Since Liu Yimin had guessed what Temple Shouichi was planning, he naturally couldn't let him get his way. He immediately sent a report to the headquarters, reporting the intelligence of the three Kwantung Army divisions arriving at Zhangjiakou together with his own judgment, and requesting the headquarters to report to the Xi'an River Defense Force and the Second
The war zone commander informed and quickly prepared to meet the enemy.
After sending the telegram, Liu Yimin rode on horseback and rushed to the base of the special operations brigade.
Li Lingfeng and Wang Tongsheng led the special operations brigade, and the sniper brigade lived in a mountain village not far from the division headquarters. When Liu Yimin arrived, it was almost dark, and it should be time to start a fire for cooking, but the village was lifeless, without a trace of smoke.
, not even a cow bell or a dog barking could be heard.
After entering the village and meeting the soldiers, I realized that the common people in this village had been killed by the Japanese. When the troops entered the village, the village was full of corpses of villagers, including men, women, old and young. Li Lingfeng and Wang Tongsheng led the soldiers
Three rows of grave pits were dug on the hillside behind the village to bury the remains of the villagers.
Liu Yimin went to see the graves of the villagers, bowed without saying a word, turned around and took Li Lingfeng and Wang Tongsheng back to the village.
Liu Yimin ordered the special forces to assemble, inspected the soldiers' equipment one by one, inquired about the performance of the 30 Japanese Type 97 sniper rifles seized in Taiyuan, and then led the special forces to the regiment's headquarters.
When they arrived at the first regiment, Liu Yimin and the special forces had a meal with the soldiers of the first regiment. After the first engineer battalion arrived, Liu Yimin asked Wang Dahu and Wang Xinyun in detail about the training and previous combat performance of the second and third battalions, and then
Met with the cadres of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Battalion, and 1st Engineer Battalion, listened to their reports, and encouraged them to show their prestige as a special operations detachment.
Subsequently, Liu Yimin issued an order to Li Lingfeng, Wang Dahu, Wang Tongsheng, and Wang Xinyun to form a special operations detachment to open the way for the entire army to attack Tianjin, and told them how to contact the reconnaissance battalion led by Luo Yan.
After issuing the order, Liu Yimin carefully said to Li Lingfeng and others: "This attack on Tianjin is different from the last attack on Chengdu. First, the Japanese army and the Sichuan army are completely different. They are highly vigilant, have obvious air superiority, developed communications, and the North China Plain.
To facilitate the enemy's maneuverability. The second is to control the pace of action. We must wait until the main force of the Japanese First Army and the three divisions of the Kwantung Army penetrate deeply into Shanxi before attacking Tianjin. This will place higher requirements on the concealment of the troops. Everywhere we go, we must
Strictly block the news. Avoid it if you can, and don't fight if you can. When the Japanese army is fighting fiercely with our army in Shanxi, we attack Tianjin and cause chaos in North China. We can disrupt the Japanese army's strategic deployment and allow them to go back and forth for rescue, advance and retreat.
We lost ground and were exhausted. After that, we quickly went south to Shandong and established a base in Shandong. This is a task of great strategic significance, which is of great significance to our instructors and the overall situation of our war of resistance."
Glancing at the few cadres who were listening carefully, Liu Yimin paused and continued: "If this task were to be completed by other troops, the possibility of completing it would be almost zero. The reason why I dare to make such a decision is because I have a special force and veterans.
First Battalion. With your tactical qualities and the experience accumulated from several operations, there will be no problem in completing this mission. The reason why you brought the Second Battalion, the Third Battalion and the First Engineer Battalion is to use this operation to further improve them.
Are you confident in your ability and level to cooperate with the special operations team?"
Several people saluted in unison and shouted in unison: "Resolutely complete the mission!"
Liu Yimin nodded and handed over the battle plan to them. He told them that the special operations attack on the city would be commanded by Li Lingfeng. If an enemy encounter occurred and a field battle broke out, Wang Dahu would be the commander. The battle must be resolved quickly. Then he ordered the special operations detachment to rest and run-in for two days in Fanzhi.
