This time Li Yunlong went to the Mawu Mountain base area and fought a few battles. He felt very happy and hoped to continue living like this.
He said: "Brigadier, Xu Dalong and the others are not having an easy time either. The Japs have quite a lot of troops over there, including the 110th Division, the 108th Division and the 32nd Garrison Division. This time they hurt the Japs, and they will definitely take revenge.
, I am really worried about them, and I want to see if we can send our independent regiment to the Mawushan base area to help Xu Dalong and the others repel the Japanese attack."
Kong Jie had long thought so. When he heard this, he hurriedly said: "Yes, brigade commander, chief of staff, Xu Dalong and their troops have many people now, but they are all newly formed troops after all. If nothing else, this
The fighting style is still not as good as that of the old troops in our brigade. If we really have to fight a tough battle with the Japanese, I'm afraid it will be too much. Why don't we send our new second regiment there to defend the base there together.
Brigadier, Chief of Staff, please rest assured. Don't worry about combat command. Our New Second Regiment went there and completely obeyed Xu Dalong's command."
Li Yunlong also said: "Yes, brigade commander, don't worry. Even though Xu Dalong is a member of our independent group, he is capable. He went to our independent group and obeyed Xu Dalong's command."
The brigade commander did not express his position and said: "We will discuss this matter later. After you go back, seize the time to rest and reorganize the troops. When there are new combat operations, you will be notified to participate."
After Li Yunlong and Kong Jie left, the chief of staff said: "Brigade commander, what Li Yunlong and Kong Jie said makes sense. Although Xu Dalong and his colleagues have a large number of troops, most of them are new troops. If the Japanese army gathers heavy troops to attack Mawu Mountain,
In the base area, they may not be able to bear it.
If some old troops can be sent over to strengthen the strength of the guerrillas, it should be able to play a good role in consolidating the Mawushan base area."
The brigade commander just nodded and did not express his position.
The chief of staff said: "Are you worried that Li Yunlong, Kong Jie and the others, both of whom are veterans, will have problems with unity after going there? Just now I saw the attitudes of Li Yunlong and Kong Jie. They are very convinced of Xu Dalong, and this
Once they organized a joint force to fight together, Xu Dalong was the commander-in-chief, so there should be no problem in cooperating between them."
In fact, the brigade commander has also considered this issue. He also hopes to add a group of old troops to the Mawushan base area to enhance the strength of the Mawushan guerrillas.
However, this involves many issues. For example, if the troops of the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment are sent over, what kind of organization will the Mawushan guerrillas be? These issues cannot be decided by the brigade commander, and they need to seek instructions from the head of the headquarters.
He said: "What you said makes sense. I will discuss this matter after I ask the teacher for instructions."
Xinhe County.
Chu Yunfei returned to the 358th Brigade Headquarters and was studying with Fang Ligong on how to report his merits to his superiors.
It is said that after winning a battle, it is a matter of course and an honor to report merit to the superiors. However, it is not a simple matter among the Jinsui Army.
Since the 358th Brigade came to Xinhe County, it has fought many victorious battles with the Mawushan guerrillas and achieved great military exploits. It is the only one among the Jinsui Army, and it is inevitable that it will be envied by some people.
Hate, if they don't keep a lower profile, I don't know how many people will do harm to them behind their backs, and then good things will turn into bad things, and there will be countless troubles waiting for them.
Therefore, the first thing after winning a battle is not to report the battle merit, but to divide the credit as much as possible, from superior officers to relevant personnel.
Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong decided after research that they should first give the credit to the chief of staff, deputy chief of staff and others of the World War II District Governor's Department, saying that their guidance was good; they should also share the credit with the liaison team sent by the chief's department, saying that they were in
Played an important role in liaison with friendly forces.
Don't underestimate the liaison team. Although these people have low-level positions, they come from important departments such as the World War II District Chief's Department, Headquarters, and Logistics Department. Behind them are the chiefs of these departments.
After the credit has been distributed, the next step is to deal with the spoils. In the latest stage of the battle, the 358th Brigade captured a lot of valuable materials. A considerable part of these materials needs to be given to the King of Shanxi and the various deputies of the Jinsui Army Headquarters.
commander,
The chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, chief of operations, deputy chief, and head of the logistics department of the headquarters. In short, those who can interact with each other in the future cannot be ignored. Only when the etiquette is met, others will hope that the 358th Brigade will win the battle and maintain the
With good personal connections, if the 358th Brigade loses a battle, there will be people who can speak favorably behind their backs.
