20_20434Looking at the mountains and mountains along the way, Yang Zhen's mood did not relax because of the passage of several dangerous areas. On the contrary, there was a faint feeling of uneasiness in my heart. Just when the rest of the military department thought that they could breathe a sigh of relief after passing Piling, they didn't know why the uneasy feeling in Yang Zhen's heart became more and more strict.

He always felt that no matter how slow the reaction speed of the three war zones was, it would not take such a long time without any adjustment. After the Piling Ridge, it is a major blockade line of the three theaters against the southern team of Yunling and Anhui, and two integrated divisions of the three theaters are stationed in front. At this point, your good fortune should be coming to an end.

Sure enough, at dawn on the second day, after a burst of dense gunfire rang out in the eastern part of Piling, Yang Zhen received a report from the army commander to the avant-garde troops. The 3rd Regiment and the New 1st Regiment, which were the vanguard of the two columns of the whole army, encountered the 40th Division and the 52nd Division of the three theaters respectively on the east of Piling and the first line of Qiuling in the northeast.

Putting down the telegram in his hand, Yang Zhen did not hesitate and immediately rushed to the location of the army commander. Seeing Yang Zhen coming, Commander Xiyi immediately pulled him to the map and said, "Just an hour ago, a company of the New First Regiment, which served as the general vanguard of the whole army, encountered the search company of the 52nd Division on the front line of Qiuling. ”

"Despite the repeated shouts from our army, hoping that they will make way for them. However, it not only failed to get out of the way as required, but instead seized the commanding heights on both sides and intercepted our troops with firepower. Almost at the same time that the new 1st Regiment and the 52nd Division were encountered, a fierce battle broke out between the 3rd Regiment and the 1st Battalion of the 40th Division, which had seized the high ground on our flank, in front of us. ”

"Although our troops routed this battalion, seized the high ground and opened the way to continue eastward, they suffered heavy casualties in the battle. Commissar, you see how our next move should be. It is a temporary cessation of operations and negotiations with the three theaters of operations. Or take the necessary means to fight over. ”

Yang Zhen frowned at the commander's indecisive request, although he wanted to be angry. But when he thought of what happened to this military commander before, he still held back the fire in his heart and said: "Since they have planned to completely and openly tear their faces, then we have nothing to taboo, and we will take whatever means we need to take." ”

"Since we can't solve the problem peacefully, then we will fight it. Commander, you are a military commander, and you should know what to do in the current situation. On the battlefield, every minute counts. Commander, I hope you don't hesitate any longer and do what you have to do. If there is anything, it is up to me to take care of it. ”

Speaking of this, Yang Zhen paused and said to the deputy secretary of the Southeast Bureau behind him: "Immediately send a telegram to the central government, and report to the central government that we have encountered and clashed with the troops of the three theaters." The Central Committee is requested to lodge a strong protest and representations with the Military Commission of the Chongqing Nationalist Government. ”

"Protest against their actions of sending troops to illegally intercept our troops withdrawing north in accordance with the order of the Military Commission, not only did they not provide any assistance, refused to allocate the necessary funds, and even violated their promises to send troops to illegally intercept our troops withdrawing north. It is hoped that the Chongqing side will give priority to the anti-Japanese national united front and immediately order the Third Theater to terminate the illegal military operations, stop the attack on the New Fourth Army, and severely punish the perpetrators. ”

Yang Zhen's voice fell, and he heard his order. The deputy secretary of the Southeast Bureau glanced at each other with the director of the political department and the deputy chief of staff of the southern Anhui army, and then hesitated for a moment and said: "Political commissar, since we have put forward the hope that the central government can negotiate with the Chongqing side, should we stop the military operation first?" Waiting for the results of the central government's negotiations, so as not to fall into passivity? ”

Regarding the deputy secretary's construction, Yang Zhen shook his head resolutely and said: "The central government is thousands of miles away from us, let's not talk about whether Chongqing will give up this rare opportunity." Even if it will, after the central government's negotiations are completed, Chongqing will send a telegram to the three war zones. After this circle, the daylily has already cooled. ”

"The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and almost every minute counts. We are now embattled, and every minute of delay will lead to troops and dangerous places. If Chongqing deliberately delays, when our bones are cold, there will be no order for an armistice. Therefore, my attitude is very clear: the central side will negotiate when it should be negotiated, and our side will do what it should do. 一qiē to break through the blockade line as much as possible. ”

"Naturally, the central government is responsible for the affairs of the government. For us, the most important thing is how to improve the current passive situation. Sue sù troops, concentrate forces. If there is an interception, tear a hole in me from there. In a word, since they don't want us to go smoothly, then I can only find one way to come without being rude. ”

Yang Zhen's meaning, several people present understood it. Yang Zhen's words are very clear: the central government's negotiations are the affairs of the central government. For yourself, how to do it is your own business. Yang Zhen's bold words, several people couldn't help but smack their tongues when they heard it, this young guy is too bold, even the central government dares to command.

It's just that according to the arrangement of positions within the party, Yang Zhen is the number one person who has the final decision in the entire New Fourth Army. Whether it is the New Fourth Army Branch or Yang Zhen, the first secretary of the Southeast Bureau, undoubtedly has the final decision. Although several people were very unimpressed with Yang Zhen's approach, they still chose unconditional obedience in the face of strict discipline within the party.

