Chapter 128: The Road Ahead Is Blocked (9th Update)
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Since ancient times, Songpan has been an important border town for soldiers. This time, the Central Red Army went north, and it was also inevitable to gnaw this hard bone. As the vanguard army, the 1st Red Army was also one of the best in the Central Red Army in terms of combat effectiveness.
It's just that in the face of Hu Zongnan's dangerous defense, the attacking Red First Army still paid a lot of price even if it fought bravely. Looking at the troops that had been expanded with great difficulty, and there were fewer units in one battle, every commander felt distressed.
In response to this situation, Mao Taizu and Zhou Enlai finally decided to send electricity to the independent column. It is hoped that the independent column, which has caught up with the main force, will be able to think of a practical way to avoid such a hard-fought battle.
After receiving the telegram from the headquarters, looking at the hanging military map, and looking at the key passes of the city marked on the map, Xiao Jinguang, as a political commissar, also felt troublesome. If you want to break through smoothly, I'm afraid it's really not easy!
Looking at He Zhengdao's thoughtful appearance, Xiao Jinguang said curiously: "Commander, have you thought of any way?" ”
'Difficult! As a high-achieving student of the Huangpu Department, Chairman Jiang's confidant and favorite general, the troops under the command of Hu Zongnan can also be called the elite troops of the Central Army. Weapons and equipment and troop training are only among the best in the Central Army.
Although he did not seem to have many troops on our route north. Defend troops that can be placed at each point, and if you don't knock it out, be careful that it draws cold and fires your gun in the back. Give us the fatal blow.
If they want to eat it, by virtue of the fortifications they built in the early years of the place where they were stationed. It's not easy to beat it down. After all, these passes are made of boulders. Despite its age, it is still strong and durable.
Without heavy artillery, it would be difficult to take them down easily with only the equipment we have. It's just that I have a crooked trick, and if I can achieve it, I think I will be able to get out of the current predicament. But I need your consent from headquarters! ’
Listening to He Zhengdao's analysis, Xiao Jinguang was very puzzled and said, "What plan?" Do you want my consent? ”
'Yes! In my opinion, the Central Army currently distributed in various Chengguan passes in the Songpan area actually does not have many troops. According to the information provided by our scouts, most of these strongholds are regimental and battalion layouts.
But it was such a main regiment and reinforced battalion. Relying on the dangerous city we occupy, we have no idea where to start. In many places, we can't even pull the frame to fight with them.
It's just that if you don't fight, they can easily send small troops to attack our march route and make us unhappy. Even once there is a loophole, these central armies stationed at various city passes will give us a fatal blow.
The solution to this situation is to take out their command. These were distributed throughout the Central Army in Songpan. They all obeyed Hu Zongnan's command and dispatch. If Hu Zongnan's command can be defeated, these defenders will collapse without a fight.
My plan is to behead and mobilize an elite regimental force to go straight to Songpan City to defeat Hu Zongnan's headquarters. As long as this plan is successful. These defenders, who are scattered all over Songpan, will fall into the predicament of fighting their own battles. ’
Operation Decapitation!
As He Zhengdao, who is good at special operations, he feels that he must solve the dilemma he is facing. Defeat Hu Zongnan's headquarters. Let the troops deployed in various places become a plate of scattered sand. At that time, it is believed that these defenders will also become panicked.
As long as they lose square inches. The Red Army will be able to concentrate superior forces and eat up these Central Army, which has lost the command of its superiors, one by one. But want to do it. He Zhengdao thinks that except for him, everyone else is afraid that they can't do it.
After He Zhengdao finished talking about the specific plan, Xiao Jinguang immediately said: "No, this is too dangerous!" Once you are discovered, the Central Army stationed in Songpan alone could possibly pose you a mortal danger. I disagree! ”
But He Zhengdao still said very seriously: "Political commissar, do you think there is any better way besides this method?" At present, we can't afford to drag it out, tens of thousands of horses are blocked here, and the daily consumption of materials alone is not a small amount.
I know you're worried about my safety, but you should know that this kind of interspersed infiltration is what I'm good at. I was able to move from Xiangjiang to several provinces to meet with the headquarters, you know this. Could it be that I can't take risks if I become a commander?
So be it! Okay, after I report the plan to the headquarters, we will look at the opinions of the headquarters, how about it? At least in my opinion, in this situation, it is necessary to fight quickly, and every day of delay will be one more day of sacrifice! ”
When He Zhengdao reported the plan he thought of to the headquarters. Zhou Enlai, who was holding the telegram, also looked a little dignified. He knew very well what a dangerous situation Ho Zhengdao, as the executor of the plan, would endure.
Mao Taizu, who also understood this, read He Zhengdao's telegram, and finally said with difficulty: "Call back the independent column and agree with their plan to report!" In today's situation, we cannot delay any longer, and we must open the situation as soon as possible. ”
'Old Mao, you don't think about it anymore? ’
knows how much pressure He Zhengdao has put on the headquarters along the way. Now that you are the commander of the column, you have to personally lead the troops into danger. This is somewhat inappropriate for Zhou Enlai.
