When the independent division successfully captured Shuicheng, the main force was also resting and preparing for the battle in Shuicheng. The main force of the Red Army that advanced into Yunnan also made a move to coerce Kunming, which made Long Yun also feel pressured and mobilized heavy troops to defend Kunming.

It was only to Long Yun's surprise that after the main force of the Red Army turned around near Kunming, its main force began to turn towards Sichuan again. Regarding this situation, Long Yun probably guessed that the Red Army wanted to march into Sichuan.

After all, the Red Fourth Front Army is now fighting the Sichuan Army in Sichuan, and he still knows more or less. Seeing this situation, Long Yun also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. As far as he was concerned, as long as the Red Army did not occupy Yunnan, he did not want to pay much attention to going there.

originally thought that the Central Army would take the opportunity to advance into Yunnan. As a result, to Long Yun's surprise, the independent division of the Red Army that had shelled Guiyang seemed to have become the target of the main force of the Central Army to encircle and intercept, and it was still stranded in western Qianxi to encircle and suppress the independent division of the Red Army.

Although Mao Taizu and others were still worried about whether the independent division could successfully break through. But they also knew that the main force still couldn't stay in Yunnan too much, and took the opportunity to start marching to the Yunnan-Sichuan border.

Regarding this situation, Xue Yue, who was sitting in Guiyang, hoped that the independent division could be annihilated earlier. But after receiving a telegram from Zhou Hunyuan, Xue Yue also realized that the independent division was far more tricky than he imagined.

It's just that when the news of the independent division's seizure of Shuicheng reached the headquarters, Mao Taizu, who received the news, was also very happy and said: "It seems that that kid still has a bit of a ghost idea." Before, I thought they were breaking through from the dragon field! ”

Listening to Mao Taizu's words, Mr. Zhu also smiled and said: "With the strength of the independent division, it shouldn't be a big problem to break through from Longchang. It's just that it is difficult to slip away from under Zhou Hunyuan's nose without paying any price.

It is not difficult to see from that kid's historical combat style that he cares a lot about the casualties of his troops. Now that the main force of the independent division has seized Shuicheng, there is only one division in Zhou Hunyuan's hand that can really fight.

Although in the vicinity of Shuicheng, there are still troops of the Central Army. But in addition to the 86th Division and the two Gui Army Divisions that followed behind the butt of the Independent Division, in fact, the current enemy of the Independent Division is only the main force of the 1st Division commanded by Zhou Hunyuan.

Now let's see, how this kid is going to fight Zhou Hunyuan. This battle must be won quickly, and it is necessary to rush to the 86th Division and the division stationed in Pu'an, and before it arrives, quickly transfer from Shuicheng.

Once this battle is fought for too long and the main force of the Central Army bites, I am afraid that the independent division will also suffer heavy losses. It's just that now it seems that the kid should have expected this situation, so he deliberately played a trick with Zhou Hunyuan! ”

Zhou Enlai, who was standing on the side and listening to the analysis of the two, said in a timely manner: "Old Mao, boss, now our main force is ready to cross the Jinsha River into Sichuan." Is that that possible, so that the independent division can converge with us in Sichuan? ”

'Yes! Tell us about the next march route to the independent division. As for next, the independent division will choose to join us there, or let them decide for themselves. At this time, it is not appropriate for the headquarters to interfere too much. ’

Knowing the situation of the independent division at this moment, it is much safer than before. Mao Taizu also felt that He Zhengdao should be believed to have the ability to bring this independent division out of Guizhou and smoothly join the main force.

At this time, He Zhengdao, who was still leading the advance of the three regiments, also knew that if Zhou Hunyuan was not solved, the independent division wanted to leave smoothly, but he was afraid that it was unlikely. As for the encirclement and suppression troops of the other two roads towards Shuicheng, he felt that he was not to worry about it for the time being.

When Xue Yue gave Zhou Hunyuan an order, telling him to bite the independent division, he was outside Shuicheng to deal with the independent division. He will arrange for the air force in Guiyang to carry out airdrops of corresponding weapons, ammunition and materials.

In addition, the encirclement and suppression troops from Liupan were also ordered by Xue Yue not to rush to Shuicheng again, but to join Zhou Hunyuan's troops as soon as possible. As long as the two forces converge, the troops that can be deployed in Zhou Hunyuan's hands will be more sufficient.

And this situation was quickly fed back to the command of the independent division by the scouts of the Red Army. Seeing this situation, Wang Tianlin said in a timely manner: "Report this situation to the division commander and ask him what his opinion is!" ”

After receiving the information from Wang Tianlin, He Zhengdao checked the map and immediately said: "Send a telegram to the chief of staff and order the second regiment to send a battalion of main forces to carry out a harassing attack on the Liupan reinforcements with a company as a unit."

You don't have to chase the kill numbers, be sure to delay the enemy's advance and disrupt their logistical supply routes. Without weapons, ammunition and food, those Qian army reorganization divisions would only make Zhou Hunyuan's situation worse.

