Rise from eight hundred.

Chapter 1401 The chess pieces are also crazy!

All 11 jeeps are fully armed!

There were three people in the car, a driver, a co-pilot who held a submachine gun and was responsible for observing the situation around the car, and a machine gunner standing in the back row that had been equipped with a steel plate shield. A long ammunition chain hung from the machine gun. In case of emergency, aiming and shooting can be completed within 2 seconds.

The distance between each vehicle is maintained at 20 meters, which can not only ensure that the vehicle in front will not be affected when it is attacked by landmines, explosives, etc., but also can provide fire support to the comrades under attack in the shortest possible time.

Everyone is authorized by Tang Dao. If anyone shows hostility, they do not need to ask for instructions to shoot immediately. This is a standard wartime regulation.

Apart from replenishing fuel, eating, and taking necessary rest, there was almost no time wasted on the road. Just as Xiao Hanlian expected, after entering the mountains of northern Sichuan from the plains, although there were many bandits, the 11 roaring armored vehicles and 11 heavy machine guns with high muzzles were enough to defeat this group of bandits who robbed the people for food. They stayed away.

The Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway had not been fully repaired when Tang Dao led the new regiment through it last time. But at that time, the entire army relied on iron bases and did not care whether the road conditions were good or not. But this time, we are traveling by car, and there are still certain requirements for the road conditions. .

Fortunately, the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway was fully connected at the end of 1939, and many people and materials from Sichuan entered Shaanxi Province and were transported to the front line in North China.

However, this road is not particularly peaceful. Although no one dares to mess with the regular army or an armed transport team composed of hundreds of people, they do not dare to pass through this connection easily if they are alone or a small caravan with only a few dozen people. The most important passage in Sichuan and Shaanxi, even if it were to be taken, it would take several caravans together, at least there would be hundreds of guns and about 200 people.

There are really too many bandits along this road.

For example, there is a group of bandits entrenched in a mountain called Heilong Mountain that is about to leave Sichuan. This group of bandits has been around for more than 15 years. Even the family members of the local county magistrate have been kidnapped and demanded ransom. After receiving the money, they arrogantly only returned the money. The corpse was found, and the case alarmed the province. The king of Sichuan was furious and sent two regiments into the mountains to suppress the bandits. As a result, the bandits fled deep into the Qinling Mountains but were not completely wiped out. Their stubbornness and ferociousness made the local area hundreds of miles away. Children stop crying when they hear his name!

As the Great Patriotic War began, this group of bandits continued to grow and colluded with illegal officials in Shaanxi Province. They used the stolen money to purchase rifles, rifles and even light and heavy machine guns. Their number swelled to a thousand, and even the local county government They don't dare to destroy them lightly.

The bandits, who are already considered to be the largest group of bandits along the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway, have placed their secret posts all along the nearly 20 kilometers of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway, just to wait for the fat sheep to get on the road.

After discovering a convoy full of supplies running on a simple road, although he knew that the vehicle was equipped with a heavy machine gun, he thought that he had more people and a geographical advantage, especially since no one had dared to provoke him in the past few years. The bandit leader of the bandit group had already Defiant, more than 600 bandits came out, armed with more than 400 rifles and 5 civilian -heavy machine guns, and prepared to stop the convoy at a mountain pass and seize the vehicles and supplies.

The bandits thought, as long as these hundreds of people stood on the mountainside, in front of hundreds of people and hundreds of guns, wouldn't all regular and non-regular soldiers have to behave honestly?

However, this group of frogs in the well were so unlucky that they met Tang Tuanzuo who was anxious to return to the station to see his wife and children. The scouts even entered a wartime alert state. They had even faced a Japanese division head-on. Then, Will care about hundreds of chickens and dogs.

The bandits didn't even have time to roll down huge rocks from the mountainside to block the road to show their presence. Lu Sanjiang, who was sitting in the first car, spotted the figure and rifle 300 meters away through his telescope.

If you point your gun at them condescendingly at a time like this, no matter who you are, you are an enemy.

Without hesitation for half a second, he directly ordered the machine gunner to cover the grass on the mountainside and shoot. He jumped out of the car with a tiger's eye and used a semi-automatic rifle to cover the machine gunner's fire.

Most of the vehicles in the convoy did not stop at all. The driver pushed the accelerator to the maximum forward, and the machine gunner who had turned on the machine gun safety did not hesitate to attack the bushes on both sides of the road.

The Browning M2 heavy machine gun has a firing range of up to 1500 meters, and the area where the bandits ambush is only three to four hundred meters away is within its range.

The co-pilot in the car basically chooses a suitable bunker position to jump out of the car, and then shoots at the hillside with a rifle or submachine gun. The last two vehicles stopped far away, and the driver and co-pilot took out 60 mortars from the back seat to find a concealed spot to strike at the heavy firepower exposed on the mountainside.

