Compared with the distance between the advance column and the task force, the first column in the Yimeng Mountains was undoubtedly farther away. This time, I learned that Luo Rong and others went to the task force to visit and study, and the first column also quickly dispatched a group of elites to visit.

Even in terms of the current overall situation in Shandong, it is very likely that the anti-Japanese forces of the Eighth Route Army in Shandong will be integrated in the future. Then the most likely person to serve as the commander-in-chief may be Luo Rong, who led the troops to Shandong at this moment.

But at least for the time being, the task force is a combat unit under the command of the first column. At present, the task force is fighting impressively, and the credit should be attributed to the first column, and special attention should be paid to the task force.

Although Zhao Tiehu didn't have that invitation earlier, but after receiving the telegram from the advance column, Zhao Tiehu felt that as a subordinate, he still sent an invitation telegram, at least nominally better.

When sending an invitation telegram to the advancing column, Zhao Tiehu naturally did not forget to send one to the first column. What's more, Zhao Tiehu is confident that the mode of resistance behind enemy lines of the task force also has a reference significance for the anti-Japanese war troops in Shandong.

At least one thing Zhao Tiehu knows very well that he can't make a forest alone, and if he wants to make a big scene in Shandong with only one task force, he is afraid that it is still far from being possible, and it is also very necessary to unite the other anti-war units of the Eighth Route Army.

For example, the advance column that marched into Jining at this moment, as long as they were given a certain amount of time for development, Zhao Tiehu believed that when the task force needed it in the future, the advance column would be able to contain the little devils in that direction for Jining and others.

The previous first column cooperated with the Japanese army on the Linyi side to contain it, which is the best example. And compared with others, Zhao Tiehu knew better that Yan'an and the headquarters sent Luo Rong to guide the affairs of Shandong's all-out anti-Japanese war.

Although this task has not yet been issued, it does not mean that this situation will change. Looking at the positions and qualifications held by Zhang Jingshan and Li Yu in the party, they are much worse than Luo Rong.

At least Zhao Tiehu believes that he still knows Zhang Jingshan and Li Yu at this point. This time, the leaders of the two columns came at the same time, which was also a private meeting of the Shandong Anti-Japanese War troops, and it was also conducive to the joint operations of the various units in the follow-up.

As the initiator, Zhao Tiehu believes that there is still some credit for this. It's just that for him, he hopes that in the future, Shandong will be more united and less antagonistic. Fortunately, this kind of thing is still rare in the Eighth Route Army.

As for the transaction with the little devil, Zhao Tiehu was really surprised when he learned that the little devil really paid 100,000 oceans for a broken head. In the end, after thinking about it, I still asked people to escort the batch of gold and Dayang back to the headquarters.

This time, it was rare for the leaders of the two columns to be there, and he felt that it would be more appropriate to hand over this batch of funds to the two old leaders for consultation. After all, Zhao Tiehu knew very well that the Eighth Route Army and Yan'an at this time were really poor!

When it was learned that Zhang Jingshan led the observation group of the first column and successfully arrived at the detachment headquarters, Luo Rong and Chen Ming, who were guests, also personally accompanied and greeted them. This is also the first private meeting between the commanders of the two columns.

Even if they belong to the same army, they can fight behind enemy lines, and it is very rare to see them in many cases. After all, the defense zones for which each defense region is responsible are different, and as the direct commander of each defense region, it is easy to have problems when they meet often in private.

Looking at Zhang Jingshan, who saluted and greeted Luo Rong, Zhao Tiehu also knew that when he was in the Soviet District earlier, Luo Rong was also Zhang Jingshan's direct chief. Although he was later transferred out of the old army, he was still the old chief after a day!

'Director, long time no see! When I learned that you came to Shandong to preside over the work, I thought about finding a chance to meet. I really didn't expect that the above would be willing to send you over, and in the future, our anti-Japanese troops in Shandong will also have the backbone. ’

Listening to Zhang Jingshan's words, Luo Rong said with a smile: "If you really want to talk about it, you are the first army to advance into the Shandong War of Resistance. Since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, you have also done a lot of work in Shandong, and the Central Committee and the General Headquarters have attached great importance to it.

This time, a part of the main force was transferred from the 115th Division and led by me to Shandong, and it was more in the hope of cooperating with them to make the scale of Shandong's War of Resistance a larger one. We are new here, and we really need to communicate more in the future! ”

Before coming to Shandong, Luo Rong, who had returned to Yan'an, was also specially talked. Although some orders have not yet been issued, Luo Rong knows in his heart how heavy the burden is on him. Therefore, it is very necessary to do a good job in the unity of the troops.

Compared with the military backbone of the advancing column, most of them were drawn from the 115th Division. Many of the cadres of the first column were supported by the 129th Division. Even Zhao Tiehu is actually a cadre who has always belonged to the 129th Division.

Several large army corps during the Red Army period in the early days, after many reorganizations, are now reorganized into three main divisions. The composition of the various units is still somewhat different. It is also very important to reconcile the intricate relationships among the troops.