, the operation began on the night of December 9. He and Liu established the first echelon to act closely behind the special operations detachment. After leaving Yi County, he quickly changed into Japanese military uniforms, disguised Japanese military operations, and traveled day and night to ensure the suddenness of the action.
That night, Liu Yimin stayed in the special operations detachment and corrected the soldiers' study homework all night long. It was not until the next morning that he finished grading the homework chosen by each battalion, company, and squadron.
After leaving the special operations detachment, Liu Yimin returned to the division headquarters. After taking a short rest, he called Qian Zhuangfei and asked about the Japanese troop movements again.
This time Qian Zhuangfei's report was more detailed. The Japanese army held a combat meeting in Peiping on September 7. Terauchi Juichi ordered the commander of the First Army, Lieutenant General Xiangyue Qingsi, to serve as the Shanxi combat commander to supplement the complete second report.
The 10th Division and the 109th Division were on the southern front, attacking Niangziguan; the 1st, 8th and 25th Divisions of the Kwantung Army were on the northern front, invading Shanxi from Zhangjiakou;
3. The Fourth Brigade joined the Jinpu Line operation. The newly transferred North China Front Army Aviation Corps from the Japanese army provided air cover.
After listening to Qian Zhuangfei's report, Liu Yimin was silent and waved his hand for Qian Zhuangfei to leave. He paced back and forth in the room, thinking slowly.
The current situation is obvious. The Japanese army is bound to win Taiyuan. The Jinsui Army guarding Taiyuan no longer has the strength to resist the Japanese army. Wei Lihuang's 14th Group Army, Yang Hucheng's 17th Route Army and other troops who have arrived can hold on.
Zhongtiao Mountain is not bad. Under the attack of such a heavy Japanese army group, it is not wise to leave Zhongtiao Mountain and fight to the death with the Japanese army. The departments of the Eighth Route Army will not fight the enemy to the death now. It goes without saying that the reason is to avoid the enemy's sharp edge.
Attacking the enemy's weak point is the way of military strategy.
From this point of view, as soon as the instructors leave, Taiyuan will inevitably fall. This way, the main force of the Japanese army will be trapped in the empty city of Shanxi, and our army will get out of the way and occupy both sides. In addition, the current strength of the Eighth Route Army is greater than in history.
They are much more powerful. With the level of Lin Biao, Liu Bocheng, He Long, and Xu Xiangqian, they will naturally use the terrain of Shanxi to constantly seek to annihilate the enemy. I am afraid that the Japanese army will soon discover that bad luck happens every year, especially this year. By then,
While he was showing off his skills on the North China Plain, the old devil Shouichi in the temple was afraid that he would be so worried that he would not be able to take care of his buttocks, and would end up in a state of disarray, being beaten everywhere, and having to be cut open to apologize for his sins.
Just do it like this, he will attack Taiyuan, I will attack Tianjin, you fight yours, I will fight mine, see who can have the last laugh. Let’s see whether Tianjin’s hoard of arms funds is more beneficial, or the empty Taiyuan is more attractive!
Thinking about it, Liu Yimin laughed out loud without realizing it. Someone would give him a pillow if he wanted to doze off. He also thought that to attack Tianjin, he would need to mobilize the main force of the Japanese army. So Shouichi of the temple mobilized the main force to attack Shanxi. When he found out that Taiyuan is a
When the city was empty, Tianjin had already fallen into the pocket of the Eighth Route Army. By then, this old devil would have hurriedly mobilized the troops attacking Shanxi to return to Pingjin to aid. If he did not return to aid, I would simply play big and win.
Ten thousand troops conquered the North China Plain and smashed the Japanese army's altars and jars to pieces!
After thinking through it, Liu Yimin couldn't help but scolded Shouichi Templeuchi: "Guawa!"
