Jagged Changjin Lake: Kill the enemy and become stronger

Chapter 830 Explanation of the Eighth Route Army

In particular, some small-scale base areas are usually garrisoned by smaller troops. Once the battle starts, it is too late to mobilize large troops, so troops can only be arranged according to the principle of proximity.

Therefore, the situation of unequal military strength between the two sides often occurs, and there is even a situation where a company of the Eighth Route Army blocked a small devil and a brigade. One can imagine the brutality of the battle.

But even so, the troops of the Eighth Route Army did not let a little devil pass through the blocking line, and the final victory of the entire battle was won by the blood and lives of these soldiers.

According to statistics, in this battle, the Eighth Route Army had 18 casualties out of the original 5 people. Seven battalion-level troops were completely wiped out, 35 company-level troops were completely wiped out, and platoon-level troops were completely wiped out. There were 77 units that were wiped out, and more than half of them were killed or injured. Even after the battle, only one-third of the original troops were left, and there were countless troops.

At the beginning of the battle, in just two days, hundreds of little devil troops were dispatched, which meant that the Eighth Route Army had to send an equal number of troops to stop it.

As a result, the Eighth Route Army, which was already at a disadvantage in terms of strength, was even more stretched. If it weren't for the large number of enthusiastic young people who joined the army to make up for the gap in numbers, this battle would have been even more difficult.

With such a serious loss, it is not an exaggeration to deal with Li Yunlong's military law. After all, all this was caused by his impulse.

Without him taking the independent regiment to fight Boyang, the battle would not have broken out.

If this battle had not started, there would not have been so many soldiers sacrificed.

From a certain point of view, Li Yunlong caused a bloodbath by himself.

However, the superior chief still did not punish him severely, but only demoted him by two levels symbolically.

It is only for a very small reason that the chiefs value him. There is no doubt that no matter how great a talent is, he will have to pay for the mistakes he made.

There are three key reasons that prompt the chiefs to be lenient.

He did what the chiefs always wanted to do, but couldn't.

The effect of this battle has exceeded expectations, that is to say, no matter how much sacrifice is made, this battle is worth fighting.

What's more, the number of casualties this time is less than half of that of the little devil. This is undoubtedly an unprecedented victory for the Eighth Route Army whose casualty ratio has always been much higher than that of the little devil in previous battles. Let go of the history that the Eighth Route Army needs to exchange a few soldiers for a little devil, and don't let the Eighth Route Army still be labeled as weak.

Those precious medicines and gold and silver treasures have changed the existing medical conditions and material conditions of the Eighth Route Army to a large extent.

Many people were sacrificed in this battle, but many people were also saved.

Therefore, in the eyes of the chiefs, Li Yunlong's private actions actually outweighed the demerits.

The Eighth Route Army will not allow bad people to do evil, nor will they ignore meritorious people for some reason.

From a long-term perspective, this battle at the most favorable time laid a solid foundation for the overall situation of the War of Resistance to develop in a good direction.

Therefore, when the Eighth Route Army explained the battle to the outside world, it did not completely shift the responsibility to Li Yunlong, and did not even mention that the battle was caused by the independent regiment.

The independent regiment attacked Boyang, which led to a full-scale battle in North China.

This matter cannot be concealed, and it cannot be concealed. There are too many people who know the cause of this battle. The Eighth Route Army, the little devils, and the Jinsui Army have all learned of this situation one after another.

But why did they suddenly attack Boyang? The Eighth Route Army has done enough work on this.

In order to avenge the deputy commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army who was ambushed by little devils on the way back?

This reason is a little too emotional.

Although it is a matter of course to kill and pay for revenge, it cannot be used on the Eighth Route Army at this time.

Just to avenge the deputy commander-in-chief who did not actually have an accident will make the outside world suspect the style of the Eighth Route Army. In order to avenge one person, launch a campaign and pay the price of nearly 5 casualties, which will affect the Eighth Route Army. The image of the people.

In order to avenge those Eighth Route Army soldiers who died in the ambush?

