PFC Chapter 544: The Japs Were Scared
Chapter 544: The Japs Were Scared
Commander Ye also predicted that after all the work in the Shanghai-Suzhou-Anhui base area had progressed to a certain extent, Yan'an would probably order the formation of two fronts to defend the territory that had been fought back with great difficulty.
By then, Ye Feng's position as the commander of the independent reorganized division will definitely rise, and he may even be able to take up the position of commander.
Form two more fronts?
Ye Feng looked at Commander Ye and thought about it in his heart. He felt that this was not impossible.
In addition to the Fourth Front Army in Anhui, with the addition of two new front armies, the strength of the three armies will definitely form a powerful anti-Japanese armed force in the Shanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui areas.
As for holding the position of army commander or commander, Ye Feng didn't care. After all, there were too many seniors in the underground party who had more qualifications and experience than him.
Political Commissar Chen turned the topic back to the topic, "Comrade Ye Feng, do you think that the Shanghai-Jiangsu-Anhui region should do the same as the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei base area, where the local tyrants should be beaten and the land should be divided?"
Ye Feng said, "My opinion is that we should immediately redistribute the land to the people. Anyone who dares to obstruct should be arrested and strictly tried, no matter who he is. The people should be the masters of their own house and live a good life."
Where will we get the food, wages and military funds if we don't eliminate the reactionary forces and crack down on the evil landlord Lao Chen?
The main reason for the food shortage in the markets of Shanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui is that the food is hoarded in the warehouses of the landlords.
After defeating this group of people and gaining money and food, their anti-Japanese armed forces were able to grow rapidly in a short period of time.
Commander Ye said, "The issue of dividing the land cannot be resolved overnight. Even if we use drastic measures, it will probably take two or three months."
Ye Feng said, "Let's complete it within a month, and then expand the army. After Shanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui are connected, according to my calculations, we will have to face pressure from six directions. It is best to temporarily form six divisions with about 12 troops to build an effective defense system and front."
The main force is six divisions with 12 troops, plus reserve forces, transportation, military supplies, etc., the total number is almost 20.
How should six divisions arrange their defense lines?
A division in Shanghai.
Three divisions in Anhui.
Two divisions in Jiangsu.
Once Ye Feng said this, it meant that the plan to retake Jinling would be postponed again.
Commander Su said, "The terrain of Jiangsu and Shanghai is mostly plains, with no strategic locations to defend. If Nanjing is not recovered, it will be like a sword hanging over our heads by the Japanese. The enemy can attack or defend, and we will be very passive."
Ye Feng nodded, thinking that Commander Su was worthy of being the famous Commander Su in the future, as he saw the problem at a glance.
Jiangsu and Shanghai are in the south.
Nanjing is at the northern end, with almost no mountains in the middle. The Japanese can indeed send troops at any time, posing a huge threat.
The terrain of Nanjing is very important, it is equivalent to a solid defensive bridgehead. I believe this is also the key reason why the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to build his capital in Nanjing hundreds of years ago.
Commander Su said, "The Japanese army has tens of thousands of Kwantung troops in Nanjing. It is not realistic to launch a siege and attack. However, the Japanese are now hiding in Nanjing and dare not take the initiative to attack. This will be a good opportunity for us."
Political Commissar Chen frowned and asked, "Old Su, don't say half of the words. How can this be a good opportunity?"
Commander Su said, "About 70% of our troops are new recruits. Pull them out and train them in the battle of Nanjing."
Training?
Political Commissar Chen asked, "Will the losses be too heavy if a group of new soldiers go into battle against the main force of the Japanese Kwantung Army?"
Commander Su said, "Because of Comrade Ye Feng's presence, the Japanese devils are scared and their morale is low. Besides, it's not worth it. The losses won't be great. Only by fighting can the new recruits grow up quickly."
This is Commander Su’s war command!
Ye Feng said, "Captain Su, since it was you who brought it up, the battle in Jinling and the issue of new recruits will all be handed over to you."
