Xue Yue, who was far away in Guiyang, was also angry when he heard the news that the 86th Division was surrounded and annihilated by the independent division of the Red Army. In his opinion, since the beginning of the Red Army's transfer to the war, every time it encounters an independent division, it seems that there is no good news.

Originally, in the Battle of Xiangjiang, the main force of the Red Army, which was greatly injured, now seems to have reached 50,000 or 60,000 troops. When such an army entered Sichuan, it was impossible for the Red Army to block the northward advance with the strength of the Sichuan Army alone.

What's more, the Red Fourth Front Army, which also entered Sichuan at this moment, has more troops than the Red First Army. If the two armies really converge, it is really worth thinking about who will have the final say in Sichuan in the future.

Most importantly, Chairman Chiang's so-called policy of 'securing the inside before securing the outside' will also become an empty phrase once and for all. In the face of the Red Army, which is getting stronger and stronger, if you want to suppress the development of the other side, I am afraid that it is really impossible.

Just when Xue Yue was thinking about how to solve the difficulties he encountered in front of him. Liu Wenhui's telegram made Xue Yue feel unbelievable. But in addition to being shocked, he felt that this business could not be done without it.

Not to mention that the independent division has two major generals and division commanders, as well as many colonels and chiefs of staff and main regiment commanders. For the Central Army, if these high-ranking officers can be redeemed alive, it will also be a good thing for the Central Army.

If it is not redeemed, I am afraid that it will make many senior officers of the Central Army feel cold. For the civil war, Xue Yue sometimes felt that he didn't want to fight. But as a soldier, there are many times when you have to do something.

Soldiers, obey orders as their duty!

It's just that in this matter, Xue Yue also didn't dare to make his own decisions. In his opinion, even the company officer is not important. However, the officers at the battalion and regimental level are all the backbone officers of the Central Army, and if they can redeem the troops, they can be reorganized.

What's more, there are also those pilots who were captured alive, and they are the elite of the Central Army. The training funds spent by the Central Army on these pilots are also not a small amount. How can it be broken at will?

Xue Yue, who received the telegram, quickly said: "Tell Liu Wenhui that you can talk to the independent teacher." At the very least, it is necessary to know what the conditions for an independent division are! Also, forward this telegram to the chairman of the committee and ask him to give him instructions! ”

The result was natural, and when the telegram was sent to Chairman Chiang, the chairman couldn't help but say: "Niang Xipi, this independent division of the Red Army is too arrogant. The people who captured me even dared me to pay the ransom.

This kind of behavior, that has a bit of a military appearance, this is completely the behavior of a gang of bandits! It seems that I really didn't call them red bandits, and they actually did this kind of thing to ask for ransom! ”

Looking at Chairman Jiang who was angry and scolding, He Yingqin, who was standing in the office, said in a timely manner: "Chairman of the Committee, although this behavior of the red bandits is very hateful. But I think we still need to talk to them about it.

If our senior officers knew that we were rejecting such negotiations, they would have felt chills. And after these people are redeemed, it is completely possible for them to atone for their sins and re-form a new army.

With this lesson, I believe they will have more experience in how to clean up the red bandits when they fight the red bandits in the future. At least those division commanders and regimental commanders, we must redeem them. ”

Let He Yingqin say this, Chairman Jiang also said angrily: "The general of the defeated army, it is not a pity to die!" What do you do when you redeem them back? Niang Xipi, what kind of battle did these people fight, and why did they repeatedly lose in the hands of the independent division three times? ”

Although he was very angry, Chairman Jiang also knew that He Yingqin's words were very reasonable. If he did not pay the ransom, the Red Army would only have to make the news public, and his prestige in the army would be greatly damaged.

After half a ring, Chairman Jiang said: "Call back to Xue Yue and let him take full responsibility for this matter." On the ransom, if it's too much, don't talk to the red bandits. But these two division commanders and pilots must be rescued by me. ”

Although this idea is good, it is for He Zhengdao. The two division commanders of the Central Army, as well as these captured pilots, how could he be easily handed over to the Central Army? If you don't want to bleed, I'm afraid it's impossible!

After some bargaining, the final ransom for the two division commanders was 50,000 oceans, and the pilots were 30,000 oceans each. There are 10,000 colonels and officers, 5,000 lieutenant colonels, 3,000 majors, and both lieutenants and captains are 1,000 oceans.

Such a price is not expensive at all in He Zhengdao's opinion. But after some statistics, the ransom that the Central Army needs to pay is also as high as one million oceans. In the absence of cash, He Zhengdao also agreed to discount the price of medicines.

