Chapter 571: Get some errand money, the old mans instructions
Fan Hanjie, including everyone in the 27th Army, never thought of returning to Changzhi on the day of retreat.
Therefore, after the 27th Army retreated from Changzhi, it went to Gaoping, south of Changzhi. At this time, many soldiers of the 27th Army were on their way back to Changzhi from Gaoping.
The military headquarters compound of the 27th Army did not appear too messy. It was obvious that the 27th Army was not in chaos when it retreated. After entering the military headquarters, there were traces of burning documents everywhere.
Outside, Fan Hanjie's guards quickly dispersed to guard several strategic locations around the military headquarters.
"Everyone, please go to the conference room and sit down first!" Fan Hanjie said.
Everyone took their seats, with Fan Hanjie sitting at the main seat as the host, Zhou Weihan as the representative of the Eighth Route Army taking the first position on the left, followed by Xing Zhiguo and Xing Zhaotang, followed by Li Jiayu, Commander of the 47th Army, and Commander Li of the 187th Division.
The first position on the right hand side is Shu Rong of the 89th Division, deputy commander of the 27th Army, followed by two division commanders, and finally Pang Bingxun, commander of the 40th Army.
Such a positional arrangement reflects the status of everyone from the side. Those on the left are all from outside the Central Army faction. The Eighth Route Army, Sichuan Army, and Xing Zhaotang, although they are the deputy commanders of the New Fifth Army, are at most just a supplementary head.
The row on the right is all direct descendants of the Central Army. Although the Forty Army is not considered the Central Army, Pang Bingxun has only followed Fan Hanjie's orders recently.
"Zhou **, although I have been away from Changzhi for less than a day, I would like you to explain to everyone the current situation in Changzhi, Licheng, and Lucheng!"
Zhou Weihan smiled and nodded after hearing this. He described the situation around Changzhi one after another, and finally said: "The remaining enemies in the city have been cleared, but there are still at least nearly 2,000 Japanese troops entrenched in Licheng and Lucheng. Our troops
We are looking for fighter planes to lure them to Changzhi for reinforcements!"
As he said that, Zhou Weihan looked at Chen Sunong, commander of the Pre-8th Division across the street: "When our troops were fighting the Japanese army in the city, we discovered that there was a death squad left by the Pre-8th Division in the city. There are still more than a hundred officers and soldiers, and I have arranged for them.
Rest!”
Since Chen Sunong entered the city, he has been worried about the death squads who took the initiative to stay, but he had no chance to ask Zhou Weihan about it.
At this moment, my anxious heart finally calmed down. Although there were heavy casualties, at least one root was left. Chen Sunong stood up and saluted Zhou Weihan solemnly: "Thank you, Zhou **!"
"Chen ** is serious. They are all soldiers who shed blood and sacrificed their lives for the country and the nation. How can we talk about the word thank you!"
After that, Fan Hanjie continued: "If there are large Japanese troops stationed in Licheng and Lucheng, it will be like a thorn in the throat for both of you and me. It will be great to wipe them out!"
"It is a pity that our 27th Army suffered heavy casualties and is no longer able to fight the Japanese army. The same goes for the 89th Division and the 47th Army. If your army needs support, I can send a section of the 40th Army to help. However, the area around Tunliu and Changzi
There are still Japanese troops entrenched, and our troops still need to be on guard!"
There was not much sincerity in Fan Hanjie's words. Zhou Weihan did not reply immediately. Instead, he took out a cigarette and spread it around the people present. Then he lit the cigarette and leaned back against the seat.
The backrest of the chair.
Before arriving, Zhou Weihan and Xing Zhiguo had already predicted their attitude towards the successive incoming national troops, and they also discussed it.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit cold, Xing Zhiguo said bluntly: "Commander Fan, our casualties are also not small, and the ammunition is almost exhausted, but how can we let the people of Licheng and Lucheng continue to fall into the clutches of the Japanese army, just...
