Chapter 153 The nameless highland has a name (6)

From the battalion to the regiment, there are three or four miles.At the foot of the hill more than 100 meters away from the traffic trench, there was a very small village, with only seven or eight small huts in total.There is a field at the foot of the hillside, with a lot of dry land and little water.The dozen or so people in the village live by farming this few acres.On the way from the camp to the regiment, you can see this small village as soon as you probe your head. It is as small and beautiful as a "bonsai". This small village has been bombed out by the violent enemy like so many cities and towns in North Korea. Even a cattle, a dozen chickens, and a small dog in the village were all killed in the bombing, leaving only three women of different ages.They were not a family, and adversity forced them to live together.They buried their relatives and picked up some unbroken objects. They were almost bare-handed. On the hillside where there was an ancient pine tree, they dug a cave that could only accommodate three people.One or two wooden boards were installed along the upper edge of the hole as the front eaves; some green pine branches were placed on the wooden boards, and the rainwater would flow to the sides along the pine branches.Two old sacks combined into a door curtain.

They don't get in the way of our troops.Their hills have neither our fortifications nor their fields by the road.However, in addition to sending them some food and rice from time to time, the head of the army repeatedly advised them to move to the second line, because the enemy's "prestige" lies in the frequent firing and bombing, and their cave dwellings are so shallow. .However, they refused to leave.Their fields are here, their relatives are buried here, they were born here, grew up here, and would like to die here.The enemy's artillery fire can't scare them away!

We also reported it to the local government, and the government sent people to advise them, but it still didn't work. "We don't have cattle or farm tools, but our land is not barren! Isn't it happier in our own hometown?" The three women replied.They did not pay attention to the enemy's artillery bombs. Our soldiers all knew the ancient pine tree outside the small cave, and when they saw the ancient pine, their hearts became stronger, because there were three tenacious women under the ancient pine. Last year, outside this small hole, enemy planes dropped bombs again.As a result, only the oldest old lady was left among the three women.She still refused to leave here.After our soldiers helped her bury the two corpses and repaired the cave, the old lady wore the whitest dress and came to express her thanks to the regiment leader.She dedicated to the regimental commander the most precious thing she had—a small brass bowl that had been used by her "old" son; he had died honorably at the front.

Who has seen Captain Qiao cry?He wept. From then on, the soldiers called her "Lonely Lady", and they often came to help her. Half of the ancient pine outside the cave was blown away, and the remaining half of the branches and leaves still proudly sang lightly when the breeze blew.Soldiers often see the "lonely lady" in white sitting under the tenacious ancient pine on moonlit nights.They also saw that the old lady often made a commanding gesture with her hands, first pointing to the west, then pointing vigorously to the east, and then leaned forward to look east.After going back and forth, the soldiers guessed that the aunt might be imagining commanding our artillery and teaching our artillery to bombard the "Old Bald Mountain".

Coming out of the regiment headquarters, Battalion Commander He felt very uneasy, and walked in the trench with deep feet and shallow feet.The little correspondent walked very vigorously in front, and often looked back to see if the battalion commander was keeping up, wondering why the battalion commander walked so slowly today.It was still very cold, and the evening wind was not strong, but it bit my ears a bit. "Battalion Commander!" The little correspondent stopped. "Put the hat down!" The battalion commander just said "um", and didn't have the heart to put down his hat.

"Oops!" The little correspondent was fine with everything else, but just yelled "Oops" at every turn, and the cold can scare a person with a nervous breakdown. "Battle Commander, on such a cold day, 'Lonely Lady' is still under the pine tree!" The battalion commander glanced over there, it was already dark, but a white silhouette of a human could still be seen under the pine tree.The battalion commander was even more unhappy. After standing for a while, he really wanted to go back to the regiment headquarters and ask the regiment leader for the task of fighting "Old Bald Mountain".Even if it's just to avenge the old lady and the whole village, it should be fought!

However, the way of fighting this battle must be new, and you cannot win it just by relying on your own experience and bravery, although it must be won! In the past, when he was not a battalion commander, he only had to ask for tasks, accept them, and perform them well, without having to think about anything else.Now it is not as simple as before, his responsibility is different!Without a detailed plan, absolutely can not attack!He is willing to fight a big battle, but he also feels a kind of pain that he has never had before! Perhaps this should be called "growing pains". Just like us, a middle school student who entered the society after graduation, was troubled by the lack of knowledge and thinking.

