Chapter 76 Must fight to the end!
The ambush in Shuangbao Town, even though the Central Army intentionally blocked the news, it was still known by many reporters. +◆There are still many opposition voices in China regarding the encirclement and suppression of the Red Army by the National Army.
In addition, the current rule of the Japanese army in the three northeastern provinces has caused the people of the three northeastern provinces to suffer. Many enlightened people in the country insist on going north to fight against Japan. The Red Army's proposal to go north to fight against Japan was still supported by many people and patriots.
Therefore, the Independent Division of the Red Army in Shuangbao Town defeated 21 aircraft of the Central Army in one battle, which made many people think that the Central Army was consuming national strength. After all, the overall strength of the Chinese Air Force was there, and one less was destroyed.
Seeing the remarks of "stop civil war and unite anti-Japanese war" published by many newspapers, Chairman Jiang was naturally in a bad mood. The Central Army, which could only strictly order the pursuit, accelerated the encirclement and suppression of this independent division that had left the main force.
This is also the first time that the people in China have known that the Red Army had an independent division unit. However, He Zhengdao, who caused such a big disturbance, led the independent division to speed up the marching speed.
Perhaps it was the ambush in Shuangbao Town that really scared the Central Army's air force. Even the planes that were usually swaying overhead no longer dared to visit the sky of the Independent Division's march again, which made the marching Red Army breathe a sigh of relief.
However, as the main force of the Red Army successfully arrived in Pan County, the final preparations began, but the Independent Division had just captured Guanling and began to rest. At this time, the Central Army that followed encircled the army, which was less than two days away from the Independent Division.
In response to this situation, He Zhengdao quickly said: "Send a report to the main force, our department will meet with the headquarters as quickly as possible at the appropriate time. Given the current enemy situation, our department will choose a suitable location to advance into Yunnan and join the headquarters."
He Zhengdao, who said this, did not say the specific location. This means that He Zhengdao could not tell the headquarters that the independent division would take the specific path next. But He Zhengdao knew that it would not delay the main force's time to march into Yunnan.
Now the two main divisions of the Central Army have arrived in Pu'an. The distance between the main forces of the Red Army is less than two days left. Pu'an is exactly the only way for the independent division to converge with the main forces.
This also means that the strategic intention of the Independent Division to join the main force has been destroyed by the Central Army. If the Independent Division continues to move forward, the result will be self-evident and will be subject to double-teams from the Central Army in the front and back.
After receiving a telegram from the independent division, Mao Taizu also understood that the situation of the independent division would be very dangerous next. After discussing with General Zhu, he still sent a telegram to the independent division that "preserve the vitality and wait for an opportunity to break through."
But Mao Taizu and Mr. Zhu knew that it was really not easy to do this. After all, the two divisions of the Gui Army had advanced to Anlong at this moment and were ready to join the battle against the independent division.
When ordering the troops to rest in Guanling, He Zhengdao convened all the division commanders to conduct an enlarged military meeting to discuss the next battles about the independent division. All the officers and soldiers of the division knew that their way to meet with the main force had been blocked.
In this case, where the Independent Division goes, it really made many officers and soldiers seem worried. The soldiers' worries also made the expressions of these battalion commanders seem a little solemn. After all, the battle situation is very unfavorable to them!
When He Zhengdao arrived at the conference room, he looked at the solemn expressions of the battalion commanders, but smiled and said, "What's wrong? Each of them has such serious expressions? Is it because of the recent long-distance marches that make you feel annoyed?"
Perhaps it was He Zhengdao's smile that gave these battalion commanders confidence. Everyone quickly sat down quietly under Yao Shengjun's greeting. They knew that this division commander might have a way to solve the biggest crisis facing independence at present.
As the meeting began, He Zhengdao smiled and said, "Before the meeting, let me tell you good news, our main force has successfully advanced from Pan County to Yunnan. With the strength of the Yunnan Army, I am afraid that it will be unable to stop our main force from moving in Yunnan.
Of course, I also know the worries of my comrades at the moment. I feel that it is difficult for us, who are in siege, to meet with the main force. But the comrades here today should all know how far our Independent Group went to meet with the main force.
Now we are strong and have strong troops, and we are not short of weapons, ammunition and supplies. This is obviously much better than the situation when we switched to Hunan, Guizhou and Guizhou. With so much strength, are we worried and afraid?”
After saying this, these battalion commanders who followed He Zhengdao all the way, also felt that these words seemed reasonable. They could break through the enemy's encirclement, but why didn't this time?
