The title was originally Central Column, but the title of the previous chapter was harmonized.
"Your independent detachment is the central column, using Miaozhuang as the breakthrough point, then break through the second-line troops deployed in the ten-step trough, and directly attack Zhu Huaibing's military headquarters."
"The 386th Brigade is directly connected to the New Regiment. The Independent Regiment is the right-wing column. It launches an attack from northwest to southeast, breaks through the forward position of the newly formed 24th Division, quickly eliminates its first-line troops, then breaks into the customs defense area, and then marches eastward.
, attack Zhu Huaibing’s military headquarters and his 94th Division.”
"The 22nd Regiment and the 25th Regiment of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Advance Detachment are the left column and cooperate with the central column to reduce the pressure on your flanks. March to the southeast area of Zhongjiabi, attack the right back of Zhu Huaibing's troops from southeast to northwest, and prevent it from south
Channeling.”
"The Jizhong Garrison Brigade, as a special detachment, launched an attack from the southwest to the northeast, letting go of Lu Zhonglin's tribe. It first occupied and guarded Nanwangzhuang and Qijialing, and then divided its troops to extend to Beiwangzhuang. The blockade may be to the west or south.
A stubborn army on the run."
"The independent guerrilla detachment is guarding the key point of Ai Road south of the Zhang River, serving as the second line of defense to block Zhu Huaibing's troops who may flee south, and at the same time monitor Sun Dianying's troops!"
The combat meeting for Zhu Huaibing's department had already been held, but political commissar Deng introduced the combat tasks of each department to Zhou Weihan in detail.
"Political Commissar, all combat troops are assembled on the front line. Is the garrison strength of the former enemy headquarters where you are located too empty? Otherwise, I will place the 18th Regiment of the 386 Brigade temporarily assigned to our department on the flanks of the former enemy headquarters to protect the headquarters.
Be safe!" Zhou Weihan suggested.
"No, the headquarters is protected by the division's special agents, and the 385th Brigade has already moved south!" Political Commissar Deng refused without hesitation.
"Then transfer the 18th Regiment back to the 386th Brigade. I feel that the brigade commander has too little power. Strengthening the offensive force can also reduce the offensive pressure on my central column!"
"Zhou Weihan, Zhou Weihan, others always think that the troops in hand are not enough, so you should try your best to push out. Well, I will listen to you and transfer the 18th Regiment back to the 386th Brigade!"
"Finally, I would like to remind you that by rank, you are all senior generals of the Eighth Route Army. Plans are dead and people are alive. There are always emergencies on the battlefield. Respond flexibly. I have always liked to delegate power. I can give priority when necessary.
Get together after the war!" Political Commissar Deng reminded Zhou Weihan."
"Yes, political commissar, our department's combat mission is already clear. I have another question, how should Zhu Huaibing deal with it?" Zhou Weihan asked.
"Haha, Shi Friend Three died at the hands of your independent detachment. However, Zhu Huaibing is different from Shi Friend Three. After all, he is a close confidant of Chiang Kai-shek. If he really ends up like Shi Friend Three, the enemy and us will be completely torn apart. We will be able to relax a little by then.
There is no room left, Zhou Weihan, you understand what I mean!" Political Commissar Deng said seriously.
"clear!"
"It is now 3:15 in the afternoon on July 10th, and the attack will start at 4:00am on the 12th. At that time, it is just dawn, and it is the time when people and horses are exhausted!" Political Commissar Deng looked at his watch.
Zhou Weihan also looked at his watch, and the two checked the time.
"Hurry back and deploy your troops. I'm waiting for your carload of cigarettes and alcohol!" Political Commissar Deng said with a smile.
"yes!"
The former enemy headquarters was located in Licheng County. If Zhou Weihan wanted to return to Wuyi, he had to go west through Shexian County and Wu'an, and then go north into Wuyi territory.
At this time, it is the border area between Licheng and Shexian.
The 386th Brigade, Li Yunlong's new regiment, and Kong Jie's independent regiment are all assembled here and on standby.
Zhou Weihan and his party rode on war horses and soon arrived near Shipo Town, where the 386 brigade headquarters was located.
"Hey, stop for a moment and go to the brigade headquarters to take a look!" Zhou Weihan said.
When Zhou Weihan arrived at the brigade headquarters, the brigade commander was also leading people out of the village entrance, and the two sides happened to meet.
