By two o'clock in the afternoon, all Japanese troops were compressed into the small area of XC area. There are many solid buildings here. The density of Japanese troops in this area has increased, and the intensity of resistance has also increased a lot.
Including the Independent Regiment, the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment, the attack was temporarily frustrated.
Zhang Dabiao commanded a commando to attack the post and telecommunications building guarded by the Japanese army. Two consecutive attacks suffered setbacks and many soldiers were killed or injured.
Li Yunlong sent someone to call Wang Chengzhu and said to him: "Zhuzhu, bring me your cannons and level the building."
Wang Chengzhu said: "Commander, just take a look." After that, he hurriedly left.
Soon after, Wang Chengzhu mobilized the flying thunder artillery squadron and launched a fierce bombardment at the Japanese army.
There are three types of shells for the Thunder Cannon, namely 10kg, 15kg and 20kg. The 10kg and 15kg thunder shells are mainly aimed at ordinary Japanese infantry, while the 20kg thunder shells are specially designed to deal with strong bunkers and other buildings.
More than a dozen 20-kilogram thunder shells were launched together. Some landed on the roof of the post and telecommunications building, some fell into the building through the blasted gap, and some fell on the downstairs of the building.
These explosive packets exploded together, and the entire post and telecommunications building collapsed. Hundreds of Japanese officers and soldiers inside were buried directly in the rubble.
When Li Yunlong saw this, he said happily: "Well done! The little devils now know how powerful the grandfathers are."
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Zhang Dabiao was also very excited and said: "It's so happy and so refreshing. Brothers, go for it!"
In this way, the Japanese firepower points were destroyed by artillery one by one, and the tall buildings were also blown down by thunder cannons one by one.
The effective strength of the Japanese army was constantly being depleted. The underground party armed forces are gaining more and more advantages, and their progress is getting faster and faster.
At 5:50 pm, the battle ended completely after a four-story building occupied by the brigade headquarters of the Japanese independent mixed fourth brigade was flattened.
The anti-Japanese armed forces of the underground party captured Hongcheng County and annihilated the Japanese independent fourth independent brigade. This brilliant victory caused a sensation across the country.
Various newspapers and media outlets in the rear area reported extensively, and celebration activities were held at the headquarters of the war zone commander and the underground party base area. The names of the brigade commander, chief of staff, Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, Kong Jie and others were all published in the newspaper.
The brigade commander was already a world-famous hero, but Li Yunlong, Kong Jie and Ding Wei were in the newspapers for the first time. This was their big appearance, and they were very famous for a while.
After annihilating the Japanese independent mixed fourth brigade, the Japanese army's blockade of the Taihang Mountain base area was broken, and the environment of the base area was greatly improved.
After the Japanese independent mixed fourth brigade was annihilated, the commander of the First Army Yoshio Shinozuka was worried that the Japanese 108th Division remaining in Yucheng would be annihilated, so he urgently mobilized the 110th Division for reinforcements.
Xu Dalong did not have enough troops, and the fifth brigade had just joined the underground party armed forces, and the people's hearts were unstable. He could not fight a big battle for the time being, so he and Wang Chengzhu and others escorted the fifth brigade back to Guancheng County.
After the troops settled down, the fifth brigade commander Wang Limin didn't know how the underground party would arrange them next. They expressed their willingness to stay in the Mawushan base area and accept Xu Dalong's command.
Xu Dalong said: "Two chiefs, you are a brigade establishment. The Mawushan Guerrilla Force is now only a deputy regiment level establishment. In terms of position, you are now my chiefs.
I have already reported to my superiors how to arrange your duties and troops, and I am waiting for their arrangements. "
On this day, Xu Dalong received a telegram from the brigade commander, asking him to take the fifth brigade commander Wang Limin and chief of staff Huang Jingzhong to report to the brigade headquarters.
After arriving at the brigade headquarters, the brigade commander warmly entertained Wang Limin and Huang Jingzhong and heartily welcomed them for joining the anti-Japanese cause.
At the welcome banquet, the brigade commander announced the appointments of Wang Limin and Huang Jingzhong.
At this time, the brigade commander concurrently served as the commander of the Taiyue Military Region, and the appointment letter was issued in the name of the Taiyue Military Region.
The original fifth brigade of Huang Xiejun was reorganized into the independent brigade of Taiyue Military Region. Brigadier Wang Limin, chief of staff Huang Jingzhong, and the officers of the original fifth brigade all retained their posts and continued to hold their original positions.
For the trust and importance given by the underground party, Wang Limin and Huang Jingzhong expressed their heartfelt thanks on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade.
After the banquet, the brigade commander and chief of staff summoned Xu Dalong alone to ask for his opinion on the use of the independent brigade.
Xu Dalong said: "After I return, I will lead the troops to escort the independent brigade to the brigade headquarters, and the superiors will arrange their use."
The brigade commander and the chief of staff looked at each other, and the brigade commander said: "Xu Dalong, your superiors appreciate your attitude very much. After careful study by the superiors, first, escort the independent brigade to the Taihang Mountain base area, passing through enemy-occupied areas. They just Not long after he joined the underground party armed forces, his military morale was unstable. If he was attacked by enemy troops along the way, he would probably suffer heavy losses.
