Hearing what Xu Dalong said, the commander felt his eyes light up.
He thought about it carefully, nodded and said, "You are right. If our army has the ability to support itself, there is no need to dismantle it. If conditions are good, even expansion is possible."
At this point, he shook his head slightly and said: "But the spirit of the superior's instructions must still be implemented. We cannot be special and take the lead in violating the superior's instructions."
Xu Dalong said: "Commander, we must resolutely obey the instructions of our superiors. Since our superiors ask us to disband the troops, we will resolutely dismantle them."
The commander said: "Xu Dalong, I know you have a smart mind and a lot of clever ideas. To be honest, I also hope that our troops in the Taiyue Military Region can be preserved. Tell me, what are your ideas?"
Xu Dalong told the commander his method. The more the commander listened, the more relaxed his face became. He couldn't help laughing at the end.
He said: "Xu Dalong, it's really yours. This is a good idea. Just do it. I will firmly support you."
Having said this, the commander shook his head slightly and said: "Only troops like you can do this. Some military subdivisions in our military region are really poor, and their equipment and training cannot keep up. Many troops It's just there to gather the number of people, there is indeed a need to streamline.
If they could keep their troops fat like you did in Mawusheng Base, and I wouldn't have to worry about anything, then it would be much easier for me, the commander.
This matter is like this. After you go back, you can hint to Li Yunlong, Ding Wei and Kong Jie to do what you want. Not only should you not shrink the army, but you can also find ways to expand it.
When the situation improves, not only will the original establishment be restored, but a larger team will also be recruited. "
For such a reasonable superior, Xu Dalong sincerely admired him. He stood up, saluted the commander, and said: "Thank you for your trust and support, chief. Please rest assured that the combat effectiveness of our military division's troops will not be reduced. , and will continue to improve.”
The commander looked at Xu Dalong with admiration and said: "Xu Dalong, you are a very outstanding talent, but your status is a bit low. I have an idea. I hope to transfer you to work in the military region to assume a higher position and better serve you." Use your talents.”
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Commander, you don't have to think about me. I am just a new recruit. Thanks to the trust and love of the leader, I am very satisfied to be a good captain."
What leader wouldn’t like such subordinates who are capable, not greedy for merit, and don’t pursue status? The commander admired Xu Dalong very much. He said with concern: "I feel reassured about you in other matters. Last time in Chongqing, Japanese spies targeted you for assassination. You must pay attention to your own safety, even in your own base area. Don’t be careless.”
Xu Dalong said gratefully: "Thank you, chief, for your concern."
After he returned to the Mawushan base area, he held a meeting to draw down the troops.
The troops affiliated to the Mawushan Military Division still retain the designations of the New First Brigade, the Independent Brigade and the guerrillas. Each of the New First Brigade and the Independent Brigade only retained two regiments and brigade-affiliated teams. The Mawushan Guerrilla Force also reduced part of its establishment. The original establishment reported to the army was 23,242 people. Now the number on the establishment list has been reduced to The number of employees was 13,116, which was reduced by almost half, fully complying with the reduction requirements stipulated by superiors.
However, these downsized people actually still exist, but they just do not appear on the establishment list. They are organized into various county brigades, and some are organized into self-defense groups in various counties.
These are all temporary and future supplies remain unchanged. Not only did the number of troops not decrease, but in the name of establishing self-defense regiments and expanding county brigades, many new soldiers were recruited, and the strength of the troops became much stronger than before.
The Mawushan base area has the strength, money, equipment, and food to support so many soldiers. This is where the confidence of Xu Dalong, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others lies.
Although the conditions of the military subdivision to which Ding Wei and Kong Jie belong are not as good as those of the Mawushan base area, the conditions are not bad. The measures they have taken are similar to those of the Mawushan military subdivision, and they have basically retained the original main force.
Midsummer is coming, the sun is scorching like fire, and the earth that has not rained for a long time has been exposed to cracks everywhere. The drought was so severe that the headquarters and Taiyue Military Region had to transfer large quantities of grain from the Mawushan Military Region again and again.
That day Zhao Gang came to Xu Dalong and said, "Captain, we are almost running out of food, and we can no longer allocate it."
