They are all in the army, who is in love?

Chapter 390 Brigade headquarters report, the trick of dragging down the tired enemy

Everything was moving towards the conclusions reached during the daytime reconnaissance. The Red Army indeed launched a heavy artillery bombardment, targeting the reverse slope of Niubei Mountain.

Judging from the level of artillery fire from the heavy armored brigade, if they let loose their bombs, the Blue Army soldiers hiding in the tunnels in the mountains would probably suffer a lot.

The attack distance is six kilometers, the main battle tanks advance three kilometers, the individual mortars only need to advance one kilometer, and the howitzers and cannons in the rear roar in unison.

The continuous shaking feeling lasted all night, and it would be uncomfortable for anyone to carry it.

Chen Ming stared worriedly in the direction of Niubei Mountain, a little impatient.

While Lao Xiong was driving, Chen Ming took out his mobile phone and dialed the personal number of Zhang Jintao, the former instructor of the Tiger Wolf Battalion and now the political commissar of the 169th Brigade.

He just went to the division headquarters to report that the division commander had informed him of the news.

Unfortunately, no one answered. During the war, the officers' personal phones would also be put away. Chen Ming couldn't contact him, so he immediately rushed to the fire department and came to the nearest information department office.

"Chen Chu!!"

A group of officers working in the office stood up to say hello. Chen Ming waved his hand and said: "You are busy, what about that? Help me get through the phone number of the brigade political commissar's office."

"quick."

"Yes."

"Chun Chen, we're connected." The operator from the Information Department reminded loudly.

Chen Ming stepped forward, picked up the microphone and said: "Hello!! What's Lao Zhang? I'm Chen Ming."

"Old Chen? Are you back?"

On the other side, Zhang Jintao was extremely surprised when he heard the sound.

"You didn't even know you came to the brigade headquarters to report when you came back. But I heard about it. Chief of Staff Chen, come back quickly."

"Brigade Xu is studying the Red Army's offensive. I can't help. Shan Chao, the deputy chief of staff of the General Staff Department, is there to support us."

Shan Chao is also an acquaintance. He was the commander of the first battalion when the 169th Synthetic Brigade was not expanded.

We also had several confrontations with the Fifth Battalion where Chen Ming was staying at that time, and we were old acquaintances. However, after a few years, everyone's positions have changed.

"I know about the Red Army's all-out attack on Niubei Mountain. Do we have any countermeasures here?"

"Measures?!" Zhang Jintao shook his head. He was a political cadre and was really not very clear about the latest battle arrangements.

"I don't know the specific response, but Brigade Xu has already made arrangements for the Red Army's big move and has anticipated it."

"We'll talk about everything after you come back."

"Our situation here is far less critical than you think."

"Okay, I understand. Please read the notice and ask all the officers of the regiment and the direct battalion to have a meeting in the brigade headquarters conference room."

"I estimate I'll be there within half an hour. I need to have a comprehensive understanding of the battle situation."

Chen Ming said quickly, he knew that Xu Wenqian would not sit still and wait for death, and there must be countermeasures.

But at present, apart from the helicopters rushing to the rescue, the Blue Army's rear area has not made any other movements. If other units do not make any big moves and rely solely on the aviation corps to contain firepower, he is still worried that he will suffer a loss.

Therefore, we want to arrange a centralized meeting of all brigade combat units as soon as possible.

Zhang Jintao knows Chen Ming's temper. This guy usually keeps quiet and doesn't argue with others. But when he actually fights, he is quite assertive.

He stopped talking about old times and nodded: "Okay, I'll talk to Brig. Xu and arrange for the commanders of each regiment to come over for a meeting."

"Old Chen, you have to be more careful in this battle. We have no retreat, we can only win, and win beautifully."

"I know, that's it."

Chen Ming hung up the phone with a "pop" sound, raised his hand to straighten the brim of his hat, and strode out of the information room.

If a soldier asked, Chen Ming would definitely tell them calmly that he would definitely win.

But the old comrade said that he would not respond like that. After all, it was a battle, and no one could be sure of winning.

The opponent is not a little-known little player, but another heavy-armed brigade in the eastern theater that claims to be a game-changer.

The only thing we can do is to try our best to start the real first battle in Niutoushan.

There are no restrictions on how the battle is fought, it just depends on how the commanders and soldiers direct it. The comparison of the battle situation between the red and blue sides is here.

The situation is far from critical, but it's definitely not easy either.

When they arrived outside the fire department, squad leader Lao Xiong was already waiting in his car. Chen Ming walked up to him, opened the door and got in.

