Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

Chapter 245 The “Invincible” Z Fleet

 The capital of southwest China, General Staff Conference Room.

 “Niang Xipi! Damn fat man! You are so short-sighted!”

“When will those people understand the meaning of death and coldness? Isn’t it enough for the fallen allies to wake up the arrogant John Bull?”

 “Shu Zi is incapable of planning! Ten fat men are not as good as one desperate fighting fox!”

The furious bald head silenced the room, and all the staff members and think tanks lowered their heads in silence, fearing that they would accidentally touch the trouble of their own chairman.

In the end, it was my brother-in-law who broke the silence first. He waved his hand empathetically and signaled all the idle people to leave.

 After a while, the financial expert came to the bald man.

Although the relationship between the two has always been tense and chaotic, sometimes they even fight. But at critical moments, the words spoken by family members still have some effect.

"Isn't this their usual style? They are arrogant and do not accept anyone's advice."

“Anyway, today is not the first time we have been rejected. Even if the fat man refuses to unite, the matter in Yunnan Province can be solved by ourselves with our strength.”

"As long as the generals and soldiers do their duty, there will definitely be no hurdle that cannot be overcome. The situation in North China is more severe now, and the problems there are the top priority."

 That’s right, starting from 1941, in just five months, Daiying had rejected the preserved fruit proposal twice in a row.

The first time was in February this year. Baldhead personally advised Fatty Qiu not to always worry about preserving independence, and hoped that they would not intervene forcefully in the Italian-Greek war.

As early as late last year, the old man judged that there would be a battle between the two giants of Sud and Germany.

This kind of extraordinary judgment and strategic vision is truly world-class, and it is definitely one of the Chairman's few shining moments.

If Daiying allows the situation to develop, it will definitely not attract the attention of San Dezi, so that Xiaohu can concentrate on planning the eastward battle plan.

 Drawing the bearded man from the north into the war is definitely a thing that has more advantages than disadvantages.

Once China, the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union can take the lead in establishing an anti-French alliance, the outcome of this world war will be clear.

It's a pity that Dai Ying's performance was still too low, completely ignoring the correct answer given by his ally Guo Preserved, and resolutely sent troops for reinforcements.

From Fatty Qiu’s perspective, he only saw that Britain and Germany were still at war.

Since we are a belligerent country, it is definitely right to fight the enemy in any region and at any time, whether it is North Africa, Crete or the Balkans.

But he didn’t realize one thing at all. If Mao Zi ended and war started on the Eastern Front in Europe, the entire British Commonwealth would be able to breathe a big sigh of relief.

The final outcome was really right for Bald Man. He led the British to send troops like a reckless man, causing Germany to join the Italian-Greek war and delaying the deployment of Plan Barbarossa.

What’s more, the glorious empire on which the sun never sets has long since faded into the past. With Daiying's current strength, it is simply impossible to turn the tide and influence the trend of the war.

As expected, the Axis powers won the Italian-Greek war. Lao Mo even shouted the classic slogan "our sea" in his speech after the victory.

Not only did Dai Ying fail to help his allies defend their territory, he also caused heavy losses to his few army forces. Those four divisions were pulled out with great difficulty by piecing together things here and there. They really lost both their wives and their troops.

 The preserved fruit was rejected by Dai Ying for the second time. It was today.

 Ever since Mao Xiong and Benzi signed the neutrality agreement, the entire Kwantung Army has begun to prepare for action.

 After the situation in the north is stabilized, the Japanese army will most likely move south to seek out the rich strategic resources in Southeast Asia.

If Dian Province can strengthen cooperation with each other's Far East territory, Lion City, and become mutual horns, it will definitely be able to gain certain innate advantages on the complex battlefield.

It's a pity that Fatty Qiu didn't care about the bald head's suggestion. He firmly believed that everyone should clear their own houses at this time.

 Even if the Japanese army encircles Yunnan Province from Southeast Asia, you can just defend normally, and the British will not provide any help.

  After all, our planes and various warships are very busy, fighting with Dönitz in the Atlantic every day, so how can we have time to come to places like Southeast Asia to support you.

As for the safety of the Lion City, a territory in the Far East, the Chairman does not have to worry about it.

If necessary, he would send a formidable, fast, high-class battleship and aircraft carrier task force to the local area to disrupt the Japanese navy's provocative activities.

Dai Ying even thought about the candidate for the fleet commander, and he chose Phillips as the commander.

˜The new Far East Fleet, composed of the aircraft carrier HMS Indomitable, the battleship HMS Prince of Wales, the battlecruiser HMS Repulse, and four destroyers, will definitely crush the enemy’s conspiracy!

