After breaking through the Japs' second line of defense, Su Yuan no longer had to worry about the rest. Behind them were the New Fourth Army and the Eighth Route Army, who were responsible for covering the attack. There were also many troops on the way to support them, as if the Japs were far away from them and there was no chance of them.
Harassment. There were many migrant workers in the responding team to help them carry things and transport the wounded. The wounded also received timely treatment, which made the troops who had just gone through the bloody battle feel like they were going home.
Although the troops sent did not belong to a unified troop organization, their attitude towards them was the same, and they all competed to bring them to their base areas.
Su Yuan was still a little partial to the Eighth Route Army in his heart. After all, he had served in the Eighth Route Army, and he heard that there were also commanders here that he had met while studying in the military region.
In the end, the responding troops listened to his advice, and Su Yuan led the troops to the Lunan base area to rest and recuperate. As for the wounded, the New Fourth Army escorted them there for treatment and recuperation.
Li Qian and Zhang Hao disagreed with this. They still had prejudices against each other, and they felt that they would be restrained by the other party. Finally, Su Yuan explained what he meant to them. The New Fourth Army and the Eighth Route Army fought desperately to save us. I
It is also in order to be able to gather strength and let go of one's hands to repay. After all, the base area is also facing the siege of the Japanese. Also, if you don't trust others, they will trust you. After all, there are constant frictions between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, and I am deeply involved.
Having entered their hinterland, they have a very clear understanding of their military situation.
Hearing what Su Yuan said, Li Qian and Zhang Hao were speechless, but they still felt a little worried in their hearts. Su Yuan was a sweet-tempered person. They helped him so much, but they didn't know how he would repay them?
After a bloody battle in Ancheng, Su Yuan became a little depressed, especially the subsequent war that made him even more decadent. In just half a month, Henan fell into the hands of the Japanese. Henan's 400,000 national troops failed to
It was able to withstand the attack of more than 100,000 Japanese soldiers and quickly retreated.
The confidence of the national army to resist the war, which had been watching and avoiding the war, was waning, which also led to a decline in combat effectiveness. This made the Japanese army not expect that the Japanese army quickly launched an attack on Hunan, Guangxi and Guizhou, occupying more than 200,000 square meters in half a year.
kilometers of land, and joined forces with the Japanese army heading north in Vietnam, completely opening up the mainland's communication lines. China lost hundreds of thousands of troops and a large number of strategic materials in factories.
However, Su Yuan was gradually inspired by the local soldiers and civilians in the Eighth Route Army base area. Here he saw the hope of victory in the Anti-Japanese War. Through his interactions with the local army chiefs, Su Yuan saw opportunities for war in the defeat of the national army.
The Japanese army's move south made the rear area empty and insufficient. They wanted to open up the mainland communication line and had already done so, but they were unable to defend it. They could cut it off again from behind. Su Yuan, who had a combat goal, regained his energy.
However, since the battle at Anjo, nearly half of his troops have been lost, and there are also many wounded. Now he only has five to six hundred men in his hands, and he also lacks weapons and ammunition. He still doesn't have the ability to attack if he fights back.
Su Yuan thought of developing troops, but he encountered difficulties here. Not to mention that recruiting troops here was strongly opposed by Li Qian and Zhang Hao. This is the base of the Eighth Route Army, and they were worried that the people they recruited would infiltrate the other side's forces.
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Su Yuan also felt inconvenienced by this. Not only was he poaching the opponent, but the people here were unwilling to join his army. Therefore, Su Yuan began to think of another way. At this time, an unexpected person
The news gave him an idea. Once he succeeded, he would not only have soldiers but also weapons and ammunition, and Li Qian and Zhang Hao had no reason to refute.
Su Yuan carefully studied the situation in the southern Shandong area. The Sulu area has always been a battleground for military strategists. There are not only the Eighth Route Army troops here, but also many Japanese and puppet troops around the base area. In addition, there are also Kuomintang troops.
army.
Various forces are constantly fighting here. Su Yuan originally believed that the Kuomintang and Communist armies should fight together against the Japanese and puppet troops, but something unexpected happened here. Although the Kuomintang army also fought with the Japanese from time to time, it also often fought with the Eighth Route Army.
Friction occurred and was getting worse. This was what he learned after talking to the commander of the Lunan detachment.
On this day, the commander of the detachment came to him and explained to him the arrangements that would be made. The commander first apologized to him and said: "Captain Su, I'm really sorry. I originally wanted you to rest here for a while, but the situation has changed."
Change, I hope you can understand, you can gather as soon as possible and move to the mountains together with the masses."
"What, are the Japanese coming?" Su Yuan asked.
"Yes, the Japanese and puppet troops have gathered more than 10,000 people to carry out autumn raids on our generation. We are ready to move," the commander introduced.
"It seems that the Japanese have a big appetite. They occupied Henan and want to gain an advantage here." Su Yuan said.
"Yes, they also want to take this opportunity to destroy our autumn harvest, which will curb our future development and life." the commander replied.
"Why don't you unite with the surrounding national troops? We can also fight together. With your abilities, we will definitely be able to repel the Japanese outside the base area." Su Yuan suggested.
Regarding Su Yuan's suggestion, the commander just smiled and said: "It would be great if the Kuomintang side were like Commander Su. It's a pity that we have been surrounded by stubborn enemies and puppets. This battle is not easy to fight."
Su Yuan was a little confused by this. The enemy and the puppets are easy to understand. They are the Japanese and the puppet army. What is the stubbornness? He couldn't help asking: "Commander, the stubbornness of the enemy and the puppets you are talking about is..."
"Ah, we call those Kuomintang troops who do not resist the Japanese invasion but create friction specifically to deal with us as die-hards, and their troops are called die-hard troops," the commander replied.
Su Yuan understood a little, and he was a little angry, but the commander's next words made him even more angry, "Originally, we were able to deal with just the Japs, but according to intelligence, this time the stubborn army will join the Japs in launching an attack on our base area.
We had to avoid the attack."
"This is a bunch of bastards!" Su Yuan was so angry that he slammed the table and cursed: "They are actually together with the Japanese. They are simply traitors and traitors."
Somewhat angry, Su Yuan decided to stay and fight with the Eighth Route Army against the enemy and puppet invasion. He said to the commander: "Commander, thank you for your rescue and care. I, Su Yuan, can't repay you. This time I decided to join the war with you. I hope
You can agree."
Seeing Su Yuan like this, the commander was already moved, and he also valued Su Yuan's strength. Su Yuan's participation in the battle would be of great help to him in his counter-mopping up.
Originally, Su Yuan proposed that his troops should be the main force to join directly in the counterattack against the Japanese and puppet troops. However, the commander did not agree with their participation in such a fierce battle. At the same time, he proposed to let Su Yuan lead his troops to insert into the base area and the die-hard troops.
In the meantime, as long as Su Yuan can stop their invasion. As for the Japanese and puppet troops, he can handle them.
This was also a deliberate arrangement by the commander. After all, Su Yuan was a member of the national army, so it was best to use his identity to block them without clashing with the stubborn troops.
And Su Yuan has his own plan. This time he not only wants to fight, but also fights skillfully. If his goal can be achieved, he can not only help the Eighth Route Army repel the Japanese invasion, but also seize some geographical expansion base areas as a
In return, he could also take the opportunity to develop his strength. Thinking of this, Su Yuan was almost proud. He immediately gathered his troops and set off for the destination according to the commander's deployment.