Since the artillery battalion assisted the infantry and cavalry battalions in taking Black Tiger Village, and cooperated with Ye Anran to take down the Jiangqiao Japs forward headquarters, they have placed great trust in and admired Ye Anran.
As a commander, as long as he can decisively make correct judgments and commands at critical moments, the soldiers under his command will definitely leave their lives to the commander with confidence.
As long as the commander gives an order, even if the troops fight to the last soldier, they will resolutely obey it.
Ye Anran returned a military salute to his brothers in the artillery camp.
He looked through the list of shadow regiment personnel last night. The commander of the first company of the artillery battalion was named Xu Yingchun, and the commander of the second company was named Sun Dalei.
It turns out that they are all proud soldiers under Commander Ma Jinshan.
He called their names and became familiar with them. Xu Yingchun was tall and round-faced. He looked honest and honest, but he was actually a ruthless person.
Sun Dalei is 1.78 meters tall, about the same as Ye Anran. He is thin and very clever at first glance.
"Go and change out of your military uniforms. Today, I will take you to the big market!"
"yes!"
The artillery battalion was disbanded on the spot, and they quickly returned to their respective barracks. Three minutes later, the "common people" dressed in very simple clothes regrouped.
Zhang Erpao changed into a cotton-padded jacket made of Baye gray fabric. He tidied up his troops and turned to report to Ye Anran: "Report to the regimental commander, the artillery battalion has been assembled."
Ye Anran threw the borrowed Dayang to Zhang Erpao.
Zhang Erpao caught the wallet and heard the clattering sound inside, and was stunned on the spot.
Is this going to be paid? !
Seeing Zhang Erpao's shining eyes, Ye Anran quickly reminded him.
"This money is not for salary!"
"I want you to be the boss today. Are you good at doing business? With this money, you can buy whatever you want, from Chinese cabbage to sorghum. It's best to buy the common people's wheelbarrows and poles!"
"Captain, are you going to make us the boss?"
"Even so, everyone keeps their guns at home, and no swords, guns or sticks are allowed on them!"
"After you finish shopping, go to the Japs Arsenal in the east of the city and set up a stall in front of the 15th Regiment. Sun Dalei, you go and set up a few firecrackers. When everyone is here, set them off at the intersection to create a lively atmosphere."
Sun Dalei: "Yes!"
"Disband and get ready."
"yes!"
More than 300 people from the artillery battalion took to the streets in a lively manner, and the lineup was comparable to the Chinese New Year.
Hundreds of people suddenly appeared at the market in Hecheng. They asked the price at every stall and said they wanted them all. If not, they would buy someone else's car or someone else's pole!
The common people squatting and setting up stalls in the market were grinning from ear to ear.
Since the Japanese invaded Hecheng, the people of Hecheng have been in a state of panic, the trees and grass have been surrounded by soldiers, and everyone is in danger.
The Crane City Fair has not been held as lively as today for many years.
The common people first avoided the Qing army, then the warlords, and then the Japanese.
No one who has rice in the rice vat dares to hide it in the rice vat.
Ye Anran was the one who planned this big market. He finished the meeting yesterday, developed the photos, and went to major newspaper offices to restore the market in Hecheng.
He used his identity as the vice chairman of the Hei Province to notify officials of all sizes in Hecheng. After receiving the notice, the security chiefs and county magistrates in the surrounding areas publicized the news of the opening of the Hecheng Fair overnight.
It is precisely because of his power that Ye Anran can mobilize various resources in the black province.
Ye Anran walked around the market. Most of the stalls for ordinary people were agricultural and sideline products. Seven or eight eggs and three or two cabbages could make up a stall.
One can imagine the suffering of the people now.
There are no vendors setting up stalls in front of the streets in the provincial capital, but there is a red carpet more than ten meters long and two meters wide stretching straight onto the road.
Many magnificent classic cars and rickshaws are parked in front of the provincial capital.
Ma Jinshan and Xie Ke are intensively studying the asset reorganization of the Black Province.
Xie Ke got the morning newspaper and looked at the busy streets in the distance from upstairs, "What is Brother Ye doing?"
"What's wrong with him?"
"Commander, look, he resumed the Crane City Assembly overnight after the meeting yesterday. On the first day today, there are quite a few people here!"
