Early the next morning, many Red Army commanders and fighters who were resting in the camp saw the last independent regiment that had joined the headquarters, and it seemed that they were packing their bags and preparing to set up camp. However, the other troops did not seem to have received any operational instructions.

Although everyone knows that the place where you are currently is not suitable for a long time. But without the order of the superiors, that unit did not dare to move at will. The opening of the independent regiment may be aware that a new round of fighting is about to begin.

Looking at the officers and soldiers of the Independent Regiment who had rested for three days, He Zhengdao, who was standing in front of the team, didn't say much, and waved his hand: "Let's go!" ”

The reconnaissance company, which was the advance force of the independent regiment, undoubtedly became the first unit to leave the station. The rest of the officers and men of the separate regiment, equally fast trotted away. As for where they went, many Red Army commanders and fighters did not know.

Just when He Zhengdao led the independent regiment to start in the early morning, Mao Taizu and Mr. Zhu, who also got up early, looked a little serious with their expressions. They all know very well that the task undertaken by the independent regiment this time is not an easy task!

Seeing that the independent regiment had disappeared from sight, Mao Taizu was still reluctant to leave. Mr. Zhu seemed to know something, and said with a smile: "Lao Mao, since you have entrusted him with such an important task, then you should believe him."

Although there are only more than 3,000 people in the independent regiment, you can look at their equipment. Our main force, I'm afraid that we won't be able to pull out any troops with the same equipment as them. I'm sure this kid won't let us down. ”

But I still feel a little unbearable, and if I didn't know that their independent regiment is the best equipped, I wouldn't have entrusted them with such a task. After all, they were lucky to come back alive. ’

Mao Taizu didn't say the rest of the words, and Mr. Zhu could understand it somewhat. These people finally came back alive, and now they have to serve as the vanguard of the main force to stab the hornet's nest of encirclement and suppression, and a bad result can be imagined.

After half a ring, Mr. Zhu said: "Who called us the Red Army!" ”

It seems to be a helpless sentence, but it also describes the situation facing the Red Army today. For Mr. Zhu, he knew very well that Mao Taizu handed over the task to the independent regiment, which was somewhat unbearable.

But the commanders and fighters of the whole army looked at him, as the former guard company commander of Mao Taizu, and now the head of the independent regiment. The independent regiment commanded by He Zhengdao may not dare to say what its combat effectiveness is. But its weapons and equipment are definitely the best in the whole army.

Since the independent regiment has such conditions, isn't it a matter of course to undertake some difficult tasks?

It's just that all this, for He Zhengdao, he is not very clear. The reconnaissance company that left first changed into the uniforms of the Central Army and began to reconnoiter the enemy situation for the main force after leaving the garrison for a certain distance.

Even if He Zhengdao is clear, the area where the Independent Regiment has been transferred at present does not have the encirclement force of the Central Army. But in order to ensure that nothing went wrong, the entire reconnaissance company was released by him to constantly reconnoiter the enemy situation in front of the independent regiment.

The separate regiment, which carried only five days' rations, also carried a small number of weapons and ammunition. As for the prisoners who were taken in, Yao Shengjun felt uneasy, and all of them were transferred to the Military Commission column to be responsible.

Therefore, the independent regiment, which had rested for a few days, was still very happy to go to the enemy-occupied area again. In the past few days of meeting with the headquarters, many Red Army soldiers felt that it was more free to live alone outside.

Most of the comrades-in-arms around him have the same experience of being captured. As for the newly added comrades-in-arms, they are all ordinary soldiers of the former Central Army. In contrast, it seems to be a bit of a difficult brother.

Yao Shengjun, who set off with He Zhengdao, looked a little confused and said, "Regiment leader, where is Xiaoshanzi?" Why isn't he by your side? Just now I thought you sent him to deliver the news! Why hasn't this joined us yet? ”

Regarding Yao Shengjun's inquiry, He Zhengdao said very calmly: "Xiaoshan has another task, and he will not join us for the time being." It's okay, as long as we can live, I believe there will be a day when we meet again. ”

From He Zhengdao's words, Yao Shengjun could somewhat hear that the task He Xiaoshan went to perform was not simple. In fact, He Zhengdao also decided to send He Xiaoshan to carry out that task after some careful consideration.

In addition to this, he also drew five elite soldiers from the reconnaissance company. It's just that the actions of these six people, He Zhengdao didn't tell anyone. But He Zhengdao still hoped that when the main force of the Red Army arrived in Yan'an, they would meet there again.

Seeing that He Zhengdao refused to tell He Xiaoshan and the others what tasks they were performing, Yao Shengjun was reluctant to ask more. In the past few days at the headquarters, Yao Shengjun has really understood He Zhengdao's position in the hearts of those leaders.

Don't look at He Zhengdao's age, but with the recognition of these leaders, I believe that his achievements in the Red Army in the future will not be low. Before leaving, Zhou Enlai also deliberately looked for him and asked him to cooperate more with He Zhengdao's work in his future actions.

