"Regiment leader, the front is the boundary of Qiu County. Can you tell the brothers below about the uprising on the battlefield?" Kang Yongtu's guard company commander said.
Kang Yongtu pondered for a moment: "Give the order, the whole regiment should stop advancing, and tell each battalion to assemble in the village ahead."
After the order was issued, the battalions quickly assembled.
"What's going on? We just left the camp, why are we gathering again?"
"I think there is a change, brothers, please don't say anything. Let's serve as soldiers and eat food. Just follow what the superiors say!" said the thoughtful person.
Kang Yongtu stood on a small hill, with his trusted guard companies lined up with firearms in hand. The battalion commanders below also sent their trusted subordinates to control the team.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is a big move going up the mountain. Combined with the various gossips that have spread in the group during this period, the purpose is already obvious.
Kang Yongtu's decision to revolt on the battlefield was not a hasty decision. First of all, the hearts of the people in the regiment were here. Most people were unwilling to fight a civil war, let alone surrender to the Japs.
Secondly, the enemy workers of our army have done their job well, and the infiltration of the 69th Army from top to bottom can no longer be done.
Seeing that the entire group of more than 1,500 people had assembled, the crowd below was crowded and noisy.
Kang Yongtu looked around, looked at the battalion commanders below, and took the iron horn handed to him by the guard company commander.
"Brothers, we are suddenly gathered together today because there is a major event that affects the whole group to be announced!" Kang Yongtu said first.
Kang Yongtu waved his hand, and the guard company commander led his soldiers into the crowd and directly arrested several direct descendants loyal to Shi Yousan.
"Don't panic, everyone. Everyone knows about these people. They have been advocating taking refuge with the Japs in the regiment. I have tolerated them for a damn long time!"
"Everyone must be aware of the situation of our 69th Army during this period. Many people are looking for a way out. Rumors are also spreading in our regiment. Some people say they are joining the Central Army, some people say they are pulling out the troops to work alone, and some people are talking about joining the Central Army.
People say they are going to join the Eighth Route Army, but I am very pleased that, except for these little bastards, I have never heard of any of my brothers below saying that they are going to join the Japs!" After Kang Yongtu finished speaking, he paused and looked at everyone.
"To be honest, I have been thinking about it for a long time and want to lead all brothers to find a good way out. The Eighth Route Army is a team that sincerely resists Japan, and it can treat the teams that defected to the past equally."
As soon as Kang Yongtu finished speaking, the soldiers below immediately started talking. Kang Yongtu saw this and did not stop him. Before that, the staff of the Eighth Route Army's Enemy Engineering Department had communicated with Kang Yongtu.
Kang Yongtu was worried that the soldiers under him would have disagreements about joining the Eighth Route Army. At that time, our army staff patted their chests and reassured Kang Yongtu. They seemed to know the soldiers under him better than he did and did their work more meticulously than himself.
At that time, Kang Yongtu was somewhat doubtful that if he did not agree to join the Eighth Route Army, his soldiers would mutiny and coerce him into joining the Eighth Route Army.
As expected, the reaction of the soldiers below was not violent. Kang Yongtu continued: "Of course everyone has his own ambitions, and I, Kang Yongtu, will not force you. As long as you don't surrender to the little devils and want to make your own way out, I will pay you severance pay.
Those who want to stay in the national army can find a way out with Commander Gao of the New Eighth Army. They are all members of the same group army and can be regarded as one of their own."
After Kang Yongtu finished speaking, a battalion commander below stood up and said: "Commander, I am used to being undisciplined. I usually smoke a few puffs of cigarettes and gamble a lot if nothing happens. The Eighth Route Army has strict discipline. I will definitely go there."
I can’t stand the constraints of the Eighth Route Army, but it has affected the relationship between our regiment and the Eighth Route Army. It’s better to go to the new Eighth Route Army!”
Kang Yongtu nodded and said, "Is there anyone else who wants to go to the New Eighth Army? You can join Battalion Commander Wang!" One after another, about 300 soldiers stood up.
Within the 69th Army, in terms of equipment level and combat effectiveness, the 181st Division is Shi Yousan's old foundation and ranks first, followed by the Secret Service Brigade and the Independent Fourth Brigade, and the temporary Third Division ranks last.
The Kangyongtu Regiment has three infantry battalions, a mortar company, and a guard company, plus several departments directly under the regiment headquarters, totaling more than 1,500 people.
These more than 300 people were from three infantry battalions. Seeing this, Kang Yongtu said loudly: "Captain Wang, you reorganize these 300 soldiers. After the war is over, I will communicate with the Eighth Route Army and let you go to New Zealand."
Eighth Army!"
"In order to avoid accidental injuries, everyone wears a white towel on their right arm! I'll chop up those little bastards who want to join the Japs!"
...
Somewhere in Qiu County.
Our enemy workers lurking in the Kangyong Tu Regiment have already contacted He Wensheng.
"How is the situation? Is it going well?" He Wensheng asked.
"It went very well. Where is Commander Zhou? Take me to Commander Zhou quickly!"
...
After listening to the report, Zhou Weihan said happily: "The victory of every battle is inseparable from you enemy workers who work silently behind the scenes. You have worked hard!"
"This is what we should do, Commander Zhou, now we still need a representative to meet Kang Yongtu again! Who do you think we should send?"
"I'll go in person!" Zhou Weihan said without any hesitation.
"Commander, you can't do this. You are the commander of the detachment. If something happens, I can't bear it!" After hearing this, Wu Qin stood up and objected.
"The son of a rich man cannot sit down in court, Commander, although Kang Yongtu is determined to revolt, there is no guarantee that someone in the team has ulterior motives!" He Wensheng on the side also said worriedly.
"That's right, Kang Yongtu is the commander of the regiment. It's enough for me to go according to my rank. Commander, you should stay in the rear and take control of the overall situation!" Wu Qin continued to persuade.
Zhou Weihan pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "Okay, I have shown my utmost sincerity, and we can't refute my face. You are the military commander of the Third Regiment, and the Third Regiment cannot do without you. This matter will be left to you."
I’ll go there myself!”
Logically speaking, it would be most appropriate for Xing Zhiguo to serve as chief of staff for this matter, but now that Xing Zhiguo is in charge of the Second Regiment, Zhou Weihan can only go there in person.
"Commander Zhou, Commander of the Independent Detachment of the Eighth Route Army, is here in person!"
Kang Yongtu was shocked after hearing this: "How many people did you bring?"
"There is only one guard company accompanying us!"
"Sure enough, you are very brave. Hurry up and go out to greet us!"
...
"Commander Zhou, I really didn't expect you to come here in person and receive me poorly!" Kang Yongtu stepped forward and said.
"Haha, Captain Kang is worrying too much. We are all soldiers, so how can we be so particular!" Zhou Weihan said with a smile.
After the two exchanged pleasantries, Zhou Weihan said: "Commander Kang, how are you preparing for the uprising? If you are ready, you can pass our position!"
Kang Yongtu then talked about the more than 300 people who were going to defect to the New Eighth Army.
"Everyone has his own ambitions. Our Eighth Route Army respects individual wishes and can release them after the war is over!" Zhou Weihan assured.
The two talked happily, and Zhou Weihan fulfilled Kang Yongtu's request within his own authority.
The afternoon of July 5th.
Wu Qin's third regiment opened an opening in the position, and Kang Yongtu's regiment passed through the position one by one.
According to the agreement, Kang Yongtu's regiment went to Feixiang County to station and would not participate in the next war.
The entire uprising went very smoothly, although of course the efforts and sacrifices made behind the scenes were unknown.
