Compared with the Central Army's policy of 'preferring to kill mistakes rather than letting them go' to the Red Army, the Red Army still adopted a policy of preferential treatment of many prisoners of war. For this policy, Ho Zhengdao is also aware of the benefits it can bring.

At least in many cases, when the Red Army has an absolute advantage, the national * army that is engaged with it will choose to surrender. The reason is simple, they all know that they can lay down their arms and surrender, and they can enjoy the Red Army's policy of 'preferential treatment of prisoners'.

But in Ho's view, this policy also has a negative side. That is, many prisoners released by the Red Army returned to the formation of the Nationalist Army, and it was not long before they became enemies of the Red Army again.

For this kind of person, He Zhengdao felt that there was no need to be merciful. But in today's context, He Zhengdao feels that those captured captives may still have a lot of use. Even if his approach is a bit bold in the eyes of many people.

It was only with the end of the battle that it was learned that the commander of the 86th Division and several regiment commanders had been captured, and the commander of a garrison division of the Sichuan Army had also been captured. He Zhengdao felt that taking them into the Ganzi region would have no effect at all.

On the contrary, it would have put a burden on the Red Army. Take these people on the road, worry about them running away every day, and care about their three meals a day. You can't, take them on the road and live or die!

After sending a telegram that had been planned in advance to the headquarters of the Red Army stationed in Luding. Zhou Enlai, who saw this telegram, was also very surprised and said: "This He Zhengdao, there are so many ghost ideas!" However, this business can be done! ”

Zhou Enlai, who was talking, quickly handed over the telegram to Mao Taizu and Mr. Zhu for consideration. For them, the advice given by He Zhengdao seems a bit too worldly. But it has to be said that this can bring more benefits to the Red Army.

After reading the suggestion sent by He Zhengdao, Mao Taizu quickly said: "Enlai, what do you think?" ”

'I thought I could give it a try!' Xiao He's approach may be a little inappropriate, but the original intention is good after all. As far as we are concerned, it is not very likely that these officers of the national * army will be converted, and it will be too cheap to take them away and let them go.

If Xiao He's method works, I think you can give it a try. According to him, this business is completely a good thing that kills two birds with one stone. With so many benefits, why don't we give it a try? ’

After smiling and expressing his opinion, Mao Taizu said again: "Boss, what do you think?" ”

'You can give it a try!' That kid has a set of wars, and he is also very good at materials. If this business can be done, it will also be beneficial to us. So, I thought I could agree to let him try it out and see how it goes! ’

With the approval of the two, Mao Taizu naturally would not object. And Mao Taizu also felt that He Zhengdao had thought about the consequences before doing this kind of thing. But this kind of thing must be unanimously approved by the three of them.

After receiving a telegram from the headquarters, he received from the Red Ninth Army Corps the officers above the company level of the Sichuan Army. He Zhengdao, who returned to the division headquarters, said with a smile: "Shi Cheng, send a telegram to the intelligence officer in Ya'an City, and you can talk to Liu Wenhui about business." ”

The so-called business is that He Zhengdao hopes to do business with Liu Wenhui, or the Central Army. With money or supplies, redeem officers captured by the Red Army. For these warlords, the presence of officers means the presence of troops.

It takes time for a qualified officer to grow. Compared to ordinary soldiers, they only need to pull strong men to get together. Officers who command soldiers in battle are not so easy to cultivate.

At this moment, Liu Wenhui, who had already received that the 86th Division had been completely annihilated and the two Sichuan Army divisions he sent had also been defeated, was indeed very shocked. But at the same time, he was glad that he did not send out the two main divisions.

If in this battle, he loses two main divisions, then he will completely lose his right to speak in Sichuan. A military commander who has no soldiers in his hands, who will take him seriously?

Just when Liu Wenhui sighed, Lao Jiang would definitely not let him go easily. In front of his command department, a civilian-looking person came. But what he said made the sentry on duty very nervous.

'Excuse me! I want to talk to you about business! A big deal! Oh! I forgot to introduce myself, I am an intelligence officer of the Independent Division of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, and I came to do business with your commander on the orders of our division commander. ’

Looking at the young man with a face that was fearless and honest, the sentry on duty was also startled. There were even soldiers who pointed their guns directly at the young man. But throughout, the young people were quite calm.

