Xinkou, the gateway to Taiyuan in the north of Shanxi, is the last line of defense to defend Taiyuan. In order to defend Taiyuan, the Second Theater Command concentrated six group armies, more than 30 divisions, and about 300,000 people to organize the Battle of Xinkou.

The North China Front, in order to successfully fight the Battle of Xinkou, also assembled three main battle divisions and auxiliary units, and nearly 100,000 people launched an attack on Xinkou under the cover of hundreds of artillery pieces, hundreds of tanks, and a large number of aircraft.

In this battle, the Jin Sui army, which was fighting at home, also fought extremely tenacious. Everyone knows that the battle that took place in Xinkou is also their real battle to defend their home and country, and if they retreat, they will have no way to retreat.

The 196th Brigade of the Jin Sui Army fought a bloody battle with the invading little devils in Yuanping for ten days. In the end, from the brigade commander Jiang Yuzhen to the more than 5,000 officers and men of the brigade, almost all of them died in battle to complete the task of blocking the enemy assigned by the second theater.

With the fall of Laoxian and Yuanping, Xinkou was completely under the direct attack of the Japanese army. This also realizes that the Battle of Xinkou has reached the most critical moment, if Xinkou is lost, then the capital of Shanxi will be directly exposed to the guns of the Japanese army.

It is located in Xinkou, north of Xinxian County, the key place of Tongpu Road, with Wutai Mountain Range on the right and Ningwu Mountain Range on the left, between the two mountains is a river valley, there is a soil mountain tens of meters high in the river valley, and there are semi-permanent fortifications built on the mountain.

It was on this battlefield that Hao Mengling, commander of the Ninth Army of the Central Corps, who participated in the battle, died heroically and became the first army commander to die in the Anti-Japanese War. In recognition of his merits, the Nationalist Government held a state funeral for him and posthumously presented him as an army general in honor.

In this battle, the Eighth Route Army advanced to fight in Shanxi. The four main divisions paid a price of varying sizes. However, in terms of the results obtained by the four armies, there is no doubt that the 115th Division's ambush at Pingxingguan has the most abundant results.

Led the main force of the battle in Suiyuan to return to Yulin. On the highway from Daliu Town to Yulin, many people in the base area know it. This time. The independent column won the battle, and the supplies and mules and horses were busy almost every day.

At this moment, the victorious army returned, and many people also rushed to tell each other. For the people in the base area, although they are afraid of fighting, they also gradually know that fear is useless. Only by driving the little devils out of their homes can they achieve true peace.

The fact that the independent column was kept out of the base area undoubtedly made the people of Yulin enjoy a rare tranquility during the war years. It's just that He Zhengdao, who led the troops back, knew that this was just the beginning of the War of Resistance!

When He Zhengdao led the reconnaissance brigade back to Yulin City. Looking at the crowd that came to welcome him, He Zhengdao was also a little surprised but moved: "Hello Chief of Staff!" ”

'Division Commander He, your independent column is in Suiyuan this time, and it really hits the morale of our Eighth Route Army! Now that you're back, can this telegram be announced to the military and civilians of the National War of Resistance? ’

In order to ensure the safety of the retreating troops, the Eighth Route Army has also kept the news of the complete annihilation of the 26th Division of the Independent Column stationed in Sui. This time, He Zhengdao returned smoothly, undoubtedly realizing that the time was ripe for victory.

The most important. At this moment, the Battle of Xinkou has reached its hardest time. Such a good news may make the North China Front army that is preparing to attack Taiyuan a little fearful. After all, the independent column is on their side!

Listening to Zuo Quan's words, He Zhengdao also smiled and said, "It's good that the chief decides!" But. This time, the independent column was also in dire need of rest, at least for a short time, and could no longer carry out such a large corps operation.

After powering up. He also asked the head of the headquarters to complain to Lao Jiang Duo. Don't have a military rank or an establishment, just give us more salaries and weapons and ammunition. This battle was fought. The reserves of the independent columns are almost exhausted. ”

It is said that the independent column fought this battle, but they did not know that the independent column could fight this battle. It is after a long period of preparation. It can be said that without the preparatory work, it would not have been possible for the independent column to find it so smoothly.

Facing He Zhengdao's complaints, Zuo Quan also smiled and said: "We can mention this to Lao Jiang, but whether he will agree or not is another matter!" This time, I am here on behalf of the General Headquarters, and in fact, on behalf of the General Headquarters, I would like to express my condolences to you for your operations.

If there is anything that the headquarters can help, you can also mention it. Solving the enemy situation in Suiyuan is still very helpful for us to block the little devils' counter-sweep of our base area in the next step. ”

'Chief of Staff, I haven't thought about this for the time being. After all, I know the situation at the headquarters, but I'm afraid it won't be too good. Since the chief of staff is here this time, when this inspection is over, let's take with me what I have prepared for the Central Committee and the General Headquarters with me! ’

As soon as he heard this, Zuo Quan also smiled and said, "Wow, there is a return gift here!" When I came, I joked with the commander-in-chief and Mr. Peng, let me come to your independent column on behalf of the headquarters to condole, how embarrassed it is to come here empty-handed!

