Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

Note 2: Li Yunlong's troops are from the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Independent Column, so the plot of the serial number is taken over. It is not the main storyline, so those who have not read the serial number can also read it with confidence.

Chapter 165: Integration of Independent Column Personnel (Must Read)

Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column Headquarters.

All the cadres above the company level from each detachment of the independent column gathered in the conference room.

This was the first time that the Independent Column gathered all its military cadres together since the end of the Ping'an County Campaign.

In order to prevent being wiped out by the Japanese, the meeting was held at night. At that time, the Japanese planes could not take off and land at night.

Li Yunlong looked around at everyone and said to Zhao Gang, "Old Zhao, tell me first, how many people have we added recently?"

Zhao Gang nodded and said, "As of today, March 30th, our Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column has a total of 4,367 people signing up to join the army at 26 recruitment points in and around Ping'an County!"

"Excluding those who were physically unfit or underage, a total of 4,123 people successfully enlisted and became members of our independent column!"

"so much?"

Li Yunlong was a little surprised when he heard this number. It had only been more than half a month, and he had recruited more than 4,000 people. Together with the more than 2,500 people in Li Yunlong's previous independent column (plus the more than 500 new recruits before the Ping'an County battle), plus the more than 900 people in the Ninth Column, the troops in Li Yunlong's hands now had reached 6,000 people.

However, most of them are new recruits and have no combat capability yet. It will take at least three months for them to develop a certain combat capability and only after experiencing a battle can they undergo transformation.

"Well, a lot of people have come here in the past two days. They all read the reports about the Ping'an County battle, and many of them came from surrounding areas!"

The benefits of having a county town as a base gradually became apparent. In the past, when Li Yunlong's troops recruited people, they would go to the villages to mobilize and recruit.

Even though people in the surrounding areas knew Li Yunlong's reputation, it was difficult for them to find Li Yunlong's troops.

After Ping'an County was occupied by Li Yunlong, it was like a business card, telling everyone that if they wanted to join Li Yunlong's army, they should come to Ping'an County quickly. In addition to those who came to Li Yunlong, those who wanted to join the Eighth Route Army could also go to Ping'an County to join the army.

"We've gathered everyone for a meeting today for one purpose: our Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column needs to restructure its forces, redivide the defense zones of each unit, and make unified arrangements for personnel transfers within each unit!"

After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he first looked at Zhao Gang and said, "I will announce the appointment: After verification and approval by the Central... 18th Group Army Headquarters, Comrade Zhao Gang is appointed as the Political Commissar of the Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column and concurrently Director of the Political Department..."

After hearing this, Zhao Gang immediately stood up and saluted everyone: "Please take good care of me in the future!"

Li Yunlong then took out another letter of appointment and said, "After verification and approval by the Central... 18th Group Army Headquarters, Comrade Xing Zhiguo is appointed as Deputy Commander of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Independent Column and Director of the Logistics Department..."

Old Xing stood up calmly, saluted everyone, and sat down again.

"After verification and approval by the Central... 18th Group Army Headquarters, Che Youguo is appointed Deputy Commander of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Independent Column..."

"After verification and approval by the Central... 18th Group Army Headquarters, Liu Changxi is appointed Deputy Director of the Political Department of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Independent Column..."

"After verification and approval by the Central... 18th Group Army Headquarters, Xie Yisheng is appointed as the combat staff officer of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Independent Column..."

After reading the appointment letters that required the Eighth Route Army Headquarters' appointment, Li Yunlong led the applause and said, "Comrade Che Youguo and Comrade Liu Changxi were formerly the commander and political commissar of the Ninth Column. Everyone, welcome!"

After the applause ended, Li Yunlong took out a letter of appointment. This letter of appointment did not require confirmation from the general command, but only from the military headquarters.

The lists were submitted according to the list discussed by Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang.

"Now, let me read out some appointments within our independent column!"

Everyone perked up and looked at Li Yunlong with anticipation. After all, they had won such a great victory this time, but had not received any commendation, so many people were waiting for the reward.

"Zhang Dabiao!"

"Have!"

Zhang Dabiao was the first to stand up, and no one was surprised. After all, everyone saw Zhang Dabiao's performance in this battle clearly.

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Zhang Dabiao is appointed Director of the Operations Department, Operations Staff Officer, and Commander of the First Detachment of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Independent Column."

"Yes!"

Zhang Dabiao took Li Yunlong's appointment letter and solemnly saluted Li Yunlong.

