Chapter 2: Countercurrent (Part I)

"No, I don't. I've only been a soldier for more than half a year. In addition to being injured and hospitalized, it is to fight with little devils on the front line. How can I have time to join the Kuomintang." Zhang Songling's eyes widened. I was surprised to respond. In memory. Redbeard seems to have asked himself a similar question. But when was the last time I asked. I'm a little unsure. Maybe the interval is a little too long. The old man has a bad memory. I've forgotten about it. It's not a big deal anyway. Just explain it and it will be clear.

"Yes." Redbeard thought for a moment. Smile and nod." I forgot that your company commander was promoted in the line of fire. What do you think. Do you still want to go back to the old 26th Road?"

"What can I do. Do you want me to talk about it?" As soon as I mentioned this. Zhang Songling felt so depressed in his heart. Until now. He still didn't remember which god he had offended. actually let Peng Xuewen risk being disciplined by the military commanders. Suggest yourself never to think about going back again. And Peng Xuewen still didn't beat the guy standing in the shadows in the end. actually chose to watch himself go to death.

"Little things have no conscience. I'm so good to you. You still want to go back to the old army.." Redbeard suddenly became angry. He knocked the small notepad in his hand on Zhang Songling's head. Said indignantly.

"It's not the same thing." Zhang Songling was stunned. Quickly rubbed his head and explained." I'm just talking about the feeling in my heart. Didn't say I was going back. Besides, I've been working on the Eighth Route Army side longer than there. When I go back, people may not dare to ask for me."

"If only people would dare. For example. For example, your old boss Sun Lianzhong will send someone to look for you again." Redbeard glared. I don't feel comfortable asking.

"I can't." Zhang Songling shook his head vigorously. I don't believe in Redbeard's hypothesis at all." I'm not the only one of General Sun's old subordinates. I'm a little company commander. How can he be remembered by his old man every day... Moreover. Besides, he probably didn't even know I was alive on earth. At the moment, there are so many officers who are idle at home in the army. He. He has a vacancy in his hands. Still. I'm worried that I can't find anyone who wants to. Willing to be an officer......."

The more you say. The lower his voice. The more I feel regretful. In those days when I learned from Peng Xuewen that the old twenty-six were rebuilt. He'd really imagined it more than once. If General Sun Lianzhong personally sent someone to him with a letter. How should he respond to an invitation from his old boss? Chinese people pay attention to drinking water and thinking about the source. General Sun was a little farther away from him. But it can be regarded as having a good encounter with him. After all. Not any student soldiers. All have the opportunity to become the deputy company commander of the front-line troops in less than half a year. He was also awarded the Order of the Treasure Ding twice.

However. The cold facts prove it. He was naïve in his thoughts. I take myself too seriously. This has been more than half a year. In addition to the secretive Central and Military Commanders. No one seems to be thinking about him. And the former found him. It's nothing more than trying to pull him into an unpredictable whirlpool. As for the latter. Think of the battle that was ambushed on the way home. He just felt creepy.

If Captain Gou hadn't committed suicide. Maybe you'll think of me! But the head of Lao Gou died in the mother's pass. Smashed his own head with the last of himself in the box cannon. There was no hesitation on his face when he pulled the trigger. Why did the head of the old Gou commit suicide. Zhang Songling still hasn't figured it out. I don't dare to think about it. As soon as I think about it. My heart hurts like a knife.

"I've only heard of the lack of soldiers. I have never heard of a unit that lacks officers." Sighed softly. Zhang Songling added with a wry smile. It's been so long. They're definitely not coming back to me. Again. I'm in our guerrillas. I had a great time. Once upon a time those things. It's just a memory you won't forget."

"Hmm. That's pretty much it." Listen to what Zhang Songling said. Redbeard finally smiled. If you kid still want to go back. I'm just ....... the fuck" paused. He added with a smile. I'm going to fucking beat you up first. Then I'll tell you to spit out all the mutton that ate me. Hehe. Hehehe........."

"Huh. Hehehe........" Zhang Songling also giggled together. That's all there is to the redbeard. There is no shelf of being an official on his body. Whatever you want. They are willing to speak to their brothers. And there's something on everyone's minds. I won't hide it from him.

