The garrison at Xifengkou was none other than Song Zheyuan's 29th Army. When Liu Lang led 60 large trucks to the headquarters of the 29th Army, which is fifteen miles away from the main position at Xifengkou, he did not see it.
Song Zheyuan, commander of the 29th Army.
Instead, after half a day of interrogation and making things difficult, Liu Lang finally saw Liu Ruming, the deputy commander of the 29th Army and temporary commander of the 2nd Division, who received him. And he had not yet entered the gate of the military headquarters, but directly in the bunker outside the military headquarters.
He was received on the ground.
A burly man from the northwest with a cold face and his hands behind his back stood in front of Liu Lang.
After Liu Lang introduced himself, Liu Ruming just let out a cold snort from his nostrils. Those who didn't know it thought Liu Lang was the new son-in-law who was not welcomed by his father-in-law.
"The reputation of the 29th Army has been admired by Liu Lang for a long time. Today, when I see it, it is indeed extraordinary. The military discipline is strict, and Liu Lang's subordinates are ashamed of it. The famous anti-Japanese general, Commander Liu, is also well-known. Liu Lang, as the head of the army, and
"You're honored." Liu Lang was very familiar with him, and as soon as they met, his enthusiasm erupted like a volcano, almost burning up Liu Ruming, who had a somewhat cold attitude.
As an army that was originally the Northwest Army but was defeated in the Central Plains War and was extremely poor and downtrodden, and was recruited by Zhang Xueliang to have the land of Chahar Province. Naturally, from top to bottom, there is no respect for the Central Army like Liu Lang.
of goodwill.
Being able to send a lieutenant general-level deputy commander like Liu Ruming to receive Liu Lang was considered a favor to Zhang Xueliang.
Who knew that Liu Lang, the commander of the Central Army, not only was not angry at all, but instead praised the entire 29th Army and Liu Ruming personally.
What made Liu Ruming even more confused was that he could clearly feel that the fat guy in front of him was not being sarcastic or polite, but seemed to be sincere?
If someone can act like this, that’s a real talent!
Of course Liu Lang is not acting, he is 120% sincere. If there is any army in the national army that Liu Lang from the future can admire, then this 29th Army can definitely be regarded as one.
The predecessor of the 29th Army was Feng Yuxiang's Northwest Army. Due to the defeat in the Central Plains War, more than 60,000 of the remnant troops took refuge in Shanxi under the leadership of Song Zheyuan. With no source of military expenses, they almost became beggars collectively. Finally, they were incorporated by Zhang Xueliang to form the 29th Army.
29th Army, and eventually garrisoned Chahar.
Speaking of the predecessor of the 29th Army, I am afraid that everyone did not take them seriously, but after its establishment, the 29th Army became famous in the war with the Japanese invaders. First, there was the Battle of Xifengkou of the Great Wall. The impoverished 29th Army was all
The 60,000-strong army only had a dozen field guns, a hundred heavy machine guns, and two light machine guns per company, but each man was equipped with a machete. It was with this machete that more than 5,000 Japanese troops were annihilated at Xifengkou.
, became the biggest highlight of the entire Great Wall War of Resistance.
Later, the Marco Polo Bridge Incident was the first shot fired by the 29th Army in the War of Resistance, which showed the unyielding Chinese people to the world. The following battles in Xuzhou, bloody battles in Taierzhuang, Zaoyi, and Changde, the 29th Army also proved
their fighting spirit.
After reading the results, look at the names they left on the glorious monuments in the hearts of the Chinese people during the entire Anti-Japanese War: Song Zheyuan, Tong Linge, Zhang Zizhong, Zhao Dengyu, Tong Zeguang, Huang Weigang... and you will know better how much this army has sacrificed for the Chinese people.
What a sacrifice.
These few are all on the list of victims of the Anti-Japanese War as generals.
