Chapter 144: Come to the Second Column!
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The only infantry division, which also received the number of a new division in Higashino. The troops of this infantry division are all garrison units that have won a big competition from the rear, and the training and personnel situation is relatively good.
What really needs time to reorganize is undoubtedly this infantry division. Regarding the formation of the infantry division, Niu Zhikun, the commander who has been fond of cavalry since the day he joined the army, was somewhat worried that he would not be able to manage the infantry division.
In fact, when he learned that He Zhengdao recommended him to be the commander of the Second Column, Niu Zhikun was also surprised. After all, when he was in the independent column, the highest position he held was only the commander of the 1st Cavalry Division.
Even after the expansion of the troops, he still served as the commander of the 1st Cavalry Division. As a result, after the unit was reorganized into the Northeast Field Army, he was promoted from a main division commander to the acting commander of a column.
Of course, this deputy is also a transitional position. If he is qualified for this job, I believe that he, the commander of the second column, will be able to take it naturally after a while. If it's not good, then you can only find another way.
Fortunately, to Niu Zhikun's relief, the political commissar of the Second Column is his old acquaintance, or it is more appropriate to describe it as an old leader. Yao Shengjun, the political director of the independent column earlier, is now the political commissar of the second column.
The two can be regarded as old acquaintances who have known each other since the time of the independent column, so it is naturally not a problem to partner up. Most of the formation of the infantry division was helped by Yao Shengjun, which saved Niu Zhikun a lot of trouble.
After receiving an order from He Zhengdao, Niu Zhikun commanded three cavalry divisions in advance and began to move towards the Xing'an League and the Tongliao area. As for the infantry division, it was in charge of the political commissar Yao Shengjun, who secretly stationed on the Tongliao border.
Although I don't quite understand the purpose of He Zhengdao's order at that time, the three cavalry divisions of the Second Column during this period of time did put a lot of pressure on the Japanese puppet army stationed in Xing'an and Tongliao. In the face of cavalry raids, the Japanese puppet army was always unguardable.
But for Niu Zhikun, he knew that this kind of infiltration and harassment could not reflect the strong combat effectiveness of the second column. For this reason, when he learned that the three columns and the first column had won large-scale offensive battles, he actually wanted to do it in his heart.
Just mentioning the matter of inviting the war, political commissar Yao Shengjun said with some seriousness: "Lao Niu, you should know the temperament of the commander." Since he asked us to move here, he naturally had his intentions.
At present, although the next column and the third column have all been given the opportunity to prove themselves, our second column is here, and we are not idle, isn't it the same as holding back the troops of the Kwantung Army? The missions are different, but everyone is contributing to the battle.
And you don't realize that the position of our second column is very important. The commander asked us to come over to contain the Kwantung Army, and more often under the orders of the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters, this is to help the Soviet big brothers share the pressure! ”
'Commissar, I understand what you're saying. But to be honest, Lao Maozi is not a good bird. At present, the place where they are fighting with the little devils is, after all, our territory, and the people there are afraid that they will suffer again after the war. ’
Listening to Niu Zhikun's somewhat upright words, Yao Shengjun also said with some tears and laughter: "Old Niu, your straight-hearted temper really needs to be changed." Even if you don't want to call them big brother, don't call Lao Maozi such a thing.
If you really want others to listen to it, I'm afraid it will also have a bad impact on you. Now you are not a simple cavalry division commander, but the commander of a team of tens of thousands of troops, some temper and temperament must be restrained, don't make trouble for yourself.
Most importantly, we all know what the attitude of the commanders is towards them. But when have you ever seen a commander call them such an indecent title in front of others? There are some things that you just need to know and rest assured.
And don't you know the commander, is he really going to make a loss-making deal? Rest assured, as long as you do things well and complete the tasks assigned by the commander. I believe that it will not be long before we will get a big battle.
There is only one thing you need to keep in mind, our second column is more cavalry-based, and this kind of thing is to attack the city and set up the wall, but I am afraid that it will be different from other troops. In terms of combat characteristics, you also need to pay more attention to digging.
In addition, if you have the opportunity to meet the commander next time, you can also mention to him whether it is necessary to equip our cavalry division with some artillery. Even if the heavy artillery is not worthy, the kind of field artillery that is easy for cavalry to carry can also be equipped with more! ”
Regarding Yao Shengjun's words, Niu Zhikun also knew that the other party was for his good. After secretly remembering this in his heart, he also said directly: "You are the political commissar, wouldn't it be better for you to tell the commander about this matter?" ”
'! Now you are the commander, you are in charge of the military, and I am the political commissar, and I am only responsible for logistics and political work. Asking the commander for artillery is your errand in itself, and you don't want to push it to me. ’
I understand that asking for weapons is something that will bring down some face. Although Yao Shengjun could do this, he didn't want to leave a bad impression on He Zhengdao. After all, he is a commissar and cannot interfere too much in the affairs for which the military chief is responsible.
