Su Yuan never expected that things would develop to this point. He was still thinking about how to unite and normalize the team, but it backfired and half of the team was lost at once. However, this was only because of the cleanup campaign launched by Zhao Xinming, which was fierce.
Even if the Japanese come, they won't be able to do it.
Moreover, now that he had even been deprived of his right to command, Su Yuan realized the danger of the base area. Just as Zhao Xinming actively carried out his actions, Su Yuan also began to take precautions and preparations for the base area.
He did not have a troop to call upon, but the militia in Sujia Village still obeyed him. The militia and self-defense force established in Sujia Village was captained by Li Dayong, and the Su family has always been a harmonious neighbor, and people respected the Su family, so this team
Still listen to Su Yuan.
But this is far from enough. The militiamen are unable to resist the Japanese invasion. In addition, what is left in Su Yuan's hands is the women's guerrillas. Among them, the subordinates led by Xiaoyun are good at marksmanship, but those led by Qin Yue are not.
It was necessary to build a commando team that could move freely to withstand the Japanese's sudden attack, but Su Yuan really didn't have many troops at his hands. For this reason, he asked Qin Yue and Wu Gang to lead the women's guerrillas, and Li Dayong led the militia to be responsible for the evacuation of the masses in emergencies.
Immediately, Su Yuan took Xiaoyun. In addition, Chen Xing also deliberately left the army and came to him according to his instructions, as well as Xiaowu and Xiaohu who had been following him. At the moment, this was all they could do. Except for Xiaowu's machine gun,
The others all held sniper rifles seized from the Japs. Su Yuan was confident that he could lead this team to stop a squadron of Japs.
But he still felt a little heavy in his heart, that is, after the base area, could the Eighth Route Army really allow people like Zhao Xinming to behave like this in the local area? However, what he said was so high-sounding that Su Yuan had no way to argue.
But this will never work. Su Yuan's belief is to fight the Japanese for the country. To this end, he can unite all forces, but obviously Zhao Xinming does not agree with this. In addition, Su Yuan also realizes that he is not compatible with the Eighth Route Army, as Zhao Xinming said
His own family and his participation in the Kuomintang army can be solved, but what about Xiaoyun and others around him?
For this reason, Su Yuan decided to ask Yu Qing to go to the military area to find Brigadier Chen and explain the situation here one by one. If his superiors had the same attitude, he would have to build a new team from scratch.
But during this period of time, Su Yuan seemed to have nothing to do. He was just at home with Xiaoyun Shuyuan and others, and the family was enjoying themselves coaxing Yu Qing's child.
But Su Yuan was still a little anxious. Time was running out, and Fujino from Anjo would definitely smell it. If he took the opportunity to come, Su Yuan felt that with the current situation of the army, it would be impossible to resist the Japanese invasion.
Just when Su Yuan was worried that the Japanese would take the opportunity to invade, a piece of news surprised him even more. Zhao Xinming actually ordered his troops to attack the strongholds on the Japanese blockade and took the opportunity to advance to open up transportation links with the plains.
Zhao Xinming also gradually felt the pressure. Since he canceled the method of material exchange between Su Yuan and the outside world, the base area soon became a little difficult, especially the lives of ordinary people. The specialties in their hands could not be sold, and they could not get the urgently needed food, oil and salt.
Make the people feel emotional.
Although Zhao Xinming blames this in his heart on the low consciousness of the people here, this must be solved. The party's instructions do not disregard the lives of the people.
For this reason, Zhao Xinming decided to use force to open the blockade. Since the Japanese had suffered repeated defeats here before, some people were a little hot-headed. Although Li Zhuang and Chun Lei objected, they were in the minority. The order had to be implemented, and Li Zhuang
The news was immediately sent to Su Yuan. For the sake of the overall situation, Su Yuan signaled Li Zhuang to stay in the army and take control of it.
Su Yuan immediately told Li Zhuang to explain his own opinion to Zhao Xinming. Once the troops launched peripheral operations, the Japanese would inevitably attack the base area, which would cause irreparable losses.
"Are you worried about Sujia Village?" Zhao Xinming said, "I know that most of your company is made up of people from the surrounding villages."
"Yes, everyone has concerns." Li Zhuang could only say.
"When our troops attack, the Japanese still have time to invade the base area." Zhao Xinming said stubbornly.
Just when Zhao Xinming signaled the troops to attack, Li Zhuang asked his company to stay as a backup because of his unstable military morale. After Su Yuan felt some comfort, he also felt that a huge crisis was approaching step by step.
But at this moment, another unexpected situation occurred, which made Su Yuan not sure whether he was happy or worried. Meng Tian led the team to Linxian County, which was only forty or fifty miles away from them. This should be a team that could get support.
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What Su Yuan didn't expect was that Meng Tian actually brought back a battalion of troops this time, and he joined the regular troops of the National Revolutionary Army in Henan.
Su Yuan's performance at Marco Polo Bridge, at Daming, and later at the Xuzhou battlefield had already alarmed the Fifth Theater Command, but later there was no trace of this combat hero who could be publicized and inspire military morale.
Meng Tian's arrival quickly attracted Shangfeng's attention. Su Yuan actually arrived at the Eighth Route Army. Su Yuan must be pulled back to the revolutionary army. For this reason, the intelligence agency also began to collect information about Su Yuan, and Meng Tian explained his departure.
The situation there at that time. The intelligence officer in charge not only had a clear grasp of Su Yuan's current situation, but even concluded that the Communist Party would never hire someone with a family like his and multiple wives.
For this reason, the commander of the theater specially ordered Meng Tian to lead the team back, and brought the appointment of Su Yuan. Meng Tian followed the instructions and took the troops to the neighboring county, and rushed to Sujia Village to report to Su Yuan.
At this time, Su Yuan was waiting for news about Yu Qing. Hearing that Meng Tian actually brought back a battalion, he was happy at first. Now the base area was secure. However, Meng Tian explained to him that at this time, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party were cooperating, and he could not
Bring the team here.
"You didn't say anything." Su Yuan replied.
"That's not what you said. It just depends on your words." Meng Tian said.
"What words?"
"Return to the Revolutionary Army." Meng Tian said: "I have brought you the appointment from the commander of the theater. As long as you come back, you will be appointed as the regiment commander immediately. My battalion will also be under your command."
"Ha, I am equivalent to the leader now." Su Yuan replied.
"Brother-in-law, forget it, don't think I don't know, do you still have soldiers in your hands now?" Meng Tian's words showed that he knew everything.
"It seems that you all know." Su Yuan replied. He was still waiting for the news about Qing. The road in front of him could not be blocked for the time being, so he asked: "Isn't my captain just a name?
It’s not like I haven’t dealt with them before. Will he give me soldiers or ammunition and food?”
"Don't worry. When I came, the commander of the war zone personally told the team that this area is the northern gateway of Henan. The war zone intends to establish a bridgehead position north of the Yellow River, so as long as you agree, a battalion of troops will be dispatched here immediately, and then
Coupled with the weapons you have here, you are worthy of the title of commander."
"But I have no one in my hands now." Su Yuan declined.
"Don't be careless with me." Meng Tian knew Su Yuan's abilities well, so he pointed out: "You can at least raise a battalion of troops here."
Seeing that Su Yuan stopped talking and was still thinking, Meng Tian then advised: "It's better to come back, you can't stay on the Eighth Road any longer."
"Let me think about it," Su Yuan replied.
"Then you should answer me quickly." Meng Tian finally said: "I'm not urging you, it's Fujino from Anjo who is urging you."
"What?!" Su Yuan was shocked and couldn't help asking: "Fujino needs to take action!"