After listening to Luo Yue's introduction, everyone also made a low voice, because according to Luo Yue's statement, the Marine Corps did not have the qualification to form an independent army at all. An army that can only fight independently within 30 kilometers on the coast will certainly not be an independent branch of the army.

At this time, the Chief of General Staff Zhu Da said: "Lieutenant General Luo, how did you calculate the 30-kilometer combat range on your coast? If it is within the cover range of warship artillery, the current maximum caliber naval gun is not fired at a distance of 30 kilometers."

Luo Yue said: "What I said is that the combat range of 30 kilometers on the coast is divided into three layers. The first layer is a 10 kilometers on the coast. This range is usually the layout range of shore defense firepower. However, before landing, naval guns will basically destroy all shore defense firepower, or destroy most of them. At least 80% of the shore defense firepower is destroyed before landing operations can be launched. Therefore, when landing operations are carried by the Marines, the threat to the Marines is only the remaining remaining firepower points, and it is enough to rely solely on the mortars carried by the Marines. Even if they encounter it,

When you reach a relatively strong defensive stronghold, there are not many. At the same time, you can provide guidance for the artillery of warships. The task of the Marine Corps is to quickly gain a foothold on the beach and establish a beachhead position; the second floor is 10-20 kilometers on the coast. In this range, it is usually the second line of defense for the coastal defense forces, but this range is basically within the range of large and medium-caliber artillery, so the Marine Corps can get fire support from warships. The task is to expand the position, leave a second batch of troops and equipment space for landing, and ensure the continuous combat capability of landing operations."

After a pause, Luo Yue continued: "The third floor is a range of 20-30 kilometers on the coast. This range does exceed the fire range of the warships, but the Marines must advance the front line to this point, because only at this point can the absolute safety of the beachhead positions be ensured, the subsequent troops, materials can be landed, and a relatively safe environment to build temporary dock facilities. In addition, at this point, the Marines' 75mm field artillery regiment was also

It should have been successfully landed, so even if you encounter an enemy with strong firepower, the Marines can withstand a while. If you really can't resist, you can retreat to the second floor and use the firepower support of the warship to fight against the enemy. This is why I set the current Marines' combat range within 30 kilometers of the coast. If it exceeds this range, you must have the firepower support of the army so that the Marines can fight, otherwise they will be extremely passive."

"Of course, the combat range I set is based on a strong opponent, or the enemy has established a strict shore-based defense. If you encounter a weak enemy, or have not established a strict shore-based defense, the Marine Corps' combat range can of course be expanded to exceed the combat range I set. For example, the enemy's troops and shore-based defenses in the few landing operations we conducted this time were not strong. In the future, there were basically no strong opponents to be called, only Japan's strength is not weak. In addition, the advantage of landing operations is that there are usually multiple choice points, which can completely avoid the real and the virtual. However, from the perspective of brevity, I will set the opponents according to the strongest standards. These are my summary of the current situation of the Marine Corps. As for the positioning of the Marine Corps, I have not yet considered a clear result."

Shang Jinfeng said: "Lieutenant General Luo, according to your statement, if the opponent's strength is relatively weak, the Navy and Marine Army can expand its combat range, but how much can this range be expanded?"

Luo Yue said: "This range is difficult to estimate. Because the opponent's strength is different, the combat range of the Marine Corps is also different. However, when fighting on land, the Marine Corps is definitely not as good as the Army. The Marine Corps' battlefield should still be close to the seaside or fight on islands."

Wang Qiaoyou, the representative of the army, said: "Lieutenant General Luo, if the Marine Corps' firepower is insufficient, can you consider forming a large-caliber artillery force? This will make up for the shortcomings of the Marine Corps?"

Luo Yue said: "I've definitely considered this, and the Marine Corps is indeed necessary to form one or two large-caliber artillery regiments, but it is only used as firepower support for island defense and third-level operations. It is of little significance to the Marine Corps expanding the scope of combat, because the Marine Corps cannot equip a large number of large-caliber artillery like the Army. This is because the advantages of the Marine Corps lies in rapid response, rapid dispatch, and flexible arrangement. Large-caliber artillery will put huge pressure on logistics. For example, large-caliber artillery requires a large number of horse-drawn ships and a large supply of shells. These factors will drag down the Marine Corps' reaction speed, so there is no difference between the Marine Corps and the Army."

