With the Jining-Zaozhuang section of the Xinpu Railway, many railways were blown up and damaged by the Eighth Route Army. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThe infantry brigade from Jining to Zaozhuang had to choose a road march, and it took a short time for the main advance to finally arrive in Tengxian County.

However, to the surprise of the Japanese army, before they arrived in Teng County, the Zaozhuang Garrison Headquarters sent a telegram asking for help. So much so that the infantry brigade that wanted to rest in Tengxian County could only send an infantry wing to continue to Zaozhuang.

In the face of the arrival of the Little Devil Infantry Brigade in Teng County, the task force that had been operating near the railway earlier also reduced its strength and returned to various strongholds in the mountains. In addition to some guerrillas and reconnaissance teams, it was difficult to see the large forces of the Eighth Route Army around Teng County.

The Japanese garrison stationed in Teng County also looked relieved when they looked at the infantry wing stationed in the county barracks. During this time, they were all stuck in the county seat, and there was no time to take care of other places except to protect the railway line.

When the large army arrived, some units stationed outside the county town also sent people to report the news that the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army, which had been operating on the railway line earlier, had disappeared without a trace, and it seemed that they had fled.

Hearing this news, the Teng County garrison officer was also a little angry and said, "Baga! These dirt roads are all cowards. As soon as our large army arrived, they fled. Ordered the special service team to start searching for the whereabouts of Tubalu. ”

Although the Teng County garrison had already known some places where the Eighth Route Army was hiding. But as far as the current situation is concerned, they need to give more detailed information on the encirclement and suppression of the large army, and solve the hidden Eighth Route Army at one time.

The captain of the Japanese infantry wing who stayed in Teng County, after listening to the report of the Teng County garrison, said with a little dissatisfaction: "Until now, haven't you figured out the hiding places of these Tubalu? In that case, how do I make a sweeping plan? ”

'Please rest assured, Your Excellency, I have ordered the troops and the special team to launch a search and investigation, and I believe that news will come soon. We've identified a few locations earlier, but they're a bit scattered.

In addition, most of those places are in the mountains, and if we want to carry out encirclement and suppression, I am afraid that we will need to make careful arrangements. Once they are allowed to escape, it will not be so easy to surround them next time. ’

'Yo! This time we were ordered to come and clear these dirt roads, and we won't stay here for long. Therefore, you must find out the information as soon as possible and solve these dirt roads in one fell swoop. ’

Being ordered from Jining to fight in Zaozhuang was somewhat reluctant for the officers and men of the infantry brigade. After all, originally this winter, they all thought they could have a good rest, but they didn't expect to be sent to Zaozhuang again.

But reluctantly, since the division and regiment had issued an order to fight, they could only be ordered to come. At least judging from the current situation, the commander of the Japanese brigade and the two wing commanders felt that the situation in Zaozhuang was relatively grim.

Although from what we know so far, the number of the Eighth Route Army operating in Zaozhuang is not large. But an Eighth Route Army that can break through Zaozhuang is worthy of their vigilance. What's more, when attacking Zaozhuang, the Eighth Route Army also used artillery units.

When the infantry brigade arrived in Teng County, it began to divide its troops into two routes, staying in Teng County all the way to prepare for a sweep, and rushing all the way to Zaozhuang to clean up the mess. At the same time, the Eighth Route Army and guerrillas operating around Zaozhuang carried out corresponding clean-up and sweeping.

And Zhao Tiehu, who was staying in Yufeng Ridge at the moment, after a short day of rest, began to divide his troops in the face of the little devil, preparing to carry out a sweep of the whole territory, and also ordered the assault team to set off again, and followed him to choose the next combat target.

Before going down the mountain, Zhao Tiehu made an appointment with several officers from the prisoner of war camp again, and said very sincerely: "Ladies and gentlemen, you have also been here for a few days, and I believe you also have some understanding of our situation.

Next, my troops are about to usher in a big sweep of the little devils, and I am afraid that the situation will not be optimistic. If you want to leave, you can let us know. When the time comes, I will send you some money for the journey and send troops to take you down the mountain.

If you stay, I hope you will abide by the rules and regulations of our Eighth Route Army. Again, no matter what unit you came from before, as long as you sincerely join the Eighth Route Army, I warmly welcome you on behalf of the Eighth Route Army.

The people we took with us were not because they had any problems, but because they weren't fit to join my troops. I don't think that as a soldier, I don't need to emphasize too much about the principle of prohibiting it, right?

I don't care what you did in the old army, but when you get to my army, you have to follow our rules. Although my troops are not paid, I will try to do my best in terms of food and clothing. ”

After returning to the base, some of the prisoners of war who had participated in the raid earlier were complacent that they had made a small profit in the raid process. didn't think about it, and it didn't take long for the Eighth Route Army to take these people away.

