The turmoil at the time of the New Year in Shanxi made the whole of North China seem to be in turmoil. Fortunately, at this moment, many cities in the south are still in the moment of celebrating the New Year with the sound of gunfire and cannons, and this north-south unity also seems to be very appropriate.

As the commander of the independent column, even if you know that it is the Chinese New Year's Eve, you should enjoy the New Year. He Zhengdao, who could set up a temporary pre-war headquarters in Youyu, was more concerned about the telegrams sent by various troops.

Compared with the sabotage attacks launched by other main divisions at this moment, and even the Japanese puppet troops in various counties in Shanxi were all blocked in the county and did not dare to go out at will, so they could only wait bitterly for reinforcements from Taiyuan, but Datong and Shuozhou seemed very calm.

But the calmer he was, the more worried Seishiro Itakawa felt. As the commander of the Shanxi Dispatch Army, Banhuan Seishiro knew very well that the most vigilant person in the Eighth Route Army was He Zhengdao, the commander of this young independent column.

Even in Shuozhou and Datong, only small groups of guerrillas attacked the towns and fought against those small groups of Japanese puppet troops. But Banhuan still felt that this kind of independent column under the calm was only afraid that it was planning a bigger plan.

Thinking of Guisui and Baotou, who were under the front of the independent column at this moment, Banhuan still asked people to send a report to the garrison there, reminding them to prepare for defense. If there is no preparation, it is difficult to guarantee that the Eighth Route Army will suddenly launch a surprise attack.

It's just that the telegram was sent to the commander of the Guisui garrison, but the Japanese major general said with some disapproval: "Now that the snow near Guisui has not melted, isn't fighting in such weather looking for death?"

If the Eighth Route Army is willing to come, then let them come! To be honest, in such weather, I really hope that the Eighth Route Army can send the main force to sneak attack. With a strong city defense, what weapons does the Eighth Route Army use to break through our city defenses? ”

As the Guisui garrison said, the entire Suiyuan territory is now in a season of heavy snow and freezing. Even in Shuozhou and Datong, there is still a lot of snow remaining. Fighting in this kind of weather is undoubtedly very unfavorable.

On the other hand, how can He Zhengdao not know this unfavorable situation? But he knew better that in this case, it was also impossible for the Japanese army to reinforce the Japanese army in Guisui and Baotou.

On the night of the New Year, Li Xiangdong, the commander of the reconnaissance brigade who was ordered to set off from Yulin to meet Youyu and He Zhengdao, even though it was a little hard all the way, quickly came to the office of He Zhengdao of the headquarters and said: "Report! ”

'Come in! ’

'Commander! The reconnaissance brigade was ordered to arrive! ’

Looking at Li Xiangdong, who was in the dust, and He Zhengdao, who was wearing a sheepskin coat, also smiled and said: "Xiangdong, here!" Great work! Let you rush in the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the soldiers have no opinion, right? ”

'What about that!' Since Yulin was bombed, when the comrades saw those bombed houses, they all held their breath to find the little devil for revenge! On the way here, we saw that many places were still busy repairing houses! ’

Having witnessed the tragic situation after the bombing of Yulin City, as the reconnaissance brigade commander of the independent column, Li Xiangdong was naturally very angry. In his opinion, this reckless bombing of the little devils is indeed a bit too vicious.

It's just that compared with other base areas, the military and civilians have suffered heavy casualties, and the current Yulin City is still more seriously damaged than houses. Fortunately, the independent column joined hands with the government of the border region to provide shelter for these people who had lost their homes.

Listening to Li Xiangdong's words, He Zhengdao also nodded and said, "Yes!" The little devils have sinister intentions, and they do this intentionally to make our year uncomfortable. Then we have to make their lives uncomfortable all year after year.

By the way, you are now proficient in the snow marching training of your reconnaissance brigade, right? The little devil thinks that if the cat doesn't go out in the city, everything will be fine. Then this time, I will let them know that we can still fight in the snow. ”

As the most elite brigade-level unit under the command of the independent column, He Zhengdao has always attached great importance to the training of the reconnaissance brigade. Even since last year, He Zhengdao has consciously increased the training of the reconnaissance brigade in snow marching.

From skiing equipment that was convenient for individual marching to snow plows that could be used to transport supplies and supplies, He Zhengdao ordered the logistics troops to equip him with a lot. There are no combat missions in peacetime, and the reconnaissance brigade is training on the territory of Shenmu.

Even the four main divisions of the current independent column have relevant ski training in winter. For many officers and men, this kind of training is not only entertaining, but also helps to improve the adaptability of officers and men to winter combat in the field.

In fact, this kind of winter training, He Zhengdao also thinks more from the biathlon project. Even though skis and snowboards seem to be very simple at present, the officers and men have mastered this tool very proficiently.

Listening to He Zhengdao's inquiry, Li Xiangdong also said confidently: "Please rest assured, commander, after two winters of training, the soldiers are already very accustomed to marching in the snow." And the cotton clothes and pants that the logistics department equipped us with are very warm.

