First, Xu Dalong asked Yan Guiwu to use Huang Xiejun's weak combat effectiveness as an excuse to obtain reinforcements from an infantry brigade from the Japanese deputy chief of staff. This effectively reduced the number of Japanese defense forces on the other three walls, creating more space for the Independent Regiment, the New Second Regiment, and the Third and Fifth Regiments. The siege of the Eighth Brigade relieved the pressure.
Xu Dalong had already calculated that after the three walls of the east, west and south were breached, the Japanese infantry brigade would definitely be transferred to reinforce the Japanese troops in other directions. The troops of Huang Xiejun's Fourth Division would also be out of the surveillance of the Japanese army.
After the Japanese army left, Wang Shuhuai was sent to the Logistics Section of the 32nd Division according to Xu Dalong's prior arrangements. Wang Shuhuai was the director of the Logistics Department of Huang Xiejun's Fourth Division. Due to business relationships, he was very close to the people guarding the Logistics Section of the 32nd Division. familiar.
He said to the Logistics Section Chief: "Your Excellency, Section Chief, now the east, west, and south sides have been attacked by enemy forces. Our side is relatively safe. Please go to our side, Mr. Section Chief."
The logistics department of the Japanese army is different from the combat troops. This group of guys is usually pampered and relatively weak-willed. They have heard the sound of gunfire getting closer and closer, and they have already panicked. Seeing that Wang Shuhuai was so concerned about their safety, he was a little moved and had the idea of retreating to the north of the city.
However, the head of the logistics section still did not trust Huang Xiejun. He asked with some confusion: "The three walls defended by Huang Jun today have been breached. Why hasn't your place been breached?"
Wang Shuhuai said: "Of course the combat effectiveness of our Huang Xie Army is not as good as that of the Huang Army. However, the anti-Japanese elements attacking us are not the main force of the Mawushan guerrillas, but the troops of the fifth brigade of the Huang Xie Army who have just rebelled. Their combat effectiveness is You know better."
The head of the logistics section felt that what he said made sense, nodded and said: "So that's how it is."
However, at this time he was still undecided and pondering over it.
Wang Shuhuai said: "Your Excellency, Section Chief, there are many enemy troops attacking the city, and their main target is the Huang Army's troops. The Huang Army's troops may not be able to block it. We are ready to rush out of the city. The troops of Huang Xiejun's fifth brigade If he is not our opponent, he will definitely be able to break through the encirclement.
Your Excellency, Section Chief, you and the lords of the Logistics Section take great care of us, and we are willing to escort you out of the city to rendezvous with the troops of the 82nd Regiment. His Excellency the Deputy Chief of Staff said that the Division Commander will arrive there soon, and we will be safe once we get there. "
The head of the logistics section was still a little undecided, because without the order of the deputy chief of staff of the division, the highest commander in the city, the logistics section would be held accountable for leaving the unit without permission.
At this moment, Takahashi Bingwei came in in a panic.
He said: "Your Excellency, Section Chief, it's bad, Huang Jun's troops can't hold it anymore, and the anti-Japanese armed forces will attack soon."
When Wang Shuhuai saw Takahashi Bingwei, he said: "Takahashi Taijun, our fourth division is ready to break out. Please and the section chief please join us in breaking out."
The head of the logistics section was still hesitant and said, "Do you want to report it to the chief of staff?"
Takahashi Bei said: "The news I just heard is that the headquarters has been surrounded by enemy forces and we can't contact the Chief of Staff. Your Excellency, Section Chief, it's too late. Please leave quickly."
The head of the logistics section had already run out of ideas at this time. He nodded and said, "Okay then, please quickly inform our people in the logistics section and evacuate together."
Soon after, Wang Shuhuai led the people guarding the logistics section of the 32nd Division into the defense area of Huang Xiejun's Fourth Division.
This was also arranged by Xu Dalong in advance.
Takahashi Bingwei is one of the most important intelligence agents of the Mawushan guerrillas, and Xu Dalong must ensure his safety. Before the battle started, Zheng Xirong was asked to tell him the plan of the coalition forces to attack the city, and asked him to find a way to sneak into the fourth division of Huang Xiejun and break out with them.
