When the front command of the Eighth Route Army received a telegram from the new 67th Army, the headquarters of the Central China Front Army also received a farewell message from the 13th Division in advance. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info looked at this farewell message, and the generals of the entire headquarters were speechless for a long time.

From the receipt of the telegram that the 13th Division was ambushed to the farewell telegram sent at this moment, less than half a day passed. And the information obtained from the telegram also made the generals feel a deep chill.

It was surrounded by the forces of at least one corps, of which no less than two artillery regiments were used by the other side to participate in the encirclement. It was such a disparity in strength and weapon configuration that ultimately led to the failure of the 13th Division to break through from Tianmu Mountain.

Although in the farewell message, the 13th Division informed the rest that it had dispersed and broken out, and that the local garrison was also required to take care of it. However, such a farewell message also realized that the 13th Division had lost its combat effectiveness.

Even if there is still an infantry brigade and artillery unit on the front line, but in addition to the tens of thousands of elite troops that have been lost, even if this division is rebuilt in the future, its combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced. It will take a long time to regain combat effectiveness.

While the Japanese army was frustrated and even angry about the defeat of the ambush, the Henan front of the Eighth Route Army fell into a state of joy. As the commander-in-chief of the front, Mr. Peng also directly forwarded this telegram to the 116th Division and the 127th Division.

There is only one purpose in doing this, that is, to encourage the commanders and fighters of these two divisions to learn from the new 67 th Army. One main division surrounded and annihilated tens of thousands of little devils, so can't the two of them manage a Tufeiyuan division?

Xiao Jinguang, who was rushing back, received this telegram and said happily: "Secretary, I just received the telegram that our second division was in Tianmu Mountain and successfully surrounded and annihilated most of the 13th Division of the Japanese army.

The new division commander of this division, Shizuichi Tanaka, was also forced by us to commit suicide. The chief of staff of his division was also killed by our troops on the way to break through, and the troops are currently encircling and suppressing the little devils who fled all over the mountains! ”

'Good! Annihilate this Japanese division, and in the future in the Dabie Mountain area, the little devils are afraid that they will not be able to do anything about our development. Their two divisions that are still on the front line will also face a dilemma.

Now our first division is still blocking the little devils in the Zhoukou and Luohe areas, and Peng Laobu personally commanded the two main divisions to fight a decisive battle with the 14th Division of the Japanese army attacking Zhengzhou. Whether it's advancing or retreating, it is estimated that the little devil will also have to think about it! ’

As the secretary of the Central China Bureau and the newly appointed political commissar of the new 67th Army, Liu Shaoqi was undoubtedly very happy that the troops had made such a record. Even if he knew that this victory had nothing to do with him.

However, as he concurrently served as this political commissar, he naturally had the right to inquire about some matters of the new 67th Army. It's just that he also understands in his heart that if he wants to place some people in this army, he is afraid that he needs to make some careful arrangements.

After the two talked, Liu Shaoqi also took the initiative to say: "Forward a telegram to Commander He!" He also spent a lot of effort to achieve such a victory this time, and this credit should be shared with him! ”

'Okay, I'll have someone forward a telegram to him!' ’

For the kindness expressed by Liu Shaoqi at this moment, Xiao Jinguang is still very pleased. Just thinking of announcing this order, he didn't know how to explain it to the three main division commanders at that time.

After all, as a political commissar, he knows very well that the three division commanders of the new 67th Army are all old subordinates carried by He Zhengdao. Suddenly separated from the old chief, they will also feel a little inappropriate.

That would give him some face for the old commissar, but there were some emotions that were inevitable again. It's just that Xiao Jinguang also hopes that these subordinates can stabilize the mood of the troops and continue to carry out good work behind enemy lines in Central China.

At least he didn't want to alarm the higher-level leaders of the New 67th Army because of the turmoil. Otherwise, when the time comes, others will say that the independent column is He Zhengdao's private army!

After receiving the telegram forwarded by Xiao Jinguang, He Zhengdao, who had returned to Yulin to prepare for the establishment of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army, was also very happy and said: "Not bad! With the strength of a main division, encircling and annihilating a force of tens of thousands of people in such a short period of time is indeed a good fight! ”

Listening to He Zhengdao's words, Ye Jianying, who sent the telegram, was also speechless and said: "If you can play such a record, the evaluation you gave is just good?" Your requirements for the troops are too high, right? ”

'Is it high?' I don't think it at all! From the day the independent column was formed, I emphasized to the division commanders of each division that they all needed to have the combat effectiveness to compete with a Japanese division in the future.

At the moment, although they have not met my requirements, they can only say that they can play such a record, which can only be said to be good. Most importantly, this battle is an ambush war, and we have many advantages in intelligence, geography, weapons, weather, etc.

