The battle lasted for more than ten minutes, and most of the Japanese and puppet troops who fought stubbornly were wiped out, and in the end less than 100 people were left.

In order to train the new recruits to fight bravely, Guan Tieshan ordered the officers and soldiers of the third battalion to launch a charge.

The new recruits were originally a little nervous, but when they saw that most of the Japanese and puppet troops were annihilated, they began to grow courageous. They relied on their large crowds and powerful forces to rush forward, and finally completely eliminated the remaining Japanese and puppet troops.

After this battle, the recruits grew up a lot. They were full of fighting spirit and continued to attack another Japanese army as Gao Jiu continued to attack.

Gao Jiu and others fought continuously despite their fatigue, fought three consecutive battles in one day, annihilated three Japanese troops. After the other two Japanese troops lost contact with the annihilated Japanese troops, they realized that something was wrong and retreated.

The enemy's siege on the Third Battalion had not yet begun, but it ended in a hurry. Gao Jiu and others continued to attack without stopping, and captured two counties in Hedong and Hexi on the same day, seizing a large amount of weapons, ammunition and supplies. The Third Battalion took the opportunity to recruit more than a thousand new recruits.

After these battles, the third battalion's reputation was so great that young and middle-aged people continued to come to join us. The third battalion's team quickly expanded to 5,000 people.

Gao Jiu decided to take advantage of the fact that the Japanese and puppet troops had not yet mobilized the army to encircle and suppress the enemy, and led the third battalion to continue to launch an attack, and successively captured more than a dozen tribes of the group and rescued hundreds of thousands of people.

Young and middle-aged people enthusiastically signed up for the army, and the team of the third battalion quickly expanded to more than 10,000 people.

Huang Rui, Guan Tieshan and others never dreamed that they had already fallen into a desperate situation, but with the help of the Taohua Mountain guerrillas, such a large climate was formed in just a few days.

Huang Rui reported the situation here to the superior organization, and the superior organization was very happy. They also transferred some small guerrillas scattered around to join the Third Battalion, adding a group of combat backbones to the Third Battalion, and also dispatched a group of cadres to strengthen the leadership of the Third Battalion and enhancing the combat effectiveness of the Third Battalion.

The underground anti-Japanese armed forces in the Baolin area suddenly made such a big noise, which also shocked the Japanese and puppet troops outside the pass. After receiving the report, the Kwantung Army Command felt that things were very strange. They had been operating here for 13 years and their rule had gradually stabilized. Suddenly, such a situation occurred, which was completely beyond their expectations.

The Chief of Staff of the Kwantung Army said with some concern: "Mr. Commander, I think this matter is abnormal. It seems that there is a black hand pushing it behind it."

The commander of the Kwantung Army nodded and said, "I think this is the case. This matter is probably related to Gao Jiu. With Gao Jiu's personality, if we reject his request, he will definitely not give up. Maybe this matter is Gao Jiu's trick behind the scenes."

The Chief of Staff said: "I will continue to arrange this and let the local Japanese army pay close attention to see if Gao Jiu's Taohuashan guerrillas are operating there."

Gao Jiu, Wang Zhankui and others saw that the third battalion had the ability to protect themselves and was constantly growing and growing. They said goodbye and left.

Before leaving, Gao Jiu made an important speech at the farewell party held by Lao San Battalion for Gao Jiu and others.

Gao Jiu said: "Brothers from the Third Battalion, you have fought arduously in this extremely cruel environment outside the pass. The efforts, sacrifices and prices you have paid are worth it.

I can tell you a good news. From now on, the Japanese devils will be defeated and surrendered in another year. What you are facing now is the darkness before dawn. As long as you can grit your teeth and spend this difficult period, you will definitely see the dawn of victory in the Anti-Japanese War."

When Gao Jiu said this, the people from the underground party organization participating in the meeting and the backbone of the Third Battalion were whispering there. It was obvious that he was skeptical about Gao Jiu's statement.

Although Huang Rui, who was sitting next to Gao Jiu, respected Gao Jiu extremely, he also felt that Gao Jiu's words were a bit unreliable.

He quietly reminded: "Master Jiu, is it a little earlier to say this now? It is easy for brothers to misunderstand."