Seeing Wang Shuhuai coming with people from the Japanese logistics department, Yan Guiwu ordered the city gate to be opened and led the troops of Huang Xiejun's fourth division to rush out.
The officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade saw Huang Xiejun rushing over, so they blocked it with fierce firepower. Of course, their muzzles were raised an inch, and the bullets flew through the air.
Huang Xiejun's troops were fighting and rushing, and their bullets were also flying into the sky. The two sides fought seemingly lively, but there were no casualties.
When the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade saw the puppet troops rushing over, they retreated while fighting, got out of the way, and let them go. Then they entered the city through the city gate, facing the Japanese division headquarters from the north. Advance.
After the battle started, Xu Dalong stayed in the arsenal.
He believed in the combat effectiveness of the Independent Regiment, the New Second Regiment and the 358th Brigade, and also believed in the combat effectiveness that the aggrieved Independent Brigade could unleash. Therefore, he did not intervene in the battle of the various units. Accompanied by Lin Xueying, he drank Chatting over tea, waiting for good news from each army.
At 5:45 p.m., Li Yunlong was the first to send good news, saying that the independent regiment had attacked the division headquarters of the 32nd Japanese garrison division and killed the top commander of the Japanese army.
Immediately afterwards, other ministries also reported good news. They annihilated the Japanese troops in the city area assigned to them and completely controlled Lingao City.
Chiba Xunyi knew the powerful combat effectiveness of the Mawushan guerrillas. He was a little worried that Lingao City could not be defended, so he kept urging reinforcements from the 108th Division to arrive quickly.
At 3:00 in the afternoon, the deputy chief of staff in Lingao City reported to him that the enemy had launched an siege. Although Chiba Xunyi believed that it would be very difficult to defend Lingao City, he believed that with the tens of thousands of Japanese troops in the city, they could hold on for at least two days.
Unexpectedly, just over two hours later, the deputy chief of staff sent a farewell telegram.
At 6:00 in the evening, Qianye Xun repeatedly sent telegrams to Lingao City, but there was no reply.
Chiba Xunyi was worried that the 82nd Regiment and the 83rd Regiment would be attacked, so he hurriedly ordered the 82nd Regiment to move closer to the 83rd Regiment, and then retreat toward Yucheng to join the reinforcements from the Japanese 108th Division.
The 108th Division had already sent reinforcements. Shortly after the reinforcements left Yucheng, they were attacked by the 69th Regiment and the Second Supplementary Regiment.
Division commander Fujiwara Konichi ordered the reinforcements to temporarily stop advancing and be ready to return to Yucheng at any time.
When he heard the news that Lingao City had been lost, Commander Fujiwara Konichi immediately ordered the reinforcements to return to Yu City.
The Japanese 110th Division also sent reinforcements. On the way, they were attacked by the Mahushan guerrilla cavalry. After hearing the news that Lingao City had fallen, they also retreated.
At this point, the offensive campaign launched by the coalition forces against Lingao City ended successfully. This battle not only captured Lingao City, but also annihilated more than 13,400 Japanese and puppet troops in the city, and captured a large amount of weapons, equipment and other supplies. It was a great victory.
Xu Dalong decided to give it up as soon as it was good, and Li Yunlong and Kong Jie were satisfied and stopped making other demands.
As a result, the coalition troops began to withdraw their troops and return to camp.
Lingao City is a relatively large city in Shanxi. The coalition forces captured this city that was heavily defended by the Japanese army, which had a great impact. Celebrations were held in the rear areas and World War II areas, newspapers and media carried out extensive publicity, and participating troops were commended by their respective superiors.
Guancheng County.
The Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment were about to return to the Taihang Mountain base. Xu Dalong and others held a banquet to see them off.
At the banquet, Li Yunlong said excitedly: "Brother Dalong, this time your guerrillas set up a stage for us, sang a great show, killed tens of thousands of Japs, and made a fortune. Brother, I am really happy. "
Kong Jie was also very happy and said: "Brother Dalong, it is really a pleasure to fight with you. After I go back this time, I will ask the brigade commander for instructions and simply transfer our new second regiment to your Mawushan base area. From now on, we will fight together." .”
