In October 1938, the Third Route Army of the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army was formally established in the Maoshan Base Area, with Mei Guangdi as the commander, He Kexi as the deputy commander, and Lu Ping as the director of the Political Department. Soon after the establishment of the Jiangkang Third Road, it marched eastward to resist the Japanese. Half a year later, in order to strengthen the strength of the Jiangkang Third Road, Ye Fei led the old Sixth Regiment to meet at Wujin Daixi Bridge and Jiangkang Third Road to form the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army General Headquarters, with Mei Guangdi as the commander-in-chief, Ye Fei, He Kexi, and Wu Kun as the deputy commander-in-chief.
Under the command of Ye Fei and others, Jiang Kang fought against the Japanese puppet army many times in Loess Pond, Hushuguan Station, Qingpu and other places, killing and wounding hundreds of Japanese prisoners. By August 1939, Jiangkang had expanded to more than 5,000 people, and its equipment had also been greatly improved, with one light machine gun per squad and two heavy machine guns per battalion. The rise of Jiang Kang caused panic among the Japanese invaders, and they repeatedly sent heavy troops to besiege them.
Although Jiang Kang successfully repelled these attacks, it also paid a huge price, including Liu Fei, director of the Political Department of the General Headquarters, and Xia Guang, chief of staff of the Fifth Route, more than ten senior cadres were wounded, and Wu Kun, deputy commander-in-chief, died heroically on the battlefield, and Jiang Kang was forced to move west to recuperate. Two months later, with the wounded and sick who remained on the East Road to recuperate as the backbone, a new "Jiangkang" was established, with Xia Guang as commander and Yang Haolu as deputy commander and director of the Political Department.
At the beginning of the establishment of the Xinjiang Resistance, the total number of troops was only about 100 people, and Xia Guang led the soldiers to fight the "sparrow war" against the Japanese in Dongtang and the surrounding towns, and used ambushes and attacks to attack the small Japanese puppet army, and won several battles one after another. Some enthusiastic youths and local anti-Japanese armed forces joined one after another, and the Xinjiang resistance soon grew to the strength of four companies. On February 6, 1940, according to the information from the inside line, Xia Guang set up an ambush at Beiqiao, damaged many Japanese steamboats, and killed and wounded more than 20 Japanese puppet soldiers.
After that, the troops took dozens of small wooden boats and camped in Yanggou, about 30 miles southwest of Dongtang. It was a small village with only a few dozen households, and when the villagers saw their team coming, they let the soldiers into the house. On February 7, Chinese New Year's Eve, the soldiers began to borrow planks, benches and sails from the village after helping the villagers, preparing to build a simple theater and invite a nearby opera troupe to sing on the first day of the new year. There are many people who can work, the stage is quickly set up, and the troupe is also found.
After breakfast the next day, the villagers and soldiers carried stools to the stage to watch the big play. At this time, more than a dozen motorboats and fishing boats suddenly drove on the lake, and they were crowded with devils and puppet soldiers. It turned out that the Japanese were eager to take revenge after suffering a loss in Beiqiao, and Saito, the captain of the Japanese garrison stationed in the small town of Bacheng, sent spies to find out the whereabouts of Shinjiang Kang. When he learned the news that Xinjiang was celebrating the Spring Festival in Yanggou, Saito was overjoyed and immediately set out, taking more than 100 devils and puppet soldiers to Yanggou Village.
After getting off the motorboat, Saito led the people to the village, and the New Fourth Army was watching a big show, unaware of the danger in front of him. When he was about to arrive at the entrance of the village, Saito, a cunning little devil, discovered an abnormality: the New Fourth Army did not even send a sentry!He has fought with Jiang Kang many times, and almost every time he has suffered. Now that the other party is so careless, could it be that he deliberately dug a trap for himself?Saito, who felt that something was wrong, immediately ordered a retreat, but it was too late.
It turned out that Xia Guang had already figured out Saito's temper: he was eager to take revenge every time he suffered a loss. He decided to take advantage of the psychology of the little devil to fight a big ambush, so he deliberately let the troops spend the Spring Festival in Yanggou, and invited the troupe to sing on stage, deliberately creating a false impression of negligence, but secretly ambushed the main force of four companies around the village. As soon as the little devil entered the village, Xia Guang found out. At this time, he saw that Saito was about to run, and immediately ordered his troops to attack.
The weight of the soldiers' hands **together**, Saito, who carried a command knife at his waist, had the largest target, and was beaten into a sieve by the platoon of guns. As soon as Saito died, the Japanese invaders became headless flies and fled one after another, except for a few who climbed into the motorboat to escape, most of them were annihilated by our army. After that, Xia Guang led his troops to fight against the Japanese puppet army many times and made a lot of achievements. Later, Xinjiang Kang was reorganized into the L8th Brigade of the 6th Division of the New Fourth Army, and Xia Guang served as the brigade chief of staff. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, he participated in the Liberation War and served as the chief of staff of the Huaye Command. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xia Guang entered the navy and died of illness in 2012 at the age of 103.
This battle of Maoshan was not only a magnificent chapter of the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army, but also an outstanding representative of the New Fourth Army's wisdom and victory. With tenacious perseverance and ingenious tactics, the brave soldiers successfully thwarted the enemy's attack and made great contributions to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan. The struggle and sacrifice of the anti-Japanese heroes in Jiangnan created a glorious page in the history of China's Anti-Japanese War and laid a solid foundation for the birth of New China.
Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Heroes: The Battle of Maoshan Won by Resourcefulness" reveals the tenacious struggle and heroic deeds of the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Volunteers in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Through vivid descriptions in the article, it shows the establishment of the Jiangkang Third Road, and after experiencing crises and battles, it has flourished into the difficult process of the new Jiangkang.
In the article, the combat experience and sacrifices of the heroes of the Jiang Resistance are vividly presented. From the establishment of the initial Maoshan base area, to the arduous struggle of Jiangkang, and then to the formation of the new Jiangkang, every step shows the tenacious perseverance of this team. The article depicts in detail the heroic deeds of Jiang Kang in killing hundreds of Japanese invaders in many battles, as well as the heavy price paid behind the victory, which not only shows their bravery and fearlessness, but also expresses the tragic reality of the Anti-Japanese War.
Particularly striking is the detailed account of the Battle of Maoshan in the article. Xia Guang won with his wit, and successfully attracted the attention of the Japanese army by creating an illusion and setting up a large ambush, and finally completed a surprise ambush on the stage on the first day of the Lunar New Year. This battle was not only a military victory, but also a perfect interpretation of wisdom and strategy, which provided powerful inspiration for the later anti-Japanese struggle.
The description of the growth of Jiangkang in the article, from the initial 100 people to the four companies of the new Jiangkang, shows their growth process. Of particular note is the fact that through stage construction and Chinese New Year performances, Jiang Kang skillfully concealed his true intentions and succeeded in attracting the enemy to take the bait, a subtle switch between civilian life and warfare, showing their flexibility and skillful strategy.
Finally, the article describes Xia Guang's military exploits and experience in participating in the Liberation War, which makes readers feel reverence for this hero of the Anti-Japanese War. Xia Guang's command ability and tenacity in the Battle of Maoshan set an example for the entire Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army.
In general, this article vividly restores the struggle of the heroes of the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese War, as well as the wonderful moments of resourcefulness and victory in the War of Resistance against Japan. Through the description of the Battle of Maoshan, it not only deepens our understanding of the history of the Anti-Japanese War, but also arouses people's deep respect for that heroic era.
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