Liu Changda said: "How powerful is the Eighth Route Army? They are busy transferring the people and troops now. According to our information, the troops currently in contact with the Japanese are basically their militia and a small amount of restraining troops. The main force of the Eighth Route Army is still a distance away from the island. *1*1* According to the current situation of the war between the two sides, it is extremely easy for the Japanese to leave the battlefield."

Li Qinglin also spoke: "The Iijima troops departing from Luo Village are progressing very quickly. So far, they have not been blocked by threatening obstacles. If they turn north, if so many Japanese soldiers really attack a large group of soldiers, the situation in Niuwangzhai will be dangerous."

Han Jizhong added: "The Japanese have not weak troops this time. Currently, the total strength is four squadrons, one of which is the strengthening squadron; in addition, they have a battalion plus two squadrons of puppet troops, so many troops are enough to compete with our Ninth Detachment."

Several points of Han Jizhong's addition attracted everyone's attention, and everyone's face gradually became severe. The officers were silent when they looked at the map.

Li Qinglin knocked on the table with his finger and said loudly: "What's wrong? It didn't matter just now, but now when he heard that the Japanese were coming, everyone was afraid?"

Xiao Liuzi threw a cigarette butt and said, "Boss, we have been working with the Japanese for so many years. When have we been afraid? If he wants to come, we will just use a gun to fight."

Xiao Liuzi's words aroused the resonance of others. The crowd slapped the table and rolled up their sleeves, which seemed to fight the Japanese immediately.

Li Qinglin needed this kind of emotion, and we must know that determination to fight to the death and confidence in winning are the guarantee of the final victory of an army.

After everyone calmed down a little, Li Qinglin asked everyone: "From the current situation, the Japanese's goal this time should be to directly point to the First Military Sub-district of the Eighth Route Army, but it cannot rule out the possibility of attacking our Ninth Detachment with audio attacks from east to west and long distances. These two Japanese troops are not simple. They move forward lightly and attack from both directions, which should have made a lot of preparations. Let's talk about it. How should we deal with it now?"

Liu Changda thought for a while and said, "Niuwangzhai is closest to these two Japanese. Our current primary defense focus should be here. I suggest that troops be drawn immediately to strengthen the defense here."

After so many battles, the Ninth Detachment suffered some losses, but there were very few strong men in the rear. At present, there was a vague shortage of troops in each unit. Li Qinglin had no more mobile troops in his hands. If he wanted to strengthen the defense of Niuwangzhai, it was the only choice to draw personnel from other brigades. {http:

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At present, the second brigade in Xiashangou is the second brigade in Xiashangou. If the troops are drawn, the first ones will be the direct troops of the Second brigade and Qinghe Town. The Second brigade has just assisted the New Fifth Army in regaining the territory, and the Japanese suffered a small loss. According to the Japanese's vengeance, it is difficult to guarantee that the Japanese will not launch a revenge attack on the Second brigade. Therefore, the big Zhao Shoushan is a little worried that his troops will be withdrawn.

"Boss, I don't object to the transfer of troops, but will the enemy really target us? If they come to another unit to attack the third or second team, how can we deal with it?"

Li Qinglin thought for a while and said, "Our troops are not strong enough, and the Japanese do not seem to have rich military strength. If they have more soldiers and more food, the troops on the island will not go around such a big bend to fight the Eighth Route Army."

Liang Xixian also nodded and said, "Commander Li's analysis makes sense. I think they only have so many total troops this time."

Li Qinglin said: "Captain Zhao's concerns are not unreasonable. We are not at the moment to rest assured. The soldiers are inconsistent, and no one can guarantee that the enemy's goal is only targeting the Eighth Route Army. We still have to do some necessary preparations."

Li Qinglin continued: "Captain Xu's first brigade has been strengthened from now on. The second brigade and the third brigade each dispatch a squadron to Qinghe to concentrate. The headquarters will then draw some personnel. This group of people will be commanded by Han Jizhong and will reinforce the Niuwangzhai at any time. Regardless of whether the Japanese are targeting only the Eighth Route Army, the militias in the defense areas of the other brigades must also be mobilized. The intelligence team must closely monitor the enemies in front of each other. If the enemy moves abnormally, they must report to the headquarters in time."

After Li Qinglin finished speaking, Xiao Liuzi asked in a muffled voice: "Boss, if the Japanese really only attack the Eighth Route Army and not attack us, should we reinforce the Eighth Route Army?"

Liang Xixian said: "We can only protect ourselves now. Since the two of them fight, we should look at it more. If we really send troops, will the Japanese really attract the attention of the Japanese?"

Liang Xixian's words were obviously worried that the disaster would move eastward, but the actual meaning was also very obvious, that is, the Ninth Detachment would be best to sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight, without having to worry about the life and death of the Eighth Route Army.

Xiao Liuzi shook his head and said, "Director Liang is indeed kind, but the Eighth Route Army is also our friendly army. We didn't have an agreement with them some time ago to fight the enemy together. Now if we don't save you, this..."