After finishing these things, Fang Ligong took a large amount of supplies to the World War II District Commander's Headquarters and gave gifts one by one according to the long list. Then he came to the headquarters of the World War II District Commander's Headquarters and reported his military exploits to the Chief of Staff.
The chief of staff was very satisfied with the results achieved by the 358th Brigade. He revealed the news to Fang Ligong that the King of Shanxi valued the 358th Brigade very much and intended to expand the 358th Brigade into a division.
Of course, everyone likes to get promoted and make a fortune. Fang Ligong was very happy to hear the news. When he returned to the guest house where he was temporarily staying, he sent a telegram to Chu Yunfei to tell him the good news.
Of course Chu Yunfei hoped that he could become a division commander, but he remembered his father's reminder that the 358th Brigade was now outstanding and that it must be more careful and keep a low profile as much as possible.
So he sent a telegram to his father to ask for his opinion.
Chu Yunfei's father believed that Chu Yunfei was promoted too quickly. He hoped that he could reject the upgrade of the 358th Brigade from a brigade-level unit to a division-level unit.
Chu Yunfei respected his father very much. He came to the Chief of Staff of the World War II District in person. He first met with the Chief of Staff and expressed his gratitude to him. He said that he was not qualified enough and it would be difficult to be a division commander. He hoped that the Chief would not announce this appointment.
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The chief of staff was very satisfied with Chu Yunfei's humble attitude. He was too familiar with the internal affairs of the Jinsui Army and did not want Chu Yunfei to become the target of public criticism. So he took Chu Yunfei to see the King of Shanxi.
The King of Shanxi admired Chu Yunfei very much. Chu Yunfei's achievements made him proud, so he wanted to promote Chu Yunfei and reuse him.
After listening to Chu Yunfei's statement and the chief of staff's suggestions, the King of Shanxi no longer insisted on expanding the 358th Brigade into a division-level unit, but he decided to give Chu Yunfei some benefits and agreed to expand the 358th Brigade into a strengthened brigade.
, increase the establishment of an infantry regiment. On the basis of the original two artillery battalions, add another artillery battalion and expand it into an artillery regiment.
This time, the strength of the 358th Brigade was further enhanced.
Chu Yunfei was very satisfied with this result.
After coming out of the Shanxi King's mansion, Chu Yunfei returned to his home. He planned to stay in Fendong County for a few days to implement the expansion of the 358th Brigade.
When Chu Yun'er heard that Chu Yunfei was back, she took leave and rushed back home to arrange a reception banquet for Chu Yunfei.
Seeing Chu Yunfei, Chu Yun'er happily walked forward and greeted him affectionately: "Brother, you are back."
After Chu Yun'er exchanged a few pleasantries with Chu Yunfei, she asked, "Brother, I heard that you fought with my brother Da Long this time. How is he?"
Chu Yunfei said jokingly: "Little sister, I came all the way back, and you don't care about me. Do you only care about Xu Dalong?"
Chu Yun'er's cheeks suddenly turned red, and she said, "Where can I be? I came back specially to accompany you. I have already ordered the kitchen to prepare a banquet, just to welcome you."
Chu Yunfei knew that Chu Yun'er liked Xu Dalong. In the past, he opposed Chu Yun'er's association with Xu Dalong because he had many scruples. Now these scruples no longer exist. The top brass of the Jinsui Army have accepted Chu Yunfei and Xu Dalong working side by side.
After confirming the fact of the battle, Chu Yunfei no longer objected to Chu Yun'er's association with Xu Dalong.
Not only that, after further contact with Xu Dalong, Xu Dalong was recognized by Chu Yunfei in terms of character and talent. He even hoped that Chu Yun'er could get together with Xu Dalong.
Chu Yunfei said: "Dalong is very good."
Chu Yun'er asked some questions about Xu Dalong, hesitated and asked: "Brother, has Brother Dalong ever talked about me to you?"
Chu Yunfei told the truth and said: "We only talked about the war together, nothing else."
Chu Yun'er said dissatisfied: "It's true, Brother Dalong, I send him telegrams, but he never replies in time. Is he really that busy?"
Chu Yunfei said: "Maybe. Xu Dalong now leads tens of thousands of people and has such a large base. There are so many things going on, he must be very busy."
