noffsinger Chapter 797 New Year's Day
Chapter 797 New Year's Day
Li Yunlong contacted the Eighth Route Army headquarters without stopping, and finally hit it off. He immediately organized the 386th Brigade to receive equipment in Pingshun and Zhengxian, and then prepared to enter the Yangtze and Huaihe River basins to launch an offensive.
The joining of the Eighth Route Army was like a silver carp, disrupting the already chaotic situation. The Japanese, the Independent Column, the Central Army and the Eighth Route Army were mixed together.
The Central Army could not bear the loneliness and began to be eager to try when the Eighth Route Army took the initiative to infiltrate the Japanese-occupied areas in the Yangtze and Huaihe River basins.
In the eyes of the Chongqing Central Government, the Eighth Route Army was a second-rate organization, so they dared to operate in the Jianghuai area, and the Central Army dared to attack Wuhan.
The Chongqing central government organized an army of 100,000 and marched towards Wuhan with great momentum, but was severely beaten back and suffered heavy casualties.
From then on, they became obedient and followed the example of the Eighth Route Army, taking over the Japanese invaders' territory bite by bite.
Although the independent column did not march into the Japanese territory in a big way, it was constantly training and integrating its troops, and recruiting a large number of reserve soldiers in preparation for the upcoming war.
Hu Lian's 11th Army and Peng Liang's 12th Army were also merged into the Fifth Army, with an additional artillery division and other directly affiliated units, with Hu Lian serving as the army commander.
Long Wenjian's 13th Army, Han Chao's 14th Army and Chu Yunfei's 15th Army were combined into the 6th Army Group, with additional artillery divisions and engineering corps, and Chu Yunfei was appointed as the army commander.
In addition, thanks to the day and night hard work of Zhao Gang and the political work team, sound government organizations have been established in central Henan and southern Shandong, and the mobile regiment has taken over local defense.
As long as the order to march is given, the Fifth Army can set out immediately and fight southward.
During the Spring Festival of 1944, Pingshun was covered with snow.
In the Pingshun military fortress, Li Yunlong, Wang Meng, Zhao Gang and Lin Shubing gathered together and finally spent a quiet and peaceful Spring Festival.
In order to avoid burdening grassroots officers and soldiers, they chose to wish everyone a happy new year on the radio, and then allocated two kilograms of pork per person as New Year's money to each military camp.
"Now that everyone is here, let's raise a glass. This year has been wonderful. We have made breakthrough progress in central Henan, southern Shandong and Mongolia. We have our Mengzi to thank for this.
In addition, the production of weapons and equipment was rolled out in various places, a financial system was established, and the education and medical systems were improved. This was inseparable from the day and night hard work of Lao Zhao and Shu Bing.
I, Old Li, am a rough man who only knows how to lead troops in battle, so I still need your care and help.
I did it! "
After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he raised his neck, drank a cup of Fenjiu, and then ate a peanut.
"Well, Lao Zhao, stop grinning like an idiot. Can you say something too?"
Zhao Gang rubbed his face. His smile was clearly as bright as a flower, so how did it turn into a silly smile?
"Old Li, you are such a rude person. Finish your drink and go home to accompany Xiuqin! However, even if Old Li didn't remind me, I still have to say a few words.
Today we are gathered here to have a reunion dinner! Usually, only Shubing is stationed in Pingshun. The rest of the time, the three of us travel around and rarely get together.
A lot has happened and I have experienced a lot this year, but I still want to express my gratitude. Thank you Lao Li, Mengzi and Shubing for your contributions to our national independence cause and for providing me with great help in establishing a local government! "
Zhao Gang was about to talk a lot, but was ruthlessly interrupted by Li Yunlong.
"Okay, okay, you intellectuals like to beat around the bush and say some confusing words. Isn't it just to express gratitude? Why do you just talk about it? Pick up the cup and drink two!"
Zhao Gang pointed at Li Yunlong with his finger and drank the glass.
"This glass of wine is a punishment for myself. I treated this as a report meeting. I deserve the punishment!"
Zhao Gang then poured another glass of wine and raised his glass again.
"The second cup is for thanks, cheers!"
Then Zhao Gang poured another glass.
"The third cup is an apology. I am sometimes blunt and get carried away when it comes to work. I hope you guys will criticize me!"
After drinking three cups, Zhao Gang's face didn't turn red, his heart didn't beat fast, and he even smacked his lips as if he was still not satisfied.
Li Yunlong took the lead in applauding and looked at Zhao Gang with admiration.
"Old Zhao is a good drinker. When he graduated from the Anti-Japanese University and reported to our independent regiment, his nose was not a nose and his eyes were not eyes. He finally drank a lot of wine before he started to pour out his heart.
At that time, we hadn’t even finished half a bottle of liquor, but Lao Zhao started holding my hand and kissing me like a new bride!
As soon as Li Yunlong finished speaking, everyone present burst into laughter, even Lin Shubing, who was usually serious, couldn't help but laugh along.
Wang Meng saw Lin Shubing laughing and asked him to say a few words as well.
Lin Shubing was also very considerate and stood up with his wine glass.
"Everyone, we have achieved some results this year, but we will face greater challenges next year. I hope we can overcome all obstacles and achieve everything! It's all in the wine!"
After saying that, he drank three cups in a row.
After Lin Shubing sat down, everyone turned their eyes to Wang Meng, either making eyes at him or glaring at him.
Wang Meng pointed at himself, "Me?"
"Well, can you say something?"
Wang Meng was forced to do something he was not prepared for. Although he had done many pre-war mobilizations for the soldiers and held meetings with the officers, it was still difficult for him to say a few words during the New Year.
"Okay, Lao Li and Lao Zhao have already said thank you, so I won't say anything more. Today I will first give you a hint. According to the plan between Shubing and I, we plan to be able to drive the Japanese out of China in two years at the longest or one year at the shortest, or wipe them out on the spot!"
Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang have always believed in Wang Meng's words, so when he said this, both of them saw the dawn of victory and looked at him expectantly.
"I am not just making empty promises, but making an objective judgment based on our steel production, weapons and equipment production, and the quality of our troops.
Next, as long as we can stabilize the current situation and slowly break through, the Japanese will definitely not be able to hold on. At that time, whether they choose to go south or stay in China and be annihilated, it all depends on them!"
Wang Meng's words were like a shot of confidence to the people present, and they were all full of confidence.
"There is even better news. Do you want to hear it?"
"Hey, Mengzi, how come you've learned to keep things a secret? If you have good news, tell us now!"
"That's right, if you don't tell me, we will restrict your personal freedom and you will never be able to go to the battlefield again!"
"Hahaha, alright, then I'll tell you this great news! Today's shift is worth it, you can drink as much as you want!"
Li Yunlong spat out a mouthful of old wine.
"You are the one on duty today, why are you doing me a favor? Drink!"