22nd.
It was only two days before the end of the Japanese army's spring sweep and the disastrous defeats in Xicun and Zhangjiazhuang.
As for the Japanese army, after the large-scale mopping up troops withdrew, they temporarily entered a state of rest and no action was seen.
On the contrary, all parties in the Chinese military have expressed their opinions.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Yan Laoxi of the Second War Zone Chief's Department first personally reported the commendation to the Eighth Route Army, strongly affirming the outstanding achievements of the Eighth Route Army in the Taihang Base Area in this counter-mopping operation.
In addition, the Eighth Route Army was commended for its outstanding performance in the Shanxi North Iron Triangle in this battle.
In particular, the independent regiment shined in the counter-mopping up.
"Inspiring the three armies... Invigorated the anti-Japanese morale of the entire World War II zone... Serve as a model and example..." and so on.
Then at 11 o'clock in the morning, no one could have imagined that the Eighth Route Army's counter-mopping up would directly alarm the Nationalist Government in Chongqing.
When the bald chairman announced the commendations to the Eighth Route Army, he did not hesitate to praise them.
When it comes to inking, he is even more skilled than Yan Laoxi from the World War II zone. He spoke a few hundred words of commendation text eloquently.
But what actually happens?
At the brigade headquarters meeting, even Li Yunlong, a general with no education and a mud-legged background, couldn't help but slap the table and cursed: "This old Chiang Kai-shek is not real at all. What's the use of talking nonsense like this? His mother." Yes, if you really have this intention, don’t give in vain to verbal praise, and come with some real cash rewards, that’s what it’s like!”
Ding Weile, who was sitting next to Li Yunlong's right hand, said: "I'm talking about Lao Li, in addition to commending all of our Eighth Route Army, the Chairman basically expressed his appreciation for the Independent Regiment throughout the article. Lao Kong didn't say anything. You kid is here." Why are you so anxious? Isn’t this a typical example where the emperor is not anxious but the eunuch is?”
Hahahahaha——
All the group leaders who participated in the meeting burst into laughter.
The political commissar said at this time: "Just give verbal praise! It's rare. Since the end of our Shotai Battle last year, not only the Japanese army, but also the national army has regarded our Eighth Route Army as a serious problem.
Although the united front is still generally there, it is actually no longer as stable as it was in previous years, and has even reached a precarious level.
In this counter-mopping up, we achieved a dazzling record.
The commotion was too great, and Chongqing probably couldn't sit still. They could only take advantage of the situation and offer awards to appease the people. This was Chiang Kai-shek's usual method.
As far as this matter is concerned, aside from the private undercurrents, it is generally good.
At least Chongqing took the initiative to report the award, which was enough to express to all forces across the country that our united front is still there, and we still need to unite to deal with the Japanese invaders. "
The brigade commander continued: "The political commissar is right. The success of this counter-mopping operation is a huge victory for our Eighth Route Army, whether it is military or political."
Having said this, the brigade commander paused for a moment, his eyes lingered on Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Kong Jie for a moment, and then he smiled at everyone:
"Comrades, you have done a great job in this counter-sweep operation.
Being able to achieve such a great victory is inseparable from your command.
Regarding Chongqing, Chairman Chiang likes to play tricks, but the brigade and headquarters will never forget the contributions and contributions of all comrades.
The notification and awards from Chongqing are over, and the headquarters and brigade headquarters will hold commendation meetings next! "
When Li Yunlong heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Brigadier Commander, we, Old Li, don't want commendations or anything like that. Can we give you something practical?"
The brigade commander suppressed a smile and glanced at Li Yunlong, "Li Yunlong, do you want something practical?"
Li Yunlong rubbed his hands and said: "Brigadier, I don't want much. This counter-mopping operation is to deal with the Japs and support Lao Kong's independent regiment. Our New Second Regiment has almost lost even our family fortune."
"If the ammunition is not replenished, the soldiers will have to fight the Japanese with bayonets next time."
"Hey, brigade commander, we don't want any commendation. We, Old Li, don't care about promotion and wealth. Just get me a hundred and eighty-thousand rounds of ammunition, and that's about it."
As soon as Li Yunlong finished speaking, the conference room suddenly became quiet. The brigade commander looked around again and saw that all the group leaders present had green eyes in their eyes.
The implication is self-evident: Is there such a good thing?
At such a scene, the brigade commander secretly blamed Li Yunlong for his lack of discernment.
Can this mouth be opened blindly?
One regiment has 108,000 rounds of ammunition. How many regiments does our entire brigade have now?
