I heard the news from the mouth of the commander that after this battle, the advance army will be fully integrated into the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Yang Zhen was slightly stunned, he obviously didn't know about the central government's decision. But judging from the expressions of the two old commanders, it is obvious that this matter has been settled before the formation of the advance army.

However, he has not been notified by the central government, which shows that the central government has not made up its mind. As far as the central authorities are concerned, perhaps whether the troops advancing into the army will be incorporated into the Anti-Japanese Federation or not, we still have to see the outcome of the campaign. If the traffic line is opened, then whether it is incorporated or not is not much needed for the Anti-United Nations.

With the mobilization capacity of the central authorities in the base areas in North China, it can fully meet part of the needs of the Anti-Japanese Federation for replenishing troops. Although the North China base areas have suffered heavy losses at present, there is still no problem in providing about 100,000 additional troops to the anti-Japanese forces in a short period of time.

It is true that the old troops, which are already full of vigor and vigor, can form combat effectiveness faster than the new corps. However, the excessive transfer of old troops is not conducive to the future development of the two major base areas in North China. And if this campaign fails and the land connection with Guannai is not finally opened, then it will be impossible to retreat back to the advance army in North China, and it will naturally only be incorporated into the anti-union combat sequence. The central government did not report the matter to the Anti-Japanese Federation, and I am afraid that it is still determined by the development of the form.

However, Yang Zhen did not dare to guarantee whether the central government had made up its mind, and whether or not it could open up land links with Guannai, the advance army would eventually be incorporated into the Anti-Japanese Federation. This is because if these nearly 100,000 elite troops from the two major North China base areas are incorporated into the Anti-Japanese Federation, it can strengthen its own combat effectiveness and save a lot of time.

This is undoubtedly very much in line with the central authorities' idea of strengthening the vital forces of the northeast troops in the shortest possible time. At the same time, it will lay a good foundation for the growth of the troops in North China. The northeast is connected with the mountains and rivers of North China, and as long as the land connection is opened, then the North China troops will be the first wave of beneficiaries. At least in terms of armament, there will be a considerable development.

It's just that the central authorities are still a little hesitant on this matter. After all, once the main forces of the two major military regions are all integrated into the operational sequence of the Anti-Japanese Federation, it is impossible for the combat effectiveness of the two major base areas in North China not to be affected, at least for a short time. On the other hand, this will also affect the development of the North China Army for a period of time.

Thinking about the central government's intentions, Yang Zhen shook his head. If before this battle, Yang Zhen would naturally be quite welcoming to the central government's decision, but now he doesn't agree with it very much. Compared with the current Anti-Japanese Federation, the major base areas in North China, which have suffered heavy losses in this anti-sweeping battle, are exactly the time when these old bones are needed.

Yang Zhen finally shook his head and said, "Two old leaders, let go of the matter of the advance army and the integration into the Anti-Japanese Federation." I know the idea and original intention of the Central Committee in doing this for the sake of the development of the Anti-Japanese Federation. However, I do not agree with the Central Committee's plan to integrate all the advance troops into the Anti-Japanese Federation. ”

"At present, under the situation that the two major military regions of Taihang and Jinchaji have suffered heavy losses in the previous stage of the anti-sweeping battle, the Guannei battlefield needs these veteran troops as the backbone even more, so that they can recover their vitality in a short period of time. At present, the Advance Army can receive some of the troops, but not all of them. ”

"We can't sweep away all the old foundations of the fraternal troops in the Guannai at one time. Still less can we only take care of ourselves and the development and growth of our fraternal units. In the development of the situation in the future, the battlefields inside and outside the Kannon will be a game of chess. No matter how strong we are, we will not be able to sustain ourselves without the support of our brother forces in the Sekinai. ”

Moreover, these troops are the foundation for the future fraternal troops in the Kannai battlefield to recover their vitality in a short period of time, and they are also the seeds of development and growth. With these veteran troops as the backbone, the troops in the Guannai can grow rapidly in a short period of time when needed. Now that the central government wants to integrate all these troops into the Anti-Japanese Federation, isn't this going to smash the pot of the two major military regions of Shanxi, Chahar and Taihang? ”

"If I really accept all the orders, the two old chiefs will not say anything about my old subordinates, at most they will scold me for being cheeky and greedy. However, within the two military regions, I am afraid that many people will poke my backbone and scold my mother. Even if for the sake of the old lady in the family, if you don't suffer with me, an unfilial son, I can't ask for all of these troops. ”

"And judging from the current situation, the central government has not made up its final decision. With the ability of the chairman and the CEO, they can see the pros and cons very clearly. So they haven't told us, and I'm afraid they haven't made up their minds at the end. Because of this, the two major base areas in North China will be greatly affected in a short period of time. In this case, we are discussing with the central government to see if we can get the central government to change this determination. ”

"In fact, as long as we can open up the land connection with the Guannai and rely on the support of the abundant human resources in the Guannai, it means that the problem of troop sources that the Northeast Theater has never been able to solve can be completely solved. However, this matter is not the most critical issue for us now. ”

"At present, the most important thing is to carry out all-round training for the troops of the advance army. It is necessary to strengthen the ability to coordinate infantry and artillery, improve the overall military level of cadres and fighters in the troops, and readjust the number of weapons. As for the rest, we will wait until the second phase of the operation is completed. ”

