In the afternoon of the same day, all units of the independent detachment arrived at the scheduled location as planned, waiting to launch a full-scale attack on the 97th Army early tomorrow morning.
Zhu Huaibing of the 97th Army knew nothing about the battle that took place in Yuquan Ridge that afternoon. Zhu Huaibing still had a big dream that the battle of the 281st Regiment went smoothly and he would bring Zhao Keli and others back.
It is ridiculous to say that after the negotiation team sent by Zhu Huaibing and headed by Chief of Staff Li Bingwen set off from the positions along the Zen Room, they were escorted by the Eighth Route Army and headed northwest towards the Eighth Route Army headquarters.
"Uncle, the war is about to begin. Why are there no traces of the main force of the Eighth Route Army along the way?" Li Bingwen's nephew Li Weidong asked.
"I'm good at eating, drinking and having fun, but I don't listen to bullshit when marching and fighting!" Li Bingwen cursed.
"Tainan is located in the southern part of the Taihang Mountains. It is easy to hide thousands of people on any mountain. We were escorted by the Eighth Route Army along the way. How stupid is he to lead you into a crowd?" Li Bingwen glanced at his useless nephew and said,
Rolled his eyes.
"When you arrive at the Eighth Route Army headquarters, remember to keep your mouth shut no matter what happens, and don't show too much affection towards the Eighth Route Army. Do you understand?" Li Bingwen asked.
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That night, we visited Yetao Town, fifteen miles north of Miaozhuang.
The headquarters of the independent detachment and its subordinate regiments and artillery battalions are temporarily stationed here.
Before the battle, everyone in the independent detachment seemed particularly relaxed, and there was no sense of tension about the impending war.
"Commander, the former enemy headquarters sent a telegram that all departments of our Eighth Route Army have arrived at the designated location and Zhu Huaibing's delegation has arrived at the headquarters Wangjiayu!"
"The war is about to begin, and Zhu Huaibing is still in the mood to negotiate. He really treats our Eighth Route Army as three-year-old children. He started the trouble, but he will not decide whether to end it or not!" Zhou Weihan said coldly.
The bargaining chips on the negotiation table are gained through fighting. What cannot be obtained in war cannot be obtained at the negotiation table.
From Gu Weijun's arguments at the Paris Peace Conference, to the Chongqing negotiations between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, and the performance of Syrian diplomats at the United Nations, all prove that the barrel of a gun supports everything.
Fighting is the only way to stop a war. Only when you win can you stop the war.
In Wangjiayu, Wuxiang County, the Eighth Route Army headquarters is still brightly lit.
In order to fully demonstrate the sincerity of the Eighth Route Army, the Deputy Chief of General Staff went to greet him personally.
When the two parties met, the atmosphere was unexpectedly harmonious and there was no hint of the tense situation before.
"Chief of Staff Li, welcome to our headquarters of the Eighth Route Army!" the deputy chief of staff said enthusiastically.
"Chief of Staff Zuo is too polite. It's really helpless to visit late at night. I believe your army can also understand our sincerity in handling the conflicts between the two sides!" Li Bingwen said with the same smile,
Li Bingwen was not in a hurry to reveal the true purpose of the negotiation, and the deputy chief of staff also intended to engage in Tai Chi with the other party.
"Chief of Staff, I will arrange for someone to set up a radio station and report the situation to the military base first!" said one of the negotiating team.
Subsequently, the Deputy Chief of General Staff ordered someone to arrange accommodation for the 97th Army negotiating team.
Inside the room, the chiefs of staff of both sides exchanged some polite greetings.
Li Bingwen saw that the Deputy Chief of General Staff spoke impeccably and took the initiative to bring up the topic: "Ahem, Chief of Staff Zuo, this visit to your army is really helpless. Li came with sincerity as a military officer. Today, Wu'an
There is a garrison of the 281st Regiment of our army in Yuquan Ridge within the territory. Due to a misunderstanding, we started a battle. Unfortunately, several officers of our army fell into the hands of your army..."
