When the army was raised in Ping'an County, in order to avoid internal friction among various factions, Zheng Huzi divided the troops into the Northwest Military Department, the Northeast Military Department, the Jinsui Military Department and the Hebei Military Department, all of which developed into a main force regiment one after another. In this way, each regiment is relatively united, and Zheng Huzi above the regiment can also be suppressed by virtue of his own prestige.

But now there is a problem, because many officers and soldiers of the 29th Army are recruited in Hebei. Like this Zhao Yunxiang, he was born in the Northwest Army, but all the soldiers under him are from Hebei, so they can be incorporated into the 331st Regiment and the 341st Regiment.

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and said: "The troop establishment will not be moved for now, and we will talk about it when we return to Ping'an County." "Anyway, it is going to be reorganized into an army, rather than changing it now, it is better to go back and do it in one step.

As soon as everyone heard it, they felt reasonable, so they didn't make any more trouble. Zheng Weiguo himself is a little vigilant, and now that the army is growing, the personnel is becoming more and more complicated. If this continues, sooner or later contradictions will arise between the various factions, such as troop sources, equipment, defense areas, supplies, captures, campaign deployments, and so on, all of which are the fuses that can easily trigger conflicts.

Director Xiong hurried over and said, "Division, emergency power in the World War Zone!" ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "What content? ”

Director Xiong said: "It's about reorganization. ”

Zheng Weiguo took the telegram and looked at it, and said, "Let's go, go to the communications battalion!" ”

Director Xiong looked a little anxious and said, "Division, the war zone is in such a hurry, there must be a big problem on the Jinpu line!" ”

In mid-May, the aftermath of Taierzhuang's victory had subsided, and the increasingly tragic battle reports on the Jinpu Line continued to reach the chairman's case, and the heavy army group of the Xuzhou National Army was suddenly facing a serious crisis of annihilation.

Captain Chang suddenly came to his senses. Niang Xipi, little devil, this is the main force of the national army in the direction of Xuzhou! So he immediately called He Yingqin, Bai Chongxi, Chen Cheng, Feng Yizhong and others to study and plan together. He Yingqin and others believed that the Japanese army's attempt had been exposed, and it was no longer realistic to defend Xuzhou, so they suggested giving up Xuzhou and breaking through the siege as soon as possible.

In order to keep the elite of these 50 divisions, Captain Chang dictated to Li Zongren a 100,000 emergency order:

Li Zongren, commander of the 5th Theater of Operations: The Military Commission ordered your troops to avoid the decisive battle, evacuate Xuzhou, and break through the siege as soon as possible.

1. Gu Zhutong and the 24th Group Army were in northern Jiangsu, and the 69th Army and the Marine Corps persisted in the war of resistance in central and southern Shandong.

2. Liu Ruming's 68th Army was the rear guard of the whole army, covering the transfer of the main force.

3. The 5th War Zone Feng Shaojun led the various departments. Immediately break through to the Henan-Anhui border area.

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Due to the previous reaction was too slow. It's not so easy to withdraw now, and the war situation continues to deteriorate. Therefore, the Military Commission was also in a hurry, and it was eager to drag the 33rd Division to plug the hole immediately.

Zheng Weiguo said calmly: "We are the whip commander of the Jinpu line, don't worry about it." It has its own military commission and the five theaters to worry about. We still plan to return to the base area. Then the whole army went south. ”

Director Xiong said: "How do you reply to the telegram in the war zone?" ”

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment. Say, "Well, that's what you say......"

The two walked as they talked, heading in the direction of the communications battalion. They had just walked away. Zhang Changgui suddenly rushed over in a hurry and said, "Quanfu, is there a 60 cannon?" ”

Wu Quanfu glanced at him vigilantly and said, "What do you want to do?" ”

Zhang Changgui smiled and said, "The division seat said, the 60 artillery will give priority to our special service battalion!" ”

Wu Quanfu said angrily: "One of you wants people and the other wants artillery, just remove our 341st regiment!" ”

Duan Shuanghu said, "Hey, what are you talking about!" Isn't your 341st Regiment part of the 33rd Division? Do you still obey the command? ”

Wu Quanfu snorted and said, "You don't sow discord, when did I disobey the command of the master?" ”

Duan Shuanghu said: "I didn't quarrel with you just now in the face of the teacher, but you still kicked your nose in the face, didn't you?" ”

The more the two talked, the more angry they became, and they rolled up their sleeves and were about to do it. Zhang Changgui and Zhao Yunxiang hurriedly pulled them away one by one. But Zhang Changgui didn't know what happened just now, and his mind was confused. Zhao Yunxiang is a newcomer, his identity is embarrassing, and it is difficult to speak. After the worst incident, everyone broke up unhappily.

After Zheng Weiguo heard about it, he was almost angry with them, so he called Duan Shuanghu and Wu Quanfu to give them a hard beating. Intimidated by Zheng Huzi's prestige, the two had to bow their heads and admit their mistakes.

"Zhang Changgui, what punishment should the two of them receive?" Zheng Weiguo saw that the two of them bowed their heads and softened, so he called Zhang Changgui, who was also a military judge, over.

"Ahh Master, this, this ......" Zhang Changgui is not a qualified military judge, because he is too righteous. He and Wu Quanfu have been brothers for many years, and they have a good relationship with Duan Shuanghu. This stall was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, and he didn't dare to disobey the order, and he didn't want to offend his brother.

