Xu Dalong said: "Not long after you arrived here, the internal transformation of the army has not been completed. You should not take on the current combat tasks. Just do a good job in internal education and daily training."
Wang Limin said: "Captain, our superiors have so much trust and care for the independent brigade, and they always leave us idle, which makes us feel uncomfortable. If you can trust us, arrange combat missions for us."
Huang Jingzhong said: "Yes, captain, although the combat effectiveness of the independent brigade is not as good as that of the guerrillas, it is still a regular army after all. It can still be used in a war."
Deputy Commissioner Gao Zhiyong also said: "Captain, the morale of the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade is still very high now. If we can be assigned combat missions, the officers and soldiers will think that their superiors trust us, which will help improve the morale of the troops. I suggest Authorize independent rates to participate in combat operations."
Seeing everyone's sincerity, Xu Dalong agreed to the request of the Independent Brigade and approved them to participate in combat operations with the Mawushan guerrillas.
In the direction of Yangquan, the Japanese 110th Division was stationed, as well as the Japanese railway garrison.
The Japanese railway garrison is an independent combat unit with a level equivalent to the Japanese infantry brigade and does not have a regiment-level organization. The Railway Garrison has direct jurisdiction over three infantry brigades and a railway police brigade, with a total strength of more than 6,000 people, and its equipment is basically the same as that of the Japanese garrison division.
Due to the large number of Japanese troops in Yangquan direction, in order to win this battle, Xu Dalong hoped that Chu Yunfei's 358th Brigade could participate in this combat operation. So he sent a telegram to Chu Yunfei, inviting him, Fang Ligong and others to go to Guancheng County to discuss combat operations together.
The last time the 358 Brigade cooperated with the Mawushan guerrillas, they annihilated the Japanese 215th Brigade and killed the Japanese brigade commander. The 358 Brigade became famous, and Chu Yunfei also received a commendation from the World War II zone. Not only did he receive the third-class Yunhui Medal, he was originally planned to be promoted to Army Lieutenant General.
Chu Yunfei's father has rich official experience. He believes that Chu Yunfei was promoted too quickly. He was promoted from colonel commander to major general brigade commander in less than a year. If he was promoted again, he would definitely be criticized by others. Jealousy and jealousy, this is not a good thing for Chu Yunfei's future.
So he asked Chu Yunfei to resign resolutely and declined the rank of Army Lieutenant General. No matter what, Chu Yunfei now has a deeper and deeper foundation in the Jinsui Army, and has won the respect and trust of the King of Shanxi.
The King of Shanxi personally approved and granted Chu Yunfei independent combat rights. In emergencies, he could kill first and report later according to changes in battlefield conditions. After completing the combat mission, he could then report to his superiors.
Fang Ligong was promoted this time. He was promoted from colonel chief of staff to major general chief of staff, which was the only one among brigade-level chiefs of staff.
Both Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong found that their good days had come since they met Xu Dalong. Xu Dalong is a blessed general. Every time he fights alongside Xu Dalong, the 358th Brigade will reap great benefits.
There is another important reason why Chu Yunfei and others are willing to fight together with Xu Dalong and the others, that is, they feel very at ease and have a great chance of winning every time they fight, especially as the strength of the Mawushan guerrillas continues to grow. When fighting, 358 You don’t need to play the leading role, you just have to follow and take the credit.
The Jinsui Army has a liaison group in the Mawushan base area, which will report the situation of the Mawushan guerrillas to the World War II District Chief's Department at any time, and will also inform Chu Yunfei.
Fang Ligong said with emotion: "Chief Xu is really a capable person, and his ability to pull troops is really great. His current army not only has chariot troops, cavalry troops, and artillery troops, but also thousands of troops from the independent brigade. , the strength may have surpassed our 358th Brigade."
