The brigade commander said that the headquarters has already decided to change the brigades into secondary military regions and upgrade them to actual division-level units. Several new brigades and military divisions will be organized next.
Taking into account the actual development situation of the Mawushan base area, we are planning to establish a military division in the Mawushan base area. With the strength of the Mawushan guerrillas, it is now enough to form a new brigade. We intend to appoint Xu Dalong as the commander of the military division and the commander of the new brigade.
brigadier.
Hearing this, Xu Dalong was filled with joy, but he still declined politely.
He said: "Brigade commander, Mawushan is surrounded by enemy-occupied areas. In order not to expose the true strength of the Mawushan guerrillas, it is best to operate in the name of the Mawushan Guerrilla Brigade.
Besides, since we were originally a unit separated from the Independent Regiment, it would be better to be organized under the Independent Regiment."
Xu Dalong said this, on the one hand, because of the needs of the struggle situation in the Mawushan base area, on the other hand, he took into account the feelings of Li Yunlong and others and was willing to accept the leadership of Li Yunlong and others.
The brigade commander was very moved after hearing this. How could he not be delighted by such a grassroots commander who is super capable, values feelings, and does not seek fame.
After thinking for a while, he said: "What you said makes sense. Then, for the time being, we will continue to maintain the current title of Mawushan Independent Brigade. The brigade authorizes you to be independent from the control of the independent regiment and have independent combat power. Army,
Zheng can develop independently in all aspects, and report directly to me if there is any situation."
That night, the brigade commander had a long talk with Xu Dalong. Xu Dalong humbly asked the brigade commander for advice and learned a lot of experience from the brigade commander on carrying out armed struggle and developing and constructing base areas. This conversation had a profound impact on Xu Dalong, accelerating
his growth and progress.
Early the next morning, Lin Xueying received a telegram from the Chief of Staff of the World War II District. The telegram was sent by Li Kun. He said that the Chief of Staff of the World War II District intended to strengthen contact with the Mawushan guerrillas and wanted to send a liaison team to the Mawushan base area.
, he sent this telegram to seek Xu Dalong’s opinion.
To be honest, the Mawushan base is not far from the territory controlled by the Jinsui Army. Xu Dalong also hopes to strengthen cooperation with the Jinsui Army. Not only can they rely on each other during combat, but they can also obtain part of the ammunition and other supplies from the World War II zone.
Material supplies.
Xu Dalong asked to see the brigade commander again and reported the situation.
The brigade commander was a very pragmatic person. He did not express his own opinions subjectively, but consulted Xu Dalong's opinions.
Xu Dalong told the brigade commander his thoughts, and the brigade commander said: "I think what you said makes sense. According to the needs of the actual struggle in the Mawushan base area, we can strengthen contact with the Jinsui Army. Since you are willing to do this, then
I will agree to the Jinsui Army stationing a liaison team at your place."
What Xu Dalong likes most is such a pragmatic leader, and he sincerely admires the brigade commander.
He reluctantly bid farewell to the brigade commander and led the special operations squadron back to the Mawushan base area.
The commander of the Japanese First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, was furious about the losses suffered at Taiyuan Airport. He now had the same thoughts as Chiba Hirunichi, which was to make up his mind to eliminate the Mawushan guerrillas.
He began to mobilize his troops and prepare to launch an attack on the Mawushan base area.
Now he has lost confidence in Qianye Xunyi and knows that he does not have the ability to destroy the Mawushan guerrillas.
Therefore, he sent the Chief of Staff of the First Army Torokuro Yoshida to Lingao City in person to direct the offensive operations against the Mawushan guerrillas.
Yoshida Torokuro asked Chiba Xunichi in detail about the situation of the Mawushan guerrillas. He also felt a headache and believed that the Mawushan guerrillas could not be wiped out without heavy troops.
Therefore, he sent a telegram to Commander Yoshio Shinozuka, hoping that he could mobilize as many troops as possible to launch an attack on the Mawu Mountain base area.
The Japanese and puppet troops are about to launch a large-scale attack on the Mawushan base area, which requires the mobilization of a large number of troops. Their intentions cannot be hidden.
Xu Dalong quickly received relevant information, and he knew that this time the Mawushan guerrillas would face a major challenge.
The guerrillas were okay. Xu Dalong believed that he could lead the troops to deal with the Japanese army. However, the losses in the Mawushan base area would probably be extremely heavy. Xu Dalong was very worried that the Japanese army would implement the Sanguang policy in the Mawushan base area.
Xu Dalong found the leaders of the Zhengfu and the county brigade in the central county and told them to mobilize the people and be ready to clear the country and withdraw into the mountains when necessary.
At this moment, good news came.
News that Xu Dalong's Mawushan guerrillas continued to win battles reached Chu Yunfei's ears from time to time, and Chu Yunfei felt that he was very useless.