Yes, the whole volunteer army is growing, growing every day.Life without growth is meaningless because it can never reach an optimal maturity.Every time they fight, the volunteers grow taller in stature and mentality.It didn't rest on its laurels because of its victories, so it continued to get bigger and more victories.Just like He Zhongyun personally, the volunteers must feel pain because they demand progress every day.However, the leadership of the party, the wisdom of the chiefs, and the bravery of the soldiers prevented this pain from turning into depression and depression, but instead turned it into a powerful stimulus for development and progress.To overcome difficulties in order to move forward, can you not grit your teeth and endure the pain?

The little correspondent sang softly: "Arrogance, pride..." He Zhongyun's heart suddenly brightened.Soon, he remembered the situation when he crossed the Yalu River: At that time, the soldiers were holding rifles, not many heavy artillery, no air force, no sophisticated communication organization, and they didn't even know how to use the walker for talking... What arrived was the ace army of American robbers!How much we suffer: not enough cannon, no planes, no fortifications to rely on!Now, we not only have so many submachine guns, but also have all kinds of cannons!We have the Air Force!Progress, what a great progress!How beautiful those pains are when you think of them, the pains that make you want to make progress!Now, our fighters will not only use all kinds of new weapons, but also all kinds of weapons captured from the enemy!What an improvement!So, how can the command be static?How can we not pay attention to new tactics?Equipment, tactics, technology and culture should all advance together!

He wished he could run back immediately, find that "lonely aunt", and tell her: Not only will we fight "Lao Bald Mountain", but we will definitely be able to fight it!However, we must use a new style of play in order to win!Haven't we made roads, fortifications, and tunnels in these densely packed mountains?We also need to create new tactics, make new battle plans, and tap all minds and strengths!We are the Chinese People's Volunteers who are warmly supported by the Korean people. We must have lofty ideals and demand rapid progress!Thinking of this, he cheered up and ran back to the battalion headquarters.

