Rise from eight hundred.

"Okay, you all should stop waiting in the hotel. It's hard to come to Jiangcheng. This is not our group's territory. There is no need to stay behind. Divide into several groups. Let's all go out as a group. If you want to give something to your family, You can also buy some of the things you want to buy.”

After returning to the hotel to rest for an hour, Tang Dao ordered everyone under his command to move around freely.

It is rare for people to come to a big city like Jiangcheng. Tang Dao is not a harsh person, so he will not impose strict restrictions.

Of course, a group of at least five people is a must, mainly for safety. Jiangcheng is now the most important city that China and Japan must compete for in the Central China Campaign. There are a lot of spies on the streets, so I'm afraid someone will be concerned.

"Whoever comes with me will pay for all the food, entertainment and expenses! I don't have anything else, I just have money!"

When Long Yan, an 18-year-old country bumpkin who has lived in a village since birth, heard that he could freely roam the city, he naturally beamed and patted the big bag hanging around his waist.

Gu Xishui sighed slightly and volunteered to be in a group with Long Yan.

It's not because this guy pretends to be rich, but because this guy is definitely a troublemaker, and others are worried about following him.

The mountain infantry company directly under the regiment headquarters that is currently under preparation is different from the other four regular infantry battalions. The four major infantry battalions emphasize firepower and are firepower coverage that can form a complete advantage over the Japanese army.

The mountain infantry company emphasizes mobility, but it is somewhat different from the highly mobile cavalry battalion. They do not need the mountain roads that have been formed.

Just like this battle to support the fourth battalion, less than 300 troops ran 200 miles on the mountain road day and night, completing a troop projection that usually seemed impossible, and even used it to cross the mountain. With his ability, he completed an almost perfect beheading battle against the Japanese army, which ultimately resulted in the rout of a huge infantry brigade.

Even Gu Xishui admitted that even with the best of the entire reconnaissance company, they couldn't achieve such a result, but that group of 'copycat troops' did it.

It was this battle that made the officers of the Four Elements Regiment realize the role of heavy equipment and the benefits of light equipment, especially when fighting in rugged areas like the Taihang Mountains.

To put it bluntly, this mountain infantry company must have the ability to travel through mountains and rivers, be able to carry weapons over mountains and cliffs where conventional troops cannot march, and be able to put troops into areas that the enemy will not defend, and become an important weapon in the hands of the commander in the decisive battle. A surprise soldier.

Under the guidance of such tactics, the mountain infantry company is destined to be formed only from the villagers of Yeyue Village and part of the backbone of the reconnaissance company. If people are transferred from the other four infantry battalions, it will not only get twice the result with half the effort, but also indirectly weaken the company. The strength of the four major infantry battalions.

More importantly, on the way here, Tang Dao had a brief chat with Gu Xishui. If nothing unexpected happened, Gu Xishui would be the commander of this mountain infantry company.

In the past, Gu Xishui was the deputy commander of the reconnaissance company, which was actually a very important position. As the most elite unit of the Four Lines Regiment, all members of the reconnaissance company were carefully selected from thousands of people in the entire regiment. Even the deputy company Commander, in fact, his status is similar to that of the company commanders of major main companies. Company elders Hei and Gu Xishui are also old comrades in arms, and they can safely leave most of the combat matters to Gu Xishui. However, they are not chief officers after all. It has to be a more peripheral level.

This time, Gu Xishui will serve as the commander of the regiment's mountain infantry company. It can be said that Gu Xishui has truly entered the core level of the Sixings Regiment. Even several battalion commanders have to be polite when meeting him.

Everyone knows that with the progress of the war and the abundance of funds and equipment, the regiment will expand its troops at some point, and even the companies may become battalions at any time. The troops directly under the regiment must be the first to have this qualification.

The officer has been promoted, but as the future chief officer of the mountain infantry company, Gu Xishui's headache during this period is not the personnel and equipment configuration, but the 'mountain field second lieutenant' under his command who is destined to be the platoon leader!
It’s not that this guy lacks combat ability. In fact, Long Yan is very strong. He has practiced martial arts since he was a child and is physically strong. With the 1.5-meter-long Jiuli sword, he is like a fierce tiger!

And even though Long Yan looks thick, he is actually thick and thin, and he has a lot of thoughts. If you think he is just a fierce Zhang Fei based on his appearance, then he can trick you to death.

But this guy!Born in the mountains, he is the heir to the leader of Yeyue Village. After his father passed away, almost no one can control him. He has an out-of-touch personality and does not like to be bound by rules. Being a ranger may be the most suitable career for him. Being a soldier in the military camp was really difficult for him.

