The beacon of youth

Chapter 284 Returning to the Battle of the West Mansion

When the meeting of the independent regiment was in full swing, there was a loud explosion of shells from the position guarded by our army on the other side of Baoji City. booming. (Apex Fiction hand-written novel)

The people who came to the meeting were cadres above the company level of the Independent Regiment. Most of them were from the old Eighth Route Army who had fought for many years. They were used to being bombed during wars. Whether they were fighting little devils or the Kuomintang, they were often bombed anyway. .

There is no way, the firepower is not as good as others, but it is not a good thing to be bombarded often, and some experience has been gained from the bombings. From cadres to soldiers, as long as they listen to the movement, they can know the type of artillery and the density of shells.

Li Jiangguo, the commander of the first battalion, listened for a while and then said confidently to Li Yong: "Commander, most of them are large-caliber howitzers. I guess there must be about [-] artillery pieces. Otherwise, we can’t make such a formation.”

Ma Changsheng, the commander of the third battalion, said directly: "Basically, they are all American-style 105mm howitzers, with some German-style 150-caliber heavy artillery in the middle, and the rest can't be put on the table."

Li Yong thought to himself, Ma Changsheng, the commander of the third battalion, may look like a big bastard despite his fiery temper. In fact, that's not the case. He can basically tell the type of artillery just by listening to the sound of shell explosions. What ordinary people can do, not to mention others, but the head of the regiment himself can't do it.

No wonder Li Yong can't do it. Who has the experience of being bombarded by the old Eighth Route Army? From the Red Army to the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army, until later the People's Liberation Army and the Volunteer Army, the troops have always been fighting against the shells. It's not okay to experience people's dissatisfaction.

After Ma Changsheng finished speaking, Li Yong turned his eyes to Gao Xiang, the battalion commander of the artillery battalion, and the instructor of their battalion. If they are familiar with artillery, these two people have the most say.

Seeing the head of the regiment aimed his eyes at him, Gao Xiang of course understood that Li Yong wanted him, the battalion commander of the artillery battalion, to say something. This guy shrugged his shoulders:

"Regimental Commander, Lao Li and Ma Changsheng are right. The main attacks on our army positions are 105-caliber American howitzers, which are the same as the artillery equipped by our regiment, with some German 150mm heavy artillery in the middle. The number of heavy guns with a caliber of 150 is very small. I listened carefully and found that there are no more than ten guns at most, and they are not firing all the time, but only occasionally."

Li Yong secretly admired him again. If you want to say that these guys from the old eighth road really have a way, a few people put together and solved the problem.

The Kuomintang government was very close to the Germans in the early days. The troops were not only equipped with a large number of German weapons, but also a group of German military advisers were serving. It was only later that Germany and the Japanese formed a strategic alliance and gradually severed the alliance. China's exchanges and the supply of weapons and ammunition, this kind of German artillery should be imported in the early days, but it seems that although the Kuomintang still has these big guys, it cannot produce large-scale combat effectiveness due to insufficient artillery ammunition.

The quality of the German artillery is very good, and it was used in the squadron throughout the Anti-Japanese War, but it still failed to exert its due power due to the problem of the shells.

Li Yong thought to himself that it was also thanks to the ejection of the cannons of this kind of artillery. Otherwise, it would be enough to hit the position hard. It is not certain whether the anti-cannon holes dug by our soldiers can withstand it.

While everyone was talking about the artillery, Ning Jinshan, the commander of the Fourth Battalion, said unhurriedly: "Regimental Commander, the main force of the field army's defense in the front is our second column. The enemy's artillery fire is so fierce, and the casualties of our column must be small." No."

Ning Jinshan, the commander of the Fourth Battalion, is recognized as the top shooter of the independent regiment. He has a calm personality and doesn't talk much at ordinary times, but when he speaks out, he carries weight.

Ning Jinshan's words silenced everyone. They all knew that the main force of the column was being bombed, but his regiment of thousands of people was sleeping here. It was not a good feeling.

There was silence at the venue for a few minutes, and finally He Cuihua, who was relatively young, opened up the chatter box: "Leader, political commissar, what's the use of our thousands of people just doing this and waiting? It's even more useless to stare at each other. Wouldn’t it be great to have comrades from the Teaching Brigade and Cavalry Division guarding it? Since we don’t need it, why don’t we go back and ask Boss Peng for instructions?”

After He Cuihua finished speaking, no one else said anything, and they were all a little ashamed, but they all agreed with her opinion. Li Yong looked at political commissar Wang Chengde with his eyes.

"Dayong, you are the leader of the regiment. You have the final say on the war. If there is anything to be responsible, we will bear it together. You make the decision."

