Devil's Army

In fact, Commander Zhang temporarily stopped recovering the last county town occupied by the Japanese army on Hainan Island because he had another plan.

Hainan Island holds such an important position in the Japanese Southern Expeditionary Force that Commander Zhang wants to use the Japanese troops in Wenchang County, Hainan Island as bait to severely damage the strength of the Japanese Southern Expeditionary Force and lay the foundation for them and the First Division of the Gui-Yunnan Front Army to recapture the southern towns.

On the day of retaking Haikou, Commander Zhang sent a telegram to Commander Leng, explaining his plan and requesting the dispatch of additional air forces to attack the Japanese reinforcement fleet.

Leng Feng quickly agreed to Commander Zhang's plan and asked Captain Yin to arrange for the Air Force to be stationed on Hainan Island.

At the same time, he ordered the 1st Independent Division of the Gui-Yunnan Front Army to prepare to retake the counties and cities in southern Guangxi that were occupied by the Japanese army.

At this time, the First Independent Division of the Gui-Yunnan Front Army had reorganized the First Regiment from newly recruited soldiers and transferred veterans.

After receiving Leng Feng's order, he immediately began to make preparations for the war.

At around 7 o'clock the next morning, four Huaxia III fighter squadrons, under the arrangement of Captain Yin, moved to Sanya Airport and Lingshui Airport on Hainan Island.

This doubled the fighter strength of Hainan Island's army.

Commander Zhang arranged for the Third Independent Division of the Southern Front Army of the First Anti-Japanese Army to garrison in Qionshan County.

The Independent First Division of the Southern Front Army of the First Anti-Japanese Army was arranged to garrison in Qiongdong County.

The remaining Japanese troops in Wenchang County were attacked from both sides.

The Japanese army, which had already made the Southern Front Army in a state of panic, dug deep fortifications and deployed heavy troops in the areas bordering Qiongdong County and Qiongshan County, attempting to hold on and wait for reinforcements.

Fortifications were also built at Zhulang Bridge and Wulipuling to prevent the devil troops from Qionshan County and Qiongdong County from attacking the Japanese temporary command post in Wenchang County.

After retaking most of the county towns on Hainan Island, Commander Zhang began to intensify military training in preparation for retaking the southern towns.

The political cadres arranged by Secretary Yu began to prepare for the Hainan Island People's Government, and vigorously recruited soldiers, developed production, and became a strong backing for the Southern Front Army of the First Anti-Japanese Army.

Hainan Island's military and political affairs are developing rapidly and in an orderly manner.

At this time, the southern government forces were jealous of the achievements made on Hainan Island and once again sent Team Leader He and County Magistrate Mao to mediate.

Commander Zhang did not want to offend them and asked with a smile:

"Last time when the Japanese army launched a massive attack on the six counties of our base area, you ran away faster than anyone else. But they fought bloody battles with us for a month with their men and guns, and sacrificed so many soldiers to achieve today's results. I don't have time to manage Hainan Island, so who should I give it to if not them?"

Commander Zhang pointed at the two political cadres next to him and said.

"We had something important to deal with last time, so we went back quickly."

"You have so many important matters to deal with. How can we feel at ease leaving Hainan Island to you? Why don't you go back and deal with the important matters?"

"We have already dealt with the matter, so this time we are going to live in Hainan Island for a long time."

"Well, I won't make it difficult for you. Wenchang County on Hainan Island is still in the hands of the Japanese army. We have attacked it several times but have not been able to take it down. You send people to take Wenchang County down, and we will hand it over to you for management. If you manage it well, the other counties on Hainan Island can also be handed over to you for management."

The two political cadres looked at Commander Zhang worriedly.

Commander Zhang patted one of them on the shoulder. He did this to make them give up.

If they were so courageous, they would not have collapsed and fled from Hainan Island when the Japanese army forcibly landed on the coast of Tianwei Port in Qionshan County in 1939.

Sure enough, when Team Leader He heard Commander Zhang's suggestion, he responded with a "Haha..." smile and pretended not to hear it.

When Commander Zhang saw this, he sneered inwardly and then asked:

"I'm going to the front line to inspect now, do you want to come with me?"

Before Team Leader He could answer, County Chief Mao immediately took over and said:

"We just arrived. Let's arrange accommodation first, and then go and book a banquet. How about inviting Commander Zhang to dine with us tonight?"

"Okay, go and do your thing. I won't keep you company."

After saying this, Commander Zhang and two political cadres left.

On the way, two political cadres asked Commander Zhang:

“Do you really intend to hand over the county town of Hainan Island to them?”

"Do you think they have the guts to attack the Japanese troops in Wenchang County?"

The political cadre who asked the question shook his head.

"They are here to reap the fruits of victory. If we ask them to fight the devils with real weapons, they really don't have the courage to do so."

The two political cadres nodded in agreement.

Commander Zhang stopped talking, and his position was obvious.