Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 336 The Lieutenant General is being targeted!

After making sure you have made preparations for both situations.

Li Yunlong asked the communications staff to call the Blade Commando and ask Wei Dayong and Wang Chengzhu to come to the regiment headquarters.

During the time the two of them were here, Li Yunlong sat cross-legged on the kang, with a slight smile on his lips and a happy expression on his face.

"Old Xing, we are living a good life now."

"Rifles, light and heavy machine guns, anti-tank rocket launchers, 20mm machine guns, light and heavy mortars, tanks, large trucks and heavy artillery. Except for aircraft, we basically have everything, and the ammunition reserves are sufficient."

Happiness comes from comparison.

In the past, when the Red Army and the Eighth Route Army had just crossed the Yellow River, guns were more important than men. Even the old sleeves with worn-out rifling and the Hanyang-made guns were more important than men. There were no extra bullets, and artillery shells were even more precious. Many soldiers still used cold weapons such as swords and spears.

But now, with good weapons and ammunition in abundance, every infantry charge would be preceded by artillery covering the enemy positions.

Even so, Boss Lin was still not satisfied with the Eighth Route Army's ammunition consumption.

Li Yunlong also reflected on the last battle of Baijin. If more bullets and artillery shells had been consumed, perhaps the casualties of the troops would have been reduced by one or two hundred people.

Xing Zhiguo's lips curled up as he sighed, "Boss Lin is so generous! Without him, who knows how miserable our lives would be now. Maybe even worse than during the time of the Red Fourth Front Army."

This is also the reason why Li Yunlong always warmly entertains Boss Lin!
The Eighth Route Army is such a large force that it must have many people supporting it openly or secretly, including ordinary people at home, overseas Chinese, and people of all classes.

But Boss Lin is the top dog on the list, with production lines for heavy artillery, tanks, and weapons and ammunition...

These are strategic-level things that can truly change the fate of the Eighth Route Army and the strategic landscape of North China!

Li Yunlong looked expectantly: "Now all we need is a plane!"

Although the Eighth Route Army currently has few heavy artillery and tanks, with the deepening of cooperation and business.

There will inevitably be more tanks and heavy artillery.

However, without air superiority, the use of tanks and heavy artillery is always restricted and cannot exert their full power.

Only with airplanes can you have a chance to gain air superiority.

Although the Jinzhong base is currently equipped with about 300 20mm machine guns.

However, the 20mm machine gun is still somewhat insufficient for air defense. It can only be said that it is barely sufficient to deal with an aerial bombing of 20 aircraft in a flying squadron.

If the Japanese sent out a flying regiment or even a flying division-level bombing, they would be beaten.

"Right!" Xing Zhiguo also nodded. "A modern army requires aircraft. But there's a problem: we don't have any pilots."

"Boss Lin said he'll solve this problem." Li Yunlong nodded. "It's not just pilots. We also have too few skilled troops like artillery, tanks, and motor corps. Boss Lin mentioned over drinks earlier that future wars will be high-tech wars. We must prioritize the cultivation of high-tech talent and skilled troops. Whoever has better weapons, more talent, and greater firepower will win the war."

Xing Zhiguo smiled bitterly and said, "Commander, we still have too few educated soldiers. Ordinary soldiers can go to the battlefield with just a gun. Motor and tank soldiers can become combat-ready after three to six months of training. But artillery and pilots need to be educated. Uneducated soldiers will never learn no matter how much they are taught, let alone high-tech talents."

Li Yunlong said thoughtfully, "It seems we have to recruit talents from all over the country. We have 400 million compatriots, and I don't believe all the intellectuals will go to the National Army."

"report!"

"report!"

Just then, two voices were heard outside the door. Wang Chengzhu and Wei Dayong arrived.

"Come in!"

Wang Chengzhu and Wei Dayong walked in quickly one after the other.

"Captain, deputy captain!"

The two men walked up to him and raised their hands to salute him.

"Pillar, monk."

Li Yunlong stood up and returned the military salute, his voice as wild and fierce as ever:
"This time, I have a difficult task for you."

As soon as the words fell, Wang Chengzhu and Monk Wei shouted in unison with a firm tone without asking what the mission was: "We guarantee to complete the mission!"

"Yes, you are quite spirited."

Li Yunlong nodded with satisfaction and continued:
"Zhuzi, select six 6mm mortar teams from your heavy mortar battalion. They must be elite artillerymen with strong artillery skills, excellent physical fitness, excellent teamwork, and a strong will to fight the Japanese."

"Go to Shimen City with the Blade Commando to carry out a decapitation mission." After saying this, Li Yunlong narrowed his eyes and stared at a thick stack of intelligence materials on the kang table. There was also a stack of defense maps of the Shanxi First Army and the Japanese 110th Division near Shimen City on the kang.

This was after Li Yunlong exchanged 250 Japanese devils for intelligence, and Boss Lin gave him more intelligence and information.

The map shows the defense situations of all Japanese and puppet troops along the way from Jinzhong Military Region to Shimen City, as well as the spheres of influence of the Eighth Route Army base, bandits, guerrillas, and Kuomintang guerrillas. Even some mountain roads and caves that are not drawn on the map are marked out.

