Commander Chen Shuxiang and Political Commissar Cheng Cuilin lived in a mass home in the east end of the small village. When Liu Yimin and Cai Zhong came, the two leaders were about to go out. Liu Yimin and Cai Zhong told them their intention to come. Commander Chen Shuxiang said that the specific location of the Sixth Division was not known, but the three
Commander Peng of the Army Corps was in a small village not far ahead. They were going to visit the leaders of the Fifth Army Corps, so they could go with them to meet with the leaders of the Third Army Corps first.
The place where Mr. Peng lives is actually separated by a mountain ridge from Liu Yimin and his camp. Liu Yimin and the others walked there in just one pack of cigarettes. The village was very quiet, and the Red Army troops camping in squads slept in the open space in the village.
, there were many wounded, most of them were lightly wounded, Liu Yimin thought, maybe the troops fought too hard, and most of the seriously wounded might not be able to evacuate from the position.
When we arrived outside the courtyard where Mr. Peng lived, we heard Mr. Peng scolding our mother in his unique and thick Hunan accent: "What the hell is this battle going on? Bald Jiang is directing us. Wherever he tells us to go, we
Just go wherever he asks us to block, we have to block there, he arranges a pocket, and we have to get into it! My three armies are almost finished! Damn it, it's just a bastard, don't feel bad!
He Jian this
An old counter-revolutionary who didn't know what benefit Baldy Jiang could bring him actually sent four divisions and sixteen regiments to pursue the Red Army. He even tried his best to fight. Just wait and see when I will deal with him. Bai Chongxi
This bastard is not a good person. When he saw us being unlucky, he pounced on us like a hungry wolf. He also attacked us with planes, artillery, the main force, and the militia, and killed so many of us. I will take revenge sooner or later."
Another voice said: "Legion Commander, now is not the time to curse. The troops have been crippled. The fifth and sixth divisions have suffered two-thirds casualties, and the fourth division has also suffered one-third casualties. We must find a way quickly."
"What can I do? If this continues, the troops will be exhausted sooner or later."
Another voice said: "We have to find a way quickly. The troops are too tired. It is said that the Eighth Army Corps was on the way to the Xiangjiang River. Many soldiers fell asleep while walking. Huang Su, the political commissar of the army, was so anxious that he whipped each one with a riding crop to wake them up.
Come, the regiment commander Zhou Kun was in a hurry and fired a gun to wake him up.
The soldiers who were standing there were still caught up by Zhou Hunyuan's troops of the Central Army and suffered a rout. Now, our soldiers cannot rest well and cannot even eat hot meals. Even if the chasing enemies do not attack, the troop attrition will be very serious.
Awesome. In the long run, our heroic Red Army will be driven into despair."
Just listen to Mr. Peng say again: "The current situation is very serious. The enemy has formed a large encirclement. If the Central Revolutionary Military Commission does not change its tactics, our situation will be even worse. It would be great if we can completely eliminate the enemies along the way. It is a pity that our Central Red Army
After the First World War, the Xiangjiang River is no longer what it used to be, and it can no longer withstand the torment of a major battle."
"Report!" Chen Shuxiang's report interrupted Liu Yimin's thoughts. Liu Yimin was thinking that he really lives up to his name. It seems that the image of Mr. Peng in later generations of books, movies and TV shows is very faithful. Think about such a loyal person to the party in history.
The final outcome of the marshal who was extremely loyal to the people and had great merits. Liu Yimin secretly vowed in his heart that as long as he could survive the battle, he would definitely make a difference and not let the historical tragedy happen again.
With the sound of "come in", Liu Yimin and Cai Zhong followed Chen Shuxiang and Cheng Cuilin into the courtyard. Seeing the few people walking in, Mr. Peng was stunned for a moment, and immediately stepped forward excitedly and held the hands of Chen Shuxiang and Cheng Cuilin and said: "Shuxiang
, Cuilin, you are finally back, I am really afraid that we will never see each other again."
Chen Shuxiang said: "Legion Commander, it's so dangerous. I also thought that this time it was really over and we would never see him again. I didn't expect that we could still make it out of the encirclement without any danger."
