He Zhengdao, who led his troops south to participate in the Battle of Wuhan earlier, did not pay too much attention to the problem of bandits on the Fertile Field. In fact, in this kind www.biquge.info of grassland border land, it is also very difficult to exterminate the horse bandits.

Even in the steppe areas controlled by the Japanese army today, there are also a large number of horse bandits active in the areas bordering the Soviet Union and the Outer Mongolian army. As for the territory of the Northeast today, there are also a large number of bandits and horse bandits who are active.

It was only with He Zhengdao returning to Yulin to take charge of the government, and took charge of the formation of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army. After receiving reports from the Woye Garrison Regiment one after another, He Zhengdao felt that something was somewhat wrong.

According to the feedback from the intelligence officers dispatched by the Eighth Route Army in Pingluo, there were also many horse bandit activities in the border area of Ningxia. However, the number and frequency of horse bandits were far lower than those of the Eighth Route Army.

In addition, intelligence officers even detected that the horse bandits hiding in Wohu Mountain sold a large amount of dirty goods to Pingluo and exchanged them for food, guns and ammunition.

Based on the information detected from these reconcedions, He Zhengdao made a bold guess. That is, in the border area controlled by the Eighth Route Army, there will be such a large number of horse bandit activities, I am afraid that the Ningxia Ma Jiajun is playing ghosts behind it.

Even with He Zhengdao's understanding of these warlords' armaments, it is not impossible to do the thing of arson. Even if He Zhengdao is clear, at the moment, Ningxia Ma Jiajun does not dare to offend the Eighth Route Army too much, if they still want to hold the territory!

In view of this situation, when He Zhengdao sent the reconnaissance brigade trial training unit into Wohu Mountain to reconnoiter in lurk, he also instructed the intelligence department of the Eighth Route Army in Pingluo to pay close attention to every move of the cavalry division of the Majia Army stationed in Pingluo.

If the other side has a large-scale troop movement, it must send the information back in time. At present, the horse bandits have just crossed the border, and the cavalry division stationed in Pingluo has a cavalry regiment that changes its clothes and goes out at night to rush in the direction of Woye.

This kind of move can only mean one thing, and his guess has become a reality. If it hadn't been for the precautions, this cavalry regiment disguised as horse bandits would have entered the territory of the fertile field, and it was really possible to bring a huge disaster to the security of the fertile field.

It is clear that this move of the Ma Jiajun in Ningxia is undoubtedly a military provocation against the Eighth Route Army. It is natural and natural to teach them a profound lesson. However, He Zhengdao is clear that this matter should not be expanded.

Thinking of this, He Zhengdao immediately said: "Draft a telegram to Yan'an and the headquarters, and report the situation immediately." At the same time, it was informed that our unit was confident and capable of taking down this invading cavalry regiment.

In addition, our department asked for instructions on whether our troops could advance to the territory of Pingluo if the troops of the two sides exchanged fire. Come and don't be rude, since they are uninvited, then we can also give them a New Year's gift! ”

In He Zhengdao's view, this provocative move by Ma Jiajun in Ningxia must be resolutely fought back no matter what. If it is even possible, to beat them hard and let them know the consequences of easy provocation.

But as the person in charge of the military and administration of the Yulin Border Region, when it comes to such a thing, he naturally can't make a decision. Asking for instructions from Yan'an and the headquarters is also a process that must be followed, so that people will not say that he is dictatorial!

After sending the telegram asking for instructions, He Zhengdao said again: "Batu, instruct our troops on the front line to do a good job of concealment. Now from Pingluo City, there is another cavalry regiment disguised as horse bandits, and we have to carry them together.

To ensure that nothing goes wrong, send all four regiments of your division together. Tell our fighters that they don't have to go far, they just need to control the traffic arteries into Pingluo. I want them to come out, and I can't go back! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Compared with the cavalry divisions of the Majia Army in Ningxia, most of them only have three main regiments. When He Zhengdao formed the cavalry division, most of them were equipped with four main regiments. The strength of each division should also be several thousand more troops than the main division of the Majia Army in Ningxia.

It is precisely with this strength that He Zhengdao dares to give it a go. Even if all the cavalry divisions of the Ma Jiajun stationed in Pingluo went to battle, He Zhengdao was not afraid at all. Not to mention, he also placed a third cavalry division in the direction of Wuyuan!

'Send a telegram to the 3rd Cavalry Division, and order its troops to move in the direction of the fertile field from now on. The main force of the division headquarters can slow down a little, and a main force division can be dispatched to attack lightly. I will see one of their regiments arrive in the fertile field at nightfall to-morrow. ’

'Yes, Commander! ’

In He Zhengdao's view, the necessary deterrent force is also very necessary. At least he wants to give Ningxia Ma Jiajun a feeling, that is, the Eighth Route Army will not hesitate to give them a reasonable explanation.

Even though it was already the middle of the night, an encrypted emergency telegram from He Zhengdao came. Taizu, Mr. Zhu and others, who were about to rest, soon rushed to the operational command room in Yan'an.