Chu Yun'er said with some expectation: "Brother, I want to go to the liaison group with Brother Dalong and the others. Do you think it's okay?"
Chu Yun'er wanted to go to Xu Dalong's place, but Chu Yunfei had no objection. With the strength of the Mawushan guerrillas, Chu Yun'er's safety there would not be a problem. Chu Yunfei was more supportive of being able to contact Xu Dalong.
He said: "I have no objection if you want to go. But it doesn't matter if I say it, my parents must agree."
Chu Yun'er said: "I have already told my father that he has no objection, but my mother does not agree. Brother, please help me talk to my mother."
Chu Yunfei said: "Mom, we are just two children. I am in Xinhe County now. If you want to leave home again, she will certainly be reluctant to leave. Besides, you are a girl, so it is normal for her to be worried. This matter
I can't help you with the matter, so you should tell your mother yourself."
Chu Yun'er said: "Brother, you really have to help me. Mom always says it's not safe for me to go out. Tell mom, I went to Brother Dalong, he will definitely be able to protect my safety."
Chu Yun'er tried hard and hard, and finally forced Chu Yunfei to agree, help her with her parents' work, and asked them to agree to Chu Yun'er working in the liaison team.
On the day when Lingao City was captured by the coalition forces, Yan Guiwu and others escorted the logistics department of the 32nd Japanese Defense Division and ran all the way north, running for dozens of kilometers in one breath before stopping.
Later, I heard that Chiba Xunyi led the 82nd Regiment and the 83rd Regiment to return to Lingao City, so he led the troops to Lingao City.
Chiba Xunyi lost Lingao City and tens of thousands of troops directly under the division headquarters, the 81st Regiment, the Engineer Regiment, the Heavy Troops Regiment and the Artillery Regiment. He was very angry and was thinking of finding a scapegoat.
To reduce his guilt, he immediately became furious when he saw Yan Guiwu.
He said: "Ba Yalu, Yan Guiwu, you dared to escape before the battle, which led to the fall of Lingao City and the destruction of tens of thousands of Japanese troops. You deserved to die. Come here! Capture him and send him to Taiyuan City.
Leave it to your Excellency, Commander, for military justice."
Yan Guiwu had been mentally prepared for this. When he came to meet Qianye Xunyi, he specially brought the head of the logistics department with him.
Seeing that the Japanese soldiers were coming to arrest him, he hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, division commander, this is not the case. Please allow me to defend myself."
The head of the logistics section also spoke up and said, "Yes, your Excellency, division commander, there is a discrepancy in what happened. Please allow Mr. Yan to explain the situation."
Chiba Xunyi waved his hand and signaled the military police to retreat.
He stared and said, "Yan Guiwu, what do you have to say? If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I will definitely send you to a military court."
Although Yan Guiwu was mentally prepared, he was frightened after all. He took out his handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, and said: "Your Excellency, the division commander, the enemy is besieging Lingao City."
At that time, our department received an order from His Excellency the Deputy Chief of Staff to hold on to the northern city wall.
At 3 o'clock that afternoon, the enemy launched an attack under the cover of fierce artillery fire. I led the troops to resist desperately, repelled several enemy attacks, and defended the city wall.
Soon after, the city walls in other directions were breached by enemy troops, and a large number of enemy troops entered the city and started street fighting with the Yellow Army troops."
Hearing this, Chiba Xunyi became even more angry.
He said: "Bage Yalu, this is nonsense! Even the majestic Japanese Yellow Army cannot defend the city walls on three sides, why can your troops be able to defend it? You are obviously lying."
Yan Guiwu said: "Your Excellency, the division commander, is wise. The combat effectiveness of our Huang Xie Army is far inferior to that of the Yellow Army. Therefore, before the battle began, His Excellency the Deputy Chief of Staff was still worried that we could not defend the city wall. Specially from the 81st Regiment
An infantry brigade was sent to guard the northern city wall with us.
But after the battle started, our side repelled the enemy's attack, and the other three city walls were breached by the enemy. In order to rescue the Yellow Army in other directions, Captain Yamaguchi led his infantry brigade to reinforce in other directions.
I was also very puzzled at that time. I didn't understand why the enemy's combat effectiveness on our side was not that strong.
