When he received a report from a large group of Japanese marching troops ten miles away, his troops were sufficient. Liu Changshun's first idea was to awaken Yang Zhen. The first idea of ​​two Japanese gangs was that this was the main force of the Fourth Division. The Japanese army of the two gangs were parallel to him, even if the direction was opposite. However, whether he continued to move westward, suspended the marching and concealed on the spot, or changed the marching route and moved north, this was something that Liu Changshun dared not decide.

Regarding Liu Changshun's frigid and unconfident behavior of trying to awaken Yang Zhen, Ma Chunsheng shook his head and said, "There is no need to wake up the commander. Since the Japanese army did not stop, but continued to advance eastward, it means that they did not find us. Since the Japanese army has not moved, why should we make a fuss? We will leave his, and we will leave ours. Just order the troops to strengthen their vigilance and prepare for battle. Think about it, if the Japanese army discovered us, they would continue to rush forward, wouldn't they have pounced over long ago?"[]

"How can this be done? If the Japanese army finds us and presses the entire line, we will suffer a great loss. In addition to the troops that cover the political commissar to transport wounded and materials, the remaining one regiment is barely the strength of one regiment. All the miscellaneous things are included, and it is barely enough to have three thousand people. The Japanese army has only discovered the strength of two regiments now. You must know that the Fourth Division has three regiments."

"Even if the Japanese army was anxious to rush, they did not find us. But they still have planes. Once the Japanese planes were dispatched, can we escape their eyes? We are too different from the Japanese army in terms of military strength or firepower. If we don't wake up the commander, we will discuss a countermeasure. At such a close distance, the Japanese shells can directly hit us. We don't even have a reaction time."

When Liu Changshun glared at Ma Chunsheng's suggestion that he would not pay attention to the main force of the Fourth Division, who was so close to him, he could hardly believe his ears. What does this guy mean? The Japanese were all around, but he still said arrogantly that he didn't pay attention to it. Isn't his head sick?

Regarding Liu Changshun's suspicion, Ma Chunsheng smiled bitterly: "Captain Liu, although the Japanese army is very close to us, they did not find us. We only need to make necessary alerts for them, and we can ignore them at all. As for the Japanese air superiority you are worried about, do you think they still have extra strength to conduct large-scale air reconnaissance on us after Jiamusi Airport is destroyed by us?"

"From the information sent by the reconnaissance force just now, the Japanese army marched very cautiously, but the speed of the march was not slow. I think the Japanese army was also in a hurry to rescue Jiamusi. Even if they found us, they would only think that we were a small harassing force. For their current situation, Jiamusi was much more important. Besides, they have not found us yet."

"The entire Qunceshan counterattack plan has been completed, and we must arrive at the preset battlefield within the scheduled time. Whether we are detours or temporarily hiding, it will take a lot of time. We cannot set up a radio station during the march. Once the Chief of Staff launches a counterattack at the scheduled time and we have not arrived at the battlefield, think about how serious the consequences will be."

"To take ten thousand steps back, even if the Japanese army finds us, they will press the whole line. But this is a mountainous area, not a plain area. As long as we are alert, it will be the same when we retreat. Ten miles away, although it is close, it is not close, nor is it close. As long as we are ready for battle, we can rely on the mountains to fight step by step at that time."

"The commander hasn't had a rest for several nights. You can't help but disturb him when you encounter such a situation? We have elite reconnaissance forces there. When they find us, we will react enough. The key to the encounter is not the number of troops on both sides, but depends on which side first discovers the opponent and which side reacts faster. Now, we can already say that we have the upper hand when the enemy discovers the opponent first."

"Listen to me, wait until the Japanese find out, and then say it. As long as they don't find us, I will still say the same thing. They leave theirs and we leave ours. Since we have already decided to attack the 44th Japanese army unit in Qunce Mountain, it is more important for us to reach the designated attack location within the scheduled time."

"However, I don't think there is any need to disturb the commander now. The most fundamental reason is that you are now the leader of the regiment. Your vision should not be limited to tactics, but should be more long-term. You should learn to think about problems independently and judge the situation, rather than relying on the commander in everything. Otherwise, what do you, the leader, political commissar, and staff members do? "

"What the commander needs now is not only to strictly obey orders on the battlefield, fight bravely, fight and fight hard, but also to be subordinates who can think independently. Now that you are the regiment commander, you must have the brain of a regiment commander to think about problems. In addition to the commander, you are the supreme commander. What should you do? You must get used to thinking about problems independently. The troops will develop greatly one day. Do you just want to be a regiment commander? Or do you have to be the leader of the regiment? "

Ma Chunsheng said these words very sincerely, but he was also very rude. Although Liu Changshun was somewhat embarrassed by what he said, he could not help but admit that what this guy said was some truth. He was used to fighting under the plan that Yang Zhen had already formulated, and suddenly let him think independently and formulate a combat plan independently. Liu Changshun really never thought about it.