This map alone is of great value. Using this map, the Blade Commando and artillery can quickly develop three infiltration routes from the Jinzhong Military Region to Shimen City.

"Shimen City? Decapitation mission?"

Wei Dayong was stunned for a moment, then he grinned, revealing his white teeth:
"We are familiar with this Sharp Blade Commando. Last time, it was our Sharp Blade Commando who beheaded the new commander of the Japanese 39th Brigade, Major General Sekigahara Roku, near Shimen City."

Xing Zhiguo nodded and said, "This mission is similar to the last one. The new commander of the Japanese First Army, Major General Yamawaki Masataka, will fly from the Western Suburbs Airport in Peking to the Daguo Village Airport in Shimen City three days in the morning."

Wang Chengzhu asked in a puzzled tone, "The First Army Headquarters is in Taiyuan. Why is this old devil going to Shimen City?"

Li Yunlong handed the intelligence information to Wei Dayong and Wang Chengzhu: "This is the intelligence information for this decapitation mission. Take a look first."

Soon Wei Dayong and Wang Chengzhu got together, quickly read the intelligence information, and a look of enlightenment appeared on their faces.

Xing Zhiguo said, "Yamawaki Masataka is worth 18 152mm howitzers, and Sangmu Chongming is worth 12 152mm howitzers. If possible, Sangmu Chongming will most likely go to the airport to pick up Yamawaki Masataka in person. It would be best if you bombard the airport when the two old devils meet. This way, you might be able to kill both of them."

Wang Chengzhu and Wei Dayong nodded, and a plan had already formed in their minds.

"Captain, Deputy Captain, rest assured, we will complete the mission."

Monk Wei licked his lips. The risk is high, the distance is long, and the rewards are great. This mission is interesting, I like it...

"30 152mm heavy guns, what a great price!" Wang Chengzhu, the heavy mortar battalion commander of the new regiment, actually lives the life of a heavy mortar regiment commander. At this time, his blood is boiling and he can't wait to set off immediately.

30 152mm howitzers, that's a heavy artillery regiment. When a heavy artillery regiment fires at the same time, the firepower is devastating.

There is no artilleryman who doesn’t like cannons, and Wang Chengzhu is no exception, let alone a 152mm howitzer!

The last time the New 12st Regiment received 152 mm howitzers, Wang Chengzhu was so happy that he couldn't sleep all night and is still in an excited state.

Li Yunlong instructed: "The Japanese 110th Division is currently stationed in Shimen City. When Yamawaki Masataka arrives, the defenses around the airport and Shimen City will definitely be greatly strengthened. If there is no chance, then retreat decisively!"

"Zhu Zi, you are the political commissar of this combat mission. If there is no decapitation condition, you must not fight hard."

Li Yunlong knew Monk Wei. This boy was unruly, brave and aggressive, so he was afraid that he would use force.

So Li Yunlong sent Wang Chengzhu to go with him. In case Wang Chengzhu could not suppress Monk Wei, he could also let Wang Chengzhu use the walkie-talkie to call Wei Dayong and talk to him in person.

"And you, I know your Blade Commando is very powerful, but..."

Li Yunlong looked at Wei Dayong with a serious tone:
"The best steel should be used on the blade. The same principle applies to war and business: never do business that will lose money. Only profit can be made, never suffer loss."

Every member of the Blade Commando is a treasure, and the artillerymen are also elite.

The rewards of this mission are huge, but high rewards are often accompanied by high risks. If an accident occurs, I'm afraid no one will be able to return.

"You are not allowed to cause trouble on the way to Shimen City and on the way back to the base. If you dare to cause trouble, I will dismiss you." Li Yunlong repeatedly reminded him, not only putting a tight ring on Wei Dayong, but also giving him a shot of prevention.

"The Japanese are defending tightly. If our Sharp Blade Commando Team can't penetrate, will we give up the mission? Those are 30 152mm howitzers, heavy artillery that you said is more beautiful than a beauty." Wei Dayong clenched his fists, looking somewhat unwilling.

"hey-hey…"

Seeing Wei Dayong's unwilling expression, Li Yunlong chuckled:
"Don't worry, in addition to your artillery and the sharp blade commando team, I have made another preparation. This devil can't escape from my grasp."

"Yes." Seeing that the captain didn't seem to be lying, Wei Dayong finally agreed, "Captain, I will never fight hard."

"Captain, when can we set off?" Wang Chengzhu's face was faintly red, and he was already a little impatient.

Li Yunlong said, "We can set off after dark. Now let's think it over carefully and formulate a comprehensive battle plan and emergency plan."

Wang Chengzhu and Wei Dayong each found a bench to sit down and worked with Li Yunlong and Xing Zhiguo to formulate a decapitation plan.

The first thing is to consider the infiltration and retreat routes, followed by the number of people to be dispatched, how much ammunition and food they need to carry, and then estimate the number of mules needed based on the ammunition, food and manpower.

The more you think about a combat operation, the more complete the combat plan, and the more plans you have to deal with unexpected situations, the greater the possibility of victory in the end.

Everyone got together and quickly developed a complete long-range raid and decapitation plan and emergency plan.

(End of this chapter)