"Commander, although we can't occupy all of Ludong in a short period of time, it might be a good idea to send troops to the west.”Sun Liren, the new deputy commander of the first regiment, stood up and said.
"West? Tell me what you think." Qin Yuxuan, who had already expected Sun Liren to express his thoughts on advancing west, asked with a smile.
"In view of the current fierce battle between the national army and the Japanese army at the front line of Luxi. The best direction for our army to expand is to develop westward. There were two reasons. First, most of the Japanese troops in the central Shandong region were concentrated in the front line of the western Shandong region. The defensive strength of the counties in the central Shandong region was weak, and we took this opportunity to recover the counties in the central Shandong region. Not only did it inspire the military and civilians of the country, but it also expanded our defense base. Why not?
Secondly, as long as we connect the counties of Luzhong with the existing defense zones, the Wei Nation army in Ludong will be completely blocked by our defense forces. At that time, as long as we attack Ludong at lightning speed, two-thirds of Shandong will be completely recovered by our army.”Sun Liren told him his detailed thoughts.
After listening to Sun Liren's idea, the officers couldn't help but lower their heads in deep thought.
"Commander, I agree with Vice Commander Sun. This way, the foundations of our defense can be completely stabilized. No matter what happens to the Japanese and the National Army, we will be able to reap the benefits. The initiative of the war will be in our hands.”A few minutes later, Zhou Weiguo, a senior member of the National Guard, was the first to stand up and respond.
"After all, they have received formal military education. Their strategy and tactics are indeed better developed from pure combat experience.”Qin Yuxuan looked at the two of them with relief and thought to himself.
"Okay, I understand. Sit down first.”Although he was quite satisfied, Qin Yuxuan did not show any expression on his face. He just smiled and waved his hand, indicating for the two to sit down.
"What about the others?" Qin Yuxuan asked the other officers.
"Commander, I agree with Vice Commander Sun and Commander Zhou.”Zhang Lingfu said,
"I agree too!"
"I agree!"
" I agree…" Under the leadership of Zhang Lingfu and Liao Yaoxiang, a group of military officers who had a strategic vision began to speak in agreement.
"Good! Since everyone had the same idea, then…Secretary Liu.”Qin Yuxuan nodded and turned to look at Liu Yuan.
"Here!"
"Add Weiguo and Fumin's names to the list of staff officers. After the meeting, your General Staff Division will draft a plan for me to advance westward in the shortest time possible.”Qin Yuxuan ordered.
"Yes, sir!"
"Oh, right, Fu Min! I heard that you came from the American and North Korean Military Academy in virginia. I believe you must have some insights on training. Take some time to work with Zhong Lin and Jian Chu to come up with a training plan. I'm going to promote this plan to the entire Protector Army! There was no rush for time. The key was to be practical and exquisite.”Inadvertently, Qin Yuxuan emphasized the words " promote the entire army."
"Yes, sir! Yes!" Sure enough, as soon as Qin Yuxuan finished speaking, Sun Liren, Zhang Lingfu, and Liao Yaoxiang stood up at the same time and answered happily.
To let three foreign officers who had just joined the army take full control of the training plan, what else could it be other than trust? In an instant, the three of them could not help but admire Qin Yuxuan at the same time. It was not for anything else, but for this suspicious and useless way of employing people.
"Hehe, you managed to gather three generals at once. Our Old Qin's methods are pretty good!”………………
(A few days later, in the military operations room)
"Everyone, the strategy of the General Staff Division has been decided. It was the one in everyone's hands. Now, let's ask Secretary Liu to explain it in detail. Director Liu, let's begin!" Qin Yuxuan sat in his seat with a straight face and said to the officers who had come to attend the meeting.
"Yes, Commander! Everyone, according to the plan drawn up by the General Staff Division, the troops will be divided into three groups. One group will guard the existing defense zone and be used for strategic protection and front-line supply transportation. We will feign attacks on Zhaoyuan and Qixia along the way, mainly to distract the Japanese, and at the same time provide a barrier for our defense.
The last path, after the feint battle, would directly attack the counties of Luzhong. Among them, the main marching signs and supply routes are all marked on the documents in your hands. Everyone, is there a problem?" After introducing the general direction of the battle, Liu Yuan asked the officers present.
"What should we do once the devils send reinforcements from the front line of Luxi to Luzhong?”Zhu Ziming asked.
"Let Vice Guild Leader Sun answer Commander Zhu's question.”Liu Yuan glanced at Sun Liren.
"Yes, sir! Ahem, first of all, I'm not sure if the Japanese will send reinforcements. However, I am certain that even if they send reinforcements, their total strength will not exceed 2,000. The reason is simple. On the day of our military conference, General Sun Tongxuan's 3rd Army had already crossed the Grand Canal and successfully attacked the outskirts of Jining and Wenshang.
Everyone, please think about it. The last defensive barrier has already discovered a large number of enemy troops. Who would dare to take such a huge risk and give up a strategic city in a province to send large-scale reinforcements to some inconspicuous buffer zones? I believe that even Commander Zhu wouldn't be willing to do so. Moreover, for this battle, the commander's guard company would follow the main force and be responsible for the frontline reconnaissance work.”Sun Liren solved Zhu Ziming's problem with ease.
"With the commander's security company, at least we don't have to worry about being ambushed.”
"That's right! Everyone in the army knew that the commander's guard company was an all-rounder.”The two mid-level officers discussed in low voices.
"Does anyone here have any questions?”Liu Yuan continued to ask.
"Since we are going to capture Luzhong, should we take down the strategic town of Qingdao at the same time?”Zhang Lingfu asked after some thought.
"Considering the fact that the Protectorate Army is currently an army. Therefore, we don't have any plans to occupy Green City for now. It was easy to occupy Qing Dao, but defending it was too difficult. It's not an exaggeration to say that once we occupy Tsingtao, the Wei Nation will spare no expense and send their armies to surround and annihilate us. "It's not worth it for us..." Sun Liren said bluntly after seeing Qin Yuxuan's expression.
"I have no more questions."
"I didn't either.“
"I didn't!"
"Alright, since everyone has no questions. Deputy Secretary Liao, please read out the details of the battle.”Qin Yuxuan said to Liao Yaoxiang when he saw that the officers had no more questions.
"Yes, sir."
"In this battle, the first group will be led by Commander Zhu, the 1st Battalion of the Infantry Artillery Regiment, the 1st Company of the Artillery Battalion, and the local militia to guard the defense area. The second group will be led by Commander Zhou, the 1st Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Regiment, the 2nd Battalion of the Infantry Artillery Regiment, and the Infantry Company of the Artillery Battalion to feign an attack on Zhaoyuan of Ludong. The third group was personally led by the commander. They controlled the 1st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd and 3rd Battalion, Cavalry Battalion, Artillery Battalion, 2nd and 3rd Company, and Logistics Company to capture the counties in Luzhong.”Liao Yaoxiang stood up and read out the contents of the battle.
"That's the general idea. Go back and make preparations.”
" Yes!"
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