The most cattle cottage in the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 373 Special Commissioner

There was complete silence in the war room, and everyone looked at Li Fengming in amazement. The news came so suddenly and so timely that everyone seemed to be dreaming.

Deputy Zhang felt very embarrassed, and the chief of staff also felt a little embarrassed.The Director of Operations asked suspiciously: "Deputy Director Li, what's going on here? Didn't Mr. Gao say he won't blow up the bridge?"

Li Fengming said with emotion: "Actually, this is not the case. Mr. Gao is a true patriot, and he would not raise personal conditions on such a matter related to the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War.

We asked for air force support to bomb the Yujiang Bridge, but we were intercepted by the Japanese air force.If Mr. Gao carried out this task with great fanfare, he might not be able to complete the task of blowing up the Yujiang Bridge. I think everyone understands the reason for this. "

Li Fengming spoke with reservations, he couldn't say that someone inside the Ninth Theater would leak information, but everyone understood what he was implying.

The chief of staff said with emotion: "I really didn't expect that this Mr. Gao is not only so skillful, but also so thoughtful. I heard that he is only in his twenties. He is really a formidable young man!"

Deputy Zhang was an upright anti-Japanese general, he knew that he had misunderstood Gao Jiu, and said: "I am very sorry about this matter, it seems that I really misunderstood Mr. Gao.

Li Fengming, you are familiar with Mr. Gao. When Mr. Gao returned to Wuhan, you said that I would entertain Mr. Gao and apologize to him in person. "

The Director of Operations asked curiously: "Deputy Director Li, the Yujiang Bridge is so well-defended, how did Mr. Gao blow up that bridge?"

Li Fengming shook his head and said: "I haven't had time to ask about this matter yet. I will send a telegram to Mr. Gao later, asking him in detail about the process of blowing up the Yujiang Bridge."

The chief of staff said: "Since Mr. Gao blew up the Yujiang Bridge, our previous strategic deployment must be changed. Immediately connect me with the No. 70 First Army and order them to stop the transfer and continue to stick to Lu'an and Huoshan. .”

"Yes." The Chief of Operations responded excitedly. He grabbed the phone and said, "Pick me up to Commander Li of the 71st Army."

The call was connected soon, and the Chief of Operations handed the call to the Chief of Staff.Before the chief of staff could speak, Li Junchang said excitedly: "San Zuo, the Yujiang Bridge was blown up, did you send people to blow it up? It's really amazing. It's a pity that the hero who blew up the bridge , I'm afraid I won't be able to come back."

The chief of staff felt a "thump" in his heart, and he asked nervously, "What's going on here?"

Commander Li said: "Our forward troops sent scouts to observe the situation of the Yujiang Bridge. They saw that when the vanguard of the [-]rd Japanese Chariot Brigade was driving on the Yujiang Bridge, someone was driving a plane directly to the Yujiang Bridge. It crashed into the Yujiang Bridge, and then it blew up the Yujiang Bridge. This is really a remarkable heroic feat.

It's a pity that the hero who flew the plane probably died with the bridge.Please tell me the name of that hero. On behalf of all the soldiers of the 71st Army, I would like to pay high tribute to this brave and fearless martyr who sacrificed for the country. "

Commander Li's voice was loud, and the people in the war room could hear it clearly.

"Mr. Gao made a heroic sacrifice?" Deputy Zhang felt very sad, and felt very guilty in his heart. His voice was a little choked up, and he couldn't continue.

The chief of staff was also very sad. He said to Commander Li: "Commander Li, now change the order just issued by the theater command. You continue to stick to Lu'an and Huoshan counties. Regarding the situation of the hero who blew up the Yujiang Bridge, I will report to you later. notified."

After he put down the phone, he said sadly to Li Fengming: "So it turned out to be like this! I have been thinking about how Gao Yingxiong blew up the Yujiang Bridge, which was heavily defended by the Japanese army. It is really unexpected that he sacrificed himself. Completed this task.

For a long time, the newspapers have been promoting that Mr. Gao is brave and fearless for the country and the people. He is a real anti-Japanese national hero. Now it seems that he really lives up to his name.Mr. Gao is really amazing, but it's a pity that he died so heroically at such a young age. "

The Director of Operations was also in a very sad mood. He said: "I really didn't expect Mr. Gao to be so heroic. I suggest that the Ninth War Zone should honor Mr. Gao's request and send the equipment and legal currency he wanted to his place." Peach Blossom Mountain."

Deputy Zhang was full of guilt, and he immediately said: "It must be done, I will personally arrange this matter."

The chief of staff also agreed. He said: "Does Mr. Gao have any other relatives? If there are, we must not treat his family members badly in the Ninth War Zone."

When Li Fengming heard the officers talking like this, he was both moved and amused, because although Lin Yanni didn't tell him how Gao Jiu blew up the bridge, he could tell from Lin Yanni's excitement on the phone that Gao Jiu should be safe and sound.

