Chapter 127: The Beginning of the Journey to the North (Eighth Update)
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For many Red Army soldiers who had just enjoyed the joy of joining divisions, they did not seem to understand why the two front armies that had just joined the division were now divided into two lines, one choosing to continue to go north, and the other choosing to go south.
It's just that soldiers take obedience to orders as their duty, even if they don't understand why they have to divide their troops. However, after the orders of the various troops were issued, the 1st Red Army, which served as the vanguard, began to march in the direction of Songpan.
There, Hu Zongnan's troops had been waiting for a long time. If the encirclement of the other side cannot be broken, the road of the Central Red Army to the north will not be too smooth. Fortunately, now the strength of the Central Red Army has also recovered a lot.
The Red 30th Army, which accompanied the corps of the Red First Army and set off with the Red Third Army Corps, received orders from the headquarters. Quite a few officers and men came to the station of the independent column, as if waiting for something.
The newly appointed acting army commander Cheng Shicai and political commissar Li Xiannian took the notice given by the central government, and said somewhat gratefully: "Commander He, thank you!" I'm afraid this time, you need to break the bank. ”
'Commander Cheng, Political Commissar Li, you are too polite! Since everyone is going to eat in the next pot, it is also necessary for us to be sincerely united. I've got your weapons and ammunition ready to be taken away.
In addition, considering that your material reserves are not too much, I asked the logistics department to prepare a batch of food and military uniforms for you, as well as other materials that should be usable. Please take it away later, and take the logistics pressure off for us! ’
I don't know though. Why did Zhang Guotao agree to let the Red 30th Army go north with the central government? What can make He Zhengdao and many headquarters leaders speechless is that when the Red 30th Army and the headquarters converge. Poor lack of weapons and ammunition.
Even if it was military supplies, it seemed that they were also intercepted by the Red Fourth Front Army. Faced with a shortage of weapons. How can the headquarters sit idly by and ignore the troops that are also short of food and other daily necessities?
After some discussion, the head of the headquarters could only do favors with the things of the independent column. Seeing that although the amount of weapons and ammunition needed was not small, it would not affect the weapons reserves of the independent column, He Zhengdao also readily agreed.
In addition to giving away a batch of weapons and ammunition urgently needed by the Red 30th Army, including food, clothing, and other materials, He Zhengdao made a lot of preparations. This made the cadres of the Red 30th Army who were incorporated into the headquarters also feel very moved.
Looking at the weapons and ammunition that were brought out of the logistics department of the independent column one after another, Cheng Shicai said excitedly: "Commander He." Thank you! This time, we are the Red Thirty Army, I'm afraid we owe you a big favor. ”
Regarding Cheng Shicai's words, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Cheng Jun's words are serious, and I am also the anger of the Kangchuan Army!" These weapons and ammunition were all captured from the Sichuan army when the column moved to the western Sichuan Plain.
Because the day before yesterday, a batch of weapons and ammunition of the Red Fourth Front Army had just been handed over. So, this time, you will not have a lot of machine guns in the weapons and ammunition. As for the words of mortars. It is estimated that it is only enough for you to form a direct artillery battalion. ”
'Enough! Since the formation of our Red 30th Army, I am afraid that the captured mortars will not be enough to gather an artillery battalion! With these heavy weapons, we can be regarded as a shotgun this time. ’
If it is said. Before, they were notified that they needed to go north with the Central Red Army, and they seemed a little overwhelmed. After all. They knew very well that Zhang Guotao insisted on going south and had fallen out with the central government.
Now they are sent to headquarters. Go north with the central government. No matter what the result is, I am afraid that the central government will be more wary of them. I couldn't have imagined it. As soon as I joined the headquarters, I got a chance to change clothes.
As these weapons were distributed to various units, the soldiers of the Red 30th Army who got the new guns also sighed that the central government was the central government, and they were really wealthy. As soon as they joined the Central Red Army, they were able to shoot each person.
Compared with the soldiers who were happy to receive the weapons, the logistics minister of the Red 30th Army, who was in charge of logistics, also looked a little shocked when he looked at the materials received one after another. The whole three-horse cart of bacon, the minister who saw it was also very greedy.
No wonder some time ago, some people kept saying that the camp of the independent column wafted the smell of meat from time to time. Now that they saw these bacon, the logistics troops knew that what those people said was not a lie. Independent columns, it seems that there are really meat reserves!
Li Xiannian, who also saw this, said with a smile: "Commander, look at whether we are giving more food to the troops tonight." This time, we went north with the central authorities, and many officers and men still felt that there were complaints! It's necessary to have a good meal on the road! ”
'Okay, you can arrange this!' Still, the meat is still a little saved. In the future, when the troops fight, it is better to give the troops extra meals before the war. This time, we owe the independent column a favor, but I'm afraid it's not small! ’
'Yes! According to the soldiers of the Red Army, the independent column and the main force converged three times, and each time they handed over a large number of supplies. This army is not only good at fighting, but also has a hand in materials! ’
As the political commissar of the Red 30th Army, Li Xiannian knew very well that they had come down all the way, and although they had won many battles, they had not captured many materials. Because except for the western Sichuan Plain, the rest of Sichuan is not a rich place.