After the sentry relayed his words to Liu Wenhui. The commander of the 24th Army also said with a puzzled face: "People from the Independent Division, looking for me to talk about business?" What business do I have to talk about with the Red Army? ”

The chief of staff, who was a think tank, said in a timely manner: "Junzao, since they have sent an envoy over, we should still see it in a reasonable way." I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to get in touch with them! ”

With the advice of the chief of staff, Liu Wenhui quickly said: "Okay, then bring people in!" ”

Not long after, Liu Wenhui and the chief of staff were in the living room and met with the representatives of the independent division who did not carry any weapons. After some politeness, the young man who served as the envoy smiled and said, "Commander Liu, our division commander wants to talk to your army about business. ”

'What business?' ’

This time we were in Fuzhuang and captured a division commander of your army, as well as nearly 200 officers above the company level. In addition, Xu Guangyao, the commander of the 86th Division, as well as his chief of staff and several regiment commanders, also unfortunately became prisoners.

Because our independent division was about to go north with the main force to resist the Japanese, our division commander felt that killing these prisoners would hurt Tianhe and would be very troublesome to take them on the road. So, I want to ask Commander Liu if he has ever thought about ransom people with money?

In addition, I also hope that Commander Liu will help be a middleman, and ask your commander-in-chief Xue if you want to redeem those captured Central Army officers? Speaking of which, there are quite a few officers of the Central Army captured by our independent division! ’

The Red Army talked to the National * Army about the ransom of prisoners? That's really new!

But at this time, the representative of the independent division said with a smile: "Commander Liu, this time our main force passed by your defense area, although there was some misunderstanding between the two armies. But our division commander thinks that we don't know each other.

If Commander Liu can facilitate this deal, we are willing to give more preferential treatment on the issue of redeeming the prisoners of your army. In addition, if this deal can be negotiated, presumably Xue Yue will also owe you a favor, right?

Oh, and I forgot to mention that our separate division was in the town of Shuangbao the last time, and also captured a couple of pilots. You also know that our Red Army does not have an air force, and this pilot is also a talent, so it is a pity to kill him.

So, by the way, you also ask Xue Yue if he is interested in redeeming these pilots. Of course, their prices won't be too cheap either. Therefore, you have to show sincerity in doing business.

If Xue Yue thinks that the price is too expensive, we don't want to take a group of people who can only consume food on the road. Of course, I don't want to take this group of stubborn enemies on the road. Whether they live or die, it is up to you now.

If you want to talk, then let Xue Yue order, and it is better for the two Gui military divisions who are following behind our butts to stay where they are. In this way, we will both be more at ease. ”

There are those people who accompanied the exchange of prisoners that the representative of the independent division said, and Liu Wenhui also knew that this middleman did a good job, and Xue Yue really owed him a favor. At least Liu Wenhui felt that Lao Jiang would not dare to trouble him in this kind of matter.

The reason is very simple, his losses in this battle are not smaller than those of the Central Army. To say that he did not obey orders is somewhat unreasonable. Therefore, Liu Wenhui feels that this deal can really be discussed!

'Can you tell me about the price for redeeming these people?' ’

In this regard, the negotiator smiled and said: "The prisoners of your army, our division commander said, and Commander Liu made a price." As long as we don't suffer too much, we are also willing to give Commander Liu a discount, which can be regarded as an expression of apologies for disturbing Guibao Land.

As for the prisoners of the Central Army, we will also hand over the matter of pricing to Commander Liu. Our division commander felt that Commander Liu was a senior in the military, and he should be more experienced than us in this kind of thing.

Now the conflict between us and Commander Liu can be regarded as not knowing each other. But Commander Liu should know who the enemy you need to face next is. For Sichuan, our Red Army is not interested. But for others, it's not for sure! ”

Giving the pricing power to Liu Wenhui also sounds incredible to Liu Wenhui. However, Liu Wenhui knew that once this cooperation with the independent division was reached, he would have a basis for cooperation with the Red Army in the future.

As things stand, such cooperation is very risky. But in the long run, Liu Wenhui feels that he can take a gamble. At least in Liu Wenhui's view, Lao Chiang's idea of destroying the Red Army is only unlikely.

In addition, at present, the call for an end to the civil war is rising. The warlords in the southwest had some understanding of Chiang's intention to control the southwest under the pretext of encircling and suppressing the Red Army. In the matter of encirclement and suppression, most of them also began to work without help.

In this case, if you want to encircle and suppress the Red Army, I am afraid that it will be impossible. This also means that taking the opportunity to get in touch with the Red Army is one more choice for him, and there is one more way back!