The construction of the cavalry battalion and city defense battalion is on the right track, but the position of commander of the cavalry battalion is still vacant.
Now we just selected a squad leader from among the more than 50 brothers who can ride horses to act as temporary agent.
Yes, he is an acting battalion commander, the kind who can no longer be temporary - once a new battalion commander takes office, he will have to go back to be his squad leader. If he is lucky, he may even get a company commander or something like that. .
However, according to Zhang Tianhai's behavior, he probably doesn't have to go back to being a squad leader, but at least a platoon leader.
By the way, not all of the new recruits who entered the army entered the cavalry battalion. Some of them had to go through recruit training and then join the more than fifty veterans.
Of course, the current external environment of the Yi Zhi Regiment does not allow recruits to train for too long, so the training before these recruits are sent to the company only lasts for a week.
As for other things like running-in, we can only wait for these new recruits to join the company and let the veterans teach them.
In the following days, the Japanese army not only shocked Pang Bingxun, Ma Fawu and others, but even Zhang Tianhai felt a little confused - after the Japanese army dispatched a brigade to defeat Mengyin, they actually did not continue to Linyi in southern Shandong. The direction hit.
In the combat research room of Lanling City Defense Headquarters, Zhang Tianhai, Guo Qiliang and others looked at each other. It was obvious that they were studying the Japanese army's next move.
But after half an hour of research, I still haven't come up with a very reasonable explanation. It's all based on guesswork.
The atmosphere was a bit dull. There were four or five officers standing in this room belonging to the staff department.
Mengyin has been lost, and the barrier north of Linyi has been lost.
Lanling is about fifty kilometers west of Linyi. If the little Japanese gets hot and hits Lanling directly, wouldn't it be the end of the stick if he is unprepared?
Therefore, this is the reason why they gathered here to study.
If Meng Yin hadn't been lost yet, they wouldn't have to be so nervous.
"Regiment leader, I really can't think of what this group of Japanese soldiers want to do. Don't stare at me." Looking at the encouraging eyes of the regiment leader, Xu Xun finally spoke his mind.
"What about you? Brother Qiliang?" Zhang Tianhai looked at Guo Qiliang again.
"Regiment leader, I have finished what I want to say. The trace of the Japanese Sakamoto brigade is still uncertain. Apart from active defense, our regiment seems to have no better strategy." Guo Qiliang said softly, his brows still tightened. Wrinkled.
"Is it possible to take the initiative?" Zhang Tianhai said, holding the table with both hands.
Guo Qiliang shook his head and said, "Regiment leader, I don't think our regiment has the necessary conditions to take the initiative. Our regiment is mainly infantry, and the cavalry battalion has not yet been trained into an army. If we fight in the mountains and forests, there is still the possibility of taking the initiative, but This is the Great Plains, and our regiment has no advantage."
Guo Qiliang's words can be regarded as severely shattering the illusion in Zhang Tianhai's heart.
"It would be great if our cavalry battalion could be quickly established into an army. At least we wouldn't have to be as passive as we are now." Zhang Tianhai sighed.
Although the cavalry is gradually being eliminated in this era, for now, the cavalry is still the most mobile unit. After all, the backward productivity at this time means that mechanized troops have not yet been fully popularized.
"I hope so!" Guo Qiliang said indifferently.
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Although the battle clouds were thick in the direction of Linyi in southern Shandong, the fighting had not started yet, but the fighting in the southern section of the Jinpu Line was quite fierce.
On February 5, the enemy on the west bank of the Huaihe River, under the cover of aircraft and artillery, used rubber boats to cross from the vicinity of Huaiyuan to the north bank, and the city of Huaiyuan was lost.
On the same day, our army joined forces with local men and the Red Spear Association to launch a counterattack and recapture Dingyuan County.
On February 9, after the enemy troops entered Linhuaiguan and Bengbu, they immediately crossed the Huaihe River with heavy troops and bombed Xiaobengbu with twelve aircraft.
On February 10, the enemy's main force crossed the Huaihe River again and launched a fierce attack on Xiaobengbu.
Our air force planes bombed the enemy crossing the north. A section of the 51st Army led by Yu Xuezhong fought until they ran out of ammunition and then engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese army. The battle was very fierce for a time.
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There have been fierce battles in the southern section of the Jinpu Line for several days, but Lanling is still calm.
Even the people of Lanling had a happy Spring Festival.
This Spring Festival can be said to be Zhang Tianhai’s first Spring Festival since he came to the Republic of China.
Although this Spring Festival was indeed a bit shabby in the eyes of Zhang Tianhai, Guo Qiliang and others, they still spent the Spring Festival safely, right?
The streets of Lanling are decorated with lights and colorful, very lively. Even on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, there are still red lanterns hanging everywhere, which looks very festive.
This is the Chinese people's yearning for a better life. No matter how difficult and difficult it is, we must first live this year well.
However, the New Year's wish of the common people this year may be to drive away the little devils as soon as possible, and then live a peaceful life.
Peace is hard-won, and in troubled times, human lives are as cheap as dogs. Everyone knows these truths, but the current situation is not under their control, so they can only choose to accept the situation and accept it, that's all.
Holding Zheng Man's hand, Zhang Tianhai walked slowly on the street. Looking at these relatively lively streets, he suddenly smiled.
Let Zhang Tianhai hold his little hand, and after seeing the smile on his face, Zheng Man asked, "Zhang Yulin, what are you laughing at?"
"I'm snickering, how wonderful it would be if we didn't have to fight! We can have a few babies when we go back and live peacefully." Zhang Tianhai said with a smile.
"Speaking of Zhang Yulin, what should I do with the child in my belly? It seems to be growing up day by day. It wouldn't be a problem if I followed you namelessly and without status." Zheng Man raised his head and asked .
On this day, the two of them did not come out in military uniforms, but in casual clothes. Look at that, they looked like a young couple in love.
"We must get married. I won't let you follow me so anonymously. We just have to wait until our child is well before we hold the wedding. You two must be well." Zhang Tianhai said He gently scratched the tip of Zheng Man's nose, full of affection.
"Well, then I'll wait for you. I've already compiled a letter for my father and sent it to him. I believe he will be very happy." Zheng Man smiled softly. He was still very beautiful, but the smile on his face was just different. Hu Mei actually disappeared completely.
With such a huge contrast, Zhang Tianhai sometimes asks himself which state is the most real Zheng Man? At the beginning? Or is it what it is now?
Women are really weird, it’s hard to guess...
However, none of this seems to be very important anymore, since she is already her own woman anyway.
Zhang Tianhai is not generally kind to his women. Seeing that he was paired with a master like Liu Houming as a guard officer during his vacation, this is enough to show Zheng Man's status in his heart.
Perhaps it was because Zheng Man had the bonus of "holding the emperor to control the princes" that Zhang Tianhai was particularly concerned.
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p.s. Today’s first update is here. I’ll see if I can add more updates later in the evening. It depends on the situation. I hope you can continue to support me! Thank you.
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