boyutpedia Chapter 303 New Plan
Chapter 303 New Plan
"Isn't it too risky to attack Fen County with only one brigade? I suggest we send two brigades to attack instead."
"After capturing Fen County with lightning speed, the main force immediately returned to defend Wolong Mountain."
"During this period, all units are strengthening the soldiers' long-distance assault capabilities."
“It’s 600 li from here to Fen County. I guarantee our brigade can return to our position in half a day,” Tang Xiaohu said, expressing his opinion.
"Tang Xiaohu's plan is largely the same as the second plan that the division headquarters rehearsed. Since Tang Xiaohu has already presented this plan, I won't have Staff Officer Chen read it aloud to everyone again."
"What do you all think of this new battle plan?" Tang Weiguo asked.
"Commander, I agree with the new operation. The Japanese troops stationed in the entire Fen County area, including the neighboring county towns, number close to 4000."
“We now have 7000 personnel in each brigade, which is a force ratio of just under 2:1.”
“With this troop configuration, it’s difficult to launch a strong attack on Fenxian County in a short period of time,” Zhou Liansheng said, standing up at this moment.
"Yes, what you said makes a lot of sense," Tang Weiguo said after calming down.
"However, the only drawback to this plan is the Japanese Yamamoto Regiment stationed in Wolong County."
"If the Japanese discover our intentions early on, our battle plan will inevitably be greatly affected."
"This requires us to race against time and see whether we can return to provide support faster or the Japanese can discover us faster," Tang Weiguo added.
"Commander, this task is entrusted to us. We guarantee to complete it." Tang Dazhuang stood up and said.
"Yes, Commander, we can complete the mission."
"Okay, since everyone is so confident, let's carry out the combat mission according to the second plan."
"Now I will issue the combat orders."
After hearing Tang Weiguo's words, a tense atmosphere filled the conference room.
"Tang Xiaohu, Li Debao."
"arrive."
"You will lead the First and Third New Brigades to be responsible for the operations in Fen County."
"The mission of the Third Brigade was to monitor and defend against the Japanese troops supporting Xiangxian and Hongxian."
"Yes."
"In addition, Niu Dali led the reconnaissance regiment, Tang Xiaolong led the artillery regiment, and Zhou Yuan led the transport regiment to cooperate in the operation."
"Yes."
"In order to unify and coordinate the offensive of various units, a forward command post was established, with Tang Xiaohu as the commander and Li Debao as the deputy commander."
"Chen Chengming served as the chief of staff of the command, mainly responsible for coordinating the Eighth Route Army troops around the county."
"Yes."
"Sun Qiang, your intelligence department should prepare for intelligence operations."
"It's the commander."
"In addition, the forward command is responsible for formulating specific action plans based on the combat strategy and reporting them to the division headquarters staff."
"My requirement for you is that you must capture Fen County within 24 hours, and then, except for the necessary garrison troops, the main force must immediately return to Wolong Mountain."
"The Japanese won't give us much time."
"Yes."
"All units should infiltrate the vicinity of Fen County before 5 p.m. the day after tomorrow, July 7th."
"Then immediately cooperate with the local Eighth Route Army to destroy the nearby railway line and lure the Japanese troops out of the city."
"The main force launched an attack on Fenxian County at 12:7 on the night of July 7."
"Yes."
"Tang Dazhuang".
"arrive."
"You will lead the Second Brigade to the Sanjiaji area by 5 p.m. on July 6 to make defensive arrangements and be responsible for defending against Yamamoto's regiment at Wolong Mountain."
"Yes."
"In addition, the defense of Qingshan County will be the responsibility of the friendly Li Yunfei Independent Regiment."
"Cao Yingjie, you will lead the guard brigade to take charge of the defense of Lingshui County at 5:7 AM on July 6th."
"Yes."
"All units must conduct their operations in secrecy, and we must not let the Japanese find out our intelligence."
"Yes."
"This is the first battle after our troops were reformed, and it is also the first battle to test the results of our troops' reform."
"Does everyone have the confidence to play well?" Tang Weiguo asked.
"Have confidence."
"Use me in the first battle! Victory is assured!"
"Good." Tang Weiguo was very satisfied with everyone's high morale.
"After the meeting, each unit worked with the division's staff office to develop a detailed operational plan."
"Yes."
After saying that, Tang Weiguo left the conference room.
Meanwhile, Tang Xiaohu and others continued to discuss the detailed battle plan in the adjacent conference room.
"Our mission this time is of great significance. This plan is all based on the premise that we can capture Fen County as soon as possible," Tang Xiaohu said to everyone.
"Therefore, everyone must be on high alert in this operation."
"Yes, Commander."
"Director Sun, this intelligence work in Fen County is counting on you," Tang Xiaohu said to the young man beside him.
“Commander, this is my duty. As per the division commander’s orders, our intelligence department began secretly infiltrating Fen County two months ago.”
"Currently, there are two action groups from our intelligence department in Fen County, totaling more than 100 people."
"We are prepared to launch support operations at any time," Sun Qiang added.
"Very good. With this unit as a surprise force, we will definitely give the Japanese a big surprise in the end."
"In addition, Dazhuang, your reconnaissance group will lead the way again this time. You will set off first thing tomorrow morning to determine the main force's marching route and encampment."
"Yes, Commander, I'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."
"Staff Officer Chen, how many Eighth Route Army troops are there around Fen County this time?" Tang Xiaohu continued to ask.
"Currently, there is a regiment of Eighth Route Army troops near Fen County, as well as three county brigades and some district squads, with a total strength of about 3000 people."
"Because the Eighth Route Army had few weapons and equipment, the division commander planned to provide the Eighth Route Army with a batch of weapons and equipment for this operation to support the battle."
"3000 men? I didn't expect the Eighth Route Army to have such a large force in this area. They've been a huge help to us."
"Staff Officer Chen, I'd like to ask you to accompany the reconnaissance team tomorrow morning to first meet up with the local Eighth Route Army and coordinate combat operations."
"Yes."
"Li Debao, draw two regiments from your Second Brigade to ambush the Japanese troops in the Youxian Town area of Xiang County and the Cuiling Village area of Hong County, respectively." Tang Xiaohu pointed to the red-marked locations on the map in front of him.
"These two locations were provided by the local Eighth Route Army, but for the sake of reliability, Dali, you should send people to conduct detailed reconnaissance and then promptly transmit the intelligence back to the command headquarters."
"Yes."
"The remaining troops will all be assembled around Fen County. Li Debao, the remaining troops of your Third Brigade will all be assembled at the East Gate of Fen County. Your unit will launch an attack at the East Gate."
In addition, I am assigning an artillery battalion to your unit. Once the attack begins, you must create the impression for the Japanese that you are the main attacking force.
"Yes."
"According to intelligence, the defenses on the west side of Fen County are relatively weak, so we have designated the west gate of Fen County as the main point of attack."
"Tang Xiaolong, set up the artillery positions outside the west gate for me."
"Once the Japanese reinforce the east gate of the county town, we will launch a general offensive immediately. The artillery regiment must clear the Japanese outer firing points as soon as possible to create an opportunity for the troops to attack the city."
"Director Sun, after your intelligence unit's action team began operations, it secretly assembled on the west side of the county town, ready to support the main force's operations at any time."
"Yes."
"Does anyone have anything to add regarding this action plan?"
"Nothing."
"Okay, after the meeting, the brigade staff will organize and refine the operational plan and submit it to the division headquarters."
"Yes."