Looking at the telegram in his hand, and listening to Yang Jicai's words, the two commanders of the Jinsui Eighth Division and the Jinchaji Fourth Division glanced at each other, and then looked at the map. After being silent for a long time, the commander of the Eighth Division gritted his teeth and said, "Grandma, just do what you say." ”

"Withdraw all the troops west of the river to the east of the river and blow up the Fen River bridge. It's a big deal, and the results we have achieved in Taiyuan City are enough. Even if we are exhausted, at least we are worthy of the villagers of Luliangshan who raised us and the cultivation of our superiors. ”

Regarding the idea that the commander of the Eighth Division was ready to smash the pot and sell iron, Yang Jicai smiled and said with a smile: "The shape is not as strict as you imagined, and we have not yet reached the point where the mountains and rivers are exhausted." As long as we ensure that the Niuhuo Village and Dongshan in the northeast and the Dicun and Dayingpan in the south are not lost, and rely on the western city wall to block the Japanese army from crossing the river to the south, we will not yet reach the point of exhaustion. ”

"Besides, we have strong air support, and the Japanese offensive during the day is far less fierce than they expected. Melee combat and night combat are our strengths. I think for the last three days, I didn't have any problems sticking to it. However, we must tell the troops that the allocation of firepower should be heavy in the front and light in the rear, and the allocation of troops should be light in the front and heavy in the rear. In the hands of all commanders, including the company level, they must have a certain reserve in their hands. ”

"And tell the artillerymen, don't worry about the ammunition. Although our artillery is not very numerous, all together there are only three companies. However, we captured more than 100,000 shells in Taiyuan this time, although most of them have already been transported. But now the number of 75 mountain guns and 92 infantry guns in his hands is very sufficient, and there are still several thousand rounds. These shells are also cumbersome when they are evacuated, and it is better to exchange fire for time. The shell smashed out for three days. ”

"My cannon cannons can't use Japanese shells, but we have airdrop supplies. I would like to divide all our artillery now. Mountain artillery and infantry artillery, plus mortars, were used to suppress the Japanese offensive. The 76-mm cannon in my hand was designed to suppress the Japanese artillery group with its long range. ”

"All of our front-line positions have established wired communication links. I sent all the artillery observers to the front-line positions. My scouts also have to know how to target the artillery. There is a shortage of troops and a gap in combat effectiveness, so we will use artillery fire to make up for it. ”

"In our hands, don't we still have dozens of light and heavy machine guns of the Japanese army captured from the Japanese warehouse in Taiyuan, and they have also been taken out and distributed to the front-line combat troops. Don't be so petty, as long as these industrial equipment are rushed out and our modern military manufacturing industry is established, what is lost can still be made up. ”

"Even if all the artillery is broken, all the light and heavy machine guns in the stock are lost, even the rifles and bayonets are lost. As long as the Japanese offensive can be suppressed, it doesn't matter if you can ensure that you will hold out for the last three days. People come first, as long as our troops are saved, then even if all the artillery and heavy machine guns are lost, we can be considered profitable. ”

Speaking of this, Yang Jicai paused. I was afraid that these two chiefs would feel sorry for the weapons and equipment, and he would not be willing to give up the inconvenient heavy weapons when necessary. added: "Two leaders, don't feel sorry for these weapons. I promise that after this battle, I will make up for all you have lost. ”

Yang Jicai said this, which can be said to have a profound meaning. He could see with his own eyes that the commander of the 8th Division left behind more than 20 light and heavy machine guns when he was cleaning the Japanese warehouse. Although he also understands, if he doesn't take it out at this time, when will he take it out?

Although the commander of the Eighth Division was exposed, he didn't care at all, and even said happily without blushing: "Okay, take it out." Lao Tzu also stole some private goods that you didn't see, and hundreds of thousands of rounds of six-five, seven-seven heavy machine gun bullets were also taken out. You're right, you're fucking ready to smash the pot and sell iron, what are you doing with all that stuff? ”

After that, he turned his head to the commander of the Jinchaji Fourth Division and said, "Brother, I have taken out all this private goods." The few mortars you hid and those shells, and the more than a dozen Makqin heavy machine guns made by my aunt, shouldn't you also donate them? Your big sales are not inferior to these Japanese products that Lao Tzu obtained, and the quality of the equipment is much better than those made in Jin. ”

"Grandma, although your brother said that he had a late meeting, the last of the troops participating in the war arrived at the scene. His grandmother's, but this one is more ruthless than Lao Tzu. Didn't the equipment of those puppet armies in Dongshan and Niuhuo Village fall into your hands? Don't hide it. Lao Tzu is bankrupt, don't make a fortune quietly. ”

"There is a division of the puppet army, although this frame is big and there are not many troops, but the equipment is quite good. There is also a mortar battalion and eight Dagu mortars. In terms of firepower, the three divisional troops we participated in the war are not as good as that. ”

"It's all old comrades-in-arms, who doesn't know whom? When you kid was fighting, he always claimed to have swept 800 miles, and he could catch even the groom and the cook without missing a single one. I don't believe that the puppet army reorganization division of more than 2,000 people was disarmed by you, and you kid got more than 100,000 rounds of 79 bullets and hundreds of Zhangqiu rifles? ”

