It was a rare occasion to have a meal with his family, and Zhang Xinghan was in a very happy mood. Although he was missing his younger brother, he had two godsons joining in the meal, which made him quite happy.

After dinner, Shen Xingye went out to fetch his horse, Zhang Xinghan said goodbye to his parents, and Wang Ruoying went out to see him off, all the way out of the town.

Because all the residential buildings in the town were used to house the people evacuated from Shenyang and the wounded soldiers of the garrison brigade.

Zhang Xinghan's brigade headquarters was located outside the town.

Seeing that they were getting further and further away from the town, Shen Xingye led the two men's horses and stopped and waited in front of them from time to time.

Zhang Xinghan took Wang Ruoying's soft and boneless hand and said: "Okay, Ruoying, just send it here. When I'm done, I will go home to see you and your parents at any time."

"Yes." Wang Ruoying nodded obediently, stood up on tiptoes and kissed Zhang Xinghan's resolute face. His delicate cheeks were suddenly covered with a layer of red clouds, and he lowered his head and said, "Take care."

"Yes, I will." Zhang Xinghan nodded solemnly, resisted the urge to hold her tightly in his arms, said goodbye, turned around and strode towards Shen Xingye without looking back.

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Tongliao Town is located on the south bank of the Xiliao River, and Zhang Xinghan's brigade headquarters is located near the airport to the west of the town.

When Zhang Xinghan and Shen Xingye arrived at the headquarters in the wind and snow.

Zhao Zhenfan, Huang Xiansheng and others have been waiting for a long time.

They burned a pot of charcoal in the tent to keep the temperature inside from getting too low.

As soon as Zhang Xinghan entered the room, he felt a warm feeling like spring. He quickly walked to the charcoal basin to warm his hands, and waved to Zhao Zhenfan and others: "Okay, everyone, please sit down."

Huang Xiansheng and others who had just stood up sat down one after another. Zhao Zhenfan said: "Xinghan, you are here just in time. There are some things that I need to report to you. There is also the matter of the reorganization of our two brigades. In order to unify the combat effectiveness, I think it should be resolved as soon as possible. It’s good.”

"Yeah." Zhang Xinghan nodded thoughtfully.

"First of all, the people who were evacuated from Xinmin City in Shenyang. Tiehan, Shixian and others like me and I commanded the troops to help them move into Tongliao Town, Qinghe Town, Yuxin Town, Toyota Town and Mulitu Town and other towns. The villages surrounding the town.

Military tents and other daily supplies have also been distributed, which temporarily solved the food and housing problems of the people in Shenyang and Xinmin." Zhao Zhenfan said seriously and in detail.

"Well, well done, but we must pay attention to coordinating the relationship with local residents in each town." Zhang Xinghan nodded.

"This is not a big problem. The local people are very supportive of our resistance to Japan. In addition, Captain Sabli is a local and an anti-Japanese hero, so there is no need to worry at all." Zhao Zhenfan said.

"Well, that's good." Zhang Xinghan took out a cigarette from his pocket, picked up a small piece of charcoal and used it as a match, lit the cigarette, took two heavy puffs, stood up and walked: "Brother Alarm Bell, Brother Guoping, about What do you think about our three co-editors?"

"As long as you serve as the commander of the army, Xinghan, I have no objection." Huang Xiansheng was the first to express his position.

"Brother Jingzhong is right. In terms of tactical command ability, no one here can control you. It is most appropriate for you to be the commander and unified command of all the anti-Japanese troops in the Tongliao area." Zhao Zhenfan also nodded in agreement.

"What Zhao Shenzuo and Director Huang said is right. I, Wang Tiehan, will be convinced by you as the commander, Xinghan. If anyone is not convinced, whoever can defend Shenyang with only thousands of troops and defeat tens of thousands of Kwantung Army. I, Wang Tiehan, will Choose him as commander." Wang Tiehan, leader of the 620th Regiment, also expressed his position.

