Weishan Lake is a fault-sinked lake located in the southern part of Weishan County, Shandong Province, China. It is the result of the combined action of the Earth's crust movement, the Yellow River overflows, and the artificial activities.

After the formation of Weishan Lake, it is connected to Zhaoyang Lake, Dushan Lake and Nanyang Lake in the north, and the waterways are connected, collectively known as the South Four Lakes. Among the four lakes, Weishan Lake has the largest area, reaching 660 square kilometers.

At the same time, the Si River, Liangji Canal, Baima River, Zhuzhao Xin River, Lao Wanfu River, Fuxing River and other rivers, as well as more than 50 rivers in 38 counties (cities) of the four provinces of Su, Shandong, Henan and Anhui, flow here.

It makes it the largest freshwater lake in Shandong Province and the largest freshwater lake in northern China.

All of this has caused the dense water network terrain in the Weishan Lake area, and there were many mountainous and hilly areas during this period, making the Weishan Lake area an easy to defend and difficult to attack.

The Suluyu Detachment is temporarily stationed here.

December 29, 1938, 8:00 am.

After the team arrived at Weishan Lake for a day, Ouyang summoned everyone and made it clear.

"We welcome those who are willing to join the Eighth Route Army!"

"If you don't want to join, you can leave by yourself!"

Ouyang's words were also the result of careful consideration.

The soldiers of the Eighth Route Army cannot be formed by catching men and forcibly marshalling them. Everyone must join willingly.

This is not only the military discipline of the Eighth Route Army, but also the foundation for the later growth of the Eighth Route Army!

Everything is based on the will of the people!

If it were the original, after everyone heard Ouyang's words, most of the people present would definitely leave without looking back.

After all, they were all ** before, so they would definitely not want to ask them to join the Eighth Route Army.

However, after a series of life and death battles, everyone inadvertently formed a strong bond, which made them feel a sense of identity and belonging to the Eighth Route Army.

"Since Chief Ou is so kind and righteous, we can't be petty. Anyway, we are fighting the Japanese, and it's the same to fight there!"

"I'm the one!"

"If there was no Chief Ou, we might have died in the Japanese concentration camp one day. I wouldn't say anything, and I'll do it with you!"

Most people expressed their willingness to join the Eighth Route Army, and of course some people had more concerns and chose to leave.

Ouyang also sent blessings to those who expressed his departure.

"No matter what the future holds, I hope everyone can survive and see the day when the War of Resistance Against Japan is victorious!"

The people who stayed in the end were more than 7 ooo!

The Beihong disciples led by Xie Wendong also chose to leave. After all, they were not soldiers and there were still many things they had not solved.

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At 7 p.m. that day.

Chief of Staff Wang Yaqiao couldn't help but hide his joy after reading the list of more than 7 ooo people.

"Brig Commander, among these 7ooo people, there are many officers in the original ** team. With these former company-level officers joining, our team's grassroots command capabilities will be greatly increased. This will have a great effect on the increase in the combat effectiveness of our team in the future!" Wang Yaqiao said with a smile.

"Um!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang nodded happily.

On this long list of more than 7 ooo people, as Wang Yaqiao said, the number of former officers was not small.

Colonel officer, 2 people;

Lieutenant Colonel officer, 6 people;

Major officer, 9 people;

The number of officers at the level of captain, lieutenant and second lieutenant was even greater, up to 57.

What made Ouyang Xinxiu the most was that most of them were veterans of the Anti-Japanese War. Most of them had experienced large-scale battles such as the Battle of Songhu, the Battle of Jiangyin, the Battle of Nanjing, and the Battle of Xuzhou.

Veteran, these two words have a very strong meaning!

It is no exaggeration to say that the most valuable one in a team is the veterans.

They have experienced many battles, and they can play a great role in the battlefield.

At the same time, a veteran can bring out many new recruits and teach them how to better kill enemies and save themselves on the battlefield.

In short, they are extremely precious!

Originally, Ouyang and Wang Yaqiao were both happy, but after a while, they were both worried!

Too many soldiers, it's difficult to digest?