Li Yunlong was unwilling as soon as he heard this. He said: "Kong Er, what do you mean? The Mawushan guerrillas are separated from our independent group. If they come to Mawushan, it will be our independent group. When will it be your turn to join the new group?" The second group?"
Kong Jie was unhappy when he heard this and said: "Li Yunlong, you are just a hundan. Our new second regiment is coming because we want to fight with Brother Dalong. It's not like you think, as if we want to take advantage." Yeah, how can I have those crooked ideas of yours?"
Li Yunlong was not to be outdone and said: "It is natural for our independent group to come. If you, the new second group, come, you are taking advantage of Brother Dalong and the others. You have made a fortune this time, but you are not taking advantage of Brother Dalong and the others." Guang. I advise you not to make this idea. If you want to come to Mawu Mountain, it is our independent group."
Zhao Gang felt that Li Yunlong's words were a little careless, so he hurriedly came out to smooth things over. He said to Kong Jie: "Captain Kong, Lao Li has such a bad temper. Don't be as knowledgeable as him."
Kong Jie stepped down and said nothing more.
Zhang Dabiao was very supportive of Li Yunlong's idea. He said: "Commander, after returning this time, quickly go to the brigade commander and transfer our independent regiment to Mawu Mountain. The life here is really too hard." It’s moisturizing, I don’t want to go back to the Taihang Mountains again.”
They were talking lively here, but the leaders of the Independent Brigade who came to see off the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment were silent there.
They all felt very frustrated in this battle. Originally, they could have attacked the city directly like the New Second Regiment, the Independent Regiment and the 358th Brigade. However, they followed Xu Dalong's order and not only failed to capture the city wall, but instead let Huang Xiejun escape. .
Although Li Yunlong, Kong Jie and Chu Yunfei didn't say anything, they proudly showed off their military exploits there, as if they were slapping the Independence Brigade in the face, which made them very uncomfortable.
Xu Dalong understood their mood. He raised his wine glass in front of everyone and said: "In this siege operation, the Independent Brigade is fully capable of entering the city on time like other troops. The reason why they failed to enter the city is that I made arrangements in advance to let Huang Xiejun's troops leave. Therefore, they completed the task perfectly, and their merits were the same as those of other troops attacking the city.
I would like to thank all the officers and soldiers of the Independence Brigade for their strong support to me. I would like to propose three glasses of wine to you to express my sincere gratitude! "
Wang Limin, Gao Zhiyong, Huang Jingzhong and others felt much better when they saw Xu Dalong explaining the whole story in public.
Everyone stood up together and drank three glasses of wine with Xu Dalong.
Taihang Mountain Base Brigade Headquarters.
Li Yunlong and Kong Jie led the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment, escorted the equipment of that regiment, loaded with a large amount of captured materials, returned to the base area, and reported to the brigade commander.
The brigade commander held a special meeting to hear reports from the Independent Regiment and the New Second Regiment on their participation in the battles in the direction of Yangquan and Lingao City.
Li Yunlong and Kong Jie reported on the battle respectively. Each of them was elated and introduced their achievements in the battle, which made the cadres of other regiments present at the meeting very envious.
Commander Cheng of the 69th Regiment said dissatisfied: "Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, you have made a fortune in this battle and cannot keep it all to yourself. When you attacked Lingao City, our 69th Regiment and the Second Supplementary Regiment went to Yucheng to help you contain it. We got the Japanese reinforcements. If you get the benefits, you should share some with us no matter what."
Li Yunlong is a tough guy, no one else can take advantage of him.
He stared and said: "Cheng Xiazi, our independent regiment fought hard to capture Lingao City, kill the Japs, and seize supplies. That is our ability. If you have the ability, kill the Japs' reinforcements and seize the things." Of course they are all ours, why should they be divided from us?"
Kong Jie was on the same side as Li Yunlong this time. He said: "Yes, Lao Li is right. Our New Second Regiment braved Japanese artillery fire to capture Lingao City, and the supplies captured are of course ours. Why should we share them? Where are the others?"
