The sound of gunfires that resounded throughout the city late at night made many people in the city very scared. Nowadays, what the people are most afraid of is war disasters. Especially after the Red Army entered Guizhou, the people also knew that Guizhou now has too many troops.

Even if guns and cannons are fired outside, no one dares to run out of the house to peek. Everyone knows that if you are too curious about such a thing, the end result may be that your life will be difficult to save. Not to mention, the people know that there are several places where the gunfire sounds.

When the guns and cannons slowly subsided, the people were relieved and did not dare to sleep. They were afraid that someone would smash their homes and loot all the money they had accumulated for a long time.

But after the gunfire subsided, some brave people still opened the window and looked out. Most of the places where these people lived were relatively prosperous areas in the city, and you could hear footsteps coming from outside the house.

They were accustomed to this kind of footsteps and knew that there were troops patrolling. When they stretched their heads and looked around, they found that the patrol team holding torches was not the Red Army they were worried about, but soldiers wearing Central Army uniforms.

The people who were discovered by the patrol soldiers soon heard the veteran leading the team say with a serious expression: "If you don't sleep, why are you looking around? Tonight, the whole city is under curfew, and we are suppressing the rebellion. If you find out again, be careful to kill you!"

After a while, these brave people were scared. But they knew the situation and felt that they could sleep with confidence. For these people along the street, they were all people with some assets in their pockets.

If the Central Army suppressed the rebellion, they would think that it had nothing to do with them. It is no secret that the Central Army took over Guizhou now. And the Central Army suppressed the rebellion, it would not arouse too much suspicion from the people.

In the eyes of these people who are good at versatile, it is enough that the Red Army will not attack Renhuai City tonight. After all, in order to call on the people to boycott the Red Army, the Guizhou Army described the Red Army as a very cruel team throughout the territory.

Many people even know that the Red Army is the army of the poor. The thing they like to do the most is to fight against the local tyrants. So what are the local tyrants? They are undoubtedly the rich people in the eyes of the poor, the so-called merchants and gentry.

And these people who were going to defeat the Red Army were exactly the people that the Guizhou rulers needed to buy. Therefore, no matter whether Renhuai City is in charge of the Guizhou Army or the Central Army in the future, there is no need to worry about these rich people.

But they didn't know at all that this was just a suspicious plan for He Zhengdao!

As the city gate was opened, the independent regiment troops outside the city also quickly entered Renhuai City. While counting the results and losses, He Zhengdao also ordered Sun Shicheng to send the telegram to the headquarters that was heading towards Xishui.

Seeing the telegram sent by the Independent Group, Mao Taizu also said unexpectedly: "Enlei, it seems that our source of information is still a bit behind! However, Renhuai City was taken down by us, and entering Qianxi next will be considered a smooth journey."

Zhou Enlai, who heard this, nodded and said, "Indeed! However, our underground organization in Guizhou has been severely damaged, and the intelligence collection work is relatively lagging behind.

Fortunately, He Zhengdao decisively seized this opportunity. However, around Renhuai, there are several main groups of the Guizhou Army. If the news spreads, I am afraid that the independent group will be very dangerous!"

Faced with Zhou Enlai's concern, President Zhu smiled and said, "We must have confidence in the Independent Corps! At least we have been out for almost three days, and the Central Army seems to have not noticed it yet! This shows that the boy knows the importance of confidentiality.

Even if the encirclement and suppression army now knows that we have moved, they will be very difficult to catch up with us! I think if possible, the independent regiment should be ordered to continue to advance to attract the attention of Guiyang and Yunnan troops for the main force.

In this way, our main force can enter western Guizhou as quickly as possible. As long as the Yunnan army sends troops to support us, we will take the opportunity to advance into Yunnan. As long as this strategic goal is completed, we will be considered to have successfully escaped from danger!"

In the eyes of General Zhu and Mao Taizu, the biggest problem facing the Red Army is the encirclement and suppression army that pursues like evil dogs. Now that they are left behind, the Red Army has to do is to distance themselves from both sides.

Free up enough time to move, and in the next step, the Red Army can not only get rest time, but also have enough time to formulate the next route of marching. At present, the independent regiment seems to have performed this mission well!

‘Can the independent group take on such a heavy responsibility just?’

Zhou Enlai felt a little uneasy about the suggestions that Mr. Zhu said. Even though there are not many troops near Guiyang at present, there are still two newly reorganized divisions of the Guizhou Army, and a 20,000 to 30,000 troops. Can an independent regiment be used only?

