Xu Dalong said: "Go there in person, keep an eye on the Second Air Force, and report to me the situation there at any time." Zheng Xirong said: "I understand, captain, I'll go back and clean up, and I'll take the people out now."
After Zheng Xirong left, Xu Dalong wanted to go to the Independence Brigade. Just as he was about to go out, Lin Xueying came in. She said, "Brother Dalong, General Fu from Zhongtiao Mountain has called."
Xu Dalong received the telegram, read it and said to Lin Xueying: "Call General Fu back and tell him that he will help. Please send him the time and place. I will definitely arrive on time."
"Okay, I'll go right away." Lin Xueying responded and walked out.
Zhongtiao Mountain Headquarters.
This morning, General Fu commanded the defenders of Zhongtiao Mountain to surround a Japanese infantry regiment, and a fierce battle was currently underway.
The chief of staff looked at the map carefully, looked at his watch from time to time, and said to the general with some worry: "Commander-in-Chief, our troops have launched two attacks on the Japanese army, both of which failed. If we can't win again, the Japanese reinforcements will
If you arrive, it will be troublesome.
Do you think Xu Dalong and his plane can arrive in time?"
General Fu said: "I believe Brother Dalong, he is a man of his word. It is now 9:55, and in five minutes, their bombers will definitely fly over."
It turned out that General Fu planned this offensive campaign and sent a special telegram to Xu Dalong, hoping that he could send the air force to support. The agreed time was exactly 10 o'clock this morning.
At 9:59, the outer surveillance post reported to the general that it had seen the aircraft of the Mawushan guerrillas.
General Fu smiled and said: "I said that Brother Dalong was trustworthy, and they came indeed."
The chief of staff said excitedly: "I will let the forward positions indicate targets for the air force."
This time, the Mawushan guerrillas dispatched a total of 12 bombers. This was not because Xu Dalong was stingy and refused to dispatch more bombers, but because there were not so many aerial bombs. Although a batch of aerial bombs had been produced these days,
The quantity was far from enough. Even these 12 planes could not be loaded, so they could only bring another batch of wooden gasoline barrels.
Due to the lack of a navigation system, Bob and others were not familiar with the terrain of Zhongtiao Mountain, so this time Xu Dalong still flew the plane himself to serve as navigation.
They flew over the two warring parties and saw many flags of the Fruit Army flying on the Guo Army's position.
Needless to say, they were fighting on the opposite side of the Japanese army's position. Xu Dalong took the lead and dived towards the Japanese army's position.
Rows of aerial bombs fell on the Japanese positions, causing smoke and dust to billow from the positions.
A large number of gasoline barrels fell to the ground, igniting a huge fire on the enemy's position. Many Japanese officers and soldiers were burned to death, struggling in vain in the fire, and then fell to the ground.
Seeing this scene, a burst of warm cheers erupted from the Guojun position.
General Fu saw this scene in the command post and said with emotion: "It is good to have an air force. Now the little devils have also tasted the feeling of being bombed. Order the troops to launch a general attack."
The chief of staff picked up the phone and shouted an order: "Launch a general attack on the Japanese army immediately."
General Fu held up his binoculars and saw thousands of Guojun soldiers shouting and rushing towards the enemy's position.
Although there are still bullets fired from the enemy's position, the enemy's resistance has been significantly weakened after the violent bombing just now.
Seeing the officers and soldiers of the Guo Army rushing towards the enemy's position.
Soon after, good news came that the Guo army had completely wiped out the Japanese infantry regiment.
After Xu Dalong and others dropped the bombs, they made a special circle over the headquarters to show their respect for the soldiers of the Guo Army.
General Fu and the Chief of Staff also walked out of the headquarters and waved in the air.
After the plane circled, it flew towards Mawu Mountain.
General Fu sent a telegram to Xu Dalong to express his gratitude.
He was a fastidious person and refused to let his friends suffer. He sent someone to send Xu Dalong 100,000 yuan, 10,000 kilograms of high explosives, and 10 military radios.
In addition, General Fu also made a special report to the underground party's anti-Japanese armed headquarters to ask for credit for Xu Dalong and others.