The brigade commander likes his subordinates to be competitive. As for the dispute between them, he doesn't bother to pay attention to it. However, he also thought that Li Yunlong and Kong Jie had made too much money this time, so he kept them after the meeting.
The captain said: "Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, you are too shameless. How much foreign money did you make during this battle? Be honest. You must hand over what you should hand over, and you are not allowed to play tricks on me."
Li Yunlong said with a playful smile: "My captain, all the equipment of the regiment we brought back was handed over. We didn't leave a gun or a bullet behind. We went out this time and got a little bargain. , it’s not worth mentioning at all. It doesn’t sound good to say that a leader as big as you is still staring at us three melons and two dates.”
Kong Jie also said: "Yes, brigade commander, we really didn't get much profit."
The brigade commander widened his eyes and said, "Don't look at me carelessly. First of all, let me make it clear that although you escorted the equipment of this regiment back, they were obtained by Xu Dalong and others from the World War II District Commander's Headquarters. They are worth a dime to you." Money has nothing to do with it. When you go out to fight and make a fortune, you all know how to make money for yourself. Have you forgotten the discipline of our army? The seizure must be handed over. Tell me, how much money have you made? ?”
Li Yunlong still wanted to quibble, but the brigade commander said: "What? You still want to give me a thumbs-down, then well, you won't participate in the next combat operation. From now on, your task is to serve as a guard at the headquarters and guard the Taihang Mountain base. Where? Don’t go either.”
Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong suddenly panicked. Today's independent regiment is well-equipped and has sufficient ammunition. He is eager to go out to participate in combat operations as soon as possible. If he really takes up guard duties from now on, he won't be able to go anywhere, which would be as uncomfortable as killing him.
He hurriedly said: "Brigadier, don't say goodbye. We have seized some supplies, and we are thinking of honoring the brigade commander when we come back. I also discussed with Lao Kong on the way, saying that even if we were frugal, we should Use part of it to honor the brigade commander, right, Lao Kong?"
After speaking, he kept winking at Kong Jie.
Kong Jie's current thoughts are similar to Li Yunlong's, he is eager to go out and fight every day. However, he was more practical than Li Yunlong, and he said directly without looking at Li Yunlong's eyes: "Brigade Commander, our New Second Regiment has already prepared the gift list and wants to hand it over to the Brigade Commander."
With that said, he actually took out a list of supplies and handed it to the brigade commander.
Li Yunlong was embarrassed this time. He really didn't make any preparations in this regard. He just wanted to play tricks on the brigade commander. If the brigade commander didn't ask, he wasn't going to hand it in. If the brigade commander presses hard. He continued to expose it bit by bit like squeezing out toothpaste.
The brigade commander saw the list of materials handed over by Kong Jie, which read: six Type 92 infantry guns, 18 60mm mortars, two Type 92 heavy machine guns, 24 crooked machine guns, 12,000 yuan from Ocean, 38 400 rifles and two cars of other supplies.
The brigade commander smiled and said: "Yes, Kong Jie, you have really made a fortune this time, and your attitude is also very good. Next time there is a combat operation, the New Second Regiment will be sent first to participate."
When Li Yunlong heard this, he knew that the brigade commander was telling him this on purpose. He knew the brigade commander and was not a fussy person, so he said with a playful smile: "Brigadier Commander, our independent regiment has already prepared the supplies to be handed over to the brigade headquarters. They are the same as those of Lao Kong, but I can't remember the list of supplies. I live at Zhao Gang’s place.”
The brigade commander knew that Li Yunlong would be able to earn less money than Kong Jie when he went out to fish for oil and water. He said: "Li Yunlong, you are not as good as Kong Jie at this point. Let's do this. In order to punish you, your independent regiment will hand over the supplies." , just add 10% to the materials that Kong Jie handed over."
The brigade commander knew that the materials seized by Li Yunlong and Kong Jie were much more than what they handed over. However, the brigade commander did not question them in detail. He had to provide enough motivation to his generals. Only in this way Only then will they work hard to fight and seize the enemy's supplies.