But no matter what, a military camp is a military camp. Just as Tang Dao said, the army is a big melting pot. No matter whether you are a fine iron or a coward, when you come here, you have to be tempered into a good piece of steel!
Long Yan is no exception, especially those villagers who will only listen to him when they first join the army. Even if Gu Xishui is the highest commander in the company, this knowledge cannot be changed overnight. There has to be a process, right?

Gu Xishui, the future commander of the mountain infantry company, was very worried in order to prevent something from happening to this guy who was indispensable in the company and could easily get into trouble.

"Okay, during my absence, everyone will obey the orders of Captain Gu!" Tang Dao smiled slightly.

Of course he understood Gu Xishui's thoughts. He took Long Yan with him on this trip because he actually wanted to cultivate the relationship between the two so that Gu Xishui could control the mountain infantry company in the future.

Tang Dao was a man of two generations, and he understood the so-called management science very well.

If a team wants to exert its maximum combat effectiveness, unity of people is the foundation, and strong ability is the second.

Just like a team, even if all 11 players are world-class stars, but you have your own ideas and I have mine, the record will only become a big mess in the end!And even if the 11-man team is just a civilian-level team, if their hearts are united and their blood is flowing together, they can amaze the whole world!

"By the way, our Four Elements Group doesn't cause trouble, but if something happens to come to our door, we won't be afraid of it!" Tang Dao left a message to Gu Xishui before leaving.

In Xuzhou City that day, there were not many people who took the initiative to stir up trouble, not to mention that in such a large river city, Tang Tuanzuo must take precautions before they happen!
No matter how big of a mistake the soldiers of his Si Xing Regiment make, they can only be dealt with by him. The calf protector is also something that Tang Dao has in his heart.

After arranging his subordinates, Tang Dao took Xia Dayu, Ming Xin, Lu Sanjiang and six others, and without any hesitation, he mounted his war horse and headed towards the 43rd Army's temporary headquarters located on the edge of Jiangchang District.

Comrade Lao Guo was obviously a little angry. He called two hours ago to ask when Tang Dao would come. He only had one hour left for Tang Dao.

Thinking about it, in this battle outside Jiujiang, three infantry regiments had just been replenished a few months ago. The 5rd Army, which had a total of 43 infantry regiments, suffered heavy losses again, with nearly 3000 casualties. An infantry corps returned almost overnight. Before liberation, there were only three infantry regiments with less than 3 people capable of fighting.

The key is that today's 43rd Army is no longer the same as before. As one of the five best-performing infantry divisions in the Battle of Songhu, the 43th Division, the only infantry division under the 26rd Army, received priority in receiving weapons supplies, in addition to the Xuzhou Secret Arsenal. In addition to receiving the equipment of a Northeastern Army standard infantry regiment, the Ministry of Military Affairs also gave the 26th Division new equipment for two infantry regiments.

With the addition of a supplementary regiment and new equipment, the 26th Division was hailed as the First Division of the Sichuan Army before the war even started!
As a result, half a month of fighting is over, and that’s it!It would be strange if Comrade Lao Guo doesn't get angry.

It was difficult for others to vent their anger, but Tang Dao, a fellow countryman and old subordinate, was the most suitable person to use as a punching bag.

On the way to the 43rd Army Headquarters, Tang Dao imagined several states of Comrade Lao Guo so that he could help him relieve his anger.

However, when Tang Dao dismounted from his horse, walked into the heavily guarded farmyard alone, and pushed open the half-open door, he was still surprised by the state of Comrade Lao Guo who had his back turned to him.

But it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and Comrade Lao Guo's knees were covered with a thick quilt, half lying on a bamboo deck chair. If he wasn't familiar enough with Comrade Lao Guo, Tang Dao would have found it hard to believe this thin and weak figure. It turned out to be the deep-thinking Sichuan Army general he was familiar with.

Hearing the footsteps of Tang Dao walking in very quietly, Comrade Lao Guo did not turn around, still staring out the window, pointing to another bamboo chair next to him, "Sit down!"

The bright sunshine in the afternoon shone on Comrade Lao Guo's withered and pale hands, forming a sharp contrast.

Could it be that the defeat some time ago was such a fatal blow to this Sichuan Army general?Tang Dao frowned fiercely, and a dark cloud appeared in his eyes.

In the past, Comrade Lao Guo suffered a serious illness and was eventually forced to leave his job and return to his hometown to live in a mountain city, where he served as a counselor on the military committee in name only.

But in this era, Comrade Lao Guo followed Tang Dao's advice and stayed away from the Ministry of Military Affairs and firmly grasped the current person in charge of the Sichuan Army. In order to appease the Sichuan Army, that person should not be so eager to dismantle the power of the old Sichuan Army!

If this person leaves his post as he did in the past, then the Four Elements Regiment will lack a big tree to protect them from the wind and rain in the Sichuan Army. The future of the Four Elements Regiment will be full of dangers.