This reason is also a bit too far-fetched.

Not to mention the entire battle, the Eighth Route Army cavalry company plus guard company, the total number of sacrificed soldiers was less than 3000, while the little devil's Jingbian unit was wiped out nearly [-] people, this number has exceeded the scope of revenge.

Just to say that there are grievances and debts, even if it is to avenge those soldiers, you should go to the Jingbian Regiment. Why are you going to fight Boyang? It is easy to make people wonder if the Eighth Route Army has another purpose.

The country is based on the people, and any army without the support of the country and the people, no matter how strong its combat effectiveness is, cannot go far.

And the reputation of the army is the foundation of root and foundation.

Therefore, no matter how you say it, the battle to attack Boyang cannot be provoked by the Eighth Route Army.

So there was such an explanation that the independent group went out for training and was attacked by little devils on the way.

After the independent group chased them, they found that the little devils who attacked them had entered Boyang City.

Since Boyang City was defended by a city wall, and there were still heavy soldiers stationed by the little devils, the independent regiment had no chance of winning, so they planned to withdraw.

But at this time, the little devils in Boyang City suddenly attacked the Independent Regiment, and the Independent Regiment was forced to fight back. This is how the Battle of Boyang City began.

Although this explanation also means that Li Yunlong attacked Boyang City without receiving any orders, the point is that he was forced to fight back.

Even if the little devils did not admit that they had sneaked up and attacked the independent regiment, but as one of the belligerents, and with their usual arrogant behavior, their explanation basically has no credibility.

In view of the fact that the independent regiment was forced to participate in this battle and won the victory, Li Yunlong's responsibility for starting the war without asking for instructions seemed insignificant.

The superior demoted him to the battalion commander, which was considered an explanation for this matter.

"Lao Li, the entire army in North China has participated in this battle. The commotion is not ordinary. Although I have calmed down now, I am always not at ease in my heart."

There were already two empty wine bottles on the table, and the four of them were a little bit drunk. Kong Jie found a peanut in a row of peanut shells, and said suddenly after eating it.

"Normal, the little devils have suffered such a big loss this time, do you think they can swallow this breath? Now maybe where the cat is thinking about how to retaliate against us? In my opinion, when this battle is won, it also rang Alerted."

Li Yunlong drank up the last bit of wine left in the bowl, smashed it, said it.

Zhang Dabiao reached for a new bottle, but he refused.

Although he likes to drink, he will have two sips if he has nothing to do, but he has a principle, no matter how good the wine is, he can only order it.

As for alcohol, drink it well, never drink too much, he still knows the reason why too much alcohol can cause trouble.

"What alarm?"

Kong Jie asked curiously.

In terms of analyzing the situation, he still admires Li Yunlong.

"Our battle with the little devils will become more and more fierce, and this war will enter a new stage."

Li Yunlong lit a cigarette, his expression suddenly became serious.

Chapter 830 Five Analysis of the Future

"A new stage? Lao Li, your speech is getting better and better now, and you are always popping new words out of your mouth. At least you can be an army commander in the future."

Xing Zhiguo in Xiang's text also made a joke with the strength of alcohol.

"Then let our future Army Commander Li tell us, what is this new stage? Everyone is welcome."

Kong Jie was a watcher who was not afraid of big things, so he immediately booed and took the lead in applauding.

Zhang Dabiao, who hadn't said a word since he got to the wine table, was the one who applauded the most, with both hands red.

It seems that if Li Yunlong can really become the commander of the army, it will be his greatest glory.

"If we want to talk about this new stage, we have to summarize the previous situation. Have you ever noticed the form of confrontation between us and the little devil?"

Li Yunlong was not stage-frightened, he stood up directly, walked back and forth on the kang with his hands behind his back, gestured in the air a few times with his hand holding a cigarette, and then sat down again and asked.

Although he wasn't sure if he could really become a military commander in the future, at least he had mastered the style of the military commander now. If he didn't look at his face, he really had the aura of a military commander.