Ma Jinshan stretched his neck to read the words on the newspaper, good guy, the headlines on the front page...
"Our brothers are short of money?"
"how to say?"
"What is he doing at the market? Isn't he trying to collect health fees?" Ma Jinshan was a little shocked.
Xie Ke said with a "hahaha" smile: "What kind of health fee are you charging? He hurriedly borrowed money from me today and borrowed all my salary for a year."
Ma Jinshan couldn't figure out what Ye Anran was going to do. Fan Xiaohu came in and said:
"Commander, Mr. Taikun, the general manager of Bank of East Asia, is here."
"Gao Qiqiang, general manager of Hecheng Fine Steel, has arrived."
"Hecheng Dongxing Hospital Director Zhao Fangyu is here."
"Tell them to go to the living room and wait first."
"yes!"
Ma Jinshan's solemn face finally showed a smile. He walked to the phone and hung up the phone to the commanders of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Brigades.
He ordered the garrison troops to guard the line from Hecheng to Jiangqiao and Nenjiang, and all troops were on standby along the line. He also informed the entire army that if the enemy attempted provocation or opened fire, our army could fight back.
After Ma Jinshan entered Hecheng, Suzuki Fuliang's garrison troops withdrew to the Taonan area, where they joined forces with Zhang Peng, commander of the Taonan Security Army.
The Japanese defenders in Hecheng include the 15th Infantry Regiment stationed at the arsenal and the Second Battalion stationed at Heilongjiang Provincial High School.
The Chengnan Security Command stationed at the Heilongjiang Industrial School, and the Seventh Squadron occupying the Heilongjiang Normal School.
In addition to the above Japanese troops, the Utsunomiya Division fully occupied the Taonan area.
Xie Ke knew Ma Jinshan's plan.
Once the assets of the Black Province are reorganized, they will surely be obstructed and interfered by the Japanese Utsunomiya Division and the Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army, Honjo Shige.
In order to prevent the Japanese from cooperating with others, Ma Jinshan deployed three brigades along the Nen River line. Once the Japanese conflict with the three brigades, his troops in Hecheng will annihilate the Japanese in the city as soon as possible.
And relying on the dangerous terrain, they defended Crane City.
After making the last call, Ma Jinshan picked up the white gloves on the table and waved to Xie Ke, "Let's go to the reception room."
"yes!"
Of the shadow regiment, only the cavalry battalion was left staring.
Ye Anran walked around on the road and returned to the cavalry camp. Seeing him, Li Yukui jumped up excitedly and almost startled the horses beside him!
"Captain, do you have a mission for us?"
Ye Anran nodded, "You lead the brothers from the cavalry battalion to form a patrol team. The first company is responsible for the west of the city, and the second company is responsible for the east. You must do your best to ensure the safety of the people."
"If there are any Japanese who dare to bully the common people, there is no need to ask for permission. You can handle it as appropriate!"
"yes!"
Li Yukui almost shed tears with excitement, and then turned to the battalion headquarters to arrange combat tasks.
Ye Anran did not stay at the battalion headquarters for long. Regarding the asset reorganization, he felt relieved with Xie Ke here.
After all, Chief of Staff Xie Ke was born in Baoding Military Academy, and he is much more prudent than Ma Jinshan in his work.
After assigning the task, Ye Anran led the green-maned horse Lin Yixiu rode before his death out of the military camp.
As soon as he left the military camp, he met his horse, Jin Hai, who was also riding a horse and was waiting for him at the gate.
He has been recuperating in Dongxing Hospital since he came back, and he seems to be recovering very quickly now.
Seeing Ye Anran, Ma Jinhai saluted him.
Ye Anran was startled and responded with a military salute: "Second brother, why did you come out?"
"Brother, we went crazy in the hospital. I am following my brother's orders and will be responsible for your safety in the future. Don't be polite to us!"
…
Playing the piano randomly.
Ye Anran was confused, how could we let Ma Jinhai be a guard for us? ? When we made sworn vows that day, he was the second brother!
Perhaps seeing through Ye Anran's thoughts, Ma Jinhai said, "What are you thinking about? We will be your bodyguards from now on, Ye Anran. If you are not convinced, go and talk to your elder brother."
Quite stubborn.
Ye Anran had no choice but to agree first.
