In view of the easing of the situation in Zaozhuang, the two bigwigs of the advance column who had always wanted to visit Zaozhuang, and the two bigwigs of the first column who also planned to come over after learning the news, finally decided to come to Zaozhuang together.

In order to ensure the safety of the two groups, after receiving the telegrams from the two columns, Zhao Tiehu also sent the special operations detachment under his command in advance to greet the arrival of the four military and political leaders at the place where he entered Zaozhuang.

Luo Rong, who came from the advance column, is the old chief of Zhao Tiehu, and he will also be the supreme commander of the Shandong combat unit in the future. The two from the first column, one is also an old chief, and he is the current direct superior of the task force.

For the four of them to come together, Zhao Tiehu was really surprised. But he somewhat knew that the four chiefs were also curious about the development of the task force, so they decided to come over together to have a look, accompanied by some military and political officers of the troops.

The reason is simple, the speed of development of the task force is so alarming that the commanders of both columns are indeed very curious. This time, I also came here to see what differences the task force has in the construction of the base area.

It's just that for Zhao Tiehu, he somewhat understands that Zhang Jingshan and others are coming, and it is estimated that there is a deeper meaning. In any case, today's task force is a fragrant detachment, and both columns attach great importance to it.

But the commanders of the two columns were both old chiefs of Zhao Tiehu. No matter that person comes, Zhao Tiehu will treat him politely. As for too many other things, Zhao Tiehu didn't want to pay too much attention to them.

At the end of the day, he just wants to do what he loves! That's all!

The first to arrive at the detachment was Luo Rong and his entourage who came from Yishan. Looking at Li Hao and the others who came to greet him, Luo Rong also said happily: "Comrade Li Hao, thank you for your hard work!" ”

'The chief is serious! We are also here by order! Chiefs, please! ’

On the way to the detachment headquarters with Luo Rong and his entourage, Luo Rong also walked around the detachment's base with great interest. Seeing the masses here, they were also surprised by the enthusiasm of these people wearing the uniforms of the Eighth Route Army.

The most surprising thing for Luo Rong and the others was that Li Hao and the others were only responsible for their safety guidance, and they would not ask about other things. Even if Luo Rong and the others chatted with the people in private, Li Hao and the others would not say anything.

This will undoubtedly allow Luo Rong and others to better understand the development of the base area. Some people in the province also said that Zhao Tiehu was whitewashing the peace, greeting the people in the base area in advance, and letting him fool these higher-level leaders!

After listening to some of the things told by these people, Luo Rong was also very surprised: "The people here seem to be very supportive of our troops!" This kind of situation, even in the base areas of Shanxi and Hebei, is rare! ”

'Political commissar, but I always feel that some of the policies promulgated by this guy are somewhat inconsistent with us! Who doesn't know, our troops are not paid at all. This guy, although he didn't pay the soldiers, but there was something wrong with the distribution of materials, right?

If this were to get out, what would the rest of us think? And many fellow villagers sent their children into the army before, as if they were all for the preferential treatment of military families, wouldn't this be too utilitarian? ’

As a commander, Chen Ming somewhat felt that Zhao Tiehu was suspected of changing the recruitment policy without authorization. This kind of thing can be big or small, in Chen Ming's opinion, it also needs to be paid attention to, so as not to cause protests from soldiers in other troops!

Regarding Chen Ming's worries, Luo Rong smiled and said, "Special treatment in special circumstances!" It is also a good thing that the task force has a set of supplies and gives some benefits to the soldiers of the troops. Can't we let the people suffer and suffer poverty with us, right?

The situation is different in each place, but we have to look at the outcome of the problem. As you saw earlier, the people here are very active in sending young people into the army. Have you seen this in other bases?

Only by truly uniting with the people can we deal with the little devils. At least the development and construction of the base area here does not give me the feeling that it has only been established for more than half a year, and it seems to be the same as our previous base area in the Soviet area. ”

The solid foundation of the masses in the base areas also has a direct impact on the development and survival of the troops behind enemy lines. As someone said in the early years, the military and civilians are in the same situation. Without the support of the people, the Eighth Route Army could not survive behind enemy lines.

And the base area, in a sense, is a fish pond that connects the Eighth Route Army with the people, the army and the people. Whether the fish pond is strong or not is naturally related to whether the love of fish and water can be stable! It's a little problem, and in Luo Rong's opinion, there is no need to go online.

When I arrived at Xishan Village, which entered the mountain, I looked at the fortifications built at the entrance of the village and the militia on duty at the entrance of the village. Luo Rong also asked curiously: "This is the militia team organized by the village spontaneously?" They are also armed with machine guns? ”

Along the way, Luo Rong saw that the base area under the command of the task force was very well built, and the mass foundation was also very solid. But what surprised him the most was the construction of the militia here, which made many of the main forces embarrassed.