"However, considering the time constraints, I think that from tomorrow onwards, the troops of the advance army will be transferred to the Fujin Comprehensive Training Base in turn for combined training, as well as comprehensive training in air defense, anti-artillery, anti-tank, and attacking fortifications. All the artillery units were also gathered and pulled to Fujin for further intensive training. ”

"For the time being, the rest of the troops will remain at their current positions for tactical exercises at the company platoon and battalion level. And look for opportunities to conduct confrontation drills at the regimental level. We have allocated all the necessary ammunition and equipment. In addition, for the increased artillery, first go to the Fujin base to set up the shelves. As for the required equipment, we will find a way to adjust it internally. ”

"My thoughts and ideas were simple, to take advantage of the short recuperation period of a few months before the second phase of the campaign began. We will do our best to enhance the comprehensive combat capability of the troops advancing into the army, and to improve the equipment level of the troops on the basis of the original ones. At the same time, as much as possible to improve the military quality of the troops. ”

"Since the old chief insisted, the establishment of the artillery of the team will not be changed for the time being. However, the artillery of each brigade is an infantry artillery company, and the artillery of the regiment is adding a 37 infantry artillery company. In addition, we are forming a field artillery regiment and a 100-mm howitzer regiment, a two-battalion anti-aircraft artillery regiment, and a motor regiment at the headquarters of the Advance Army. ”

"In the field artillery regiment under each column, an additional mountain artillery battalion will be added, and at the same time, an automobile battalion and an antiaircraft artillery battalion will be added. And at the brigade level, an air defense battalion, an animal transport company of 200 pack horses was formed. At the regimental level, an anti-aircraft machine gun company, a recoilless gun company, and a supply company with at least 100 horses and 40 wagons were formed. ”

"We should ensure that the headquarters of the advance army has an automobile regiment, the column has an automobile battalion, and the brigade has an animal transport company, so as to form a relatively complete three-level transportation and support system. The corresponding cars and horses are uniformly deployed and used by our logistics department. We offer the best American-made trucks, as well as some Japanese-made trucks. ”

"Providing Japanese-made trucks is not discrimination or petty behavior. Whether it is the next stage of the operation, or the advance into the future to return to North China to fight, the main face is the Japanese army. The troops are equipped with some Japanese-made trucks, which can easily obtain spare parts. ”

"In addition, in addition to the original cavalry of the Advance Army, we will include the Second Cavalry Brigade under the Anti-Japanese Federation, and the whole system into the establishment of the Advance Army. A battalion of Soviet-made armored vehicles was transferred, and all of them were integrated into the advance army. As for whether this armored vehicle battalion will be incorporated into two cavalry brigades or transferred to the headquarters of the Advance Army, it is a matter for the two old leaders. ”

"As for how to divide the spoils between us after the battle is completely over, can we discuss it again when the time comes? I don't think the two old chiefs will see that I have paid such a big price, but I have nothing to gain. Although it can't be 3131, at least it can make me shine, right? ”

"Besides, we are now arguing with foreign devils at the negotiation table all day long, which is enough hard work, so let's not hurt our feelings for this matter of separation. When the time comes, I will listen to the two old chiefs. Even if the two old chiefs really don't pull out a dime, I can't say anything. Everyone is a family, isn't it the same in whose pot is the meat rotten? ”

"However, the two old leaders, the advance army to replenish the soldiers damaged in the previous stage of the battle, we can't take it out now. At present, the population of the entire base area of the Anti-Japanese Federation is less than 10 million. The total number of people eligible for military service is less than 2 million. Then remove the agricultural population that is necessary to prepare for future industrial construction. The total number of people available for conscription is only a few hundred thousand people. ”

"We are now facing the dilemma of having no rice to cook, but there is really no way to distribute it to the brother troops. We will not open our mouths about the more than 9,000 recruits mobilized by the advance army during the battle in the territory of Rehe this time. I think these 7,000 men will be enough to replenish the casualties of the advance army in this battle, and at the same time, we can form a multi-brigade. ”

"So this recruit, I'm going to be stingy and don't add to the advance army. However, we guarantee that all the weapons and equipment required are fully equipped one to one. However, the two veteran chiefs are invited to consider whether the current light weapons still need to be adjusted. Whether all of them will be reequipped with 79 caliber weapons, or all of them will be reequipped with Japanese equipment. ”

"I've thought about it for a few days, and in consideration of the logistical supply of operations, I think it's better to advance to all the troops than to change to weapons of one caliber. Although there is almost no stock of 79-caliber weapons left, after the end of this battle, the Japanese armament equipment can fully meet the needs of all the reequipment of the advance army. ”

"Of course, if the two old commanders want to be able to replace all of them with seventy-nine caliber weapons, it is not impossible. Although we have only a few Polish goods left from the Soviets, it will be difficult to raise them in a short time. But I can promise the two old chiefs that within three months I will have enough equipment for the advance army to be replaced. ”

"Before, there was no way, the army could only use whatever guy they wanted. But now that we have seized so many weapons and equipment, we have a lot of confidence. Since we have this confidence, it is better for us to unify the caliber of all the weapons and equipment of the troops. In this way, the pressure on logistics during the battle can be greatly reduced, not to mention, and it is not easy to cause chaos. ”

"In addition, considering that the vast majority of troops in the advance army do not have steel helmets except for a small number of Japanese-made steel helmets. In order to reduce some unnecessary losses of the troops, we decided to draw a batch of existing equipment and wholesale it on a one-to-one basis according to the number of people. As for the gap in our troops, we still have a way to solve it. ”