Taizu, who was holding this telegram, said with a somewhat gloomy expression: "It seems that the situation over there in Woye has let that kid be right again." Ma Hongkui in Ningxia still seems to be very dishonest, and he still wants to undermine the peaceful development of our base areas! ”

Regarding the anger revealed in Taizu's words, Mr. Zhu also quickly answered: "This king of Ningxia had a lot of dissatisfaction with our stationing in Shaanxi back then. If it weren't for the strength of us to protect ourselves, he would have done it long ago.

In the past two years, we have been conducting trade with them in order to maintain a good-neighborly and friendly development environment. But now it seems that he is still standing on the side of Chongqing in the end, and he has expanded his troops in the past two years! ”

'Saying that he is standing on the side of Chongqing, I am afraid that his loyalty is too high! In the final analysis, he didn't want us to develop with peace of mind and threaten his dominance in Ningxia. But at this time, it is really not appropriate to start an all-out war with it! ’

Zhou Enlai, who has also been staying in Yan'an, also expressed his meaning with a wry smile after Mr. Zhu's analysis. In his opinion, Ningma and Qingma are more interested in keeping their status from threats.

In the past two years, Chongqing has allocated them a lot of military funds and establishments. Relying on this nominal command, both Ma armies developed very rapidly. It's just that compared with the development of the Eighth Route Army, their development is also very limited.

After all, whether it is Ningxia or Qinghai, most of them are ethnic minority areas, the land is vast and sparsely populated, and it is very difficult to expand the army on a large scale, and Lao Jiang is not as generous as he imagined.

Many times, Lao Jiang gave more numbers to the two Ma Jiajun. However, for the expanded troops, Lao Jiang could not pay the full amount of military salaries, and he was more appeased to give some military salaries.

Listening to what Zhou Enlai said, Taizu rubbed his tightly knit brows and said, "Enlai's analysis still has some truth!" In the past two years, although Ma Jiajun in Ningxia has made small moves, he still behaves very honestly on the surface.

But judging from the current situation, he still has some concerns about our development on the side of the Alxa League. But that place is also very important to us. Not to mention the geographical location, we have to take the minerals there.

A telegram has been sent from the steel mill that with the expansion of the production scale of our steel mill, there is more and more demand for iron ore and coal. In the position of the Alxa League, there are very high-quality coal and iron ore.

If we don't solve the bandit problem there, it will be really difficult for us to mine and set up factories with peace of mind. Since the kid has gone over himself, leave this matter to him to deal with himself. But let's make a request for him! ”

'What does the Chairman mean is that this time the matter should not be expanded? But do you have to let Ma Jiajun give an explanation? ’

The meaning of Taizu's words, Mr. Zhu and Zhou Enlai can naturally understand it. In fact, they also wanted to move westward and recover Ningxia and even the entire territory of Gansu. But the timing is still somewhat inappropriate!

If this is really done, I am afraid that the people will really feel that the Eighth Route Army is expanding its territory in a big way. In this kind of all-out war of resistance, we are doing things that are fast for relatives and enemies. Therefore, it is inevitable to be afraid of appropriate forbearance!

Listening to what Zhou Enlai said, Taizu nodded and said, "Not bad!" Although I would also like to get rid of these warlords, our top priority right now is to fight an all-out bloody battle to prepare for next year's big battle with the little devils.

Tell that kid that whoever enters our territory, whether it is a soldier or a bandit, will take it down for me. Those horse bandits who attacked and harassed our base areas were all executed after the public trial. As for the bandits, try to capture me alive.

As long as we catch these cavalry of the Ma Jiajun who have invaded our base area, Enlai will send a telegram to Ma Hongkui at that time, and the wording can be tougher. If he doesn't want to be a good neighbor, then don't blame us for raising up the army! ”

'Yes, Chairman! ’

And at this time, looking at Taizu's inquiring eyes, Mr. Zhu also nodded and smiled: "I agree!" I think it's better to leave this matter to that kid. If he can catch it alive, that kid should be able to knock Ma Jiajun hard.

Since we took Suiyuan and Inner Mongolia, many border people and ordinary people have been ruthlessly slaughtered and looted by these horse bandits. We can all push these losses on the head of Ma Jiajun, and what they will say when they arrive!

Using the regular army to pretend to be horse bandits to rob the people, such a thing spreads, and I believe that no matter where the people are, they will question the character of the Ma Jiajun. Although this thing doesn't have much effect on Ma Hongkui, he will still have a face after all! ”

'Okay, then Enlai hurry up and draft a telegram to reply to the past!' The boy must be warned that this matter should not be expanded. If possible, try to keep the news from leaking out and don't give people the opportunity to sow discord. ’

'Yes, Chairman, I see! ’

After reaching an agreement, an encrypted telegram sent from the Yan'an headquarters soon reached He Zhengdao. Looking at the opinions of the headquarters, which were similar to what he had guessed, He Zhengdao also breathed a long sigh of relief.

But for He Zhengdao, what Ma Jiajun did in Ningxia this time did make him have a great opinion of Ma Jiajun. Bandits plundered the people, and for whatever reason, such troops should be resolutely eliminated! (To be continued.) )