Right now, you have thought about it, and give us a return gift, which makes people feel a little embarrassed. It's just that the central government and the headquarters mean, about your seizure in Suiyuan this time, give priority to supplementing your losses, it's still okay! ”

Thanks to the concern of the leaders of the headquarters, although the independent column fought very hard in this battle, the three main forces and the cavalry division were truly tempered by the war. I believe that after the rest, the combat effectiveness of the troops will be raised to a higher level.

In this Suiyuan Campaign, we captured more than 30,000 Japanese Type 38 rifles. In order to ensure the material supply of the troops on the battlefield in the future, I plan to replace the equipment of the first and second divisions with full-time equipment.

I have also prepared a batch of the remaining several thousand rifles, light and heavy machine guns, and other weapons, and asked the chief of staff to hand them over to the central or general headquarters at that time. Regarding the reloading of Type 38 rifle cartridges, the arsenal has already perfected it.

If you want to resupply bullets, you shouldn't have too many problems for the time being. The more difficult thing is the reloading of artillery shells, although some progress has been made, but the number of shells that can be reloaded by the arsenal every day is also not much, and it still needs to rely on capture support.

In this battle of Suiyuan City, we captured 12 Japanese 105-caliber field guns. Eight of them are in good condition, and four of them still need to be returned to the arsenal for repairs, and they should be able to be re-equipped with troops.

These twelve large-caliber field guns, I hope that the headquarters will approve it, remain in the artillery brigade of the independent column. In order to strengthen the shortcomings of the headquarters and the central government in terms of artillery, this time I prepared 40 mountain artillery and field artillery to hand over to the headquarters.

With these forty 75-caliber guns, both the central and the headquarters can form a real artillery regiment. In the future, when we really want to fight a tough battle with the little devil, we have a hard guy in our hands, and our waist is straighter.

As for the shells, I also prepared a batch. At that time, I will order the logistics brigade to escort these supplies back to the central and headquarters together. As for the money seized in this campaign, the chairman had already given an explanation and handed over the amount to the central authorities. ’

Listening to He Zhengdao's words, Zuo Quan couldn't help but smile and said: "If the commander-in-chief and Mr. Peng knew that you also gave such a big gift to the headquarters, they would definitely laugh happily!" It seems that this time, you guys have really made a fortune! ”

'You can't get rich!' However, most of the seized materials are still being counted. However, one thing is basically certain, I have cleaned up the industrial foundation laid by Baotou and Guisui in the early years.

Even at least within half a year to a year, the railway from Datong to Guisui and Baotou is estimated not to be opened. The rails waiting to be dismantled are enough for our steel mill for a while. I guess little devil, it's time to vomit blood! ’

After saying something, Zuo Quan laughed as loudly as Xiao Jinguang and the others. Although this behavior was somewhat immoral, both of them felt that there was nothing wrong with doing so. After all, those things have been swallowed up by the little devils.

With it left to the little devils, it is really better to collect them all back to the base area. At least in the eyes of He Zhengdao and the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, after these rails are melted, more useful things for the Eighth Route Army can be produced!

After receiving the telegram sent back by Zuo Quan, Mr. Zhu really laughed and said, "Okay! It seems that this time the independent column really hit the big local tyrants, and the mountain artillery and field artillery they handed over, the central and headquarters should keep half each! ”

Mr. Peng on the side also smiled and said: "With these ten mountain artillery and field artillery, our directly subordinate artillery regiment can also be formed." In the future, if there is a need, we will not be so passive. ”

As commanders of the army, Mr. Zhu and Mr. Peng are very clear about the importance of artillery to an army. In the Battle of Xinkou, the artillery used by the Japanese army did cause heavy losses to the anti-Japanese forces that blocked it.

In particular, the heavy artillery used by the Japanese army made the troops who blocked the defense of the city even more terrifying. The kind of scene where a cannon goes down, and the ground cracks. Recruits who have not experienced the battle formation will be scared to pee their pants, let alone let them stick to their positions!

After chatting about the trophies handed over by the independent column to the Central Committee and the headquarters, Mr. Zhu also smiled and said: "Well, not bad! It seems that this time, Lao Jiang will not be able to produce some blood. A Japanese lieutenant general, although dead, should be worth some money! ”

In order to let the Nationalist Government pay the war damage pension reported by He Zhengdao, He Zhengdao gave a suggestion to the headquarters, that is, to do business with the Central Army. As long as the Nationalist Government allocates money, the remains of the few preserved Japanese generals can be transferred.

Although it is a death, it is also a battle record after all. In this battle, a commander of the National Revolutionary Army died, and the little devil was also killed by a division commander. Plus a few major generals, it is still slightly better than Huaxia.

With the return of the main force of the independent column to the base area, they began to rest and change clothes. The Eighth Route Army once again issued a telegram, telling the people who were concerned about this all-out war of resistance that the independent division had completely annihilated the 26th Division of the Japanese army stationed in Sui.

From the division commander Kuroda Shigetoku to the ordinary soldiers directly under the division, all of them were wiped out by the independent division. To the surprise of the people, the independent column also captured dozens of Japanese soldiers in this battle. These little devils are all alive!

As soon as such a telegram came out, not to mention that the Chinese military and civilians felt unbelievable, even the foreign troops who were concerned about this war also felt incredible. Only the little devil really remembered the name of the independent teacher He Zhengdao and made it a must-kill target! (To be continued.) )