The most cattle cottage in the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 256 The War of the Smart People
The telegram sent by the 41st Army was a forwarded telegram from the attendant office of the Military Commission. Han Ferry in .

The military department asked Wang Jindong to send a strong force, and before the Japanese army encircled Zhiyuan County, he sent the observation group and the reporter group to Han Ferry, where they were responsible for crossing the river.

If it is impossible to send all the members of the press group and the observation group at the same time, Ouyang Xue's safety must be guaranteed.

Seeing Wang Jindong frowning there, Chief of Staff Liu took the telegram and read it, and said: "Master, this matter must not be neglected. If something happens to Ouyang Xue, our 187th Division, even if we can escape this time, we will not be ignored in the future." It's going to be a lot of trouble."

Wang Jindong knew in his heart that if something happened to Ouyang Xue, not to mention him as the head of the newly created 187th Division, even his father-in-law would not be able to explain it to him.

He thought for a while and said, "People like the observation group and the press group are all in big trouble now. You arrange to send them all away immediately."

Chief of Staff Liu did not move after listening. He saw many staff officers standing in the war room not far away.He said to Wang Jindong: "Master, please take a step to speak."

The two came to a room next to the war room, Chief of Staff Liu said: "Master, I suggest sending Ouyang Xue out alone.

First, in case of being intercepted by the Japanese army on the road, it is easier to protect her alone than to protect so many people.Even if she can't break out, she can be protected and returned to the county seat safely.

Second, there are people like the observation group and the reporter group here, and there is a lot of energy behind them. In order to ensure their safety, someone will urge Shangfeng to do everything possible to rescue us.

If the battle is won in the end, these people have experienced the battle of life and death with us, and they will definitely promote us in the future, and the life of our 187th Division will be better in the future.”

Wang Jindong realized that what Chief of Staff Liu said was beautiful, he actually took these people as hostages and forced Shangfeng to rescue the 187th Division.

Wang Jindong understood, and he said: "What you said is very reasonable. It is too dangerous to protect so many people from the observation group and the press group. If they encounter problems with the Japanese army on the road, our 187th Division will have no way to report to the Military Commission. , the fifth theater and the ninth theater, and the press explained. For safety reasons, let them stay in the county."

Just as we were talking, several more telegrams came, including those from the Political Department of the Military Commission, the Fifth War Zone, the Ninth War Zone, and some telegrams from various names. They all demanded to ensure the safety of the observation group and the press group of.

Wang Jindong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he said: "Up to now, no one cares about the life and death of our 187th Division, but only cares about the safety of the observation group and the press group.

Chief of Staff Liu, this matter will be handled according to your instructions, and you will be responsible for arranging it. "

Chief of Staff Liu still didn't move. He said: "Secretary, the press group and the rest of the observation group, I have a way to make them stay. But I'm afraid I can't convince Miss Ouyang."

He was really troubled by this matter. Ouyang Xue's cousin came to persuade her in person, but he didn't persuade Ouyang Xue to leave. He was really not sure about it.

Although the higher authorities asked them to escort Ouyang Xue out at any cost, he did not dare to kidnap him by force.

Wang Jindong's mind was spinning quickly, he thought for a while, and said: "This matter is easy to handle, you just... say so, it will definitely be possible."

Chief of Staff Liu held out his thumb in admiration, and said with a smile, "The teacher is indeed wise."

Chief of Staff Liu walked out of the war room and came to the guest house of the division headquarters of the 187th Division. In the small conference room of the guest house, he brought Director Zhou of the Political Department of the Military Commission, two colonels led by the Ninth War Zone and the Fifth War Zone, And the person in charge of the press corps convened together.

Director Zhou and others have heard the news that the Japanese army came to besiege, and they are all anxious to leave here.

Director Zhou said: "Chief Liu, I heard that the Japanese army is coming. I have the responsibility to protect the safety of the observation group and the press group. Please escort us to leave safely immediately."

