Chapter 561: What is the commander-in-chief of the former enemy, a soldier?
On the same day, Zhou Weihan ordered Xing Zhiguo to summarize the battle and report it to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army and inform the 27th Army.
Shortly afterwards, the headquarters of the 27th Army sent a telegram. Prior to this, the 27th Army had been dealing with the Japanese army in the city for a long time relying on fortifications.
In order to avoid affecting the war situation in Lingchuan, Fan Hanjie did not send a report to the surrounding friendly forces when Changzhi City was defeated, but suppressed the matter.
In the Wujiazhuang headquarters, the friction with the 110th Division had just been resolved, and Zhou Weihan was in a good mood. However, the telegram from the 27th Army was like a basin of cold water, which dampened Zhou Weihan's good mood.
"Fan Hanjie is really calm in the face of danger. He has the demeanor of a famous general. Damn, the little devil is really cooperative!" Zhou Weihan's words contained both praise and complaint about Fan Hanjie's important news.
notify in advance.
Xing Zhiguo on the side said: "In any case, the 27th Army fought very tenaciously and held back the Japanese army in Changzhi. Although the current situation in Changzhi is very dangerous, in other words, the Japanese army in Changzhi has already
Now that they have become a lone enemy, we can free up our hands and concentrate on solving them!"
Zhou Weihan nodded after hearing this. The Tainan Military Region had done enough on behalf of the Eighth Route Army. In short, it was the 27th Army that faced the enemy head-on.
"We can't stay in Lingchuan any longer. The main force must quickly support Changzhi. Order each regiment to assemble all combatants who can fight and send all the wounded to Pingshun!" Zhou Weihan ordered.
"What about the Independent Regiment of the New Fifth Army?" Xing Zhiguo thought of the New Fifth Army who were also driven out of Lingchuan County.
"You can communicate with Deputy Commander Xing. If he is willing, he can withdraw his troops to the junction of Lingchuan, Pingshun, and Lin counties to rest and recuperate!"
In Zhou Weihan's view, Xing Zhaotang was a member of the Eighth Route Army. After Sun Dianying surrendered to the enemy, Xing Zhaotang seemed to have become the last face of the New Fifth Army. The independent regiment of the New Fifth Army was naturally not far away from joining the Eighth Route Army.
The story is divided into two parts, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army.
The boss and others were equally surprised after receiving the telegram from the Tainan Military Region. The deputy chief of staff said: "It seems that the plan proposed by Zhou Weihan at that time has worked. After the Japanese troops in Changzhi were divided, another force was annihilated, and their strength became stronger."
Weak, boss, as you said, maybe this battle is really going to end!"
"Our Eighth Route Army played a big role in this battle, but it was Changzhi's 27th Army that really took on the key juncture. Even the 13th Army's combat effectiveness was equally astonishing. It seems that the National Army's troops can still fight
Yes!" The boss has no prejudice against the National Army troops because of the different camps they belong to.
"Yes, the combat effectiveness of the 27th Army and the 13th Army is completely different from the 69th Army and the 97th Army that fought against our Eighth Route Army in southern Hebei and Tainan!" said the deputy chief of staff on the side.
He nodded.
At this moment, the head of the telecommunications section of the headquarters strode in with another telegram in his hand, with an anxious look on his face: "Boss, Chief of Staff, Zhou ** of the Tainan Military Region has sent another message.
A telegram!"
Upon seeing this, the boss grabbed the telegram, and after reading it, slapped the telegram on the table.
Seeing this situation, the Deputy Chief of General Staff guessed that something had happened again, so he picked up the telegram and read it.
"Damn it, our Eighth Route Army and the National Army just won a great victory in a joint operation. In the blink of an eye, there has been friction again. Even a stone has to be warmed, right?" the boss rarely cursed.
"Boss, what the Thirteenth Army has done is chilling, but from now on, it is an isolated incident. At this juncture, the senior officials of the National Government will definitely not be so unwise. Now Zhou Weihan reports that Changzhi City has been destroyed. What will happen next?
Dealing with the Japanese troops in the Changzhi area is the top priority!" the deputy chief of staff advised.
A friction incident occurred between Tainan Military Region troops, the New Fifth Army and the Thirteenth Army in Lingchuan County. Although it was controlled within a small area, the Eighth Route Army has always attached great importance to such matters, and Zhou Weihan will naturally report it to the headquarters.
"Of course I won't have this kind of dispute!" The boss waved his hand to the deputy chief of staff, then turned around and put his hands behind his back: "I know what to do now!"
"Boss, joint operations are bound to continue in the future, but now that something like this is happening, I'm afraid that the frontline commanders and fighters will be emotional, and joint operations will not be carried out easily. Do you think I should go to the front line in person?" Vice President
the chief of staff asked.
After hearing this, the boss did not give a direct answer. He just frowned and looked at the map hanging on the wall. He tightened and then loosened his grip behind his back.
