Wang Fu quickly shook his head: "Don't worry, company commander, I promise not to say a word!"
"I only met with my father once today. I didn't receive anything, and I didn't see anything..."
Chen Wei nodded and ordered: "If anyone asks you what you want to see me for...just tell me about your meeting with dad today, and don't say anything else...Okay...go and eat quickly...
Be normal and don't let outsiders see your nervousness!"
Wang Fu felt relieved and nodded quickly: "I'm going to eat now... I'll make sure no one will find out!"
After saying that, he hurriedly rushed out of the company commander's room.
Chen Wei's heart never calmed down for a long time.
After being forced to become a puppet soldier, he wanted to kill the little Japs in the stronghold more than once and return to the Jinsui Army.
But they are too strong. Without the cooperation of other troops, it is absolutely impossible to succeed on their own.
The Jinsui Army moving around is too weak...
Before they were ready, they were frightened by the Japanese and were more than a hundred miles away, running faster than rabbits.
Without foreign aid, Chen Wei had to give up the idea of killing the Japs in the stronghold.
Unexpectedly, just when I was almost mentally prepared to take things as they come, things turned around...
I have never been in contact with an independent group, but I have heard of its name, and they find me and want to meet me.
Although the equipment of the Eighth Route Army is very poor, its combat effectiveness is very strong, and its determination to fight the Japanese is unmatched by the Jinsui Army!
If they are willing to serve as foreign aid to him and cooperate with him to kill the Japanese in the stronghold, the success rate will definitely be much higher than if the Jinsui Army cooperates with him.
Chen Wei doesn't want to be labeled as a traitor all the time, be scorned by others, and be unable to hold his head high for the rest of his life.
As long as there is a chance to take off the traitor hat from his head, he is willing to try anything.
He immediately made the decision to meet Huang Yu.
But it didn't show.
He took a few deep breaths to regain his composure and walked out of the room with the same melancholy expression as before.
At ten o'clock in the morning the next day, Chen Wei suddenly found the Japanese squad leader in the stronghold: "Sir... I want to personally lead the team to patrol and learn about the surrounding terrain!"
Seeing the Japanese team leader staring at him with suspicion, Chen Wei knew that the Japanese did not believe him and were worried that he would take the opportunity to escape after leaving the stronghold, so he quickly came up with a way to reassure him.
"As usual, I will take one squad of soldiers out...all the other troops will stay here to cooperate with the imperial army in defending the stronghold..."
"The patrol route is the same as usual... I'm just worried that the soldiers below are not as experienced as me, and they won't be able to spot the enemy when they encounter enemies on patrol... I will walk along the patrol route and be 100% sure if there are any Eighth Route Army activities around us!"
"This way it will be easier for us to defend the stronghold, and we don't have to worry all day long!"
The suspicious expression on the Japanese captain's face suddenly disappeared by more than half.
Although he doesn't trust Chen Wei, he also knows that Chen Wei is a man who values friendship and will never abandon his brothers and run away on his own!
Chen Wei took the initiative to leave his men at the stronghold, indicating that he had no intention of escaping during this trip.
As for the real purpose of his patrol, only God knows.
He immediately looked at the deputy company commander on the side.
He is the only Chinese person that the team leader trusts in the stronghold. If he thinks this matter is okay, then it must be okay.
Little did he know that the deputy company commander also had his own little thoughts.
I spent all my time trying to curry favor with the Japanese all day long, but I was always looked down upon. I had to work hard for them, but in the end I only got the position of deputy company commander. I felt very unbalanced all the time.
If Chen Wei died outside, he would be able to legitimately become the company commander.
He nodded immediately: "Taijun, I think Company Commander Chen's analysis is very reasonable!"
"The imperial army's strength in the stronghold is limited, and they must not leave the stronghold!"
"Among the Imperial Alliance Army, Captain Chen has the most combat experience and can see clues that none of us can see!"
Chen Wei sneered in his heart.
He had long seen through this deputy company commander, who spoke grandly, but in his heart he wished he had died outside the stronghold. Anyway, the main force of the security company was inside the stronghold. Once he died, they would be leaderless and fall into chaos. The deputy company commander took advantage of the chaos to take action.
It is easy to take command of the guard company.
Seeing through without telling the truth, what Chen Wei wants is the deputy company commander's support for him to go out on patrol. Then the deputy assured the Japanese squad leader: "Please rest assured, sir, I will not let go of any clues and help the commander determine whether there are Eighth Route Army activities outside the stronghold. For
Provide reference conditions for our next defensive plan!"
"Yoshi..." The suspicious expression on the face of the Japanese team leader completely disappeared.
Looking at Chen Wei, he was very satisfied with the order: "I agree that you will personally lead the team out to patrol..."
In a ravine more than a thousand meters northeast of the Xigang stronghold, Huang Yu was staring at the overgrown mountain road not far away with a calm expression.
Wang Wenhua stood by and poked his head out from behind the bushes from time to time, wanting to see further!
Unfortunately, the terrain here was too complex. No matter how he raised his head, he could only see more than two hundred meters away.
"Battal Commander...did you say Chen Wei would come?" Wang Minghua couldn't help but ask after looking for a while without seeing the target he was waiting for.
"As long as the letter reaches him and the content of the letter is not spread, Chen Wei will definitely come over!" Huang Yu said with certainty.
"Why are you so sure? What basis do you have?" Wang Minghua asked curiously.