When the other main forces were still worried about weapons and equipment, the militia team under Zhao Tiehu seemed to have unified weapons. Luo Rong, who had seen the militia use guns before, knew that the performance of those weapons was very good.

And now seeing that the militia is also equipped with two light machine guns, how can this not surprise them!

On the contrary, Li Hao said with a smile: "Chief, this crooked trick was captured from the little devil when they cooperated in the battle before. Under normal circumstances, the weapons and ammunition seized by the local troops will not be collected by our main forces.

This village, the last one to enter the mountains, felt the need to strengthen their armament. Therefore, these two crooked handles were left in the village for them to use. In some important fortress villages, the militia is well armed and equipped! ”

When Chen Ming, who was standing on the side, heard this, he couldn't help but roll his eyes and said secretly in his heart: "This is not bad!" Even a bunch of militias use such sophisticated weapons, so what are the weapons used by our main forces? Who is the main force? ”

Fortunately, Chen Ming, as a commander, is not easy to say. You can't tell Li Hao and the others that he is very envious of the weapons and equipment used by the local troops under the command of the task force, right? It's a bit embarrassing to say this!

But in his heart, Chen Ming felt that when he saw Zhao Tiehu this time, he must ask for more weapons and ammunition from his hands to go back. After all, the next step in the development of the advance column is to expand and expand, and it cannot be developed without weapons and ammunition.

In fact, this kind of envy is not only Chen Ming, who is the commander of the column, but also the other commanders of the column who came over. In the opinion of these military commanders, the weapons that the task force provided to the militia were too extravagant.

Many of the militia members use Hanyang-made, which is a very good weapon in their troops. Not to mention, there are many militias who also use the 38 big cover of the little devils. Such weapons are not often seen in the main forces!

But they couldn't say anything, because most of these weapons were handed over on the battlefield when the militia was equipped with the main force to fight. Although the seizure must be returned to the public, Zhao Tiehu's troops are also not short of weapons.

During this time, they had already heard of Zhao Tiehu's achievements in Zaozhuang. The main force of the little devils who were eliminated by them alone was as many as nearly 10,000, not counting the puppet army that was eliminated, as well as the loot captured in the county town.

It can be said that today's task force is not short of good equipment. But the problem is, they don't have it! Therefore, I hope that at the end of this visit, the military chief who can ask for a batch of weapons from the task force will be able to go back, and what about Chen Ming?

After starting to enter the mountain, it didn't take long for Luo Rong to see Zhao Tiehu who had been waiting for a long time on a hillside pass. Seeing Zhao Tiehu, whose face was more mature than before, Luo Rong, who was the old chief, still recognized him at a glance.

Looking at Zhao Tiehu, who saluted and greeted with an excited expression, Luo Rong also smiled and said: "Detachment Zhao, this time we are here to learn from you, you can't hide your secrets!" ”

'Old chief, look at what you say! Ladies and gentlemen, you have worked hard all the way, let's go to the mountain! It's still a long way from where our detachment is stationed! ’

Chen Ming, who was staying on the side, looked at the fortifications on both sides of the hillside that were covered by trees, and said in surprise: "This fortification is built strong enough!" It must have been a lot of money, right? ”

'Yes, Chief! These fortifications were all improved little by little in the later period. This is where the headquarters of the detachment is located, and it is also the core of our base. If you don't build some strong fortifications, you won't have a bottom in your heart!

These are all fortifications made of cement and steel bars, and even if the little devils drag the mountain cannon over, our fortifications can be carried by us. However, if the little devils use airplanes and artillery, our fortification will not be able to withstand a few cannons. ’

'How many such blocking positions have you deployed?' ’

Luo Rong, who was standing on the side, looked at the fortification that he saw shortly after entering the mountain, and Luo Rong felt that this should be just the first line of defense. Then in the mountains, there will definitely be more fortifications.

'There are three! The core fortification is built according to the standard of being able to defend against the attacks of impsy heavy artillery and aerial bombs. And this is also the strongest line of defense of our detachment.

is letting the little devils enter there, and it is estimated that the detachment has reached the time of life and death. If there is such a fortification, even if the little devil wants to take it smoothly, he must fill it with his life. That's our last line of defense! ’

From Zhao Tiehu's words, Luo Rong and the others could also hear that even though the task force was currently victorious, Zhao Tiehu was still prepared for the worst. This kind of long-term consideration of the troops is rare for many commanders of the Eighth Route Army at present.

With such a stable base, Zhao Tiehu can be regarded as invincible. At least from the point of view of Luo Rong and the others, even if the little devil enters the mountains and wants to successfully advance to the core base of the task force, it is estimated that he will have to pay a lot of price.

In this way, for the little devil, I am afraid that the gains outweigh the losses. After all, in the end, the Eighth Route Army can still escape from the vast mountains, and the little devil wants to completely annihilate the combat goal of the Eighth Route Army, but in the end, I am afraid that it will still not be completed!