When the reinforcements returned to Tengxian County with the rescued remnants, they looked at the nearly 3,000 troops before departure, and there were less than 300 people left at this moment. The garrison officer of Teng County, who www.biquge.info Pen, Qu, Pavilion, felt cold, but also knew that this news was bound to alarm Jining again.

The infantry brigade that rushed to Zaozhuang for reinforcements this time was hit hard again this time. Most of the remaining two or three thousand troops were deployed near Zaozhuang City. An infantry brigade was basically half-crippled.

You must know that this is the elite infantry brigade of the division, and if it is pulled to the frontal battlefield, even if it fights with a main division of the Zhongyan Army, it is estimated that it will not be beaten so badly. But now, in less than half a month, there are so many casualties.

In fact, when Zhao Tiehu's battle report was sent to the column, Commander Zhang Jingshan also looked incredulous. In just a few days, not to mention breaking the sweep and encirclement of the little devils, but also giving the sweep of the little devils to the counter-encirclement.

Looking at the results mentioned in the telegram, Zhang Jingshan also smiled and said: "This little devil is probably going to cry!" The previous time, he asked him to defeat more than 2,000 little devils and kill all the generals. This time more than two thousand were wiped out.

If this continues, the next time, an infantry brigade that the little devil worked hard to transfer from Jining will be reimbursed. This kid is really powerful! This result is greater than the harvest of one of our columns! ”

'Yes! I have to say that we still far underestimate the combat effectiveness of the task force. Only one combat detachment has done this, and this kid's combat command ability is really powerful.

Just let him hit like this, it is estimated that the little devil in Jining will really not be able to sit still. Next, the little devil is bound to increase his troops in Zaozhuang, and whether he can continue to withstand the pressure is also a big problem! At the end of the day, we still have too little time to develop!

With the current development rate of the task force, if we can give us one to two more years, it is estimated that it will not be a problem to recover Zaozhuang. However, now that the railway is interrupted and the canal is blocked, the little devil is probably also very annoyed! ’

The members of the leading group of the column were very pleased with the situation that the task force had fought in Zaozhuang. In their opinion, it is indeed gratifying to have such a combat-effective unit under the command of the column.

The most important thing is that this combat-effective unit did not rely on the column to give much support at all. And even in many cases, they, in turn, supported the work of the columns. In such a unit, which leader is not important?

After listening to the words of political commissar Li Yu, Zhang Jingshan also agreed: "Not bad! For us now, development is key, but time is also important. If he can survive this difficulty, there should be a great development of the army in the future.

It just so happened that the commendation order from the headquarters had arrived earlier, and this kid had finally been promoted to one level. Although there is no time for him to go to Yan'an to study now, this place is reserved for him, and he will be allowed to go when he is free.

From the telegram sent by the boss, it can also be seen that the boss attaches great importance to this kid. I'm really curious now, if I continue to develop like this, I guess it won't be long before this kid will be able to level me on the same level. ”

'Yes! If our troops can have a few more such tiger generals, I believe that the pace of our liberation of the whole country will be much faster. No matter how far he can go in the future, he will not forget you, the old chief.

In fact, as far as the current situation is concerned, I think I can mention it to this kid, so that he can start to shift the focus of the development of the base area in the future to Linyi. If our two armies can truly unite, this battle will be even better in the future.

For them, there are actually great benefits. If the little devils really gather heavy troops in Zaozhuang, they can also transfer the main force to Linyi at any time. We join forces with them, and I believe that the development of the surrounding anti-Japanese war is also promising! ’

In Li Yu's view, compared with the development of the task force, the development speed of the first column in the Yimeng Mountains seems to be a little slow. In this case, it is very necessary to open a gap from the outside to give the column more room for development.

If the base area from Zaozhuang to Linyi and even the Yimeng Mountains can be opened, then the first column and the task force can really help each other. At that time, it will also pose a huge threat to the entire Japanese army in Shandong.

After receiving the telegram forwarded by the column, Chen Wan, who was in charge of delivering the telegram, was also very happy and said: "Detachment leader, congratulations on your promotion!" ”

Facing Chen Wan's congratulations, Zhao Tiehu said with a smile: "Is the official of the Eighth Route Army an officer?" Didn't you read that the telegram said that the task force still kept its original number? So from now on, I'm still the head of the detachment, and there's nothing to be happy about.

In fact, the number of troops we have now is far beyond the establishment of a main regiment. As for me personally, it doesn't really matter if I improve or not. After all, we don't have a military pay, do we? ”

In Zhao Tiehu's opinion, he really didn't care much about the so-called promotion order sent by the headquarters. As long as the task force still puts him in command, it really doesn't matter if he is promoted or not. What he really wants is not to be constrained too much.

At least as far as the current situation is concerned, the task force is still somewhat different from other Eighth Route Army units in terms of system. Even if there is a simple prisoner policy, the task force will not implement it thoroughly enough!

