in2ebook Chapter 546 Unifying Thoughts
Chapter 546 Unifying Thoughts
Early in the morning, Li Yunlong and Wang Meng gathered at the Pingshun Military Airport. Under the escort of a dozen fighter jets, four transport planes carrying them and dozens of staff members flew to Hohhot at the same time.
As soon as the plane landed, we saw Wang Huaibao, commander of the First Army Group and commander of the First Army, Zhang Dabiao, commander of the Second Army, and Shen Quan, commander of the Third Army.
Before Li Yunlong and Wang Meng got off the plane, Wang Huaibao and three others came up to them with grins on their faces.
"Commander, Chief of Staff, we have been waiting for you for a long time, and finally you are here!"
"Wang Huaibao, you are in Baotou, the farthest away from us in Pingshun. You haven't done anything bad, have you? Don't play the game of "the emperor is far away from you"!"
Although Li Yunlong's tone was full of joking, it was also a reminder to Wang Huaibao.
In less than three years, Wang Huaibao and others have grown from a battalion commander to an army group commander or army commander, which can be said to be a rapid rise.
At this time, it is bound to be difficult to remain absolutely calm.
So, Li Yunlong always knocked them down from time to time to make sure they didn't make mistakes.
"Commander, don't worry. I eat and live with the soldiers every day. Except when I am at the headquarters for combat meetings, I dare not leave the masses at other times!"
Li Yunlong nodded. Wang Huaibao was telling the truth. After all, Zhao Gang’s achievements in ideological and work style construction were not in vain.
"Okay, then let's go to the Second Army's headquarters!"
After Li Yunlong finished speaking, more than a dozen jeeps drove towards the Hohhot Second Army Command.
(In 1943, Hohhot was still called Guisui. For your convenience, it is referred to as Hohhot in this article.)
As a nomadic region, Hohhot in Inner Mongolia is much smaller than other cities in the Central Plains and the south of the Yangtze River.
The whole city is not big, and you can drive through the entire urban area in about ten minutes.
In order to avoid disturbing the people, Zhang Dabiao's Second Army was stationed on a large grassland outside Hohhot.
Time was short and the military camp was still under construction. Except for a few brick houses that were built hastily to store important supplies, all other officers and soldiers lived in tents.
Li Yunlong felt relaxed and happy looking at the endless prairie.
"That's right! It would be great if this prairie was not invaded by the Japanese devils!"
"Commander, can't we just drive them out?"
"That's right! Let's go to the meeting!"
Li Yunlong, Wang Meng and Wang Huaibao took their seats one after another.
Li Yunlong went straight to the point.
"The Independent Column's High Command has decided to launch an assault on all the Japanese and puppet troops in Inner Mongolia. We must eliminate them on the spot. Our ultimate goal is to control Inner Mongolia and then consolidate our defense line with Mongolia!
Chief of Staff Wang Meng will now announce the combat order!"
Wang Meng took out a piece of paper, stood up and stood in front of the military map hanging on the wall.
“Now, I command:
The First Army attacked Dalat Banner from Baotou and then advanced westward.
The Second Army attacked Siwangzi Banner, Wuchuan, and Bailingmiao from Hohhot, and then advanced northward.
The Third Army will attack Zhangbei from Ulanqab and advance eastwards, threatening the Northeast and Zhangjiakou.
As soon as Wang Meng finished speaking, Wang Huaibao and the other two stood up and looked at each other.
Since ancient times, expanding territory and recovering lost territories have been the lifelong pursuit of military generals.
If we can drive the Japanese out of Inner Mongolia and regain control of Inner Mongolia, it will be the highest honor for a soldier!
"Great! We are finally going to drive these little devils out!"
"That's right, the Japanese and the puppet Mongolian army are like flies, dangling before our eyes! It's time to swat them all to death!"
"The combat effectiveness of these pseudo-Mongolian troops is surprisingly weak. I don't think we need to send out all of them. One armored division can just push over and recapture them all!"
Wang Meng shook his head!
He really wanted to tell them that the target of this operation was not only Inner Mongolia, but also Outer Mongolia!
But the matter is of great importance, and we cannot tell them everything yet.
"Don't let your guard down. The Japanese and puppet troops are relatively easy to deal with, but to the north of Inner Mongolia is Outer Mongolia, and they have 100,000 cavalry!"
Wang Huaibao was just about to ask, isn't Mongolia in the same camp? Why would it invade Inner Mongolia?
But Zhang Dabiao, who was quick-witted and quick-spoken, immediately answered:
"Yes! We must take the enemy seriously tactically and underestimate them strategically. Commander and Chief of Staff, please rest assured!"
After Zhang Dabiao finished speaking, he kicked Wang Huaibao from under the table.
Wang Meng saw all these little actions, but he thought they were great.
Because this matter cannot be discussed openly, the most important thing at the moment is to unify thoughts!
"Well, the attack is expected to be launched the day after tomorrow! You all return to your bases to prepare, and then report the battle plan to the group army, and then Wang Huaibao will report directly to me and Commander Li!"
After Wang Meng finished speaking, Li Yunlong notified the end of the meeting.
Zhang Dabiao came up and asked with a grin:
"Commander, Chief of Staff, are you planning to return to Pingshun or go to Baotou?"
Zhang Dabiao was right. After all, the headquarters of the First Army was in Baotou.
But Wang Meng and Li Yunlong shook their heads at the same time.
"We'll stay in Hohhot! Zhang Dabiao, you're not going to chase us away, are you? This is outrageous!"
Zhang Dabiao was overjoyed, now that the team had expanded, they were wandering outside all day and had little chance to get close to their old leader. Wasn't this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
"How dare I chase you away! I wish you could stay for a few more days and give me guidance on our work!
Commander, Chief of Staff, shall we have a roasted whole lamb tonight? Don't worry, I bought it with my own allowance!"
"Hahaha, just roasted whole lamb? No wine?"
"Enough, enough! I'll arrange for you some kumis when the time comes!"
"Hey, you're quite sensible. But you and the Chief of Staff should stop drinking and stay on duty!"
Wang Meng licked his lips, but there was nothing he could do since he was the direct commander of this operation.
"Okay, but once this combat mission is over, it will be my turn!"
"Okay, no problem. I'll grill you two more skewers of lamb kidneys tonight to replenish your body!"
After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he prepared to go and watch the whole process of slaughtering the sheep.
In an unusually luxurious tent in Siwangzi Banner, a bearded Mongolian master was pouring tea for a monk in red Lama costume.
"Master Sang Jue, is your information reliable? This is a very risky matter. After all, we are now under the control of Japan!"
Sangjue Lama leisurely picked up the teacup and took a sip of butter tea.
"This Mongolian butter tea is really sweet and intoxicating! Master Gan Dunzhu, my information is absolutely reliable. I can guarantee it as long as you are willing."