Xu Dalong said: "Yeah, I don't know how long the drought will last. This year's summer harvest is basically hopeless. It may be difficult to solve the autumn grain problem now. I'm afraid the difficult situation will continue until next summer.
You are right, our food can no longer be allocated externally. You draft a telegram to explain our situation to the Taiyue Military Region and the headquarters. From now on, we will no longer provide food to our superiors. "
Zhao Gang said: "That's what I mean too. I'm going to draft the telegram now."
Soon after, the telegram was jointly sent out in the names of Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and Xu Dalong.
Zhao Gang said worriedly: "Although the telegram has been sent, I am not sure. I am afraid that my superiors will not agree. Even if I agree now, the drought is so serious. If they reach out to us again, I am afraid we will have to do it again." Turn in the food.”
Li Yunlong said: "Old Zhao, I'm not afraid, I will definitely do it. The drought is so serious, where will the superiors get food? They will definitely try to get food from us in the future. This food can no longer be taken out under any circumstances, otherwise If so, even our own troops won’t have enough to eat.”
Xu Dalong was also a little worried. He said: "Continuing like this is not an option. We have to think of another way and see where we can get some food."
Zhao Gang said: "There is drought everywhere, where can we get food?"
Xu Dalong said: "The drought is mainly in North China. Many places in central and southwestern China still have good harvests of food. If it doesn't work, you can still find solutions from abroad."
Li Yunlong said: "Brother Dalong, what you said makes sense, but those places are too far away and we can't reach them."
Zhao Gang also said: "Yes, we may be able to buy food from the south, but we have to pass through the Japanese-occupied areas for a long time. How can the food be transported here?"
Xu Dalong said: "It depends on people. I will send a telegram to find out about the food situation in the south first."
The first thing Xu Dalong thought of was General Yang. The grain output in Yichang is very high. General Yang is a Sichuan native and a local prominent family. He has a large amount of fields. He should be able to buy enough grain through him.
Sure enough, not long after the telegram was sent, General Yang responded with a telegram, saying that he could help Xu Dalong purchase a considerable amount of grain. But he also believed that even if he bought food, it would be impossible to transport it through the Japanese-occupied areas.
You must know that from Shanxi to Sichuan, you have to pass through at least 800 kilometers of Japanese-occupied areas. It is basically impossible to transport such a large amount of grain.
Not only that, there is a problem that needs to be solved. That is, a large amount of grain purchased from the Guotong District. If it wants to enter the Japanese-occupied area, it must have the consent of the senior officials of the Guotong District. Otherwise, it is very likely to be labeled as an enemy.
Now that the source of the food has been found, all that remains is how to transport it.
Xu Dalong decided to give it a try.
Before doing this, you must first obtain the consent of your superior. So Xu Dalong flew to the Taihang Mountain base area and arrived at the Taiyue Military Region Headquarters.
Before leaving, Xu Dalong sent a telegram to Zhang Wanhe and asked him to meet at the Taiyue Military Region Headquarters.
Xu Dalong met Zhang Wanhe in the commander's office.
Xu Dalong is one of Zhang Wanhe's favorite people to meet. As soon as he saw Xu Dalong, he said excitedly: "Brother Dalong, did you have any good news when you asked me to come over?"
Xu Dalong said: "There hasn't been a drop of rain yet. This year's summer grain harvest has been cut off, and the autumn grain harvest will probably be cut off as well. The impact of this drought will probably last until next year's summer grain harvest. The food problem is a big problem, and we still need to Just find a way to solve it.”
Hearing this, Zhang Wanhe's brows immediately frowned.
He said depressingly: "The food stocks in the headquarters' logistics are almost at the end. If I hadn't gotten some from you, I might not even be able to supply the food for the headquarters agencies now.
The bosses are now also starting to save food, drinking a bowl of gruel every morning, and rationing lunch and dinner. If the effects of the drought continue until next year, I really don’t know how to persevere next year? "
The commander asked: "Xu Dalong, do you have any new ideas when you come here to talk about this matter?"
Xu Dalong nodded and said: "I came here to report this matter to the leaders. I have already inquired with my friends in Guotong District. They can help buy food. I came here to discuss how to transport the food to our base area. Come."