This time, we came from Shenmu, and there were some places on the road where we skied. In order to ensure the delivery of our materials, the logistics department also prepared a lot of cold-resistant pack horses and plows to deliver materials for us. ”

'Good! As the unit with the longest training time in the snow of the column, the task of your independent column this time is also very heavy. Compared with the previous collective operations, this time your reconnaissance brigade will be divided into several action teams to enter the Suiyuan operation.

At present, the fourth division and one regiment have arrived in the Huai'an area of Zhangjiakou, and they will blow up the Pingsui railway at that time. This means that the railway from Datong to Zhangjiakou will also be completely destroyed. As for Guisui and Baotou, the same is naturally true.

My goal is to take advantage of the heavy snow to close the road, and we will completely recover Suiyuan. We will advance our operational front to the Mengdong and Chahar regions, and wait for an opportunity to advance to the northeast to fight.

In order to achieve this operational goal, your reconnaissance brigade will take the lead in the attack, with the 3rd Division, the Daqingshan Garrison Brigade, and the 1st Cavalry Division cooperating. In a word, you don't have to worry about the safety of the rear, you just need to take the entire territory of Suiyuan as soon as possible.

Since the Japanese army does not want to live a good life, let them feel what it is like to suffer in the winter. I want to let those Japanese soldiers who are nested in Guisui and Baotou know that they want to burn a stove is an extravagant hope. ’

'Yes! Rest assured commander, the reconnaissance brigade is guaranteed to complete the mission! ’

'Go! Have a good night's rest tonight, I've asked the cooker to prepare hot rice and soup for you. In addition, from the military reclamation farm, a lot of coal stoves have also been mobilized for you. Even when you are in the field, you have to ensure that the troops are supplied with hot food. ’

When marching and fighting in winter, sometimes it is very difficult to eat a hot dish and soup. But with the coal stove produced by the military reclamation farm, it has begun to become a good equipment for cooking and cooking in winter, and the troops are naturally equipped with it.

When marching, just carry some briquettes and stoves. When you go to the field to find something to start a fire, you can burn the coal stove and provide hot food and soup to the tired troops on the march, so as to ensure the logistics of the troops.

Hearing that He Zhengdao even took these things into account for them, Li Xiangdong also seemed very moved. He knew very well that it would take a lot of financial and material resources for the column to raise these things.

But he also knew that many times when the troops were marching in the field, the officers and men did not feel good eating cold dry food. If you can eat a hot meal and drink a hot soup, it is still a very happy thing.

After handing a prepared battle order to Li Xiangdong. Li Xiangdong, who was about to go out, suddenly thought of something and said, "Oh, I almost forgot." Commander, this is a New Year's gift and letter that my sister-in-law asked me to forward! ”

Looking at Li Xiangdong, who was smiling and handing over a paper bag and a letter, He Zhengdao also looked a little surprised. After taking the things, He Zhengdao rarely smiled and said, "How is their family?" ”

'Excellent! It's just that Mr. Chen has a headache about the New Year's goods you bought for them, and I feel that there are too many to eat! However, I have already told Mr. Chen that he can transfer it to other gentlemen. ’

'Good! I know! Go down! If there is anything, remember to contact by telegram when the time comes. This time, your operations will be coordinated by the Suixi Military Division. When you get there, remember to cooperate more with local comrades, understand? ’

'Yes! Take care of the commander, too! ’

Li Xiangdong, who returned to the temporary station with the combat order, quickly convened a meeting of brigade headquarters and battalion-level officers. Even let the cooking squad send all the prepared meals to the combat duty room of the brigade headquarters, and they can also talk while eating at that time.

For a reconnaissance brigade, that's even a brigade-sized combat unit. But in fact, at present, the reconnaissance brigade already has four combat regiments. To put it bluntly, the troops under Li Xiangdong's command are almost no different from the four main divisions.

This time, they cooperated with the 3rd Division, the Daqingshan Garrison Brigade, and the 1st Cavalry Division to attack Suiyuan. Compared with the previous Suiyuan War of Resistance, the total strength is only stronger. Most importantly, there are also many guerrillas in Suiyuan today.

In addition to controlling the areas along the railway, the Japanese army also had some important county seats, and their defense area in Suiyuan was also greatly compressed. Most importantly, the number of people in the areas under their control has also decreased considerably.

With Wuyuan and other places being controlled by the independent column, most of the people living in Guisui and other places, except for some old princes who still held the status of Manchu nobles, dragged their families and entered the areas controlled by the independent column.

In the face of this situation, the people living in Baotou and Guisui now, in addition to these Mongolian princes' herdsmen, there are also many expatriates who have migrated from the country. It's a pity that these expatriates only realized that this is not a royal paradise when they arrive here.

Unfortunately, since they moved here, it has not been easy to leave. Compared to in the Northeast, they are concerned with the Eastern Army to support them. When they arrived here, they found that they needed to provide various services to the Japanese army.

In fact, for the current situation in Guisui, the North China Front Army is actually also very troubled. But they were also reluctant to let him give up this place. But I have to say that this piece of chicken ribs has made them feel uncomfortable! (To be continued.) )