Chapter 7 Acting Head of the Eighteenth Red Regiment
Chapter 7 Acting Head of the Eighteenth Red Regiment ()
When the guards of Division Commander Chen Shuxiang found Liu Yimin, Liu Yimin was leading the soldiers to bury the remains of the martyrs of the 18th Red Regiment. At this time, the soldiers of the 18th Regiment relaxed and started crying.
Hearing that the division commander was looking for him, Liu Yimin told Wang Dahu and the others to hurry up and bury them, and the troops would set off soon. He then ran to the division commander and the political commissar. After saluting and reporting, political commissar Cheng Cuilin joked: "Our heroes have had a great harvest today!" Liu Yimin said
He hurriedly said that it was all the credit of the soldiers, and then said directly: "Reporting to the division commander and political commissar, after interrogating the prisoners just now, two divisions of the Gui Army have already rushed towards the Jieshou Ferry. It is estimated that the enemy's Central Army and the Hunan Army have gathered at the Jieshou Ferry.
I judge that the main force of the Red Army has left Jieshou, and the pontoon bridge should have been blown up. It is getting dark now. Although we have rescued the 18th Red Regiment, we are still surrounded by heavy enemy troops. The Gui Army near Xinxu is quickly
We will catch up, and the Central Army, Hunan Army, and Gui Army at Jieshou Ferry will also return to attack us. We are not out of danger. We are only a dozen miles away from the shore of the Xiangjiang River. I suggest: 1. Report to your superiors immediately
Send a report to report that we will arrive at Fenghuangzui Ferry before dark. Please leave a supporting force. At least ask the commander of the corps to lead a section of the 13th Division to move closer to Fenghuangzui Ferry to cover us. Second, immediately organize the entire division to attack mortars and
Comrades with heavy machine guns formed a heavy firepower battalion to provide firepower support for the possible forced crossing of the Xiangjiang River. Third, let the soldiers take off the military uniforms on the Gui Army prisoners and corpses, and those without clothes pretended to be Red Army prisoners of the Gui Army, and let the prisoners carry them
Armed with the heavy weapons we captured, the entire division disguised itself as the 24th Division of the Gui Army and marched directly to the Fenghuangzui Ferry downstream of Jieshou, forced a crossing of the Xiangjiang River, and overtook the larger force."
Several leaders standing on one side looked at Liu Yimin as if they were exotic animals. A staff officer couldn't help but asked: "How can you judge that the enemy's main force has occupied Jieshou Ferry? How can the pontoon bridge be blown up? There is our Red Army there.
Legion, the Third Red Army Corps is holding its position."
Several other group leaders also looked at Liu Yimin with questioning eyes.
Liu Yimin saw that Division Commander Chen Shuxiang had no objection, so he said: "The first is to interrogate the prisoners and understand the situation. The second is to comprehensively analyze the strength and deployment of both the enemy and our forces in the Xiangjiang Battle. The third is that the actions of our 34th Division show that the division leadership has been approved by superiors.
Battle report and instructions. It is very simple. If the main force has not crossed the Xiangjiang River, the superiors will not allow us to evacuate the Xinwei position. If the Jieshou Ferry is still under the control of our army, the superiors will order us to retreat directly to the Jieshou Ferry.
As for blowing up the pontoon bridge, it is a common means to stop the enemy's pursuit and is not worth mentioning."
Commander Chen Shuxiang said: "The situation is very dangerous now. The previous battles have shown that Comrade Liu Yimin's judgment is correct. Now I order: 1. Chief of Staff Wang Guangdao immediately mobilizes personnel to form a heavy firepower battalion, and builds it while marching, and strives to reach the Xiangjiang River
If they can be used, each regiment will notify the soldiers who have served as artillery and heavy machine gunners to report to the chief of staff. Second, clean up the battlefield immediately. The soldiers will rest for 10 minutes. The whole division will pretend to be the 24th Division of the Guangxi Army and aim at Fenghuangzui Ferry. The leading soldier company is here.
