He Zhengdao, who didn't know that the little devil planned to stick to the waiting for help, also breathed a long sigh of relief after learning that the rescue force had been successfully withdrawn. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info even if it paid a lot of money this time, but the task was successfully completed.

Whether it is worth exchanging the casualties of hundreds of soldiers for the survival of hundreds of civilians, He Zhengdao does not know. But he at least understands that if he doesn't do this, maybe more soldiers will be sacrificed.

The situation between the military and the people, He Zhengdao, who came from later generations, has heard and felt a lot. But in this era, he really saw that the troops that could get the support of the people were indeed like fish in water.

Compared with the Central Army's recruitment in the south, many times it is necessary to adopt the method of catching strong men in order to recruit all soldiers. The Eighth Route Army in Shaanxi was often restricting the expansion of its troops and carefully selecting from the reserve troops.

In order to become a member of the main combat force, many young people first have to join the village protection team in their village and become a militia. Subsequently, after a period of training, he participated in the selection of garrison units in various places.

Only young people who were selected into the garrison had the opportunity to join the regular troops of the Eighth Route Army. Therefore, in the area under the jurisdiction of the Eighth Route Army, being able to become a soldier of the Eighth Route Army often shows that this young man is very good.

The formation of such an atmosphere of supporting the army also has a lot to do with the Eighth Route Army's policy of giving preferential treatment to the families of military martyrs. As long as one member of the family joins the army, the family will have priority in the annual taxes paid, as well as the arrangement of employment and study.

If it is the family of a martyr, it can enjoy more care. In the words of He Zhengdao, the families of these martyrs must not be allowed to shed blood and tears. Do what the troops can to make the soldiers who go to the battlefield worry-free.

Although the Eighth Route Army did not pay salaries, with the rapid development of Shaanxi's industry, various factories were opened in many places. The establishment of these factories also requires a large number of workers.

Compared with digging in the soil, going to work in a factory is undoubtedly something that many people yearn for. And arranging workers to work in factories often gives priority to the families of military martyrs. In this way, the people are more active in sending their children to join the army.

It can be said that the stable development of the rear, coupled with the unremitting political propaganda of the Eighth Route Army, plus a certain amount of interest incentives. Now that the Eighth Route Army is in Shaanxi, it has completely consolidated its rule and management over the base areas.

At present, the 67th Army, on behalf of the Eighth Route Army, was ordered to participate in the Battle of Wuhan. As an area controlled by the national government, it is particularly important to gain the support of the people. Talking less and doing more is what He Zhengdao emphasized.

Although the people in these years are not educated, they are not stupid, and they can also feel who can bring them benefits and a sense of security. With its rhetoric, it is better to do more practical things for the people.

At least He Zhengdao believes that after the battle, with the return of these rescued people, they are the best propagandists of the Eighth Route Army. They will tell the people in the vicinity that the Eighth Route Army is a team that truly cares for the people.

The people's soldiers, everything for the people, is not just a slogan, but a principle that is resolutely implemented by the Eighth Route Army!

And at this moment, after receiving the telegram sent back by He Zhengdao, and learning that the people had been successfully rescued, Li Zongren couldn't help but wave his hand and said: "Okay, great!" Now that the people have been rescued, look what kind of demon moths these little devils can make! ”

Even Li Zongren knew in his heart that he would not miss such a good fighter for the sake of some people. But he didn't dare to say anything, ignoring the life and death of these people. Fortunately, He Zhengdao really didn't disappoint him this time.

Even after reading the telegram, Li Zongren said with a little envy: "Having such a general under his command can indeed save a lot of trouble!" can fight well, have benevolence and righteousness, and the future of this son is limitless! ”

Thinking of He Zhengdao's current age, coupled with the support he has in the Eighth Route Army, Li Zongren also feels. As long as this star does not fall, He Zhengdao in the future is bound to become a pivotal and important figure in the Eighth Route Army.

Perhaps today's national government still enjoys the right to manage and make decisions about the country. But from a long-term perspective, Li Zongren is very clear that after the end of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, there will inevitably be a contest between the two parties.

In the end, it is difficult for Li Zongren to predict and guess what direction the country will take. However, there is one point, if the Eighth Route Army continues to develop like this, the future Central Army is afraid that it will not be the opponent of the Eighth Route Army.

Those who win the hearts of the people win the world, many people know this. Even when Li Zongren was in charge of Guangxi, he also treated the people of Guangxi well. However, in the national government, there are still a group of people who ignore the dire life of the people.

even with the help of the power in his hands, he wantonly made a fortune in the country. Even though Li Zongren sometimes looks down on those people, he knows that those people's influence in the national government, and he is afraid that he will not lose to him at all.

To put it bluntly, Lao Jiang can now sit firmly in the chairman's position, and in many cases it is also beneficial to those people. And while those people support Lao Jiang, they do not forget to earn benefits for themselves, ignoring the life and death of the people.

The upward and downward effects, the descendants and the side lines are constantly fighting in private. Li Zongren believes that many people have seen this situation. But no one can change this chaos, and all they can do is sweep the snow in front of their doors.