Just when the two began to work hard to run the second vertical, a sudden telegram surprised the two. They were also really startled when they received a signal from the vigilant cavalry deployed on the periphery of the headquarters.
'The scouts of the special division, why did they come to our side?' Did you have any notice earlier? ’
'Nope! However, the scouts of the special zone generally do not come to us for no reason. Otherwise, send a telegram to Li Xiangdong. Their cavalry won't come here to watch the show, right? ’
When Niu Zhikun sent a telegram of inquiry to Li Xiangdong, Li Xiangdong, who received the telegram, also smiled and said: "This old cow, the trained scout cavalry is good!" Not long after our scouts were released, they were targeted by their cavalry.
If it weren't for the vigilance of our cavalry and the fact that they showed their identities in advance, it is estimated that we would have been ambushed by them if we came here without notice this time. Commander, do you want to tell them to come and join us? ”
'Yes! So be it! For the sake of secrecy, you first send a regiment to garrison a section of the wild boar ditch. Wait a minute, I'll be there, and I'll meet with the people of the second column. Temporary Headquarters, just set it up there! ’
'Commander, will the boar ditch be too close?' It's not too far from Tongliao! ’
'Rest assured! There are still dozens of kilometers away from the little devil's defense area. The cavalry units of the second column had advanced to a further position. The temporary headquarters was also located there to facilitate an understanding of the pre-war situation.
Moreover, the terrain there is more complicated, and even if the little devil wants to send the air force to bomb, it is not easy to find the target. The most important thing is that it is relatively close to the front line, and any situation can be dealt with in a timely manner.
When the time comes, the reconquest campaign against Tongliao will be launched, and the Sharp Arrow Brigade will only need one or two hours to smoothly reach the front line and enter the war. In this way, you can also save time on the road, and you will be responsible for the deployment of posts to the front line. ’
'Yes, Commander! ’
When Li Xiangdong sent a telegram back to the second column, looking at the telegram that 'No. 1 has arrived, quickly reach the convergence of the wild boar ditch', Niu Zhikun and Yao Shengjun were startled. It seemed very unexpected that He Zhengdao appeared in their defense area at this time.
'The commander is coming?' At this time, shouldn't he be in Hiraizumi, commanding a vertical battle? ’
If anyone could guess what the commander was thinking, then we probably wouldn't be as we are now. Okay, don't talk nonsense, immediately send a telegram to the 1st Division, and ask them to strengthen the defensive vigilance in the area of the Boar Gully.
In addition, from the side of the new 1st Division, a main regiment was transferred and began to be stationed in defensive positions against the Japanese army. Troops are warned not to forget to maintain secrecy when carrying out their missions. The commander came quietly, afraid that he didn't want too many people to know. ’
As a political commissar, Yao Shengjun also understands He Zhengdao's character relatively well. In his opinion, He Zhengdao put aside the war on the side of the first column, and ran to the front line of Tongliao at this time, there must be some important tasks.
He dared to come to this conclusion, more because He Zhengdao also pulled the special division over. This means that Niu Zhikun has always hoped to fight a big war earlier, and the opportunity to prove the combat effectiveness of the second column has finally come.
After issuing these orders, Yao Shengjun and Niu Zhikun sent another telegram to the division commanders and political commissars of each division. On the telegram, they were only told to report to the headquarters as soon as possible, but they did not say what they were doing.
After all, Yao Shengjun knew very well that He Zhengdao did not come to the headquarters of their column, but temporarily set up a headquarters in Wild Boar Ditch. I thought it was to assign combat missions to the Second Column, but I couldn't let too many people know about it.
And the boar ditch side, although not too far from the front line. However, the terrain is more complicated, and the nearby mountains and forests are all around. It is easy to conceal a troop to enter, but I am afraid that the little devils will not be able to find it in the air.
In fact, when he led the new 1st Division over earlier, Yao Shengjun also stayed there with the 1st Division for a while. After clearing out the bandits and horse bandits entrenched there, the headquarters was moved forward some distance.
Now that He Zhengdao has also chosen there, Yao Shengjun also sent a telegram in due course, explaining the situation of the wild boar ditch to Li Xiangdong. With these intelligence references, it can also alleviate some of Li Xiangdong's work.
With the troops in charge of perimeter reconnaissance and vigilance, they began to be ordered to assemble in the wild boar ditch. The troops who originally stayed there were also a little surprised by the sudden appearance of the elite of the special division.
But it didn't take long for the liaison sent by the Second Column to connect with He Zhengdao's guard troops. Under their leadership, He Zhengdao's guard troops also began to build a temporary headquarters for He Zhengdao in Wild Boar Ditch.
As for the guards of the special division, they began to build defensive and cordon fortifications along the vicinity and perimeter of the headquarters. After all, when it comes to He Zhengdao's safety, the guard force has never dared to be sloppy in the slightest!