Wang Guangyu fell into a bitter battle, and Liu Changshun's side did not fight well. However, Yang Zhen conveyed the battle situation that had made a breakthrough on Wang Guangyu's side to Liu Changshun.

After receiving the battle situation on Wang Guangyu's side that Yang Zhen had turned over, Liu Changshun and Wang Xiaoming glanced at each other, knowing that this was the commander's displeasure at his inability to make great progress for a long time. The two who understood the meaning of Yang Zhen's telegram could only smile relatively wordlessly.

To say that the two of them don't work hard, it's impossible. However, due to the change of shape, the counterattack was carried out earlier. Within a few hours of entering the designated position, and before they had time to familiarize themselves with the battlefield situation, the attack of the 2nd Brigade, which had been thrown into the attack, was actually launched in a somewhat hasty manner.

In addition to the battle intelligence provided by the reconnaissance battalion for some key positions, such as the location of the regimental headquarters of the 24th Division. The 2nd Brigade, which had only time to conduct some tactical reconnaissance, did not know much about the situation of the Japanese troops in front of them.

Moreover, except for a reinforced regiment commanded by Ma Chunsheng on the southern front to outflank the Japanese army, the actual strength of the 2nd Brigade that launched an attack on the flank of the Japanese army was only a regiment with two battalions. However, the width of its combat front is more than twice that of Wang Guangyu. Although the width was large, it dispersed the Japanese defensive forces, but it undoubtedly also dispersed the attack deployment of the first brigade. This is especially true when the forces are almost equal and the attacking force does not have an absolute superiority.

After the 3rd Brigade was temporarily readjusted and transferred to the front, although the Japanese field troops in front of them had only one or more brigades of the Field Detachment, the troops attached to them were a lot of miscellaneous units. The main force of the engineer wing, most of the strength of the baggage wing, two squadrons of the search wing. The total number of troops was two or three thousand Japanese troops.

Although there were not many field troops in this part of the Japanese army, there was only one brigade. However, although the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army's engineer wing and baggage wing at this time could not be compared with that of the regular field infantry, the combat effectiveness of these non-combat units was not weak in the Japanese army, which had always paid attention to elite soldiers.

You must know that among the Japanese troops that were in their heyday at this time, especially these regular field divisions, even if they were non-combat units, their actual combat effectiveness was quite strong. Its actual combat effectiveness was not inferior to that of the infantry wings of the 100-character divisions that the Japanese army had formed after the outbreak of the Pacific War.

In many cases, these almost extremely powerful non-combat units were thrown into battle when they were undermanned, and often became the last straw for the Japanese army to crush their opponents. On many occasions, the Japanese army temporarily put these non-combat units into battle as field infantry wings in the event of defeat in battle.

Coupled with the search wing and the remnants of the field detachment, although Liu Changshun had an absolute advantage in firepower, he only had a slight advantage in comparison with the Japanese army. With the tenacious style of the Japanese army, it is not surprising that the battle was extremely difficult because it was not familiar with the shape of the battlefield.

In fact, neither Liu Changshun nor Wang Xiaoming expected that the 40th Wing was strong in combat, and the engineers and baggage soldiers of the 24th Division were also extremely tenacious. Even in many cases, these ordinary non-combat units dare to engage in white-knuckle combat with the attacking troops with bayonets. This resulted in an extremely unsatisfactory attack by the 1st Brigade on the Northern Front.

But after receiving Yang Zhen's telegram, Liu Changshun and Wang Xiaoming did not defend themselves. In fact, the progress of the war made them blush. After a few days of hard fighting, with heavy casualties, Wang Guangyu, who had few available troops, made greater progress than he faced a group of miscellaneous soldiers of the Japanese army, which made the two people have no excuse at all.

After pondering for a while, Wang Xiaoming said: "Lao Liu, we can't fight like this." It seems that the sky is about to dawn, and if we continue to fight like this, we will not even be able to complete the first phase of the combat mission assigned by the headquarters before dawn. I don't think it's better to change the current-for-tat tactics with the Japanese army, and concentrate superior forces to attack this field detachment first. ”

"No matter how many troops the Japanese army participated in the battle, and how strong the combat effectiveness of his baggage soldiers and engineers was, the main force was still this infantry brigade of the field detachment. Although the fighting will and soldiers of those Japanese miscellaneous soldiers were almost the same as those of the regular Japanese army field wing, there was still a certain gap in their tactical quality. ”

"As the saying goes, there is a specialization in Taoism. Although these Japanese miscellaneous soldiers also carried out basic combat training of the Japanese army, it was impossible for them to be equally proficient in tactical training. I just took a look, and although the Japanese sappers and baggage soldiers in front of us are not bad in terms of tactical movements, their marksmanship is also very good. However, in terms of basic tactical coordination, it is still incomparable with that of the field detachment, and its equipment, especially the number of light and heavy machine guns and grenadiers, is not large. ”

