That's right, it's just deception.
For Zhang Tianhai, as long as he can deceive Guan Linzheng, a powerful general in the Huangpu Clan, into a bastard, the key is that he can win the battle, which is worth being happy no matter what.
As a result, Zhang Tianhai immediately decided to take action, and he was very happy to fool Guan Linzheng.
"I said, Zhang Tianhai, your cavalry battalion is a bit special..." This is what Guan Linzheng said when he saw the cavalry battalion lined up in the open space.
Yes, compared to other cavalry battalions in the national army, the cavalry battalion of the First Guard Regiment is indeed a bit nondescript.
"Sir, the usage of the humble cavalry battalion is not like the usage of the traditional cavalry battalion." Zhang Tianhai deliberately said half and half.
I saw Guan Linzheng asking with curiosity: "Do you want to use this cavalry battalion as a pack horse camp?"
Seeing Guan Linzheng's curious expression, Zhang Tianhai knew that it was 80% done, so he continued: "No, the low-level cavalry battalion has three companies. The first company is a traditional cavalry company, and its weapons are basically equipped with riding swords. , rifles, and are equipped with light machine guns on a squad basis; the second company is basically equipped with light machine guns and grenade launchers, each squad has five light machine guns plus two grenade launchers, and is not even equipped with sabers; the third company is basically equipped with light machine guns and grenade launchers. It is equipped with heavy machine guns, mortars and grenades. The latter two companies are mobile fire support companies. For example, when the war is tight and emergency deployment or support is needed, these two companies can quickly implement it. Reinforcements, and the main role of the first company is reconnaissance and mobile use.”
"I see, you are really rich. A company is equipped with thirty light machine guns and twelve grenade launchers. This can quickly form a fire defense line..." Guan Linzheng was a little envious. To be honest, He also wanted to do this, but he didn't have the conditions... because he discovered that the light machine guns and heavy machine guns equipped by this cavalry battalion were all made in Japan. What does this mean? This shows that these things were captured by the First Guard Regiment, and were equipped based on the capture!
Being able to seize so much equipment proved that the First Guard Regiment had annihilated so many troops, so Guan Linzheng suddenly became very fond of Zhang Tianhai, and the previous unhappiness was instantly wiped away...
This is not because Guan Linzheng is fickle... but the army itself is a system that emphasizes strength. If you have no strength or ability, who will take you seriously?
You know, the Japanese weapons and equipment of this cavalry battalion have perfectly demonstrated the strength of the First Guard Regiment...
"Sir... um, I have a request from my humble position..." Zhang Tianhai looked a little embarrassed.
"Huh? Tell me what request you are asking for." Guan Linzheng said very cheerfully.
"It's about the security issue during the cross-river battle. I'm really embarrassed to say it..." Zhang Tianhai deliberately pretended to be hesitant, looking very embarrassed.
"If you are sorry, please tell me quickly!" Guan Linzheng is a typical northwest man. He is very cheerful in many aspects, just like now.
"Sir, it's like this. By then, the main force of our regiment will have basically crossed the north bank of the Xinqiang River, and we need a force that can help us hold the final retreat route. Of course, our guard force will also stay at that time. A battalion of troops is stationed here. But I still hope to get support from the 15th Group Army. Otherwise, when our retreat is cut off by the Japs, our theater security forces will be dead." Zhang Tianhai's expression Very serious, but full of embarrassment.
"Of course I understand this. There is no problem. After the theater guard troops cross north, I will send a brigade to keep an eye on the river crossing point. Even part of this brigade will follow you across the Xinqiang River to leave an escape route for you. "Guan Linzheng agreed, because he felt that maybe the theater guard troops could do something good after crossing the river? Moreover, if the theater security forces can make achievements in Xinqianghe, it will be of great benefit to them.
Why is it said to be a great benefit? Because the theater security forces are directly ordered by the theater commander's headquarters, rather than by the Fifteenth Army. On the Xinqianghe battlefield, it should be the Fifteenth Army that really faces the direct threat from the Japanese Sixth Division. That's right, not the theater guard force.
To put it bluntly, as long as the theater security forces cannot hold on any longer, send a telegram to Commander Xue saying that the enemy is too strong and if they don’t withdraw, the theater security forces will be wiped out. At this time, Commander Xue will definitely fight against all resistance and strive to preserve the theater guard force, the elite ace of the national army.
It is precisely because he saw through this that Guan Linzheng not only had to cooperate with the war zone security forces in operations, but also encouraged them to do their best to kill and injure the Japanese troops. Then even if the war zone security forces eventually withdrew to the south bank soon, it would still give the Japanese army a certain degree of certainty. of killing.
More importantly, the theater guard troops killed a large number of Japanese troops on the front line, so when the Japanese troops invaded the south in the future, their combat effectiveness would definitely decline. In this case, under the circumstances of the decline of one and the other, their 15th Group Army must be Very beneficial.
For Guan Linzheng, the troops of a brigade can definitely be mobilized, and it is very easy. Even if there are losses, the losses will not be big. If the troops of a division fight like this, they may be injured. This is not what Guan Linzheng wants to see.
As Zhang Tianhai guessed, not only the Japanese army was unprepared, but the Chinese army was also unprepared. The leaders of both sides hoped to cause trouble to the other side without mobilizing a large number of troops.
"Thank you, sir!" Zhang Tianhai stood at attention and saluted, followed closely by Zhou Fangjie.
"The specific action plan still needs to be determined. As you said, let's first send a small elite unit to find out the enemy's situation!" Guan Linzheng's words gave Zhang Tianhai a certain amount of time to prepare.
Regarding Guan Linzheng's response, Zhang Tianhai had no choice but to agree. Many things indeed needed to be decided before taking action.
"Yes, sir." Zhang Tianhai nodded, "Sir, please be sure to keep the situation that our unit has arrived at Sanjiang Town confidential. Before the specific action plan of our theater security force is formulated and implemented, I will only treat you and Xue The commander is responsible.”
"Okay! As long as you have the confidence, I'll wait for your actions." Guan Linzheng said very seriously.
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PS: Update is here, there will be another one tonight!
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