Commander Ye agreed, "This responsibility belongs to you. Everyone knows that you have your own set of tactics and strategies in battle. You never fight an unprepared battle, and you will think about any possible situation before the battle begins. With your military command level, you are fully capable of doing this."
With General Ye's qualifications, he is fully qualified to say these words to Commander Su.
Ye Feng added, "Political Commissar Chen, the task of allocating land in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui can only be presided over by you."
"No problem. I am the oldest comrade in the party organization. With me taking the lead, I don't think any troublemaker will dare to disobey."
Political Commissar Chen was impatient and said, "I will leave for Shanghai this afternoon and immediately hold an emergency meeting on the land issue."
Commander Ye laughed and said, "Comrade Ye Feng, in your opinion, what can an old man like me do?"
Old man?
Ye Feng rolled his eyes at the senior and said speechlessly, "Commander, you are only in your forties this year, right? How can you be considered an old man? You are in your prime, at the peak of your physical strength, wisdom, and experience!"
In Ye Feng's previous life as an angry young man, the ending of General Ye, the hero of the Northern Expedition, was very tragic, which made people feel unwilling and regretful.
At that time, Commander Ye was detained in Shancheng. After repeated negotiations, he was finally released.
But when he was flying from the mountain city to Yan'an, his plane crashed on the way and he suffered an air crash.
Ye Feng was often online in his previous life. If Commander Ye had survived and arrived in Yan'an, with his military level, he would definitely be able to accomplish some great revolutionary feats again and make immortal contributions again.
Commander Ye is one of the oldest anti-Japanese armed revolutionary fighters. After the founding of New China, he will definitely have a place among the ten marshals.
"Commander Ye, please don't create problems for a junior like me. How can I be qualified to give you orders?" Ye Feng said with a wry smile.
"Confucius said that people learn things in order and specialize in different fields. Comrade Ye Feng is indeed better than me in terms of war strategy. I, Ye, admit this, and so does Yan'an."
Commander Ye said with a serious expression, "You are now the highest military commander in the Shanghai-Jiangsu-Anhui region. This is also clearly stated in the order. Therefore, as the commander of the Fourth Front Army, I must obey your command and dispatch."
The atmosphere in the ward couldn't help but become a little solemn.
Ye Feng secretly sighed and could only say, "As for Shanghai, since the Japanese fleets were defeated one after another, there will be no threat from the sea in the short term. The surrounding Jiangsu and Anhui have also been recovered. There will be no major war in Shanghai for the time being."
"In Jiangsu, the next military command will be assumed by Division Commander Su."
"Now only Anhui is left. The situation here is complicated. There are threats from enemies on three sides. Japan and Yamashiro are eyeing us covetously. We need a general to take charge. So Commander Ye, you continue to stay in Anhui and be responsible for all military operations here."
Shanghai has Political Commissar Chen, Jiangsu has Division Commander Su, and Anhui has Army Commander Ye.
Ye Feng felt that even if he was transferred to other war zones, the Shanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui regions would continue to grow and develop.
After discussing each issue, Ye Feng did not stay in the hospital. He took Song Yu, Liang Long and others with him and set out from southern Anhui, marching quickly to Linquan County in western Anhui.
The Japanese super agent Saburo Koukou who was killed by Ye Feng left a death gift package for Ye Feng in Linquan County.
Kokuno Saburo's plan was to use the floods from upstream to destroy the land within a hundred miles around, including Linquan County. If the plan succeeded, it would cause hundreds of thousands of casualties among the people.
After Ye Feng arrived, he immediately gathered his forces and wiped out a secretly hidden Japanese force upstream.
At the same time, I issued a high-profile order that I, Ye Feng, was in Linquan County in western Anhui, and that the Japanese devils could march and attack if they had the courage.
The Japanese devils in the surrounding areas had already been frightened.
In response to Ye Feng's strong news, the Japanese regional command chose to remain silent, without any response.
Two days later, Ye Feng secretly left western Anhui and arrived at the Jinling front.
He planned to go through the Central Plains from some towns or villages around Jinling to the Yan'an headquarters of the party organization.