Commander Li is the commander of the corps, and he is busy with official business, so of course he doesn't have time to do his own business. Han Xing said straight to the point: "Whether the devil is attacking from the southeast of Tianjia Town or from the northwest, we lack heavy weapons to support the ground troops!" ”

Li Yannian glanced at Han Xing and said, "The little fellow is right. However, our current artillery is mainly installed on these batteries, and is used against the Japanese Third Fleet. If you transport heavy artillery to the mountains to support the infantry in battle, is it really more than enough to have more than enough strength? ”

With this sentence, it will be easy to do. Han Xing immediately picked up and said, "If our Southern Expeditionary Army transports heavy artillery to Xiangu Mountain, and then supports the infantry from Xiangu Mountain, I don't know if it is feasible?" ”

Li Yannian's eyes lit up when he heard this, but he immediately said with hesitation: "Your Southern Expeditionary Army came here so far, how did you bring the heavy artillery?" ”

Han Xing had no choice but to answer: "To tell the truth, when you abandon Dock Town, those heavy artillery can only be blown up, and you can't support the enemy." Our Southern Expeditionary Army thought of a way to transport the heavy artillery down. We thought, wouldn't it be nice if these heavy artillery pieces were transported to Xiangu Mountain and supported the various units of our national army from Xiangu Mountain? ”

Li Yannian smiled slightly when he heard this, and thought to himself, what you said are all children's words, Xiangu Mountain is so high, not to mention that we don't have extra heavy artillery, even if there is, how can we transport it without lifting equipment. Across the Yangtze River, the north of Wuxue Town has been flooded, not to mention heavy vehicles, even a small cart can't pass.

Li Yannian smiled and said nothing.

Han Xing had already guessed Li Yannian's thoughts, and said tentatively: "If we find a way to transport these heavy artillery pieces to Xiangu Mountain and help the national army repel the devil soldiers, will these heavy artillery be owned by our Southern Expeditionary Army?" ”

Li Yannian smiled again, thinking to himself, these heavy artillery in dock towns are owned by the navy, where can I manage it! But if these cannons are really like a trick, they are installed on Xiangu Mountain, and it is also a good choice to help our 11th Legion defeat the devil soldiers, anyway, I see that the Southern Expeditionary Army is quite capable, so let them toss it!

Li Yannian also said jokingly: "If you really transport those heavy cannons to Xiangu Mountain, those heavy cannons will belong to you." ”

Han Xing laughed and joked again: "There is no basis for what you say, you have to make a word." ”

Li Yannian can be regarded as a corps commander anyway, what he says is the same as water spilled, he can't say that he can take it back! He thought about it for a while, isn't it just some cannons in Wharf Town, if they weren't shipped out, they would have exploded long ago, and it can be regarded as the last strength of these cannons for the country! It's given to the Southern Expeditionary Army, what can it do, can it be said that the Southern Expeditionary Army can transport such a heavy cannon to Xiangu Mountain, I don't believe it?

So, Li Yannian found a blank piece of paper and hurriedly wrote this line of words on the white paper: "The heavy artillery of Wharf Town should have been blown up when it was lost, and if the Southern Expeditionary Army worked hard to protect these cannons, they should also keep them temporarily." "And signed his name and date." Li Yannian, September 17, 1938. ”

Han Xing took the note and looked at it, his brows furrowed, and he asked Li Yannian with a smile: "Commander Li, it's not right, this note is written for safekeeping, not all, this storage and all are not half a little bit worse!" ”

Li Yannian smiled and shirked and said: "In my opinion, this possession is not much different from custody, I don't know how long the war can last, and I don't know whether it will be won or lost, this custody is your long-term storage." ”

Han Xing still chased after him, and said with a smile: "Did Commander Li regret it and give us these heavy cannons, isn't it a little heartbroken?" ”

Li Yankan smiled and said: "It's not a question of regret or not, these heavy artillery pieces are not from our 11th Corps, they are from the naval garrison, and they don't belong to us. But for the sake of the overall situation, if these heavy guns are really installed on Xiangu Mountain, they will be a heavy support for the infantry. It is...... It is...... From Wharf Town to Xiangu Mountain, it is a little more difficult. ”

Han Xing also frowned and said: "Transporting cannons from Wharf Town to Xiangu Mountain, I also know that this is a task that cannot be completed at all, but for the sake of the entire Tianjia Town Campaign, our Southern Expeditionary Army will also be relieved." During the transportation process, I still hope that you will say hello to the armies along the way, so as not to be injured by mistake. ”

"That's oh," Li Yannian also came to Liaocheng, and immediately ordered a staff officer, "Inform all troops that the Southern Expeditionary Army will transport weapons from Wharf Town to Xiangu Mountain, and let them go all the way, so as not to be injured by mistake." ”

"Yes!" The staff officer said yes and carried out the order.

On the way out of Tianjia Town, Director Zhang, who followed Han Xing, was still a little incomprehensible, and asked: "Chief of Staff Han, you and Li Yannian talked about such things, it seems that the matter of the base has not been talked about at all, only some heavy artillery issues, and in order to keep all the words, is it necessary?" ”

Han Xing explained: "This is also his favor, don't look at Li Yannian's lack on the surface, in fact, there is a lot of pressure in his heart, no matter how strong the fortress is, there are times when it is overcome." If we really install the heavy artillery on Xiangu Mountain, it will be a heavy support for the entire Tianjia Town, whether it is a land battle or a Yangtze River battle. ”

"Then where is our base, why don't you mention it?"