Li Yong thought for a while and said: "It is not acceptable to change the mission casually. Even if you want to return to our second column, you must first ask Brigadier Chen for instructions. The teaching brigade is our current direct leader."

The independent group had a direct phone call with the teaching brigade, and Li Yong, who had made up his mind, called brigade commander Chen directly in front of everyone.

As soon as the phone was connected, brigade commander Chen Haihan's hearty voice came: "Commander Li, is there anything I can help you with? Don't worry, I will help as long as I can."

Li Yong knew that Brigadier Chen was being polite to him. The discipline of the People's Liberation Army is very strict. No matter what unit you are in or who your original unit is, as long as the superior decides to be assigned to this unit, the order will be issued. It must be carried out resolutely, even if it is almost impossible, Brigadier Chen said this to save face.

Li Yong shared his ideas and ideas with Brigadier Chen, and finally explained that the mobility of the independent regiment is very good. As long as the teaching brigade needs it, the independent regiment can come back for reinforcements at any time, and the mission will never be delayed.

During the phone call, Brigadier Chen Haihan laughed loudly: "There is no need to explain, Commander Li, I think you can't sit still watching the second column being bombed. Any changes need to be decided by the headquarters, and I can’t make the decision yet, so, you wait for a while, I will call Boss Peng to see what Boss Peng thinks, don’t worry, as long as the chief agrees, I will definitely not block it.”

In Baoji City, at the headquarters of the Field Army, Boss Peng, who answered the phone, said to the commanders around him: "Chen Haihan called just now, saying that those guys from the Independent Regiment couldn't sit still seeing their second column being bombed, and wanted to ask to go back. , what do you think of this issue?"

A chief who was lying on the table and looking at the map turned around and said with a smile: "These little guys, are you very impatient? It is a good thing to want to fight. My opinion is that there is nothing wrong with the teaching brigade anyway. Even if there are problems Is there another cavalry division as their reserve, let them go back."

Another commander followed up with the chief's words and said: "Boss, my opinion is to let them go back. They have grass growing in their hearts, and they can't stay at ease in the teaching brigade. It's better to let them go back, and save the king's beard. Always thinking about it."

"Okay, since you all agree, let them go back, and let's see what the little guys from the independent group can come up with."

The independent regiment and others who received the notification from Brigadier Chen Haihan were extremely excited. They knew that the battle would not be easy when they went back and waited for everyone, but none of them flinched. The position of the teaching brigade set off.

Before departure, the brigade commander Chen Haihan and the commander of the cavalry division both came to see him off. The two told Li Yong with a little reluctance that the independent regiment fought well and hoped to have the opportunity to cooperate again.

Farewell to the comrades of the teaching brigade and the cavalry division, the independent regiment spent less than an hour passing through the defense areas of each unit, and maneuvered from outside Baoji City to the vicinity of the second column's position.

At that time, the Majiashan position was five or six kilometers away from the main urban area of ​​Baoji City. Commander Wang's headquarters was in a hidden bomb defense cave.

Most of the guards at the column headquarters, the commander of the independent regiment, knew each other well. When they saw Li Yong and Wang Chengde, they let them go without asking any questions.

Commander Wang was overjoyed when the two got in, and looked them up and down: "Good job, you didn't embarrass our second column. I heard that you taught Ma Jiajun's 82nd Division a lesson." It's enough, and it's just the right time to come back, I feel that I'm short of manpower, I can relax when you come back."

Li Yong asked a little strangely: "Commander, are there any heavy casualties in our column?"

Before Commander Wang could speak, another head of the headquarters replied: "The casualties are not small. The enemy assumed a desperate posture and attacked without thinking for almost two days. Thanks to Baoji City Ammunition support, otherwise it will be really dangerous.”

Commander Wang stood in front of the map and pointed to a point and said: "With the combat power of our second column, it is not difficult to fight the enemy's infantry. The biggest threat to us is the enemy's artillery and aircraft, especially the aircraft. The heavy aerial bombs are very troublesome, and some shelters and anti-bunker holes collapsed after being bombed, and many soldiers were smothered to death inside."

"When you just came back, follow the old rules. When we are the reserve team of our column, we will call you when something happens, and go down to rest first."

Before going out, Li Yong still couldn't forget to inquire about the situation of the Second Regiment. Commander Wang pointed to the point on the map and said, "I know you want to ask about the situation of the Second Regiment. They are here, and they are the swordsmen of our column." Jianzi, the specific casualties have not been reported today, so it is estimated that they are not small."

After leaving the column headquarters, Li Yong and Wang Chengde couldn't help thinking together, it's not an honor to be in the reserve team all the time, and they have to find a way to fight a battle, but where to start the battle is a problem, listen The commander's tone said that although the troops suffered a lot of casualties, they are not needed for the time being.