As for the weapons that had been issued to them earlier, after returning to the base, except for some appointed officers, the weapons and ammunition of the rest of the soldiers were all recovered. In doing so, it is also to ensure the safety of the base.

After all, in terms of strength alone, the number of prisoners of war in the base of the third detachment is indeed more than that of the third detachment. If some effective control is not implemented, Zhao Tiehu will also worry about these prisoners of war making trouble.

Now bring these temporarily appointed officers to explain the previous arrests. When these officers heard this, they felt a little hot on their faces, even if they were complaining.

But there was still an officer who said: "Captain Zhao, those brothers under me are really not very sensible and greedy for small gains." But in this situation, if they are driven down the mountain, I am afraid that it will be difficult for them to survive.

I want to plead for them, can I let them make meritorious contributions? I asked them to hand over the money they had embezzled before, and promised not to hide it again. To be honest, it's all the fault of poverty, and they can't take their eyes off the money when they see it. ”

In the face of the pleas of these prisoner of war officers, Zhao Tiehu still said very calmly: "Rules are rules, and they cannot be changed casually." Since they have violated discipline, they need to be punished accordingly.

At least I can tell you that if this happens to my troops, then the soldiers who violate the discipline may be subject to confinement or even expulsion from the army. They are not my subordinates, but they need to be disciplined.

However, since you are pleading, then I can open the net and not expel them for the time being. So be it! I'll give them a chance to atone for their sins, and then I'll send them to see the prisoners of war.

If they can do a good job and make amends, I will give them a chance. If they feel that they can't stand the discipline of our troops, when this sweep is over, I will still pay them for the passage and send someone to see them off. ”

It was a good errand to go and see some of the puppet soldiers who had been captured earlier. But these officers all know that these people went to the prisoner of war camp of the Eighth Route Army, but they were afraid that they would not have the opportunity to touch the guns and do more logistical things.

Either way, it's better than being driven down the mountain in this kind of weather and situation. And after this news spread, it really made many lucky prisoners of war feel that they should not violate the rules and regulations of the Eighth Route Army at will.

At least many prisoners of war could feel that since they entered the mountains, the Eighth Route Army had treated them very favorably. In terms of food, they are the same as the troops of the Eighth Route Army, and those wounded and sick can also get better care and preferential food.

The Eighth Route Army didn't treat them as outsiders, but they regarded themselves as masters, which was indeed a bit excessive. After this incident, the political cadres of the third detachment also began to talk to some prisoners of war and ask them if they were willing to join the Eighth Route Army.

Such separate conversations and invitations can undoubtedly have the effect of dividing these prisoners of war. At least Zhao Tiehu didn't want these prisoners of war to stay together after joining the task force, which would not be conducive to the subsequent management of the troops.

Most of the invited prisoners of war chose to join the Eighth Route Army. For these prisoners of war, Zhao Tiehu also told Zhu Zixi that he would assign them to other secret camp bases, observe them for a period of time, and then slowly integrate them into the army.

For the miners who were rescued along with the prisoners of war, Zhao Tiehu also sent political cadres to do propaganda. For some people who live in Zaozhuang, Zhao Tiehu will also ask the miners for their own opinions, and if they really want to go home, Zhao Tiehu will not force them to stay.

It's just that these miners know that if they really choose to escape home, it is estimated that sooner or later they will still be caught by the little devils. After all, it is indeed difficult for them to ensure their own safety in the occupied area.

With a group of honest prisoners of war and miners who began to be incorporated into the recruit battalion of the third detachment and other secret battalion detachments, the strength of the third detachment undoubtedly increased a lot. And this time, Zhao Tiehu also selected some elite veterans in the third detachment.

Even during the selection process, a prisoner of war officer requested: "Captain Zhao, we also want to join your unit and stay in the mountains every day, and we also feel that we don't want to go." If we can, we would like to fight devils with you. ”

At the initiative of these officers, Zhao Tiehu finally gave the prisoner of war camp forty places, and selected a company-level officer from the prisoner of war camp to serve as a platoon commander. The deputy platoon commander and deputy squad leader are all served by soldiers sent by the commando.

Speaking of which, many officers and men of the task force were also converted from the Zhongyan Army earlier. Therefore, they also have no opinion on these prisoners of war who joined later, but feel that Zhao Tiehu can really treat them equally.

After all, these so-called veterans only joined the Eighth Route Army a few months before them. And now, many of them are squad leaders or even officers. This means that as long as you have the ability in this unit, you can get the corresponding promotion and promotion.

As a result, when leaving the Yufengling base, the commando team led by Zhao Tiehu had dozens more people than when they set off from Teng County. After Zhao Tiehu led the team to leave, the third detachment also entered the overall alert and defense preparations.

Even if the little devils have not yet sent troops to sweep up, the next combat mission of the third detachment is more to ensure the safety of the guerrilla areas around the base area. As for the battle down the mountain, we have to wait for Zhao Tiehu's next order!