The Tainan Military Region issued a mobilization order for Hebei, Shandong and Henan. The Fourth Regiment of Cixian County and the Basic Regiment fully handed over the defense area, and the Fourth Regiment quickly assembled and was on standby.
On the same day, Zhou Weihan set off from Yamawang Mountain, accompanied by only a reconnaissance company, two mountain artillery companies and a cavalry company.
The journey from Yanwang Mountain to Hebei, Shandong and Yu was too long, and the Zhanghe River was crossed in the middle. The Type 38 field gun was too bulky and difficult to carry with us.
Zhu Dashan's cavalry regiment has not yet regained its strength, so there are only so many people in the military region's direct team that follows Zhou Weihan.
That night, Zhou Weihan and his party arrived at the East and West Garden of the Fourth Regiment Headquarters.
Wang Yigong immediately reported Ci County's defense issues to Zhou Weihan. Also present were Gu Baomin, head of Ci County's cadre regiment, and Du Liangchen, political commissar.
"In view of the current situation, Lin County is already within the sphere of influence of our Eighth Route Army. Rencun Town, which was originally on the south bank of the Zhang River and bordered Lin County, has now been handed over to Zhang Hao's supplementary regiment for garrison. All personnel from our three divisions have been withdrawn. Now the basic cadres
The regiment’s defensive focus is mainly along Pengcheng Town, which borders the Fengfeng Mining Area in the north of Ci County, as well as Dongxi Garden where the regiment headquarters is located, and Yue Town in the eastern part of Ci County!”
"Except for some of the troops left at the regiment headquarters, the main force of the main regiment is stationed on the outer lines in the north and east. The interior of the defense area is composed of local armed forces and villagers and soldiers!" Wang Yigong reported.
Zhou Weihan nodded after hearing this. The situation in Ci County is relatively smooth, while that in Licheng is slightly better. There are no Japanese troops in Cixi. There are brother troops stationed in both directions in the west and south. Temple Yong from Fengfeng Mining Area in the north
The Japanese army had always only operated within the mining area, and the only thing that needed space was the Ping-Han Railway that bisected Ci County.
"I would like to mention that Ci County's location is very important. It will become an important hub connecting Tainan and the Hebei, Shandong and Henan regions in the future, so there is no room for error!"
"On the territory of Handan, relying on the relationship with Temple Yong, we have a huge advantage, which is not available in other areas. Therefore, the east and west of Ci County must maintain normal communication channels. In the future, our troops will frequently
This passes!" Zhou Weihan emphasized again.
That night, everyone rested for the night in the East and West Gardens.
Early the next morning, in addition to Zhou Weihan and his party, the team expanded again.
Two battalions of the Fourth Regiment, as well as the regiment's direct team, as well as more than 400 soldiers led by Du Liangchen, political commissar of the primary regiment, rushed to Ridong to hand over the defense area to Gao Zhiheng.
There is Fengle Station to the north of Zhanghe River. During the Hundred Regiments War, Zhou Weihan personally led people to build Fengle Station. Now Fengle Station has become a troop transport channel for the Eighth Route Army.
In broad daylight, more than 3,000 Eighth Route Army troops passed in batches outside Fengle Station, but the Japanese and puppet troops at their strongholds inside and outside the station showed no movement.
"The business is running well!" Zhou Weihan praised.
"Hey, detachment leader, there is a puppet leader in the station who was inserted by our fourth regiment. I heard from him that this little devil's life is not easy now. Half a year ago, the devil's military salary was still yen. These two
What’s issued every month is all legal currency and counterfeit currency!”
"This is because Temple Yong has the ability to go east and west to large households in Handan, and privately repay part of the military pay to the Japanese army!" Wang Yigong said with a smile.
"The Japanese and puppet troops stationed in this stronghold are usually very boring. They have nowhere to spend the money. So I organized a troupe and found people to set up a few food stalls to deal with the business of the Japanese and puppet troops in the stronghold.
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After hearing this, Zhou Weihan said: "This situation does not only exist in the Handan area. I heard from the head of the headquarters that the Japanese troops in other areas are having an even harder time. The little devil has taken too big a step and is in trouble!"
In fact, Isamu Terauchi was still capable and built several factories in Handan. Except for the inability to produce artillery shells, all combat supplies were produced by himself.
At noon that night, the troops arrived at the Fourth Regiment near Yue Town, the Ridong Bridgehead.
Yuezhen is still occupied by the local Japanese army, but the surrounding countryside is within the sphere of influence of the Fourth Regiment.
In addition to Gao Zhiheng, the political commissar of the Fourth Regiment who is in charge here, Wu Qin, the leader of the Third Regiment, is also there.
Although the Third Regiment was formerly part of the Tainan Military Region, it was actually independent and developed independently. Zhou Weihan was once worried about the development of the Third Regiment.
However, after Zhou Weihan looked Wu Qin up and down, he found that this kid had a red face and was a little fat.
"Wu Qin, it seems that you had a good life as a child, why are you still fat?" Zhou Weihan joked.
"Hey, detachment leader, the area where our regiment is located is rich in products, and the soldiers' food is no worse than that of the little Japanese!" Wu Qin said with a smile.
Zhou Weihan didn't believe Wu Qin's bragging at all. Instead, he doubted whether this guy was playing tricks on himself.
"How many people do you have now?"
"Our third regiment currently has four and a half battalions, plus the guard company, artillery company, baggage company, cavalry company and other directly affiliated teams, there are more than 3,500 people!"
"There are nearly 2,000 people in the core group, but the development of local armed and militia teams is still lacking!"
"The base area has expanded from Cheng'an and Linzhang counties eastward to Wei County and the Daming area!"
After Zhou Weihan heard this, he was surprised. The third regiment basically did not reach out to the military region. For the new regiments formed twice, Wu Qin did not ask for additional troops from the military region.
"You are really good at spreading the beans and turning them into soldiers. I asked your Third Regiment to report the staffing establishment before, but that's not what you said in the report!"
"Hey, the local folks are so enthusiastic. They send their children to our Eighth Route Army one after another. I really have no choice. But now the weapons and equipment are not that good. If the military region can support the five
Just six hundred guns will be enough!" Wu Qin said, licking his face.
"You can do such a great thing by yourself. Why do you want me to do it?"
"Detachment leader, you don't know. I have been keeping an eye on several surrounding strongholds for a long time, but due to the relationship between our Eighth Route Army and Terauchi Isamu, it is really difficult to take action!" Wu Qin finally saw Zhou Weihan, but he was greatly surprised.
Pour out the bitter water.
"Well, that's true, but I'll give you a chance. Next, Cidong, Linzhang, and Daiming on the north bank of the Zhanghe River will become the advance base for operations in the Hebei, Shandong, and Henan regions. You three regiments, be prepared!"
Zhou Weihan said.
Upon hearing Zhou Weihan's promise, Wu Qin immediately responded, he came to the Fourth Regiment just to find an opportunity to apply for combat.
The territory where the Third Regiment is located is good everywhere, but it is just doing business with the Japanese. The troops have too few opportunities for actual combat. In the long run, the combat effectiveness of the troops will have major problems. How can Wu Qin not be anxious?
On that day, Zhou Weihan did not delay.
At this time, all the troops advancing into Hebei, Shandong and Henan were assembled. The reconnaissance company, two artillery companies, the cavalry company, and all the commanders and fighters of the fourth regiment, totaling more than 3,000 people, crossed the Zhang River at Chenggouji at the junction of Ci County and Linzhang, and arrived at a
Huilong in Neihuang County where the regiment is located.