"
"Hey, the ammunition thing is easy to talk about. It just so happens that the 94th Division has run out of supplies this month. I will report back to the First War Zone and issue three months of supplies at once. What do you think?"
After hearing this, Xing Zhiguo looked at Zhou Weihan, and saw that Zhou Weihan looked like an old god.
"But water from far away can't quench the thirst from near. We can't wait for the supplies to arrive before fighting the little devils. People eat horse chews every day. I'm afraid I can't afford it!" Xing Zhiguo said with a simple and honest face.
Honest people are always easy to arouse good impressions when they speak, but Fan Hanjie continued: "Well, before the Japanese army comes, some of our ammunition and food have been evacuated out of the city in advance. I will gather the combat supplies for three regiments first."
,Is this okay?"
"Hey, Lao Xing, Commander Fan and the others are not rich either. They are about the same. By the way, Commander Fan, our Eighth Route Army Taiyue and Taibei Military Regions are still fighting with the Japanese army. The losses are also not small. Maybe all our wealth will be wiped out.
I have to give him some money for running errands!" Zhou Weihan finally spoke, but he still meant the same thing, there wasn't enough.
"I am very grateful to your army for your help. Now I can only supply six more regiments!"
"Okay, Commander Fan is really grand. Well, don't forget the three months of supplies for the 94th Division!" Zhou Weihan reminded worriedly.
Fan Hanjie looked at Zhou Weihan with a hint of anger in his eyes, thinking to himself that this guy is still the master who has not taken enough advantage.
Afterwards, Fan Hanjie did not mention the Japanese heavy artillery, so Zhou Weihan naturally would not rush to mention it.
The target of the Japanese army this time was the 27th Army in Changzhi, but the Eighth Route Army, considering the overall situation of resisting Japan, did its best to help. Only three secondary military regions directly participated in the war.
After the war, the head of the Eighth Route Army headquarters naturally could not argue with the national army over some supply issues, so Zhou Weihan still needed to do this kind of thing.
In fact, all the units of the Eighth Route Army that participated in the war were basically at a loss, especially the units in the Taiyue and Taibei military districts that were blocking the war.
The Tainan Military Region was slightly better. It fought several annihilation battles in the early stage. In the later period, the Japanese army also consumed a lot of ammunition. Judging from the seizures of the Japanese troops left behind in the city, there were many guns, but not much ammunition was seized.
While talking, Zhou Weihan heard people coming in and out one after another outside the conference room, and understood that the 27th Army had entered the city.
He simply reaped a wave of extra benefits, and immediately stopped writing, saying bluntly: "Everyone, our unit has unfinished combat tasks, so I will not accompany you. Commander Fan, please arrange for personnel to hand over!"
Zhou Weihan and Xing Zhiguo left together with Chen Sunong, commander of the Eighth Preliminary Division. As the deputy commander of the New Fifth Army, Xing Zhaotang had no way to escape. In addition, Xing Zhaotang also wanted to take the opportunity to inquire.
After Zhou Weihan left, Fan Hanjie's sullen face finally showed a smile, and then solemnly took out a telegram: "The principal issued a message: Changzhi's participating departments have achieved remarkable results, and all the soldiers are brave and fearless, and they have promoted the prestige of our country.
All are rewarded!”
"In addition, from now on, the 89th Division of the 13th Army will be incorporated into the 27th Army and stationed in Huguan. The designation of the New Fifth Army will be cancelled. The remaining divisions will be reorganized into local security corps. Xing Zhaotang will take up the post of security chief in the Changzhi area."
As soon as this statement came out, Shu Rongdao of the 89th Division was not surprised. He did not follow the commander's order and led troops to attack without permission. The Thirteenth Army will definitely not be able to return.
Xing Zhaotang did not show any surprise. Chiang Kai-shek was already attacking the local faction's troops, so how could he let go of such a good opportunity at this time?