Chapter 214 Where will the independent detachment go?
"Let me give you news in advance. When negotiating with the Nationalist Government, the other party asked our Eighth Route Army to send a force into the Zhongtiao Mountain area!" said the deputy chief of staff.
Zhou Weihan knew that this was because the headquarters did not agree, otherwise this matter would have spread to the outside world long ago!
Looking at the various armed forces of the Eighth Route Army, a regiment-level armed force of more than a thousand people entered Zhongtiao Mountain, a bloody battlefield where hundreds of thousands of people were fighting. No matter which position they entered, they could not make a splash.
"The headquarters has considered that if a force is sent into Zhongtiao Mountain, even if it is a force of four to five thousand people in a different place, given the attitude of the national army towards our Eighth Route Army, it is eager to get rid of it quickly and will be ostracized.
I couldn’t understand the advantages of guerrilla warfare! So I didn’t agree at that time!”
"The national army is still holding each other back. If the Eighth Route Army goes to coordinate operations, they will definitely be used as cannon fodder!" Zhou Weihan said with a solemn expression.
The deputy chief of staff took out a newspaper and said: "Look at this newspaper. It was brought back by comrades from the Chongqing office! After the negotiations, content like this is not uncommon in various newspapers!"
Zhou Weihan unfolded the newspaper and saw that the most conspicuous main page said that the Eighth Route Army was wandering but not attacking, but it was actually preserving its strength.
The further he read, the more Zhou Weihan became angry. He put the newspaper on the table and cursed: "Isn't this a fucking fart? Is the editor of this newspaper a blind man?"
"Don't be afraid of being blind, just be afraid of being blind!" The boss walked in from outside the house at this time.
"Boss!" When Zhou Weihan saw the boss coming in, he quickly got up and saluted.
"Sit down, has the chief of staff told you?" the boss asked.
"said!"
"What do you think of the battle at Zhongtiao Mountain?"
"The geographical location of Zhongtiao Mountain is so important. Once the Japanese army captures it, the situation in the entire North China will be reversed, and the advantages that our Eighth Route Army has worked so hard behind enemy lines will be gone!" Zhou Weihan said.
"What you said is right to the point, go on!"
Zhou Weihan then re-explained the situation analyzed by Li Yunlong and others that day.
"If Zhongtiao Mountain is not lost, it can not only contain the strength of the Japanese army, but also the strength of the national army. In this way, the Japanese army will not be able to use their hands to raid our base area, and the national army will have no intention of causing friction with us!"
Zhou Weihan said
"Well, the central government also means this. Since you started the transaction with Terauchi Isamu, Terauchi Isamu has connected many relationships within the Japanese army. The transaction with the Japanese army is not only limited to one place, it has the potential to start a prairie fire in Shanxi.
, Hebei, Shandong and other places have transactions with the local Japanese army.
Our Eighth Route Army's various armed forces reported that its strength has been greatly improved compared to before the transaction."
"Based on this, in order to avoid the fall of Zhongtiao Mountain and the Japanese troops to return to support, the central government feels that it can send troops to Zhongtiao Mountain. However, now is not the time. We have to wait until the time is right before sending assistance. It is better to just play the drum now!"
The boss said.
"In addition to its military significance, it also allows us to be more proactive politically. On the condition of supporting Zhongtiao Mountain, we can also negotiate with the Nationalist Government. Many patriotic groups in Southeast Asia provided supplies to our Eighth Route Army that were withheld by the Kuomintang. At the beginning of the year,
The Soviet Union's plan to assist the two Soviet weapons brigades was not implemented because of its opposition!" the boss said in a deep voice.
After Zhou Weihan heard this, he secretly thought that his superiors had more profound ideas. If they could really establish a connection with the Soviet Union, not to mention a few bullet production lines, it would be of great help to the Eighth Route Army.
"Boss, I am willing to lead my troops into Zhongtiao Mountain to attack the Japanese army!" Zhou Weihan said firmly.
"Haha!" The boss and the deputy general staff officer looked at each other and smiled.
"After telling you so much, you finally took the initiative to speak. I can't help it anymore!" the deputy chief of staff said with a smile.
"You are indeed the most suitable person. First, your personal abilities are recognized by all of us.
Secondly, the weapons, equipment and combat effectiveness of your independent detachment are first-rate within the Eighth Route Army. Since you want to support Zhongtiao Mountain, then send your fist troops out.
Thirdly, your personal background is also very suitable!" the boss analyzed to Zhou Weihan.
"Zhou Weihan, your eldest brother Zhou Weiguo is currently the deputy commander-in-chief of the 34th Group Army and the commander of the First Army. With this relationship, the national army will be wary even if it has evil thoughts!" Deputy General Staff Officer
Chang said.
"I really don't know about this. Since I left home, I have lost contact with him and haven't contacted him for many years!" Zhou Weihan said rather nervously.
The deputy chief of staff saw the nervous look on Zhou Weihan's face and said, "Don't be nervous. After all, the two sides have cooperated before. There are many people in our Eighth Route Army who have inextricable ties with the national army.
On and on. Even the chairman’s cousin is still an important member of the military commander!”
"You are a good comrade who has been tested by the organization, and we trust you!"
