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

Chapter 775 I Like to Take the Initiative

Yuanshan thought he had heard it wrong and confirmed it with Wang Meng again.

"Chief of Staff, you just said you don't like to be passive?"

"Well, I like to take the initiative!"

"Do we still have a chance to take the initiative now? We are the defending side."

Wang Meng walked to the front of the map, pointed to where the People's Army was gathering, and said to him:

"Yuanshan, the Mongolian cavalry may not have needed a lot of supplies a long time ago, but it's different now. They have artillery and chariots, so they definitely need artillery shells and gasoline, so we have to attack their logistic supply lines!

It's more than 600 kilometers from Hulan to Saida. I don't believe they can protect it all.

In this way, you pick a regular company, bring enough supplies, and specifically attack their weakly armed logistical units. When the time comes, take away all the spoils that can be taken away, and let the local herdsmen carry away the spoils that cannot be taken away. If that is not possible, destroy them on the spot!"

Yuanshan took out his notebook again and wrote it down. He was still thinking of conquering the world with just one gun and one horse, and did not realize the importance of logistical supplies.

Of course, the reason why Yuanshan did not realize it was also the responsibility of the independent column. Because the supplies of the Liberation Brigade were all handled by the independent column. After all, the captured Japanese equipment was more than enough for them to equip the guerrillas, so they packed it all up and sent it over.

Yuanshan closed the notebook and looked at Wang Meng with admiration.

"Chief of Staff, you are truly my idol!"

"Hmm? Who did you learn the word idol from?"

"Captain of the Guards."

Wang Meng held his forehead and really wanted to reply to him with two classic lines from old times: Don’t worship me, I’m just a legend.

"Don't engage in personality cult. I'm reminding you to warn this cavalry team not to engage in a head-on confrontation. If you can't win, just run away. Their mission is not to kill the enemy, but to destroy their supplies.

Tell them that their military achievements are measured by how much food they have looted and how many artillery shells they have destroyed, nothing else!"

Wang Meng wanted to use performance appraisal to set the right goals for them. Although this so-called KPI was the root of all evil that he hated the most, he had to admit that it was still very effective in this era.

"Okay, I'll set it up right away!"

"You guys should also be prepared. I have a feeling the enemy will launch an attack by tomorrow morning at the latest!"

Yuanshan took the order and left, while Wang Meng's thoughts drifted to Weidong. After he learned that Weidong had lost contact with the rear guard team, he became uneasy.

No one can help him now, he can only rely on himself.

Choibalsan was also in a state of anxiety. The huge explosion at the airport woke him up from his sleep. When he learned that Hulun Airport was attacked and all the fighter planes were lost, he felt heartbroken.

This was what he got in exchange for showing his loyalty to Country E and sending supplies! How could it all be destroyed overnight?

Without a decent air force and navy, what is the difference between his Mobei People's Army and the "bandit" liberation brigade? It's very embarrassing!

Of course, equally important as face was the Battle of Saida that was launched directly. He concentrated one-fifth of his troops, hoping to defeat the Liberation Brigade in this battle.

Logically speaking, 20,000 against 30,000, with artillery and tanks, there should be no problem at all, but he was still nervous.

After all, the Liberation Brigade grew too fast, as if it had divine help. It was like an inconspicuous sapling that was fertilized without limit and suddenly turned into a towering tree.

So, Choibalsan is a little nervous now.

He also asked his master for artillery and aircraft support, but now Country E was also deeply mired in the quagmire of war and was preparing for a counterattack, and had no time to take care of Choibalsan.

As long as it can ensure that Mobei can continue to provide blood transfusions to Country E, let it be!

Anyway, a Liberation Brigade has only 8,000 people. When the time comes, Country E will have its hands free and can suppress the Liberation Brigade with just a little finger.

Therefore, in response to Choibalsan’s request for help, Country E has been asking him to wait, but no one knows what he is waiting for.

Just when Choibalsan was in distress, his secretary rushed in quickly.

"Chairman, there has been significant progress in the attack on Hulan Airport. Our cavalry company has surrounded one of the rebels on Bogd Khan Mountain."

"Great, what is your identity?"

"It's not clear yet. He could be Japanese. The weapons he used should be Japanese weapons. Of course, he could also be the Liberation Brigade, because the Liberation Brigade also uses Japanese weapons!"

Qiao Bashan really wanted to slap the secretary for saying so much nonsense.

"Hasn't he been captured yet?"

“Not yet…”

"What? A cavalry company can't even capture one person?"

"The Bogd Khan Mountain is too big. The rebels are like a drop of rain falling into the lake. It is difficult to find his trace!"

"Send more staff!"

"Yes!"

After Qiao Bashan sent his secretary away, he discovered a problem.

The culprit behind the attack on Hulan Airport was most likely the Liberation Brigade, and the troops that carried out this secret mission should be elite troops, and this elite force did use Japanese weapons, so from this perspective, the equipment of the Liberation Brigade was average! And very average!

Choibalsan's self-confidence seemed to be overflowing, and he now wished he could command his thousands of troops to launch a fierce attack on Saida immediately.

"How are the frontline troops preparing now?"

"Report, everything is ready. The final supplies are expected to arrive tomorrow morning. We will then launch a full-scale attack!"

"Very good, all conspiracies and tricks are nothing but clowns in front of absolute strength. Let them tremble in front of the war horses of the Mobei people!

And those herdsmen who aid the enemy will also be punished and sent to the front line of Country E to be baptized by artillery fire!"

Choibalsan's bad mood seemed to have disappeared completely. For him, dealing with those who betrayed him was far more satisfying than winning the war.

On the only way from Hulan to Saida, an elite cavalry lurked in a valley two kilometers away from the road. They were like a pack of wolves, staring at the passing People's Army with eager eyes.

It was obvious that the team of armed cavalry that had just passed by was not their cup of tea.

"Captain, there were only more than 30 cavalrymen there. We could have killed them in a matter of minutes. Why did we let them pass?"

"Stupid! Commander Yuanshan said that this is the instruction from the Chief of Staff. Our target is the logistical supply troops of the People's Army. As long as we can paralyze their logistical supply lines, we will be halfway to victory in this battle!"

"is it?"

"I told you to read more, but you went chasing pigs instead. Rest first and recharge your batteries!"

After saying this, the company commander covered his face with his hat and fell into a deep sleep.