Zhou Min and the others stayed in Hebei and Shanxi for more than two months. Entered the 3rd stage of the Battle of the Hundred Regiments. That is, the stage of anti-devil sweeping revenge.

October 25, 1940. Zhou Min, Chen Yunzhang and their entourage bid farewell to the 386 Brigade and embarked on the journey back to Henan.

"The so-called sending you a thousand miles will eventually have a farewell. You are all patriotic and enthusiastic young people, you are fearless and sacrificed, brave in battle, it is really my honor to know you, I hope to have the opportunity to kill the enemy together and drink fine wine together!" After finishing speaking, Brigade Commander Chen gave a military salute to these people who were about to leave, and everyone returned the salute solemnly.

Li Xingbang and Li Ruyu also had red eyes, the two sisters and brothers had seen each other for such a short time and had to separate, and the blood family affection made it difficult for them to let go.

"Xingbang, you have to take good care of your body and take care of yourself. ”

"Sister, you too. I hope you will find your place soon.

The two parted with tears.

"Take care, everyone, and hope to see you again in the future. Zhou Min solemnly said to the people of the Eighth Route Army.

Chen Yunzhang and Zhou Min and their group left, and only walked out a dozen steps, when they heard someone shouting behind them: "Zhou Min, wait!

Zhou Min's voice was familiar, it turned out to be Li Hongzhi, Zhou Min looked back at him, thinking that he had changed his mind, but he didn't expect this thing to say: "You still owe me 15 gold bars, don't forget!"

Hearing this, Zhou Min had a black line in his head, and he really wanted to plug his mouth.

Zhou Min said angrily: "I know, I can't forget it!"

Zhou Min and Chen Yunzhang and their group of 30 people finally arrived in Henan 10 days later. Along the way, they also encountered two crises and were almost discovered by the devils, but in the end, they were all saved from danger.

After returning to Henan, they were safe, but Zhou Min became a little uneasy.

Zhou Lei and Chen Yunzhang also saw her unnaturalness.

"Why is Major Zhou unhappy when he goes home, and he is still a little nervous, are you afraid of the division commander?" Zhou Min was told by Zhou Lei what he thought in the center.

But she said with a disdainful and stiff face: "What am I afraid of him doing? I'm also a person who has seen big scenes, okay?"

Chen Yunzhang smiled silently, knowing that Zhou Min was worried about sending her back to Macau. Originally, Zhou Tao sent Chen Yunzhang to rescue Zhou Min, asking him to send Zhou Min back to Macao, but now because everyone is injured and manpower is insufficient, he can only return to Henan first and then make a decision.

Zhou Min thought in his heart that stretching out his head was a knife, and shrinking his head was a knife, so let's hurry up and see Zhou Tao. And so many people are injured, they have to have a good medical environment.

After sending Qian Li and all the wounded to the hospital. Zhou Min, Li Ruyu, Chen Yunzhang, and Zhou Lei prepared to return to the station of the independent division. Just as they walked out of the entrance of the hospital, they found two military-plated cars parked in front of the hospital. In the passenger seat of the first car was an officer in military uniform, cloak, and sunglasses.

When Zhou Min saw it, he subconsciously took a small step back, wanting to hide behind Li Ruyu, and the person who came was his own brother Zhou Tao.

Zhou Tao saw the four of them come out and get out of the car, and the four of them hurriedly saluted.

"Hello Commander"

"Hmph, get in the car and talk about it when you go back. "Zhou Tao's attitude is not too friendly.

Zhou Min got into Zhou Tao's car, and the other three got into the car behind.

Zhou Tao didn't say a word in the car, as if he didn't see his sister, Zhou Min saw that Zhou Tao wanted to be a quiet beautiful man, so she didn't speak, so the two kept silent.

After returning to the camp, Zhou Tao said: "Zhou Lei, Chen Yunzhang, you two come to my office. ”

Zhou Min and Li Ruyu saw that Zhou Tao didn't call the two of them, so they went back to rest first. They are now wearing ordinary people's clothes, and when the second daughter returned to her room, she immediately changed into military uniforms. Putting on a military uniform, a military hat, and a pistol pinned to his waist, Zhou Min finally had a sense of security.

"Minmin, I think the teacher seems to be very angry. ”

"Not really. He didn't say a word to me in the car, and his face was as long as Changbai Mountain. ”

Hearing Zhou Min describe his brother like this, Li Ruyu couldn't help laughing.

"Minmin, I estimate that the division commander will definitely talk to you in a while, you have to be mentally prepared and don't contradict him. With so much going on during this time, he must have been in a hurry. Even if the tone is a little rushed, it's for your good. ”

"Sister Ruyu, don't worry, I know how to measure. ”

"You two have worked hard. It's not easy to bring Minmin and Ruyu back safely. How's the injury to both of you?"

"The division commander reported that all of them had skin injuries, and there was no major problem. ”

"Zhou Lei, how is the loss on your side?"

"Division commander, I have 7 brothers on my side. Counting me, there are only 3 people left. ”

"Vimo, what about you, how is the Special Operations Brigade?"

"Division commander, it's me who is incompetent, and there are only 22 brothers left in the special operations brigade now, and all the others have died in battle. ”

Chen Yunzhang leaned back in the chair when he heard this, and closed his eyes for a long time without speaking. There are more than 120 people in a special operations brigade, and now there are only a fraction of them left. These soldiers are well equipped, one is enough to support 10 ordinary soldiers, and all of them are veterans of a hundred battles.

It was no problem for these soldiers to be sent to the grassroots level to be platoon commanders, but I didn't expect them to be folded in Hebei this time. And it was because of saving his sister, so Zhou Tao felt very uncomfortable and blamed himself. At the same time, he is also a little lucky, he can fight with the two wings of the devil and bring people back, only the trump card in his hand can do it, if he sends other teams, it is estimated that they should all be wiped out by now.

"The pension of the deceased brother is doubled. Not enough for me to come out. Alright, you two go ahead and do this. ”

After Chen Yunzhang and Zhou Lei left, Zhou Tao sat on his chair and smoked a cigarette, as if thinking about something, and then said to the orderly at the door: "Call Dean Li." ”

Zhou Min and Li Ruyu were talking in the house, when they heard the orderly say, "Report, the division commander asked Dean Li to come over." ”

Zhou Min also asked the orderly with a puzzled expression: "Xiao Wang, didn't the division commander say to call me?"

"Doctor Zhou, the teacher said to let Dean Li come over. ”

Zhou Min sighed, indicating that he understood.

Li Ruyu came to Zhou Tao's office door and shouted: "Report"

"Come in"

After seeing Li Ruyu walk in, Zhou Tao asked Xiao Wang to close the door.

As soon as the door closed, the light in the room suddenly dimmed.

Zhou Tao stood up and walked in front of Li Ruyu to look at her carefully, and then asked softly, "You haven't been hurt by anything, are you?" It was completely different from the tone of Chen Yunzhang and Zhou Tao just now, and it was extremely gentle.

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Min Min has suffered some minor injuries. ”

"Don't mention her to me yet, I'll get angry when I mention her. As soon as I hear and see the word Zhou Min now, my brain hurts. I didn't expect so many things to happen to you. He simply came back safely. ”

"I'm sorry for the trouble. Li Ruyu lowered her head apologetically and said in a low voice.