Rise From Eight Hundred

The sun sets!

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

The valley is not a very spacious place, 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 solemn 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 ensigns, lieutenants and other officers who were 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, a night that belongs to the victors and soldiers who have gone through bloody 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 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 80th Army. When many battalion and regiment level commanders cannot open the battle, they often wave their hands and say: 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 knew that this was also a double-edged sword. The cohesion between officers and soldiers was greatly increased, but the casualty rate of officers was 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 772nd 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 Troops 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 Tuanzuo's casual remark. Otherwise, no matter how powerful the personnel of the 683 Brigade Headquarters were, they would not have been able to change such a large banquet for thousands of people. Here comes the bowl.

As for tachyons, it's too simple. The most indispensable thing in the mountains is trees and bamboos. 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 more easily. That’s it.

The bowls of food are basically provided by the officers and soldiers themselves. The brigade headquarters responsible for the celebration banquet only needs to provide food and drinks.

Before, the officers and soldiers might have been worried about those core things, but since each of them brought back at least 30 kilograms of food, they no longer have such worries.

I heard that the division commander is coming. With this level, why is it that today we are talking about white flour buns and meat soup!

It was a big victory, and the mood was good. In addition, when I thought about eating white flour buns and meat, which were good things that I hadn't eaten for nearly half a year, you say, how can the atmosphere not be warm!

When the sun was about to set and only a little edge was exposed, and the sky began to darken, all the soldiers who had entered the venue lit the bonfires they had already piled up!

Around the small mountain village where the 683rd Brigade was stationed, the bonfires on the mountains and below the mountains were lit 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 seemed to come alive, until finally, the mountains were shining everywhere, like stars in the sky!

The original words recorded in the diary of the reporter Tan Tai, who happened to look back and see this scene at this time: This oldest mountain in China is right in front of my eyes, lit up by the stars! The laughter of young soldiers kept coming to my ears. At that moment, I firmly believed that the darkness that the brutal invaders had shrouded my China would eventually be torn apart by these outstanding and brave young people with the light of their lives!

My country and nation, my compatriots, sooner or later, will laugh under the starry sky like these fearless young soldiers!

This is just the beginning!

"This scene is so beautiful!" Tan Tai Mingyue said softly to Tang Dao who was standing beside him.

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

Silently reaching out and holding Tan Tai Mingyue's hand gently, "You too! Thank you!"

Tan Tai Mingyue's face suddenly flushed.

It's not that there are a group of senior officers headed by Brigadier General Cheng around, but Tang Dao has never expressed his feelings to her so seriously. Her intuition tells her that this does not involve any love between men and women, but the feelings between comrades.

Maybe not so sweet, but extremely sincere!

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

Tan Tai Mingyue did not understand Tang Dao this time.

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

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

For the Chinese soldiers and civilians at this time, there was actually more hesitation and fear!

The full-scale war with the Japanese invaders has been going on for half a year, but in this half year, the northern battlefield has been completely defeated, the entire North China has fallen; the important Shanxi Province connecting the northwest and central China has fallen; the Battle of Songhu, which deployed 700,000 elite troops from all over the country, failed; the capital Nanjing fell; the Battle of Xuzhou, which deployed heavy troops, fell into a stalemate...

From top to bottom, countless Chinese people facing this dilemma will involuntarily think of a question: Can we really win this war?

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

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

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

In this regard, Tang Dao, who stood with Tan Tai Mingyue and also looked back at the mountains dotted with stars, only had eight words to offer: Shameless! Don't be a bitch!

Looking at the mountain lit up by the bonfire, the moonlight in the sky is a beautiful hope, but Tang Dao, who is staring at the mountain in front of him, has only respect in his heart.

Yes, except respect, there is no other word to express his emotions at this moment.

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 ending of history, China will win! But what about the soldiers behind him, around him, and even in the distance who have already heard the sound of horse hooves?

They are in the dark, they don’t know!

Facing failure, facing failure again and again, facing an enemy that is so powerful that it is almost impossible to defeat, will they hesitate and hesitate?

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

But they chose to persist, and chose to persist without turning back even if they hit the south wall, even if they knew that this unrealistic persistence would most likely cost them their lives.

These brave people, of course, deserve respect and deserve the eternal commemoration of their descendants.

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

But how many of them, when they are wantonly enjoying their youth and future, will think of these ordinary people who are far away from their era but have exchanged their future for theirs?

Tang Dao doesn't know.

But at least he can represent himself. He also believes that there are many ungrateful and heartless people in this world, but there will definitely 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!

"Brother Tang, it's OK that Xian Kangli talks about love in front of us bachelors, but she treats us bachelors as air, which is too much!" Comrade Wang Xiaoqiang, who was right beside Tang Dao, tugged at the corner of Tang Dao's clothes, teased Tang Dao softly and winked at the distance.

