When Xu Dalong came this time, according to the rank of the main officers of the 358th Brigade, each one received a generous gift.
Everyone was very happy and toasted to Xu Dalong one after another at the banquet. The atmosphere was very harmonious.
After the banquet, Xu Dalong, Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong had a meeting.
He told Chu Yunfei that according to intelligence, after the Spring Festival, or at the latest in early March, the Japanese army may launch a large-scale attack on the Mawu Mountain area. He hoped that they could strengthen their combat readiness and prepare for counter-mopping up.
Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong were both confused, because the main force of the Japanese army was fighting fiercely with the main force of Guofu in the south, and they didn't know where they could mobilize their troops to attack Shanxi.
Xu Dalong judged that the Japanese army was about to postpone the launch of a new battle with the main force of the Guo army. In order to consolidate the rear, they would deploy troops from the front line to attack the anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines. Not only that, but some newly organized divisions of the Japanese army would be transferred from Japan.
If you go to the domestic battlefield to participate in the battle, the enemy situation will definitely be very serious.
Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong were very convinced of Xu Dalong's strategic vision. Chu Yunfei was going to report this information to the Second War Zone Commander's Department.
Xu Dalong told him that the headquarters of the underground party's anti-Japanese armed forces would inform the district chief of World War II, but hoped that the 358th Brigade would seize the time to raise weapons and ammunition, strengthen fortifications, especially dig tunnels, to cope with the cruel war situation in the future.
The reason why Xu Dalong specially came to inform Chu Yunfei was not only because the two sides were comrades fighting side by side, but also because he was very worried that once the Japanese army launched a large-scale attack on Shanxi, the World War II district chiefs would most likely use 358 to protect themselves.
Once the brigade is transferred, the pressure on the Mawu Mountain base will be even greater.
He discussed with Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong, hoping that they could take advantage of the Spring Festival break to communicate with the upper echelons of the Jinsui Army in advance and stay in the Mawu Mountain area to fight in the future.
The 358th Brigade now controls the three county towns of Xinhe, Juma and Dongxiang in the Mawu Mountain area. This is their foundation and has huge interests. Of course they are not willing to leave here.
They accepted Xu Dalong's suggestion and decided that Fang Ligong would stay and take charge of the troops, while Chu Yunfei and Chu Yun'er returned to Fendong County to do work in advance.
Chu Yun'er originally hoped that Xu Dalong could return to Fendong County with her and visit her home, but Chu Yunfei told her that Xu Dalong must return to the guerrilla camp to deal with the war situation after the Spring Festival.
She felt very sorry and had to bid farewell to Xu Dalong.
The Spring Festival is here, and the Mawushan base area is in a festive atmosphere. The commander, accompanied by his fiancée, and Li Yunlong and his wife took a transport plane to the Mawushan base area to celebrate the New Year with Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang and others.
After the short-lived joy of the Spring Festival, the Mawushan Base will usher in a brutal war.
That morning, Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang, Kong Jie, and Wang Limin received an order from the Taiyue Military Region Headquarters, asking them to go to the Military Region Headquarters to attend a combat meeting.
Taihang Mountain base area.
In the conference room of the Taiyue Military Region Headquarters, a meeting of cadres above the brigade of the Taiyue Military Region was held, and the chief of staff presided over the meeting.
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After the meeting began, a senior staff officer sent by the headquarters staff to attend the meeting introduced the changes in the situation in the entire North China region.
The Japanese army suspended its large-scale offensive operations in the south and mobilized 14 divisions to prepare to attack the underground anti-Japanese armed base areas of the Jiangnan and North China regions. Eight divisions of them went to the North China region. At the same time,
Three new divisions, the 140th Division, the 141st Division, and the 142nd Division, were also transferred from China and landed in Qingdao to join the North China battlefield.
The total strength of the Japanese army in North China is about to reach 650,000. In addition to the 850,000 puppet troops in North China, most of these troops will be used to deal with the underground party's anti-Japanese armed forces. The underground party's anti-Japanese base areas in North China will face an unprecedented huge crisis.
pressure.
After the staff officer from the headquarters made the introduction, the atmosphere in the conference room was very solemn.
The commander made an important speech, requiring all troops to be ready for battle at all times, seize the time to reserve food and other living supplies, and prepare easy-to-carry dry food so that they can be transferred at any time to launch guerrilla warfare against the Japanese and puppet troops.
During the meeting, the commander and chief of staff also had a special talk with Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang. The underground party's anti-Japanese armed forces have a vast anti-Japanese base area in the Taihang Mountains, and can conduct strategic maneuvers and carry out guerrilla operations in this area.