"Chief of Staff, you don't want to go, but you won't be rushing because of the time. Besides, I believe Zhou Weihan has structure and magnanimity, and he can handle this matter well!"
"Although the content stated in the telegram is brief, it is not difficult to see the brutality of the battle outside Lingchuan City. The 13th Army and the 94th Division that participated in the battle early suffered heavy casualties. Whether they can immediately raise manpower to reinforce Changzhi is another matter.
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"I'm worried that Zhou Weihan doesn't have enough troops. Even if we can win, the Tainan Military Region will probably suffer a tragic defeat. It is inevitable that our vitality will be severely damaged. The Tainan Military Region is the face of our Eighth Route Army. It has destroyed all the old foundations. Zhou Weihan said
It’s not easy to explain, and I feel bad too!” the boss said with a frown.
"Boss, what's your opinion?"
"The former enemy headquarters was established on the front line, and Zhou Weihan served as the commander-in-chief of the former enemy. In addition to the troops in the Tainan Military Region, what other troops are closer to Changzhi?" the boss asked.
Of course, the deputy chief of staff knew this well and immediately said: "The 22nd Regiment directly under the 129th Division has been temporarily assigned to the Tainan Division 1 during the war. The independent regiment of the Taiyue Military Region remains in the camp. In addition, Huangyadong in northwest Lebanon
The arsenal, the special agent team is stationed there for training!"
"The strength and attention of the Japanese army are in Changzhi, and the arsenal is safe. I ordered the special agent group to immediately contact the Tainan Military Region and follow Zhou Weihan's command. I also contacted the Taiyue Military Region to see if another regiment could be mobilized to march eastward. I will also obey
Zhou Weihan directs!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Although the boss is not on the front line, he also knows that the combat effectiveness of the Kwantung Army is very important. In order to increase the victory chips of the Tainan Military Region, he specially transferred two regiments to obey Zhou Weihan's command, and
A former enemy headquarters was set up on the front line, with Zhou Weihan taking full command of the frontline war.
"I understand, I will contact you immediately!" the deputy chief of staff responded immediately.
After the deputy chief of staff left, the boss still clasped his hands behind his back, but said in his heart: "Zhou Weihan, Zhou Weihan, I have obtained the maximum support for you, you kid must have a clear head!"
On the other side, Lingchuan City has now become the headquarters of the Thirteenth Army. The headquarters of the Thirteenth Army, which had been commanding from the rear at that time, has now moved forward to Lingchuan County.
A fierce quarrel was taking place in a room in the military headquarters compound of the Thirteenth Army.
In addition to Zhou Weihan, those present also included Zhang Xuezhong, commander of the 13th Army, the division commanders of three subordinate divisions, Xing Zhaotang, deputy commander of the New Fifth Army, and Li Zongfang, commander of the 187th Division of the 47th Army of the Sichuan Army.
"So, Commander Zhang is unwilling to lead his troops to attack Changzhi!" When Zhou Weihan said this, his face showed anger.
"Zhou **, you misunderstood. You also know that our Thirteenth Army suffered heavy casualties in this battle, and the attack on Changzhi is a big deal. We still need to wait for the order from our superiors. Now that there is no order from our superiors, I am also very embarrassed!"
Zhang Xuezhong picked up the herbal tea on the table and showed a bureaucratic style that made Zhou Weihan nauseated.
"Okay, okay!" Zhou Weihan smiled. He had already spent a lot of time trying to persuade the Thirteenth Army to send troops, and he didn't want to do more useless work at this time.
I saw Zhou Weihan say: "Your army has difficulties, and there are quite a lot of rules and regulations that I can understand. After all, it is not like our Eighth Route Army, which is a grass-roots team!"
Hearing this, Zhang Xuezhong finally showed a smile on his face, thinking that Zhou Weihan had given up his stalking and suddenly enlightened.
As a result, Zhou Weihan's next words made his face change drastically.
"I just don't know how Commander Fan, who is still leading his troops to deal with the Japs in Changzhi City, will feel after hearing what Commander Zhang just said!"
"It stands to reason that your Thirteenth Army and the Twenty-seventh Army are both part of the Central Army, and their relationship should be closer. However, in the end, the reinforcements received by the soldiers of the Thirteenth Army who fought bloody battles in Changzhi were our Eighth Route Army. It's ridiculous!" Zhou Weihan!
He said and shook his head.
"Okay, I won't chat with you anymore. I'll say goodbye!" Zhou Weihan stood up and strode out of the house. When he reached the door, he suddenly said again: "I remember the old man once said, the end of the war.
Once the land is opened, there is no distinction between north and south, and people, old and young, all have the responsibility to fight and defend the land. If the people are like this, how much more the soldiers?"
"Ashamed, although I, Zhou, am a member of the Eighth Route Army, I am also a Chinese soldier. A soldier should do what a soldier should do!"
Zhou Weihan's few words were like knives inserted into the hearts of those present. Zhang Xuezhong's face turned as pale as pig liver. The faces of the three division commanders of the 13th Army present also changed. Shu Rong, the commander of the 89th Division, turned pale and his fingernails were buckled.
