As soon as Wang Haitao walked out of the office, he saw Wang Weikuan striding towards him, and Wang Weikuan, who was approaching, was full of smiles, and stretched out his hand and said, "Commander Wang, congratulations on another big victory!" Wang Haitao also stretched out his hand to shake Wang Weikuan, and said with a smile: "Lao Wang, this victory also has your share of credit!" Wang Weikuan then smiled: "Where, we are ashamed!"

After shaking hands, Wang Haitao let Wang Weikuan into the office, and after the two sides sat down on the sofa, Wang Haitao asked with a smile: "Old Wang, you are in such a hurry, is there anything wrong?" Wang Weikuan smiled a little embarrassed and said: "Commander Wang is really wise like a torch, I can't hide it, I still really have something to do today to hurry over." ”

Wang Weikuan's anti-Japanese brigade had been resting and training in Xingan County, and Wang Haitao did not use them in the Battle of Zhangshu. Wang Weikuan reported to his superiors the situation of the anti-Japanese brigade that had been formed, and their situation, especially the fact that they had 20 Japanese-style mountain guns and quite a few small guns, aroused great attention from the CPC Central Committee. Commander-in-Chief Zhu personally gave instructions to properly handle relations with the 90 th Group Army of the Nationalist Army, continue to develop the anti-Japanese brigade into a column, gain a firm foothold in Jiangxi, and strive to expand the base area.

Commander-in-Chief Zhu's instructions were immediately conveyed to Wang Weikuan as instructions; Jiangxi is the old base of the Chinese Communists, and the mass base is very good; a brigade has been expanded into a column, and there is no problem with personnel; the anti-Japanese brigade has recruited enough soldiers in a short period of time based in Xingan County, and now Wang Weikuan is already the commander of the column, and his subordinates have also expanded from more than 4,000 to 15,000.

People are recruited enough, but the problem also comes, here in Jiangxi, if you want to get weapons and ammunition armed with 15,000 people, it is almost impossible, the troops have started training, but seeing that the new soldiers are not even equipped with a spear, Wang Weikuan is also frowning. At this time, Lao He, who was the political commissar, said to Wang Weikuan: "Lao Wang, the new soldiers are too small and empty-handed now, and it is not okay to go on like this." You've got to figure it out!"

Wang Weikuan frowned and replied: "Lao He, I'm also anxious, but where are I going to get so many guns and ammunition now?" Lao He smiled: "Lao Wang, the Ninety Group Army has won another big victory, and it is said that it has annihilated tens of thousands of small Japanese and captured countless ones. Are you going to go again and find that Commander Wang?"

Wang Weikuan thought for a while and said: "Lao He, it's not that I don't want to go, our current family background is all supported by others, and we haven't contributed to this battle, why should we go there again?" Lao He smiled when he heard it: "Lao Wang, people are rich, and a little leakage between our fingers is enough for us." Besides, no one but them can help us now. ”

Wang Weikuan thought for a long time and said: "Okay, if you look for it, you will be cheeky and go to Commander Wang Haitao again, you may not be able to get * ammunition to find it, but you don't have to complain about anything if you can't get it, we will find a way ourselves." Lao He still smiled and said: "Okay, okay, okay, as long as you go in person, you won't be disappointed, I have confidence in you." ”

In this way, Wang Weikuan hurried to Zhangshu City to ask to see Wang Haitao, and now that they have met, Wang Weikuan is a little difficult to speak. Wang Haitao sat there waiting for Wang Weikuan to say what he meant, but he didn't see Wang Likuan say it for a while, and couldn't help but ask a little strangely: "Lao Wang, what's wrong with you? ”

Wang Weikuan listened to Wang Haitao's words, and said in a heart: "Commander Wang, I begged to come to the door today. I would like to ask Commander Wang to provide us with some more guns and ammunition. Wang Haitao felt a little strange in his heart, and asked: "Lao Wang, the weapons and equipment of your brigade are not bad, not to mention anything else, it is still guaranteed that everyone has a 38 type, and the ammunition should be very sufficient, why is there a shortage of guns and ammunition?"

Wang Weikuan's face turned red, and he said squeaked: "Wang Keling, we have recruited some more soldiers." Wang Haitao said abruptly: "Ah, it turns out that Lao Wang, your team has expanded again, that's a good thing." Tell me, how many soldiers have you recruited, and how many guns and ammunition are still missing?" Wang Likuan replied with some uneasiness: "Wang Keling, we have been ordered by the central authorities to expand from a brigade to a column, and now I have 15,000 men under my command, and there are still so many guns. ”

Wang Weikuan's words really scared Wang Haitao a lot, what a lot of effort, Wang Weikuan insisted on attracting more than 10,000 people. You must know that the Communist Party troops do not have any military salaries to pay. This also made Wang Haitao have to admire the Communist Party's propaganda power. If you want to say that there are more than 10,000 Type 38 rifles, Wang Haitao in the past couldn't look down on them at all, and he might have given them at once, but there must be a CCP complex in his previous life, and it was his grandfather in his previous life who asked for it. But now his logistics supply is difficult, and the expansion of troops can only use Japanese-style firearms, which makes Wang Haitao a little embarrassed.

