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At the same time, Sun Tongxuan also served as the commander-in-chief of the guerrillas in the Henan-Anhui border region. The escort armed forces under him were also a headache for him.

In addition to military affairs, the current situation in Zhengzhou is not satisfactory. Gentlemen and merchants moved westward one after another, and many citizens left the city and returned to their hometowns. Zhengzhou's population dropped sharply and its economy declined. There were also many young people in exile and their children with the army stranded in Zhengzhou. The four middle schools moved westward and two schools were far from enough.

After thinking for a long time, Sun Tongxuan made up her mind to establish a middle school. It not only solved the difficulties of young students in studying, but also intended to provide him with a group of lower-level military officers. When Sun Tongxuan was the commander of the 20th Division of the Kuomintang in Yanzhou, Shandong before the war, she had run a "orphan school" and was called "Sun Shanren". Therefore, he is not unfamiliar with school management.

As soon as the school was completed, the door was knocked. Chief of Staff Liu Chen walked in with a telegram and reported to Sun Tongxuan.

"The Japanese army wants to sweep the Yongcheng area?" Sun Tongxuan was a little surprised. It was not about the military operation itself, but about the first time I received a telegram from the Third Column, and I was a little uncomfortable.

Speaking of which, Sun Tongxuan, the guerrilla commander-in-chief of the Henan-Anhui border region, is still named. The following Youza armed forces have not yet been sorted out, and there is no command.

"This Yang Tianfeng is very interesting." Liu Chen briefly introduced and said with a smile: "From the tone of the telegram, there is no request for help, but it is like a routine notification."

"So he is quite confident?" Sun Tongxuan walked to the big map hanging on the wall with her hands behind her back. Liu Chen hurriedly took two steps and pointed.

"This area is not necessarily classified as our defense zone?" Sun Tongxuan was right. Yongcheng is located in the easternmost part of Henan Province, the junction of Henan and Anhui provinces. It can be classified as Henan-Anhui border area in the first War Zone, and the Hubei-Henan-Anhui border area in the fifth War Zone.

"I think it seems more beneficial to temporarily belong to the Third Army." Liu Chen smiled and pointed to the map and said: "The commander once told his subordinates that he was interested in reporting to the Ministry of Military Affairs and Political Affairs to approve the establishment of a recruitment office in western Shandong in Zhengzhou. If Yongcheng is not lost, geographically, isn't it closer to Shandong?"

Although the adjustment to Zhengzhou was not long, Sun Tongxuan, as the commander-in-chief of the Third Army, naturally had to discuss with his subordinates how to develop and expand and how to stabilize the defense zone. Establishing a recruitment office in western Shandong is one of the methods.

Sun Tongxuan and others believed that the Third Army had a long history in Shandong Province and had feelings for the people. If they could absorb the young people from the occupied Shandong region, they would not only replenish the troops to avoid investing in the enemy, but also get money and materials from it. Of course, this was still an unimplemented idea. It also required approval from the Kuomintang Ministry of Military Affairs and Political Affairs, and only in a legitimate name can they get the above-mentioned withdrawal.

The Third Army is undoubtedly a miscellaneous army, and the national government usually only compensates one-third or less of the combat losses of the miscellaneous army, and the rest must be solved by themselves. Therefore, senior officers such as Sun Tongxuan naturally need to think of more ways.

"Yongcheng is on the other side of the Yellow River-" Sun Tongxuan looked at the map, nodded slightly, and said, "Didn't the General Staff formulate a combat plan? This area can be used as a bridgehead to facilitate attacks."

The combat plan formulated by the General Staff mainly includes two items: one is to strengthen river defense and resist Japanese attacks; the other is to regularly send battalions and regiment-scale troops to Hedong and Hebei to carry out guerrilla warfare. This not only attacks the enemy, but also allows the troops to be trained in actual combat.

There is another reason why guerrillas cannot be exposed to the occupied areas, that is, raising funds. Because the mainland is short of materials, purchasing materials from the occupied areas and smuggling them into the mainland is a very profitable transaction.

The Third Army Defense Zone was separated from the enemy by a water, so it was naturally convenient for the conditions. At that time, such transactions were not uncommon, even the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the War Zone, Tang Enbo was no exception.

Based on the above reasons, Yongcheng seems very valuable. It can not only serve as a bridgehead for outward guerrillas, but also become a base for attracting young people and smuggling materials.

"I also think that Yongcheng area is very valuable." Liu Chen paused for a moment and said, "Besides, judging from the military record, Yang Tianfeng seems to be quite capable of fighting, which is very different from those mixed anti-Japanese self-defense forces. If the result is achieved, isn't it considered our Third Army!"

Sun Tongxuan sighed secretly, saying that she had to be suppressed and excluded, but also had to work hard. This is the sadness of a miscellaneous brand!

"Then let's send--" Sun Tongxuan pondered and turned her gaze to Liu Chen, "At most, one group should be OK, right?"

Liu Chen expressed his agreement and suggested: "My subordinates think that since they send troops to support, they should send elite soldiers and generals. Don't let the Third Column underestimate them. According to the information we collected, Yang Tianfeng has a close relationship with the Military Control Commission, so beware of him being pulled over!"

"Although we are a miscellaneous brand, we are also regular troops, so of course we can't let local troops look down upon you." Sun Tongxuan was deeply convinced of Liu Chen's suggestion, thought for a while, and said, "Then send the 59th Regiment of the 20th Division - or the 61st Regiment of the 21st Division! Let them go to support, and set out in three batches based on battalions. In addition-" paused for a moment, he arranged for: "When I sent an adjutant, I led a few staff officers to set out first, set up a liaison station in Yongcheng, and Shi Tongran would fully handle many issues of the coordinated combat between the two armies."

The 59th Regiment is a very capable army, but the regiment commander has a hot temper. He does not want the Third Regiment to underestimate it, and he also tries not to have any disputes or frictions with the Third Regiment. The 61st Regiment's commander is more mature and steady, and more appropriate. Moreover, sending the trusted adjutant at the same time is a balance and restriction.

"Commander Gao Jian." Liu Chen admired Sun Tongxuan's arrangement very much and took the order and left.

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The weather in late autumn is already very cool. The dark clouds slowly move from south to north. The sun is dim and the weather is cold. Combined with the dilapidated fields, it gives people a feeling of desolation and loneliness.

After more than a week of "sweeping" the border areas in Xiayi and Dangshan, two enemies began to siege Yongcheng.

There were more than a thousand enemies in Dangshan, one squadron of Japanese troops, and the rest were the Imperial Army. The commander of the Japanese army commander who commanded the sweep was the squadron leader, Master Morihei Kono. He was born in a famous Japanese family, and had many battle formations and was young and promising.

"Your Excellency, the village ahead is still empty." Staff Officer Shimada frowned and rode over to report.
Chapter completed!