Chief of Staff Liu said: "I just came to discuss this matter with you. The Japanese army came too suddenly this time. To the southeast, the Japanese army is less than 15 miles away from the county seat, and the Daqing River Bridge has been occupied by the Japanese army. To the northeast, the Japanese army Lanxi County has been surrounded. The Japanese army in the north has crossed Lu County and is approaching Linchuan Town.

At present, the movement of the enemy in the west is unknown, but according to my guess, since the Japanese army attacked the Daqinghe Bridge, they should also send troops to the west to outflank it.

How many troops does the enemy have?Where are they now?It is difficult to grasp the situation in a hurry.

I discussed it with the division seat, and I really want to send troops to escort you out.There is a small ferry named Han Ferry in the upper reaches of the Daqing River 52 miles away from here. We will send a reinforcement company to escort you across the Daqing River from there. "

Director Zhou and the others were very happy, and Director Zhou said, "That's good! Then act quickly."

At this moment, a staff member came in to report, he said: "Chief of Staff Liu, the Japanese army has been found ten miles southwest of the county seat, and the specific situation has not yet been ascertained."

"This, damn devil! How could this happen?" Chief of Staff Liu felt very embarrassed.

He said: "The Japanese army has also been found in the west, and the situation is unknown. Escorting you out is very likely to be intercepted by the Japanese army. If you encounter the Japanese army in the wild, this may be troublesome."

Director Zhou and the two colonels leading the teams in the two theaters were both soldiers. When they heard this situation, they felt that the danger of breaking out was too great.They began to discuss in low voices.

Chief of Staff Liu said: "Our division has said that we must ensure your safety no matter what. If you are willing to break out, we can send another company to protect you. If you are willing to stay in the city, our 187th Division will fight for you even if you fight hard. Light up, but also to ensure your safety.

If you want to die, the people of our 187th Division will be killed first. As long as our people are still alive, we will definitely guarantee your safety. "

Hearing Chief of Staff Liu's impassioned words, the four team leaders were very moved.They also believed that it would be too dangerous to break out by force, and it might be safer to stay in Zhiyuan County and wait for help.

Director Zhou said: "Since your 187th Division can resolutely resist the enemy, at this time, we should also stay and fight against the Japanese invaders with you. We decided not to leave, and we will fight together with the 187th Division."

Chief of Staff Liu thought to himself: "The words are really beautiful. You really deserve to be engaged in political work."

He pretended to be touched, and said excitedly: "Okay, officers and soldiers of the 187th Division, hearing that you are here to fight with them, the morale will definitely be high."

After leaving the conference room, a smile appeared on the corner of Chief of Staff Liu's mouth.In fact, no trace of the Japanese army has been found in the west, and the staff officer just now was arranged by him to deliberately scare Director Zhou and others.This trick seems to be very useful.

Chief of Staff Liu came to Ouyang Xue's room, knocked on the door and said, "Miss Ouyang, are you there?"

Ouyang Xue opened the door and saw Chief of Staff Liu, she asked, "Chief of Staff Liu, are you okay?"

Chief of Staff Liu saw that Zhao Jie was still in the room, so he said, "Miss Ouyang, please take a step to speak."

Ouyang Xue is very smart, she has vaguely guessed Chief of Staff Liu's intention, she said: "Zhao Jie is my sister, if you have anything to say, you can say it face to face."

Chief of Staff Liu was very helpless, he couldn't hold back this young lady.So, he closed the door and said, "I just received a telegram from the attendant's office of the Military Commission requesting our department to send someone to escort you out of Zhiyuan County and return to Wuhan."

Ouyang Xue said calmly and firmly: "The Japanese army is coming, and the officers and soldiers of your 187th Division are here to fight resolutely. How can I leave at this time? I must fight to the end with you.

