Although it has not yet completely entered the depths of winter, the weather in the north is already very cold, especially in the mountains. At night, if you don't light a fire, people will freeze while lying on the ground.
Large swaths of snowflakes have begun to float in the sky, and the mist floating in the creek below the mountain has begun to frost. The season when the mountains are frozen is coming.
Yu Chenglong ordered the team to rest during the day and march at night. When they couldn't walk any more, they would light a fire to keep warm and rest, trying not to let the brothers freeze or leave any traces for the enemy.
Although the team was lightly equipped, due to the slippery snowy road and the heavy clothing worn by the soldiers, and the need to clear away the traces of the large troops entering the mountains, the team was still moving very slowly. It took five days and four nights to reach Tianyaoling. Ximopanshan caught up with the large army on Jackie Chan's original defense line.
After meeting the General Political Commissar Qin Gang, Yu Chenglong reported to him the situation before entering the mountain, saying that there was no sign of the Japs following him, indicating that the Japs did not yet know the whereabouts of our North Manchu Corps.
In other words, although they knew about it, they had not yet made a decision to continue the pursuit, so they did not come to pursue them. The team seemed safe for the time being.
However, Yu Chenglong reminded the General Political Commissar Qin Gang that since the Japs have intensified the encirclement and suppression of the Anti-Japanese Alliance this year, it is estimated that the Japs will come again, and the soldiers should always be vigilant.
General Political Commissar Qin Gang agreed with Yu Chenglong's view and asked him to stay here for a few days. After all the troops had withdrawn to the secret camp, he would then lead the team to withdraw to their original secret camp.
The large army will leave some food to their fourth group, which of course will not be sufficient. They will find ways to solve the shortage by themselves, but they must be careful.
Yu Chenglong said that there was no need to leave food for their fourth brigade. Food for the entire army was very tight. There was still some food in their original secret camp, which might still be edible. If not, he would find a solution himself.
General Political Commissar Qin Gang did not insist anymore. After shaking hands with Yu Chenglong and saying goodbye, he led the team to continue towards Tianyaoling, saying that the team would withdraw to the past secret camp in two days.
Yu Chenglong looked around at the positions he had defended at Mopan Mountain. Although the traces of the harsh battles in the past had been covered by heavy snow and were difficult to recognize, the shadow of the Tianjiao Ridge defeat was still deeply engraved in his heart!
I wonder how the Chief of General Staff is feeling now? Yu Chenglong felt very regretful. He walked to the pile of rocks where his fallen brothers were buried with his own hands, bowed deeply three times, and stared silently for half an hour.
The brothers who had returned from Dulong Mountain with him all gathered around him at this time, with tears in their eyes, silently mourning their dead brothers with Jackie Chan.
Political Commissar Jin Yunji saw that Deputy Commander Yu was in a bad mood and did not come to disturb him. While she sent people to Tianyaoling to pick up the injured soldiers of the Fourth Brigade, she also asked people to clean up the residence and immediately light a fire for cooking.
After being stationed for five days in total, Yu Chenglong received the news that the entire team had been transferred, so he ordered the team to pack up and then led the team to immediately move to the secret camp in the past. It took two days and three nights to reach their former secret camp.
After entering the secret camp, Yu Chenglong asked Deputy Captain Zhang to lead his brothers to repair the secret camp that was washed away by rain as soon as possible, and to make camouflage and internal repairs to make it more comfortable for the brothers to live in.
He and Political Commissar Jin went to the place where the grain was stored to check. Fortunately, although the grain was a little old, it was still edible and the storage was good.
The grain that had not been transported away at that time was enough for more than 100 people to last for a whole winter. It seemed that they had done the right thing by sealing the grain.
It took a few more days for the secret camp to be repaired, and the soldiers could live in it and spend the winter safely. If no accidents occurred, this winter might be safe and even enjoyable.
After discussing with the political commissar Yu Chenglong and Jin Yunji, they decided that no fire was allowed in the secret camp during the day, and they could only light fires in the secret camp for heating and cooking during the night to avoid exposing the target, because the Japs might come looking for them at any time.
The troops trained in secret camps in the afternoon, organized study and discussions after dinner in the evening, and rested in the middle of the night and morning.
After everything was arranged, Yu Chenglong sent squadron leader Fang to contact the secret camp newly built this year, meet up with the soldiers staying there, and then return.
One is to see the situation there, and the other is to explore the road between the two secret camps in case of emergency. If this place is discovered, move there immediately.
At the same time, two soldiers were sent to Tianyaoling to conduct reconnaissance and find out the situation of the Japanese there. They would contact the headquarters every ten days to listen to instructions and report any emergencies at any time.
time flies. Half a month later, the two people who went to Tianyaoling to inquire about the situation came back and reported that the corps had received accurate information and that the Japs were preparing to encircle Tianyaoling.
The General Political Commissar, Commander-in-Chief, and Chief of General Staff were very concerned about the situation here and asked about the situation of food reserves, secret camp construction, troop rest and reorganization, etc., and we all reported on them one by one.
The head of the corps was very satisfied and instructed us to continue to hide and wait for the Japanese to enter the mountains and attack them at Tianyaoling, and then send elite soldiers out of the mountains to seize food and supplies, recruit personnel, and strengthen the team.
The two secret camps at the headquarters were short of food. They sent people out of the mountains but failed to get them back. The Japanese searched very tightly and did not let a grain of food enter the mountains.
Even when we sent people out, they were questioned as soon as they entered the village, and strangers were arrested. It was very difficult to get food. The head of the corps planned to send people out to grab it, and the soldiers had to be fed no matter what.
"You two have worked hard, go eat and rest quickly. You have to leave early tomorrow. I will send two more people to follow you to observe the enemy's situation in Tianyaoling.
Once the Japanese went to Tianyaoling, after finding out the situation, two people went to the secret camp of the corps to report, and the other two came back to report the situation to me.
Be careful along the way and pay attention to clearing traces. Take care, everyone is waiting for news about you, and don't be careless. You must not have contact with the Japanese. "
Political Commissar Yu Chenglong and Jin Yunji assigned tasks to the two soldiers who were responsible for inquiring about information. The purpose was to let them investigate the situation in Tianyaoling and see what other movements the little Japs would make after they arrived in Tianyaoling.
The coldest days of this winter came relatively late, and another half month passed. The coldest days in previous years have already arrived, but this year it is still relatively warm during the day, and it is only at night that it feels like the depths of winter.
Captain Fang and others who were sent to the new secret camp to explore the road came back and said that everything was normal in the new secret camp and that there were sufficient food and material reserves. The brothers guarding the secret camp were eagerly looking forward to the deputy commander-in-chief and his brothers passing there quickly so that they could meet everyone. Reunion.
"Isn't the road to get there difficult? How concealable is the new secret camp?"
After hearing the report, Yu Chenglong continued to ask Squadron Leader Fang. He felt that the new secret camp might be used this winter. Once the little devil came to Tianyaoling and discovered the whereabouts of the team, he would immediately take people to move there.