"Squad leader, don't go back to the fire department during this period. Follow me to the brigade staff headquarters."

"I will find someone to handle the transfer and signing. You are a veteran and a comrade with rich combat experience. I need your help."

"Okay, you're too polite, brother." Xiong Jiuchang blinked, and a warm current surged through his heart.

Chen Ming, not to mention the most dazzling representative figure of the younger generation in the Eastern War Zone, is almost the most brilliant.

But he, the old squad leader, a veteran who had only stayed for a month, had great respect for him. Everyone in front of him always called him squad leader.

Even the difficulties at home were arranged by him. As a soldier, how could he not feel this.

Talking about veterans with rich combat experience and talking about needs, Xiong Jiuchang knew that Chen Ming was repaying the kindness of the Second Border Guard Company when he returned to save him regardless of life and death.

He knew why Chen Ming had been taking him with him, because his personality was easy to suffer and he was too honest.

Chen Ming is not in charge of the Fire Department, and there will inevitably be things that happen in the future, and people who are too honest can't help it.

As for Wang Shuaibing, Baldy and the two don't have to worry at all. If they are wronged, neither of them will wrong themselves.

Chen Ming doesn't need to pay too much attention for the time being, especially when Lao Wang is not at a disadvantage.

Guo Canhui also got into the car. This time he was much quieter. Listening to Chen Ming's instructions to the veteran driver, a strange expression appeared on his face, but he did not speak.

He was originally their border guard in the west, but looking back now, he was really doing well with Chen Ming, and he was already a third-term sergeant.

Judging from the situation of the 704th Division, there is a blue brigade number two person paving the way. As long as he does not make any big mistakes and stays until the end, it will not be difficult to retire safely.

Along the way, Chen Ming kept staring in the direction of Niubei Mountain. His eyes seemed calm, but both of them could feel that he was very impatient.

Can't you be in a hurry?

Originally a militant, he was forced to work in the snow area logistics for one year, and then for two years in the Niutoushan logistics.

Now that I stopped pressing, my butt jumped up to the commanding position with a "swish", and the force of this rebound made the commanding even more violent.

From a close distance, one could feel the fire burning in Chen Ming's body.

Whether it is the synthesis of the 5th Brigade, what veterans are under new command, or what shortcomings they have, everything can only be determined after a battle.

It has never been Chen Ming's character to be unfounded before the war. With a battalion, he dared to fight behind a division or a brigade.

Now with a strong brigade, who can't do it?

After half an hour.

The vehicle arrived at the 169th Brigade Headquarters. At this time, political commissar Zhang Jintao was already greeting him at the door. The sentry next to him opened the roadblock early to greet Chief of Staff Chen.

Seeing Chen Ming get out of the car, Zhang Jintao came up to him with a big smile, stretched out his arms and said, "Haha, Old Chen, are you finally back?"

"During the big transfer here a few days ago, I was shocked when I saw my transferred position. When I saw your position, I was even more surprised."

"But your kid couldn't get through on the phone. I ran to the fire department and found out that you were also participating in the chief of staff competition."

"Yes, I was notified in a hurry and left in a hurry, so I didn't say hello to you." Chen Ming was also very happy.

Zhang Jintao didn't know the details of the competition. This was not surprising. At that time, the 169th Brigade was in the stage of a major change of command staff, and the pressure from above was very tight.

Changing generals before a battle is taboo in itself, but there are orders from above and it is impossible not to execute them.

Everything was changed while the Red Army arrived at Niutoushan and diverted attention, and the positions of a large number of officers were transferred.

"Who is this?" Zhang Jintao was a little confused as Lao Guo got out of the car.

The brigade chief of staff corresponds to a colonel, a regimental-level cadre. How many regiment-level officers are there in the entire brigade 704th Division?

Suddenly a strange officer came, leaving Zhang Jintao a little confused.

"Haha, hello, Political Commissar Zhang, I am Guo Canhui, the Chief of Staff of the Baiyun Mountain Regiment of the Southern Xinjiang Military Region of the Western Theater Command. I am here to follow Chief of Staff Chen to see the power of our Niutoushan Blue Army."

"What a bother."

"No, no, no, what are you talking about, Chief of Staff Guo? Don't bother me. You are welcome to come and give me guidance."

Although Zhang Jintao acted very enthusiastic, his expression was a bit strange. It was okay to touch Chen Ming's personal charm.

Hooked up all the chief of staff of the Baiyun Mountain Regiment?

You know, no matter who is most disgusted by the bandit leader Chen Ming, the Baiyun Mountain Group is definitely the one.

Can these guys come together?

