The officers and soldiers of the independent regiment waved their arms and shouted loudly to celebrate the victory.
After Zhang Dabiao cheered a few times, he turned his attention to the supplies scattered on the ground, then ran to the canned carriages that had not yet overturned, and asked a few soldiers to open the doors.
When he saw what was inside, he kept shouting: "Captain, we are rich."
Li Yunlong ran over and saw that it was full of weapons and ammunition. He couldn't help but grinned and laughed.
At this time, other soldiers opened the stuffy tank car at the back and shouted: "There are good things in here."
Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao hurried over to check and saw that there were military uniforms, quilts and other daily necessities inside.
The Independence Regiment indeed made a fortune this time. This military train was not only loaded with more than 3,000 Japanese officers and soldiers, but also carried a large amount of weapons, equipment and supplies.
After Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao were excited for a while, they called on the soldiers to quickly move the supplies.
Monk Wei and the special forces members had been watching the excitement on the side. They were not jealous of these weapons, ammunition and supplies. Anyway, the weapons, ammunition and supplies they seized were to be handed over to the independent group.
They only replenished some bullets and grenades, and left the rest to the officers and soldiers of the independent regiment.
There were so many supplies that more than a thousand officers and soldiers of the independent regiment could not get them all.
Li Yunlong saw that there were still some supplies that he could not get, so he focused on Monk Wei and the special forces members.
He didn't ask these team members to come get supplies, but he took a fancy to their horses.
He said: "Monk, lend me your horse and bring all these supplies back."
Monk Wei shook his head and said: "Captain, this is not possible. Our captain said that our mission is to escort our independent regiment back to the base safely. If our war horses carry supplies, in case of encountering an enemy situation,
It will be inconvenient to fight."
Li Yunlong knew that what Monk Wei said was reasonable, and he said regretfully: "Da Biao, let the brothers pick up the important things and take them. Those military uniforms and uniforms, if you can't take them anymore, just burn them with a fire."
Zhang Dabiao felt very sorry, but he had no choice but to say: "Okay then."
Soon after, the officers and soldiers of the independent regiment embarked on their way back to the base area carrying a large amount of captured weapons, ammunition and various supplies.
Monk Wei and others sent out warnings all around the marching brigade of the Independence Regiment, and he himself also led a part of the special forces to clear the way ahead.
Xu Dalong and Sun Desheng led the troops towards Taiyuan City.
Every hour, they would stop to rest, and Lin Xueying would be responsible for receiving telegrams from the intelligence squadron.
The members of the intelligence squadron sent by Zhou Mingde followed the Japanese cavalry regiment all the way and reported their location to Xu Dalong at any time.
Another hour passed, and Xu Dalong and others stopped to rest.
Lin Xueying set up the radio station regardless of fatigue.
"Da da da da."
The indicator light on the radio kept flashing, and Lin Xueying hurriedly copied the telegram.
The telegram was sent by the guerrillas who were following the Japanese cavalry brigade. They reported that the Japanese cavalry brigade suddenly turned around and withdrew toward Taiyuan.
Sun Desheng had already worked up his energy and wanted to fight the Japanese cavalry regiment.
He asked in confusion: "What did these little devils do? Why did they go back suddenly? It made Laozi's trip in vain."
Xu Dalong thought for a while and said: "It should be the regiment commander who knocked out the Japanese army. The Japanese cavalry regiment received the news that the original battle plan could not be implemented, so they withdrew."
He asked Lin Xueying to send a telegram to the Independence Group.
Soon after, he received a telegram from Li Yunlong, saying that they had destroyed the Japanese army and eliminated the new recruits for the Japanese 32nd Division.
Not long after, a telegram was also sent from the direction of Lingao City, saying that the Second Infantry Regiment of the Japanese 215th Brigade had also returned to Yucheng.
The situation has been completely clarified by now. Due to a sudden problem in the military line, the Japanese army's original plan to encircle and suppress the Mawushan base area can not be carried out for the time being.
Now that the enemy situation has changed, Xu Dalong and others returned to the Mawushan base area.
Independent Regiment Department.
Li Yunlong and others returned to the base area. As soon as they entered the village, the sentry outside reported that the brigade commander had arrived at the regiment headquarters.
Li Yunlong was very happy at first, but when he heard that the brigade commander was coming, he quickly said to Zhang Dabiao: "The brigade commander is here. It's nothing good. He must be eyeing our seizures. You can find a way to hide some of them quickly. We
With this batch of weapons and ammunition, he can at least expand by two more battalions."
