Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 27 I don't even want to wear these devil's leather shoes
Headquarters.

After the Taiyuan Campaign ended, the general convened a meeting of cadres at the brigade level and above.

"According to the latest intelligence, the Japanese have already reached southern Shanxi along the Tongpu Railway. I'm afraid the Guo Party is no longer able to organize any counterattack." The boss said.

"The Central Committee issued instructions for us to fight behind enemy lines and to mobilize the masses extensively and arm them to launch guerrilla warfare."

"At the same time, it is also required that, in addition to each division having its own arsenal, each brigade, regiment, detachment, local government and the Self-Defense Forces must recruit skilled workers to open repair shops and explosives factories."

"It is foreseeable now that as our Eighth Route Army begins to play a leading role, the Japanese will inevitably focus their attention on us. Once the troops are blocked, they must have the ability to counterattack without external supplies."

The boss knew that it was not easy to produce weapons, but it was very simple to produce mines or grenades, and these things could play a significant role when necessary.

Because now with the defeat of Guo's army, the weapons and ammunition of the Eighth Route Army are not very scarce, so everyone is not very clear about the arrangements of the central government, but everyone still makes it clear that they will do as instructed.

Next, the boss discussed with everyone the demarcation of each division's responsibility area, as well as the issues of launching guerrilla warfare and expanding the troops.

Now, whether it was the Eighth Route Army, the Guo Army or the Japanese, none of them had imagined that guerrilla warfare would be so powerful.

No one could have imagined that the entire North China would be thrown into chaos by the Eighth Route Army's guerrilla warfare.

After returning to the brigade headquarters, Brigade Commander Chen immediately sent a messenger to ask the regiment commanders under the 386th Brigade to come to the brigade headquarters for a meeting.

After receiving the order, Chen Chengxing did not delay and took Wei Dayong straight to the brigade headquarters.

Because the New Second Regiment had been fighting behind enemy lines and was now stationed in Dayun Mountain, Chen Chengxing arrived the last. By the time he arrived, Brigade Chen was already sitting in the conference room.

"report!"

"Come in quickly, we're waiting for you." Chen Lu greeted.

Before Chen Chengxing sat down, he heard someone talking next to him.

As for who it was, Chen Chengxing didn't even need to think about it. The only one who was so bold in front of the brigade commander was Li Yunlong.

"Chen Chengxing, you are really rich now. If I am not mistaken, the horse you parked at the door is a Japanese horse, right? And you are wearing leather shoes and carrying a Japanese sword? Have you really become a rich landlord?"

"Oh, don't mention it. These Japanese leather shoes are good in every way except that they are too heavy. Comrades are unwilling to wear them. As the regiment commander, I can only do so reluctantly. After all, we can't throw them away, right?" Chen Chengxing said casually.

After hearing what Chen Chengxing said, Li Yunlong's face almost twisted.

Show off! This is naked show off!

However, Chen Chengxing was not really bragging. In order to reduce the pressure of logistics, the Japanese made the military boots very thick. The advantage of this is that they are very wear-resistant. A soldier only needs to be issued one pair during his entire service. But the disadvantage is also very obvious, that is, they are very heavy.

Chen Chengxing and the New Second Regiment had been active in the mountainous areas, engaging in guerrilla warfare everywhere. The New Second Regiment relied entirely on a pair of iron feet to march and fight.

How can you fight guerrilla warfare wearing such heavy boots? You can't run at all.

The soldiers started to complain after walking less than 5 miles in their clothes.

If a person who usually wears light shoes like straw sandals or cloth shoes is asked to wear a pair of particularly heavy leather boots, they will simply not be able to adapt.

Chen Lu did not give Li Yunlong a chance to speak again, and said directly: "Since everyone is here, let's have a meeting."

"You all know about the current war situation, so I will not waste any more time. I will now tell you about the Eighth Route Army's next plan." When they heard about future plans, everyone sat up straight and pricked up their ears, as this was related to their future actions.

"According to the order from above, each regiment must find a way to build its own repair shop and explosives factory."

This requirement is actually not difficult to achieve. Nowadays, there are craftsmen who can repair or even make guns everywhere. Each group just needs to recruit them.

As for explosives, it is even simpler. There is always someone in every village who knows how to make gunpowder. Even if there isn't, we can just find a few smart soldiers to learn how to make it. It's not that difficult.

Brigade Chen focused on the next point, which was why he called a meeting of the regiment leaders.

"According to the orders from the higher authorities, each unit must develop bases and launch guerrilla warfare."

"In the near future, the headquarters will operate together with our 129th Division Headquarters, and our 386th Brigade will be responsible for the defense force that protects the headquarters."

"But according to the headquarters' arrangement, only four regiments are needed, which means that one regiment must stay in the local area for development. Does anyone have any ideas?"

According to the Red Army's many years of guerrilla warfare experience, box defense is the most suitable defensive formation.

That is to say, when stationed, a troop should be placed in each of the four directions. In this way, no matter which troop is attacked, the other three sides and the central part can choose to retreat or reinforce according to the situation.

This can effectively reduce casualties in guerrilla warfare.

This can also be seen from the battalion-level organization of the Eighth Route Army. Unlike the Guo Army's three infantry companies in each battalion, according to the standard, each battalion of the Eighth Route Army has four infantry companies, and the main force will also have a machine gun company.

After hearing the brigade commander's words, everyone present fell silent.

Everyone knows that if they follow the headquarters, they will inevitably fight, and being able to fight means being able to eat meat.

To put it nicely, staying in the local area means establishing a base, but to put it bluntly, it means becoming a local force, and they can't stand that.

Chen Chengxing understands the benefits of independent development, but he cannot take the lead lightly, otherwise everyone present will be able to figure out the reason, even Cheng Zhiqiang and Kong Jie. Being stubborn does not mean being stubborn.

They haven't figured it out yet, they just haven't gotten out of their inherent thinking.

"Li Yunlong, what do you think?" asked the brigade commander.

The brigade commander knew Li Yunlong very well and knew that he was a guy who couldn't sit still. If he stayed in the local area, the development of the New 1st Regiment might be faster.

Of course, it might cause trouble, but now the deputy commander of the New 1st Regiment is an old Red Army soldier with strong political skills. I think he can stop Li Yunlong on major issues.

"Brigade Commander, you know me. I have been working in the main force since the first day I joined the army. I won't say anything if you give me a new regiment. But I can't end up setting up a local force, right?" Li Yunlong said.

"Besides, of the five regiments of the 386th Brigade, only the New 5nd Regiment is still outside and has not returned. This is equivalent to God making a decision."

"Don't you think so?" Li Yunlong looked at the other people, trying to encourage them to put the blame on Chen Chengxing.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's God's arrangement, it's God's arrangement." The others quickly agreed.

Although it is not nice to kick an old comrade when he is down at this time, I would rather die than let my friend die.

Now we can only suffer a little more for the new second group.

(End of this chapter)