Jiang Cheng kept transporting the ordnance back and forth between Heiti Island and Yan'an, but Xuzhou ushered in a new crisis.
After the decisive battle in Lunan, Li Zongren was transferred to the southwest to take charge of road construction. At this time, China's only outlet to the sea was Guangdong, but looking at the Japanese warships swimming around outside, you will know when this outlet fell.
Seeing the mood of the Japanese, Chiang Kai-shek paid more attention to the international transportation line in the southwest and began to vigorously build roads. The most important one was the Burma International Corridor. The Burma Road ran from Kunming through Xiaguan, Baoshan, Longling and other places.
It goes out of the country from Wanding, connects to Lashio, Myanmar, and then connects to the Central Railway of Myanmar. The mountains and rivers along the route are ups and downs, and the topography and geological conditions are very complex. In order to build the road as soon as possible, the National Government mobilized more than 200,000 migrant workers to repair it day and night.
The migrant workers at that time did not have as many mechanized or electrified equipment as later generations, but could only rely on shovels and shovels to repair bit by bit. Among these 200,000 migrant workers, there were not only Han people, but also a large number of ethnic minorities. If
The ethnic minorities in the north used guns to resist Japan, while the ethnic minorities in the south used shovels to support their resistance.
It is worth mentioning that among these people there are many spontaneous female compatriots. They often only come to boil water for cooking, but later they join the army of road construction, and the roads pass through mountains and ridges. The surrounding ethnic minority villages
After hearing the news, they all spontaneously joined the road construction movement.
When Li Zongren appeared in the road construction team, it caused a sensation. Li Zongren was called the God of War because of the great victory in Lunan, and because he had been in power in Guangxi for many years, he also had extremely high prestige among ethnic minorities. The road construction movement
reached its climax.
In Xuzhou, Tang Enbo's family was the only one. Tang Enbo was anxious when he saw the increasing Japanese troops in Lunan. At this time, Tang Enbo felt that this fifth theater was not a good place to be. Li Zongren swallowed up a Japanese division here, and he himself
If I were kicked out of Xuzhou, would I still have the nerve to go back and see the Chairman?
At this time, a telegram made Tang Enbo feel a chill in his teeth. In the telegram, Jiang's intermediary hoped that he could win another victory in Xuzhou in order to completely reverse the situation and attract the firepower of Wuhan.
It turned out that at this time, Chiang Kai-shek had also received information about Japanese reinforcements.
——Wuhan
Agent Jiang was discussing the possibility of fighting another war in Xuzhou with He Yingqin. There was a rush of footsteps. When Agent Jiang looked up, he saw Dai Li standing outside with an ashen complexion.
"Principal, urgent military situation, something big has happened." Dai Li said anxiously.
Jiang Zhijie held his staff in his hand and said, "Why are you panicking? What's there to panic about? I can't let you down today, so come in and say it, and close the door."
Dai Li closed the door casually, saluted and said, "Commissioner, according to outside intelligence, the Japanese army has massively increased its troops, and the Kwantung Army in the Northeast has also entered the border. The current data shows that there will be more than 300,000 in North China and more than 40 in South China."
In addition, the Japanese navy seems to be preparing to attack our Guangdong, and the accompanying Japanese troops will exceed 100,000, and the total number of aircraft will be close to 1,500. Including the puppet troops, the number will exceed one million."
"Bang Dang" the scepter in Jiang's hand slipped down, and Jiang no longer cared about it, but asked, "Tell me again, is your information accurate?"
Dai Li nodded and said, "Principal, this is the intelligence from our insiders in the Japanese army, and it has been verified. Now the first batch of Japanese troops have arrived in Tianjin, the Kwantung Army has begun to enter the customs, and everyone within the Japanese army is
Rumor has it that a battle will determine the fate of the country."
