This winter has been extremely cold, and the cold front has already approached the Yangtze River. The border between central and northern Jiangsu has been so frozen that the ground has become stiff, and even the air is cold.
But in Jieshou Town, it was as lively as the New Year with lanterns and colorful decorations. People from surrounding villages and towns gathered here after getting the news. The reason was none other than that Yangling's Northern Jiangsu Corps fought a good battle in Jieshou and wanted to hold a commendation ceremony.
General Assembly.
Yang Ling also thought over and over again before deciding to hold this commendation meeting. Although he publicized the battle of the leader of the world as a complete victory, he knew that it was just a tragic victory and their losses were huge. In this case, he did not want to celebrate
active.
But he also knew that the Japs, traitors, puppet troops, Little Knife Society, Red Spear Society and other gangs in the occupied areas were powerful and intertwined, which made the guerrilla forces affiliated with the Chongqing Military Commission weak.
Although he has always been committed to cracking down on the forces that hindered the war of resistance, the effect was not very good because there was no good publicity.
Therefore, he also wanted to take advantage of this great victory in the world to hold a small military parade at the commendation meeting to show the powerful force of their Northern Jiangsu Corps, to shock the enemy, and to inspire the hearts and minds of the anti-Japanese war troops in the occupied areas.
In order to achieve this publicity effect, Yang Ling also deliberately promoted the event and sent people to invite all parties to participate. He also invited reporters from newspapers to report on this commendation meeting.
Yang Ling now wants to take advantage of this opportunity to let the surrounding friendly forces and various forces realize the power of their Northern Jiangsu Corps, and deter those wallflowers and hostile forces who want to join the Japs. If they want to confront their Northern Jiangsu Corps, they have to think carefully.
Weigh the consequences.
After the notice was issued that Yangling would hold a commendation meeting and hold a small military parade, all units and departments under the Jiangsu North Corps also actively prepared.
In just a few days, in the wilderness on the east side of Jieshou Town, brothers from a battalion opened up a field that could accommodate tens of thousands of people, built a rostrum, and built air defense fortifications around it.
, the three quadruple anti-aircraft machine guns allocated to them by the theater headquarters were also deployed.
The troops responsible for participating in the review are also preparing intensively. According to the training outline given by Yang Ling, they are practicing goose-stepping, marching in formation, stabbing exercises, military boxing exercises and other events.
Although these projects do not have much effect on improving combat effectiveness, they have a significant effect on rallying the morale of the troops and boosting their morale.
Because Yang Ling was going to hold a commendation ceremony in Jiesou, seeing the strong rise of the Jiangsu North Corps, no matter whether the friendly troops were jealous or envious, they could not lose their courtesy.
When Yang Ling sent out the telegram inviting them to watch the ceremony, he quickly received responses, such as Chen Taiyun's Marine Police Force, Sulu Guerrilla Corps, 117th Division, Central Independent Sixth Brigade, 33rd Division, and 89th Army Headquarters
And some departments of the provincial government are preparing to send people to participate.
However, they are now launching a large-scale attack on the Japanese and cannot get away. More importantly, they also maintain their own identity. After all, Yangling's Northern Jiangsu Corps is still too weak compared to them, so the main responsible officers have not come.
They just sent some staff officers or adjutants to replace them.
Yang Ling was also mentally prepared for such a result. After all, the level of his Northern Jiangsu Corps was still too low. The opponents were both division and army levels. Seeing that he was from the 74th Army, he was able to send people to participate, which was enough.
face.
Anyway, it's just for publicity. Whether the other party sends someone or the commander comes in person, the effect is actually the same.
"The Sulu Guerrilla Corps sent Major Staff Officer Liu Hou, the 89th Army Headquarters sent a lieutenant colonel named Zhang Qian, and the provincial government sent Commissioner Wang..."
Now that Yang Ling and the others were stretched thin, the task of reception was given to Qian Fuming from Huaiyin.
Qian Fuming was originally just a wealthy man from Zhangjiaji, Qinghe Town, Huaiyin, but as he became more closely involved with the Northern Jiangsu Corps, and because he was literate, he now became a clerk at the Corps Headquarters, responsible for handling some confidential documents, etc.
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Fortunately, when Qian Fuming was a rich man, he also ran several banks and cloth shops. He was shrewd and tactful like a businessman, so he was able to handle reception with ease.
"These are guests sent by friendly forces to watch the ceremony. Regardless of the strength of the other party's troops or the size of the official position, the treatment will be the same. One cannot be treated favorably." Yang Ling was very satisfied when he saw that Qian Fuming had handled everything in an orderly manner, but still
Duoguo gave a warning.
Qian Fuming replied with a smile: "Don't worry, Chief Yang, I have arranged for them to live in the best restaurant in Jieshou Town, and I will never neglect them."
"Then thank you for the hard work. You go ahead and do your work."
"Yes, I am resigning from my humble position."
Yang Ling saw that Qian Fuming, the clerk, was doing such a good job in dealing with people and things, and he was already thinking about whether to change him to a more suitable position.
But after thinking about it, he decided to let it go. Their Northern Jiangsu Corps was meant to fight. This time, they invited all parties to watch the ceremony to show their military might and strength, and that’s why they did this. If they do these face-saving projects every day, they won’t be able to fight.
There was a war, so I shook my head and rejected my thoughts.
Although Yang Ling had expected that the friendly forces and various forces would not send too important people, and at most would send some unimportant people to inquire about the news, he still welcomed a big shot in the evening.
When he learned that Lieutenant General Zhou Fu, director of the Political Department of the Sulu Theater Command, had arrived at Jieshou, Yang Ling did not react for a while.
Yang Ling was not familiar with the Sulu Theater Command in general, because he went directly to the army after arriving in the Sulu Theater and had no direct contact with the theater level. Now that there is a radio station, North Jiangsu has been established.
Corps, but it is still within the jurisdiction of the deputy theater headquarters of Xinghua.
Although he is not familiar with the Sulu Theater Command, it does not mean that Yang Ling does not know Zhou Fu, the director of the Political Department, who is one of the three giants of the Sulu Theater Command.
He is the third-ranking figure after Commander Xuezhong and Chief of Staff Zhou Jingxuan. Zhou Fu, the director of the Political Department with the rank of lieutenant general, is not simply one of the top generals making decisions in the theater.
He was also a person sent by the Chongqing Military Commission to the Sulu War Zone, and he was regarded as a military supervisor. Because none of the troops in the Sulu War Zone were direct troops of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek of the Military Commission, the Military Commission appointed Zhou Fulai as the director of the Political Department, and his intention was obvious.
Metaphor.
"Sir, do you want to lock him up for questioning first? There are a lot of liars these days."
It is really unbelievable that a dignified lieutenant general did not stay in the safe theater headquarters, but just waited for a few guards to arrive at the front line. Therefore, Liu Sheng, who was in charge of the intelligence department, did not believe that Zhou Fu, director of the Political Department, would really
Say hello to those who came to Jieshou.
"Which of you has seen Director Zhou Fu?" Yang Ling cast his eyes on the officers in the room and asked.
Everyone shook their heads in unison. After all, they were considered to be the most respected figures in the Northern Jiangsu Corps, but when it came to talking to people like General Zhou Fu, they were still one level behind.