Chapter 155: Take the Initiative to Take the Pressure!
The Japanese puppet army stationed in the surrounding counties of Taigu gathered at the foot of Yunling Mountain, which really attracted the attention of all surrounding forces. The news www.biquge.info of the hijacking of the Japanese army's arms train was also a surprise to all forces.
Compared with the Eighth Route Army, which already knew that Zhao Tiehu led the team to fight this battle, the rest of the anti-Japanese forces felt extremely curious. At least on the Jin Suijun side, they were shocked when they heard the news.
Robbing the military train of the little devils transporting arms is not a simple matter to think about. Most importantly, the Japanese army built a number of strongholds around the Tongpu Railway, and patrols patrolled along the railway line every day.
Under such a tight defense, it is still possible to rob the military column escorted by heavy troops, which is enough to show that the strength of the team that robbed the military column is not simple. Without knowing Zhao Tiehu and his party, many people thought that they were doing it independently.
In fact, when the headquarters of the 129th Division sent a telegram to the 385th Brigade, the commanders of the 385th Brigade were also surprised to learn that the Taigu Independent Battalion had captured a large number of Japanese standard weapons and equipment, and even a certain amount of artillery.
It is clear that this batch of munitions was intended to be transported to the front line by the little devils, and now that it has been robbed by the Eighth Route Army, it is bound to try its best to recapture it. In order to ensure that nothing went wrong, the 385th Brigade quickly dispatched a main force regiment to Taigu territory.
The main force regiment had only one mission, to protect the anti-Japanese base areas opened up in Taigu and to transport the weapons and ammunition back to the rear base areas. With such a batch of weapons, the combat effectiveness of the 385th Brigade will also be greatly enhanced.
It also took a day to rush to the new regiment where the independent battalion was stationed overnight, and I was also very happy to see the large amount of weapons and ammunition piled up in the civilian houses. In their opinion, this batch of weapons is too important for them.
Kong Sijie, the commander of the new regiment, looked at this batch of weapons and said happily: "Comrade Mingshen, you have really helped the main force a lot this time!" With this batch of weapons and ammunition, our new regiment can be regarded as a bit of a main regiment. ”
In the face of Kong Sijie's praise, Zhang Mingshen, the battalion commander of the independent battalion, shook his head and said: "Commander Kong, our independent battalion dare not be ashamed of this credit." In the matter of robbing military columns, our independent battalion only fought one cooperation at most.
The real main attack and the formulation of the battle plan are all the credit of my old company commander and his reconnaissance company. Compared to what we are watching here, he and the reconnaissance company are now surrounded by thousands of Japanese puppet troops in Yunling Mountain! ”
'Your old company commander? Who? Don't tell me, it's the Iron Tiger! ’
As the commander of the new regiment of the 385th Brigade, he is naturally also an old Red Army who participated in the Long March. Kong Sijie, who knew more or less about Zhang Ming's detailed origins, felt that it was unlikely. As far as he knew, Zhao Tiehu had a problem with his brain, which was slightly better than a madman.
With such a disease, it is difficult to serve as the commander of the army. After all, no commander would dare to appoint an officer a man with brain problems and from time to time insaneness, even in the old Red Army.
To Kong Sijie's surprise, Zhang Mingshen nodded and said: "Yes, it is Zhao Tiehu, the battalion commander of the Hutou Battalion, who was seriously injured behind enemy lines once before, but it was a blessing in disguise, and the problem of headache and madness is gone."
The previous sneak attack on the little devil at the train station in Dongguan was also done by my old company commander. This time he robbed the little devil's military column and cut off the little devil's delivery of supplies to the front line. It's just a pity that I can't fight with him this time. ”
'Why not?' He only brought a reconnaissance company, what did he do with that little manpower? There are hundreds of people in your independent battalion, why don't you go over and support them and relieve them of pressure! ’
I thought about doing it, but he wouldn't allow it. What he means is that this batch of weapons and ammunition is more important. With this batch of weapons and ammunition, our troops will be able to expand the strength of at least one regiment. Therefore, there must be no loss of weapons.
In addition, he was worried that he had robbed the little devil's arms and provoked the little devils to go to the countryside and enter the village to sweep away the people. If our independent battalion held out here for defense, I believe the people would be safer. That's why he told me to leave them alone! ’
Listening to Zhang Mingxiang's words, Kong Sijie could also understand that Zhao Tiehu was under pressure alone, more to ensure the safety of this batch of weapons and ammunition, and also to ensure the safety of the anti-Japanese base area behind the enemy line in Taigu.
It is not easy to open up a base area, and it is even more difficult to defend it. If the little devils are introduced into the base area, then the people living in the base area will inevitably suffer the scourge of the little devils.
Thinking about this clearly, Kong Sijie thought for a while and said, "That's it! I'll supply this batch of weapons and ammunition a little bit first. Of course, this is the order of the brigade commander, and I will not steal this batch of weapons and ammunition. I'll take someone over to see how it goes! ”
It's just that without waiting for the new regiment to set off for Yunling Mountain, the scouts who successfully carried out a sneak attack and rebelled against some puppet troops last night had already taken the puppet army who were unwilling to leave with Zhao Tiehu to the defense area where the independent battalion was located.