Even if you blow up the brigade headquarters, you still won't be able to get so many bullets.
Thinking of this, the brigade commander coughed slightly, glared at Li Yunlong without changing his expression, and said: "Li Yunlong, as the old saying goes, every wrong has its own owner, and every debt has its owner. Where did you consume the ammunition of your new second regiment?" Just look for it wherever you go.”
"Ask me for bullets? See how much my head is worth, how many bullets it can exchange for, and whether it's enough to count. Just take it."
Li Yunlong: "..."
Old Li would never be able to resist the cunning brigade commander.
Kong Jie: "..."
There was a thump in my heart, and I thought to myself, this guy, Lao Li, wouldn't be ordered to collect debts, would he?
Back in front of him, the brigade commander in front of him looked unhappy. Li Yunlong quickly lost his smile and said, "Old brigade commander, how can this be done?"
"You are right, every injustice has its owner, and every debt has its owner. We, Old Li, are not that stupid person."
"Since you, old brigade commander, have given the order, I, Li Yunlong, will resolutely complete the mission!"
Kong Jie: "..."
Seeing the depressed expression on Kong Jie's face, Li Yunlong was extremely happy in his heart:
Damn it, we Lao Li are not stupid and want to take advantage of the brigade commander, unless the sun rises in the west.
But this time we won such a great victory, and a lot of equipment and materials were seized. If you didn't take the initiative to complain about poverty, and then when the brigade commander came to the door and said "Congratulations on getting rich", you would have been working for a long time in vain!
That’s why we, Lao Li, call it the first to strike first.
Now that the decree has been obtained, Lao Kong, Lao Kong, I look at the wages for supporting your independent group this time, what else can you say?
The brigade commander's face turned dark, knowing that he was being used by this guy Li Yunlong, and immediately said: "Order, have I given any order?"
Kong Jie: "Report to the brigade commander, you didn't give any orders, we didn't hear anything."
Li Yunlong: "..."
Seeing that the situation was not good, Lao Li was about to continue speaking when Captain Cheng of the 772nd Regiment, who was sitting not far from Lao Li, stood up with a crash.
"Report to the brigade commander, I have something to report!"
The brigade commander said: "Say!"
Commander Cheng responded: "Brigadier Commander, on the seventeenth day when the Japanese army launched a large-scale sweep, I led the main force of the entire regiment to ambush a Japanese army and successfully captured two infantry guns.
While cleaning the battlefield from behind, the main force of the Japs from other directions suddenly surrounded them.
I had no time to move these two infantry guns, so I temporarily ordered them to be buried near Wuminggou.
But after the war, I led people to search everywhere. I dug almost three feet into the ground, but I couldn't find these two infantry guns. "
"Is there such a strange thing?" Ding Wei asked.
Li Yunlong, who was eager to speak, suddenly calmed down and sat quietly in his seat, glancing at Captain Cheng not far away without saying a word.
Captain Feng of the newly formed fifth regiment also said with a depressed look: "Old Cheng, don't tell me, we are really unlucky to be together.
Our fifth regiment has just been formed. The regiment is poorly equipped and ammunition is scarce. Everyone knows the situation.
After the Japanese brigade went to encircle and suppress us, we almost fell into the garrison.
Later, some comrades from the guard company and cavalry company sent by Lao Kong provided timely support, and then they joined forces to kill the Japanese squadron.
Later, they defeated the supporting Japanese brigade and captured eight heavy machine guns and two infantry guns.
These guns and cannons are good things. Even though they were damaged by artillery fire, I couldn't bear to throw them away.
Later, the Japanese's mopping up troops from other directions surrounded us. We didn't have time to take away these heavy weapons, so we buried them near the west slope.
As a result, when I went back to look for it after the battle, I couldn't find it at all. It was really a ghost. "
As a fellow sufferer, Commander Cheng expressed deep sympathy and then analyzed: "Old Feng, do you think the cannons and weapons we buried were poached first?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yunlong, who had a guilty conscience on the side, coughed dryly and said: "I'm talking about blind man Cheng. He destroyed the Japs in the battle. He didn't have time to take away the heavy weapons and buried them on the spot. It often happens that he can't find them again when he looks back." How did you know that someone had poached you?"
Commander Cheng said anxiously: "I asked the soldiers to mark where the cannon was buried in advance, how could it be wrong?
But if you look back and say that you can't dig anything out, then someone must have dug it away. "
Li Yunlong glared, jumped off the stool, and cursed: "Blind Cheng, what do you mean? When you joined the army, who taught you how to shoot? Do you mean that I can't dig it?"
