The last time Military Station No. 1 was attacked, most of the supplies inside were robbed by the Eighth Route Army. After careful study, the Japanese army took corresponding preventive measures. The method used last time must not be used again.
Everyone believed that capturing the No. 1 Military Depot was not a problem. The core problem was how to ensure that the materials inside would not be blown up by the Japanese troops themselves.
Everyone talked a lot and put forward some opinions, but they were not very sure.
Zhao Gang was most concerned about the safety of supplies. Ever since Xu Dalong told him about this matter, he had been thinking about it over and over again.
He said: "I have a way. We now have thermobaric bombs in our hands, which can be dropped into the yard of the No. 1 Military Station by surprise.
After the thermobaric bomb explodes, it is enough to annihilate all the Japs inside, but it will not damage the materials in the cave. "
Hearing this, Li Yunlong slapped his thigh and said: "Oh! How could I forget this? If there is such a good thing and I don't use it, how can I still keep the offspring? Lao Zhao is right, I think this is what we do .”
Zhang Dabiao said: "I think the difficulty of this mission is not how to eliminate Li's Japs in the warehouse, but the key is how to quietly approach the No. 1 Military Station without being discovered by the Japs.
Therefore, our troops must ambush outside the No. 1 Military Station in advance. However, if we send out large troops to march long distances, our whereabouts will inevitably be exposed on the road. Once the Japanese army was prepared in advance, they sent people into the tunnel. The most we can do is eliminate those Japs but cannot seize the materials in the tunnels. "
Wang Limin thought thoughtfully and said: "If this is the case, then we can only send a small force there, wait until the thermobaric bomb explodes, quickly rush into the No. 1 military station, protect the materials in the tunnel, and then hold on there. , wait until the main force arrives."
Everyone felt that his idea was feasible, and they immediately thought of having the special operations brigade carry out this arduous task.
Monk Wei was soon called in, and Li Yunlong said to him: "Monk, can your special operations brigade organize a small force to quietly lurk outside the No. 1 military station, then occupy the tunnel and hold on there? 12 hours of time.”
After thinking for a while, Monk Wei said: "Please rest assured, chief, the special operations brigade will resolutely complete its mission."
After the matter was settled, Xu Dalong made an explanation to Monk Wei alone, telling him that although they were only required to hold on for 12 hours, the situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly, and the reinforcements might encounter enemy resistance, so he had to Be prepared to stick around for a long time, so bring enough daily necessities, especially drinking water.
Monk Wei is now a seasoned and mature commander. He smiled and said: "Master Long, don't worry, I guarantee that I can keep the supplies in those tunnels, not to mention 12 hours, just 72 hours, little devil Don’t even think about getting inside.”
After the battle plan was finalized, Monk Wei prepared to personally lead a squadron of special forces members to the Japanese Army's No. 1 Military Station.
The military division also seizes the time to prepare. It is planned that Li Yunlong will lead Sun Desheng's fast mobile troops as the first echelon. After Wei Monk and others control the tunnel of the No. 1 Military Station, they will immediately set off for reinforcements.
The main force led by Wang Limin followed as the second echelon.
After arranging these things, Xu Dalong flew to the Taihang Mountain base area to find Commander S, preparing to report the entire combat operation plan and corresponding deployment.
After meeting Xu Dalong, Commander Sir said: "Xu Dalong, you came just in time. I was about to notify you to come over."
Xu Dalong looked at the commander with some confusion and said, "Please give instructions, chief."
Commander Si Ling said: "The superiors have decided to establish the Shanxi-Hebei-Luyu Military Region with the 129th Division as the main body. The Taiyue Military Region was renamed the Shanxi-Hebei-Henan Military Region. The military region decided to organize an advance team to enter the Nanyang area of Henan with Funiu Mountain as the starting point. Establish an anti-Japanese base area and lay the foundation for the entry of large forces into Henan. Considering your work ability, it has been decided that you will serve as the leader of the advance detachment. The composition of the advance team will be selected by you in the Mawushan Military Division. What do you think of this? "
To be honest, Xu Dalong really didn't want to go. It's not that he has any embarrassment, but that there are many important things that need to be done in the Mawushan Military Division now, especially the expansion of the arsenal, and Xu Dalong still needs to make unified arrangements for many things. There are some things that others are still unable to do, and if you stay in the Mawushan Military Division, you can play a greater role. As for establishing a base in a new place, the Taiyue Military Region can find many people who are qualified for this task.