Li Bingwen said something beautifully, but he finished half of it and waited for the deputy chief of staff to pick him up.
"Haha, Chief of Staff Li, you also know that our Eighth Route Army has expanded its troops very quickly since crossing the Yellow River from the east. Some small units are not included in the establishment of our Eighteenth Group Army."
"I am dissatisfied with you for saying that many troops may only be acting in the name of our Eighth Route Army's anti-Japanese banner. Regarding what your army said about Yuquan Ridge, it remains to be found out!"
At this time, a man pushed the door open and said proudly: "Our department was ordered by the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs to mobilize the defense of Tainan. We were ordered to establish an administrative office in Tainan. We have the power to deal with all lawless elements in the Tainan area."
"The dissidents in the Yuquan Ridge area are openly attacking our military officers, which is actually provoking the authority of the National Government. If they are not affiliated with your army, they should use thunderous means."
The harmonious atmosphere between hello and me just now was interrupted, and there was a moment of silence.
Li Bingwen cursed in his heart that Zhu Huaibing had to send this fool here, and then changed the topic: "Director Zhu, how can the army call back!"
Zhu Zhixian was the deputy director of the Tainan Administrative Office and the brother of Zhu Huaibing. He had the unique arrogance of government officials of this period. He would not look down on ordinary armed forces, let alone the Eighth Route Army who had different political views from the Nationalist government.
"Huh, Chief of Staff Li, that's it. What more do you need to say?" Zhu Zhixian said with a cold snort.
"Haha, our Eighth Route Army is very sincere about the negotiations between the two sides on the Tainan matter. Previously, your army ignored the Anti-Japanese National United Front in the Tainan area.
Cutting off our transportation and supplies, destroying the anti-Japanese regime, and killing our Eighth Route Army soldiers and their families, these actions are truly a disgrace to the regular army of the Nationalist Government, can your army turn a blind eye?"
"Repaying evil with kindness, our Eighth Route Army can do it, but when bayonets see red on the battlefield, all the officers and men of our Eighth Route Army are also fearless!" The Deputy Chief of General Staff stood up and patted the table.
Although the Buddha has kind eyebrows and kind eyes, he also has thunderous anger.
The Deputy Chief of General Staff has experienced more than ten years of revolutionary career and has been on the battlefield for many years. His momentum is not comparable to that of a mere bureaucrat of the National Government.
Zhu Zhi, who had been aggressive just now, was immediately restrained. He pointed at the deputy chief of staff tremblingly but could not say a word.
"Everyone is tired from traveling around. It's better to rest early. If you have anything to do, we can discuss it tomorrow!" the chief of staff said coldly, and then walked away with a puff of his sleeves.
Headquarters conference room.
The boss and the division commander were playing cards, and the deputy chief of staff pushed open the door and entered.
"Oh, you're back so soon!" the teacher raised his head and said.
"I made a bet with Lao Liu. He said you would be back in at least an hour! I said you would definitely be back in half an hour! So, Lao Liu, I won the bet, right?" the boss said with a smile.
"I think I won this time, isn't it just a pocket watch? I'll give it to you!" Mr. Liu said, taking out a pocket watch from his pocket and placing it in front of the boss.
"Okay, I was very angry at the National Army Negotiation Team, but you two made a bet with me!"
"Haha, Lao Liu, although our chief of staff is usually gentle and elegant, he also has a strong side. I don't believe you can suffer a loss from the negotiating team!" the boss said with a smile.
"The negotiating team of the 97th Army shows no sincerity at all, and a war is inevitable!" the deputy chief of staff said with a long sigh.
"Then beat him away, beat him painfully, and let them know that our Eighth Route Army is no longer the Red Army that was driven away by the National Army a few years ago."
"Our Eighth Route Army longs for peace, but we are never afraid of war! Peace must be fought for!" the boss said with high spirits.