Li Long was the commander of the newly established Third Independent Regiment of the 368th Brigade of the 129th Division. He had just returned from a meeting and immediately announced that the entire Third Independent Regiment had gathered. All the soldiers packed their bags and served as the 129th Regiment after the Shanxi New Army troops came to take over the defense. The leading troops of the division headed towards northern Hebei.
Li Long packed the package skillfully, and a gray figure came in and said, "Commander, what's going on? Why did you suddenly announce that the troops are going to be transferred? It's too fast." It was the Second Battalion that was originally stationed eight miles away. Battalion Commander Shen Quan.
Li Long pulled the hemp rope hard and said with a grin, "This is the commander's order. If I tell you to pack, pack it. When the formal order comes back, we will be the first to set off. Let me tell you, this is marching and fighting." When wolves eat meat, some are quick and some are slow. I am one step ahead of others now and can develop first when the time comes."
As he spoke, Li Long threw the package aside and said, "Think about it, kid, our Third Independent Regiment is the first team of our Eighth Route Army to enter Hebei, and the first team to open up a situation in Hebei. How shameless must this be?"
Chen Quan said with a playful smile, "Will there be any medals then? Commander, why don't we let our Second Battalion be the vanguard? We have more than 1,000 people in the Second Battalion, but we have more than 600 guns."
Li Long threw the package at S and cursed, "Do you want the Medal of Blue Sky and White Sun, you bastard? Get it ready for me immediately. I told you, the 115th Division is also going to Hebei this time, but we are in southern Hebei and they are in northern Hebei." , if we become number one in the 129th Division but lose to the 115th Division, then you will be criticized."
Chen Quan quickly stood at attention and said, "Captain, please rest assured, we will be the first to enter Hebei."
On the other side, on the way back to the 115th Division headquarters, Lin Sanhu suddenly said, "Come here, record the order."
The communications soldier next to him immediately took out his notebook and took notes.
Lin Sanhu continued, "Order, the Seventh Column and the Eighth Column will enter Jinan immediately. Whoever becomes the first unit to fire the first shot in Hebei, I, Lin Sanhu, will approve him with a hundred guns and one shot." Fifteen hundred rounds of ammunition."
This is a real reward. Zhou Kun next to him quickly said, "Sir, why is this?"
Lin Sanhu whipped the stone hard and said, "Our 115th Division has been the First Army since the Red Army era. Now it has become the Eighth Route Army. It will also become the First Division. We must strive for the first place in everything. Order, everyone has lunch on the horse." Solve it, hurry up and get back to the troops, we must open up the situation in northern Hebei before the 129th Division!!"
Zhou Kun looked at Lin Sanhu, who was speeding up, and followed helplessly. Zhou Kun ate the cold steamed buns, and his heart was full of resentment. He felt that Lin Sanhu was asking for too much. After running for a day, he arrived at the headquarters of the 115th Division. Zhou Kun returned to his place and threw his hat on the camp bed. Just as he was about to lie down, a guard knocked on the door and said, "Chief of Staff, the division commander asked us to prepare our luggage and leave at noon tomorrow."
Zhou Kun's brows jumped and he shouted loudly, "I understand." The resentment in his heart became even stronger.
"Why are you so angry?" Lin Sanhu opened the door and walked in.
Zhou Kun quickly stood at attention and said, "Master, I, I'm afraid that the soldiers can't hear me through the door."
Lin Sanhu nodded and said, "I just got the telegram. Wuhan wants to reward our 115th Division. It's been so long since the Shanxi battle, and now we're just going to reward you. Huh, the central government said that in order to show our anti-Japanese united front, let us send a reward." Go to the leader, I think it’s up to you to make the hard trip.”
Zhou Kun saluted and said, "I promise to complete the mission."
——Liugang Village
Hu Tian and his soldiers were training to fight. The outside of the grain drying field was full of older wives, little girls, and from time to time there were children who were learning to cheer. Hu Tian was holding a bamboo whip and adjusting it from time to time.
Although it was still early spring in the movements of the soldiers, the soldiers were already sweating profusely from training, and there was steam on their heads.
An old man walked into the village with a soldier and said, "Comrade Eighth Route Army, Captain Hu is right in front. You go quickly. I have to go on sentry duty, little old man."
The soldier sighed, tied his horse at the entrance of the village, and hurried in. Seeing that the square was crowded with people, he quickly squeezed in and shouted, "Captain Hu, Captain Hu, I have an order. Madam, please give way."
"
Hu Tian heard a wave of hands saying "Stop!"
The soldiers put down their wooden guns and took the opportunity to take a few breaths.
The soldier saluted Hu Tian and said, "This is the order of the column."
Hu Tian first looked at the envelope. There was no trace of it being opened. Then he opened it and saw a special sticker on the letter. The sticker could see different lights from different angles. It was extremely magical. If there was
When future generations saw it, they knew at a glance that it was a laser anti-counterfeiting label. Hu Tian nodded, tore off the sticker, tore it in half, and handed half of it to the soldier, who hurriedly hid it like a treasure.
Hu Tian took the letter and said, "Signal Corps, decrypt it immediately."
