"First, how are the battle conditions of the various units of the Second Route Army?"
"General Ye Kaixin's troops successfully attacked Suqian and quickly advanced eastward to Haizhou. After General Chen Cheng captured Baoying, he and General Zhou Fengqi's troops took advantage of the victory and marched north. General Lai Shihuang's Fourteenth Army and the Second Division led by General Liu Zhi captured Yancheng and were still resting.
As for the Second Route Army, General Yang Jie's Sixth Army and General Chen Tiaoyuan's 37th Army attacked Huai'an from the west and south, providing strong cooperation with the First Route Army. General He Yaozu's 44th Army occupied the enemy's abandoned area.
In Pi County, General Gu Zhutong's 3rd Division occupied Xinyi, and General Deng Zhenquan's 1st Division attacked Muyang, forcing Sun Chuanfang in the eastern section of the Longhai Line
Most of the main force of the department has withdrawn to the front line in southern Shandong; General An Yi's independent division has been stationed in Daxu Town, 33 kilometers east of Xuzhou two days ago. Its four regiments are distributed in the surrounding Xuzhuang, Nianzhuang, Shanji
The four towns of Hetashan are probably left behind under the orders of General Bai Jiansheng to eliminate rogue bandits and strictly ensure the safety of eastern Xuzhou." Yin Zusheng reported in detail.
Commander-in-Chief Chiang Kai-shek nodded: "The progress of the war is satisfactory. He Jingzhi's First Route Army has also improved its morale and level. Within three days, the eastern section of the Longhai Line will be completely under our control. However, Feng Huanzhang
(Feng Yuxiang) has an ambiguous attitude so far. He not only sent out
The special envoy contacted us and also sent a special envoy to contact the Wuhan side. Such a wavering trend of waiting for a price is really despicable, but we have to keep in close contact with him, otherwise once Feng Huanzhang reaches an agreement with the Wuhan side, he will
The central government in Nanjing poses a huge threat.
What is gratifying is that Yan Baichuan (characterized by Yan Xishan) was very cooperative this time. From the east to Shanxi, three groups gathered at Datong, Suiyuan and Niangziguan.
The hasty retreat to the north of the Yellow River not only greatly
This has greatly reduced the pressure on our Northern Expedition armies. Yan Baichuan can also take this opportunity to gain many benefits from the Feng clan. This person's business experience is not simple! I believe that our cooperation in the future will be satisfactory...Ji Shi, Quan Xu
Have the people from the department set off?"
"We crossed Pukou yesterday morning and took the train directly to Xuzhou. We estimate that we will arrive at Daxu Town, where the Anyi Division Headquarters is located, this afternoon," Yu Jishi replied.
Chiang Kai-shek sighed with emotion: "Had it not been for An Yi's plan this time and the rapid capture of Si County and Lingbi, there would be no such gratifying situation. It is very likely that the strategically important Xuzhou would still not be captured. After capturing Xuzhou, everything would be alive.
An Yi has accomplished such a remarkable feat, but due to political needs, he cannot commend him in a military order and cannot inform the whole people about it. He has been wronged!"
"What the Commander-in-Chief said is that it is very appropriate for Quan Xuke to rush to Xuzhou at this time to restore General An Yi's original military rank. What's more, after the Battle of Lingsi, General An played his triumphant song non-stop, running as fast as thunder, without hurting a single soldier.
die
It was not easy to capture all the enemy regiments of more than 1,800 people, and then occupy and hold on to the key points in the eastern section of the Longhai Railway. Dozens of colleagues in the staff office were deeply impressed by his extraordinary speed and tenacity.
Admire.
According to the battle report and analysis of the results, there is no indication that the Independent Division is a team that has just suffered heavy losses, and that the Iron Division of the past is back."
Yin Zusheng, who has a deep affection for An Yi and defends An Yi, made a special statement. He has always been aggrieved by the punishment received by An Yi, so whenever he encounters an opportunity to speak for An Yi, he will not miss it, except for An Yi.
In addition to his appreciation of talent, there is another very important reason, that is, he is likely to serve as the chief of staff of the new army in the upcoming army expansion, and become a new partner with An Yi, who is good at fighting.
