Brigadier Chen put down the cup, squinted his eyes, and showed a recalling expression, as if he was savoring the taste of the coffee. After a long time, he said: "Actually, we were forced to launch the Hundred Regiment War.
Two months ago, our Eighth Route Army's intelligence department continued to receive reports that there were signs of large-scale gathering of Japanese troops in Shanxi, and even the Second Division originally stationed in Jinan was also gathering.
Not only that, the Japanese army also began to build the Yu-Liao Highway. Once this road is completed, the Japanese army will be able to take advantage of their mechanized troops and march straight into our Taihang Mountain base area.
By then, they will come and leave as they please, and the harm to our base area will be too great.
Not only that, the Japanese army also significantly increased its troops in the Laiyuan and Lingqiu areas, dispatching the independent mixed 2nd Brigade, one unit each of the 26th Division, and a large number of puppet troops, totaling more than 2,000 people, in a two-sided encirclement posture.
, if the Eighth Route Army does not respond, we will be too passive when the Japanese encirclement is completed.
Rather than being passively beaten, it is better to strike first. After careful consideration, the heads of the headquarters agencies made the decision to launch the Hundred Regiment War. This will not only relieve their own crisis, but also effectively alleviate the pressure on the frontal battlefield.
Pressure can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
Brigadier Chen is indeed a top student in the first phase of Huangpu. He can clearly explain the causes and consequences of the Hundred Regiments War in just a few words.
Gao Hongming nodded, turned around and asked: "Brother Li, Commander Kong, Commander Ding, have you gained anything from this stage of the battle?"
"Of course there are gains." Li Yunlong smacked his lips, "My biggest gain is that I realized the viciousness of the Japs' cage policy. They took advantage of the Eighth Route Army's lack of flat-fire artillery and built it on highways and other important areas.
A large number of turrets and bunkers formed a so-called grid, trying to trap us tightly. We had a very difficult time fighting in the past few days."
Zhao Gang also lost no time in saying, "So this time we are here to catch up with you, and secondly, to seek help from you."
"Looking for help?"
Gao Hongming asked curiously: "I led my troops here this time to assist the Eighth Route Army in the World War II District Commander's Department's order. As long as the head of your headquarters gives an order, I will immediately execute the order without compromise. Where does the word "asking for help" come from?
Talk about it?"
"this……"
Now it was Zhao Gang's turn to blush. For a kind and honest man like him, there were some things he just couldn't say.
"Old Zhao, you're embarrassed to say it, so let me do it."
Li Yunlong became anxious when he saw Zhao Gang's fussing, and said loudly: "Brother Gao, let's put it this way. Now you and your Liantai militia have become a hotbed, and several of our Eighth Route Army division commanders want to include you in their ranks.
Over there, our 129th Division will launch the Yuliao Battle next, and we need your help in this battle, so we hope that your regiment can fight with us in the Yuliao Battle."
"I understand now." Gao Hongming laughed, "The feeling is that you all have taken a fancy to me, the coolie who came to your door for nothing. Anyway, it is useless if you don't use it. Instead of letting others use it, you might as well use it yourself, isn't this?
mean?"
"Uh...this..."
Li Yunlong was stunned at first, and then his face turned red. Although that was what he meant, why did it come out of his mouth so awkwardly?
Seeing Li Yunlong's embarrassed look, Gao Hongming burst into laughter, "Okay, Brother Li, I'm just kidding you. I understand why you're here. Our Liantai militia has no other advantages, but its maneuverability is still very good.
That's right. You can come to see me, which proves that you recognize the combat effectiveness of our group. I'm happy before it's too late, so how can I have any objections.
Don't worry. If the head of your headquarters asks you tomorrow, I will explain to him that our regiment is inclined to cooperate with the 129th Division to complete the Yuliao Campaign, but I can't guarantee where it will be assigned.
.”
Li Yunlong was overjoyed, patted his chest and said: "Brother Gao, don't worry, as long as you are assigned to our division, we will have the opportunity to cooperate. At worst, we can ask the teacher together. I think the teacher will give me the face of Lao Li."
"Is it?"
As soon as Li Yunlong finished speaking, he realized that he had just boasted again. He was a small regiment leader, so why should the division commander give him face, let alone his immediate superior sitting next to him.