Zheng Weiguo snorted coldly and said, "What is this, that, how did you become a military judge?" Go and compare the military law regulations one by one! ”

Zhang Changgui had no choice but to bite the bullet and say: "Division, according to the regulations, the officer insults the robe and takes the lead in fighting, and he will be subject to twenty military sticks and three days of confinement!" However, our army has banned beating and scolding soldiers, so they can only be locked up for three days. ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "The troops are about to return to western Hebei, and then the whole army will go south, how can they wait for them?" ”

Zhang Changgui said: "Then, what should I do, Shizao?" Or do you want to beat the baton? ”

Duan Shuanghu coughed hurriedly, and Wu Quanfu also secretly stabbed Zhang Changgui. I'm not afraid of beating a military stick, but it's just that it's too embarrassing for the dignified commander to be stripped of his pants and spanked, how will he face his subordinates in the future?

Zheng Weiguo secretly laughed and said: "If you are a first-time offender, you will be exempted, and the two of you will each write a review, and then conduct self-criticism at the meeting of officers above the regimental level!" ”

Duan Shuanghu was embarrassed and said, "Ah! Master, can you change the way? ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Yes, then let's fight the military stick!" ”

Duan Shuanghu was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "No, no, no, it's better to write a review!" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "What about Head Wu?" ”

Wu Quanfu said angrily: "Report to the master's seat, I am willing to accept all punishments!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Have you accepted it with your mouth, but have you convinced it in your heart?" ”

The two of them said in a muffled voice: "Convinced!" ”

Zheng Weiguo snorted. said: "You can say it if you are not satisfied, but military law must not be disobeyed, and orders must be carried out!" ”

The two of them hurriedly stood up and said in unison: "Yes, Shiza!" ”

Zheng Weiguo didn't expect a single word to convince them and change their ways. Ideas can be had, as long as they don't interfere with the work. After all, a god like Taizu also has old subordinates complaining, so what is Zheng Weiguo?

The troops then headed westward and, with the support of the railway guerrilla detachment, crossed the Pinghan Line and returned to the base area in western Hebei. The 342nd regiment that went to Jin, Jiyu also happened to rush back. Several groups of men and horses joined forces, and the total strength quickly exceeded 30,000.

In addition to personnel. The armament is also almost ready. For example, the batch of oxygen cylinders that Feng Kun got had already been sent to the arsenal to be converted into flying thunder cannons. According to the current production schedule, the troops can be equipped with this game before they set off.

Zheng Weiguo was very satisfied, and praised the arsenal a few words.

Chief of Staff Zhou smiled: "Master, there is another good news!" ”

Zheng Weiguoqi said: "What is the good news? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou took Zheng Weiguo to an armaments warehouse. Say, "Look. The Eighth Route Army had already sent the eight Suluotong anti-aircraft guns. This time we have sixteen 20mm anti-aircraft guns! ”

Zheng Weiguo was overjoyed and said: "Great, even if there is an air raid by the Japanese army in the future." Let's have a few tough battles too! ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Shizuo, there is one more thing to report to you. ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Oh, what's the matter? You said! ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "When the Eighth Route Army heard that you were in a hurry to get this kind of anti-aircraft artillery, they said that they had a channel to get some more back, and asked us if we still wanted it." At that time, we couldn't contact your radio station, so Deputy Division Commander Yu and I took matters into our own hands and pooled a large sum of money to send it to Balu. ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Well, you did the right thing! Is there a way to go in eight ways? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Yes, they are very sure, but they ask for money first, because they have no money to pay in advance." ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled and said, "Poor eight roads!" Did they reveal where they got the Surotong anti-aircraft artillery? ”

He was very curious about it. Historically, it is undoubtedly that the Eighth Route Army has Surothong anti-aircraft artillery, each division has been assigned two, and the headquarters artillery regiment has two, a total of eight, and has participated in many battles. But where this weapon came from is a mystery.

The Eighth Route Army kept this matter a secret from top to bottom, and no one knew about it. Only Division Commander He once inadvertently slipped his mouth and said that this kind of artillery was supported by the international community, but it is difficult to say whether this "international" refers to the "international community" or the "Communist International". Because there is no evidence that the "Comintern" gave weapons to the Eighth Route Army, and even if they did, they would have to pass through the Kuomintang area, and it was impossible to hide it from others.

Chief of Staff Zhou shook his head and explained: "This is a confidential matter, and if people didn't say it, I didn't ask!" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, I know the truth!" Anything else? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "There is also the matter of reorganization. The Second War Zone has officially issued a document announcing that our division and Wang Qifeng's Fourth Cavalry Division will be combined into the 97th Army of the National Revolutionary Army. ”

Zheng Weiguo was very surprised and said, "Is the Military Commission still willing to give us a division?" I thought we would expand the 33rd Division! ”

Chief of Staff Zhou smiled: "This is probably one of the sincerity that Vice President Zhang said!" He hesitated for a moment, and then continued: "But don't be happy with the division, although the Fourth Cavalry Division is not much, their officers are all old men of the Northeast Army, and I am afraid that there will be trouble at that time!" ”

Zheng Weiguo knew what he meant, Division Commander Wang Qifeng graduated from the Baoding Military Academy, and participated in many battles, including the Middle East Road Battle, and fought very well, and his seniority in the Northeast Army system was very old, and his prestige was quite high.

When he won the Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun in the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, Zheng Weiguo was just a small platoon commander. In his capacity, I am afraid that he will not obey Zheng Weiguo's command, and maybe he will embarrass Zheng Huzi.

Zheng Weiguo shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Forget it, let's see the performance when the time comes, if you really don't give face, you will let him go." "If other troops Zheng Huzi can still let go and annex it, the Northeast Army is not easy to start. (To be continued......)