Wang Zhen's words benefited Bai Yihua greatly. He walked around the camp of the 359th Brigade every day. He was still a little awkward with the Red Army soldiers who were now wearing the uniforms of the Eighth Route Army. However, it was a soldier's duty to obey orders. They still wore their military uniforms and hats neatly every day.
When the students of the 359th Brigade graduated, Wang Zhen called Bai Yihua to the brigade headquarters. He said to Bai Yihua,"The day we break up has arrived. You can go to Pingxi according to Teacher He's arrangement." Right now, Deputy Commander Xiao was fighting in Pingxi. You will be under his direct leadership. That place was very close to the northeast. It could be said to be the gateway connecting the northeast and north China. When the time is right, you can return to the northeast at any time. The students of the Suiying School had already graduated. Your subordinates have already received orders to return to the army tomorrow. In addition, I'll give you a new recruit company. This way, your army would have reached the size of a battalion. Before you meet up with Shawk, you will still use the name of the Anti-Japanese Vanguard. After you meet up, Shawk will decide the name of your unit according to the specific situation. Just listen to Deputy Division Commander Xiao's arrangements.”
Bai Yihua held Wang Zhen's hand tightly and said,"Thank you so much, Brigadier General." Wang Zhen smiled at Bai Yihua and said,"We're family. Don't be so polite." You are now the commander of the regular troops of the Eighth Route Army. You must have an organizational concept in your head. At the same time, they should educate the officers and soldiers in the army to improve their fighting capacity.”
Bai Yihua stood up. He held Wang Zhen's hand and said,"Brigadier General, I have a request. I want to keep Tang Jian here to study for a period of time.”
Wang Zhen looked at Bai Yihua in confusion." Isn't Tang Jian your political commissar? If he stays, you won't have a political commissar."”
Bai Yihua said," We are responsible for fighting in the northeast for a long time. There is a big difference between our understanding of policy and theoretical cultivation and the regular army. Let Tang Jian learn more from you. His policy and theoretical level will improve. Wouldn't it be of great help to the growth of our team?"”
" Alright, I agree." Wang Zhenyi waved his hand vigorously." I'll inform the Organization Department tomorrow and arrange for Tang Jian."”
Bai Yihua solemnly saluted." Thank you, brigade commander.”With that, he turned around and left the brigade headquarters.
After bidding farewell to Wang Zhen's 359th Brigade, Bai Yihua led the team that had been renewed in terms of spirit and equipment as they advanced eastward along the continuous mountain road. At this moment, Bai Yihua was very excited. His troops had expanded by one company, which meant that he had gained more than 100 people. This was comparable to the 36th Division of the National Party wanting to eat him up. That was a world of difference.
In the process of marching, Bai Yihua led the team to avoid direct conflict with the Japanese army. Of course, there were a few small battles, but the troops suffered almost no losses. However, what made Bai Yihua feel troubled was that he had encountered a few bandits 'attacks. These bandits were farmers who could not survive. They were unwilling to starve to death, but they were also unwilling to work for the Japanese. There were also some bandits who were scattered by the Japanese. They relied on the few guns in their hands to pull up the team and do the business of robbing the rich and helping the poor. In response to different situations, Bai Yihua tried to recruit the bandits who were mainly civilians and let them join the revolutionary team. As for the scattered soldiers and bandits who were unwilling to be incorporated, Bai Yihua adopted a resolute strategy of eliminating them.
Along the way, Bai Yihua had originally walked around the village. On this day, when Bai Yihua led the Independent Regiment to Dahaituo Mountain in the outskirts of Beiping, there was a small village at the foot of the mountain. Bai Yihua was prepared to go around this small village according to the established policy. Suddenly, a burst of intense gunfire made Bai Yihua decide to change his plan. He immediately got Hu Zi to scout the village at the foot of the mountain. Soon, Hu Zi returned. He told Bai Yihua what he had learned."There is a small group of Japanese in the village fighting for food. Now that they had driven the villagers to the empty space in the middle of the village, would they kill anyone?”
Bai Yihua realized that the Japanese would not let the villagers go. He waved his hand decisively."Kill these Japanese." Bai Yihua said to Cai Shan,"You take the team here to rest and reorganize. I'll take the reconnaissance platoon to kill these Japanese."”
Cai Shan said,"You are the regiment commander. If you want to go, you should let me go or send any company commander."”
"You don't understand. This time, we're not simply fighting the Japanese. Now we are getting closer and closer to Deputy Shihe, and this will be the place where we will fight in the future. I want to announce to the people here that our team to fight the Japanese is right next to them. Also, this time, not only will we eliminate the Japanese, but we will also not let the people here border. If we kill the Japanese and leave happily, the Japanese will take revenge on us.”Cai Shan saw that he could not stop Bai Yihua and could only let him go.
Bai Yihua brought Hu Zi and his reconnaissance platoon of more than 30 people into the village. Under Hu Zi's lead, they soon arrived at the center of the village. Sure enough, hundreds of villagers had gathered here. In front of the villagers, machine guns had been set up. Bai Yihua gestured for Hu Zi to lead the soldiers to occupy the favorable terrain. He said to Hu Zi,"Pay attention, as long as a gunshot is heard, you must ensure that you kill a Japanese with one shot. Let's split the work. I'll be in charge of the machine gunner, you'll be in charge of the Japanese team leader, and you'll be in charge of the other Japanese. Don't shoot empty shots. Don't hurt the civilians." Hu Zi nodded and left. When Bai Yihua saw that everyone had arrived at the designated location, the gun in his hand fired. The poor Japanese Machine Gunner went to see his Emperor before he could figure out what was going on. Following that, Hu Zi and the soldiers fired their guns. Bai Yihua and the others used more than ten minutes to eliminate the 30 Japanese. In order to prevent the Japanese from entering the village for revenge, Bai Yihua ordered the soldiers to throw the bodies of the Japanese into the ravine. The soldiers started to carry the bodies of the Japanese. At this time, many civilians spontaneously joined the soldiers. After the soldiers and civilians returned, Bai Yihua stood at the position where the Japanese team leader had been standing. He placed his hands on his hips and said loudly,"My fellow villagers, we are the anti-Japanese volunteer army led by the party. My name is Bai Yihua. If the Japanese come to cause trouble again in the future, you can send me a letter. They were on the Hundred Flowers Mountain not far from here.”With that, he brought Hu Zi and his soldiers out of the small village. After meeting up with Shan Haitao and the others, they continued walking through the mountains. They were traveling day and night in order to have an early meeting with Commander Shawk.
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