Chapter 152 Entering Yan'an (Monthly Pass Plus Update)
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Yan'an, located in the hinterland of northern Shaanxi, faces the Yellow River and Shanxi across the river in the east, connects Gansu in the west, Tongchuan in the south, and Yulin, another famous city in northern Shaanxi, in the north, and has always been the political and military center of northern Shaanxi.
The urban area is located in the three mountains of Baota Mountain, Qingliang Mountain and Phoenix Mountain, and the confluence of the Yanhe River and the Fenchuan River, which has become a battleground for soldiers. It has always been known as 'plugging the throat' and is known as 'the key to the three Qin's locks and the throat of the five roads'.
According to the agreement reached between the two armies, the main force of the only division and a regiment strode into Yan'an City early the next morning, under the eyes of many officers and men of the Northeast Army and the people in the city, to take over the luggage and materials that the Northeast Army had packed.
In order to express his apologies for yesterday's assassination, Xu Youchang, who was the first to go out of the city, also said politely: "Commander He, for what happened yesterday, our young marshal asked me to convey my apologies to you. Thank you also for empathizing with the difficulties we are in now.
In order to express our apologies, our two divisions only carried food supplies that arrived in Shanxi. We will have the rest of the excess supplies handed over to your troops. Although the things are not very valuable, please ask Commander He to accept them. ”
In the past, I used to give gifts to others, but today it is rare for others to give gifts to themselves. Looking at the list that Xu Youchang handed over, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Since it is the young marshal's intention, it would be too rude for me to refuse."
Please also convey my Central Red Army, as well as my personal greetings to the young marshal. I also believe that in the near future, you will be able to reclaim the rivers and mountains and regain your homeland. In the future, I also hope that our two armies will move more. ”
'Good. I will definitely convey Commander He's words to our young marshal. There is a meeting in the mountains and rivers, so I will say goodbye today! ’
'Please! Please forgive me, I will not be far away. Escorting you are the officers and men of the 1st Regiment of my Independent Column. Along the way, all the units of our army. We will do a good job of safety and reception for you, and you can rest assured that you can go on the road. ’
'Well, tired! ’
After saluting each other, He Zhengdao and the officers and men of the independent column watched the two divisions of the Northeast Army leave. The Northeast Army that went out of the city, looking at the Red Army standing outside the city to see them off, also felt that the battle was fortunately not fought.
From the ranks and weapons and equipment of the independent column, it can be seen that this is not a unit that is easy to host. What's more, after being stationed in Yan'an. These Northeast Army felt very unaccustomed. Now they can leave, they are all happy!
After the Northeast Army left, He Zhengdao looked at the three divisions assembled and said loudly: "Comrades, from the southern Jiangxi Soviet region, we fought all the way to the south and the north, and today we finally arrived here. It also means that we finally have a home to belong to.
Soon after, the heads of the central ministries will be stationed here. With this as the core, guide the overall work of the Red Army in the future. And we are independent columns. Today it is fortunate to be the first unit to enter the city.
I hope that when the comrades enter the city, they will show your highest pride. We want the people of Yan'an to know that our Red Army is coming. Let them know that we, the Red Army, are the masters of the poor.
During the period of entering the city, all divisions should emphasize the discipline of our army. Any soldier who violates the discipline of our army, regardless of his position, should not be blamed for being unreasonable. Because you have to know that this is the future headquarters of our Red Army, understand? ”
'Understood! ’
A thunderous reply. He Zhengdao said with great satisfaction: "In the process of this battle, the reconnaissance regiment of the independent column has made many meritorious contributions to our army and our independent column.
Today, the first unit to enter the city is the reconnaissance regiment. After that, they entered the city in the order of the first, second, and third divisions. Remember, the military standard-bearers have given me the flag high and straight, so that the people of Yan'an know that we are an invincible Red Army! ”
The officers and men of the reconnaissance regiment who heard this were undoubtedly very excited. In any case, they really felt honored to be the first army to enter Yan'an City, even if this was not a ceremony to regain lost territory.
But He Zhengdao hoped to take this opportunity to let the people of Yan'an know that the Red Army was no longer the force they imagined, which could only fight guerrillas in the countryside. Today's Red Army, the prosperity of the front is no longer inferior to the Northeast Army.
As the reconnaissance regiment was personally held by regiment commander Li Xiangdong, the bright military flag fluttered in the wind. Five bright characters make people know at a glance that they are the sharp knives of the independent column, the reconnaissance regiment with the strongest combat effectiveness in the Red Army's battle sequence.
'All of them, turn left!' Goal, Yan'an City, walk together! ’
Under Li Xiangdong's order, more than 1,000 commanders and fighters of the reconnaissance regiment changed into washed military uniforms today and polished the weapons they used in peacetime. Striding forward, in the awe-inspiring eyes of many people in Yan'an, he strode into Yan'an City.