Even in terms of the comparison of troops, we have more troops than little devils. If they can't beat the little devils, then I can only say that they are too incompetent. After all, this is a Japanese division with incomplete equipment and equipment! ’

Chen Yun, who was in the team with He Zhengdao for the first time, also said with interest after listening to He Zhengdao's words: "Commander, do the three main divisions we will form in the future need to have such strength?" ”

In the long run, I'm definitely not going to let go of anything. But for now, that's definitely a bit too much. And what we need to deal with in the future is the elite units of the Kwantung Army, which is known as the strongest army in Asia.

In addition, they have a vast occupation area as a large rear, and most of the soldiers are experienced veterans who are familiar with the surrounding terrain. In terms of weapons and equipment, I'm afraid that we can't compare to them. It would be a little arrogant to want to use a division against a division.

However, my requirements for the future troops, at a minimum, are. Together, we have the strength of our whole army to deal with the challenge of one or two divisions. Even in a frontal battle, we can fight them head-to-head.

Only by meeting this minimum requirement can we have a glimmer of hope for entering the Northeast. If we can't even do this, let's honestly pick up our tails and practice hard for a while! ’

Seeing that He Zhengdao was still very calm, and he was not that young and frivolous, Chen Yun and the others naturally admired him very much. can have such a calm and rational mentality, which shows that He Zhengdao has never despised his opponent in dealing with little devils.

Maintaining such a mentality can also effectively prevent the commander from being too light on the enemy in the course of future operations, resulting in a fatal blow to the troops. After all, if the new troops are newly built, it is better to avoid failure as much as possible!

In fact, since the formation of the independent column, He Zhengdao seems to have been marked undefeated. If He Zhengdao commanded the troops to suffer a defeat in the formation of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army, it would also greatly affect He Zhengdao's prestige in the army!

After returning to Yulin, He Zhengdao transferred troops from the Suichaji Military Region to two main divisions. Subsequently, with the Daqingshan Independent Brigade as the core, the third division of the anti-Japanese coalition army was formed. But in terms of the selection of the division commander, He Zhengdao still seemed a little hesitant.

Tan Zhen, as the new political director, was also puzzled: "Commander, Guo Junjie, the brigade commander of the Daqingshan Independent Brigade, is also an old man of the original independent column, and his command and combat level and political ideology are very strong, is there anything wrong with him being the division commander?" ”

Listening to Tan Zhen's inquiry, He Zhengdao also nodded and said, "I don't think there's anything wrong with letting Guo Junjie be the division commander." It's just that if we want to enter the northeast to fight, we must first send an advance team into the northeast.

In my plan, he was the candidate for the head of the advance team. He is from the Northeast, and he also came from the Northeast Army anyway. After joining the independent column, he performed well in the formation of the Daqingshan base area and in the Suiyuan operation.

It is precisely because of this that I hope that he can lead a vanguard force to enter the northeast in advance to explore the situation. As for the division commander, I have another candidate, but I need an order from the headquarters. ”

'Who? ’

As a political commissar, Chen Yun was also very curious that He Zhengdao did not promote a division commander from within, but chose to transfer personnel from other units to take up such an important position. Naturally, I am also curious, who does He Zhengdao fancy again!

After He Zhengdao put forward the candidate, Chen Yun also smiled and said: "You dig this person over, Lao Liu is only afraid that he will be reluctant, right?" ”

'What's reluctant! I also mentioned it to Chief of Staff Liu, but at that time, it was more of an idea. Now that we are preparing for the formation of troops, I still think it is more appropriate to transfer him over to serve as the commander of the Third Division.

First, he is an old Northeast Army from the Northeast Martial Arts Hall. Second, he can be regarded as a typical representative of our party's united front. If he is transferred, our entry into the Northeast in the future will also have many benefits.

And the political commissar will never think that our army will not expand in the future, right? I hope that in this way, we will give the officers and men of Northeast China, who are still on the sidelines, an expectation and let them know that we are a unit that is only suitable for quantity.

As long as they are willing to join our Eighth Route Army, follow us to fight the little devils. If they have made meritorious contributions, I will also give them promotions. The most important thing is that they can have a chance to truly recover the Northeast and avenge the shame! ’

After saying such a thing, Chen Yun, Ye Jianying and others also felt that there was a certain amount of truth. And He Zhengdao said with a timely smile: "I supported so many machines and people in the 129th Division before, and now I ask them if they want one, and they won't give it!" ”

'Dare to love you've already beaten someone's 129th Division's idea!' ’

'No way! Talent is rare! What's more, most of the members of the newly formed Third Division are officers and soldiers from the northeast. If you can find a division commander from the northeast, it will be easier to manage, so that he can fight as soon as possible. ’

After He Zhengdao gave a suitable reason, a telegram was also sent to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army and the 129th Division. The new division commander who received this order was also very surprised.

It's just that when he went to the division headquarters of the 129th Division and listened to Liu Bocheng's words, he really realized what an opportunity he expected and longed for. This also made him more convinced that joining the Eighth Route Army was the right thing to do! (To be continued.) )