Agent Jiang took the scepter picked up by He Yingqin and said with an angry smile, "What a loud tone. I want to see if they have such good teeth. I immediately sent Tang Enbo a message and asked him to win another battle in Xuzhou. I want to
The method is to first lower the morale of the Japanese army, and in addition, call Bai Chongxi and others to hold an emergency meeting."
At this time, a guard came in and said, "Chairman, Zhou Kun, the representative chief of staff of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, is here. When will you arrange to see him?"
He Yingqin touched his chin, rolled his eyes and said, "Commissioner, it is said that the Eighth Route Army also fought vigorously on the battlefield behind enemy lines. Yan Xishan called again and again to talk about the Eighth Route Army's expansion in Shanxi. Of course, when he saw Yan Xishan's request for money later,
If you have a gun, you know this is his excuse, but the Red Party is indeed a force that can be used. Especially now that the enemy is facing us, we might as well get them to move."
Agent Jiang nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. Although the Eighth Route Army's weapons and equipment are poor, it dares to fight and kill, and its strength is quite good. I think it can be done. Let's do this. Let him come over now."
Zhou Kun was able to stand out from tens of thousands of people and be selected as chief of staff because he was born in 1902. At the age of 25, he participated in the Autumn Harvest Uprising on the border of Hunan and Jiangxi, joined the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, and later participated in the Long March. He made great achievements along the way.
To become one of the 23 members of the Central Committee, what Jiang Jie values even more is that this Zhou Kun graduated from the sixth batch of the first branch of the Central Military Academy (Nanning Branch) (compare the ninth batch of Huangpu Military Academy). In a sense,
It can also be considered as half of the Huangpu family.
Zhou Kun had seen everything about the situation in Baitong District along the way. In the more than half a year since the war started, all those who were willing to join the army had already joined the army. There were fewer and fewer people at the recruitment points where there used to be long queues. Zhou Kun was secretly worried.
If this continues and no one becomes a soldier, will there be any fight?
Zhou Kun looked at the guard holding a gun at the door and asked Wang Mingdao next to him, "Secretary Wang, what do you think I should pay attention to later?"
Wang Ming thought for a while and said, "You don't need to think too much. Now it's a red-white cooperation. Whatever Agent Jiang asks you to do, you do it, and you say what you say, as long as it's not too sensitive."
Zhou Kun nodded and stopped talking to Wang Ming. Since he was from the Autumn Harvest Uprising, he was often punished by this seemingly weak scholar back then. He just asked out of respect for the leader.
A chubby man with glasses came out, nodded to Wang Ming and said, "Hello, Secretary Wang, oh, this is General Zhou. Hello, hello, thank you very much."
Monk Zhou Kunzhang was confused and looked at Wang Ming wondering what was going on.
Wang Ming introduced, "This is Mr. Kong Xiangxi, the brother-in-law of Chairman Chiang Kai-shek."
A big reactionary, Zhou Kun was startled and said somewhat unnaturally, "Hello, Mr. Kong, I am Zhou Kun."
Kong Xiangxi quickly held Zhou Kun's hand and said, "The committee wants to see you now. Come on, come on. Follow me. Secretary Wang, please go back first. I will send someone to take him back to your place."
When Wang Ming saw Kong Xiangxi being so attentive, he was very upset. He thought to himself, "This can't be because Zhou Kun is a direct descendant of Yan'an. I, a dignified Soviet representative, have never been treated like this. Hum,
I must go back and report to the Soviet Union that the problem of the Chinese Red Party is really too serious."
Kong Xiangxi said as he walked, "Wei Zuo speaks with a strong accent. Please pay attention. Also, Wei Zuo likes to curse people. Don't take it to heart. I will accompany you."
Zhou Kun really couldn't understand. Did he know Kong Xiangxi very well? Why was he so enthusiastic?
Arriving at the office soon, Zhou Kun watched Kong Xiangxi knock on the door. After saying "Come in" with a Fenghua accent, Kong Xiangxi blinked and opened the door.