The bandits would dare to attack them if they only had a few dozen people. Most of the ambush locations were bushes that could cover their bodies, and no trenches were dug at all. There is a tree in front of us, which is a pretty good cover.

Although the rate of fire of the 11 Browning M2 machine guns is far less than that of the MG42, they are 12.7 mm caliber bullets. Just one shot can break a tree trunk as thick as an arm. A tree trunk as thick as a human waist can be as big as a cup. It is a hole the size of a mouth, and apart from rocks, there is no object that can be called a bunker in front of it.

To put it bluntly, these bandits, who were used to being vicious when facing the common people, had almost no cover when faced with the 11 metal storms that swept over them fiercely.

The bandits were stunned. In less than 30 seconds, hundreds of them were killed and maimed. The screams were louder than the roaring machine guns on the simple road.

The 5-gun Min mounted on the stone did not fail to fire, but it was useless!

The bandits had no combat experience. The heavy machine gun firepower point was less than 300 meters away from the road. It was not only within the range of heavy machine guns and mortars, but also within the range of the scouts' rifles. Together with Tang Dao and Pang Zilong, The tactics of these sharpshooters inside are to protect the machine gunners, and they will hit whoever shoots at the vehicle.

The firepower points of the five heavy machine guns that had just been fired less than 5 seconds were quickly locked by a group of sharpshooters. In order to shoot and have a good view, the machine gunners were still lying on the rocks. If they didn't die, who would die?

Before the mortars could fire, Tang Tuanzuo and Pang Zilong had already killed three machine gunners. The other two would have turned into corpses unless they were smarter and immediately rolled behind the rocks.

People can run, but a heavy machine gun weighing 54 kilograms is not so easy to move away.

After two experienced gunners used binoculars to locate the fire points of the heavy machine guns exposed on the stone surface, the two mortars each fired 6 rounds. The five heavy machine guns that the bandits were most proud of were blown up into the sky. of parts.

At that time, less than 2 minutes had passed since the start of the war!

This was the confidence Tang Tuanzuo dared to promise his parents that even if three infantry squadrons were attacked by the Japanese army, they would not be able to surround their convoy. The bandits proved this with 3 lives.

At this point, the defeat of the bandits was decided.

The bandits were in a panic. At this moment, they didn't have the same momentum as before. Many bandits just wanted to leave this hell on earth quickly.

Their leader with three scars on his face was brave. He brandished a shell gun and roared for his men to fire back. His whole body was only less than 30 centimeters away from the bunker where he was hiding, and a bullet flew over from the bottom of the mountain. , passed through the jungle and hit him in the head.

I don't know what kind of bullet is so fierce. Half of his head was blown open by the bullet. From a distance, it looked like a red flower suddenly bloomed on the person's head.

Only those who are close can see clearly what a cruel scene it is.

The bandits immediately collapsed and left their hiding places and ran towards the mountains.

However, fighting together does not end just because they say they want it to end.

"You're here, let's help the local people get rid of this harm!" Tang Tuanzuo looked at the bandits who kept howling and started to escape, and issued a pursuit order with a cold face.

The 11 machine gunners were like training targets, firing at the bandits fleeing all over the mountains and plains. The other 21 elite soldiers, led by Tang Tuanzuo, went up the mountain to pursue them.

It wasn't until half an hour later that the gunfire stopped completely.

In this battle, the 11 heavy machine guns consumed an average of 1500 bullets per gun. The number of bandits killed was at least 300, and the number of bandits who could escape the pursuit of 22 elite Chinese officers and soldiers was even rarer to single digits.

593 people, including the top three bandit leaders of the Black Dragon Mountain bandits, were all killed on the hillsides on both sides of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway.

It wasn't until the next morning that the county government, after receiving reports from mountain residents who were alarmed by gunfire, sent a security battalion to the scene to check. The county magistrate's confidant was almost frightened to death by the scene strewn with corpses.

The bandits in Heilong Mountain were said to number a thousand, but in fact there were only more than 600 bandits. The remaining two to three hundred were women they had kidnapped from the mountains. They basically killed all of them in this battle.

It was truly the first time for hundreds of bandits, large and small, in northern Sichuan to die because they wanted to rob someone they shouldn't have.

It was not until later that the news came out that it turned out that Tang Tuanzuo and his guards were offended when they returned to the front line. The name of Tang Dao became a word that could silence the vicious bandits.

Many years later, although Tang Tuanzuo himself did not return to Sichuan Province, one of his troops entered northern Sichuan to take on the task of suppressing bandits. When they heard that they were under Tang Tuanzuo's command, 80% of the bandits surrendered.

