Xu Dalong said: "If you have any conditions, just ask for them. As long as I can do it, I will satisfy you."
The commander of the unit was originally very worried, but he didn't expect Xu Dalong's attitude to be so kind, and he became bolder.
He said: "Your Excellency, Captain, our army only surrenders to your army. We hope to hold a surrender ceremony and preserve our regiment flag."
The most basic combat unit of the Japanese army is the regiment. Each regiment has a regiment flag, which was awarded by Tian Huang personally when the regiment was established. It is a symbol of honor. If the regiment flag is captured by the enemy or
If it is burned down, the formation of the regiment will also be cancelled.
Therefore, the Japanese army attaches great importance to the regiment flag. Within the formation of the regiment, there is a dedicated flag protection team to protect the safety of the regiment flag.
Xu Dalong and the Japanese regiment all spoke in Japanese, which Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others could not understand.
However, Xu Dalong had arranged in advance for Lin Xueying to translate for them.
From what the Japanese coalition said, it was obvious that the Japanese only had eyes for the Mawushan guerrillas and did not take the Jinsui Army seriously. The officers and soldiers of the Jinsui Army were very angry when they heard this and shouted angrily.
Chu Yunfei was also unhappy, but with Xu Dalong handling the matter, he couldn't interrupt. He raised his hand to indicate that his officers and soldiers stopped making noises, and the scene became quiet.
In order to avoid unnecessary complications, Xu Dalong said: "It's good that you are willing to surrender. It is not shameful to surrender to a powerful enemy after a defeat on the battlefield. I agree with all your demands."
I now solemnly promise you that as long as you lay down your weapons and surrender, you will not be subjected to any ill-treatment. The commander will keep your command knife and will not confiscate your regiment flag. After the surrender ceremony, he will send you away immediately."
The team members did not expect Xu Dalong to agree so readily.
He was overjoyed, bowed to Xu Dalong, and said: "Your Excellency, Captain, on behalf of Your Excellency, our Captain and all the officers and soldiers of the 81st Wing, I would like to thank you for your tolerance."
After the Japanese regiment was attached, Xu Dalong saw Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong's expressions looking ugly, and said with a smile: "Mr. Chu, Chief Fang, the little devils are just a bunch of beasts, don't be like them. No matter what, let's fool them first."
Now that they have surrendered, the little devils have always been tenacious. With this precedent, other little devils may surrender on the battlefield in the future, and then our battle will be much easier to fight, and the losses will be much smaller."
Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong understood that Xu Dalong was right. Although they were still unhappy, they didn't say anything else.
After receiving Xu Dalong's guarantee, the captain of the Japanese 81st Regiment led officers above the rank of major sergeant and lined up neatly in front of Xu Dalong and Chu Yunfei.
The Japanese commander stood at attention, saluted, and said loudly: "Dear Captain Xu, our army admires your bravery and is willing to surrender to your army." With that, he took off his command knife and held it in both hands to Xu Dalong.
He bent down and bowed, raising the command knife above his head.
Xu Dalong said: "I accept your surrender."
He stepped forward and took the command knife from the commander's hand.
After the surrender ceremony was over, Xu Dalong smiled and said kindly: "Your Excellency, captain, gentlemen, your choice is very wise, avoiding unnecessary casualties on both sides. I mean what I say, let your troops lay down their weapons now.
I will send someone to take you away." As he said that, he returned the commander's command knife to him.
The Japanese officers saw that Xu Dalong maintained respect for them, and they all had a good impression of Xu Dalong. Under the leadership of the commander, they bowed to Xu Dalong together.
Soon after, the Japanese army piled weapons at the designated location. Xu Dalong arranged for them to have a meal, then replenished them with some supplies for the road, and also sent some large trucks to let the Japanese army transport the wounded and corpses.
go back.
On behalf of the 81st Regiment, the Japanese commander bowed again to Xu Dalong to express his gratitude. Soon after, they lined up neatly and set off towards Lingao City under the leadership of the officers.
The liaison team sent by the World War II District Governor also accompanied the army in the battle. They witnessed the entire process of the Japanese surrender and took a large number of photos with cameras to record this historic moment.
An entire infantry regiment of the Japanese army surrendered to the anti-Japanese armed forces, which had never happened before. This was a great victory, a great achievement, and had great influence.
The officers and soldiers of the Mawushan guerrillas burst into cheers.
Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and the officers and soldiers of the 358th Brigade were participants in this battle. They felt very proud and cheered together with the officers and soldiers of the Mawushan guerrillas.
Fang Ligong said with some regret: "Sir Xu, this is a great victory. It is a pity that the Japanese should not have been released so early. It would have been even better if they could have been escorted to the commander's headquarters for a prisoner presentation ceremony.
It’s perfect.”
Xu Dalong said with a smile: "What are you keeping these devils for? If you keep them, you have to take care of their food. There are so many little devils, how much food will be wasted?"
This time the credit was great, Fang Ligong was in a good mood, and this regret disappeared.
He smiled and said: "What Chief Xu said makes sense. There is indeed no need to let these little devils waste food anymore."
The troops had just fought a battle and needed a short rest, so they entered Yinping County.
After returning to the city, Chu Yunfei and others couldn't wait to send a telegram reporting their victory to the World War II district officials, and Xu Dalong and others sent a telegram reporting their victory to the Independence Regiment.
An entire Japanese infantry regiment surrendered to the anti-Japanese armed forces. This was a major event and attracted widespread attention from all parties.
World War II District Governor's Department.
The chief of staff and others were very excited when they received the telegram from Chu Yunfei reporting his victory, and immediately reported the good news to the King of Shanxi.
The King of Shanxi was also very satisfied. He said slowly in Wutai dialect: "The little Japs have always been tyrannical, but this time they surrendered to our Jinsui Army. Chu Yunfei and the others have done a good job. They must be given a heavy reward and the news must be spread."
Report it to the uniformity committee, let them also see the majesty of our Jinsui Army, let them know that the performance of the Jinsui Army on the anti-Japanese battlefield is no worse than their Central Army, and if they are not convinced, let them capture the Japanese soldiers.
Let’s look at it as a team, haha, hahaha!”
Ever since the Japanese army entered Shanxi, the King of Shanxi had never been so happy. He called his favorite fifth lady to go to the theater with him.
Of course, Representative Wang from the Eighth Route Army Office was also very happy. Every time Xu Dalong and others took action, they brought glory to Representative Wang and the others, which increased the respect of the Jinsui Army for the Eighth Route Army Office, and the influence of their words was much greater than before.
Representative Wang was very happy and personally drafted a telegram to express his congratulations to Xu Dalong and the Mawushan guerrillas.
Independent group.
After reading the victory telegram sent by Xu Dalong, Li Yunlong said excitedly: "Xu Dalong and his gang are getting more and more powerful now. Our independent group must work harder to not let these guys look down on us."
Zhang Dabiao was also stimulated and said: "Regiment leader, political commissar, we have to fight a big battle this time. We are all from the independent regiment. The gap cannot be so big."
Zhao Gang understood the moods of Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao. Even he felt some pressure. However, he understood the situation of the independent regiment. In terms of strategy, tactics and combat effectiveness, there was still a big gap with Xu Dalong's guerrillas.
He could not provoke Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao to take risks. In order to appease their emotions, he smiled and said: "Xu Dalong and the others are members of our independent regiment. They have achieved significant results, which is also the glory of our independent regiment. Hurry and tell this good news to them."
Brigadier, please report."
The brigade commander was also filled with joy after receiving Li Yunlong's call. He immediately went out, got on his motorcycle, and went to the headquarters in person to report the great news to the leaders.