This was a good opportunity to learn from Huang Yu. No one else could ask for it. Wang Minghua didn't want to let it go for a minute. He looked at him eagerly, waiting for the next step.
Huang Yu blurted out: "Because Chen Wei has no choice!"
"The surrounding Jinsui Army has long since disappeared... If Chen Wei wants to take off the traitor hat on his head, he can only rely on our Eighth Route Army!"
"The Independent Group took the initiative to throw an olive branch to him, and he had no reason not to accept it!"
"If you miss this good opportunity, you may end up following the Japs and becoming a traitor for the rest of your life!"
"Chen Wei doesn't want to be a traitor and will definitely seize every opportunity to escape from the Xigang stronghold!"
"Batalion Commander, there is someone!" Duan Peng suddenly reminded him.
Two Imperial Army soldiers appeared one after another at the end of the mountain road, holding guns and advancing cautiously.
After walking a few dozen meters, Chen Wei and the remaining eight soldiers from the patrol entered Huang Yu's field of vision one after another.
After reaching the vicinity of the ravine, the patrol suddenly stopped and stood on guard. Chen Wei entered the ravine alone.
"Hello, Company Commander Chen... I am the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Independent Regiment and Commander of the Assault Battalion: Huang Yu... I am very happy to see you here!" Looking at the restless Chen Wei in front of him, Huang Yu spoke first, hoping to dispel the problem.
He is worried.
"I made Deputy Chief of Staff Huang laugh... come here to meet you wearing this dog skin..." Chen Wei was embarrassed to answer, and his worries were indeed reduced a lot because Huang Yu took the initiative to reveal his identity.
Huang Yu smiled and comforted: "The arms can't twist the thighs... We have already investigated the situation of Company Commander Chen... The reason why you wear this skin is not your reason, otherwise we wouldn't be the first to come to you!"
"I want to know how long we can talk for, and whether it will arouse suspicion among the Japanese in the stronghold!"
"If we don't have enough time, let's pick out the important ones!"
Chen Wei quickly replied: "As long as it doesn't take more than twenty minutes!"
"I asked my subordinates to guard outside, and I went in alone to check if there were any traces of Eighth Route Army activities in the ravine, to prevent them from destroying the relevant traces after they came in..."
"It's reasonable and well-founded and won't arouse anyone's suspicion!"
"Deputy Chief of Staff Huang, if you have anything to say, just say it..."
"As long as I can take off this dog skin and leave the Imperial Alliance Army with my brothers, it will be okay no matter what you ask me to do?"
Huang Yu nodded: "You can definitely take off this skin!"
"But we hope that Company Commander Chen will return to the anti-Japanese army with military exploits. In this way, during your time in the Xigang stronghold, you will be able to endure the humiliation and bear the heavy burden, instead of surrendering to the Japanese and becoming traitors!"
Speaking of this, Huang Yu suddenly took out an appointment document and handed it to Chen Wei: "Company Commander Chen..."
"According to our investigation, you are a very capable commander in the Jinsui Army and have very rich experience in commanding operations!"
"But because I don't like to curry favor with my superiors or give gifts, I've always stayed at the position of deputy battalion commander!"
"Our Eighth Route Army is always hungry for capable people, especially experienced commanders like Company Commander Chen!"
"If Company Commander Chen is willing to join our Eighth Route Army, from now on, you will be the commander of the 10th Battalion of the Independent Regiment... This is the letter of appointment given to you by the headquarters of the Independent Regiment!"
"Because we are too far away from the brigade headquarters, it will take some time for the appointment documents from the brigade headquarters to arrive here!"
Chen Wei's eyes immediately became hot.
I was very nervous and took the appointment letter handed over by Huang Yu. I was afraid that I had heard wrongly and my joy was in vain.
Huang Yu is absolutely right!
With his commanding ability, he should have been promoted to battalion commander long ago!
But because I have no connections and no money to give gifts, I have been stuck in the position of deputy battalion commander, unable to advance or retreat...
There has been a lot of resentment in my heart.
I didn’t expect the Eighth Route Army to think so highly of me...
Before he even took off his skin, he promised to be the battalion commander and even brought the letter of appointment.
A sentence suddenly came to mind: A scholar will die for his confidant...
After confirming that the appointment document in his hand was OK, Chen Wei had already made a decision in his heart. He immediately looked at Huang Yu and said: "Thank you, Commander of the Eighth Route Army, for taking me seriously..."
"If one day I can take off the uniform of the Imperial Association Army and fight the Japanese again, I will definitely choose to join the Eighth Route Army!"
"Then you are now the commander of the 10th Battalion of the Independent Regiment!" Huang Yu said happily.
"The only problem is: this decision cannot be realized until you put on the uniform of the Eighth Route Army!"
Chen Wei was so excited that he almost jumped up from the ground. He didn't expect that there would be such a big surprise waiting for him during today's meeting. His face suddenly lit up with joy, and he looked at Huang Yu with a firm assurance.
"Deputy Chief of Staff, please rest assured, I'm not in a hurry..."
"As long as I can take off this skin, it doesn't matter whether I am the battalion commander or not..."
"Then I will call you Camp Commander Chen from now on!" Huang Yu's face was also happy.
In his plan, as long as Chen Wei accepted Kong Jie's appointment document and continued to let him lurk in the Xigang stronghold given Chen Wei's character, more than half of his mission would be completed.