And the Liu Ruming in front of Liu Lang was also a great man. Historically, it was under his command that the battle of Luo Wenyu also caused the little devils to complain incessantly. He even launched a full-front counterattack and advanced the battle line for more than ten dozen years.
kilometers, if the Central Army defending Gubeikou had not been defeated and the Japanese army tore a large hole in the Great Wall defense line, the outcome of the entire Great Wall War of Resistance might have changed and it is unknown.
"Commander Liu, we are all happy people. Our 29th Army is responsible for the defense line in the Xifengkou area. I wonder why your Central Army came to join in the fun? In Liu's opinion, the Gubeikou Nantianmen area will need a second army more.
Thank you for the support of our brothers and sisters." Although Liu Ruming was still not very polite, his tone softened obviously.
As the saying goes, don’t hit someone with a smiling face!
How should I put it? In addition to admiration, Liu Lang now only has more admiration. Soldiers in this era are not without outstanding commanders. Everything Liu Ruming said has been completely confirmed by history. The defense of Gubeikou and other places,
It was handed over to the three divisions of the Central Army.
"Commander Liu, since you are so frank, your subordinates are not hiding it. Commander-in-Chief Zhang believes that if our army is defeated in the Battle of Jehol, the Battle of the Great Wall will be inevitable, and Xifengkou will be designated as a Japanese invader."
In order to attack the key areas, the officers and men of the 29th Army were brave, but their equipment was inferior to that of the Japanese invaders, so the Liu Lang Independent Regiment was specially sent to assist them, and some supplies from the labor force were sent with the army and asked Commander Liu to accept them." Liu Lang said with a crepey handle.
Zhang Xueliang pulled out the tiger skin and used it as a big flag.
Of course, whether it is Liu Lang or Liu Ruming, it does not matter whether what he said above is true or false. No one can really go to Commander-in-Chief Zhang to verify it. But the last sentence is very important.
With a wave of Liu Lang's hand, the soldiers brought 200 Hanyang-made rifles, ten boxes of bullets, ten boxes of grenades, and 100 slaughtered sheep that were frozen hard by the cold weather in the north. Nearly 20,000 kilograms of rice noodles and mountains of rice
Put the cabbage on the open ground.
Liu Ruming's eyes almost fell to the ground.
He is not a fool. Even if Commander-in-Chief Zhang wants Lao Jun, he still has to send a telegram to express his favor. It is even more impossible for him to entrust the troops of the Central Army to bring so many supplies?
The only explanation is that this was a gift from the fat colonel in front of him. He was too stubborn to take it, but seeing the eyes of the soldiers on guard around him who were about to burst into flames when they looked at the mutton, Liu Ruming knew that if he was really tough,
, in less than half a day, it is estimated that the entire military camp will spread the word that Liu Ruming is a fool.
If someone comes to help you fight the war and gives you gifts, but you still don’t accept them, what else is that to say, isn’t it a fool?
It’s just food. You won’t die if you eat less meat, but the Hanyang-made rifles and bullets, which are still shining with a faint light and are at least 90% new, are too tempting. You know, there are many people in the 29th Army.
Still holding the old sleeve?
If you don't take this, you will die, and you will regret it to death.
"Haha, why is this so embarrassing? However, since it is Commander-in-Chief Zhang's military order, our 29th Army will naturally obey the order. Then Luo Wenyu's defense will be left to you, brother." As the saying goes, someone who has short hands can eat someone who is soft-mouthed, and they have both ends.
Liu Ruming, what else can you say?
As he spoke, Liu Ruming waved his hands without leaving a trace, and hundreds of people immediately jumped out under the leadership of the officers and moved all the supplies that Liu Lang had put down, leaving not even a cabbage leaf behind.
"These bastards are just moving things, how come they act like they have never eaten meat?" Liu Lang kept maintaining an "innocent" smile, which made Liu Ruming a little embarrassed.
Cough twice: "Ahem, although Luo Wenyu's terrain is steep and the Japanese invaders may not necessarily take risks, but if war breaks out, Luo Wenyu's defense area is very large. Is your regiment's 2,000 troops too weak?"
Liu Lang smiled even brighter. After waiting for a long time, he finally heard this sentence.