At Taiyuan Airport, dozens of US transport aircraft took off one after another in the cold wind and flew towards the east. After the Northeast Battle was temporarily over, US transport aircraft escaped and the task of transporting ammunition to the Northeast was gradually reduced. According to the order of the Ministry of Defense, 30 transport aircraft were specially allocated to provide air support to the Shandong Advance Column.

At present, the Japanese combat aircraft in the Central Plains are afraid of bombing the US b29 bomber, so the Japanese combat aircraft have almost evacuated the strike areas and are transferred to the Northeast one after another. Therefore, the US transport aircraft can safely and boldly carry out airdrops in the Central Plains. Our fighter jets, currently located in Tongguan, have entered Zhengzhou and will be dispatched for air cover at any time. []

In a flat valley in the Yimeng Mountains, the Shandong Advance Column gathered here. According to the command of the headquarters, the commander of the Advance Column, Nie Rongzhen, ordered the troops to receive air supplies. In recent years, the troops were scattered in various places to fight guerrillas, and the regular troops have maintained 3,000 people. According to the command of the headquarters, the Shandong Advance Column should be quickly expanded to 10,000 people.

Therefore, this time the troops were concentrated and temporarily recruited militias and a large number of guerrillas. They have been too hard in recent years. There is no supply, no ammunition, and even food cannot be met. Logistical supply is completely solved by themselves. The troops went out of the Northeast, and the Japanese army transferred two field divisions in Shandong. The Japanese army had no choice but to give up many county towns.

At present, there is a Japanese army corps and a division of the Korean army in Jinan. In Qingdao and the coastal areas, the Japanese army is stationed in a brigade and a Korean division, while other cities and small and medium-sized counties are fully stationed. In this case, the headquarters ordered Nie Rongzhen to quickly expand, assemble troops, and accept large-scale air supply.

In this flat valley, several connected crop fields became temporary airborne fields. Soldiers in gray cloth uniforms were busy on the airborne ground. They piled firewood into piles and prepared to set off fireworks to send signals to the transport planes that were about to arrive. In order to receive supplies, Nie Rongzhen ordered the weapons they had previously sealed were taken out and sent to the troops that were gathering.

Due to the lack of assistance, Nie's original military uniforms have long disappeared. Now they are all wearing military uniforms made by themselves. Nie Rongzhen himself and his subordinates have suffered in a difficult environment in recent years. Their faces are obviously malnourished, and everyone's faces are dark. Xiao Jie's military uniforms are also worn out, and there are even many patches.

Next to a large stone, a radio station was set up. The chief of staff held a message next to the radio and said, "Commander Nie, General Peng called. The US military transport security must conduct large-scale short positions for five consecutive days, and let us be prepared! At present, all departments are gathering here one after another, and it is estimated that they will all arrive in three days!"

Nie Rongzhen smiled on his dark and thin face and said, "The bitterness is over and sweet, and we finally look forward to the day of the big counterattack. In recent years, we have been chased by the Japanese every day. It is time for us to be proud." The Chief of Staff said, "The troops went out of the Northeast, and such actions were completely shocking. Our army not only defeated the Japanese army, but also mobilized the Japanese army. Next, we will give him a flower in Shandong."

Nie Rongzhen said: "It seems that there is a big war. We don't know the headquarters' combat plan, but I judge that our task must be very difficult." "I think we will capture the county town first, take advantage of the empty Japanese troops, and we can attack after completing the supply." Nie Rongzhen said: "The headquarters will concentrate the troops and will definitely fight a big war. I think we will give the troops' Japanese weapons to the county brigades and district guerrillas, so that they can draw their own combat tasks. If they have the ability to attack the county, they will attack the county town. We will not restrict them!"

"Report to Commander Nie, Deputy Commander Xu is here!" A cavalry correspondent rode his horse to report. Nie Rongzhen looked up and found that there was a large group of people and horses at the mountain pass. Several war horses roaring in front of the brigade. Xu Haidong jumped off the war horse, "Report to Commander Nie, all the first detachment of the eastern part will be built, please inspect it!"

Nie Rongzhen held Xu Haidong's hand and said, "Brother Xu, you have worked hard to create the eastern base in recent years. Welcome to come back!" Xu Haidong said excitedly: "We heard that the troops gathered for supplies, and we were so happy that we could hardly sleep. We finally waited for the day to make a comeback!"

Nie Rongzhen asked: "How many people did you bring this time?" "3,500 people, and I have half of the brigades and district teams in each county." "Very good! It's not a big problem to expand the troops to 10,000 people. We have not been intercepted by the enemy along the way!" Nie Rongzhen asked in surprise. Xu Haidong smiled and said: "The Japanese troops have been air-conditioned, and they are guarded by puppet troops along the way. Those puppet troops are huddled in the strongholds, but they dare not go out. I almost came here swaggeringly. I really didn't expect the situation to change so quickly!"

The two had a cordial conversation and told the situation after separation. After Xu Haidong broke through the siege and went to the east, he had been fighting guerrillas in eastern Shandong. After that most difficult time, he opened up a base in the east and stood firm. After a long time of separation, the soldiers hugged each other and laughed happily.

At this time, a rumbling sound came from the sky to the west, and someone shouted loudly: "The plane is here! The plane is here!" Nie Rongzhen ordered the bonfire to be lit immediately, and the airborne landed on the field and repeatedly smoke rose. The transport plane quickly discovered the signals on the ground, and then lowered the height. Parachutes appeared in the sky. The soldiers looking up from below each stared at their prey at the same time.

