flstandardbreds Chapter 156
Chapter 156
The fifth vertical line was to continue developing eastwards towards Julu and Xinhe, building on the existing bases of Neiqiu and Lincheng. The sixth vertical line was to continue developing eastwards towards Zhaoxian, Ningjin, and Gaoyi, Zanhuang, based on the base.
The 7th Column took over the New 1st Regiment's original defense zone in the Jingxing area of Shijiazhuang. As for the Jizhong Independent Detachment, it completely shifted to the Xinji area and headed north to Shenzhou, Anping, Shenze and other places to switch transportation links between Shijiazhuang and the surrounding areas.
After confirming these things, the confirmed list, troop organization and garrison were sent to the headquarters in Zhongyu, Qinyuan.
As the organization was determined, several deputy officers of the 389th Division began to go to the subordinate troops to be responsible for the reorganization. At the same time, Zeng Jiwen, Zhou Shi and Wang Zhuo stayed in the division to handle various affairs.
The headquarters is located in the Zhongyu area of Qinyuan.
The commander-in-chief and others are discussing the development of the subordinate troops. Thanks to the heavy losses suffered by the Japanese army's raid, the Japanese army in Shanxi began to shrink its forces.
Both the northwest Shanxi area and the Wutai and central Hebei areas have seen great development.
Now the Jincheng area is also under the control of the 386th Brigade.
At the same time, since the establishment of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region at the end of last year, the Japanese troops in North China have been tied down in southern Hebei by the 389th Division, causing the central Hebei area to develop rapidly and is now almost catching up with the level of the 39-year period in the original time and space.
Now, with the Eighth Route Army's recapture of southeastern Shanxi, the establishment of corresponding military regions has been put on the agenda. According to everyone's discussion, the current plan is to establish the Southeastern Shanxi Military Region based on the 389th Division, and the Taiyue Military Region based on the 386th Brigade of the 129th Division. With the addition of some troops previously sent to eastern Shandong, it is entirely possible to establish the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Military Region above these military regions.
However, the 129th Division currently has only 386 Brigade. It can first establish the Taiyue Military Region. At the same time, the 129th Division will continue to move south to open up a base in central Henan, cut off the Pinghan Road, and cut off the traffic of the Japanese troops in the north and south.
Subsequently, the Deputy Chief of General Staff received a telegram from the 389th Division.
When the deputy chief of staff took the telegram from the telegraph operator and read it, he smiled and handed it to the deputy commander and said:
"Deputy Commander, we just said that if the 389th Division established the Jindongnan Military Region, it might be a bit difficult at the moment. You see, we were worrying too much."
After hearing this, the deputy commander was a little confused and took the telegram to start reading it.
Not long after, the deputy commander smiled happily and said, "It seems the 389th Division has exceeded our expectations. We thought the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region had the fastest and most developed troops. But according to previous reports, their reorganization has been reduced to 30 regiments. I even said that Zeng Jiwen had been surpassed by the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region."
"Once this guy's side is fully reorganized, the number of people on both sides is almost the same. However, in terms of equipment and combat effectiveness, the 389th Division is far superior to other units."
The Deputy Chief of General Staff agreed. "And that's not all. In addition to the three brigades, we've reorganized seven columns and one independent detachment. Given the development trends in these columns' defense areas, the number of troops could easily multiply several times in a year or two."
The deputy commander put down the telegram, nodded, stood up, walked around, and then said to the deputy chief of general staff: "Send the information about the front command's plan to establish the Jindongnan Military Region and the Taiyue Military Region home, and we can discuss it now."
The Deputy Chief of General Staff nodded and said that he would immediately send the current situation to his family.
Then, he jokingly said to the Deputy Chief of General Staff, "The place where we are staying now is also Zeng Jiwen's territory. You guys pack up and we will go to his place in a few days to check on the troops under him."
"That's right. We haven't been there yet. Everyone says Zeng Jiwen is good at leading the troops in construction. Let's go and take a look." The division commander said happily.
Upon hearing this, the Deputy Chief of General Staff laughed and said, "I'm afraid they're going to exchange ideas and learn, or to fight against the local tyrants~"