The Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army and the New Second Regiment sent surprise troops from the sky to wipe out the Japanese squadron in one fell swoop, killing Tatoshi Kudo, the head of the Japanese Taiyuan City secret service, and wiped out the 251st Regiment of the National Army who was preparing to surrender to the Japanese.
The news of this incident has not faded away because of the passage of time, but has become more and more intense.
In particular, Jinnan Newspaper's "Anti-Japanese National Daily" published a lot of reports on this matter, which maximized the subsequent influence of this incident.
A group of reporters from Jinnan News Agency, represented by Yu Ming and Shen Wenyue, published another report after the incident.
These reporters have a patriotic heart, and they have the responsibility as reporters. The original intention of the content is to let the people in the Kuomintang-controlled areas understand the bravery of the Eighth Route Army in the war behind enemy lines.
This is not a force that passively resists the war, wanders without attacking, and harasses the people behind enemy lines.
On the contrary, this is a heroic anti-Japanese armed force that, in the extremely difficult environment behind enemy lines, even if it is isolated and helpless, sticks to its original intention, is dedicated to resisting Japan, and is not afraid of sacrifice.
Then, some patriotic newspapers exposed the events that took place in southern Anhui on the 6th, and even criticized the coup launched by the national army.
In an instant, the Eighth Route Army overturned the image of a guerrilla but not a fighter that had been concocted by the National Army to discredit it, and transformed into a heroic anti-Japanese force.
On the contrary, the national army's appearance and appearance have put the national military government at the forefront of the storm.
Faced with this unfavorable situation, what did the military government in southern Shanxi do?
After the rumors about the Eighth Route Army loitering without attacking and passively resisting Japan were disproven, many newspapers under the control of the military government in southern Shanxi published reports one after another. In the latest newspapers, the heroic achievements of the Eighth Route Army in the war behind enemy lines were greatly discussed.
He added praise and affirmation, and took the initiative to admit that the rumors that the Eighth Route Army "wandered without attacking, passively resisted Japan, and harassed the people" were groundless rumors.
Immediately afterwards in the report, these reporters changed the subject and pointed the finger directly at the Japanese army:
"The rumors that the Japanese invaders had evil intentions and slandered the Eighth Route Army as loitering but not attacking were definitely planned for a long time."
"The Eighth Route Army fought bravely behind enemy lines and continuously defeated the Japanese army. The so-called invincible Japanese army is nothing more than that."
"If they can't even defeat the Eighth Route Army in the areas they occupy, how can they talk about fighting the national army head-on?"
"The Eighth Route Army has poor equipment and scarce ammunition, but even so, surrounded by enemies on all sides, it can still defeat the little Japanese.
It can be seen how incompetent the Japanese army is. The heroic resistance of the Eighth Route Army troops is inspiring. Their heroic resistance behind enemy lines has restrained the strength of the Japanese army to a considerable extent and indirectly assisted the Chinese army in competing with the Japanese army on the frontal battlefield. It is our
The role model and example of the Chinese military!"
In one report after another, the National Army not only denied the rumor that the Eighth Route Army was loitering but not attacking, but also strongly affirmed the effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army in the war of resistance behind enemy lines.
Taking the opportunity to criticize the Japanese for their weakness and incompetence, they are strong on the outside and incompetent on the inside.
Here comes a move that will divert disaster to the east.
The public opinion pressure that directly gathered the people on the national military government was transferred to the Japanese army.
In order to better achieve this goal, a relatively large newspaper controlled by the National Army published a very vivid article listing a series of classic battles of the Eighth Route Army Independent Regiment in the past six months.
Starting from the Battle of Cangyunling, when he killed the Bantian Regiment with one shot, and combined with the 358th Regiment to defeat the Bantian Regiment, he became famous in one battle!
During the Eighth Route Army's breakout operation, the cavalry made a surprise attack on Qu County, the Japanese transportation hub, and the battle was earth-shattering!
Be the first to break through the Yangquan stronghold.
Blow up the Japanese Mingbao Airport.
Destroy the Yamazaki Brigade.
Go straight to the arsenal of the North China Security Army.
Set off a wave of robbery.
Fight back against the Japanese aggressors and save the Jin-Sui Army of the National Army.
Then before our eyes, we stopped the 251st Regiment from surrendering to the enemy in one fell swoop.
If this newspaper had not listed these things one by one, how could the people in the Kuomintang-controlled areas know so clearly?
Naturally, there are also some strange things, such as the bombing of the Japanese Mingbao Airport and the launch of a large-scale robbery trend in areas occupied by the Japanese.