Less than ten minutes later, the communications soldier came back and said, "Captain, here it is."
Hu Tian took it and looked at it, but it was an order ordering his troops to immediately pack up and go north to Northern Hebei. Hu Tian took a breath. His troops were indeed one of the closest troops to Hebei, but he was a guerrilla.
Ah, why are you moving?
Hu Tian asked, "What's going on? Why do we have to leave here?"
"What? Captain Hu, you can't leave." One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and an aunt shouted quickly, grabbing the soldier and saying, "You go, you go, our Captain Hu won't leave, the guerrillas
The team is gone, what should we do?"
"That's right, we can't leave." Other people also shouted. Several of the uncles' eyes were red, and they all wanted to come up and catch the soldier.
"Everyone stop! Everyone, calm down." Hu Tian shouted quickly, and everyone slowly stopped.
"Captain Hu, you can't leave. If you leave, the villagers will suffer if the Japs come again." The aunt said with tears in her eyes, "Besides, Sandan has never even left the county seat. Now he is going to Hebei. This time
go...."
"Mother~~~" The soldier named Sandan flushed with anxiety. He walked up to Hu Tian and saluted and said, "Captain, don't listen to my mother. I am willing to follow the order of the organization and go to any battlefield."
Hu Tian quickly said, "Don't worry, everyone. Did the column leader say anything?"
The soldier swallowed his saliva and said, "This is the division commander's order. We and the Eighth Column are going to Northern Hebei. Our base areas and guerrilla areas will be taken over by the Third Column and the Shanxi New Army. It will arrive in about three days."
, but the column leader ordered that everyone pack up and set off as soon as possible after receiving the order, and must arrive in Hebei as soon as possible."
Hu Tian nodded, stood on the platform in the square and said, "Folks, the superiors have given orders. Our brigade will soon be transferred to Hebei to fight the Japanese. I know that the folks are reluctant to leave, but think about it, we will always be here."
Here, in this small mountain village, in this Shanxi Province, can the Japanese be driven out of China by us? Everyone should be happy. Today we are going to Hebei, tomorrow we can go to the Northeast, and the day after tomorrow we can drive the Japanese out. Only we can really drive the Japanese out.
Only by driving out China can we usher in real peace, everyone agrees, right?"
"Captain Hu is right, you all should stop making trouble." An old voice came, and everyone looked and saw that it was Liu Lu, the biggest landowner in Liugang Village.
"Why are Master Liu here?" Since Liu Lu was very cooperative with the work during the rent and interest reduction, Hu Tian didn't have any prejudice.
Liu Lu leaned on a cane and said, "I, Mr. Liu, am eighty-two this year. When I was sensible, I was still like Mr. Xianfeng. I have seen too many troops in my life, including the Qing army, the Beiyang army, and Chairman Yan."
The Northeastern Army has also seen Chairman Chiang Kai-shek and foreign soldiers, but it has never seen a team like your Eighth Route Army. This is why I didn't even blink when you asked me to reduce rent and interest.
Ahem, fellow villagers, the world is not good, and the world is great. We encountered the most ferocious Japanese soldiers, but we also encountered the best Eighth Route Army. Captain Hu wants to go out to fight the Japanese, and we should support them. Three
Damn it, don’t be too long-haired but short-sighted. Only when you go out and see things can you develop your skills. In a few years, when the little Japs have been beaten away and your Sandan comes back as a company commander, you will know what I said is right."
When Sandan heard that he was the company commander, he was so excited that he didn't know where to put his hands. Sandan was too embarrassed to let go of the soldier's hand.
Liu Lu cupped his hands and said, "Captain Hu, there are fourteen young men in our village who have joined the army, most of whom I watched grow up. I don't dare to expect that they will all come back well. I only hope that Captain Hu can lead them to kill more."
If you point out the devil, we can have something to say when we go to pay homage to our ancestors in the future."
Hu Tian gave a solemn military salute and said, "Uncle Liu, don't worry, I, Hu Tian, promise to take them back, back to our Liujiagang, back to our home."
Hu Tian forcefully ordered the soldiers to have a day off, and asked all the soldiers to go home and say goodbye. In the evening of the next day, Hu Tian's brigade set off in formation amidst the reluctance of the villagers. Hu Tian looked at everyone with eyes wide.
It was Honghong and said, "Comrades, do you still remember the song I taught you? Let's all sing. The beacon is billowing and singing heroes, rise up!!"
All the soldiers puffed up their chests and sang loudly "
The beacon smoke is billowing and the heroes are singing, the green mountains all around are listening, listening
The blue sky thunders and the golden drum beats, and the sea waves make harmonies
People's soldiers drive away tigers and leopards, risking their lives to preserve peace
Why is the battle flag so beautiful and the blood of heroes stained it red?
Why spring is always present in the earth, and flowers bloom in the lives of heroes
The hero jumped out of the trench, and a bolt of lightning split the sky, split the sky
The earth is sinking in and I am standing alone, the sky is falling and I am holding it up with only one hand
My feet are blazing in the fire, my whole body is shining with rainbows
Why is the battle flag so beautiful and the blood of heroes stained it red?