Zhou Kun calmed down, adjusted his expression, went in, saluted and shouted loudly, "Zhou Kun, Chief of Staff of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, is here to report."
Agent Jiang raised his head and said with a smile, "You are Zhou Kun, and I am half a Huangpu person. Well, you do have the appearance of a general. Okay, come on, take a seat, don't be nervous."
Zhou Kun marched on military steps and sat opposite Jiang Jie. Jiang Jie became more appreciative and said, "General Zhou, why is the military seat on your body so old and patchy? Also, let me see your figure.
You’re too thin, don’t you eat well?”
Zhou Kun said solemnly, "In the uniform of our army, the division commander is not as good as the regiment commander, and the regiment commander is not as good as the squad leader. The food of our army is the same as the upper and lower parts. As the old saying goes: the army has not reached the well, the general will not be thirsty; the army has not been done, the general will not be tired."
"The general will not say he is hungry before the army cooks. He will not wear fur in winter, will not fan his fan in summer, and will not open his roof when it rains. This is called general etiquette. So the Chairman saw what I am like now."
Jiang Jie nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, you memorized this "Three Strategies" well. The generals of our People's Army lack such spirit. The main reason for coming here is to reward your 115th Division for your achievements during this period. Well, five
What do you think of ten thousand yuan?"
What? Fifty thousand? You must know that the monthly allowance of a squad leader on the front line is only two yuan. This fifty thousand is the monthly allowance of a division (those with establishments, those who expand the army are not counted), which is a lot.
Kong Xiangxi said from the side, "Commissioner, this Shanxi is my hometown. I think this is it. I will give another 50,000 privately, and I will round it up to reward these heroes who protect my fellow villagers in Shanxi. This money is a gift from me."
, instead of using the Eighth Route Army account, I will give it to you directly."
One hundred thousand!! Zhou Kun really didn’t expect that he would have so much money this time, especially this Kong Xiangxi. Zhou Kun is now pleased with him no matter how he looks at him.
Agent Jiang smiled and said, "This is your business. Just do it if you want. In addition, I would like to ask, what is the latest trend of your Eighth Route Army?"
Zhou Kun immediately became alert and said, "Our army has learned that the Japanese army is about to launch a large-scale attack, and is preparing to use the battlefield behind enemy lines to attract Japanese troops and attack the Japanese logistics supply line in order to support the frontal battlefield."
Saying it is the same as not saying it.
Jiang Jie was secretly dissatisfied and didn't say anything. Instead, he said, "Okay, this will make me feel relieved. I hope you can tell your teacher that he is also my student. I miss him very much. You should fight well."
, If you fight well, I, Mr. Jiang, will never be stingy with bonuses and medals, come on."
A middle-aged and fat officer came in and said, "Commission."
Agent Jiang nodded and said, "Let me introduce, this is Zhou Kun, Chief of Staff of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and He Zong, Chief of Staff of the 283rd Division of the New Third Army. Please get close to us, General He, and treat our heroes on the battlefield behind enemy lines well."
He Zong quickly saluted and said, "Don't worry, I will make General Zhou feel our enthusiasm."
After saying that, He Zong and Zhou Kun left.
"Commissioner, is it really useful for us to do this?" Kong Xiangxi asked with some worry.
Jiang Jie said with his eyes closed, "Wang Ming from Yan'an and Wuhan have always been at odds with each other. Wang Ming doesn't know much about Yan'an's secrets. Since the Eighth Route Army has decided to continue to increase its role in the battlefield behind enemy lines, give them power."
, ordered them to cooperate with Yan Xishan and launch a counterattack in Shanxi to attract the main force of the Japanese army. If the Japanese army launches a large-scale attack, they are allowed to evacuate Shanxi."
Zhou Kun was taken into the car by He Zong, and He Zong said in a haphazard manner, "How about it? You don't have this in Yan'an. I imported this from the United States before the war started. It's very good."