Zhang Wanhe shook his head and said: "The headquarters has also considered this matter, but it is not realistic at all. Water from afar cannot quench the thirst of the near."
The commander knew Xu Dalong well and knew that he was not a person who spoke freely. Since he came here specifically to talk about this matter, he must have given careful consideration.
He said: "Xu Dalong, tell me, what are your specific thoughts?"
Xu Dalong said: "You can buy food in Guotong District, and I have discussed it with my friends. They are willing to help transport it in Guotong District.
All that remains is how to transport the food back through the Japanese-occupied areas. I have an idea that might be worth a try. "
The commander said: "Just tell me directly, what do you think?"
Xu Dalong said: "Grain is a strategic material. It is impossible for ordinary merchants to pass through the Japanese-occupied areas. However, if this batch of grain is transported by the Japanese army, the possibility of it being transported is extremely high."
Zhang Wanhe asked in confusion: "How is it possible to ask the Japanese army to help you transport food?"
The commander's eyes lit up. He once worked underground and was the backbone of Teko. After thinking about it for a moment, he felt that this was really a possibility.
He asked with great interest: "You have a point. Who are you going to ask to help you transport it?"
Xu Dalong said: "I want to get in touch with the Japanese army and transport this batch of food back through them. If this road can be opened, not only this batch of food, but also a steady stream of food can be transported here in the future."
The commander nodded and said, "This is a good idea. Do you have any specific ideas?"
Xu Dalong said: "Not only the anti-Japanese armed forces of our underground party were affected by this drought, but the Japanese army was also greatly affected.
As far as I know, the Japanese army in Shanxi was extremely short of food. Because of the lack of food, the 32nd garrison division forcibly transported away the food stored by Huang Xiejun's fourth division. The drought is now so serious that they will also face food shortages in the future.
Since the Japanese army also needs a large amount of food, why not make a deal with them and transport the food back, even if one family shares half of it, it can solve our urgent needs. "
Zhang Wanhe also noticed the clues and said, "This is a good idea. I just don't know if this little devil will agree?"
The commander is very familiar with the situation of each military division. He knows that the Mawushan Military Division has always maintained a relatively tacit relationship with the 32nd Garrison Division. Based on their familiarity with each other, the method Xu Dalong mentioned may be true. It is feasible.
He said: "This method is worth a try. I agree with this opinion. Don't worry, the organization has absolute trust in you. As long as it is for the benefit of the anti-Japanese war, you can go ahead and do it."
Xu Dalong felt extremely lucky to have such an enlightened leader. He said gratefully: "Thank you, Commander, for your trust."
Zhang Wanhe understood it completely and said, "Brother Dalong, don't worry, our logistics department also supports your idea. I will report it to the boss immediately after returning. Just go ahead and do it, I will always support you."
Xu Dalong said: "Thank you for your trust, chief. After I return, I will go to Lingao City and make an appointment with Qianye Xunyi in person."
Xu Dalong returned to the Mawushan base and sent a telegram to Yan Guiwu. Then Wang Shuhuai took Zheng Xirong to see Yan Guiwu.
Yan Guiwu was very emotional after hearing Xu Dalong's whimsical ideas. He didn't feel embarrassed, but rather excited.
If Xu Dalong can really make this deal with Qianye Xunyi, the Mawushan Military Division and the 32nd Garrison Division will be able to maintain a tacit relationship in the future, and the life of Huang Xiejun's 4th Division will be easier.
He agreed to help Xu Dalong go to Qianye Xunyi as a lobbyist and arrange for them to meet.
Yan Guiwu called Qianye Xun and said that he had important things to report to him.
All this time, Mr. Chiba Xunyi has been coming
He said that he still trusts Yan Guiwu, especially this time, Yan Guiwu passed the news to Xu Dalong, and as a result, the thorn in his side Tanaka Tomokazu was eliminated, and the relationship between the two became closer.
He also knew that Yan Guiwu was a person who did not talk nonsense. He said that he had important things to report. Qian Lixunyi knew that it would definitely not be some trivial matter, so he asked him to come over immediately.
