Regarding Guo Bingxun's construction, Yang Zhen hesitated. Originally, according to his plan, he was to clean up the spies who might infiltrate within twenty miles of his station. In this way, each detachment can try not to leave too far from the main force when the means of communication are backward, and can be retracted and released freely. Not only can you report the enemy's situation at any time, but you can also withdraw at any time to rest and replenish supplies.

However, in this way, it seems that it is a bit of a desire to cover up, and it is even easy to help the Japanese puppet army determine the specific location of the troops. In the case that the liquidation range is too close to the main station, it is easy to leak the stationing of the troops.

As Kwak Byung-hoon said, the Japanese are not fools. The large number of spies sent out disappeared like kites with broken strings, and it would be really strange if they couldn't feel the anomaly anymore.

Regarding Guo Bingxun's idea, Yang Zhen actually agrees with it in his heart. Using a small detachment to attract the attention of the Japanese puppet spies to the southern front can not only greatly reduce the danger of exposing the main station, but also alleviate the blockade of the Japanese puppet army in the mountainous area where it is located if it is carried out.

However, approval is approval, but Yang Zhen is a little worried about whether these teams can do this. Without systematic training, a dozen or so six-person squads were scattered into these reckless mountains, and it was impossible to send and receive them freely, and even far away from the station, even the most basic survival in the jungle became a problem when the cold winter was approaching.

In Yang Zhen's opinion, Guo Bingxun's idea is indeed good. But the key to the success of his plan was the premise that the various detachments sent out were well-trained and could be retracted and released freely.

However, in the current situation of the troops, there is not much hope for the success of Guo Bingxun's plan. If you don't get it right, it's counterproductive. failed to divert the attention of the Japanese puppet army, but instead lost dozens of combat backbones.

Yang Zhen is very clear about the loopholes in his plan. The advantages of Guo Bingxun's plan, Yang Zhen also understands it in his heart. But if Yang Zhen was asked to take out dozens of combat backbones at once, especially veterans with rich combat experience, to take risks, Yang Zhen would really be a little reluctant. Only true soldiers who have experienced the war know the preciousness of veterans.

Seeing the slightly hesitant look on Yang Zhen's face, Guo Bingxun didn't know what he hesitated when he had always been decisive in the previous battle. To be honest, under the current situation that the combat backbone of the army is not sufficient, he is reluctant to let Guo Bingxun take out dozens of them at once.

And as a top student of the Saint-Cyr Military Academy in France, Guo Bingxun also knows that it is a bit reluctant and even extremely dangerous to let these soldiers who have not even received the most basic training in jungle warfare and do not even have detailed maps in that area complete this rather *** needle-finding task in this barren and uninhabited mountain. When these people go out, many, if not all, people may never come back.

However, Guo Bingxun believes that as long as the safety of the main force can be guaranteed, especially the safety of the only secret camp that the main force is about to face in the winter of the Beiman Mountains, where the water turns into ice and the temperature often drops to minus thirty or forty degrees, it is still necessary and necessary to make some sacrifices. As long as the main force can survive the cold it is about to face, no matter how big the sacrifice is, it will be worth it.

Guo Bingxun thought of this, Yang Zhen is also very clear. Although Yang Zhen was reluctant, Yang Zhen knew that although Guo Bingxun's construction was a little cruel, it was the best solution to the current situation.

Trapped here, sooner or later he will be discovered by the Japanese puppet army. The little devil won't honestly give himself enough time to rest for a few months. Instead of passively facing the battle, it is better to take the initiative. Before the secret camp was exposed, he used a small force to take advantage of the opportunity of the Japanese puppet army to send a large number of spies into the mountains to find himself, and quietly led the Japanese puppet army's attention to other directions.

After thinking about it for a long time, in the face of the grim reality, Yang Zhen finally nodded and said, "Lao Guo, just do what you think." The method of attacking from multiple ways by small detachments attracted the spies sent by the Japanese puppet army to the north of Dunhua. ”

"As for the blockade to the south of the devil that you are worried about, I don't think it will be set too close. Although the width of Zhang Guangling is not too large, it cannot be compared with those famous mountains and rivers in the Guannai. But the length is sufficient. ”

"Especially in the south, unlike the east, west and north, there are rivers and railway lines that can be used as natural blockades. To the south, as here, there is a vast primeval forest. And here are mountains and mountains, forests and forests. The devils are not sure that we must be in their encirclement, and their southern blockade will not be too close. ”

"And, as you said, the mountainous areas north of Dunhua have much more room for manoeuvre than we do now between the two Hailang rivers. It is the same as the mountainous area southwest of Ning'an, where we are now, with high mountains and dense forests, and less river blockage. ”

