Chu Yunfei was furious when he saw Gao Liansheng's embarrassed look.
He said angrily: "The Eighth Route Army intercepted the Japanese, why don't you stay and help them fight together?"
Gao Liansheng said in shock: "There are too many Japanese and puppet troops. I want to save some strength for the regiment. Only then..."
Chu Yunfei felt very angry. He didn't want the Eighth Route Army to see the joke of the 358th Regiment, so he immediately led the regiment's security company and a battalion of troops to go out to meet the Eighth Route Army.
Chu Yunfei and others drove seven or eight miles when they saw a group of people appearing in front of them. He immediately ordered the troops to prepare for battle.
He held a telescope in his hand and observed carefully.
Soon after, he saw clearly that the Eighth Route Army was coming in front, so he led his guard company and rode up to meet them.
Xu Dalong already knew that these troops were from the Jinsui Army. When he saw the tall and burly officer in front of him who was wearing a woolen coat and the rank of colonel, and with a proud face, he knew that he was Chu Yunfei, the commander of the 358th Regiment.
Xu Dalong got off his horse and walked towards Chu Yunfei.
Chu Yunfei also dismounted and waited for Xu Dalong to pass.
Xu Dalong came to Chu Yunfei, stood at attention and saluted, and said: "Hello, sir, Xu Dalong, commander of the special service company of the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, salutes you."
Chu Yunfei returned the salute and said, "Is it Li Yunlong's army?"
Xu Dalong said: "Yes, sir, our leader is Li Yunlong."
Chu Yunfei asked: "You just exchanged fire with the Japanese. Where are those Japanese?"
Xu Dalong said: "A small group of the Japanese army and a company of the puppet army have all been annihilated by us. The 12 carts of your army carrying grain were also intercepted by us and specially delivered to the superior."
Chu Yun flew to the rear of the Eighth Route Army and took a look, and sure enough he saw a dozen large vehicles.
He asked with some disbelief: "Those Japanese and puppet troops were wiped out by you. How many of you came and how many casualties were there?"
Xu Dalong said: "Yes, sir, there are a total of 167 Japanese and puppet troops, and none of them slipped through the net. Our army participated in the war with a total of 122 troops, two were killed and four were slightly injured."
To be honest, Chu Yunfei, like most of the national army generals, believed that the equipment and training of the Eighth Route Army were backward and looked down upon them.
Recently, because the New Regiment and the Independent Regiment fought two beautiful battles in Cangyunling and Lijiapo, his perception of the Eighth Route Army has improved a lot, and he was deeply impressed by Li Yunlong.
In front of him, the achievements created by Xu Dalong and others deepened Chu Yunfei's impression of the independent group.
He sincerely praised: "No wonder, it seems that Li Yunlong is really a man who can lead troops. If there is a chance, I would like to go and have a meeting with him."
Chu Yunfei ordered his men to receive the grain from the dozen carts and said to Xu Dalong: "Brother Xu, I want to thank you this time. Come back to the regiment headquarters with me for a cup of tea."
Xu Dalong said: "Thank you, sir. We have to rush back and report to the group leader, so I'll take my leave."
After speaking, he saluted Chu Yunfei, mounted his horse and led the troops away.
Looking at the backs of Xu Dalong and others, Fang Ligong, the chief of staff of the 358th Regiment wearing a pair of myopic glasses, said: "Regiment leader, have you seen that this unit of the Eighth Route Army is all cavalry, equipped with a full set of Japanese equipment? I didn't expect that the independent regiment
There are such powerful troops, it seems that this Li Yunlong is really no ordinary person."
Chu Yunfei nodded and said: "Recently, the World War II District Chief's Office will organize an observation group to visit the Eighth Route Army. I am going to go and have a look at Li Yunlong's independent group."
Yangcun, Independent Regiment Headquarters.
In Li Yunlong's room, Zhao Gang read excitedly: "
In this operation in the direction of Xinhe County, a total of four large and small battles were carried out, and a Japanese infantry squad, a puppet company, a security squadron, and a police station, totaling 324 people, were annihilated. One mortar and one crooked machine gun were seized.
Five Czech light machine guns, two grenades, forty-one Type 38 rifles, 243 made in Hanyang, 12 shell guns, two tortoise boxes, 16 mortar shells, 49,200 rounds of various bullets, Ocean
17,400 yuan, gold bars, gold and silver jewelry, Japanese yen, French currency, China Reserve Certificates, a large painted face worth about 29,000 yuan, two war horses, 14 pack horses, 5 mules, and other supplies..."
After Zhao Gang finished reading, he said excitedly: "Old Li, this harvest is really not small."
Zhang Dabiao was also so happy that he punched Xu Dalong on the shoulder and gave a thumbs up to the three of them.
Li Yunlong smiled and looked at Xu Dalong, Sun Desheng and Wang Chengzhu, who were standing in front of him with their chests high, and said with a smile: "Well done. It is indeed the soldiers I brought from the New Regiment that have made me look good."
Hey, let me tell you, Sun Desheng, how come you are injured? You are really hopeless. How about it, are you okay?"
Sun Desheng said proudly: "It's okay, captain, don't worry."
As he said that, he deliberately shook his injured arm. Unexpectedly, this guy was just too nervous. The wound really hurt a bit due to this tossing. He frowned, did not dare to say anything, and grinned reluctantly,
It looks a bit ugly.