Basically, this battle left a shadow on the bandits! Dozens of people can be killed at the right time, but how can thousands of people come with a mission? If you don’t surrender, are you waiting for someone to burn paper for you? Bandits are fierce but not stupid!

A fierce battle actually only wasted less than an hour for Tang Dao and his team. They didn't even pick up the loot. They got back in the car and followed the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway into Qingmuchuan Town in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province.

In the small town where supplies were stored for the Sichuan Army's new recruits, Tang Dao went to pay his respects to the old mayor in person. The convoy also took a 2-hour rest there before continuing northward.

It can be said that he traveled all the way under the stars and the moon. In less than 4 days, he arrived at the Yellow River ferry, 1100 kilometers away from his hometown. The average marching speed was more than 300 kilometers per day, but it was much faster than Tang Dao's departure for the mountain city that day.

It also shows how eager Tang Tuanzuo is to see his wife and children.

Because a telegram was sent to the Tenth War Zone in advance, the Tenth War Zone specially prepared two wooden boats capable of transporting ten tons of cargo at the Yellow River ferry behind the Fifth Army's defense area. The water in the Yellow River in September was relatively gentle, and the two wooden boats went back and forth. After five transports, Tang Tuanzuo's jeep convoy, which attracted the envy of the soldiers present, was finally transported across the river.

However, this time Tang Dao did not go directly back to Dakouzidong Town. Instead, he continued forward and went straight to the location of the Second Theater Command.

After Tang Dao left Sichuan Province, he sent a message to the theater headquarters: "Two days later, Tang Dao will bid farewell to Commander Yan in person!"

No matter how Tang Dao's transfer order was issued by the Ministry of Military Affairs, he still had to come to the theater headquarters. Not only was it to say goodbye to his former commander, Tang Dao also needed an explanation. In other words, the unhappiness in his heart was not just an explanation. It will calm down.

LF City was forced to give up during the Japanese offensive in 1939. Originally, the stingy old man wanted to move the headquarters to Shaanxi Province, but firstly, the man stared at him with burning eyes, and secondly, he followed the th Group Army. and the Si Xing Regiment stirred up troubles in southern Hebei and firmly restrained the reserve forces of the Japanese North China Front Army in Hebei Province. The Japanese army on the Zhongtiao Mountain front line was unable to gain an absolute advantage in strength and material, and was unable to defeat the defense line composed of more than troops relying on the mountains. posing a threat, he simply put his theater headquarters in Zhongtiao Mountain out of hesitation, which can be regarded as expressing his attitude that as a theater commander, he must coexist with the officers and soldiers on the defense line.

how to say? No matter how it looks from above, this attitude boosted the morale of the more than 20 troops of the five group armies in Zhongtiao Mountain, and increased the overall combat effectiveness by at least %.

But based on Tang Dao's understanding of this person, if the Japanese army really wanted to launch a violent attack on the Zhongtiao Mountain defense line, this person would definitely have to cross the river first to ensure safety. However, there are also factors that consider the overall situation. The Chinese military must not let the head of a theater-level general commander become a trophy of the Japanese army. It would be too heavy a blow to the country's anti-Japanese enthusiasm.

Although the war zone headquarters is in the mountains, the conditions are not bad. The house of a local rich man was requisitioned, covering an area of ​​more than an acre. Tang Dao passed three checkpoints in a row before entering the house that could only be entered by a stingy old man. and a small courtyard that only a few people entered.

"Captain Tang, sit down!" The stingy old man saw Tang Dao walking through the door with his head held high and saluting him in a formal manner, but a wry smile appeared on his face.

Based on his understanding of the young regiment leader, how could he not know that he had allowed the Ministry of Military Affairs to transfer the Four Lines Regiment to the Fifth War Zone? The young regiment leader would definitely be unhappy, but Tang Dao didn't even return to the station and killed him directly. When he went to the headquarters to ask for an explanation, it was still beyond his expectation.

"Captain Tang, this time the Military and Political Department wants to transfer the Fourth Army Regiment to the Fifth War Zone. In fact, it is not just a whim. There must be the shadow of that person behind it. My little war zone commander can't hold his arms with his thighs. I hope you won't do it. Blame me." The stingy old man admitted his helplessness in an extremely rare way.

"Sir, thank you for your hard work! Our Sixings Regiment is a small infantry regiment, and it is worth all the efforts of those big shots." Tang Dao sat upright on the chair, his back straight, and his tone was respectful and calm.

He and the Four Elements Group are indeed just chess pieces, but this chess piece is strong enough and cannot be moved around by these big guys at will. The explanation Tang Dao asked for is actually to obtain the rights and interests that the Four Elements Group deserves.

