After a three-day rest, the troops began to retreat. All units, including field hospitals, were to be evacuated, and all the wounded were to be carried away, except for some who were not suitable for movement. The soldiers have been working too hard these days, and they have complained one after another, and some of them don't like to move. After all, after nearly a thousand miles of marching and fighting, everyone was very tired physically and mentally.

Zheng Weiguo rode on his horse and said, "I can't stay any longer." I know that the brothers are tired these days, but the people of Heshun and Xiyang counties have been affected by the war, and we must return as soon as possible, so as not to increase the burden on the villagers. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said, "Yes, Shizao!" Besides, the base area is extremely empty now, and we have to return early to give the villagers peace of mind. ”

Deputy Commander Huang of the 331st Regiment said: "Counselor, I heard that even the military headquarters were furious after the Japanese army's fiasco. Inspectors were also sent from within Japan to investigate responsibility for the war. Will they retaliate against our base areas? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou thought for a moment and said, "It should be unlikely, but we have to guard against it." After all, the defense system of our base area has not yet been built, and now it is about to be the busy season again, and once the devils rush in to sabotage it, the hard work of the year will be in vain. ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "Don't worry! The devils are pretending at most, they are busy now, where can they take care of us? ”

After the battle of Changle Village in history, the Japanese army gave up 18 county towns in one go, which was equivalent to giving up a large area of land in the southeast of Shanxi to the Eighth Route Army. Now that the 33rd Division has sprung up, the casualties of the Japanese army are much heavier than in history. In particular, the main force of the 108th Division was almost destroyed, and the strength was already stretched. Had to spit out more turf.

The casualties of the 129th Division were also heavy, but the retreat of the Japanese gave them an opportunity to develop from the mountains to the plains. After this battle, base areas such as southern Hebei, Shanxi, Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Shandong, Henan, Taiyue, and northern Henan were established one after another. These areas are all plains, one county and ten counties in the mountainous area. After occupying these rich areas, the Eighth Route Army soon entered a golden age of development.

Thinking of this, Zheng Weiguo smiled and said, "Old Zhou, how about we send a few regiments to join in the fun with the Eighth Route Army?" "Back then, the troops going down the mountain on the Eighth Route were all the expansion of the entire brigade, Zheng Weiguo had no desire to expand the troops, but he coveted the richness of these areas. Every point that grows now will give you more strength to fight back in the future.

Chief of Staff Zhou almost didn't react. After thinking for a while, he said, "Can Hachiro agree?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "You have to compete with others for territory and soldiers." Of course people are not happy. But let's just go and get a vote and come back, the territory and population are all in the eight roads, what do you think? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "It's good, like they went back to Southern Hebei, Jin, Hebei and Henan, they are the essence of North China!" Especially in southern Hebei. Known as the Golden South Palace. Silver jujube is known as strong. Even the begging Hanako only eats white flour buns! ”

Deputy Head Huang swallowed his saliva and couldn't help but say, "Is it true?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou smiled: "Rumors, there are always exaggerated elements. However, this wealth in southern Hebei is indeed true. Although it is not as good as those fish and rice towns in the south of the Yangtze River, it is definitely a world of difference compared to our western Hebei! ”

When Deputy Head Huang heard this, he hurriedly said: "Master's seat, Counselor's seat, why should such a good place be given to the Eighth Road!" Wouldn't it be better for us to sit on our own? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou knew a little about Zheng Weiguo's thoughts, smiled awkwardly, and did not make a sound.

Zheng Weiguo knew that Deputy Head Huang had an upright temperament, shook his head with a smile, and said, "Jiangshan is so easy to sit on!" Without enough administrative talent, it is simply untenable. Besides, although southern Hebei is good, there is no danger to defend it! We are a little poor in western Hebei, but we are better than in the dangerous terrain, which is conducive to long-term perseverance. As long as we develop patiently, it is definitely more promising than in southern Hebei. ”

Deputy Regiment Commander Huang was a little puzzled and said, "Then you have to send troops to follow the Eighth Route to wade through the troubled waters!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "It's good to fish in troubled water!" ”

Nowadays, southern Hebei is full of commissioners, there are as many commanders as dogs, and the banner of resistance against Japan is erected everywhere. But these guys are called officials, but they are actually thieves, and they are called anti-Japanese, and in fact, most of them have collusion with the Japanese secret services. One by one, they only know how to strip the people's fat and ointment, and raise them fatter than pigs.

Although Ji Jinyu is poorer, there are many bandits, which are just used for military training, and some weapons can also be captured. Don't think that bandits don't have any good goods, the bandits' equipment is stronger than the regular army these days, because a large number of civilian weapons have fallen into the hands of the bandits.

When Deputy Regiment Commander Huang heard this, he was not excited, and hurriedly said: "Division, Counselor, I want to go to Jinjiyu to train troops!" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou smiled: "Don't look at me, I can't do this!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Jin Jiyu I will send another team to go, you have another task!" ”

Deputy Head Huang said happily: "If you have a task, you can do it!" Teacher, tell me, where are you going? Southern Hebei is also a success! ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled and said, "Keep it secret for the time being!" ”

The troops trekked all the way through mountains and rivers and finally returned to the territory of Ping'an County. The first to arrive was the tenth district of Ping'an County, Gaoluo Town. It was originally a very prosperous place, but unfortunately most of it was burned down by the Japanese army. Now all that remains is the ruins, and there are still crying people.