The autumn harvest has begun. On this day, Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang, Lin Xueying, Wang Xiaohu, Wei Monk and others took a bus to the countryside to learn about the autumn harvest.
When they went out in the morning, they walked through the west gate of the county seat. When they came back, they took a detour to the east gate of the county seat. On the way, they passed the Juma River and stopped temporarily to rest.
At this moment, the autumn wind blows slowly, making people feel refreshed.
Lin Xueying stood by the river, looking at the sparkling river water and the verdant lawns. She recalled the scene of having a picnic with her parents by the river when she was a child, and said to Xu Dalong: "Captain, it would be great if we could have a picnic here.
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Xu Dalong looked around and said with a smile: "Okay, let's have a picnic here today."
Monk Wei said: "Captain, we didn't bring anything with us, how can we have a picnic?"
Xu Dalong pointed to the potato field on the roadside and said, "Aren't there ready-made ingredients here?"
Zhao Gang was also a little confused. He said, "How can we eat potatoes without oil and salt?"
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "You guys! You really have never seen the world. Today I will show you my craftsmanship."
Wang Xiaohu looked at the field and saw a fellow working in the field, so he ran over and gave the fellow a piece of ocean and said he wanted to dig some potatoes. The fellow was very happy after getting the ocean and let Wang Xiaohu dig as he pleased.
Monk Wei and Wang Xiaohu borrowed tools from fellow villagers and quickly dug out a lot of potatoes.
Everyone took the potatoes and came to the river. Xu Dalong took the dagger from Monk Wei and started digging on the river bank.
Everyone was watching around him, and they saw Xu Dalong digging a pit on the slope of the earth, and then squeezing the excavated soil lumps together on top of the pit, forming a pile like a turret.
He said: "You go collect firewood." After that, he dug a hole not far away and piled it up to look like a turret.
After gathering the firewood, Xu Dalong put the firewood under the turret, lit a fire, and then kept adding more firewood. The firewood was burning, and soon the earth above it was burning red.
Xu Dalong said: "Okay." After saying that, he took out the unburned firewood below, then picked up the potatoes and threw them under the turret, then smashed the clods of soil with the dagger in his hand, and threw the potatoes into pieces.
It was buried and then covered with a thick layer of soil.
Monk Wei followed the same pattern over there and buried another pile of potatoes.
Xu Dalong said happily: "In ten minutes, I will let you try what real baked potatoes are."
When ten minutes were up, Monk Wei and Wang Xiaohu dug out the potatoes buried in the soil.
Everyone looked at the charred potatoes with puzzled expressions on their faces. It was obvious that everyone felt that Xu Dalong's idea was not very good.
Zhao Gang asked with some confusion: "Captain, can this be eaten?"
Xu Dalong ignored him, picked up a potato, broke it open in the middle, revealing the white flesh inside, and a scent immediately spread out.
Xu Dalong put down half the potato, peeled off the burnt skin of the half potato in his hand, and started eating by himself. While eating, he said, "It's so delicious! I haven't eaten such a good baked potato in many years."
Seeing Xu Dalong enjoying it, everyone couldn't help but taste it.
Zhao Gang took a bite and immediately felt a sweet taste. The potatoes were soft and delicious, and they felt rusty. He couldn't help but praise: "Not to mention, these roasted potatoes are really delicious!"
Monk Wei and Wang Xiaohu couldn't wait any longer. When they saw that the captain and Commissioner Zheng were already eating, they couldn't help but start peeling potatoes too. They worked hard while praising them. The entourage also ate happily and talked while eating.
good.
Seeing their appearance, Lin Xueying also wanted to taste the roasted potatoes. But looking at the charred skin of the potatoes, she didn't know how to start, and looked at them with envy as they feasted on them.
Xu Dalong peeled off the skin of a baked potato and handed it to Lin Xueying.
Lin Xueying smiled sweetly at him gratefully, took the potatoes, and tasted them in small bites.
She sincerely praised: "Captain, I really didn't expect you to have such skills, it's really delicious!"
After everyone had a hearty meal of potatoes, they were really not hungry anymore and simply didn't even eat lunch.
Xu Dalong said: "Potatoes are really a good thing. They can be used for cooking or as food. They are easy to store and can save lives in critical times. They are one of the magic weapons to solve the food shortage in winter.
