, they must first arrange their supplies?"
"This is the offensive method that the Japanese have always used."
Commander Lu banged the map with his hands: "But you ignored the powerful transportation capacity of the Japanese Railway."
Staff Officer Li was stunned for a moment: "I admit that you are right, but the intelligence personnel in the war zone have not found out that the Japanese in the north are transporting supplies to the south. Therefore, I do not agree with your statement."
Captain Lu pondered for a moment: "In the second half of last year, we fought against the Japanese on the plains. You should know about this, right?"
"Are you talking about the battle between Qi County and Hua County to block the security forces? I have to say that it is rare to see your department fighting the enemy head-on, even though your opponent is only the security forces."
Commander Lu did not explain the battle process: "Don't underestimate the security forces. Their equipment is no worse than yours. The Japanese have spent a lot of time refining these security forces in the past two years. Their current combat effectiveness is not low."
Okay, when you mentioned this battle, were you trying to prove something?
Almost three Japanese brigades pursued and intercepted us, but then they gave up the pursuit inexplicably, and we discovered that something was wrong.
what is the problem?
The Japs must be planning some big offensive in the south!
"A big offensive? The southern team, south of the Yellow River, we have heavy troops confronting the Japs. If you go by what you say and combine it with the intelligence we have collected before, by the way, the Japs' target is probably Sun Dianying's department!"
"Haha, judging from the current situation, all battlefield factors are indeed pointing to the Sun Division, but have you considered it? After this battle really starts, how long can the Sun Division last?
You can't tell!
Commander Lu pointed at the map: "So... do you think that the Japanese have invested so many troops and their target is only the Sun tribe?"
Staff Officer Li looked at the troop layout on the map and his expression changed drastically: "If this is true, then wouldn't the Japanese have included our 24th Army in their calculations?"
Commander Lu gave a wry smile: "Not only you, the Japanese may even enter the mountains again to raid our base area!"
"Old Lu, listening to your words is worth ten years of studying. We are indeed not as good as you in fighting guerrillas in the mountains. I used to really look down on you. I now formally apologize to you!"
"Hey, we were even rivals in the past, but now we are friendly forces. I can't stand it anymore if you say that."
"Even if we are in different camps, I will definitely make you my friend!"
You are welcome.
Staff Officer Li pointed at the map: "Look, Old Lu, where our two divisions are now, if the Japs invade in large numbers, we will actually be like grasshoppers on a rope, with our lips dead and our teeth cold. I have to rush back immediately to report to the brigade commander, please." Arrange a platoon to follow me, and I will convince the brigade commander to ask him to find the commander to replenish a batch of ammunition for you."
Commander Lu immediately complained: "Hey, thank you in advance, but we can't interfere with the things on the plains. You also know the situation of the Independent Regiment. The soldiers only have three to five bullets in their guns. It's hard to fight guerrillas." , but if we have to fight the Japanese head-on, if our little arms and legs are stuffed in, not even a single bubble will come out."
Staff Officer Li did not take it seriously: "Actually, we have known for a long time that the Japanese have been preparing since the second half of last year, but we have been taking a chance. Listening to your analysis, most of their targets are us. Lao Lu, I suggest that you form an independent group. It’s best to be prepared in advance.”
The reason why Commander Lu knows so much is that in fact it is almost all information that the headquarters analyzes and transfers to the division, and the division then transfers it to the independent regiment.
Thinking about how many people there are in the Independent Regiment, you know that it is impossible for the Independent Regiment to obtain such detailed enemy intelligence.
The national army must have known this information, but they did not pay attention to it at all. Even if the Eighth Route Army headquarters reported this situation to the war zone, the war zone would not necessarily believe it, because hundreds of thousands of troops were confronting the Japanese across the Yellow River. For Sun and Pang, This department is not a direct line of troops. It is entirely possible that the war zone is just sending a notification.
That's why we used military exchanges with friendly forces to convey this news. As a party involved, even if there is a slight possibility, we will pay more attention to it.
Security team meeting room.
Zhangjiu, who had just returned, was attending such a grand meeting for the first time. He was very restrained: "I also heard news in the gambling house that the Japs are planning to divert the water from the Yellow River into the Wei River. They are currently recruiting civil servants on a large scale. My subordinates Lao Qi and Chang San got into the ranks of civil servants together."
Director Zhang understood that Jianjiu didn't know that this issue had been discussed in the morning meeting, and immediately added to Jianjiu: "The devils can't recruit many civilians in the occupied areas, so they decided to go outside the blockade and let the Daoists The traitors deceived the people."
The political commissar next to him was very speechless. He had known for a long time that Qianjiu was cooperating with Jiulian, but he didn't expect that this guy would open a gambling shop into the provincial capital. Emotion. Jiulian now had his own 'industry'.
Su Qing frowned and asked Qianjiu: "Tell me the details you know first."
"The civil servants start working at dawn and work until dusk. The strong laborers have three meals a day, and the women and the old and weak have two meals a day. The enemy war zone in the south has almost become a no-man's land, and the little devils are gathering to maintain security. We have not yet heard about the strength of the military and what they are going to do specifically.”
The silent political commissar shifted his gaze from Changjiu to the map and frowned. The Japanese gathered the security forces. There were a large number of national troops south of the Yellow River. Letting the security troops participate in the operation would definitely not be an attack on the national army! Gather people outside the mountains. If nothing goes wrong, the Japanese will launch a spring raid on the base area again!
Thinking of this, the political commissar smiled at Qian Jiu: "This information of yours is very valuable! In this case, you go and have a rest first, and we will discuss it again."
Qianjiu heard the meaning of the political commissar's words and stood up quickly: "Hey, Captain Hu saved my life. This is my return to him, so I'll go out first."
After Zhang Jiu finished speaking, he picked up a furry hat on the table and turned around and left the conference room.
Everyone here knows what the political commissar said next, and it is not easy to explain it to an outsider like Zhang Jiu.
"Su Qing, the two intelligence lines formed by you and the public security team have both found out about the Japs gathering security forces. These situations are very important. As expected, the Japs are about to conduct a spring sweep of the imperial court!"
"Since the Japanese will carry out a large-scale sweep in the near future, I have an idea. First, we should wipe out Ma Da Bangzi's group of bandits in the enemy-occupied area. We can seize some food and, if we are lucky, we can also replenish some ammunition."
"This matter can be implemented. You can make your own arrangements. Our current mission is to focus on inquiring about the Japs and the security army's supplies. The army will go ahead before the food and grass are used. Pay special attention to the Japs' movements in the warehouse in the county."
Su Qing thought for a while: "We have prepared many channels for collecting information about the Japs' supplies. I will discuss this matter with Director Zhang later to make a plan to ensure that the intelligence reconnaissance mission is completed."
The political commissar reminded: "Also, every time before the Japs enter the mountains for raids, they will first transport supplies to the gun tower stronghold beside the blockade ditch, and also set up supply points. You must arrange more people to keep an eye on the Japs barracks. You must Try to figure out the distribution of Japanese troops."
Su Qing immediately expressed his position: "Don't worry, political commissar, we have always arranged for someone to keep an eye on the deployment of troops in Guizi County. We still have people in Wang Ziquan's security army."
The political commissar looked at Sun Youshang: "If possible, you also try to send a team to go into the mountains to 'clean up'."
"Yes, I'll make arrangements right away!"
"Okay, I will discuss the specific arrangements with Lao Lu when I go back, and then I will send a correspondent to send you the plan." The political commissar paused after saying this: "Now, I have to rush back to Shanque."
(End of chapter)