"Well done! You fought well. Here's your commendation."

Li Yunlong took out a commendation order and handed it to Zhang Dabiao: "There are too many people here today, so I won't read it to you. Go back and show off."

"Hehe, it's all thanks to the commander's good teaching."

“Ma Renxin!”

"Have!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Ma Renxin is appointed Director of the Intelligence Department of the Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column, and concurrently Commander of the Cavalry Battalion of the Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column Headquarters!"

"Yes!"

Li Yunlong's Jin-Cha-Ji Independent Column was similar to the 129th Division in terms of its organization, except that the 129th Division was a unit with a regular number. No one recognized Li Yunlong's unit number except within the Eighth Route Army, but it had all the necessary organization.

The column headquarters includes five departments: Political Department, Intelligence Department, Communications Department, Logistics Department, and Security Department. Li Yunlong has not found suitable candidates for these departments yet, so he can only let people work part-time. For example, Ma Renxin's cavalry detachment is usually responsible for some intelligence reconnaissance. Letting Ma Renxin manage the Intelligence Department can be regarded as a way for capable people to do more work.

"Liu Hao!"

"To!"

Liu Hao previously served as the battalion commander of the Second Battalion. Later, he was wounded in the Battle of Yangcun and has been recuperating since then.

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Liu Hao is appointed Deputy Director of the Logistics Department. He will study hard with Deputy Commander Xing in the future regarding logistics!"

After hearing this, Liu Hao immediately said, "Please rest assured, Commander!"

"it is good!"

"Chenquan!"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Shen Quan is appointed Director of the Security Department and concurrently Commander of the Second Detachment!"

"Yes!"

"Wang Kuixi!"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Wang Kuixi is appointed as the commander of the Third Detachment!"

"Yes!"

"Wang Chengzhu!"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Wang Chengzhu is appointed as the commander of the artillery battalion directly under the headquarters!"

"Yes!"

"Wei Dayong!"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Wei Dayong is appointed as the commander of the security battalion directly under the headquarters!"

"Yes!"

"Yu Zhiqian!"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Yu Zhiqian is appointed as the deputy battalion commander of the headquarters' direct security force."

"Sun Desheng!"

"Here!" Sun Desheng, who had been rescued but was still wrapped in gauze, was helped to stand up.

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Sun Desheng is appointed as the commander of the new recruit training battalion directly under the headquarters!"

"Yes!"

"Founder!"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Fang Zheng is appointed as the commander of the Fourth Detachment!" Fang Zheng was originally the deputy battalion commander of the Second Battalion. After Liu Hao was injured, he replaced Liu Hao as battalion commander. Later, he was wounded in battle, and Shen Quan took over the position of battalion commander. Now he has recovered from his injury and returned.

"Yes!"

"Ding Chengye!"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Ding Chengye is appointed as the commander of the Fifth Detachment!"

"Yes!"

"Yizhixin"

"To!"

"After verification and approval by the 18th Group Army Headquarters, Yi Zhixin is appointed as the commander of the 6th Detachment!"

"Yes!"

"..."

Li Yunlong directly appointed ten detachments, and looked at Lao Che and Lao Liu for the remaining two detachments.

"The remaining 11th and 12th teams will be under your responsibility. Just report the list of chief officers."

Lao Che and Lao Liu now have only more than 900 people under their command, which is just enough for two detachments. If they want to expand in the future, they can talk about it later. After all, the independent column will have to be integrated in the future.

Chapter 166: Deployment of Defense Zones of Each Detachment (Must Read)

"The appointments have been read out. Now I will talk about the defense areas of each detachment."

"First team, second team, third team!"

Zhang Dabiao, Shen Quan and Wang Kuixi immediately stood up.

"You three individuals will lead your troops and station them around the headquarters!"

"Yes!"

"Fourth Detachment! Your base is near Xiaoliu Village. This is the frontier area between our base and the enemy-occupied area. Your detachment's mission is to carry out as many mass movements as possible in this area. With Xiaoliu Village as the center, expand to the surrounding areas and establish a civilian armed force!"

"Yes!" Fang Zheng nodded and sat down immediately.

"Fifth Detachment, your base is Zhangjiayan Village. This is the only way for the Japanese from Taiyuan to reach Ping'an County, and it's also the flight path of the Japanese bombers. With Zhangjiayan as the center, you will develop towards Majiapo and Baiquanyan, and control this passage! If you find any trace of Japanese aircraft, report to headquarters immediately!"