On the evening of January 26, 1936, Chen Dazhu led his troops back to Xiuyan Town. It's the third day of the Lunar New Year, and it's too late, so there's no one on the street.

The reason why I came back so late was that there were too many things this time, and all the war horses had to consign things.

Because war horses are different from pack horses, the soldiers feel sorry for their war horses and prefer to carry some of them themselves, so the number of things that war horses carry is very small.

After preliminary statistics, the machine gun squads brought out by the two garrison brigades were completely wiped out, and a total of 8 heavy machine guns were all left. The artillery squadron of the Nakajima Brigade was destroyed, and 2 75mm mountain guns and 6 mortars were delivered.

In addition, 137 intact Type 38 rifles, 35 crooked machine guns (the key is that the artillery positions contributed 6), and 18 grenadiers were seized.

Of course, the supplies of the two brigades were all left. The total number of machine rifle bullets turned out to be more than 170,000 rounds, and the heavy machine gun bullets were more than 48,000 rounds (because the heavy machine gunners of the little devils barely consumed ammunition). 77 mountain artillery shells, 219 mortar shells. There are more than 470 grenades for grenades, 310 grenades with wooden handles, and more than 540 grenades.

Naturally, the guard company support platoon is responsible for these things, and what Chen Dazhu is most concerned about is how Zhang Yushu's task is completed. After all, it's the one who sings the leading role, and the little devil is just attacking the supporting role.

When a little girl in the communication class saw Chen Dazhu coming in, she immediately said, "Deputy battalion commander, you can come back!" The battalion commander is in Qidongzi, so when you come back, hurry over and discuss important matters. ”

The enemy is newly defeated, and it should be impossible to draw a large number of troops to attack Xiuyan for the time being. Therefore, Chen Dazhu still asked Wu Xiangge, the commander of the reconnaissance company, to be in charge of Xiuyan's defense work, and he himself rushed to Qidong Lizi overnight.

I didn't sleep for three days and three nights, but Chen Dazhu felt that his spirit was not bad, and he finally arrived at Qidong Lizi in the early morning of the next day, and Zhang Yushu immediately greeted him: "I know you are very hard, but now the matter is imminent, I must let you come over to discuss." ”

Chen Dazhu asked nervously, "Could it be that your mission has gone wrong?" ”

"No, the North Korean supply brigade has already left safely, and I had another thing when I came to you." Zhang Yushu took out a telegram and said: "I sent a report to the commander-in-chief after the task was completed, but I didn't expect another incident to happen. ”

"I am glad to hear that your department has properly completed the cover mission, and I would like to extend my warm congratulations. For a long time to come, it is urgent for you to continue to run Xiuyan County and turn it into the strongest anti-Japanese fortress. This may involve the future development of the front army, and I hope that you will pay enough attention to it. ”

"It's a good start that you've been able to adapt and get in touch with the Anton garrison directly. If possible, maintain this relationship as much as possible, perhaps to play a greater role in the future. How to deal with it, please come up with a detailed plan and report it immediately. Bai Shujie. ”

Chen Dazhu watched it for a long time, and suddenly felt that things were not simple. On the one hand, it is not easy to turn Xiuyan County into its own world. On the other hand, the commander-in-chief raised the importance of Xiuyan County to the height of the future and destiny of the front army, which is even more difficult.

Of course, Chen Dazhu feels that there is no need to think too much about this kind of strategic issue, and the key is how to come up with a feasible "plan for running Xiuyan County"!

Zhang Yushu took out another telegram: "Lao Chen, this is another urgent telegram!" ”

Chen Dazhu borrowed it and saw that it was a draft of the telegram that had not been sent, and it was intended to be sent to himself. may have been "intercepted" by Zhang Yushu halfway.

"Deputy battalion commander: After Ma Yongfu went to Andong to receive the arms, Wang Dianzhong once ordered his police company to try to rob the arms on the way. Later, he was carried out of Tanabe Kenichi by Ma Yongfu, but instead brought back all the Czech machine guns, pistols and war horses of this reinforced company. ”

"This morning (6th), Wang Dianzhong sent a telegram, saying that he came to inspect the defense on the 8th. How should this matter be handled, and ask the deputy battalion commander to call the battalion commander, and then come up with a proper solution. Otherwise, it is very likely that the dog in the palace will jump over the wall in a hurry and directly attack Xiuyan Town. Wu Xiangge. ”

Chen Dazhu looked at Zhang Yushu and smiled slightly: "After all, you first saw this news, what is your opinion?" ”

Zhang Yushu's face was full of murderous anger: "Since Zhao Baoyuan is dead, my opinion is that if you don't do anything, wait until Wang Dianzhong comes over, and kill him directly here." Then find an excuse to blame me. ”

"This method is not impossible, the key is how to convince Kenichi Tanabe, the captain of the Anton garrison brigade." Chen Dazhu pondered for a moment: "I'm worried that Kenichi Tanabe will send another commander over, will he kill one by one?" Sooner or later, the stuffing will be revealed. ”

Zhang Yushu smiled at this time: "So, we have to train a Xiuyan garrison commander, and it is best for Kenichi Tanabe to appoint it personally." If we can get the position of Xiuyan garrison commander, then the new task of the commander-in-chief will not be a problem. ”

"It's a bold idea, but it's worth a try! However, there are many details involved in this, and there is also the issue of the selection of such a garrison commander, so we must study it carefully. Chen Dazhu said sincerely: "Yushu, I didn't expect you to grow up so fast, I'm really happy for you!" ”

