Volume 1 Chapter 012 The targets collided?
Chu Yunfei looked at the sand table, thinking hard.
After a long while, he raised his head and said, "Staff Officer Fang!"
When Fang Ligong heard Chu Yunfei calling him Fang Mou, he knew that it was serious business.
He stood at attention and said, "Yes!"
Chu Yunfei said: "The independent regiment just suffered a defeat, and morale is low. If a new regiment leader takes office, he must seek a victory to solve the morale problem. This is the fastest way to restore morale!"
Fang Ligong nodded and said, "What the regimental commander said makes sense. Do you think they will take the initiative to attack the Japanese army? But that's too bold!"
Chu Yunfei shook his head. "They just suffered a great defeat, their morale is low, and their weapons and equipment are also poor. They will not take the initiative to attack the Japanese army in the short term. I personally think that they will pick a weak target first."
Fang Ligong reacted and said, "Commander, you are talking about the puppet army!"
"Yes!" Chu Yunfei picked up a baton and pointed to Yangcun, the independent regiment's base on the map, and then pointed to Wanjia Town.
"According to intelligence, the 8th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army recently formed a new cavalry battalion and stationed it in Wanjia Town! For the Eighth Route Army, which lacks heavy weapons and mobility, such a cavalry battalion is definitely what they desire! If my expectations are correct, they want to take over this cavalry battalion!"
Fang Ligong still didn't believe that the independent regiment would attack Wanjia Town.
"But Wanjia Town is close to Zhengtai Road, and the Japanese can provide support at any time. If the battle goes badly, they will be caught by the Japanese army. It is too risky for the Communist army to attack Wanjia Town! It is not a wise move!"
Chu Yunfei shook his head and said, "Do the opposite! The Imperial Army's combat effectiveness is poor. In addition, they think the Eighth Route Army dare not attack them, so they will definitely relax their vigilance. If they are suddenly attacked by the Eighth Route Army, the Imperial Army will definitely be defeated! The Independent Regiment is only 50 kilometers away from Wanjia Town. After running 50 kilometers, they will suddenly attack. If they do it well, they can end the battle in 2 hours, and then immediately set off to return to the division, and they can escape safely."
"A risky move?" Fang Ligong adjusted his glasses and looked at Chu Yunfei with some confusion. "Could it be that the commander also wants that cavalry battalion? He wants to take the initiative!"
"I, Chu, don't care about a cavalry battalion! What I want is Wanjia Town!" Chu Yunfei said, holding his baton and pointing at the location of Wanjia Town.
Wanjia Town?
Fang Ligong looked at Chu Yunfei in disbelief.
It was already very risky for the Communist army to attack the puppet army's cavalry battalion.
But the commander actually wants to attack Wanjia Town, wouldn’t that be even more dangerous?
After all, the puppet army cavalry had to feed the horses and train them on a daily basis to prevent the war horses from getting fat.
The cavalry battalion was stationed in the suburbs of Wanjia Town.
Even if the Communists' attack was unsuccessful, they could still escape unscathed as long as they retreated quickly.
But attacking Wanjia Town is another matter.
Once surrounded by the Japanese army, there would be no way out and we would be trapped to death in the city.
Fang Ligong said anxiously: "Commander, this is too risky. Please think twice!"
Chu Yunfei restrained Fang Ligong! "Staff Officer Fang, don't worry. I don't want to occupy Wanjia Town. What I want is to eat up the 8th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army in one bite. Think about it, once the puppet army's cavalry battalion is attacked, the puppet army's 8th Mixed Brigade stationed in Wanjia Town will definitely go out of the city to rescue. I plan to ambush the 1st battalion halfway and eat up the 8th Mixed Brigade. At the same time, the cavalry battalion will take the opportunity to attack Wanjia Town!"
Fang Ligong was very surprised. "Only two battalions?"
"Yes!" Chu Yunfei nodded. "I've thought about it. In order to avoid being caught by the Japanese, the battle must be over in two hours. In this case, our army must act quickly. Only by gathering all the horses in the regiment can this plan be realized. The 8th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Army was originally the North China Security Corps, and its combat effectiveness is not even second-rate. Two battalions are enough. Too many would be a burden!"