Seeing that the battalion commanders began to calm down, He Zhengdao said in time: "I remember when Commissioner Mao and General Zhu met in Jinggangshan, our troops were not much larger than those of the Independent Division.
Although the main force has been transferred in advance, our independent division will fight a counter-encirclement and suppression battle in this enemy encirclement and suppression. I also want to see how many troops the Central Army is willing to invest in encirclement and suppress us.
Now around the Independent Division, five divisions of Central Army and two divisions of Gui Army have gathered. Under the three sieges, we seem to have no hope of breaking through. But what about it? They have retained one of the best anti-encirclement and suppression battlefields for us."
He signaled Wang Tianlin to hang up the military map. He Zhengdao pointed to the main force of the Red Army. He continued to say, "At present, the three routes encircled and suppressed the army, and seemed to have the intention to drive our independent division into the western part of Qianxi."
I believe many comrades know that this is the poorest place in Guizhou. If our army enters this area to fight, we are afraid that there will be problems with material supplies. But in fact, they made a fatal mistake.
Where did our supplies and supplies come from along the way? As long as they still want to encircle us, we will definitely not be short of supplies. If they don’t chase us, our existing supplies will be enough to enter Yunnan from western Guizhou.
I decided to start tomorrow, the Independent Division will advance into western Guizhou, and in the water city, we will fight a good battle with the Central Army that is biting us. And from tomorrow, all the divisions, except for the logistics brigade, have corresponding combat tasks.
I want to play a big game in Qianxi to let the Central Army know that if they want to encircle and annihilate our independent division, they also need to have a good reputation. In this military operation, I gave a simple name. What do you think of the comrades in Qianxi’s anti-encirclement and suppression operations?”
After talking about the overall combat plan of the Independent Division, He Zhengdao said again: "The first to fourth regiments will be from the new regiment tomorrow to add new recruits to a battalion. In this way, the forces of your four regiments can reach 3,000.
Even if you encounter a main division of the Central Army, with the weapons of our independent division, I believe you have the power to fight. The new recruits acted together with the logistics brigade, followed the command of the political commissar, and acted as the first army to advance into western Guizhou.
According to the current enemy situation, the 99th Division of the enemy is closest to us. After the political commissar and his team set off tomorrow, we will hit the Central Division outside Guanling City to let him know that the consequences of being too close to the Independent Division are very serious.
After fighting this battle, I believe that the Central Army, who is stubborn, will be clearer. This battle will be personally commanded by me and the Chief of Staff. After fighting this battle, all the mountain artillery cannons will be buried on the spot. I am afraid that it will not be used in the future!"
‘Yes, the teacher!’
Although Zhu Ding felt a little reluctant after hearing this order. But he knew that carrying these mountain cannons on the road did drag down the marching speed of the troops. Then he turned to the battle, but he was afraid that the mountain cannons would not be useful.
After the combat order was issued, He Zhengdao said seriously: "Comrades, I know that the current situation is very unfavorable to our independent division, and it is normal for soldiers to be afraid.
But you are all commanders at the Red Army battalion level. At any time, you are the courage of soldiers. Even if the sky falls, you must remain calm. Only when you keep calm at all times can the soldiers not panic and the morale of the army will not be in chaos.
Compared to the bloody battles from the Soviet area to this point, we have all taken over the most dangerous and difficult hurdles. As for the current situation, what are you worried about and afraid of? Isn’t it just a war? What’s scary?
If I hear or see it next time, who will be afraid and worried about me only when you have the face of women? Don’t blame me for being ruthless. My independent division, don’t be cowardly officer, have you heard it clearly?"
‘I’m clear, commander!’
Looking at He Zhengdao who was about to roar, the battalion commander who had been worried before also felt his face burning. Perhaps it was the smooth journey that made them forget the current situation of the Red Army. When wasn’t there a lot of obstacles?
The loud answers of the battalion commanders made He Zhengdao feel a little satisfied: "After going down, tell the company platoon leaders. If you feel cowardly, go to the kitchen team to carry the big pot. Don't cowardly commanders in my team.
There are also those prisoners who will join in the future, and you should also tell them. There is only one choice before them, that is, follow us and fight. Don’t be lucky enough to be caught or captured by the Central Army. They will have a way out.
Only when our independent division and the whole division is united, can we be invincible. If we are afraid before fighting, I don’t need to say more about the consequences. I believe you all know this in your heart. And you must explain this truth clearly to the soldiers, do you understand?"
Chapter completed!