Secondly, the Independent Brigade joined the anti-Japanese armed forces due to the efforts of your Mawushan guerrillas. You are relatively familiar with each other, and it will be relatively easy for you to be responsible for transforming the Independent Brigade.
In addition, the Taihang Mountain base area has just suffered a long-term blockade by the enemy. The economic situation is worrying and it is difficult to recover for a while. A brigade of men and horses has been added at once, and there are great difficulties in material supply.
Therefore, the superiors believe that it is more appropriate for the independent brigade to stay in the Mawushan base area for the time being. I hope you can strengthen the transformation of the independent brigade so that they can become a combat-effective and strong force like the old troops of the Mawushan guerrillas. "
Hearing this, Xu Dalong was a little dumbfounded. You must know that the Independent Brigade was born from the Huang Xiejun after all, and its internal composition is complicated. It is not easy to transform them. In a sense, it is not as easy as recruiting new soldiers and forming a new army.
Secondly, adding so many people at once, eating, drinking, sleeping, and providing weapons and ammunition was really stressful for Xu Dalong. This was definitely a hot potato.
Xu Dalong felt that he had been tricked by the brigade commander and chief of staff. He said in a very embarrassed tone: "Brigade commander, chief of staff, the independent brigade is a brigade-level unit. Our Mawushan guerrillas are just a deputy regiment-level unit. As a subordinate, How can you lead your superiors? I’m afraid it’s not appropriate.”
The brigade commander and chief of staff had obviously already considered it. The brigade commander smiled and said: "This matter is easy. After research and decision by the superiors, you, Xu Dalong, are appointed as our brigade's deputy chief of staff and a regimental-level position, and you are authorized to represent the Taipei Army." The Yue Military District temporarily commands the Independent Brigade. I think Brigadier Wang and Chief of Staff Huang of the Independent Brigade can accept your command."
Both the brigade commander and the chief of staff were veterans. In front of these two chiefs, Xu Dalong was just a little bean sprout and could not compete with the two big chiefs.
He smiled bitterly and said: "Two chiefs, you are really good at kicking a ball. You just threw a hot potato to me. From now on, my life will be difficult. Since the chiefs trust me, I will resolutely obey orders. "
The brigade commander and chief of staff knew that Xu Dalong was a smart man and could see their twists and turns. They were very happy to see him accept the task.
The chief of staff said: "Xu Dalong, the reason why the superiors did this is that they believe that you, Xu Dalong, have the ability to transform the fifth brigade into a strong and powerful combat force that can fight tough battles. We look forward to your good news."
Xu Dalong said: "Thanks to the leaders for their trust, I resolutely obey the order. However, the transformation of the independent brigade requires a large number of Zhenggong cadres. I am short of manpower there. I also hope that the superiors can send a group of Zhenggong cadres to be incorporated into the independent brigade."
The brigade commander smiled and said: "We have already considered this. The superiors will send a group of Zhenggong cadres to serve as Zhenggong cadres at all levels of the independent brigade."
Xu Dalong asked: "Who will serve as the Zheng Committee of the Independent Brigade?"
The brigade commander said: "We have also considered this. In order not to increase the resistance of the independent brigade and to facilitate the transformation and command of the independent brigade, it has been decided that you will temporarily serve as the Zheng Committee of the independent brigade. The official position is still Ma Wushan Guerrilla Brigade Captain and Commissioner Zheng.”
Xu Dalong felt that the brigade commander and chief of staff were very considerate. He said: "Please rest assured, chief. On behalf of the Mawushan guerrillas, I will resolutely complete the tasks assigned by the chief."
The brigade commander and chief of staff were not only relieved of their burdens, but they were also very satisfied to be able to look forward to the independent brigade growing into a strong and powerful combat force.
The brigade commander said: "The Independent Brigade is now in the Mawu Mountain base area, which has added a lot of difficulties to your material supply. Therefore, if you have seizures there, there is no need to hand them over at this stage."
Hearing what the brigade commander said, Xu Dalong felt much better. This is a real benefit. If he has to hand in materials to his superiors and support the independent brigade at the same time, Xu Dalong really feels that it is too much.
The brigade commander and chief of staff asked Xu Dalong to go back and rest first, then called Wang Limin and Huang Jingzhong and informed them of the military region's decision.
To be honest, Wang Limin and Huang Jingzhong had just joined the underground party armed forces. They were not familiar with everything, and others did not understand them at all. After all, they had already established a certain relationship with Xu Dalong, and they were willing to work with Xu Dalong, so they were not familiar with the arrangements of their superiors. Feel very satisfied. The two said they would resolutely obey the instructions of their superiors and Xu Dalong's command.
Xu Dalong came to the Taihang Mountain base area, and of course he still wanted to visit the old leaders.
So, he and Monk Wei came to the location of the Independent Regiment.
Seeing Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and Zhang Dabiao, Xu Dalong stood at attention and saluted, and said respectfully: "Hello, three chiefs."
Li Yunlong and others returned the gift to Xu Dalong. Zhang Dabiao said with some embarrassment: "Brother Dalong, we have received the notification from the brigade headquarters. Now you have been appointed as the deputy chief of staff of our brigade at the regimental level, and you also serve as the independent brigade. Commissioner Zheng, your position is much higher than mine, so I should call you chief."
