After receiving a telegram from the 2nd Cavalry Division, He Zhengdao and his entourage, who arrived in Woye, quickly rushed to the location of the division headquarters of the 2nd Cavalry Division. At www.biquge.info the same time, the head of the garrison who was guarding the fertile field also received a secret telegram.

Looking at this secret telegram, the head of the garrison of Woye immediately called the political commissar for a meeting. Not long after, the commander of the garrison left Woye City with a company of cavalry guards under the pretext of inspecting the defense area within the territory.

As the troops guarding the front line of the defense area, although they bear the title of garrison troops. But in terms of equipment and troop allocation, it is not much different from the main combat force. However, the number of heavy weapons in the garrison was relatively small.

Similar to the Fertile Field Garrison Regiment, they were not equipped with the mountain or field artillery that the main regiment of the main force of the main force could be equipped with today. Although the Fertile Field Garrison also had an artillery battalion, the artillery was mostly Type 92 infantry guns and mortars.

But even with such an artillery battalion, the cavalry division of the Ningxia Majia Army that confronted them could not be equipped. Not to mention, there are several guerrilla brigades under the Fertile Field Garrison, most of which are composed of militiamen who are good at horsemanship.

With the independent column taking control of the place, a county-level democratic government was formed in Woye to manage the people's livelihood and economy in the territory. Some towns around the county town have also slowly become lively.

Many nomadic herdsmen and tribes in the surrounding area, from the initial vigilance to the current acceptance, have gradually become accustomed to coming here to buy goods. Except for some prohibited items, these nomadic herders were able to buy the necessities they needed for their lives from here.

Similar to the salt and tea that nomads need most, as long as they can bring their livestock here to sell, they can also buy tea and salt from here. Even some commodities that are only available in the interior can be purchased by herders.

Of course, the nomads who have been to the Fertile Fields know that after entering the Fertile Fields, they must abide by the policies promulgated by the democratic government of the Fertile Fields. If they dare to do anything wrong in the fertile field, then the Eighth Route Army stationed here will not let them go easily.

If they were honest in business, these nomads would have been able to get the protection of the Eighth Route Army here. After a period of contact, many small tribes who are accustomed to migrating to nomadism eventually chose to settle in the fertile wilderness.

In order to control these nomadic people, He Zhengdao also warned the local democratic government officials to implement a policy of turnips and sticks against these people, so that these people know what it means to be benevolent and powerful.

And the people in this area know that every winter is their hardest day. But before the heavy snow fell this year, the democratic government of Woye put up a notice to let some small tribes move to the Fertile settlement for the winter.

In these settlements, herders can be better arranged. At least they don't have to worry too much, when they are in the field in winter, they suddenly encounter horse bandits who come out to rob their homes, and there is a completely uncontrollable snowstorm.

As long as they move to settlements, the livestock they raise have special shelters. They only need to pay a certain fee from the government to rent these well-built livestock sheds and houses.

Even many times, they don't even have to put a night watch. Outside these temporary settlements, patrols from the Eighth Route Army often stood guard for them. It can be said that they can survive the winter safely as long as they move here.

Such a good thing is undoubtedly a good thing that is difficult to refuse for many small nomadic groups with few people. With the relocation of these small ethnic groups, the number of people in the fertile field seems to have increased a lot.

However, if there are careful people to observe, they will be assured that most of the people around Woye are concentrated around Woye City. On the contrary, some places in the fertile field that used to be suitable for grazing are very quiet, and there is no human population at all.

It's such a cold season, unless something big happens. Otherwise, even nomadic herders who have been living in this environment for many years will not go out easily. They all know how dangerous it is to go out in this weather.

However, in such a harsh environment, the surrounding area of Fertile Fields also does not seem to be peaceful. Compared with the common people and herdsmen, who mostly hid in warm tents and houses, the Fertile Field garrison and guerrillas were busier than usual.

According to the experience of previous years, when the snow falls every year, the horse bandits who usually hang out occasionally become more ferocious than ever. Everyone knows that in the season of heavy snowfall, horse bandits also need to rob supplies for the winter.

In many cases, some villages or small nomadic tribes living in the wilderness are the targets of these horse bandits. If in the past these horse bandits only robbed money and food, then in winter they changed to murder and slaughter villages.

It is precisely because of past examples that the decision to relocate made by the democratic government of Woye this year is still recognized by many people and nomadic tribes. As a result, when the snow began to close the roads, all these insecure people moved.

Compared to some villages where ordinary people live, most of them are armed militias and guerrillas at the village level. Those nomadic tribes who moved in had a certain ability to defend themselves. But when they moved into temporary settlements, they also had to obey the management of the Eighth Route Army.

With their usual grazing livestock, they can procure winter supplies from the government that money could not buy before. It is only necessary to keep a certain number of livestock for breeding, and the rest of the livestock can be sold to the local government.

