Compared with many soldiers of the Eighth Route Army in this era, Zhao Tiehu from later generations knew very well that the Eighth Route Army was very capable of intelligence gathering. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoAs far as the underground transportation station is concerned, it is a headache for the national * army and the Japanese military intelligence agencies.

It can be said that as a military force that joined the Anti-Japanese War, the strength of the early Eighth Route Army was very weak. Not to mention that compared with the national * army that was torn apart by the Japanese army on the frontal battlefield, even the Jin Sui army, which is currently retreating to Linfen and other places, is afraid that it can't be compared.

However, such a weak force has achieved rapid development in the eight years of the Anti-Japanese War. And the credit is also inseparable from the countless unsung heroes who wander in the intelligence line.

After reading some of the intelligence materials declassified by later generations, the intelligence system of the Eighth Route Army is not only assigned to the core confidential departments of the National Army, but even among the top echelons of the Japanese army, there are also high-level espionage personnel who collect intelligence for the Eighth Route Army.

Like a small lieutenant like Tadasuke Ikeda, Zhao Tiehu just felt that it was more valuable to spare his life than to kill the other party. As for his life or death, in fact, Zhao Tiehu really doesn't care very much.

What's more, once they can rebel against a little devil officer like Tadasuke Ikeda, after joining the Eighth Route Army in the future, they will also be desperate to do things for the Eighth Route Army. This is naturally a good thing for the Eighth Route Army.

When Zhao Tiehu began to deal with the matter of improving the stronghold, he sent scouts to contact the local anti-Japanese war forces in advance, and also successively contacted the local underground transportation station in Taigu, and soon contacted the independent battalion operating near Taigu.

Looking at the scout brought by the intelligence officer, Zhang Mingxiang, the battalion commander of the Taigu Independent Battalion, was very surprised and said, "You are from the reconnaissance company of the 772nd Regiment?" How did you get here? ”

'Battalion Commander Zhang, our reconnaissance company is here to wreak havoc. Earlier, Dongguan Railway Station was bombed, and we did it. When I came to Taigu this time, I also planned to make another big vote, and I was ordered to come and contact you. ’

'What? The arsenal of the little devils at Dongguan Railway Station was blown up by you? ’

'Yes! After blowing up the arsenal, we took into account that the little devil would be making trouble there for a while recently, so we moved from the Qixian side to the Taigu side. When I came, our company commander was attacking the stronghold of Wangzhuang.

If nothing else, this time should be over. What our company commander means is that if we want to hijack a little devil's military column next, we will need your cooperation at that time. How to cooperate specifically, we have to ask our company commander.

By the way, this is a letter from our company commander, and I also ask Battalion Commander Zhang to take a look. It's just that time is pressing, and I hope that after reading the letter, Camp Commander Zhang can send someone to meet us as soon as possible. Because no one knows when the little devil's army will come. ’

As soon as the scout's words came out, Zhang Mingxiang was surprised again: "You are fighting the stronghold of Wangzhuang? Still planning to rob the little devil's train? How many of you came? The stronghold of Wangzhuang is not easy to fight, and the fortifications and pillboxes there are not suitable for a large army to attack! ”

I don't know! However, our company commander is generally fine. This time, I was able to get in touch with you, and it was also when I came here that our company commander specially contacted the brigade headquarters to get information about you. ’

'You came here this time, and you also asked the head of the brigade headquarters?' ’

'Yes! Our company commander was an old Red Army, and in his early years, he also served as the commander of the main battalion during the Long March. Later, he was injured, and he was reappointed after being injured not long ago. What is the specific situation, Battalion Commander Zhang will know when he sees our company commander. ’

To the surprise of the scouts, Zhang Mingxiang, who opened the letter and read it carefully, looked at the last signature of the letter. With a happy face, he said, "Your company commander is Zhao Tiehu?" Did you have a head injury in your early years? Wounded by a shell? ”

'Yes! Battalion Commander Zhang also knows about our company commander? ’

'Oops! It's really an old company commander, go! Messenger, blow the emergency assembly call and let the independent battalion assemble immediately. Damn, the old company commander's injury turned out to be healed. That's great! I haven't seen the old company commander for several years, and I didn't expect to have the opportunity to meet him this time. ’

Listening to Zhang Mingxiang's words, the scout said confusedly: "Battalion Commander Zhang, do you know our company commander?" ”

'Yes! Speaking of which, I was a squad leader under him in my early years! It's just that after the end of the Long March, I was assigned to other units, and he was left in the rear hospital to recuperate because of his wounds. Forget it, I'll talk about this when I see your company commander! ’

As the main battalion commander of the Red Army in the early years, Zhao Tiehu naturally had a group of subordinates who admired him. As these subordinates were assigned to other combat units, Zhao Tiehu, the battalion commander, gradually lost contact with his subordinates.

