Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 302 New Operation

Another week passed, and it was July, with the sun blazing down.

The temperature seems to be hotter this year than in previous years.

The mountain air was slightly cool at night.

The long-dormant independent division headquarters operations meeting finally returned to its former bustling state.

All the key combat officers of the Independent Division arrived at the conference room.

"Xiao Hu, are we going to fight the Japanese? There's such a big commotion, I think almost everyone's here," Niu Dali said casually as he sat next to Tang Xiao Hu.

"The division headquarters recently requested that all units continue to strengthen their long-range raid training, so the division headquarters must be planning something big."

"Great! Lately, it's been nothing but training, training, training. I'm so bored!" Tang Dazhuang said excitedly.

"Little Tiger, there's a mission this time, don't try to take it from me."

"Don't worry, this time the entire division is operating together, and all units will be involved."

"Hahaha, finally the little devils can have a good taste of their Grandpa Tang's bullets."

As the clock struck 7, Tang Weiguo walked in.

"Hello, sir."

"Okay, everyone, please sit down." Tang Weiguo said as he sat down in his seat.

I believe everyone has a good idea of ​​what's going on here.

"Commander, are we preparing to fight the Japanese devils?" Tang Dazhuang stood up and shouted.

"Tang Dazhuang is right. This time we are preparing to launch a new operation against the Japanese."

"Commander, the Second Brigade is volunteering. We've been training for so long, and finally we have a chance to use our skills!" Tang Dazhuang stood up and shouted.

“Our Third Brigade also volunteered for the mission.”

"And us."

"Alright, I know everyone's enthusiasm for the War of Resistance. This is a major operation, and the entire Independent Office will be mobilized."

"awesome!"

"Commander, please assign the mission."

"We are determined to complete the mission."

"Alright, everyone calm down and listen to what I've said."

After Tang Weiguo finished speaking, the conference room fell silent again.

"Now, let Deputy Division Commander Zhang introduce our operational objectives for this operation."

"Yes, Commander." After saying that, Zhang Haoshan stood up and went to the wall behind where a huge map was hanging. He then picked up a wooden stick and pointed at it.

"This time, our target is Fen County."

"Fen County?" Everyone asked in surprise when they heard Zhang Haoshan mention this destination.

"I'm sure you all have some questions about why our objective this time is Fen County. Now I'll give you a report on the intelligence recently provided by the intelligence department."

"According to intelligence reports from friendly forces and the Second War Zone Command, after the New Year, the Japanese built an armory in Fen County to store weapons in preparation for the next offensive against southern Shanxi."

"According to intelligence personnel, the Japanese have stored enough ammunition in the Fenxian arsenal to meet the operational needs of a Japanese regiment for a month."

"We have received several orders from the Second War Zone Command, requiring us to destroy this arsenal in Fen County at all costs."

"Therefore, the core of our operation this time is to occupy Fen County and seize the Japanese army's armory."

"According to intelligence, in order to ensure the safety of the armory, the Japanese stationed a reinforced battalion of about 1500 men in Fen County."

"In addition, there are two regiments of puppet troops, with a total of more than 4000 men."

"In addition, in order to strengthen the defense of Fen County, the Japanese built fortifications in Fen County."

"It can now be said that Fen County is now a tortoise shell covered with sharp thorns."

"It's a tough nut to crack."

"Therefore, we sent intelligence personnel to Fen County two months ago to investigate the Japanese firepower."

"After two days of effort, we have basically figured out the Japanese army's firepower deployment in Fen County."

"In addition, a battalion of Japanese soldiers was stationed in each of the neighboring Xiang County and Hong County."

"That means the Japanese had stationed nearly 4000 troops around Fen County."

As Zhang Haoshan continued to describe the combat situation, the officers in charge of the various units below the stage grew increasingly solemn.

The objectives of this operation are different from those of the past.

"After introducing the situation in Fen County, our target area, I will now introduce the situation of the Japanese troops around Wolong Mountain."

"Since the last battle against the Japanese ended, the Japanese have been increasingly vigilant towards our Independent Division."

“The nearest county town, Wolongshan, is where a regiment of Japanese soldiers and a brigade of puppet troops are stationed.”

"In addition, the Japanese have deployed heavy troops to defend the areas around Lingshui County and Qingshan County that we have occupied."

"Therefore, this operation must not only ensure the safety of our Wolong Mountain base, but also capture Fen County as quickly as possible."

"This is an extremely difficult mission."

"Commander, we can fight, we can complete this mission," Tang Xiaohu said, standing up on his own initiative.

"Yes, Brigade Commander Tang is right. We raise soldiers for a thousand days, but use them for only one."

We are able to complete the task.

"I am very satisfied to see everyone's fighting spirit."

"The reason for having Deputy Division Commander Zhang introduce this operational intelligence data is to ensure that everyone fully understands the difficulty and challenges of this operation."

"Although this is a two-front war, we are not fighting alone. The Eighth Route Army and some Nationalist government troops will cooperate with our operations."

The purpose of this meeting is to figure out how to take over the county and seize this batch of military supplies in the shortest possible time.

"Commander, give the order."

"Yes, give the order."

"Alright, next I'll have Staff Officer Chen present this operational plan."

"Yes, Commander." Chen Chengming then took the wooden stick from Zhang Haoshan and stood under the map, saying this.

This time, our operation can be described in eight words: combining deception and reality, luring the enemy deep into our territory.

"The first step was to dispatch a small contingent of troops disguised as Eighth Route Army soldiers to cooperate with the local Eighth Route Army in sabotaging the railway lines around Fenxian, Xiangxian, and Hongxian."

"Lure the Japanese soldiers in the city, especially those in Fen County, out of the city to encircle and annihilate them."

"Then we dispatched our main force to encircle and annihilate the Japanese."

"There are two purposes to this: first, to reduce the number of Japanese soldiers in the county town, and second, to deter the Japanese soldiers in Xiang County and Hong County from easily supporting Fen County."

"The third step, which is of utmost importance, is to launch an attack on Fen County."

"In addition, in order to confuse the Japanese troops around Wolong Mountain, we should also launch a feint attack on the Japanese troops in Wolong Mountain County."

"But the attack must be real, to attract the Japanese's attention and conceal our true intentions."

"However, when attacking Wolongshan County, we also adopted the strategy of luring the enemy deep into our territory."

"If the Japanese invaders come out of the city to attack us, we will ambush them on the way."

"If we attack Fen County quickly enough, we will have already retreated by the time the Japanese realize our true intentions."

"This is the operational plan drafted by our staff." After saying this, Chen Chengming walked away.

"What are your thoughts? Share them," Tang Weiguo said, looking at the group of people deep in thought.

After a while, Tang Xiaohu said.

"Based on intelligence and operational plans, we only need two brigades to capture Fen County as quickly as possible."

In this case, in addition to at least one brigade of troops attacking Wolongshan County.

“Relying on just one garrison brigade to guard the base is far from enough,” Tang Xiaohu voiced his concerns.

"Yes, that's a problem."

Therefore, the Eighth Route Army will send troops to support us in this battle.

"The troops I plan to use to attack Fenxian are mainly your independent brigade, plus the reconnaissance regiment and artillery regiment."

"In this way, we will have two main brigades in the Wolong Mountain base area, which is enough to deal with unexpected situations," Tang Weiguo said.