However, the Mawu Mountain Base Area is behind enemy lines and has little room for maneuver. Except for the Mawu Mountain Area, most of the areas occupied by the Mawu Mountain Base Area are plain areas, which is conducive to the actions of large Japanese and puppet troops, so the pressure they face is even greater.
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The commander asked Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang to be prepared to abandon the county seat in the base area if necessary and prepare to move to Mawu Mountain to fight.
The commander emphasized that once the Japanese army starts a large-scale offensive, the transportation links between the Mawu Mountain Base Area and the Taihang Mountain Base Area will be severed. In the future, the two base areas will not be able to cooperate in operations. Therefore, the Mawu Mountain Base Area must rely on its own strength to fight with the Japanese.
Japanese troops circling around.
The commander asked Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang if they had any difficulties, they could raise them now and the military region would try their best to help them solve them.
Xu Dalong said: "Commander, the troops here in the Mawu Mountain Base Area are relatively weak. Can the New Second Brigade be left to fight with us? Of course, it is more important to defend the Taihang Mountain Base Area. If the military region has difficulties, the New Second Brigade will be transferred back to the Taihang Mountain Base Area.
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During the meeting, Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang, and Kong Jie had already discussed this issue. The war is approaching. If Kong Jie's New Second Brigade stays in the Mawushan base area, it will be an added guarantee to fight off the Japanese and puppet troops' raids.
After Xu Dalong finished speaking, he and Zhao Gang looked at the commander eagerly, hoping that he would agree to this request.
The commander and chief of staff looked at each other and smiled: "The Mawu Mountain base area is very important. Staying behind enemy lines can contain a large number of Japanese and puppet troops, thereby reducing the pressure on the Taihang Mountain base area. We have discussed it and asked the headquarters for instructions.
You can mobilize some of your troops.
If the strength of the Mawushan base area can afford it, not only Kong Jie's new second brigade, but also Li Yunlong's new first brigade can be sent to you."
"Really?" Xu Dalong said excitedly.
The commander said: "Of course it is true, but the New First Brigade and the New Second Brigade add up to more than 10,000 people. Whether you can handle it in terms of material supply depends entirely on you."
Zhao Gang was very familiar with the family background in the Mawushan base area, and he immediately said: "Commander, please rest assured, our material reserves there can fully meet the needs of the New First Brigade and the New Second Brigade."
The commander admired Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang very much. He said frankly: "To be honest, once the Japanese and puppet troops attack the Taihang Mountain base area in a large scale, the scope of the base area will be greatly reduced, and the supply of supplies will be extremely difficult. The new first brigade and the new
When the Second Brigade goes to your place, it will not only strengthen your strength, but also reduce the material pressure on the Taihang Mountain base area, which will be more conducive to preserving the effective strength of the underground party's anti-Japanese armed forces."
The commander is a man of foresight and his judgment is extremely correct. Historically, the underground party's anti-Japanese base areas suffered massive attacks by the Japanese and puppet troops and a strict economic blockade. In difficult times, they were unable to support such a large force. From what they once were,
The number of more than 400,000 people dropped sharply to 200,000 in just one year. Including northern Shaanxi, they had to implement a policy of leaner troops and simpler administration.
Under this circumstance, sending the New First Brigade and the New Second Brigade to the Mawu Mountain Base Area is also one of the effective ways to preserve these two troops.
Of course, this is because the commander has absolute trust in Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang, believing that they can crush the enemy's attack and protect the Mawushan base area.
Xu Dalong felt a strong sense of mission for the commander's candid attitude and trust in himself. He felt excited and said firmly: "Commander and Chief of Staff, please rest assured that we will definitely be able to crush the enemy's attack and secure the base area."
, the victory achieved by the bloody battle of the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians to defend the base area. The New First Brigade and the New Second Brigade will definitely be preserved."
The commander nodded and said: "Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang, the military region believes in you. In future operations, all actions must be decided by yourselves. There is no need to ask for instructions when encountering problems. Everything is focused on preserving the effective force. You can abandon Mawu Mountain as a last resort.
Based in the base area, we launched guerrilla operations against the puppet troops.
If you have no choice, you can lead your troops to break out of the encirclement and come to the Taihang Mountain base area."
The commander's words reflected the trust and care for Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang and others. Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang both felt a heavy responsibility. They once again expressed that they would definitely protect the Mawushan base area and resolutely smash the Japanese and puppet troops' raids.
