Xu Dalong told Zhao Gang about this, and Zhao Gang sent Wang Xiaohu to take the transportation team to the World War II District Chief's Department, and handed over the funds for the purchase of the production line and the benefits to Li Kun and related personnel to Li Kun, and handed over the bullet production line to Li Kun. It was transported back, and soon afterwards it was transported to the Taihang Mountain base area and handed over to Zhang Wanhe.
Zhang Wanhe didn't know how to thank Xu Dalong, so he flew to the base area and insisted on paying the bill himself to entertain Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong knew that Zhang Wanhe would be embarrassed if he refused to treat him this time, so he happily accepted it.
Zhang Wanhe came here not only to treat Xu Dalong to dinner.
He brought a message to Xu Dalong, saying that due to Xu Dalong's outstanding performance, his superiors attached great importance to Xu Dalong and wanted to promote him. Northern Shaanxi called for Xu Dalong to go to Zheng University of the Anti-Japanese Army as the director of the tactics teaching and research section. Xu Dalong's position could be promoted to two levels in a row.
Xu Dalong felt a headache when he heard the news. He lives such a comfortable life here in the Mawushan Military Division, and he doesn't want to be a teacher who eats chalk dust.
He said: "Minister Zhang, we are old friends. I don't want to be the director of the teaching and research section. You have to help me block this matter."
Zhang Wanhe said: "Brother, I came here specifically for this matter. Don't worry, I can't bear to have you leave. When I have difficulties, who can I go to to help solve it? When I go back, I will go to the chief and firmly oppose you. Go there and be a teacher.”
Li Yunlong, Zhang Dabiao and others were reluctant when they heard that their superiors were trying to plot Xu Dalong again. They jointly sent a telegram to the commander, asking him to keep Xu Dalong no matter what.
Of course the commander would not let go of a treasure like Xu Dalong. Emotionally speaking, he was very close to Xu Dalong and was reluctant to let him leave the Taiyue Military Region.
So he went to his superiors to give him a hard time and tried hard to keep Xu Dalong in the Taiyue Military Region.
After all, the transfer of Xu Dalong was the intention of Northern Shaanxi, and the superiors were also in a dilemma. They hinted to the commander to find an excuse for Xu Dalong to leave. The commander understood and asked Xu Dalong to go out and hide.
After receiving the telegram from the commander, Xu Dalong immediately sent a telegram to Li Kun, asking him to go to the chief of staff and invite Xu Dalong to participate in the next combat operations in the World War II zone in the name of the World War II Zone Commander's Department.
The World War II District Chief's Department quickly sent a telegram to the Taiyue Military Region, saying that Xu Dalong would be seconded. Northern Shaanxi saw that Xu Dalong was indeed unable to escape, so he gave up the idea.
In order to prevent his superiors from pursuing the matter, Xu Dalong had to show off, so he actually came to the World War II District Chief's Department.
Xu Dalong came to the headquarters' operations office.
Li Kun was very happy to see Xu Dalong and wanted to entertain him alone.
He asked Xu Dalong to sit down for a while. He wanted to give the document in his hand to the chief of staff, and then went to the street to drink with Xu Dalong.
Soon after, Li Kun came back, and Xu Dalong stood up and prepared to leave with him.
Li Kun said: "Brother Dalong, I heard that you are here, please come to his office."
Xu Dalong followed Li Kun to the chief of staff's office. He stood at attention and saluted very respectfully and said, "Have a seat."
The chief of staff was very happy and said affectionately: "Brother Dalong, I haven't seen you for a few days. You did a great job in Myanmar this time. You said you have come to the chief's department, why don't you come and see me? Look at me."
Xu Dalong said: "Thank you for sitting down. You have many things to do every day, and I am sorry to bother you because of my humble position."
The chief of staff said: "Brother Dalong, you are an outsider. I have never treated you as an outsider. Today you came to the chief's department. I will personally host a banquet for you."
Xu Dalong hurriedly said: "I don't dare to accept it, thank you for attending."
The chief of staff looked at the clock on the wall and said: "Li Kun, it's getting late. Send someone to make arrangements and set up a table at the best restaurant in the city. I want to have a good drink with Brother Dalong. cup."
Soon after, everyone arrived at the largest restaurant in Fendong County and asked for a private room inside.
When Xu Dalong went upstairs, he saw that the chief of staff's guards had cleared away all the guests on the second floor.
At the beginning, he thought that the chief of staff's ostentation was that he had to clear away all the guests just to have a meal. But he thought about it and felt that something was not right. According to his understanding, the chief of staff usually did not do things in such a high-profile manner. Not only that, as the dignified chief of staff of the World War II District Commander's Department, for such a big shot to treat him to a meal, it would probably be more than just that. It's as simple as eating.
Sure enough, not long after everyone sat down, another general walked in from outside. Xu Dalong knew this man. He was Zhou Ping'an, the commander of the 68th Army of the Jinsui Army.
Xu Dalong hurriedly stood at attention and saluted, saying: "Hello, military seat."