Soon the soldiers raised a long box. A soldier reported that after opening the box, he found that it was a new weapon and didn't know what this weapon was for. Xu Haidong quickly stepped forward and opened the box lid, took out a strange rifle and looked carefully, "What kind of weapon is this?"

Nie Rongzhen said: "The headquarters called and this time we sent us a batch of newly developed grenade guns from the arsenal. This is a stray bullet launcher with a range of 100 meters." Xu Haidong said overjoyed: "Haha! What a good thing. Our grenades can not only be dropped 100 meters away, but also very accurate. This thing is so good!"

Nie Rongzhen said: "The headquarters requires each squad to be equipped with a grenade gun, and each company must form a mortar squad." Good! We are so rich! I heard that our main battle tank showed its power, and the Japanese army could not find the north! "Xu Haidong happily held the grenade gun. Nie Rongzhen said: "The headquarters attaches great importance to us. This time the supplies include military uniforms, we have transformed into armed teeth!"

At this time, several soldiers raised two square boxes, and after opening it, there were temporary new pistols and bullets. A combat staff member picked up the Yangwen in the box and checked it out and said, "Commander Nie, this is the latest 45 pistol produced by the United States." Xu Haidong quickly picked up a pistol, grabbed a bullet and pressed it into the magazine.

Then he waved his hand to a stone dozens of meters away, and fired the bullet in one breath and said, "Commander Nie, the American boss is really generous, and the pistol performance is very good." Nie Rongzhen said, "The headquarters requires that officers below the regiment be equipped with four or five pistols, and officers above the regiment wear Browning pistols, and officers will not wear a marquee gun in the future."

The afternoon airdrops were mainly airdrops for military tents and sleeping bags. The troops who arrived one after another changed their military uniforms and set up tents. The guards first distributed weapons and ammunition to prevent the enemy from attacking. Two batches of airdrops were airdropped every day for five consecutive days, and the military supplies were piled up like hills, and the troops officially began to change their clothes.

The flat valley gathered about 11,000 people. The huge valley became very noisy. All officers and soldiers changed into new cotton uniforms, each with a brand new steel helmet, and then weapons and ammunition were sent to each soldier. The officers and soldiers wore new military uniforms and held temporary new semi-automatic rifles in their hands. Each of them was eager to enter the battle.

After the troops were replaced, so many people could not get together again. Commander Nie Rongzhen immediately convened a military meeting and said in the face of anticipation: "Everyone, the headquarters has officially received a telegram. Our Shandong Advance Column has officially renamed the Shandong Independence Army. The headquarters requires us to expand our troops to 30,000 by April next year to meet the standards of one army. What does this mean? This means that we are going to launch the final blow to the Japanese army! The day of the motherland is liberation is not far away!"

Everyone showed joyful smiles on their faces, and Nie Rongzhen said: "The situation is great! On the Northeast battlefield, our assault corps has occupied North Manchuria, and has achieved the brilliant record of annihilation of one tank brigade and four reorganized divisions of the Japanese army. Two independent mixed brigades are especially the ones, which makes the Japanese army frightened in the North Manchuria battle!"

Nie went on: "Chahar, our army launched a strong offensive, successively capturing Zhangbei, Guyuan, and the strategic location of Duolun, and putting strong pressure on the Beijing-Tianjin area occupied by the Japanese army. At present, part of the 3rd Field Army of the 1st Corps of our 1st Front Army has occupied Puyang, Henan. The headquarters requires us to capture Jining and Heze in the east and south of Shandong by February next year, and to form a trend of echoing Puyang, Henan."

Nie Rongzhen paused and continued: "The headquarters requires us to take down Liaocheng and Dezhou in mid-April next year. We are not clear about the strategic intentions of the headquarters, but we must complete the task. Now I officially promulgate the appointment of the headquarters, with me serving as the commander of the Independent Army, Xu Haidong serving as the deputy commander, and also serving as the commander of the Independent First Division."

After the military meeting, the departments prepared to set out according to the planned combat mission. Nie Rongzhen held Xu Haidong's hand and said, "The situation has changed too quickly, and our guerrilla operations are no longer suitable. Your division's mission is to take down Jining and Heze. Although your division has only 4,000 personnel in its current personnel, after we change our clothes, our combat effectiveness is not the same."

Nie Rongzhen continued: "Jining, Heze currently has no Japanese troops. These two towns have two brigades of puppet troops stationed. I believe there is no problem with you in dealing with the puppet troops. You can use the puppet troops to quickly expand your troops."

Nie Rongzhen said: "The 2nd Division and the 3rd Division attacked the north and took the opportunity to occupy Tai'an and Laiwu. At present, the Japanese army in Shandong are empty, and the Japanese must have been unpredictable. A fierce army suddenly appeared in Shandong. I guess we will launch a large-scale attack on the Japanese defense line of Beijing and Tianjin next year. Whether we can complete the tasks required by the headquarters is probably directly related to the defense line of Beijing and Tianjin!"

Xu Haidong said: "Commander! Don't worry! I promise to complete the mission! Where will the military headquarters be stationed next?" Nie Rongzhen said: "I plan to move the military headquarters to Qubu and take the opportunity to stick to the spiritual energy of Saint Kong." Xu Haidong said: "Commander also has this kind of elegance, but Qubu is in a good position, which is beneficial to commanding and fighting."

After the various troops set off, Nie Rongzhen led the military headquarters and the military guard battalion to Qubu, and the people in the base area came out to see him off spontaneously. Nie Rongzhen rode on the horse and saw the rolling mountains around him, feeling a lot of emotion. He silently thought that after going through thousands of difficulties and dangers, now he has been bitter and sweet, and farewell to the Yimeng Mountain!
Chapter completed!