Xu Dalong thinks Zhao Gang's suggestion makes sense.
Xu Dalong said: "You are right. This time, let the independent brigade go out to perform combat missions alone. You will directly inform the independent brigade to get them ready. When the intelligence is clear, send them out to fight."
Independent Brigade Headquarters.
The battle in Lingao City has always been like a stone weighing on the hearts of the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade. Although Xu Dalong made a clarification, saying that the Independent Brigade was not incapable of capturing the northern wall of Lingao City, nor was it incapable of intercepting the troops of the Huang Xie Army's Fourth Division, Xu Dalong had arranged them in advance.
However, it was impossible to explain this matter to everyone, and Xu Dalong couldn't explain it so clearly.
Therefore, it is inevitable that some people will think that the independent brigade's combat effectiveness is too weak to capture the city wall, and it also let go of Huang Xiejun's troops during the battle. This is not just a matter of weak combat effectiveness, but that they think there is something wrong with their position and deliberately let Huang Xiejun go.
This matter was like a huge stone, weighing heavily on the hearts of the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade. Everyone was very depressed. The officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade have long been looking forward to having the opportunity to fight independently, to prove that the Independent Brigade also has strong combat effectiveness, to prove that they have a clear conscience, have a firm anti-Japanese stance, and are not inferior to other underground party anti-Japanese armed forces. .
Zhao Gang came to the headquarters of the Independent Brigade and invited all the leaders of the Independent Brigade to the conference room.
He said: "Brothers, Captain Xu is going to deploy a combat operation. He asked me to ask if you are willing to carry out this combat mission alone?"
Wang Limin had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. He immediately said: "I am willing. No matter what tasks the captain assigns, I am willing to complete it."
Huang Jingzhong also said: "Brigadier Wang is right. I am willing to lead the troops to carry out combat missions."
Gao Zhiyong served as Zhao Gang's assistant in the independent brigade. In terms of ideological management, Zhao Gang was responsible for all aspects, while Gao Zhiyong was responsible for specific work. He had been dispatched to the army the most times, and he had a relatively detailed and comprehensive grasp of the ideological situation of the officers and soldiers of the independent brigade.
He said: "Commissioner Zheng, the officers and soldiers of our Independent Brigade have some emotions, thinking that their superiors do not trust the Independent Brigade enough and do not believe in the determination of our brothers in the anti-Japanese struggle.
I believe in the combat effectiveness of the Independent Brigade. Everyone has been holding back their energy for a long time, hoping to go out and fight happily to prove that the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade can still win the war.
If independent brigades can be allowed to independently perform combat missions, I support it with both hands. "
Zhao Gang said: "The captain said that he trusts the officers and soldiers of the independent brigade, so he decided to give an important combat task to our independent brigade to complete."
Wang Limin asked expectantly: "Commissioner Zheng, what kind of mission is it?"
Zhao Gang said: "Captain Xu received information that there was a Japanese military column heading from Yangquan to SJZ, carrying a large amount of supplies. This batch of supplies is very important to our Mawushan base area. Captain Xu hopes that our independent brigade We can intercept this batch of supplies and transport them back to the base area."
Wang Limin immediately said: "No problem, the Independent Brigade will resolutely complete its mission."
Zhao Gang said: "This matter is more complicated. We not only have to intercept the Japanese army's military column and eliminate the Japanese soldiers responsible for escorting the military column, but we also need to guard against reinforcements from the surrounding Japanese troops and transport the supplies back safely.
This task is not easy to complete. I hope everyone can use their brains, consider it comprehensively, and formulate a complete combat plan. "
Huang Jingzhong said: "Since joining the anti-Japanese armed forces, our independent brigade has fought several battles with Captain Xu, and we have learned a lot from Captain Xu. I feel confident that we can complete this mission."
Gao Zhiyong said: "Yes, I believe that our independent brigade will be able to complete this mission. Please tell Commissioner Zheng to tell Captain Xu that the independent brigade will never let down the expectations of the captain and guarantee to complete this mission."
Zhao Gang said: "The captain must be very happy that everyone can have such an attitude.