What other people think, He Zhengdao really doesn't care very much. At least in He Zhengdao's view, since the Red 30th Army is going north with the central government, they are also a 'family', and it is also appropriate to provide some help to the 'family' within their ability.
It's just that He Zhengdao also knows very well that he is kind to others, but he is also the most unaccustomed to two-faced people. Now the Central Committee and the Independent Column have released goodwill and sincerity to the Red 30th Army. The rest depends on how the Red 30th Army behaves.
If they still feel that the Red Fourth Front Army going south is their direct leader, they will be obstructed by the military orders of the central authorities. He Zhengdao didn't mind, let them feel the powerful side of the independent column.
When the Central Red Army went north, the vanguard of the Red Fourth Front Army to the south also set out. Before leaving, He Zhengdao also specially called the reconnaissance battalion commander who was sent to serve as Chief Zhu's guard to his residence.
He said with a serious attitude: "Yuebai, do you know the importance of this mission?" ”
'Know, please rest assured, commander, as long as there is one living in the reconnaissance battalion, no one will hurt the commander-in-chief. ’
Zhu Fei, whose name is Yuebai (a cameo appearance by a bookworm from a book friend), is also a Sichuan soldier, and he is also a bit of a distant relative to Mr. Zhu. After being rescued, because of his accurate marksmanship, he was selected by He Zhengdao to join the reconnaissance platoon of the Independent Regiment.
Later, step by step, he was promoted to the commander of the third battalion of the reconnaissance regiment of the independent column. When proposing to send a reconnaissance battalion to be responsible for Mr. Zhu's safety, He Zhengdao felt that Zhu Fei was the best candidate.
The old Red Army, a native of Sichuan, is still a little related to Mr. Zhu, and he can be regarded as Mr. Zhu's son. With such a person staying by Mr. Zhu's side, He Zhengdao can also rest assured.
Looking at Zhu Fei's equally serious answer, He Zhengdao continued: "This time, I will ask someone to equip you with a radio station. Remember, don't use this station until it lasts. This radio station was used as a communication with the column.
You can only tell the commander-in-chief about this radio station, and no one else can say anything about it. If the commander-in-chief needs it, you can also arrange it. It's just that this matter must not be discovered by the Red Fourth Front, understand? ”
'Yes, rest assured, Commander, I will keep it a secret!' ’
When Zhu Fei took a reconnaissance battalion to take over Mr. Zhu's security guard, the generals of the Red Fourth Front Army were also surprised. But they all know that the strength of this reconnaissance battalion should not be underestimated.
Although Zhang Guotao was very dissatisfied with this kind of move, he also didn't say much. As the commander-in-chief of the Red Army, it seemed normal to have a guard battalion. Even this kind of thing was rare in the Red Army.
After getting the headquarters to set off with the Red Third Army to the north, He Zhengdao also issued an order to prepare for departure. In He Zhengdao's opinion, the queen of the independent column this time still seems to be very relaxed, and there is no need to worry about any battles to fight.
If you want to participate in the battle, you are afraid that you will have to wait until the troops arrive in the Songpan area before you can fight. There, Hu Zongnan's troops had been waiting for a long time. Next, how the Central Red Army chooses to go will also depend on the situation of the battle.
With the independent column leaving Lixian, the news that the Central Red Army continued to move north was soon known to the Central Army, which was concerned about the movements of the Red Army. It's just that the two Red Army, which had just met the division, suddenly divided their forces again, and they couldn't understand it either.
It's just that they don't understand and don't understand, in the face of the Red Fourth Front Army moving south, Liu Xiang and they seem to realize that the main force of the Red Army is not good. In order to keep their territory, Liu Xiang once again contacted various warlords and rearranged a tight defensive line.
The soldiers had already arrived at Hu Zongnan in the Songpan area, and they received a telegram from Lao Chiang himself, telling him to make every effort to block the Central Red Army in the Songpan area. The Red Army must not be allowed to break through the blockade and move north.
By the time the Central Red Army arrived at Zhuokeji, the 1st Red Army had already engaged Hu Zongnan's troops. In the face of the telegram sent back by the Red First Army, Mao Taizu and the others looked a little dignified.
'Old Mao, the Red First Army fought very hard, it seems that Hu Zongnan is iron-hearted this time, and he doesn't want our main force to pass through the Songpan area. If we continue to entangle with them here, I'm afraid it won't be conducive to our next trip north! ’
Facing the analysis made by Zhou Enlai, Mao Taizu looked at the map and said, "Yes! This time, Hu Zongnan arranged heavy troops on the Songpan line. In addition to this, they also laid out several lines of defense on the Shaanxi-Gansu border.
Judging by what he meant, he planned to block our main force from going north. If we continue to fight all the way, even if we break through the blockade, I am afraid that all the belongings we have accumulated with great difficulty will be wiped out. If you fight so hard, you can't make it! ”
As the commander-in-chief of the Central Red Army, Mao Taizu knew very well what Hu Zongnan was planning, and he also knew that Hu Zongnan's arrangement was to see that the Red Army could not afford to fight. After all, compared to the strength of the Central Army, the Red Army is still very weak now!
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