PNB Chapter 140 Ma Family Army, Cavalry Regiment.
Chapter 140 Ma Family Army, Cavalry Regiment.
Inside Guyuan City, the Western Route Army Headquarters.
"At present, we have dispersed the First Infantry Division of the Western Route Army into Guyuan in regiments, and used the terrain to block the Ma family army layer by layer."
In front of a military map of Guyuan, the Chief of Staff of the Western Route Army pointed at the map and introduced it.
"Relying on light and heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, and mortars, we pinned down the Ningxia Ma family's vanguard, the 11th Army, and the Cavalry Regiment in Sanhe Town, preventing them from advancing an inch."
"At the same time, we dispatched an infantry regiment to Xiji County in the west and Liupanshan Town in the south."
"Responsible for monitoring and blocking the possible emergence of the Qinghai Ma family army and the Kuomintang army!"
"Ok!"
The domineering man nodded with satisfaction.
Guyuan is surrounded by mountains on all sides. As long as the main transportation routes are guarded, the cavalry combat that the Ma family army is best at will not be able to be used.
"Second Synthetic Division, how is the training going?"
“The training is very good, but because there are still many weapons and equipment that have not been fully equipped, we do not yet have a strong ability to attack.”
The Chief of Staff replied.
"How long will it take to get all the weapons and equipment?"
The domineering man looked to the side and saw the newly appointed Minister of Logistics.
"Based on the production speed of the Huangyadong Arsenal, all armored units will be fully equipped by January next year."
"At that time, we were able to use the radio to call for support from the bomber formation."
The logistics minister answered without hesitation.
"It's January, and now it's mid-October, although Ma Hongkui fooled us and launched the attack ahead of time."
"But our infantry division is fully equipped with light and heavy weapons. Relying on the terrain, we can hold out even if Ma Hongkui pulls all his troops over here."
The Chief of Staff laughed.
"And the air defense of the troops must be done well!"
The domineering man continued, "Our troops are a little weak in air defense right now."
"If the Kuomintang really dares to brave the overwhelming public opinion and send planes to support the Ma family army, it will be dangerous."
Chief of Staff: "Don't worry, in addition to the latest anti-aircraft machine guns, our newly built rubber factory has made a lot of anti-aircraft balloons according to Chief Zhao's suggestions."
"It's fine if the Kuomintang doesn't come, but if they really dare to come, we will give them a hard time."
"Damn it, this is a ghost, how come the firepower of this Communist bandit is so strong?"
Sanhe Town, the forward command post, the 11th Army, the Cavalry Regiment, the regiment commander Ma Donglai, watched the troops retreat again and cursed with a gloomy face.
"Captain, this won't do!"
The deputy commander who had just led the charge came running in and cried, "The firepower of these Communist bandits is too strong!"
"Especially their heavy machine guns, which killed more than a dozen of us once they opened fire. If they continue like this, our regiment will be wiped out!"
"Grass!"
Ma Donglai roared, "Then go tell the army commander that the enemy's firepower is too strong and we won't fight anymore?"
"I'll go and tell him?"
The deputy regiment commander said with a sad face: "Commander, you have to go. The army commander is your cousin. If I go, the army commander will definitely skin me alive."
"Besides, sending cavalry to fight an offensive has never been done since ancient times!"
"Hey.....you arrange for the soldiers to dig trenches first. I'll go ask the commander for instructions!"
Ma Donglai, who wanted to curse, looked at the deputy captain's body covered with scars and said helplessly.
"Thank you, Captain. I'll arrange it right away!"
"Hey, look, the other side has started digging trenches!"
The commander of the Third Regiment of the First Brigade of the First Infantry Division, which was responsible for the defense of Sanhe Town, Ma Hebei, said to the political commissar Chen Dongshan beside him.
"If there hadn't been an order from above, I would have really wanted to clean up all these bastards."
Chen Dongshan preached impatiently.
Their regiment alone was fully equipped with Type 2 Taihang rifles, a full range of light and heavy machine guns, mortars, grenade launchers, and flat-fire cannons of various calibers.
At the critical moment, he could call for support from the brigade's rocket launchers. As for the Ma family troops below, he really didn't take them seriously.
"Political Commissar, calm down. The higher-ups said we should hide our weaknesses and wait until the time is right to wipe out the Ma family army in one fell swoop."
Ma Hebei persuaded.
Because it was a newly formed force, many political commissars of the Western Route Army were transferred military attachés.
Among them was Ma Hebei’s political commissar, who had an extremely bad temper.
If Ma Hebei wasn't a cautious and obedient person, he would have been led astray by Chen Dongshan long ago.
"If you ask me, Captain, you are just too much of a scholar. What's wrong with you just going to fuck him?"
"As long as you win, can the brigade commander still scold you?"
Chen Dongshan cursed with a smile.
"I think you just want to be the leader!"
Ma Hebei rolled his eyes and said, "Alright, we probably won't be able to fight today. Go back and rest first, and take over from me in the evening!"
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Red Poetry Fort District.
Provisional Headquarters of the 11th Army.
"What do you say?"
"You can't take down Sanhe Town?"
Army commander Ma Guangzong looked incredulous.
This is his elite cavalry regiment. How could they not be able to take over a small town like Sanhe?
"cousin...."
"It's wartime now, call the post!"
Just as Ma Donglai was about to get close to Ma Guangzong, he was interrupted.
Ma Donglai had no choice but to explain honestly: "Commander, I really didn't lie."
"When we arrived at Sanhe Town, various cement fortresses and trenches had already been built there, and they were all over the front of Sanhe Town. We had no choice but to dismount and attack by force."
"As a result, the cavalry artillery we brought was no match for the enemy's mortars. Without heavy weapons, we couldn't attack the enemy's bunkers."
"Their heavy machine guns were fierce and accurate. My men were hit halfway through the attack. It was terrifying."
"Are you telling the truth?"
Ma Guangzong looked at Ma Donglai suspiciously.
He now particularly suspected that this bastard had fallen into an ambush by the Communist bandits, and in order to evade responsibility, he made up these lies to deceive him.
"Of course it's true!!"
Ma Donglai raised his right hand: "I swear to Allah, I have not told a single lie!"
After hearing this, Ma Guangzong finally believed what Ma Dong said, but then he felt uneasy.
He had followed Ma Hongkui to fight against the Red Army, and those people were not afraid of death.
Now they are back again, and with sophisticated weapons and equipment, this is going to be difficult!
"What should I do next, cousin?"
Seeing that Ma Guangzong stopped talking, Ma Donglai asked cautiously.
"Go back to Sanhe Town first and look for the communist bandits living there."
Ma Guangzong pondered for a moment and said, "Wait for my large army. I don't believe that with 20,000 men and an artillery regiment, we can't take down a small town like Sanhe?"
"Great, then I'll go back and wait for you, cousin!"
Ma Donglai said happily.
"How many times have I told you to call your position during war?!"
"Yes, Commander!"
Looking at Ma Donglai leaving, Ma Guangzong thought about it and decided to send a telegram to Ma Hongkui.
I told him about the problems with the Communist bandits’ strength.