As the leader of the new Gui lineage, Li Zongren also knows very well that the enemy is thinking too much at the moment, which will lead to distraction. But every time he sees He Zhengdao's achievements, he is full of worries.

Even though there are many things in the current Nationalist Government that make Li Zongren dissatisfied, he is still a military and political leader of the Kuomintang. If the Eighth Route Army really takes power in the future, it will not be a good thing for an important member of the Kuomintang like him!

Thinking about it, what Li Zongren thinks about most at the moment is to pursue the 16th Division. Knowing that He Zhengdao had managed to rescue the captives and re-block the retreat of the 16th Division, he knew that he could not miss the opportunity.

He continued to order: "Order all armies to arrive at the combat area at the specified time. The little devils' retreat was once again blocked, and every step they took next would pay a terrible price.

We must inflict heavy losses or even encircle and annihilate the 16th Division before the Japanese heavy troops arrive. Tell the troops participating in the war that if that unit can't reach the designated area on time, don't blame me for the military law! ”

The better the new 67th Army fought, the more Li Zongren hoped that the Fifth Theater would be able to fight a beautiful turnaround. In this way, as the commander of the theater, Li Zongren will not feel that the limelight has been overshadowed by He Zhengdao.

Even the new 67th Army of He Zhengdao is nominally under his command. But Li Zongren understood that if he wanted to command the new 67th Army, he still lacked a little heat. Most importantly, the new 67th Army has proven its strength.

It can be said that after this war, if the 67th Army can still retain a certain strength. Then in the Fifth Theater, perhaps the combat effectiveness of the 67th Army will exceed the combat effectiveness of the 71st Army, which is the descendant of the Central Army.

In addition, in the Fifth Theater, there are many troops from the Northeast Army and the Northwest Army. These troops are afraid that they will not carry out Li Zongren's order to design He Zhengdao. Even if it is implemented, I am afraid that the news will inform He Zhengdao in advance.

This means that Li Zongren must respect He Zhengdao's choice when dealing with He Zhengdao and his commanding troops. If you want the 67th Army to send the little devils to fight for death, He Zhengdao is afraid that he will not carry out such a military order.

When Li Zongren mobilized the troops of the Fifth Theater and began to encircle the 16th Division. He Zhengdao also ordered that the troops of the Third Division, which had already advanced from Shangcheng into Anhui, were also ready to meet the troops.

It's just that in the order given to the Third Division, He Zhengdao did not let it participate in the next possible battle. What's more, let the third division control the passage in the direction of Jinzhai and maintain the offensive momentum of coercing Lu'an.

After this period of fighting, He Zhengdao has already felt that the losses of the troops are not small. Even if there were a lot of captures, the troops had been fighting for a long time, and there was already a certain amount of fatigue, and it was necessary to end the next battle as soon as possible.

In order to ensure that the troops can safely withdraw from the battle, it is very important to maintain the strength of a main division. With the third division on the side, He Zhengdao can attack and retreat, and he can be regarded as invincible.

Even if the troops of the Fifth War Zone want to do something to the 67th Army. With the Third Division on standby, He Zhengdao also felt a lot more relieved. This kind of consideration is also very necessary in He Zhengdao's view.

At least in this battle, He Zhengdao felt that he had fulfilled his obligations. For the rest of the battle to encircle and annihilate the 16th Division, his troops just beat the side drums. It's better to leave it to Li Zongren to do the hard things.

The gun shot the first bird, and this time the new 67th Army had already won a victory in the total annihilation of the 10th Division. The rest of the battle to encircle and annihilate the 16th Division, He Zhengdao felt that it was better to take the attack and harassment battle with relatively few casualties.

It's just that what He Zhengdao didn't expect was that the main force of the 16th Division, which had received new instructions from the military headquarters, suddenly marched away from the official road and marched towards a small town next to it. And after they entered the town, they stopped moving forward and began to build fortifications.

After receiving the telegram from the reconnaissance detachment, He Zhengdao was also very surprised: "Well, it seems that the little devil knows that he can't run away, and he plans to stick to it and wait for help." In this way, things are really a little tricky! ”

But what He Zhengdao didn't know was that Keisuke Fujie, who rushed to the front line from the rear, looked at the headless corpses piled up on the side of the highway and Jingguan, and was deeply shocked and gritted his teeth at the same time: "Gentlemen, fight to the death!" ”

Knowing that this was the revenge of the Eighth Route Army, Keisuke Fujie also understood that this time, he might not have much choice other than fighting to the death. If you continue on the road, I am afraid that what little morale you have left will be exhausted.

If you stay and wait for reinforcements, you may be able to continuously boost the morale of the troops in the battle. The truth of 'mourning soldiers will win', Keisuke Fujie still knows a little.

And Li Zongren, who learned the news, also seemed to have a headache. After all, he knew very well that the little devil was holding on to help, which meant that he could only attack. In a frontal battle with the little devils, the chances of winning are really not great! (To be continued.) )