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Since parting ways with the Red First Army, the Red Fourth Front Army has also paid attention to the northward movement of the Central Red Army. Knowing that the independent column had succeeded in its surprise attack on Songpan, Zhang Guotao knew that it would not be much difficulty for the Central Red Army to move north.

But what really surprised him was that the independent column was in Longxi, and with the strength of only one column, it completely annihilated two cavalry divisions of the Majia Army in Qinghai. Such a great victory made Zhang Guotao have to admit that he underestimated the combat effectiveness of the Central Red Army.

To be precise, he underestimated the combat effectiveness of the separate columns. It can be said that the reason why the Red Army went north so smoothly was directly related to the fact that the independent column first served as the main vanguard and then as the main rearguard.

When the Red Fourth Front Army learned that the Central Red Army had entered Yan'an, it occupied the three important military towns of Qingyang, Yan'an, and Yulin. Many people who previously felt that the Central Red Army had no way out of the north also began to have doubts.

Even for the Red Fourth Front Army at present, their southward movement is also going very smoothly. When they arrived at the front line of Baoxing, they could be described as victorious. But such a victory is still the most difficult part of the way before they take Chengdu.

In order to ensure the safety of the troops moving south, the Red Fourth Front Army, which was stationed on the front line of Baoxing and Lushan, launched a campaign against Ya'an, hoping to open up this road to the western Sichuan Plain. As a result, it poured cold water on the Red Fourth Front.

Liu Wenhui and Deng Xihou, who originally had a grudge against the Red Fourth Front Army. At this time, they joined forces to block it. After a hard battle, the Red Fourth Front Army and Liu Wenhui and Deng Xihou were both defeated.

Defeat in the first battle. Zhang Guotao was undoubtedly very angry. even made the impulsive decision to remove the commander-in-chief Xu Xiangqian from his post. Even if Mr. Zhu tried hard to persuade him. However, it has not been able to get him to reverse the decision.

He Wei, the commander of the Red Ninth Army, was temporarily appointed as the commander-in-chief of the front, and the Red Fourth Front Army formulated the Baizhangguan Campaign. It is hoped that from here, the passage into Chengdu will be opened. But the results still seem to be depressing.

Baizhang Pass is the only place to pass through Ya'an to Chengdu, and since ancient times, there is a saying that "those who get Baizhang (Pass) will get Chengdu undoubtedly". When the Red Fourth Front Army launched an attack, Liu Xiang had already gathered more than 80 regiments to block again.

Although the start went well. With the Ninth Army as the main force, the Red Fourth Front Army successively seized several important positions. But Mr. Zhu, who was staying in the rear, keenly found that this battle could no longer be fought.

personally found Zhang Guotao and said: "Kaiyin, this battle can't be fought anymore." If we continue to fight, I am afraid that our main force will be exhausted. If we do this, we will suffer a big loss! ”

In the face of Mr. Zhu's persuasion, Zhang Guotao still insisted: "He Wei fought very well and fought very tenaciously. Although our losses were not small, the losses of the Sichuan army were even greater. Watch it now. Who of us can hold out to the end. ”

With such a reply, Mr. Zhu really didn't know what to say. Just when he wanted to continue to persuade, Zhang Guotao refused to continue talking with Mr. Zhu on the grounds that there were still things to deal with. This made Mr. Zhu. It's really infuriating.

Looking at Zhang Guotao, who left the headquarters, Mr. Zhu rarely said angrily: "Zhang Kaiyin, you are angry. Sooner or later, it will pay the price. Now you don't repent, I'll see how you end up in the future! ”

"Don't bother with Brother Yujie. I have a lot of faith in my men! ’

A faint sentence made Mr. Zhu speechless for half a while.

Zhu Yue, who was by his side in the end. But he said cautiously: "Commander-in-chief, in this situation, he is already difficult to ride a tiger." But we have to be prepared! ”

As the commander of the guard battalion sent to Mr. Zhu's side, Zhu Yue naturally knew about the current predicament of the Red Fourth Front Army. But he also knows that Zhang Guotao has no way back.

Now Zhang Guotao, after learning that the Central Red Army was in Yan'an, had established a new Soviet area. If he finishes his southward journey, he will continue to lead his troops northward. In the end, I'm afraid it won't be much better than now.

In this way, it is better to fight into Chengdu. Perhaps, this is what he really thinks in his heart!

In response to this situation, Mr. Zhu soon found Dong Zhentang, the commander of the Red Fifth Army Corps, who was going south with the Red Fourth Front Army, and said very seriously: "Shao Zhong, I believe you have also heard about the situation on the front line.

Now Zhang Guotao has gone a little crazy, but we have to be prepared. Command the troops, ready for rescue at any time. Secondly, we must defend the two places of Baoxing and Lushan. It's a retreat, you know? ”

'Yes, please rest assured, commander-in-chief, as long as you give the order, the Red Fifth Army can enter the battle at any time! ’

With Mr. Zhu's order to the Red Fifth Army, be ready to meet the front-line troops at any time. The battle situation on the front line took a sharp turn for the worse as Mr. Zhu expected. The fierce counterattack of the Sichuan army caught the Red Fourth Front Army, which had been tired from the long battle, off guard.