He said that he believed that all the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade would not only be able to complete this mission outstandingly, but would also grow into the main force of the true underground party's anti-Japanese armed forces in battles in the future. "
After hearing the news, the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade felt very excited. They were all gearing up and ready for battle, waiting for the order from the brigade headquarters to immediately go to the front line.
Soon after, a combat meeting was held in the conference room of the Mawushan guerrilla headquarters. Zheng Xirong first gave a situation report.
Zheng Xirong introduced the situation related to the Shitai-Taiwan Railway in detail. Their intelligence was very detailed, including not only the deployment of Japanese and puppet troops in the combat area, but also the departure schedule of Japanese freight trains and the number of Japanese escort troops.
Everyone in the Independence Brigade admires the meticulous intelligence work of the Mawushan guerrillas.
Zhao Gang, Wang Limin, Huang Jingzhong, Gao Zhiyong and others all know that the Mawushan guerrillas have a large-scale intelligence unit. This unit is directly controlled by Xu Dalong. Since their funding sources and expenditures are independently accounted for, the specific situation includes Zhao Gang's Not sure.
Everyone also knew that this was due to the need for confidentiality, and Zhao Gang and the leaders of the Independent Brigade consciously did not inquire about this matter. They all understand that the reason why the Mawushan guerrillas often won battles in the past is inseparable from detailed and accurate intelligence sources.
After Zheng Xirong introduced the relevant information about the scheduled combat area, Xu Dalong said: "The independent brigade pays close attention to training in peacetime, and its combat effectiveness has been greatly improved. After several combat practices, it is fully capable of independent operations. I have After discussing with Commissioner Zhao Zheng, this combat mission will be handed over to the independent brigade to complete alone. Do you have any questions?"
Wang Limin, Huang Jingzhong, Gao Zhiyong and others had long been holding back their energy to go out and have a big fight. When they heard what Xu Dalong said, they were very happy and immediately expressed their determination to complete the task.
Xu Dalong really acted as the hands-off boss. He said: "You are all aware of the situation. All combat plans and related deployments are completed by independent brigades alone. I believe you will be able to complete the mission successfully."
Wang Limin, Huang Jingzhong and others went back to study the battle plan very excitedly.
After they left, Zhao Gang said with some worry: "Captain, the situation in the planned combat area is more complicated. If you just let them go and fight alone, will it be dangerous?"
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "I have also considered the issues you are considering. First of all, we must believe in them. Only in this way can we give full play to their enthusiasm. To be on the safe side, when the independent brigade goes out to perform combat missions, I will send Sun Desheng to lead the cavalry The troops are following them secretly and can reinforce them in time if there is any emergency."
Zhao Gang smiled and said: "Captain, this is a good idea. It makes me feel at ease."
Zhao Gang thought for a moment and said, "Captain, what do you think about this time if I go on a mission with the Independent Brigade?"
Xu Dalong understood Zhao Gang's mood. After all, he was the Zheng Committee Member of the Independent Brigade, and he had just taken office. He needed to have achievements to establish his prestige in the Independent Brigade. In addition, Zhao Gang was cautious, so he could personally participate in the operations of the Independent Brigade. I feel more at ease.
Xu Dalong said: "If you go in person, I will feel more at ease."
Zhao Gang said: "In order to effectively train the independent brigade, I will only wear my ears this time and will not interfere with the military command."
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "You are the backbone of the Independent Brigade. There is no need to express opinions. As long as you are here, everyone feels at ease."
Soon after, Zhao Gang, Wang Limin and others led a reinforced regiment of the Independent Brigade and set off.
In order to effectively train the troops, Xu Dalong secretly sent guerrillas to protect the Independent Brigade. Zhao Gang did not disclose it to the leaders of the Independent Brigade.
After the Independence Brigade set off, Xu Dalong called Sun Desheng, Wei Monk, Cui Zhenyue and Wang Pao, and asked them to secretly follow the Independence Brigade, and sent cavalry scouts to the Japanese and puppet army strongholds throughout the combat area to monitor the enemy's actions and prepare for the Independence at any time. The brigade provides intelligence support.
