Li Guotao frowned and said with a serious face: "I think since Commander Meng has arranged it like this, there must be a reason for him, let's carry out the order" Chang De thought about it, he could see the problem, and Commander Meng would definitely be able to see it, but Commander Meng still insisted on doing this, it must be an arrangement, so Changde didn't think about it anymore, just nodded slightly.Li Guotao nodded and said, "Since this is the case, then immediately pass the order down, and the troops will move south." ”"Yes," a communications soldier next to him immediately responded respectfully, turned around and went to deliver the order.As soon as Li Guotao gave the order, the soldiers of the independent regiment immediately assembled and turned to advance south according to the order.After a night of rapid marching, the troops marched more than 100 miles, and at dawn, Li Guotao ordered the troops to find a nearby hidden place and temporarily stop to rest.At this time, Commander Meng again sent an order, asking the troops to continue to advance to the south.However, the news brought by the correspondent this time also dispelled the doubts in the hearts of Li Guotao, Changde and others.It turned out that the main force of the Western Hebei Military Region had already rushed to the western part of Tang County last night, and they would take over the troops of the Fourth Army Subdivision of the Central Hebei Military Region, continue to carry out the task of containing the Japanese 133 Brigade and the Hasegawa Wing, and continue to attract the little devils westward to the direction of Fuping.The task of the Fourth Army Division is to rush to the western part of Zhengding as soon as possible and stand by in concealment.After Li Guotao got the news, although he was slightly surprised in his heart, he probably guessed that the Eighth Route Army was going to make a big move this time, and said with a serious face: "Judging from the current situation, it is estimated that the headquarters will have a big operation this time, although the specific strategic purpose is not clear yet, but judging by the current situation, it is estimated that the goal this time is not small." ”Chang De looked at the map, thought about it carefully, and suddenly said with a surprised face: "Could it be that the headquarters wants to attack Shimen this time" "Attack Shimen" Li Guotao couldn't help frowning, then shook his head and said: "I don't think so."
Shimen was a strategic location heavily guarded by the Japanese army.With our current strength, our army lacks the ability to attack fortifications on a large scale, and it is almost impossible to take Shimen in a short period of time.And once the war drags on, with the mobility of the little devils, troops will soon be transferred from other places to help, and by that time our army will not be able to capture Shimen.Instead, he was restrained by the defenders of Shimen, and the consequences were unimaginable.So I don't think it's possible for the headquarters to risk attacking Shimen. ”"Hmm" Ma Zhenguo nodded and said, "What the head of the regiment said makes sense.However, if it is just a feint to attack the stone gate and mobilize the little devils, it is still possible. ”Li Guotao nodded noncommittally and said, "We can't guess anything here."
Now that the commander's order has been issued, we only need to carry out the order, and as for what the headquarters is up to, we will naturally know later. ”Ma Zhenguo frowned and said worriedly: "But now that our army has gone through a rapid march, the soldiers are already a little tired, and continue to advance south.I'm worried that the soldiers won't be able to stand it" Li Guotao sighed helplessly and said: "That's no way, the soldiers are fast, we must rush to the designated place as soon as possible, if the time is too long, the little devil is likely to detect our whereabouts, and then the devil is prepared, and our mission will fail."
So even if there is a great difficulty.In order to be able to defeat the little devils, we must also grit our teeth and persevere. ”Changde and Ma Zhenguo were silent after listening to Li Guotao's words, bowing their heads and saying nothing, but their brows furrowed slightly, obviously still a little worried.Li Guotao sighed softly, and then said with a serious face: "Send the order immediately."
The troops rested for a while, immediately set off and rushed to the designated place as soon as possible. ”It wasn't long before the troops set out again and continued their march southward.Although the fighters were a little tired by this time, everyone knew that this mission was crucial.Therefore, everyone gritted their teeth and continued to persevere, so the speed did not decrease much.After another half a day's journey, the independent regiment finally arrived at the designated place, near the Quyang Bridge in the western part of Zhengding County, Li Guotao immediately ordered the troops to rest on the spot, and many soldiers were already exhausted, but fortunately, everyone persevered.Li Guotao was also tired and almost couldn't die, so he found a place to sleep well, and this sleep lasted until the evening, when he was suddenly woken up, and after sleeping for a few hours, Li Guotao was also a lot more energetic.A signal soldier of the Eighth Route Army walked up to Li Guotao, respectfully saluted a military salute, and then took out a chicken feather letter from his bosom and respectfully handed it to Li Guotao, "Commander Li, this is an urgent letter that Commander Meng asked me to hand over to you." ”Li Guotao looked at the three chicken feathers stained on the envelope, his face became serious, and he hurriedly reached out to take the letter, and said casually: "Thank you for your hard work, you go down to rest first" "Yes" The soldier of the Eighth Route Army responded respectfully, turned around and walked out.Li Guotao hurriedly opened the chicken feather letter and read it seriously.After reading it, Li Guotao couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief, and said as if talking to himself: "So that's the case" "Regiment commander, is there any important task entrusted to our independent regiment by the commander." ”Kou Erbao, the guard standing next to him, asked excitedly."
Hmm" Li Guotao just nodded slightly, and then ordered: "You immediately go and call the political commissar and the chief of staff to me, and say that there is something important to discuss with them." ”"Yes" Kou Erbao didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly responded, turned around and went out to find someone.It didn't take long for Changde and Ma Zhenguo to hurry over, and as soon as they entered the door, Changde asked impatiently: "Old Li, I heard that Commander Meng sent someone to send a chicken feather letter, saying that there is an important task, what is going on" Li Guotao waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, you two sit down, let's discuss it carefully." ”"If there is anything, you can say it quickly, I can't wait."
Changde hurriedly urged.Li Guotao smiled and nodded and said: "You old boy, this impatient temper, when can you change it, okay, I won't sell it anymore, this time Commander Meng did give us a very important task, the commander ordered our independent regiment to attack Zhengding Station."
And it is necessary to take Dingzhou Station in one fell swoop. ”As soon as Li Guotao said this, Chang De and Ma Zhenguo's eyes widened in shock.aa2705221: