roccoschili Chapter 243 Everything was fine before I left, but when I came back, the 358th Regiment was gone
Chapter 243 Everything was fine before I left, but when I came back, the 358th Regiment was gone
Seeing that most people knew how to handle current affairs, Wang Chao naturally opened the door and selected the elite veterans among them.
For new recruits, we look at their physical fitness, literacy, ability to operate a machine gun, whether they are artillerymen, etc.
The only thing the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army could show off was its artillery. Commander Yan had trained quite a few artillery students, and in this respect, they were no worse than the Central Army.
The first few artillerymen of the Eighth Route Army were recruited from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.
All of Chu Yunfei’s newly formed American artillery battalion was packed up and put into Wang Chao’s pocket.
He looked down upon other Jin-made rifles and also looked down upon imitation submachine guns.
After careful selection, more than 358 elite soldiers from the 2000th Regiment were reorganized into the Fourth Column.
There are more than 2000 old, weak, sick and disabled people left to Captain Chu, but we can't be too ruthless. We should leave them a way out so that we can meet again in the future.
The 358th Regiment was a regimental-level organization, and leaving 2000 people was not a small number. It was a full-fledged Shanxi-Suiyuan Army regiment.
After completing the initial reorganization, Wang Chao handed over the city defense to the Jinzhong Column, and his own Fourth Column began to withdraw northward.
We have to go back to Suiyuan and keep a close eye on the 35th Army.
By the way, the two brigades in Yulin can be reorganized, and the military strength can be exceeded to 2 people.
Ding Wei's task for him was to absorb the casualties from the battle within six months and build a column capable of fighting tough battles based on the current troops.
Qiluban felt quite aggrieved.
When Wang Chao's Fourth Column was withdrawn, the tank brigade and mechanized combat brigade attacked Suiyuan.
This was used as a lightning assault exercise, with a direct attack from Jining to Suiyuan.
"No matter how the war in Longcheng goes, Ding Wei is still on guard against us. It's really shameful that the capital of Suiyuan is occupied by outsiders."
Forced by the situation, Mr. Fu had to accept reality.
What he can do now is to continue building water conservancy projects, develop farming, and keep the local people firmly in his hands.
If they lose even their mass base, the Seven-Route-and-a-Ban will no longer exist.
A few capable fighters of the Suiyuan Army took the opportunity to train their troops. The key to success is not quantity but quality.
In particular, the two newly formed cavalry divisions must meet high standards.
On par?
Follow Ding Wei’s cavalry column?
They have an armored tank company to cooperate in the battle, but what do we have here? Three armored vehicles?
No matter how much training a mortal body receives, it cannot match the invulnerability of armored iron plates.
A visit to Wucheng actually dampened their morale, and made them believe even more in the power of the Suirecha Military Region.
I can’t win. The thought that comes from deep within my heart is that I can’t win.
There are not enough artillery, not enough armor, and not enough manpower. Even if a god comes, he will be lost.
There was a peaceful atmosphere inside and outside Wucheng.
After Ding Wei arrived here by plane, he was still smiling. He took out some information he had and shared it with Chu Yunfei.
This contains both intelligence on the Kwantung Army and intelligence on the North China region.
It just so happens that the Nationalist army’s intelligence network here is insufficient and cannot compare.
"Thank you for your generosity, Brother Ding. I will definitely reward you handsomely in the future."
"Haha, there's no need to reward me handsomely. We have a relationship that doesn't require us to discuss these matters. If Brother Yunfei has something good, he will definitely be willing to share it with me. Brothers should not be estranged from each other."
"You and I are in the same order. You are the head of the Second War Zone, and I am the commander of the Eastern Army in the 12th War Zone."
"To be honest, with your ability, Chu Yunfei, you are more than qualified to be a division commander. Why don't you come to the 12th War Zone and be under my command?"
This time Chu Yunfei was a little hesitant. After seeing Ding Wei attacking the city with his well-equipped planes and cannons, he began to have some doubts.
The battle between Shancheng and northern Shaanxi will definitely be a fierce one.
More than ten years of blind loyalty made it impossible for him to go against his heart, and he was still willing to serve in the Central Army rather than join the Eighth Route Army.
"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Ding. Let me think about it again."
Ding Wei didn't care, he took a deep breath and looked a little disappointed.
A forced melon is not sweet, so he found an excuse and asked people to settle Chu Yunfei down, but he could stay in Wucheng for a few days.
When you come, you will be picked up by plane, but when you leave, we can only provide you with a few good horses.
At this time, Chu Yunfei was still kept in the dark and had no idea that his 358th Regiment had been almost completely wiped out.
Half a month later, he, Fang Ligong and Sun Ming happily returned to Jingle area.
When he realized the situation of the troops, he was stunned.
"It's too much to bully others, it's too much to bully others."
Chu Yunfei slapped the wall. All his elite infantry and American mountain artillery battalion were named Ding.
"Commander, this, this, this, Ding Wei is too unkind."
"We are so grateful for his generosity that he dug a hole here. I will immediately write a report to the higher-ups to explain the matter and seek justice for us."
Fang Ligong thought it was too simple.
Find a superior, which superior?
Would anyone who can speak out speak for his two infantry battalions and one mountain artillery battalion?
For the sake of Chu Yunfei, it is not worth offending Ding Wei.
Furthermore, Ding Wei was recruited as the commander of the Eastern Route Army of the 12th War Zone, which does not mean that he will not be returned. He was used to tie up the main force of the Kwantung Army and support the battlefield in central Henan.
The reasons have been found so that you won’t have any handle.
He swallowed his anger and was angry at himself, Chu Yunfei, for being so foolish as to believe Ding Wei's words.
If a commander leaves the army, he will be at the mercy of others.
"What a great trick! Ding Wei is much more ruthless than Li Yunlong. He almost broke Chu Yunfei's bones."
A well-established reinforced regiment was turned into a weak and old regiment that was not up to standard.
He threw away the whip in anger, not knowing where to vent his anger.
"Stupid pigs, are Wu Ziqiang and Liang Guoping stupid pigs?"
"You let them take you away without firing a shot or saying a word? How stupid."
Sun Ming didn't dare to say a word.
I just think that the Eighth Route Army are too cunning. They sold people out and then helped count the money with a smile on their face.
He was also complacently appreciating the intelligence brought back from Wucheng. Compared with the intelligence, the foundation of the 358th Regiment was more important.
Chu Yunfei had spent a lot of energy and effort to train his own soldiers, but they were all packaged up by Wang Chao and have now been transferred to the Suiyuan area.
Even if he wanted to get it back, he had no chance.
Li Yunlong and Ding Wei are truly Chu Yunfei's lifelong enemies.
Oh, obviously he was overthinking. Ding Wei didn't take Chu Yunfei seriously. Commander Ding's target had always been the Kwantung Army. Taking Longcheng and eating up the elite troops of the 358th Regiment was just a matter of convenience.
Changes also occurred in the 22nd Army in the Yulin area. A man's reputation is like a tree's shadow. Ding Wei's reputation for retaking Longcheng was very high, which made the two brigades that had intended to surrender make a direct decision.
The newly formed brigade directly revolted and joined the Fourth Column.
Zuo Shiyun's brigade decided to join secretly and continue to serve as an internal supporter in the 22nd Army.
Once the two sides start fighting, Zuo Shiyun can launch a pincer attack from behind.
The situation in Suiyuan area became clear. After Wang Chao fought a round and returned, the whole army became more energetic.
Through their outward appearances, one can feel the trials that war has brought, which have given the entire unit a whole new look.
When iron is smelted in a boiler, impurities are removed, and the remaining fine steel is more worthy of attention.