The beacon of youth

Chapter 304 Returning to the Old Liberated Area

The independent regiment that was pulling things around made people look jealous. More than a dozen large trucks were full, and this was not counting the messy items that the soldiers carried around. (Apex Fiction hand-written novel)

In the historical Battle of Longdong in Xifu (called the Ancient Battle of Jingwei River by the Kuomintang), the Northwest Field Army also attacked Baoji City. Hu Zongnan’s reserves of materials and ammunition in the city were enough for the entire field army to use for two years, which was enough for the entire field army to use for two years. The Communists felt that the Kuomintang had so many supplies that it was simply unimaginable.

This was no less than a big pie falling from the sky for the Northwest Field Army, which was materially and extremely scarce at that time. In the words of ordinary people, it was really a fortune.

With this batch of supplies, Boss He and the soldiers and civilians in the base area who transported grain from Shanxi can relax a lot. The long-distance transportation under the bombing of the plane has caused too much loss. Sometimes even half of the grain cannot be transported. It can greatly reduce the burden on the people in the liberated areas of Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia.

But because time was tight and there was no way to carry them, they all had to be destroyed. At the time of the destruction, the entire Baoji City was in flames, and it took a few days to burn up the supplies. After a long time, Boss Peng still felt sorry for this incident. , This is also one of the reasons why Boss Peng dealt with the dereliction of duty cadres of the fourth column very severely at that time.

But the current independent group is different. The members of the independent group show their ability to drive cars to the fullest. Behind the big group of people is a long car team. When they see that they can’t handle it or think it is useful, they all throw it into the car. .

Li Yong, the head of the regiment, kept shouting on the walkie-talkie: "Listen, don't turn your eyes green, think about Gao Xiang's battalion, there is a cannon hanging behind the car and dragging it back, what are you looking at, don't let the prisoners idle , use them all, and recite as much as you can.”

Li Yong's logic is that the discipline of the People's Liberation Army prohibits beating and scolding captives, but it doesn't say that captives should not be allowed to carry things. Isn't so much good labor not for nothing?

In the Independent Regiment, only Gao Xiang's howitzer battalion fell behind during the pursuit, and they simply didn't take them with them when they intersected. They were all large-caliber howitzers and couldn't take them there. At this time, I don't know how anxious these boys are.

Li Jiangguo, the first battalion commander who was following Li Yong, muttered from time to time: "Regimental Commander, look, that girl He Cuihua is too much, even the old ox tendon horse Changsheng can't beat her."

The Fifth Battalion of the Independent Regiment was brought out by Battalion Commander Wang Huo. Because of Wang Huo's personality, this Fifth Battalion was as stable in fighting as their Battalion Commander. Therefore, Li Yong often compared holding on to the position with being the rear guard of the entire army. The task was given to them, and Wang Huo and his fifth battalion did a very good job every time.

This time is good. After the Fifth Battalion Commander Wang Huhu was injured, a new acting battalion commander He Cuihua came. He Cuihua fought and led the troops. It’s nothing to say. Although she is a woman, the members of the independent regiment give thumbs up from top to bottom, but this Wuying's style of work gradually changed from before.

In previous battles, the Fifth Battalion never competed with the rest of the infantry battalions. According to Battalion Commander Wang Huo, the regimental commander and political commissar were very shrewd. It's yours, and it's yours if you don't fight for it. It's not suitable for your mission, and it's useless to fight for it randomly.

But He Cuihua can't think so. This girl thinks that it's human-made. If there is a task, how can I do it if I don't fight for it? The 21st worked hard. When fighting the 82nd Division and now chasing the regular army of the Kuomintang, the fifth battalion rushed to the forefront without exception. Even the first battalion that had been in the front before was left behind. This is Li Jiangguo The first battalion commander felt a little uncomfortable.

This time, the fifth battalion was the furthest one. Looking at He Cuihua at the back, Li Yong was a little confused about what to do. Is it right or wrong to let this girl be the acting battalion commander?

When chasing, He Cuihua and the soldiers of their battalion were the fastest. When the order to retreat was given, the fifth battalion was just behind the independent regiment. Judging by the pride of the soldiers of their battalion, it was clear that they had gained a lot.

There is no great stride forward without a big retreat. The current Northwest Field Army is exactly this portrayal. The entire field army is quickly gathering back. When the Independent Regiment was walking back, it encountered the battalion commander of the Howitzer Battalion, Gao Xiang, and his hundred soldiers. About ten soldiers.

Gao Xiang, who used to be elated as soon as the battle was over, now looked anxious. When he saw Li Yong and Wang Chengde from afar, he shouted: "Regimental Commander, Political Commissar, we didn't get anything. The better artillery was given to the brother troops." Snatched away, this time it can be regarded as useless."

