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Volume 1: On the Songhua River Chapter 1834: Master¡¯s Wine

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    As soon as he heard that there was a mission, Tong Batu couldn't sit still anymore and said a few words to the brigade chief of staff, He Xigetu, "Old man, the division commander is looking for me. I'm afraid there is a new mission. I'll just tell you, division commander."  Our second brigade will be transferred back to Cullen, we will not be idle!" Then he took four guards and hurried to the division commander's temporary headquarters.

    Entering the headquarters, he did not see the division commander Tang Qiuli. Instead, he was greeted by the border guard chief of staff Wang Jun. Tong Batu followed the rules and gave Wang Jun a military salute, "Chief of Staff, the division commander is looking for me? Where are you?"

    According to their military ranks, Tong Batu is a major general and Wang Jun is a colonel. There is a gap of one rank. However, the positions of the two sides are different. Tong Batu's troops belong to the combat order of the Outer Mongolia Border Defense Force, and Wang Jun is the headquarters staff officer.  Chang, a serious boss, with a low rank and a high ranking, can also withstand Tong Batu's respect.

    Wang Jun didn't take it seriously. He pulled down Tong Batu's saluting arm and said, "Old Tong, you're still doing this with me. The teacher is waiting for you in the back room. Come in quickly!" After that, he moved towards the other side.  The little hut is filled with mouths.

    Tong Batu stood outside the door and shouted loudly: "Division commander, Tong Batu, commander of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard Army, has been ordered to come!"

    From inside the room, Tang Qiuli's gentle voice came, "Come in, Brigadier Tong!"

    Tong Batu pushed the door open and came in. The first thing he smelled was the strong aroma of wine. He couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva. On the Kang table, there was a pot of steaming, fragrant hand-made mutton and several exquisite side dishes.  , what caught his eye was a bottle of wine scalded in a large black porcelain bowl.

    To be honest, Tong Batu likes to drink, which is a habit of Mongolian men. Before joining the army, when he was the commander of the Chahar Puppet-Mongolian Cavalry Division, he drank heavily, which led to the drinking trend in the entire army.  After joining the army, he changed this problem.  Strictly abide by the discipline of the troops and strictly order the entire brigade not to drink alcohol during military operations and training. Violators will be severely punished.

    He, the brigade commander, leads by example, and the Second Cavalry Brigade is composed of pure Mongolian men, from top to bottom.  Naturally, no one dares to disobey military orders, but the thirst for wine in the hearts of officers and soldiers is like a cat clawing at them, but the military orders are there. Who dares to risk being imprisoned and having their military pay deducted just for the sake of food and drink.  Over time, more than 5,000 people in the entire brigade became accustomed to the risk of expulsion from the military.

    However, several of Tong Batu's guards knew the brigade commander's habits, so they got a big silver wine flask.  Load more than three kilograms of strong liquor, and when the battle reaches a critical moment, let the brigade commander take a sip. Hey, Beier will be in high spirits. In the whole brigade, Tong Batu is the only one who has this exception.  The officers and soldiers also understood that no one was comparing or gossiping. On the way to retreat from Irkutsk, the commander of the brigade reconnaissance company, Bai Yinbaoli, drank the bottle of wine from his collection.

    However.  A small sip of wine is not even enough to moisten the throat for Tong Batu, who drinks two to three kilograms. Today.  Seeing the scalding wine, the alcohol bug in Tong Batu's heart was about to start, but he didn't dare to show it in front of his teacher.

    Tang Qiuli poured two bowls of wine and said to Tong Batu: "Commander Tong, what are you doing standing still? Please sit down quickly. Come and have a drink to drive away the cold!"

    Tong Batu looked at the division commander in surprise and said: "Commander, the troops have discipline. During the battle, drinking is not allowed. Violators will be severely punished. Tong Batu does not dare to violate military orders. If the division commander has any tasks, just explain them!"

    Tang Qiuli smiled and said: "Today was specially approved by me. It is not a violation of military orders. It just so happens that I haven't had dinner either. Come and have a drink with me!"

    Tong Batuna was still polite, so he got on the Kang with his legs in his hands, picked up a full bowl of wine, drank it all in one gulp, exhaled the smell of alcohol, and said with a look of aftertaste on his face: "Sir, this is authentic Xifeng wine, it's so fragrant.  , I haven¡¯t had it in several years!¡±

    Tang Qiuli filled Tong Batu's glass again and asked casually: "Is the mood of the troops OK after we have withdrawn all the way from Irkutsk?"

    After a few bowls of wine, Tong Batu's mood rose and he replied: "Commander, the morale and mood of the troops cannot be said, especially during the night attack in Habdol, it was given to most of the soldiers of the battalion.  I got my revenge, but, Commander, I feel so useless. Since the time when our troops in the ** Division were fighting against the Japs in North China, when have they been chased and beaten by the enemy? Did Lao Maozi change the rules?  "

    "During the retreat from Irkutsk, Division Commander, I was really unwilling to accept it. Looking at the Soviet tanks and armored vehicles, they just couldn't exert their strength. Division Commander, tell me, are our cavalry useless on the battlefield?  ?¡±

    Tang Qiuli smiled and asked, "Commander Tong, what do you think?"

