The Rise of the Great Powers in the War of Resistance

First update today, everyone has been waiting for a long time.

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At 18 o'clock in the morning on May 136th, at the recruit training base in the eastern suburbs of Xin'an County, colorful flags fluttered, gongs and drums blared, and salutes roared.

On the "chairman" platform, the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army sat majestically in the center of the "chairman" platform, and Zhang Yunfei, Fang Zheng, Liu Dazhu and other senior officials of the 136th Division sat next to the commander-in-chief.

Zhang Yunfei and others were smiling, their faces were full of spring breeze, and they looked beaming. [

The first infantry regiment of the 136th Division participated in the military parade today. The rest of the troops did not participate in the parade. Zhang Yunfei did not want to show his full strength.

Although this expansion was not made public, it was only reported within the Eighth Route Army and the top Kuomintang officials, but just in case, if the little devil got the information and sent troops to attack, he also had several other regiments to defend and guard the periphery.

The soldiers of the First Infantry Regiment wore brand-new military uniforms of the Eighth Route Army, all Japanese equipment, and stood neatly in the predetermined area. The newly developed and mass-produced AK-47 rifles were not exposed to everyone. before.

According to the progress of the expansion conference, the commander-in-chief announced on behalf of the Eighth Route Army headquarters that the 136th Division was officially established today, and Zhang Yunfei was officially appointed as the division commander and chief of staff of the 136th Division, Fang Zheng as the political commissar, and Liu Dazhu as the deputy division commander.

After the commander-in-chief announced, Zhang Yunfei also delivered a speech on behalf of the 136th Division. The main content of the speech was to support the decision of the headquarters, obey the command of the headquarters, kill more devils in the future, and achieve greater victories.

After Zhang Yunfei finished speaking, he loudly announced the official start of the military parade.

As soon as Zhang Yunfei finished speaking, the soldiers of the first battalion and company, led by the company commander and deputy company commander, lined up in a neat square formation, and walked over in a neat pace, valiantly and high-spiritedly.

When they got to the front of the rostrum, the company commanders and deputy company commanders shouted in unison, "Look to the right."

The soldiers behind shouted together: "One, two." Then, with a swipe, all eyes were fixed on the "chairman" platform, and they saluted in the direction of the "chairman" platform. At the same time, all the starting steps were changed to more powerful Goose step.

The [-]-type rifle with the bayonet loaded on the shoulders was taken off the shoulders together, and they were held obliquely and powerfully in their hands, facing the front, with uniform movements, and the bayonet shone dazzlingly in the sun. .

Seeing this scene, the commander-in-chief was also deeply shocked. He stood up from his seat involuntarily, took the lead in applauding, and murmured: "What a mighty teacher."

Seeing that the commander-in-chief applauded first, the rest of the people also applauded one after another, and the whole scene burst into thunderous applause.

When the first ten infantry companies passed in front of the "rostrum" in order, the last one was the artillery company directly under the regiment. The twelve [-]-type infantry guns pulled by horses were divided into two rows, with six in each row. , walked neatly in front of the "chairman" stage.

Seeing so many cannons, the reporters beside the rostrum picked up their cameras one after another and snapped photos. The commander-in-chief on the rostrum turned his head and said to Zhang Yunfei next to him, yes, yes.

At present, the weapons and equipment of the squadron are still very backward, not to mention the Eighth Route Army. It is basically difficult for a regiment to have infantry artillery. Generally, there are only a few mortars and very few shells. Every time a battle is fought, the regiment leader must approve it. To have a few rounds of shells.

** It is slightly better, but there are not many infantry regiments equipped with twelve infantry guns. Only the infantry regiments in a few direct divisions of the Central Army can be equipped with more than a dozen infantry guns.

I was a little surprised to see a main regiment of the Eighth Route Army known for its backward equipment, and the company in front of it was equipped with all Japanese equipment. I didn't expect that the last artillery company that appeared in the finale was actually equipped with twelve [-]-style infantry Cannon, was deeply shocked, the reporters have picked up the camera to take pictures.

Seeing this scene, a smug smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Yunfei's mouth, and he thought to himself, what would happen if I let them know that I have an artillery regiment equipped with hundreds of Type [-] infantry guns?