Wang Weikuan saw that Wang Haitao was a little embarrassed, and immediately said: "Since Commander Wang has difficulties, then forget it, let's find a way ourselves." Wang Haitao smiled and said: "Lao Wang, that's the case, there are also some problems with the logistics of our army, and our department is also preparing to equip the recruits with Japanese-style weapons, and the captured trophies have not been fully counted, or you will live in the city for two days first, and after the trophies are counted, I will definitely support you." ”

Seeing Wang Haitao say these words, Wang Weikuan knew that Wang Haitao was not perfunctory, so he said embarrassedly: "Then trouble Commander Wang." After sending Wang Weikuan away, Wang Haitao immediately asked his subordinates to notify Tang Yizong of the logistics department to count the captured loot, especially weapons and ammunition, as soon as possible, and then report it to the headquarters immediately.

Next, Wang Haitao inspected various units, inspected the reorganization and recruitment of various units, and participated in the post-war summaries of some troops. Commendations were given to units and individuals who performed well and made meritorious contributions in battle, and several officers who made mistakes were criticized and punished. During this period, the logistics department reported the number of captured trophies that Wang Haitao wanted.

After getting the report of the logistics department, Wang Haitao was still very happy, although the casualties in this battle were not small, the results were also not small. One commander of the Japanese lieutenant general's division, two commanders of the brigade of major generals, six Dazuo, and even more officers below the rank of Nakazo were killed. It basically annihilated more than 100,000 Japanese troops with three divisions and two brigades, and disabled the Japanese Eleventh Army. At present, the Japanese army occupies only a few cities north of Nanchang and north of Yueyang in Hunan and Jiangxi, and other places have become national control areas.

More than 54,000 Type 38 rifles, 2,670 light machine guns, more than 600 Type 92 heavy machine guns, more than 200 grenadiers, 160 mortars, 62 Type 92 infantry guns, 23 mountain guns, and 14 field guns were in good working condition. There were countless bullets, hands, and mines, as well as mountains of various military supplies.

Seeing the report, Wang Haitao laughed at himself, and the day before yesterday he was nervous about the support weapons and ammunition proposed by Wang Weikuan. Wang Haitao immediately decided to take out 8,000 Type 38 rifles, 200 light machine guns, 50 heavy machine guns, 40 grenadiers, 20 mortars, 100,000 rounds of ammunition, and 5 base shells to support Wang Weikuan.

The amount of this batch of weapons and ammunition is not small, and it can be regarded as a large amount of money for the CCP. The reason why Wang Haitao is willing to pay this price is that on the one hand, he has a complex for the CCP in his previous life, on the other hand, he supports the work of his grandfather in his previous life, and more importantly, with the armed forces of the CCP in Jiangxi, he can station fewer troops here in Jiangxi, in case the Japanese army counterattacks, with the assistance of the CCP armed forces, it will be much easier to fight. With their own relationship with the Chinese Communists, the Chinese Communist armed forces will never remain indifferent to the Japanese army's attack on their side.

Wang Haitao invited Wang Weikuan to the office again, and after the two sat down, Wang Weikuan looked at Wang Haitao with some anxiety. Wang Haitao said with a smile: "Old Wang, the number of captured loot has been counted. This time, I'm going to support you with some of your weapons and ammunition, and if you don't have enough of them, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Wang Haitao's words made Wang Weikuan a little disappointed, but when he thought about how many officials he was not a good person for, something was better than nothing, so he replied: "Commander Wang doesn't need to be polite, no matter how much, our CCP is also grateful to Commander Wang for his selfless support to us." ”

Wang Haitao smiled and took the prepared list of materials from the table, handed it to Wang Weikuan and said, "Old Wang, now I can only support you so much." Wang Weikuan took the list and hurriedly looked at it. After reading it again, Wang Weikuan almost couldn't believe his eyes, and looked at it carefully twice, his hands trembled. Wang Weikuan raised his head and asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Commander Wang, can you really support us with so many weapons and ammunition?"

Wang Haitao nodded with a smile and said, "Old Wang, now I can only take out so much." But I have one more request for you. Wang Weikuan said excitedly: "If you have any requirements, Commander Wang said, as long as I can do it, there will be no second words!" Wang Haitao said solemnly at this time: "Old Wang, this battle is a big victory, but our troops also suffered a lot of casualties, and logistics and supply are even more difficult. Now our troops are temporarily unable to attack the Japanese until they have finished resting. I plan to leave part of my troops to garrison the front line of Zhangshu, and the rest of the troops will withdraw to Guangxi for replenishment and recuperation. But I am worried that as soon as our troops withdraw, the Japanese army will take the opportunity to counterattack, and at that time, it will be up to you and my army to work together to block the Japanese attack, and I hope that your troops can fight together with our army at a critical time. ”

Wang Weikuan also said solemnly at this time: "Please rest assured, Commander Wang, it is the unshirkable responsibility of our army to resist the Japanese invaders." Even if Commander Wang didn't support us with weapons and ammunition, we wouldn't sit idly by and watch the Japanese attack our allies. With this batch of weapons and ammunition supported by Commander Wang, we will be able to form an army as soon as possible and shoulder the firm task of resisting the Japanese invaders together with your troops. ”

After hearing this, Wang Haitao said several times: "Okay!" Then it was agreed that in a few days, when Wang Haitao led his troops to retreat, he would transport these weapons and ammunition to Xingan County and hand them over to the Chinese communists. At this point, Wang Weikuan was satisfied and returned to Xingan County ahead of schedule, preparing to receive weapons and ammunition. And Wang Haitao also began to prepare for the retreat. Which troops to stay in Zhangshu City has become a matter for Wang Haitao to decide immediately.