Li Yunlong picked up the wine bowl and said, "You are all good people. Come, let each of you give you a bite of roasted sweet potatoes." After saying that, he handed the wine bowl over.
Xu Dalong and the other three drank the wine in the bowl one after another.
Xu Dalong said: "Regiment commander, political commissar, there is one more thing I want to report to you. This time we met the troops of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Sui Army. At that time, they were being pursued by the Japanese and puppet troops. We came to rescue them and recaptured them.
Twelve carts of food were stolen by the Japanese and puppet troops.
In order to improve the relationship with friendly forces, we returned all the food to the troops of the 358th Regiment.
Their leader, Chu Yunfei, has heard about the breakout battle at Cangyunling fought by the New Regiment and the battle of Lijiapo. He admires the achievements of the Independent Regiment and specially asked me to say hello to you, leader."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "It's a pity that those 12 carts of grain were taken advantage of by those guys from the Jinsui Army."
Zhao Gang said with appreciation: "This is a good job. I didn't expect you guys to have such a policy level."
Li Yunlong said: "I have an impression of the 358th Regiment. During the Battle of Xinkou, it was this 358th Regiment that was guarding the Yellow River ferry. I was leading a new regiment to prepare to cross the Yellow River. The regimental deputy of the 358th Regiment refused to let him pass.
It made me so angry that I almost beat him up."
Zhao Gang asked: "Why didn't they let me pass?"
Li Yunlong said: "That bastard took out the establishment list issued by the Ministry of Military Affairs and said that there was no establishment of the New Regiment on it, and they refused to recognize it.
At that time, I held a machine gun and asked him if he recognized this? Haha."
Xu Dalong said: "Regiment leader, political commissar, this 358th regiment is the main force of the Shanxi-Sui Army in the World War II zone. The whole regiment has more than 5,000 people, well-equipped and well-trained. The regiment leader Chu Yunfei graduated from Huangpu Military Academy and was deeply loved by the World War II zone.
Commander’s trust.”
Li Yunlong said: "It seems that this Chu Yunfei is still a figure. Didn't he say he was coming? Then I will meet him."
Zhao Gang said: "You three have worked hard too, go back and rest first."
After Xu Dalong and others left, Zhao Gang said: "Old Li, we have seized so many supplies. The brigade commander will know about it sooner or later. Why don't we hand over some to save us from being passive when he comes looking for us."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "It should be. What do you think should be done to hand it over?"
Zhao Gang said: "Let's keep those oceans, Japanese military coupons, big painted faces, China Reserve Certificates, and French currency. We can't cash in those gold and silver jewelry. We have no place to spend them, so we might as well give them to the brigade commander."
Li Yunlong said: "No problem, let's do it."
Zhao Gang said: "There are also weapons and ammunition. We have collected a lot during this period. The whole regiment has one gun, and there are still hundreds of guns left. Should we also hand over some to the brigade?"
Before Li Yunlong could speak, Zhang Dabiao immediately said: "This is not possible. We cannot hand over these weapons and ammunition. Although we don't have many people now, our troops will expand, and I'm afraid it won't be enough by then."
Li Yunlong actually had the same idea as Zhang Dabiao, but this time he supported Zhao Gang's opinion.
He said: "I say Da Biao, don't be too petty. I think Lao Zhao is right. Those weapons and ammunition are good things. If we don't hand over some, the brigade commander will target us and ask for them directly. Where are we?"
When the time comes, more will be handed in.”
Since the Li Jiapo battle, the relationship between Zhao Gang and Li Yunlong has gotten better and better, and the two have become more and more understanding.
Zhao Gang saw that Li Yunlong supported his opinion and said with a smile: "Old Li, people say you are a miser. I think you have made progress now."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Although I am stingy, I am also from the Dabie Mountains. I am not like the old Xi from Shanxi here who picks everyone like an iron rooster. Don't you think so, Da Biao?"
Zhang Dabiao knew that Li Yunlong was joking with him, so he laughed and said: "Commander, please don't accuse me unfairly. I am not a Shanxi old man. Hahaha!"
Not long after, the brigade commander called and said: "Li Yunlong, you are now more generous. Yes, I have accepted everything. Tell me how much benefit you have gained recently, and whether you have anything to hide."
ah?"
Li Yunlong hurriedly said: "Commander, we have finally seized some supplies. We have to tighten our belts to honor you, Brigadier. You still doubt us. This is very unkind."
The brigade commander laughed loudly and said, "Li Yunlong, you did a good job. Come to the brigade headquarters when you have time, and let's have a drink together."
The number of the new special service company has grown to 77 people, 3 mortars, 3 grenade launchers, 8 crooked machine guns, 32 shell guns, and the number of horses has also increased to 25, further strengthening its strength.
As usual, Xu Dalong took the time to train the troops.
Su Xiaoyan came to Xu Dalong that day and said, "Company Commander Xu, when will you rescue Xinmin?"
Xu Dalong said: "Counting the days, it's almost time. I'm going to Ping'an County. Miss Su, you are bored here every day. Why don't you go to the health team to help first? Do you think that's okay?"
Su Xiaoyan was thinking about Wang Xinmin's affairs. She had nothing to do every day and was really anxious. She readily agreed and said, "Okay, I'm willing to help."
After Xu Dalong asked Li Yunlong for instructions, he brought Zheng Xirong and Zhao Xiaoman to Ping'an County again.