The independent regiment, which rested for a day and one night in Xishui City, entrusted all the captured and purchased materials to the Red First Regiment, which had changed defenses, and transferred them to the main force. For the overnight departure of the independent regiment, the red regiment also felt a little surprised.

The officers and soldiers of the Red First Regiment, who were only lightly armed, also knew that they needed to ensure the safety of Xishui City after the independent regiment left. The most important thing is to ensure that the news of the Red Army's re-entry into the territory of Xishui cannot be leaked in advance.

This means that the curfew order issued by the Independent Regiment will also need to be continued by the Red Regiment. Some situations that need to be paid attention to, before leaving, He Zhengdao also handed over to the head of the Red First Regiment clearly.

I didn't believe it before, and the independent regiment took Xishui City without a single shot. As a result, when they saw the prisoners of the militia who were being held, they did not believe it and had to believe it. Now, if something goes wrong after changing guards, they will also feel shameless.

Regarding the safety of Xishui City, He Zhengdao felt that with the strength of the Red First Regiment, it should not be a problem to defend it. Even in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, all the heavy machine guns captured from Xi Shui City were handed over to the Red First Regiment by He Zhengdao.

With the strength of a main regiment of the Red Army and the defense of Xishui City, I believe that it should be able to cope with the attack of a division-level unit of the Guizhou Army. What's more, the strength of the Qianjun army in Xishui is also not much.

The independent regiment that set off from Xishui City soon reported the news to the headquarters. Mao Taizu, who received the telegram, also felt relieved. He knew that the news of the main force marching into the territory of Xishui believed that it would not be leaked in a short time.

Even if someone nearby knew that the Red Army had taken Xishui City again. In the absence of a radio or telephone, even if the news is reported quickly, it will be too late in time.

There was a reconnaissance company that departed ahead of schedule as an outpost, and two main battalions as a flank. The independent regiment, which set off last, only needed to speed up the pace of the march. There is also no need to worry that they will run into the troops of the Qianjun army on their way forward.

The independent regiment, which had marched all night, was already far away from Xishui City. Seeing the somewhat tired troops, He Zhengdao gave the order to rest in time. After ordering the troops to camp and rest, He Zhengdao also summoned the reconnaissance company to inquire about the situation.

The reconnaissance company, which acts as the sharp knife of the independent regiment, needs to find the best route for the independent regiment. Fortunately, after Xishui City came out, the security posts in some small towns were not opponents of the reconnaissance company at all.

Therefore, the news reported by the reconnaissance company made He Zhengdao still feel very happy. Such a situation at least shows that on the road to Guiyang, they did not have the strength to resist their advance.

But He Zhengdao still knew that according to intelligence, a Qianjun division was stationed in Renhuai. In order to avoid this Guizhou army division from posing a threat to the next march of the Red Army, He Zhengdao summoned four battalion commanders to start an operational meeting.

Facing He Zhengdao's inquiry, Wang Tianlin, the deputy head of the regiment, quickly said: "Commander, we can completely bypass Renhuai and advance directly in the direction of Bijie, so that we will not startle the snake." The strength of the Qianjun Division stationed in Renhuai is still not weak! ”

Such an answer was also recognized by He Zhengdao, but he still said: "Yes, we all know very well that compared with the Hunan army and the Sichuan army, the combat effectiveness of the Guizhou army is indeed not very good. But this Qianjun division is different from Wang Jialie's Qianjun.

I believe everyone knows that this place in Renhuai used to be the territory of the Guizhou Army. Outside the Central Army's march into Guizhou, Hou Zhidan took refuge in the Central Army. The Central Army also gave a lot of benefits, and reorganized the troops that were waiting for them.

If they had known that the main forces of our Red Army would have entered his territory, would they have tried their best to stop it? Waiting for them to attack us, it is better for us to take the initiative to attack and deal with him first. ”

But in this way, won't the offensive intentions of our main forces be exposed in advance? ’

Zhang Cheng, the commander of the first battalion, questioned it in a timely manner. After all, Renhuai is different from Xi Shui, and if you want to win Renhuai without a single shot, I'm afraid it's not so easy!

As He Zhengdao, the regiment commander, has been recognized by these battalion and company commanders, He Zhengdao also intends to discuss the combat plan with these battalion commanders when formulating combat missions. Through such exchanges and discussions, we can learn from each other's strengths and make progress together.

'Nice! In such a fight, our combat intentions will indeed be exposed. But let's not forget that we are now at least three days away from the main force. When the main force is stationed in Xishui, do you think the news will not spread?

Although the news of the main force entering Xishui will not reach Guiyang for a day or two. But I believe that the Qianjun troops stationed in the surrounding counties will definitely know. In this way, all kinds of armies of encirclement and suppression will swarm in.

