With Xichang City descending without a fight, the officers and soldiers of the independent division who participated in the attack could also be said to have extremely admired the division commander He Zhengdao's way of using troops. In the eyes of ordinary soldiers, fighting a war is ultimately about death.

Compared with those officers who sit in the rear, the highest mortality rate is undoubtedly that of ordinary soldiers. At present, through coercion and negotiation, the successful occupation of Xichang City has completed the task and reduced the risk of possible death on the battlefield.

Why not do a good thing that kills two birds with one stone?

The officers and men of the Independent Division were happy, and the officers and men of the Sichuan Army Garrison Brigade who surrendered to the Independent Division were equally happy. Although soldiers carry guns and eat food and get paid, they must also be prepared to die on the battlefield. Now facing the siege of the Red Army, there is definitely no chance of winning against them.

This means that if there is a real fight, many of them will inevitably die. How could they not be happy that they had survived now? Therefore, such a surrender of Kaesong was supported by many Sichuan soldiers.

When the telegram taken by Xichang came back, Mao Taizu and the others were also very surprised and said: "So fast? ”

According to the information they had, a garrison brigade of the Sichuan Army was stationed in Xichang. In addition, there are solid defensive city wall fortifications, and if the independent division attacks hard, it is believed that it will have to pay a lot of price to take Xichang City.

But at the moment, the independent division only surrounded it for a day and a night, and then forced the Sichuan army in the city to surrender. It seems that the prosperity of today's independent divisions still makes many enemies dare not follow them!

Although I felt that the speed at which the independent division took Xichang was somewhat beyond my expectations. But Mao Taizu also knew that if the main force wanted to successfully enter the northwest, there was still a long way to go!

When the main force accelerated to Xichang, looking at Yao Shengjun, who had arrived first, and He Zhengdao, who was presiding over the military and political affairs of the independent division, also seemed to breathe a long sigh of relief.

'Commissar, you're here! The rest of the list of supplies and the prisoners will be left to you. ’

Looking at He Zhengdao, who looked tired, Yao Shengjun, who also knew that during this time, He Zhengdao worked harder than anyone else, and also smiled and said: "Okay, leave the rest to me!" Commander, you should also hurry up and take a rest! ”

'Good! If there is anything urgent, remember to call me at any time. ’

After handing over a lot of the matters at hand to the political commissar to Yao Shengjun to deal with, He Zhengdao rarely had a good night's sleep. Like him, the reconnaissance battalion, which had received a good night's sleep, was ordered to rest the next day.

When the officers and men of the reconnaissance battalion began to rest, the battalion commander Li Xiangdong was called to the headquarters by He Zhengdao. Looking at He Zhengdao, who was checking the map, Li Xiangdong also knew that the reconnaissance battalion must have a new mission.

'To the east, here it is! It's been a hard time, how are the fighters doing? ’

'It's all young guys, eat a full meal and sleep well, and they're all in good spirits! Divisional commander, what are the tasks? ’

As the reconnaissance battalion commander of the Independent Division, Li Xiangdong also knew that he was a battalion commander in the Independent Division. In terms of power, it is higher than several regiment commanders. Very often, the main regiment needs to fight with them.

Being able to get the recognition of those main regiment commanders is more because of the strength of the reconnaissance battalion. The role played by the reconnaissance battalion was very important when the independent division was transferred to the battle. The officers and men of the whole division had great admiration for the officers and men of the reconnaissance battalion.

Looking at Li Xiangdong, who was eager to try, He Zhengdao didn't talk too much nonsense, and said directly: "Xiangdong, the next task of the reconnaissance battalion will be relatively difficult." Moreover, you need to go faster and farther than the main force.

This means that once your whereabouts are revealed, I am afraid that you will also become very dangerous. It's just that in order to ensure the safety of the follow-up main force and the main force of our division headquarters, your reconnaissance battalion must shoulder the responsibility of the vanguard of the sharp knife. ”

'Please give the order from the division commander!' We scout the battalion, guaranteed to complete the mission! ’

"Okay, then come here, and I'll explain to you what you need to accomplish and do in the next mission." ’

Calling Li Xiangdong to his side, He Zhengdao began to arrange the task and told Li Xiangdong very carefully. After listening, Li Xiangdong didn't talk much nonsense, and said directly: "Commander, when are we leaving?" ”

'After supper, you will go!' Remember, bring plenty of dry food supplies. When you go, take some of the tobacco and earth we have seized and the ocean with you. In addition, I will arrange some Yi warriors for you to be guides. ’

'Yes! ’

When Li Xiangdong left the headquarters, He Zhengdao quickly said: "Correspondent, inform the cadres at and above the regimental level of the whole division to have a meeting in the conference room. Tomorrow, we're almost off on our way! ”

Not long after, including the regimental commander and political commissar of the new regiment, more than a dozen regiment-level cadres gathered in the temporary division headquarters conference room. Everyone knows that if you are only afraid of the independent division next, what new tasks will there be!