Commander-in-Chief Jiang nodded with pleasure. Seeing He Zhonghan come in, he said casually: "Zhonghan, you can go to the Political Training Department later and ask them and the Party Headquarters to vigorously publicize the glorious achievements of our First Route Army.
Praise Gu Mosan and An Yi, and tell the world about their outstanding performance in the Battle of Lingsi and subsequent battles. The great cause of the party and the country needs such role models."
"yes!"
He Zhonghan agreed and stepped forward: "Principal, Jing Lao and his party have already arrived by car from the station, and the students have prepared the reception and conference hall."
As soon as Commander-in-Chief Chiang heard that Zhang Jingjiang, the think tank he was anxiously waiting for, and his entourage arrived in Nanjing from Shanghai, he immediately stood up and ordered: "Okay! Very good! I will go out to greet them right away. You can also prepare to go separately."
"yes!"
Just as Commander-in-Chief Chiang convened his think tank to urgently discuss the current situation and countermeasures, An Yi also convened a meeting of his generals at the division headquarters in Daxu Town to discuss the current situation and find countermeasures.
After three days of rest and reorganization, the prisoner reorganization work was successfully completed. The independent division has returned to the level of 9,300 officers and soldiers. Among them, the second regiment of Chen Zhibiao and the third regiment of Gu Changfeng have reached full strength. The division headquarters communications and logistics have not suffered much losses.
, munitions and other parts of the work are proceeding normally. The divisional artillery battalion also has 24 mountain guns and field guns due to the two seizures, and is conducting intense training at the former enemy artillery station at Xinhekou.
Yin Jinan summarized the work of the past few days, and Hu Jialin immediately informed everyone of the latest order from the Second Route Army General Headquarters and made clear requirements:
"According to the latest order from the General Headquarters of our Second Route Army, our independent division has no chance to go north to Lunan to participate in the battle for the time being. According to the unanimous decision of the division headquarters after repeated discussions, a comprehensive suppression of rogue bandits will be launched in our division's garrison area from tomorrow.
In response to the actions of the remnant bandits, each regiment must maintain law and order in the garrison and clear the trade routes, and at the same time resolutely attack the bandits and stragglers occupying the mountains and lakes. They must not be allowed to harm the people again and rob passing merchants.
Since the eastern railway is not yet completely under the control of our army, the train from Haizhou to Xuzhou will be difficult to pass in the short term. The independent regiment is stationed at the Tashan Town Canal Wharf, the first regiment is stationed at the Nianzhuang North-South Arterial Road, and the second regiment is stationed at Xuzhuang.
Canal terminals and trunk roads, the Danji North-South Highway stationed by the Third Regiment and the new mouth of the Xiaofangting River, etc.
The water and land routes are currently important trade routes leading to Xuzhou from various places in the east, southeast and northeast of Xuzhou. There are many lakes in the entire area. Bandits and bandits use these complex terrains to repeatedly harass the people along the way, killing people and stealing goods. Therefore, each regiment must strengthen all the necessary measures.
While training the troops, we also eliminated bandits and bandits and opened up trade routes.
Here, I give you the power to act cheaply, with only one requirement, that is, all seizures must be turned over and concentrated in the logistics department and munitions department of the division headquarters. The division headquarters will give cash rewards to each regiment based on the quantity and value of the seizures."
The commanders of each regiment and battalion were inexplicably excited. Chen Zhibiao said loudly: "This decision of the division headquarters is very timely. According to the brothers of the Seventh Army stationed in Damiao Town in the east of the city, in the past few days, hundreds of thousands of troops have captured the city and outside of Xuzhou before heading north.
All the supplies were collected, and each of the Seventh Army
The army is better off and can give some money to merchants to make up for it. The other armies are just like robbery. Now the people in Xuzhou have trouble even eating salt. General Li Delin had to urgently transfer 500 tons of salt from Pukou and Chuzhou.
Only then did the complaints of the people of Xuzhou be quelled.
It is estimated that many caravans will pass through our defense area for a while, and it is really urgent to clear the trade routes! My subordinates suddenly remembered that we had left a large amount of grain in Si County and Lingbi that we had no time to process. Why not take advantage of the grain shortage in Xuzhou and transport it there?
