Li Yanping's opposition was as expected by Yang Zhen. This upcoming battle against the Japanese and puppet troops was a huge gap in strength. With Li Yanping's personality who had suffered a great loss, it was normal to raise objections. Li Yanping's opposition made Yang Zhen turn his attention to Guo Bingxun, who had not spoken out after hearing Yang Zhen's thoughts.

After receiving the gaze sent by Yang Zhen, Guo Bingxun, who had been looking at the map, hesitated for a while, and smiled and said, "Captain, I think you already have a battle plan in your mind. Let's discuss it together. The commander-in-chief is here, and we will also listen to his opinions. Many times, ginger is still so hot."

Regarding Guo Bingxun's answer, Yang Zhen smiled slightly and said, "Old Guo, I know you already have an idea in your mind. You are the chief of staff, and combat planning itself is your responsibility. As the saying goes, before the military strike is moved, planning will come first, or you should talk about it first."

Guo Bingxun did not refuse Yang Zhen's insistence, and pointed directly at the map and said: "The Japanese army on the West seem to be isolated and helpless, but the characteristics of its actions determine that he will never really go deeper alone. Judging from Li Mingrui's announcement and Guo Dachun's confession, the Japanese army on the West not only undertakes the clearance from north to south, but should also be responsible for blocking the junction of Dunhua and Ning'an and cutting off our army's mission to go north when necessary."

"On the surface, the Japanese army on the West Road alone entered the deep mountains and forests, but his army can only be said to be relative, not absolute. We cannot only focus on the west side. Compared with the strength of the Japanese and puppet troops in the west, we should put their possibility of obtaining reinforcements in the east."

"Although the Japanese army on the West Road completely entered the primeval forest, its supply channels were by no means difficult. On the surface, the road from Shahezi to Guangbashan was full of deep mountains and old forests, but they were full of rivers along the way."

"From the information sent by Li Mingrui, the upper reaches of the Shitou River and the upper reaches of the Hailang River are just a mountain. Although the rivers in the upper reaches are shallow and cannot undertake the recharge task, they are a good signpost after they are frozen. Moreover, there is absolutely no problem in walking on the common horse-drawn sledge in the North Manchuria area in winter."

"There is another thing. They can quickly obtain reinforcements from the Japanese and puppet troops in the Jingbo Lake area through the upper reaches of the Alzhan West River, which is not far from the Hailang River. In this season, the Japanese reinforcements will not be too slow through the frozen Mudanjiang, Jingbo Lake and the Alzhan River. You must know that there is absolutely no problem in driving cars on the ice in the middle and lower reaches of these rivers in this season. So I think we must not attack the enemies on the West Road."

"The Japanese army will definitely have a backup plan in this way. Even the enemy on the West Road was the bait set by the Japanese and puppet troops for us, which led us to take the initiative. If there was no certain support, with the Japanese army's cautious character, more than a thousand Japanese regular field divisions would not be put into the deep mountains and dense forests."

"The Japanese really don't know the exact location we are now, but I think these Japanese can roughly guess the number of people in our army. Because when we attacked the group tribe in Acheng and Wuchang areas, our approximate strength was exposed. Moreover, judging from the Japanese's control over the Hadong area, although we have destroyed all their household registration and other information, I think they have roughly a digit in their minds."

"According to my understanding of the Japanese army, before truly understanding the strength of our army, the Japanese will not bet on a hasty bet on a thousand people. This is not the Xuzhou Plain, a place of four battles, nor is it a mess after the September 18th Incident, fighting each other for the deep northeast that was penetrated by it, but the Zhang Guangcai Ridge with high mountains and dense forests."

"Although the Japanese dare to bet and do things in major matters, they never act recklessly, and their focus has always been very accurate. All actions are based on strong intelligence. It is their usual method to plan and act. Especially in details, they are more cautious."

"The September 18th Incident was not just a reckless act by several Kwantung Army staff members, but if they did not have strong intelligence to rely on, had not had the deep infiltration of the Northeast Army, and the Nanjing National Government's attitude towards Japan, I think even if those staff members had great courage, they would not dare to risk provoking the world war."

"I remember when the Battle of Xuzhou, I heard from a person who was in the Central Army who was engaged in intelligence that before the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Japanese had clearly investigated the personalities, command styles of officers of major generals and above in various factions of the National Army, and even the relationship between the factions and the National Government."

