As a famous coal capital in China, Datong is also the connection point of Pingsui and Tongpu Railway, connecting the transportation of Shanxi and Hebei. It has always been a place for soldiers to fight, and the horizontal stalk is in the middle of Jinsui and Jinchaji, and taking Datong can make the base area even one.

For He Zhengdao, the smooth recovery of Datong means that the winter offensive of the independent column can also draw a successful end. He Zhengdao is still very satisfied with the harvest of this battle.

According to the previously formulated deployment, the first division of the independent column, including the Xuesha Battalion, will return to Yulin with He Zhengdao to rest and recuperate. The defense of Shuozhou and Datong will be handed over to the Second and Fourth Divisions.

In the area bordering Jinsui and Sui, the fourth division was mainly responsible for defense. The main second division was stationed in Datong and Shuozhou. In addition to resting and recuperating, elite officers and men were also selected from various garrison units to restore their strength.

Even for the sake of the safety of the troops stationed, the main forces stationed in these areas will be designated as military restricted areas on the periphery. The rest of the city defense and the security of the base areas will be handed over to the garrison troops.

In the absence of an external enemy, the main forces do not participate in the affairs of the local Jing'an area. To put it simply, the task of the main forces is to rest and prepare for the encirclement and suppression war launched by the Japanese army in the future.

In the past, the independent column repaired the roads to Youyu and Biguan and other places, and this time they are also in the process of expanding. Most of the workers who built the roads were people from the reconquest areas. Through this kind of road construction, the people can also exchange a certain amount of food and salary.

As for the construction of the border region government, Ho Zhengdao was completely entrusted to the political commissars and the political work cadres sent by the central authorities. In fact, many defense areas that originally belonged to independent columns, He Zhengdao was given to other main divisions to be responsible for control.

As far as He Zhengdao is concerned, it has the jurisdiction of the three base areas of Yulin, Suiyuan and Datong, and the jurisdiction of the independent column, which is already the largest of the main divisions of the Eighth Route Army. In this case, there is no need to look too ugly.

In the words of He Zhengdao, 'they are all their own families, so why should they be so clear'. In the eyes of many people, this approach is a bit too stupid, giving away the merits that originally belonged to them. But in He Zhengdao's view, unity is king.

In fact, according to the information known to He Zhengdao, the Sixth Plenary Session of the Sixth Central Committee will be held this year. He, the youngest division-level commander of the Eighth Route Army, will also be officially nominated to the list of alternate members of the Central Committee.

Even He Zhengdao felt that this proposal was a little too sudden, and it could even be said that he was a little flattered. But He Zhengdao also understands that if he wants to have more say in the party in the future, this alternate member is very important.

Even according to what He Zhengdao has learned so far, at the Sixth Plenary Session of the Sixth Central Committee, the Central Committee will set up organs directly under the central government, such as the Southwest Bureau, the Central Plains Bureau, and the Southeast Bureau, to strengthen the management of local governments and departments of the Eighth Route Army.

And He Zhengdao also hopes that he can take an important position in the Northeast Bureau, which may be formed in the future. If he did not have the identity of this alternate member, I believe that he would still not be able to serve as the leader in charge of the Northeast Bureau.

Since the center of gravity is focused on the northeast and the northwest, why should He Zhengdao be too careful! What's more, the existing control area alone has already made the independent column feel that it is understaffed.

If it weren't for the central government's dispatch of young political cadres to cooperate in the formation of an anti-Japanese government, it is estimated that He Zhengdao would have felt that there were too many places, but there were too few local cadres who could be reused! After all, being a man still has to look forward!

What's more, He Zhengdao, who is also the secretary of the Party Committee of the Arsenal, does need more identities. Even if He Zhengdao doesn't like political fighting, he also knows that the higher the level, the more cautious others will be if they want to find trouble.

At least He Zhengdao believes that now within the Eighth Route Army, his connections are still very good. As for the central side, although there are leaders who do not like him. But as long as Mao Taizu reigns for one day, no one should dare to touch him.

But it's one thing to know, it's another thing to strengthen your own power and influence. At least He Zhengdao didn't want any more infighting and consumption within the party and the army at such a critical moment.

On the second day of the recovery of Datong, the city of Baotou, which had been besieged for a long time, was recovered. For this news, He Zhengdao still seemed very happy. And Li Xiangdong, who was responsible for attacking Guisui, also did not disappoint He Zhengdao.

After the persuasion of many Japanese expatriates to surrender, as well as the uprising of the puppet army in the city, the two cities of Guihua and Guisui, which were captured once by the Eighth Route Army, were also successfully attacked by the reconnaissance brigade, and the whole territory of Suiyuan was recovered.

With the Eighth Route Army electrified, many soldiers and civilians who paid attention to the war in the Central Plains also seemed very surprised. But this time, the independent division of the Eighth Route Army made many people remember him again.

It's really hard to believe that the independent division of the Eighth Route Army actually captured Suiyuan again. Even the Eighth Route Army even recovered Shuozhou and Datong, does this mean that half of Shanxi was recovered by the Eighth Route Army? ’

Anyone who knows about the war in Shanxi last year knows that the Japanese army, which originally marched into Shanxi, almost recovered the entire territory of Shanxi. The Jin Sui army, which originally ruled that area, is now also compressed in Linfen and other places to defend with all their might.