Although these things were all done by the Independent Regiment, they did so quietly. In addition, the Eighth Route Army headquarters helped the Independent Regiment cover it up. How could the news reach the ears of this newspaper?
It turned out to be the general of the national army who secretly gave the order to the newspaper:
"Anything that has caused the Japanese to suffer defeat in the past six months should be blamed on this independent group, in order to arouse the Japanese's anger towards the Eighth Route Army!"
Don't tell me, this old boy originally wanted to slam the shit basin on the independent group's head.
Who has allowed the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army to shine so brightly in the past six months and become the leader?
It turned out to be a hit and miss, and this old boy got it all wrong.
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Independent group.
Regiment Headquarters.
"Captain, there is good news and there is bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"
Wang An, the Minister of Enemy Industry, asked when he came to the regiment headquarters to report.
Kong Jie said: "You kid, you have learned to twist and turn with me, so let's tell you the good news first!"
"Yes! Report to the leader, the good news is that our independent regiment's enemy engineering department has finally successfully infiltrated into Taiyuan City.
In the past nearly a year, our enemy's Ministry of Industry has successfully infiltrated into the major counties around Taiyuan City, such as Shouyang County, Yangquan County, Ping'an County, Tan County, etc., but this Taiyuan City, because of the Japs in
The intelligence power deployed within Taiyuan City is really powerful.
Especially the kid's spy chief, the one named Eijiro Takeda, was very capable.
Later, after Takeda Eijiro was eliminated by us, his deputy Kudo Tatoshi took over. That Kudo Tatoshi was no worse than Takeda Eijiro.
After he took over the intelligence of Taiyuan City, he immediately started setting up defenses without giving us the slightest chance to infiltrate.
Until we went to the 251st Regiment to fight this time and killed Kudo Tatoshi.
Taking advantage of the gaps in the Japanese intelligence leadership, our enemy's Ministry of Industry finally found an opportunity and successfully broke into a group of cadres, lurking within the puppet army in Taiyuan City."
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This was an unexpected gain, Kong Jie said with a smile: "It's good news, let's talk about the bad news!"
Wang An placed the latest newspapers published by a newspaper in southern Shanxi in front of Kong Jie and said:
"Captain, please read the newspaper, this is the bad news I said.
The military government of this country definitely has no good intentions, so the Jinnan newspaper reported our affairs and helped us smash the rumor that the Eighth Route Army was loitering but not fighting, and was passively resisting the war.
These newspapers came out immediately. On the surface, they were praising us, but secretly they were clearly pushing us into the fire pit. They wanted to arouse the Japanese's anger against us!"
Kong Jie took the newspaper and read it. After a long time, he put it down and said: "The National Army is trying to divert trouble to the east. It openly praises our Eighth Route Army troops, which is a bit flattering!"
"As long as they can successfully arouse the anger of the devils and let the little devils initiate revenge against us, their goal will be achieved."
Wang Andao: "Captain, what should we do now?"
Kong Jie smiled and said: "What else can we do? Let's make peace with what we have come. Since the battle of Zhengtai began last year, we have officially become a thorn in the eyes of the Japanese. The Japanese were originally preparing to retaliate against us. Now the national army is just another
I just put some eye drops on them, it’s no big deal.”
"The little devil is here, just in time to give us some equipment. During this period, the headquarters is still worried about the lack of supplies and ammunition!"
Wang Andao: "What's even more disgusting is that these stupid newspapers specifically named our independent group and listed all the battles we have experienced in the past six months."
“Captain, it’s hard for our independent group to become famous now!”
Hahahaha——
"That's right, we are an army fighting against Japanese invaders. If an army fighting against Japanese invaders doesn't even care about the little devils, then what kind of anti-Japanese army is it?"
"If this little devil really doesn't care about our independent group, I won't be able to sleep. The more this devil thinks about us, the more soundly I will sleep."
"Why? Because in my opinion, the little devil is the God of Wealth of our independent group. No matter whether we are short of supplies or equipment, once this God of Wealth arrives, can we still get less?"
"Just wait and see, when the news reaches Li Yunlong's new second group, that guy will have to scold his mother again."
"Why? The God of Wealth is all here for our independent group!"
"Looking at it this way, all the news you brought is good news. How can there be any bad news?"
Kong Jie said, Wang An was infected by Kong Jie's calmness and confidence, and he also laughed, completely relieved.
……
"Damn it, I'm so angry. Why did all the good things happen to him?"
The new second regiment’s residence, regiment headquarters.
After reading the newspaper, the group leader Li Yunlong cursed loudly.
