I am a wolf warrior

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Wang Ye smiled and said, "Commander, you have already taken a step forward, why can't you take another step?"

"What do you mean?" Li Yunlong said angrily, "Xiao Wang, can you stop being surrounded by clouds and fog?"

Wang Ye said angrily: "Commander, what I mean is that giving the ammunition to the brigade commander and the boss is the same as distributing the ammunition to Commander Ding and Commander Kong."

"When the strength of the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment becomes stronger, they will be able to form a tripartite rivalry with our independent regiment, so that the devils in Northwest Shanxi will care about one and lose another. No matter which regiment they fight, they will have to worry about the other two regiments."

"In the same way, if the main force in the southeast of Shanxi becomes stronger, it can also form a corner with our three regiments in the northwest of Shanxi. From now on, when the devils sweep the southeast of Shanxi, we can send troops from the northwest of Shanxi to threaten Taiyuan. Come over, if the devils raid our Northwest Shanxi again, then Southeast Shanxi can threaten Taiyuan."

"In this way, the devil will fall into a difficult situation."

"This also means that the Japanese army in Shanxi will completely lose its offensive capabilities."

"From then on, the Japanese army could only shrink in a few big cities, a dozen major county towns, and strongholds along several main traffic lines, waiting for our Eighth Route Army to come and deal with them."

Speaking of this meal, Wang Ye said: "The main force in Southeast Shanxi is much larger than ours, mainly due to insufficient ammunition. If we can support them with a certain amount of ammunition, they will be able to explode twice as fast." Even triple the lethality, which is much stronger than leaving ash in our warehouse."

Wang Ye didn't say this casually.

The combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army is really nothing to say.

Even after the large-scale expansion in [-], the combat effectiveness has declined, but after three years of battlefield training, the combat effectiveness has already returned to the same level or even exceeded this year.

It doesn't need the same battlefield support as the Japanese army, as long as it has the same supply of combat materials as the national army, the Eighth Route Army can beat the Japanese army in North China called mother.

However, the cruel reality is that the supplies of the Eighth Route Army have never been abundant.

Because there is no stable supply of ammunition, the Eighth Route Army rarely fights tough battles, because it is easy to lose money in tough battles.

However, it is difficult to capture too much in ambushes and sparrow battles, because the devils have learned to master after suffering a few losses. Unless there is a major combat operation, at other times, even the garrisons of the gun towers in various strongholds can only attack. Being able to carry a small amount of ammunition, the Eighth Route Army managed to lay down strongholds, and it was difficult to capture too many.

Therefore, the capture of the independent group this time is really precious.

Zhao Gang was the first to be persuaded by Wang Ye, and he echoed: "Old Li, I think what Xiao Wang said makes sense. It is rare for our independent regiment to have major combat operations in the next six months. So much ammunition is really a big problem." We can only keep the ashes, so it’s better to support the ammunition to the brigade headquarters and the headquarters.”

Xing Zhiguo also said: "Lao Li, I also think Xiao Wang is right."

Wang Ye said: "There is no need to support too much, [-] rounds of ammunition is almost enough. Of course, if the leader feels that the support is insufficient, he can also support another [-] grenades."

"Enough, enough!" Li Yunlong said quickly.

"One hundred thousand rounds of ammunition is enough, and there is no need for grenades."

"Then send [-] rounds of ammunition each." Zhao Gang nodded and said, "However, Captain Cao has helped us so much this time, shouldn't our independent regiment also show something?"

"I've already thought about this."

Li Yunlong said: "Just give him a 70mm caliber shell."

"I think it's appropriate." Zhao Gang said, "Commander Cao's artillery companies are all equipped with 70mm 70 infantry guns, so it would be best to send him [-]mm caliber shells."

Wang Ye asked, "The question is how much?"

"Five thousand rounds!" Li Yunlong was quite bold this time.

While speaking, Cao Sanlian had already brought the three company commanders Tu Feng, Liu Mangang, and Lou Daqiang over. Cao Sanlian came this time, in addition to being ordered by the brigade commander to support the independent regiment in combat, and by the way, the artillery of these three companies was also brought along. Going back, even though, there are not many artillerymen left alive from Shuiyao Mountain.

Cao Sanlian said: "Old Li, I have to go."

"Let's go." Li Yunlong said, "Don't stay for a few days?"

If it was according to Li Yunlong's original intention, he really wanted to detain Cao Sanlian directly.

But the brigade commander would definitely not agree to do this. When Cao Sanlian stayed, maybe he should move.

"I can't stop." Cao Sanlian said, "The brigade commander has given another combat mission. After we go back, we have to cooperate with the [-]nd Regiment to launch a tough battle and prepare to pull out a stronghold in Zhangzi County."

Li Yunlong said: "Since you have a combat mission, I won't keep you any longer."

After a pause, he continued, "But before I leave, I have a little gift for you."

