With the Eighth Route Army launching a comprehensive clean-up operation in Fertile Field, the Ma Jiajun of Ningxia, who had been paying attention to the situation in Fertile Field, also received the news two days later. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Info Upon learning of this situation, the cavalry division of the Ma Jiajun stationed in Pingluo was also panicked.

Especially for the sudden appearance of the Second Cavalry Division, Pingluo's Cavalry Division was even more shocked and frightened. At this time, no matter how stupid they were, they knew that the Eighth Route Army had arranged an ambush in the fertile field, and they were stupid enough to crash into it.

Naturally, they don't care about the lives or deaths of those horse bandits who cross the border. What they really cared about was the cavalry regiment that had entered the fertile field in disguise. If it really wants to run into the Eighth Route Army, this cavalry regiment is very likely to be wiped out.

But what really alarmed the cavalry division was if the Eighth Route Army took advantage of the fact that their cavalry regiment had crossed the border and brazenly launched an attack on them. With only their cavalry division, which is missing one main regiment, they are afraid that they will not be able to hold Pingluo City.

Even after receiving accurate information, the commander of the Pingluo Cavalry Division immediately gave the order for the whole division to enter combat readiness. The troops stationed at the border were all stationed in their positions, always paying attention to the situation around the positions.

Ma Hongkui, who was staying in Yinchuan, received an urgent telegram from the cavalry division, and said with some surprise: "How can this be? Didn't the cavalry division conduct reconnaissance earlier? How did this Eighth Route Cavalry Division come out? ”

Facing Ma Hongkui's somewhat angry inquiry, the master in charge of delivering intelligence said with a wry smile: "Commander, the cavalry division's reconnaissance in the fertile field is also a very secret reconnaissance, and there are not many things that can be learned.

According to the report of our intelligence officers who returned to Pingluo, this cavalry division did not enter Woye City and remained in the field all the time. After the horse bandits crossed the border, this cavalry division launched an encirclement and interception from the field.

The most surprising thing is that before the Eighth Route Army took action, it captured many of our intelligence points set up in the fertile field. The intelligence officer who reported the news, if he didn't happen to be out of the house and was not at the residence, he was afraid that he would also be arrested by the Eighth Route Army.

From all indications, it can also be shown that the Eighth Route Army has been prepared for a long time this time, but we have no idea about it. What is even more surprising is that, according to the information we have gathered, the two cavalry divisions of the Eighth Route Army are rapidly advancing towards the territory of Fertile Fields. ”

'What? And two cavalry divisions? ’

'Yes, Governor! At present, it should be the Second Cavalry Division of the Independent Column of the Eighth Route Army. The other two reinforced cavalry divisions should be the 1st and 3rd cavalry divisions of the independent column. These three cavalry divisions are their ace divisions! ’

Listening to what the master said, Ma Hongkui's expression stiffened: "Could it be that the Eighth Route Army really dares to attack us?" ”

'Governor, don't be careless! The Eighth Route Army mobilized the masses this time, and it was definitely not just dealing with horse bandits. Three cavalry divisions were dispatched, thinking that they had a greater conspiracy and intentions. We have to prepare for the worst!

There is another point, the commander will not forget, our cavalry division stationed in Pingluo can have a main regiment to cross the border. Although they all changed their military uniforms, they really crashed into the hands of the Eighth Route Army, which belongs to our initiative to launch a military provocation!

If my guess is correct, the Eighth Route Army should have guessed that we would make a move, and waited for us to strike first, and then they would have an excuse to attack our Pingluo. Once Pingluo was lost, the Eighth Route Army approached the city of Yinchuan. ’

Faced with the master's slightly flustered speculation, Ma Hongkui also knew that this was not to scare himself. Even though he maintained a very good relationship with the Eighth Route Army on the surface, the two armies were opposed.

In this case, if the Eighth Route Army brazenly launched an attack on the grounds that their cavalry crossed the border to provoke, he really didn't take advantage of it!

There was a moment of silence and said, "Master, in your opinion, what should I do now?" ”

'Commander, the top priority is to order the Pingluo garrison to enter a state of combat readiness, and to quickly transfer a cavalry division from Yinchuan to reinforce it. There is also a telegram to Commander He of the independent column, hoping that they will give an explanation.

About the camouflaged crossing of the border by the cavalry regiment, we must not admit it. If the Eighth Route Army uses this as an excuse, we will push three or five or six and refuse to admit it. When necessary, abandon the car to protect the handsome! ’

'Good! The 4th Cavalry Division was ordered to immediately reinforce the direction of Pingluo with the whole army. At the same time, the cavalry division of Pingluo City was ordered to pay close attention to the movements of the Eighth Route Army, and send reconnaissance and cavalry sentries to the territory of Woye to guard against the crossing of the border by a large force of the Eighth Route Army.

If there is a large force of the Eighth Route Army crossing the border, let them not be impulsive and stop them first. In addition, in my name, I sent a telegram to Commander He of the Independent Column, asking him what he intended to do at this time by dispatching three cavalry divisions! ’

Ma Hongkui, who made the order very decisively, also knew that he missed the first move this time. But no matter what, now is not the time to turn the other cheek with the Eighth Route Army. Therefore, maintaining the status quo between the two armies is the situation he needs to strive for.