Fang Ligong listened to Chu Yunfei's plan.
He looked at the sand table and imagined the battle in his mind.
After a long while, he raised his head and said, "Commander! If you want to realize your plan, first you need to know the action time of the independent regiment! Second, the puppet army will leave the city. Third, our army must act quickly and ruthlessly. Just like what the commander said, once the gunfire starts, the battle must be resolved within two hours! These three points are indispensable. Otherwise, it will not be a sneak attack, but a violent attack. Or you can only decisively cancel the plan and waste your efforts!"
Chu Yunfei ordered. "Yes! Order the Intelligence Department to keep a close eye on the Independent Regiment's movements. They are going to attack the puppet army's cavalry battalion, and they will have at least one battalion of troops. Such movements should be easy to monitor! At the same time, let the intelligence department find out the situation in Wanjia Town, the specific number of puppet troops, their garrisons, and the locations of machine guns. Your staff will formulate a detailed battle plan!"
Seeing that the commander had made up his mind, Fang Ligong immediately stood at attention and said, "Yes! Commander!"
"Go and execute the order!" Chu Yunfei waved his hand to signal Fang Ligong that he could leave, and he continued to look at the sand table.
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After receiving the news from the intelligence personnel of the 358th Regiment, the commander of the independent regiment, Li Yunlong, paced around in the yard, feeling very upset .
Ever since he had finally managed to kill the captain of the Sakata Regiment last time, the 358th Regiment came on like a mantis swooping down on a cicada and annihilated the Sakata Regiment in one fell swoop.
Become famous in one battle!
However, he was demoted and became the director of a clothing factory.
In his opinion, the reason why he was demoted was that Chu Yunfei stole his credit.
That's why I was fired by the boss!
Li Yunlong blamed the 358th Regiment and Chu Yunfei.
When he arrived at the independent regiment, he knew that the one next to him was Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment, so he asked people to keep an eye on them at all times.
Li Yunlong, the new head of the independent regiment, heard the information sent by the security officer.
He frowned.
"The 358th Regiment is on alert! Is Chu Yunfei planning to attack? Who is his target? The Japanese or the puppet army ? His behavior is a bit strange. Only the first battalion and the cavalry battalion have gathered. The other battalions are silent! Could it be that he has also received intelligence and his target is the cavalry battalion in Wanjia Town?"
Think of this!
Li Yunlong was no longer calm!
no!
That cavalry battalion belongs to me, Li Yunlong. No one can take it away!
He shouted, "Come here, call the deputy commander Kong Jie over!"
March 12, 358th Regiment Headquarters Command Room.
The General Staff has submitted the battle plan. Chu Yunfei was looking at the battle plan while comparing it with the sand table, imagining how the battle situation would evolve.
Just as he was pondering the risks of the staff's operational plan this time.
Fang Ligong walked in quickly.
"Commander. Something's happening with the Independent Regiment! Their first battalion has been dispatched, heading towards Wanjia Town!"
After saying this, Fang Ligong looked at the commander with admiration.
The commander-in-chief is the commander-in-chief, he is very good at predicting things!
Before the commander of the independent regiment took office, the commander had already anticipated that the enemy would launch a surprise attack on Wanjia Town, intending to seize the horses and equipment of the cavalry battalion.
With such a wise and brave commander leading the team, the 358th Regiment will definitely become a legend on the battlefield.
Chu Yunfei did not notice Fang Ligong's admiring look.
He heard that the First Battalion of the Independent Regiment had been dispatched, and shouted, "Alright! Act according to the plan immediately! Pass the order down, the First Battalion and the Cavalry Battalion are dispatched! Target Wanjia Town!"
After a pause, Chu Yunfei shouted, "Tell the brothers, even if you have to crawl, you have to crawl to Wanjia Town. Anyone who dares to be lazy will be severely punished!"
"Yes, Commander!"