Xu Dalong reported his true thoughts to Commander Sling.
Commander Sling said: "We have already considered this. We are very clear that you can play a greater role here, so the New Fourth Army wants to keep you there, but we do not agree. The reason why you are sent into Henan is It is because the Japanese army has launched a large-scale offensive campaign in Henan, and the troops of the Guo army hastily evacuated the Nanyang area, leaving an excellent opportunity for the development of our army. In order to open up the situation as soon as possible, I decided to send you. Complete this mission."
At this point, seeing that Xu Dalong was still a little hesitant, he said: "Sending you this time is just a temporary mission. As long as you can open up the situation there, gain a firm foothold, and welcome the main force to enter the base area you created, this mission Even if it is completed, you can return to the Mawushan Military Division. As for how long it will take, it depends on your ability. The sooner you complete the tasks assigned to you by your superiors, the sooner you can return to the Mawushan Military Division."
Hearing what Commander Si Ling said, Xu Dalong had no reason to refuse.
He stood up and said, "Commander Sir, please rest assured, I promise to complete the mission."
Officer Sling nodded with satisfaction, then he remembered and asked, "What did you come here to do today?"
Xu Dalong reported to Commander S on the Mawushan Military Division's plan to attack the Japanese Army's No. 1 Military Depot again and seize Japanese supplies.
Commander Si shook his head and said: "The Shanxi-Hebei-Henan Military Region has just been established. A large number of troops have to be mobilized to the newly opened base area. It is really not suitable to organize large-scale combat operations in Shanxi. Please cancel your combat operations temporarily."
Xu Dalong said: "Follow the chief's arrangements."
Commander Si Ling and the chief of staff talked with Xu Dalong about opening up a new base area, and then asked Xu Dalong to return to the Mawushan base area to organize an advance team.
After Xu Dalong returned to the base area, he informed Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others of his superiors' deployment. Everyone felt a little regretful, but since their superiors had made the decision, they had no choice but to give up. Then everyone discussed organizing an advance detachment.
Soon after, an advance detachment was established, with Xu Dalong as the detachment leader, Wei Monk as the deputy detachment leader, and Gao Zhiyong as the Zheng committee member. The force consists of three squadrons from the special operations brigade, four squadrons from the cavalry brigade, an anti-aircraft machine gun squadron, a medical team from the field hospital, and a cadre force composed of 200 cadres removed from the administrative office of the military subdivision, totaling 1,620 people.
The advance detachment was about to set off, and Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others held a banquet to see them off.
Before setting off, Zhao Gang gave Xu Dalong 100,000 yuan.
Xu Dalong had already received 50,000 yuan in activity funds. When he saw Zhao Gang doing this, he said with some emotion: "The base area needs to expand the arsenal and build a health school. Money is needed everywhere. You should keep it."
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "As the saying goes, a poor family has a rich road. Lao Zhao and I discussed that you will encounter many difficulties when you go to Henan. Even if we tighten our belts here, we must make you more comfortable on the road."
Seeing that Xu Dalong still wanted to shirk, Zhao Gang smiled and said: "Captain, don't be polite. I know you are good at making money. This 100,000 yuan is lent to you. When you come back, add Just pay it back with interest.”
Xu Dalong felt the affection of his comrades, and he stopped refusing and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the little devils in Henan have looted so much property from the people, and they must spit it out this time."
Funiu Mountain, oriented from northwest to southeast, is named after its shape like a lying cow. It is spread in Xixia, Neixiang, Zhenping, Nanzhao, Fangcheng and other counties in Nanyang, Henan.
In Xiaonan Village, Zhenping County, Xu Dalong and others met. After listening to the leader of the underground party in Zhenping County who introduced the situation, everyone understood why Commander Sling must let Xu Dalong be the commander of the advance detachment this time.
The situation in this area is really complicated. Not only are there a large number of Japanese and puppet troops stationed, but there are also many remaining troops of the Guo army, as well as local armed forces belonging to the former Guo Min Zheng Mansion. Although this group of guys can't stop the invasion of the Japanese and puppet troops, they are unambiguous about attacking the underground party's anti-Japanese armed forces.