Commissioner Zheng, Hu Zi, please check how many potatoes are planted in the field? If the quantity is not enough, purchase some from outside. They will definitely come in handy at critical times."
Wang Xiaohu said: "Don't worry, I will implement this matter after I go back."
Then everyone drove back to the city.
Lin Xueying was particularly happy today. Although it was just a picnic, she felt the understanding and consideration from Xu Dalong. Moreover, Xu Dalong's childish behavior today made her feel that this man was cute.
It was not without purpose that Xu Dalong asked the logistics department to purchase potatoes from other places. He is now the main person in charge of the Mawushan strategic area, and he must be foreseeable in everything he considers.
As expected, it was impossible for the Japanese and puppet troops to allow the people in the base area to harvest crops in peace and safety.
Under the leadership of the Japanese Special High School in Lingao City, Japanese military police units in various places instigated some traitors to sneak into the base area secretly and set fire to many crops.
As a result, some people fell into a state of food shortage. The guerrillas distributed the purchased potatoes to let the villagers temporarily satisfy their hunger. At the same time, they sent a telegram to Zhou Mingde, asking him to purchase a large amount of food to solve the food shortage in the base area.
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On this day, news came from Li Yunlong that the airstrip had been built and Xu Dalong was asked to take people there for inspection.
Xu Dalong personally piloted a bomber and flew to the Taihang Mountain base area. Lin Xueying, Wang Xiaohu, Wei Monk and Bob were also there.
Zhao Gang also wanted to visit Li Yunlong, but unfortunately he and Xu Dalong were the coaches of the Mawushan base area. They could not leave the base area at the same time, so he had to ask Xu Dalong to say hello to Li Yunlong, Zhang Dabiao and others on his behalf.
Taihang Mountain Airstrip.
Xu Dalong drove the bomber and landed at the airport. As soon as he got off the plane, he saw Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao. After exchanging a few words, Li Yunlong looked at the bomber and said, "I have never flown on a plane in my life. Brother Dalong,
Take me for a ride in the sky."
Zhang Dabiao was also very interested and said: "And me."
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "No problem, come up."
After Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao got on the plane, they felt very fresh and looked around carefully at the facilities inside the plane.
When the plane rose to a high altitude and started to circle, they each held a porthole and looked down. When they saw the matchbox-like houses and ant-like people below, they couldn't help but yell and look at them.
Monk Wei and Wang Xiaohu secretly had fun.
Li Yunlong saw a cloud in the distance and wanted to know what it looked like inside. He said: "Monk, tell Brother Dalong to fly the plane into that cloud.
Xu Dalong complied with Li Yunlong's request, flew the plane towards the white cloud, and dived into it.
When Li Yunlong saw the vast white field outside and couldn't see anything clearly, he couldn't help but feel disappointed.
When the plane got out of the clouds, Li Yunlong said with emotion: "It turns out that this is what happens in the clouds. It is said in the storytelling that the gods will soar into the clouds and ride on the mist. It is pure nonsense. If you step on the clouds, you are guaranteed to fall."
Hearing Li Yunlong's childish words, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
In order to have fun, Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao asked Xu Dalong to fly in circles in the Taihang Mountains until the plane's fuel was low, and then they let Xu Dalong land.
After the plane landed, Li Yunlong saw several of his regiment leaders waiting at the airport. Looking at their eager looks, he knew what these guys wanted to do.
He said to Xu Dalong: "Brother Dalong, these bumpkins have never flown on an airplane. They should go up to the sky to open their eyes and gain insights."
Xu Dalong was thinking about letting Bob get familiar with the terrain here. He would fly here often in the future, and he couldn't navigate it by himself every time.
So he smiled and said: "No problem. But you have to wait a moment. The plane is out of fuel now. Add fuel and take off immediately."
Upon hearing this, several group leaders hurriedly said: "Come on, hurry up. Do you need our help?"
Xu Dalong called Bob and said to him: "After filling up the tank, you will take the brothers to get familiar with the terrain and features in this area. From now on, you will be the pilot."
Bob nodded and made an OK gesture.