"Our heavy artillery positions are all set up in Xiangu Mountain, as for how many of our troops are stationed on Xiangu Mountain, can he manage it so carefully?"

Director Zhang nodded and said, "I understand, Chief of Staff Han." You and Li Yannian have been working for so long, it turned out to be the same as an old lady in the countryside going to the city to buy a watch, buying a big watch, and then carrying it with you to get a small watch. This small table is our base. ”

Han Xing smiled and said, "With someone like Li Yannian, you can't ask for something for him, you can only give him something to make him happy." ”

"I've convinced you." Director Zhang said.

"Then you can send the report quickly!" Han Xing said to Director Zhang, "Inform Commander Zhang to quickly pull the artillery and the entire army of Wharf Town to Xiangu Mountain." ”

Director Zhang agreed: "Yes!" "Immediately the command sent a telegram.

When Han Xing and his party returned to the Xiangushan base, all 12 Z-8 helicopters had been dispatched, and they were nervously transporting officers and soldiers and equipment.

The maximum load capacity of the Z-8 helicopter is 3.5 tons, while the weight of the 105mm FH18 howitzer is only 2 tons, so the Z-8 helicopter can easily lift this heavy gun with a steel cable, and it is suspended in the air for transportation, and it can also carry more than ten officers and soldiers.

At this time, Hou Dashan was happily sitting on the helicopter, watching that his beloved howitzer was not blown up, but was transported to Xiangu Mountain.

Zhang Weihan also arrived, and Han Xing and Xiang Weihan discussed the deployment of military forces at the base, and decided to deploy the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd regiments, and the 1st and 2nd battalions directly under the command around Xiangu Mountain, while the special combat team, heavy artillery company, and organs of the Southern Expeditionary Army were deployed on Xiangu Mountain.

According to the order, after Hou Dashan deployed the 105mm FH18 howitzer on the stone city of Xiangu Mountain, he ran to Han Xing and Zhang Weihan in a hurry, and said happily: "Commander Zhang, Chief of Staff Han, I see that this helicopter is really good, if it has it, our artillery will go up the mountain and cross the river, and there will be no need to be afraid of anything." Moreover, it can also transport troops, which really opened my eyes. ”

Wang Yifei next to him hurriedly interjected and said, "Just look at it, I'll look at it." When I first got on this helicopter, it scared my brothers. Is this guy okay, flying in the sky, if he falls, won't he all fall to pieces? But after flying like this, the brothers had a bottom in their hearts, and they were not afraid. I asked, hey, people's helicopters have flown safely for thousands of hours, what are we worried about, it can't just fall in a few minutes, and it can't be so coincidental! ”

Hou Dashan hurriedly followed up and said: "That's, that's, feel the same way!" The first time I sat on this play, who was not afraid! ”

Han Xing smiled and said to Hou Dashan: "The positions have been arranged for you, and the best feng shui treasures have been given to you." If the devil comes, and your cannon can't hit it accurately, that's your business. Can you guarantee that the bullet will not miss a shot? ”

"Humph!" Hou Dashan came to the hard air at this time, "Xiangu Mountain is this piece of land, and it has been given to me, if my cannon is not accurate, then you can go me in from the muzzle, let me fly over, and blow up the little devil's ship." I don't dare to say anything else, my artillery age is 5 years, such a good artillery, such a good position, if you can't hit it within 10 kilometers, then how the hell did the bear die-stupid. ”

Wang Yifei picked up the conversation and said, "What about us, what is the mission of our company?" You have arranged all the other troops, I have listened to it for a long time, why is there no business with us. Chief of Staff Han, don't forget our company? ”

Since there were only forty or fifty people left in Wang Yifei's company, and he really ignored them, Han Xing discussed with Zhang Weihan, they were quite familiar with Hou Dashan's heavy artillery company, so let them continue to protect the heavy artillery company, which was also a trust for them. In case there is any wind, then don't be afraid, there is also a special operations battalion!

After Wang Yifei accepted the task, he was very happy, but he was still a little embarrassed to say: "Commander Zhang, Chief of Staff Han, I have another small matter, please consider it?" ”

Han Xing's heart sank, how could this Wang Yifei learn to talk about conditions as soon as he joined the Southern Expeditionary Army. And although Zhang Weihan was unhappy in his heart, he also smiled and said: "If you have any conditions, you can just talk about it?" ”

After all, they are new to the city, do they still need to be appeased?

Wang Yifei snorted and said: "Look at what weapons your Southern Expeditionary Army uses, all assault rifles, it is really fighting, da-da-da, just like a small machine gun, more energetic." Let's take a look at what we use, either in the formal or made in Hanyang, one shot at a time, and it is a lot of trouble to fight. I thought it was okay, but now I have seen your weapons, to be honest, I am really greedy, this mountain looks at that mountain high. We are also a southern expeditionary army, and a family can't eat two meals, can we? We don't care if we have clothes or not, but when will we be able to change this war-fighting family......"