  As for the name, it’s called Fleet Z!

We are going out to look for trouble. It sounds great, and it will definitely not be in vain!

 Although the words of my own financial experts are more of a comforting effect. But there has been no good news for a long time, and the bald head now needs someone who can say good things to relieve the pressure.

After closing his eyes and resting for a while, the old man walked to the window and opened it. The rainy season in the mountain city is from May to September, and it was raining heavily outside the house at this time, as if his blood was dripping.

 In January of this year, the carefully planned situation turned into a farce that ended in an anticlimax.

 For a time, preserved fruit became a laughing stock in the eyes of all the forces. Fortunately, there was no substantial loss, it was just a loss of face at home and abroad.

In May of this year, the huge Zhongtiao Mountain was completely defeated by nearly 200,000 defenders.

 Even though the outcome of the battle was victory, the losses were too great. The two group armies were directly defeated, and the troops in the first theater of war will definitely not be able to make up for it for a while.

After sighing, the bald man led the financial expert to the map of the Republic of China.

“We can’t take care of the North China battlefield for the time being. After the Soviet-German war begins, the Japanese army will definitely move south.”

“We need to strengthen the defensive force on the battlefield in Central China to avoid being caught off guard by the Japanese army! Let the Eighth Route Army do the hard work in North China. It can help us attract firepower to some extent.”

"The other side is gaining momentum, and even I can't touch it easily. Next, let's see how much trouble the Japanese and Yan Baichuan can add to them!"

After turning his attention to Star City, the financial expert adjusted his glasses and said:

 “Better meet you, sir!”

"Since we can win the first battle, we can definitely defend the second battle! After all, we haven't even changed the commander, how could we lose."

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 In the southeastern Shanxi base area, near Wuxiang, a truck with a unique design is driving on the road.

This Citroën U23 is in really good condition. Not only was the car polished to a shiny finish by Li Yunlong, even the engine and other internal parts are also in good condition.

It doesn’t look like a battle-tested transport vehicle at all. At a glance, you can tell that it has been maintained regularly.

Since the First Army suffered heavy losses in Zhongtiao Mountain, all the surviving Japanese soldiers have huddled in the county town and dare not come out. This has brought the security in the province to a higher level, and even correspondents dare to set out alone when delivering military orders.

 For the above reasons, the brigade commander did not assign guards to his beloved general. After a hearty meal, Lao Li drove the truck directly from the headquarters back to the base of the 1st Marine Regiment.

 “Pick up a foreign gun and brandish a sword and spear!”

“Defend your hometown! Defend the Yellow River! Defend North China! Defend all of China!”

　　It was obvious that Captain Li was in a good mood. He kept driving vigorously all the way and stepped on the accelerator. He could reach 50Km/h on dirt roads. When he sang about defending the Yellow River, Li Yunlong was most likely making fun of his fellow countrymen.

But this time when he sang about the fourth company's defense, he seemed to have endless energy in his body, and he wished he could find a Japanese to practice his swordsmanship with.

Today, I spent half a day discussing combat plans and emergency plans with several big bosses.

However, Li Yunlong was in very good condition. Feelings of excitement and excitement filled his body, and there was no trace of fatigue at all.

 Half an hour later, he drove back to the station.

The First Marine Regiment was slightly reduced in number during the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain. After the war, the deputy commander-in-chief immediately added a number of troops.

  But this time we don’t have that luxury, using grassroots cadres from other troops as soldiers. But the comrades who can pass the selection are all good players in the former army.

 It is worth mentioning that the total number of the 1st Marine Regiment was 300 more.

 After the bosses saw the actual combat effects of the airborne troops, they gradually came up with the idea of ​​turning the first regiment into the first brigade. It's a pity that this is a big project and it is almost impossible to complete it in a short time.

After hearing the unique engine sound of Citroen trucks, Zhao Gang and Xing Zhiguo immediately put down what they were doing and hurriedly ran out of the training ground to greet their team leader.

 After smelling the smell of alcohol on Li Yunlong's body, Lao Zhao opened his eyes and said with some displeasure:

 “Have you been drinking? Are you still driving drunk?”

“Don’t drive if you drink, and don’t drink if you drive! You didn’t listen to what Mr. Huang said at all!”

“If the first commander of the Eighth Route Army’s airborne troops died on the way back to his base due to a drunk driving accident, you would definitely leave your name in the history books in the future.”

 Lao Li was not angry even after being scolded by his own political commissar. After all, he also knew that they were thinking about his own safety, so he just showed his big white teeth and smiled in apology.

