Rise From Eight Hundred Chapter 942

Chapter 942 Like stars!

The sun sets!

The sunset on the horizon is bright red, and the reddish light is scattered on the ridges of the Taihang Mountains!

The place in the valley is not very spacious, but it is filled with soldiers wearing gray military uniforms sitting cross-legged.

There was no peace and quiet. The soldiers were chatting with their comrades around them and waving to their familiar comrades not far away. There were even soldiers who were so happy that they strode over to shake hands, hug and laugh with their comrades. The atmosphere was intense. No.

The mature and steady sergeant squad leaders smiled and distributed the Japanese cigarettes in their pockets that had just been distributed by their superiors to the young comrades without any distress, while most of them smoked their own cigarette pots.

The second lieutenants, lieutenants and other officers sitting with the soldiers did not look serious as usual and warned the soldiers not to get too carried away. Instead, like their soldiers, when they saw old comrades passing by, they gave them a warm greeting without hesitation. Embrace.

Because this is the celebration banquet of the 683rd Brigade, it is the right of the victors, and it is a night that belongs to them soldiers who have gone through **** battles. Laughter and hugs are indispensable ingredients.

Even though the celebration banquet was a bit crude, there were no tables, chairs, benches, or even bowls and plates. In front of everyone, there was a washed Japanese-style steel helmet. The lining of the helmet was temporarily removed, which was the bowl they would use to eat today. It is also their new personal equipment starting from tonight.

In the two battles of Shentouling and Beiganling, a total of more than 3,300 Japanese-style steel helmets were seized. Commander Tang of the Sixth Regiment was very generous. Knowing that the entire 683 brigade had almost no helmets, he left all the Japanese-style steel helmets captured. Not only that, the 683rd Brigade and the 769th Regiment even sent 1,200 more helmets from the helmets they seized from Licheng. The total number of helmets that could be distributed by the entire 683rd Brigade suddenly increased to 5,500.

Brigadier Cheng gave 1,500 caps to the 769th Regiment, one of the first contributors to the battle, on the spot, leaving 4,000 caps for his three infantry regiments, which was basically enough for all the front-line infantry.

I heard that the reason why Commander Tang took the initiative to give the 1,200 helmets to the 683 Brigade was because the 3,300 helmets were to be distributed among the four infantry regiments participating in the war. That was naturally not enough. With the 683 Brigade Based on the opinions of the brigade commanders, the helmets were distributed to the frontline infantry, and all officers above the platoon leader and auxiliary troops were not equipped with them.

This kind of thinking is actually very common in the Eightyth Army. When many battalion and regiment level commanders cannot open the battle, they often wave their hands: Follow me! It is precisely with this kind of thinking that the unity and unity of the officers and soldiers of the 80th Group are second to none in the Chinese military.

But Tang Dao knows that this is also a double-edged sword. The cohesion between officers and soldiers has been greatly increased, but the casualty rate of officers has also increased.

Not to mention the distant future, just talk about the current backbone regiment and battalion commanders of the 683 Brigade. They could have become the backbone of the Chinese army in the future like their comrades, but unfortunately, they died early on the battlefield. .

Especially the young leader of the 772 regiment, whom Tang Dao had not yet met, died unexpectedly because of a stray bullet in his head! And if he had a steel helmet, the stray bullet would most likely not have taken away his young life.

The Si Xing Regiment came all the way from Songhu and killed thousands of Japanese invaders. In the battles of Laojinkeng and Bihe, they completely annihilated the Japanese troops of two infantry regiments. Everyone would have had steel helmets. If The head of a dog other than 'Hammer' is not suitable. Maybe 'Hammer' will become the first dog in China to wear a steel helmet.

Therefore, Tang Dao made a prompt decision and took out 1,200 steel helmets from the seizure in Licheng. His only request was that as long as the officers and soldiers of the 683 brigade were on the frontline battlefield, whether they were brigade commanders, regiment commanders, or battalion commanders, they must wear steel helmets. And asked Brigadier Cheng to write this into the military regulations of the 683rd Brigade. Anyone who does not wear a helmet will be penalized with a demerit.