These guys are so hateful, the Eighth Route Army cannot attack them, otherwise, they will be charged with undermining the united front. Guofu will also use this to make a big fuss and cause a fuss. It is difficult for ordinary people to handle such a complicated situation.
After understanding the local situation, the advance detachment went out in all directions and quickly occupied more than 20 villages around Xiaonan Village, eradicating the Han in the villages. The cadres of the advance detachment formed many working groups. With the cooperation of local underground party organizations, they carried out interest rate and rent reduction campaigns in these villages. They quickly won the favor of most people and established a small base area.
The advance team entered the Funiu Mountains secretly. The Japanese and puppet troops were still unclear about the true strength of the advance team. They sent small groups to invade several times, but they were all wiped out by the advance team.
After the Japanese and puppet troops suffered repeated attacks, they realized something was wrong. However, they still judged that the Eighth Route Army entering this area could only have one battalion at most, and they still underestimated the strength of the Eighth Route Army.
The Japanese and puppet troops dispatched an infantry squadron from Zhenping County, plus a battalion of puppet troops to invade.
Xu Dalong saw that the Japanese and puppet troops were so careless, so he concentrated two special operations squadrons and three cavalry squadrons to ambush the Japanese and puppet troops on their march. After half an hour of fierce fighting, the Japanese and puppet troops were completely wiped out.
Immediately afterwards, the special operations team members disguised themselves as puppet troops and escorted the captured puppet battalion commander back to Zhenping County. They tricked the city gates into opening and captured Zhenping County.
Then the advance detachment was sent to disperse its troops in various places to sweep away the Japanese and puppet grassroots organizations.
Most of the advance detachment was made up of cavalry. They moved very quickly. In just a few days, they traveled through most of the villages in Zhenping County and eliminated more than 800 Japanese and Han soldiers. forces in these places.
Gao Zhiyong has rich work experience. He gives full play to the role of cadres. Wherever the combat troops go, he organizes cadres to carry out the work of mobilizing the masses and establishing base areas.
Since the number of cadres he brought was limited, he arranged for every two cadres plus three team members sent by the local underground party organization to jointly organize a working group. This not only reduced the pressure on the cadres, but also taught the local people The process by which people sent by underground party organizations establish base areas.
In the process of establishing the base area, with the help of Gao Zhiyong, the Zhenping County Brigade was established, and militia teams were also established in all villages.
He mobilized a part of the special operations team to help the county brigade conduct training, and soon the local underground party anti-Japanese armed forces were able to perform general combat tasks.
After all, the strength of the advance detachment is limited, and it is not yet capable of occupying the county seat. Xu Dalong and others stayed in the county for two days and evacuated the county with a large amount of seized supplies.
The activities of the advance detachment in Zhenping County have aroused huge repercussions. People in the surrounding areas know that the Eighth Route Army has been brought to Zhenping County. Underground party organizations in these places have also sent people to contact the advance detachment, hoping that the advance detachment can Send troops to them to create a base.
Xu Dalong knew very well that the advance detachment had already received the attention of the Japanese and puppets, and they would soon gather a large number of troops to raid the anti-Japanese base areas. Whether this battle could be won or not was related to whether the advance detachment could stand firm in the Funiu Mountains. heel. He gathered all his troops and was ready to repel the enemy's counterattack at any time.
Soon after, the 24th Division of the Japanese Seventh Army stationed in Nanyang dispatched an infantry regiment, and with the cooperation of a puppet army regiment, launched an attack on the Eighth Route Army's base area.
Hearing that so many Japanese and puppet troops had arrived at once, the members of the county brigade suddenly became nervous.
The county brigade captain of Zhenping County said worriedly: "Detachment captain, there are so many Japanese and puppet troops coming, and you only have more than 1,000 people. Our county brigade has just been established. How should we fight this battle?"
Xu Dalong smiled faintly and said nothing.
Monk Wei said: "Aren't they just a gang of little devils? Dealing with them is a piece of cake."
Although the county brigade captain and others had already heard about the combat effectiveness of the Mawushan Guerrilla Brigade, they still could not imagine how they could deal with so many Japanese and puppet troops with such a small force.
(End of chapter)
