Rebirth from the Ashes: Rebuilding the Red Soviet Area

Chapter 206 New Battle Plan

Su Shan glanced at Li Yan who was silent.

He whispered, "Master."

"This time our 72nd Regiment suffered heavy casualties"

"I didn't train the soldiers well enough."

The old squad leader said: "Commander"

“This is not Susan’s problem”

"After you left"

"Shanghang's industry, shipping, and commerce are developing rapidly."

“We’re short of people”

"But you also know those two guys, Zhao Wu and Gao Xuan."

"I can fight, but I don't know anything else."

"So the chief of staff and I thought of Sushan"

"Sushan is not only about culture"

"And when he was in Shuangyang Town, he worked with Huang Siwen and his group of college students to develop the economy."

"So we decided to turn the 72nd Regiment into a garrison unit."

"This not only accelerates the commercial development of Shanghang, but also maintains the public security of Shanghang."

"So the 72nd Regiment has much less time for training."

Li Yan's expression finally softened.

I didn't think about this when I left.

This was indeed my own negligence.

Director Fang, Teacher Qiu's eyes were wide open at this moment.

Captain Liu was even more surprised and said: "Commander Li"

"Captain Su and his men held the first line of defense for two days."

"Then without any pause, they retreated to the second line of defense."

"Such combat effectiveness"

“You still want to criticize”

"Is this a mistake?"

Li Yan shook his head

Ignoring Captain Liu

Looking at Su Shan, he sighed and said, "Su Shan..."

"Although your 72nd Regiment has little training..."

"But this is not the main reason why you suffered so many casualties."

"First of all, your position design"

"Just make a few trenches and side air-raid shelters"

"No problem with field battles or sniper battles in peacetime."

“But you don’t know how to adapt.”

"The artillery fire of the National Army's 88th Division was so sharp this time"

“Why not shape the position into a wave shape?”

"This can minimize the killing radius of artillery shrapnel."

"Also, the firepower configuration of your light and heavy machine guns."

“Although it is also an inverted triangle setting”

“But it was exposed directly on the battlefield.”

"Isn't that a sitting duck?"

"Don't we have the cement and steel for you to build permanent forts?"

“Even if time is not urgent”

"You can also use earth and wood to build some temporary positions."

"Also, you can build more light and heavy machine gun positions."

"It is entirely possible to relocate after the leak."

"This will reduce the probability of being destroyed by the enemy."

"It can also consume enemy shells."

......

Su Shan, who was still a little unconvinced

At this time, I said with shame: "I was wrong"

“This is indeed a problem with my command.”

"Commander, please withdraw me."

Li Yan saw that Su Shan was sincere in admitting his mistake.

Not pursuing

Said: "This time it happened for a reason, I won't pursue it too much."

"Write a check and give it to me later."

"Please sit down."

Director Fang, Commander Qiu, and Captain Liu were silent at this point.

They finally understood why the Red 24th Division was so powerful.

Having such a strict, wise and brave teacher

It's impossible not to be strong

Chief of Staff Lu Zhiguo said at this time: "Division Commander"

“Shanghang’s problems are now resolved”

"What should we do next?"

Li Yan thought for a moment and said, "Is there any news from Shifang Town and Liancheng?"

Chief of Staff Lu Zhiguo said: "According to your request"

“We send people to contact them almost every day.”

"The person who came back yesterday said"

"Shifang Town suffered heavy losses, with probably less than 3000 people left."

"The losses in Liancheng were even more severe."

“Now there are less than 6000 people.”

Director Fang said: "No way."

"The 1st Independent Division has more than 6000 men, plus the 70th and 71st Regiments, the Special Service Battalion, and the Artillery Regiment of the 24th Red Division."

"A total of 1.4 people"

"And Liancheng is a high city"

“Why is the loss so great?”

The old squad leader sighed at this time

Heartbroken, she said, "Xiao Fang, you forgot..."

"A few days ago, Liancheng attacked Changting"

“Nearly one-third was lost in one day.”

Director Fang slammed the table fiercely: "These people are beasts!"

Li Yan waved his hand and said, "It's useless to say this."

"Let's discuss what to do next."

"According to our plan, once we defeat the 88th Division..."

"We will have the Southwest Fujian Military Region and the Third Division retreat from Shifang Town to Shanghang."

"Together we will fight the three nationalist divisions attacking us from the west."

“And then delay.”

“But now things have changed.”

"First of all, although we defeated the 88th Division"

"But the 88th Division suffered little loss."

“I’m worried they’ll come back.”

"Secondly and most importantly, we have suffered heavy casualties and are short of ammunition."

“Even if it delays time”

"In the end, our Southwest Fujian Red Army will exist in name only."

Originally, everyone thought that they had defeated the 88th Division and held Shanghang.

The hardest part of this battle is over.

But now, due to the heavy casualties

Make things more complicated

Director Fang said, "What should we do then?"

A cold light flashed in Li Yan's eyes: "Now that we can't hold on..."

"Then just don't keep it."

Chief of Staff Lu Zhiguo was surprised and said quickly: "Are we going to give up Fujian?"

"Attack Changting with all our might and join forces with the ZY branch in southern Jiangxi."

"Division Commander"

"That's not okay"

"Didn't you say that?"

“Once we do that, we will lose the initiative.”

"The Red Army in Southwest Fujian will surely survive a narrow escape"

"If that's the case, then we might as well fight to survive in name only, and still have a glimmer of hope."

Lu Zhiguo had just finished speaking

The old squad leader, Director Fang, and everyone else began to persuade him.

Li Yan waved his hand and said, "What are you thinking about?"

"Do you know what Tian Ji's horse race is?"

......

"What do you think?"

After Li Yan explained the new battle plan

Everyone was shocked by Li Yan's plan

For a moment, everyone was stunned

Only Zhang Dong was lying there

Youyou said: "I agree with the teacher's plan"

“Although this plan is risky.”

“But if done right”

“Maybe it will turn things around.”

The stonemason, who had been silent all this time, said, "I agree too."

“Since other roads are blocked”

“We might as well give it a try.”

Chief of Staff, Director Fang, and the old squad leader looked at each other.

The old squad leader said: "Since we are under the leadership of the division commander..."

"From a few dozen people, we have come this far and rebuilt the 24th Red Army Division."

“It’s already enough.”

"So what if we fail this time?"

"Division Commander"

"Make up your mind"

Director Fang and Lu Zhiguo both nodded heavily.

Li Yan saw that everyone agreed

He also stood up without hesitation and said, "Okay"

“Now I command”

"Sushan"

"I will give your 72nd Regiment the Meishan Infantry Regiment."

"You must rush to Shifang Town today."

"Also take away the 30 light machine guns and 500 rifles we captured."

"And tell our plan to the three leaders Zhang, Tan, and Deng."

......

"If we fail to complete the mission this time..."

"I'll remove you."

Su Shan stood up

Seriously said: "Yes"

"Division Commander"

"If you fail to complete the task this time, I will bring my head to you."