Gao Jiu smiled at him and continued, "Brothers, the so-called darkness before dawn is the darkest moment of the day. This is like the severe winter, but after the severe winter, it is a warm and vibrant spring. After dawn, it is of course a piece of light.

Outside the pass, there are Kwantung Army with a force of up to 700,000, millions of puppet Manchukuo troops, and relatively consolidated Japanese and puppet regimes. The Japanese and puppet control the economic lifeline outside the pass, occupying the majority of the territory, and looking extremely huge.

However, this is only outside the barrier, just a small part of the entire anti-*** battlefield,..."

Gao Jiu explained the entire situation of the world's anti-*** war and the changes in the war situation on the battlefield north of the border. The anti-*** forces have already gained an advantage. The Allies have begun to launch a counterattack against the Japanese army on the battlefield of Taipingyang. The Japanese army has retreated step by step, and the initiative on the battlefield has gradually been lost.

Gao Jiu showed a magnificent picture of the world's anti-*** war in front of the participants with a large number of detailed examples.

Those who insisted on fighting outside the pass lost contact with the outside world and were limited to the harsh environment outside the pass, of course, they could only see the strength of the Japanese and puppet forces. They were in a tragic mood, fighting with death, preparing to fight until the last drop of blood was shed, and could not see the glorious prospects of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.

Gao Jiu's words greatly opened everyone's horizons, greatly encouraged the morale of these heroic anti-Japanese soldiers, and strengthened their strong determination to fight the Japanese invaders to the end and drive these brutal Japanese invaders out of the pass.

Everyone gave Gao Jiu's words warmly. The applause lasted for several minutes until Gao Jiu kept indicating that everyone stopped.

After the meeting, Gao Jiu talked to Huang Rui and Guan Tieshan alone and gave them two suggestions.

He said: "If you want, I can help you strengthen communication with the underground party organizations in Guanlin. We can help you to help you get from the closest Hebei Military Region here to draw some main forces to join your third battalion, optimize the structure of the third battalion troops, and form combat effectiveness as soon as possible."

Huang Rui and Guan Tieshan were very interested in this suggestion.

Huang Rui said that he would immediately contact the superiors of the underground party organization outside the pass, and after soliciting their opinions, he would send a telegram to Gao Jiu.

Gao Jiu put forward the second suggestion and said: "Although it is darkness before dawn, before the Japanese invaders were defeated, the struggle outside the pass was extremely harsh. The third battalion grew and grew, and the Japanese invaders would never sit idly by. They would definitely send large troops to encircle and suppress them. You must be prepared for the worst.

My suggestion is that if the situation is too serious, you can retreat abroad if you have no choice. I am very familiar with the overseas side and can provide you with a place to rest in the short term."

After Gao Jiu finished speaking, Huang Rui remained silent. Guan Tieshan said, "Master Jiu, we have recognized your kindness. However, we would rather fight the Japanese invaders to the end and shed the last drop of blood than leave this land that gave birth to us and raised us."

Gao Jiu was solemnly respecting Guan Tieshan and others, and he said, "Okay, please take care of yourself. Let's say goodbye."

Gao Jiu and Wang Zhankui led the Taohua Mountain guerrillas to continue to head towards Fengtian under the guidance of the underground party organization.

That morning, Gao Jiu and others disguised themselves as Japanese troops and were marching. The special forces team members in charge of opening the road in front came back and reported that a large number of Japanese troops were found in front. Judging from the number of people, they should be an infantry corps, and in terms of equipment, they were the Japanese field army.

From the perspective of the enemy's march, Gao Jiu knew that these Japanese troops were going to deal with the Third Battalion. Most of the Third Battalion are currently recruits, and its current combat effectiveness is very difficult to deal with the Japanese garrison troops, not to mention the well-equipped and well-trained Japanese field troops.

Gao Jiu was worried about the third battalion, asked the guide, asked him to lead the way, got off the road, walked into a forest along the country road, avoiding the Japanese marching brigade.

The Japanese army's large group of troops drove past the highway in a mighty manner and continued to move towards Baolin.

Wang Zhankui saw Gao Jiu keep watching the Japanese army driving past. He knew Gao Jiu and said, "Master Jiu, are you worried about Guan Tieshan and the others?"