Zhou Kun touched the seat and felt a little envious. They were both chiefs of staff of the same division. The gap was really quite big.
He Zong continued, "You are the chief of staff, so just come to our chief of staff's party. There happens to be a party at my house today. Let's go, Xiao Tang, drive."
Zhou Kun came all the way on horseback, and now he felt very comfortable. He soon arrived in front of a small bungalow. When two guards saw the car, they immediately opened the door and saw many vehicles parked inside.
He Zong said, "This gathering is for the chiefs of staff of each division. Come, come, come up with me." He took the lead in opening the door, and heard singing and laughter inside. Zhou Kun felt strange about everything he saw, and entered
When I entered the room, I found that the windows were blocked by heavy curtains, but the entire room was illuminated by electric lights. There were candles in the dark corners. I could see several men and women laughing and gasping from time to time.
Someone is here to take action.
He Zong clapped his hands and said, "Everyone, be quiet. I'll introduce a friend."
The crowd stopped and the music stopped.
He Zong said, "This is Zhou Kun, the chief of staff of the 115th Division. He is a hero who has fought the battle. The chairman has just received him. Let us treat him well. Come on, everyone is welcome."
Zhou Kun only felt his eyes dazzle as two peaches-like bodies pressed close to his side. "Hey, this is General Zhou. I have long admired his name. Come on, let's have a drink." Zhou Kun felt his whole body
My nose was filled with aroma, I nodded dizzy and said thank you, took the glass and took a sip.
He Zong smiled and said, "General Zhou is very beautiful. These two are the famous Bai Zhi sisters. Okay, everyone applauds."
There was a burst of applause, and suddenly Zhou Kun's mind went cold. What's going on? Why do he think it's normal that the front line is tight and the rear is tight? Zhou Kun looked at He Zong and asked, "How often do you have gatherings like this?"
He Zong sighed and said, "We don't do it often. You just happened to do it. Did you see it? Those wines, those cakes, oh, and the fruits are all very valuable. We used to hold them once a week, but after the war, they became more and more expensive."
Sorry, now it has to be held only once every half month. Otherwise, if so many things are not collected, everyone will not have a good time. Let me tell you, the people here are your allies on the battlefield in the future, etc.
If you are in trouble, whether everyone can help you or not depends on whether you can play with everyone here."
Zhou Kun was furious in his heart. He was going through life and death fighting the Japanese in the rear, but these scum were going through life and death at this wine table. He couldn't help but feel angry. He immediately found the most expensive wine and took a sip of it. That night, what he drank was
Came back drunk.
After He Zong saw Zhou Kun off, he went back and came to Jiang Jia's house and said, "I'm here to invite you, I'm He Zong."
Agent Jiang nodded and said, "Come in, is there any news?"
He Zong nodded and said, "There is indeed a situation. Zhou Kun was very tight-lipped at first, and then he spoke a little after drinking too much, but stopped talking at critical moments. However, from the few words, it seems that the equipment of the Eighth Route Army is not very poor.
When I discussed the battlefield with him, he used the word "fire coverage" several times. In addition, I searched his pockets when I sent him back. You see, this is what I copied."
Intermediary Jiang took it and took a look, but it was a receipt list. It should be Zhou Kun's own dry food on the way this time. There were sausages, instant noodles, compressed biscuits and other items on it. Intermediary Jiang frowned when he saw it. The Eighth Route Army was not poor.
Do you want to sell pants? Where do you get so many good things?
He Zong said, "I suspect that this was given by the Soviet Union. It seems that the Soviet Union's support for Yan'an is not small. In addition, I asked him if Shanxi is difficult, and he told me that Hebei will be even more difficult in the future. It seems that the Eighth Route Army has moved to Hebei.
There are signs.”
Agent Jiang nodded and said, "I understand, um, okay, you did a good job, you can go down."
After Agent Jiang waited for He Zong to go down, his eyes narrowed and became smaller, and he began to think secretly in his heart.