After explaining the matter of hoping that the central government would negotiate with Chongqing, Yang Zhen walked up to the army commander who was also stunned after hearing his words and said: "Comrade Xiyi, I have said enough and I am tired, I don't want to emphasize anything, but there is one thing I think I should say again." But that's the last time. ”

"You are the supreme military commander of the entire southern Anhui army, and commanding the battlefield is your mission and duty. For now, your responsibility is to direct the troops to fight a bloody way and cover the military headquarters to advance north according to the predetermined plan. You and I are both soldiers, and we both know the impact of impromptu decisions on the battlefield on the battlefield. I hope you don't have any hesitation or concern, let alone ideological baggage. Earnestly perform your duties as a military commander and put the safety of the whole army first. ”

After that, Yang Zhen raised his telescope and observed the fierce battle in front of him for a while before he said, "From now on, I will not express any opinions on the operational command of the entire army. This time, you are in charge of the breakthrough operation of the troops. I'll be the backstage boss for you, and if the commanders of each unit have any opinions, you can let him come to me directly. ”

Yang Zhen's words to clearly state his attitude again undoubtedly cheered up the military commander, who seemed to be a little sluggish. Yang Zhen's words fell, and without any hesitation, he walked up to the chief of staff and issued several orders in succession: "Order the first column on the left flank to immediately concentrate forces and make every effort to assault the front line of the Huihe River." Break through the blockade of the 52nd Division as fast as possible. ”

"We kept the route chosen this time strictly confidential, and after we began to retreat north, we acted quickly, and the response of the three theaters was not necessarily so fast. There will not be too many troops of the 52nd Division on the front line of Qiuling, at most they are only some vanguard troops. If our army moves quickly, it will be possible to break through its blockade line in a short time. ”

"Sue sù Zhang Zhengkun, after completing the rush to cross the Hui River, immediately seize Bangshan to cover the military headquarters to quickly pass guò. At the same time, in addition to leaving the three regiments on the spot to block the follow-up troops of the 52nd Division, the two main regiments turned around and advanced to the front line of the South Corridor Bridge, detoured to the flank of the 40th Division of Sanxi, and cooperated with the frontal attack troops. ”

"Order the middle route troops, immediately the fifth regiment along the east side of the Baihukeng mountain beam, the old first regiment along the west side of the mountain beam, with the artillery battalion and heavy machine gun battalion directly under the direct control, to attack the front line of Xingtan, be sure to seize Xingtan before dusk today. In cooperation with the southward movement of the first column, the 40th Division was completely defeated and a passage was opened for the whole army. ”

"The special service regiment directly under the army is equipped with two battalions of the army teaching corps, under the unified command of Comrades Zhou Guisheng and Feng Dafei, to seize the line of Yuanling and Niulanling. Block the 79th Division and cover the flanks of the whole army. After receiving the order, all departments should be fully deployed. That is to say, half an hour later, the commissar and I will hear the gunfire of the attack of the ministry. ”

When the army commander was deployed, Yang Zhen did not express any opinions. Just sat on a big rock on the side of the road and listened quietly. After the army commander finished deploying, Yang Zhen said to the chief of staff: "Tell all troops that they must concentrate their forces and firepower in battle, and do not care about the cost of casualties. Also, the whole army meets on a narrow road, and the brave wins. As long as we move quickly and act decisively, we will definitely be able to fight our way through the enemy's army. ”

After Yang Zhen only said these two words, he closed his mouth, but his face looked a little heavy. The incident in southern Anhui was finally not avoided, which is undoubtedly not good news for Yang Zhen. As for whether his arrival can finally change the direction of history, Yang Zhen has a certain expectation in his heart. But the current shape is still under a certain amount of pressure for him after all.

Although the experience in the Northeast for two years has made him accustomed to strong winds. However, whether the troops in southern Anhui can be under his command and avoid the end of the history that he will know in later generations is still a lot of pressure on him. Although for Yang Zhen, who has recreated part of history, the current three theater troops whose combat effectiveness is far inferior to that of the Japanese army are not too much of a burden.

For Yang Zhen, the situation in southern Anhui is still very different from that in the northeast. First of all, it was only 20 days since I came to southern Anhui to fight the whole army, which was somewhat too short for an operation related to the life and death of the whole army.

The troops of the Northeast Military Region were brought out by themselves, although they have now grown to hundreds of thousands of troops. However, his familiarity with cadres above the regimental level is incomparable with that of the troops in southern Anhui. The cadres at and above the regimental level there can tell their strengths and weaknesses with their eyes closed.

The second is how much the real combat effectiveness of the southern Anhui troops is, and Yang Zhen does not have much foundation in his heart. He only relied on the introduction of the relevant personnel of the military department and the real combat effectiveness of the New Fourth Army, which he would know to future generations. The time was too short, so that he could not completely find out whether the combat effectiveness of the southern Anhui team was as later generations said. Especially after arriving in southern Anhui, Yang Zhen found that the shape of this place was far more complicated than he knew in later generations.