"Any near miss? Tell me what's going on?"
Chen Shuxiang let go of General Peng's hand and said: "Regiment Commander, let me salute Political Commissar Yang and Chief of Staff Deng first."
Mr. Peng said a little embarrassedly: "Yes, yes, I'm just asking you. Shang Kun, Deng Ping, you guys also talk to Chen Shuxiang. Quick, guard, get some hot water."
Chen Shuxiang and Cheng Cuilin stood at attention and saluted: "Political Commissar Yang, Chief of Staff Deng, Chen Shuxiang and Cheng Cuilin of the 34th Division of the Fifth Army Corps report."
Yang Shangkun came up and took Chen Shuxiang and Cheng Cuilin's hands and said, "It'll be great if you can come back. Don't be so polite. Sit down quickly and drink some water."
Deng Ping followed Mr. Peng's train of thought and immediately asked after sitting down: "What do you mean by near miss?"
Chen Shuxiang transferred the cover of the 8th Army to Xinwei to attack the artillery of the Guangxi Army since the blockade. He pretended that the Guijun Army broke through the enemy's encirclement position, sneaked into the supply camp of the 44th Division of the Guangxi Army, and rescued the Red 18th Regiment in Gulingtou to destroy two of the 24th Division of the Guangxi Army.
regiment, Phoenix Mouth wiped out a regiment of the Hunan Army and other battle situations were introduced once again. General Manager Peng, Yang Shangkun and Deng Ping were fascinated by what they heard.
After calming down, Mr. Peng smiled and said: "I said that the Gui army behind us has been much more cautious in its actions. It turns out that it has suffered a big loss at your hands. It seems that these Guangxi monkeys do not want to drive us all out, but they are afraid
You are such an elusive and elite defender."
Chen Shuxiang smiled and said: "It is probably because the Gui army is afraid of losing another division inexplicably."
Deng Ping said excitedly: "It's great, it's wonderful. Disguising the enemy, carrying out continuous sneak attacks, the results are brilliant, and the casualties are almost zero. This is the battle our Red Army wants to fight. Old Chen, please turn around and ask that Liu Yimin to come to my place."
Come here, I want to meet this legendary hero who saved the lives of thousands of our soldiers."
Chen Shuxiang smiled and said: "This person is right in front of you."
Liu Yimin hurriedly stood up and saluted: "Report to Commander Peng, Political Commissar Yang, Chief of Staff Deng, and Liu Yimin, Acting Head of the 18th Red Regiment, please give instructions to the commander!"
Looking at Liu Yimin's standard military posture, President Peng, Political Commissar Yang, and Chief of Staff Deng stood up together and returned the military salute to Liu Yimin. Cheng Cuilin looked at everyone's solemn faces and said with a smile: "Sit down, sit down, leaders, don't do this
It's like a military parade, Liu Yimin is a new recruit, don't scare him."
Deng Ping said: "Recruit Danzi? I think just with this military posture, ordinary veterans can't do it. Only the devil believes that he is a recruit Danzi. Please tell me what's going on."
Liu Yimin had no choice but to tell Chen Shuxiang his experience again.
Cheng Cuilin reported on the situation of the commander of the Red 18th Regiment requesting the head of the Red 34th Division to send Liu Yimin as acting commander of the 18th Regiment, his battlefield development, Liu Yimin's joining the party, and Liu Yimin's reorganization of the team by the Xiangjiang River. At the end, Cheng Cuilin said with a smile: "Commanders, at that time
The situation was urgent and no one was sure whether we could come back alive. Therefore, after receiving the request from the commander of the 18th Regiment, in order to preserve our strength, we brought out the remaining cadres and soldiers of the 18th Regiment.
After the leaders reported, we acted urgently and temporarily appointed Comrade Liu Yimin as the acting commander, and integrated the leading company of the 34th Division with the 18th Regiment to strengthen the 18th Regiment. Now that we have met the leaders, we will let the 18th Regiment return to its original position.
As for the selection of the leader of the 18th Regiment, all leaders are asked to study it. If necessary, Comrade Liu Yimin can stay in the 18th Regiment. Considering that Comrade Liu Yimin has only been in the Red Army for a short time and has little qualifications, if the Third Army can arrange a leader for the 18th Regiment, he can be allowed to return.
