Commander Fang Tianzhu spoke first at the meeting. He announced that his superiors had decided to change the name of the North Manchuria Detachment to the North Manchurian Corps. This somewhat surprised everyone because the team was now experiencing serious attrition.
Although the Jiangdong guerrillas were assigned to the North Manchu Corps, they still could not reach the size of the original North Manchu detachment. But since the provincial party committee has decided, no one will say anything.
General Political Commissar Qin Gang enthusiastically introduced the newly arrived Jiangdong Guerrilla Commander Wen Zhentian and Political Commissar Shi Jiliang to everyone, and received warm applause from everyone.
“According to the opinions of the Northern Manchuria Provincial Party Committee, the Corps decided to establish the First Brigade of the Northern Manchuria Corps on the basis of the original First Brigade. The commander of the brigade will continue to be concurrently served by Commander Fang Tianzhu and political commissar Li Baozhong;
The original Second Brigade of the North Manchuria Detachment is now renamed as the Second Brigade of the North Manchuria Detachment. The team leader is Hai Qing, and the political commissar is concurrently served by Comrade Xunyang;
The original Third Brigade is now renamed as the Third Brigade of the North Manchuria Corps. The captain Xiao Dongxue and the political commissar are concurrently served by me, Qin Ganglai;
The original independent detachment was renamed as the Fourth Brigade of the North Manchuria Corps. The captain was concurrently served by Jackie Chan, and the political commissar was served by the original instructor Comrade Jin Yunji;
The original Jiangdong guerrillas were renamed as the Fifth Brigade of the Manbei Corps, with captain Wen Zhentian and political commissar Shi Jiliang. It turns out that the deputy positions of each brigade were all renamed as deputy brigade captains, and the job titles of other people remained unchanged...
The first task after the establishment of the Corps is to implement the North Manchuria Provincial Committee's winter combat policy as soon as possible. Commander-in-Chief Fang has made it very clear just now, and Chief of General Staff Yang will make specific arrangements later.
The most important thing right now is to withdraw the team to the mountains as soon as possible. The purpose is to rest and recuperate in concealment first, and then make specific plans according to changes in the situation.
After the team is pulled into the mountains, it is not to hide, but to carry out rest and training activities from two aspects: improving the political quality and military quality of the officers and soldiers.
All brigade units must do a good job in this area, striving to greatly improve the overall quality of the troops in a short period of time, and be ready to accept new combat missions at any time.
Today’s meeting has a lot of content, so I won’t go into details. After the meeting, Director Xunyang arranged a meal for everyone, which took place in the turret.
The first is to celebrate the establishment of our Manbei Corps; the second is to welcome Captain Wen and Political Commissar Shi. We still have to make good use of this Japanese stronghold now. It won't exist when we leave. "
After General Political Commissar Qin Gang finished speaking, he slowly sat down and everyone applauded together. His current injury has not healed yet, so he is gritting his teeth and persisting. Although he was not seriously injured, it would take some time for him to fully recover.
"According to the arrangements of the Corps, after the Fifth Brigade arrives here to join us, the troops will begin to move towards Tianyaoling.
The second brigade was in front, followed closely by the third brigade, taking the wounded and some supplies into the mountains first. General Political Commissar Qin and I moved with this group.
The first and fifth brigade brought all the supplies with them, and the second batch was transferred. Commander Fang Tianzhu accompanied the team to directly command, and Captain Wen cooperated.
The Fourth Brigade was finally transferred to serve as a cover. Deputy Commander Yu Chenglong had to make arrangements until all the troops had withdrawn to Tianyaoling before they could be combined into one place.
The 1st and 2nd Brigade went to the secret camp of the original 2nd Brigade to rest and recuperate, the 3rd and 5th Brigade went to the secret camp of the original 3rd Brigade to rest and recuperate, and the 4th Brigade went to the secret camp of the original independent detachment to rest and recuperate.
All brigades will stay in contact during the rest period and are on standby for new instructions..." Chief of General Staff Yang Furen made detailed arrangements.
Finally, Director Xunyang made arrangements for political work, troop building, etc. The leaders of the Corps also solicited everyone's opinions and made plans and arrangements for the troops' logistical supplies, military deployment, intelligence collection, team development and other situations that may be encountered.
The meeting lasted until about four o'clock in the afternoon. After the meeting, the commanders had a relatively sumptuous meal together and drank some wine. They dispersed in the evening and each returned to their own teams to rest.
At the wine table, Yu Chenglong was the one who was persuaded to drink the most because he was the latest appointed deputy commander. Captain Haiqing, in particular, kept congratulating him on his reinstatement.
Looking at Brother Haiqing who was seriously injured, Yu Chenglong couldn't refuse. I thought about this bearded man from the past, who fought bravely and took the lead. His ability to lead troops in battle was no less than that of others.
But in order to fight against the Japanese and the Japanese, he endured everything. He was really a great hero with a broad mind! The captain of the fifth brigade, Wen Zhentian, and the political commissar Shi Jiliang also frequently toasted Yu Chenglong, thanking him for leading the troops to relieve the siege of Daqingshan.
"You have known each other for a long time, which is great! This will allow us to cooperate better in the future." Political Commissar Qin and Commander Fang were very happy to hear that they had known each other for a long time.
"In the critical moment, it was Deputy Commander Yu who cleverly saved our Dongjiang guerrillas. The name of Dragon Crossing the River is so powerful in Manchuria, everyone knows it!" Captain Wen gave a thumbs up.
"Deputy Commander Yu is a versatile civil and military man with extraordinary courage and strategy! Come on, let me tell you a few words." Political Commissar Qin Gang also took the opportunity to encourage him, of course to liven up the atmosphere.
Yu Chenglong smiled, stood up and waved his hand to refuse. At the meeting just now, political commissar Qin Gang also asked Yu Chenglong to say a few words, saying that he had just been appointed deputy commander and it would be wrong not to say anything.
But Yu Chenglong insisted not to speak, saying that he was not used to it. He expressed his willingness to work with everyone to resolutely implement the decisions of superiors and ensure that all tasks assigned by leaders are completed!
Another day later, more than 130 people from the Fifth Brigade came to Xinglong Village to meet up with the main team after the main team sent people to meet them, and the troops began to move towards Tianjiao Ridge.
Three days later, the two transfer troops had all entered the mountains. Yu Chenglong ordered his team to blow up the Japanese gun towers, and then took all the officers and soldiers of the Fourth Brigade to prepare to follow the large troops into the mountains.
Looking at the blockhouse that was destroyed for the third time, Yu Chenglong had a lot of emotions. He knew that next year the blockhouse would be rebuilt here and people would be guarding it, and the folks in Xinglong Village would still suffer.
A group of hot-blooded men in ragged clothes, fighting here and there, spilling blood on the battlefield. There is no land for recuperation, no replenishment of soldiers, and no logistical support. With only one passion, where is the end!
Yu Chenglong felt very heavy and felt that he should find a new way out. But where is the way? He felt at a loss. I couldn't help but sigh when facing the snow-capped mountains.
"Report, brother Lin Fushun is coming to see you off!"
Jiao Cheng looked at the stunned Yu Chenglong and reported that Brother Lin Fushun was coming to see off the deputy commander and his brothers. Yu Chenglong shook his head slightly and expressed his disagreement.
"It's better to let Brother Lin Fushun go back. It's not convenient now. Give him this little money and let him continue to hide and wait."
After Yu Chenglong finished speaking, he led the team and set off, taking his melancholy with him, to the depths of the mountains. Another torturous winter is coming, and I hope that my brothers in ragged clothes can spend it safely.
