In the face of the Central Red Army, which arrived in the northwest, it began to sweep through the entire territory of Qingyang, occupying major county towns and forming a democratic government. The main forces of the legions also began to build fortifications at strategic points bordering other warlords.

Such a move undoubtedly filled Chairman Chiang, who was concerned about the movements of the Red Army, with great worries. He knew very well that if the Red Army was allowed to stay in the northwest and try to encircle and suppress it in the future, he was afraid that it would be more difficult than in the southern Jiangxi Soviet region.

Compared with the previous territory controlled by the Central Army in the Soviet area of southern Jiangxi, if Chairman Chiang wanted to mobilize troops, it would undoubtedly be much smoother. But now in the northwest, those local warlords may not sell his accounts.

It can be seen from the current practice of Yang Hucheng and Ma Hongkui that they only defend their own defense areas. In the face of the Red Army, which had more than 100,000 troops at the moment, they were afraid that they would not easily make enemies with it, for fear of attracting retaliation from the Red Army and greatly damaging their own strength.

What's more, the area currently occupied by the Red Army is not controlled by Ma Hongkui's forces. For Yang Hucheng, who lost here, it's not that he doesn't want to hold on. But they know that only one division can't hold it at all.

If it was for a Qingyang, he would have a hard fight with the Red Army, and Yang Hucheng felt that he couldn't get it. Moreover, the Red Army also appeared to be very sincere in the matter of releasing the prisoners of the Northwest Army. It seems that as long as the territory is located, he has not embezzled the ordnance of his troops.

Even now, the Red Third Army began to enter Shaanxi from Qingyang and occupied several county towns under his control. But after looking at the map, Yang Hucheng seemed to understand why the Red Army was engaged in such a battle.

After several contacts, the combat effectiveness of the Red Army also made Yang Hucheng deeply worried. There is such a strong neighbor. If you don't worry at all, it's a lie. But in the face of Lao Jiang's urging and suppression, he knew that he couldn't do this.

Therefore. The encirclement and suppression orders sent to the northwest were all the same as the replies received by Lao Chiang. It's not that they don't want to go in. Rather, it is due to limited strength, shortage of materials, insufficient guns and ammunition, and the inability of the troops to pay their salaries.

Looking at these telegrams in reply, Chairman Chiang, who was in Nanjing, was undoubtedly very angry. But he knew that there were difficulties in the warlords. But absolutely, not as serious as they say.

These telegrams can be understood as they did not want to fight to the death with the Red Army, and it can also be assumed that they wanted to take the opportunity to ask for military funds. It's just that for the current national government, it's not easy to come up with this money!

Knowing that these warlords were taking the opportunity to ask for military funds, in order to solve the Red Army's great trouble. Chairman Chiang could only endure it. began to raise military funds, hoping to form another large-scale encirclement campaign.

This time, he wanted to gather the Northwest Army, the Northeast Army, the Jin Sui Army, the Ma Jia Army, and the Central Army to encircle and annihilate the Red Army that had entered northern Shaanxi in one fell swoop. Thinking of this plan, Chairman Chiang no longer paid attention to the establishment of a base area for the Red Army in northern Shaanxi.

In Chairman Chiang's view, as long as these warlords are greedy for money, then he has a way to get these people to do what they are told. As far as the current actions of the Red Army are concerned, if they stay there, sooner or later they will have friction with these local warlords.

Just find the right opportunity. Maybe he can solve this Red Army that is getting stronger and stronger once and for all!

Regarding Lao Jiang's thoughts, Mao Taizu and others naturally didn't know. But even if you know it, for the current Red Army, all that can be done is to be soldiers. The water came and the earth flooded.

Compared with the previous Soviet region in southern Jiangxi, the strength of the Central Red Army today is undoubtedly much stronger. In the past, it was able to successfully counter encirclement and suppression. Mao Taizu believes that he can succeed in the future. What the Red Army urgently needs at present is undoubtedly a stable time for development.

The third day of arrival at Wayaobao. The Red Army in northern Shaanxi once again ushered in a large force of the independent column. This unit is the first division that came to join He Zhengdao. The rest of the second and third divisions. At present, it is not far from Yan'an.

Looking at the well-groomed Independent First Division, I already knew that this unit was the elite Red Army of Northern Shaanxi, an independent column. Seeing such a main division of tens of thousands of people, it can be regarded as a real belief in the strength of the independent column.

After the 1st Division was stationed in Wayaobao, He Zhengdao also introduced Zhang Cheng, the division-level commander, to the high-level leaders of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi. At the same time, he also asked: "Zhang Cheng, have you brought all the things here?" ”

'In accordance with the commander's order, we have received something. At the moment, those things are in the logistics brigade. ’

'Well, thank you! Hurry up and take a rest, the day after tomorrow we will rush to Yan'an and join the second and third divisions. ’

'Yes, Commander! ’

The same division that was stationed in Wayaobao and began to rest and recuperate, and arranged the next combat mission. He Zhengdao once again brought Liu Zhidan and the commander of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi over.