The reason why Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang did this was because they did not want any accidents to happen to the independent travellers. If this battle can be won, the morale of the independent brigade will roar; if the combat operations do not go smoothly, it will seriously dampen the enthusiasm of the officers and soldiers of the independent brigade and affect their morale. It will be doubly difficult to recover.
Based on the intelligence provided by Zheng Xirong, the Independent Brigade ambushed the railway line at night. At 9:30 a.m. the next day, we stopped a Japanese freight train, annihilated the Japanese troops responsible for escorting it, and seized a large amount of supplies. The operation went very smoothly.
Since there were too many seized materials, the officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade could not finish the transportation, so they sent a telegram to Xu Dalong and asked him to send a transportation team to load them.
This is the defense area of the Japanese 110th Division. After receiving the report, the Japanese army urgently mobilized an infantry brigade of the Japanese army and a regiment of Huang Xiejun near the accident site to rush to the accident site.
All of this was within the independent brigade's combat preparedness. They had already dispatched two reinforced companies in advance and set up an ambush on the only way for the Japanese reinforcements to pass. After fierce fighting, the Japanese reinforcements were delayed and time was bought for the independent brigade to move supplies.
After the battle started, Sun Desheng and others had been secretly observing the situation on the battlefield. They saw that the troops of the Independent Brigade were fighting very orderly, but they did not show up.
After the troops of the Independent Brigade were safely evacuated, Wang Pao said with some regret: "Deputy Captain, we came out just to watch the excitement, it was too boring. Why don't we also find a target to kill him."
Monk Wei also said: "Yes, deputy captain, the Independence Brigade has seized a lot of supplies. We are going back empty-handed on this trip. We can't lose face."
Sun Desheng has a hot temper. He didn't need to be reminded by the two of them. He had already made up his mind and said: "We have thought of going together. I have already thought about it. What do you think of this?..."
Monk Wei and others thought this was a good idea.
Monk Wei said happily: "Deputy captain, your brain is getting better and better now. The little devils would never have imagined that we would give them this guy."
Sun Desheng said happily: "Didn't our captain often say that you need to rely on your brain when fighting a war? You should use more brains when encountering problems. You must not only think from your own standpoint, but also think from the standpoint of a little devil. Only in this way can you Take him by surprise and catch him off guard.”
Sun Desheng and others discussed the combat plan and then marched quickly towards the predetermined combat area.
After the Japanese railway garrison in the direction of Yangquan was annihilated last time, the Japanese army transferred a new railway garrison from China. After hearing that there was an accident on the railway, they dispatched an infantry brigade to the scene of the accident, and were attacked by officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade on the way.
The officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade retreated while fighting, and soon got rid of the Japanese railway garrison.
The Japanese army was eager to rush to the scene of the accident and did not pursue the officers and soldiers of the Independence Brigade. They rushed to the scene of the accident. As a result, they only saw the overturned train, empty carriages and the bodies of many Japanese officers and soldiers.
At this time, Japanese and puppet troops nearby also rushed to the scene of the accident. The captain of the Japanese army left a small team to deal with the funeral affairs with the local Japanese and puppet troops. He led the large army back to the barracks.
The Japanese troops were already very tired when they hurried to the scene of the accident. Due to the sudden incident, they did not bring dry food with them when they went out. Now they are even more exhausted as they rush back hungry. Seeing that they were reaching their barracks ahead, everyone relaxed their vigilance and just wanted to go back quickly, have a hot meal, and have a good sleep.
The Japanese army never dreamed that they would be suddenly attacked by Sun Desheng and others just 1 kilometer away from the barracks.
The Japanese army was caught off guard and suffered many casualties in one fell swoop. The Japanese army captain immediately organized a counterattack on the spot.
Due to the unfavorable terrain, after Sun Desheng and others launched the attack, in order to avoid suffering heavy casualties, they did not charge towards the Japanese army. Instead, they relied on the advantage of artillery to kill the Japanese army from a long distance.
This is a plain area, which is also not conducive to the Japanese defense. The captain of the Japanese army led the troops to charge against the guerrillas, hoping to break through the guerrillas' obstruction, return to the barracks, and rely on the buildings to fight the enemy.
