Wei Lihuang Office.

Wei Lihuang put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at the other person in the room: "I heard that after the fall of Taiyuan, the Communist Party led by Mao Erren still insists on operating behind enemy lines??" At this time, there was an idea that had been brewing in Wei Lihuang's heart for a long time.

The other person in the room was Chu Xichun, deputy chief of staff of the Second War Zone: "Yes, after the loss of Taiyuan, they did not retreat, but advanced, and began to establish what they called an anti-Japanese base behind enemy lines. Chu Xichun sat on the sofa opposite Wei Lihuang.

Wei Lihuang couldn't help but sigh in his heart after this confirmation: "Hey, if our Kuomintang had such courage as them, how good it would be." Courage and courage."

"Brother Junru, why did you suddenly mention Mao Erren?" The Junru brother in Chu Xichun's mouth is really Wei Lihuang, and Wei Lihuang's words are Junru.

Although Wei Lihuang was a little hesitant, he still said what he thought: "It is really not easy for Mao and the others to insist on resisting Japan behind enemy lines, and I want to allocate some funds to build a few hospitals for them." "Wei Lihuang really wants to help the Eighth Route Army.

Chu Xichun was a little panicked when he heard this, and immediately reminded Wei Lihuang: "Brother Junru, you can't talk nonsense by the way. ”

"Why??"

"Now on the surface, it is the cooperation of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, but in private, it is generally well water and does not interfere with river water, and if you rashly help the Communist Party, if it reaches the ears of Chairman Chiang, I am afraid that you will not be able to eat and walk around. In order not to cause trouble, I kindly advise you to dispel this idea as soon as possible. ”

"This, as soon as I said my thoughts, I immediately opposed it, it seems that if you want to do it, you must find a convincing reason," looking at Chu Xichun's reaction, Wei Lihuang thought in his heart.

Wei Lihuang, who found a reason, began to try to persuade Chu Xichun in front of him first, "Brother Xichun, you don't know, we are actually helping ourselves by helping the Communist Party now."

Chu Xichun looked puzzled, "How do you say this??" ”

"Helping the Communist Party build hospitals is killing three birds with one stone for us. First, in order to repay the Communist Party for assisting us in retreating from Taiyuan, let the world know that our Kuomintang is a generation that attaches great importance to love and righteousness, and knows how to repay kindness. Second, if we help the Communist Party gain a foothold behind enemy lines, then the devil will not have a good life, so will our life be slightly better? ? Third, and most importantly, we are now giving the Communist Party some small favors, and they will not be embarrassed to refuse us when we can use them in the future. ”

After Wei Lihuang said this, Chu Xichun felt that there seemed to be some truth, and his attitude changed slightly: "What Brother Junru said has some truth, but what should I do if Chairman Jiang blames it?" ”

"Don't worry, Chairman Jiang, I will personally explain the stakes to him."

Wei Lihuang has already been said to be on this side, and Chu Xichun is not good at pushing back, "In that case, Brother Junru, you can make up your own mind." ”

Although he persuaded Chu Xichun, Wei Lihuang was not happy, he didn't understand why there were so many people in the Kuomintang who rejected and squeezed the Communist Party. What made him even more incomprehensible was why the Communist Party was able to put aside its previous grievances and prejudices and sincerely cooperate with the Kuomintang.

Wei Lihuang eliminated interference, withstood the pressure from all sides, and finally implemented the matter of funding the Eighth Route Army to build a hospital. When Shangfeng agreed to Wei Lihuang's proposal, Wei Lihuang was very happy. At the same time, Wei Lihuang decided to personally supervise the implementation of this matter, and resolutely could not thunder and rain as before.

Wei Lihuang then sent a telegram to Mao Erren, the general content of which was that Chairman Chiang agreed to Wei Lihuang's proposal to fund the construction of a hospital for the Eighth Route Army, and Wei Lihuang himself would personally discuss the specific details of the establishment of the hospital with the Eighth Route Army.

The contents of the telegram were quickly conveyed to Mr. Peng and the Zuo Quan command. Mao Zhou entrusted the task of establishing the hospital to Mr. Peng.

According to common sense, this should be good news for the Eighth Route Army, but Mr. Peng, who got the news, was worried, and he didn't know whether he should be happy or worried now.

Mr. Peng is worried about whether this time the Kuomintang will be the same as before, just painting cakes for the Eighth Route Army, resulting in his own side is likely to toss in vain. The Kuomintang painted cakes for the Eighth Route Army not once or twice.

Zuo Quan took the telegram from Mr. Peng's hand and looked at it carefully, and the expression on Zuo Quan's face now can be said to be exactly the same as the expression on Mr. Peng's face.

Mr. Peng and Zuo Quan were facing each other, and a communications soldier outside the room was shouting a report in his mouth and holding a few tele-newspapers in his hand. That's right, Mao sent another telegram on Tuesday.

Hearing the report, Zuo Quan's eyes slowly shifted to the door, Zuo Quan looked at the communication soldier and said weakly, "Come in."

The signal soldier entered the house, put the telegram in his hand on the table, and turned away.

Mr. Peng looked at the new telegram on the table, and his first reaction was, "No??" Could it be that the KMT changed its mind so quickly? Mr. Peng, who was already sad, now has a hint of surprise on his face.

