Commander Sir and the Chief of Staff both believe in Xu Dalong's ability, and he always does what he says.
Li Changshui has always supported Xu Dalong and said: "Commander Si, it's almost the same. The 4th Army of the Huang Xie Army and the 32nd Garrison Division have maintained a certain tacit relationship with the Mawushan Army Division. The Eighth Route Army can make full use of these relationships in their defense areas. Attacking the Japanese army's communication lines internally can not only cut off the material supply of the Japanese and puppet troops, but also seize a large amount of weapons, ammunition and materials, allowing the Japanese army to serve as a transportation brigade for the Eighth Route Army. This is definitely more good than bad for the Eighth Route Army.
I agree with Captain Xu's opinion and still retain the Japanese garrison 32nd Division and Huang Xiejun 4th Division and not occupy the area and compete with the Japanese army. "
Commander Sir nodded and said: "That's it, Xu Dalong, revise the report you wrote and add the opinions you just stated. We will convince our superiors to cancel our intention to attack Yucheng and Lingao City. .”
After all, things have changed, so the commanding officer asked Xu Dalong not to return to the Mawushan Military Division for the time being, but to stay at the commanding headquarters of the military region and wait for the final decision from his superiors.
Zhang Wanhe heard that Xu Dalong had arrived at the military region headquarters and could not leave for the time being, so he made a special trip to stay in the military region guest house, drinking and chatting with him to pass the time.
Zhang Wanhe is a guy who can't afford to be early because he has no profit. He didn't come to Xu Dalong simply to accompany him. He has been working on this idea since the arsenal of the Mawushan Military Division produced rocket launchers.
Many troops in the Eighth Route Army have heard about the power of rocket launchers and want to equip them with them. They applied to their superiors, who handed over the task to the Logistics Department and asked him to coordinate with Xu Dalong on matters related to rocket launcher production.
Zhang Wanhe came to visit Xu Dalong and specially brought two bottles of vintage Fenjiu wine, which were very valuable, and said that he would like to treat Xu Dalong to taste them.
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, my friends often invite me to drink. Among these people, your wine is the worst, or the most expensive. You are not so kind as to invite me to drink. Do you have some bad intentions? ?”
Zhang Wanhe didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "Brother Dalong, you better understand me. To be honest with you, without your support, brother, I, the logistics minister, would be just a mere commander, and I would have nothing to ask for.
Your rocket launchers are so powerful that many people are staring at them eagerly. My superiors gave me the task, and they all looked at me for help. I don't even have a rocket launcher in my hand, so I have to ask you for help, brother. Today I want to talk to you about rocket launcher production. "
Xu Dalong said: "I have regretted this for a long time. To be honest, our Eighth Route Army should not be equipped with rocket launchers at all. This thing is easy to use, but it is too expensive. With the financial resources of our Eighth Route Army, we simply do not have the ability. Using this kind of weapon, a battalion's rocket launcher can fire enough money to feed several regiments of troops for a year.
Our Eighth Route Army does not have heavy industry or a strong material foundation. Just producing rocket launchers is just a decoration. So I plan to stop producing in the future. "
As the logistics minister, Zhang Wanhe naturally knew that what Xu Dalong said was true.
He said: "Brother Dalong, you are right. But no one, no matter the superiors or other troops, understands our difficulties. They only know that rocket launchers are easy to use, but they don't know that rocket launchers are so expensive. They just ask me for them. What can I do?"
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "As the saying goes, we share blessings and share hardships. Brother, you know my difficulties. You should stand up and explain for me, instead of trying to come to me to beat the autumn wind again. This time I am not used to it. There are only so many bazookas produced. If you are unhappy, take the two bottles of wine you brought back intact. I won’t drink them anymore, and I can’t afford them.”
Zhang Wanhe smiled and said: "Brother Dalong, it depends on what you said. No matter what, we will not weaken the friendship between brothers for the sake of work. Don't worry, brother, I will definitely support you this time, whether it is your superiors or the Eighth Route Army If any troop brings up rocket launchers with me again, I’ll just push them back. Is that okay?”
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "That's pretty much it."
He stayed in the guest house for two full days, but there was still no news from Officer Sling.
Li Changshui came to accompany Xu Dalong whenever he had time. Whenever he had news, he would pass it on to Xu Dalong.
This time, the superiors did not directly adopt Xu Dalong's suggestion. They still hoped that the Mawushan Military Division could capture Yucheng and Lingao City and cut off the connection between Taiyuan and Peiping.