Of course the guerrillas knew the enemy's intentions, so they set up blocking positions between the Japanese barracks and the Japanese army and repelled the Japanese attack.
The Japanese captain saw the enemy's fierce firepower and knew that there would be too many casualties in a forced charge, so they stopped the attack.
No one on either side dared to get close, they just shot at each other from a distance.
This time when they went out for reinforcements, the Japanese captain had brought out basically all the troops in the barracks. There were only a few logistics personnel left in the barracks. They posed no threat to the guerrillas, and the two sides became deadlocked.
While commanding the troops to fight the guerrillas, the Japanese army captain sent a telegram to his superiors requesting tactical guidance.
About 40 minutes later, a motorcycle convoy appeared behind the Japanese army, and about a hundred Japanese soldiers rushed over.
When the Japanese officers and soldiers saw the reinforcements coming, they were all excited, and their morale suddenly rose.
When the Japanese army captain saw the motorcycle convoy approaching, he stepped forward to meet them, wanting to know where the Japanese troops came from and whether there were any reinforcements behind them.
The motorcycle team drove over and stopped not far from the Japanese captain.
The Japanese captain saw a Japanese lieutenant sitting on a motorcycle in front of him. He was a center-left officer after all, so he stood there, waiting for the Japanese lieutenant to come over and introduce the situation to him.
The Japanese soldiers on the motorcycles did not get off their vehicles. Suddenly, the machine guns mounted on the sidecars of the motorcycles fired at the Japanese soldiers.
The Japanese captain and several of his officers and guards were beaten into pieces on the spot.
The Japanese officers and soldiers on the motorcycles jumped off the motorcycles and opened fire fiercely at the Japanese troops from behind.
The railway garrison was originally poorly equipped and had been suppressed by the firepower of the guerrillas. Fortunately, the guerrillas did not launch an attack, so they managed to persevere. They were suddenly attacked from behind, causing chaos. The captain was killed, and the Japanese army became even more chaotic.
Sun Desheng saw the opportunity, ordered the charge horn to be blown, and directed the guerrillas to charge forward.
The Japanese army was surrounded by enemies from both sides and was unable to organize effective resistance. After fierce fighting, they were eventually annihilated by the guerrillas.
Sun Desheng said to Wang Pao: "You did a good job this time. You wiped out this group of Japs and gave your motorcycle squadron credit."
Wang Pao was very proud. His motorcycle squadron disguised himself as Japanese soldiers and carried out a sneak attack from behind. This was not the first time, and he was familiar with this routine.
He smiled and said: "It's nothing. These little devils seem to be new here and have never heard of the power of our guerrillas."
Wang Pao was right. The Mawushan guerrillas used to disguise themselves as Japanese troops for sneak attack tactics. The Japanese troops in this area had received relevant notifications and would be on strict guard against Japanese troops of unknown origin during combat.
This railway garrison of the Japanese army had just been transferred from China and had not yet experienced the power of the Mawushan guerrillas. Talents such as Sun Desheng, Wei Monk and Wang Pao were able to use this tactic and achieve unparalleled results.
Monk Wei said: "Deputy Captain, most of the little Japs have been wiped out. There are still a few Japs in the barracks. Don't let them go."
Sun Desheng said: "There must be something valuable in the kid's barracks. Let's attack it now and see what kind of fortune we can make."
20 minutes later, the guerrillas annihilated the remaining Japanese troops in the barracks and seized all the supplies in the Japanese army's inventory.
Guancheng County.
Zhao Gang, Wang Limin and others led the troops of the Independent Brigade to return to the county town. From a distance, they saw many people standing outside the gate of the county town, including guerrillas and people watching the excitement in the county town.
Xu Dalong and others came to the city gate in person to welcome the returning officers and soldiers of the Independent Brigade.
The Independence Brigade fought a good battle this time. The morale of the officers and soldiers was high. When they saw the welcoming crowd at the city gate, they stopped their advance, rectified the troops, and then walked towards the welcoming crowd with neat steps. While walking, I sang the song I just learned.