"Gift?" Cao Sanlian said shyly, "How embarrassing? How embarrassing is this?"

"Five thousand rounds of 70mm caliber instant grenade." Li Yunlong smiled and said proudly, "This is a little gift from me to you, an old comrade in arms."

Cao Sanlian was stunned when he heard that.

He thought Li Yunlong would give him cigarettes.

After all, the Independent Group now runs a cigarette factory.

Although the taste of the smoke is average, it is considered a cigarette anyway.

But he never expected that what Li Yunlong sent was shells.

Those who send cannonballs will give cannonballs, but they will get five thousand rounds, five thousand rounds!

After a while, Cao Sanlian said: "Lao Li, do you really want to send me five thousand rounds of 70mm shells?"

"When did our old Li's words not count?" Li Yunlong waved his hand and said, "You just go to Lao Gou to get it."

"Hey, hey, what can I say?" Cao San rubbed his hands together, then gritted his teeth and said, "Lao Li, since you are so mean, I can't help but show it."

After speaking, he turned back to Tu Feng, Liu Mangang, and Lou Daqiang and said, "You guys stay."

"Yes!" Tu Feng, Liu Mangang, and Lou Daqiang had no objection to this. After all, they had been in the independent group for almost a year, and they were also emotional.

And it would be nice to stay in the independent group.

The Independent Regiment had 75mm field guns.

Manipulating this thing is much more enjoyable than the [-] infantry artillery.

Li Yunlong asked with a smile: "Old Cao, why don't you take Tu Feng and the others away?"

"No, let the three of them stay." Cao Sanlian smiled and asked again, "Old Li, there is one more thing, can you give me some more Fuliang cigarettes?"

"Damn, that's it?" Li Yunlong said, "I've already prepared it for you."

Speaking of this meal, he said: "There are 31 boxes in total. Ten boxes are for the brigade commander, ten boxes are for the division commander, ten boxes are for the boss, and the remaining one box is for you. When you run out of cigarettes, just tell me."

"Really? Thank you so much." Cao Sanlian was overjoyed upon hearing that.

A box of cigarettes is fifty sticks, five hundred packs, enough for him to smoke for a year and still have a surplus.

Li Yunlong said again: "In addition, I also prepared a big gift for the brigade commander and the boss, and you can also help me bring it over."

"Okay." Cao Sanlian agreed, and said with a smile, "Lao Li, you really seem to be a different person now, I almost can't recognize you."

Li Yunlong laughed.

……

Taiyuan, the headquarters of the First Army.

"Swipe!" Ryuichi Sakamoto spread out the map.

The gazes of Yoshio Iwamatsu, Masa Hanagu and several section leaders fell on the map at the same time.

Ryuichi Sakamoto pointed to the map and said: "Your Excellency Commander, Your Excellency Chief of Staff, and gentlemen, please see that the capital of Northwest Shanxi is Anhua. In addition to Anhua County, there are four counties including Heyuan, Ping'an, Fu'an, and Nao County."

"Northwest Shanxi has an area of ​​about 200 square kilometers and a population of about [-] million."

"Among them, Heyuan County has the largest area and the largest population, with a population of more than 60."

"However, half of the area and population of Northwest Shanxi is under the control of the enemy."

"At the moment, the imperial army has three enemies in Northwest Shanxi, namely the Jinsui Army's sole brigade in Heyuan County, the Central Army's 94th Independent Brigade in Fu'an County, and the Eighth Route Army in Anhua, Nao County, and Ping'an County. Of the three regiments, Chu Yunfei's Jinsui Army's sole brigade is the strongest."

"It is known from the information provided by the intelligence department,"

"The sole brigade of the Jinsui Army currently has more than 9000 troops."

"There are also two American M1A1 75mm mountain artillery battalions with strong firepower."

"The 94th Brigade of the Central Army currently has about [-] troops. The brigade commander Liang Gang is not only good at leading troops, but also surprisingly good at governing the country, so it should not be underestimated."

"Of course, the biggest threat still comes from the three regiments of the [-]th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army."

"Among them, the independent regiment commanded by Li Yunlong is the most threatening. The No. D battle plan, which His Excellency the General had placed high hopes on, suffered a tragic defeat in Waterloo, thanks to Li Yunlong's independent regiment."

"According to the known information so far, there are only 2000 people in the independent regiment."

"The new first regiment has only 500 people, and the new second regiment has only 500 people."

"But I think the intelligence department is seriously lagging behind in collecting intelligence about the Eighth Route Army."

"I absolutely don't believe that the independent regiment has only 2000 people. According to my estimation, the independent regiment has at least 5000 people, or even 7000 people!"

"But none of that matters anymore."

"After the failure of the No. D battle plan, the Independent Regiment, the New First Regiment, and the New Second Regiment will definitely expand massively."

"According to the speed of the Eighth Route Army's military expansion, after this year, the three regiments of the 2th Brigade in Northwest Shanxi can add up to at least [-] people!"