However, he was also a little moved when he heard the officers say that, and he really didn't have any definite news about Gao Jiu, so he couldn't say anything.The officers are willing to compensate Gao Jiu, and as Gao Jiu's friend, he is also happy to see the result.

So he didn't say a word, and planned to go back to the office and call Lin Yanni again. On the one hand, he would find out the exact situation of Gao Jiu, and on the other hand, he would convey the thoughts of the officers to Gao Jiu through Lin Yanni.

Li Fengming was about to leave to make a phone call when he heard a combat staff officer shouting, "Report to attendees, Commander Yang of the 20th Army has an urgent military report."

There are many troops under the ninth war zone, and each combat staff officer is responsible for liaison with a part of the troops. Otherwise, the chief of staff's phone will not be blown up.

Li Fengming knew that the current location of the 20th Army was in the Hefei area, so he stopped thoughtfully, wanting to hear what was going on.

The chief of staff went to answer the phone, and then walked back with a gloomy face. He said: "Commander Yang of the 20th Army has been violently attacked by the Sixth Division of the Japanese Army. Their frontline position has been lost, and the situation is very critical. Commander Yang Ask for reinforcements, or ask the war zone commander's permission to retreat to Liangxiang."

The Chief of Operations immediately said: "The 20th Army cannot retreat. If they retreat, the flanks of the 39th Army will be exposed. I suggest sending troops to reinforce it."

The chief of staff asked: "Where is there any reinforcements? Now everywhere is in a tight spot, and there are not enough troops."

Deputy Commander Zhang said: "Let's think of a solution for the reinforcements. Command Commander Yang to stand firm and not take a step back."

The Chief of Staff nodded and said, "I will give Commander Yang an order."

The chief of staff issued an order, and after returning, he urgently consulted with Deputy Commander Zhang and the Chief of Operations to see where reinforcements could be dispatched to reinforce the 20th Army.

While they were discussing, Li Fengming picked up a phone and wanted to call the Military Intelligence Department of the Fifth War Zone. He found Lin Yanni and asked, "Miss Lin, Mr. Gao blew up the Yujiang Bridge, how is he doing now? Have you retreated safely?"

Lin Yanni is now like Jia Liu, full of confidence in Gao Jiu, she said with a smile: "Thank you Director Li for your concern, my brother Jiu is definitely fine."

Li Fengming breathed a sigh of relief, and told Lin Yanni the benefits that the chiefs of the Ninth War Zone had promised Gao Jiu, and asked her to pass it on to Gao Jiu. At the same time, he said, "Please contact Mr. Gao as soon as possible. If Mr. Gao is still in Hefei There is another important matter in that area that needs his help."

Lin Yanni was very happy for Gao Jiu when she heard that he had gained so many benefits again, so she readily agreed, saying that she would get in touch with Gao Jiu immediately, and then inform Li Fengming.

Seeing that several officers were discussing there, it seemed that it was difficult to dispatch reinforcements.Li Fengming walked over and said: "Sirs, I have a suggestion, I don't know if I should say it or not?"

The sadness in Deputy Zhang's heart hadn't passed yet, he said impatiently: "When is this? If you have anything to say, hurry up."

Li Fengming said: "Sir, I just got in touch with a friend of mine, and she can be sure that Mr. Gao has retreated safely."

Li Fengming had heard about the affairs between Gao Jiu, Zhang Keming and Lin Yanni, so he would not mention Lin Yanni in front of Deputy Commander Zhang, and only said that a friend of his had provided the information.

"Oh, that's it, this is really great." Assistant Zhang said with relief.

"Yeah, that's very pleasing."

"Mr. Gao is amazing. After completing such a difficult task, he was able to escape unscathed. I really don't know how he did it?"

Everyone discussed and were satisfied with the result.

The Chief of Operations knows Li Fengming well, and knowing that he is talking about this matter at this time, he must have other ideas.He asked: "Deputy Director Li, do you have any suggestion, is it related to Mr. Gao?"

Li Fengming nodded and said: "Yes, the matter I want to talk about is related to Mr. Gao."

After finishing speaking, he talked about Gao Jiu's role in the major victory won by the Fifth War Zone in Nanchang.

"It could be like this? This Mr. Gao is really an excellent military talent." The chief of staff said with emotion.

Deputy Zhang said: "Li Fengming, you mean to ask Mr. Gao to help rescue the crisis facing the 20th Army?"

Li Fengming said: "Sir, Mr. Gao is still in the Hefei area. Anyway, we have no reinforcements to send. Why don't we ask Mr. Gao to assist Commander Yang, maybe we can resolve the crisis they are facing now."

Deputy Zhang discussed briefly with the chief of staff, and said decisively: "This matter is so settled. On behalf of the Chief of the Ninth War Zone, I specially appointed Mr. Gao as the special commissioner of the Chief of the Ninth War Zone, who can represent the commander. Li Fengming, you put down all other work now and are responsible for getting in touch with Mr. Gao."