Looking at Zhou Enlai's concerns, Mao Taizu said seriously: "Enlai, I think I can trust that kid. He can lead the independent group to meet us safely from Xiangjiang. I believe he has the ability to be a good temptation.

Although I also know the danger, what is the 100% safe thing to do when fighting? However, boss, Enlai, I think while letting them serve as the temptation, will they also give them some right to make decisions?

Didn’t the telegram from the Red Ninth Army say that the Independent Regiment was in Xishui or took away hundreds of prisoners? Now their number should be more than four thousand, right? Or should they be given a brigade or division number?"

In Mao Taizu's view, the Independent Regiment had not decreased during the battle along the way, but was still expanding. If more power could be given, the Independent Regiment might have a greater chance of success.

It was just about the expansion of the troops, and Mao Taizu did not want to leave people the impression of being arbitrary and authoritarian. After all, he is only one of the commanders responsible for commanding the Red Army, so he still needs to ask the meaning of General Zhu and Zhou Enlai.

Regarding Mao Taizu's proposal, Mr. Zhu quickly nodded and said, "I will not accept the orders of the king. I think it is OK! I even think that the independent group can be called the independent division number, which should be more confusing and deceptive.

If we want to discuss military achievements, the kid's military achievements will be enough to be promoted to a division commander. But we only give the number. As for equipment and soldiers, let the kid find a way. Then give him the right to deal with the battlefield on the right to deal with it, how about?"

Mr. Zhu's generosity was naturally recognized by Zhou Enlai. As a result, when he received a telegram from the headquarters, He Zhengdao felt a little amused. But thinking about it, the independent group with a capacity of more than 4,000 people was considered to be at its peak.

‘Xiao Li, notify the political commissar and the battalion company commander to come for the meeting!’

‘Yes! Leader!’

Arriving at the conference room that was temporarily packed out, He Zhengdao reported with a telegram: "This is a telegram just sent by the headquarters, a good news and a bad news. Do you want to listen to that news first?"

In response to this, Deputy Commander Wang Tianlin smiled and said, "Captain, let's listen to the good news first!"

‘The good news is that our independent team has been upgraded to an independent division! This means that everyone we are here can be promoted.’

When he heard this, Yao Shengjun, who had just counted the supplies, was also confused and said, "Captain, isn't it? We have only more than 4,000 troops in our ranks. Are we too anxious to expand one division?"

Regarding Yao Shengjun's inquiry, He Zhengdao also nodded: "Yes! But the headquarters' decision made such a thing is related to the bad news I will say next. That is, we must act as a cover for the main force and advance alone into Guiyang."

It is indeed a very dangerous thing for an independent regiment with only more than 4,000 people to attack Guiyang, where more than 20,000 troops are stationed in the surrounding area. It is very likely that if you are not careful, the entire army will be wiped out!

Looking at the expressions of everyone's joy and then sorrow, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "The task given by the headquarters sounds very dangerous. But I think as long as we work together, there is no need to worry at all!

When we fought all the way from Xiangjiang River to this point, how many enemies were we facing? We are different. Have we lived well until now, and even won consecutive battles? The headquarters gave us such an important task, which is also a trust in us!"

Such words made many battalion company commanders think about it, and it seemed to make sense!

Soon He Zhengdao said again: "In addition, in order to facilitate our next command and operation, the headquarters gives us the independent division the right to make decisions on the battlefield. This means that we have the final say in how to fight and we don't have to ask the headquarters for instructions in everything.

Since we can take Renhuai, it is equivalent to getting the key to march into Guiyang. Although there are many battles waiting for us to fight ahead. But I believe that our Independent Regiment will only become more and more brave as we fight, so that the enemy will be frightened when they hear our Independent Division.

If you have no doubt about the headquarters' orders, then we must discuss the next expansion of the independent division and the enrollment of soldiers. This will affect whether we can successfully complete the tasks assigned by the headquarters."

With the number, there is actually not a shortage of equipment. What is really short of now is actually soldiers. He Zhengdao used to think that it was difficult to recruit the children of the people, but now it seems that they can also consider recruiting them into the logistics camp first.

Liberate the Red Army soldiers of the logistics battalion and supplement them with other main groups that are about to be expanded. However, how to expand the troops still needs to be considered from a long-term perspective. Blindly expanding the troops will only reduce the combat effectiveness of the troops!
Chapter completed!