This question is very simple. The three people sitting here all have the experience of fighting against little devils many times. It can be said that they know themselves and the enemy very well.

But this question is also very complicated, with different opinions and different answers. Everyone has a unique perception of the little devil.

So all of a sudden, no one could answer the question Li Yunlong raised.

"Generally speaking, when we establish a base area, we still focus on defense and develop gradually on the premise of protecting the safety of the people in the base area. The little devils are also encroaching on the mind, expanding the occupied area little by little. The method of targeting our army is also It is mainly based on mopping up. Although there are occasional battles between the enemy and us, they are basically based on small-scale exchanges of fire. Before that, there have been almost no large-scale battles. It's going to be called the first all-out showdown."

When he couldn't hear the answer, Li Yunlong began to explain on his own initiative.

The three listeners thought carefully without blinking, and nodded in unison.

Li Yunlong's summary is very in place, and it profoundly interprets the previous situation and the confrontation between the enemy and ourselves.

"But in the future, the conflict between us and the little devils will become more intense. The Eighth Route Army will no longer focus on defense. Taking the initiative to fight against the little devils will become the norm, and the scale of the little devils' attacks on the Eighth Route Army will become bigger and bigger. , that is to say, there will be no more small-scale raids. Once the little devils are dispatched, it must be a big move, and there will be more and more large-scale battles in the future. For example, if so far, the Eighth Route Army and the little devils maintain If the form of combat is based on probing, then the next step is the development stage. Both the enemy and the enemy are really desperate. The little devil took out the knife, and we have to use the sword. The war will enter a white-hot state, which may last for a long time. , Whoever can persevere to the end will not be far from victory."

Li Yunlong knocked on the table and said earnestly.

The three listeners were dumbfounded. Li Yunlong's words had almost reached the end of the war.

Whether it will really be as he said, no one can predict in advance, but I have to admit that the possibilities mentioned by Li Yunlong are still very profound and shocking.

It is no longer possible for ordinary people to take this level into consideration.

This requires not only extraordinary wisdom, but also sufficient experience and long-term vision to support analysis.

The current fighting situation is severe enough, if it will become more intense in the future, what will it be like?

"Old Li, how did you think so deeply? I admit that your perspective on war is different from ours, but what you just said seems to be beyond the scope of our identities, right?"

After a long silence, Xing Zhiguo was the first to ask.

What Li Yunlong said really surprised him.

This is no longer purely strategic thinking, but a point of view that can only be produced by combining military theory, combat thinking and strategic thinking.

Of course, Xing Zhiguo's last words were not doubts, but reminders and worries.

Because this kind of thing should be considered by the core decision-making level of the army.

You, Li Yunlong, a battalion commander, even if you were a battalion commander before yesterday, even if you can consider these things at this level, you should definitely not say it in public.

This can easily create panic.

If you really have enough confidence in your own opinions, you should also discuss it with the chiefs in private, instead of talking about it in public as a drunken conversation.

"Hey, there are only four of us in this room, and I don't believe any of you are stupid enough to spread my words. If you don't believe me, I won't talk about it with you. "

Li Yunlong chuckled, he could naturally hear Xing Zhiguo's worries, but he didn't care because he had confidence.

Xing Zhiguo thought so too, there are only four people in this room, and only three people heard what Li Yunlong said, and he would definitely not spread it to the outside world. Don't think Kong Jie is always arguing with Li Yunlong, but he is absolutely unambiguous on key issues. As for Zhang Da Biao, then even more unwilling to do so.

Unless Li Yunlong himself can't control his mouth and tell others, otherwise no fifth person will know what he said today.

"Besides, I drank wine today and talked nonsense after drinking."

Li Yunlong smiled slyly and added.

"In ancient times, there were Li Taibai's hundred poems after drinking, and now there is Li Yunlong who sees the whole situation after drinking. Your Li family really has a lot of talents, it's amazing."

Xing Zhiguo wanted to toast to show his admiration, but when he found that he had already drunk it, he gave him a thumbs up instead.