Li Yunlong said: "Brother Dalong, let's go back to the brigade headquarters and have a drink."
Zhang Dabiao said: "Yes, Brother Dalong, I knew you were coming, and the banquet has already been prepared."
Xu Dalong, Lin Xueying, Wang Xiaohu and others followed Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao to the headquarters of the New First Brigade.
On the way, Xu Dalong said: "Captain, Miss Xiuqin has been assigned to work at the Zhengfu Women's Rescue Association in Mawushan Central County. Do you think this is okay? If you think this is not convenient, we will go through the formalities for her to enlist in the army.
, you can work in the guerrilla organization, or you can be transferred to work in the military area organization."
Li Yunlong was very satisfied and said: "Forget it if you join the army. She doesn't have much education. She would be fine working in the Women's Rescue Association."
Xu Dalong said: "That's fine, as long as you are satisfied. We, Commissioner Zhao Zheng, have said that now that we have a plane, travel will be more convenient. You can go there at any time, and Commissioner Zhao Zheng will be responsible for your marriage."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Okay, just thank Lao Zhao for me. There is no rush about the marriage. We will talk about it after a while."
Zhang Dabiao said: "Captain, please stop delaying and marry Miss Xiuqin as soon as possible. I'm still waiting for the wedding banquet."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "I say Zhang Dabiao, marriage is Laozi's business, Laozi is not in a hurry, why are you so anxious?"
Everyone was talking and laughing as they arrived at the entrance of the village where the headquarters of the New First Brigade was located.
The sentry came forward and reported that the commander and chief of staff were here and had gone to the brigade headquarters. Everyone hurried back to the brigade headquarters.
When they saw the commander, everyone stood at attention and saluted.
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Brigadier, why are you here? You didn't say hello before you came so we could go and greet you."
The commander smiled and said: "Li Yunlong, what are you so happy about? I didn't come here to see you. I came here specifically to see Xu Dalong."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Brother Dalong is also a good brother of mine. When you come to see him, isn't it the same as coming to see me?"
The commander smiled and said: "Li Yunlong, you are really thick-skinned. Today at noon, the chief of staff and I will have lunch at your place. Bring us whatever delicious food and drink you have."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Brigadier, I have long expected you to come, and the banquet has been prepared. Today I have to toast you a few glasses."
After everyone joked for a while, the commander asked: "Xu Dalong, when do you plan to attack the Japanese airport in Houma?"
Xu Dalong said: "Report to the commander, we are here today to familiarize ourselves with the situation of the airport here. Our team leaders have done a great job. The airstrip is fully usable. We have made preparations there and are waiting for the news from the direction of Houma.
Intelligence, we can launch air strikes against the Japanese army at any time."
The commander nodded with satisfaction and said: "You have done a good job. We have previously destroyed the Japanese airports in Taiyuan and Yucheng. If we can destroy the Japanese airport in Houma, we will basically eliminate the Japanese air force in Shanxi."
The threat will greatly improve the conditions for the anti-Japanese armed forces to fight against the Japanese army.
The head of the headquarters said that when the Japanese Houma's airport is destroyed this time, the boss will personally award you a medal."
Xu Dalong said: "Thank you, boss and commander, for your concern. The Mawushan guerrillas promise to complete their mission."
The commander himself is in a very good mood. Not long ago, he just fell in love with a person, who is a member of the headquarters art troupe. He is very beautiful and has a charming temperament.
He looked at Lin Xueying next to Xu Dalong and asked: "Xu Dalong, you are not young anymore, shouldn't it be time to consider your personal issues?"
After saying that, he deliberately glanced at Xu Dalong and Lin Xueying.
Lin Xueying blushed shyly and lowered her head slightly.
Xu Dalong said: "Commander, you are not married yet, how can it be my turn! I have a piece of good news to report to you. Our leader is getting married soon, and we are preparing to give you a report. As long as you give me a batch,
We can get married and have a happy event soon."
Xu Dalong's words indeed succeeded in diverting the commander's attention. He looked at Li Yunlong, looked up and down a few times, and asked: "Li Yunlong, you don't say anything, when did you find a partner? Be honest, you are playing tricks."
What method was used, and did it violate discipline?"