In order to enter Yan'an before the winter of northern Shaanxi, the organs of the Central Red Army received a telegram from the independent column. He organized troops to go to Yan'an one after another, preparing to spend the first winter in the north there.

With the autumn wind sweeping the leaves of the various army corps in the early stage, all areas from Qingyang to Yan'an are now under the control of the Red Army. In the face of the powerful front of the Red Army, no one dared to fight the Red Army to the death at this time.

Although the independent column is still in Yan'an, the three divisions of the independent column have already launched an offensive in Yulin. After the headquarters moved to Yan'an, he also needed to spend the first winter in Yulin.

For the current Red Army, it seems that the base areas already existed. But He Zhengdao and the leaders of the headquarters knew that it was really not an easy thing to feed so many troops with only these three control areas.

As far as the cotton clothes that are urgently needed by the headquarters are concerned, the major army corps are already in reserve. Compared with the amount needed by the troops, there is no doubt that the gap in the cotton clothes raised so far is still very large.

Under such circumstances, the seizure of the independent column seems to have become the place where the headquarters expects to solve the problem of cotton clothing. In view of this situation, He Zhengdao could only order the three main divisions of the column to stop resting and continue to attack northward along the northern Shaanxi road.

Even according to He Zhengdao's suggestion, the Red Ninth Army, which is currently stationed on the border of Inner Mongolia, also sent personnel to the grassland to buy furs. The reason for this is that we want to stock up as much as possible for the winter.

As long as the supplies for this year's winter are solved, the principle of thrift and thrift in the Red Army is solved. These cotton clothes can guarantee the troops for at least three years in the future. There is no need to distribute cotton clothes and pants in large quantities.

The first to arrive in Yan'an was the Northern Shaanxi Red Army, which had dealt with He Zhengdao. By order of the Central Committee. The headquarters of the Special Committee in Northern Shaanxi was also relocated to Yan'an. and its office address. The same is solved by the independent column.

Fortunately, Xiao Jinguang and Yao Shengjun have now arrived in Yan'an. In these things, it can indeed help He Zhengdao solve a lot of problems. The Red Army in northern Shaanxi was finally ordered by the central government to be reorganized into the Red 15th Army Corps.

The commander of the corps is Liu Zhidan, and the military headquarters is still in Wayaobao. Considering that the Red Army in northern Shaanxi is currently limited in strength, the central government has not given it a combat mission, but has made it responsible for the security of the cities around the headquarters.

Accompanied by the Central Cadre Corps. It became the first organ of the headquarters to be stationed in Yan'an. Looking at those old men, He Zhengdao also stepped forward very respectfully and said: "Elder Dong, Elder Lin, Elder Xu, Elder Xie, Elder Wu, have worked hard all the way!" ”

Looking at He Zhengdao, who saluted and greeted, these five old revolutionaries who were later called the five elders of Yan'an, also smiled and said: "What is the hard work!" Compared with coming out of the southern Gan Soviet District, we moved here this time, which can be said to be a blessing all the way.

Commander He, I only heard that you led your troops into battle very well. But this time, I found that you seem to be very good at government management! I think it's very clean on this street. The people don't seem to be as afraid of us as they imagined! ”

Listening to the words of Dong Biaowu, the head of the five elders in front of him, He Zhengdao smiled bitterly and said: "Dong Lao, I really don't dare to take what you say!" Yan'an can have its current state. It was also my political commissar and the column commander who helped.

However, I have already received a notice from the central government about the governance of Yan'an in the future. I will leave it to the border district government presided over by Dong Lao. You know, during this time, I was surrounded by those people's livelihood things. One head and two big! ”

Looking at He Zhengdao's gesture of head, these old comrades all looked very happy. For them. Now that I finally don't have to go anymore, I am indeed very happy. After all, it's really hard to turn to the war!

Leading the five old men to the courtyard prepared for them, He Zhengdao also said a little apologetically: "Elder Dong, because most of the caves and houses in northern Shaanxi are like this. So, after some selection, I chose this place for the five of them.

Compared with the houses built in the city, these caves look a little unsightly, but they are also warm in winter and cool in summer. Considering the deep revolutionary friendship established by the five old men along the way, I chose such a big courtyard for you.

In addition, there are a few fruit trees and two vegetable patches next to the yard, and a few people will have to plant some vegetables or something in the future, so you don't have to worry about running out of space. If you don't like this house, I'll take you to see the other accommodations later. ”

With all that thought through, what are we not satisfied with! This cave, there is nothing to look like from the outside, and it is still very spacious to enter! Not to mention, standing inside feels much warmer than outside. ’

Similar to the arrangements made for these five veteran revolutionaries, who were not simple in their qualifications, the rest of the headquarters organs that had arrived one after another were also very satisfied with the residence and office space that the independent column had chosen for them.

In early October, the Central Revolutionary Military Commission, which He Zhengdao had been looking forward to, finally arrived in Yan'an. Those who arrived at the same time also received the telegram and rushed to Yan'an for a meeting.