Sure enough, he just raised his head and saw Brigadier Chen looking at him with a half-smile but not a smile, "Li Yunlong, you can do it. Even I didn't know that your kid actually has such a great reputation with the division commander. Congratulations."
Li Yunlong's face froze, "Brigadier...I...I'm not...I'm just bragging, don't take it seriously."
Brigadier Chen just gave him a cold look. Maybe it was the wrong occasion and he didn't want to get angry. He just wanted to settle the score later.
Gao Hongming on the side was secretly amused. When he watched "Bright Sword" earlier, he noticed that Li Yunlong was fearless, but he was tightly controlled by Brigadier Chen. This is really a situation where one thing defeats another.
While everyone was chatting, Xie Wenqian quickly brought out several fried dishes. Not only that, she also brought everyone a bowl of rice.
Although it was just a few home-cooked side dishes, under Xie Wenqian's skillful hands, they were all delicious and delicious, and Brigadier Chen and Li Yunlong ate them full of praise.
Men's friendship is very simple. Sometimes it can be carried out over a meal. Naturally, Gao Hongming's name for Li Yunlong also changed from Brother Li to Lao Li, Kong Jie, Ding Wei, and Zhao Gang also changed to Lao Kong.
, Lao Ding and Lao Zhao.
Li Yunlong even extended his thumbs up, "This is my sister-in-law's craftsmanship. If I, Old Li, marry a wife in the future, I must marry someone who cooks delicious food."
Hearing this, Gao Hongming was moved in his heart, and then he smiled and said: "Old Li, I know how to read faces, do you believe it?"
Li Yunlong laughed loudly, "You're just kidding me. When did you learn to read faces?"
Gao Hongming said seriously: "Don't believe it, I see your Yintang is slightly red, and your wish will be fulfilled the year after next."
"What did you say?"
"I mean you will have a wife the year after next."
Looking at the serious Gao Hongming, not only Li Yunlong burst out laughing, but also Brigadier Chen, Zhao Gang and others smiled. Everyone thought Gao Hongming was making fun of Li Yunlong.
Gao Hongming was not in a hurry, but asked with a smile: "Old Li, do you dare to make a bet with me?"
Li Yunlong raised his head without fear: "What are you betting on?"
"Just bet what I just said that you will get married the year after next, that is, in 42 years. If I am wrong, I will give you the weapons and equipment of an infantry battalion. If I am lucky enough to be right, I will not want you either.
I have the equipment of a battalion. From now on, when you see me, you have to call me "Brother Gao" respectfully. What do you think?"
Looking at Gao Hongming with a smile on his face, Li Yunlong said in shock: "Brother Gao, are you telling the truth?"
"Of course, in front of Commander Chen and so many of your old comrades, how could I tell lies?"
"this……"
Li Yunlong couldn't help but feel a little confused. On the surface, the bet seemed to be of great benefit to him. If he won, he would get a battalion of equipment. If he lost, he would just call him "Big Brother Gao". No matter how he looked at him, he would be confused.
It's a profit.
Eh...that's not right...
Li Yunlong suddenly came to his senses. Now in front of the brigade commander and his old comrades, he really wanted to call a younger brother who was seven or eight years younger than him in public. Where would he put his face?
Brigadier Chen, Ding Wei, Kong Jie and others on the side also became interested.
As bystanders, of course they didn't believe Gao Hongming's nonsense that Li Yunlong would get married in two years. In their opinion, Gao Hongming was just joking with Li Yunlong, but this man was really generous. He opened his mouth with a battalion of equipment.
Just give it away, could this be the legendary boy who scattered wealth?
Brigadier Chen's heart moved, and he suddenly asked: "Commander Gao, is it true that your regiment severely damaged the 41st Division at Qixia Pass?"
"It's indeed true."
Since Gao Hongming had already eaten, he scooped up a bowl of soup and drank it slowly. While drinking, he narrated the Battle of Qixiaguan in relatively concise words.
"Although our regiment severely damaged the Japanese army in this battle by relying on the convenience of waiting for work and defending, our own casualties were also very heavy. The entire regiment suffered more than 3,000 casualties and lost almost half of its troops. This was also the case some time ago despite the Hundred Regiment Battle.
It's so hot, but I can only stay at home and lick my wounds.
Although the militia has now replenished its troops, there are too many new recruits, and it is difficult to say how much combat effectiveness it can exert."