"The strength and equipment of various factions are even clearer than the Military Committee of the National Government, which governs the military and political affairs of a country. It is precisely with this support that they dare to use small to swallow the big and provoke the Sino-Japanese War in an all-round way. Deciding success or failure in details is the character of the Japanese."

"So I think the Japanese would never put a unit alone in the deep mountains and forests in the upper reaches of the wave river under such ice and snow, snow and waist-covered, and movements are restricted. There will be a backup plan afterwards. Therefore, we must not move the Japanese and puppet troops on the west route. I think our goal should be on the Japanese troops on the southeast route, that is, the Japanese troops on the surface, which are the main forces among the three routes."

Regarding Guo Bingxun's ideas, Yang Zhen smiled and said, "Old Guo, it's true that you and me are in tune with each other. Your and my ideas coincide. My opinion is also a little bigger if I want to fight, and focus on the Japanese and puppet troops in the southeast."

After hearing what Yang Zhen and Guo Bingxun thought, not only Li Yanping was the only one who looked shocked, but also the commander-in-chief who was listening on the side was obviously stunned, and he couldn't believe his ears.

Compared with the commander-in-chief who was shocked but still maintained calm on the surface, Li Yanping's cunning was much worse. After Yang Zhen's words, he was stunned for a while and blurted out: "What, you should use small gains to fight against the Japanese troops in the three routes, the strongest equipment of the Japanese troops in the southeast? Did I hear it wrong, or are you crazy? Under such a huge gap in troops and equipment, can we win?"

"Why is there no possibility of victory? Commander-in-chief and political commissar, you see, although there are large areas of frozen swamps from Xiaoshanzuizi to Laotu Mountain, the mountains are also high and dense forests. Especially from Miaolingzi to Laotu Mountain, the altitude is about a thousand meters."

"At least from this map, the best way to enter the mountain from Guailaobagoukou to Guangbashan is the best way to enter the mountain and the most labor-saving channel. We can completely rely on the mountains and forests on both sides of this route to set up a battlefield between the Xigou River in Arzhan and Beigou River in Arzhan, and eat up the Japanese and puppet troops here."

After Yang Zhen finished speaking, Guo Bingxun continued: "Commander-General, Political Commissar, the Japanese have an infantry brigade, a battalion of the Puppet Manchukuo Army, a battalion of mortars and heavy machine guns, but these troops must leave at least one squadron along the way to protect their supply lines. In the current situation, even if they really use all the puppet Manchukuo Army in this battalion as labor, the supply they can carry is limited and they still need to be replenished from outside the mountain. Here, the Japanese army's troops are relatively concentrated, and the Japanese cannot follow the methods they take on on the Western Front. Moreover, they do not have so many supply methods."

"And most of the itinerary is in a frozen swamp during this journey, and the terrain is far superior to the other two Japanese troops. This Japanese army is likely to become the first bird among the three Japanese troops. The most important thing is that although this terrain facilitates the Japanese army's operations, it will greatly reduce his vigilance."

"The Japanese are all learning about China. This terrain is not conducive to ambushing, and the Japanese will be very clear about this. So we took advantage of the Japanese's carelessness and acted the opposite way, and we could catch him off guard."

"A few days ago, the regiment commander told me that their 129th Division violated the common sense of military use in Qigan Village and set up ambush at the same location twice in a row within a few days, which gave the Japanese army invading Shanxi a severe attack. It was somewhat similar to today. Using the terrain and the Japanese mentality of the Japanese, it violated the common sense of military use. I felt that it was okay to attack."

When he heard that Yang Zhen and Guo Bingxun insisted on fighting the Japanese army on the southeast road, the commander-in-chief and Li Yanping looked at each other and did not express any opinions. However, the commander-in-chief and lightly said to Yang Zhen after a moment of silence: "Captain Yang, I know you can fight. But after the Seventh Army was severely damaged, your troops were almost the only established anti-Japanese forces in the Xiajiang area."

"I hope you must be cautious in your actions and protect this fire. Never act irritately and put the troops in danger. Also, I decided that in addition to me, I will leave two guards, all the troops of the Anti-Japanese United Army in the Lao Heidingzi Secret Battalion will be incorporated into your troops on the spot and under your command. Although these people are a little less, they are all old bones and have rich combat experience. I hope you can use them properly."

