Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

When the Zhongtiaoshan Campaign entered a stalemate, the commanders-in-chief of each party began a complex game.

For Okamura Yasuji, the primary task of the North China Front Army was to cut off the connection between the Fourth Army and the Fifteenth Army. Only by occupying the county seat of Yuanqu, they could have a follow-up.

Otherwise, the six divisions would be dragged into the quagmire, and the longer the time, the greater the consumption.

The opponent's goal was very clear, which saved the deputy commander some brainpower. He only needed to counter the opponent's moves to rub Okamura Yasuji on the ground.

Although the main force of the Eighth Route Army was still on the way to support, he still had two trump cards to use.

The first one was naturally the First Air Division. From the beginning of the war to now, the entire division had dispatched more than 600 sorties, and had bombed the six divisions of the devils into misery.

If it weren't for the pilots' first participation in a major battle, their physical and mental strength could not keep up, and the ground damage would definitely double.

The reason why the preserved fruit troops in Zhongtiaoshan could persist until now was largely because they had air superiority. And the devil's heavy weapons were given special attention.

The second one is naturally the Marine Corps, but the deputy commander-in-chief has not yet decided how to use it. This is the treasure of the entire Eighth Route Army. We can't just throw it on the battlefield to fight a war of attrition with the devils.

Headquarters, combat meeting room.

The deputy chief of staff walked to a map, looked at the jagged situation map, and said to everyone in the room with a long sigh:

"The Ninth Army guarding the line from Jiyuan to Wangwu can barely stand. The three divisions rely on the natural barrier of Wangwu, which should be able to stop the enemy from invading the west, and maybe even annihilate the enemy outside the gate."

"The Ninth Army has secretly established a communication channel with the headquarters, and we can send support as soon as there is any accident."

In theory, soldiers of the level of the deputy chief of staff should not use multiple uncertain words when analyzing the situation.

Mainly because the preserved fruit troops cannot be judged by normal conditions. They may be fighting well in the previous second, and then collapse all the way in the next second.

"The battle at Hengling Pass was also good. The 17th Army actually withstood the attack of a division and an independent mixed brigade."

"According to the current situation, the defenders on the front line of Zhongtiao Mountain are completely likely to hold out until our main force arrives to support them."

If the defenders can really hold on, after the Eighth Route Army is in place, there is even a slight possibility that both sides will besiege the North China Front Army.

As long as the First Army can be eaten, it is not a dream to recover the entire Shanxi Province.

After thinking for a while, the deputy commander came to the map. He pointed to the north line of Zhongtiao Mountain and expressed his views to a group of staff officers.

"I plan to dispatch the 1st Marine Regiment and have them parachute to the second half of the northern line."

"The devils have deployed more than a dozen small elite troops inside Zhongtiao Mountain. These people are sabotaging between various division-level units. If left alone, something will happen sooner or later. Let Li Yunlong deal with them."

"Secondly, there is a narrow valley more than ten miles long and with dangerous terrain between the northern line and Yuanqu. That terrain is very suitable for mobile operations. If the northern line is not defended, the 1st Marine Regiment can also cooperate with the defenders to block it."

After saying this, everyone in the conference room nodded.

The small elite troops mentioned by the deputy commander-in-chief did a lot of things. After the battle began, they launched a surprise attack on various headquarters of the defenders.

Not only did they disrupt the communication between the superiors and subordinates of the preserved fruit troops, they even almost took down the headquarters of the Fifth Army and almost captured their commander alive.

Letting Li Yunlong lead his troops to deal with these enemies can be regarded as a professional match between ace and ace.

As for the latter concern, it was because the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain did not destroy the strategic highway along the Yellow River.

Once the northern line was lost and the Japanese army passed through the valley again, it would have a great impact on the entire battle and might ruin the current good situation.

"You go there in person and bring a message to Li Yunlong. This battle must be fought beautifully, otherwise I will arrest him and bring him to the headquarters as a staff officer for a month!"

"Okay, I'll arrange it now!"

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Under the shining sun in the early morning, nearly a hundred planes have begun to line up for preparation, and the entire field airport has become busy.

Most transport planes have a glider behind them, and the wingspan of Horsa is an exaggerated 27 meters. This means that it does not need much power to obtain enough lift to take off.

The belly of the glider can carry up to 32 soldiers.