As a result, in a blink of an eye, the Eighth Route Army actually recovered half of Shanxi and Suiyuan. This situation seems to be in sharp contrast to the current defeat and retreat between the Central Army and the Japanese army.

Lao Jiang, who received the telegram, also said with an unhappy expression: "Niang Xipi, we are fighting with the Japanese army on the front line, but they are expanding their territory in the back. Shaanxi was not satisfied with one of them, and even occupied Suiyuan. ”

For Lao Jiang's displeasure, many generals of the national army also felt unhappy. But what about being unhappy? At the moment, the little devils are staring at them, and the North China side with a relatively empty defense has indeed made the Eighth Route Army pick up a lot of cheapness.

But putting aside the factors of envy, jealousy and hatred, they must also admit that in this winter offensive, the strength of the Eighth Route Army should not be underestimated. This also means that in the future, the Central Army's control of the north will also be completely out of control.

On the other hand, the general, who had a long-term vision, quickly said: "Commission, the Eighth Route Army's recovery of these lost territories this time is still worthy of affirmation for the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War." At least they were behind enemy lines, and they did delay the Japanese offensive.

According to the information we have so far, the Eighth Route Army was able to recover these places, and it was more because of the tight strength of the Japanese army. But with the revenge psychology of the little devils, presumably the Eighth Route Army will not have a good time this year.

Suiyuan, although not very important, is a place that the Kwantung Army values very much. If nothing else, the Kwantung Army should move south next to attack the independent division and the rest of the Eighth Route Army that had recovered Suiyuan.

In addition, the North China Front Army should also deploy more elite troops to encircle and suppress the Eighth Route Army, which occupies most of Shanxi. From a long-term point of view, the fat that the Eighth Route Army is swallowing now is only difficult to digest. ”

With the analysis and persuasion of these generals, Lao Jiang also felt more comfortable. Ke still said: "Order our intelligence department in North China to make every effort to collect the military movements of the Eighth Route Army and pay attention to their military expansion."

Although our current priority is to strike at the main forces of the Japanese army that invaded the Central Plains, we must not relax our surveillance of them too much. If the Eighth Route Army really occupies North China, it will be difficult for us to eliminate them in the future. ”

For Lao Jiang, the current situation makes him afraid to easily provoke infighting between the two parties. But in his heart, he undoubtedly always had a sense of vigilance against the Eighth Route Army far away in Shaanxi, and he didn't want to see the Eighth Route Army expand too fast.

On the other hand, after the end of the winter offensive, the eastern Hebei and Jin-Chahar-Hebei military sub-divisions, which had been active frequently, also began to reduce their offensives and concentrate on forming anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines to expand the strength and scale of various guerrilla units.

When He Zhengdao led the first division back to Yulin, he was also welcomed by the people of Yulin City. For the people of Yulin, after Datong and Suiyuan are recovered, at least they don't have to worry about the little devils going deep into the base area to clean up.

The only thing to worry about is nothing more than the raid of the little devils. In addition, if the little devil wants to attack Yulin by land, he must capture Suiyuan and Datong again. This difficulty is undoubtedly much higher than before.

He Zhengdao, who returned to Yulin, also failed to rest and recuperate like other returning officers and soldiers. He is indispensable in presiding over the military and political affairs of the entire base area. This also means that this commander is actually not easy to be.

To He Zhengdao's surprise, on the second day after returning to Yulin, he looked at Chen Siya who walked into the office, and He Zhengdao, who was sitting behind the desk, said in surprise: "Why are you here?" ”

'What? Don't you welcome me? This time, I also have an interview mission! ’

Looking at this girl who hadn't seen her for a while, but was still radiant, He Zhengdao felt a little surprised. It's just that he also knows that as a reporter from a news agency, it is actually normal for Chen Siya to be sent to Yulin for an interview.

It's just that she came the day after he returned, and there must be other reasons for this. At least He Zhengdao believes that this matter has something to do with Mao Taizu. Presumably, I also hope to create more opportunities and time for the two of them to get along!

On the other hand, Chen Siya, who accepted the task of the news agency and came to Yulin for an interview, knew that this was the meaning when she received the task. But for such a task, she is still willing.

It's just that seeing He Zhengdao, who has obviously lost a lot of weight, Chen Siya, who has already regarded him as a lifelong life, said somewhat distressedly: "How long have you not shaved?" Isn't it time to shave this hair? ”

Listening to what Chen Siya said, as well as the distress in his eyes, He Zhengdao could only smile bitterly: "Fighting outside, then you have the heart to care about this." I only squinted for a moment when I came back yesterday and now!

However, you are here, and I can take the opportunity to take a break. There are some things that are okay to postpone a bit. By the way, you are the only one who came to the news agency this time? Or is there someone else? ”

He Zhengdao still attaches great importance to this unit, which represents the mouthpiece of the Eighth Route Army. But more, He Zhengdao also thinks that it seems good to have a feeling that a woman cares! (To be continued.) )