The father of the sword is Kong Jie

Chapter 200 Entering the Blocking Area
By the 22nd, the Eighth Route Army headquarters conveyed new combat instructions, and the short rest was over.

A new round of sabotage operations kicked off again.

This time, in addition to destroying the Japanese army's communication lines, the Japanese army's large and small strongholds, bridges, stations, and tunnels have also become the main targets of the attack.

to the end of the month.

In the past week, the independent regiment that has been conducting raids around Yangquan, destroying communication lines, and attacking small and medium-sized strongholds has gradually shrunk in strength.

Not long ago, Kong Jie held an interim military meeting.

At the meeting, Li Yunlong said that the fourth battalion's training for capturing the Yangquan stronghold has been fully prepared and ready to fight at any time.

"Old Kong, you just give orders! These days, the troops of the Fourth Battalion have been gradually moving around the big stronghold. Together with comrades from the local army and militia, we have a lot of troops this time. This is a battle for prosperity."

Kong Jie said: "Old Li, you know how to live, so I don't need to say more, but even if you can save, save as long as you can reduce the sacrifice, it is worthwhile for us to waste more ammunition."

"Don't worry, I understand." Li Yunlong said.

"Okay, let's go!"

"Yes!" The generals responded in unison, even Li Yunlong was no exception.

The two sides made their own preparations. How the Fourth Battalion would attack the big stronghold was a matter for Li Yunlong's command.

Kong Jie only supported an artillery company in the fourth battalion this time, and his main task here was naturally to block the reinforcements, or in Kong Jie's words, to annihilate the invading Japanese and puppet troops.

"Remember, it's total annihilation, not blocking the enemy. We've prepared so well this time. If the devil's reinforcements run away, after the battle is over, each of you three battalion commanders will give me a self-criticism. review!"

Second Battalion Commander Shen Quan said with a smile: "Then what if we all succeed?"

"That's what it should be. Why, do you still want to ask for a reward?"

The three battalion commanders: "..."

In love, there is no reward for winning, and punishment for losing!
Kong Jie scolded with a smile: "Don't be dissatisfied. In this way, this time, the three of you are responsible for the reinforcements of the Japanese and puppet troops in your respective directions. After the annihilation battle is over, any supplies captured will be counted as your own battalion, and your battalion commanders will allocate them by themselves. I don’t ask any questions at all, it’s still the same sentence, if you have the ability, you can eat meat, but if you don’t, you don’t even have to worry about soup.”

"At that time, the other two battalions will have both artillery and machine guns, but you ran to me and cried, saying that the rifles in the regiment were not enough. Think about it, you are a battalion commander anyway, can you afford to lose face?"

First Battalion Commander Wang Leihu said: "Regimental Commander, if you want to say this, then there is nothing to say. How to fight this battle and how much to capture, the three of us will each rely on our own abilities!"

Kong Jie said with a smile: "That's the reason. If I, the head of the regiment, takes over all your aid missions, it won't steal your jobs!"

Shen Quan laughed loudly and said, "It's exactly what I want, Lei Hu. After this battle, it's hard to say whether the main battalion of our independent regiment is still yours."

"Your boy let the horse come here, I'm afraid you won't succeed." Wang Leihu was not to be outdone.

The Third Battalion Commander Wang Huaibao on the side did not interrupt, and continued to maintain an image of an honest man. He rarely participated in such matters.

Therefore, on weekdays, Shen Quan likes to hate Wang Leihu, and Wang Leihu also likes to hate Shen Quan. The two always like to compare each other when it comes to war.

But to be honest, neither of the two would target Wang Huaibao, the commander of the third battalion.

Nothing to say, people are honest people!

"Okay, that's all for now. Three directions to stop the aid. You've all been prepared in the past few days. Hurry up and get there!"

Seeing that the two battalion commanders couldn't stop, Kong Jie interrupted their bickering.

"Yes!" The three battalion commanders responded in unison.

After the three battalion commanders left, Kong Jie returned to the regiment headquarters and said to Zhao Gang: "Old Zhao, we are idle at the regiment headquarters. Why don't we go to the front line to see how the three battalion commanders used the concrete bunkers they built to fight for aid?" Combat!"

Zhao Gang nodded in agreement, and the two walked hand in hand, leading a platoon of guards.

Kong Jie finally chose the south direction of the Yangquan stronghold.

The team responsible for fighting aid on the southbound road was the team of the third battalion commander Wang Huaibao.

According to the plan that Kong Jie had given to the three battalion commanders, Wang Huaibao chose a remote section of the southbound highway as the way to block the reinforcements.

"For this aid mission, the commander of the first battalion, Wang Leihu, was in charge of the reinforcements to the east, and the commander of the second battalion, Shen Quan, was in charge of the reinforcements to the north. There were relatively many Japanese troops stationed in the two counties facing the east and north, so the first battalion and the second battalion were in charge of the reinforcements. The battalion's aid mission is relatively more difficult."

Zhao Gang smiled and said, "Old Kong, you left the first battalion and the second battalion to watch the battle, but came to this southbound road to watch the command of the third battalion commander. What do you think?"

Kong Jie said: "I can't hide anything from you. To be honest, among the three battalion commanders, the first battalion commander, Wang Leihu, fought bravely. Although his strategy is slightly lacking, he has gradually improved these days and gradually tended to perfection. Sooner or later Can stand alone.

Needless to say, Shen Quan, the second battalion commander, was a good piece of material, stronger but not weaker than the first battalion commander.

Only the commander of the third battalion, although he fought bravely, still felt that something was missing. If he could describe it accurately, he was a bit like me before.

They can fight and obey orders, but in the actual combat process, they often lack brains.

In addition, our Eighth Route Army has always been scarce in terms of equipment and ammunition. A year ago, the main equipment focus of our independent regiment was still in the first battalion, and the second battalion was the last one in the past.

After a long time, not only is the equipment poor, I am afraid that the morale of the soldiers will also decline. If the soldiers of the third battalion feel that they are the worst of the three battalions in the regiment, what can they do?
So this time I came to watch the battle on the southward road. One was worried that something might go wrong in the third battalion, and I could temporarily adjust the command. The other was also to boost the morale of the third battalion so that the third battalion could catch up earlier. "

"Knowing people and making good use of them, understanding the characters and talents of their subordinates, teaching them in accordance with their aptitude, and consciously honing their subordinates in battle, this is the embodiment of an excellent commander!" Zhao Gang said sincerely.

"Hahaha, Old Zhao, don't give me a high hat. I only have these three battalion commanders under my command. If I can't command anymore, is it still plausible?"

After arriving at the place, Kong Jie chose an observation location. The terrain is relatively high, and the surrounding trees are covered with lush greenery, which is suitable for concealment. , it is only more than one mile away from the battle area of ​​the third battalion, if you use the binoculars, you can have a panoramic view of the battle situation of the third battalion."

"You just set up guards around you."

"Yes!"

The monk, who is also the commander of the guard company, responded and ordered the guard platoon to spread around and arrange a scout in each direction to spread the reconnaissance to a longer distance to ensure the safety of the regiment leader and political commissar.

After the temporary command post was selected, Kong Jie said to Zhao Gang: "Old Zhao, there is still a while before the battle begins. Let's go to the third battalion's position first! Just in time to see how the concrete fortifications they built are in good condition." .”

"it is good!"

Zhao Gang responded, and the monk quickly arranged a team to escort Kong Jie and Zhao Gang to the blocking area of ​​the third battalion...

　The call is coming, resume the update, make up for it...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)