But Mao Taizu quickly said: "I know what you want to say!" It's just that in this situation, do we have a better option? Either fight hard and bloody with the Central Army to break out of the encirclement, but I don't want to see a repeat of the Battle of Xiangjiang.
At present, we have more than 80,000 troops, which is more than the troops deployed by Hu Zongnan in Songpan. But if we continue to fight hard like this, how much will it cost us to break through? If his plan succeeds, then we will break through the blockade with minimal cost.
It is true that he is the commander of the column, but he is also a party member and a revolutionary fighter. And as far as I understand, he dared to make such a plan, and he must have had a perfect idea. All we have to do is to believe in Him and support Him! ”
As the call back from the headquarters arrived, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Political commissar, now you won't stop me anymore, right?" ”
Looking at He Zhengdao with a smile on his face, Xiao Jinguang was still very worried and said, "Commander, this plan is too risky!" ”
The risk is big, but the reward is also big! Once our plan is successful, the situation in Nasongpan will be reversed in an instant. Political commissar, you can relax and be optimistic about the troops, and sit at home and wait for my good news!
Time is of the essence, and I need to move my troops now and try to get out tonight. The sooner we get to Songpan, the sooner we can reverse this unfavorable situation. The matter of the column, please leave it to you. ’
'Good! But you must remember that if the situation changes, you must ensure your own safety. As long as we live, we have a chance. ’
'Okay! Thank you Commissar, I wrote it down! ’
With the permission of the headquarters, He Zhengdao also felt that he was as full of fighting spirit as a wild horse. After a short time, the rest of the reconnaissance regiment that was operating with the column was all called up to receive ammunition and supplies, and prepared to act with He Zhengdao.
Even if a reconnaissance battalion is assigned to Mr. Zhu, the reconnaissance regiment in He Zhengdao's hands also has about 1,000 people. After dispatching some guides who were familiar with the situation in Songpan, He Zhengdao led the reconnaissance group and quickly separated from the main force of the column.
Knowing that He Zhengdao had left again, the division and brigade commanders of the independent column were also very worried. Even if they knew that He Zhengdao's combat skills were very strong. But the bullet doesn't have long eyes, if you really want to take a shot, He Zhengdao will be more than lucky!
As for the worries of the top leaders of the column, He Zhengdao is naturally also clear. It's just that for him, fighting is what he likes the most. But after becoming a commander, if you want to participate in the battle yourself, you will always be blocked by the guards and subordinates around you.
Now that he has the order of the headquarters, He Zhengdao also feels that he must have a good time. Being able to confront the future 'Northwest King' in advance, He Zhengdao also seemed very excited. After all, he has belligerent genes in his bones!
Compared with He Zhengdao's excitement, the officers and men of the reconnaissance regiment who fought with him also seemed very happy. Even the new scouts who joined the new army had heard from these veterans about how He Zhengdao led them all the way to battle earlier.
Now, what an honor it is for them to be able to fight with their commanders. The most important thing is that if they can successfully complete the task, then they can also get a faster promotion than ordinary troops by virtue of their combat exploits!
Relying on the information provided by the headquarters, He Zhengdao commanded the guides he found to march in hidden places. As the sharp knife of the independent column, the quality of the officers and men of the reconnaissance regiment naturally does not need to say much.
Looking at He Zhengdao, who was the commander, he was more well-trained than any of them, and the new scouts admired him even more. After all, for military personnel, the strong are the easiest to be respected.
After three days and three nights of forced marching, He Zhengdao led the reconnaissance group into the Songpan area smoothly. Looking at his mentally exhausted subordinates, He Zhengdao also said in a timely manner: "To the east, order the troops to rest on the spot." Let's go to the city first to find out the situation! ”
'Yes, Commander! ’
'That's right! Wait a minute, and let us know that from now on, we will always call me Captain. The commander, too conspicuous, easily attracts the attention of the enemy. In addition, after resting for three hours, all of them changed into the uniforms of the Central Army. ’
'Yes, Captain 、、、! ’
Although I don't understand why He Zhengdao asked the people of the reconnaissance group to call him 'Captain'. can follow He Zhengdao for so long, Li Xiangdong also knows that any arrangement of He Zhengdao is exquisite.
Compared with the title of 'commander', the title of 'captain' really does not attract too much attention. The officers and men of the reconnaissance regiment, who learned that they could rest on the spot for three hours and had not rested much all the way, quickly found a place to sleep after eating something.
At this time, He Zhengdao found a telegraph operator who accompanied him and sent a telegram to the headquarters that he had arrived at the destination. Mao Taizu, who received the telegram, looked at the location of Songpan and did not speak for a long time.
In Mao Taizu's view, it was very difficult and dangerous to destroy Hu Zongnan's command in Songpan with only a force of more than 1,000 people. What he can hope for now is that He Zhengdao is really capable of turning the tide!
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