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    With limited replenishment, priority given to combat troops, and the limited inventory has been exhausted, the entire army is basically in a state of salt shortage. Currently, even if they advance to the army headquarters, the daily salt ration per person has reached the minimum.  Line, even out of two meals a day, only add a little salt to one meal.

    There was not enough food to eat in the first place. There was a food shortage throughout the army, and now there is a salt shortage. The Japanese and puppet troops counterattacked and cleared the country, which put the advancing army into a considerable predicament at this time. To use the words of the political commissar who was gentle and rarely used swear words.  To put it bluntly, the whole mouth looked like a bird.

    In addition to food, salt has become the most urgently needed material for the advancing army. On the list of supplies provided by Yang Zhen, among the first batch of materials requested by the political commissar of the advancing army, in addition to first aid kits, bandages, alcohol and iodine, trauma medicine and dry batteries  In addition to waiting for some supplies, the most urgent need is salt, and the political commissar requested that the salt be shipped as quickly as possible.

    Yang Zhen agreed to the request to advance without thinking. After capturing Zhaozhou, which has been the most important salt production area in Heilongjiang since ancient times, and fully restoring local salt production, the Anti-Japanese Alliance could only rely on imported salt.  Although some high-end chemical salt still needs to be imported, we are basically self-sufficient in table salt.

    If this operation goes well and the entire Hulunbuir grassland can be seized, then the various salts produced by the rich salt ponds here can basically meet all the edible and industrial salts in the base area, and may even be provided to the outside world. Not to mention anything else, just  The Dabusu Salt Pond in East Ujimqin Banner can meet all the needs of the base area. There is absolutely no problem in providing some salt to the advancing army at this time.

    After finalizing the types of the first batch of airlift supplies with the two veterans, Yang Zhen talked with the two veterans about the ultimate purpose of his trip. In addition to the cooperation between the two armies in this battle, it was about  The next step is the overall strategic deployment of the two armies, especially the most critical step in opening up communication lines, which is the operation of the internal and external Great Wall communication lines.

    This matter is the main reason why Yang Zhen did not hesitate to leave his position at this time and came to Rehe to meet with the commander and political commissar of the advancing army. Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible for Yang Zhen to leave his command position easily at this time.  After all, telegraph communication was not able to grasp changes in the battle situation as quickly as personally taking command.

    However, completing the Jehol Operation is only one step in the set goal of this battle. At best, it can only be said to be the first kick in the door, completing the integration of the troops leaving the customs and the Anti-Japanese Alliance, but it is still far away.  The ultimate goal of opening up the entire transportation line is far from enough, and there is even a huge gap.

    If the communication line between the inner and outer Great Wall is not opened, even if the advancing army captures Rehe, it will not be able to completely open the direct connection between the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the interior of the pass. The goal of this battle will not be achieved. Therefore, this battle to capture Rehe will not be achieved.  The river, especially the Rexi area, can only be said to have completed the first step. The next step is to open up the connection between the inside and outside of the Great Wall, which is the most important key.

    But whether to open up the connection between Chahar and the Shanxi-Sui Military Region to the west, or directly open the communication line to the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region to the south, Yang Zhen and the two veterans had different opinions. Although  The differences are not big. It should be said that they are mainly on the scale of the second phase of the operation. However, if this problem is not resolved, the next step of the operation will not be carried out.

    Regarding the next combat goal after the battle in Rehe, the two veterans' attitude is very simple. After capturing Rehe, the advancing army will concentrate its main energy and, with the cooperation of the Anti-Alliance Department, head west to capture Chacha.  The defense of the southern region, while the defense of the Rehe region, mainly the Rexi region, was left to the Anti-Japanese Alliance.

    The Japanese and puppet troops in the Cha'nan area are affiliated to the Japanese Mongolian garrison. Their total strength is the weakest compared with other strategic groups of the Japanese army. Except for a few mixed brigades and some cavalry that serve as guards, they can really be used in field battles.  The strength of the army is only one 26th Division.

    Not only is the military strength the smallest among the major strategic groups of the Japanese army, but its artillery and other technical arms are also incomparable to other Japanese troops. Compared with the puppet security forces in North China and the puppet Manchukuo army in the northeast, the puppet Mongolian army here has  The combat effectiveness is the weakest, the equipment is the worst, and the military strength is the smallest.

    Although the Mongolian troops stationed in Xinjiang can receive support and response from the First Army of the North China Front in Shanxi and the main force of the North China Front when necessary, Shanxi and Hebei are currently the anti-Japanese base areas of the Guan Nei troops. Not only are they currently staying in Shanxi  Troops from the Chaji and Taihang Military Regions can participate in the war against Japan, and the Jinsui Military Region in northwest Shanxi can also dispatch reinforcements at any time.

    Moreover, in addition to the internal troops that have actually been involved in this battle, there are also troops from the Taiyue Military Region in the area under the jurisdiction of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi. If these troops are all deployed on the battlefield when needed, they can contain the most likely Mongolian reinforcements.  of the Xinjiang ArmyThe First Army was unable to move north. These points were undoubtedly a very favorable condition.

    Compared with other directions, although the enemies in the Cha'nan area are relatively concentrated, they are the weakest among the targets that can be selected for the next battle. If Cha'nan is captured, the relationship between the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region will be realized.  Direct line connection, and as the largest anti-Japanese base behind enemy lines in North China, it has opened up the connection with the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region, which means that the goal of this operation has been fully achieved.

    The Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region is the largest and most powerful of the anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines in North China. Although it is located the farthest north, it faces the Shanxi-Sui Military Region across the Beiyue Mountains to the west, and is connected to the Taihang Military Region across the Zhengtai Railway to the south.  Moreover, among all the base areas behind enemy lines in North China, it was the one with the closest direct distance to the Anti-Japanese Alliance.