The reason why the brigade commander forced Li Yunlong and Kong Jie to hand over some supplies was because Commander Cheng's 69th Regiment and the Second Supplementary Regiment also participated in this battle. They were fighting a blockade and could not get anything. If you don't give them any benefits, who will be willing to cooperate with others in fighting in the future?
Whether it is the Independent Regiment, the New Second Regiment, the 69th Regiment, or the Second Supplementary Regiment, they are all subordinates of the brigade commander. The palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh, and the brigade commander must have a bowl of water to keep his balance. He planned to reward these two regiments with part of the weapons and ammunition handed over by Li Yunlong and Kong Jie.
When Li Yunlong heard this, he felt as if his ribs had been torn. The pain made him break into a cold sweat. He hurriedly said: "Brigadier Commander, no, we have the same supplies as Lao Kong and others. Why should we hand over more?" ah?"
The brigade commander was too lazy to pay attention to him and said: "Now I declare that the independent regiment will take over the security mission of the right wing of the headquarters from today on, and will not go out to perform combat missions in the future."
Li Yunlong heard this and said helplessly: "Come on, Brigadier, you are still more powerful. I'm convinced. Just as you said, our independent regiment handed over more supplies than Kong Jie and his new second regiment." OK, that’s all right.”
The brigade commander laughed loudly and said, "Li Yunlong, you just deserve a beating. If you don't beat me, you won't be honest."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "Brigadier, you are a black-hearted man. I don't think anyone in our division can compare with you."
Seeing Li Yunlong's playful smile in front of the brigade commander, it was obvious that he was very close to the brigade commander.
Kong Jie was an honest man and did not dare to joke with the brigade commander like this. He couldn't help but feel a little envious of Li Yunlong.
The brigade commander smiled and said: "Li Yunlong, Kong Jie, you guys fought really well this time. I'll treat you to a drink at noon today and let's have a good chat."
When Li Yunlong and Kong Jie heard that the brigade commander wanted to treat them to a drink, they both felt very proud and said happily: "Thank you, brigade commander."
The brigade commander and chief of staff really arranged a banquet for Li Yunlong and Kong Jie to drink. During the banquet, they mainly talked about the situation of the Mawushan guerrillas and the 358th Brigade of the Shanxi-Sui Army.
The brigade commander and chief of staff wanted to objectively evaluate the Mawushan guerrillas through the stories of Li Yunlong and Kong Jie.
Li Yunlong and Kong Jie respectively talked about the Mawushan guerrillas in their eyes.
Li Yunlong said: "Brigade Commander, that boy Xu Dalong is really amazing now. We visited their base area. Now they not only have tens of thousands of regular troops, but also chariot troops and cavalry troops. Their artillery is at least more than Equipment of an artillery regiment.
They also have a large number of cars, hundreds at least. This time we went to Lingao City to fight in a truck, which was much faster and more comfortable than walking on two legs on the ground.
There are also several of their county brigades, each of which has more troops than a regiment, and its equipment is much better than our ordinary regiment. The training of the troops is also good, and even the tactical level of the basic militia is not inferior to that of the regular army.
Dalong and his friends are living a very comfortable life now. They live in a bungalow in the county town and their food is also very good.
Xu Dalong is really talented, he has so many people and horses, and he can still keep them so fat. "
Kong Jie also admired Xu Dalong. He said: "Yes, brigade commander and chief of staff, we also visited their arsenal, clothing factory, and coal mine in the Mahushan base area. The scale of the guerrilla industry is not small."
The brigade commander then asked about the cooperation between the Mawushan guerrillas and the 358th Brigade of the Shanxi-Sui Army.
Li Yunlong said: "That guy Chu Yunfei is a very arrogant person, but I can see that he admires Xu Dalong very much. The relationship between them is very close, and they have a tacit understanding when fighting."
After listening to this, the brigade commander said sincerely: "Xu Dalong is a capable person. He is not only an excellent commander, but also a comprehensive and independent talent in all aspects of military, political, economic, cultural, and educational aspects. Look, When I got up, I made the right move by sending them to Ma Wushan to develop independently."
