Chapter 723: Entering Taiyuan City!

Since the Japanese army took over Taiyuan, the people of Taiyuan City have heard of the Eighth Route Army stationed in Shaanxi. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info And Xinzhou and Luliang were recovered by the Eighth Route Army, and many people in Taiyuan also knew about it.

It's just that in these days, many things can only be known by word of mouth. In terms of information control, the Japanese army also grasped it very strictly. Ordinary people don't dare to spread things about the Eighth Route Army and the Jin Sui Army everywhere in the city.

Many times, people can only talk about these things in private. This also leads to many people still having some doubts about what kind of unit the Eighth Route Army is, and they also want to know what this army is like.

Although there is already an Eighth Route Army in the city, these Eighth Route Army give the people in the city the feeling that they are very polite and have a good attitude. Unlike the Japanese army and the Jin Sui army stationed in Taiyuan before, they felt that it was difficult for them to approach.

But the common people also know that with only these Eighth Route Army currently stationed in Taiyuan, it seems a little difficult to hold Taiyuan City. After all, they all know very well that this Taiyuan City is the capital of Shanxi, and the military important place for all parties to compete for!

After reading the Anmin notice, many people also knew that the main force of the Eighth Route Army would enter the city today. This unit that entered the city was also the 120th Division stationed in Xinzhou in the early days. This means that Taiyuan will be garrisoned by the 120th Division in the future.

Regarding the main division of the Eighth Route Army stationed in Xinzhou, well-informed people have heard that the main commander of the 120th Division is Mr. He, and many people like to call it 'He Huzi'.

What makes some people curious is that the troops that captured Taiyuan City last night do not seem to be the troops of the 120th Division. Although they are all the Eighth Route Army, the people know to some extent that there are still many main combat units under the command of the Eighth Route Army.

With a hint of curiosity and anticipation, many people who walked out of their homes one after another also began to walk towards the street where the east gate is located. Seeing that the Eighth Route Army had already set up a cordon on both sides of the street, the people did not dare to cross the cordon at will.

Some of the welcoming processions organized by the underground party in Taiyuan City also stood at the front of the streets entering the city. Many people were still holding the party flag and the military flag of the Eighth Route Army, and some organization personnel were also waving flags and shouting welcome after telling them to wait.

The first troops to enter the city were the cavalry battalions of the new 1st Division. Listening to the officers of the Eighth Route Army at the entrance of the street, he said loudly: "All of them, pay attention to strengthening security vigilance, and the troops are starting to enter the city!" ”

The sound of horses' hooves sounded, and many people in the city who stretched out their heads to look soon saw the cavalry battalion of the Eighth Route Army riding into the city on a tall horse. Looking at these cavalrymen on horseback, many people also began to talk about it.

'Wow! This is the cavalry of the Eighth Route Army, right? It looks very powerful! ’

Although the cavalry is now on the battlefield, it is no longer as popular as in the early years. But for many ordinary people, some of them may not even have the opportunity to ride a horse in their lifetime, let alone be a cavalryman!

After the cavalry that slowly marched into the city, there was the main regiment of the new division. A team of five people walked into Taiyuan City with neat steps. Looking at the weapons and uniforms carried by these soldiers, many people felt shocked.

Some people even said: "Didn't you say that the Eighth Route Army was very poor? I look at the military uniforms and guns worn by these soldiers, and they seem to be very good! ”

'Why are those guns the same as those used by the little devils?' ’

'You're stupid! These weapons must have been snatched from the hands of the little devils. It seems that these Eighth Route Army are really amazing, and it is really eye-opening to arm so many troops with the guns of little devils! ’

The soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, who were in charge of the vigilance, were also very happy when they listened to the discussions of these people. Even if some people use dialects, the excited looks on the faces of these people also make the soldiers on duty proud!

For some newly joined soldiers of the Eighth Route Army, they did not know what kind of troops the Eighth Route Army was during the early years of the Red Army. But the current Eighth Route Army is no longer inferior to any army in China.

With the development of the armed war of resistance behind enemy lines, the Eighth Route Army has now risen in the north. Perhaps in the eyes of many people, the Eighth Route Army can only be said to be the hegemon of one side, but it is undoubtedly much stronger than the Red Army period.

A main division of almost 12,000 men, from the beginning of the cavalry into the city, to the appearance of artillery units at the end. Many people felt that their feet were numb when they stood on the streets. The number of troops entering the city seems to be a bit much!

But the people knew better in their hearts that the more Eighth Route Army entered the city, the safer they would be in the future. And by watching the Eighth Route Army enter the city today, many people have found that the Eighth Route Army is far more powerful than they imagined.

This Eighth Route Army unit that entered the city, not to mention the morale of the army, looks like an elite. The weapons and equipment of these troops alone are not inferior to the little devils in the eyes of many people. In the past, the Jin Sui army was afraid that it couldn't be compared.