Looking at the expectant eyes of everyone, He Zhengdao didn't have much nonsense, and said directly: "After breakfast tomorrow morning, the main force of the whole division will continue to advance towards Ya'an." The political commissar and the logistics brigade stayed to pick up the main force for the time being.

This time, the new regiment moved with the main force, and in addition brought all the supplies we needed to carry. As for the political commissar and the logistics brigade, as long as you join the main force, you will also join us as soon as possible.

In order to gain time and break through the containment line set up by the Sichuan army on the front line of Ya'an, we must rush ahead of the main force and open a safe passage for the main force to continue north. Now, several encirclement and suppression armies are not very far away from us. ”

After saying these words, political commissar Yao Shengjun said helplessly: "Division commander, am I staying again?" ”

'Commissar, no way! Although near Xichang, there are no longer any threatening enemies. But if we all withdraw from Xichang, I am also worried about the situation here and what will happen.

If you are here with the logistics brigade, you can manage Xichang to some extent. A small force will not dare to attack your idea if you want to. As for the main force, it is necessary to rush ahead of the main force and break through the blockade line set by the Sichuan army as soon as possible.

Although Liu Wenhui and Lao Jiang do not deal with each other, they are also worried at the moment that we will stay in the Sichuanbian area and not leave. Therefore, I felt the need to go to Ya'an and have a good talk with him, so that he would know that it was a smart choice to send us abroad. ’

Seeing that Yao Shengjun didn't say anything more, He Zhengdao quickly said: "On the way from Xichang to Ya'an, there are more than a dozen large and small counties. Next, the independent division was divided into three routes, with the 123rd Regiment as the main force.

The Fourth Regiment and the New Regiment will go straight to Ya'an along the official road with me. In the next battle, we have to win quickly. According to our intelligence, the main forces of Liu Wenhui's 24th Army are now concentrated near Ya'an.

On the way we entered Ya'an, most of the nearby counties, large and small, were garrisons. What the three regiments have to do is to collect prisoners and materials.

When the political commissar came up, the prisoners and supplies were handed over to the political commissar for disposal. What you have to do is to make Liu Wenhui feel the pressure in a three-way way. Finally, the whole division assembled at Hanyuan City. ”

After the tasks undertaken by the three main regiments were properly assigned, the three regiment commanders confirmed the combat missions for which they were responsible. Knowing that next, it is also the time for the three of their regiment commanders to prove their combat capabilities.

If the next battle is not good, or if the casualties are too great. It is estimated that when they meet the teachers, they will inevitably be criticized again. More seriously, it is quite possible to remove them from the post of regimental commander.

After the task was explained, He Zhengdao also said seriously: "Are the regiments clear about their tasks?" ”

'Clear, Commander! ’

'Good! In the early morning of tomorrow, starting from a group, they will drive out of Xichang City one after another. The 4th Regiment and the Recruit Corps, as the reserve troops of the whole division, will go out of the city with me at that time. Whether the next battle can be fought well depends on you regimental commanders! ’

'Please rest assured, the division commander, to ensure that the task is completed!' ’

'Good! I still believe in your abilities. It's just that you should all know that I don't like to hear about too many good things to lose. Therefore, when the next war comes, you should use your brains more. Do you understand? ’

'Yes, Commander! ’

After conveying the combat mission, He Zhengdao also announced the end of the meeting. Leave Yao Shengjun and Wang Tianlin behind, and continue to discuss the development plan of the next independent division. After all, they are the real commanders of the independent division!

'Commissar, Chief of Staff, I intend to expand the regiments with an additional reserve battalion. Let the strength of the four main regiments reach more than 5,000 people. In this way, if you encounter a division of the Sichuan Army, you shouldn't have to be afraid! ’

Hearing this, Yao Shengjun said in surprise: "Division commander, since you plan to expand the organization, why do you transfer more than 6,000 recruits to the headquarters?" ”

'Don't you know what qualities those recruits have?' We'll pick the rest! It is inconvenient for us to hand over to the headquarters. How good is that? ’

Looking at He Zhengdao's somewhat cunning expression, Yao Shengjun remembered He Zhengdao's priority conditions for selecting recruits. Thinking about it, it seems that this is also the reason, those recruits who were handed over to the headquarters are indeed the ones left by their independent division!

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