Seeing the arrival of the scouts and dozens of puppet soldiers, and even many of these puppet soldiers were slightly injured, Kong Sijie and Zhang Mingshen also looked very surprised, and hurriedly asked why they suddenly came here.
'Commander Kong, Battalion Commander Zhang, I was ordered to bring these puppet troops who rebelled on the battlefield. What our captain means is that you can watch these puppet soldiers do political and ideological work, and those who can stay will stay.
If you don't want to stay, wait until you give them two dollars for the journey, and let them take off their uniforms and weapons and leave. As for the Yunling Mountain, you don't have to go there, we plan to leave early in the morning.
When we came, our captain also explained that as soon as we left, the little devils would inevitably sweep the base area. Now that Commander Kong is here, then we can also go more at ease, and the matter here will be left to you to deal with.
Another good news to tell you is that in last night's sneak attack, we managed to blow up the supplies and ammunition carried by the little devils, and we should have killed several of the little devil commanders.
When we came over just now, our scouts found that the little devils had basically withdrawn most of the troops in the mountains. If the little devil wants to go, don't chase after him. At this time, it is better for you to keep a low profile as much as possible.
First transport this batch of weapons and ammunition to the rear and arm our troops. As long as we are given a little time, I believe that the attention of the little devil will also be transferred from here to other places. Then you will be safe. ’
After the scout finished telling Zhao Tiehu about some of the things, Kong Sijie said with a little curiosity: "Your captain? Isn't it a company commander? Mingxiang, what's going on? ”
'Captain Kong, let me explain this! Externally, our number is the 772nd Regiment Reconnaissance Company, but in fact, our number is the Yushe Hutou Mountain Guerrilla Brigade. Of course, our guerrilla brigade is a little different.
This time, in order to sabotage behind enemy lines and support the troops fighting on the front line, we deliberately changed our name. Of course, in order to ensure the safety of our captain and the team, I also hope that Captain Kong will keep it a secret! ’
'Hutou Mountain Guerrilla Brigade? You're also a battalion-level brigade, right? How many people are in your brigade now? ’
'Yes! If our brigade is expanded, it can also be expanded to the size of a main battalion. It's just that our captain is picky first, and ordinary soldiers don't want it at all. As for the captured puppet army, don't want those who don't have the ability and backbone.
Now there are more than 150 of our veterans, and this time they all came with us. The remaining dozens of recruits are currently remaining in the rear garrison for training. Combined, the total number of people should be less than 300! ’
After listening to the scout's introduction, Kong Sijie was also surprised and said, "Yes!" In a team of less than 300 people, there are more than 150 veterans, and the proportion of new veterans is too high! ”
'Indeed! Compared with other companies, the number of veterans in our brigade is really not good. It's just that these veterans were sent by our regiment commander and the main battalion commanders. On the Yushe side, our captain has also done a lot of great things.
The previous attack on Yushe County and the killing of the little devil garrison officer in the city were also done by our captain. Speaking of which, the little devil ruthlessly encircled and suppressed Jinxi and our brigade this time, probably to avenge the losses we caused them in Yushe! ’
'Awesome! The former commander of the Hutou Battalion, the current captain of the Hutou Mountain Guerrilla Brigade, Zhao Tiehu is still Zhao Tiehu. If it goes on like this, it is estimated that it won't be long before this guy can release a regiment commander to do it. ’
Regarding the possibility that Zhao Tiehu would be transferred and appointed separately, the scouts naturally did not know about this situation. It's just that for many soldiers who join Hutou Mountain, if they have the opportunity, they are willing to fight with Zhao Tiehu.
Even if every time he followed Zhao Tiehu out, he was scared, but many soldiers felt that fighting with Zhao Tiehu was very happy. At least for the veterans of many brigades at present, as long as the unit is expanded, their positions will be promoted.
Since the formation of the guerrilla brigade, many fighters have made a lot of contributions. If it weren't for the fact that the unit had not been able to expand, I am afraid that many squad leaders would have been promoted to platoon commanders. This kind of promotion from a soldier to an officer also made many soldiers very excited.
And with Zhao Tiehu, you can also learn a lot of useful combat skills. If you can master these combat skills, you will have one more chance to save your life on the battlefield in the future. Counting up, there are indeed a lot of benefits!
It was learned that Zhao Tiehu would leave the Yunling Mountains early in the morning and return to Qi County from the hinterland of the mountains. At that time, Zhao Tiehu may lead his team members to do some more things in Qi County.
In this way, the little devil's attention in Taigu was diverted, the pressure on the independent battalion was reduced, and the safety of the anti-Japanese base area behind the enemy line in Taigu was ensured. Such an approach undoubtedly moved Zhang Mingxiang, who was an old subordinate.
As a result, when Kong Sijie gave the order and began to transfer supplies to the brigade headquarters. Looking at the fighters and bombers that suddenly appeared in the sky, many of the Eighth Route Army who saw this scene were shocked. For a while, they also began to worry about Zhao Tiehu and his party!