Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

Chapter 513 Weishan Lake Independent Division

After listening to Zhou Zhiguo's self-criticism, Wang Meng nodded.

"Captain Zhou, you've made a good summary! Although we cannot guarantee victory every time we lead a battle, we must be prepared for the worst.

If you could think of the high probability that the enemy would send reinforcements from the beginning, then setting up the sniper position on the street extending to the south would not be better, both to ensure the concentration of superior forces and to avoid being divided and surrounded by the Japanese?

But the responsibility cannot be entirely placed on you. After all, in the alley opposite the International Trading Company, your Captain Peng suggested that I postpone the attack, but I refused. So I am also responsible.

However, I just let the young soldier who came with us take a look at the documents we seized. They are very valuable, so this battle was worth it!

Next, you should take the time to rest and be on guard against the Japanese's revenge. Apart from the pile of information, you can deal with the rest of the spoils normally!"

After Wang Meng finished speaking, he asked Peng Liang and Zhou Zhiguo to go about their respective work. Then he looked at the first document that had been translated, which turned out to be information about the deployment of military forces in Zheng County.

It is normal for two armies to spy on each other's troop deployment when fighting each other, but there are two strange things about the intelligence captured this time:

The first is that the intelligence was indeed collected by the "Manchurian Railway". Logically speaking, Zheng County should belong to the scope of the North China Front Army. If intelligence was collected, it should be the confidential department in Beijing. Why did it fall to the Manchurian Railway far away in the Northeast?

The second is that this intelligence is different from the simple troop deployment intelligence in the past, because this intelligence actually indicates the distribution map of the garrison along the Yellow River, as well as the forecast data on the Yellow River hydrology for the next three months based on historical data.

All signs indicate that the Japanese will indeed launch a campaign at least against Luoyang and Zhengxian within three months.

"Monk, immediately have your family closely monitor the movements of the Japanese troops along the Jinpu Line and the Pinghan Line, and whether the Kwantung Army has any intention of continuing to send reinforcements to the south! Choose the right time and activate the Squid!"

After Wang Meng arranged all this, he fell into a mess again.

Originally, three months later, they were going to actively attack the occupied areas and push towards the eastern coast.

But now the Japanese are preparing to force a crossing of the Yellow River and concentrating their forces on the route they are planning to advance. Whether this is a blessing or a curse is still unknown.

"Let's focus on what's happening right now!"

Wang Meng rubbed his head and decided to immediately launch the expansion plan of the Weishan Lake Independent Regiment.

When the sun was at noon, Wang Meng, who had taken a nap, called Peng Liang over.

"Captain Peng, I watched yesterday's battle. The combat effectiveness of the Third Company of the First Battalion is indeed not weak. If this is just the combat effectiveness of an ordinary company, then you have already reached the standard. It's just that your combat experience can be enriched, and the commander's consideration can be more comprehensive.

The issue I am going to discuss with you next is very crucial. On a larger scale, it concerns the fate of China, and on a smaller scale, it concerns the future of the Weishan Lake Independent Regiment. "

Peng Liang's heart trembled. Although he had guessed something, the head of the headquarters did not say it out loud, so he did not dare to express it directly.

"Chief of Staff, no matter what order the headquarters issues, the Weishanhu Independent Regiment will do its best and obey the order!"

"Be prepared to expand. The independent regiment must be expanded into an independent division within a month. Then, we will give you another month and a half to form combat effectiveness!"

When the news came out, Peng Liang's throat trembled with excitement.

"Yes!"

Considering that the Weishan Lake Independent Regiment had no experience in expansion, Wang Meng began to teach them step by step.

Because Weishan Lake is located behind enemy lines, large-caliber artillery cannot be delivered by aircraft, so the main force is still infantry artillery, which, like Li Yunlong's mountain infantry division, belongs to the category of light infantry.

According to the compilation table submitted by Peng Liang, Wang Meng suggested:

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions, which had the strongest combat effectiveness and numbers, were expanded into three infantry regiments.

The infantry regiment is divided into three-three systems, with a total of nine infantry companies. In addition, there are artillery companies, reconnaissance companies, communications companies, medical teams and other direct units.

Each regiment consists of 3,000 people.

The last four battalions were formed, with their organization remaining the same, but were changed into divisional reconnaissance battalions, with backbones drawn from various infantry regiments to enhance their combat effectiveness.

The remaining troops directly under the original independent regiment were expanded on the original basis.

Overall, the entire Weishanhu Independent Division will reach more than 12,000 people.

"Captain Peng, if all your militiamen come in, can we put up this frame?"

Peng Liang calculated that the original independent regiment was already a reinforced regiment, and with the addition of these militiamen, it would be almost possible to get it done.

"Chief of Staff, there is definitely no problem in rallying the troops, but with so much noise, will the Japanese lose their sleep and point their spearheads at us?"

"A tall tree attracts the wind? You don't have to worry about that. I still say that we can't take chances and pray that the Japanese won't attack us. Instead, we must be ready to fight at any time. A good iron must be made strong itself!

And let me tell you something, the Japs have no time to bother with us in the past three months, but in three months they will attack with all their might!

Therefore, no matter what method you use, you must form combat effectiveness within three months!"

Peng Liang rubbed his hands excitedly. He was going to be a division commander, so he should drink a few glasses of wine, right?

The Weishan Lake area became extremely lively. Countless good men from Shandong Province signed up to join the army. The militiamen also put on camouflage uniforms and prepared to receive comprehensive military training.

That same night, twenty C54 Skyking transport planes, escorted by a squadron of fighter jets, airdropped all the weapons and equipment needed by the Weishanhu Independent Division to the designated location.

The Japanese soldiers in the Weishan Lake area heard the roar of planes in the sky and were completely helpless. They could only pray that the bombs would not be dropped on their heads.

With weapons and equipment, the training of Weishanhu Independent Division immediately entered devil mode. The veterans who had experienced the war trained the new soldiers until they screamed.

Every time Wang Meng passed by the training ground and saw the new recruits hiding in the corner and cursing the instructors, it was as if he had returned to the past.

Just as Wang Meng was immersed in his memories, he ran into Peng Liang, who had a sad face.

"Captain Peng, I heard that the personnel of each regiment are basically complete, and the weapons and equipment are in place. Why do you look so miserable? Aren't people in high spirits when they are happy?"

Peng Liang smiled bitterly, forcing himself to put on an ugly smile.

"Okay, okay, you'd better stop laughing. It's uglier than crying. Tell me what happened to you and see if I can help you solve it."

"Chief of Staff, our team has doubled in size! Weapons, equipment and clothing are all up to par, but the food supply is still a little lacking."