After a long silence, Liu Changshun gritted his teeth and said, "I listen to you, I will take this risk this time. But Lao Ma, although you have not been in the army for a long time, the commander values ​​you very much. Moreover, you are quick to turn your mind and have many ideas. You must help me this time. After the battle, I will go and tell the commander that you will be the chief of staff in my regiment."

Ma Chunsheng shook his head but couldn't deny it. He knew that according to what Yang Zhen said before, he would never be sent to any regiment and would definitely leave himself to serve as a staff officer. It was not that he did not believe in himself, but that he now had a serious shortage of talents. He would never be willing to give up his talents to the regiment as the chief of staff.

Although Liu Changshun was a little worried all the way, the final result made him admire Ma Chunsheng's quick head. Although the two armies were ten miles apart, the Japanese army, who had no time to care about, never found himself. After most of the day of marching, the troops finally arrived at the scheduled combat area on time without any danger.

Yang Zhen, who had just woken up after arriving in the planned combat area, heard Liu Changshun’s report, shook his head and said, “You are still not steady enough, Lao Ma did the right thing. Before the Japanese discovered us, you panicked first. How could you stand alone in the future so immature?”

"No matter what happens, you, the leader, must be steady and not panic. You are the military chief of a unit, and the entire unit is watching you. If you are in chaos first, the morale of the army will be in chaos. If the army is in chaos, can you still fight?"

"Also, if you ask for instructions in everything, what do I want you regiment commanders and political commissars to do? What do you military and political chiefs do? Your brain won't be useful? You've just eaten by the judgment of the battlefield situation that I've told you? Why don't you analyze it first when encountering the enemy situation?"

"I'm not angry because you want to disturb me to rest. I'm angry because you don't use your brain. You listened to Lao Ma's words at that time, so you can't laugh now. If you wake me up at that time but can't come up with an analysis, judgment, and disposal opinion on the enemy situation, I must withdraw you. I don't want a cadre who asks for instructions in everything, especially military cadres."

Listening to Yang Zhen's criticism, Liu Changshun's face turned red, but he did not dare to refute, so he could only be scolded honestly. Seeing this guy lowering his head and being scolded honestly, Yang Zhen sighed slightly. Finally, this guy still knew he was embarrassed, and he was still saved.

Yang Zhen always gave more advice to his subordinates than scolding him. Seeing Liu Changshun lowering his head and thinking about his words, he didn't say anything anymore. He just patted his shoulder and said, "Go and call Lao Ma, let's go forward to take a look. This is your army, and you should know the enemy situation more clearly than me."

Speaking of the enemy situation, he was criticized. Liu Changshun, who was originally a little depressed, suddenly became energetic. When he arrived at an enemy situation observation center on the hill less than 100 meters away from the position of the Puppet Manchukuo Army, Liu Changshun pointed to the warning position built by the Puppet Manchukuo Army in front and said: "According to reconnaissance, the enemy position is now somewhat different from the deployment situation reported by Li Mingrui."

"In front of us are the Independent Cavalry Regiment of the Seventh Military Region of the Puppet Manchukuo Army and the Instruction Team of the Military Region. Behind them are two infantry squadrons of the 43rd Regiment of the 11th Division. There is a Japanese squadron more than Li Mingrui reported. Behind these two Japanese squadrons is the main position of the Forty-fourth Regiment. And connected to the defense line of the Independent Cavalry Regiment of the Puppet Manchukuo Army is a cavalry squadron of the Third Cavalry Brigade."

"This time, the Japanese army deployed the entire Third Cavalry Brigade to protect the flanks and rear of the Forty-fourth Regiment. The defense line was from Miaoling Mountain to the north and connected to the Qunce Mountain line, making the defense line of the Third Cavalry Brigade too long, so only one cavalry squadron was placed here."

"In addition, after the prisoner interrogation, I learned that after Yoshikazu Kiriya was shot dead by Li Mingrui, Colonel Kamachitaro, the leader of the 44th Regiment, who took over the command of the Black Rock Detachment, adjusted his defense. He withdrew the main force of the 44th Regiment from the front line and was taken to the defense of Jiang Pengfei, the Mixed Third Brigade of the Seventh Military Control Area of ​​the Puppet Manchukuo Army. The Independent Brigade of the Seventh Military Control Area of ​​the Puppet Manchu Army, which was originally engaged in combat, had been transferred back to Kamusi with Shigeru Sawada. He strengthened his defense against the two wings. In addition to a detachment left by the Fourth Division, the southern line also strengthened a squadron of the 44th Regiment. These were all not found in the Japanese defense plan reported by Li Mingrui."

After listening to Liu Changshun's report, Yang Zhen nodded, raised his telescope and carefully observed the deployment of the puppet Manchukuo Army in order to find a breakthrough. The combat plan has been set, and now it is less than two hours before the scheduled full-line counterattack. In order to reduce casualties, Yang Zhen is still very cautious about the choice of the breakthrough.