Kong Jie on the side was a little dumbfounded. What was Lao Li so crazy about today?
Pulling Lao Li from the side, Kong Jie said, "Lao Li, why are you so worried? Lao Cheng didn't say you dug it."
Lao Li, who suddenly came back to his senses, was stunned for a moment, and his grinning expression immediately turned into a smile, "Oh oh -", and sat down on the stool again.
Captain Feng laughed and said: "Old Cheng, don't worry, speaking of which, I have lost eight more heavy machine guns than you!
What Lao Li said is possible. Could it be that the situation was urgent at the time and it was indeed buried in the wrong place, so it couldn't be dug up after returning?
If it was really poached, would it be the Japanese and puppet soldiers?
We also know that the Japanese have mine detectors, which are very sensitive at detecting metals. Our guns buried underground can be easily detected. "
"This..." Commander Cheng also hesitated, "It is indeed possible. Forget it, let's go back and ask the surrounding villagers to see which troops have been to the previous battlefield after our battle is over. "
Li Yunlong: "..."
Okay, it's over...
"Old Li, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly?" Kong Jie, who was very perceptive, asked with a half-smile.
When Commanders Cheng and Feng complained about the buried artillery being dug up, Kong Jie didn't think much about it, but now he calmed down and thought about it carefully.
The only one who can do such a harmful thing is probably Lao Li.
Looking at Lao Li's anxious look before and his current expression, it seems that this matter is very close.
Kong Jie suddenly felt enlightened.
Li Yunlong turned his head and glanced at Kong Jie, then said from worry to joy: "I was worried about how I would calculate wages with you, Lao Kong, after joining the Independent Regiment?"
Kong Jie smiled evilly, leaned a little closer to Li Yunlong's ear, and whispered: "The eight heavy machine guns and four infantry cannons you dug out, Mr. Li, are not enough wages?"
Hearing this, Li Yunlong was dumbfounded, "Damn it, Lao Kong, you..."
…
This huge victory in counter-mopping up has greatly improved the increasingly difficult situation of the Eighth Route Army since the Battle of Zhengtai.
This meeting was another commendation meeting. The atmosphere of the whole meeting was quite harmonious, with laughter from the generals coming from time to time.
The meeting lasted for more than an hour. The brigade commander and political commissar praised each regiment leader and affirmed the achievements of each regiment in this ordinary raid.
Finally, the political commissar even smiled and said: "Comrades, in addition to commending you, the brigade commander and I also have something to announce, which is also the latest instruction conveyed by the headquarters.
From now on, our brigade, consisting of the Independent Regiment, the New First Regiment, and the New Second Regiment, and the three regiments of the Shanxi North Iron Triangle led by Comrades Kong Jie, Ding Wei, and Li Yunlong, a joint defense base area has been formally established.
Everyone applauds! "
Thunderous applause sounded instantly, and cheerful smiles filled the faces of the three old comrades Kong Jie, Li Yunlong, and Ding Wei.
From this moment on, the Shanxi North Iron Triangle has been officially recognized by the Eighth Route Army.
The chief of staff smiled and said: "The formation of the Iron Triangle in northern Shanxi is a gratifying event. In this anti-mopping operation, the three regiments of the Iron Triangle led by Comrades Kong Jie, Li Yunlong and Ding Wei, combined Everyone saw the amazing performance in offense and defense."
"I think after this battle, the name of the Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle will not only spread within our Eighth Route Army, but also the Japanese army, the puppet army, the National Army, and the Shanxi-Sui Army."
"What do I want to say? Comrades Kong Jie, Li Yunlong and Ding Wei have set a good example for us."
"Going forward, in the process of developing base areas and strengthening defense construction, everyone is the leader of the group, so we might as well use our brains more, or we can learn from the model of Kong Jie and the others and consider the mutual defense of the base. , whether they can be coordinated to achieve a more stable state."
"In this regard, the headquarters and brigade headquarters are encouraging and affirmative of everyone's attitude."
In fact, even if the chief of staff doesn't say it.
The brilliance of the Iron Triangle in this counter-mopping operation has long made other regiment leaders realize the power of joint operations and defense.
After returning, I guess I will have to figure out which of the neighboring fraternal forces to unite with to form an integrated defense fortification.
That's it, until the end of the commendation meeting held at the brigade headquarters.
Among them, the ones who were named and praised the most were naturally Kong Jie and the Independent Regiment, followed by the other two regiments of the Iron Triangle, the New First Regiment and the New Second Regiment.
So much so that throughout the whole meeting, Lao Li's big head was basically never lowered...
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