The crew gathered in the bungalow assigned to them.
When they saw Zhang Xiao bringing out such a thick black earthenware jar from the basket, which contained such exquisite delicacies and a bottle of wine, they all beamed with joy.
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The last thing Zhang Xiao gave was food for his own people.
We are all our own people, there is nothing to be restricted. Everyone has a big bowl of noodles, two pieces of cake, some vegetables, and then they sit down and start eating.
Also eating with them was Yang Wenfan and the special team of ten people she led!
Wu Jiancheng and Li Nan first sent meals to Beiyuan and his daughter, and after watching them eat, they went to eat their own meals.
The circle where he and Li Nan sat were all officers from the operations brigade. It was a habit they had formed over the years for the officers to gather together to eat and discuss the tasks at hand.
Staff Officer Wu came over with a smile and sat down among them.
Chen Zifeng said: "Brother, how about eating with us?"
As expected, Staff Officer Wu filled a large bowl of shredded pork noodles, grabbed a piece of scallion pancake, and sat down to eat.
He thought for a moment and said, "Brother, you've got to do a good job with this meal!"
When Chen Zifeng looked at his eyes, he laughed strangely, "Look at what you said! What do you mean? You are like the magic soldiers descended from the sky, you solved our siege and saved our troubles! We
You should eat whatever you want!"
"Okay, Captain Chen, what else do you want us to do? Just tell us!"
"Look, you don't mean what you say! It's just such a small thing, can't you tell?"
"You just want us to serve as a guard for you! Don't you?"
"Oh, brother, you still understand me! Look, we are a bunch of people, including men and women, civilians, and injured brothers. Oh, brother, if you don't help me, maybe tomorrow
We were sneak attacked by Gao Changwu! Do you think so? The plane will be repaired tomorrow. As soon as we leave, you can leave again. First of all, tomorrow’s three meals for the brothers in the New Fourth Army will be mine. It will be better than today! Xiao Zhang
, do you understand?"
Zhang Xiao took a mouthful of scallion pancake and could only wave to him in agreement.
Staff Officer Wu said: "Okay, okay, seeing that you are in a hurry, I promise you!"
Chen Zifeng laughed strangely again. But after laughing for a while, he stopped laughing. His face gradually darkened, and he stared at Staff Wu.
Staff Officer Wu stared at him unexpectedly, but didn't guess what he wanted to do!
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Chen Zifeng finally put the bowl down, wiped his mouth, and turned around and said: "Sister Yang, please come over and let's have a few words!"
That night, the officers of the Military Command Operation Brigade, plus Wu Bentai and Yang Wenfan, all sat down around the small table and looked at Chen Zifeng to see what he had to say.
Chen Zifeng tilted his mouth, pointed at Wu Jiancheng, and said, "Jianjiancheng, tell me what you saw in Yunling!"
Wu Jiancheng thought for a moment and said softly, "This time, I was able to complete the task, thanks to the help of Sister Yang. This is what I want to say first. After that, Li Nan and I took Beiyuan's mother and daughter, and Sister Yang took the lead.
We have no choice but to follow her people and walk to Yunling. We also heard that the New Fourth Army is going to cross the river, so we just want to cross the river with the New Fourth Army. Isn't this great!"
Chen Zifeng said coldly, "But the New Fourth Army did not cross the river!"
Wu Jiancheng nodded, "Yes, Sister Yang is also very strange, and I am even more strange. We have been waiting for several days and there is no movement. We have no choice but to take the road in southern Jiangsu, making a big circle first to northern Jiangsu, and then
Go west."
Chen Zifeng looked gloomy and said: "Does the New Fourth Army in Yunling have a way to cross the river?"
Wu Jiancheng said: "Yes! The people from their military staff office have prepared two routes. One is to cross the river directly! They controlled twelve ferries between Tongling and Fanchang and prepared more than 300 boats.
They want to cross the river, and they can do it in one night! There is another road, which is the road we are taking. They have also made preparations for this road. There are military stations along the way. They are responsible for the people coming and going from the New Fourth Army, taking care of food and food.
It’s safe to sleep!”
Chen Zifeng said with a gloomy face: "But they just didn't cross the river!"
Wu Jiancheng said: "Yes! I really don't understand why they don't want to cross the river!"
At this time, Wu Bentai finally said: "Captain Chen, why are you so concerned about our New Fourth Army's crossing the river!"
Chen Zifeng raised his voice: "I'm just surprised! I've heard a long time ago that your central government in northern Shaanxi has long asked them to cross the river! The direction of your New Fourth Army's advance is to develop north and east! But why don't they want to cross the river!
"
"What the leaders of the New Fourth Army think about whether they can cross the river is their business! It has nothing to do with you!"
"Brother Wu, what you say makes no sense! Every time your New Fourth Army goes to a place, what are you going to do? Tell me!"
"What do you think we should do?"