The superiors have their own considerations. They really hope to see the Taihang Mountain base area integrated with the Mawu Mountain base area. This is largely a political consideration. There are many anti-Japanese base areas across the country, including those of the New Fourth Army and the Eighth Route Army. The Anti-Japanese Base Areas of the Eighth Route Army were also divided into different regions such as Shanxi, Shandong, and Henan. Within Shanxi, the total area of the Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese base areas was quite large, but it was relatively scattered. The anti-Japanese base areas in other strategic areas are all connected into a large area. They look red on the map, and the situation is extremely gratifying.
The Eighth Route Army in the Shanxi direction also hopes to capture Yucheng and Lingao City, so that the Taihang Mountain base area will be connected with the Mawu Mountain base area and the Daqingshan Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Column base area, and will become the largest base area for the underground party's anti-Japanese armed forces in the country. There is definitely light.
In addition, they believed that capturing Yucheng and Lingao City would block the Japanese troops that were about to be transferred from Hebei to Shanxi, which would also be beneficial to Shanxi's anti-war situation.
Mr. Sling is a pragmatic person and believes that this is not necessary at all. As a superior, you must consider the difficulties of your subordinates. You cannot force the troops of the Mawushan Military Division to be sent to the main transportation line from Taiyuan to Peiping just to look good on the map and wait for the Japanese and puppet troops to besiege them. War of attrition, war of position.
The superiors of the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi also had great pressure, and this pressure came from the direction of northern Shaanxi. It is not easy for them to make the final decision on some issues, so they still hope that Commander Sir can persuade Xu Dalong to carry out the instructions from his superiors.
Sling members have strong principles and are very flexible at the same time. Although he did not agree with his superiors' opinions, he did not resist forcefully. Instead, he adopted delaying tactics and intimidation. He also sent a telegram to the former head of the Chongqing office, explaining his and Xu Dalong's opinions and requesting Shaanxi The north should not put pressure on the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi. Let the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi seek truth from facts, adapt to local conditions, and formulate appropriate strategies and tactics.
Since the work was repeated over and over again, the time was delayed for a long time. However, the final result was good.
The superiors reluctantly agreed that Xu Dalong's troops should not attack the Japanese and puppet troops in Yucheng and Lingao City, but put forward a condition, that is, coal from Datong and Yangquan directions would never be allowed to be transported out of Shanxi. Otherwise, Xu Dalong would be held accountable. .
Commander Si Ling believes that Xu Dalong has the ability and confidence to fulfill the requirements of his superiors, but he will not overstep his authority in doing things. When he returned to the military region headquarters, he conveyed the spirit of his superiors' instructions to Xu Dalong and asked him if he dared to issue a military order to ensure that the Japanese army could no longer use the coal resources of Datong and Yangquan.
Xu Dalong immediately issued a military order. The commander was very satisfied with this and reported to his superiors again. In the end, with the efforts of Sir Lingyu, the superiors finally adopted Xu Dalong's suggestion.
Xu Dalong returned to the Mawushan Military Division and conveyed the spirit of his superiors' instructions to Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Wang Limin, Zhang Dabiao and others. After everyone discussed it, they made corresponding combat arrangements.
Zheng Xirong received a call from Xu Dalong, came to his office, saluted Xu Dalong, and said, "Captain, what new tasks do you have?"
Xu Dalong said: "Send people to closely monitor the highway and railway lines from Peiping to Taiyuan. Any movements by the Japanese army must be reported to me in time."
"Yes, I promise to complete the task." Zheng Xirong said solemnly.
Xu Dalong said: "This mission is very important. I must have information on any Japanese army that wants to transport via railways and roads. Especially for large-scale road and railway transportation, I must not miss it."
Zheng Xirong said: "Captain, please rest assured, I will arrange this matter myself. I will set off to Lingao City this afternoon and take command nearby."
Xu Dalong nodded and said apologetically: "You have just been married and will be going out on a mission. It will be difficult for you."
Zheng Xirong smiled and said: "It's nothing. Anyway, I have been married for ten days. There are many people who went to the battlefield on the day of their wedding. I am much luckier than them."
Xu Dalong said: "After this battle is over, I will grant you another month's leave. Things are not so urgent. You don't have to leave today. You can go home and spend time with your wife after you arrange your work. Tomorrow morning Let’s go again.”
Zheng Xirong said gratefully: "Thank you, captain."
Monk Wei received the notice and came to Xu Dalong's office.
