Chapter 240 Not just as simple as fighting
Lu County County Town.
At 700 in the morning, Wang Jindong stood on the city tower and looked at the officers and soldiers of the 792nd Regiment busying around and outside the city, and was in a very happy mood.
Last night, after receiving a telegram from Chief Liu, he led a main battalion of more than 1,000 people to Lu County in a car, and then set up mountain cannons and blasted towards the city gate and the wall. The Japanese in the city escaped from another city gate, and Wang Jindong and others easily took the Lu County.
Wang Jindong's 792nd Regiment won a series of great victories in Linchuan Town, prisoners of war camps, and Lanxi County, and annihilated the 18th Battalion of the Japanese Cavalry. Now he is a famous anti-Japanese general in the country.
Now he has captured a county town in the enemy war zone, and no one can question the title of a famous anti-Japanese general.
Lu County is a bit far from Zhiyuan County, and it is an important county on the Jihezheng Highway. Sooner or later, it will be taken back by the Japanese army.
Therefore, Wang Jindong did not intend to occupy this place for a long time. He would soon give up the county town. After capturing the county town, he was too lazy to enter the city, so he waited on the city tower for his brothers to confiscate the Japanese and puppet property, and then returned to Zhiyuan County.
At this time, Staff Liu rushed over from the Taohua Mountain Chief. When he saw Wang Jindong, he complimented excitedly: "Roun, you are so powerful. You took down this county town so quickly. You are really a god-like military service!"
Wang Jindong said happily: "Brother Gao is so righteous. He brought so few people to fight a reinforced brigade of the Japanese. That was a bad battle!
He restrained the Japanese troops and left us with such good things about making money. We cannot let Brother Gao down.
I decided that the materials we seized from Lu County this time will be distributed to Brother Gao.
Chief of Staff Liu smiled and said, "The regiment commander is so righteous. With your demeanor and temperament, he is one of the best in our national army. Without such a great courage, you cannot do big things. No wonder you can become a famous anti-Japanese general."
Wang Jindong said with some concern: "Brother Gao and brother Zhan Kui are fighting a fierce battle, I hope they can escape unscathed."
Chief of Staff Liu was also a little worried, but he was still unwilling to let Wang Jindong disappoint. He comforted him: "Taohua Mountain is the territory of Brother Gao. Even if the Japanese attacked him, Brother Gao and the others could transfer safely."
At this moment, the confidential adviser brought a telegram. He said: "The report group leader, Jiu Ye and the deputy king's group sent a telegram together."
After reading the telegram, Wang Jindong couldn't help but laugh. He said, "Jiu Ye is really a lucky general. I really didn't expect that it would be amazing to be able to eat a Japanese reinforcement team with just a few people."
Chief of Staff Liu said excitedly: "The regiment seat, the abolition of the Japanese reinforcement brigade is half the credit for our 792nd Regiment. Now, it's time for you to go to the newspaper again. A third-class Yunhui medal will definitely not be able to escape."
Wang Jindong laughed and said, "Let me tell you good news. My father-in-law has sent me a telegram, saying that as long as we win another battle, the Military Commission will give us a new number of 187th Division."
During the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Central Army's troops were divided into the Central Army, the new unit and the temporary unit.
The temporary unit only provides military pay and a small amount of equipment to the basic cadres. Other military pay and equipment must be raised by themselves.
The treatment of the newly formed troops is basically the same as that of the Central Army. The troops they belong to are formally organized by the Central Army. They are troops expanded on the basis of the Central Army. They are also direct troops, personnel, equipment, and military pay of the Central Army. They are all paid by the central financial system.
Wang Jindong continued: "Our 187th Division has a 792nd Regiment, a newly formed 23rd Regiment, 24th Regiment, cavalry battalion, artillery battalion, and an organization of 8,900 people.
Now that we have these two big wins, this matter has been decided firmly.