After the game, the big bosses can't all get what they want, so he and the thousands of soldiers of the Four Elements Regiment can just run away and break their legs! It might have worked in the past, but now the Four Elements Group also has the strength to obtain its own interests.

It is not a matter of pride, but of fighting with real swords and guns on the North China battlefield. It was erected on more than 3000 tombstones in the Si Xing Tuan Martyrs Cemetery.

"Commander Tang, don't be anxious. Your regiment is being transferred this time. I also know that the brothers have worked hard marching thousands of miles from north to south, so I have won a lot of rights for the brothers." The stingy old man saw that Tang Dao refused to accept this. Set, he said hurriedly.

"All registered officers and soldiers of the Fourth Army Regiment will receive one month's salary increase as compensation for being transferred out of the war zone. The funds will be borne by the Fifth War Zone. Our Second War Zone will temporarily advance the payment and will allocate it before the Fourth Army Regiment sets off.

In addition, in order to ensure the safety of millions of people in southern Hebei after the transfer of the Fourth Army Group, the southern Hebei garrison brigade will be established in the war zone directly under the jurisdiction of the southern hebei administrative office. The brigade commander is temporarily vacant. There will be a deputy brigade commander, a chief of staff, and a regimental commander. For both of them, their soldiers were recruited by the Jinan Administrative Office, their weapons and equipment were replenished by our Second War Zone, and their military salaries were raised exclusively by the Jinan Administration.

As the commander of the theater and the political office of the theater are too far away from southern Hebei, I am blind. As the deputy commissioner of the southern Hebei Administrative Office, Captain Tang is familiar with the local armed personnel. I have decided that all regiments, including the deputy brigade commander, will Candidates for the , battalion, and company commanders are all recommended by Commander Tang.

At the same time, due to the inconvenience of long-distance transportation, the 20 or so 150-meter howitzers owned by your regiment were all kept in our second theater at my strong request. I agreed to leave half of them at the location of the Jinan Administrative Office to continue to deter the Japanese army.

In addition, with my efforts, Commander Tang, your deputy commissioner of the Southern Hebei Administrative Office will still be retained, including Deputy Commander Lei and several others, as county magistrates. As a theater commander, I may not have much else, but I am determined. We will never forget the military exploits of our brothers from the Four Lines Regiment on the battlefield in North China. "

Tang Dao narrowed his eyes, but he had a feeling of admiration for the stingy old man. In order to continue to win over him, this man was really willing to spend money.

Although a garrison brigade was a local force, and even the Jinan Administrative Office had to raise its own military pay, it was also a recorded army. This man actually resisted not to interfere and left it all to himself.

And he was not too open-minded about heavy artillery. He only had to walk half way, which was enough to give himself enough face.

Of course, as the saying goes, only by giving up can you gain. Tang Dao did not know the thoughts of this shrewd and largest businessman in Jin Province. In this way, he could get a garrison brigade with sufficient combat power for free, and he could continue to involve the Japanese army in southern Hebei and reduce the burden on Zhongtiao. Mountain pressure.

From the perspective of the entire war zone, this business is indeed not a loss at all.

Especially this move made Tang Dao, who was extremely unhappy, calm down. His idea of ​​killing two birds with one stone was truly amazing.

Moreover, the meaning behind the vacancy of the brigade commander and the appointment of only the deputy brigade commander could only be written on this smiling face.

If it were anyone else, I would probably be grateful!

However, Tang Dao just wanted to know that as soon as he led the main force of the Four Elements Regiment to leave, he did not know when he would be able to return to the northern battlefield. No matter how good this position was, it was actually of little use.

But there is no doubt that even if he knew that the stingy old man's move was suspected of being a big deal, Tang Dao happily accepted it.

With this foundation, the old and the young got along well and chatted for half an hour before Tang Dao said goodbye and left.

Tang Dao's reason for refusing to stay for dinner with the stingy old man was also very straightforward. His wife had given birth to a baby and he wanted to rush back.

Yes, Tang Dao said that for this reason, the stingy old man had to give twenty taels of gold as a courtesy even if he was extremely reluctant and the corners of his eyes only twitched.

Tang Tuanzuo naturally accepted it happily, he must give this honor to the chief.

"This kid is not a good bird. Old man, my birthday is not in two months. Sister Wu, please remember to invite Tang Dao to have a drink with me then!" The stingy old man watched as he drove away in a car carrying his own gold bars. Mr. Tang went there, thinking desperately about how to get this etiquette back.

"I'm afraid that Captain Tang will have led his troops on a long journey at that time." The fifth sister pursed her lips and smiled, stabbing her cousin in the heart.

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ps: The past few days have been really bad. Yesterday, I just sat there all day and wrote 3000 words, all of which were deleted. Today I managed to regain some of my status. Sorry!

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