The teasing was fake, and the real thing was to remind Tang Dao and the blushing Tan Tai Mingyue.

What are these senior officers doing standing at the mountain pass? They are here to welcome the two leaders!

Let's not talk about the strict hierarchy in the army. After all, the two leaders met Tang Dao for the first time. If they came and saw Tang Dao holding the hand of a beautiful girl, even if they knew she was his fiancée, they would be a little unhappy! This is the army, not a family party.

"Hehe, just because of your cultured word "Xian Kangli", Xiaoqiang, you will be the guest of honor at my wedding with Tan Tai. I will personally present the invitations and other things! But remember to prepare the gifts early." Knowing this good intention, Tang Dao laughed and replied.

Tang Dao was thick-skinned and didn't take his colleagues' teasing seriously, but Tan Tai Mingyue was not like that. She blushed and took the initiative to stay away from this guy.

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

A little fire also lit up at the corner of the mountain road hundreds of meters away.

"The leaders are here!" The voice of Brigade Commander Cheng, who was standing at the front of the queue, sounded.

All the officers stood up straight and kept silent.

But a moment later, a team of cavalry with torches appeared in sight and stopped dozens of meters away.

Two knights left the main team and moved forward until they stopped their horses more than ten meters away from the officers and threw the stirrups to dismount.

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

"Stand at attention!"

"Salute!" Brigade Commander Cheng took the lead.

A group of soldiers behind him, who were at least regimental-level cadres, immediately followed.

"You, Cheng monkey, you made such a big scene for us. What's the matter? Are you afraid that there will be too many trucks coming from the division's baggage camp? You're using this trick to shut me and the division commander up first, so that we can't speak, right? Then I tell you, the division commander is easy to talk to, but with me here, you can't do this." The short soldier returned the salute while scolding Brigade Commander Cheng, who was walking towards him quickly, with a thick Sichuan accent.

"The commander really thought I was too simple. This is just the first move. I still have white flour buns and good wine behind me!" Brigade Commander Cheng shook hands with the two and responded with a smile.

"There are also white flour buns and good wine? That's not right! Didn't you, Cheng monkey, telegraph to me that there was big fat meat!" The tall soldier, who was always serious, asked "curiously".

"This... Commander, don't eat and take, this is not in line with our military tradition." Brigade Commander Cheng's face was bitter.

"Look at you, you are so stingy! Comrades, don't learn from your brigade commander!" The short soldier pointed at Brigade Commander Cheng with his hand, but changed the subject. "But why did the division commander fall for your tricks? As soon as he received your telegram, he dragged me and ran! Good guy, he ran seventy or eighty miles a day! Today, I will eat the big fat meat of you, Cheng Monkey."

"Haha!" The officers couldn't help laughing when they saw this.

These regimental cadres under the 921st Division are old acquaintances with these two. It goes without saying that they salute and shake hands when they meet. As a friendly army, Tang Dao originally wanted to stand at the end, but Brigade Commander Cheng brought the two directly to Tang Dao after several deputy brigade-level cadres and the two commanders finished shaking hands.

"Hello, Commander!" Tang Dao straightened his back, stood upright, and saluted with a standard military salute.

"This is..." Brigade Commander Cheng instinctively wanted to introduce.

"Captain Tang, I have heard of your great name for a long time! It is indeed well-deserved." The division commander smiled indifferently, raised his hand to return the greeting, and took the initiative to extend his hands.

The officers of the 683rd Brigade looked at each other, and there was a flash of horror in their eyes.

Don't underestimate the division commander's small gesture of handshake. In interpersonal communication, it often represents an attitude.

Their division commander is not an ordinary person. He has been a leading head of the army since the beginning of the 80th Army. To put it bluntly, when most of them were still soldiers, he was already a big man who commanded a side. Even though he was very approachable, he rarely took the initiative to extend his hands, unless he was very impressed or had great military exploits.

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After this battle, everyone present is a great contributor. Obviously, it is not so important when there are more people. It can only be said that the Tang Dao belongs to the former.

If the handshake ceremony just made by this famous division commander as the military chief only represents a personal statement, then the director of the political training department of the 921st Division who also holds the Tang Dao in both hands can represent more.

He said with a smile: "Captain Tang, you and the Four-Line Regiment are the first to win this great victory! On behalf of the 80th Group Army, I welcome you and the Four-Line Regiment. The people of Taihang Mountain need you, and the people of Jindong need you. Warmly welcome!"

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

This completely means that the top leaders of the 80th Group Army accepted this elite infantry regiment!

It is no longer just the previous superficial joint operations.

Whether from an emotional or strategic and tactical perspective, from now on, they will have an additional ally they can fully trust. Who can not smile knowingly from the bottom of their heart!