Regarding the decision of the commander-in-chief, Yang Zhen shook his head and said, "Commander-in-chief, I promise you your request that you will definitely lead this army. But your guard platoon should not be included. You only have two guards by your side, which is not OK."

"You don't have to think about me anymore. I have made a decision and will not change it anymore. As long as you fight this battle and reopen the situation in Xiajiang again, it is better than anything for me."

Speaking of this, the commander-in-chief paused and said, "Although I am your superior now, you are the military chief of this army, and your understanding of the army is far above me. How can you fight me and I won't interfere? The comparison of the strength of the enemy and me is here. Adding one person will increase the strength to win."

Seeing that the commander-in-chief was determined, Yang Zhen hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, but said to Guo Bingxun: "Old Guo, please ask someone to prepare 400 bullets of fast and slow machines, and then choose two best fast and slow machines. The fast and slow machines should be original from Germany, not from Fengtian to imitate them, nor from Spanish."

Halfway through, Yang Zhen suddenly thought that most of these fast and slow aircraft were equipped with Li Mingrui's reconnaissance team. In addition to equipment for himself, Guo Bingxun, Li Yanping and Peng Dingjie's guards, the remaining last one was rewarded by him and him to Liu Changshun, who was safely escorted the commander-in-chief back. If he wanted to get two good guns, he could only remove the old gun on the commander-in-chief's guards.

Thinking of this, Yang Zhen hurriedly changed his words: "I remember when we shot Weihe County, we seized more than 20 such guns. In addition to equipment for Li Mingrui and the others, there are four or five left. In addition to the ones you and the political commissar's guards, I will do my job later and ask him to call out the other one first. Use these two guns to replace the two squad guns made by the commander-in-chief guards."

After saying that, Yang Zhen waved his hand to stop a few people from trying to speak, and first called Xiaohuzi and said, "Take off your fast and slow machine and all the bullets."

When Xiaohuzi heard that Yang Zhen was about to drop his gun, he was stunned, but said nothing, and honestly removed the fast and slow machine on his back and the bullet belt loaded with 200 rounds of bullets. Seeing Yang Zhen remove the gun from his guard, Guo Bingxun rejected Yang Zhen's decision to leave a good gun for his guard, called his guard and removed the gun.

Holding the speed and speed machine taken off by his guard, Guo Bingxun smiled and said, "Don't move the Liu Changshun's one. You are the military chief, so you still have to count your words. It would be better to go back the things you sent out. Don't move the political commissar, and the rest will be removed from my guard."

Seeing Guo Bingxun insisting, Yang Zhen didn't say anything. He picked up the pistol and bullets and removed it from his guards and stuffed it to the commander-in-chief and said, "You are the commander-in-chief's guards, and you can't do without a good gun. I'll change your clothes now, but there is one thing, no matter what happens, you must absolutely guarantee the safety of the commander-in-chief."

The two guards who were forced into their arms by Yang Zhen were obviously at a loss about Yang Zhen's actions. They turned around and looked at the commander-in-chief who was not speaking on the side and did not dare to take the gun down. They did not replace their guns until they saw the commander-in-chief nod slightly.

No one who serves in the army doesn't like guns, especially good guns, which are even more popular. With all supplies only relying on seizures, having a good gun has almost become the dream of those who are guards. However, the commander-in-chief has always led troops very strictly and never allowed his guards to ask for weapons from the troops below under his own banner. Therefore, most of the weapons equipped by his guard platoon seem very old.

In addition to a few Type 44 rifles, most of them are equipped with Liao Type 13 rifles, and there are even two Rifles made in the Beiyang period. During the Fengtian period, the Feng army purchased Italian rifles. Because these weapons were used for many years, the rifles had been severely worn out and their performance was greatly reduced.

Even the Fengtian mullet guns equipped by these two personal guards looked very old, and the grilled blue on the gun was gone. The bullets were insufficient, and each person had less than 60 bullets. So when they saw these two 80% new fast and slow aircraft, the two guards seemed very excited. If it weren't for the fact that several leaders were there, they would have been afraid of the fire and injuring the chief, they would have started fiddling on the spot.

They were happy, but Xiao Huzi, who replaced the two Fengtian mufflers they had made, and Guo Bingxun's guards were unhappy. They exchanged two good guns for the two junks in their eyes, and they were not happy to put them on anyone.