A few days later, major newspapers across the country published the news of the official establishment of the 136th Division on the headlines of the front pages. During the military parade, several mighty photos were even placed in very prominent positions in the newspapers. [

For a time, the streets and alleys, teahouses and restaurants all over the country, from high-ranking officials and dignitaries to traffickers and pawns, were talking about this matter. Most of the citizens placed great hopes on the 136th Division. Teacher, I hope to build up my military exploits again and give Little Japan a hard blow.

Especially after learning that the Langya Special Forces is a special warfare unit of this unit, and Zhang Yunfei is the division commander and chief of staff of this unit, the 136th Division was established, and its prestige in the eyes of the Chinese people is at its peak.

In Wuhan, Generalissimo Jiang's mood is very complicated at the moment, mixed with joy and sorrow. What is worrying is that China has added a team with strong combat effectiveness; A number granted by himself.

Not to mention Chairman Jiang's mood in detail, at this time Beiping, North China Front Army Command, a newly issued newspaper was already placed on the desk of Shouichi in the temple.

Terauchi Shouyi read the newspaper several times, and the headline of the newspaper published a report on the newly established 136th Division of the Eighth Route Army, which made Terauchi Shouyi frowned and looked worried.

From the information disclosed in this newspaper, it can be seen that although the newly established 136th Division has a small number of people, it is well-equipped, full-time mechanical equipment, and a large number of [-]-type infantry artillery. , It can be compared with the field troops of the imperial army.

What's even more damning is that this army is stationed in Shanxi and will be the enemy of its North China Front Army. The commander of this army is Zhang Yunfei, who has repeatedly humiliated the empire.

Terauchi Shouyi said to the Chief of Staff Naozaburo Gobe next to him with a gloomy face, "Mr. Gobu, what do you think of this newly formed team of the Eighth Route Army?"

Naozaburo Gobe thought for a while, and said solemnly: "Your Excellency, Commander, I don't think we should underestimate this team. I have a hunch that he will bring us great trouble in the future."

Hearing Naozaburo Gobe's answer, Terauchi Shouichi said angrily, "Baga, we need to wipe out this army as soon as possible. Let's see how many troops we can mobilize in North China."

"Your Excellency, Commander, we don't have many troops to mobilize in North China. Our North China Front Army has a total of 8 divisions and a 1st Independent Infantry Brigade. Currently, 5 divisions are participating in the Xuzhou Battle. The remaining 3 divisions and The 1st Independent Infantry Brigade needs to defend Shanxi, Rehe, Suiyuan, Pingjin and other vast areas, and only the 14th Division and the 1st Independent Infantry Brigade are stationed in Shanxi."

After listening to Naozaburo Gobe's answer, Toshiichi Terauchi walked to the huge map and looked at it for a long time with a solemn expression, before he said to Naozaburo Gobe: "How is the Fifth Division currently being repaired in Shandong? "

"Currently the Fifth Division is resting in Jinan. After breaking out from Taierzhuang, there are only about [-] people left in the entire division. At present, a large number of more than [-] recruits have just been recruited from the mainland, and the number has reached about [-]. , can now go to the battlefield.”

"Yo Xi, order the Fifth Division to finish its rest and go to Zhangjiakou, and form a pincer attack with the 1st Independent Infantry Brigade in Datong." Terauchi Shouichi happily ordered.

"Hey, I'll deliver the order right away." Naozaburo Gobe immediately stood at attention and bowed down.

"In addition, when will the 20 infantry divisions recruited by the empire land in China?" Terauchi Shouichi asked again.

"Your Excellency, Commander, according to the latest news from the base camp, these 20 divisions will land in China one after another from the beginning of July to fight. About five divisions will be incorporated into our North China Front Army, and the rest will be incorporated into the East China Front Army. And Central China Front Army." Naozaburo Gobe said.

"Yoxi, after these five divisions land in China, we will be sure to wipe out all the Chinese troops in North China." Shouyi in the temple said with joy.

In fact, Shouichi Terauchi seriously underestimated the strength of the squadron in the North China battlefield. Currently there are Northwest Army, Jinsui Army, Central Army, and Eighth Route Army in the North China battlefield, with a population of more than 100 million.It was just that these armies belonged to different forces and camps, and lacked the spirit of unity and coordinated operations, so they were beaten so badly by more than 20 people from the eight divisions of the North China Front Army.

If these armies can be united, even if the little devils add five more divisions and 10,000+ people, they will not be incapable of fighting. The key is how to guide these troops, unite and fight the devils together.