Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 5 Battle Plan!

Is Li Yunlong interested in taking over the Sakata Regiment?

Then Li Yunlong would definitely be interested.

But Li Yunlong doesn't have that strength now.

别看这次新一团入账了100挺机枪、100支冲锋枪，以及20万发子弹，2门步兵炮、1000发炮弹，以及5000枚手榴弹。

This batch of weapons and ammunition was a huge fortune for the New 1st Regiment.

But for the entire Xinkou Campaign, the total number of troops participating on both sides was nearly 30.

If this amount of weapons and ammunition were placed on the front battlefield, it wouldn't even cause a splash.

It would be enough to give them some planes, tanks and artillery.

Li Yunlong's words made the eyes of several battalion commanders and special agent company commanders light up quickly.

Zhong Zhicheng, who was listening, also pricked up his ears.

Although he did not participate in the speech, he was the deputy regiment commander after all, and also served as the political commissar, so he also participated in the combat meeting.

Zhong Zhicheng was opposed to killing Sakata head-on.

But his position was not political commissar after all, but only deputy head of the group, and he did not have a veto power.

Li Yunlong took out a map and spread it out. He searched the map with his eyes and then pointed his finger at a location on the map.

"According to the information provided by Mr. Lin, the Bantian Regiment will stay overnight in Liuzhuang tomorrow."

Chen Ziyuan's eyes lit up and he said, "Captain, are you suggesting that we launch a surprise attack on the Liuzhuang Bantian Regimental Headquarters tomorrow night?"

Song Daying and Zuo Ye's eyes also lit up.

Zhong Zhicheng seemed to be thinking about the feasibility of this tactic.

Song Daying was eager to fight: "Close combat and night fighting are the Red Army's forte. Plus, our firepower has been greatly enhanced. If we do well, we can end the battle in an hour."

Zuo Ye also nodded and said: "Although it is a tough battle, our chances of winning are very high!"

Special Agents Company Commander Liu Changsheng stated: "Whatever you say, our Special Agents Company will do!"

"You can't just play dumb." Li Yunlong glanced at everyone and scolded, "Whether it's a hard fight or a clever one, your style of fighting won't work!"

"First, there are at least 100 people at the Sakata Regiment headquarters, plus a reinforced guard squadron, which makes about 400 people."

"These devils are most likely veteran elite soldiers of the Type A Division."

"Even if we each have a light machine gun and a submachine gun, and attack Liuzhuang, where the Bantian regiment is defending, at night, it would be difficult to resolve the battle within an hour."

"Secondly, once the battle of Liuzhuang begins, the surrounding Japs will definitely swarm in, and by then, thousands of them will surround us."

"Even if we manage to kill that old devil Sakata, we can't withdraw from the battle!"

"What's more, there's a high probability that we won't be able to defeat Sakata in Liuzhuang, and we might even be surrounded and eaten by the Japanese."

"Attacking Liuzhuang at night is a losing proposition. We won't do a losing proposition."

Deputy Commander Zhong disagreed with a head-on confrontation with the Sakata Brigade.

Because even if they obtained a batch of weapons and ammunition, the New 1st Regiment would have no chance of winning.

But in fact, Li Yunlong never thought about confronting the Sakata regiment head-on.

Everyone nodded in unison. It must be said that the team leader analyzed the situation very thoroughly.

To attack Liuzhuang at night, we can only use a small force to launch a surprise attack. If a large force is inserted, it is likely to be discovered by the Japanese.

Around the Sakata Regiment Headquarters, there must be three infantry battalions of the 136th Regiment stationed, and there are even other Japanese troops not far away.

Once an exchange of fire breaks out in Liuzhuang, these devils will definitely swarm in.

The Japanese's combat effectiveness is very strong. Not only will they not be able to kill Sakata, but they may also lose the night attack troops.

"What should I do?"

The first battalion commander, Song Daying, frowned.
"If we go head-on with the Sakata Unit, our regiment is no match for them."

Although the firepower of the new regiment has increased dozens of times, the gap between the individual soldier's quality and that of the Japanese is still too large.

As for joining forces with the Central Army, Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and other friendly forces to attack Sakata, that would be even less reliable.

Even in a joint operation, the other side would be on guard against each other. Moreover, both the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Central Army looked down on the New 1st Regiment, believing that its equipment was too poor.

If the New 1st Regiment went to the battlefield with this equipment, it would be defeated by the Japanese in the first encounter at most.

The expressions of the battalion commanders, company commanders and Zhong Zhicheng suddenly became solemn again.

Zhong Zhicheng said, "It seems that the feasibility of attacking Liuzhuang at night is also very low. Captain, I still stick to the opinion I just said."

Ignoring the deputy regiment commander, Li Yunlong looked at the second battalion commander, Chen Ziyuan: "Second Battalion Commander, you always call yourself a wise general, why are you silent today?"