    Tong Batu drank another half a bowl of wine and replied: "Commander, I can't tell. Anyway, it is the cavalry's saber. It is useless in front of the Soviet tanks and armored vehicles. It can only be used secretly."It's like biting the old man, just like in Harpur, but we are a cavalry unit that is good at charging and attacking from the front. If we always hide and fight like this, the morale of the troops and the enthusiasm of the soldiers will gradually weaken.  No, sir, I'm worried!  "

    After saying that, Tong Batu shook his head and sighed, looking somewhat lonely. For an old cavalryman who has been with war horses for more than ten years, when he found out that his saber could not defeat steel armor, he felt that kind of loss and despair.  Pain is difficult for others to understand, just like the most glorious era gradually disappearing and fading, and eventually fading out of people's memories and being buried in the dust of history.

    Tang Qiuli did not comfort him, but said: "Commander Tong, times have changed, and the role of cavalry has been greatly restricted, but this does not mean that cavalry has lost its role on the battlefield. We need to do something  It is to change the thinking and tactics. The battle of Harpur clearly illustrates the problem. Is the vast steppe of Outer Mongolia still dominated by cavalry? There are only incompetent commanders and no useless troops. "

    Hearing this, Tong Batu raised his head, his eyes flashed with brilliance, his face turned red, and his whole body was full of vitality. Tang Qiuli continued: "I asked you to come today.  There is an important task for you, the Second Cavalry Brigade, to complete. This task is not to charge into battle, but it is more dangerous and complicated than charging into battle! "

    Tongba Totem jumped off the kang, his eyes burning with eager flames, and said: "Commander, if you have any tasks, please leave them to our second brigade. Even if you hit the last person, you must complete the task!"

    Tang Qiuli cordially pulled Tong Batu to sit down and said: "It's not that serious. There is only one mission. In the early morning of the 21st, the Intelligence Division, Investigation Division and Special Operations Detachment will carry out an attack on the separatists in Outer Mongolia.  A comprehensive arrest. Other troops of the Outer Mongolia Border Guard are either on the front line or stationed in various places. You are the only brigade in Kulun City. Your task is to block the entire city of Kulun and assist the arrests of the three departments.  action!"

    Tong Batu's shining eyes dimmed and he said: "Hey, Commander, I thought this was some important task. Isn't it just to catch a few scum who have forgotten their ancestors? It also requires the special operations detachment to take action and leave it to us.  As long as the brigade provides a list, we will ensure that no one is missed, and we won¡¯t use sabers to deal with them!¡±

    Tang Qiuli's face became serious, and he said: "Commander Tong, you think of this matter too simply. The identities of the members of the Outer Mongolia separatist organization are complicated, and some are very sensitive. In the hearts of the grassroots herdsmen,  "

    "Furthermore," Tang Qiuli paused, as if thinking about how to word his words, "Furthermore, the officers and soldiers of the second brigade are all Mongolian, and they have the same language and ethnicity as the people in Outer Mongolia. Once there is a riot in Kulun City, they will  Do you have the heart to suppress it, or do something detrimental to stability out of blind sympathy?¡±

    As soon as Tang Qiuli finished speaking, there was a flash of cold light, and Tong Batu drew out his saber with a "swish", the tip of the saber facing up, the hilt held flat in front of his chest, and said decisively: "Commander, please rest assured, everyone in the Second Cavalry Brigade  Officers and soldiers, since joining the ** division, have always put national justice first and the division commander's orders as the criterion. I, Tong Batu, can't explain the truth. However, if that scum dares to forget his ancestors, I, Tong Batu,  The first one doesn¡¯t agree, if there is any falsehood, it¡¯s like this finger!¡±

    As he spoke, he stretched out the little finger of his left hand and pressed it on the kang table. He raised his saber and was about to chop it off. Tang Qiuli hurriedly grabbed it and said repeatedly: "Commander Tong, I believe in you, and I also believe in the Second Brigade."  All officers and soldiers, come and sit down!¡±

    Tong Batu drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp and said, "Sir, please give the order!"

    Tang Qiuli smiled and said: "Okay, after you return to the army, immediately hold a meeting of all brigade and company-level officers and above. However, you must pay attention to confidentiality. The specific content of the mission must not be disclosed to ordinary soldiers before the arrest operation begins.  You know, I will issue an order tomorrow morning, appointing you as the Commander of Cullen Security. Then, in the name of Commander of Cullen Security, you will declare that martial law will be implemented in Cullen City from nine o'clock in the evening on September 21.  ¡±

    "The troops are stationed in various key points and major areas. What's the reason? If there is a war in the northern region, Soviet bombers may air attack Cullen at any time. For the specific action plan and details, you should consult with Yu Deshui, Shen Jun, and Chu Tian.  Brigadier Tong, the stability and safety of Cullen is in the hands of you and the Second Cavalry Brigade. We must ensure that there is no chaos. We must strictly suppress those lawbreakers who take the opportunity to cause trouble or take advantage of the situation!  Be soft-handed and not afraid of killing people!¡±

    Tong Batu stood at attention with a "pop", excitedly? Said: "Commander, please rest assured. The Second Cavalry Brigade will ensure the completion of the mission. Our sabers are good at cutting down little devils, old men, and even more good at cutting down those scum who have forgotten their ancestors!"

    (To be continued)
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