Combined with the air train, it is enough to transport all the members of the Marine Corps and the heavy weapons needed by the soldiers to the battlefield.

After receiving the instructions from the deputy chief of staff, Li Yunlong immediately notified the soldiers of the entire regiment.

During this period, the comrades have been in a state of combat readiness, so they quickly completed the preparations before departure. Everyone quickly went to the cafeteria to have breakfast, and they started to gather as soon as the regiment commander gave the order.

At the same time, the deputy chief of staff also came to the office in person. Looking at Li Yunlong, who had already been reborn, he couldn't help but sigh.

"It seems that your regiment has been ready for a long time. The parachute operation is about to begin. What awaits you is an unknown battlefield and enemy. It's really hard for you to send you there."

Hearing these words, Li Yunlong immediately waved his hand.

"Obeying orders is the duty of a soldier, and fighting the devils is what I should do. Even if I lose my life, our regiment will complete the task assigned by the superiors."

"As paratroopers, soldiers have long had this awareness. What's more, we are born to be surrounded by enemies, so where are we? When it comes to performing tasks in unfamiliar environments, I believe we are the strongest."

"My name contains both clouds and dragons. We, Xiao Li, were born to do this!"

This full confidence and sword-dazzling spirit made the deputy general staff smile with satisfaction. He took out a bottle of Fenjiu and poured out a capful for Li Yunlong to practice.

There was no tragedy in the atmosphere of a hero gone forever, only good expectations for his generals.

"As expected, I was right about you, kid. It was a wise choice to keep you alive. It's a pity that Lao Xu went to Shandong. He would definitely be very pleased to see you like you are now."

"I heard that you haven't touched a drop of wine since you were transferred here. Come on, take a sip! I'll drink the rest of the wine after you return from the victory."

Although the smell of wine aroused the greed in Li Yunlong's stomach, he still refused the deputy general staff officer without hesitation. Lao Li showed his big white teeth and said with a smile:

"One bottle cap is too much. If you want to drink, you have to drink it all at once. Just keep it for me. After this battle is over, I will go to the headquarters to have a good drink."

"Captain, take care! I'm leaving!"

At six o'clock in the morning, all comrades gathered. At this time, they were at the base, making the last preparations before leaving.

Every soldier wears a full set of equipment, and the huge parachute bag behind him is the most important thing.

In addition to checking by themselves, the squad leader who is traveling with them will also help. They are worried that any ropes will become entangled and cause the parachute to fail to open after leaving the cabin.

For the coming battle, the comrades carried a lot of dry food and ammunition, which made the overall image look a bit bloated. But no one cares about appearance, mission and survival are the most important.

The cooking class is also very considerate, specially preparing enough red peppers for the Marine Regiment. These gadgets can help the soldiers maintain a good mental state.

It won't take long to check the equipment. The comrades' belongings have been prepared long ago. Now it's just a matter of checking for leaks and filling in the gaps.

At this time, the outside world was filled with the roar of propellers. Everyone knew that a large number of planes were being dispatched and they could board the plane and set off immediately.

Five minutes later, the soldiers received the order to enter the airport. Everyone quickly organized their military uniforms and marched towards the assembly area in platoon units.

The entire regiment consists of two parachute infantry battalions, plus two support companies and a small number of troops directly under the regiment, totaling more than a thousand people.

But even these thousand people, running forward in unison, gave people a great sense of oppression.

The military appearance of the entire 1st Marine Regiment is very good, coupled with the various military aircraft at the airport. The scene at this time is very spectacular, and anyone who comes will be excited.

The mobilization work before boarding was handed over to the deputy commander-in-chief. Looking at the comrades getting ready, he couldn't help but clenched his fists.

"Comrades, you should all know the mission! In a few minutes, you will go to the depths of Zhongtiao Mountain, and no one knows what awaits you in a battle! Are you willing?"

As soon as the words fell, everyone replied in unison: "Die in battle! It is extremely glorious!"

"Very good! Just looking at your current mental outlook! I know there will be no problems with this mission! I hope you can become a sharp knife and pierce all the Japanese conspiracies!"

"Remember one thing! You are Chinese troops! If you accidentally have any conflict with the local defenders, everyone must exercise restraint! The enemy is currently facing us and we must act unanimously!"

