The most cattle cottage in the Anti-Japanese War

Chapter 513 Holding the golden rice bowl and begging for rice

Gao Jiu understands that this is the 41st Army that has something to discuss with him.He said: "Brother Wang, our brother is a life-long friendship, if you have anything to say, just speak up."

Gao Jiu's attitude made Wang Jindong very face-saving. He laughed and said to Commander Wang: "Sir, I'll just tell you. Brother Gao is one of us. You can tell him directly if you have anything."

Commander Wang also smiled and said: "That's right, our 41st Army and Brother Gao have always fought side by side, and we are definitely a family. Then you can tell Brother Gao what we mean."

Wang Jindong said: "Brother Gao, to the south of the 41st Army, the 37th Division of the Japanese Army has cut off the communication channel between our army and the rear, and the 38th Division of the Japanese Army in the surrounding Kaifeng and Zhumadian areas is constantly attacking our army. Launch an offensive. Today, our army's supplies and replenishment of soldiers have been greatly hindered.

We hope Brother Gao will help us fight a few battles together, first repel the attack of the Japanese 38th Division, and then fight the Japanese 37th Division, so as to open up the connection between our army and the national army in the Dabie Mountains. "

Gao Jiu understood that the 41st Army mainly wanted to open up the connection with the national army in the rear, and this was the rhythm of withdrawing from Nanyang and retreating to the rear.

To be honest, the 41st Army of the National Army is an important barrier in the southwest of Southwest Shandong. If the 41st Army withdraws, the enemy situation in Southwest Shandong will become very serious. Gao Jiu and Jiang Xiaomei from Southwest Shandong et al will also lose the strategic rear.

Of course, the 41st Army is now facing a lot of pressure from the Japanese army, and Gao Jiu can't let the 41st Army fall into desperation because of his own reasons.

Gao Jiu said: "There is no problem in fighting. If you have any difficulties, let's talk about it together."

Commander Wang knew that he couldn't hide his intention from Gao Jiu, and said, "Brother Gao, it's not that we want to give up Nanyang, we really can't hold on any longer.

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Now that the material passages in the rear are cut off, it is impossible to support so many troops just by relying on the counties around the Nanyang area and Nanyang City.Now, we have a problem with eating. I am afraid that we have to give up Nanyang and go to the rear. "

When Commander Wang said this, all the division commanders also talked about it.

Master Song of the 69th Division said: "To tell you the truth, Brother Gao, we have received taxes from the people in the control area for three years, and the people can no longer afford us. If we continue to increase taxes, the people will complain, and I am afraid they will directly Those who surrendered to the Japanese invaders."

Commander Li of the 67th Division said: "The situation on our side is even more serious. Now that we recruit recruits, we can't even make up the uniforms. It's like a group of beggars."

Gao Wenchang and Wang Yunliang didn't expect that they would face such a difficult situation after joining the 41st Army of the National Army, and they couldn't help but feel uneasy again.

Gao Jiu said: "You are facing serious difficulties, and it is understandable that you want to leave Nanyang and return to the rear.

As for fighting the Japanese army and opening up the line of communication with the rear, I am duty-bound, brother. "

Speaking of this, Gao Jiu paused for a while, and continued: "However, brother has some ideas, and wants to talk to the military seat and the brothers."

Wang Jindong believes that Gao Jiu has always been resourceful, and his opinions must be reasonable.So, he said: "Brother Gao, I know you have a solution. If you have any good ideas, please tell us quickly."

Gao Jiu said: "After the fall of Wuhan, the Japanese army is currently attacking Changsha. From the Nanyang area to the rear, you are currently facing not only the 37th Division of the Japanese army, but also many other Japanese troops.

At this stage, how can we pass through the enemy-occupied area and return to the rear?I am afraid that the troops will be dispersed before reaching the rear.

Also, I wonder if you have heard the wind?Before long, the Military Commission will reorganize the army. "

When Gao Jiu said this, Commander Wang interjected, "Brother Gao, I've also heard something about this matter. Is your source reliable?"