Otherwise, the Four Corps will have the right to take back these helmets.

As a friendly army, they have already done this. What else can Brigadier Cheng say? Naturally, he can only agree. He never likes to use the chief's privileges, and he even gave special approval to himself and several other brigade officers. A steel helmet.

Of course, although these helmets were distributed to each regiment and battalion as the first batch of trophies, the iconic five-pointed stars of the Japanese army are still on the helmets. During this period, they will be recycled in company units for new colors. Painting.

I heard that it was Commander Tang who suggested that not only the color should be painted a new matte dark green, but the camouflage net wrapped on the lining and helmet should also be customized. The mesh will be smaller and the material will be tougher. It can also be disassembled into ropes for use at critical moments.

Inserting branches on the body for camouflage is the most familiar trick of the Eightyth Army. However, in addition to the military appearance, the original cloth military cap can only prevent mosquitoes. Unexpectedly, Tang Tuanzuo has so many tricks, just use a steel helmet. There are so many tricks to play.

All right! Even the use of steel helmets as bowls for today's celebration banquet was actually the result of Tang Tuanzu's casual remark. Otherwise, no matter how powerful the personnel of the 683 brigade headquarters were, they would not be able to change so many things at such a large banquet for thousands of people. Here comes the bowl.

As for chopsticks, it's too simple. The most indispensable thing in the mountains is trees and bamboo. The more rough ones are to break off two branches, which are about the same length and thickness. The more delicate ones are to use a bayonet to peel off the bark and transform it with ease. Can.

Basically, the officers and soldiers provide their own bowls and chopsticks. The brigade headquarters responsible for the celebration banquet only needs to provide food and drink.

The officers and soldiers may have been worried about those core items before, but since each person came back carrying at least 30 kilograms of grain, they no longer have such worries.

I heard that the division commander is coming. At this level, today is white flour steamed buns with broth!

It was a great victory, and I was in a good mood. In addition, when I thought about eating steamed buns and meat, which were good things I hadn't eaten in nearly half a year, how could the atmosphere not be so lively?

When the sun was about to set and only a little bit of it was exposed, and the sky began to darken, all the soldiers who had already entered the scene lit the bonfires they had built!

Around the small mountain village where the 683rd Brigade is stationed, the bonfires on the mountain and down the mountain were lit up one by one. If someone stood on the top of the mountain at this time, they would see such a strange scene: the mountain that was about to fall into darkness suddenly suddenly It was like coming alive, until the end, the mountains were shining with light, like stars in the sky!

　In the exact words recorded in his diary by a reporter from Tantai University who happened to look back at this scene at this time: The oldest mountains and rivers in China are right in front of my eyes, lit up by the stars! The laughter of young soldiers kept ringing in my ears. At that moment, I firmly believed that the darkness shrouded in China by the brutal invaders would eventually be torn apart by these outstanding and brave young people with the light of their lives!

My country and nation, and my compatriots, will one day laugh like these fearless young soldiers under the starlight!

This is just the prologue!

“This scene is so beautiful!” Tantai Mingyue said softly to Tang Dao who was standing next to her.

Tang Dao, who also looked back at all this, seemed to have stars flashing in his eyes, and said in a respectful tone: "They are the cutest people of this era!"

Quietly, he reached out and took Tantai Mingyue's hand and shook it gently, "You too! Thank you!"

Tantai Mingyue's face suddenly turned red.

It's not that there are a group of senior officers led by Brigadier Cheng around, but Tang Dao has never expressed his emotions to her in such a serious manner. Her intuition tells her that this does not involve any relationship between men and women. It is an emotion between comrades.

Perhaps not so sweet, but extremely sincere!

"That's what I should do. Brigadier Cheng, you and all the officers and soldiers fighting on the front line are the most worthy of people's gratitude!" Tantai Mingyue responded in a low voice.

Tantai Mingyue did not understand Tang Dao this time.