In the front, the 101st Regiment, the 102nd Regiment, the 18th Regiment of the Sixth Red Division, the division directly, and the 100th Regiment will follow up. The 100th Regiment will be responsible for the rearguard, and they are not allowed to contact the enemy at will. After arriving at Fenghuangzui, the 101st Regiment and the 102nd Regiment must cooperate with the vanguard company
Quickly repel possible enemies, kill bloody routes, and prepare for a forced crossing. Third, Director Cai still moves with the leading soldiers. If there is an emergency, Liu Yimin, the commander of the leading soldiers, can issue combat orders to the following troops after being approved by Director Cai. Fourth,
The radio station immediately reported our march time and route to the army commander, the Central Revolutionary Military Commission and Commander-in-Chief Zhu, and asked the ferry cover troops to meet our army. Do you have any comments?"
Political Commissar Cheng Cuilin looked at Liu Yimin and said to Commander Chen Shuxiang: "I only ask one question. Comrade Liu Yimin, you are a new member of the Red Army. Have you ever heard of the Communist Party?"
Liu Yimin said: "Reporting to the political commissar, I read the books of Mr. Li Dazhao and other communists when I was in school, and I know that the Communist Party is the most advanced political party in China armed with Marxist theory. Now the Kuomintang has become a reactionary regime in the hands of Chiang Kai-shek, and only the Communist Party
And we, the Red Army, represent the interests of the working people."
Political Commissar Cheng Cuilin said: "My question is, do you believe that our party and our Red Army can win?"
Liu Yimin hurriedly stood at attention and replied: "Reporting to the political commissar, I firmly believe that the Communist Party and the Red Army can lead the Chinese people to defeat all enemies and build a new China without oppression and exploitation. Although the process is relatively long and requires the blood and sacrifice of many of us, I firmly believe that we will win.
!I am also willing to fight, bleed, and sacrifice for this goal."
Political Commissar Cheng Cuilin said to Commander Chen Shuxiang: "Very good, I have no objection. Let's execute the order."
Commander Chen Shuxiang looked at the several regiment leaders and saw that they had no objections. He waved his hand and said, "We will split up and execute immediately."
As soon as the regimental leaders left, several soldiers carried Zeng Chunjian, the commander of the 18th Red Regiment. Commander Chen Shuxiang and political commissar Cheng Cuilin rushed forward to catch him. Zeng Chunjian, the commander of the 18th Regiment, said with difficulty on the stretcher: "Report to Commander Chen.
, Political Commissar Cheng, our regiment completed the blocking mission, the entire regiment
There are only more than 500 people left, most of them are wounded, and they have run out of ammunition and food. Most of the political commissar, chief of staff, director of the political department and battalion and company cadres have died. The soldiers have not slept a wink for days and nights. I'm afraid it won't work.
Now, it’s up to you to lead the Eighteenth Red Regiment across the river.”
Chen Shuxiang said: "Don't worry, the 18th Regiment will follow us and fight across the Xiangjiang River together."
Zeng Chunjian, the commander of the 18th Regiment, said: "Commander Chen, the situation is not good. We are afraid that we will not be able to cross the river. The enemy has surrounded us and we are alone on the east bank of the Xiangjiang River."
Cheng Cuilin said: "Old Zeng, don't worry, we just won a great victory and our weapons and ammunition have been replenished. We will have no problem breaking through the Xiangjiang River."
Zeng Chunjian asked again: "Which army took the lead in the attack on the Gui army just now? I want to meet their leader."
Cheng Cuilin said: "This is our division's newly established vanguard company, Liu Yimin, come here and meet our heroic commander of the 18th Regiment."
Liu Yimin stepped forward and saluted: "Report to the commander, Liu Yimin, commander of the leading company of the 34th Red Division, is reporting to you, please give instructions!"
Zeng Chunjian looked at Liu Yimin and said: "Well done, you are brave, you dare to attack two regiments with one company, you are brave and resourceful. Good! Good! Good!"
