Speaking of this, Yang Zhen walked to the map and pointed to the map: "However, I estimate that with the combat style that the Japanese army has always had, it is inevitable to dispatch troops to detour to the flanks of our army, especially the junction. Just like you just said, boss, this is the consistent combat style of the Japanese army. ”

"But due to the terrain of northern Jin and the strength of our army deployed on the battlefield in northern Jin, this roundabout of theirs is interspersed with troops. In the case that the logistical supply cannot be solved, I am afraid that the number of troops invested will not be too many. He didn't dare to draw out a small unit, and he couldn't draw out a large corps. The offensive it launched should still be dominated by frontal assaults. ”

"In the Chaxi and Suidong battlefields, our army has completed the final division and encirclement of the Japanese 110th Division, and is now launching an attack on the last stronghold of the 110th Division, the front line of Huade and Shangdu. After the final settlement of the Japanese army is completed, the division will immediately turn to the south and penetrate directly into Zhangjiakou from the left flank of the advance army, completely sealing the gap in the relatively weak strength of the combined forces of the Chanan Advance Army and the northern Shanxi battlefield. ”

"On the Chanan battlefield, because before the war, the Japanese army transferred the 33rd Division originally deployed on the front line of Chanan to the Southeast Asian battlefield, and on the Chanan battlefield, although the speed of our army's progress was not as fast as that of the Western Front. However, it adopted the tactics of running in small steps and playing steadily. It has approached Zhangjiakou from the northeast and due north. And all of them have taken the Rexi region, and the entire Chanan battlefield has been connected to the front line. ”

"Boss, facing the development and changes of the war situation. I have made up my mind that after completing the seizure of Datong and the advance army to capture the first line of Zhangjiakou, I will go to the defense along the first line of the Inner Great Wall in the north of Jin, and Chahar along the first line of the Outer Great Wall. The main energy and troops will be placed on the northeast battlefield. But in the northern Jin battlefield, our army will continue to invest troops and equipment. ”

"Spread out as many reinforcements as possible from other fronts. In order to reduce the pressure of our army on the northeast battlefield and ensure that the northeast battlefield can smoothly achieve its strategic objectives. Take the Xinjing salient and cut off this cancer of the Japanese army peeking north into our Beiman base area. ”

"And in the areas north of Yangwankou and Yanmen Pass in northern Shanxi, it must be controlled in the hands of our army. As long as this line is controlled, the northeast base area can directly border Jinsui and Jinchaji, and truly open up the connection between our army's base area in the northeast and Guannei. And strategically, it plays a role in echoing each other. ”

"In this way, we can not only protect the defense of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo border region at any time, but also cooperate with the troops in the Guannai to defend the central location. It can also coordinate with each other in the direction of various base areas in the entire Shanxi battlefield, and turn the entire Shanxi into a stable base area for our army in the North China battlefield. Completely dismantle the idea of the Japanese army peeping into Shaanxi from Shanxi and outflanking our rear from the northern flank. ”

As for the Japanese army, unless the Japanese army wants to completely abandon Shanxi, the focus of their military investment in the North China battlefield can only be based on the northern Shanxi battlefield. Because they know very well that they can't hold Shanxi, our army, which has a large number of mechanized troops, is condescending, and Hebei is also difficult to hold. Compared with Chanan, the battlefield in northern Jin was even more critical for the Japanese army. ”

"From the overall perspective of the North China battlefield, after the loss of the Jizhong Plain. At present, the entire Shanxi battlefield is also the province with the largest number of troops in Guannai, and the theater with the largest number of troops that can be invested. Taihang, Taiyue, Jinsui, Jinchaji four major base areas, most of the jurisdiction is in Shanxi. ”

"If they can't expel our army from northern Shanxi, once our army inside and outside the Guanxi really joins forces, Shanxi will probably be difficult to control. I am afraid that it is precisely because of this concern that most of the troops need to be invested in the northern battlefield of Jin, that they have made some concessions to the second theater in some aspects. ”

"Boss, they gave up the Fangshan line to the Jin Sui army, just hoping that we Chinese would kill each other internally, let them benefit from the fish, and reduce their pressure on the battlefield. Otherwise, at the beginning of spring, there was a big battle with the Jin Sui army, and the Japanese army of two divisions of the Jin Sui army was eaten in one go, which was so generous that Fangshan County, an important bridgehead for the west, was handed over to the Jin Sui army. ”

"What I'm most worried about now is that the king of Shanxi in the second war zone really swallowed the bait laid down by the Japanese army. Take advantage of the current opportunity of the weak troops in the Jinsui and Taihang base areas to expand their living space to the north and east. At least alleviate the pressure on them to recruit troops and raise food. ”

"The more than 100,000 troops in the second theater, mainly the Jin Sui army, have been compressed in more than a dozen counties in the southwest of Shanxi, and it is difficult to maintain both the living space and the supply of materials for a long time. As for expanding the living space to the east, it was quite difficult to fight against the Japanese army. It was already very reluctant to maintain the status quo and not be annexed by the Japanese army. Fighting against the Japanese, they were not opponents. ”

"To put it mildly, those dozen or so counties can't even provide much to replenish the troops. Sitting in the second war zone in the southwest of Shanxi, I am afraid that I want to expand the living space and go crazy. Okamura Ninji also saw this, so he laid this bait to lure the king of Shanxi into conflict with us. ”

"At the moment, I am not worried about the reinforcements invested by the Japanese army, what I am most worried about is that this second theater with more than 100,000 well-equipped troops cannot resist the temptation of the Japanese army to throw out the bait and take the opportunity to dismantle our platform. Especially in the northwest of Shanxi, our army's current strength is unusually empty, and for the second theater, it is like a piece of fat. ”

