At the same time, in Yan'an.
It's already past two o'clock in the morning, but Mr. Zhu is still not sleepy at all.
Chairman Mao couldn't hold it any longer and said, "Boss, I still have a few urgent matters to be approved. Otherwise, we can continue the process tomorrow?"
"No way." Mr. Zhu shook his head, "I have lost more than ten rounds, so I have to win one round from you no matter what."
To be honest, the difference in chess skills between the two is not that big, but Mr. Zhu is obviously worried about the outcome of the battle in Hetao, so he has lost so many games.
Chairman Mao had no choice but to play chess again.
However, the two of them had just started a new game when Chairman Mao's bodyguard suddenly came in excitedly.
"Chairman and boss, urgent telegram from Hetao!" After the guard finished speaking, he handed over the telegram in his hand.
Mr. Zhu couldn't wait to receive the telegram. After reading it, he slapped his thigh and said, "Well, that little guy Xu Rui has already finished what he said. He wins, haha, he wins!"
Chairman Mao smiled and said: "Boss, what's going on?"
Mr. Zhu raised the telegram in his hand and said: "The telegram said that the little devil Chang Yong actually imitated our Eighth Route Army and started a fight, but it turned out to be self-defeating. Xu Rui took the opportunity to ambush him. This time Son, the main force of the Thirteenth Infantry Regiment that accompanied Chang Yong's attack has been completely destroyed, and the Loop is secure."
After finishing speaking, Mr. Zhu patted his thigh heavily again.
The stability of the Hetao is of great significance to the Eighth Route Army of the Communist Party. It not only means that the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region has a solid northern barrier, but also means that the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region will be able to receive financial and food support from the Hetao. This is crucial to breaking the Kuomintang's control of Shaanxi. The blockade of the Gansu-Ningxia Border Region can be said to be of great significance.
Chairman Mao smiled and asked: "Boss, do you still want to play chess?"
Mr. Zhu shook his head and said: "Playing chess? What kind of chess are you playing? I won't play."
"Okay, let's not play chess then." Chairman Mao said with relief, "Then let's talk about the Loop."
Mr. Zhu nodded and added: "First of all, we must send a commendation message to praise the Chahar Independent Group."
"This is necessary." Chairman Mao nodded and said, "But boss, you have never thought about what to do with this Loop in the future? Should the Suinan Working Committee take over the Loop, or should another Loop be established? Committee? Then reorganize Comrade Xu Rui’s Chahar Independent Regiment into the Hetao Independent Regiment? And then station it permanently in the Hetao area?"
Mr. Zhu was stunned for a moment when he heard this. He really hadn't thought about this problem.
When they first formed the Chahar Independent Group, Chairman Mao and Mr. Zhu actually had other considerations.
But now, the Chahar Independent Regiment has not yet arrived at Chahar, and they have recovered the Loop halfway. This is embarrassing. To be honest, when the Chahar Independent Regiment was formed and ordered to go north to support Fu Zuoyi’s 35th When they were in the army, Chairman Mao and Mr. Zhu really never thought that the Chahar Independent Regiment could actually capture the Loop by themselves. This was simply unthinkable.
Logically speaking, the Loop was recaptured by the Chahar Independent Regiment, so under normal circumstances, the Suinan Working Committee should be reorganized and the leadership team of the Chahar Independent Regiment should be unified into the Suinan Working Committee. However, in this case, If it comes, it will inevitably affect the next plans of Chairman Mao and Mr. Zhu.
Mr. Zhu thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "I still suggest that the Suinan Working Committee takes over the Hetao area. When the situation in Suiyuan stabilizes, Xu Rui's Chahar Independent Group should still go to Chahar. For now, in Establishing a safe and reliable transportation channel directly to the Soviet Union on the China-Mongolia border is more important than any other work."
Chairman Mao said: "Then we must explain it clearly to Comrade Xu Rui."
"I will." Mr. Zhu said, "And I also believe that Comrade Xu Rui and the majority of commanders and fighters of the Chahar Independent Regiment will definitely understand the central government's decision."
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Almost at the same time, Fu Zuoyi of Wuyuan also learned about the victory in Hetao.
When Fu Zuoyi received this telegram, he was packing up documents in the headquarters and preparing to leave.
Then after reading the telegram, Fu Zuoyi immediately cried out: "Oh my God, how is this possible?"
Ye Qijie and a dozen staff officers in the headquarters immediately stopped what they were doing and looked back.
Ye Qijie even came over and asked, "Maintain, what's wrong?"
Fu Zuoyi didn't say much, just handed over the telegram.
As a result, after reading the telegram, Ye Qijie had an even greater reaction than Fu Zuoyi.
"What?" Ye Qijie's eyes widened instantly and he shouted, "A great victory in the Hetao? The 13th Infantry Regiment of the Japanese Army staying in the Hetao was completely annihilated by the Chahar Independent Regiment of the Communist Party?!"
Ye Qijie's shout was like a drop of water falling into a frying pan, and the headquarters of the 35th Army exploded immediately.
Fu Zuoyi walked behind the big table and sat down, shook his head and said, "Brother Xinwu, what you said is not correct. Only the little Japs who followed Changyong to attack were annihilated. The little Japs who stayed in Hangjin Banner were not annihilated."
Ye Qijie nodded and said, "But even so, it's already amazing."
"Yes." Fu Zuoyi also sighed, "This is simply unimaginable. How did the Chahar Independent Regiment do it? How was this battle fought?"