Then he turned to Commander Chen Shuxiang and said: "Our 18th Regiment has been crippled. I am too injured to command the troops. Please ask the head of the 34th Division to send company commander Liu Yimin to act as commander of the 18th Regiment. After we catch up with the main force, we will
Arranged by our division chief."
Chen Shuxiang and Cheng Cuilin exchanged views. Cheng Cuilin said to Liu Yimin, "Are you willing to join the Communist Party of China?"
Liu Yimin replied: "Yes!"
Cheng Cuilin asked again: "Are you willing to sacrifice everything and even your life for the cause of the party?"
Liu Yimin replied: "Yes, we may sacrifice at any time now."
Cheng Cuilin said: "I will introduce you to join the Communist Party of China. The specific procedures will be completed after crossing the Xiangjiang River. Now you raise your right hand, clenched into a fist, and follow me to swear to the party: strictly keep secrets and obey discipline."
"Keep secrets strictly and obey discipline."
"Individual sacrifice, class struggle."
"Individual sacrifice, class struggle."
"Work hard for revolution and never betray the party."
"Work hard for revolution and never betray the party."
After the oath was taken, Cheng Cuilin took Liu Yimin's hand and said: "We are comrades now. The war situation is urgent. I hope you will remember your oath to join the party, be loyal to the party, and shed the last drop of your blood to build a Soviet New China."
Liu Yimin solemnly replied: "I will definitely live up to the trust of the organization!"
Teacher Chen Shuxiang said: "Congratulations, Comrade Liu Yimin!"
Liu Yimin said: "Commander, the military situation is urgent, take action immediately!"
Chen Shuxiang replied: "According to the request of Commander Zeng Chunjian of the 18th Red Regiment, I now appoint you as the acting commander of the 18th Red Regiment. In view of the tight time, the 18th Red Regiment immediately replenished weapons, ammunition and dry food, and the wounded were taken in large carts. Political Commissar Cheng Cuilin
I will move with the 18th Regiment and perform command responsibilities on your behalf. You will still lead the sharp knife company to advance and open the path forward for the entire division. Do you have any objections?"
Liu Yimin stood at attention and saluted: "Resolutely execute the order."
Chen Shuxiang waved his hand: "Let's go!"
By the time Wang Zanbin, commander of the 44th Division of the Guangxi Army, arrived at Gulingtou with his pursuit troops, it was already dark and the 34th Red Division had long disappeared. What greeted him was the corpses of the Guijun Army all over the ground.
Looking at the body of the deputy commander of the 24th Division that he had finally found, Wang Zanbin became furious. He grabbed a machine gun and fired into the air. After the shot, Wang Zanbin sat down on the ground. The guard tried to pull him up in a flattering manner, but he was
The look in his eyes like a hungry wolf made him tremble in fright, and he hurriedly stepped aside.
Wang Zanbin felt that everything was in chaos this day. He didn't understand how the Red Army rear guard, which was on the verge of collapse after a series of fierce battles, could blow up his artillery battalion, how it could break through quietly and steal his baggage camp. Elites from all battles
How could the two main regiments of the 24th Division be completely annihilated by the remnants of the bandits who were eager to flee? Looking at the dark night sky in the direction of the Xiangjiang River, Wang Zanbin hesitated whether to chase or not. He chased after him, avenged the brothers of the 24th Division, and killed them all.
The hateful Red Bandits. However, the opponent seems to be far more cunning than other Red Army troops. Will they open their pockets and let themselves be the second in the 24th Division? You must know that the mortars and heavy machine guns of the 24th Division are all taken by the Red Bandits.
After leaving, his 44th Division no longer has the advantage in terms of firepower. It is also dark, and it is impossible for planes to bomb. If they do not pursue them immediately, the Red Bandits may use the darkness to escape. How can they attack Li with such heavy losses?
, Commander Bai told me. I thought again that if the 44th Division suffered such heavy losses, Chiang Kai-shek and He Jian would take advantage of the situation and enter Guangxi. Thinking of this, Wang Zanbin immediately called the deputy division commander: "The troops have stopped advancing.
, report directly to Chief Li and Chief Bai, and truthfully report the situation of our army and the 24th Division."