It can be said that the task force is now completely in the hands of Zhao Tiehu alone. The three squad leaders are all old subordinates he promoted. As for Tan Changze, he admires Zhao Tiehu even more at the moment.

As for the so-called military salaries, in fact, the task force today does not pay them. But both the main forces and the local troops can enjoy the benefits brought to them by the detachment. These benefits, in a sense, are military salaries.

After all, since the formation of the task force, a large amount of property has been seized, most of which have not been handed over to the column, but all of them have been intercepted and used as development funds. This point, in the Eighth Route Army, is also called a violation of discipline.

In short, compared to others who were happy to see this telegram from the headquarters, Zhao Tiehu didn't feel any joy. The only difference is that similar to Song Dabao and Li Chengwu, they have also begun to enjoy the position of captain at the battalion level.

As long as this momentum of development is maintained, in the future, when the little devils are driven away, it may be very possible for them to become regimental commanders and division commanders. At least for Song Dabao, he was also very happy to learn that he was promoted to the captain of the main battalion level.

Earlier, he worked in the Zhongyan Army for nearly ten years, and he is still a small company commander. But after following Zhao Tiehu for more than half a year, he became the main battalion commander. Give him a little more time, maybe he can become a regimental commander or even higher!

Looking at Song Dabao, who was a little silly, Zhao Tiehu couldn't help but laugh and scolded: "Are you so happy?" Although you were promoted to battalion commander, you are still a deputy detachment commander. If you really want to talk about it, you even mentioned half a level less! ”

'Hey, hey! I am content! As long as I can follow you, it doesn't matter if I am an official or not! ’

I love to hear that! Forget it, Chen Wan, send a telegram to the second and third detachments, and tell the officers and men of each detachment, that the headquarters has given us a high degree of recognition for our development during this period, and the commander-in-chief has personally issued a commendation order.

Although there are no bounties, it is okay for each detachment to have a meal to celebrate. The corresponding cost is just reported to the Times. In the telegram, the officers and men of the other two detachments were also told that it was far from the time to be happy.

Next, the little devils are bound to increase their efforts to clean up us, so there is still a hard battle to fight in the future. Let the fighters be fully mentally prepared, and once the order is given, it is necessary to use all their strength to fully complete the tasks given by their superiors. ’

'Yes, Captain! ’

Compared with the Zhongyan army, there are troops who have won battles, and the bigwigs above often give money and materials as rewards. Here in the Eighth Route Army, this naturally did not exist. Being able to add a special meal is already a good reward.

Receiving a telegram forwarded from the headquarters of the detachment, the fighters of both detachments were equally happy. Whether Li Chengwu or Zhu Zixi, they also felt that it was really right to come to Zaozhuang with Zhao Tiehu.

Not to mention being in charge of a base area alone, they have now all become officers at the battalion level, commanding thousands of troops. In the past, it is estimated that they did not dare to think of it. And now, it's all become a reality.

When he came out with Zhao Tiehu, he was just a squad leader. And the other one was a small platoon commander in the Jin Sui Army. In less than a year, the identities of the two have changed so dramatically.

Perhaps, as some people say, you have to follow the right people in the army. With the right people, they also have bigger and better development. At this moment, most of the officers in the three combat detachments who served as company-platoon-level cadres were veterans who had followed them earlier.

For these veterans, being able to become a junior officer in the army is also a change of identity for them. In time, perhaps they can also become envied officials in the eyes of others.

When Zhao Tiehu was celebrating the promotion of the task force, the little devil in Zaozhuang seemed a little unhappy. Even when he learned that the Tengxian sweeping troops had been almost completely annihilated, Eguchi Zotaro immediately transferred back the troops blocked in Weishan.

Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly very dangerous to transfer troops out of the city. And the commander of the 32nd Division, Kimura Hyotaro, who received the telegram and was far away in Jining, undoubtedly looked very angry.

Not long after, Kimura Hyotaro once again dispatched an infantry wing and an imperial association regiment from the division under his command to Zaozhuang. Even if he wants to send some more troops over, Jining can't ignore it, right?

After all, the 32nd Division was not only responsible for the defense of Zaozhuang, but also took care of several other places. If he really wants to transfer the garrisons from other places to Zaozhuang, if something happens in other places, he will also not be able to eat and walk around.

As the 32nd Division once again dispatched the main force to Zaozhuang, the advancing column that was infiltrating Jining also felt that the pressure had suddenly decreased. Even in the eyes of the advancing column, this is a very rare opportunity for them to enter the Jining area.

Maybe taking advantage of the lack of troops of the little devils, if they find the right opportunity, it is estimated that they can win a few battles. In this way, it is also conducive to them to quickly establish a base around Jining and the prestige of the Eighth Route Army!