"Haha, Zhou Weihan, I haven't seen you for a while. You have made quite a splash in southern Hebei. I even heard Commander Song from southern Hebei praising you as the best Zhuge Liang alive!" the brigade commander was still in high spirits.
"Brigadier, please stop talking! I don't dare to act like this in front of you!" Zhou Weihan said with a wry smile, thinking that the news spread so damn fast that every person he met would be Zhuge Liang alive.
"Just came back from Political Commissar Deng?" the brigade commander said with a smile.
"Brigadier, you are really clever!"
"Nonsense, main attack?"
"Brigadier Commander, when Political Commissar Deng told me, I objected at that time. Commanders of participating troops can be chosen at will. Is there anyone who can compare with you, Brigadier Commander? In terms of combat command ability, you are the best in the entire Eighth Route Army.
One of the best!" Zhou Weihan said matter-of-factly.
"Come on, Zhou Weihan, don't put your hat on me. Am I the narrow-minded person?" the brigade commander laughed and scolded.
"Brigade Commander, the 18th Regiment has been transferred back to the 386th Brigade and is under your command!" Zhou Weihan came closer and said.
The brigade commander was stunned after hearing this, and then said with a smile: "I really didn't expect that the 18th Regiment would be able to return to the army! I always think about you in vain!"
The 386th Brigade is the old foundation of the Eighth Route Army. Nowadays, many units are split and rebuilt from the 386th Brigade. What's more, the 771st Regiment is directly assigned to the Youth Column of the Southern Hebei Military Region.
The 18th Regiment was transferred to Jinan earlier than Zhou Weihan's independent detachment. Originally, the brigade commander thought that the 18th Regiment would never come back, but he did not expect that it would be reorganized now.
"I'm about to go to Li Yunlong's new regiment to see how the soldiers' mobilization work is going. If you have time, go and see together?" the brigade commander said.
Zhou Weihan knew in his heart that he had come to the right place, and the brigade commander wanted to give him some advice.
As expected, the two chatted a lot along the way: "I originally thought that I would lead the attack in the middle, so I made a lot of arrangements in advance..."
At the new regiment headquarters, Li Yunlong started to curse again.
"Damn it, what are you talking about? When Zhou Weihan was here, whenever something good happened, the brigade commander would always think about the New Second Regiment. His New Second Regiment was always the main attack force in battles. The same thing happened to me.
He was criticized for doing something, but Zhou Weihan did it. Not only was he not scolded, he was also praised.
Now that he has become the detachment leader, the main attack is still his, so why do you think the brigade commander held the meeting?" Li Yunlong's nose was so angry that he only dared to shout in a low voice.
"Old Li, I'm not telling you, this man is afraid of comparison. Old Zhou is very capable. Whenever something is seized, he will hand it over to his superiors as soon as possible. Whether it is the brigade commander or the head of the headquarters, no one mentions Zhou Weihan without looking at him with contempt.
Laugh.
It's not like you, who hid it and falsely reported personnel levels and weapons and equipment. It would be fine if you hid it. I don't know that our brigade commander was originally from Special Branch. Who can you hide it from with your little tricks?
"Kong Jie took a puff of dry tobacco and mocked mercilessly.
"We understand this, but I just don't accept it!" Li Yunlong said, slapping the table.
Suddenly, the brigade commander pushed open the door and walked in. He straddled his armed belt with his left hand and held a riding crop in his right hand. He shouted loudly: "Li Yunlong, who the hell are you disobeying?"
"Hey, Brigadier, hey, I can make fun of Kong!" Li Yunlong rolled his eyes and touched Kong Jie next to him with his elbow.
"Brigadier, you know Li Yunlong's bad temper. Even the King of Heaven and I won't accept it, so I'll just accept you, brigade commander. Why don't you come here with me to fight for the main attack!" Kong Jie said hurriedly to smooth things over.
"Okay, I'll let your new group take the main attack this time. If the attack fails, let's see how I deal with you!"
"Yes, brigade commander, I promise to complete the mission without breaking through the enemy's defense line. You can use my head as a urinal!" Li Yunlong said, patting his chest.
After Zhou Weihan heard Li Yunlong's words, he burst out laughing.
"Hey, isn't this Commander Zhou?" Li Yunlong got a little excited when he saw Zhou Weihan.