"And the level of equipment will not be bad."

"Because the weapons and equipment seized from the Imperial Army and the Imperial Association Army alone are enough to arm 2 people!"

Hearing this, Yoshio Iwamatsu's expression changed immediately, and several section leaders including Jiro Sakuma, Yasushi Inoue, and Takuya Mizuhara began to whisper.

To be honest, they had thought that the situation in Northwest Shanxi would become more severe, but they didn't expect it to be so severe.

If it is true what Sakamoto Ryuichi said, then the No. 60 Ninth Division, which is used to maintain law and order in Northwest Shanxi, will face the [-]th Route Army, [-] Jinsui Army and [-] Central Army.

The comparison between the enemy and our forces is two to one!

And as time goes by, it may become three to one or even four to one!

The reason is very simple, the imperial army will only fight less and less, while the Chinese army will only fight more and more.

Ryuichi Sakamoto went on to say: "So, in the future situation, the Imperial Army will be at an absolute disadvantage in terms of strength in Northwest Shanxi. Even with the Imperial Association Army, it will not be enough to smooth out this disadvantage."

"Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly extremely difficult to maintain the offensive."

Speaking of this meal, Ryuichi Sakamoto said again: "But what I want to tell your Excellency the Commander and the gentlemen is that if you just stick to your defense, then the final result can only be your death!"

"If you stick to it, you will definitely not be able to keep it in the end."

"The end result can only be bitten to death by the enemy one bite at a time."

Ryuichi Sakamoto's words were somewhat beyond Yoshio Iwamatsu's expectations.

Immediately, Yoshio Iwamatsu asked: "So you mean, continue to take the offensive?"

"Yes, continue to take the offensive!" Sakamoto Ryuichi said, "Even if the troops are at a disadvantage, we must continue to take the offensive and keep putting pressure on the enemy."

Yoshio Iwamatsu asked: "What should I do specifically?"

Ryuichi Sakamoto replied: "Start from two aspects. First, increase the enthusiasm and combat effectiveness of the Imperial Association Army. Second, drive a wedge between the Eighth Route Army, the Jinsui Army, and the Central Army."

Yoshio Yanmatsu said again: "You can talk about it in detail."

"Okay." Ryuichi Sakamoto paused and said again, "The biggest problem with the Imperial Association Army is the two ends of the head. On the one hand, they hope to live a comfortable life with the Imperial Army, but on the other hand, he doesn't want to tear himself apart with the Eighth Route Army. , so on the battlefield they often muddled through things, and even reached a tacit understanding with the Eighth Route Army.”

"I've heard about this too." Hua Guzheng said.

"It is said that the Imperial Association Army will only shoot into the sky on the battlefield."

"In return, the Eighth Route Army will generally not kill the Imperial Association Army."

Takashi Sakamoto: "So it is necessary to break this tacit understanding."

"This matter is difficult." Yoshio Iwamatsu shook his head and said, "The most difficult thing to manage in this world is the human heart."

Ryuichi Sakamoto said solemnly: "This matter is indeed difficult to do, but it is actually easy to do."

"Oh?" Yoshio Iwamatsu suddenly became interested, and asked again, "Sakamoto-kun, what's a good way?"

Ryuichi Sakamoto said in a deep voice, "Whether it's a person or a country, what you're fighting for is nothing more than interests. Therefore, if you want to break the tacit understanding between the Imperial Association Army and the Eighth Route Army, you can only start with interests."

"Benefits?" Hua Guzheng said, "Are there any specific measures?"

"Of course." Takashi Sakamoto said, "The specific measure is tax!"

"Taxation?" Yoshio Iwamatsu said, "You mean to let the Imperial Association Army collect taxes?"

"Yes, let the Imperial Association Army be responsible for collecting taxes." Sakamoto Takashi nodded, "But it is not the taxation of the public security area, but the taxation of the guerrilla area and the bandit area. The taxation of the guerrilla area is collected, and the Imperial Association Army can keep half of it. If it is No matter how much tax is collected from the bandit area, it will go to the Imperial Association Army, and the Imperial Army will not collect any money!"

"In this way, the enthusiasm of the Royal Association Army is bound to be greatly improved."

"People are greedy. Driven by profit, the Imperial Association Army will definitely actively collect taxes in guerrilla areas, and there is a high probability that they will rush into bandit areas to collect public food."

"In this way, the Imperial Association Army and the Eighth Route Army will immediately become mortal enemies, and the tacit understanding between the two sides will be destroyed by itself."

"Furthermore, driven by interests, the Imperial Association Army has the enthusiasm to increase its combat effectiveness to fight against the Eighth Route Army, and its combat effectiveness is bound to increase in a short period of time."

Speaking of this meal, Ryuichi Sakamoto said in a more emphatic tone: "At least, it will no longer be just a display like it is now, and even the defensive strongholds cannot be counted on by the Imperial Association Army."