After scolding, I personally drafted a telegram, clearly explaining the situation of the Japanese army's attack on Shanxi and the principles and methods that our army should open the main road, occupy both sides, strengthen the walls and clear the country, and be flexible and mobile. It was sent directly to the Chairman, the headquarters and the third party.
World War II District Governor's Department.
In the afternoon, Liu Yimin, Luo Ronghuan, Cai Zhong, Zeng Zhongsheng, Wu Zheng, Qian Zhuangfei, and Hu Di all went down to the army to inspect the formation and running-in of the army. Even Tang Xingying led Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing to various departments of the logistics headquarters.
Supervise the work, check every link in detail, and strive to reduce mistakes.
When the army moves, food and fodder come first. Although our army's logistics support is simple, and the rations are basically carried by each unit, the task of the baggage regiment is still very heavy. Fortunately, the instructors have implemented pack horses, and each brigade, regiment, and battalion have their own
The baggage troops, weapons, ammunition and food were all carried by mules and horses, but the tasks of the baggage regiment were still heavy, not to mention the long-distance march and the need to keep secrets. The neighing of the pack horses alone was annoying enough.
When Tang Xingying led Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing to the baggage regiment, the regiment leader Yang Wei was holding a combat meeting. The central topic was how to ensure confidentiality during the march. It was marching at night, and torches were not allowed.
On the one hand, I hope that the moon and stars will be invisible to facilitate the march, on the other hand, I hope that the night will be as dark as pitch, so that it can be kept secret, which puts Yang Wei in a difficult situation.
Seeing Tang Xingying coming, Yang Wei hurriedly saluted and reported, and also went over the issues to be solved in the meeting.
Naturally, the three female comrades did not understand this, so they could only comfort Yang Wei and asked him to mobilize cadres and soldiers to find a way to ensure the safety of thousands of pack horses and supplies.
Seeing that they could not help in the baggage regiment, the three of them discussed it and went to the field hospital to visit the wounded.
When Zhao Xiaoman was pestered by David and other six Americans in Hancheng, she was desperate and called Liu Yimin to save her. At that time, she kept holding Liu Yimin's hand and did not let go until Liu Yimin said he would go to her residence to see her later.
He went there, looking forward to getting together with his sweetheart. Unexpectedly, Liu Yimin once again did not keep his promise and left overnight, and then ordered the art troupe to be transferred to the local government.
At that time, Zhao Xiaoman's heart was broken. During the days when she left Liu Yimin, she cried every night. The feelings she had suppressed suddenly burst out like a torrent. But she knew that she wanted to be with Liu Yimin in this life.
I'm afraid it will never be possible to be together, even if we want to get together for a night, we won't be able to get it.
With no choice but to do so, Zhao Xiaoman devoted himself wholeheartedly to Lu Yi's work.
Zhao Xiaoman was naturally overjoyed to be transferred back to work as an instructor this time. After returning to the old army, meeting his old comrades, and meeting him, Zhao Xiaoman felt that this winter's chilling cold wind could not describe the warmth, kindness, and coolness.
It gives people an incentive to forge ahead. Even the dead trees and decaying grass seem to be full of vitality that yearns for spring, spring breeze, and spring rain.
As soon as he arrived at the field hospital, Zhao Xiaoman let go of his singing voice and sang songs such as "Ten Sends Off to the Red Army", "On the Songhua River", "Thirty Mile Pu", "Orchid Flowers", "Walking to the West Exit" and so on. Not only did the wounded
They listened intoxicated, and even Tang Xingying and Jingjing were deeply affected. Excited, Jingjing also recited "Moonlight over the Lotus Pond" by Zhu Ziqing and "Moonlight Night on the Spring River" by Zhang Ruoxu to the wounded.
Not to be outdone, Tang Xingying recited Liu Yimin's poem in Maotai Town aloud. Unexpectedly, as she recited, the lightly wounded soldiers actually recited it in unison. Only then did Tang Xingying realize how much the soldiers loved her.