As Liu Xiang, who has been in battle for a long time, knows very well that the Red Fourth Front Army is already at the end of its strength. Compared with the Sichuan army, there is a stable rear that can supply the front-line troops at any time. For the Red Fourth Front, ammunition alone was a problem.

Under the repeated battles and strong attacks, many of the troops in charge of the main attack found that they had run out of bullets. And Liu Xiang, who also discovered this, moved out all his family resources.

The more than 10 elite brigades, which had been left unused, counterattacked the positions seized by the Red Army from the north, east, and south under the cover of aircraft and artillery. Such a fierce attack multiplied the casualties of the Red Fourth Front.

Zhang Guotao, who learned that the battle on the front line was unfavorable, ordered He Wei to resolutely counterattack while personally leading the reserve troops to join the decisive battle that came ahead of schedule. Around Baizhang Town, the two sides launched a desperate struggle.

But no one expected that Zhang Guotao, who was on the front line, was accidentally seriously injured on the spot by a bomb that fell from the sky. By the time the rescuers rescued him, Zhang Guotao already knew that he was afraid that he would not survive.

Looking at the generals of the Red Fourth Front Army who were surrounded by him with tired faces, Zhang Guotao finally realized what an irreparable price he had caused to this single-handedly built army.

Looking at the commander of the Red 31st Army beside him, he said, "Hongxin, pass on my order to let our troops withdraw from the battle." Send a report to Mr. Zhu, after I leave, the Red Fourth Front Army will be under his command, and Comrade Xiang Qian will assist. ”

'Chairman, you'll be fine!' We'll send you to the rear now! ’

'It's useless! I am very aware of my current situation, and I will send a report to He Wei and ask him to withdraw from the battle as quickly as possible. As long as we retreat to Baoxing, we still have a chance to live. Remember, convey my orders to the whole army.

This time, I was really wrong. I have always thought that with the strength of our Red Fourth Front Army, if we can conquer Sichuan, it will play a role in turning the overall situation around our revolutionary cause. However, I underestimated the strength of the Sichuan army.

I was fascinated by my desire for power and competitiveness, which led to the fiasco I am today. Being able to die on the battlefield may be the best destination for me. Hongxin, if you can meet Commissar Mao and them in the future, remember to apologize to them for me. ’

Maybe it's 'a man who is about to die, but his words are good'!

When he realized that it was impossible for him to live, Zhang Guotao still woke up. As a revolutionary pioneer, he naturally still has enthusiasm for the revolution. It's just that power makes it lose itself.

When Mr. Zhu learned of the Sichuan Army's front-line counterattack, he led the Red Fifth Army to come to the rescue. Knowing that Zhang Guotao had been seriously injured and died, the whole person was stunned. He knew very well what this meant for the Red Fourth Front today.

Fortunately, Dong Zhentang, who was next to him, said in a timely manner: "Commander-in-chief, at this time, there is no time for us to grieve." At the moment, it is better to rescue our front-line troops, how much can be saved! ”

'Good! Someone came, passed on my order, and sent someone to invite Comrade Xiang Qian back to preside over the overall situation of the Red Fourth Front Army. Comrade Hongxin, please cooperate with the Red Fifth Army Corps now and set up a blocking position here.

Zhu Yue, now you need your reconnaissance battalion to take action. I know that your reconnaissance battalion is all the elite trained by Xiao He. You are also most familiar with the situation here. From now on, rescue will be carried out in companies.

Be sure to tear the enemy's defensive line open and let our troops on the front stand out. I will send the Red Fifth Legion to provide cover for you. Remember, you have to be fast. ’

Hearing Mr. Zhu's order, Zhu Yue hesitated for a moment and said, "Commander-in-chief, then you are here!" ”

'Rest assured, I'm safe here. Now the fighters on the front line are dangerous, and they need you the most. Execute the command! ’

'Yes, Commander-in-Chief! ’

With the main force of the Red Fifth Army coming to the rescue, plus the reconnaissance battalion joining the battle. For this company-based reinforcements, the firepower is extremely ferocious. The Sichuan army, which was still arranging the encirclement, was also caught off guard.

The officers and soldiers of the Red Fourth Front, who were trapped in the encirclement, quickly said happily: "Our people are here!" Evacuate! ”

When they joined up with the scouts who came to the rescue, the people of the Red Fourth Front Army soon discovered that these were the guards around Mr. Zhu. Before, they had always felt that the other party was too much like a Red Army soldier.

Don't be stunned! Hurry up, we have to go to other places to save people. Retreating in the direction of Baoxing, the Red Fifth Army and the Red 31st Army had already established a blocking line there. When you get there, you're safe! ’

Throwing aside such a sentence, these reconnaissance companies, which were extremely fierce in firepower and combat effectiveness, became sharp knives that tore through the encirclement of the Sichuan army. Rescued, a Red Fourth Front unit that was almost blocked.

Until the last unit was rescued, the converging reconnaissance battalion even carried out a counter-assault on the pursuing main regiment of the Sichuan army. After a ferocious counterattack, the main force of the Sichuan army collapsed.

Such combat effectiveness made He Wei, who was rescued, also feel deeply shocked. At this moment, he knew that the young He Zhengdao could become the commander of the independent column, not by nepotism!

It's a pity that this awakening seems to have come a little late! (To be continued.) )