Gao Jiu knew the history. After the Battle of Changsha, because the area controlled by the Nationalist Government became smaller and smaller, and the financial revenue became more difficult, it could not support so many troops.As a result, the central military system was also reorganized. Except for a few units, other corps and armies were downsized.

Gao Jiu said: "I think you all have a general idea of ​​the financial situation of the Nationalist Government. The reorganization of the Central Army is inevitable."

Everyone also knows that Gao Jiu has great energy, and he has close ties with the government and the upper echelons of the national army.Since he said so, the news must be unmistakable.

The generals of the 41st Army were a little frustrated. According to the situation of the 41st Army, the national government gave them three divisions at most, and the number of troops would be greatly reduced.In this case, the positions of many generals here may be reduced, and the strength they can control will be greatly reduced.

The army is the capital for the generals to settle down, and they are unwilling to accept such a result.

Commander Wang asked: "Brother Gao, we are in a lot of difficulties now. Is there any way to improve our situation? Brother Gao please advise."

Gao Jiu laughed loudly, and said, "Military seat, generals! You are living in blessings and don't know your blessings, and you are begging for food with golden rice bowls."

Having said that, he couldn't help laughing again.

Everyone was a little dazed by his laughter. They didn't understand that the 41st Army was facing such a predicament, what else was there to be happy about?

Wang Jindong's face showed joy, he knew that Gao Jiu must have thought of a good solution.He said, "Brother Gao, if you have any clever tricks, just tell us quickly."

Gao Jiu said: "First of all, you are a majestic central army, with an organization and a number. The funds allocated to you by the National Government every year, as well as various equipment such as weapons and ammunition, are necessary. Even after the reorganization, you are still Part of the logistics support can be obtained. It's just that it's temporarily inconvenient to transport.

There is no need to worry about this matter at all, there are two solutions.The first way is that I can arrange for the Air Force to transport you by air.The second method is to deploy a capable force to form a transport team, and with the help of the military command, establish a secret transport channel.If you are still not at ease, I can send a special force to assist you in transportation. "

Hearing this, everyone felt better.Everyone knows that Gao Jiu is capable of gaining the support of the Air Force and the Military Command, not to mention the combat effectiveness of his special forces.With the materials and funds allocated by the Military Commission, the basic needs of the 41st Army can be met.

However, everyone is still a little worried.Commander Wang said: "Brother Gao, even if we can get the supplies allocated by the Military Commission, I'm afraid we can only get half of the current amount, and it still can't support our many troops." Gao Jiu said: "My opinion is that you don't want to return In the rear area, if you stay here in Nanyang, you can preserve the establishment of the five divisions.

You can apply for this matter, and only let the Military Commission bear the supplies of your three divisions, and the other two divisions will raise their own funds. "

The solution proposed by Gao Jiu can preserve the status of all the generals present, as well as the existing strength of the 41st Army. Of course, everyone is willing.

Commander Wang asked: "How will the supplies of our other two divisions be resolved?"

Gao Jiu said: "In the Nanyang area, only your 41st Army family can get supplementary funds and supplies from the local area. From this point of view, life is much easier than when you go to the rear."

When Gao Jiu said this, Master Li of the 68th Division said regretfully: "It's a pity that this generation of soldiers and bandits is united, and the common people are really too poor, and they don't get much money and supplies from them."

Gao Jiu said: "Of course, relying on these alone cannot meet the needs of the 41st Army. However, it is not impossible to solve these difficulties."

Speaking of this, Gao Jiu said with a smile: "I said that you don't know your blessings when you are in the midst of blessings, and you are begging for food with golden rice bowls because you don't even know that you are sitting on a golden mountain now."

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, not understanding that the Nanyang area was so poor, where did Jinshan come from?
Gao Jiu stood up and said, "Generals, please follow me."

Everyone followed Gao Jiu to the map hanging on the wall,

Gao Jiu picked up his baton and drew a circle around Nanyang, saying, "The gold mine I'm talking about is here, the Funiu Mountains.

Funiu Mountain is located in NY City, Hen Province. It is called Funiu Mountain because it looks like a lying cow.