Really, well, I didn’t expect it. After a brief acquaintance, Chen Ming was quite familiar with the 169th Brigade. He raised his hand and said: "Old Zhang, look at the arrangements for Lao Guo and Lao Xiong. I will go to Xu Brigade to report."

"For the comrades from various units who are coming for a meeting, please put them in the conference room first. I will be here soon."

"Okay, go ahead and do your work, leave it to me."

Zhang Jintao nodded in agreement. The war situation was urgent and they could not allow them to chat here, so they acted separately.

Chen Ming strode into the brigade headquarters building. From this moment on, he was also one of the department heads working in this building. Unfortunately, he did not have time to appreciate the magnificent architectural layout of the 169th Brigade in Niutoushan.

Not long after he entered the building, military vehicles drove in one after another at the entrance of the brigade headquarters.

The main force groups and directly affiliated battalion personnel attending the meeting have arrived.

In the military vehicle that formed a regiment, the new regiment leader Du Longfei Chunfeng got out of the vehicle proudly, with an extremely serious face.

He had only been promoted from the position of commander of the Tiger and Wolf Battalion to the Synthetic Group in recent days, and the excitement had not yet passed.

Originally, his and Zhang Jintao's promotions in the military had basically come to an end. The thirty-five- to six-year-old lieutenant colonel and deputy regiment would have to wait until they were forty at most, and then they should transfer to other places.

In the 169th Brigade, there was no chance to go further. Unexpectedly, the military headquarters issued an order and the mixed brigade was used as a pilot unit. The tide was rising, which led to a large-scale change in the veteran officers who were almost half of the officers who were about to leave their jobs.

If he is qualified to serve in the regiment, he can stay in the army until he is fifty. It is estimated that it is impossible to go further, but he can extend his military career for another ten years.

For veterans like them, there is nothing happier than this.

Du Longfei knew that Chen Ming had already served as the brigade chief of staff, and his rank was similar to him, but in terms of military command, regimental leaders like them also had to obey the operational plan.

Lao Du held his head high and was about to walk into the brigade headquarters building when he ran into Zhang Jintao, who had just made arrangements.

This guy was part of the Tiger Wolf Battalion trio back then. Now he has the highest position. He is the political commissar of the Brigade Headquarters and a deputy division cadre.

One level higher than him and Chen Ming.

"Old Zhang, come on, come on." Du Longfei waved and called. They were all old comrades. They were not in public places and there were not so many rules.

"Hey, Captain Du? Haha, what have you been busy with this old boy these days? I haven't seen you in the past two tours?"

Zhang Jintao came over to say hello with a smile.

Regarding these, Du Longfei had nothing to say. The regiment leader was newly appointed. Except for the main battalion of Tiger Wolf Camp, there were no problems. Other battalions in the regiment were still howling, and other battalions were not allowed to move around?

Follow the political commissar of the regiment to inspect each battalion. Even if the new officer takes office, he must at least make some appearances.

When the war comes, they will not be easy.

Du Longfei did not respond, but mysteriously pulled Zhang Jintao and the two of them aside, rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "Old Zhang, are you here, old Chen?"

"Here he comes." Zhang Jintao stared at him with confusion.

"You've just arrived, haven't you? How's the old boy's expression? Are you excited to get promoted?"

"Why are you jumping here? It's dark and I can't see my expression clearly. Anyway, I'm not as good as you."

Zhang Jintao shook his head, speechless at this guy's gossip.

"Fart, do I still know about Old Chen's character? Can't you tell whether his face was square or round when he came?"

"When that guy smiles, you can see his back molars from the corners of his mouth. Can't you tell?"

Du Longfei squinted at Lao Zhang, obviously not believing his description, but he didn't ask any more questions, just gossiping.

After briefly understanding Zhang Jintao's current status as political commissar, the two walked into the building together.

Artillery fire in the distance was still bombarding, and the Red Army's intentions had gradually been revealed. At the same time, the two combined battalions on both sides of Niubei Mountain were also cooperating to contain the Blue Army's combat part.

At the beginning of the artillery fire, the opponent had already expressed his determination to take down Niubei Mountain.

But will the Blues let them succeed? Obviously impossible.

Less than twenty kilometers behind Niubei Mountain, we arrived at Sangun Gate. After passing this gate, we were really labeled as the Blue Army's lair.

The Red Army spanned thousands of kilometers, and in a state of exhaustion, it exerted its power to break the bamboo. As the host, the Blue Army had the advantage in numbers and firepower. If it were to weaken, it really shouldn't be.

Outside the combat analysis room of the brigade headquarters.