As for He Zhengdao, who wanted to go to Yulin, he naturally had to wait until the meeting was over before he could go to Yulin to preside over the Yulin Campaign. Strive to complete the control of the entire territory of Yulin before the onset of winter.

Seeing Yan'an, which is now in good order, Zhou Enlai also said happily: "Xiao He, this time the headquarters can be relocated here so smoothly, and your independent column has contributed a lot!" During this time, there are too many people who say good things for you. ”

In the face of such praise, He Zhengdao said helplessly: "Vice Chairman Zhou, I am a military commander. Let me be in charge of these things, which is a bit of a force to force Zhang Fei to embroider! If it weren't for the help of the political commissars, it would have gone so smoothly! ”

Looking at He Zhengdao, who was full of grievances, several members of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee were still very satisfied with He Zhengdao's work during this period. As soon as they arrived, they were able to move into the cleaned cave without any problems.

Although it is a cave, it is very satisfied to see that there are all living facilities inside, and everyone is used to living a hard life. But the most satisfying is undoubtedly Li Kelong, who is in charge of the security of the headquarters.

After taking over the defense with the independent column reconnaissance group, Li Kelong was also surprised to find that in Yangjialing, which He Zhengdao chose, many places had also built machine gun bunkers. Once there is an emergency, it is difficult for the enemy to quickly break through their defenses.

The most important thing is that when receiving the defense, Li Kelong also found that the reconnaissance group had set up secret sentries even during the day. If a stranger infiltrates, they may be able to evade the scrutiny of the sentinels, but they will never be able to evade the observation of the sentinels.

In this case, Li Kelong also found that what he had to do was to hand over defense to the reconnaissance team very easily. Moreover, when the accommodation of the head of Headquarters was considered, the accommodation of these security personnel was arranged.

Such a thoughtful arrangement made Li Kelong somewhat surprised. In his opinion, as long as the head of the headquarters living here takes into account the problem of air defense, other ground raids will not work at all.

As for the issue of air defense, I have seen the caves arranged by He Zhengdao for these headquarters chiefs, and the roofs of the caves are very thick. Such a dwelling, in some cases, can also be used as a bomb shelter.

Once the enemy situation is discovered, the headquarters can quickly retreat into these caves. In general, He Zhengdao's location of his headquarters here is undoubtedly after some careful consideration.

With the headquarters beginning to work in Yan'an, He Zhengdao still returned to the temporary station of the independent column. Soon learned that Peng Dehuai and other army commanders had also moved in to the military recruitment office that was guarded by a special person and not far from Yangjialing.

The military recruitment office also laid out telephone lines in advance. As a matter of fact, He Zhengdao asked the telecommunications battalion to install a telephone in each office in various locations in Yan'an, so that it was convenient to report the situation to the headquarters in a timely manner.

Thinking of these corps commanders, after the meeting, they would go back to their respective defense areas, and He Zhengdao also specially asked people to prepare some things. Soon appeared in the military recruitment office, and saw everyone chatting in the military recruitment office square.

'Wow, looks like we're going to have a good time tonight!' Lao Peng, it seems that what I said is right, our Commander He will not forget our old comrades-in-arms. Wow, those two altars should be bars? It seems that the life of the independent column is still comfortable! ’

Listening to Luo Shanhui of the Red Ninth Army, he made a familiar joke, and He Zhengdao also said helplessly: "What does Brother Luo mean, is it strange that the little brother is late?" No way, during this time, I was too busy to touch the ground.

I just came down from above, and I learned that the old chiefs had arrived. So I sent them to the city and bought some cooked food and two jars of soju. It's rare for everyone to get together again, and I think it's necessary to have two drinks! ”

As the current commander of the Red Army's legions, even He Zhengdao is the youngest. But after some contact, these corps commanders also had a very good evaluation of He Zhengdao. Among them, Luo Shanhui and Liu Zhidan undoubtedly have the best relationship.

It's just that what He Zhengdao didn't expect was that when he was about to drink and chat with everyone. But suddenly I heard the voice of 'Hello Chief' from outside. Immediately got up and said, "It seems that the head of the headquarters is coming!" ”

When everyone looked outside the house, they saw Zhou Enlai, who was smiling, and Mao Taizu, who had a somewhat serious expression, had already appeared in the courtyard of the military recruitment office. The legion commanders also looked a little embarrassed.

As for He Zhengdao, he hid the wine jar very quickly. But this scene fell into Zhou Enlai's eyes, and he couldn't help laughing: "Old Mao, have you seen it?" This bastard boy still wants to hide the wine? ”

'Ahh Member Mao, Vice Chairman Zhou, why are you here? ’

'Can't you come?' ’

Mao Taizu, who listened to He Zhengdao's smile and asked, replied directly. Even if he pretended to be very serious, he still had a smile on his face. It seems that He Zhengdao at this moment still feels a little spoiled.

He Zhengdao, who also saw his hidden expression, naturally breathed a long sigh of relief. After all, this is not the time of the war, and drinking alcohol is really not a big deal. But the problem is that he came to these people for a drink like this, and he was afraid of causing gossip! (To be continued.) )