"I don't believe that the commander of the second theater of operations openly surrendered to the enemy. But I think it's still possible to take the opportunity to expand your own living space. This Shanxi old man is very shrewd, but the Japanese are not stupid. With the hand of China to control China, they are very skillful. I don't believe in the handover of Fangshan County, there is nothing different in it. ”

"As for the number of troops that the Japanese army has come to reinforce me, I am not worried. Although there were many Japanese troops who came to help, their main target should still be Jinbei. Controlling the northern part of Jin can not only threaten Suinan, but also threaten the flanks of the advancing army. As long as their goal is Jinbei, this is much easier. ”

"I am ready to launch a mobile defensive operation based on the favorable terrain in southern and northern Shanxi. And after our army seized the line from the Inner Great Wall to Zhangjiakou, even if the Japanese army was coming with three divisions, we had nothing to worry about. The initiative of the entire battle situation is completely in our hands. ”

"Moreover, the main force of the Jinsui Military Region in the north, although it only took Baotou, was not able to seize Guyang. But the shape of the entire Suixi has now stabilized. In the Baotou area, there is no longer any need for our army to continue to station a large number of garrisons. In my opinion, at present, it is completely possible to draw some troops from the Baotou area to immediately return to the battlefield in northern Shanxi through the Pingsui Railway, which has been opened. Stabilize the base area and prevent the Second Theater from taking the opportunity to cause trouble. ”

"As for the work in the back set, I think the central government still needs to do it. After all, our previous cooperation with the back set was still very pleasant, and there was no conflict. Since the Guyang area has been taken by them first, then let it be given to them. We control the five when summoned to the front line of the Bailing Temple, and we guarantee that the control of the Maoming'an United Banner is completely possible. ”

Regarding Yang Zhen's idea, the boss hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Comrade Yang Zhen, considering the needs of the first work, striving for the cooperation of the rear set, and the problem of the logistics supply of our army in Suiyuan, the central government has decided to transfer the Suibei site to the back set. In the future, we will take the line of Yinshan and Dejiqin River as the dividing line. ”

After saying this, seeing Yang Zhen's face change slightly, the boss said with a very solemn face: "Comrade Yang Zhen, I know the reason why you insist on taking Baotou." But is there one thing you've thought about? Baotou is close to Houtao, and when the Japanese army was controlling Zhanì Suixi, they encountered many surprise attacks in the direction of Houtao. ”

Although the Japanese army finally held its outposts in Suixi, Baotou and Guyang, after several fierce battles, the Japanese suffered heavy casualties. The fact that the main force of the Japanese army stationed in Mongolia and Xinjiang has suffered repeated losses shows that the combat effectiveness of its troops is extremely strong. For us, this is not to be underestimated. ”

"In terms of the rear set this time, although we did not launch a battle for Baotou before us, we took advantage of the opportunity of the Japanese army's shrinking forces to seize Guyang. If, at this time, we have a conflict with the back set, it will be very bad for us. Moreover, judging from the combat effectiveness of the later set against the Japanese army, if we confront them in the Suibei area, we will have to ensure a large number of troops in the entire Suiyuan. ”

"This will put considerable pressure on our army's logistical supply. The Suibei region is a nomadic Mongolian area, and the grain production is very low. In order for our army to ensure control of Suibei, it is necessary to deploy a large number of troops. The required logistical supplies can only rely on Suinan and the northwest of Shanxi. This is a great pressure on our army in terms of logistics. Moreover, a large number of troops were pinned down in Suibei and Suixi, and the further development of the battlefield in Guannei was very unfavorable. ”

"Instead of this, our army should go all out to control the southern foot of the Yin Mountain and the Suinan area. In Suibei, only two county towns of Wuchuan and Taolin are controlled. Relying on Yinshan Mountain to carry out defense, and to Suinan and northern Jin, Shanxi northwest as the depth. This will help our army shrink its forces and make every effort to stick to the line from Baotou to Guisui. This is extremely beneficial to our side, both militarily and politically. ”

"Comrade Yang Zhen, the Central Committee understands and supports your ideas very well. However, under the current situation that the internal affairs are complicated and Baotou and the Eighth War Zone are close to each other, is it not appropriate to establish a steel industrial base in Baotou? The Baotou area is across the river from the back set and is close at hand. ”

"Unless we risk provoking a civil war and take the whole of Suiyuan, there is hardly any defensive depth in the entire Baotou region. Especially in the case that Guyang was seized by the back sleeve and Baotou was surrounded almost on both sides, I think we should carefully consider whether it is appropriate to build an industrial base there. ”

"Opposite the river from Houtao, and the north cannot be recaptured for the time being, we are building a huge steel industrial base in the Baotou area, which is to deliver meat to the other party's mouth. A single shell of the enemy army that fell into the factory caused irreparable damage. ”

"Comrade Yang Zhen, your mood is understood, but there are some things that we can't act hastily. Especially at present, the internal affairs of the country are in a very delicate situation, and we must be more cautious. Moreover, with the current situation on the battlefield in Guannei, it is simply impossible for us to put too many troops in Suiyuan. ”

"The most important thing is the puppet Mongolian army of Bailing Temple, after we took Guisui, at the time of the Baotou Campaign. For the time being, our army had no time to look north, and had already surrendered to the rear set. As soon as the Bailing Temple was lost, our army lost the opportunity to seize the entire Suibei. If we want to recapture the front line of Bailing Temple, we can only openly tear our faces with the back. This is both politically and militarily detrimental to our army. ”

"In that case, why don't we take a step back? Ceding over the Suibei region, which is of little practical use to us at present, will allow the latter side to be taboo against our army at this time. We should not take the initiative to provoke incidents, so that we will have ample time to build the Suinan area into a solid base for our army. ”