Gao Jiu nodded and said, "Although Battalion Commander Guan and his team were numerous, they were all newly recruited recruits, lacking training, and they were just combined, so they had no combat effectiveness at all. Moreover, after the Japanese army transferred such a main force, they might not be able to obtain such information. I'm afraid it's very dangerous."

Wang Zhankui also admired Guan Tieshan and others very much. He said, "Master Jiu, why don't we help them again?"

Gao Jiu said, "That's what I mean."

After saying that, he called the guide who led the way, asked about the terrain of the area, and drew a topographic map according to the guide's description.

After the topographic map was modified by the guide, Gao Jiu and others began to study the combat plan for the rescue of the Third Battalion.

After the Japanese Binjiang Security Zone commander suffered continuous blows, he reduced his troops to avoid being defeated by the Third Battalion. He had received instructions from his superiors to cooperate with the Watanabe Regiment transferred from the 80th Division of the Japanese army to encircle and suppress the troops of the Third Battalion. He asked his subordinates to prepare to receive the Watanabe Regiment.

The Watanabe Regiment came to Binjiang County, where the Binjiang Security District Headquarters was located. The Watanabe Regiment Captain discussed the combat deployment of encirclement and suppression of the Third Battalion with the commander.

Before the captain of Watanabe's regiment came, his superiors reminded him that it was very likely that there were people from the Taohuashan guerrillas in the team of the third battalion, and it was even possible that Gao Jiu himself was among them, so he asked him to be more careful. After arriving at the Binjiang Public Security Zone, he should quickly find out whether Gao Jiu was really here and report the situation quickly.

He said to the commander: "Can you be sure that the people who attacked you are all from the Third Battalion?"

The commander said in confusion: "The only anti-Japanese elements operating in this area are from the Third Battalion, and there are some sporadic anti-Japanese elements. Except for the Third Battalion, other people cannot make such a big noise. They must be from the Third Battalion."

The captain of Watanabe United said: "You can introduce in detail what happened in recent times."

The commander told the story of the attack on the Japanese and puppet troops in the Binjiang Public Security Zone.

After listening to it, Watanabe felt that the situation was very serious. The Japanese and puppet troops suffered many serious blows. The attackers had extremely superb tactical methods. The Japanese and puppet troops in each place were wiped out, and there was not even a single living person. The third battalion should not have such combat capabilities. It is very likely that foreign mysterious troops would play a role in it.

Watanabe asked again: "Are you sure that the people who attacked you are from the Third Battalion, aren't they other foreign anti-Japanese elements?"

Hearing Watanabe's question, the commander hesitated a little.

He said to himself: "It's so strange. I've almost wiped out the troops of the Third Battalion over the years. Why has it suddenly become so powerful?"

Watanabe asked, "What do you mean? Have you heard any wind?"

Watanabe heard the commander say this and became more sure that his judgment should be correct. He said: "I received a notice from my superiors that the bandits that are extremely rampant in the pass are likely to be outside the pass. The enemy you face is highly likely to be Gao Jiu and his Taohua Mountain guerrillas."

After the reorganization, the Third Battalion of Laos was established in accordance with the instructions of the underground party organizations outside the pass, and the Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Corps in the Binjiang Area was still called Laosan Battalion, with five guerrilla brigades, each with two thousand people, and a guard battalion directly under the headquarters of the corps was directly under one guard battalion.

The team was formed, with a number of more than 10,000 people, most of whom had weapons, and it looked like a considerable force. However, Guan Tieshan and others had only commanded a guerrilla team of no more than 500 people before. They had no experience in combating large corps. They suddenly pulled up such a large team, and they seemed a little busy for a while. They were still confused about how the troops should persist and develop in the future.

I heard that a large number of Japanese and puppet troops arrived in Binjiang County and were preparing to launch a large-scale attack on Baolin County. Guan Tieshan and others had differences on how to fight next.

According to Guan Tieshan's experience, he believes that although the current team is large in number, they are all new recruits, lack training, and lack of running-in with each other, and they cannot form combat effectiveness in a short period of time. If they are hit by the Japanese and puppet troops, they are likely to be defeated.

He believed that the troops should be deployed near the mountains and forests, and the favorable terrain in the mountains should be used to deal with the Japanese and puppet troops. When necessary, all the troops should be retreated into the deep mountains and wait for the time being.
Chapter completed!