Chapter 360
Let’s not talk about Zhong Yi’s temporary cramming to teach the special operations team three-three tactics, and then talk about Xia Ming’s supplementary regiment.
The supplementary regiment of the National Army is not the same as the supplementary regiment of the Japanese. The supplementary regiment of the Japanese is just a supplementary regiment, and its only function is to transport supplementary regiments to the combat troops.
But the supplementary regiment of the National Army was not like this at all.
The supplementary regiment of the National Army is actually also a combat force.
Speaking of this, we have to start with the disarmament after the end of the Central Plains War.
After the Central Plains War, the Republic of China completed formal unification, but there were still two fatal hidden dangers. One was that Zhang Shaomao incorporated the Jinsui Army, and the Northwest Army had already occupied more than one million troops, which posed a serious threat to the central government. The other was that the army borne by the central government exceeded two million, which made the finances breathless!
In view of this, President Chang proposed a five-year major disarmament, and planned to reduce the national army to 60 divisions in three stages within five years.
To put it bluntly, this disarmament plan is mainly aimed at Zhang Shaoshang.
Although Principal Chang's direct lineage was also dismissed on the surface, the officers and soldiers who were laid off did not return to the field, but were retained in the name of the supplementary regiment.
This is the origin of the supplementary regiments in the Central Army sequence.
But what's funny is that Young Shuai Zhang is not a good person.
Principal Chang's approach was to change each brigade of the Central Army from the third regiment to two regiments. The group that was laid off changed into a supplementary regiment and continued to retain the establishment. However, Mr. Zhang could not learn from Principal Chang because there were too many revoked by the Northeast Army, so Mr. Zhang used the most brutal method to disperse the laid off soldiers and directly incorporate them into the grassroots class!
As a result, a super infantry squad with forty or even fifty people appeared in the Northeast Army!
...
Get back to the point.
At dawn, the three main battalions of the 11th Division's supplementary regiment retreated to Langxi County.
As soon as he returned to the county town, the three battalion commanders came straight to the regiment headquarters and asked Xia Ming for an explanation.
"Roun, our 1st battalion was stationed in Meizhu Town for half a month. The brothers dug out a small fortress outside the town, but we were told to give up Meizhu Town?"
"The same is true for our 2nd Battalion. We finally made the fortifications in Xintang Town into shape, why should we give up?"
Although the 3rd Battalion Commander did not say anything, his expression was no different from that of the 1st Battalion Commander or the 2nd Battalion Commander, and obviously he didn't understand.
Xia Ming was already in a state of irritability, so he was even less in the mood to explain to his battalion commanders. He said angrily: "Okay, why are you quarrels? If you want you to come back, why are you talking nonsense?"
The 1st Battalion Commander said: "It's easy to come back, but the question is what happens afterwards?"
The 2nd Battalion Commander said: "Yes, if you give up the outer defense line, the Japanese can drive straight in and launch an attack on Langxi County. What should you do then?"
"What should I do?" Xia Ming's eyes became cold and he said viciously, "It's very simple, break up with Langxi County!"
"ah?"
"What?"
"Together with Langxi County?"
The three battalion commanders were stunned after hearing this.
"What?" Xia Ming said coldly, "Don't you want to?"
From Xia Ming's eyes, the three battalion commanders felt the murderous intent.
The three of them then remembered that although their rank was not from Huangpu, they were also ruthless! Otherwise, they would not have been able to gain a foothold in the 11th Division, which is the core of the Civil Engineering Department, and it would have been even more impossible to become the leader!
The three battalion commanders said in unison: "No, defending the territory and fighting against the war is the responsibility of our soldiers! Of course, we are willing to work with the regiment and swear to live and die with the elders of Langxi!"
"Okay!" Xia Ming nodded heavily and said, "I order!"
The three battalion commanders stood attentively and raised their heads.
Xia Ming's cold eyes swept across the faces of the three battalions commanders and said in a deep voice: "The second battalion guards the north of the city, and the third battalion guards the south of the city, fighting with the enemy in the streets. Without my order, you are not allowed to take a step back. Violators will engage in military laws!"
"The 1st Battalion is the reserve team, and is ready to support at any time!"
Speaking of this, Xia Ming remembered Zhong Yi’s advice before leaving and said, “Remember, the machine gun fire should not be placed on the street, nor to the commanding heights. It is best to make all of them side-fire firepower!”
"Yes!" The three battalion commanders responded and took the order.
...
Almost at the same time, Usami Brigade had already entered Langxi County.
Thousands of Japanese infantry, nearly a hundred cavalry, dozens of trucks and several armored vehicles were mixed together, and a full mile-long queue was drawn on the road.
Wherever the queue passes, smoke and dust roll up, with a considerable momentum.
This time, there was also a cavalry squadron, a mountain artillery squadron and a chariot squadron. Compared with Xia Ming's supplementary regiment, the force was already very large!
Because there are armored vehicles, Usa Mirō chose one of them as his command vehicle.
In the armored vehicle compartment number 051, Usa Mitsuro is carefully looking at the map.
Sitting opposite Usa Mitsuru was the liaison officer sent by the corps headquarters, Takashi Susaka Hei, who was also the Major.
Seeing Usa Mitaka's appearance as if he was facing a great enemy, Takashi Susakahei said disdainfully: "Usa Mikun, it's just a county town, and the defenders are just one regiment. Facing our reinforcement brigade, I only lasted for half a day, maybe I couldn't hold on for a long time. I really don't understand what you have to worry about?"
Usa Mitsuru would never be negligent about this contact officer, because since the Edo period, the Takashi family has changed from Fujiwara bloodline to royal bloodline, so the Takashi family is actually an uncrowned royal family!
Of course, what really made Usa Mirō fear was the identity of Takashi Susakahira.
The so-called liaison officer is actually sent by the corps headquarters to supervise the battle, and if necessary, the right to deal with the situation is on the spot!
At that moment, Mirō Usa shook his head and said, "Eagle Lord, things are probably not that simple, because until now, there has been no news from Abe Jun's special attack team!"
"Abe Special Attack Team?" Takashi Suspicion said, "It's a mistake that you sent them to Langxi County to attack the Chinese army. No matter how strong the individual combat power is, what's the use of? Now, the Abe Special Attack Team has indeed been broken in Langxi County. It's really a waste of so much energy, Usa Mikun."
Usa Mitsuru touched his forehead with his hand, and he didn't say much, because Takashi Susaka Hei was also an opposition to the special forces, and believed that small-scale special forces were not enough to have an impact on the large battlefield.
Now, at the top of the Japanese army, whether it is necessary to form a truly special forces, the two factions are in fierce confrontation. Of course, Usa Mitsunobu is inclined to form a special forces, and has been practiced in the infantry brigade under his jurisdiction to form a small-scale special forces, but the effect is not very good.
Chapter completed!