Xu Dalong said: "The military division has decided to carry out an attack on the communication line between Taiyuan and Peiping. The task is mainly handed over to the special operations brigade. You can also contact Zheng Xirong directly and he will provide you with information. Specific I will not interfere in the battle. You can fight as you want. If you encounter a small group of Japanese and puppet troops, annihilate them. If you encounter a large group of Japanese and puppet troops, do not resist them forcefully. You can let them pass. Be sure to avoid special battles. The brigade suffered heavy casualties.”
Monk Wei nodded and said, "Master Long, don't worry. Trouble with the traffic lines of the little devil is what our special operations team is good at."
Xu Dalong nodded and said: "I believe in the abilities of you and the members of the special operations brigade. After you arrive in Lingao City, you can get in touch with Wang Shuhuai of the 4th Division of the Huang Xie Army. If necessary, you can ask them to provide help to you."
Wei Dayong was also very familiar with Wang Shuhuai. He said, "Master Long, don't worry, our special operations team will never embarrass you."
When Xu Dalong was arranging work, Li Yunlong was also arranging work.
He heard that the Japanese army had transferred two more divisions from the direction of Peiping into Shanxi. The next step would definitely be to attack Shanxi and Datong, and the troops in the Mawushan Military Division would have a big battle to fight.
Li Yunlong was very excited and talked to the cadres separately to ask them to prepare for the war and be ready to fight at any time.
At this time, Li Yunlong was talking to Sun Desheng. He said: "Sun Desheng, our next step is to attack the Japanese Army Station No. 1. Keep an eye on the things there and report to me in time if there is any situation."
Sun Desheng's men had strong soldiers and strong cavalry, and he had such a powerful cavalry unit. As a commander with a cavalry background, he had long been itchy.
He said: "Commander, don't worry. I have been thinking about the No. 1 Military Station for a long time. I told you not to report to the regiment commander. You might as well authorize me to have the power of mobile operations. When I get to the No. 1 Military Station, I can directly I’ll just take it down for you and it’ll be over.”
Sun Desheng was absolutely confident in saying this. The troops he led were the fast mobile troops of the Mawushan Military Division. They were absolutely powerful and could handle even a Japanese brigade. He was really sure of winning the Japanese Army's No. 1 Military Station.
Li Yunlong was unhappy when he heard this and said: "Sun Desheng, stop dreaming, kid. If you want to attack the No. 1 Military Station, Lao Zi must go there in person. The task assigned to you now is to reconnoiter the enemy's situation and report the situation when the time comes. That’s it. If you dare to act without permission, let’s see how Lao Zi deals with you?”
Li Yunlong has a big appetite, and he doesn't just want to win the No. 1 Military Station. He believes that the No. 1 Military Station is a huge bait. As long as the No. 1 Military Station is besieged, it will definitely attract a large number of Japanese and puppet troops to come for reinforcements. When the time comes to encircle the No. 1 military station for reinforcements, it will definitely create a big show. Therefore, he did not want Sun Desheng to ruin his good deeds.
After Sun Desheng left, Li Yunlong called Wang Chengzhu again. He said: "Zhuzhu, there will be a big battle soon. You go to Lao Zhao and ask for more cannonballs. We must fight hard this time."
This was what Wang Chengzhu was waiting for, but he also knew that Zhao Gang was a very careful person, and it was not easy to get more things from him.
He deliberately said with a grimace: "The head of the group asked me to ask Commissioner Zheng directly for something, but I don't have the face. It's better that you call Commissioner Zheng personally. Only if he agrees will I dare to go."
Li Yunlong is a man with a good face. He immediately picked up the phone and called Zhao Gang and said, "Old Zhao, let me tell you, we are going to have a big battle next, and you must prepare enough artillery shells for me. I But I have agreed with you that from now on, except for our troops in the Mawushan Military Division, no one who wants ammunition can give them. If anyone has any objections, you can ask him to come to me, Lao Li. I don’t care who You have the nerve to take things away from our Lao Li."
Zhao Gang's laughter came from the other side of the phone, and he said: "Don't tell me, I'm having a headache about this matter. My brother troops want to come to get ammunition, and they all have approval slips from their superiors. It's okay if I don't give it to them. . We have agreed that I will really not give it to anyone else. I will just say that you, Lao Li, refused to give it to me. If your superiors come to settle accounts with you in the future, don’t rely on me."
Li Yunlong laughed and said: "Old Zhao, don't worry. We, Old Li, are absolutely famous in the Eighth Route Army. As long as we, Old Li, take advantage of others, they can't even think of grabbing anything from me, Old Li. There is no way."
(End of chapter)