After the two sides laughed and talked for the first time, Zhao Tiehu, as the host, also led the members of the observation group of the first column to the headquarters again. Compared with when the advance column came, the alert level of the headquarters has been higher recently.

Even the four cannons that had been used earlier were arranged by Zhao Tiehu to be deployed on the nearby mountains. This is also to prevent leakage of information, and the little devils may send bombers and fighters to sneak attack.

With the cannon on the side, it would at least seem safer. When it comes to the safety of the top leaders and elites of the two columns, Zhao Tiehu feels that he can't be too cautious. If something really happens, he can't afford to take this responsibility!

The reception banquet was the same as the previous one, although there were some differences, and there were more captured little devil meat heads, but all the officers and cadres who came here had a good meal. In their opinion, the food treatment of the task force is really good.

And Luo Rong, who had already seen the livestock farm built in the mountains before, would not say as much as before. In terms of self-reliance, the task force has done a very good job. But he knows that it is not easy to get these sincere things.

Today's farms are more often wounded by the troops, and are not suitable for the wounded to continue to serve in the army. These soldiers, even if they were sent to raise pigs and chickens, seemed a little lost, but it was better than letting them retire.

Wounded people like them, even if they are given a sum of money to retire, they don't know how to survive. In contrast, continuing to stay in the army and engage in logistics has made them feel more comfortable.

For a long time, Zhao Tiehu has emphasized that there is no distinction between the main force and the locality. In his opinion, each fighter of the task force is only different in the division of duties. Even if you raise pigs and chickens, it is also because of the needs of the army.

With this nominal recognition, coupled with the militarization of the farms, the fighters in charge of the breeding were also distributed with guns and ammunition. This sense of identity makes these fighters work hard, and they also seem very hard and motivated.

After the arrival of the first column, Zhao Tiehu also deliberately asked people to pick a fat pig and slaughter it directly on the farm. And this pig was also used as a meal for the troops, as well as to entertain the two observation groups.

Seeing these situations, Zhang Jingshan and Li Yu also sighed and said: "Your task force has indeed done a very good job in terms of logistics support. I really can't imagine that you have made such a family in this mountain. ”

'This is also forced by the little devils!' Since we established our base area, the little devils have repeatedly sent some plainclothes people to pretend to be traders to enter our base area to collect intelligence. We are all cracking down on these people.

Over time, many small traders and vendors are afraid to come in and do business. Although there is a lot of game in this mountain, you can beat one less one. The soldiers wanted to eat more food and meat, but they could only find a way by themselves, so they deliberately took the time to set up this breeding farm.

First, let these wounded soldiers find something to do in the army, so that they don't feel like they are a waste. Second, the things that are bred can also improve some troop food, so why not do a good thing that kills two birds with one stone. ’

Listening to Zhao Tiehu's introduction, Li Yu still said with emotion: "We all understand this truth, but if we want to get this thing done, it is not an easy thing." At this point, you are doing a very good job! ”

That's also the trust of the commissar and the commander to hand over this mess to me. In order not to lose face, it is necessary to put more effort into improving the combat effectiveness and food of the troops. The food is good, and the enthusiasm of the soldiers is also high! ’

As soon as these words came out, everyone who heard them also laughed. In the Eighth Route Army, winning battles and eating meat with meals is also something that many soldiers are looking forward to. Therefore, some people have also laughed at the fact that if the soldiers are given more meat, the troops will have combat effectiveness.

Regarding the inspection of the arsenal, Zhao Tiehu did not let all the members of the two observation groups go. Considering the importance of the arsenal, Luo Rong and Li Yu both agreed with Zhao Tiehu's decision, and finally only brought regiment-level cadres to go.

Seeing the arsenal built in the cave, as well as many seized machines and generators, everyone who came to inspect and visit was very shocked. Even if the arsenal is not large, it is still an arsenal after all!

After inquiring about the situation of the arsenal, Zhao Tiehu also said in a timely manner: "At present, the arsenal has limited skilled workers, and there are also few machines and power generation equipment. But most importantly, there is still a lack of truly professional military manufacturing personnel.

At this point, I am afraid that we still need two old chiefs, suggest more to the above, and send us some professional personnel. As for the transfer of the arsenal, it is estimated that it is unlikely. It took a lot of effort to move these things into the mountains.

If you want to move them to other places, you don't know how much effort it will take! And this place is very good, as long as you manage it well and expand it, I believe that the future is still promising! ”

'Indeed! The arsenal is small, but it is also well-organized, and it should indeed be run well. If we really make this factory bigger and stronger, our troops will also benefit a lot in the future, and we will not have to rely on seizure of everything. ’

There are no guns, no cannons, the enemy makes us. This remark was widely circulated among the Eighth Route Army, but for many leading cadres, they knew very well that this was a helpless move by the Eighth Route Army. If they don't rely on capture, how can they have weapons and how to expand their troops?