Political commissar Zhao Gang and battalion commander Zhang Dabiao were both in a daze.
"No, Lao Li, I didn't understand. These newspapers singled out Lao Kong and the Independence Group. They clearly wanted to draw the devil's anger to their Independence Group. Why are you still scolding me?" Zhao Gang looked confused.
Li Yunlong scolded: "Why do I scold my mother? If that fool Kong Er were here, I would have to scold him in front of him!
Damn it, Lao Zhao, tell me, is there such a bully in the world?
Killing the Bantian Regiment in the Battle of Cangyunling was something Lao Kong and I did together.
During the surprise attack on Qu County, I provided cover for Lao Kong, the Yangquan stronghold, which I took Zhang Dabiao to defeat, and the Yamazaki Brigade.
The National Salvation Army and the Shanxi-Sui Army, including this time, prevented the 251st Regiment from surrendering to the enemy.
Which battle has we, Lao Li, not participated in?
What was the result? In the end, this reputation fell entirely on him, Lao Kong. It was all done by him and his independent group. It didn’t have anything to do with me, Li Yunlong.
You see, it won’t be long before he, Lao Kong, will be famous throughout the Three Jin Dynasties, and I am still a little-known leader of a small regiment!”
Zhang Dabiao on the side laughed.
Zhao Gang was speechless.
"Old Li, what you said is so interesting. Is it possible that you still have to win in this matter? The more the devils worry about you, the happier you will be?"
Li Yunlong said: "That's what happened. I heard that Taiyuan City also painted a portrait of Lao Confucius. The reward for him was a full 50,000 oceans. Why did it become 10,000 oceans when it came to me? Damn it.
, meaning that he, an old man, can be as good as five of us, old Li?"
Zhao Gang said helplessly: "Old Li, is there such a comparison?"
Li Yunlong said: "Old Zhao, you don't know the situation. When will our Eighth Route Army troops get rich? It must be when there is a war and the Japanese are killing us.
That kid Lao Kong has attracted all the anger of the Japs to their independent group. Just watch, before long, all the Japs’ equipment will definitely fall into Lao Kong’s hands, and by then we won’t even be able to drink soup.
Up.
Maybe at some point, when Lao Kong is carrying two heavy machine guns in one squad, we, Lao Li, are not even able to carry light machine guns in one squad!
I can’t afford to lose this guy.”
Zhao Gang smiled and said: "Lao Li, what do you want to do?"
Li Yunlong thought for a while and said: "Old Zhao, just watch. Let that boy Lao Kong be proud for a while."
"Once the Japanese launch a retaliatory sweep, they will definitely focus on Lao Kong's independent group.
Lao Ding's new regiment is also a veteran combat force. It is still the family that defeated the Bantian Regiment in the Battle of Cangyunling. The Japanese must also take special care of it.
On the other hand, our new second regiment has lost all the limelight to the independent regiment. It is a newly formed regiment, and most of the little devils will not take me seriously."
"When the big sweep begins, I have to let the entire northwest of Shanxi know that if you look down on me, Li Yunlong, and our new second regiment, what will happen?"
"It's time for the little devil to say, oh, how can this new second group be better than the independent group? No wonder we failed so miserably in this big sweep. Damn it, we focused on the wrong target.
”
After Li Yunlong finished speaking, there was a brief silence in the room for a few seconds before a burst of laughter broke out.
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Brigade Headquarters.
The brigade commander and political commissar drank tea made from dried tea leaves sent by Kong Jie, roasted the briquettes sent by Kong Jie on the fire, and read newspapers brought back by intelligence personnel from southern Shanxi.
After taking another sip of tea, the brigade commander put down the teapot and said with a smile: "Interesting, political commissar, look, if it weren't for the newspaper published by this newspaper office, we wouldn't even know that this kid Kong Jie has won so many battles in the past six months.
It’s here!”
The political commissar smiled and said: "Who says it's not the case? But if this newspaper reaches the Japanese army, Kong Jie's independent regiment will probably become a thorn in the side of the Japanese, and they will be eager to get rid of it quickly."
"I'm a little worried now. Once the Japanese army suddenly launches a military attack on the Independent Regiment, the Independent Regiment is located on the periphery of our base area. The Niukou Village area is surrounded by enemies on all sides, and the enemy situation is complicated. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Independent Regiment to deal with it!" The brigade commander laughed and continued to light the fire. He pointed at the stove and said, "Political Commissar, what can you think of when you look at this stove?"
"This briquette stove is simple in design, but the concept is quite ingenious and practical. I heard that it was invented by Kong Jie. Brigadier, what do you mean?"
