As far as the officers and men of the Independent Regiment are concerned, since they were captured and rescued, many people feel that this life has been picked up. During their time in captivity, they saw the sacrifice of too many of their comrades and knew what it meant to be who they were.

Fighting against the Central Army was already a commonplace thing for many Red Army veterans. After receiving the order for the ambush on Tiger Roaring Mountain, many Red Army soldiers felt that they had to fight to the death.

If possible, they would rather die on the battlefield than suffer another capture. But after the battle began, the process was smooth and fast, which was beyond their imagination.

The attack, which lasted less than five minutes, ended in the capture of prisoners all over the mountains. From the beginning to the end of the battle, it turned out that it took the most time to capture prisoners and clean up the battlefield. On the contrary, the course of the battle was short, which made the Red Army soldiers unsatisfied.

Looking at the soldiers of the Central Army who were being detained one after another, Yao Shengjun, the political commissar who stayed by He Zhengdao's side, said with joy on his face: "Regiment leader, this battle is too painful. Five minutes, just five minutes to end the battle! ”

Regarding Yao Shengjun's joy, He Zhengdao also smiled and said: "Political commissar, in today's battle, if you really want to talk about it, we are still a little invincible. As far as the firepower of our independent regiment is concerned, I am afraid that it is even more fierce than the main regiment of the Central Army.

Although the battle lasted only five minutes, you have to ask a few battalion commanders to see how much ammunition they consumed in the previous battle. In other words, in the base area, it is impossible to fight such a luxurious battle.

Not to mention, we occupied favorable terrain in this operation, and there was also an artillery battalion to help. With mental calculations or not, plus we are on the side of the ambush, it is actually normal to end the battle in five minutes.

Presumably, you fought against the Central Army, not once or twice. As long as there are heavy casualties in their officer corps, these Central Army soldiers will be as unwilling to fight as headless flies. Surrender has become their choice to save their lives. ”

Although the things in his mind about the battle of that guy in the past, He Zhengdao is not very clear now. However, he knew that with the current firepower configuration of the independent regiment's light machine guns at the squad level, it is estimated that there will be no one in the whole country.

Without such a firepower configuration, how could He Zhengdao dare to carry out such an ambush battle?

Seeing that the battle was over, He Zhengdao said to the guards beside him: "Xiaoshan, let the battalions report the losses from the previous battle." Next, there are countless vicious battles waiting for us, and every soldier of the Independent Regiment is a golden pimple! ”

Yao Shengjun, who was standing on the side, also nodded when he heard this: "Indeed! Judging from the current situation, we have to replenish the source of troops next, and we can only convert from these captives. It is not known how many of these captives were willing to join the Red Army. ”

Regarding Yao Shengjun's answer, He Zhengdao smiled and said: "Political commissar, then it depends on your political work, we don't have much time to stay here." Although this battle ended quickly, it should not be easy to hide from the Hunan army.

So, there's not much time left for us to transfer. The work of converting the captives must also be carried out as soon as possible. I'd rather recruit fewer people than recruit some people who are not strong-willed. We are behind enemy lines, and the issue of secrecy cannot be overlooked. ”

'Okay, I know! I'm going to go ahead and take a look at the captives now, and hopefully we'll be able to convert a group of soldiers this time. ’

Yao Shengjun, who had discussed with He Zhengdao earlier, about the issue of converting soldiers from captives. How much do I know that these soldiers who have always belonged to the Central Army, if they want them to follow the Red Army, I am afraid that it will not be an easy thing.

In the Soviet zone, perhaps this kind of work would be easier to do. After all, at that time, the Red Army had a base and repeatedly repelled the encirclement and suppression of the Central Army. This victory also gave some prisoners the confidence to join the Red Army.

But now, the Red Army's Long March can be described as a heavy loss. In the face of the so-called encirclement and interception of the so-called national army, whether or not we can successfully escape from danger is a question. In this case, the soldiers of the Central Army dare to take the risk of joining the Red Army, but I am afraid that there are not many sincere people!

Looking at the Red Army soldiers who were cleaning the battlefield, they were still very careful to pick up all the bullet casings. He Zhengdao originally planned to stop it, but after thinking about it, this is a consistent tradition of the Red Army, and if they are not allowed to pick it up, it is estimated that they will be surprised.