Want to make a fortune?"
The brothers laughed loudly after hearing this, but An Yi was unhappy but had a smile on his face: "Okay, Zhi Biao's idea is a good one. Let's stay in Si County. Lingbi has more than 1,500 tons of rice at least."
, currently the three companies of the teaching brigade and the two regiments of instructors are guarding it, and they can definitely be transported there to solve the urgent needs of the people of Xuzhou.
Let's do this. After the meeting, I will send a telegram to Chen Kan and ask him to organize the local people to transport the grain to Suzhou. The roads there are closer and the transportation is safer. General Li Delin of the Third Route Army will be given full authority to handle it. I believe Li Delin
The general will give us some compensation. He is currently suffering from a headache due to the wanton looting and looting of several other armies. Let's help him share some of the burden by transporting more than a thousand tons of grain.
Zhibiao, your Second Regiment has just been expanded and needs urgent training and political education. It is also responsible for the safety of surrounding roads, railways and waterways. The task is not light. Leave such trivial matters to Chen Kan of Lingbi.
That's it. Another thing, according to the discussion among us, the party representative will lead a political work team to your second regiment to assist you in carrying out political and ideological work."
"yes!"
Chen Zhibiao heard the meaning of An Yi's words and shut up and said nothing more. Party representative Liu Shoujiang nodded seriously, feeling very grateful for An Yi's generosity. From now on, he has the opportunity to carry out his work normally.
Moreover, the military police unit under his command, Li Zhengming, his right-hand man, was given the power to carry out inspections and pickets throughout the jurisdiction, which played an important role in Liu Shoujiang's restoration of prestige and achievements.
An Yi turned to Xia Jian and laughed loudly: "Xia Jian, your regiment is located in the largest and most complex area among all the regiments. It is connected to the just captured Pi County in the east, and there are populous counties and towns and prosperous industry and commerce in the north and south.
There are five or six groups of mountain bandits and water thieves hiding within a radius of fifty miles, so you have to work harder."
"It's okay. I'm too busy. I'll just ask the big bandit Hutou for help." Xia Jian replied with a smile, which caused a knowing laugh from the brothers.
An Yi smiled and asked Yin Jinan, Hu Jialin, Liu Shoujiang and others on his left if they had anything to add. When he saw a few shaking their heads, he immediately announced that the meeting was adjourned. According to the pre-meeting arrangements, each regiment sent people to the munitions warehouse in the single set to collect supplementary supplies and supplies.
Ammunition, several chief officers of the division headquarters also followed the generals to inspect various stations. Only An Yi stayed on duty at the division headquarters.
After lunch, An Yi read a large pile of battle reports and intelligence summaries on the table, and silently thought about the map for more than three hours. In the end, he could only suppress his anxiety and looked up to the sky and sighed: "It seems that we won't be able to leave for a while..."
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"Report: Commander Chen of the Second Regiment reported by phone that the six commanders of the headquarters, accompanied by General Mai, director of the Political Department of the Seventh Army, arrived at Xuzhuang Station in the west by train and were heading towards our division headquarters." Colonel Staff Sgt.
Zhan Huanqi reported loudly.
"Chief of the headquarters? Does anyone in the department know?" An Yi turned around and asked.
Zhan Huanqi shook his head: "I asked, and Captain Chen said that he didn't know, but his subordinates believed that either the Political Training Department or the Military Command Department came to visit and inspect. If they were in the attendant's office or around the principal, they would basically see the signs.
Pass."
An Yi nodded, turned around and closed the heavy curtain in front of the large map, and saw Ding Zhicheng approaching the door and loudly asking what happened?
An Yi shook his head inexplicably. Ding Zhicheng said disappointedly that all the brothers in the battalion had been resting for three days and were very busy. He wanted to ask the boss what arrangements he had.
An Yi laughed, waved his hand and said: "Since you have nothing to do, then come with me to the station to greet the generals at the headquarters. Huanqi will go too... Xiaojiu, immediately gather the brothers and notify the gendarmerie.
, be sure to do a good job in security and security, if there are not enough manpower, transfer a company from the logistics unit there."