"Chief of Staff, where is my second brother Zhou Weimin now? Is he still in Taiyuan?" Zhou Weihan asked with concern.
"There are strict disciplines in underground work. Even relatives cannot talk about it. However, Comrade Zhou Weimin has returned to Taiyuan and continues to serve as the head of the organization!" said the deputy chief of staff.
"Okay, let's get back to the topic!" The boss interrupted the conversation between the two.
"There are widespread rumors that our Eighth Route Army is loitering instead of attacking and only attacking friendly forces. Currently, the headquarters is planning a new round of combat plans. Breaking the rumors is only one of them. More importantly, it is to break the Japanese army's cage policy.
The first stage of the plan is to attack the Zhengtai Road and strengthen the connection between our Taihang Mountain base area and the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei border area." The boss said and slammed his fist on the Zhengtai Road.
"Now do you know the role of the headquarters in arranging your independent detachment in Tainan?" the boss asked with a smile.
"Understood, attack the Handan-Changchun Highway and the Pinghan-Hankou Railway, cut off the Japanese army's communication lines, and strengthen the connection with the Southern Hebei Military Region!" Zhou Weihan said with determination.
"Yes, but your department has a heavy burden. It is close to the Japanese army's transportation line, so the Japanese army's reinforcements will be very convenient. You must be prepared in advance!" the boss said with a solemn face.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! While several people were talking, political commissar Deng walked in with two cigarettes under his arm.
"It's very lively. What are you looking at? You two don't smoke!" Political Commissar Deng said with a smile.
"Zhou Weihan, I accept your suggestion. If you don't smoke when you think about things, your brain will not be clear!"
Zhou Weihan couldn't help laughing after hearing this. The heads of the headquarters each had their own hobbies, but political commissar Deng was the only one who smoked.
From the Anti-Japanese War to the War of Liberation, there was an interesting phenomenon among the military and political chiefs of several major military regions. That is, most military chiefs did not drink or smoke, and had few other hobbies, while political chiefs liked smoking and drinking.
Play cards, chess, etc.
For example, in the Liu and Deng combination, Liu does not smoke, drink, play cards or chess, and does not talk too much, while Deng likes to smoke and play cards.
Huaye Chen Su combination, although Chen is the top leader and political commissar, Su is mainly responsible for military command.
Su doesn't smoke, drink, play cards or chess. His only hobby is playing the harmonica.
Chen has many hobbies, including smoking, drinking, playing chess, and composing poetry.
Lin is the same. He doesn't smoke, drink, play cards or chess. His only hobbies are reading maps and eating soybeans.
Not to mention Mr. Peng. He tied his hair and joined the army early. He lived a strict life and did not play cards, smoke or drink. His only hobby was playing chess.
During the Anti-Japanese War, I often played chess with Mr. Zhu on the Taihang Mountains, with a group of senior generals watching. The two would often quarrel over regretting their chess moves. On the Korean battlefield, when the war was not so tense, they could win a few games.
Deputy Commander Xu does not have any special hobbies, but he sometimes engages in hobbies in his spare time. For example, when he was the commander-in-chief of the Fourth Red Army, he often played the erhu.
During the Long March, he passed through the grassland and raised a monkey picked up in northwest Sichuan. There was no war and the monkey stood on his shoulders every day during the march.
Not to mention the several members of the Standing Committee of Yanzhou, all of them are old smokers.
Comrade Wu Hao drinks a lot and can drink a thousand glasses. He is also a master of dancing. When he was young, he was even a handsome man.
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Political Commissar Deng actually lit a cigarette as he spoke, and then said: "I have made it clear to Duan Haizhou that it is indeed inappropriate for him to stay in the Eighth Route Army. He himself is determined to return to southern Hebei to start a new army.
team, he personally requested that the organization send him several political cadres."
"By the way, after you go back, if you support him with some weapons and ammunition, it will be considered as some assistance to the anti-Japanese comrades on behalf of our Eighth Route Army!" Political Commissar Deng finally said.
"I understand!" Zhou Weihan replied.
Then several people made detailed arrangements for the independent detachment's next combat plan.
The day after Zhou Weihan left, that is, July 22, 1940.
The Eighth Route Army Headquarters issued a "Campaign Preparation Order" to the 129th and 120th Divisions of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region, and reported it to the Central Military Commission at the same time. After analyzing the changes in the domestic and international situation, the "Order" stipulated that the total number of troops directly participating in the Zhengtai Line operations should not be
There are less than 22 regiments, and the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region is required to send 10 regiments, the 129th Division to send 8 regiments, the 120th Division to send 4 to 6 regiments, most of the headquarters artillery regiment, and the First Department of Engineers to also participate in the battle; to cooperate with other railways
The strength of combat troops shall be arranged by each district.
The curtain of a war slowly opened. This was the largest campaign to proactively attack the Japanese army. It demonstrated the prestige of the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians behind enemy lines, inspired the confidence of the people across the country to win the Anti-Japanese War, and strategically strongly supported the Kuomintang.
Frontal battlefield. The victory of the Hundred Regiment War severely dealt a blow to the arrogance of the Japanese invaders, inspired the Chinese people's will to resist the war, wrote a glorious page in the history of our country's Anti-Japanese War, and also had a huge impact on the international community.
And Zhou Weihan will continue to write his own legend.