Got into the meat.
Immediately, the deputy commander of the New Fifth Army stood up and said goodbye. Li Zongfang, commander of the 187th Division of the 47th Army, said that now that the Lingchuan War is over, the 187th Division will return to the army immediately, and the military headquarters will coordinate and support the Changzhi War.
On the street, Xing Zhaotang quickly caught up with Zhou Weihan: "Zhou **, wait a minute!"
"Chief of Staff Xing mentioned to me before that he asked me to take the independent regiment to the junction of the three counties to rest and recuperate. However, no matter what his identity is, Xing calls himself a soldier, and of course he must lead his troops to contribute to the country!"
"Deputy Commander Xing, what are you doing?" Zhou Weihan was about to say something. In his opinion, the current situation of the New Fifth Army was extremely embarrassing within the national army, and the post-war designation might not be preserved.
If you want to keep your designation, the best strategy is of course to cling to the Central Army's thighs. However, the Thirteenth Army did not want to see the New Fifth Army, so Zhou Weihan came up with the middle strategy of letting the New Fifth Army rest elsewhere.
Now Xing Zhaotang has chosen a bad strategy. When Zhou Weihan and the generals of the Thirteenth Army were at odds, Xing Zhaotang chose to act with the Eighth Route Army. Although it was to support the Twenty-seventh Army, in the eyes of the thoughtful people in the National Government,
It is nothing less than a common manifestation.
No matter how many members of the New Fifth Army are left after the war, they will use this as an excuse to take the title of the New Fifth Army.
Xing Zhaotang, on the other hand, did not allow Zhou Weihan to continue speaking, waving his hands and saying: "Okay, I will assemble the troops when I get back and set off with you!"
"Well said!" A loud voice came from behind, but it was Li Zongfang, commander of the 187th Division, who came on horseback.
"Hey!" Mr. Li turned over and dismounted.
"What Mr. Zhou said in the room just now really shows that I am a soldier. I came out of Sichuan just to resist the Japanese and fight against the Japanese. I don't want to accept the arrogance of these idiots!"
"But now I have to go back to the southern suburbs of Changzhi to return home. Although the road is different, we will see you in Changzhi!" Mr. Li's beard trembled at the corner of his mouth, and his expression was even excited.
"Okay, let's see you in Changzhi!" After Zhou Weihan finished speaking, he extended his right hand, and Xing and Li also extended their hands.
Three pairs of calloused hands were tightly clasped together, and an indescribable emotion echoed in the hearts of the three of them.
At four o'clock in the afternoon that day, Zhou Weihan returned to the headquarters in Wujiazhuang.
On the way back, Zhou Weihan saw various regiments gathering along the way, with combatants and wounded gathering in two groups.
Some of the wounded were carried on stretchers, some were sitting on carts, and those with less serious injuries were walking.
"*long!"
"**member!"
"Detachment leader!"
The soldiers called Zhou Weihan different names, but Zhou Weihan all greeted him with a smile.
"Detachment leader, I can still fight, let me stay!" said a wounded soldier whose right arm was wrapped in a bandage. As soon as he said this, the other wounded soldiers also responded and crowded around Zhou Weihan.
Seeing this, Zhou Weihan stretched out his hands to signal the soldiers not to be impatient, and then pointed at the soldier who just spoke: "Which regiment are you from? Why do you look a little strange to me?"
"Detachment leader, I am Jiang Jiwu, a soldier from the 3rd Regiment, 3rd Battalion and 8th Company. I joined the Eighth Route Army in Linzhang last year. I was originally in the Basic Regiment and was the main force that entered some time ago!" Jiang Jiwu replied.
"I told you, but now I remember your name, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 8th Company, Jiang Jiwu, that's right!" Zhou Weihan said with a smile.
"That's right, that's right!" Jiang Jiwu was very excited when he heard that Zhou Weihan remembered his name.
"Comrades, I understand your desire to continue fighting, but as a commander, I also have to consider your physical condition. Injuries on the battlefield are normal, but they must be treated in time, otherwise you will be left disabled and you will regret it.
go!"
"Our Eighth Route Army suffered a lot of casualties in this battle. There are many seriously wounded people who continue to be treated. However, the army still has to fight and needs combat manpower. You, the lightly wounded, need to shoulder the task of protecting the seriously wounded!"
"It is your mission to safely send them to the rear hospital. If you arrive a moment earlier, you can save the lives of many comrades. This mission is equally important!" Zhou Weihan shouted.
"Detachment leader, I'm leaving now. Don't worry, we will send our comrades safely to the rear hospital!" Jiang Jiwu also understood Zhou Weihan's painstaking efforts.
"Comrades, let's go!"
"Walk!"
In the blink of an eye, the soldiers surrounding Zhou Weihan dispersed. Jiang Jiwu hung his rifle on his right shoulder and pushed the carriage with his left hand.