"Alright. Don't laugh. I'm going to tell you something serious." Laughed for a while. Redbeard picks up the notebook again. A few scribbles were drawn on it. Go on.

"Say it. I'm listening." Zhang Songling looked at the small notebook. Only a few scribbled symbols were seen. It's impossible to tell what it means.

"Don't look. Don't look." Redbeard quickly hid the little notebook backwards. Then he explained with a smile. Hehe. I'm too lazy to write. Poor memory. I made these things myself. Even if you show it. I guess you won't be able to read it."

"I really don't understand." Zhang Songling smiled and nodded. Redbeard doesn't read much. This is a well-known thing in the guerrillas. In fact. In this era, there were very few literate people. Especially the grasslands outside the Guanxi and the three northeastern provinces. Since the entry of the Manchurian Qing Dynasty. For nearly 200 years, Han Chinese were basically not allowed to enter. There are fewer and fewer literate people.

"This is when I was a bandit. Learn from our big boss on the mountain." Redbeard smiled. Keep explaining." Later, the big boss led the team to vote for Zhang Dashuai. This craft is idle. Didn't expect. When it's old. It can also come in handy for other purposes."

"You've been a bandit for a long time.." Zhang Songling's interest in the mysterious words on the small book. Far from Redbeard's personal resume. Stunned. Instinctively asking.

"Done." Redbeard nodded. Laughing in response." In our hometown of Jilin. When the man grew to your age. If you don't dare to go up the mountain and become a bandit. It will be seen as useless waste. But I've only been a bandit for a few days. The cottage was sent by Zhang Zuolin and Zhang Dashuai to recruit people. I'm just a changer. Became a soldier of the Northeast Army. And then step by step he became an officer. And then a few more days passed. It was the '918 Incident'. We don't want to hand over our guns to the little devils. Just went back to his old job. And then again. I met General Ma Zhanshan again. Follow him *** little devil. And then. The team didn't beat the little devils. General Ma Zhanshan went to the USSR. So I took my brothers to the steppe......."

"Hmm." Zhang Songling smiled. Nod slightly. Later experience. He'd heard Redbeard talk about it more than once before. In the 21st year of the Republic of China, General Ma Zhanshan defrauded the Japanese of military supplies by means of fraudulent surrender. Then the anti-Japanese banner was erected. Forces from all over the country have extended a helping hand to General Ma Zhanshan. Among them are the best cadres. Redbeard had contact with ** people at that time. And then over time. Get closer and closer to **. Slowly turned the team into the best anti-Japanese armed force.

But he didn't get it a little confused. Redbeard called himself into his office. What is the purpose of saying these old things. The old man is indeed very close to the two of them. But right now there are a lot of things that need to be done in the guerrillas. Either he is. Or a red beard. You really shouldn't waste your time on aimless chit-chat.

"It's the guerrilla superior. Tell him to talk to me about this." Suddenly. A flash of inspiration flashed in Zhang Songling's mind. His face immediately became very solemn. If the higher organization of the guerrillas ordered Redbeard to have a good talk with him. It's a bit of a problem. After all, he used to be a lieutenant colonel of the Kuomintang. Identities are easily suspected.

"It's a big deal, I'll go." He shook his head with an imperceptible magnitude. Zhang Songling said secretly in his heart. Meantime. There was an extremely sour taste that instantly surged from the lower abdomen to the corners of the eyes.' Walk. The world is big. Where is my place again? The south side can't go back. Can't stay here. Am I like Izumo Long back then? Will you be a lone thief in the future?'

Just thinking about it. I heard Redbeard say with a smile: "Don't talk about these things about Chen sesame rotten grain. Alas. People are getting older. It is inevitable that you will be verbose when you speak. Let's get down to business. What do I want to tell you? Hiss. Look at my head........"

Slap yourself hard. He finally remembered." That one. That's you're not a member of the Kuomintang. But. But in the heart. What is the feeling of the Kuomintang."

"I don't feel anything." With a bit of anger. Zhang Songling responded with a straight face. The people I usually come into contact with are ordinary soldiers. There were very few Kuomintang members in it."