Why is spring always present in the earth, and the lives of heroes bloom with flowers?”
The singing gradually faded away, and the tears of Sandan’s mother slowly remained. Looking at the disappearing figures, she silently said in her heart, “Take care! Take care!”
——Yan'an
Jiang Cheng accompanied Yang Zhicheng to finish counting things. When he turned around, he saw Chairman Mao looking at the list behind him.
Jiang Cheng stepped forward and said, "Chairman, why are you here?"
Chairman Mao snorted, "You little brat, you ran so fast when I told you to take care of you. But I will forgive you when I see what you are carrying. Let's talk as we go."
On the way, Chairman Mao asked, "How much more stuff needs to be transported?"
Jiang Cheng raised his fingers and said, "There are still half of the arms, then aviation fuel and aircraft, and then various consumables. I saw that the submitted documents also require a large number of radio stations, which I also need to collect, and then there is Europe.
, I am going to purchase some more weapons and ammunition, and Hitler is about to launch a more powerful anti-Semitism campaign. There are a large number of scientists, workers, and scholars among these people. I want to find a way to operate it and let these people come to us.
Yan'an."
Chairman Mao nodded and said, "I know about the Jews. This nation seems to have been excluded. We in Yan'an are lacking everything, especially talents in this field, but we don't want bankers."
Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "Speaking of which, these Jews actually have a history of being squeezed out. In the 2nd century BC, King Antiochus IV of the Seleucid Dynasty of Syria issued an order declaring Judaism "illegal", and a large-scale campaign began.
Anti-Semitic movement, these Jews are extremely smart, good at learning and doing business, and they are also very united. In some aspects, they are similar to our Chinese nation. These people are rich but have no protection from armed forces. They have always been exploited by various dynasties.
The object of bullying.”
Chairman Mao sighed and said, "This reminds me of the Chinese in Nanyang in the information you showed me. Nanyang has always been the stronghold of the White Party. Xiao Jiang, if you have the opportunity, you can let the Chinese in Nanyang come to Yan'an to visit us."
What?"
Xiao Jiang replied, "I have already mentioned the Nanyang matter to Mr. Situ Meitang in the United States. However, due to the propaganda from Britain and France, there is a strong prejudice against our Red Party. We still need to find opportunities. By the way, the Chairman said
Well, I have something to report. This is my own decision. I sent someone to contact ******. He seems to have feelings for our Red Party. Although he suffered a lot of grievances in the Soviet Union,
But the Red Party’s governing methods and grassroots spirit infected him, and I think he can be won over.”
Chairman Mao understood it immediately. In fact, Jinshan had secretly reported Jiang Cheng’s matter, but Chairman Mao did not explain it clearly. Instead, he said, "The Communist Party has always performed very well in the Soviet Union.
If it weren't for that god, he wouldn't be like this. Well, you did the right thing. I think you can give it a try. Wasn't Pingjin and Tianjin peacefully liberated in history? I think there is still a chance. Do it boldly. I will support it.
your."
Jiang Cheng nodded reassuringly, expressed his understanding and continued, "There is another thing. Many people in my caravan may move to Yan'an. Please organize and arrange it."
Chairman Mao said jokingly, "It must be that Miss Yu. I have read the information and found that she is indeed a good Chinese son and daughter who is not inferior to women. She refused to confess in the face of the torture of the Japanese. It's just a pity that she is still in a coma now."
Is it?"
Jiang Cheng lowered his head and nodded.
Chairman Mao dropped his cigarette, stamped on it and cursed, "You son of a bitch, you owe us another debt to settle."
--Tianjin harbor
Terauchi Shouichi looked at the soldiers coming off one troop transport ship after another and nodded and said, "How many have arrived?"
The chief of staff next to him, Naozaburo Okabe, said, "Your Excellency, Commander, according to the latest information, the base camp has sent five divisions to our north China, and has sent the Sixth Division and other troops from the south back to build up. In addition, the Kwantung Army will send
Three divisions have entered the pass. Our North China Front will have twelve divisions, while the Nanjing Front will have thirteen divisions. In addition, the base camp is preparing to establish a second division headed by Lieutenant General Guzhuang Qianlang.
The 11th Army will land in the Daya Bay area of Guangdong. They will be supported by three divisions and the navy. In one month, our Imperial Japanese Army will have 28 divisions in Guangdong. In addition, there will be a large number of Mongolian troops.
Together with the Hebei Public Security Army and other troops, the total strength will exceed one million. And Chiang Kai-shek has now concentrated more than 500,000 troops in Wuhan, and has also deployed more than 500,000 troops at key points around Wuhan."
Terauchi Shou nodded and said, "Order, the 6th, 5th, and 37th divisions that have arrived at their positions will attack Xuzhou with all their strength. How much have our aviation forces been replenished?"
Naosaburo Okabe replied, "The replenishment has been completed. When all the reinforcements arrive, we will have more than 400 aircraft in North China, plus 500 in Central China and 100 in South China, forming an absolute advantage."
Terauchi Shouichi looked at the south and said, "This time, we must capture Agent Chiang alive and let him crawl on his knees in front of our Emperor."