    In addition to the Jizhong and Jidong areas of Hebei Province, the area under its jurisdiction also includes the northeastern Shanxi and Chanan areas, and even the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region, which has the entire Beiyue Mountains and Wutai Mountains within its operational scope. Its innate geographical location is  The advantages gave it unique conditions in this battle. In other words, as long as the connection with the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region is opened, it means that in addition to the Shandong region, the connection between various bases behind enemy lines in North China will be opened.

    Directly south of Rehe, as the heart of North China, the Pingjin area has a large number of Japanese and puppet troops. It is more ideal to place the next combat target in the Chanan area and choose an area where the Japanese and puppet troops are relatively weak.  Yes, at the same time, there are troop activities in the Beiyue District of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region, which can provide certain cooperation in the next battle. At the same time, the Jinsui Military Region can also participate in the battle when necessary.

    In the opinion of the two veterans, if you go south to Chanan, you can fight with Outer Mongolia as your back. Although you need to face the Japanese army from both sides, you can at least avoid being attacked from both sides. At the same time, the Chanan area is close to Rehe, which can most effectively shorten the necessary time.  The supply line is also conducive to cooperative operations with the troops in the old base areas within the pass.

    And this is not only the opinion of the two veterans, but also the intention of the central government. For the central government, this is a critical moment for the development of the Anti-Japanese Alliance. The central government is not unclear about the importance of opening up connections with the mainland of Guanhai, but  From the central government's perspective, protecting the anti-Japanese base areas in North Manchuria was more important than opening up communication lines with the mainland.

    At present, the central government absolutely does not want the strength of the Anti-Japanese Alliance to be too affected in the early stage of its great development, so as to affect its next development. After all, as the direct opponent of the Anti-Japanese Alliance, at least for now, the Kwantung Army is still among all the heavy military groups of the Japanese army.  As the group with the largest number of troops, the best equipment, and the strongest combat effectiveness, once the Anti-Japanese Alliance suffers heavy losses in this battle, it will undoubtedly have a great impact on the development of the entire North Manchu base area.

    Regarding the opinions of the two veterans, Yang Zhen did not deny that it was indeed quite beneficial in terms of overall deployment. However, Yang Zhen believed that this plan was still a bit too conservative. The Cha'nan area did have certain innate advantages, but at the moment he only won  However, the Chanan area does more harm than good. There is only one reason. If the main force of the Mongolian garrison is not eliminated, this communication line will be very fragile even if it is opened.

    The Cha'nan area is still too close to the Pingjin area where the Japanese and puppet troops are stationed heavily. It is also closely connected to the Japanese First Military Area in Shanxi. The main force of the Japanese Mongolian garrison is also deployed in Zhangjiakou and Datong in Cha'nan.  , the depth here is too shallow. Once the surrounding Japanese troops are besieged and there is no effective room for maneuver, this communication line may be blocked again at any time. Simply capturing the Cha'nan area will not be of much benefit in opening up the communication line.

    Moreover, the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region that borders it can only control the countryside. Most of the transportation lines and cities are still in the hands of the Japanese and puppet troops. Especially the highway lines are mostly in the hands of the Japanese army. Most of the transportation of personnel and materials  , and have to go through layers of blockades. In this case, not only is the efficiency low, but the transportation capacity is extremely limited, which to a considerable extent also curbs the ability of the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the internal forces to replenish each other's blood.

    Now that we have made up our minds to use so much force to open up transportation and connections inside and outside the customs, instead of being conservative, it is better to let go of the fight and concentrate on advancing into most of the army. The Anti-Japanese League is currently under Wang Guangyu's headquarters in Linxi.  , seize the entire Chabei and Suibei areas, and directly open up land connections with the Shanxi-Sui Military Region.

    Although the Jinsui Military Region is located in northwest Shanxi, it is only separated from the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region by the Yellow River, and the strength of the Japanese and puppet troops faced by the entire Jinsui Military Region is far greater than that faced by the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region.  Much less, the troops can seize the Chabei and Suibei areas, then develop southward, assist the Shanxi-Suiyuan Military Region in completely clearing out the Japanese and puppet troops in the area, and truly control the northwest of Shanxi in their own hands, so that a large number of troops can pass through there.  The role of transporting materials and personnel.

    At the same time, the strength of the Japanese and puppet troops in the Chabei area is far weaker than that in the Chanan area. They are mainly composed of some local puppet troops and the puppet Mongolian army.Compared with the southern region, the Chabei region is dominated by grasslands and platform landforms. This terrain is conducive to the Anti-Japanese Alliance's current advantages in coordinated combat between armor and cavalry.

    The most fundamental point is that the Yinshan Mountains, which are more than a thousand kilometers long, divide the entire Chahar into two parts. If we seize the Chabei area, we can not only open up the communication line between Chabei and Suiyuan, but also the steep Yinshan Mountains.  Mountains and the Hunshandake Sandy Land, which covers an area of ??more than 100,000 square kilometers, can serve as natural barriers to transportation lines, ensuring the safety of the entire transportation line.

    With the Yinshan Mountains and the Hunshandake Sandy Land as natural barriers, the troops used to protect the communication lines are much less than those in Chanan, which is surrounded by enemies on three sides. Moreover, the Chabei area is connected to the mountains and rivers of Suibei. If you capture Chabei, you can go straight down.  From Baotou in Suibei, they quickly headed south to Suinan.

    Taking advantage of the favorable terrain, giving full play to the advantages of armored and cavalry clusters, and establishing the situation in the shortest time, not only greatly saves troops and time, but the terrain of Chabei is more conducive to the Anti-Japanese Alliance's equipment advantages. The grassland terrain is ideal for armored cluster operations.  , it is much better than biting hard in the Yinshan Mountains.
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