The Chief of Staff said: "You can tell Mr. Gao that the Commander's Department previously promised to give him the equipment of two standard infantry regiments and the 50 French currency. After the mission, the war zone chief will reward him additionally."

Li Fengming was about to make a request for Gao Jiu, but the chief of staff's words made him very happy.He immediately said: "Sir, please sit down, and your subordinates will definitely convey your instructions to Mr. Gao."

The chief of staff said: "I personally called Commander Yang and asked him to respect Mr. Gao's opinion."

Tanxi County, southwest of Hefei, the headquarters of the 20th Army.

In the Anti-Japanese War, the Sichuan Army made great contributions. During the eight-year Anti-Japanese War, 350 million Sichuan soldiers went out to fight against Japan, of which more than 64 were casualties. Every ten anti-Japanese soldiers who died in the battle had one Sichuan soldier.The Sichuan Army ranked first in the country in terms of the number of people participating in the battle and the tragic sacrifice.

The 20th Army is a unit of the Sichuan Army. Commander Yang is in his 40s. He is considered tall among Sichuanese, with a dignified and majestic face.Commander Yang was resolute and brave in the war of resistance. After the start of the war of resistance, the 20th Army made repeated achievements. During the Battle of Songhu, it was rated as one of the five most capable troops along with the 88th Division of the Central Army's German Armor Division.

After the Battle of Wuhan began, the 20th Army continued to fight hard, and has now reduced its staff by half, leaving only more than [-] troops in the entire army.At this moment, they are facing a fierce attack from the powerful Japanese Sixth Division.

The Sixth Division of the Japanese Army is one of the old permanent divisions of the Japanese Army, with a strength of more than 20 people, well-equipped and well-trained, and rich combat experience.In the attack on the 20th Army of the Sichuan Army, it was supported by the Second Air Force of the Japanese Army. The offensive was very fierce.General Yang had no choice but to ask for help from the Chief of the Ninth War Zone.

The chief of staff of the war zone called him personally, saying that the war situation was tight everywhere and he could not send reinforcements. However, he said that he had invited Gao Jiu, a famous anti-Japanese hero, to serve as a special commissioner of the Ninth War Zone Commander's Department and come to the 20th Army to help solve the problem. the crisis they face.

Commander Yang knew that the Chief of the Ninth War Zone had their difficulties, and he had also heard of Gao Jiu's name. Coupled with the strong recommendation of the Chief of Staff of the Ninth War Zone, he also had some expectations for Gao Jiu's arrival.

It also made him feel strange that since the chief of staff recommended Gao Jiu, the bombing of the forward positions of the 20th Army by the Japanese air force had stopped.He said to the deputy army commander: "It seems that this Gao Jiu is really a lucky general. Even the Japanese gave him face and didn't send planes to bomb us."

What he didn't know was that because Gao Jiu and others attacked the Japanese army's airport, the Japanese army suffered heavy losses, and they didn't have the mind to carry out the bombing mission for the time being.

The deputy army commander said: "Junzuo, I'm a little interested in this Gao Jiu after you said that. I want to see what kind of superpower this world-famous anti-Japanese hero is like?"

After Gao Jiu jumped off the plane, under the influence of inertia, he flew forward for more than ten meters before falling into the water. The moment he fell into the water, he saw the bomber crash into the Yujiang Bridge.

After falling into the water, he was worried about being shot by the Japanese army, so he sank directly to the bottom of the river, then turned around and went down the river. It was not until ten minutes later that he came out of the water. At this time, he was 1km away from the Yujiang Bridge. Then, he swam towards the south bank of the Yu River.

After landing, he walked along the valley, avoiding the Japanese anti-aircraft artillery positions on the top of the mountain, and after walking for 40 minutes, he left the Yujiang River Valley to join Ning Wen, Ning Wu and others.

When Gao Jiu arrived at Yuexi Town, the meeting place they agreed upon, Jia Liu and the others had already joined Ning Wen and Ning Wu.Seeing Gao Jiu, everyone surrounded him excitedly.

Not long after Wang Guimin defected to Gao Jiu, she was very worried that something would happen to Gao Jiu.If something happened to Gao Jiu, he didn't know where he would go next.Although he saw that Jia Liu, Ning Wen and the others were full of confidence in Gao Jiu and believed that Gao Jiu would return safely, he also hoped so, but he still felt a little worried.

Now, seeing that Gao Jiu had returned safely, he sincerely praised: "Master Jiu, you are really amazing!"

After everyone had dinner in Yuexi Town, Gao Jiu sent a telegram to Lin Yanni, and then got in touch with Li Fengming.He was originally planning to go to Hefei City to meet Gu Shoufu for a while, and the arrangement of the Ninth Theater Commander's Department fit his wish.

Gao Jiu smiled and said, "Damn Master Gu, I'm asking you to drink tea right now."

(End of this chapter)