"Political Commissar, haven't you noticed that in the past six months, this boy Kong Jie has been able to do more things than before? His temperament seems to have changed a lot.
If we say that Kong Jie was a comrade who listened to orders and was able to fight tough battles.
So now Kong Jie is a comrade who listens to orders, can fight tough battles, can use his brain, can do tricks, is cunning and smart enough, and can always give you many surprises.
Compared to Kong Jie before, I feel much more at ease with Kong Jie now."
The political commissar smiled and said: "Brigadier, what do you mean, you actually like those subordinates who can make trouble?"
The brigade commander sighed with emotion: "There are some things that I really can't say. It's really a good thing to obey the command and follow the orders and prohibitions.
But sometimes, it has to be said that such a general is too regular in fighting. You can let him perform some tasks, but if you let him take charge of it alone, it is not enough.
So even though I usually beat up that guy Li Yunlong, when it really comes to a critical moment, hey, don’t tell me, this guy is really going to be of great use.
Now there is another Kong Jie, which is a good thing. If the independent regiment had left the previous Kong Jie on the enemy's mind, I would really have trouble sleeping.
Now I feel more at ease, let’s just wait and watch the excitement and see how this guy Kong Jie will do it, right?
If an army does not experience the baptism of blood, how can it truly grow into a warrior capable of hundreds of battles?
If Kong Jie can’t get out of the current predicament, how can he take on more important responsibilities in the future?”
The political commissar smiled and said: "Brigade commander, it seems that you have high expectations for Kong Jie!"
The brigade commander said: "A general who can stand alone not only needs a stage and training, but also needs talent. Now Kong Jie has shown me this talent, and it is right to have more expectations for him."
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Taiyuan City.
Japanese First Army Headquarters in Shanxi.
Commander Yoshio Shinozuka looked quite ugly after reading the newspaper, especially after focusing on the content of the independent regiment.
Seeing the word "Independence Group" again, for Shinozuka Yoshio, it was like an enemy meeting, making him extremely jealous.
Originally, he hadn't heard any news about the Independent Regiment for some days. Yoshio Shinozuka thought that the Eighth Route Army unit that was causing him some headaches had calmed down a bit.
Whoever thought it was, it was here again in the blink of an eye.
Yamamoto Kazuki, the captain of the Japanese First Army Special Agent Team, was called to the headquarters by Shinozuka Yoshio. Then Shinozuka Yoshio handed the newspaper in his hand to Yamamoto Kazuki and said: "Yamamoto-kun, take a look!"
"Hi!"
Yamamoto Kazuki took the newspaper and started browsing it, finishing the content quickly.
Yamamoto stood up straight, his face still expressionless, but no one would know that after reading the newspaper, he was brewing more anger in his heart.
The rise of the independent group will only be a shame for Yamamoto.
What was written in the newspapers about the Independence Regiment was one victory after another.
How would the world know that there are actually many parts missing.
For example, in Yangcun, the independent group defeated the Yamamoto special agent team.
For example, in the prisoner of war camp, this independent group not only killed the reserve members of Yamamoto's special agent team, but also rescued a group of prisoners. By the way, they also conducted a sneak attack on the mine, which made Yamamoto who was pursuing them eat a lot of ashes. p>
In the final battle on the gentle slope, a combat team led by Kazuki Yamamoto himself was almost completely wiped out by Kong Jie.
Yamamoto had long considered Kong Jie and the Independent Regiment as enemies.
After Kazuki Yamamoto finished reading the newspaper, Yoshio Shinozuka asked calmly: "Yamamoto-kun, what do you think?"
Yamamoto pondered for a moment and replied: "General, you are right. No matter how small this rabbit is, it will still be a disaster. If you are not careful, it will even destroy fertile fields.
Nowadays, public opinion from all sides is moving towards our Empire of Japan.
Especially for the national army, they praised the Eighth Route Army's operations and ridiculed the turmoil in the imperial-occupied areas.
Some reporters even publicly reported that the Empire of Japan was no match for the Eighth Route Army.
This is a conspiracy by the national army, but it is also contempt that we have to crush with our own hands.
The existence of the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army has seriously threatened the majesty of our First Army. I think that before following up on a series of large-scale operations carried out by our imperial troops, it is necessary to take the lead in destroying this independent regiment of the Eighth Route Army to boost the morale of the army. The best way to crush rumors and contempt is to use force to directly remove the obstacle in front of you - the independent group."
"円西! What I appreciate is Yamamoto-kun's decisiveness." Yoshio Shinozuka said with a smile: "So, Yamamoto-kun, what are you going to do?"