He also told the commander of the third regiment that from now on, a battalion would be sent to start attacking Zhou Hunyuan's defensive position. I want to let Zhou Hunyuan know that it's not so easy to slip away from under my nose! ”

With He Zhengdao's order issued, the Qianjun Reorganization Division, which had just sent troops from Liupan, also felt very helpless. For most of them, officers and soldiers of the garrison, no one liked to fight the Red Army.

The main force of the Red Army, which swept through Qianxi the previous time, still makes them feel a little afraid. Now, even in the face of a main division of the Red Army, they still seem a little frightened. For this reason, their march is not fast either!

After receiving the urging telegram from Xue Yue, the commander of the Qianjun Division also said helplessly: "Transferring our division over obviously makes us serve as cannon fodder for the Central Army?" MD, these Central Army, they really don't treat our Qianjun as people! ”

Regarding such a complaint, the chief of staff standing beside him also said helplessly: "Division, the current situation is not as strong as others!" Whose family is in charge of Guizhou now? If we want to keep our wealth, we must do what we are told.

However, in my judgment, the independent division of the Red Army, which currently occupies Shuicheng, should not stay in Shuicheng for a long time. When the time comes, the Red Army will withdraw from us in the name of pursuit and suppression, and take advantage of the situation to take over Shuicheng, which must also be a great merit! ”

With the Guizhou warlords, who now almost exist in name only, they, the generals of the Guizhou army who have been co-opted, also know that if they want to be rich, they must obey orders. It's one thing to just obey orders, and it's another thing to be resolute in carrying them out.

In this era, many generals who sit on one side still want to keep their one-third of an acre. Rest, a lot of people don't really care much. Fighting the Red Army, there is no benefit, they are not willing to go.

If there is a advantage to take advantage of, then these people will swarm in. But in the current situation, everyone knows that this independent division of the Red Army is not easy to provoke. The fate of being the enemy of the independent division will not be too good to think about!

As a result, when the reorganized division of the Guizhou Army began to revise the marching route and advance to the area where Zhou Hunyuan was deployed. The Guizhou troops, which were moving and transporting supplies later, began to be unlucky, and were surrounded and intercepted by the Red Army in companies.

Knowing that there was a Red Army chasing behind, the Guizhou Army Reorganization Division, which was originally slow, was afraid that it would be dumpled by the Red Army. Knowing that if they converged with Zhou Hunyuan, they would be completely safe, so many people accelerated forward.

Even in order to arrive as soon as possible, the commander of the Qianjun division also ordered: "Order the troops to advance lightly and rush to the aid of General Zhou as quickly as possible!" As long as we join General Zhou, we will be completely safe. ”

But he didn't know that Zhou Hunyuan's life was also not good now. Seeing that he did not take the initiative to launch an attack and stop his main force, he also sent a small force to contain Zhou Hunyuan's defensive forces.

After the three regiments commanded by He Zhengdao also began to join the attack, the battles that started before and after made Zhou Hun Yuan feel very helpless. But he knew that at the moment it was more of a tentative offensive by the independent divisions of the Red Army.

Although he was eager to order his troops to counterattack, he knew that the consequences of defeat would lead to the rout of the entire division. In this case, it is undoubtedly a wise decision to stick to it. After all, the losses in defensive battles are relatively small!

Seeing that Zhou Hunyuan didn't fight back, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "It seems that he is determined to be a turtle!" Ask the reconnaissance battalion, where are they now? Secondly, let the other battalions of the third regiment take turns to carry out the attack for me.

It must be guaranteed that Zhou Hunyuan's troops will not be allowed to rest. One battalion attacked and harassed, and the other two battalions were ready to respond, beware of the counterattack of the Central Army. Another battalion, which acts as a reserve. In addition, order a ball and serve a few hard dishes to Zhou Hunyuan! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Knowing the current situation of the war is still very beneficial to the independent division. After confirming that Zhou Hunyuan did not withdraw, but instead held on outside Shuicheng, He Zhengdao made up his mind to annihilate Zhou Hunyuan's division on the periphery of Shuicheng.

As long as the Central Army of this division is disabled, and the independent division will advance into Sichuan next, there will be no need to worry about the pursuit of the Central Army. Even if it is to be fought in the future, the battle will only start in Sichuan!

After receiving the telegram from He Zhengdao, Wang Tianlin also smiled and said: "Order the artillery battalion to pull our mountain artillery to a regiment position and give me live-fire training." If the cannonballs are enough, then they will give me a little bit of accuracy. ”

'Yes, Chief of Staff! ’

This time in Shuicheng, the independent division captured a mountain artillery battalion of the Central Army, and the number of shells was also quite large. And Wang Tianlin also knew that it would be better for them to transfer next, and it would still be difficult to take these mountain guns on the road for live-fire training.

Anyway, the mountain artillery and shells are all Zhou Hunyuan's, which can be regarded as taken from the Central Army and used for the Central Army!