"Establish local government and develop armed forces! What I said is right! But the New Fourth Army headquarters is in Yunling. Did they do these things? No! They don't want to stay in Yunling! But they just can't cross the river! Why! Give me
explain!"
Although Wu Bentai wanted to protect the headquarters of the New Fourth Army, he was speechless!
What Chen Zifeng said makes sense. The military department has done nothing in Yunling. It is obvious that they are not planning to stay in Yunling for a long time! But why they don't want to cross the river! This is something he can't explain!
"Captain Chen, I don't understand. Why are you worrying about this? The New Fourth Army headquarters can't cross the river. Does it have anything to do with you? You have nothing to do with our New Fourth Army's affairs!"
Chen Zifeng stared, suddenly slammed the table, and shouted: "Wu Bentai! You are a bastard! I ask you to think about it, do you know Commander Han's combat plan No. 339?"
"I know!"
"It's good that you know! Chief Han wants to attack your Huangqiao area! Isn't that right?"
"Yes! I know this too!"
"What will be the result of the battle! Have you thought about it!"
"Are you worried about the safety of Chen Yiyi's detachment?"
"No! Your Chen Yiyi detachment does not exceed 5,000 people! Chief Han has prepared 30,000 people! I am not worried about the safety of your New Fourth Army! If you lose, it will be fine! What I want to say is that you don't see the problem thoroughly! No!
See clearly! You only see the victory and defeat in Huangqiao! What I'm worried about is what will happen if your New Fourth Army wins the fucking battle!"
"You are worried that we will win!" Wu Bentai also stared at Chen Zifeng!
"Yes! This is what I'm fucking worried about!"
"You bastard! You are just afraid that we will win, aren't you! Please tell me the truth! This is still your nature!"
"If you win, what will happen to the National Army?"
"What do you think will happen to them!"
"They will take revenge on you! They will definitely take revenge on you!"
"So what about revenge! We are not afraid! You are the one investigating the conflict between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party! There are too many conflicts between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, so what do I have to be afraid of! Let them take revenge! We will wait!"
"Wu Bentai, use your fucking brain and think about where they will retaliate against you! Just think about this!"
Wu Bentai stared at him sternly, but he was really thinking in his heart! And he was thinking back and forth! What he said tonight came from the New Fourth Army headquarters in Yunling! He kept asking why the military headquarters didn't stay across the river!
"Chen Zifeng, you mean that they will attack our military headquarters! You said Yunling at the beginning! Why did they not cross the Yangtze River! Do you mean that the National First Army will attack the military headquarters in the south of the Yangtze River!"
"Yes! That's what I mean! Keep thinking about it! Think about it seriously! Think about this matter clearly!"
"Even if they want to attack our military headquarters, when the situation is bad, the military headquarters will cross the river! No one will be trapped in one place!"
Chen Zifeng pointed at him, "You've got to the fucking point! If they cross the river, they'll be fine! But damn, what if they suffer heavy losses before crossing the river! Let me ask you, your military headquarters suffered heavy losses
Loss, what will happen!”
Wu Bentai stared at him sharply, "You mean, you mean..."
Chen Zifeng slammed the table again, "That's it! That's it! If our two families fight a civil war, the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party will break down! The overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War will be ruined! The fucking Japanese will reap the benefits! It's cheap!
Let them get it!"
At this time, the room became quiet.
Everyone was sitting quietly like wooden sculptures, looking at Wu Bentai and Yang Wenfan with strange eyes.
After Chen Zifeng's game of war has been deduced, there can only be one result! It can't be any other result!
However, as long as you are Chinese, what you are most worried about is this situation!
The ten people Yang Wenfan brought with him were all important leaders from various southern provinces. They had been sitting in the yard enjoying the shade.
At this time, a man who was nearly forty years old came over and stood at the door and said: "What this gentleman said makes sense! Everything has consequences, and some consequences we can bear. But the consequences of the breakdown of cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party have undermined the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War.
We cannot bear the consequences! This problem is very serious! After we arrive in northern Shaanxi, we will report this problem to the central government! Sir, I want to thank you for your reminder! In a word, we are all Chinese!"
Chen Zifeng walked outside the door, shook hands with the middle-aged man vigorously, and said, "Sir, if you can do this, that would be the best!"
He turned back and glared at Wu Bentai, "Listen, listen, this gentleman must be a high-ranking member of the Communist Party of China! People can see what the overall situation is! What is the key! You can't see it! Let me tell you, Wu
Brother, please report to your superiors after you return to Lai'an County!"
Wu Bentai gritted his teeth and said, "I will definitely report such a big thing!"
Before Chen Zifeng finished, he added: "Brother Wu, let me tell you another situation. The Japanese have long seen this possibility! They started to implement it in February this year! The one you fought in Banta Town
Battle, it’s part of this thing! It’s a part! It’s even an introduction! Do you understand?”
Wu Bentai nodded to him again, "Okay, brother, I understand! I will report it when I get back!"