After sending the commander-in-chief to rest, Yang Zhen and Guo Bingxun seized the time to study the combat plan and ordered Dong Ping, who was responsible for reconnaissing the Japanese army on this route, seized the time to investigate the general terrain along the Japanese and puppet troops entering the mountains.

When Yang Zhen put down the red and blue pencil in his hand and stretched out his waist, which was a little sore because he had been bent for too long, he realized that the sky had been dark. Xiaohuzi and Guo Bingxun's guards were holding a horse lantern to illuminate him.

Looking at the two people with an unhappy look, Yang Zhen asked Xiao Huzi curiously: "What's wrong with you? The Chief of Staff and I don't seem to owe you money, right? We're almost catching up with Changbai Mountain."

When Xiaohuzi heard Yang Zhen’s question, he said aggrievedly: “Captain, what do you ask me to say about you? There are not many of our original 129th Divisions in the 19th Division. I heard those old comrades who came back from the 30th Army of the West Route Army that when Nijiayingzi was trapped in the Ma family army, they relied on the rush and slow aircraft in the hands of the guards to break through a bloody road among the enemy cavalry.”

"After seizing such a good gun, you don't leave all the equipment for the following. Even I finally asked Director Peng to send two of the three guns left by him and the Chief of Staff at once. Our responsibility is to protect the safety of you and the Chief of Staff. You gave all the guns. If you use this kind of gun, it may not be stuck at any time. If something unexpected happens, how can we protect the safety of you and the Chief of Staff? Look at the old gun."

After saying that, Xiaohuzi handed the box in Fengtian’s head in his hand to Yang Zhen and said, “The rifle of this gun is almost gone, and if the bullet is not properly fired, it will be fluttered. This old man is a little unable to bear the bullet.”

Regarding Xiaohuzi's grievance, Yang Zhen smiled and said, "What are you wronged? Are you just two guns? Just replace them after being seized. You are considered a veteran and you must obey the order. Think about it, the Commander-in-Chief is the supreme leader of the Anti-Japanese United Army in the East Manchuria region. His guards carry such an old gun that you don't even look down on. How can you protect his safety? The safety of the Commander-in-Chief is related to the safety of the overall anti-Japanese situation in the entire Northeast. It is also appropriate for me to replace his guard with a shot."

"The commander-in-chief is older, and his legs are not as flexible as ours. Once any unexpected situation occurs, it requires reliable firepower protection from the guards around him. Besides, you don't know my skills. What kind of gun does not matter much."

"I didn't see that when I was still old, I still hooked up with female soldiers at such an old age. I think he is old and never grows old. When I was in the secret camp of Lao Heidingzi, I saw him walking with a female soldier from the Second Route Army headquarters many times. It would be better to train more physical fitness when I have sex with women."

Of course, Xiaohuzi didn't dare to let Yang Zhen hear this when he was not convinced, and he only dared to mutter quietly from the side. But he didn't expect that his muttering quietly did not escape Yang Zhen's ears.

"What did you say? You say it again? Who did you hear this? The commander-in-chief is old and alone again. There should be a woman around him taking care of his life. Can you take good care of you, the careless guards? If you don't talk about others, just say you. I have to wash a few pieces of my clothes, you will say it yourself?"

"I tell you, if I hear you gossiping like this again, I will never let it go. Besides, it is a normal relationship between men and women, and they don't carry people on their backs. What's wrong with it?" At this point, Yang Zhen suddenly felt that his words were a bit too harsh. Although Xiao Huzi is already a veteran with two years of military experience, he is still a child after all.

Many children of his age, except for surfing the Internet, could not even be the most basic laundry or cooking, let alone fighting on the battlefield.

Thinking of this, Yang Zhen felt soft and his tone relaxed a lot and said, "Don't talk nonsense like this. I know you want a good gun, and you will replace it when you seize the new one. You have fought on the battlefield. You are a man, don't be so petty."

"You go and prepare, you're going to set out tomorrow. When marching, you should pay more attention to your feet. Have a good rest tonight, and you don't have to be on duty. Also, go find Liu Changshun and say I'll borrow a section of his fast and slow machine. After you get it back, replace the gun of the Chief of Staff Guard."
Chapter completed!