Of course Zhang Dabiao also had this idea, but if the brigade commander was not here, he would not worry about this matter. In front of the brigade commander, he would not have the guts to deceive the brigade commander.
He scratched his head and said, "I'm afraid this is not good, Captain."
To be honest, even though Li Yunlong often chatted with the brigade commander, he didn't have the courage to do so in front of the brigade commander, so he just said it and took advantage of him.
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Zhang Dabiao, look at how useless you are. Forget it. Anyway, we have seized so much supplies. It is impossible for the brigade commander to take them all. It is enough to keep some of them."
When I arrived at the conference room of the regiment headquarters, I saw Zhao Gang talking with the brigade commander.
Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao stepped forward, stood at attention, saluted, and reported loudly: "Reporting to the brigade commander, the independent regiment's task of intercepting the Japanese military column has been successfully completed. Please give instructions. Li Yunlong, commander of the independent regiment, and Zhang Dabiao, chief of staff."
The brigade commander returned the military salute and said: "Li Yunlong, you did a great job in this battle. You killed more than 3,000 Japs at once, which is equivalent to annihilating an infantry regiment of the Japs. Very good. It showed the prestige of our Eighth Route Army.
I want to report to the headquarters to report and reward your independent group."
"Thank you, Brigadier."
Li Yunlong said happily.
The brigade commander smiled and said: "Li Yunlong, you have made a fortune this time. Tell me, how many weapons, ammunition and supplies have been seized?"
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Master Brigadier, why did you come to this small temple of the Independent Regiment in person? It turns out that you came in the autumn wind. With just three melons and two dates, is it worthy of your brigade commander's personal visit?"
The brigade commander smiled and said: "Li Yunlong, don't be ignorant. You always eat more and occupy more. I'm here to supervise you to prevent you from making mistakes."
Having said this, he stretched out his hand and said, "Take it out."
Valley flattery
Li Yunlong continued to be talkative and said with a smile: "I am busy marching on the road, and the seizures have not been counted yet."
The brigade commander smiled and said, "I don't know you well yet. I've made a little fortune and I'm so happy that I can't sleep. I've already counted it all on the way."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "I can't hide anything from the Brigade Commander, Zhang Dabiao, just take it out."
The brigade commander was right. As they walked on the road, they counted the results of the battle, and they had already counted them clearly.
Zhang Dabiao took out the list of supplies and handed it to the brigade commander.
The brigade commander was very happy after reading the list of supplies and said with a smile: "Yes, I really made a fortune this time. This batch of supplies is enough to equip three regiments.
I heard that you have ordered for Xu Dalong and others that two-thirds of the captured materials must be handed over, and this time one-third will be left for your independent regiment."
Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and Zhang Dabiao did not expect the brigade commander to be so generous and quickly expressed their thanks.
The brigade commander asked: "Where is Wei Dayong?"
Zhang Dabiao hurriedly shouted: "Guard, go and call Wei Dayong."
Wei Dayong came over soon and saluted the brigade commander and said hello.
The brigade commander said: "Tell me about your battle this time."
Li Yunlong recounted the entire battle. He did not bury the contribution of Wei Dayong's special operations squadron, but also highlighted the role of the special operations squadron.
The brigade commander said with emotion: "In this battle, your independent regiment achieved such a great victory at such a small cost. There are several key factors. The first is the accuracy of the intelligence, and the second is the proper use of tactics.
Of course, this is inseparable from the bravery and skill of all the officers and soldiers of the Independent Regiment. You should summarize it carefully and write a report."
Zhao Gang said: "Yes, we will write a summary of the battle as soon as possible."
Today the brigade commander was happy and stayed with the independent group for dinner.
Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao and Monk Wei accompanied him.
The brigade commander was in high spirits, talked a lot, and talked about some of his past experiences at Whampoa Military Academy. Finally, he revealed good news, saying that his superiors had plans to expand the army, and asked the independent regiment to work hard so that there would be more in the future.
Possible promotion to brigade level unit.
Under normal circumstances, a division has about 10,000 troops. During the Anti-Japanese War, the organization was very chaotic. Some divisions of the Fruit Army had more than 10,000 people, and some only had 1,000 people. The establishment of a division of the Eighth Route Army was even larger.
went.
Li Yunlong's division had more than 20 brigades by the time of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, as well as many secondary military regions and military divisions, with a total of 300,000 troops.
