Yimeng Mountain refers to the geographical area with Yishan Mountain and Mengshan Mountain as geological coordinates, spanning Linyi, Zibo, Weifang and other places in Shandong, and the main area is located in Linyi area. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 After the all-out war of resistance, the area also became a key area of activity for the Eighth Route Army.

Zhao Tiehu, who led the troops from Yushe to Anze, was finally ordered to lead his troops to report to the first column of the Eighth Route Army in the Yimeng Mountain War of Resistance after experiencing the 'warm' hospitality of Brigade Commander Chen at the brigade headquarters.

In fact, this order was not arranged by Brigade Commander Chen, but after learning of this situation, the commander of the first column personally applied to Division Commander Liu of the 129th Division. The reason is that this commander can also be regarded as Zhao Tiehu's old chief.

With the old chief's personal application, Division Commander Liu and Brigade Commander Chen both felt that the situation of the Anti-Japanese War in Shandong was very complicated, and in addition to the little devils, the Zhongyi Army, which was still active in Shandong, often engaged in friction with the Eighth Route Army.

In view of this situation, Division Commander Liu felt that sending Zhao Tiehu, a bold guy who was good at surprise attacks, believed that a new situation could also be created. Compared with the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi, the strength of the Eighth Route Army in Shandong is very small now.

In many places, even guerrilla units have not yet been formed, and even if there are underground party organizations active, the military struggle force is very weak. If Zhao Tiehu is sent over, it should be a good choice for the first column.

Before leaving, Brigade Commander Chen also said very sincerely: "Comrade Tiehu, when you get to Yimeng Mountain, you must be more careful. The situation there is very complicated, and when you get there, in addition to the little devils, you also have to be careful of the friction caused by the Zhong Yan Army.

This time, although what you did was a little too abrupt, but from the standpoint of a soldier and a man, what you kid did was righteous enough. Later, when you get over there, if you need help from the old troops, just say, you're welcome! ”

'Thank you, Brigadier! Don't worry, I've been dealing with Zhong Yanjun for longer than I've been dealing with little devils. If people don't offend me, I don't offend anyone. If anyone sins against me, I will offend. If they really want to engage in friction, then who will suffer more! ’

Listening to Zhao Tiehu's words, Li Xinwu, who came to see him off, directly reprimanded: "You kid be a little more restrained, expand the troops well when you get over there, fight more little devils and get more supplies, and solve more problems for Comrade Jingshan, this is your main job."

As for dealing with Zhong Yanjun, ask your superiors for instructions, and don't do it in private. If your kid can restrain his temper, I guess your kid won't be like this now. In terms of military merits, your merits from our Red First Division are no less than others. ”

As Zhao Tiehu's former old company commander, Li Xinwu did feel a little sorry for Zhao Tiehu. Whether it was during the Red Army period or the current Eighth Route Army period, Zhao Tiehu's luck always seemed to be not so good.

The Long March was almost over, if it wasn't for that serious injury, I am afraid that after the reorganization of the troops, with Zhao Tiehu's military exploits during the Long March, there would be no problem at all in being a regiment commander.

Even if the Eighth Route Army is reorganized in the later period, I believe that Zhao Tiehu can at least serve as the commander of the regimental level or deputy regiment commander. And this time the situation is similar, if it is not for this basket, as long as the 386th Brigade is expanded, Zhao Tiehu will definitely be the first candidate for regiment commander.

Facing Li Xinwu's advice, Zhao Tiehu said with a smile: "I know, I know!" Thank you, old company commander, you must pay attention in the future, you must pay attention! Isn't this that the anger came up and was not controlled all of a sudden? ”

How many times have you said that? I guess you can't remember it yourself, right? Okay, get out of here, I don't want to see you in the eyes. When I arrived at Yimeng Mountain, I took it to Comrade Jingshan for me. Speaking of which, we haven't seen each other in a while. ’

For the newly appointed column commander in Yan'an, like Li Xinwu and Zhao Tiehu, they are all old revolutionaries who went to Jinggangshan with Yan'an in the early years. After the troops dispersed, it was rare for them to see their fellow countrymen and comrades-in-arms.

With Song Dabao and Li Chengwu and his party, Zhao Tiehu, under the leadership of the guide, crossed multiple blockade lines of little devils, and even knocked out a few little devils' checkpoints and patrols on the way, and finally the troops expanded a little to reach Yimeng Mountain.

Zhang Jingshan, the commander of the column who came to greet him, looked at Zhao Tiehu, who he hadn't seen for many years, and his appearance still hadn't changed much. For the army brought by Zhao Tiehu, he seemed very happy. He was very satisfied with the mental outlook of this unit.

He stepped forward with a smile and said, "Tiger boy, you won't blame me for calling you all the way from Yushe to here, right?" ”

'Old chief, I don't have the face to say this. If it weren't for the old chief's willingness to take him in, I'm afraid that I would inevitably have to go to the cooking class to carry the cauldron. It is an honor for the Iron Tiger to continue to fight with the old chief! ’

'Yes! You kid, I haven't seen you for a few years, and your eloquence has risen! ’

'Laughing, laughing!' ’

'Go! Hurry up and go to the base area to rest, comrades have worked hard all the way! ’

After talking to Zhao Tiehu, Zhang Jingshan also introduced the head of the first column to Zhao Tiehu. As the newly appointed commander of Yan'an, Zhang Jingshan is naturally under a lot of work pressure.