Perhaps it was precisely because of the strength of the Eighth Route Army that the little devils could finally be driven away and the Taiyuan City returned to the hands of the Chinese people again. The people of Taiyuan City, who thought of this, were also happy to have such an army.

Until the last group of people entered the city, although they also entered the city on foot. But many people can see that these walking Eighth Route Army soldiers don't seem to be of the same age, and there is one person who looks very similar to Mr. He.

'This little comrade, is that your boss He? ’

In response to such an inquiry, the vigilant soldier still said very dutifully: "Fellow, I'm sorry, I'm on a mission." I am not in a position to answer such a question. Isn't it, you'll find out later. ”

The soldier who politely refused this kind of question made the people who asked it feel a little disappointed. But when someone heard that the underground party in the city who came to welcome them saluted Mr. He and others, some people began to know that this person was Mr. He.

'It's Hebeard! Let me tell you! At such an age, with so many people following him, he must be a senior official of the Eighth Route Army. Look at his beard, it's really long! ’

Listening to such discussions, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Boss, it seems that your prestige as a bearded man has spread throughout the city today." Recognize people by their beards, and it seems that the people also have wise people! ”

Mr. He, who was ridiculed, also smiled and said: "I already have a beard, and they used to call me He beard when they used to call me He. With such a beard, at least I don't have to worry about it, when I talk to the people in the future, the people won't recognize me!

However, you should be the one who is in the limelight today. Speaking of which, I'm Hebeard and the 120th Division, this time it's your light. You kid really don't want to be second-named, so that the people will also remember you as a red general? ”

'People are afraid of being famous, pigs are afraid of being strong!' I really don't like this kind of showy thing. As for the staining, that's a bit serious. You are old and famous, with you sitting in Taiyuan, the cow ghost and snake god must also retreat! ’

The way the two talked and laughed still attracted the curious eyes of some people. In their opinion, it is really rare for a young man like He Zhengdao to dare to chat with a big official like Mr. He so presumptuously!

Only some people with a heart sighed a little in their hearts when they saw He Zhengdao, who was inconspicuous standing next to Mr. He. Compared with ordinary people, they don't know the origin of this young man, how can they, those who have a heart, not know!

Some military commanders who were mixed in with the people, looking at He Zhengdao, who was said to have been punished by the Eighth Route Army, also knew that this was another excuse for the Eighth Route Army to fool the Nationalist Government. What is the right way to do this, and there is a little bit of punishment there?

Even judging from the information collected by all parties so far, He Zhengdao was not punished at all, but was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Shanxi Battle by Yan'an and the Eighth Route Army. And the troops fighting the Japanese army now are also the troops pulled up by He Zhengdao.

Think of the new 67th Army, which was fighting the Japanese army on the battlefield in Henan at this moment, and then think about the three main divisions of the Eighth Route Army that are now entering Shanxi. Many intelligence officers of the military command felt that He Zhengdao was not punished, but was reused!

Mr. He, who was wandering in Taiyuan City, looked at some of the traces left by last night's battle in the city, and felt somewhat lucky. At least judging from the current situation, Taiyuan City has not suffered any major damage.

Thinking of He Zhengdao's previously revised battle plan, Mr. He felt that He Zhengdao was still very far-sighted. If these cities are reduced to ruins, after the Eighth Route Army takes over, there will be a lot of money for reconstruction alone.

Keeping the buildings of these cities and annihilating these garrison Japanese troops outside the city would undoubtedly save the Eighth Route Army a lot of trouble in taking over the city. Invisibly, this has saved a lot of money for Yan'an and the headquarters!

After looking at the warehouse where the seized materials were stacked, Mr. He also said with some envy: "There are a lot of loot here!" It seems that we can still make a fortune from Taiyuan City! ”

These loot are only a small part. The things that are really valuable have been swept away by the old devil Itagaki. I had looked at some of the trophies earlier, and there was not much food in the city.

In order to ensure the stability of the grain market in Taiyuan City, I am afraid that the boss still needs to mobilize a batch of grain from the rear as soon as possible to stabilize the grain price. In addition, salt, which is a necessity for the people, we must also make more reserves.

Thinking that when the little devil was leaving, he also took away a lot of grain and salt from the grain and salt stores in the city, and He Zhengdao also knew that these were all necessities for the people. Reserve more, and be prepared!

As for the seizure of money, it also needs to be counted and collected slowly. At least the property of those traitors and puppet government officials has not been confiscated yet. I believe that there should be a lot of them when the time comes.

The confiscated money will also be transported to Yan'an one after another as property to be handed over to the central government. As for weapons and ammunition, He Zhengdao will go home when the time comes, and I believe that he will also bring a batch back as ammunition reserves for the troops.

In short, fighting to feed the war is also the way of the development of the Eighth Route Army. But in many cases, whether or not you can win the battle is actually the key to development. If they can't win the battle, let alone the captured materials and ammunition, the consumption of the big war alone will drag them down! (To be continued.) )