When they expanded for the first time, they originally had only two brigades, but they immediately raised nine new or supplementary brigades.
Hearing the good news, Li Yunlong and others were very excited, especially Li Yunlong. While drinking, he was thinking about ways to make a brigade commander out.
The brigadier's drinking capacity was astonishing. He was very happy today and everyone was willing to toast him.
After Monk Wei toasted him, the brigade commander said: "Wei Dayong, when you go back, tell your brigade commander that although the Japanese army has temporarily canceled the attack on the Mawushan base area due to military emergencies, you must not be careless.
It is necessary to strengthen intelligence work and be prepared at any time for the Japanese and puppet troops to organize forces to launch an attack on the Mawushan base area again.
The autumn harvest is around the corner, so we must do a good job in safeguarding the harvest and hoard more food..."
The brigade commander gave many nagging instructions, and it was obvious that he was very concerned about the Mawushan base area.
Monk Wei has learned it now, the brigade commander said, picking up a small notebook to record it.
Zhao Gang was worried that he would not be able to remember it, so he also held a small notebook to help record it.
The brigade commander had enough to eat and drink, and left with a large amount of supplies.
Monk Wei also said goodbye and prepared to leave.
Zhao Gang picked up his notebook and compared the notes with Monk Wei. He found that Monk Wei remembered it very orderly and didn't remember anything wrong.
He couldn't help but praise: "Wei Dayong, I didn't expect that your cultural studies have improved so quickly."
Monk Wei said: "Our team leader is very strict about studying. Every day, whether we are marching, fighting or doing other work, he always urges us to study."
Zhao Gang said with emotion: "Old Li, did you hear that? You have to study hard with Xu Dalong and the others. You, the regiment leader, still can't understand combat orders. How can this be done?"
If Zhao Gang had scolded Li Yunlong like this in the past, Li Yunlong would definitely retort. However, now he admired Xu Dalong and the others for their actions. He ignored Zhao Gang and said to Monk Wei: "I tell you, Monk, you are really promising.
As your fighting ability grows, your cultural level will also improve."
Wei Dayong couldn't help but said proudly: "Captain, I speak Japanese very well. Last time the whole brigade took the Japanese language test, I got sixth place. The brigade captain even rewarded me with a big reward."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "I said you are fat, but you are still out of breath. Lao Zhao is right, I will also study culture well from now on."
Zhao Gang said: "Chief of Staff, Wei Dayong, you have all heard it, and you must also bear witness. This guy Lao Li has always said nothing about learning culture. If he doesn't study culture well, you will
If he publicizes this matter, I will see where his face goes."
Zhang Dabiao and Monk Wei couldn't help laughing after hearing this.
Li Yunlong also smiled and said: "If any of you dare to speak ill of me behind my back, be careful and I will deal with you."
Mawu Mountain Base Area.
The Japanese and puppet troops stopped launching attacks for the time being, so Xu Dalong focused his main energy on protecting the autumn harvest. He held a special meeting for this purpose and sent the main force of the guerrillas to various districts in the central county. At the same time, he asked the county brigade and grassroots militia to
Organize and strengthen patrols to prevent sabotage by Japanese and puppet troops.
Lingao City.
Chiba Xunyi couldn't bear the blows that followed one after another.
For several days, he simply locked himself in his residence and did not go to the office building.
A few days later, he returned to normal and called the chief of staff and Yan Guiwu again.
He said: "It is actually not a bad thing to temporarily abandon the encirclement and suppression of the Mawushan guerrillas this time. At this time of year, the green gauze tent still exists, which is convenient for the guerrillas to hide. When winter comes, the crops in the fields are gone, and this battle
It's easy to fight.
However, during this period, we cannot do nothing. On the one hand, we must strengthen the defense of each stronghold to prevent the guerrillas from breaking into the county and strongholds again and obtain supplies for the winter. On the other hand, we must destroy the autumn harvest in the guerrilla base areas and seize food if they can.
Grab them, and burn them with fire if you can't take them away."
Seeing that Chiba Xunyi had returned to his previous state, the chief of staff was very happy. He said: "Your Excellency, the division commander, is right. The top priority now is to destroy the autumn harvest around Mawu Mountain, so that the people and guerrillas there will not be able to survive the winter.
The food will be more conducive to the encirclement and suppression of them in winter."
Qianye Xun said to Yan Guiwu: "I will leave this task to you."