After a day and a night of traveling, the next evening the independent regiment reappeared by the Chishui River. Looking at the pontoon bridges that were still erected, the officers and men of the Independent Regiment also felt that they would have to go back to the place where the battle had ended last time.

looked at the somewhat tired officers and soldiers, and then looked at He Zhengdao who was in the sky, and quickly said: "Order the troops, rest in place!" Eat some dry food and water, and cross the river at 8 p.m. sharp. Reconnaissance company, crossing the river in advance to build fortifications. ”

After the order was issued, the main forces of the independent regiment began to find a place to rest one after another. For these Red Army soldiers, marching was already commonplace. It's hard to get a few hours of rest!

Seeing the reconnaissance company wearing the uniform of the Central Army crossing the Chishui River ahead of schedule, He Zhengdao also waited for news from the reconnaissance company. Fortunately, the weather was good tonight, and the moonlight alone allowed the independent regiment to cross the river without torches.

On the banks of this Chishui River, He Zhengdao did not dare to ensure that the Central Army or other encirclement and suppression troops would not send reconnaissance posts to reconnoitre. Therefore, by letting the reconnaissance company go in advance, it will also be possible to find out the enemy situation on the other side of the river.

Not long after, the communications of the reconnaissance company returned and informed them that no enemy situation had been found 10 kilometers across the river. Hearing this news, He Zhengdao also seemed relieved. It seems that the Central Army has not yet noticed that they have the intention of returning to the army again.

In fact, shortly after the departure of the Separate Regiment, one of the regiments of the 1st Red Regiment also began to march with great swagger. And the direction in which they marched was the direction in which the encirclement and suppression armies of all directions were currently located.

Of course, the task of this main force is to attract and involve the attention of the encirclement and suppression army. As for He Zhengdao's independent regiment, their task was to clear the Red Army of the enemy on the front of the Chishui River.

Even according to Mao Taizu's instructions, he hoped that the Independent Regiment could become a sharp knife for the main force and once again plunge into the rear of the already empty encirclement and suppression army. This task is simple and simple, but it is not easy to say that it is not easy.

Once it is revealed in advance, the entire combat mission will be affected. For this reason, in the process of marching, He Zhengdao appeared very cautious. The reconnaissance posts of the entire reconnaissance company carefully searched the several kilometers that the troops had traveled.

Fortunately, the attention of the encirclement and suppression army is now focused on the main force of the Red Army resting on the north bank. All kinds of soldiers and horses also gathered in the vicinity one after another. As for the east bank passing by the independent regiment at this moment, it seems to be flat.

The officers and men of the Independent Regiment, who were woken up one after another at eight o'clock, did not feel that they had much rest. But they all knew that crossing the Chishui River again this time would not be an easy task for the independent regiment. Next, I'm afraid I won't have much time to rest.

After successfully crossing the Chishui River, He Zhengdao said to Sun Shicheng, who was marching with the regiment headquarters: "Call the headquarters, our department has successfully crossed the Chishui River. At present, no enemy situation has been detected, and the march is continuing as originally planned. ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

As the only correspondent who was personally instigated by He Zhengdao, Sun Shicheng was also personally received by Zhou Enlai during his few days at the headquarters. If the reception is not appropriate, then ask in person, or about the same.

In short, after meeting Zhou Enlai, Sun Shicheng also really felt the difference between the Red Army and the Central Army where he was before. In the past, he was in the Central Army, not to mention the head of the headquarters like Zhou Enlai, it would be good for him to be able to say a word to the division commander.

After the meeting with Zhou Enlai, he still returned to the Independent Regiment as a telecommunications platoon commander. It's just that compared to the previous appointment of He Zhengdao. Today's Sun Shicheng, this platoon commander was directly appointed by Zhou Enlai.

seems to be still a platoon commander, but now Sun Shicheng is in the independent regiment, and the telecommunications squad leaders who didn't trust him before no longer doubt him. This feeling of being trusted makes Sun Shicheng feel very good too.

When the headquarters received a telegram from the Independent Regiment, Mr. Zhu also said happily: "Lao Mao, it seems that your conjecture has succeeded." Now that most of the main forces of the Central Army have been assembled on the north bank, can we withdraw? ”

'No hurry! Let the troops rest for another day, and give the Central Army a little more time to tie up their pockets! If we run away now, they'll think we're running too fast. Wait, I believe that the independent regiment should be able to reach the Xishui realm tomorrow.

If the independent regiment can really solve Xishui's Qian's army, then after our main force crosses Chishui, there should be more time to transfer. So, it's okay to wait one more day, now it's up to the news of the Independent Regiment. ’

Mao Taizu, who said this, actually hoped that the independent regiment could make new contributions and open up a relatively easy march for the main force. If there is an obstacle along the way, it will undoubtedly delay the time!