“I just had a small drink, and it really doesn’t affect my driving.”

“There are so many people in the headquarters, how dare I let go and drink.”

To prove that he only had a sip, Li Yunlong took out the Fenjiu given by the deputy general staff officer.

Zhao Gang's expression changed from cloudy to clear after seeing that there was indeed only a small cup missing in the bottle. He waved his hand casually and said to his partner:

 “I won’t do this next time, let’s go back to the house first.”

"good!"

The three of them took the leftovers to the regiment headquarters. After entering, they sat cross-legged on the kang.

“Lao Li, has the deputy commander revealed the next strategic direction?”

"Our 1st Marine Regiment should also have a mission. What is the specific goal? Please tell me quickly and don't lie!"

 After hearing what his deputy captain said, Li Yunlong did not rush to answer the question, but took out three wine glasses from the drawer and started pouring wine.

For the sake of Fenjiu, Zhao and Xing did not rush, but waited patiently.

As the political commissar and deputy commander of the troops directly under the army, the two of them have a very vicious strategic vision. Naturally, they know the importance of Shanxi to the North China battlefield.

As long as we occupy the eastern part, we can attack the North China Plain directly.

In the direction of Guangling and Laiyuan, you can exit Zijingguan and enter the outskirts of Pingjin. In the direction of Taiyuan and Shimen, you can leave Niangzi Pass and enter Jizhong and Shandong North.

In the direction of Changzhi and Handan, you can leave Taihang and enter southern Hebei and northern Henan. In the direction of Jincheng and Qinyang, you can follow the southern foot of Taihang Mountain and enter the borders of Hebei, Shandong and Henan.

 Before Li Yunlong went to the headquarters for dinner, everyone had discussed the details of the attack on Taiyuan.

What's more, Captain Li Da barely shows that he is in good spirits during happy events, so there is nothing wrong with good news and so on.

After the three clinked glasses and took the first sip, Lao Li said happily:

"We will definitely attack Taiyuan, and at the same time clear out the remaining Japanese garrison in the province, and prepare for the next independent war in North China."

“However, our regiment is in a special situation and cannot participate in siege warfare. The deputy general staff asked me to formulate a combat plan on my own and submit it to him in advance.”

 Although the outcome has been known for a long time, it is another matter for the facts to be told.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the house. Zhang Dabiao was squeezed in from the door and looked at the three people discussing in the room with an embarrassed look.

 “Captain, what are you eating?”

“I’m just concerned about the next mission of our group, and I have absolutely no intention of messing around.”

Li Yunlong waved his hand nonchalantly and motioned for people outside to come in and have something to eat and drink together. Then he took out the map and began to tell everyone his thoughts.

"Let me first talk about the results of today's military meeting at the headquarters. It is currently confirmed that the main attacking force is the 129th Division. The brigade commander will personally lead five brigades to attack Taiyuan, while Brigadier Chen of the 385th Brigade will lead five brigades to take charge of the rest of the province. area."

“The 120th Division and the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region are still the same, one is staring at Suiyuan and the other is staring at Hebei Province.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone showed excited expressions.

 At present, the division has 15 brigades of regular troops. If 10 brigades are deployed, plus some militiamen and local armed forces, it will be a big scene of 100,000 people.

 With nearly ten times the force, the Japanese can definitely be killed.

“I said before that a battle of this level, the Hundred Regiments War, may only happen once in a lifetime. Now I have decided to take it back. Big battles will definitely be indispensable in the future.”

“Then how should we arrange it? I think it’s better to go deep behind enemy lines.”

 Zhang Dabiao’s idea was unanimously recognized by everyone present, and even Li Yunlong nodded.

 In Lao Li's original expectation, their 1st Marine Regiment would act as a mobile force in this battle. Target important passes, airports and transportation nodes to cut off the escape routes of the Japanese in Jin Province.

 Strive to cooperate with friendly forces to cut off the enemy's last glimmer of hope before the frontal battlefield begins.

“At present, I have preset four targets, namely Niangzi Pass, Pingxing Pass, Zijin Pass and Jincheng Airport. The three passes are the best choices for the Japanese army to escape, and the importance of the latter airport naturally goes without saying.”

“This mission is quite special. In addition to the annihilation mission, we must protect the railways and trains as much as possible.”

“After the province is liberated, those delivery vehicles will provide us with great convenience. The Japanese may jump over the wall in a hurry, so we must use our own advantages to catch the enemy by surprise!”

Also, I’m still writing!

   Bitter failure, at 4:14 in the morning, I didn’t write it down...

 (End of this chapter)