At the same time, the finances at the headquarters were in extreme tension.
After the underground party armed forces launched a large-scale attack on the Shotai Line, they dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese North China Front.
The North China Front mobilized heavy troops and surrounded the Taihang and Luliang base areas where the headquarters was located. The Eighth Route Army fell into a bitter battle and suffered heavy losses.
Not only that, the Japanese army also imposed a strict economic blockade on the base areas. The internal financial situation of the underground party armed base areas was very difficult, prices soared, and they had to cut back on food and clothing to survive the difficulties.
After Xu Dalong heard the news, he decided to allocate a large amount of funds to the independent group to reduce the financial pressure on the Taihang Mountain base area.
This time the Japanese army implemented a tight blockade of the Taihang Mountain base area, and they also considered providing reinforcements to the Taihang Mountain base area in other anti-Japanese base areas around the Taihang Mountains.
Chiba Xunichi and Shinozuka Yoshio both judged that the Mawushan guerrillas would definitely do this, so they formulated a combat plan to intercept the Mawushan guerrillas' troops transporting supplies midway.
The reason why the Mawushan guerrillas are able to continuously win battles is that, in addition to their strong combat effectiveness, they also do excellent intelligence work, which is one of the most important guarantees for victory in battles.
Now, under the painstaking management of Zheng Xirong, the intelligence network in the Mawushan base has spread to dozens of counties around Mawushan, including important cities such as Lingao City, Yucheng, Taiyuan, and Yangquan.
The Japanese army's combat intentions could not be hidden from Zheng Xirong's eyes and ears. After he learned about the Japanese army's plan, he immediately reported it to Xu Dalong.
Based on the intelligence and careful study, Xu Dalong decided to launch a major campaign to assist the Taihang Mountain base area in breaking the Japanese blockade.
After a thorough discussion, the guerrillas sent a telegram to the independent group.
Independent Regiment Department.
Li Yunlong looked at the steamed buns and pickles on the table, frowned and said, "He made it, and now he eats it all day long. This life is really unbearable."
Zhao Gang said: "Old Li, it would be good to have this. The Japs have blocked the base so strictly, and the supply of materials in the base is very tight. Many fellow villagers have begun to eat locust flowers and elm leaves."
Zhang Dabiao said with some envy: "Brother Dalong and the others live a happy life. They eat meat every day, and there are several dishes for each meal."
Li Yunlong also said with some envy: "The sky is high and the emperor is far away from Xu Dalong and his family. They can do whatever they want and eat whatever they want to rob the Japanese and traitors. Of course they live a happy life!"
It’s not like here, where you have to guard the brigade and headquarters offices and have no freedom of movement, which makes people feel frustrated.”
Zhang Dabiao said: "Captain, why don't we talk to the brigade commander? Our independent regiment will also go to Brother Dalong and the others, and work together with the Dalong brothers. We can enjoy the hot food and drink spicy food. We can do whatever we want.
How happy it would be.”
Li Yunlong smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "You think I don't want to? I have mentioned it to the brigade commander several times, but the brigade commander just refused to agree. The most annoying thing is that the brigade commander said that we have gone to the independent group.
Xu Dalong and others not only cannot help them, but also have to cause trouble for others. Tell me, brigade commander, is this reasonable? Am I, Li Yunlong, a coward?"
Zhao Gang smiled and said: "Old Li, don't tell me, the brigade commander's considerations are reasonable. Xu Dalong and the others are not just fighting there. In addition to military affairs, there are also civil affairs, and they also have to deal with the Shanxi-Sui Army and others.
All forces are dealing with each other. With your arrogant temper, you really can’t get away with it.”
Zhao Gang's words hit the mark, and Li Yunlong was really convinced of Xu Dalong on this point.
This guy has a very harmonious relationship with the Jinsui Army, the Zhongyang Army, the Military Command and other forces. Li Yunlong will never piss in the same pot as these people.
Of course, Li Yunlong was not convinced.
He said: "What's the point? You can deal with the little devil Laozi, but you can't deal with the Jinsui Army and the Zhongyang Army?"
Zhao Gang smiled and shook his head.
"Report." Someone shouted outside the door.
Zhang Dabiao said: "Come in."
The person who came in was the communications staff officer. He held a telegram and said excitedly: "Captain Xu is sending someone to deliver gifts again."
Li Yunlong said excitedly: "What good things have been sent this time?" He took the telegram and read it.
As he watched, he shook his head and said: "Xu Dalong and his gang are really awesome, what a great effort."
Zhao Gang took the telegram and read: "Dear head of the regiment, I heard that the Taihang Mountain base area has been blocked by the Japanese army and has difficulty in living supplies. Our department has recently launched a series of offensives against the Japanese and puppet troops and seized some funds and supplies. Recently, we have
Someone will be sent there.
The list of supplies is as follows: Ocean 600,000 yuan, 20 kilograms of gold, 30,000 kilograms of salt, 1.25 million kilograms of grain, 20,000 sets of military uniforms, 45 tons of gasoline, a complete set of equipment for a small hospital, 32 boxes of various medicines, and 1,500 mortar shells.