Although I'm just a reporter, I can't hold a gun.However, I will use my pen to record the heroic deeds of the officers and soldiers of the 187th Division. "

Hearing Ouyang Xue's words, Chief of Staff Liu was really moved.He thought to himself: "You are worthy of being Madam's cousin, a woman does not give way to a man."

He said: "Miss Ouyang, I understand your feelings, and I also know that you are a patriotic and passionate young man. If our young people in China can be like you, why not drive the Japanese invaders out of China?!

But, Miss Ouyang, you have to understand our difficulties, we are just a basic combat unit..."

Ouyang Xue interrupted him, and said firmly: "Chief Liu, you don't need to say anything. I have made up my mind and will never leave here."

Chief of Staff Liu said with emotion: "Miss Ouyang, you are really admirable. Alas, it's a pity that those soldiers died in vain."

Having said that, he sighed, and took out a handkerchief from his pocket to wipe his eyes.

Seeing Chief of Staff Liu's appearance like this, Ouyang Xue couldn't help being a little curious, she asked, "What happened? Who sacrificed for nothing?"

Chief of Staff Liu took out a telegram and handed it to Ouyang Xue, then continued to wipe his eyes with a handkerchief, rubbing vigorously until his eyes turned red.

Ouyang Xue received the telegram and saw that it said: The 41st Army Task Force fought fiercely with the Japanese army at Ferry in South Korea. Although the enemy was defeated temporarily, more than 50 officers and soldiers had been sacrificed.The Japanese army may continue to send troops to occupy the ferry at any time.Please escort Miss Ouyang to the ferry as soon as possible. Before seeing Miss Ouyang, our department will guard the ferry to the death.Just be sure not to delay.

Followed by three rush symbols.

This telegram was of course also forged by Chief of Staff Liu. He took a random telegram and wrote the translated content under it. Anyway, Ouyang Xue couldn't understand those radio symbols.

Ouyang Xue never expected that so many officers and soldiers would be sacrificed in order to save herself.Moreover, if I don't hurry to the ferry, more people will die.

Ouyang Xue is a hot-blooded young man, and also an informed and reasonable person. In this situation, she has no choice.

She said helplessly: "Well then!However, I have one request, bring Zhao Jie with you. "

Zhao Jie originally thought that Ouyang Xue had a lot of background, but through the conversation between Chief of Staff Liu and Ouyang Xue, he realized that the identity of this young lady with whom he had been getting along day and night these days turned out to be so important.

What made her even more emotional was that Ouyang Xue was willing to leave with her.She said gratefully, "Thank you, Miss Xiaoxue."

For Chief of Staff Liu, as long as Ouyang Xue is willing to leave, other things are nothing.He said decisively: "No problem, then I will arrange it now."

With that said, he walked towards the door.When he reached the door, he turned around and said, "I hope you two will keep this matter a secret. Don't tell the press corps, otherwise it will shake the morale of the army."

Ouyang Xue understood this, she nodded in agreement, and then she and Zhao Jie packed up their things and prepared to leave.

Twenty or ten minutes later, three trucks full of soldiers left the west gate of the county seat and headed towards Han Ferry.

Daqing River Bridge.

After seizing the bridgehead on the north side of the Daqinghe Bridge, Jiro Nakajima, the captain of the Nakajima Pulling Team, immediately organized troops to cover the engineers and lay explosives on the bridge, ready to blow up the bridge at any time.

At this time, two more squadrons of Japanese troops rushed to the Daqinghe Bridge. They were ordered to come to assist Nakajima Jiro and stick to the bridge.

After seeing Jiro Nakajima, the two squadron leaders admired him when they saw that he had captured the Daqinghe Bridge.They said they were ordered to come to the aid of Jiro Nakajima and were under his command.

Nakajima Jiro is a very powerful person. He successfully occupied the Daqinghe Bridge. He was very excited and his mind became more enlightened.

He took out a military map, pointed to Han Ferry on the upper reaches of the Daqing River Bridge, and said: "In this area, the enemy troops want to cross the Daqing River, besides this bridge, there is also this ferry.