"I think we will first concentrate our forces to defeat the infantry brigade of this field detachment, and then use a part of our forces to attack and defend those baggage soldiers and engineers. Concentrate the elite to penetrate them in depth, and strive to converge with the 1st Brigade that has broken through the depth of the Japanese defense, and complete the division of the Japanese army. ”

"If you are poor, you will think about change. We are the only unit among the three brigades of the military region that is currently fully staffed with all three regiments. It's really unreasonable to fight like this. It's time for a change in our tactics. ”

Regarding Wang Xiaoming's construction, Liu Changshun raised his head and looked at the sky that was already slightly shining in the east, gritted his teeth and found Wang Kaixiang, the commander of the Second Brigade and the Fourth Regiment who was commanding at the front, he didn't care about greetings, and the first thing he said was that I will give you a reinforced battalion, and it is attached to a mortar company, how long can you defeat the brigade of the field detachment in front of you for me? ”

Liu Changshun's question made Wang Kaixiang slightly stunned, and immediately understood that this was the brigade commander's tactical adjustment. Wang Kaixiang pondered for a while and said: "Brigade commander, you give me two hours, I can't defeat this field detachment, which is now incomplete, I will come to see you." However, I had to take the anti-aircraft machine guns of our regiment with them. ”

Liu Changshun heard Wang Kaixiang say the guarantee he wanted, and he didn't say vaguely: "Yes." You will take your old troops, four regiments and one battalion, and I will strengthen my guard company to you. Two hours, remember that you only have two hours, which means that before dawn, if you can't completely destroy this field detachment, you must at least defeat him. Create conditions for the follow-up operations of the main force. ”

After listening to Liu Changshun's explanation, Wang Kaixiang nodded solemnly and said: "Brigade commander, political commissar, don't worry, if the battle can't be resolved within two hours, I won't come back to see you." Our fourth regiment is the first regiment of our second brigade, and we will definitely not disgrace you. ”

Regarding Wang Kaixiang's words that were quite unsuccessful and became benevolent, Wang Xiaoming was quite dissatisfied and said: "What did you say? I sue you, Wang Kaixiang, not only to complete the task, but also to give me back alive. As a commander, don't always think about what to die. ”

"You are the commander, and your responsibility is not to die with a fierce heart. It is to figure out how to achieve the greatest results with the least casualties. It's about leading your men to victory, not about dying. We are soldiers and are not afraid of death, this is a must. But there must be no unnecessary sacrifices. ”

"It is not easy for the army to train a cadre, and it is even more difficult to train a senior commander. Therefore, you must give me life if you don't die lightly. If you can't adjust this mentality well, you don't need the brigade commander to speak, and I, the political commissar, can remove you. If you don't put yourself in the right position, let Huang Yao go. That's how the commander taught you when you were teaching the team? Have you learned all that knowledge in the dog's belly? ”

Wang Kaixiang, who was beaten up, said with a smile: "Political commissar, don't be angry, I didn't mean to say this, yes, in the words of the commander, is it called sensational?" You can rest assured that I will achieve the greatest results with the least casualties. ”

Speaking of this, Wang Kaixiang's face became solemn again: "Brigade commander, political commissar, time waits for no one, I'm going to fight." Do you two have anything to explain? Again, please rest assured. Their 1st Brigade is fighting well now, and our 2nd Brigade is not selling cabbage. ”

Liu Changshun shook his head and didn't say anything, but Wang Xiaoming felt that as a political commissar, he still had to say a few words of encouragement. Wang Xiaoming pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, you don't need to beat the drum with a heavy hammer." I know that your four regiments have been secretly fighting with one brigade and one regiment. ”

"But it's not interesting to compete on the training ground in peacetime, to compete with the opponent on the battlefield to see who can show the better, and to destroy the enemy more is the true nature of a soldier. Commanders often say that when they meet on a narrow road, the brave wins. Now it's up to you four regiments to take on the title of this brave man. ”

After listening to Wang Xiaoming's words, Wang Kaixiang nodded slightly, solemnly saluted his brigade commander and political commissar with a standard military salute, and then turned around and went down to gather troops.

