"I, Meng Shaoyuan, have always liked making friends in my life, and I am determined to be my friend, Director Xue."

Meng Shaoyuan stopped talking in circles: "Director Xue came here this time probably because of this batch of supplies. Let me make it clear. It is simply impossible to give them all to you, or most of them. Yes, there is indeed Li

The order from the chief, but this order was not issued openly. Even if there was an official document from Chief Li, Han Deqin would never dare to do it."

Xue Sixu nodded.

If anyone dares to give most of the supplies to the Fourth Route Army, then he really should not want to continue doing it.

"I, Meng Shaoyuan, definitely don't have that much courage. I don't want to lose my head just yet." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "However, it is really unreasonable not to give it to the Fourth Route Army at all. The question is, how to give it? After giving it,

Why won't the higher ups hold me accountable? Director Xue, Chairman Han won't find a solution for me. You put me in the position of a special commissioner, and my butt is so hot that I will be scorched at any time."

A smile flashed across Xue Sixu's face.

He also knew how difficult it was for Meng Shaoyuan to sit in this position.

"But it's already like this, what else can I do?" Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "Director Xue, I will find a way to let them allocate part of the supplies to the Fourth Route Army. It is not much, but it is already within the scope of my capabilities.

I can do it inside. I even estimate that even if Chairman Han agrees, he will replace the weapons that have been eliminated by his troops and give them to you."

"Even so, the Fourth Route Army will thank you." From beginning to end, Xue Sixu never admitted his identity: "I heard that it is more difficult there, especially the lack of weapons and ammunition. Those who have been eliminated are better than nothing.

Okay. But even so, you will take a lot of risks and let your friends take risks, which is unreasonable."

"In this business, I take risks every day." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "I have an idea in my heart, but I just need to ask Director Xue for help."

"You tell me what you are doing to help me, and I will definitely help you if I can do it."

"If Director Xue happens to know the main defense areas, scope of activities, and troop deployment of the Fourth Route Army, preferably down to the regimental and battalion levels, then I will be grateful."

This is the core secret of a military force.

If it is leaked and known by someone with ulterior motives, this unit could be put in danger instantly.

However, Xue Sixu did not hesitate: "I don't know much about the Fourth Route Army, but according to what I know, the Fourth Route Army is currently mainly active in southern Jiangsu. This time they dispatched a group of cadres to southern Jiangsu.

Strengthen the forces there. Their military forces in Central Jiangsu and Northern Jiangsu are not large. Most of them are composed of companies and platoons, plus some local armed forces. Unless they can cross the Yangtze River, they will inevitably have conflicts with Chairman Han.

ah."

Sooner or later, you will cross the Yangtze River sooner or later.

There is no room for two tigers in one mountain.

Meng Shaoyuan just pretended not to know: "That's okay. I need to know how powerful these military units are and what kind of battles they can fight."

"Okay, I'll go and find out for you."

"Then I'll leave it to Director Xue." Meng Shaoyuan specifically explained: "The sooner the better."

"It seems that Commissioner Meng is planning to do something in northern Jiangsu." Xue Sixu smiled: "Okay, friends are more important than their hearts. I will help Commissioner Meng get information now!"

Meng Shaoyuan knew that he was going back to report to the organization, so he didn't force him to stay: "Then I'll wait for the good news from Director Xue!"

After sending Xue Sixu out, it seemed that it was still early for the dinner: "Prepare a car and send it to me, Hou Yongsheng!"

…

Hou Yongsheng was somewhat caught off guard by Meng Shaoyuan's sudden visit: "Oh, Commissioner Meng, we have to meet at night. If you don't take a good rest at your residence, why are you still running around like this?"

"Director, I'm here specifically to visit you." Meng Shaoyuan got straight to the point: "As for us, we are eating in the same pot now. If you have anything to say, I won't hide it. I have a little holiday with you Xu En and Director Xu."

I’m afraid you know that too, right?”

Hou Yongsheng was a little embarrassed.

Meng Shaoyuan was too direct. The conflict between him and Xu Enzeng was well known in the central department. Xu Enzeng said time and again that Meng Shaoyuan would be dealt with sooner or later.

Hou Yongsheng calmed down and said: "I have heard about this, and I have heard about it. However, these are extraordinary times. We are fighting against Japan together. I think a little personal grudge is nothing."

"Well done, Director Hou." Meng Shaoyuan said following the trend: "In the face of the joint war of resistance, personal grudges can be put aside. To take a step back, even if the conflict between Director Xu and I is difficult to resolve, the relationship between Director Hou and me is

There are no festivals."

Hou Yongsheng was speechless for a moment. He was not sure about the real purpose of Meng Shaoyuan's visit this time.

"When I was operating in Shanghai, I always kept my distance from the director-general." Meng Shaoyuan did not hide it at all: "I have done meritorious service, and my death has nothing to do with you. Even if you tortured me to death in northern Jiangsu, there will be nothing but

After verbally commending Director Xu, will he give you any reward publicly? Moreover, this has offended our Director Dai."