Zhou Pingan was very polite when he saw Xu Dalong. Although he is a military commander, Xu Dalong's real strength is not inferior to that of his military commander. In Myanmar, he even commanded the coalition forces including the British Army and Yuanzheng Army. His status is definitely higher than his military commander. .
He quickly stood at attention and returned the courtesy, saying: "You are so polite."
Soon after, the food and wine were served. After three drinks, the chief of staff got to the point.
He said: "Brother Dalong, I need your help with something."
Xu Dalong said: "Sir, you're welcome. If you have any questions, just ask me. As long as I can fulfill my humble duty, I will never refuse."
The chief of staff said: "Commander Zhou, come and talk to Brother Dalong."
Zhou Ping'an said: "Brother Dalong, since the end of the Hancheng Battle, Niangzi Pass has been guarded by our 68th Army. The Japanese 112th Division has repeatedly tried to recapture Niangzi Pass, but our army has been repelled. In recent times, The Japanese army has built positions on several hills near Niangziguan, and their artillery can threaten Niangziguan at any time. Our army is very passive. I have sent troops to attack the Japanese army. But the Japanese have occupied favorable terrain, and we The army's three attacks were unsuccessful and many brothers were lost. Don't worry, brother, you will laugh at me. My troops will not be able to seize the Japanese positions and drive them away in a short period of time.
I would like to ask my brother to help drive away the Japanese troops on those hills. From now on, our army will control those hills to ensure the safety of Niangzi Pass. "
The reason Xu Dalong came to the World War II District Chief's Department this time was to help the Shanxi-Sui Army fight, which was exactly what he wanted.
He immediately said: "No problem. After the banquet, I can follow the army to Niangziguan in the afternoon."
Zhou Ping'an was very happy. He said: "That's great. With your help, Brother Dalong, we can definitely capture the Japanese army's position and eliminate the Japanese army's threat to Niangziguan."
Seeing Xu Dalong so readily agreed to help the Jinsui Army fight, the chief of staff was also very happy.
He said: "Brother Dalong, don't worry, the commander-in-chief will not forget your contribution. After this battle, you will be given some weapons and ammunition plus a bonus."
Xu Dalong has a reputation for being greedy for money, so the chief of staff spoke to him very directly and made the benefits to him clear.
After the matter was settled, everyone let go and drank as much as they wanted. As a result, Zhou Ping'an drank too much. That afternoon they arrived at the headquarters of the 68th Army, and Xu Dalong stayed there to rest all night.
Early the next morning, Xu Dalong and Li Kun, accompanied by Zhou Ping'an, went to Niangzi Pass.
The garrison stationed at Niangziguan is the 607th Regiment of the 203rd Division of the 68th Army. The leader is named Hu Dahai. He is only 28 years old and is a very capable young man.
He had met Xu Dalong before, but it was not his turn to talk to Xu Dalong directly at that time. Now that he saw Xu Dalong, he was very excited.
Xu Dalong's name is so resounding. As a soldier, you can't help but admire his achievements.
Hu Dahai stood at attention and saluted, and said respectfully: "Hello, sir, it's a great honor for me to meet the famous Commander Xu. Brother."
Xu Dalong also returned the courtesy to him seriously and said kindly: "Hello, Captain Hu, we are all our brothers, there is no need to be so polite."
Seeing that Xu Dalong had no arrogance at all, Hu Dahai also liked it very much. He had prepared a banquet and warmly entertained Xu Dalong and the others.
Since there was a combat mission ahead, everyone refrained from drinking at the banquet. After the banquet, they went to the war room of the 607th Regiment.
Xu Dalong and others checked the map and listened to the reports from the officers and soldiers guarding Niangzi Pass.
He asked to go to the front line for on-the-spot observation. Commander Hu felt that it was too dangerous and persuaded him not to go there in person. He could instead let Xu Dalong's special forces team go to the front line for on-the-spot reconnaissance.
Xu Dalong will definitely not just listen to other people's reports when doing things. He insists on going to the front line to conduct reconnaissance in person.
Li Kun and Commander Zhou also wanted to follow, but Xu Dalong dissuaded them.
Accompanied by Captain Hu, Xu Dalong came to Niangziguan, climbed the tower, and observed the mountains ahead.
After understanding the general situation, he agreed with Monk Wei and others to conduct reconnaissance at the forward position.
In order to learn more about the situation, Monk Wei also sent some scouts that night, and quietly climbed to the mountain ridge near the enemy's position to hide. After daybreak, they conducted reconnaissance carefully and basically mastered the situation. The condition of the enemy's position.
After Xu Dalong listened to the scouts' reports, he made a simple sand table on the table with a few tea cups. He said: "Look, everyone, the Japanese army occupied the three hills in front. If we attack the hill in front, , you will encounter cross fire from the enemies on the hills on both sides. If you attack the hills on both sides, you will also be attacked by enemy fire from the hills in the middle and the hills on this side.
In order to change this passive situation, my opinion is to send troops to go around the enemy's side and rear, first capture the hills on both sides, and then attack the middle hill controlled by the Japanese army. "