He found a large piece of paper and a tube of red and blue pencils, carefully drew the sickle-shaped "Old Bald Mountain", and then smiled and planned the specific method of attacking.Forget the pain, he felt a new sense of fulfillment and happiness. He sat till late at night. At the same time, in the high command headquarters, how many cadres were holding small oil lamps, studying the process of each battle and summing up experience.How many people are studying the political theory of Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong's strategic and tactical thinking, and the advanced military theory and experience of the Soviet Union.How many experts are researching new weapons and new technologies. Our soldiers, even on the front lines, learn culture every day. In this way, He Zhongyun's hard work is not unique, but it is more prominent.However, shouldn't a heroic battalion commander take the lead in everything, walk in the forefront, and lag behind others? Four or five days after the AA, the head of the regiment convened a meeting of cadres above the battalion level of the whole regiment.He Zhongyun thought that this must have something to do with the attack on "Old Bald Mountain".With a groan, his palms were sweating.He has stayed up for three nights, but he still hasn't fully written out the attack plan! When I arrived at the regiment headquarters, I saw that the cadres from all the battalions had arrived, and his red face suddenly turned pale, pale and pale.It was only when he was exhausted after a battle that his face was so terribly pale.He would not hide his feelings, and was extremely afraid that the head of the regiment would entrust the task of capturing "Old Bald Mountain" to others instead of him. If the head of the regiment handed over the task to the second battalion, He Zhongyun would definitely take the lead in cheering: "We trust the second battalion!" This is the demeanor that a heroic battalion commander should have.However, despite this, he was not feeling well.How was he going back to camp to meet his soldiers?With a hero, and not get the hardest task!He will definitely not get angry and lose his temper like Captain Li Zhitang, but his heart will ache! Besides, a few days ago, he severely criticized Company Commander Li, and taught the soldiers to study and train hard in a vigorous and decisive manner, but also in a persuasive and persuasive manner.What would the soldiers say if they didn't get the task of storming this time?They will definitely say dejectedly: Why study hard and practice hard?Can't use it!He is well aware of the psychology of soldiers. They are not afraid of suffering or shedding blood, but are afraid of sitting on the sidelines and watching others fight a big battle.The hole is not big, very stuffy.He Zhongyun really wanted to go out for a while and meet the cool breeze.However, Captain Qiao, Political Commissar Pang and Chief of Staff Cheng walked in. He Zhongyun said in his heart: "An order is an order, there is no choice!" The leader's face is very serious, but his eyes seem to be tired, so his eyes are not so sharp. Commissar Pang also looked as if he hadn't slept well for a night or two. He was still so peaceful, but a little tired. Chief of Staff Cheng is still very energetic, but he seems a bit reluctant, and his white eyes are a little red. He Zhongyun looked at the head's face with good eyes, and the beating of the candlelight made the grown-up face brighter for a while, and then a little darker for a while.The head of the delegation made a speech.His voice was higher than usual: "Comrades, I announce that the superior has approved the attack on 'Old Bald Mountain'!" When he said the word "Old Bald Mountain", his eyes suddenly became fierce again, Like an eagle perched quietly, suddenly seeing a small bird that can be captured. Everyone in the cave stood up straight.It seems that a cool breeze suddenly blows in, and no one feels stuffy anymore. The head of the regiment continued: "This task is both glorious and arduous. The cadres and soldiers have repeatedly expressed their opinions, and we have considered them all. But the time has not come, and we have not received approval from the superiors. Now, when the time comes, it depends on whether we have There is no determination to win!" The head of the regiment has been in the people's army for many years and knows how to inspire the masses. Like soldiers, the cadres couldn't help shouting: "Okay!" The head of the regiment smiled, and then explained why the time had come according to what he said to Battalion Commander He a few days ago.Then, he explained: This attack is only allowed to win, not to lose!If you can't attack once, attack again, attack again, attack again!Attack it, hold it!In the past, our friendly forces had captured six times, but they all withdrew after killing and injuring the enemy in large numbers.The purpose at that time was to kill the enemy.It's different this time, we're going to take it all at once and keep it forever! The candlelight was not very bright, but everyone managed to mobilize their notebooks to get more light, and wrote down the words of the regimental leader word by word.Only He Zhongyun did not take notes.He writes too slowly, it is better to listen to understand every sentence with great concentration and memorize it in your heart.At the same time, he was very sad and had not been able to fully write the battle plan. The regiment leader continued, this must be a 100% prepared battle.Everything has to be ready and everything has to be checked several times. "I order you to do everything yourself! After today's meeting, your task is not only to convey my words, but to act according to my words! The responsibility for good or bad battles lies with you cadres! "The head of the group deliberately paused for a while. He knew that some cadres often only communicated, but did not take the lead in the work.Then he went on.He said: Regarding the supply of materials, the division and the regiment have sufficient preparations, and they must make sure that the front line needs guns and guns, dry food and dry food, stretchers and medicines... "We are not going to sneak attack, but For a large-scale storm, even hundreds of buckets of boiling water must be prepared and transported to the front before the battle!" Hearing this, someone couldn't help saying: "We are grateful to our superiors!" He Zhongyun looked around, trying to find out who was speaking just now.could not find it.He saw quite a few young people under the age of twenty-five, and some of them hadn't shaved once.He said in his heart: "I'm afraid you don't know how difficult it is to fight guerrilla warfare. At that time, how many times did you have to ask for instructions to fire a cannon! We should be grateful to our superiors, and we should be grateful to the people of the motherland for donating so many aircraft and artillery!" These words There was only a flash in his heart, and soon he listened to the report of the head of the group attentively. Instructions from the head of the regiment: Regarding the use of artillery, tomorrow will hold an infantry coordinated combat meeting to formulate a plan.Logistical work is hard and important work.There are mountains in the front, back, left, and right, and the transportation depends entirely on manpower.Once the fire is fired, the enemy will step up the blockade of our communication line with artillery fire, and the loss of the transportation staff may be greater than that of the infantry!There is the Yigu River in the middle!The combat organization of the battalion and company remains unchanged, and the regiment has doubled its strength, which is dedicated to the work of transporting ammunition from the position to the foot of the mountain and rescuing the wounded.Then, the combat organization of the regiment and division will pick up and transport them in sections, and take care of them in sections. It is our eternal principle not to lose a wounded person or a martyr! Regarding the "combat rescue" work, the division and regiment will use all their strength to gradually set up stations from the position to the hospital.Communications must be organized as never before!Ammunition, materials, and medicines will start to be delivered tomorrow, so that they can be distributed before the war and used intensively during the war. Each department must formulate a political work program and a practical work plan.According to our current conditions, we are still unable to fully achieve comprehensive scientific modernization, but this time we must fight a good battle of scientific modernization as much as possible. Rest for three minutes.Everyone quickly got out of the cave.The first breath of cool air made them shiver with pleasure.Some people opened their mouths to greedily inhale the cool and sweet air, feeling comfortable all over. There is not a sound or a light in the distance, only the dark, treeless mountains.The cold star trembled in the dark sky. He Zhongyun was the last one to come out.He was reluctant to rest, he was eager to know what his mission was, and whose hands the task of storming "Old Bald Mountain" fell into.