Chu Yunfei said: "It's not that they may surpass our brigade. In terms of combat effectiveness, their strength has already surpassed our brigade. There are only Dalong brothers and our troops in this area. The stronger they develop, the more powerful we will be." Safety."
After receiving Xu Dalong's invitation, they immediately drove to Guancheng County.
Hearing that Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others had arrived in Guancheng County, Xu Dalong, Sun Desheng, Wang Chengzhu and several leaders of the independent brigade went to the gate of the headquarters compound to greet them.
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Soon after, several motorcycles arrived, followed by two cars, and behind them were three trucks full of soldiers.
Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others got out of the car, and Xu Dalong and others greeted them.
After the two sides exchanged military salutes, Chu Yunfei said happily: "Brother Dalong, I haven't seen you for a while. I miss you so much, brother."
As he spoke, he reached out and held Xu Dalong's hand, and gave him a bear hug.
Chu Yunfei is a person with a strong personality. He is always polite to others, and his speech and behavior are very polite. He makes people feel difficult to get close to him. Only when he meets Xu Dalong does he appear so enthusiastic.
"Hello, Sir Xu." Fang Ligong also greeted Xu Dalong warmly. It can be seen that he and Xu Dalong are also very close.
Several leaders of the Independent Brigade have heard that the 358th Brigade is a powerful unit with tens of thousands of troops. After all, they are troops of the Shanxi-Sui Army, and there should be a big gap between them and the anti-Japanese armed forces of the underground party. .
I didn't expect that Xu Dalong's relationship with them would be so close. Everyone has increased their confidence in joint operations with the 358th Brigade.
Xu Dalong introduced Wang Limin, Gao Zhiyong, Huang Jingzhong and others of the Independent Brigade to Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong. The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries, and Chu Yunfei at this moment returned to his usual cold and polite demeanor.
The leaders of the independent brigade were not unhappy, because everyone was a stranger, and this was the first time they met, as it should be. Instead, they believed that the intimacy between Chu Yunfei and Xu Dalong was from the heart, which increased their trust in Chu Yunfei.
Next, Xu Dalong and others hosted a banquet for Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others at Wanfu Tower, the largest restaurant in Guancheng County.
The banquet began, everyone changed glasses, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
At the banquet, several leaders of the independent brigade learned about Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and Xu Dalong, Sun Desheng, Wang Chengzhu and others who fought side by side. Only then did they figure out the origin between Xu Dalong and Chu Yunfei. Ma Wushan Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others also contributed a lot to the growth of the guerrillas.
Several leaders of the independent brigade also had a good impression of Chu Yunfei and others.
The wine table is the easiest place to bring people closer together. It didn't take long for Wang Limin, Huang Jingzhong and others to become familiar with Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong.
Fang Ligong said to Wang Limin, Huang Jingzhong and others: "Chief Wang, Chief Gao, Brother Huang, Chief Xu is one of the capable people I have met in my life. He is really amazing. At the beginning, they only had one hundred and ten people. In just over a year, we have managed to build such a large team. It is something worth celebrating for you to be able to work with Chief Xu."
Wang Limin and Huang Jingzhong also admired Xu Dalong very much. Wang Limin said: "Yes, Brother Fang is right. Brother, the person I am most grateful for in my life is our Captain Xu. If it weren't for him, we would still be stigmatized as traitors.
Now we are also an upright anti-Japanese armed force, able to hold our chests high and be upright Chinese. This kindness, brother, I will never forget. "
Huang Jingzhong said: "Brother Fang, you are right. Captain Xu is the only young talent I have ever seen in my life. Chief Xu is not only a brilliant commander, but also a very righteous man. Brother, I admire him from the bottom of my heart."
Everyone really admired Xu Dalong and said some words of praise for Xu Dalong.
Sun Desheng and Wang Chengzhu have followed Xu Dalong for the longest time and have the deepest understanding of Xu Dalong. They sincerely admire Xu Dalong.
Sun Desheng picked up the wine glass and simply stood up.