After observing for a long time, Yang Zhen said to Liu Changshun beside him: "This time we will choose this place as the starting area for the attack. When you go back, bring all the troops here. Be sure to do a good job of concealing work and try not to let the enemy discover the movement of your troops. The vegetation here is quite good, and the puppet Manchukuo army has not cleared the shooting range. The closer we get to the enemy's position, the smaller the casualties will be. This place is only one hundred meters away from the puppet Manchukuo position, and it is condescending. The terrain is extremely beneficial to us."

"After you launched an attack, you will make a breakthrough from the right wing of the puppet Manchukuo Army, that is, their joint with the Japanese army. I will focus on artillery fire to cover you. In addition, after breaking through the defense line of the puppet Manchukuo Army, in addition to leaving a battalion to block the third cavalry brigade and reinforce the Qunceshan line. You will use your main force to penetrate the southwest and cut off the connection between the Japanese army and the third cavalry brigade on the Qunceshan line."

"When interspersed, you should pay attention to contacting the troops attacking from Qunce Mountain. After joining with the troops attacking from the front, you turn around and attack in the northwest direction. You must divide the entire Japanese army before the Japanese army reacts. I looked at it and the Japanese army was arranged in the east and west. Most of the troops were placed on the east side. They were ready to retreat east at any time."

"After you complete the division of the enemy, in addition to being in place, you should pay attention to fighting from west to east. The scheduled attack time is 3:00 pm, at which time, the sun has gradually set in the west. Attacking from this direction can effectively utilize the interference of the sunlight on the enemy's eyes."

"Remember, after launching an attack, you must attack and rush hard. Your regiment should try to provide fire support to the troops in advance. Your light and heavy machine guns must be all brought to the front line. Our artillery training is still insufficient and we cannot provide accompanying fire cover. Especially for the heavy artillery group in Qunce Mountain, you should not expect it. Unless you want to risk being destroyed by your own artillery fire. In addition, you must take down the Japanese artillery position as soon as possible."

"The Chief of Staff has been firing for a few days, and the number of shells reserved will not be too large. According to the scheduled plan, they provide only half an hour of artillery support. And here, in order to achieve the suddenness of tactics, the artillery will not fire until your attack is officially launched. Your attack time is fifteen minutes after the frontal counterattack forces are launched. Remember, fifteen minutes later."

Yang Zhen said, Liu Changshun nodded and signaled to remember. When Yang Zhen finished speaking, Liu Changshun looked at his watch and said, "Commander, there is not much time left to launch the attack now. Do you have any other requirements? Especially the tactical arrangements."

When Yang Zhen heard his inquiry, he raised his telescope and observed the enemy's position. He didn't even put down the telescope, but said lightly: "I have nothing to explain. The next step depends on your own. What I should consider for you has finished. I am your commander, not your chief of staff."

Just when Liu Changshun heard what Yang Zhen had not asked for instructions, he was about to go back to mobilize the troops, Yang Zhen stopped him and said, "You go back and tell me to pull a telephone line here, and my command post will be set up here. When you lead the troops to move here, if you alarm the enemy, you can decide the consequences yourself."

After fighting in the past few days, Ma Qichang, who was commanding the artillery on the front line of Qunceshan, has already known the Japanese positions. Although the artillery technology is somewhat lacking, the accuracy of its firepower strike has also increased a lot. In addition, the unprecedented concentration of firepower has caused the Japanese and puppet military positions to be severely damaged.

How could Guo Bingxun not see what Liu Changshun could observe? Although Kawajian Qiongtaro replaced the main force of the 44th Regiment with the puppet Manchukuo Army, the 44th Regiment did not withdraw his original position. He was behind the puppet Manchukuo Army's position and carried out supervision. The artillery position did not move at all. Even when the headquarters was attacked, Major General Yoshikazu Kuroi was inexplicably killed. A batch of files such as maps were lost, and he did not think of moving the artillery position.

Under the fierce artillery fire, the entire Japanese and puppet army positions were blown into ruins. Machine gun bunkers and artillery positions were damaged one by one. The Japanese Forty-fourth Regiment, which was the focus of artillery fire, suffered particularly great losses. The artillery soldiers who were specially cared for only had time to fire a few counterattack shells and were destroyed within the first time.

In fact, what they expected was not wrong. After several days of fierce battle, most of the shells in the warehouse had been transported away by Qunceshan Line. At this time, there were indeed not many shells left. Especially in the previous stage of combat, as the main force, the 150-mm shells that were originally reserved were less than 200.

However, although there are not many remaining shells, the amount of fire cover provided for this comprehensive counterattack is still enough. What's more, for those bulky, because they lack heavy artillery tractors that should have been equipped and 150 mm howitzers without field combat capabilities, neither Yang Zhen nor Guo Bingxun had any plans to leave shells at all.

This thing is too bulky and it is impossible to pull it with a horse. And the special tractor used by the Japanese army to pull this heavy artillery could not be maneuvered at all. These heavy artillery became a useless thing for Yang Zhen. It would be no pity that he wanted to use it but could not be maneuvered. So Yang Zhen, who spent a lot of money to counterattack, was not stingy at all. He told Guo Bingxun directly to shoot out all the 150-mm shells.
Chapter completed!