"But it is also very rare. A regiment severely damaged a Japanese division. This record is something that no one else can believe." Li Yunlong also gave a thumbs up, "Brother, I rarely admire others. Brother Gao
You count as one."
"Don't praise me, I'm just lucky." Gao Hongming didn't have any complacency. He knew very well that with combat experience and military literacy, any one of these people here could get rid of him.
Street, the only way he could defeat them was by cheating.
But, cheating is fun for a while, and cheating is always fun. Who gave him a golden thigh?
However, when Brigadier Chen said this, he seemed to remember something. He rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "It's quite interesting to say. In the battle of Qixiaguan, I captured a lot of Japanese equipment.
There are more than 5,000 Type 38 rifles alone, more than 300 Type 92 rifles, more than 100 Type 92 rifles, and more than 20 mortars, Type 92 infantry guns and even 75mm field guns. I am worried.
How to deal with it? I just want to ask the head of your headquarters tomorrow to see if they need it, or else I can sell it to them."
When Gao Hongming talked about the seizure, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Kong Jie and Ding Wei's eyes immediately lit up. However, when they heard that Gao Hongming wanted to sell the equipment, they couldn't help but feel disappointed.
It’s not like they don’t know the situation of the Eighth Route Army. Even if they emptied their wealth, they couldn’t afford to buy so much equipment.
Only Brigadier Chen was keenly aware of something. He glanced at Gao Hongming thoughtfully and asked with a smile: "Captain Gao, how much do you plan to sell this batch of Japanese weapons and equipment?"
"How about this?"
Gao Hongming waved his hand and said: "I will send someone to deliver this batch of equipment to you tomorrow. As for how much it will cost, what do you think, Chief Chen?"
"OK!"
Brigadier Chen laughed, "Then I'll thank you on behalf of the Eighth Route Army. As for how much it will cost, I'll report it to the head of the headquarters tomorrow and then give you an answer. What do you think?"
"no problem."
The meal was enjoyed by both the host and the guests, and it was not finished until almost ten o'clock.
After coming out of Gao Hongming's residence, Brigadier Chen and his party got on their horses and returned to the station surrounded by seven or eight guards.
On the way, Kong Jie asked: "Brigadier, what does Captain Gao mean? His troops use German weapons and equipment, and they have no use for the captured Japanese weapons and equipment. With his usual generous character, how could he suddenly
Have you started doing business with us, and in such a strange way?"
"You……"
Brigadier Chen did not answer, but said to Ding Wei: "Ding Wei, please explain to Kong Jie."
Ding Wei nodded: "If my estimate is correct, Captain Gao is trying to avoid suspicion."
"Avoid suspicion?" Kong Jie asked puzzledly: "Avoiding what suspicion?"
Ding Wei sighed, "You idiot Kong Er, the nickname Li Yunlong gave you is really right, you just can't turn your head.
Don’t even think about it, what is Commander Gao’s status now? Although he is only nominally the leader of a militia in Liantai County, it stands to reason that such a local armed force is not qualified to be cared about by the superiors, but don’t forget, his militia
What is the strength?
I am afraid that by now he has long been on the list of the World War II zone and even the military commander.
You said he suddenly gave us such a large amount of arms. What would be the consequences if Chongqing or the World War II Zone knew about it? Maybe a compulsory transfer order will come down the next day."
"I know, it turns out that Captain Gao is using business as a cover." Kong Jie suddenly realized.
Ding Wei gave him a "you're not too stupid" look.
Kong Jie smiled and touched his head, "It would be great if Brother Gao could also join our Eighth Route Army. It would be great to fight the Japanese together."
"Don't think about this." Brigadier Chen shook his head at the side, "Captain Gao also has his difficulties. Our Eighth Route Army never does the kind of things that are difficult to do. This time he can bring all his troops to help.
It's already very good. Also, don't mention this to Commander Gao in the future, so as not to embarrass him."
"clear."
Kong Jie quickly agreed.
In fact, at this time, Brigadier Chen felt secretly regretful. With Gao Hongming's further contact with the Eighth Route Army, his support for the Eighth Route Army became stronger and stronger.
During this period alone, the weapons he supported for the Eighth Route Army were enough to equip two regiments. In addition, the 50,000 gas masks he received a few days ago were of great help to the Eighth Route Army.
It would be a lie to say that the Eighth Route Army was not curious about him, but no matter how they investigated, they could not find out where so many weapons and supplies came from, and in the end they could only let it go.