Perhaps, before Tang Dao continues to keep his secret, no one in this world will understand his mood at this time.

Tantai Mingyue is undoubtedly emotional. When she wrote this text, it was more of a hope for the future.

For the Chinese military and civilians at this time, they are actually more hesitant and fearful!

It has been half a year since the all-out war with the Japanese invaders began. However, during this six months, the northern battlefield was completely defeated and all of North China fell; most of Jin Province, an important area connecting northwest and central China, fell; the Battle of Songhu, which invested 700,000 elite troops from across the country, failed; The capital Jinling fell; the Battle of Xuzhou, which again deployed heavy troops, fell into a stalemate

From top to bottom, countless Chinese people face this dilemma and can't help but think about one question: Can we really win this war?

Can't win! Whether it is national strength or military strength, China and Japan are not on the same level at this time. More and more Chinese people clearly realize this.

Therefore, not only did many people in the Japanese-occupied areas choose to grovel, but many self-proclaimed elites in the cities still under the control of their own troops chose to actively lean towards the Japanese.

For this reason, some people have even thought of an "incredibly great" excuse for themselves: for the continuation of the Chinese nation!

In this regard, Tang Dao, who was standing with Tantai Mingyue and looking back at the stars and mountains, had only eight words to say: Shameless! No Bilian!

Looking at the mountains lit by bonfires, Tantai Mingyue is full of beautiful hopes, but Tang Dao, who stares at the mountains in front of him, only has respect in his heart.

　　Yes, apart from respect, there are no other words that can express his emotions at this time. As a little butterfly from the future, Tang Dao knows where the wheel of history will go. All his efforts and struggles are because he knows the outcome of history, and China will win! But what about the soldiers behind him, around him and even in the distance where the sound of horse hooves could be heard?

They are in darkness and don't know!

Faced with failure, faced with failure again and again, faced with an enemy so powerful that it is almost impossible to defeat, will they hesitate and hesitate?

Of course, it is an emotion inherent in human nature.

But they chose to persevere, and they chose to persevere without looking back even if they hit the wall, even though they knew that this unrealistic perseverance would most likely cost them their lives.

These brave people certainly deserve respect and the eternal remembrance of their descendants.

Tang Dao's thank you is on behalf of those men and women who can enjoy their youth under the peaceful blue sky.

It's just them. How many of them are squandering their youth and enjoying their future, and think of these ordinary people who are far away from their time, but have exchanged their future for their future?

Tang Dao doesn't know.

But he can at least represent himself. He also believes that there are many ungrateful and ungrateful people in the world, but there will certainly be no shortage of people like him.

Where there is darkness, there will be light. These are the twins that the Creator has already given birth to!

"I'm telling you, Brother Tang, it's okay for a virtuous couple to talk about love in front of us bachelors, but they still treat us bachelors as nothing. That's too much!" Comrade Wang Xiaoqiang, who was standing next to Tang Dao, was talking. At the corner of Tang Dao's clothes, he teased Tang Dao softly while winking into the distance.

The teasing was fake, reminding Tang Dao and the crimson-faced Tantai Mingyue that it was true.

What is the purpose of this large group of senior officers standing at the mountain pass? They are just here to greet the two chiefs!

Putting aside the strict hierarchy in the military, this is the first time for the two leaders to meet Tang Dao. If they come here and see Tang Dao holding the hand of a beautiful girl, even if they know that she is his fiancée, they will feel a little unhappy. ! This is an army, not a family banquet.

"Hehe, brother Xiaoqiang, you are a virtuous couple. You will also be the guests of honor at my and Tantai's wedding. I will personally present the invitations and everything else! However, remember to prepare it early. Congratulations." Knowing this person's kindness, Tang Dao laughed and replied.

Tang Dao is thick-skinned and doesn't take his colleagues' teasing seriously, but Tantai Mingyue is not the same, so she takes the initiative to stay away from this guy with a red face.

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves sounded in the distance.

Little bits of fire also lit up at the corner of the mountain road hundreds of meters away.