It is rare to see Gao Xiang in such a hurry. It is not this kid's style to fight a big battle and get nothing. Therefore, before the battle is over, he discussed with the instructor of their battalion, and the instructor will lead the team. Continuing to carry out the task of the column, Gao Xiang himself led more than 100 people drawn from each platoon to the front line. This kid meant that he had to get something back anyway, otherwise the battle would be boring.

But when their artillery unit rushed to the front, the cucumbers and vegetables were cold. The soldiers of the People's Liberation Army didn't have much education, but everyone knew that artillery was a good thing. Let alone the artillery, Gao Xiang didn't even touch a single shell. Seeing other soldiers dragging things back happily, Gao Xiang felt like crying.

Seeing Gao Xiang's aggrieved look, the third battalion commander Ma Changsheng laughed happily: "Aren't you usually very capable? What happened today? Your son was thrown into a well?"

Ma Changsheng's phone call made everyone want to laugh. We all know that Gao Xiang always jokes about Ma Changsheng when he's free, and today the honest man caught him.

Political commissar Wang Chengde glared at Gao Xiang: "What are you shouting for? Seeing how promising you are, it's a good thing to win the battle. What's wrong with other troops capturing too many? Isn't it also our PLA troops?"

Gao Xiang, who had been scolded for a few words, mumbled and didn't dare to say anything. Li Yong couldn't help laughing and said, "Hey, what can I tell you? Look behind our regiment and see what's hanging on the back of the car? I know you didn't come up from the back. Everyone is thinking of you."

A soldier from the artillery battalion stabbed Gao Xiang with his hand: "Battlemaster, look behind, there are many cannons hanging on the car."

Gao Xiang, who was reminded by Li Yong and the soldier, was now thinking about looking behind the long queue of troops, didn't he? There seemed to be a cannon hanging behind every car, and the posture was quite serious. More than a dozen, most of them are [-] howitzers.

Gao Xiang's eyes immediately lit up with a gloomy face, good things, all good things, these more than 100 soldiers trotted to the artillery under the leadership of their battalion commander, saying nothing like looking at his wife Can't get enough.

The cars and artillery were pulled back by the supply battalion. Battalion Commander Sun Quanhou said to Gao Xiang with a smile: "Have you seen enough? These big guys belong to you. Not only the cannons but also the shells are put in the car." Don’t worry, your benefits are indispensable.”

When it was getting dark, the brigade of the Northwest Field Army finally came back. Not only did they come back, they also brought back a large number of weapons, ammunition and prisoners. The independent regiment also returned to the headquarters of the second column of its old army.

Li Yong and Wang Chengde rushed to report to the column headquarters as soon as they settled down the troops. Commander Wang seemed to be in a good mood. When he saw the two of them coming in, he greeted them loudly: "Sit down, sit down, guards——" water."

After Li Yong and Wang Chengde each drank a few sips of water, Commander Wang walked around the two of them a few times, and then said: "You did a good job, you fought smartly, and you helped a lot on the frontal battlefield."

Li Yong said a little embarrassedly: "It's not as good as what the commander said. It would be great if Pei Changhui can be caught. Our battle can be smoother."

Commander Wang waved his hands: "Can't you say that, no one is a god, and on the other hand, no one is a fool. It is very good that you can do this. The party committee of the column will give you credit."

After chatting with the commander for a few words, Li Yong tentatively asked what tasks the field army had in the next step. Commander Wang laughed: "What other tasks are there? I guess the next step is that the troops will be transferred to rest soon. We have won the battle, but it is not easy to win, the casualties of several columns are not small, and if we do not rest for a while, the combat effectiveness of the troops will be affected."

Li Yong knew that the commander was telling the truth. The entire field army was in a state of being alone. It was a bit exhausted. Weapons, ammunition, wounded and prisoners, there were a lot of problems to be solved immediately.

After returning from the headquarters, Li Yong asked the troops to sort out the weapons seized in their hands by category. If they can be loaded into vehicles, they must be loaded first. If there is anything that is in short supply in the future, I will go to the large military supply depot in Baoji City at this time to see, and get it if it is useful. Come back, no matter what method is used, even if it is in exchange for something, I will get it back.

Li Yong's order made people feel that it was not easy to understand. Why are you still so nervous after the battle?Political commissar Wang Chengde also asked in confusion: "Dayong, what do you mean? If it's not an army, what action do you want?"

Li Yong smiled: "Old Wang, have you forgotten what the commander said to us? Wang Chengde: Is it strange because you didn't forget me? The commander said that the troops should take a rest recently. What else is there to do?"

Li Yong: "That's right, there are no combat missions, but can our field army rest here? The Baoji area is always a white area, and the common people don't know our team well. Such a geographical environment is not suitable for troops to rest and train. .”

Wang Chengde is a very clever commander, and his brains are quick: "According to what you said, our field army has to move out soon? And we have to go back to our old liberated area to rest?"