"The greatest convenience for us and the anti-Japanese team is not how wide it is. Compared with the mountains in the southern pass, Zhang Guangcai Ridge is long enough, but its width is far less. But its greatest strength lies in its geographical location. ”

"Zhang Guangcai Ridge is connected to Xing'an Mountains in the north, Changbai Mountain in the south, and is adjacent to Lao Ye Ridge in the north vein of Changbai Mountain. If it weren't for the division of the two railway lines of Binsui and Xintu and the larger rivers such as the Mudanjiang River, we would have entered the Xing'an Mountains in the north here. The south can enter Jilin along the mountain. If we have sufficient supplies, we can even enter Liaodong. ”

"The mountains here, the forests and forests, and the primeval forests that cover the sky and the sun everywhere, can be regarded as high mountains and dense forests. No matter how many troops the Japanese puppet army mobilized, if they wanted to build a blockade line, they could only rely on natural or semi-natural terrain such as rivers and railway lines to set it up, just like they did in the east, west, and north directions. ”

"Judging from the map, the most suitable as a blockade line, in addition to the railway line from Xinjing to Tumen, is the line from the upper reaches of the Mudanjiang River to the Weihu River. Although the Hailang River originates in the mountains north of Dunhua, the topography of its upper reaches is complex. Even on the map of the Japanese army, which has always been known for its accuracy, it is not very clearly marked in many places. Even many of the peaks don't even have elevations. ”

"Not only is the terrain complex here, but it is difficult to form a complete blockade line. And because it is located in the deep mountains and old forests where transportation is extremely inconvenient, it is extremely difficult to replenish here. We know these situations, and the little devils will not be unaware of the same map we use. ”

"The upper reaches of the Mudanjiang River are different, thanks to the railway line from Xinjing to Tumen, the little devil is very clear about the terrain here. You can see all the peaks here are clearly marked. Moreover, relying on the river channel of the Mudanjiang River as a blockade line is very conducive to supply. ”

"The most important thing is that the flow of the Mudanjiang River is much larger than that of the Hailang River upstream. Its depth and width are incomparable to those of the Hailang River upstream. There, until the Mudanjiang River is completely frozen, we simply have no way to wade across it. ”

"If the Japanese puppet army sets up the blockade line along the Mudanjiang River, I think it can save a lot of troops with the help of geographical advantages. Therefore, I think that the blockade line in the south of the Japanese puppet army should be set up on the line from the Mudanjiang River to the Weihu River. ”

"If my guess is correct, then according to your plan, the ultimate goal of the squad is not to cross the blockade line of the Japanese puppet army in the south. So, Lao Guo, there is still hope for the success of your plan. ”

"It's just that these squads are far away from the main force and fight alone, so they must choose a political cadre who is strong in ability, has experience in leading the team in solo activities, has a tenacious and decisive personality, and cannot perform tasks in a rigid manner, has a flexible brain, knows how to adapt to the situation, and a political cadre who can be trusted by the soldiers to command the action in a unified manner. It's just that who is more appropriate for this commander? ”

Although Yang Zhen had already made up his mind to follow Guo Bingxun's proposal, he still hoped in his heart that these squads would not lose too much. Therefore, when he made up his mind, he hesitated for a moment, but still decided to select a unified commander for these small detachments that were far away from the main force.

"Commander, I guess I'd better go. I came up with this plan, and it would be more appropriate for me to go. Yang Zhen's words fell, and Guo Bingxun did not hesitate to propose that he personally command the operation.

Hearing Guo Bingxun's self-recommendation, Yang Zhen shook his head and refused without thinking of it: "Old Guo, you can't go." Now the training of the troops is at a critical juncture, and it is simply inseparable from you. And I can't do without you as the chief of staff. ”

rejected Guo Bingxun, but Yang Zhen couldn't help but feel a little headache for the selection of this commander. Several company commanders in their hands pulled and pulled, pondering for a long time, and none of Yang Zhen could meet his own standards.

Originally, after Yang Zhen made up his mind to accept Guo Bingxun's proposal, the first person who came to mind was Wang Guangyu. As the deputy commander of the Anti-Japanese Alliance, Wang Guangyu, who has many years of experience in commanding scattered troops, is the first choice for both his resoluteness in obeying orders and his experience in guerrilla warfare. It's just that now Wang Guangyu is still far away, looking for the headquarters of the Second Route Army in concealment, and he can't rush back at all.