It's just that considering that this road can't be blocked for too long, He Zhengdao still called the guards and said, "Notify our troops and clean up the battlefield as soon as possible." Refill all the craters, and dig up the bodies as soon as possible to bury them. ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

As the troops sped up the speed of cleaning up the battlefield, He Zhengdao ordered someone to call the surviving Central Army telegraph operator to his side. He asked, "You are the operator of this unit?" ”

'Yes, sir! ’

'What's your name?' Look at your rank, is it a second lieutenant? Then you should be a telegraph operator with special training in telecommunications, right? Do you know what I called you for? ’

In the face of He Zhengdao's inquiry, the operator also felt that he was very unlucky. As soon as he graduated from the telecommunications training camp, he was assigned to this main regiment. But no one expected that the first battle waiting for him would be the fate of the captive.

After hesitating for a moment, he said: "My name is Sun Shicheng, and I graduated from the Fifth Army Telecommunications Training Camp. Sir, I joined the 704th Regiment only a month ago. I have not participated in a single battle of encirclement and suppression against your Red Army. ”

'Listen to you, do you want to live?' Judging by your conversation, you've read a lot of books, right? ’

Although I don't quite understand why He Zhengdao asks himself so many questions. But Sun Shicheng somewhat understands that as a telegrapher, he is still very important to a force.

It's just that he has just been assigned to the 704th Regiment, and he still cooperates with the old newspaper operator and serves as a trainee newspaper second lieutenant. In the previous battle, the old telegraph operator had intended to smash the telegraph and was killed by a bullet.

As for his confession, Sun Shicheng also took the initiative to confess during the previous interrogation by the Red Army. He knew that as a telegraph operator, any army was very important. As long as he is willing to surrender, there is more hope of survival.

After all, when the Red Army was screening prisoners, soldiers were taken together and officers were taken together. This situation made Sun Shicheng realize that the Red Army seemed to have a rule of only killing officers and not ordinary soldiers.

didn't have time to change out of the second lieutenant uniform on his body, all Sun Shicheng could think of was his identity as an intern newspaper operator. Sure enough, hearing that he was the operator of this unit, he also received extra care.

Facing the Red Army commander in front of him, Sun Shicheng was amazed by the other party's appearance, and it seemed that his age should not be as old as him. But the momentum on his body made him not even dare to lie in front of He Zhengdao.

Seeing that the other party asked where he came from, Sun Shicheng thought about it and honestly confessed: "I am a student of Sun Yat-sen University in Wuchang!" It's just that I didn't finish the book, and because of my family's difficulties, I had to drop out of school and join the army. ”

He joined the Central Army, was selected for training in the telecommunications training camp, and was assigned to the 704th Regiment, and 1510 explained clearly. He Zhengdao, who was always staring at him, was also surprised that this turned out to be a college student.

Even if this is a college student who hasn't finished college, in today's era, it can be described as a rare talent!

Thinking of this, He Zhengdao continued: "Presumably before joining the army, your family background should be good, right? Can you tell me why your family has fallen into decline and can't even provide money for your education? ”

For this question, Sun Shicheng had a painful expression on his face, but he still shook his head with some insistence and apprehension: "Sir, this is my family matter, can I not say it?" ”

To Sun Shicheng's surprise, He Zhengdao said very reasonably: "Okay, since this is your **, then I won't ask more." Now I formally invite you to join my independent group, would you like to? ”

Although He Zhengdao is concerned, there is still no big problem with the operation of radio stations in this era. But the problem is that he is the head of a regiment, and he can't be by the radio every day. At present, the independent regiment is indeed in urgent need of an experienced operator.

Even inviting Sun Shicheng's behavior seems a bit risky. But after listening to Sun Shicheng's path to joining the army, He Zhengdao felt somewhat that this person should still be available. Even if he wants to make small moves, it is estimated that it will not be easy.

In the future telecommunications platoon of the independent regiment, Sun Shicheng will definitely not be the only one. In addition to putting him in charge of receiving telegrams, He Zhengdao would also assign some Red Army soldiers who knew a little about telecommunications to join the telegraph platoon.

In this way, if Sun Shicheng makes some small moves or wants to use the radio secretly, it is unlikely. Given a certain period of observation, He Zhengdao believes that he can also try to find out whether the talent in front of him is worth reusing.

Such a straightforward invitation made Sun Shicheng say with a stunned expression: "Sir, I don't know much about war, except for knowing how to receive telegrams, I have only participated in recruit training for three months, and I have only fired five bullets. ”

Just when Sun Shicheng was about to speak, He Zhengdao also said directly: "Inviting you to join the independent group is to fancy your ability to receive telegrams." Sending talents like you to front-line combat units is a complete waste of talent! ”

For some reason, Sun Shicheng, who heard this, was moved by respect. During his time in the Central Army, this was the first time that someone had paid so much attention to his academic qualifications. After all, he's always been proud to be a scholar!