The 34th Division continues to train."
Mr. Peng took another look at Liu Yimin. He was indeed good. He was a brave and resourceful general. Mr. Peng asked, "Comrade Liu Yimin, how is the situation of the 18th Regiment now?"
After Liu Yimin reported the current strength, cadres, weapons and equipment of the 18th Regiment, the three army leaders felt happy. According to Liu Yimin's report, the Red 18th Regiment is now the strongest regiment in the entire three armies. Although it is a backbone
There is still a gap in the number of the company compared with before the Xiangjiang Battle, but it has been supplemented by seizures. The weapons are more sophisticated than before and the ammunition is sufficient, especially for the regiment and several
The cadres of the battalion are also well-known backbones of the main force of the Red Army. Although they have been punished, the current situation is that the proportion of casualties among the cadres of the main force is too large, and some people need not be stupid. As for the punishment of a few cadres, we will ignore it for the time being.
Thanks to the newcomer Liu Yimin, he had no scruples and dared to use these punished cadres. Several people who were worried about the excessive casualties in the army felt a little relieved now.
Mr. Peng took Chen Shuxiang's hand again and said: "Your 34th Division not only broke through the encirclement, but also rescued the remaining troops of the 18th Regiment. You were willing to hand over your favorite company to the 18th Regiment. Well done, thanks to Lao Jinggang.
Well done.”
Looking back, Mr. Peng said to Liu Yimin: "You are not an easy recruit. You are the vanguard among thousands of troops. You have made great contributions by making clever plans and breaking out of the siege. You have severely damaged the Gui Army and the Hunan Army. On the bank of the Xiangjiang River, at
When a strong enemy pursues his troops, he stays calm and reorganizes his troops in the face of danger, which reduces the losses of our army. What our three armies want is such cadres.
Next, we and the leaders of the 6th Division will go to visit the comrades of the 18th Regiment. As for the appointment of cadres, they will be issued soon after the regiment has studied it. Remember to take care of the troops, especially the recruit battalion. The next battle tasks are still very heavy, and our Red Army
We are still in a critical period of life and death, so you have to sharpen the Red 18th Regiment into a sharp knife and be ready to fight at any time."
Liu Yimin saluted: "Resolutely complete the mission!" Then he said: "Report to the commander of the regiment, most of the new barracks of our regiment are prisoners of the Gui Army, and some are prisoners of the Hunan Army. I heard that there are many Guangxi cadres and soldiers in the 5th Red Division.
, can you transfer some cadres and soldiers from the 5th Division to us to help us train these new recruits?"
Chen Shuxiang said: "That is, we captured more than 600 Gui Army soldiers along the way, and 300 Hunan Army soldiers were captured at Fenghuangzui Ferry. According to our prisoner policy and the military situation at the time, they should be released immediately, but Liu Yimin has a weird idea in his mind.
There are too many, and no one is allowed to go.
On the way, he let the prisoners carry the captured ammunition and supplies. When they were reorganized at the Xiangjiang River, he organized all the prisoners into six companies of recruits. These recruits were all the elites of the Guangxi Army and the Hunan Army. As long as they were well educated and trained, they would soon be
We can replenish the troops. We need to strengthen the strength of the new barracks."
General Peng thought for a moment and then said immediately: "You can transfer 30 cadres and soldiers from the 5th Division to the 18th Regiment's new barracks. You must seize the time to train the new recruits. After the new recruits' training is completed, immediately assemble with the old company and strive to get on the battlefield as soon as possible.
"
Liu Yimin saluted again: "Promise to complete the task."
After Liu Yimin walked out of the courtyard, President Peng couldn't help laughing. Deng Ping asked: "Regiment Commander, why are you laughing?"
President Peng said with a smile: "I will never destroy our Red Army."
Political Commissar Yang also smiled and said: "The 34th Division and the 18th Regiment, which were originally thought to have been wiped out, are back, and there is an extra wise and brave general. How can the commander of the regiment be unhappy? Hahaha, I laugh too."