Resistance against Japan: Starting with the local militia

Chapter 300 Supporting Cadres

Two weeks passed quickly.

Over the past two weeks, all the trainees, including Tang Weiguo, absorbed the knowledge of the two instructors like sponges. Tang Weiguo and the others' previously scattered tactics gradually formed a system.

In addition to military theory, the division commander and others also shared information on base area construction and other topics.

Tang Weiguo exclaimed that the equipment spent on these two regiments was well worth it.

On this day, the instructors and their entourage finished their lecture and prepared to leave Wolong Mountain.

"Commander Liu, thank you for this lecture. We have learned so much," Tang Weiguo said sincerely.

"Brigadier General Tang, you're too kind. I've also learned a lot this time. Your decisive firepower and saturation firepower have really impressed me."

"I hope that our Eighth Route Army can realize such a vision in the future." Commander Liu couldn't help but look forward to that scene.

"That requires a strong logistics system and a strong nation behind it."

"However, I believe that we will definitely achieve it in the future."

Tang Weiguo couldn't help but think of the armies of later generations suffering from a fear of insufficient firepower. The thought of the endless barrage of artillery fire sent a chill down his spine.

"Commander Liu, regarding the matter of supporting military cadres that we discussed last time, I would appreciate it if you could report back on it this time. I would be very happy to assist you."

“Okay, I will report to my superiors as soon as I get back,” Commander Liu promised.

"Thank you."

"I happen to have a batch of cigarettes here. I would like to trouble Commander Liu to give them to your superiors."

"These were all captured from the Japanese devils. Please don't mind, sir."

As he spoke, Cheng Shanshan, who was standing behind Tang Weiguo, handed a box to Li Yunfei.

"Then I thank Brigade Commander Tang on behalf of our commander."

"Commander Liu, you're too kind."

"Commander Tang, we must part ways after a thousand miles of farewell. Let us say goodbye here."

"I hope that one day I will have the opportunity to fight alongside you," Commander Liu said, shaking Tang Weiguo's hand.

"I also hope that."

"See you next time, Commander Tang."

After saying that, Commander Liu led his group away from Wolong Mountain.

Tang Weiguo watched the crowd slowly disappear from his sight before reluctantly leaving himself.

.....

Upon returning, Commander Liu immediately wrote an "Investigation Report on the Wolong Mountain Independent Brigade" and urgently submitted it to northern Shaanxi.

Inside a cave dwelling in a village in northern Shaanxi.

Several bigwigs from the Eighth Route Army headquarters gathered together.

"What are everyone's thoughts on Commander Liu's report?" the bigwig asked in a Hunan accent.

"This report is intelligence from the Independent Brigade. I just read it. They are a patriotic army that fights the Japanese."

"Their brigade commander, Tang Weiguo, is a progressive student."

"After the Japanese invaders seized the pass, he went home without hesitation to raise an army, and then gradually developed the situation to what it is today."

"Moreover, the troops are very strong in combat and have already taken over two county towns from the Japanese."

"Moreover, the only heavy firepower we can currently rely on, the 'Flying Thunder God,' also comes from their independent brigade."

"The 300 kilograms of gold that Commander Liu and his men handed over to the Central Committee last time was also related to the Independent Brigade."

"Moreover, afterward, Commander Liu analyzed that Tang Weiguo intentionally distributed this batch of gold to the Independent Regiment in a distribution manner."

"Furthermore, they donated equipment from two regiments to invite Commander Liu to give this lecture."

"Therefore, we speculate that Brigade Commander Tang intends to support us."

"Oh, I didn't expect this unit to have such a deep connection with us."

"I've been wanting to meet this young man for a while," the big boss said, taking a drag of his cigarette.

"What are your thoughts on Commander Liu's request to provide a batch of officers to the Independent Brigade?"

“I can accept sending cadres to provide support, but shouldn’t we carefully consider requiring them to resign from the Party?”

“After all, these cadres were brought back from crossing the grasslands and climbing snow-capped mountains with us,” another bigwig said somewhat disapprovingly.

"Indeed, if they leave the party, they will have nothing to do with us anymore."

"And the cadres will also have opinions," another senior official said.

"Commander, I agree with Commander Liu's opinion."

"The unit in Wolong Mountain is developing rapidly, but it lacks military officers, so it cannot maximize its combat effectiveness."

"Considering the overall situation in Shanxi Province, if we could send a group of military officers there, it would greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of this unit."

"Given the consistent style of this unit, it will not stay in one place; it will definitely take the initiative to attack."

"Moreover, Wolong Mountain is very close to the Zhengtai Railway and the Tongpu Railway, so these two railway lines will definitely be his main targets for attack."

"This will inevitably attract the Japanese troops."

"Moreover, since the Battle of Central China, the Japanese army's southward offensive has slowed down, largely due to unstable logistics."

"Because over the past year, we have been constantly expanding anti-Japanese revolutionary base areas behind enemy lines, which has created many difficulties for the Japanese army's logistics and transportation."

This has seriously threatened the Japanese rule and logistical supplies in the occupied areas.

"Therefore, the Japanese will inevitably launch an attack on us next."

"At present, our Eighth Route Army is not strong enough to confront the Japanese head-on."

"Therefore, in order to reduce the intensity of the Japanese encirclement and suppression against us in advance."

"We must win over a powerful ally."

"And the Wolong Mountain Independent Brigade is currently a very good option."

"In the past year or so, the Independent Brigade has eliminated more than 1 Japanese collaborators and traitors."

"Moreover, according to Commander Liu's report, the Independent Brigade has built a fortress in Wolong Mountain, through which they can attract at least one Japanese division's strength."

"If the Independent Brigade could lure away a division of Japanese soldiers when the Japanese were besieging our base area."

"I don't need to elaborate on its importance, do I?"

"Therefore, I suggest that we support a group of cadres with excellent military skills."

For a moment, the people inside the cave fell silent.

After finishing one cigarette, the boss lit another.

"What other ideas do the others have?"

"I believe it's worthwhile to provide support. Supporting cadres will be more beneficial than harmful."

"Moreover, the way we do this can greatly demonstrate our sincerity and also greatly unite this unit."

"Moreover, we are here under the guise of providing support. After the war ends, these soldiers can return to the Party and rejoin it."

"Everyone here is a witness."

After they finished speaking, everyone continued to think and analyze the pros and cons.

After a while, the big boss spoke up.

"I think it's possible. Our most important task now is to drive the Japanese devils out of China."

"As long as the Japanese devils don't get out of China."

"The Chinese people will suffer another day of invasion."

"Therefore, as long as the independent brigade is wholeheartedly committed to resisting the Japanese and fighting the Japanese, we can provide support for this military officer."

"As for the cadres' emotions, I will personally work with them."

"Okay, now everyone please raise your hands to vote."

"Raise your hands if you agree."

After he finished speaking, everyone in the cave raised their hands.

Everything was for the sake of the War of Resistance.

Subsequently, a cadre unit of 100 people was organized and sent to the Independent Brigade.