What he said was all vernacular, but none of it was true.

"Commissioner Meng, what was the purpose of your visit today?"

"By chance, you and I both arrived in northern Jiangsu. My opinion is that if we put aside the personal grudges between me and Director Xu, I will join forces with you and make a huge contribution!"

"What credit?"

"Recapture Yancheng and Funing!"

"What did you say?" Hou Yongsheng stood up with a bang and stared at Meng Shaoyuan in disbelief: "You say it again?"

"Recapture Yancheng and Funing!"

"You're crazy, you're crazy."

Hou Yongsheng sat back again: "Yancheng and Funing fell not long ago, and you actually want to recover it immediately?"

"It's not that I think about it, it's Chairman Han who thinks about it." Meng Shaoyuan said coldly: "Since Japan entered northern Jiangsu and Yancheng and other places fell one after another, Chairman Han mobilized troops and generals in order to regain these places, but

He also has worries and has been unable to make up his mind. All we have to do is give him some encouragement.

You see, after the fall of Xuzhou, in order to consolidate the two Huaihe Rivers and ensure the security of the seat of the Jiangsu Provincial Government, Chairman Han ordered Gu Xijiu, commander of the 357th Brigade of the 117th Division of the 89th Army, to lead the 701st and 702nd regiments of the brigade to station in Suining County. Liu Zhen, the 198th Regiment of the 33rd Division

Huang is stationed in Suqian. In addition, the Ninth District Administrative Inspector Li Mingyang and the Fifth War Zone Sulu-Anhui Border Guerrilla Headquarters are also stationed in Suining.

What kind of formation is this? This is ready to attack Yancheng, Funing and other places at any time! Don’t the Japanese know this? Yes. In early May, the Japanese army attacked Suining, but was repelled by Chairman Han. Also

It is this victory that has greatly increased Chairman Han's confidence. I judge that Chairman Han will definitely take military action within two months!"

Having said this, he looked at Hou Yongsheng: "By that time, you and I will no longer be in Northern Jiangsu. This achievement has nothing to do with you and me."

"Go on." Hou Yongsheng seemed to think of something.

"It's very simple. Chairman Han has elites at his disposal and can attack at any time. Coupled with the arrival of a large amount of supplies this time, his chances of winning are even more increased. Now, we just need to give him a push."

Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "Our army is in Yancheng, and the intelligence personnel waiting in Funing will soon send over the deployment of Japanese troops in these places. When the time comes, we will say that it was the intelligence obtained by you and me together."

Director-General, just imagine, if Yancheng and Funing are restored, can you and I take less credit? Even if we fail to win, instead of blaming us, the Chairman will only reward us, and you and I will have the same merit!"

Hou Yongsheng knew that what the other party said was true.

After the Japanese 101st Division invaded the north, Han Deqin's department continued to lose ground despite resisting. On May 9, 1938, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress called Han Deqin to ask:

"The enemy in Funing is less than three thousand, and they have marched thousands of miles into uninhabited territory. Now they have a glimpse of the East China Sea blocking the Longhai Road. The deputy commander-in-chief's troops are five times superior to the enemy, and they have lost divisions and ground, which affects the main force.

How can the safety of the side of the body be solved?"

What the chairman meant was that Han Deqin should not just defend passively, but should take the initiative to contain the Japanese troops!

This is also a very important reason why Han Deqin wants to attack Yancheng, Funing and other places.

"But since we want to fight, we must think of ways to win!" Meng Shaoyuan continued: "How to win? We must use all available forces in northern Jiangsu. This includes the Fourth Route Army."

"Fourth Route Army? I'm afraid they won't listen to us, right?"

"Of course not at the moment." Meng Shaoyuan was confident: "But don't forget the batch of supplies in our hands. The Fourth Route Army always said that the Nationalist Government would not supply them with weapons and ammunition, and would not give them military pay. Now we have given them weapons.

, they have no reason not to fight, even if they just harass them, they can contain some of the Japanese troops!"

"Brother Shaoyuan." Hou Yongsheng's title also changed: "It's not impossible to give weapons to the Fourth Route Army, but if the higher ups track it down in the future, the responsibility will be huge."

"I do have an idea."

Meng Shaoyuan expressed his thoughts: "In this way, everyone is happy. Chairman Han got most of the supplies. The other troops also got meat and soup. Everyone's mouths were blocked. Except for the fourth group

Everyone in the army is grateful to Chairman Han. Not only will Chairman Han not blame us, but he will also look at us differently.

The key to this is that this battle must be fought well. Once the battle is fought, even if it is a trivial matter such as giving weapons to the Fourth Route Army, the superiors will think that we can handle the matter, and even the Fourth Route Army can be mobilized. Then,

You and I will jointly write an official document and write down the achievements of all the officials in northern Jiangsu, big and small, and I will personally submit it to the chairman's attendant's office. The situation will be harmonious."

"Brother Shaoyuan, you think so fast." Hou Yongsheng sighed: "If this thing can really happen, everyone will thank you and I, just do what you want!"
Chapter completed!