Chapter 730: Commander Yan has surrendered to the Communist Party?
Northwest Shanxi.
Zhaojiayu.
New Regiment Headquarters.
Within half an hour, the headquarters sent two telegrams to the new regiment.
The first telegram was that the Japanese army was very likely to launch a large-scale attack on the Northwestern Eighth Route Army in the next few months, and the head of the headquarters reminded the new regiment to be ready for the battle.
Wang Dehou held the second telegram in his hand and reported to Li Yunlong:
"Captain, the head of the headquarters has agreed to our request. The order from the head of the headquarters is that you can teach Yan Xishan a lesson, but you must pay attention to the standards."
"We cannot let others take advantage of us and say that we, the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army, are undermining the anti-Japanese national united front."
Li Yunlong nodded. The so-called attention to standards is nothing more than not firing the first shot and not breaking out into a large-scale armed conflict with the Jinsui Army.
In this regard, Li Yunlong is still very measured.
But if the Jinsui Army dared to fire the first shot, Li Yunlong would not be polite to the opponent.
With strong soldiers and horses under his command, good guys in his hands, and boss Chen's support behind him, Captain Li felt confident.
If we, Lao Li, think of you, Yan Laoxi, as the commander of the war zone, you are the commander of the war zone. If we don’t take you as the commander of the war zone, what the heck are you?
"Lao Li, how are you going to teach Yan Laoxi a lesson?"
Zhao Gang asked, Zhao Gang usually called Yan Xishan Chief Yan, but after Yan Xishan did this, he also directly called him Yan Laoxi.
"Hmm."
Li Yunlong hummed: "In a word, Yan Laoxi's arsenal employees and American equipment for 5,000 people, labor and capital are all required."
Although the American equipment for these 5,000 men is the backup weapon for the new regiment.
But it was not brought by strong winds, it was all fought by the soldiers with swords and guns. To obtain this batch of American equipment for 5,000 people, the casualties of the new regiment were at least over a hundred.
Yan Laoxi had already deceived him, so how could Li Yunlong still hand over weapons and ammunition to him?
Xing Zhiguo nodded and said: "Then we have to plan carefully to avoid being accused of undermining the anti-Japanese united front..."
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Gang and Wang Dehou gathered around, everyone talked to each other, and gradually perfected the plan.
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Lin County.
The headquarters of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.
358th Regiment Headquarters.
"Team, good news..."
Chief of Staff Fang Ligong held the telegram in his hand and walked quickly into the headquarters of the 358th Regiment with a smile on his face.
"Oh?" Chu Yunfei's expression changed, "Brother Ligong, what's the good news?"
Fang Ligong looked at the staff officers who were busy in the regiment war room and said, "You guys go out first. I have important things to report to the regiment commander."
"yes!"
Several combat staff members straightened up and walked out quickly.
However, Sun Ming did not move. Sun Ming was Chu Yunfei's adjutant and the guard company commander of the 358th Regiment. He personally protected Chu Yunfei's safety and was absolutely reliable.
After several combat staff members left, Fang Ligong reported to Chu Yunfei: "Regiment leader, just now the commander of the theater sent a secret message to our 358th regiment, asking us to send a unit to Xingxian County at noon in three days.
Wanniu Mountain, go to receive American equipment from the New Regiment of the Eighth Route Army."
"What did you say? American equipment?"
Chu Yunfei's eyes narrowed upon hearing this, and he stood up suddenly, confirming again and asking:
"Brother Ligong, are you sure it's American equipment?"
Fang Ligong nodded: "Sure, and it's still American equipment for 5,000 people. Two bases of ammunition are enough for our 358th Regiment to re-equip. In addition, the Eighth Route Army will reimburse our 358th Regiment for the ammunition it consumed in the battle with the Japanese army."
ammunition."
"In addition, the Eighth Route Army headquarters will also give our regiment 12 75mm American mountain guns with two basic shells."
After receiving Fang Ligong's confirmation, Chu Yunfei couldn't help but feel slightly happy.
This is the American equipment that I have coveted for a long time.
Twelve 75mm American mountain cannons can be organized into a mountain artillery battalion, which is much more powerful than the Jin-made 75mm mountain cannons currently equipped by the 358th Regiment.
But soon, Chu Yunfei looked confused again: "The Eighth Route Army is so good, why would it give our 358th Regiment American equipment? Could it be that Commander Yan has surrendered to the Communist Party?"
Between the Eighth Route Army and the Shanxi-Sui Army, there has always been a conflict between the well and the river.
Even if the Jinsui Army wants to join forces with the Eighth Route Army, it must have an order from the Second Theater Command, otherwise it will be severely punished.
However, Chief Yan is a businessman, will he pretend to be a communist and earn some equipment and supplies from the Eighth Route Army?
The Eighth Route Army and the Jin-Sui Army had always had a close relationship, but the Eighth Route Army gave the Jin-Sui Army American equipment? Chu Yunfei could not think of any other reason except that Chief Yan defected to the Communist Party.
After all, there is not much American equipment in the Eighth Route Army. Even the main force of the 129th Division is not equipped with American equipment and uses Japanese equipment.
However, Chu Yunfei heard that the current main force of the 129th Division is very luxuriously equipped and has better weapons than the elite troops of the Japanese army.
The Jinsui Army is even less comparable.
Although the fact that Chief Yan defected to the Communist Party seems ridiculous no matter how you look at it.
If Chief Yan had voted for the Communists, then as a student of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, should he follow Chief Yan and vote for the Communists, or should he go to Chongqing to find Chairman Chiang Kai-shek?
Going to Chongqing to find Chairman Chiang, Chu Yunfei was reluctant to part with this batch of American equipment.
What if I take the American equipment with me?