I became the division commander, and you will be the colonel chief of staff of the 187th Division in the future. Hahahaha."
"Oh! Is this true? That's great, thank you for your teacher." Chief of Staff Liu said in surprise.
Wang Jindong said: "We must strongly support the establishment of the Southwest Shandong Iron Triangle proposed by Brother Gao. I think you will go back to Taohua Mountain now and continue to discuss this matter with Brother Gao."
Chief of Staff Liu said: "The teacher is right. Brother Gao is a blessing general. Our 187th Division must unite with him. I will go back to attend the wedding of their fourth leader and then talk to them about the unity."
Wang Jindong said, "That's thank you for your hard work. However, there is no rush to take this moment. When the first battalion commander confiscates the Japanese and puppet supplies, you will take part of it to Brother Gao.
Since Brother Gao is righteous, our 187th Division cannot be looked down upon by others."
Chief of Staff Liu said: "The teacher is just happy to do things. I bring the supplies and I have face. Haha!"
Jinan City.
Major General Obofu, the commander of the 128th Brigade of the Japanese Army, has been waiting for news from Yazaki Yazaki. According to the agreement, as long as they reach the designated location, they will send a telegram to Obofu. However, it is 10:00 in the morning. Five hours have passed since the agreed time, and Yazaki Yazaki still has no movement.
This matter is quite interesting. After Yazaki Shizuo was attacked by the Taohuashan guerrillas and Naodu retreated, Yazaki Shizuo, including Hamada Yoshihiro, did not expect to send a telegram to the leader of the Obofu Brigade.
They couldn't send this telegram at all. What did they say about the situation at that time?
A strong brigade of 1,500 Japanese Yellow Army was attacked by less than 200 bandits. Could it be that they were asked to ask the brigade commander for help? This is simply a joke.
Therefore, Yazaki Shizumi and Hamada Yoshihiro never thought of sending telegrams. They just wanted to get out of the predicament and then make plans. When they were finally destroyed, it would be too late to send telegrams.
Since the 128th Japanese Brigade arrived in Jinan, it first lost a cavalry brigade. If something happened this time, the brigade commander Obofu really couldn't explain it. He couldn't sit still, so he called General Matsuda, the commander of the Gendarmerie Command, hoping that he could help provide some clues.
General Matsuda was in a bad mood, so he agreed to call the military police teams of Yu County, Lu County, Pingyue County and Shoucheng County to let them find out the news about the 115th Regiment.
At this moment, a call came from Pingyue County. The phone was from Yoshiji Hamada. He cried and said, "Report to the General, something happened in the 115th Regiment."
After listening to the report of Yoshihiro Hamada, General Matsuda's face turned pale and sat on the sofa. After a long time, he grabbed the phone with his slightly trembling hands and informed the bad news to Oboo, the commander of the 128th Brigade.
Obaofu murmured in disbelief: "The whole army was wiped out, the whole army was wiped out. Bageyalu."
He suddenly stood up, grabbed the teacup on the table, and threw it to the ground. Then, he sat on the chair like General Matsuda.
Shangzhuangzi Base Area.
The Independence Camp held a banquet to entertain Gao Jiu and others to celebrate this great victory.
After several rounds of wine, Huang Shuigen, the chief of staff of the Independent Battalion, picked up the wine glass and said to Gao Jiu with shame: "Jiu, just this morning, I was still worried that the Japanese would return from the same route? I really didn't expect that you and Captain Wang, with only one hundred people, would really beat the Japanese with more than 1,500 people, to a reinforcement brigade, forcing them to return from the same route obediently.
I am ashamed of my once suspicion of you, and I punish myself for apologizing to you.”
After saying that, he drank the wine in his glass in one go.
Gao Jiu smiled and said, "Chief Huang is so serious! To be honest, I am not sure to drive the Japanese away. I will rely on the help of your Independent Battalion and the Zhan Kui brothers. They are all their own family members, so I won't say such kind words in the future."