Seeing Wang Tiehan and three others saying this, Zhang Shixian was afraid of falling behind and quickly expressed his position: "I have no objection either. The position of commander must belong to Xinghan."

Zhang Xinghan was silent for a moment and said: "The matter of co-editing our ministries is not something we discussed privately. If you want to be formally recognized and appointed, you need a letter of appointment from the Nanjing National Government.

I think this is it, first briefly report our withdrawal to Tongliao to Nanjing and see how Principal Jiang will arrange it."

"No matter what Jiang Gong arranges, you are determined to be the commander of this unit, Xinghan. Haha." Huang Xiansheng laughed heartily and patted Zhang Xinghan on the shoulder. The battle of the 2nd Division.

At this time, Huang Xiansheng's attitude towards Zhang Xinghan was one word: convinced.

Zhao Zhenfan nodded and then said: "What Xinghan said is not unreasonable. After all, the Nanjing government is the only legal government now."

"The top priority right now is that we still need to provide charcoal and other heating materials that people need for winter," Zhang Xinghan said.

"By the way, those more than 3,000 miners have been rescued. Xinghan, didn't you say they were reused? I'm curious what you plan to use them for?" Huang Xiansheng looked at Zhang Xinghan in confusion.

Zhang Xinghan smiled mysteriously, walked to the map, searched for a while, and finally pointed to a small town in the northwest of Tongliao and said: "This is here."

"Huolinhe?" Huang Xiansheng, Zhao Zhenfan and others looked at each other in confusion.

"Yes, it is the Huolin River. This is a natural open-pit coal mine with an amazing reserve. I want to open a mine here to meet the coal needs of the military and civilians in my Tongliao base area. Of course, with the increase in mining volume, in the future It can also be used to develop other industries, or sold to obtain financial income." Zhang Xinghan said.

"Open-pit coal mine? Xinghan, how do you know there is a coal mine in Huolin River?" Huang Xiansheng looked at Zhang Xinghan in surprise.

"My father came here when he was doing business in the early years. Maybe he heard about it. I also heard what my father said. As for whether it is true, I have to send experienced miners like Xie Wu to check it out." Zhang Xinghan had already thought about it. Huang Xiansheng and the others couldn't go and ask their father, right?

"Oh." Huang Xian said: "Then when will we send someone there?"

"The sooner the better, it's best to set off today. Just in case, Brother Jingzhong, you need to send some cavalry to escort and protect the miners. If it is confirmed that the coal mine does exist, then start building the mine as soon as possible." Zhang Xinghan said: "The country Brother Ping, go and select a group of experienced old miners."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away." Zhao Zhenfan nodded and left.

"In Xinghan, the deployment of troops must be temporarily planned. Now we have five infantry regiments and two cavalry regiments with nearly 15,000 people crowded in Tongliao Town. If the Japanese army invades, there will be no depth of defense." After Zhao Zhenfan left, Huang Xiansheng looked at the map and said to Zhang Xinghan.

"Well, Qinglong Mountain guards the transportation artery from Tongliao to Shenyang and is a strategic location for our Tongliao base. I plan to mobilize two main infantry regiments, supplemented by artillery battalions, to build a large number of permanent defenses in Qinglong Mountain to serve as a barrier to Tongliao. ." Zhang Xinghan pointed to the Qinglong Mountain area east of Tongliao.

"It seems that you have a plan." Huang Xiansheng looked at the map for a while and couldn't help but nodded and praised: "Yes. Qinglong Mountain is indeed a rare defensive location."

"We will decide which groups to send specifically when we call back from Nanjing," Zhang Xinghan said.

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Nanjing, Jiang Gong's residence.

Chief of Guard Wang Shihe took the message sent by Zhang Xinghan and went to the garden of the mansion to find Principal Jiang who was taking afternoon tea and taking a walk.

"Principal, Zhang Xinghan is calling."

"Oh?" Principal Jiang, who was walking slowly with a cane, stopped when he heard this, raised his hand and said, "Read it."

