readytorunbook Chapter 342: 388th Brigade's Offensive Action
Chapter 342: 388th Brigade's Offensive Action
In the courtyard of the command headquarters in Lijiazhuang.
The afternoon sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows.
Gundam lay leisurely on an old rattan chair, enjoying his rare leisure time.
Since the formation of the heavy combined brigade, the burden on his shoulders has been lightened a lot, and he no longer needs to stay up day and night to handle military affairs.
Li Dazhuang was sitting on a small stool nearby, dozing off.
His head would occasionally fall forward, then suddenly rise again to continue his nap.
Suddenly, there was a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds outside the yard.
Then, Li Yunlong's iconic loud voice came from outside the yard:
"Commander, I, Old Li, am here to see you!"
Before he finished speaking, Li Yunlong walked into the yard like a gust of wind.
Chu Yunfei followed him slowly and walked into the yard together.
After hearing Li Yunlong's voice, Gaoda stood up lazily and stretched his waist.
Li Dazhuang next to him also hurriedly got up and rubbed his sleepy eyes.
"Da Zhuang, go in and bring out two chairs." Gao Da ordered.
Li Dazhuang responded, turned around and walked towards the command center in a hurry.
"Old Li, what do you want to talk to me about?" Gundam said.
"Hey, Commander, look at what you said. I can't come to you if there is nothing wrong." Li Yunlong said with a smile.
"Haha, others may not understand you, Li Yunlong, but I don't understand you, right?
If you have something to say, say it now. If you have something to say, say it now. "Golden Goddard said bluntly.
Li Yunlong put away his smile and said seriously: "Hahaha, the commander still understands me.
I came to the headquarters today to ask the commander for permission to go into battle."
Gaoda looked at Li Yunlong with confusion.
Go to war?
What kind of war?
It seems that no Japanese troops are launching an attack now.
He frowned and said, "Li Yunlong, tell me what kind of battle it is? You've confused me."
"Commander, this is what happened."
Li Yunlong told Gaoda his idea, hoping to lead the heavy armored combined brigade out for actual combat.
Gaoda looked at the two of them in surprise after hearing this: "Old Chu, do you agree to this?"
Chu Yunfei nodded: "Commander, I have discussed this matter with the brigade commander in detail.
The current heavy armored combined brigade has completed its running-in process. Only through actual combat can its true combat effectiveness be tested, thereby increasing practical experience.
After all, there has never been such an organization in our army, so we need more actual combat data."
Gaoda nodded in agreement. He also agreed with the point of view put forward by Chu Yunfei.
He knew that actual combat was the best way to test the combat effectiveness of troops, especially for a brand-new troop organization like the heavy combined brigade.
"Okay, since you two military chiefs agree, I agree too."
Li Yunlong and Chu Yunfei showed joy after hearing this.
Li Yunlong slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "Great, Commander, we will go back and prepare now. We will make sure we can show you how to fight."
Chu Yunfei also nodded in agreement: "Commander, we will definitely live up to your expectations."
Gundam waved his hand, motioning for them to sit down: "Sit down and talk, we will discuss the battle plan in detail."
The three of them sat together under the shade of a tree and began an intense and detailed discussion of the battle plan.
Gaoda sat on a simple wooden chair, looking at Li Yunlong and Chu Yunfei.
"Old Chu, Old Li, tell me where you plan to attack next."
Chu Yunfei said quickly.
“Commander, the 388th Brigade is preparing to launch an attack on Yanmen Pass and Datong.
According to reliable intelligence, the 20th Guard Brigade of the Mongolian Army was stationed at Yanmen Pass and Datong.
The number is around 7000, and including the puppet troops, it will not exceed 1.”
“My idea is that after the 388th Brigade captures Yanmen Pass, it will head straight to the Datong Basin and completely capture this important town.
The Datong Basin is mostly plains, which is very suitable for mechanized troops to fight and can bring out the true strength of the 388th Brigade."
After listening to Chu Yunfei's report, Gaoda nodded in agreement.
Taking over the Datong Basin would be very beneficial to the anti-Japanese war situation in the entire Shanxi region.
Now that Yangquan is controlled by the Independent Column, the Japanese have to transport their supplies and troops from Datong through Yanmen Pass into the Shanxi region.
If the independent column could regain control of Datong, it would be equivalent to grasping the lifeline of the First Army.
His gaze turned to Chu Yunfei.
"Old Chu, I agree with your action plan.
The independent column will act together to solve your worries." Gundam said.
A happy smile appeared on Chu Yunfei's face.
"Commander, since you also agree to the offensive, I will arrange the troops to prepare as soon as I return." Li Yunlong said on the side.
Gundam nodded: "Yes, sure. You can start preparing immediately after you return."
Li Yunlong and Chu Yunfei quickly turned around and left the command center.
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After watching Li Yunlong and Chu Yunfei leave, Gao Da turned and walked into the yard, ready to lie down for a while.
He had just laid down again, enjoying the coolness and quietness of the shade.
The tranquility in the yard was broken by the sound of hurried footsteps.
Gundam looked towards the door in confusion, only to see the communicator quickly rushing into the yard.
When the communicator saw Gundam, he walked straight up to him and reported breathlessly: "Commander, there's a call from headquarters."
Gundam took the telegram from the communicator and read it quickly.
The content of the telegram made him widen his eyes: "What the hell, Sha Ruijin?"
The telegram said that the new chief of staff of the Independent Column, Comrade Sha Ruijin, would soon serve as chief of staff of the Independent Column.
After Gundam put down the telegram, fragments of memories flashed through his mind.
Sha Ruijin's name is a household name in later generations.
I didn’t expect that the chief of staff sent by the headquarters this time was also named Sha Ruijin. I just don’t know if he looks like Sha Ruijin in the TV series.
Gundam couldn't help but start looking forward to it.
The independent column never had a chief of staff.
Now the headquarters has finally arranged a chief of staff, which is very good news for both the independent column and him.
He now had a senior commander who could help him command the independent column.
Now the independent column is too large for him to command alone.
Gaoda stood up, dusted himself off, and said to the communicator, "Notify them to prepare to welcome the new chief of staff."
The messenger immediately took the order, turned around and ran out of the yard to convey the order.