Chapter 187: Gathering Strength

On a cold day, a team of men and horses entered China from the North Korean side on the south bank of the Yalu River. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info This team is struggling, many wounded people are supporting each other, and morale is very low. At this time, Bai Yong, the leader of the guerrilla brigade, rode a horse and was silent in a thick cotton coat.

After launching guerrilla operations on the Liaodong Peninsula last year, Bai Yong's guerrilla brigade went deep into the Korean Peninsula this year to support the Korean resistance organizations and carry out guerrilla operations. Due to the large-scale encirclement and suppression of the Japanese army, Bai Yong's guerrilla brigade suffered heavy losses, and there are only more than 300 men and horses left.

Bai Yong's guerrilla brigade played a significant role, holding back four divisions of the Japanese army on the Korean Peninsula, including the Liaodong Peninsula, and effectively supporting the defensive operations on the Shandong Peninsula. Due to the intensification of the Japanese army's purging efforts, Bai Yong could no longer hold on, so he had to lead his troops to withdraw to China. The troops crossed the frozen river, and the responders appeared. A few hours later, the troops arrived at a backing hill. At the entrance of the village, the Northeast Regional Intelligence Department came out to greet him in person. "Director Nian, Bai can come back alive to see you, because God favors you."

As soon as they saw Bai Yong, he sighed, "Captain Bai, I heard that you went deep into the vicinity of Seoul to attack the Japanese army, and I have been worried about you. The Japanese army was heavily encircled and suppressed, and the journey back must have been very difficult. "Director Nian, at the beginning of the 10th century, I received an order to withdraw to the country, but I did not expect that the Japanese army organized three blockade lines to intercept it. Our unit was ambushed several times and hid in Tibet, damn, Lao Tzu thought that this little life was thrown in North Korea. "Brother Bai, don't say anything, you will be a hero when you come back alive. Hurry up and get inside, pork stew and vermicelli are waiting for you! ”

The next day, Bai Yong was in good spirits and refreshed. He had a haircut, he had shaved, and the unkempt mess of yesterday was gone. "Director Nian, I heard that Commander Ge led the soldiers to win the battle and blocked the Japanese army's crazy attack?" "Captain Bai, the good news can't be stopped. Commander Ge asked me to convey to you that the victory of defensive operations is inseparable from guerrilla operations behind enemy lines in your unit. You disturbed the rear of the Japanese army, especially dragging down 4 divisions of the Japanese army. For this reason, Commander Ge issued an order to promote you to the rank of major general! “

"Thank you Commander Ge for your kindness, the major general should be the brigade commander, but I only have more than 300 people! Wouldn't you be the commander of the light pole? Nian Qicheng smiled and said: "Brother Bai, since Commander Ge has promoted you to major general, how can he make you a bare-bones commander." Look, here's a power of attorney! Bai Yong took the letter of appointment with some confusion, only to see that it was written: Bai Yong is hereby appointed as the commander of the Songjiang Independent Division and the 2nd Mixed Brigade. Signed, Ge Yunfei! Bai Yong straightened his chest and straightened his back as much as possible.

"Please tell Commander Ge that he will never disappoint his expectations, and he will not hesitate to do so. Director Nian, when will we leave for Shandong? "Back to Shandong, is there a place name called Songjiang in Shandong?" "If we don't go back to Shandong, where are we going?" "Let's go to Jiamusi!" "Jiamusi is north of Harbin, Heilongjiang, where are we going to do something?" "This is Commander Ge's layout, my cousin was the Yantai City Defense Battalion Pipe Band. After the Republic of China, he was transferred to Jiamusi as the commander of the 12th Mixed Brigade. ”

"This time, the War Department expanded the army and formed the 62nd Division of the Northeast Frontier Army. My cousin was appointed commander of the 62nd Division, and the mixed brigade under his command was expanded into the 1st Brigade of the 62nd Division, your unit was the 2nd Brigade, and the commander of the 3rd Brigade was recruited from the Shandong Column, and a group of officers who graduated from the Jinan Military Academy were recruited at the same time. "I understand, Commander Ge wants to control Heilongjiang!" Bai Yong was overjoyed when he heard this. "Not only that, Commander Ge's layout in Heilongjiang is to deal with Lao Maozi! In the future, we will not only drive out the Japanese, but also Lao Maozi. ”

"Director Nian, how many men are there in my brigade?" Bai Yong changed the subject. "4 regiments, three infantry regiments, one cavalry regiment, about 5,000 people." Haha, Lao Tzu has a cavalry regiment, this is what I dreamed of, when will we go to Jiamusi? “

"I'll leave in the next year, you and the brothers will take care of your spirits, I'll take care of some things, and I'll leave when I come back." Half a month later, the new annual rings quietly came. After coming back from the year, Bai Yong, who was waiting to be fed, couldn't wait. Soon after, the troops set off on horse-drawn carts, snow climbing plows, and vehicles.