After saying that, he also drank the wine in his glass.
Wang Zhankui also picked up a glass of wine, and he said with emotion: "Master Jiu, I will give you a cup. Since I met you, I have not only cleared myself of the crime of traitor, but also became a hero in the fight against Japan. Not only that, I have also been promoted step by step. From now on, I will be the colonel leader of the newly formed 24th Regiment of the 187th Division. Brother, I am just like a dream.
Master Jiu, you will always be my benefactor of Wang Zhankui in this life. No matter how long you say it for nine years, brother, I will never frown."
Gao Jiu and Wang Zhankui cried out and said with a smile: "They are all their brothers, and no one is allowed to say such kind words in the future."
Wang Zhankui smiled and said, "Your Majesty is right, I'll drink two, brother."
He drank two glasses of wine in a row, put down the glass and said, "Didn't our teacher's seat ask Chief Liu to send supplies to Master Jiu? Brother, I also expressed my concern: I don't want all the seizures of the Japanese this time, brother. I will leave all the ammunition brought out this time, and I will leave all the unused ones for Master Jiu."
When Jiang Xiaomei, Yang Jiong and others heard Wang Zhankui say this, they were all very happy, which means they could get more spoils.
Gao Jiu smiled and said, "Brother Zhankui, you will be the commander of the regular army of the National Army in the future, so you will not care about these supplies anymore. I'm not polite, brother.
There is another thing I want to ask you for help. Our Taohuashan Special Team is still short of a batch of war horses. I know you have a way to buy horses, so you can help me buy a batch. I will pay you how much it should be."
Wang Zhankui patted his chest and said, "Master Jiu, where are you talking about? I just use this little thing for me, and I respect me. Don't worry about this matter, I will cover it with me. What's the money? I'll keep this matter for you."
Gao Jiu said: "Brother Zhan Kui, you still have to bring back a batch of the materials seized this time."
Wang Zhenkui asked in confusion: "Master Jiu, are you?" Wang Zhankui knew that Gao Jiu was not that kind of hypocritical person, and he must have his purpose in saying this.
Gao Jiu said: "The Battle of Wuhan is imminent, and in order to encourage the morale of the anti-Japanese military and civilians across the country, a great victory is urgently needed.
Therefore, after this great victory, it will have a huge impact on the rear. Wuhan will definitely send people to verify the results and send some reporters to interview and report, and they must see the spoils.
Brother Zhankui, you will be the captain of the colonel in the future, and you will be a senior officer of the National Army. You should also care about politics. Things in the future will not only be as simple as wars."
"Ah, Master Jiu, you are still thoughtful. I really couldn't imagine this brother. Thank you for your reminder." Wang Zhankui said with emotion.
Jiang Xiaomei, Yang Jiong and Huang Shuigen did not expect this level. They deeply admire Gao Jiu's political vision.
Then, the three families divided the spoils.
Wang Zhankui took 8 mortars, two crooked machine guns, 100 38 large covers and some Japanese command knives, military uniforms, kettles and other items.
Gao Jiu took 6 mortars, 10 crooked machine guns, 300 large 38 covers and some melon grenades.
All the remaining supplies were left to the Independent Battalion, including the ammunition left by Wang Zhankui. Now the Independent Battalion has enough arms to equip a regiment.
Jiang Xiaomei, Yang Jiong and Huang Shuigen expressed their gratitude to Gao Jiu and Wang Zhankui on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Independent Battalion.
Afterwards, Gao Jiu, Jiang Xiaomei, Yang Jiong, Wang Zhankui and others went to Taohua Mountain again to attend Du Shengxi's wedding.
Gao Jiu was right. When Wang Jindong reported the results, it caused a sensation in Wuhan. The Military Commission appointed the Political Department of the Military Commission and the Ninth War Zone to send people to investigate and verify the details of the victory, and sent a large-scale reporter group to Zhiyuan County together.
Chapter completed!