I fought guerrilla warfare in the Yimeng Mountains during the Anti-Japanese War

As the telegram for visiting relatives was sent out, nearly one-third of the 20,000 troops of the Yimeng Guerrillas embarked on the journey of visiting relatives, with mighty submachine guns on their bodies and majestic war horses under their bodies. This time they did not have to sneak around or go home under the cover of night, but could return home openly.

Of course, they can only do this openly in the Yimeng Mountain area. They cannot do this once they enter the occupied areas. The rewards and military pay in the occupied areas are delivered to their doorsteps by the special operations team. Ordinary team members still cannot go back, and those who are too far away cannot be taken care of, so the money can only be given to the team members and they can save it for themselves.

Shen Honglie personally went to Mengshan with the special forces' reconnaissance situation. He sent people to level the road, and once the jeep started, they arrived in half an hour.

Shen Honglie was followed by a lieutenant colonel. When he saw Chen Feng, he introduced him:

"Brother, you recognize me, right? Chu Zhonghua. I used to train with you in the elite company, and now he is the battalion commander of the special operations battalion of the third regiment."

Seeing Chen Feng nod, Chu Zhonghua saluted with a standard military salute:

"Hello, instructor. We have already found out everything about the Jinling mining area. The Japanese are not human. Our battalion almost couldn't help but take action."

"Sit down and talk, don't worry! We won't let them live."

After sitting down, Chu Zhonghua introduced the situation of the Jinling mining area. The entire mining area has a large brigade of military police garrison and more than one hundred chamber of commerce personnel, in addition to more than three hundred traitor bosses, and more than six thousand miners. There are three mining areas currently being mined, including iron ore, open-pit coal mine and associated copper mine. All large and medium-sized equipment are available, and a one-stop service for mining, forging and transportation is provided, all of which are shipped to Qingdao.

In addition, the Japanese were very cruel and did not treat the miners as human beings at all. Beating and scolding were commonplace. Those who were disobedient or injured or sick were not given medical treatment. The better ones were driven away from the mining area, while those who were unlucky might be shot or buried alive.

In addition to the mining area guard force, there is also a battalion of guards in the urban area of ​​Zibo. The two are 15 kilometers apart. Once the mining area is attacked, the Japanese troops stationed in the urban area can provide rapid mechanized support and arrive in half an hour.

Shen Honglie had heard the news before, and he was still indignant after hearing it again.

"Leave it to us! We'll take it over and let you manage it. I'll send a regiment with a new regiment to chop off all the Japanese heads."

"Brother Shen, you guys take over this mining area, you stay there and manage the transportation, and you sell all the output to us at a fair price."

Shen Honglie was furious:

"Brother, you are slapping me in the face! Everything else is fine, so what's the point of selling it to you?"

"Don't worry, listen to me. The mining area is close to your defense zone, and everything is left to you. Don't think we are at a disadvantage. We will research and develop and manufacture weapons after buying coal, iron and copper, and then sell the weapons to you. You said you don't charge for minerals, but how can we charge for our weapons?"

"Another point is, although you are not short of money now, a team behind enemy lines cannot survive solely on rewards. You have to have some industry of your own. On the one hand, you can guarantee the team's money and food, and on the other hand, if there is a surplus, you can use it to give some rewards to the brothers."

Shen Honglie understood what he heard. He knew economics and just didn't want to cause any trouble. He turned to look at Chu Zhonghua:

"Go back and tell your regiment commander that your regiment, along with the new Third Regiment, must take down the mining area and defend it within three days. Also, take care of the garrison in Zibo. Be careful not to let the Japanese destroy the mining area. Also, notify Lao Pang to set up a special transport team and open a transport route to ~"

"Brother, can we just deliver it here for you?"

"Yes, transport it here. We will first mine the copper and iron ore and make it into semi-finished products to reduce the burden of transportation. There is no rush for the coal mine. We are thinking of attacking the coal mine in Lincheng."

"Attack the Jinpu Line? Do you need our help?"

Chen Feng shook his head:

"We won't attack along the Jinpu Line. Instead, we'll attack the Zhongxing mining area east of the Jinpu Line. The Guard Regiment has already conducted reconnaissance and will take action in the next few days. It's about eight kilometers away from the Jinpu Line, right at the foot of Pingshan."

Shen Honglie was a little confused. Would it be okay to occupy the city after the battle? Would the Japanese go crazy?

"Brother, what if the Japanese come to bomb us after we take over the mining area?"

"Set up the anti-aircraft machine guns. If the Japanese attack our mining area, we will turn around and attack the Jinpu Line and the Longhai East Line. Also, we will attack the airport wherever the Japanese take off their planes."

This sounds tough. Our mining area has not been acquired even before we start fighting. Chu Zhonghua has a look of admiration on his face. After a casual discussion between the two of them, the mining rights of the two mining areas have changed hands. Excellent!

Shen Honglie turned his head and looked at his subordinates who had serious faces:

"You go back! Let the jeep take you and make preparations early. We are waiting for copper and iron here. I'll have a meal before leaving."

Chu Zhonghua saluted and left, thinking that the jeep would be fine, there were trucks and fast horses. The commander loved his car like his own son, so only by staying away from trouble could he stay safe.

Seeing his subordinates leave, Shen Honglie slumped down in his chair, found a comfortable position, lit a cigarette and blew a smoke ring.

"Brother, your soldiers went home with a lot of money in their arms, don't they worry about the Japanese taking revenge on their families?"

"After this battle, they have no chance. Will they organize another 100,000-strong force to encircle and suppress us? The Japanese are not stupid. 100,000 people can only result in mutual destruction at most. They cannot destroy us, and will only increase consumption. The base is safe now. I guess they are starting to get scared now. Whether it is the Jinpu Line or the Longhai East Line, they will definitely continue to strengthen their defenses, but they will never go east or north."

Shen Honglie gave a thumbs up:

"Do you have a plan to recruit soldiers? Your team members went home with dozens of dollars. I heard that young people down there are very envious and want to come and ask about signing up to join the army."

"After the autumn harvest! After the busy farming season is over, each regiment can expand its size, adding a thousand people to each regiment. Go slowly and don't let it affect the combat effectiveness."

"By the way, Brother Shen, I have ordered some good stuff again. The quantity is not large, but they are all high-quality products. Please prepare your money. The prices are not cheap."

Shen Honglie's eyes lit up. Anything that Leng Qiang thought was a good thing must be a heaven-defying existence.

"Can you tell me how much money you should prepare?"

Medium mortar, American product, 81mm caliber, range of three kilometers. This is the elite type. If used well, it can easily defeat the Japanese army's Type 12.7 indirect fire cannon. The heavy machine gun has a bullet caliber of mm and is specifically designed to attack the Japanese armored cavalry and group charges. Wherever the bullet hits, it will explode.

Shen Honglie is also an experienced commander. He understood as soon as he heard them. They are indeed good stuff. The casualties in this battle against the two Type B divisions are not low. With the addition of these two weapons, the Japanese army can be quickly crushed. Just thinking about the bullets hitting the cluster and limbs flying makes him excited. Killing is secondary. Such a scene can deal a heavy blow to the enemy's morale.

"How much? How much? I'll prepare it."

"The weapons and ammunition worth ten million US dollars were given to me by the Americans after I shut my mouth. They are basically sold at cost price. There are five hundred mortars and five hundred large-caliber heavy machine guns. I will give you one hundred and fifty for each. Just prepare two hundred thousand dollars."