Receiving the telegram from He Zhengdao, Zhou Enlai said with a smile: "Lao Mao, this business really makes this kid talk about it." Millions of oceans, this time it really made Lao Jiang break a fortune! ”

Regarding Zhou Enlai's happiness, Mao Taizu was also very satisfied: "Indeed! With this fund, we will have a certain amount of capital reserves when we go north to establish a base in the future. Coupled with what Liu Wenhui paid, we also made a lot of money this time! ”

'Yes! I think that in the future, after we establish a base, we can let this kid make money. I think this kid will definitely have a great future if he is in business! ’

Even if there were high-level officials who had opinions about He Zhengdao's redemption of prisoners, they learned that these prisoners exchanged nearly two million funds for the main force. They also know that the independent division seems to have made another meritorious contribution in this matter. It's not easy to knock out money from Lao Jiang's hands!

All the prisoners who needed to be handed over were handed over to Liu Wenhui's department, who came to hand them over. The last retreating reconnaissance battalions soon kept up with the main force of the independent division with these ransoms and a large amount of medicines.

When the independent division and the headquarters successfully met in Kangding, looking at the independent division whose strength had once again broken through to nearly 30,000 people, Mao Taizu also considered whether to upgrade the independent division to a corps.

Looking at He Zhengdao, who led the main force to arrive on horseback, and the head of the Red Army who was standing at the gate of the city and waiting, he also really understood that it was not for nothing that the independent division had won many battles. At least in terms of weapons and equipment, the independent division surpasses other troops!

'Commissar Mao, Commander-in-Chief, Vice Chairman Zhou, Chiefs, and He Zhengdao, Commander of the Independent Division, report to you! ’

Looking at He Zhengdao, who was 100 meters away, he choked his horse and ran forward to salute, Mr. Zhu also smiled and said: "Xiao He, you are an independent teacher this way, which can be said to be a great contribution!" With you as a defender, it's much easier for the main team. ”

'Commander-in-Chief! I don't dare to take your words seriously. In addition to the bravery of the comrades, without the command and support of the head of the headquarters, we would not be able to have today! ’

'I can't see that you kid is quite modest!' Merit is merit! No one can erase your credit. All right! Let's go to the city! You invited us to dinner the previous time, and today we invite you to dinner! ’

'Thank you, Commander-in-Chief! Thank you, Chiefs! ’

After saluting Mr. Zhu again, He Zhengdao took the chief of staff, Wang Tianlin, and followed these Red Army leaders who went out of the city to greet him into the city on foot. Those who have a heart will find that He Zhengdao has been following Mao Taizu's side.

If it weren't for everyone to know, He Zhengdao at this moment would be the commander of the independent division. Many people feel that He Zhengdao seems to have become the former when he was a personal guard for Mao Taizu in the base area!

Mao Taizu, who also saw this, also felt very relieved. Even if it's just an action of entering the city, it can also make people see at a glance who He Zhengdao is his confidant and favorite general.

With He Zhengdao's independent division, Mao Taizu could also feel that his voice in the Red Army was getting heavier and heavier. There is a lot of truth in the fact that power comes out of the barrel of a gun. There are soldiers under him, don't panic!

Before the meal, He Zhengdao still escorted millions of oceanic gold by the reconnaissance battalion and handed it over to Zhou Enlai in front of all the Red Army leaders. And among them, there are many medicines.

What even moved many Red Army leaders was that He Zhengdao also deliberately collected a lot of medicines that were helpful to their health. These Red Army chiefs knew that some medicines could not be bought with money.

But this time, I took advantage of the opportunity to negotiate. He Zhengdao specially named and asked the Central Army to send him these medicines. Even if the converted price is very high, in He Zhengdao's opinion, it is also very worthwhile!

Mao Taizu, who saw this scene, also felt that this confidant who acted seemingly unreasonable, but he still understood some human feelings. At least take the medicine he sent, and these chiefs will read him well.

If there is really anything related to He Zhengdao in the future, presumably these leaders should not blame them too much! What's more, now that the main force is gradually recovering in strength, many people know who brought all this.

Playing from He Zhengdao and the headquarters, whether it is acting as a vanguard or a rearguard, the independent division has performed very well. It was the successive victories of the independent division that allowed the Red Army to turn to the war so far, and its strength has improved a lot without loss.

Such a meritorious service, also aware of the future He Zhengdao, will also become an indispensable general in the Red Army!