In order to prevent the enemy's reinforcements from crossing the river here, I decided to seize this ferry. "

The reason why the Japanese army's combat effectiveness is strong is inseparable from the active fighting spirit of their officers and soldiers.

The two squadron leaders are also young people, and they also have a passion for making contributions. They think Jiro Nakajima's decision is correct and agree with it.

Nakajima Jiro said: "I decided to take my Nakajima advance team to seize the Han Ferry Ferry. The task of holding on to this bridge is left to the two of you. Please!"

"Ha Yi." The two young Japanese squadron leaders felt their blood boil, and they saluted Nakajima Jiro, expressing that they would never disappoint his expectations.

Nakajima Jiro immediately handed over the position to the two Japanese squadron leaders, led the Nakajima advance team, and marched in the direction of Han Ferry.

Pingyue County.

After Gao Jiu sent a telegram to Wang Jindong, he said to Li Guishan, the captain of the Pingyue County Security Force, who was waiting at the side: "Captain Li, you are also responsible for annihilating the Shankou brigade this time. Time is running out, and I have important things to do." If you want to do it, I won’t tell you more.”

Li Guishan saw Gao Jiu for the first time, and saw that he easily wiped out a brigade of the Japanese army. If he hadn't been clever enough to contact Gao Jiu in advance, his security brigade would have already It's over.

He said, "Jiuye, please do your work first. If there is a chance, I would like to treat you to a drink."

Gao Jiu smiled and said, "Okay, after I come back this time, there will definitely be a chance."

Li Guishan said: "Then you are busy, can we say goodbye?"

Gao Jiu nodded and said, "Take your people and go."

Li Guishan hurriedly said: "Thank you Jiuye, then I will take my leave."

After speaking, he gathered the whole team and prepared to leave.

At this time, Gao Jiu stopped him and said, "Captain Li, leave half of your men's weapons."

Li Guishan was startled, thinking that Gao Jiu wanted his weapons and ammunition.But when he thought about it again, he understood it all at once.He said happily: "Thank you Jiu Ye for your reminder."

It turned out that Gao Jiu was really helping him.It is conceivable that Li Guishan's security force brigade was operating together with the Yamaguchi brigade, and the entire Japanese army's Yamaguchi brigade was gone. Li Guishan didn't look a little embarrassed after he returned, so why did he have a job?

Standing in front of the line, Li Guishan ordered: "Start with the first person in the first line of the line, one person apart, and leave the weapons behind."

The soldiers put their weapons on the ground in a hurry as required.

Li Guishan issued an order to turn the troops to the right and march towards Pingyue County.As they walked, they threw away hats on their heads, military uniforms, leggings, empty bullet belts, grenade bags and other materials, looking more and more embarrassed.

After Li Guishan and others left, Gao Jiu said to Jiang Xiaomei and Yang Jiong: "Let's go to rescue Zhiyuan County now. You choose 100 veterans and act with me."

Jiang Xiaomei said: "The devils are a whole brigade, there are so many people, everyone from our independent battalion should go."

Yang Jiong also agreed with Jiang Xiaomei's opinion.

Seeing the attitude of the independent battalion, Wang Zhankui added to his goodwill towards them.

Gao Jiu said: "I understand your feelings, but Zhiyuan County is at stake, we must arrive as soon as possible."The people in your independent battalion don't have horses, so you can't drive there on foot.

You sent out 100 people, and our special forces, and the brothers from the cavalry battalion. The two of you rode on the same horse, first rushed to Taoyuan Town, and then drove from there. "

Jiang Xiaomei said: "Understood."

She immediately ordered the team to be assembled, selected 100 combat backbones, left Yang Jiong to control the troops at home, and set off with Gao Jiu and others.

Zhiyuan County.

To the east of the county seat, the vanguard of the Japanese army finally appeared.

(End of this chapter)