Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 284 Next Step Planning

"Now that we've summarized the lessons learned from this operation, I need to talk about our development plan for the future," Tang Weiguo continued.

Upon hearing Tang Weiguo's words, the attendees looked up, but their pens did not stop writing.

"After this battle, we have now occupied a base centered on Wolong Mountain, covering several surrounding counties." As he spoke, Tang Weiguo walked to the map wall in the conference room and demonstrated it to everyone with a wooden stick.

"Now we are like a nail, firmly rooted in this place in northern Shanxi."

"However, our current situation is equally dire. The Second War Zone's defenses have been retreating again and again, and the Japanese are almost at the Yellow River." "It seems that the Second War Zone will probably abandon the area north of the Yellow River and continue to defend against the Japanese by relying on the natural barrier of the Yellow River."

"By then, only we and the Eighth Route Army will remain in the entire northern part of Shanxi."

"The Japanese have suffered defeats in every battle against us. We are now a thorn in their side."

"I speculate that once the Japanese finish fighting in the south, they will inevitably wipe out the resistance forces in the occupied areas in the north."

"We will inevitably be targeted by the Japanese from the very beginning, and after suffering several heavy losses in battles against us, the Japanese will certainly not let this go easily this time!"

At this point, Tang Weiguo couldn't help but think of the "cage policy" implemented by the Japanese.

"There's still over a year left, enough time to prepare," Tang Weiguo affirmed to himself.

"Brigade Commander, as long as the Japanese dare to attack us again, we will make sure they never return," Tang Xiaohu said resolutely as he stood up.

“That’s right, brigade commander. If the Japanese dare to come again, they’ll have to ask us if our guns will allow it.”

For a moment, everyone was filled with excitement, wishing they could go back to the battlefield and fight the Japanese devils again.

"Alright, everyone, quiet down, quiet down." Tang Weiguo pressed his hands together in front of everyone.

"I'm glad to see everyone in such a high-spirited state, but we still need to proceed with caution."

"Despite our current achievements, we remain at a disadvantage in the overall situation."

“Our brother units have been retreating again and again, and we are now almost surrounded by the Japanese.” Tang Weiguo continued to point at the map.

"Therefore, our small battle victories cannot reverse the overall distribution of enemy and friendly forces in Jin," Tang Weiguo said in a heavy tone.

“Once the Japanese can spare enough troops to encircle and annihilate us, we will inevitably be isolated and helpless, and then we will be in danger.”

Upon hearing Tang Weiguo's words, everyone's expressions turned serious.

"Once the Japanese completely cut off our communication with the outside world, it will pose a fatal threat to our logistics and supplies."

"What is war about? War is about logistics."

"A big reason why we have achieved so many victories is that our troops are equipped with weapons that are no worse than those of the Japanese, and some of our troops are even better equipped than the Japanese troops."

"If our logistical supplies are threatened, we will be in danger!"

"Remember, everyone, the Japanese can attack us again and again, but if we fail to hold our ground even once, all the hard work we've put into building this base over the past few years will be for naught."

"Therefore, the development in the next period of time is crucial to our base! Everyone must take it seriously." Tang Weiguo glanced at everyone.

Seeing Tang Weiguo's serious expression, everyone present straightened up and shouted, "Yes!"

"In the coming period, all units will go to replenish their personnel as soon as possible to restore their combat effectiveness."

"The conscription office is in charge of this matter."

"Yes!" Zhao Zhu stood up and replied.

"The Logistics Department will continue to increase its efforts to procure various military supplies and replenish the base area's material reserves."

"Yes!"

“Bi Shoucai, I have only one request. I don’t care what means you use, I just want you to get the supplies back for me.”

"Yes, brigade commander, I guarantee the mission will be accomplished."

"Professor Zhao, I would also like to trouble you to plan the road network for the entire base area and lead the engineering regiment to build the road network for the entire base area to facilitate internal communication."

"Of course, we also need to pay attention to how to defend against the Japanese and avoid being used by them."

"Yes, brigade commander, I understand."

"Director Wang, your arsenal must continue to operate at full capacity to produce all kinds of weapons and ammunition to ensure that our troops have a sufficient supply of ammunition."

"Yes."

"If there are any shortages of supplies, have Bi Shoucai find a way to get them. We can't let the arsenal stop production because of material problems."

"Yes," Bi Shoucai replied again.

"Li Zhi, your Agricultural Production and Construction Department should launch a 'Great Production' campaign in the base areas, mobilize the masses in the base areas to carry out agricultural production activities, and ensure the food security of our base areas."

"Yes, brigade commander, I guarantee the mission will be accomplished."

"In this regard, the Eighth Route Army in our vicinity has done a very good job. We need to learn more from them and apply their experience to the construction of our base areas."

"Yes, Brigadier."

"The intelligence department must continue to strengthen its surveillance of the base area. We must catch all the rats hiding there, one by one!"

"Yes, Brigadier."

"So everyone's task from now on is to continuously accumulate strength, strengthen ourselves, and then seize the opportunity to give the Japanese devils a good beating," Tang Weiguo shouted.

"Yes."

Following Tang Weiguo's new orders, the offensive against the Japanese at Wolong Mountain was put on hold. Various units began replenishing their ranks at their posts and resumed training.

Various auxiliary departments continued their production activities incessantly. The logistics department was particularly active, with batches of supplies flowing into the Wolongshan base through various means.