Wang Yaqiao smiled bitterly and said, "Brig Commander, our 512th Brigade now has more than 65oo troops, and more than half of them are recruits who joined in Guangzhou, and they have not seen much blood yet. Now there are 7oo people joining, and we can't digest it at all!"

"yes!"

At this moment, Ouyang was also worried about this issue.

Now that 7ooo people join, the 512th Brigade will indeed grow rapidly and its total force will exceed 10,000.

But there are many problems facing you!

In a word, with the current situation of the 512 Brigade, I can't afford to support it or digest it!

The growth of a team is not that simple, it is not enough to have too many people, and it must be done step by step.

Eating fat in one bite will not only prevent the team from getting rich overnight, but will instead have a huge impact on the overall combat effectiveness of the 512th Brigade.

Make the combat effectiveness decrease instead of increasing.

At the same time, the pressure on local people will also increase a lot.

At present, Ouyang and Wang Yaqiao are in pain and happiness.

At this moment, Xiaozhuang, who was responsible for the garrison task, came in.

"Report to the brigade commander and chief of staff, Commander Peng of Suluyu Detachment has arrived and is waiting outside the door." Xiaozhuanghui reported.

Commander Peng, Suluyu Detachment?

Wang Yaqiao said in confusion: "Brig Commander, what did you think Peng Mingzhi came to us for?"

"hehe!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang immediately smiled and said, "No matter what he is doing, can we still keep him out, right?"

Immediately Ouyang waved his hand and asked Xiaozhuang to invite Commander Peng Mingzhi of Suluyu Detachment in.

Soon, Peng Meiji came in!

Peng Mingzhi saluted and shouted loudly: "Hello, former leader of the 685th Regiment of the 115th Division, Peng Mingzhi is asking for a meeting!"

Immediately, Ouyang and Wang Yaqiao stood up and saluted Peng Mingzhi.

Peng Mingzhi, from Changning, Hunan, was born in 19o5.

In 1924, he joined the teaching brigade of the Whampoa Military Academy Teaching Team to study.

In 1925, he joined the China National Congress and participated in two Eastern Expeditions against Chen Jiongming.

In 193o, he joined the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army.

After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, he served as chief of staff of the 685th Regiment of the 343rd Brigade of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and participated in large and small battles such as Pingxingguan.

Later, he served as the commander of the 685th Regiment and the commander of the Suluyu Detachment, and led his troops to advance into the Sulu border to open up an anti-Japanese base.

The title of 1955 was awarded as the title of lieutenant general in the founding country!

At that moment, Ouyang looked at Peng Mingzhi with a smile.

Peng Mingzhi wore a pair of black glasses, his military uniform and head were meticulous, giving people the feeling that he didn't want to be a soldier, but more like a people's teacher.

Ouyang smiled at Peng Mingzhi and said, "Old Peng, we are all old friends, why are you still seeing each other?"

As early as the Battle of Pingxingguan, Ouyang met Peng Mingzhi.

At that time, Ouyang was just the commander of the White Tiger Guerrillas, and Peng Mingzhi was the chief of staff of the 685th Regiment.

Now in the past year, the two have changed a lot.

When Ouyang saw Peng Mingzhi, the future founding lieutenant general, he had to say respectfully: "Long".

But now, Ouyang is already the brigade commander of the 512th Brigade, and he is also the major general brigade commander directly awarded by the Supreme Military Commission of the National Revolutionary Army.

When Peng Meiji saw Ouyang, he certainly said a long time!

Wang Yaqiao also said: "Commander Peng, are you doing anything?"

"Hey, what can I do? Isn't this just to see you two?" Peng Meiji smiled.

After some exchange, the whole atmosphere became extremely harmonious.

But as he was talking, Peng Mingzhi complained, "I want to hide it from you, our Suluyu Detachment is really hard to live now!"

At that moment, Ouyang saw that he was sad, so he said, "If you have difficulties, can we help?"

Upon hearing this, Peng Mingzhi was not polite and said directly: "Two lords, I came specifically for the 7ooo people who have just joined the Eighth Route Army!"

Upon hearing this, Ouyang and Wang Yaqiao were suddenly shocked!

This is here to poach!
Chapter completed!