Xiao Jianjun said: "So in your opinion, the Marine Corps needs to strengthen firepower and expand the scope of combat. Is there any way?"

Luo Yue said: "Unless mechanized troops and air forces appear, there is no other way."

Xiao Jianjun said: "Then the report is here today. Lieutenant General Luo, thank you very much for your report. This has great reference value for us to determine the positioning of the Marine Corps. The discussion in the morning will end here and continue the discussion in the afternoon."

Luo Yue said: "There are still many things in the army, so I won't participate in the afternoon discussion."

Xiao Jianjun nodded and said, "Okay, you don't have to participate in the afternoon discussion."

In the afternoon, the Military Commission discussed the positioning of the Marine Corps again, and on the next day, Xiao Jianjun reported the results of the discussion to Xia Bohai.

After listening to Xiao Jianjun's report, Xia Bohai also smiled and said, "This kid Luo Yue is a good player. He has made a detailed report on the current situation of the Marine Corps and said everything he should say clearly. However, when it comes to the positioning of the Marine Corps, he does not express his opinion easily and leaves a handle. It seems that Lao Qin taught Luo Yue well."

Xiao Jianjun also nodded repeatedly and said, "I didn't expect that he would do this. Did he think too much?"

Xia Bohai shook his head and said, "No, he is right to do this. Although you endorse him this time, he left a message after all, and both the navy and the army may be dissatisfied with him. After all, the front-line commander like him should not participate in this discussion. As a result, he only reported the current situation of the Marine Corps. No one could understand. After avoiding the positioning of the Marine Corps, the navy and the army had no reason to accuse him. To be honest, our considerations were indeed inappropriate this time, but he handled it very well. It seems that we can really rest assured."

Xia Bohai, Xiao Jianjun and Qin Zheng have a close relationship. They can be said to be as close as brothers. Therefore, they also regard Luo Yue as their descendants and are trying their best to cultivate him. Of course, Luo Yue himself is also good enough. He has performed very well in all battles and is fully worthy of his current position. In addition, Xia Bohai and Xiao Jianjun also have their own selfish intentions. Now both of them are married. His wife is a nurse introduced by Zhou Ping, and they are both pregnant and born, leaving behind their descendants. Xia Bohai is a son and a daughter, and Xiao Jianjun now has a son.

However, Xia Bohai was 54 years old at this time, and Xiao Jianjun was 50 years old. Both of them could be considered as having children in old age. Therefore, they naturally had to consider their next generation. Although East China ** does not have a hereditary system, it is still necessary to set up a road for the next generation within the scope permitted by the legal rules. However, the two of them are not young after all, and they are almost retired when their children grow up. It is impossible to help the next generation get on the horse and then send them off. No one said that they have much influence after they retire. The nature of Bijing East China ** determines that neither of them can reach the level of eternal health.

Luo Yue is only 31 years old now, and is just the same age. Therefore, Xia Bohai and Xiao Jianjun all have the idea of ​​entrusting their children's future to Luo Yue. Of course, Qin Zheng has no objection to this. First, his friendship with Xia Bohai and Xiao Jianjun has reached this stage, and they can trust their children to the other party with confidence; second, closely combining the three families to form a political alliance can expand their own strength. After all, Qin Zheng is also an ordinary person and will also plan for his descendants within a reasonable range.

In fact, within the East China **, the elders are also undergoing differentiation and combination. Many small groups are formed by positions, relationships, blood ties, even interests, political ideas, etc., and they are working hard to expand the influence of their own groups among the elders. Xia Bohai and others are of course aware of this, but they have not stopped it, because such things cannot be prohibited and there is no reason to refuse. If there are too many people in Bijing, they will naturally join forces, and factions will arise, and there will be struggles. This is due to human nature, and no one can solve it.

Of course, for the moment, the struggle is not obvious. This is mainly because the leadership team of East China ** is still relatively united, and East China ** is in a rising period, and the power is constantly expanding. When the cake becomes bigger, everyone can get a piece, so there is no need to remember to grab others. However, in the future, the strength of East China ** will always have a margin, and people may not be able to satisfy themselves. Therefore, the struggle will definitely gradually expand and become more apparent. Of course, to a certain extent, it is not a bad thing to have a struggle. After all, if there is only one voice in a political group, it may not be a good thing. It is just that the struggle must be controlled within a certain range, and the rules of the game cannot harm the fundamental interests of the group.
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