Looking at Wang Kaixiang's back, Liu Changshun turned around and called out to an operational staff officer: "You go and inform the artillerymen, don't feel sorry for the shells." Even if you use shells to pile up, you have to blow up a way for Lao Tzu in the front of the field detachment. and sent all the flares issued by the headquarters to Lao Tzu. ”

After the combat staff officer quickly recorded Liu Changshun's order, he was about to turn around, but was stopped by Wang Xiaoming. After Wang Xiaoming hesitated for a moment, he said to Liu Changshun: "Do you want the second battalion of the fifth regiment to cooperate from their flanks, at least disperse the firepower of this field detachment." And protect their flanks. ”

"I took a look and saw that we had not made much progress before, not only because the Japanese resistance was too stubborn, but also exceeded our expectations. Moreover, the cooperation between the 4th Regiment and the 2nd Battalion of the 5th Regiment is not very tacit, and even a little rusty. Huang Yao, the commander of the Fifth Regiment, will not go over, and stay here to command the rest of the troops of the Fourth Regiment and the Fifth Regiment. The Second Battalion of the Fifth Regiment was placed under the unified command of Wang Kaixiang. ”

Liu Changshun pondered for a moment and said to the staff officer: "Just do what the political commissar wants, and order the second battalion of the fifth regiment to enter the battle from the right flank of Commander Wang." At the same time, let Huang Yao come over and take over Wang Kaixiang's original command position. ”

After the staff officer left, Liu Changshun sighed before saying, "Lao Wang, no, I have to ask the commander and political commissar for you back." Ever since you went to the first partition, it's like I've broken an arm. The old horse is too cautious and cautious. Nothing but military matters. Even the day-to-day management of the troops is rarely interjected.

"The commander doesn't know what to think, you haven't assigned me a political commissar since you left. I'm really busy with the military and politics, and I'm not good at political work. Besides, if there is a new political commissar, the personality is okay. If you can't pee in a pot, what can you do but quarrel all day? ”

"Our regiment has now been upgraded to a brigade, and your political commissar of the military division is transferred back to the same level. What's the point of that military division, it's just a trivial matter all day long. Let's come back, I'll be the brigade commander, and you will be the brigade commissar. Let's continue to work together. ”

"You don't know, I get angry when I see Du Kaishan's smug look now, doesn't he just have a good political commissar? Lao Tzu is not without it, but he was just transferred. ”

Regarding Liu Changshun's complaints, Wang Xiaoming shook his head and sighed: "Old Liu, you are now the brigade commander who commands the crowd of 10,000 people, and it is time to be more mature." If this is according to the establishment of the old Northeast Army in the past, not counting the actual strength, you are at least a major general now. You can't always be so temperamental, it's time to mature, and you have to learn to adapt to the changes in shape. ”

"Whether I want to be transferred back and continue to partner with you, but it's not just wishful thinking. We have to obey the big picture. The readjustment and use of cadres by the General Headquarters should be based on the overall situation, and it is impossible for commanders and political commissars to take care of only your family. Three main brigades, three military divisions, tens of thousands of troops, everything is complicated, and they have so much thought about you alone? Caring about your feelings alone? ”

"Whether I come back or not, you have to learn to be in charge now, not just look at the little thing in your bowl. A brigade commander must have the vision of a brigade commander, and the difference between a regiment commander and a brigade commander is not just in that one word. The difference in responsibilities between the two is not a small one. ”

"No matter what country you are, you're now a senior commander. And the regiment commander can only be regarded as a mid-level commander. You have to adapt to your new identity, and your mind and vision must be broadened as you move up the ranks. In fact, we should all learn from the commander at this point. ”

"Since you know that Lao Ma has a lot of thoughts, why don't you do his job. You can't do it, you're stupid, can you go to the commander to help you communicate? Why not? If you dare to let go of the old horse, why don't you want to untie the knot in his heart? ”

"The Commander spoke to me when he temporarily transferred me from Division 1 to assist you. Originally, according to the meaning of the headquarters, I didn't want to upgrade the three main regiments so quickly. Because in addition to Brigade Commander Wang's special resume, you and Lao Du have only served as regiment commanders for more than half a year. It's still very immature. ”

"However, considering the battlefield command, we also take into account that with the expansion and development of the troops, it is a matter of time before the establishment is expanded. That's why the headquarters made a great determination to expand your three main regiments into brigades. He hoped that we, the cadres at the brigade level, would not fail to live up to the expectations of the General Headquarters, would be able to mature to the fullest extent possible, and perform our duties. These words were not said to Brigade Commander Wang, who had been a deputy commander, but to you. ”

Wang Xiaoming's words made Liu Changshun silent. For Wang Xiaoming's words today, he listened to them. He also understood the meaning of the words.

Looking at the shells fired by Wang Kaixiang, who was attacking under the cover of artillery not far away, and the dazzling ballistics intertwined in the darkness before dawn, he was silent for a long time, and then Liu Changshun said: "Lao Wang, I understand what you said." Don't worry, I'll do my best to meet your expectations. ”