Liang Xixian immediately interrupted Xiao Liuzi and said, "We do have an oral agreement with the Eighth Route Army, but that is only supported by our ability? The commander said just now that it is not ruled out that the Japanese army will launch an attack on us, so we should ask for self-protection first."

It was not the style of a soldier who was not saved by death. As soon as Liang Xixian finished speaking, everyone was silent. The conference room was quiet and there was no sound at all.

Liang Xixian's meaning is already very obvious, that is, he wants to use the Japanese to eliminate the Eighth Route Army. As a general of the Central Commission for the Central Committee, Liang Xixian is also his responsibility to do so.

Currently, there are three guerrilla troops in this area, including Li Qinglin's Ninth Detachment, Sun Dianying's New Fifth Army and Liu Zhenghong's Eighth Route Army's First Military Sub-district in Northern Henan. These three are friendly forces in the anti-Japanese war. Just a few days ago, the Ninth Detachment sent troops to support the New Fifth Army. Now, if we don't send troops to support the Eighth Route Army, it is morally unreasonable.

In addition, from a military perspective, although the strength of the three friendly forces is different, due to the terrain, the three have become a staggering force. The common enemy is all Japanese. No matter which one is eaten by the Japanese, it will be a huge loss for the anti-Japanese forces in the region.

Although it is the period of cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, as for what kind of cooperation is, in the minds of the military officers and soldiers of the country, I no longer take the initiative to send troops to attack you, that is the biggest cooperation. Therefore, Liang Xixian's ideas have a lot of markets.

"If the Japanese pursue the Eighth Route Army and the Eighth Route Army requires entering my defense zone, should I let them in?" Xiao Liuzi asked.

Xiao Liuzi’s problem is not nonsense, it is indeed a very realistic problem. The Eighth Route Army currently has the smallest strength, mainly relying on guerrilla tactics. For example, when the two Japanese troops are here to sweep the country and the strength is very different, the Eighth Route Army is likely to be disbanded and eventually there is nowhere to go. If they are close to Niuwang Village, or really need to enter the defense zone of the first brigade, how should they face it as **'s Ninth Detachment?

This is a difficult question to answer. The war zone and the Military Commission will never let the Eighth Route Army enter the defense zone, and the stubborn soldiers represented by Liang Xixian will never let the Eighth Route Army in. However, can we really only watch the Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese force be eaten by the Japanese without being moved?

Li Qinglin was not easy to answer this question directly. He thought for a while and said, "Everyone understands the principle of losing his lips and cold teeth?"

Li Qinglin's meaning is already very clear, that is, he must not sit idly by. However, the officers at the meeting basically agreed with Liang Xixian's opinion. These traditional soldiers have always regarded the National Government as orthodox. In addition, the deep-rooted idea of ​​maintaining territory occupied their hearts, and most of these people were afraid that the Eighth Route Army would never leave after they came in.

The conference room was silent, and the officers smoked and drank water. No one answered Li Qinglin's words. Seeing that everyone was unwilling to accept the Eighth Route Army, Li Qinglin sighed in his heart and finally said, "In this way, the Eighth Route Army is our friendly army. We have an agreement with them, that is, to help each other fight against the enemy together. If the Japanese really attacked the Eighth Route Army in front of our position, we can cover them so that they can transfer safely."

Li Qinglin finally made a statement that he would not let the Eighth Route Army enter the defense zone, which made everyone feel relieved, and the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became relaxed. All the remaining time was handed over to Chief of Staff Liu Changda, because the military mobilization, personnel coordination, pre-war preparations and other series of affairs were the duties of the Chief of Staff.

When everything was arranged, it was almost ten o'clock in the evening. The temperature in northern Henan was very low in the early winter. Fortunately, the cooks at the headquarters prepared a large pot of hot noodle soup, which was a good food to warm up in winter.

A large pot of hot noodle soup was brought over, and the cooks served a large bowl of hot noodle soup for everyone. Everyone drank a large bowl of steaming hot noodle soup and then dissipated for a while.

"Xiao Liuzi, please stay for a while." Li Qinglin did not leave immediately, he kept Xiao Liuzi.

After everyone dispersed, Li Qinglin closed the door and whispered to Xiaoliuzi: "Liuzi, how are your Niuwang Village ready?"

Xiao Liuzi was very confident and said, "Boss, don't worry, it's been a day or two since they dealt with the Japanese. I've been almost ready. All the soldiers have been allocated a base ammunition, and the front-line troops have also added equipment. If the Japanese really dare to come, I dare not say anything else. If they want to cross Niuwang Village, they will have to pay a heavy price."

Li Qinglin patted Xiao Liuzi on the shoulder and said, "You are my old brother, I am still very relieved to do this."

Then, Li Qinglin changed his mind and asked: "If the Eighth Route Army really can't support you, ask for support; or if you really need to enter your defense zone, how are you going to deal with it?"
Chapter completed!