When the Mawushan guerrillas were in the most difficult situation, they were ordered to evacuate Xinhe County, leaving the guerrillas to face the powerful Japanese and puppet troops alone.
He supervises the military training all day long, hoping to have the opportunity to return to Xinhe County and fight alongside Xu Dalong and others.
Grain shelf
Chu Yunfei went to the chief of staff many times and asked to lead his troops back to Xinhe County.
The chief of staff supported his idea and communicated with the King of Shanxi.
Although the King of Shanxi has still not spoken out, his attitude has relaxed somewhat.
The chief of staff gave Chu Yunfei an idea. He could use Chu Yunfei's father's relationship to communicate with the King of Shanxi privately.
Chu Yunfei is a very methodical person. He first wrote an investigation report, analyzing in detail the feasibility of the 358th Brigade occupying Xinhe County and establishing a foothold with the cooperation of the Mawushan guerrillas.
His father gave it to the King of Shanxi.
In fact, the King of Shanxi also wanted to expand the area under his control, but he was worried that the 358th Brigade would suffer heavy losses under the siege of the Japanese army.
Xu Dalong's Mawushan guerrillas continuously repelled Japanese and puppet attacks in the Mawushan area and achieved significant results. The King of Shanxi was also touched and had certain confidence in the survival and development of the 358th Brigade there.
After reading Chu Yunfei's report, the King of Shanxi personally met with Chu Yunfei.
After a detailed discussion, Chu Yunfei successfully persuaded the King of Shanxi to allow him to lead the 358th Brigade to Xinhe County.
With the approval of the King of Shanxi, Chu Yunfei was very happy and immediately sent a telegram to Xu Dalong, agreeing with him to attack Xinhe County together.
Xu Dalong was very happy to receive the telegram. With Chu Yunfei's 358th Brigade cooperating with each other, life for the Mawushan guerrillas would be much easier from now on.
He immediately sent a telegram back to Chu Yunfei, inviting him to meet in Machang Town.
At this moment, Li Kun sent a telegram, saying that the World War II District Chief's Department was about to send a liaison team to the Mawushan base area and sent over the list of members of the liaison team.
Xu Dalong suddenly felt a headache after reading the list. Chu Yun'er's name was clearly listed in it.
Xu Dalong still admires Chu Yun'er very much. She is a girl with an outspoken personality, very beautiful and well-educated. Xu Dalong can even say that he likes her a little.
But Xu Dalong always felt that it was awkward in some aspects. After all, it was the war years, and there was Chu Yunfei's relationship, and Chu Yun'er was caught in the middle, making some things difficult for Xu Dalong to handle.
After thinking about it, he sent a telegram to Chu Yunfei, asking him to persuade Chu Yun'er not to come to the Mawushan base area.
Although Chu Yunfei admires Xu Dalong, he doesn't want his sister to get too close to him. After all, the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army belong to different factions. They can cooperate with each other in fighting, but their personal relationship cannot be too close, otherwise
If so, it will cause unimaginable trouble.
He understood his sister's temperament and knew that his persuasion might have no effect, so he called his family and asked his parents to persuade Chu Yun'er not to get too close to Xu Dalong.
Chu Yunfei had his own concerns. If his sister really became a family with Xu Dalong, he might be jealous of the suspicious King of Shanxi and would have no place in the Jinsui Army.
Although Lin Xueying and Xu Dalong are not in different factions, and she is even a military agent, Xu Dalong does not have so many scruples. Lin Xueying's current role is just an ordinary staff member, and it will not have a big impact on Xu Dalong.
But Chu Yun'er is different. Chu Yunfei is involved. This is the main reason why Xu Dalong treats these two beauties differently.
After Xu Dalong sent the telegram to Chu Yunfei, he led Wei Monk's special operations squadron to leave the base and headed for Machang Town.
After Xu Dalong and others left, Sun Desheng took charge of the work at home and sent guerrillas to the countryside to do mass work as usual.
At noon that day, a cavalry detachment from the Second Squadron of the Guerrilla Cavalry mobilized the masses in the north of Guancheng County. When they came out of a village, they encountered a group of puppet troops. They rushed over on horseback, preparing to annihilate the group.
puppet army.
Suddenly, they heard a roar, and then saw a group of steel monsters rushing towards them. This was the Japanese tank force.
The Japanese tanks and armored vehicles launched an attack on the cavalry of the Mawushan guerrillas. The guerrillas had not fought with the Japanese tank troops. They fired at the Japanese army. The bullets hit the tanks and armored vehicles and splashed out a stream of sparks.
It doesn't have any effect.
The Japanese tanks and armored vehicles opened fire with machine guns and artillery. The guerrillas suffered a lot and were forced to evacuate.
After receiving the report, Sun Desheng was furious. He immediately led five cavalry squadrons of the Mawushan guerrillas, strengthened some artillery, and went to Guancheng County to retaliate against the Japanese army.