Chu Yunfei believed in the Three People's Principles, believed that the Three People's Principles could save China, and had no doubts about the Chiang government of the Republic of China.
Therefore, if there had not been a fundamental change in his thinking and his belief in communism, Chu Yunfei would not have joined the Communist Party.
"Please be careful when you are in the group." Fang Ligong's expression was slightly startled. He looked around and found that there were only Chu Yunfei, himself and Sun Ming in the group, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.
Fang Ligong secretly thought: Commander Yan has surrendered to the Communist Party? Leader, you really dare to say anything...
While he was thinking about it, Fang Ligong added: "This time, the commander's department used more than 2,500 skilled arsenal workers to exchange 5,000 American-style equipment and an American-style mountain artillery battalion from the Eighth Route Army. There is also a chance of reimbursement for it.
Equipped with our 358th Regiment, the more than 2,500 skilled workers will arrive in Linxian County tomorrow, and our 358th Regiment will send troops to escort them to Wuniu Mountain to exchange with the Eighth Route Army."
"So that's it." A look of surprise appeared on Chu Yunfei's face.
At the same time, I felt a little relieved. Fortunately, it was not Chief Yan who surrendered to the Communist Party.
Then, a smile appeared on Chu Yunfei's face, feeling happy.
From now on, our 358th Regiment will also have American-style equipment, plus an American-style mountain artillery battalion, and will also have weapons and ammunition reimbursed.
After being equipped with American equipment, Chu Yunfei was ready to find an opportunity to have a good fight with the Japanese.
Chu Yunfei is a bit vain, and likes to do earth-shattering things. He does not do meritorious deeds to gain fame, but just wants to prove that his ability is no worse than others, especially not worse than Li Yunlong.
At this time, Captain Chu was full of energy.
Chu Yunfei is a beauty, and he especially likes American equipment and American military uniforms. The 358th Regiment is about to be equipped with American equipment. At this time, Chu Yunfei feels that the air is sweet.
Chu Yunfei looked at Fang Ligong: "Give me the order to have the first battalion assemble and stand by."
Chu Yunfei planned to personally hand over this matter to the first battalion commander Qian Bojun and lead the first battalion to handle this matter. The first battalion of the 358 regiment had more than 1,000 people and was fairly well-equipped.
Moreover, Qian Bojun had been with Chu Yunfei for many years, and Chu Yunfei trusted Qian Bojun very much.
"Yes, Tuanzuo!"
Fang Ligong turned and left.
Fang Ligong understood very well. The regiment commander only asked the first battalion to assemble and stand by, so Fang Ligong would not reveal to Qian Bojun about exchanging arsenal technicians for American equipment.
Chu Yunfei: "Sun Ming, go prepare some side dishes, I want to have a few drinks!"
Looking at his captain, Sun Ming looked slightly happy, then he said yes, turned around and walked out.
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Three days later.
Woniu Mountain is about 10 kilometers east of Xingxian County.
Qian Bojun led more than 1,000 soldiers from the first battalion of the 358th Regiment, a transport team of more than 350 mule carts, and more than 2,500 skilled workers, and was about to arrive at Woniu Mountain.
A scout cavalryman from the 358th Regiment in front rode up to Qian Bojun, gave a military salute and said: "Report to the battalion commander, Woniu Mountain is ahead, and the Eighth Route Army has arrived!"
Qian Bojun, who was riding on horseback, looked slightly moved: "The Eighth Route is so fast, have you noticed anything unusual?"
Although he came to trade under Chu Yunfei's order, Qian Bojun was still very cautious, fearing that he would be ambushed by the Eighth Route Army.
The current combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army in Northwestern Shanxi is such that even the Japanese army is afraid of it, let alone the Shanxi-Sui Army.
"Nothing unusual was found," the scout cavalry replied.
Qian Bojun then ordered: "Continue to alert both wings. If any abnormality is found, fire a warning shot immediately."
"Yes, battalion commander!"
The scout cavalry turned around and rode away quickly.
Qian Bojun's alert eyes scanned the surrounding wilderness and waved his hand: "Keep going!"
About half an hour later, Qian Bojun finally led the team to the trading location.
Looking at all the trucks parked on the highway, at least more than 100 of them, Qian Bojun's lips twitched, this new group is really damn rich.
No wonder the new group of people came so quickly.
The truck bed was covered with a green tarpaulin. Qian Bojun guessed that there should be American equipment and ammunition under the military green tarpaulin on the truck bed.
Qian Bojun's lips curled up slightly, his troops were about to use American equipment.
In front of the convoy, there were several jeeps parked, and Qian Bojun rode forward with a few guard cavalry.
Seeing several Eighth Route Army officers jumping out of the jeep, Qian Bojun got off his horse.
The Eighth Route Army officer in the lead was about the same build as himself, but his eyes were extremely sharp. When they met, the two sides gave each other a military salute.
Qian Bojun said: "I am Qian Bojun, commander of the first battalion of the 358th regiment. I came here to trade on the order of my regiment commander. Are you from the new regiment of the Eighth Route Army?"
"I am Zhang Dabiao, the commander of the first battalion of the new regiment." Zhang Dabiao's eyes were sharp and he asked straight to the point without any unnecessary nonsense, "Have you brought anyone here?"
"Everyone has brought them." Qian Bojun asked, "Have you brought the goods?"
"I've brought all the goods," Zhang Dabiao replied, "They're all in the car."
Qian Bojun looked at the convoy of the Eighth Route New Regiment again, and then nodded: "Okay, let's hand over the people and deliver the goods."
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[In the last few days of this month, brothers who still have monthly tickets in their hands, it’s time to take action. Hand in the manuscript with one hand, and hand in the tickets with the other. The manuscript has been sent, and now it’s time for the brothers to hand in the tickets!] (End of this chapter)