Later, when someone observed on the city wall, they saw clearly that the troops attacking the city outside the city were not the main force of the Mawushan guerrillas, but the troops of the original fifth brigade of the Huang Xie Army who had just rebelled against the Huang Army. Their combat effectiveness was not as good as
We joined the Fourth Division of the Huang Xie Army, so we were able to hold the city wall."
After hearing this, Qianye Xunyi felt that what Yan Guiwu said made some sense, and his anger subsided a little. However, he still believed that it was Yan Guiwu who escaped before the battle, which led to the final complete fall of Lingao City.
He said: "Why didn't you lead the troops to cooperate with the Yellow Army in fighting the enemy in the city, but instead led the troops to escape?"
Yan Guiwu said: "There are too many enemy troops attacking the city. There are people from the Mawushan guerrillas, other underground party troops, and troops from the 358th Brigade of the Shanxi-Sui Army, totaling tens of thousands of people. They themselves have firepower.
It was powerful and had captured the Yellow Army's arsenal in advance, so the Yellow Army defending the city was unable to withstand the enemy's attack.
After the enemy troops entered the city, they quickly penetrated the city and divided the Yellow Army's troops into several sections. The Yellow Army could not support each other. I sent someone to report to the Chief of Staff at that time, hoping to lead the troops to cooperate with the Yellow Army in fighting, but with
The telephone contact with the division headquarters has been interrupted. We tried to send people there, but they were intercepted by the enemy. Even in this case, we still sent people to rescue, and in the end we only rescued the Taijuns of the Logistics Section.
As the Yellow Army in the city continued to suffer losses, the enemy gained the absolute upper hand, and at that time part of its forces had been allocated to launch an attack on Beicheng District.
In order to avoid the annihilation of the entire army and to escort the Taijuns of the Logistics Section to the safe transfer, we were forced to open the city gate and launch an attack on the enemy troops outside the city. After a bloody battle, we finally carved a bloody path and escorted the Logistics Section.
The princes in class were out of danger.
Everything I say is true. If you don’t believe me, just ask the principal.”
The head of the logistics section was very grateful to Yan Guiwu when he learned that all the Japanese troops in the city had been destroyed.
He said: "Your Excellency, Division Commander, what Commander Yan said is completely true. The situation at that time was indeed the case. If Commander Yan did not lead Huang Xiejun's troops to fight a bloody road, people from humble positions and logistics departments would no longer be able to serve as division commanders.
Your Excellency has served."
As soon as Qianye Xun saw that Yan Guiwu was so convincing and the head of the logistics department was proving it for him, he gave up his original idea of using Yan Guiwu as a scapegoat.
Originally, he thought that all the Japanese troops in the city were destroyed and the people in the logistics department could escape safely, which was a comfort to him.
Qianye Xunyi was in a better mood, and his attitude softened, and he said to Yan Guiwu: "Yan Sang, I wrongly blamed you. You are loyal to Huang Jun, and this time you rescued the division's logistics department. I want to
Please apply for a commendation from Your Majesty the Commander."
Yan Guiwu breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said: "Thank you for your trust, Your Excellency, the Division Commander. I am loyal to Huang Jun in this humble position, and I am willing to work hard in front and back under the leadership of Your Excellency, the Division Commander, until I die."
In this way, Yan Guiwu escaped safely, and Takahashi Bingwei also stayed in the garrison of the 32nd Division without any danger, and could continue to provide intelligence to the Mawushan guerrillas.
Guancheng County.
That morning, Xu Dalong listened to a report on Zheng Zhi's work by Gao Zhiyong, deputy commissioner of the Independent Brigade.
Xu Dalong's work is really too busy. He needs to worry about everything from the military, Zhengzhi, economy, and external relations in the Mawushan base area.
He felt it was a bit difficult, so he wanted to find a Commissioner Zheng to help him deal with other things, so that he could concentrate on combat matters.
In fact, Xu Dalong has had this idea for a long time, and he already has a candidate in mind. However, he has always been a little embarrassed to say it.
After listening to Gao Zhiyong's report, Xu Dalong felt that the matter was too cumbersome and he really needed someone to share these things with him, so he made up his mind and sent a telegram to the brigade commander.
Taihang Mountain base area, brigade headquarters.
As the Mawushan base area continues to grow, the superiors have considered sending a Zheng committee member to Xu Dalong to strengthen Zhengzhi's leadership of the Mawushan base area.
The brigade commander has his own considerations about this matter.