Duan Shuanghu came with a team of people to greet him. Zheng Weiguo pointed to the villagers who were crying bitterly and said, "How do you do your work? The villagers' houses are gone, you have to find a way to help them build them! Otherwise, what will they do in the future? ”

An American couple's house was on fire, and the fire was too big to be saved, so they simply took a group photo in front of the house. Some people say that Lao Mei is naturally more optimistic than the Chinese people, bullshit! Lao Mei's house burned down, and the insurance company settled the claim, and if it burned, it burned down, and the old one could not go, and the new one could not come. If the houses of the Chinese people are burned, the hard work of generations will be in vain, how can you not cry?

Duan Shuanghu hurriedly said: "Master, you misunderstood!" In fact, the houses have been found for the villagers, but they are not in this place, saying that their ancestors have lived here for generations and do not want to move away! ”

Zheng Weiguo sighed and said, "Yes, born in Si, grown up in Si, every grass and tree is loved!" ”

Duan Shuanghu said: "Who says it's not, the villagers still want to live here and don't want to retreat to the mountains!" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "I'm afraid not! This town is about to rush, and I am afraid that there will be Japanese troops to harass it in the future, and it will be stationed for a long time. In my opinion, it's better to give up. Folks, you have to do more work, and you can give more compensation! ”

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and said, "The chief of staff is right! This is Xiyang County, and it is too close to Xiyang County, so it is only more than 40 miles away, right? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou compared it on the map and said, "Well, it's almost, even if it's a small road, it's only fifty miles, and according to the advance speed of the Japanese army, you can reach it in four hours!" ”

Duan Shuanghu said: "Almost, hehe!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "In this way, try to mobilize the villagers to move away, and if you really don't want to go, you won't force it." I think this location is still very good, you can build a big bazaar, and you can usually carry something here to trade. But don't build too many fixed buildings. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Okay, I think I will do what the division says!" The same can be done for other market towns in the base area close to enemy-occupied areas! ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "No, no, no, I'm a layman to engage in construction, this is just a suggestion." The specific way to do it is still up to County Magistrate Li and Deputy County Magistrate Wang to decide. ”

He looked at Duan Shuanghu for a moment, and then said, "Listening to your tone just now, you are quite familiar with this road!" You tell me honestly, did you sneak to Xiyang to fight devils? ”

Duan Shuanghu argued: "Master, I don't like to hear what you say. How can this be called sneaking away? At the request of the 10th District Government of Ping'an County, we went to recapture the property of the villagers who had been robbed by the Japanese army. ”

This time back to the southeast of Jinjin, Brigade Commander Duan failed to move with the main force, but was ordered to defend the western boundary of the base area. With his belligerent nature, how could he not make a difference? So he took advantage of the defeat and escape of the Japanese army to make a big vote.

Zheng Weiguo glared at him and said, "Are you justified in saying this?" Did you win? ”

Duan Shuanghu smiled and said, "You should ask how much we won!" As he spoke, he turned his head proudly and shouted, "Brothers, drag the spoils of war up and ask the master to take a look!" ”

The local troops of the 10th district immediately brought in a large number of weapons, including two infantry guns and two mortars.

Duan Shuanghu said triumphantly: "Originally, there were four mortars, but two of them were blown up by the devils first, so they had to be sent to the arsenal for repair." ”

Zheng Weiguo and Chief of Staff Zhou looked at each other and smiled, daring to love Yamamoto's brigade before fleeing to Pingding County, they were robbed by Duan Shuanghu. If Division Commander Liu knew that he would definitely regret his death, they felt that they would not be able to catch up with the remnants of the enemy, and they were worried that they would encounter a large force of the Japanese army, so they withdrew in advance. If this is pursued further, it will definitely be able to join the Duan Shuanghu Department to completely annihilate this group of Japanese troops.

Of course, if there was no pursuit from the 129th Division, Duan Shuanghu's strength would probably not be able to grab so many weapons. Yamamoto must have fled for his life because he was worried about being wiped out, and if he turned around and fought to the death, it would be Duan Shuanghu's turn to cry.

Chief of Staff Zhou said curiously: "Brigade Commander Duan, how many troops did you mobilize at that time?" ”

Duan Shuanghu pretended to be relaxed and said: "There are not many, it is an engineer platoon left behind by our independent fifth battalion (local troops of the tenth district) and the headquarters. ”

As soon as Zheng Weiguo heard the engineer platoon, he understood what was going on in this battle, and said, "Did you use up all the anti-infantry directional mines I left?" ”

Duan Shuanghu hurriedly said: "Where can I leave ten for you!" ”

Zheng Weiguo was not angry, although this battle had an element of opportunism, it was indeed a big victory, especially the four guns captured were very rare. If you miss this opportunity, you will have to spend ten times or more to get these weapons in the future.

As for these anti-infantry directional mines, although they are also very precious, after all, they can ask for some more from Xi'an, anyway, the 45-inch caliber cannon has not been used for a few years, and the shells are rusty, so it is better to let Zheng Weiguo change it into a super mine. Thinking about a blockbuster scene makes people's blood boil.

The troops rested in Gaoluo that night, and the next day they crossed the Taihang Mountains from the 10th District, and finally returned to their long-lost base area. (To be continued.) For mobile phone users, please go to read. )