"What about your boss. among your bosses. There must be a lot of Kuomintang members." Redbeard is getting older. Slightly sluggish. I couldn't detect Zhang Songling's emotional changes in time. Continue to ask with a smile.

"Yes. A lot." The more Zhang Songling pondered it, the more unpleasant it was in his heart. Just tell the truth." My immediate boss is Gou Tuan Chief, for sure. Chief Feng Anbang and Chief Sun Lianzhong are also. They're all good guys. A good man in every way. My old regimental leader led us to guard the walnut orchard. The whole group was almost gone. He didn't take a step back. Chief Feng Anbang hits Beiping. Beat the lady off. Da Taierzhuang. Rush to the front line in person every time. In the end, he was killed by the little devil and didn't embarrass the ** people. And my old boss's boss, Sun Lianzhong. In order to resist the Japanese, he defeated all the troops in his hands. Completely became a bare-bones commander. I didn't hear him complain. They were all members of the Kuomintang. They are such Kuomintang members. I don't see anything bad about it."

The more you say. The higher his voice. The more you say. The more he felt wronged. The national disaster is at the head. Throw your own pen from Rong. What the hell is wrong .. Kuomintang Kuomintang side. There are people who are plotting to put themselves to death. The power is huge. Even his old friend Peng Xuewen had to choose to stand by in the end. It's over here. It's still going to be suspected. Be suspicious. was again and again. Again and again I asked if I wanted to go back to the old army. What the hell do you feel about the Kuomintang.." You ask me how I feel about the Kuomintang. That's how I feel. As long as he is willing to kill devils wholeheartedly. It's a hero. It doesn't matter if he's the Kuomintang or **.they're at least. It's all the party of the Chinese. in front of the respective ones. There should be two words China on the table at all times."

The last half sentence. He almost cried out from the bottom of his heart. The shaking made the window paper buzz. Redbeard was taken aback. Hurry up and throw away the little notebook. Stunned, he asked, "What's wrong. Little fat man. What the hell is wrong with you.. I didn't say you hit the little devil by mistake. Why did you suddenly lose your temper with me?"

"I. I ......" Zhang Songling was excited again. It's a grievance again. Tears rolled out of the corners of his eyes." What do I lose my temper with you.. I just wanted to tell the truth. You. Talk to me today. Don't you just suspect that my heart is still on the side of the Kuomintang? I'll tell you the truth. If the Kuomintang is inside. They are all the head of Lao Gou. Good men like Commander Feng and Chief Sun. I just can't forget them."

Redbeard was stunned. I finally understood the crux of the matter. I couldn't help but shake my head and smile bitterly." You little one. Do you have so many hearts? What kind of person is my red beard. Don't you know at all. If I doubt you. Did you do everything you could to keep you at the beginning? Make a good relationship with each other. Send you away happily. Can you still keep a shy face and come back?"

The words are unhurried though. But everything is on the point. Zhang Songling was stunned by the question. Muttered with red eyes." Then you. Then what do you ask me today about my feelings about the Kuomintang. And take a pen and write it down in a small notebook."

"This .......?" Redbeard scratched his head at the question. He asked Zhang Songling how he felt about the Kuomintang. It is customary to go through a procedure that must be followed. After all, Zhang Songling is not even a member of the ** now. I want to pass on the mantle to him. There are still a lot of links in the middle.

But these words. He couldn't explain it directly to Zhang Songling. You can't always pat each other on the shoulder. Get straight to the point." Hey. Little fat man. Master Hong, I'm optimistic about you. I'm ready for you to take the position of guerrilla captain. In order to pick up this position. You've got to do that beforehand. These. And these ....... "Then it will completely become the king of the mountain. Sensei said that the higher organization will definitely not be able to pass. Other cadres of the guerrilla detachment fighters. It is also impossible to promise.

"That's what your superiors told you to ask. Isn't that right?" See Redbeard's face full of embarrassment. Zhang Songling immediately misunderstood the other party's meaning again. His face is getting colder and colder." You can't believe me. I'm leaving. Why bother beating around the bush.."