“The leaders are here!” Brigadier Cheng's voice stood at the front of the queue.

All officers involuntarily stood up straight and remained silent.

In just a moment, a group of cavalry with torches appeared in sight and stopped dozens of meters away.

The two knights separated from the main group and moved forward until they stopped their horses more than ten meters away from a group of officers, swung their stirrups and dismounted.

Two figures, one tall and one short, walked towards the crowd.

“Stand at attention!”

“Salute!” Brigadier Cheng took the lead to set an example.

　　A group of soldiers, at least all regiment-level cadres, followed immediately.

"You Cheng Houhou, why are you planning such a big battle for us? You're afraid that there will be too many trucks coming from the division headquarters' supply camp, right? You're going to use this trick to block the division commander and I's mouths first, so that it's hard for us to speak. Well, let me tell you, the division commander is easy to talk to, but with me here, you can't succeed in this idea." The short soldier returned the military salute while laughing and scolding Brigadier Cheng who was walking towards him quickly. .

“The commander really thought of me too easily. This is just the first move. I still have steamed buns and good wine behind me!” Brigadier Cheng shook hands with the two and responded with a smile.

“And there are white-flour steamed buns and good wine? That's not right! Didn't Cheng Houhou telegraph you to tell me that you have a big fat one?” The tall soldier, who had always been unsmiling, asked 'curiously'.

“This commander doesn't bring anything to eat or take. This is not in line with the tradition of our army.” Brigadier Cheng looked bitter.

"Look at how stingy you are! Comrades, don't imitate your brigade commander!" The short soldier nodded at brigade commander Cheng, but the conversation changed. "But Commander, why do you just want to do this? As soon as he received your telegram, he dragged me and ran away! Good guy, I ran seventy or eighty miles in one day! Today, you Cheng Houhou's big fat man, I It's settled.”

“Haha!” When the officers saw this, they couldn't help but laugh.

The regiment-level cadres under the 921 Division are all old acquaintances with these two. Needless to say, they salute and shake hands when they meet. Tang Dao, as a friendly army, originally wanted to stand at the end, but Brigadier Cheng is among several deputy brigade levels. After the cadres shook hands with the two leaders, they were brought directly to Tang Dao.

"Hello, Chief!" Tang Dao straightened his back, stood upright, and gave a standard military salute.

“This is it” Brigadier Cheng instinctively wanted to introduce.

"Captain Tang, I've heard of this great name for a long time! It's well-deserved." The teacher smiled faintly, raised his hand in return, and took the initiative to extend his hands.

The officers of the 683rd Brigade looked at each other with horror in their eyes.

Don't underestimate the teacher's small gesture of shaking hands. In interpersonal communication, it often represents an attitude.

Their division commander is no ordinary figure. He has been at the leadership level of the army since the founding of the 80th Army. To put it bluntly, when most of them were still small soldiers, he was already a big shot leading a party. Even though he was extremely approachable, he rarely extended his hands unless he was extremely sensitive to it. Those who are eye-catching, or those who have great military exploits.

After this battle is won, everyone here will belong to those who have great merit. When there are more people, it will obviously not be that important. It can only be said that Tang Dao belongs to the former.

If the handshake given by this well-known division chief as a military officer just represents a personal statement, then the director of the Political Training Department of the 921st Division who also holds a Tang sword in both hands can represent much more.

He said with a smile: "Captain Tang, you and the Four Lines Regiment are the first to contribute to this great victory! On behalf of the 80th Army, I welcome you and the Four Lines Regiment. The people of Taihang Mountain need you, and the people of Eastern Jin Dynasty need you. Warmly welcome!"

The officers' eyes flashed with horror, and their faces were filled with immense joy.

This completely means that the top brass of the Eightyth Army accepted this elite infantry regiment!

It is no longer just a joint operation in the previous superficial sense.

Whether it is on an emotional or strategic and tactical level, from now on, they will have a completely trustworthy ally. Who can not smile knowingly from the bottom of their hearts!

(End of this chapter)

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