When the reconnaissance regiment entered the city, the Red Army, which had entered the city in advance to maintain order, had already hung a red flag on the top of the city. As for the previous blue sky and white sun flag, it was naturally unceremoniously picked up and thrown under the city gate by the soldiers who hung the flag.
A few days ago, because of the arrival of the Red Army, there was a possibility of attacking Yan'an City, and some of the people of Yan'an were frightened. But he never thought that the Northeast Army, which was famous in the past, would hand over Yan'an City to the Red Army so easily.
But now that they see that a force has entered the city, they finally know. The Red Army in front of us is not at all like the rumored Red Army that can only fight guerrillas. This equipment and military uniform seem to be more elite than the Northeast Army out of the city.
After the three main divisions and more than 30,000 troops were stationed. Indeed, after the Northeast Army left, Yan'an City, which had just been much quieter, became lively again. At this moment, He Zhengdao led the cavalry brigade into the city last.
Compared with the previous infantry entering the city, the cavalry brigade that entered the city at this time was more shocked by the people in the city. In these days, it is very good to have a horse at home, and a cavalry brigade is thousands of horses!
Before entering the military camp in the city before entering the Northeast Army, He Zhengdao issued an order to clean the military camp. Even if these barracks are held, the independent column may not live for too long. But before the arrival of the headquarters, these barracks still have to be cleaned up.
In addition, regarding the location of the headquarters. After entering the city, after personally inspecting the terrain, He Zhengdao chose Yangjialing in the city. This is also the site of the headquarters of the Central Red Army.
Since he chose this place as his headquarters, He Zhengdao also ordered a main regiment to start repairing the fortifications here. Some of the abandoned caves have also been re-cleaned and cleaned up.
As for those temporarily inhabited courtyards, He Zhengdao was also very patient to do work for these people. After giving them some compensation, they were also given a bigger and more comfortable house in other parts of the city.
In short, He Zhengdao hopes that Yangjialing in the future can become a military forbidden zone. This is also to ensure the absolute security of the Red Army headquarters after it is settled.
If the common people do not move away, it will be difficult to prevent the enemy from finding an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. At the same time, He Zhengdao also deliberately found a few places that were easy to defend and difficult to attack as other spare office spaces.
Even in this process, He Zhengdao ordered the troops to clean up Yan'an City, which originally looked a little dirty and messy, inside and out. Looking at the Red Army cleaning the streets every day, the people in the city also found that the streets were cleaner.
The most important thing is that after these Red Army troops entered the city, they were also very polite to the people in the city. Only the merchants in the city seemed a little worried. I'm afraid that when the Red Army comes, they will fight local tyrants.
In this case, He Zhengdao specially asked these vendors to be invited to the temporary headquarters of the column. I talked to these merchants about the rules of doing business in the city and some of the policies of the Red Army.
You are all businessmen who have done business in Yan'an, and I believe that you have heard of our army's policies in the past. I have brought you here this time to talk about the discipline of our army and some things that you need to pay attention to.
There is a saying that there is no market without business, and it is because of your existence that Yan'an has a market. If you do business in the city, you will also be able to bring some taxes to our army. Therefore, as long as the merchants who pay taxes legally and do business in good faith, we warmly welcome them.
However, there are a few points that I must tell you in advance, and that is that you are doing business for money. In the name of doing business, they come to spy on the secrets of our army. What will be the consequences, believe me and I will not say that everyone is in the situation.
In the future, some important military and political affairs in Yan'an will be under the management of our Red Army. You are also businessmen with a face in Yan'an, and we also need you to contribute to the democratic construction of our army in the future.
As long as you are doing business legally, our army and the democratic government that will soon be established will be your strongest backing. We also hope that in the future, some of you will become suppliers of supplies to our Red Army.
I'm sure you all know that the army needs to consume materials when it enters the city. In addition to capture, our army will also spend money to purchase all kinds of materials. When the time comes, how to raise these materials will depend on your ability. ’
In He Zhengdao's view, because of the propaganda of the Kuomintang * Army, and the Red Army, some policies were too extreme. Today's businessmen are really worried about the Red Army. But He Zhengdao understands that these businessmen are professional when they do business and buy things.
In order for the base area to develop in the future, it is essential to have the support of these businessmen. After all, if you want to pick someone in the Red Army who knows how to fight, it is estimated that you can catch a lot of them in that unit.
But from the Red Army, I want to find some people who can do business and do business, but I am afraid that there are really not many. If this market is not revitalized, the Red Army who will stay here in the future will not have a good time.
It was with these in mind that He Zhengdao sent a telegram to the headquarters before he volunteered to take over the job of appeasing the businessman. As long as they are honest in business, the Red Army will not confiscate their wealth!
With such a promise, the businessmen also seemed to be much more relieved. But if these shrewd businessmen really want to trust the Red Army, I'm afraid it will take a period of subtle guidance! (To be continued.) )