Of course, for Tang Dao at this time, the future of the Four Elements Regiment was only one of them. The Sichuan Army general who had always taken good care of him suddenly became like this, and Tang Dao was extremely worried.Without his trust, the Songjiang battle situation would have been different, and the Chinese army would have suffered at least three times the casualties.

"Uncle Guo!" Tang Dao calmed down and shouted in a deep voice.

He didn't call him "sir". In Tang Dao's heart, this was the elder he respected!

After Tang Dao called him respectfully and gently sat next to him, Comrade Lao Guo turned his face and looked at Tang Dao's suddenly gloomy face. He smiled slightly on his pale face and said, "I want to smoke." Take it yourself, it’s the best tobacco leaves I brought from Qian Province, and I rolled them myself in my spare time, the tobacco leaves and handiwork are both excellent!"

Obviously, Tang Dao's uncle's shout made him very happy, which was a big step closer than his close subordinates!

"What kind of disease does Uncle Guo suffer from? Tang Dao has the latest developed medicine. I will have someone send it over tonight!" Tang Dao asked with concern.

"Don't worry, it's just that I was poisoned by the little devil's gas. I won't die for the time being!" Hearing what Tang Dao said, Comrade Lao Guo smiled even brighter.

Tang Dao felt relieved. Comrade Lao Guo's subtext was obvious. The big tree was still there and could not fall.

"Shoot if you want. I am very happy that you and my uncle and nephew have not seen each other for many years. Before notifying you of your arrival, I have given an order that anyone other than you who comes within 30 meters of the courtyard gate will be killed!" Comrade Lao Guo ignored it. Being weak, he took the initiative to reach out and pick up the cigarette, and handed it to Tang Dao with a calm tone.

"Uncle Guo!" Tang Dao's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Hehe! Don't think so much, I just don't want my uncle and nephew to be disturbed in their conversation. Don't worry, although our 43rd Army suffered another major defeat and lost more than 3000 brothers, you know that our Sichuan Army is brave and left 1800 The remaining Japanese invaders were commended by both the Army Group and the Ministry of Military Affairs.

This time the army retreated to Jiangcheng mainly because of my illness, and the whole army took the opportunity to rest and recuperate. Comrade Lao Guo waved his hand slightly to stop Tang Dao from asking questions, and said in a relaxed tone.

"Come on, let's not talk about anything else. You are here at the right time. First, tell me in detail how your Sixth Regiment achieved such a great victory in eastern Shanxi. You fought well in this battle and showed the majesty of our Sichuan Army officers. , Let the people all over the country know that our Sichuan Army is not just a gangster in the nest, but also a hero in beating up the little devils." Comrade Lao Guo talked about the battle between Tang Dao and the Sixings Regiment in Shanxi Province, with a hint of sadness on his pale face. Blushing, he actually lifted the quilt and stood up and asked excitedly.

There are two huge war zone maps hanging in Comrade Lao Guo's ward, including the Central China battlefield and the North China battlefield in Shanxi and Hebei provinces. Presumably, these are also the two battlefields that he is extremely concerned about.

In front of this Sichuan Army general who was an elder both in terms of command and seniority, Tang Dao naturally did not hide anything. He deployed the Si Xing Regiment on the front line of eastern Shanxi and the defense lines of the five infantry divisions and how to cooperate. Say them one by one.

Comrade Lao Guo didn't say a word during the whole process. He followed Tang Dao's story with his hands behind his back and his eyes moved on the map. Even if Tang Dao said in one breath that he had defeated the 21st Division and united with the 17th Division to surround the 39th Infantry Brigade, he remained calm. It wasn't until Tang Dao mentioned that nearly 8 troops from 3 infantry regiments were pointing directly at Shimen that this man roared: "Okay! He is indeed a general that I, Lao Guo, value highly. With only this determination and courage, there is no need to talk about command." One regiment is more than enough to command an infantry division!"

Comrade Lao Guo is indeed a veteran soldier. When he heard this, he knew that the key to the final victory of the Shanxi East Counterattack was not how many Japanese troops were killed, but the resolute counterattack on Shimen!
Because it was not just about regaining a city and gaining superficial glory, nor was it just about seizing a large amount of baggage, but more importantly, it demonstrated the combat power and determination of the Chinese army to fight back, which shook the Japanese North China Front Army's morale and could no longer despise China's second army. The forces in the World War II zone did not dare to arrogantly dedicate two or even three divisions to support the Central China battlefield where sparks were everywhere.

This is also the key to the fact that after more than three months of fighting on the Central China battlefield, there is still no winner!

It can be said that the victory of the Jindong counterattack was not only tactical, but also strategic.