Ye Qijie was also unimaginable. He nodded and said, "It's indeed unimaginable. This Xu Rui really deserves his reputation."
Fu Zuoyi said with deep approval: "I have heard of Xu Rui's name and many of his glorious achievements, but I always feel that this is just spreading rumors. This is just a deliberate attempt by the Kuomintang and the Communist Party to create heroes and boost the military and civilians across the country. It’s just about morale, that’s why we impose so many achievements on one unit and one person, but now it seems that we are too small-minded to judge a gentleman’s belly.”
While feeling emotional, Fu Zuoyi's eyes suddenly lit up and he raised his head and said to Ye Qijie: "Brother Xin, the Japanese army in Hetao was severely damaged by Xu Rui's Chahar Independent Regiment. The remnants of the enemy who were left behind in Hangjin Banner will probably be destroyed soon. In this way, Wuyuan The main force of the Japanese army has not only lost the support of the Hetao, but it also means that the Japanese army will also be threatened behind them, which means that the Wuyuan Japanese army will have to fall into the dilemma of fighting on two fronts."
Ye Qijie continued: "This also means that our chances of defending Wuyuan will be greatly increased!"
Fu Zuoyi immediately slapped the armrest of the big chair, raised his head and shouted to the adjutant: "Send my order, the transfer plan is cancelled, and all units return to their original positions."
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Outside Wuyuan City, the headquarters of the 26th Division.
Almost at the same time, Kuroda Shigenori also learned about Changyong's defeat to Dongsheng.
Looking at the telegram sent back by Yoshida Minetaro from Hangjin Banner, Kuroda Shigenori could not believe his eyes. There was a regiment of infantry and a mountain artillery brigade. In the end, Chaha was sent to the army in less than five days. The Er Independent Regiment has been crippled. How many people are there in the Chahar Independent Regiment? According to accurate information, at least when he led the main force of the 26th Division northward to Wuyuan, the Chahar Independent Regiment had only two companies in total and less than 500 people!
But now, the Chahar Independent Regiment not only severely damaged the 13th Infantry Regiment, but even the whereabouts of the chief of staff, Chang Yong, are unknown. What's worse is that the Chahar Independent Regiment actually defeated the 13th Infantry Regiment in just five days. The army expanded to more than a thousand people, and they were also cavalry. They controlled the entire Hetao.
Now, not only is it impossible for the 26th Division to obtain a grain of food supply from the Hetao, but it also has to allocate precious troops to guard against the Chahar Independent Regiment launching a surprise attack from the direction of the Hetao. In addition, it has also allocated some troops to protect its rear, in order to prevent the Chahar Independent Regiment from launching a surprise attack. The retreat route to Baotou was cut off by the Chahar Independent Regiment. All of a sudden, Kuroda Shigenori found that his troops were starting to be stretched thin.
Thinking of his depression, Kuroda Shigenori couldn't help but cursed angrily: "This idiot Chang Yong actually made such a mistake. It's simply unforgivable, Baga."
Adachi Twenty-san, the commander of the 26th Infantry Regiment, said: "Division Commander, the main force of the 13th Infantry Regiment has suffered heavy losses. Yoshida-kun may not be able to hold on for long in Hangjin Banner, so we must be right." We have made a clear plan for the next stage of the operation, should we continue to attack Wuyuan County, or should we withdraw our troops?"
"Sodes." Kuroda Shigenori nodded and said, "Adachi-kun, what do you want?"
Anda Twenty-Three said in a deep voice: "I believe that the situation is far from irreversible."
After a pause, Adachi 23 continued: "Although the Thirteenth Infantry Regiment was severely damaged, Yoshida-kun still has an infantry brigade, plus the Independence Mountain Artillery Battalion, and a pre-built fortification group. , Therefore, holding the Hangjin Banner for ten days and a half is more than enough, which means that for at least ten days, Xu Rui's Chahar Independent Regiment will not be able to divide its troops to cross the Yellow River north and threaten our rear."
Kuroda Shigenori shook his head and said: "I'm afraid that Xu Rui will not play his cards according to the routine, and will not fly the Hangzhou flag, but will directly bring the main force of the Chahar Independent Regiment to attack us. If this is the case, we will inevitably separate quite a lot. A part of the cavalry goes to deal with the Chahar Independent Regiment, and the attack on Wuyuan will be seriously affected."
After a pause, Kuroda Shigenori continued: "What's more, the arrival of the Chahar Independent Regiment is bound to greatly boost the morale and morale of Fu Zuoyi's 35th Army. If one goes down and the other goes up, the situation faced by our troops stationed in Mongolia is... It will be even more difficult. What’s worse is that if we cannot capture Wuyuan within half a month, we will be in a dilemma of running out of ammunition and reinforcements. At that time, it will not be a question of whether to withdraw, but whether we can withdraw to Baotou. situation."
Anda twenty-three said: "I think there is still hope to defeat Fu Zuoyi and capture Wuyuan County within half a month."
After a pause, Anda Twenty-Three continued: "Judging from the battles in the past few days, Fu Zuoyi's troops are indeed much more willing to fight than Yan Xishan's Jin army, but the quality of the soldiers is low, they generally lack training, and their weapons are The equipment is very poor. In the stalemate with the imperial army in the past few days, they have been taking human lives to fill it, but this will never last long."
Kuroda Shigenori gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Okay, then we will continue to attack."
Anda twenty-three paused: "The division commander is wise."
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