In my opinion, there are several benefits. If we attack Renhuai directly, even if we finally take Renhuai, I am afraid that our independent regiment will suffer heavy losses. I won't kill a thousand enemies and lose 800 myself.

My plan is that your four battalions will start attacking the important towns around Renhuai City from tomorrow, so as to attract the support of Renhuai's Guizhou army division. As long as the Qianjun division of Renhuai City comes out, we will concentrate the main force to annihilate it.

Through the way of encroachment step by step, the strength of Renhuai City is constantly consumed. When the time is right, I will send a reconnaissance company to infiltrate Renhuai City. Once we launch the final attack, we will adopt the tactics of combining the inside and the outside to take Renhuai City in one fell swoop.

Secondly, I want to lay down another intention of Renhuai, that is, this is the base camp of Hou Zhiti, and I believe that there must be a lot of materials in it. Although we are the main force, there is no shortage of materials at present, but who would be afraid of more materials?

Moreover, if we defeat this Guizhou army division, not only will we not be threatened by the large army of the Guizhou army on the way to Guiyang. Even if the follow-up main force marches in, it will become safer and more secure. With so many benefits, why not fight? ’

In He Zhengdao's view, as a commander who assigns combat tasks, he will not be recognized by his subordinates if he blindly goes his own way. However, as long as the pros and cons of the battle are clearly explained, the subordinates will become more comfortable and convinced when they accept orders.

Accompanied by He Zhengdao, after explaining the specific combat mode to everyone, the four battalion commanders all felt. If He Zhengdao's plan to encircle and send reinforcements and pretend to eat a tiger alone can be realized, maybe he can really eliminate this Qianjun division at the lowest cost.

After the meeting, the four battalion commanders conveyed the order to each company platoon commander. The reconnaissance company, on the other hand, carried out reconnaissance of the towns around Renhuai the next day, providing detailed information for the attacks of the battalions.

In order to ensure that the Guizhou army could be transferred out of Renhuai City, He Zhengdao's four main battalions sent a sharp knife company to pretend to be a Red Army guerrilla. Carry out raiding attacks on these towns, completely messing up the surrounding area of Renhuai.

Even He Zhengdao himself led the main force into Moutai Town, a place he had also admired for a long time. As for the town's security post, when they saw the reconnaissance company pretending to be the Central Army, they opened the door early to greet them.

As a result, it was natural that the officers and soldiers of the security station who did not photograph the sycophants of the Central Army heard the words that they were captured. At the moment when the head of the security guard was killed, Moutai Town naturally opened its arms to the independent regiment.

He Zhengdao, who reported the battle plan to the headquarters early in the morning, soon received a call back from the headquarters. The headquarters also agreed with the combat plan he had drawn up. I just hope that the independent regiment, as far as possible, will delay the time of the battle a little.

'Call back to the headquarters, our department is currently stationed in Moutai Town. Next, a guerrilla war will be carried out against the Guizhou army around the town of Maotai. If there is a change in the combat situation, our department will report the situation to the headquarters in time! ’

Knowing that the Central Army is now very popular in Renhuai, He Zhengdao still changed into the military uniform of the Central Army in order to avoid trouble as much as possible. And many officers and soldiers of the independent regiment knew that they each brought three sets of military uniforms to change and wash.

One set is naturally from the Red Army, and the other is from the Guizhou Army. Every time they change their uniforms, they can also change their dirty uniforms. In this way, they can also change their identities at all times, making it difficult to see what kind of troops they are.

When you come to Moutai Town, it is natural to taste the Moutai wine of this era. Regarding He Zhengdao's order to give some wine to the officers and soldiers of the whole regiment, Yao Shengjun also felt a little crying and laughing.

Shaking his head, he said: "Regiment commander, during the battle, I'm afraid of drinking, okay?" ”

'It's okay! Previously, we searched the homes of many local tyrants and gentry, and you can't sell the wine stored by those people to others, right? If you don't drink it, will you pour it into the river? Drink a little wine in moderation, it's okay! Except for the troops on duty, so it's all right! ’

As for wine, what about the soldier who didn't like it?

Although Wang Tianlin and others also felt that this seemed to be a bit of a violation of discipline. But He Zhengdao's order, they still seem to be very supportive. It's rare to come to such a wine town, and it's a pity not to taste the wine here!

As a result, in the evening, the soldiers of each company were somewhat surprised to see the cook bring a wine jar. I won't drink it, so naturally I won't force it. For those who can drink, the cook also pours them a small bowl to moisten their throats.

Even if it was just a taste of wine, for many Red Army soldiers who were good at drinking, He Zhengdao's status in their hearts had undoubtedly improved a lot. And they also know that they can't drink too much. Otherwise, He Zhengdao would not spare them!