The snow-capped wilderness mountain range offers a scenery unique to the northern country. White fluffy and soft and pleasing to the eye. Due to the sparse population, the thick snow on the road was crushed into deep ruts by the wheels of the carriages. In some sections, the snow was so deep that people had to jump off the wagons to lighten the load. The troops passed through Dunhua and Mudanjiang and arrived at Jiamusi 10 days later. Looking from afar, Jiamusi Town is vivid, and everyone's mood is not to mention how excited. A troop of cavalry galloped out of the city, apparently spotting guests from afar.

Jiamusi is a Manchu language, which means Zhuguantun or Yicheng Village, and is an important post station leading to the north. In 1909, Jiamusi was placed under the jurisdiction of Huachuan County and officially established as a town. Due to Ge Yunfei's butterfly effect, the shipping from Harbin to Jiamusi after the Republic of China began to flourish through the golden waterway of the Songhua River, and in just a few years, Jiamusi formed the appearance of a market town. Nowadays, due to the large number of immigrants, the population of Jiamusi has grown to more than 30,000 people, and the daily floating population reaches several hundred.

Jiamusi is a new town, so there are no tall walled gatehouses. At the intersection leading to the town, Nian Weihao, Nian Weihao, stood at the intersection to greet him. "Cousin, I have been looking forward to you day and night, and you will be smooth along the way!" "It's hard to walk in the cold and snow! Let me introduce, this is Bai Yong, the captain of the guerrilla brigade. "Report to the division commander, subordinates come to report!" Bai Yong stepped forward and raised his hand in salute. "Haha! A lone hero fighting behind enemy lines, your name has long been heard like thunder. ”

The two sides exchanged warm greetings, and Nian Weihao took the opportunity to say: "Brother Bai, brothers, welcome the warriors to triumph, the wine and food have been prepared, one is to celebrate the warriors, and the other is to wash the dust for the warriors, please!" "The crowd entered the town in high spirits, attracting the attention of pedestrians on the streets. The big bowl of drinking, the big bowl of meat, the delicacies of the mountains, the delicious Songhua River fish, everyone threw off their cheeks to eat and drink, and the atmosphere was pushed to a climax. After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Bai Yong asked anxiously.

"Commander Nian, my subordinates are presumptuous, I heard that the men and horses of our first brigade have been recruited, is it true?" Nian Weihao glanced at his cousin and said, "Brother Bai is a temperamental person, which suits my temper." The 2nd Brigade has been formed and is waiting for you to take office. "Division commander, where are my troops? I want to see them right away! "Your troops live in Yuelai Town, about 100 miles from Jiamusi. Brother Bai, the 3rd Brigade is currently being formed, and the people from Shandong will arrive in 3 days, and we will hold a ceremony in Jiamusi. ”

"Brother Bai, why be in a hurry, the army ceremony will be conferred the title, and your troops will come to participate at that time." "Hehe, I'm sorry to come and drink!" "Brother Bai led his subordinates deep into the Korean Peninsula, and he didn't hit the enemy, can you tell me how you dealt with the Japanese." Nian Qicheng interjected: "You will have a lot of time to communicate in the future, but my time is limited. After the ceremony, I will rush back to Mukden. Commander Ge called, let me give a detailed explanation about the black dragon, you listen to the ・・・・・・ next year. ”

On the day of the new year, Ge Yunfei had a drink at Shan Feng. The Intelligence Bureau is located in the General's Mansion, and Ge Yunfei basically spends his time in the Intelligence Bureau as long as he has time. "Commander, the year has been cut into a call, the 62nd Division has completed the expansion in Jiamusi, and the plan to control Heilongjiang is very smooth. If we do it next year, will we face a two-front war? "The reason why we chose to start the China Eastern Railway next year is based on two necessary conditions: first, large-scale civil strife will break out in Russia next year, which is a good opportunity for us to recapture the China Eastern Railway in one fell swoop."

Ge Yunfei said with confidence: "Second, Yuan Shikai's condition has worsened due to his son, his illness is uremia, even if there is a panacea, there is no way to return to heaven, and this year is his death." With the victory of the defensive operation, the tide of patriotism surging throughout the country. If Yuan Shikai dies, I am ready to support Duan Qirui as president, and then a situation of national resistance will be formed. "Commander, your predictions have always been accurate, I hope your dreams come true!"

"It's not a dream, it's something that will happen, so we have to prepare for it in advance." "Next year, you plan to let the 62nd Division attack Harbin directly?" "It's not an attack but a quick occupation, and the snake is to be hit at seven inches. Our aim this year is to launch a counteroffensive to drive the Japanese troops out of the Shandong Peninsula and create conditions for an attack on the Liaodong Peninsula next year. After the year, our new fighters and bombers will carry out test flights. Mass production of 105-mm heavy guns has already begun, and by the summer we have the conditions for a major counteroffensive ・・・・・・. “

Shan Feng looked at Ge Yunfei's confident and handsome face, and seemed to be extremely excited, and couldn't help but take a drink from his wine glass. It was late at night, and the two were still not sleepy. The occasional sound of firecrackers can be heard outside, heralding the arrival of the Chinese New Year.