Holding a list, he handed it to Liu Zhi's single hand and said: "Commander Liu, I have also seen your troops in the past few days, and the ideological quality of the officers and soldiers alone is still very worthy of affirmation. But your weapons are still somewhat lacking.

At present, the central authorities have not given specific opinions on the reorganization of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi. I'm afraid that there are some things that will not be finalized until the head of the headquarters comes over. But there are some things that can still be done in advance.

This list is a list of a batch of weapons and ammunition that I prepared for you from the weapons and ammunition stored in the column with the consent of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission after consulting with the General Headquarters and obtaining the consent of the Central Military Commission. The exact distribution is up to you.

In addition, I have also seen many of your officers and soldiers wearing the clothes of ordinary people. Therefore, 10,000 sets of quilts were also prepared. At that time, I also hope that you will distribute it yourself.

At the very least, I hope that when the head of the headquarters comes over in the near future, he will see a well-groomed Red Army in northern Shaanxi. After we take Yan'an, I believe that our arsenal and quilt factory will also be set up one after another.

Although in the eyes of many people, our Red Army is a force called Hanako. But I believe that we never feel like we are poor and called Hanako. It is not possible to pay officers and soldiers for the time being, but it is no problem to change into military uniforms and quilts. ”

Looking at the weapons on the list, in addition to the 3,500 rifles, even light and heavy machine guns, Liu Zhidan, who had suffered from the shortage of weapons, saluted excitedly: "Commander He, I represent the Red Army in Northern Shaanxi, thank you for your gift!" ”

'Commander Liu, I don't dare to take this seriously! This should be a gift from the headquarters, and my independent column is just carrying out orders. We're all a family, so we can't wear new clothes and carry new guns, and let you wear old clothes and hats, right?

What's more, the day after tomorrow, I will go to Yan'an and personally command the Battle of Yan'an. As for how these things are used, I still want you to deal with them yourself. Strive to give the Party Central Committee a new look before the headquarters is moved. ’

Although He Zhengdao gives a lot of guns and clothes every time, he also consciously sells favors. But it's one thing to think in your heart, it's another thing to say it. If you really take this favor, you will also fall into the handle.

He Zhengdao, who is familiar with the future political struggle, also hopes that through this incident, those people in the future will remember him. It's better to have more friends in the Red Army, so there are more 'enemies', right?

After handing over the materials on this list to the Northern Shaanxi Red Army soon, the Northern Shaanxi Red Army was naturally very excited when they learned the news. Especially those soldiers who joined the Red Army, but were unable to obtain weapons for a long time, were even more excited.

And these 10,000 sets of military uniforms and quilts are also very rare things for the Red Army in northern Shaanxi. But in order to prepare these military uniforms and quilts, He Zhengdao also spent a lot of money!

This also made him feel that perhaps after the headquarters was stationed in Yan'an, he could also propose in a timely manner to set up some military factories and concentrate on producing some urgently needed things for the troops. Similar to military uniforms, quilts and shoes, these are all necessities!

On the fourth day, the working group sent by the central authorities also officially stationed the Red Army in northern Shaanxi and began to investigate the Red Army's rebellion in northern Shaanxi. The arrival of the working group means that He Zhengdao can leave.

Before leaving, He Zhengdao said to Liu Zhidan, who had been staying with him for the past few days, and others: "Okay, everyone! These days, I'm sorry for your hospitality. It's just that the military order is in hand, and I have to leave on my way.

When I take Yan'an, I hope we can meet again at the headquarters. During this time, if there is anything wrong with me and my troops, please forgive me. Don't leave it at that! ”

After smiling and saluting, He Zhengdao took the cavalry brigade and the main force of the first division, and quickly left Wayao Fort. As for what remains, only one reconnaissance battalion of the protection task force remains. The Working Group is also very pleased with this arrangement.

In any case, investigating this kind of thing is still a bit annoying after all. There is a reconnaissance battalion that is responsible for their security, and the leaders of these working groups will also feel much safer.

Moreover, if there is a need for force, this reconnaissance battalion may also be useful. It's just that when the working group came, the central authorities also gave an explanation, and they were only responsible for the investigation, and the final conclusion was issued by the central authorities.

In doing so, we also avoid intensifying contradictions. The leaders of the Central Revolutionary Military Commission also affirmed the achievements of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi, which has persisted until now and has built a base area that is not bad.

In such a good situation, the headquarters still feels that stability is the main thing. Not to mention the Red Army in northern Shaanxi, for the other Central Red Army that has been stationed in various places one after another, it really needs to take a good rest.

Especially at this time, it is not long before the winter in the northwest. The central authorities also hope that after the completion of their combat tasks, all units will also begin to transfer their units to training and stabilizing local affairs.

At least the leaders of the central government still hope that they can have a relatively stable Spring Festival this year. After all, along the way, not to mention the haggard strength of the commanders and fighters of the troops, why shouldn't these leaders be them?

In addition, there are a large number of soldiers from the central and southern parts of the Central Red Army, and whether they can adapt to the winter when they come to the northwest for the first time is also a big problem. Therefore, the more at this time, the more the troops must grasp stability and try to avoid the occurrence of things that hurt their muscles and bones! (To be continued.) )