, 1.5 million rounds of various bullets.”
Hearing this, Zhang Dabiao interrupted and said: "Hey, brothers Dalong are so rich, what a big deal!"
Zhao Gang was also very excited and said: "Now, this batch of supplies is very important to our entire base area and can completely solve our urgent needs."
Zhao Gang knew that Xu Dalong's batch of supplies was not just for the independent regiment, but was to be handed over to superiors for unified use.
Zhao Gang continued to read the following content and said to Li Yunlong: "Old Li, you must be interested in the following content. Xu Dalong and the others asked our independent group to fight a big battle with them."
Li Yunlong was very excited and grabbed the telegram, but he still couldn't read some of the words, so he had to return it to Zhao Gang and said: "Read it quickly, what is Dalong's plan?"
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Soon after, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and Zhang Dabiao went to the brigade headquarters together and asked to see the brigade commander.
After reading the telegram, the brigade commander said happily: "Okay, Xu Dalong and the others have really provided help in times of need. Such a large amount of supplies can play a big role in helping our base to tide over the difficulties and overcome the Japanese blockade.
Xu Dalong is right, transporting such a large amount of supplies over such a long distance requires passing through a large enemy-occupied area.
Let’s discuss how to receive this batch of supplies and how to fight the Japanese army after encountering it. First come up with a plan, submit it to the headquarters for approval, and then fight the Japanese army happily.”
The brigade commander and others studied the battle plan based on Xu Dalong's proposal in the telegram, and repeatedly communicated with Xu Dalong via telegram to formulate a draft plan.
The brigade commander asked Li Yunlong and others to wait at the brigade headquarters, and he rode his motorcycle to the headquarters to report.
Headquarters.
The head of the headquarters and others were listening to the report from the Logistics Minister Zhang Wanhe. Zhang Wanhe had a bitter look on his face and was complaining to the bosses. He said: "Boss, you asked me to improve the food of the soldiers to avoid a decrease in combat effectiveness, but it happened that
It’s hard for a woman to make a living without rice, and I, the logistics minister, am now an empty shell. I’m almost out of food, and I don’t have much money in my hand. According to the skyrocketing prices in the field, I can’t buy much food. Salt and other supplies are all in short supply. This little guy
I don’t know when the Japanese blockade will end, and there is really nothing I can do.
If that doesn't work, let other base areas support us with a batch of food and supplies."
The chief of staff frowned and said: "Zhang Wanhe, we have already considered what you said, and the telegram has been sent to the troops below. Nowadays, various places are being blocked by the Japanese army, and their lives are also very difficult. They are also
We are making every effort to support the headquarters, but it has to pass through the enemy's blockade and cannot be transported at all."
Zhang Wanhe said: "Then I have no choice but to reduce the ration supply for the soldiers, hoping to last until the Japanese blockade ends."
Just then, the brigade commander came.
As soon as he entered the door, he said happily: "Report to the boss, Xu Dalong and his team have raised a batch of supplies from the Mawushan base and will deliver them in the near future."
The chief of staff said disapprovingly: "It's a good thing that they can raise some supplies and send them here, but their scale is too small. Even if they can send some supplies, they won't be able to solve the problem for the entire Taihang Mountain base. We still have to think of other things."
Method."
The brigade commander said excitedly: "Chief of Staff, please read the telegram sent by Xu Dalong first."
The chief of staff took the telegram with some confusion. When he saw the list of supplies on it, he immediately became energetic and read the contents of the telegram aloud.
The boss said excitedly: "I never thought that a small guerrilla force like Xu Dalong could be so capable."
Zhang Wanhe said happily: "Boss, with this batch of supplies, it will be much easier for me as the logistics minister. I will improve the food for the soldiers without your instructions."
The division commander said: "What Xu Dalong said in the telegram is indeed a problem. If such a large batch of supplies is to be transported and passes through the long Japanese blockade, it will be impossible to hide it from the eyes and ears of the Japanese army. It is likely that a large number of people will be attacked.
Since the Japanese army intercepted the attack, a fierce battle may be unavoidable. We need to study relevant combat plans."
The brigade commander said: "Report to the commander, we have prepared a combat draft and asked the bosses to review it."
After several bosses saw it, they agreed very much and put forward some additional opinions, and then decided that the brigade commander would be responsible for commanding this battle.
The final battle plan was formulated. This battle was under the unified command of the brigade commander. The participating troops included Li Yunlong's independent regiment, Kong Jie's new second regiment, Commander Cheng's 69th regiment, and the supplementary first and second regiments.
Xu Dalong's Mawushan guerrillas.
The brigade commander telegraphed the combat plan to Xu Dalong. Xu Dalong told a new situation and hoped to postpone the combat plan for one day.
The brigade commander agreed and determined to start the operation on time at 1 a.m. the day after tomorrow.
The reason why Xu Dalong asked for a day's postponement was because Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong and others were visiting Guancheng County. He invited Chu Yunfei's 358th Brigade to also participate in this combat operation.