But for many soldiers led by Zhao Tiehu, naturally they will not forget his name. Even if there are many troops with the same name and surname, after hearing some of the information that the scout said earlier, Zhang Mingxiang immediately knew that this Zhao Tiehu was his old company commander.

When Zhang Mingxiang arrived in the woods next to the Wangzhuang stronghold with nearly 500 officers and men of the independent battalion, he soon saw the rest of the scouts waiting there. Knowing that Wangzhuang's stronghold was taken, Zhang Mingxiang also looked very incredulous.

Looking at the Wangzhuang stronghold in the distance, Zhang Mingxiang also said directly: "I look at the stronghold, aren't there still little devils patrolling?" On the way here, I also saw a patrol of little devils on the railway line? What's going on? ”

In the face of Zhang Mingxiang's inquiry, the scout who was on standby here said with a smile: "Battalion Commander Zhang, you will know when you get to the Wangzhuang stronghold." Now staying in the stronghold is our reconnaissance company. If you don't worry, I'll go and invite our company commander over? ”

'Forget it! I'll go over it! Can I bring some people along? ’

'Yes! However, in order to avoid revealing your whereabouts, you have to trouble Battalion Commander Zhang to change into the clothes of the puppet army, and come with us later. Don't have too many people, otherwise it's a bit eye-catching. In this neighborhood, there are still people passing by. ’

'Good! Little pillar, you guys come with me and change into clothes! Hurry up! ’

When Zhang Mingxiang changed into the clothes of the puppet army and walked towards the Wangzhuang stronghold under the leadership of the scouts, several company commanders of the independent battalion also looked at Zhang Mingxiang and his party with concern and walked into this Japanese stronghold that looked heavily guarded.

Looking at Zhang Mingxiang and his entourage, who had successfully entered the stronghold after inspection, several company commanders also felt incredible. In their opinion, they naturally know how difficult it is to fight the stronghold of Wangzhuang.

However, the scouts who had been answering here had said that the reconnaissance company had taken down the stronghold without firing a single shot last night, and several company commanders seemed somewhat unconvinced. But seeing all this now, they can't help but not believe it.

Zhao Tiehu, who had just reported the situation to the county garrison department earlier, and did not arouse the awareness of the garrison department, also seemed relieved. In his opinion, as long as the first step is concealed, it should not be a problem to conceal it for two more days.

When Zhang Mingxiang and his entourage entered the stronghold, they watched the soldiers in the stronghold wearing puppet uniforms and Japanese uniforms chatting together, and gradually believed what the scouts said. Those patrolling outside are really pretending to be reconnaissance companies.

Knowing that the battalion commander of the Taigu Independent Battalion had arrived in person, Zhao Tiehu also hurried out of the room. As a result, when he saw Zhang Mingxiang, the other party rushed over with some excitement and saluted: "Company commander, good!" Old company commander, it's really you, I'm Xiangzi of the third class of the third company! ”

Seeing Zhang Mingxiang's excited expression, the soldiers of the guard platoon who came with him also felt a little surprised. In the eyes of these guards, Zhang Mingxiang was already a battalion commander. But why is his old company commander still a company commander?

Fortunately, Zhao Tiehu, who had fully received the memories of the original owner, soon appeared in his mind that a figure coincided with Zhang Mingxiang in front of him. Half-ringed: "Xiangzi? Why are you kid here? What's going on? Didn't you get assigned to the Red First Army? ”

'It's me!' Old company commander, when you were wounded on the battlefield, our battalion was also beaten half-badly, and later I was assigned to the Red First Army. Some time ago, the unit was reorganized, and I was assigned to the 769th Regiment of the 385th Brigade as a company commander.

At the end of last year, I followed Commander Qin to Taigu to form a guerrilla detachment, and at the beginning of this year, Commander Qin and the main force were transferred, and I was appointed to stay behind to form the current independent battalion and serve as the battalion commander.

I really didn't expect that the company commander, your injuries would be healed, and you would come here from Yushe. If I hadn't seen your letter before, and heard your scout say that you had been wounded before, I wouldn't have believed it was you! ’

Listening to Zhang Mingxiang, who was a little incoherent and excited, Zhao Tiehu smiled and punched the other party and said, "Be careful, not bad!" It's only been a few years since I saw you, and your kid has become a battalion commander. Yes, it didn't disgrace our tiger head battalion! ”

The so-called Hutou Battalion is the name given to the main battalion commanded by Zhao Tiehu by many troop leaders during the Long March. It's just that as Zhao Tiehu was wounded and almost died, the Hutou Battalion was also reorganized into other units after entering Yan'an.

Seeing his old subordinates this time, Zhao Tiehu was also very happy. In his opinion, his subordinates have a chance, and his old boss is also happy. When he came earlier, he was worried that he would not be able to come with the commander of the main local army!

Now that he knows that Zhang Mingxiang is the commander of the Taigu Independent Battalion, there should be no problems in coordination with his next operations in Taigu. The two sides work together, and you can really let go of your hands and feet in the future!