"Zhang Xinghan telegraphed that the rest of the troops had joined Shenyang, and the people of the Second City of Xinmin successfully evacuated to Tongliao. They planned to use Tongliao as a basis to persist in the resistance against Japan. The Liao Police Chief Huang Xiansheng led the cavalry, and the Chief of Staff of the 7th Brigade of the Communist Party of China Zhao Zhenfan led two regiments. , a regiment of Heilongjiang cavalry is currently in Tongliao. If we want to join forces to strengthen the anti-Japanese force, I hope Duke Jiang will approve it." Wang Shihe finished reading quickly.

"Huh?" Principal Jiang was so smart that he couldn't tell that Zhang Xinghan was asking for his own establishment.

But what was quite surprising was that Zhao Zhenfan actually took two regiments of the 7th Brigade and joined forces with Zhang Xinghan.

**The 7th Brigade is the ace elite of his sworn brother Zhang Xiaoliu. Has it been hollowed out like this?

With a burst of joy in his heart, Jiang Gong pondered for a moment and said to Wang Shihe: "Draw a telegram to revive Zhang Xinghan. The telegram has been received. In view of the heroic performance of your troops in Shenyang. In order to strengthen the combat effectiveness of the Tongliao Anti-Japanese Forces, unified command, special order The Shenyang Garrison Brigade was reorganized into the Tongliao National Salvation Division of the National Revolutionary Army.

Zhang Xinghan was promoted to lieutenant general and division commander. The military rank was still that of major general. Huang Xiansheng was the deputy division commander with the rank of major general. Zhao Zhenfan was the chief of staff.

The original numbers of the 620th Regiment and the 619th Regiment are no longer allowed to be used and are still owned by the 7th Brigade of the Northeast Army.

Please Zhang Xinghan report the specific personnel establishment of each regiment to the government as soon as possible, and then the Ministry of Military Affairs will issue a unified number."

"By the way, send another telegram to Han Qing. Tell him that the designation of the 620th Regiment and the 619th Regiment still belongs to the 7th Brigade of the **." Principal Jiang did not forget to add the instructions.

"Yes." Wang Shihe wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and thought to himself, Principal, your move is too cruel. You helped Zhang Xinghan poach Deputy Commander Zhang, and even sent a text message to disgust him.

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Beiping, Marshal Zhang's Mansion.

As Principal Jiang and Wang Shihe expected, Marshal Zhang, who was originally training Wang Yizhe, received this notification message from Principal Jiang.

He was so angry that he threw the message at Wang Yizhe and shouted angrily: "See for yourself, what does Mr. Jiang mean? Does it mean that I have no control over my subordinates and all of them rebelled without authorization? Look at it." "

Wang Yizhe straightened his body and said with a straight face: "Young Marshal, Chief of Staff Zhao led the 620th Regiment and the 619th Regiment back to Shen Kangyang. They are all humble orders. All punishments are borne by one person and have nothing to do with others."

"You...!" Zhang Xiaoliu's face turned livid with anger. No matter what, Wang Yizhe was his confidant and his favorite general. He could not make up his mind to deal with Wang Yizhe for the moment.

"Young Marshal, you are doing this under your humble position just to rectify the name of our Northeastern Army. Our Seventh Brigade is stationed at Beidaying and shoulders the important task of guarding Shenyang. We abandoned Beidaying and Shenyang without firing a single shot, which is a threat to the Chinese people. How can the nation face meeting the elders in Guan Nei?" Wang Yizhe said righteously.

"Okay, you don't want to go back to Jinzhou for the time being. Stay in Peiping and reflect on yourself." Zhang Xiaoliu suppressed the anger in his heart and waved his hand to him patiently.

ps: My son didn’t know what was going on last night. He kept crying and refused to sleep or take a bath. The weather was hot. After coaxing him, it was already past 11 o’clock. I was too tired to go to bed, which delayed yesterday.

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