Husband, I'm afraid all his poems and soldiers will recite them.
Sure enough, after a short pause, a soldier stood up and recited the Qilu written by Liu Yimin during the Battle of Xiaoshui, and then a soldier recited Liu Yimin's inscription at Hongshi Gorge in Yulin.
Chen Tongzheng was worried that Ling Kun was busy with the work of the Education Committee and could not devote himself to ideological work in the hospital. When he saw Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing being so welcoming to the injured, he immediately asked Tang Xingying to report to the teacher and political commissar whether Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing could be sent.
Xiaoman and Jingjing temporarily came to the hospital to act as political commissar and deputy political commissar to help with the work.
Tang Xingying was a little embarrassed. She knew what these two people were thinking, and the central government ordered them to stay in the Political Department. If she suggested sending them to work in the field hospital, she might cause them to misunderstand.
Just when Tang Xingying was thinking about it secretly, Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing said "yes" at the same time and were willing to stay and help with the work.
Tang Xingying felt guilty and felt that she had underestimated others. Although these two girls were in conflict with her, love was love and love was love. They were definitely outstanding cadres who could pull it off and win. She immediately said,
When I got back, I reported to Commander Wu and asked Commander Wu to negotiate with the division commander, political commissar and Director Cai to try to send Comrades Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing to temporarily work in the field hospital.
After returning to the logistics headquarters, Tang Xingying immediately reported her heartbreaking request to Wu Zheng and explained the attitudes of Zhao Xiaoman and Jingjing.
Wu Zheng thought for a while and said: "These two comrades will definitely have other important responsibilities in the future, but now we are on a long march, and the work of the field hospital must be strengthened. I will now go to the division commander, political commissar and Director Cai to appoint Comrade Zhao Xiaoman to act as the field hospital
Political Commissar, Comrade An Jingjing acts as deputy political commissar of the field hospital. With their abilities, they will definitely be qualified." After saying that, they went directly to report to the chief.
On the afternoon of December 9, 1937, after receiving the report on the completion of the formation of troops at each echelon, Liu Yimin issued an order for the entire army to advance eastward in concealment with the special operations detachment as the forerunner. The division leaders immediately followed the combat plan and went down to each echelon.
Troop action.
On a winter night in northern Shanxi, the wind is biting.
Thousands of soldiers from the special operations detachment, holding torches, lined up neatly, waiting for the instructor commander and party committee secretary Liu Yimin to see them off.
In the distance, a torchlight team came quickly along the road from a distance. Gradually, the rushing cavalry troops approached the special operations detachment.
Li Lingfeng, Wang Dahu, and Wang Tongsheng slapped their horses, galloped out at the same time, and stepped forward to greet them.
Seeing Liu Yimin, Li Lingfeng saluted on his horse and shouted loudly: "Report to the division commander, the special operations detachment has been formed, please review it!"
After Liu Yimin returned the courtesy, he rode his horse slowly past the front of the team. Then, he stood in the middle of the team and shouted: "Comrades: Since the Japanese invaded China, they have killed our people, humiliated my sisters, occupied our rivers and mountains, and seized our country."
My homeland is full of evil and blood debt! As a Chinese soldier, if you don’t step forward now, you will wait until later! Our special operations detachment is well-equipped and well-trained. We are invincible and invincible. Looking around the world, we have few opponents.
!I order you to be the vanguard of the entire army, clear the way for the entire army, and kill into the heart of the enemy! Wash our bayonets with the blood of the Japanese, and use the heads of the Japanese to commemorate the fallen compatriots. Kill him until his blood flows in a river, and beat him until his shit is flowing.
!Answer me whether you can do it or not!"
His answer was a thunderous roar: "Yes!"
Liu Yimin nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand and shouted: "Let's go!"
Under the command of the cadres, the special operations detachment, all mounted on horseback, immediately turned around, lit torches, and galloped eastward.