Chapter 43 4. Peng Dehuai and Zuo Quan talk about military aircraft

At the beginning of January 1939, Peng Dehuai spent more than half a month on the cooperation between the Eighth Route Army and Lu Zhonglin of the Hebei Provincial Government in the Anti-Japanese War. As soon as he returned to Lucheng North Village, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, he received an urgent telegram from Liu Bocheng, Deng Xiaoping, and Xu Xiangqian from southern Hebei—— This telegram made Peng Dehuai, who was already worried, even more troubled, so he went to Zuo Quan to discuss it. When Peng Dehuai walked into the courtyard where the war room was located, Zuo Quan was running around the courtyard with scattered beads of sweat on his forehead.But he hooked his head slightly and didn't notice Peng Dehuai coming in, obviously thinking about something.Peng Dehuai said "Hello" with a loud voice.

Zuo Quan stopped immediately, raised his head and smiled, "Only your deputy commander in chief, saying hello is like calling a password." "I can't wake you up if I don't. What, the old problem happened again?" "It's okay, just run, move, it'll be fine if you're sweating, and you can handle it." While speaking, Zuo Quan shook his left arm, hugged his shoulders and twisted a few times.He suffers from mild paralysis on the left side. Whenever he is overworked or the weather tends to worsen, the condition will inevitably aggravate, and he will use running to deal with it.

Peng Dehuai then asked: "Have you read the telegram from southern Hebei?" "Look, I'm thinking about this. Judging from the situation of the Japanese army, it's a big strategic move. First cut off the connection between the plain and the mountain, clear the plain, and then turn to the mountain. In the middle of Jizhong, the former stationed in North China The second round of raids by the Japanese and puppet troops is at the end of their strength, and it is estimated that it will come to an end in the next few days, but a new round of offensive will follow. The 27th Division of the Japanese Army has been transferred back from the Wuhan area, and the 110th Division One division has a strength of more than one division, and the main force that can be put into use is also nearly one division. It is expected that they will deploy from the Pingda Highway to the east and west wings. At present, He Long and Guan Xiangying have led the main force of the 120th Division. After passing Anguo, we will soon be able to join the Jizhong Military Region, and the strike force against the enemy is quite strong. The focus is still on the southern part of Hebei—”

Zuo Quan stopped talking, and gestured to Peng Dehuai to come in: "Talk in the room." The two entered the war room and sat down at the table.Zuo Quan continued: "Bo Cheng's judgment is justified. The Japanese army's multi-pronged offensive, and then they converged on the central area of ​​the Fuyang River Bend. This intention is very clear. On the northwest front of our 1st Army Division, is An independent mixed part of the 8th Brigade; the west front of the 2nd and 3rd Army Divisions is the main force of the 10th Division; the east front of the 4th Military Division is the main force of the 127th Brigade of the 114th Division; the north front of the 5th Military Division is One part of the 27th Brigade of the 27th Division, and one part of the 127th Brigade of the 114th Division on the east front. Based on this calculation, the total strength of the Japanese army is more than two divisions, more than 40,000 people, plus the puppet troops originally stationed in North China The army has a total of about 50,000 people. The preliminary operations are mainly in the direction of the 1st and 5th army divisions. Shulu, Ningjin, Zhaoxian, Gaocheng, Jinxian, Luancheng, Wuyi, Hengshui, Jingxian, and Fucheng have already They have been occupied by the enemy one after another, and the next step is to besiege Nangong."

Zuo Quan said straight away, obviously he was very familiar with the situation of the Japanese army.Peng Dehuai frowned slightly, and asked, "What are their tactical characteristics?" "It's very targeted, fight steadily and step by step. After occupying the town, immediately leave troops to defend, build bunkers and roads, and establish a puppet regime. Their ultimate goal is to compress our army in a small area and eliminate it." "In this case, Bo Cheng and the others will be in a more dangerous situation, and tactics must be targeted." "It should be said that the preparations are still sufficient. The walls of more than 20 county towns in the central area have been demolished, and important roads and bridges have been destroyed; more importantly, the road ditches have formed a network extending in all directions. In this way, both The tactical significance of restricting the movement of the Japanese army's mechanical troops while ensuring the concealment and mobility of our army is obvious."

"That's good." Peng Dehuai pondered for a while. I considered that the early stage of the battle should be mainly to block and delay the Japanese attack, and use guerrilla warfare to harass and consume their vital strength. Don't fight them head-on.However, it is necessary to concentrate and maneuver the main corps. Once you find an isolated Japanese army, eat a few of it immediately! "This is consistent with Bo Cheng's thoughts. A while ago, they had a telegram suggesting that several main forces should be divided into several mobile groups, combined with military divisions and local forces, to conduct activities in different regions. I think it is feasible."

Peng Dehuai nodded: "Then call them and agree to implement the plan." "it is good." "There is one more thing to remind them. They must speak clearly with Lu Zhonglin. At this time, they must warn him not to cause any conflict between snipe and clam. This Lu Zhonglin may have taken some wrong medicine! In Xi'an, I said this to Cheng Qian: if he fires the first shot, I can let him; if he fires the second shot, I can bear it; but if he dares to fire the third shot, I will never let him go he!" Peng Dehuai's eyebrows were all raised, and he was indeed annoyed.