Chen Ziyuan thought carefully for a moment and said, "Captain, there are about 400 Japanese soldiers around Sakata. These Japanese soldiers are extremely powerful. You want to kill Sakata while reducing casualties and ending the battle in a very short time. There is only one way."

Li Yunlong asked: "What method?"

Chen Ziyuan said, "Ambush the Sakata Regiment Headquarters! Only by ambushing can we fully utilize the firepower advantage of our New 1st Regiment, greatly reduce casualties, and resolve the battle in the shortest possible time!"

Li Yunlong asked: "Where is the ambush location?"

"I haven't thought about it yet." Chen Ziyuan said, "But if I want to achieve your request, the only way I can think of is an ambush."

Li Yunlong's face showed a satisfied look. "Everyone should learn from Comrade Chen Ziyuan. In war, you need to use your brain more and not just play dumb. Before every battle, calculate the cost first. If it's a loss-making business or it's a break-even business, then don't do it as soon as possible. If there's money to be made, then you have to do it no matter what."

Deputy Regimental Commander Zhong said worriedly, "An ambush is certainly a good idea, but we don't have the conditions for one. Our entire regiment has less than a thousand men. Commander, you can't use nearly a thousand men to ambush nearly four thousand elite Japanese troops, right? Even if every man in the regiment had a machine gun, it wouldn't work."

Li Yunlong's eyes were calm. "If there are no conditions for an ambush, then we will create them. Ambush 4,000 Japanese soldiers? Only a fool would do that. We only need to ambush the Sakata regiment headquarters."

Immediately, Li Yunlong told everyone his battle plan.

In fact, after test-firing the weapons, Li Yunlong already had a complete plan in his mind.

By now, Li Yunlong's complete plan was clearer in his mind.

"No, your battle plan is too risky. I don't agree with it." As expected, as soon as Li Yunlong finished speaking about his battle plan, Deputy Regimental Commander Zhong immediately objected.

Li Yunlong's battle plan made Deputy Regiment Commander Zhong break out in a cold sweat.

If things go wrong, the ambush troops may be wiped out.

Li Yunlong's face turned cold. "Don't even mention you're the deputy regiment commander. Even if you're the political commissar, it's useless. Who do you think you are? Once the gun goes off, the whole regiment has to obey me. You have to agree or not!"

Deputy Regimental Commander Zhong: "Then ask your superiors and ask the brigade commander if he agrees."

Li Yunlong's expression relaxed, and he said hurriedly: "No, no, just kill the little Sakata Nobutsu. The brigade commander is so busy, why ask the brigade commander for instructions?"

Speaking of asking the brigade commander for instructions, it touched Li Yunlong's soft spot.

Normally, Li Yunlong could use his higher rank to suppress Deputy Regiment Commander Zhong, and he was not afraid that he would report it to the brigade commander.

But now the New 1st Regiment is so wealthy that the brigade commander will know everything after asking for instructions. If the weapons and equipment are handed over, how can the New 1st Regiment ambush Sakata?

After a pause, Li Yunlong said, "Although we are only assisting in this battle, once the 73rd Division of the Jin Army is defeated by the Sakata Regiment, we will have to face the Sakata Regiment head-on. At that time, our New st Regiment, from me to you, Deputy Regiment Commander Zhong, and all the soldiers below, will most likely be killed. But if we succeed in this mission and successfully kill Sakata, we can defeat the Sakata Regiment and hold our position."

"Besides, is there any magical battle in this world with a 100% winning rate?"

"Which battle during our 25,000-mile Long March was not fought with our heads on our belts, determined to die?"

"If you're always worrying about this and that, what's the point of fighting? You might as well just go home and take care of your kids."

"..."

Li Yunlong spoke like a machine gun.

"Okay, okay, is it not okay if I agree? But I have a request." In fact, Deputy Commander Zhong was also worried about the safety of Li Yunlong and the soldiers, so he was hesitant and not decisive enough.

Li Yunlong's battle plan this time was really too bold.

"What request? You don't want my command, do you?" Li Yunlong looked alert.

Deputy Commander Zhong said, "I don't want your command, but I want to participate in the battle."

"Join the battle?" Li Yunlong looked Deputy Regimental Commander Zhong up and down, expressing doubt. "Aren't you an intellectual? How can you handle a gun?"

Deputy Regimental Commander Zhong said, "Commander, I've noticed you have a problem with intellectuals, and your words are always full of hostility. I used to be the deputy commander of the First Red Army Corps, and I've also been on the battlefield and killed the enemy."

"Sure!" Li Yunlong nodded. "You can join the battle, but only behind me. If you get killed, I won't be able to explain to the brigade commander."

Captain Li thought to himself that I had really worried about this batch of weapons and ammunition.

(End of this chapter)