Luo Jinchuan admired Lei Jian in his heart, and kept nodding and said: "Captain Lei, it seems that you have ventured into the swamp, and finally got close to the Yellow River, and you have a deep understanding of the situation, right?" Then you give the order, and everyone will make up for the inappropriate and imperfect places, and the warriors have now rested and can set off immediately. ”

"Okay, I order, Li Gang, commander of the cavalry battalion, you lead the cavalry battalion to covertly approach the Yellow River pontoon bridge laid by the devils, and receive the order to covertly solve the puppet army company patrolling the periphery, do a good job of the guard task after the break, and cover the large army crossing the bridge."

Wang Xiaoliang, who couldn't bear it, asked: "Commander Lei, when have we taken down the devil's pontoon position?" How did I not know? ”

"It's right if you don't know, I don't know if you don't take it now, how can you know? Don't interrupt, I'll forget if I talk too much. ”

Lei Jian then ordered: "The first battalion of the Independent Regiment followed me, carrying the cut tree trunks, passing through the saline-alkali marsh, preparing a company to forcibly cross the Yellow River, and the other two companies moved along the bank of the Yellow River to the position on the east bank of the Devil's pontoon bridge in concealment.

The 2nd Battalion was ordered to act as the main force for the rapid attack on the enemy's pontoon bridge position from Shanghe Village, and with the cooperation of the 1st Battalion and two companies, it was necessary to launch a general attack to seize the pontoon position in the shortest possible time and cover the crossing of the river by the large force.

The 3rd Battalion served as the regimental organ and the accompanying escort of various departments, and was also the reserve force for the general attack on the enemy's position on the east bank of the Yellow River pontoon bridge, ready to enter the battle at any time.

Ordered Dong Dayong, under the leadership of Feng Dalong, to spend a lot of money to buy the sheepskin raft in Shanghe Village, and immediately hand it over to the first battalion and one company.

Political Commissar Luo was ordered to lead the regimental organs and various departments, once the enemy's bridgehead position on the east bank was taken, to cross the pontoon bridge at the fastest speed at all costs, set foot on the position on the west bank of the Yellow River, follow the predetermined route, under the escort of the second battalion, rush to the Deshi Road, hide in the nearby high mountain, and wait for the troops to meet.

After the large army crossed the river, the third battalion was ordered to destroy all the positions of the devils on the east bank of the Yellow River, quickly pass the pontoon bridge, reach the west bank, cut the pontoon rope, destroy all the facilities of the pontoon bridge, prevent the Japanese 372nd Wing, and recently advance west to reinforce the Dezhou channel. ”

Lei Jian gave the latest orders to various departments, and finally looked at Luo Jinchuan and asked, "Political Commissar Luo, we don't have time to sit here, discuss and study carefully, you can express your opinions." ”

Without waiting for Lei Jian to finish speaking, Wang Xiaoliang jumped up and asked, "Captain Lei, you are too uninteresting, didn't I just say a few words?" Why does everyone have the task of leading the troops, I'm an idler, this, are you giving me little shoes to wear? I'm not convinced. ”

"Listen, this kid is making a mistake again, don't you always say that you follow me wherever I go? I didn't give you a task, I just acted with my thunder sword, you are stupid, too stupid, hahaha. ”

Luo Jinchuan knew that the pressure on Lei Jian's shoulders was great, he didn't follow the haha, and said seriously: "Every order issued by Regiment Commander Luo just now was made after on-the-spot investigation, according to the reconnaissance intelligence and troop preparations reported by all parties, and only a practical action order was made, and I want to add only one point, that is, all battalions of the independent regiment, while fighting with the enemy in different positions, must cooperate closely with each other in coordinated operations, and quickly take down the devil's pontoon bridge position with the greatest attack power, so as to smooth the passage for the large army to cross the Yellow River." ”

The other commanders present at the meeting put forward some reasonable suggestions on their own operational tasks, but none of them complained of being tired and shouted in unison: "We promise to resolutely complete the task at the cost of our lives." ”

The statements made by the commanders at this military meeting had a great impact on Wang Xiaoliang, who knew that he was wrong, and that when the troops issued an emergency order, he said inappropriate things on appropriate occasions, and as a deputy regiment commander, there was indeed an ideological problem.

After all the action orders were issued, Lei Jian looked at his watch, and to each commander present, he once again determined the different action times of each battalion and regiment organ and department, he stood up and solemnly shook hands with everyone, and said simply and forcefully: "Take care, let's see you on the west bank of the Yellow River." ”

"Please take care, head of the regiment, goodbye on the west bank of the Yellow River." Every commander felt that the task carried out this time would be very difficult and dangerous, and he did not know how many people would be able to see each other after the forced crossing of the Yellow River and the Battle of Beacon Fire this time.