Zuo Quan didn't think about it, and directly picked up the new telegram on the table and read it. Zuo Quan looked at the telegram with a very unbelievable expression.

The strange expression on Zuo Quan's face successfully aroused Mr. Peng's curiosity, and Mr. Peng hurriedly asked Zuo Quan, "What is the content of this telegram??" ”

Zuo Quan didn't pay attention to Mr. Peng for the first time, but read all the contents of the telegram first.

After reading all the contents of the telegram, Zuo Quan said to Mr. Peng: "The telegram said that Wei Lihuang will come to us in person the day after tomorrow and discuss with us the details of establishing the hospital. ”

Mr. Peng's expression now is exactly the same as the expression of Zuo Quan reading the telegram just now.

Then Mr. Peng's first sentence jumped out, "Won't it??" This time the Kuomintang is really moving?? ”

"It's hard to say, but this time the main person in charge of the Kuomintang is Wei Lihuang, and I personally feel that the chances of success in this matter are much greater than before."

Mr. Peng's views at this time were the same as Zuo Quan's, after all, when Taiyuan was lost, Wei Lihuang left all the military supplies that he couldn't take away and sent them to the Eighth Route Army. In the eyes of Mr. Peng and Zuo Quan, Wei Lihuang really really resisted Japan, and he had no prejudices against the Eighth Route Army.

It's just that Mr. Peng always feels that this thing is so unreal?? It's like you're dreaming. Mr. Peng took the telegram again to confirm it.

Mr. Peng, who looked at the telegram again, stared at Zuo Quan and asked, "Old man, what should we do next?" ”

"If you want me to say, let's stop worrying about it. It's still the same as before, a red heart and two hands are ready. ”

"That's right, it's useless to dwell on the truth and the fake now. Then let's go on business as usual. ”

The third day was also the day when Wei Lihuang personally came to Peng's headquarters, as stated in the telegram. For this day, Mr. Peng put off all the official duties. Early in the morning, I was waiting for Wei Lihuang's arrival.

Zuo Quan gathered all the personnel of the headquarters together to give lectures.

"Everyone, I have something to announce to you. Today, the top level of the Kuomintang will come to our headquarters to inspect it. I don't ask for much, as long as you are the same as usual, and there is another rule, that is, after the Kuomintang comes, there must be no conflict or friction with them. ”

At nine o'clock in the morning, Mr. Peng and Zuo Quan stood at the entrance of the village to welcome Wei Lihuang's arrival.

It was almost eleven o'clock when Wei Lihuang and the others appeared in Mr. Peng's field of vision.

This time, Wei Lihuang came to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army with two high-ranking Kuomintang officials, a medical expert, two accountants, and an architectural expert. In charge of their safety was a guard company of Wei Lihuang.

Before coming, many people persuaded Wei Lihuang to bring more soldiers so as to ensure his personal safety, but Wei Lihuang denied them one by one and emphasized to others: "I am going to the base of the Eighth Route Army, not to fight?? What to do with so many people?? ”

The original plan was to send a reinforced regiment to be responsible for Wei Lihuang's security, but under Wei Lihuang's repeated insistence, only one guard company followed Wei Lihuang to the side of the Eighth Route Army.

The two sides met smoothly, and the Eighth Route Army first extended a warm welcome.

Mr. Peng held Wei Lihuang's hand and looked very enthusiastic: "Brother Junru, on behalf of the Eighth Route Army, I warmly welcome your arrival." ”

"I didn't expect to be able to meet Mr. Peng again so soon after saying goodbye, I am very happy," Wei Lihuang also seemed very happy.

"How can I let Brother Junru call me the boss?? I don't dare to be it, I'm really ashamed to be it."

"Hey, why is Mr. Peng so humble? Besides, I'm just following the locals. ”

After a brief greeting between the main personnel of the two sides, Wei Lihuang began to accept the experts behind him to Mr. Peng.

Mr. Peng shook hands with these experts in the field of medicine and architecture one by one and introduced themselves. Afterwards, Zuo Quan also shook hands one by one and introduced himself.

Zuo Quan took advantage of everyone's inattention and whispered to Mr. Peng: "Old man, look at the posture of the Kuomintang, is it true that they are coming this time??" ”

Mr. Peng replied in a whisper: "Who knows?" ”

"Don't stand outside, let's go into the village," Mr. Peng and Zuo Quan muttered on the side, and then invited everyone into the village very warmly.

Mr. Peng walked in front and led the way to bring these relevant personnel from the Kuomintang into the village.

Wei Lihuang and his entourage came to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army under the leadership of Mr. Peng.

Wei Lihuang's guard company originally wanted to follow him into the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, but was directly stopped by Wei Lihuang at the door, "You don't have to go in, just wait here." ”

The commander of the guard company looked embarrassed, "But, then we are responsible for your personal safety"

"What?? Are you still worried that the Eighth Route Army will hurt me?? ”

"Sir, let us go in to protect your safety" In addition to worrying about Wei Lihuang's safety, the company commander was also afraid that if something happened, he would not be able to explain if he went back.

"Let you wait outside, and you will honestly wait outside for this is an order!" Wei Lihuang didn't want to have too much to do with this company commander, and directly gave the order to die.

The commander of the guard company had no choice but to obey Wei Lihuang's order, and the commander of the guard company of the national army immediately ordered the whole company to wait at the door.