Originally, the first column was served by Deputy Division Commander Xu of the 129th Division. Later, after the expansion of the troops, Deputy Division Commander Xu was reappointed as the commander of the Shandong Column, commanding the command of the War of Resistance behind enemy lines in Shandong.

As soon as he walked into the base area, Zhao Tiehu gave a big gift, which made Zhang Jingshan and the head of the first column very happy. In addition to food, Zhao Tiehu also brought cloth and cotton clothes urgently needed by the troops this time.

What even surprised Zhang Jingshan was that Zhao Tiehu brought nearly 500 soldiers, including nearly 100 cavalrymen. Hearing that these materials were all seized all the way, Zhang Jingshan also seemed very happy.

smiled and said, "Commissar, how is it?" I'm not wrong, right? My old subordinate, although he loves to cause trouble, is really good at fighting wars and materials. With this batch of supplies, the soldiers will not starve and freeze for the winter. ”

'Yes! Comrade Tiehu, on behalf of the Party Committee of the column, thank you for bringing this batch of materials. Hopefully, in the future, you can continue your efforts and capture more supplies. In this way, we will be able to have a better life in the future! ’

Listening to the words of political commissar Li Yu, Zhao Tiehu smiled and said, "Political commissar, your words are too polite. From now on, I will be a soldier of Lu Yizong, and I will naturally hand it over if I have captured it. However, is there a shortage of supplies for the troops now? ”

'Missing! We lack everything now! The situation here is more complicated than that in Shanxi and Hebei, and the little devils are very blocked. Although we have the support of the people, the people in the mountainous areas are also living a very difficult life.

Many times, our troops have to help them. Seeing that the weather is getting cooler day by day, I am also anxious! This time, the commander specially applied to the division to transfer you, and he also hoped that you could solve problems for the column! ’

'Political commissar, I don't dare to say this! If you just want to get supplies, give me some time to get to know the surrounding situation. I believe that it should not be a big problem to raise the winter supplies that the troops urgently need.

Although the transportation in the mountainous area is not convenient, the railway line in Shandong is still very developed. Relying on the mountains to eat the mountains, relying on the railway naturally has to fight the idea of the railway. The winter is about to end, and it is estimated that the little devil will also allocate supplies for the winter.

As long as you find an opportunity to fight a battle and grab a batch of supplies from the little devils, I believe that it should not be very difficult to make cotton clothes for the soldiers of the column to survive the winter. If the commissar agrees with the commander, how about leaving this matter to me? ’

With Zhao Tiehu taking the initiative to take over this task, Li Yu said happily: "Commander, your old subordinate has good political consciousness!" It seems that this time we are really going to deal with people, I think we can carry the burden for him next, how about it? ”

Listening to Li Yu's words, Zhao Tiehu didn't feel any surprise. With his qualifications, plus the nearly five hundred elite fighters brought this time. I believe that it is not a problem to form an army alone.

If Zhao Tiehu is separated from the troops, I am afraid that Zhang Jingshan will also feel embarrassed. After all, Zhang Jingshan also knew that many of the soldiers brought by Zhao Tiehu were soldiers who had just been transformed from the Zhongyan Army.

These soldiers seem to only trust Zhao Tiehu and change to the command of other officers, and it is estimated that these soldiers may not buy it. Therefore, when entertaining Zhao Tiehu and several officers for dinner, Zhang Jingshan also gave Zhao Tiehu a lot of operational autonomy.

Pointing to the map spread on the table of the Eight Immortals, Zhang Jingshan also said directly: "Tiehu, you brought these troops here, and I know some of the situation." I know you kid doesn't like to be restrained, so I won't put any pressure on you.

Around the Yimeng Mountain area, you choose a territory for development by yourself, and I will give you the number of a regiment-level combat detachment. If you can develop the troops, I will apply to the Central Committee in the future and give you the number of the newly formed independent regiment. ”

'Hey, Commander, how can I feel so stressed by you giving me such a generous treatment!' If you don't do it well, you and the political commissar will not be disappointed. However, I will definitely work harder for the number of the independent regiment! ’

After laughing, Zhao Tiehu carefully studied the area, and finally pointed to a small city on the western edge of Yimeng Mountain and said, "Commander, I'll be here!" It's relatively close to the railway line, so I think it should be a good start. ”

'Micro Mountain? This place is relatively close to the Jinpu Railway, but there are quite a few troops stationed there. Especially in the Zaozhuang area, where the little devils focus on their business, there are very rich coal resources.

If you can successfully establish yourself there, it will be very, very beneficial to our column. It's just that once the little devil knows about your existence, I'm afraid that he will also sweep wildly. When the time comes, will you be able to hold on? ’

'Commander, the more little devils there are, the happier I am. I really don't want to go where there are no little devils! It extends in all directions, and there are many rivers in the territory. I think going there should make a difference. ’

'Commissar, what do you think?' ’

'You can try! Since Comrade Tiehu is confident, then we will wait for his good news! ’

'Thank you, Commissar! Thank you, Commander, I will definitely break new ground there! ’

Finalizing the final foothold, Zhao Tiehu also felt very happy in his heart. In his opinion, perhaps the nationally famous railway guerrilla force in later generations could be created from him. When the time comes, I believe it will be a great sense of accomplishment!