Funiu Mountain is a branch of the eastern section of the Qinling Mountains. It is the watershed between the Huai River and the Han River. It runs from northwest to southeast. It is about 400 kilometers long and about 1000 meters above sea level. The sea at the tip of the horn is 2222.5 meters, which is the highest peak of Funiu Mountain.

Relying on the Funiu Mountains, the 41st Army has a relatively large strategic depth, and can advance, attack, retreat, or defend.At the same time, with the southwest of Shandong as a barrier, there is no need to worry about the Japanese attack from the northeast.When necessary, you can retreat to Southwest Shandong, and there is a lot of room for maneuver in strategy.

Moreover, the Nanyang area is the area with the most minerals and relatively rich reserves in HEN Province.According to statistics, there are 84 kinds of minerals here, including 23 kinds of metal minerals including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, precious metals, rare elements, scattered elements, and radioactive minerals, and 59 kinds of non-metallic minerals including metallurgical auxiliary raw materials, chemical raw materials, building materials, and fuels. ..."

After Gao Jiu introduced these mineral resources, he said: "There are so many mineral resources, it is money to dig them out. So, you are sitting on the cornucopia with golden rice bowls in your hands. There is no need to expect to find them from the common people. That little money.

If you can make full use of the mineral resources in the Nanyang area, you can hire a large number of people to mine. Not only will you no longer need to collect taxes from the people, but you will be able to improve the lives of the people, and your relationship with the people will naturally become closer.With the support of the people, your soldiers will not be a problem. This is a multi-purpose thing, so why not do it? "

Gao Jiu vomited and talked for a long time, but the generals of the 41st Army were not excited, they all looked dazed, even sad.

Gao Jiu was wondering, and Wang Jindong said awkwardly: "Brother Gao, we don't understand what you said. Where are those mines, how are they dug out, how will they be transported out in the future, and who will they sell them to?"

The other generals of the 41st Army also said, "Yes, Brother Gao, we don't understand these things."

Gao Jiu said with a smile: "These things are not difficult. If you are willing to stay in Nanyang area, I can help you solve these things."

To be honest, Commander Wang is used to being the emperor of the land in this area. He has a heavy army in his hand and monopolizes one side, so naturally he doesn't want to go back to the rear to be a little wife.

He said decisively: "Brother Gao, if you can help us solve our financial difficulties, our 41st Army will stay in Nanyang."

Wang Jindong also said: "Yes, brother Gao, we brothers have always fought side by side, I really can't bear to let me leave here."

The other generals of the 41st Army also had the same idea. They were used to eating and drinking in this area. If they could have independent financial sources, they would certainly not want to leave.

Especially Gao Wenchang and Wang Yunliang of the newly created 166th Division. Their greatest reliance is Gao Jiu, so they naturally hope to get closer to Gao Jiu.They expressed their willingness to stay in the Nanyang area and fight side by side with Gao Jiu.

In order to strengthen the 41st Army's confidence in staying in Nanyang, Gao Jiu said that he is willing to spend 20 oceans to help the 41st Army and solve the immediate difficulties.

He planned to spend 50 yuan to establish a joint venture with the 41st Army to establish a mining company in the Nanyang area. Gao Jiu will be responsible for the specific operation.

Commander Wang and the generals of the 41st Army saw that Gao Jiu was so confident, they also made up their minds and decided to spend 50 oceans to cooperate with Gao Jiu.

The reason why Gao Jiu spent so much effort to persuade the 41st Army to stay in the Nanyang area was because with the deepening of the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese army would shift its strategic focus to consolidating the occupied areas.At that time, the enemy's situation will become more serious, and the struggle situation in the future will also be more severe.

If the 41st Army can be kept in the Nanyang area, the Nanyang area of ​​the 41st Army, the Luxinan Army Division of the underground party, and the Taohuashan guerrilla can be formed. The new trinity will give the Taohuashan guerrilla a new strategic depth.You can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat.

With the deepening of the war, the main thing in the future is to fight for consumption. Gao Jiu can't always rely on robbery to maintain the Taohuashan guerrillas.Being able to utilize the rich mineral resources in the Nanyang area will provide strong support for future wars.