"Now! Everyone is here! Board the plane!"

After receiving the order, the soldiers quickly boarded the plane according to their usual training groups. The number of people and equipment in each group left a little room for the carrying capacity of the sky train and the Horsa glider.

Everyone is a veteran who has been trained for a long time. Even if they are about to land in an unknown environment, no one will be nervous.

After boarding the plane, ground staff continued to inspect each aircraft. They want to ensure that everything goes smoothly and there are no machine failures during the parachute descent.

During this boring wait, the comrades could only chat and fart in the cabin. The way everyone was chatting and laughing also showed that they were very confident in the upcoming battle.

Mainly because the North China Front has completely lost air supremacy, and the ground troops don't even have anti-aircraft artillery. Coupled with the escort of Spitfire and Hurricane fighter jets, the trip was very safe.

Wei Dayong, who was sitting near the hatch, looked at his captain and asked curiously:

"Captain, how come I smell alcohol on you? Did you drink secretly just now? Zhuzhu has been transferred to another unit. How about you blame his old rules on me?"

"Didn't he expect to drink Fenjiu in the first place? It's fine as long as I don't ask for roasted pumpkin."

As soon as these words came out, the soldiers in the cabin all cast curious and expectant glances. Although it was the first time for many people to fight alongside Li Yunlong, everyone knew that the regiment leader treated everyone equally with rewards and punishments.

As for Zhuzi, there is a hidden reason why he did not come to the land battle.

First, because his physical fitness was not up to standard, and second, Li Yunlong hoped that his old subordinates would have a better future and recommended him to the artillery regiment at the headquarters.

"Go, go, what are you drinking? There is a combat mission, how can I drink."

"But the deputy general staff owes me a meal. If any of you can kill ten Japs in this battle, I will take you to the headquarters for a meal when you come back!"

"OK!"

In a pleasant atmosphere, Principal Chang reminded that it was time to take off. He picked up the communicator in his hand and said to the rest of the crew on the channel:

"Attention all crews! Attention all crews! The operation begins! Everyone takes off in order."

Although the airport at the airport headquarters has been expanded many times, it is still a collective operation of more than 100 aircraft. Failure to properly arrange it will inevitably cause traffic chaos.

What's more, the 27-meter wing of the Horsa glider takes up too much space.

As soon as he finished speaking, the skytrain Li Yunlong was on shook slightly and moved forward slowly, and the propellers on both sides also turned faster and faster.

The entire formation is divided into three echelons. The first echelon consists of more than 30 fighter jets taking off first. Even though the surrounding airspace is definitely safe, they still do their job.

After the fighter jets began to circle, the second-echelon sky train began to accelerate, dragging the glider.

Since the load capacity is close to the limit, the length of the runway is very high. Fortunately, there is a headwind now, so God is giving me face.

This is because when the aircraft is taxiing, the air flows along the wing surface, causing different pressures on the upper and lower sides of the wing to generate lift.

If there is wind blowing in your face, more lift will be obtained, allowing the aircraft to lift off the ground faster.

After more than two kilometers of taxiing, the transport aircraft of the second echelon took off with the gliders.

"It seems that even the weather is on our side, and there is no need to borrow the east wind. The third echelon speeds up and takes action immediately. Our goal is Zhongtiao Mountain! Let's go!"

The third echelon only has a small number of transport aircraft carrying gliders, and the high-power engines coupled with Dongfeng prevent them from needing to glide too long.

The whole take-off process is full of beauty, completely different from some models that are difficult to fly.

When all the transport aircraft formed a formation, the escorting Spitfires and Hurricanes also entered their roles. This time, in addition to sending the 1st Marine Regiment to the rear of Zhongtiao Mountain, they also had to support the Western Front as appropriate.

Half an hour later, the sunrise sunshine spread on the plane.

Escorted by more than 60 fighter jets, the entire formation advanced silently at an altitude of 4,000 meters at a speed of 240 kilometers per hour.

Principal Chang was very satisfied with the takeoff. He picked up the communicator hanging in front and said on the channel:

"All pilots should pay attention to their routes and avoid collisions. We expect to arrive at our destination in two hours, and then the entire formation will enter radio silence."

This is my first time making 10,000 per day, please give me a monthly ticket! Try to reach 2000!

I will continue to try to do it tomorrow, but it may not work.