Zhang Yushu's face turned red: "I just like to be imaginative, but how it works is still your experience, and you need to make a final decision." My point of view is that because Ma Yongfu has made meritorious contributions to protecting the arms, Zhao Baoyuan has rewarded him for his meritorious deeds and promoted Ma Yongfu to the commander of the independent battalion, and he is equipped all the time. ”

Because Zhao Baoyuan couldn't come back from fighting outside for a while, and the troops were tight, Ma Yongfu was appointed to take charge of the defense of Xiuyan Town. At this time, Wang Dianzhong, commander of the Anfeng garrison, came to inspect military affairs. After many dissuasions, but Commander Wang must go to the front line to see. ”

"I don't know how this news leaked, and the day after Commander Wang Dianzhong arrived at the front headquarters, he was suddenly attacked by mortars by bandits, and the members of the entire front command headquarters were all shattered. Later, after investigation, it turned out that it was the anti-Manchurian anti-Japanese elements of the Golden Phoenix Zhang Yushu who came over. ”

Chen Dazhu nodded while listening, and in the end there was nothing to say: "This is already a more feasible plan for you, and the rest are two key details: first, does Ma Yongfu dare to meet Tanabe Kenichi again; Second, you must make sure that no news about Xiuyan can leak out. ”

"So, I'm not going to show up in Xiuyan Town." Zhang Yushu nodded and said, "The most important thing now is to immediately form a reinforcement camp for Ma Yongfu, which should be prepared for us tomorrow." Tomorrow night, Ma Yongfu should come back with his troops to recover Xiuyan Town. Then wait for the arrival in the king's palace. ”

Chen Dazhu nodded and said, "Send a telegram and ask Ma Yongfu to return immediately." ”

"I've informed him that he should be on standby at Wudaogang. Because I need to discuss it with you, I asked you to go back to the secret camp. Zhang Yushu then said: "Since you have no opinion, we will go over and talk to him now." The key is to do the work of the fighters well. ”

Chen Dazhu shook his head: "It's not just the work of the fighters, but our team may need to be expanded. Otherwise, it will have to be defended in all directions, and there will be no mistakes, and one battalion will definitely not work. ”

"It's okay, just make it clear in the plan when the time comes." Zhang Yushu lowered her voice and said, "Do you know who the captain and deputy captain of the North Korean supply brigade are? It turned out to be your good buddies, Zhong Guitang and Zhuo Weixiong! They didn't see you, they sighed here like a. ”

"They went over 1,700 people this time, and they went to North Korea to form an independent regiment. Zhong Guitang is the head of the regiment, and Zhuo Weixiong is the deputy commander. Listening to the opinions of the commander-in-chief conveyed by them, they hoped that we would speed up our development and do our best to form the Xiuyan Independent Regiment. Because the South Manchurian Independent Division is about to be established, Chen Jie is the division commander. ”

"This time, they also brought us a batch of supplies, all of which were the latest weapons developed by the front army. The commander-in-chief said that these weapons could only be in the hands of the core forces. That's why I came up with a plan to let Ma Yongfu form a battalion with all the Japanese equipment. Two additional battalions were formed in the secret camp to serve as the core force. ”

"I couldn't agree more with your idea!" Chen Dazhu nodded: "As long as Ma Yongfu has the confidence to be the battalion commander, no, he should be the commander, and everything else can be done slowly." The troops are trained, and as long as the peripheral environment is stable, you and I will specially train a unit, which will surprise the commander-in-chief when the time comes. Ha ha! ”

Hearing that he was allowed to be the battalion commander directly, Ma Yongfu was a little uncertain: "Battalion commander, deputy battalion commander: I haven't even figured out a company yet, and I really can't get it out of charge of more than 300 people at once." ”

"No, no, no, you're wrong!" Chen Dazhu waved his hand again and again: "It's not more than 300 people, but a reorganized and strengthened battalion of 1,000 people!" To tell you the truth, we are the troops of the Rehe Front! The real identity of battalion commander Zhang Yushu should be the deputy director of the Internal Security Bureau of the Front Army, and he is also the commander of the independent battalion. ”

"Because we have to prepare for long-term persistence, we are now preparing to expand the troops, and the first battalion will start with you. As for the question of military command, we can learn it slowly. I asked Wu Xiangge to be your deputy battalion commander, and there is no problem for him to command a regiment. In that case, the two of you can handle it. ”

"Of course, your battalion must wear Zhao Baoyuan's original military uniform, so you must also be prepared to serve as the commander of the Xiuyan garrison. In other words, in the future, you will be a puppet army to the outside world, and the Rehe Front Army can only be kept in your heart. What do you think? Do you dare to deal with Kenichi Tanabe again? ”

"Since I am a battalion commander of the Rehe Front, as long as Company Commander Wu can be by my side, even if the sky falls, I, Ma Yongfu, will first stretch out my head to block it!" Ma Yongfu listened with enthusiasm: "Don't talk about Kenichi Tanabe, even if the Japanese emperor comes, Lao Tzu is not afraid!" ”

Chen Dazhu nodded: "That's okay, I'll give you a platoon of the current troops as officers at all levels, and then give you additional soldiers." The training will be carried out slowly in the future, and Wu Xiangge will arrange it. Next, let's talk about how to kill your big enemy, who is also the big enemy of Camp Commander Zhang, Wang Dianzhong! ”

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.