Regarding the development of these mineral resources, Gao Jiu is not worried. There are some professional talents in Nanyang itself, and some can be imported from other places.Ordinary labor is not a problem, it can be solved locally in Nanyang. If there is a shortage of manpower, some people can be hired from the southwestern area of ​​Shandong.

As for the sales of future products, Taohuashan now has an arsenal, which itself can absorb a considerable part of the products.Gao Jiu can also do business with the government, the Jinsui Army in Shanxi, the Guangxi faction in the fifth war zone, and even the Japanese devils.

After discussing this matter, everyone began to discuss combat operations against the Japanese army.

The top priority is to remove the threat from the 38th Division of the Japanese Army.

Since Gao Jiu came to Southwest Shandong, the 38th Division of the Japanese Army has always been a threat.Although Gao Jiu did not deal with them directly, they often launched attacks on the 41st Army, which threatened the safety of Gao Jiu's flank.In the battle when the Japanese army in Shandong aggressively attacked Taohuashan, the 38th Division of the Japanese army also launched an attack on Southwest Shandong.

Gao Jiu had been holding back his anger for a long time, now it's time to deal with them.

Gao Jiu said: "Let's take the Devil's 38th Division first."

After everyone studied the combat plan, they set up a joint headquarters. The operations were dominated by the 41st Army. Gao Jiu's Taohuashan guerrillas cooperated with the 41st Army. From now on, they will start preparing for the battle. Five days later, they will launch an attack on the 38th Division of the Japanese Army. The regiment's offensive campaign.

After the meeting, Wang Jindong arranged a private banquet.In order to show his sincerity, he specially booked the entire floor of the Zhongyuan Hotel, the largest restaurant in Nanyang. The guests attending the banquet were old brothers, including Wang Jindong, Chief of Staff Liu, Gao Jiu, Wang Zhankui, Guan Lie and others.

At the banquet, these old brothers looked back on the turbulent years of the past, fought side by side, shared life and death together, and the atmosphere was very warm.

Wang Jindong picked up a glass of wine, held Wang Zhankui's hand, and said with shame on his face: "Brother Zhankui, brother, I have the status I have today, thanks to brother Zhankui. Good brother you.

Brother, I have always felt sorry for this matter. I will punish myself three cups and apologize to you, brother. "

Speaking of this, Wang Jindong really shed a few tears.

Wang Zhankui was also very emotional, and he said sincerely: "Brother Wang, you took good care of me when I was in the 187th Division. Brother, you know the reason why I left the 187th Division. I don't mean to blame you at all. .

Now that I follow Master Jiu, I live a very comfortable life, so you don't have to worry about it, big brother. "

Wang Jindong nodded, and said: "You can follow Brother Gao, so you have a bright future, so I feel relieved, brother."

Hearing their conversation, Guan Lie was also touched.Wang Guimin, who fought side by side with him at the beginning, defected to Gao Jiu, and later Wang Zhankui also defected to Gao Jiu.He also had this thought at the time, but he still had more than 1000 Guizhou children under him, and their hometown was under the jurisdiction of the Nationalist Government, so he had no choice but to continue to stay in the national army.

In front of Wang Jindong, Guan Lie couldn't say anything.He picked up the wine glass and kept toasting Gao Jiu, without saying a word.

Gao Jiu picked up the wine glass and said, "We are all good brothers, so I won't talk about the past. Today, I have the opportunity to fight side by side again. Cheers to our fighting friendship!"

"cheers!"

Everyone picked up their wine glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

After talking about these sad things, everyone drank happily, chatting and laughing happily.

Wang Zhankui talked about going to Beiping to attack the Japanese airfield, and he said regretfully: "Master Jiu, it is a pity that we destroyed so many planes of the devils. If we can get those planes back, we can sell them for a lot of money." Money."

Wang Jindong smiled and said, "Brother Zhankui, you are taking advantage of it and acting like a good boy. The devil's planes are valuable, but how can you drive them back?"

Everyone also laughed at Wang Zhankui.

The so-called speaker has no intention, but the listener has a heart.Wang Zhankui's words reminded Gao Jiu, and his eyes lit up.

(End of this chapter)