"Indeed, I also think it should be so." Li Yinglun nodded.
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It didn't take long for the officers deployed by the Ninth Theater Commander's Headquarters to arrive one after another, and the Ninth Theater Guard Force Headquarters finally began to take on its own appearance.
However, what everyone in the security force did not know was that late one night, Commander-in-Chief Wu Yizhi wrote a detailed report about the combat effectiveness of the security forces in the theater. At the end of the article, Commander-in-Chief Wu wrote: Zhang Tianhai has a good way of leading troops and has profound insights into tactics, which can be used. The combat effectiveness of the theater guard troops is very strong. To a certain extent, they can be used as A-type divisions, or even as two B-type divisions. The grower will use it.
I'm afraid only he himself knows how serious Wu Yizhi's words are. This time, as Commander Xue's eyes, he came to take a good look at the combat effectiveness of this special unit of the Ninth Theater District Guard Force. The inspection is almost done.
Early that morning, as if without any warning, Wu Yizhi convened a meeting with more than a dozen major officers of the theater guard forces, including Zhang Tianhai, Zhou Fangjie, Li Yinglun, Guo Qiliang, and Li Yinglun.
The venue was silent. Wu Yizhi sat on the podium and looked around at the crowd.
The two bright general stars, as well as the large cloak that only general-level officers are qualified to wear, all look particularly dazzling - yes, this is what the commander-in-chief of the Ninth Theater Guard Force should look like.
"Everyone, I have been serving as the commander-in-chief of the security forces for nearly two months. During this period, I have also gained an in-depth understanding of our theater security forces. In any case, I have gained a lot from our theater security forces. A series of achievements show recognition that the strength of our theater guard force is already comparable to the 88th Division before the Songhu Battle. Therefore, everyone must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, continue to work hard to build a good theater guard force, and contribute to the War of Resistance Against Japan. So that you are ready to fight and sacrifice at any time." Wu Yizhi's voice on the loudspeaker was very loud, driving away any drowsiness that might have appeared in the crowd.
"Pa bang bang..."
There was a burst of thunderous applause on the field.
"Of course, after receiving the order from Commander Xue Yue, the commander of the war zone, I will go to the cadre training corps to concurrently serve as the chief of education, and mainly focus on the duties of the chief of education. Therefore, there must be someone to temporarily take charge of the work of the war zone security force. Full work for a while." Wu Yizhi said.
Among the people present, except for Zhang Tianhai, Zhou Fangjie, Li Yinglun and others who were not surprised at all, all the other regiment-level auxiliary officers showed a look of great surprise - because in their opinion, Commander-in-Chief Wu was just I've been here for two weeks and I already have another appointment. I'm still hot on my butt. What is Commander Xue's intention?
As expected, the former enemy commander-in-chief was still in charge of the overall work, with the adjutant general, chief of staff, military police chief, etc. assisting in the work.
After announcing this matter, Wu Yizhi returned to Changsha, leaving Zhang Tianhai and others to handle it and carry out daily work.
"Commander-in-Chief Wu's trip was not in vain. He still brought a lot of useful information. Let's not talk about other things. Let's just say that the batch of officers he applied for are enough for our theater guard force to fight. The injured troops have fully recovered." Zhang Tianhai sighed deeply. For him, the person in charge of the overall work is the one who knows best about these changes in soft power.
"Let's see! Now that the integrated construction of the army has been carried out, give us another half year, and we don't need to be afraid of other enemies. Even if the main force of the Sixth Division comes, we can withstand it for a while. ." Zhou Fangjie said very happily. He is a survivor of the Nanjing Defense War in the true sense. It is his greatest wish to have another encounter with the Sixth Division, the culprit of the Nanjing Massacre.
"I think so. In just half a year, our troops will be strong enough and we no longer need to be afraid of the enemy's main divisions!" Li Yinglun also said.
"We must have ideals, but we must also be careful when fighting, otherwise we will fall into the enemy's encirclement. It will not be so easy for our troops to break through." Zhang Tianhai looked solemn, because In his opinion, although the theater guard force has been expanded to a certain extent, it is still a small force. The increase in combat effectiveness does not mean that the war potential has expanded.
"Don't worry, with a great god like you here, let's take it easy and act carelessly?" Li Yinglun patted Zhang Tianhai on the shoulder and said.
And just when everyone was happy, the Suizao battle had slowly begun.
Since early April 1939, in order to delay the march of the Japanese army southward, pose a threat to the Japanese army's rear and fight against Japanese invaders, troops from the Fifth Theater Command of the National Army have frequently raided and harassed the southern end of the Han Line from the east and west sides.
What particularly disturbed the Japanese army in Wuhan was that in order to strengthen the strength of the fifth theater, the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government further moved six divisions to Zaoyang in preparation for intensifying attacks on the Japanese army and coordinating the Changsha operation.
Wuhan, Eleventh Army Headquarters, Office of Neji Okamura.
"Baga! The damn China Army is so rampant. They actually mobilized so many troops to threaten the flanks of our imperial army! It's so rampant! I must let them taste the power of the imperial army's iron fist again!" Okamura Nejichu The general cursed fiercely. Indeed, this incident made him feel very sick, because just before, one of his infantry regiments was eaten under his nose, and now these damn Chinese troops are threatening him again. How could this not make him very angry?
"Your Excellency, Commander, do you want to mobilize the frontline troops to first carry out annihilation operations against the Fifth China War Zone headed by Li Zongren, and strive to annihilate the unit in Suixian and Zaoyang areas." Chief of Staff Kobayashi Asaburo actively made suggestions.
"Yoshi, I have had this idea before, but a regiment of the Sixth Division was annihilated by the Chinese Army. This was an entire regiment, so I felt very uneasy about the Changsha front line." Okamura Neji sighed softly.
"Your Excellency, Commander, my subordinates understand your concerns, but if we want to make great achievements again, we must stabilize the rear before we can continue to advance. The Chinese Army in Suixian and Zaoyang must be annihilated first! "Asaburo Kobayashi suggested loudly.
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PS: Updates are coming!
It's the end of the year, and as a deputy-level cadre, I am even more busy. Sorry! Let’s do it step by step!