As the Pingluo Cavalry Division began to deploy defenses, the intelligence officers of the Eighth Route Army lurking in Pingluo City quickly reported the situation to He Zhengdao. For Ma Jiajun's quick response, He Zhengdao also felt a little surprised.

It seems that Ma Jiajun's ability to find out the news is still very good! We kept it so secretive that we couldn't hide it from them. Thinking about this time, Ma Hongkui should also get the news. ’

Listening to He Zhengdao's words, Batu, the commander of the Second Cavalry Division, also said directly: "Commander, it's too late to know now." It is an ironclad fact that their cavalry regiment has been surrounded and annihilated by us on the side of the Wo River.

According to my meaning, transfer our division directly. As far as the troops deployed outside the city by Ma Jiajun's army, our second division is fully capable of dealing with them. What's more, the first and third divisions are not far from us, what else do they dare to do? ”

'You guy! Still act so impulsively! Draw Luo Cheng, I believe that your second division has this ability. But have you ever thought that once Pingluo City is captured, we and the Ma Jiajun will really enter a state of war.

With only your three cavalry divisions, can you wipe out all of the Ma family's army? If you can't destroy it, how long will it take? We fought two battles the previous time, and a lot of supplies were consumed.

The army did not move, and the grain and grass went first. If we don't have supplies, how can we fight? Is it possible that you let the troops on the front line go hungry to fight? This time, we will focus on deterrence against the Ma Jiajun, and military threats are just means, understand? ’

Batu, who was being trained, smiled and said, "Commander, I, Batu, am a rough man. You can do it! ”

Faced with such an answer, He Zhengdao was also a little angry. At this moment, the operational staff officer walked into the command room and said, "Commander, Ma Hongkui sent you a telegram!" ”

Looking at the telegram sent by Ma Hongkui with a questioning tone, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "Okay! The thief shouted to catch the thief! By the way, did the 3rd Cavalry Regiment capture some prisoners? Did the interrogation reveal their identities? ”

'Report to the commander, it's been tried. There was a wounded cavalry company commander, a native of Pingluo City. After being wounded in the battle, in order for us to save him, he simply confessed his identity.

In addition, including the commander and chief of staff of this cavalry regiment, the bodies were also found by us. As long as it is sent to Pingluo City, Ma Hongkui can't admit it even if he wants to! ’

Regarding the words of the combat staff officer, He Zhengdao also shook his head directly: "For a warlord like Ma Hongkui, his soldiers are just his tools. If the tool is useless, he can discard it at any time.

I want to use this as an excuse to trouble him, but I'm afraid it won't work much. When the time comes, he only needs to punish a few people, and says that this cavalry commander is guilty of colluding with horse bandits without authorization, and he, the commander, does not know, what can we do?

In the final analysis, Ma Hongkui is also estimated to be accurate, and we dare not easily provoke a full-scale war between the two armies. In this case, he only needs to react and pay a little price, and we can't push him too hard.

Alright, in my name, tell him about the crossing of the Pingluo cavalry regiment. I'd like to hear what he has to say. In addition, I directly told him that my three cavalry divisions were here to quell the chaos.

However, if he didn't give me a reasonable explanation, then I would take the cavalry division of Pingluo City. Over the years, many people in our base area have died at the hands of horse bandits, and I need him to give me an explanation! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

With He Zhengdao's telegram sent over, Ma Hongkui, who received the telegram, frowned a little and said: "Damn, it seems that this matter, the Eighth Route Army has really already made arrangements." Otherwise, he wouldn't have known about Woye's affairs so quickly.

He Zhengdao sent a telegram back, saying that we did not know about the matter. But in order to maintain the friendship between the two armies, I hope they can exercise some restraint. We will send investigators to the Pingluo Cavalry Division to investigate in the shortest possible time.

If it is confirmed that what the Eighth Route Army said is true, we will definitely deal with the relevant personnel strictly. But until the investigation is over, I hope that the troops of the Eighth Route Army will not cross the border at will. Otherwise, our army will also carry out a self-defense counterattack at that time! ”

'Yes, Governor! ’

The so-called 'ignorance' and 'investigation' are all excuses and excuses for Ma Hongkui. But even so, He Zhengdao really can't go too far. But even so, He Zhengdao still arranged two cavalry regiments on the opposite side of the Wo River.

Taking advantage of the fact that Ma Jiajun's so-called investigation had not yet been launched, He Zhengdao also ordered the cavalry regiment that crossed the river to prohibit any Ma Jiajun's scouts from entering the territory of Fertile Field. If they refuse to cooperate, they will be punished as horse bandits.

This situation soon made the cavalry division stationed in Pingluo somewhat worried. After receiving a telegram from Yinchuan, they already knew that the cavalry regiment was more than lucky.

At this time, the two cavalry regiments of the Eighth Route Army were arranged on the side of the Wo River, which obviously played a warning and deterrent role. Although their scouts bluntly said that the Eighth Route Army's move was inappropriate, the cavalry of the Eighth Route Army did not bird them at all.

Again, this matter is taken care of by the Eighth Route Army. The captured cavalrymen have already confessed their true identities. In this case, Ma Jiajun is unreasonable. Therefore, it is also necessary for the two armies to resolve disputes privately and in a low-key manner!

In view of this situation, Ma Hongkui eventually sent a confidant general to Pingluo, hoping to contact the Eighth Route Army on this matter. Anyway, this is not the time to turn your face! (To be continued.) )