Lei Jian ordered all commanders to immediately return to the troops and prepare for departure, clear the things that were temporarily useless by the troops and hand them over to the villagers, cross the Yellow River lightly, and make all efforts for the westward advance.

The sun was already in the west, the breeze was blowing on the face, and it felt a little cool, and the sultry and irritable mood of the soldiers of the troops began to slowly stabilize, and the troops hidden in the woods, crops, and reeds were all seizing the time to make preparations before the operation.

Lei Jian looked at his watch again, there were still more than two hours before dark, if there was no emergency when crossing the saline-alkali swamp, he should be able to pass through the swamp smoothly during this time period and reach the east bank of the Yellow River.

He checked the equipment of the first battalion, Feng Dalong pointed to the four sheepskin rafts piled up beside him and said: "Commander Lei, there are seven such sheepskin rafts in Shanghe Village, these four are the best ones, and the other three are too shabby, I am afraid that there will be danger when crossing the river, so I didn't dare to bring them." ”

Lei Jian said with a smile: "Brother Feng, the dilapidated sheepskin raft is dangerous to use, but when it comes to the critical moment, it is also the best remedy as a backup, it is much safer than a soldier splashing in the water, you say, Brother Feng?" ”

"Hehe, I think it's a burden to bring an unsafe sheepskin raft, so I didn't ask for it, after you said so, you still bring it all, right? Then I'll go to the village again and get the three broken sheepskin rafts. Feng Dalong said and ran towards Shanghe Village.

"Bring the money." Lei Jian shouted to Director Dong Dayong beside him: "Hurry up and follow Feng Dalong, you have to give money with the villagers' sheepskin raft." ”

After a short time, the soldiers carried out three more dilapidated sheepskin rafts from the village, so that the troops had seven tools to cross the Yellow River, which was safer and faster than forcibly swimming.

Lei Jian checked the soldiers of the battalion who had been lined up, all of them were in good spirits, nervous with confidence, in their hearts, as long as they followed their Lei Regiment Leader's actions, they had the bottom in their hearts, and there was nothing to fear.

Luo Jinchuan walked to Lei Jian's side and asked in a low voice: "Commander Lei, you led a battalion to set off first, and it was the first unit of the independent regiment to forcibly cross the Yellow River in advance, as your political commissar and big brother, please brothers must pay attention to safety when crossing the river, don't take risks, we will meet again on the west bank of the Yellow River." ”

Lei Jian nodded solemnly, and the two pairs of big hands were held tightly together with warmth, and they were released for a long time.

Wang Xiaoliang reported: "Report to the regiment commander, political commissar, the first battalion of the independent regiment has been lined up, please instruct." ”

Lei Jian stood in front of the troops, he looked at the high-spirited soldiers, and said in a loud voice: "The soldiers of the first battalion, are they all ready?" ”

"Ready, ready to go." The resounding answers of hundreds of people were sonorous and powerful, and people were very confident in listening to them.

Lei Jian waved his hand and ordered: "Bring the prepared things, and set off towards the east bank of the Yellow River one by one." ”

Feng Dalong, as the chief guide, walked at the front of the team.

Lei Jian once again held Luo Jinchuan's big hand tightly, shook hands with the commanders of the various units who saw him off, and then turned his upper body and gave a military salute to each of his comrades.

All the commanders who saw them off had tears in their eyes, but they shouted with straight chests: "Take care, commander." ”

Lei Jian suddenly turned around, ran a few steps forward, turned around again, saluted his comrades who saw him off again, and disappeared into the fast-moving team in the blink of an eye.

The team of hundreds of people followed behind Feng Dalong, and they didn't dare to take a wrong step, and they were extremely careful to keep an eye on the footprints in front of them, and every time they stepped on it, they trembled, for fear that they would fall into the swamp and lose their lives, and they also delayed the business of crossing the Yellow River to kill devils.

After more than two hours of perilous crossing the swamp, under the afterglow of the setting sun, all the commanders and fighters of the first battalion finally arrived safely on the east bank of the Yellow River.

Many soldiers have never seen the Yellow River, and they have a desire in their hearts, and they really want to see the style of the Yellow River, but when they stand on the bank of the Yellow River in the afterglow, look at the surging river, listen to the roar of the monstrous river waves crashing on the beach, and then look at the other side of the river, they can only see the wide river surface in the haze, and the other bank that extends to it is blurred, which increases the soldiers' fear and fear of the roaring Yellow River.

One by one, the warriors exhaled nervously, and couldn't help but retreat, they closed their eyes, wanting to remove the dangerous picture of the Yellow River from their minds, and quickly stabilize their fearful mentality.