Chen Ming came to the door and pushed it open without hesitation. Xu Wenqian, who was discussing inside, was the former chief of staff of the 704th Division. Because too many officers were transferred from the 169th Brigade, he had to be transferred to the position of brigade commander.

The person who discussed with Xu Wenqian was Shan Chao, deputy chief of staff of the brigade, who was the former commander of the first battalion of the 169th Brigade. Both of them were no strangers to Chen Ming.

Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, the two of them looked up.

"Chen Ming?!!"

"Old Chen?!!"

Xu Wenqian greeted, and Shan Chao also addressed him. The former's expression didn't change much. He already knew that Chen Ming was back.

The latter application is slightly unnatural.

Shan Chao, he was Du Longfei's battalion commander. The 169st Battalion was the main battalion, and he was also a very famous commander of the th Brigade.

From the battalion to the brigade headquarters, no matter where you go, you are still stiff.

At that time, Chen Ming was only the chief staff officer of the fifth battalion, the chief staff officer of the new battalion, and his rank was only that of the company.

Unexpectedly, a few years later, the original Zhenglian became the Zhengtuan, and he was still his boss.

It's impossible to say that Shan Chao didn't have any thoughts, but that's all.

There are countless powerful people in the army.

Let's just say that Chen Ming led the Tiger Wolf Battalion and the fire department. Judging from the actions they made, it was beyond his reach.

Thinking of this, the imbalance in my heart is nothing. Everyone's situation is different, so there is nothing to say.

"Lv Xu, Chief of Staff Shan." Chen Ming nodded in greeting. We were all acquaintances, and there was no need for so many rules.

Xu Wenqian also knew what Chen Ming needed most, and told Shan Chao to open the distribution map of all the blue forces fighting in Niutoushan, pick up the infrared ray on the table and project it to Niubei Mountain.

"Chen Ming."

"arrive."

"You just came back. Let me briefly explain to you the current layout of the Blue Army and the focus of the Red Army's attack."

"We'll have a meeting in the conference room later."

"Yes."

"Niubei Mountain, it goes straight to the last pass of our Niutou Mountain."

Xu Wenqian's face turned slightly gloomy and he said: "You should be familiar with the Red Army's brigade commander Peng Tianzheng and chief of staff Zhao Shengkui. They are veterans of the war."

"Since the Red Army entered Niutoushan to start the war, our two sides have had large-scale collisions no less than five times. Each time, our side did not take advantage."

"Although the situation is not critical to the final outcome, the current loss of the Red Army's main combat force is almost negligible."

"If the stalemate continues, we will not have the upper hand. Niubei Mountain's anti-slope firepower arrangement can block the Red Army for a while, but not forever."

"Once they cross Niubei Mountain, our battle will be very passive. Regardless of the Red Army's lack of air supremacy, there are not many fighter jets."

"But their ground air defense is able to suppress our aviation regiment at the same time. It's not good to continue like this."

After Xu Wenqian finished speaking, he motioned to Shan Chao next to him to be silent, because he wanted to hear Chen Ming's opinion.

Lao Xu is a veteran of the war, and he was from the same era as Peng Tianzheng and Zhao Shengkui of the Red Army.

Naturally, he had some ways to deal with it, but he wanted to know what Chen Ming thought more. Chen Ming was arranged to help him improve the Blue Army's combat effectiveness.

If there is no real material, it will be more difficult later.

Chen Ming stared at the distribution of the garrison near Niubei Mountain on the big screen, and called up the details of the anti-slope fire position in detail, comparing it with the situation of today's reconnaissance in the hinterland of the Red Army.

Shaking his head slightly, he said: "Brigade Xu, if this battle arrangement continues, it will be difficult to defend Niubei Mountain tonight."

"The Red Army's offensive was too fierce. They destroyed our arrangements in one go."

"If we don't act as soon as possible, the anti-slope position will become a military fortress for the Red Army to constrain us after dawn, like a coveted Tianmen, facing the entire 704th Division's garrison from a distance."

"At that point, we will be even more passive."

"Well, do you have any good ideas?" Xu Wenqian nodded and admitted that he knew what Chen Ming said.

"There are no ways to do it. My idea is to tire out the enemy, drag the enemy down, disturb the enemy, eat up the enemy's firepower in the early stage, and swallow up the remnants of the Red Army in the later stage."

Chen Ming condensed the tactical arrangements he just mentioned to Lao Guo into one sentence and told Brigade Xu.

He knew that as long as he said these words, Xu Lu would definitely understand them, because it was not difficult.

(End of this chapter)