"You bastard." Redbeard was so angry that he jumped three feet high. Pick up the little notebook. slapped at Zhang Songling's head." Want to go. How can there be such a cheap thing.. I'm still counting on you to train new soldiers. Lao Tzu is still counting on you to be Lao Tzu's counselor. Lao Tzu is still counting on you to be the head of Lao Tzu's cannon. You're gone. Where can I find such a useful person? Sensei want to run. You're just running to the sky. I'll get you back too."

"Can I help you?" Zhang Songling parried on the side. He asked angrily and loudly. I'm a Kuomintang. I'm undercover. I'm going to take you guerrillas to the Kuomintang. You're not letting me go now. Sooner or later, you'll regret it."

"If you have the ability, take it! I don't believe in that evil thing. The brethren will follow you." After all, it's a person in his fifties. Redbeard's physical strength soon became overwhelmed. Bent over and gasping for air." Lao Tzu is not afraid. Lao Tzu was an official on the Kuomintang side back then, and the official was older than you. In the end, I am afraid that you will be able to turn the waves with a small deputy. Tell you about it. Father. Uh-huh. Ahem. Ahem........"

I didn't even breathe in one breath. His face was flushed. Cough loudly. Zhang Songling saw this. Hurry up and hold him. Hit him the back. Redbeard immediately reversed his palm. Hold his left wrist tightly." Fatso. Other. Don't think about it. Today. I really didn't ask the higher organization to talk to you today. I. I. Ahem. Ahem........"

I saw that his eyes were almost bulging out of their sockets. Zhang Songling didn't dare to be angry anymore. While helping him beat his back hard. While trying to slow down the tone of the perfunctory. Yes. Yes. Let's not talk about that. Don't talk about that. First. I'll help you get through this first. Come people. Is there anyone out there? Hurry up and invite Uncle Scar over."

"Don't go." Redbeard roared. Stopped the movement of the guards." Sky. It's too late. Other. Don't bother Uncle Scar. I. I'm fine. It's really fine."

"And said it was fine. Look at your face. What are you holding onto?" Zhang Songling was anxious. I instantly forgot all the unhappiness just now. Stomping his foot to retort.

Whether he stays in the guerrillas in the future or not. Redbeard is an elder who deserves his respect. Atmosphere. Kind. He is also willing to mingle with the brothers. In all fairness. I was willing to stay in the guerrillas. It's all because of admiring Redbeard. And not really nowhere to go. If you had changed someone else to keep yourself as the captain of the guerrilla brigade. I really don't want to give him this face.

"It's fine. All right. It's really fine." The red beard grabbed Zhang Songling's wrist painfully. As if lest he find a chance to slip away." Don't go. It's an old problem. My own body knows it for itself. There are pills in the box on the kang head in the back room, and Uncle Scar helped me prepare. Just find out and eat a few in a while. Don't go to someone. Keep quiet. We. We're in the guerrillas. Recruit. Too many recruits."

Too many recruits. If the Redbeard body, who is the captain, is in trouble at this juncture. It will inevitably affect the morale of the military. Zhang Songling knows the severity. Nodded slowly. Holding on to a red beard. Walk slowly towards the kang in the back room." That. Then rest for yourself. I'll pour you some boiling water."

"Don't." Redbeard's fingers tightened again. Wheezing in response." Wait. Wait until I'm done. You go again." Try to stand firm. He gasped. Look into Zhang Songling's eyes." Just now. That's why I told you those things. No. It's not because the above asked me to ask you. Be. It's ...... myself."

Another heart-wrenching cough. He almost coughed up his heart and liver and crushed it and spit it out of his mouth. At this time. Zhang Songling still has the heart to think about who wants to ask his impression of the Kuomintang. While beating each other's backs. He whispered, "Okay. Yes. It's up to you to ask. I shouldn't be angry. I shouldn't be angry with you. I apologize to you, okay.. Don't cough. Please. Cough again. I'm going to have to find Uncle Scar anyway."

"Don't go!" Redbeard pulled him again. Wheezing emphasis. Experienced a barrage of hysterical coughs. His forehead was covered with beads of sweat. His face was also flushed sickly." I'm fine. It's really fine. I'm looking for you today. In fact. There is really only one purpose. I. I would like to introduce you. Join China**."