"Hey, Uncle Guo praised me!" Tang Dao did not deny his role in strategic decisions. In this Sichuan Army general who supported him unconditionally, truth was the most important thing.

"You don't have to be modest, baby. The strength of the four-line regiment is not the most important. What's important is here!" Comrade Lao Guo pointed to his head with a smile, but the conversation changed. "Your baby has been cooperating with the Eightyth Army to fight the war for more than half a year. Tell me, what do you think of them?"

The topic change of "this" was obviously a bit too big, and Tang Dao couldn't help but be slightly shocked!
"Haha, are you trying to say that when their army passed through our Sichuan Province on their way north, I had several fights with them?
But you understand, little one, that kind of fighting would cause the brothers to fight against each other among relatives. We didn’t push to death, and they didn’t have the guts to fight to the death.

But this scene with the little devil is different. He is not just trying to grab something and leave, but he wants to take over the whole house!If Brother Pao and Brother Pao don't join forces and fight them, the graves of our ancestors will be dug up by the little devils! "Comrade Lao Guo seemed to have guessed Tang Dao's scruples and said to himself.

He glanced sideways at Tang Dao: "Besides, you kid, don't pretend to be for me. I didn't understand it at first when your kid went north, but later I figured it out. Did you already interact with those students in your hometown? Get past the Dragon Gate Formation in this regard? That's your own choice. I won't interfere. Once you beat the little devil away, let's see who has the stronger fist among the brothers."

"Ahem! I'm not familiar with some of the bosses of the Eightyth Army, but Commander Liu of the 921st Division calls me Sichuan Zhao Zilong, so of course I didn't talk about my commanding ability.

Brigadier Chen under his command is one of the Three Elites of Huangpu, and his ability is even better. The composition of the entire infantry division is basically a one-to-one ratio of veterans to recruits. After more than a year of fighting, the recruits have also become veterans, and their combat effectiveness is extremely high. powerful.

It turns out that the Eighty Group Army's weakness is that its equipment is slightly inferior, but after capturing a huge amount from the enemy this time and basically replacing it with all-Japanese equipment, it is estimated that it will not be a big problem against an infantry division. "Tang Dao coughed twice and said with some reservation.

With the current strength of the 921th Group, not to mention the entire army, even the [-]st Division has the strength to carry a Japanese infantry division alone.

However, although he had some reservations, Tang Dao was still keenly aware of the change in Comrade Lao Guo's mentality, and he had already begun to prepare for a rainy day.

Those Chinese families that have been passed down for hundreds or even thousands of years really didn't come for nothing. Their rule of survival is never to bet unilaterally.

Especially in troubled times, after analyzing the many forces that may take over the general trend, outstanding children of the family will be sent to join these forces. In the end, no matter which force gains the right to rule, the family's bloodline will always be continued and will not be wiped out in troubled times. .

What his biological brother did was probably not as simple as it seemed and the family didn't know about it, and Tang Dao probably became one of the investment targets.

It's just that this person who invested in Tang Dao did not use high-ranking officials and generous salaries, but his true feelings and trust, but Tang Tuanzuo could not get rid of him no matter what.

It can only be said that Comrade Lao Guo's brain can still be ranked high even in this era where there are many famous people.

"Haha, you baby! You still haven't told the truth completely. Let alone now, I have dealt with them. Even their two infantry divisions across the Yellow River can fight with an infantry division of the little devil. ." Comrade Lao Guo smiled lightly.

"What's more, what they fear the most is not the tens of thousands of powerful troops, but something called an ideal."

Speaking of this, Comrade Lao Guo's eyes showed a little fear.

This comes from the elite's fear that the people at the bottom will stand up and take charge. Not everyone can change it easily, and it also takes time.

It is difficult for those with vested interests to give up their own interests for the sake of others, and for those who can let go, how can it be possible if they are not supported by lofty ideals and beliefs.

In this era, Tang Dao's respect for those ancestors who gave up their wealthy families and devoted themselves to the revolutionary cause can only increase!
"That's all, when the baby gets older, you can't help it anymore! As I said before, it's your choice, I won't interfere! This time you are here to help me solve a problem that is on my mind!" Comrade Lao Guo changed the subject again, Set your sights on the Central China Theater Map.

"Let me ask you, how should our 43rd Army deal with this battle in Central China?"

"You can think slowly and don't be in a hurry to answer me!"

Comrade Lao Guo's face looked even paler under the bright sunlight slanting through the window.

Obviously, this is a big problem that has troubled him for many days, and he doesn't expect anyone to give him an answer soon. Perhaps more, he just needs someone to talk to him about this difficult topic. Is there a definite answer? Not particularly important.

"Fight Jiujiang again!" Tang Dao said almost without thinking.