The combat meeting of the Taiyue Military Region continued. The commander announced at the meeting that the New First Brigade and the New Second Brigade would go to the Mawu Mountain Base Area to fight. Li Yunlong and Kong Jie heard this and cheered excitedly.
The leaders of other brigades looked at Li Yunlong and Kong Jie with envy. They had already heard that the strength of the New Second Brigade and the New First Brigade was inseparable from Xu Dalong's help to them. Ma Wushan
The conditions in the base area are better than those in the Taihang Mountain base area in terms of material supply and other aspects. They also hope to have the opportunity to go to the Mawu Mountain base area, but unfortunately they do not have this opportunity. Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, and Xu Dalong were originally a group
It's something that I can't even envy.
After the meeting, Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang, Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, and Wang Limin bid farewell to the commander and chief of staff.
The commander said: "Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, and Wang Limin, your three brigades must obey Xu Dalong's command in the Mawushan base area from now on. Do you have any objections?"
Li Yunlong immediately said: "Don't worry, old man, Brother Dalong is capable. We, Old Li, admire him. The New First Brigade promises to obey Brother Dalong's command."
Kong Jie said: "Please rest assured, head of the military region, that the New Second Brigade will resolutely obey Xu Dalong's command."
Wang Limin also had great trust in Xu Dalong and gave his assurance to the chief.
After bidding farewell to the commander and chief of staff, Xu Dalong, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others headed to the headquarters of the New First Brigade.
Zhang Dabiao, Zhao Gang and Kong Jie were all very happy to see Li Yunlong, and organized a banquet to welcome them.
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Zhang Dabiao, let me tell you some good news. I will keep you in my custody and be happy from ear to ear."
Zhang Dabiao asked with some confusion: "Brigade commander, what combat mission was given to our brigade in this meeting? Is it to cooperate with Brother Dalong and the others?"
Li Yunlong said excitedly: "Instead of cooperating in fighting, we will send our New 1st Brigade to the Mawushan base area to fight with the Dalong brothers, Zhao Zhengwei and Lao Kong, and we will stay there from now on."
Zhang Dabiao was very excited and said: "Oh, it's great. Our old brothers in the independent regiment are finally fighting together again. OK, OK, I will tell the brothers in the whole brigade this good news, so that everyone can be happy together."
Happy."
Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao were both very active and led the New First Brigade to the Mawushan base area the next day.
Taiyuan City, Japanese First Army Headquarters.
After Commander Yoshio Shinozuka attended the military meeting from the North China Front, he returned to Taiyuan City and held a combat meeting. Senior generals such as Chiba Xunichi and Fujiwara Konichi also attended the meeting after receiving orders.
At the meeting, Yoshio Shinozuka said excitedly: "Dear generals, the North China Front Army Headquarters has formulated Operation Plan C, which will launch a large-scale attack on the enemy in North China. In the direction of Shanxi, in addition to the troops under the First Army
In addition, the North China Front transferred the 140th, 141st and 142nd divisions and the 3rd tank brigade from the headquarters to independently form the 6th and 7th brigades, and the 1st Air Force bomber brigade to join the Shanxi battlefield.
The total strength of the Yellow Army in Shanxi will reach 240,000, and together with the 330,000 Yellow Army troops in Shanxi, the number of troops engaged in combat will reach nearly 600,000." After hearing the news, the generals attending the meeting were also very excited.
Qianye Xunyi was the first to speak and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, Xu Dalong, the underground party's anti-Japanese armed force entrenched in Mawu Mountain, is extremely harmful to the Yellow Army. This cancer must be eradicated.
I suggest that the Mawu Mountain area be made a key area for the Yellow Army’s raids.”
Fujiwara Konichi and the commander of the 110th Division both agreed with Chiba Xunyi's opinion and believed that they should concentrate their forces to eliminate the Mawushan guerrillas.
Yoshio Shinozuka also hated Xu Dalong very much. He said: "Xu Dalong is extremely harmful to the Yellow Army and must be eradicated. After the troops sent by the North China Front Army Headquarters entered Shanxi, the First Army organized troops and first raided the Mawu Mountain area.
Under the command of Xu Dalong."
After the meeting, Yoshio Shinozuka specially left Chiba Xunichi and Fujiwara Konichi to discuss and first formulate a combat plan to sweep the Mawu Mountain base area, and then report it to the First Army Headquarters.
Dark clouds were threatening to destroy the city. Xu Dalong was fully aware of the cruelty of the future war situation. After he returned to the base area, he immediately held a series of meetings.