"Are you fooling devils, or are you dealing with this pseudo-Shanxi ** on the first day? Do I know that the equipment of this pseudo-Shanxi to suppress ** is definitely one of the best among these puppet armies in Shanxi. All Czech infantry machine guns and Dagu heavy machine guns. It's far better than the bullshit Xingya Yellow Army who is only equipped with a Jinzao infantry machine gun. ”

"This time, Lao Tzu was busy relocating the factory, so that those two devils could live for two more days. I didn't expect you to clean up first, this batch of equipment is enough to give your troops a complete change. It is said that there are nine-headed birds in the sky and Hubei Yankees on the ground. You're smarter than anyone else. ”

The commander of the Fourth Division, who was also exposed, did not have such a thick skin as him. Before joining the Red Army, this commander, who had studied high school and the camp school of the Northwest Army, and who still had a somewhat intellectual style, was blushing when he said and said: "Take it out, take it out." Lao Tzu, this time it's also out of the way. ”

It's just that after generously taking out the seizures, the commander of the fourth division raised his head and looked at Yang Jicai and said, "Captain Yang, how did you train your soldiers." After this battle, as long as we get out alive, you'll have to send us some instructors. Your artillery firepower hits the craters in a neat row, as accurate as a ruler has measured. ”

"And your tactics, I feel very special. Even an infantry squad has a strict military division of labor. During the battle, the fire team and the cover group cooperated quite closely with each other. Even an infantry squad has a separate offensive combat capability. ”

"The speed and arrangement of its field fortifications are no worse than those of the most elite units of the Japanese army. As soon as we took over the position, we had not yet reacted to the fact that all kinds of firing points and ring fortifications were arranged in such an orderly manner in such a short time. I know it must have taken a lot of effort for you to be able to do this. ”

"But everyone is a brother unit, so don't hide it. In recent years, our troops have developed too rapidly, and there is obviously not enough military cadres. Compared with the old Red Army, the decline of this unit is not a little bit. In particular, the military cadres sacrificed too much during the anti-sweep last year, and the commanders took away another batch. The troops' suzhì has fallen even more. ”

"I am familiar with Lao Su, who used to fight bravely, not afraid of death, and willing to use his brains. However, in terms of arranging troops, it has always been a little worse. But now his regimental-level command ability, placed in my fourth division, is definitely the best regiment commander. Grandma's, I haven't seen this kid for two years. After this battle, I would like to apply to come back and help me train my troops. ”

Regarding the request of the commander of the fourth division, Yang Jicai smiled and said nothing. How to improve the military quality of the internal forces of the Guan, No. 1 has already made a decision with the main leaders of the Central Committee during his time in the Central Committee. If the strategic objectives can be achieved in preparation for this battle, all the troops in the Guannai will enter the northeast in batches for training.

The focus is on the coordinated operation of infantry and artillery, infantry and tank, and the formation of a number of technical arms such as armor, air defense, and electronics. The overall level of the troops will be changed from the current guerrilla warfare to a large-scale mobile warfare, and even a regular battle with the Japanese army face to face. In the matter of raising the military level of the troops in the Guannai, it is not their turn to worry about it.

It is precisely with this understanding that Yang Jicai did not answer the words of the commander of the Fourth Division, but turned the topic to the retreat: "Two leaders, in the past few days, I have asked the person in charge of the underground party group at Taiyuan Station to learn about the situation of the Beitongpu Railway. In particular, I took a closer look at the issue of capacity. ”

"The Tongpu Railway was originally a narrow-gauge railway, and its traffic capacity was much worse. Now the little devils have changed to standard rails in order to connect with Pinghan and Jinpu Road. In this way, its traffic capacity and maximum load capacity are far greater than those of the previous narrow-gauge railway period. Since the little devil planted the tree, no matter what kind of intention he had, we also have to borrow light to enjoy the shade. After all, this is our Chinese railway, and it is on China's territory. Could it be that the little devils can use it, but we can't use it? ”

"I decided to make a group of six trains that we had on hand in two columns. The braking distance between trains is five kilometers apart. The speed of the drive was maintained at 60 kilometers per hour, and when it encountered a Japanese stronghold in the middle, it drove at full speed without slowing down. Each train has several flatbed cars attached to the front and tail of the train. ”

"On each train, sandbags are used to surround the flatbed to make a simple fortification. Put anti-aircraft guns or anti-aircraft machine guns, and put at least one reinforced platoon. Once you encounter the Japanese army's resistance, rush over at full speed with the maximum speed and use fire cover to rush over. ”

"I also have a squadron of the reconnaissance brigade directly under the Anti-Japanese Union, so I will send them north to ensure the safety of the railways along the line. When the train moves north, if we have any tanks left after this battle, I will carry the infantry with tanks and protect them along the railway line. ”

"My Crusader cruiser tank, which can reach a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour, has strong cross-country maneuverability, and can easily follow the train along the road from Taiyuan to Datong. Now the most important thing we should do is to complete the disassembly and assembly of the remaining equipment as quickly as possible. ”

"In addition, I plan to start immediately starting to install explosives on all key targets in Taiyuan City, and blow them all up when we evacuate. All large buildings, including the factory building that had been demolished, were blown up. Especially in several stations in Taiyuan, even the railway track platform and all the facilities cannot be left. ”

"The rails were all dismantled and taken away and used as military steel. Two locomotives were added to one train, and all the remaining trains, both passenger and wagon, were blown up. All the blasting work was done by our sappers. Not only can the devil not be able to repair, but also cannot be completely blown up, lest we have to start building again after we really recover Taiyuan. ”