Others, on the other hand, either have no experience in guerrilla warfare, or they have some problems in their abilities. Almost all cadres lack the experience of fighting independently. In such deep mountains and old forests, it is simply impossible to command these very scattered troops.

After pondering for a long time, I didn't figure out a suitable candidate. Thinking of Ma Ming, who died on the west bank of the Ash River, Yang Zhen couldn't help but sigh slightly and said, "If Ma Ming was still alive, we wouldn't have such a headache." If he is alive, this mission will be just right for him to go. ”

Hearing Yang Zhen mention Ma Ming, Guo Bingxun's heart suddenly moved, and he couldn't help but think of someone. After hesitating for a moment, Guo Bingxun said, "Commander, what do you think of Li Mingrui?" Li Mingrui has always been by our side, and he has improved very quickly these days. ”

"And he has good skills, marksmanship, and a flexible head. In his early years, when he was walking the rivers and lakes, he also accumulated a wealth of experience, especially these eyes are very poisonous. ”

"As for the experience of leading a team alone. In the battle of the Five Constants, didn't he complete the task of carrying a puppet army ass for a long time. And when the Wudaolingzi Iron Mine broke off with you, when you were unconscious, he commanded well. It should be more appropriate for him and Huang to cooperate vigorously. ”

Regarding Guo Bingxun's proposal to have Li Mingrui as the commander of this operation, Yang Zhen was a little surprised. However, after thinking about it carefully, Yang Zhen really felt that what Guo Bingxun said was not wrong. Although Li Mingrui is still lacking in some aspects, he still has a certain advantage over others. The most important thing is that this guy's brain is active enough, even if he can't take a big advantage, he won't suffer too much loss. Let him partner with Huang Dali, which is an acceptable choice at the moment.

After hesitating for a moment, Yang Zhen finally nodded and said, "Okay, just let him go." Although this kid is still a little deficient in some aspects, he is better than having enough brains. ”

Compared with the difficult birth of military commanders, the selection of political workers is much more trouble-free. Regarding Yang Zhen's request, Li Yanping put forward a candidate without thinking about it: "I can look at Dong Ping, the instructor of the Third Company." ”

"Dong Ping joined the army at the age of sixteen, which can be said to be an old anti-Japanese alliance. Dong Ping has been serving as a political cadre since he joined the army, and he is very good at political work. Before serving as the instructor of the third company, he served as the political commissar of the regiment. Although people are young, they are cultured, and their personalities are also very stable, and they can even be said to be a little old. Among the instructors of each company, he has the most tacit understanding with the company commander. ”

Moreover, Dong Ping has fought guerrilla warfare for many years. Before the Fifth Army withdrew from Ning'an, he had fought with the Second Army in the mountainous area north of Dunhua with his troops, and he was no stranger to the situation there. His many years of guerrilla experience can just make up for Li Mingrui's unfamiliarity with guerrilla warfare. ”

"This Dong Ping can be called a talent who can write and martial arts. When I asked him from the Fifth Army, the commander-in-chief was still reluctant. I think this political worker is a candidate, so let Dong Ping go. ”

Speaking of this, Li Yanping said a little hesitantly: "Commander, chief of staff, I hate and support your method of sending some small detachments to attack and using Japanese puppet spies to divert the attention of the Japanese puppet army. But to shift the sight of the Japanese puppet army to the mountainous areas north of Dunhua, this? ”

Seeing that Li Yanping, who had always been cheerful, was a little hesitant to speak, Yang Zhen said with some doubts: "Political commissar, if you have anything to say, you can say it directly." We are all comrades-in-arms who share life and death, what can't we say directly? ”

Li Yanping walked to the map, pointed to the map, and said: "Commander, the mountainous areas in the north of Dunhua, Jiaohe, and Antu, such as the mountainous areas around Weihuling, and the mountainous areas in the southeast of Ning'an, across the Lang River and Mudanjiang River, are all guerrilla areas of the Second Army of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. It was also a guerrilla zone for some units of our Fifth Army. ”

"Within this scope, the activities of the Second Army are an important task to undertake the important task of ensuring the connection between the Second Route Army and the First Route Army in South Manchuria. Dunhua, Wangqing, Antu and Jiaohe were its main guerrilla areas. Where do we shift the eyes of the devils, will it bring danger to the Second Army? ”

"You know, the anti-coalition forces lack radio stations, and the communication between them is not very smooth. Although I know the general scope of activities of the Second Army, I do not know whether there are any activities of the Second Army in the northern part of Dunhua at present. However, if the Second Army was in the mountainous area north of Dunhua at this time, it would be very likely that we would push the Second Army to the end of the disaster. ”