In normal times, they only need to do a good job of guarding the area around the settlement. As for the farther area, naturally the cavalry patrols of the Eighth Route Army were in charge. There are alarms, and there are people who warn them in advance.

Although these temporary settlements were not very prosperous and fortified, each of them was walled. When there is really any danger, the troops patrolling outside can also be stationed in temporary settlements to carry out defensive operations.

As long as it holds on for a while, the nearby garrison of the Eighth Route Army will come to the aid as quickly as possible. In this way, the nomads who live in these settlements can also avoid being slaughtered by horse bandits.

When the people of the fertile field stayed at home, looking forward to the early end of winter. In the mountains located on the border of Fertile Wilderness, there were groups of cavalry units of the Eighth Route Army. And these troops were stationed in the valley, and many times they were stationed at night.

By dawn the next day, most of the traces left by the night march were covered by the night's wind and snow. Therefore, except for some patrol and alert troops, who found that there were many more people in the territory, the horse bandits far away outside the fertile field did not know.

In a valley leading to Ningxia, He Zhengdao, who had traveled a long distance, also appeared in this valley under the leadership of the saber special combat team. After a short time, it was discovered by the guards of the cavalry division guarding the valley.

Fortunately, these guards know that this line of people is not simple. Because before this group of people appeared, their division commander and political commissar had been standing in front of the valley sentry post for a long time.

It wasn't until He Zhengdao and his entourage untied their white cloaks and dismounted that they looked at the division commander and political commissar who saluted He Zhengdao, and the veterans of the Second Cavalry Division immediately said in surprise: "Oh my God! It's the commander! At this time, the commander actually came to our division! ”

As far as the officers and soldiers of these cavalry divisions are concerned, some of them have also seen He Zhengdao on the Suiyuan battlefield. In the previous Shanxi operation, the officers and soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Division also envied that the 1st Cavalry Division could go into battle with the troops.

Batu, the commander of the Second Cavalry Division who saluted He Zhengdao, is also the only Mongolian cavalry division commander in the Eighth Route Army. For Batu, he is also a model of Ho Zhengdao's eclectic selection of talents.

Facing these officers and soldiers of the Second Division, who had already recognized their faces full of excitement, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Comrades, hard work! ”

'Serve the people! ’

Some of the excited cavalrymen shouted this reflexively. For such a performance, He Zhengdao also smiled with satisfaction. For many veterans of the independent column, He Zhengdao was very polite and respectful to the grassroots soldiers.

On the contrary, the division commander Batu said very seriously: "Stand at the post, wait for the commander of the Woye garrison regiment to come, and remember to lead him to the headquarters when he arrives." Regarding the commander's information, you all have to enforce the discipline of secrecy, understand? ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Many veterans who knew He Zhengdao's habits also realized that He Zhengdao suddenly appeared at the temporary station of their division headquarters, and there must be some unknown reason. But when you think about it, there must be some big move.

Otherwise, their Second Cavalry Division would not have quietly entered this valley in the name of training. And in this valley, it takes almost a week to stay there.

Looking at these officers and soldiers of the Second Cavalry Division, who were in good spirits, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Liping, Batu, such a cold weather has allowed you to pull the troops here, how is the mood and combat effectiveness of the troops?" ”

Listening to He Zhengdao's inquiry, Political Commissar Zhou Liping said with a smile: "Commander, it is the duty of a soldier to obey orders. Moreover, winter training has always been our traditional training subject, and veterans know it.

As far as the current situation is concerned, the troops have nothing but the fact that they feel that they have some confusion as to why they have to rest on the spot after the training. Now that the commander is coming, I think they should be even happier! ”

'Rejoice what? ’

In response to such an inquiry, the political commissar did not speak, but the commander of the cavalry division, Batu, said with a smile: "Commander, you brought our division here, it should have a combat mission, right?" Is it to clean up the reactionaries over there? ”

Facing Batu, who was eager to try, He Zhengdao scolded with a smile: "Batu, it seems that you have not been able to polish your belligerent character by letting this guy be the division commander!" What's the matter, are you just looking forward to fighting? ”

In response to He Zhengdao's scolding, Batu continued to smile and said, "Commander, hasn't it been a long time since you fought? Last time, I originally wanted to ask for a war to fight in Shanxi, but in the end you chose to ride the 1st Division, and the officers and soldiers below all thought that my division commander was incompetent! ”

'That's it! What kind of virtue do you have, I don't know yet? Don't worry, this time I came over, naturally not just to inspect the troops. But whether there is a fight or not depends on whether our opponent gives us a chance or not. Let's go to the command and talk about it! ’

It is clear that Batu, the commander of the cavalry division, is indeed a warmonger. But He Zhengdao also knew that it was this kind of character that could bring out the main cavalry division in front of him, which was also screaming in battle.

After all, cavalry battles often require blood and courage, and without these two things, how can cavalry become elite? (To be continued.) )