Chapter 2: Cross Currents (Nine Tops)

The wind and fire came to the military division headquarters. The two old partners, Su Xing and Zhang Jiyun, have already sat at the table and started a busy new day. After nearly a year of hard work. The affairs of the entire Chabei Military Sub-district have basically been put on the right track. However, in terms of cadre allocation. But still very nervous. So most of the time. Both commanders and lieutenants wear many hats. And almost every day I have to get up early and be greedy for darkness.

Liu Guoliang, the head of the security section, was so tired that he couldn't wait to be planted in bed and couldn't wake up. And yet this telegram in his arms. But it made him feel like a thorn in his heart. If you don't pull it out immediately, you won't be able to sleep and eat. Standing in the doorway, he coughed heavily. He struggled to draw the attention of his two colleagues to himself. Then take a deep breath. In a low voice, he said, "Just now the Blackstone guerrillas sent an urgent telegram. Ask for immediate support from the military division. I don't dare to delay. I'm just going to bring it to the two of you."

"Something's wrong.." The commander woke up and frowned. Stand up quickly with both hands on the table. Although these days there has been no direct intervention in any of the inner workings of the Blackstone guerrillas. But he kept an eye on the movements of this bridgehead. I don't want to miss my work. In turn, it brought immeasurable losses to the entire military division.

"yes. Something is wrong. Attention of little devils lately. Haven't you turned to the side of the armed conflict with the Soviets?" Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun took off his eyes and wiped them. I also asked with concern. In a way. Work in the steppe area. It is far more complicated than the Central Plains. So he had to brace his spirits. Try to nip all kinds of problems in the bud. Rather than letting it grow and develop. And then it turned into a disaster xingshi pieces.

"There was an armed mutiny in the international battalion last night. However, for the time being, it has been solved by the local comrades themselves. But Zhou Heicarbon's independent battalion tried to get over and fall into the ground. At the same time, the 93rd Regiment of the 31st Division was newly formed. It has also been driven to the doorstep of the Blackstone guerrillas. The current acting captain Comrade Zhang Songling. Experience and means are still too immature. It seems that I can't resist it. We need our help to figure out a way as soon as possible." Liu Guoliang tried to hold the telegram in his hand as much as possible. Wait until both commanders have finished asking. I explained while explaining. One side handed it to the two to circulate. Meantime. Try to keep your tone tactful. So as not to give the impression of thinking about business with emotions.

"Oh." Awakening's brow furrowed again. Reach out and take the telegram. Go through every word of the above carefully. Then he handed it to Zhang Jiyun, the deputy commander who couldn't wait to come over. He continued to hold on to the table and ponder.

Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun's thinking was clearly influenced by Liu Guoliang. After a quick glance at the telegram. He frowned and said, "The situation is indeed more serious. Blackstone Guerrillas since last summer. Two major blows have already been taken in quick succession. I'm afraid it's hard to recover without a year and a half. And General Fu Zuoyi fell to the Kuomintang diehards at this time. Sun Lanfeng, the commander of the new 31st Division, is Fu's descendant. Of course, he will take the lead in carrying out Fu's intentions. In this way. The situation faced by the Blackstone guerrillas was even more complicated. This little Zhang is fat. I'm afraid ....."

Don't wait for him to finish his sentence. Liu Guoliang, the chief of the security section, quickly interrupted. Not afraid. It's almost unbearable. Let him be the first head of the entire partisan brigade . We are already suspected of pulling out seedlings to help grow. Now the pressure on the Black Stone Village from outside is so great. If we don't make decisive adjustments. In case the situation becomes more complicated. The Blackstone guerrillas are definitely in trouble."

"Hmm." Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun thought about it. Nod slightly." Comrade Xiao Zhang has little experience. Neither qualifications nor prestige are enough to convince the public. It's a question. But ........"

Quickly scanned the message again. He hesitated to add. Judging by the current situation. He did a good job of dealing with it. The mutiny was stopped at the first time. Those responsible for taking the lead in the disturbance were also severely punished. Zhou Heicarbon's independent battalion not only did not take the initiative to provoke the incident. They were also provided with very important intelligence. As for how to deal with the entire new 31st division. The approach he proposes is a little naïve. But it may not be unfeasible. Well. I personally think. The feasibility is very high."

The second half of the paragraph. There is basically no difference in tone from the first half. The meaning expressed. But it's very different. Liu Guoliang listened. I was a little annoyed. glanced at Zhang Jiyun. retorted loudly: "Zhou Hei Carbon is a horse thief. How can he be fully believed? Two months ago. He also told Comrade Wang Hong that he would always be an ally with the guerrillas. How did Comrade Wang Hong's bones not cold. And he came again with the idea of the guerrillas."

"People. There will inevitably be times when you can't resist the temptation. He's not a cadre of our Eighth Route Army. How can we be too demanding of him?" Zhang Jiyun is a gentle man by nature. Smiled. Whisper in response." I'm not saying that Zhou's words are completely credible. I mean. Up to now. What Comrade Zhang Songling did. It also basically meets the requirements of a local troop chief. And judging from what we've learned so far. He himself was in the partisans . There is also a certain prestige and mass base. If we are in such a complicated situation. Suddenly there was a change of general. Do so. Will it cause ideological confusion for the cadres and fighters of the guerrillas . Could it be that it is exactly what those people in the new 31st Division wanted?"

"He's the acting captain? We are here to protect our talents. Let him be the deputy captain for a while. Familiarize yourself with the daily work. And then create opportunities for him. Prompted him to grow up quickly. What's the problem with this.~**'s cadres. It was supposed to be able to go up and down. This. The fighters should understand . The backbone of the guerrillas and the party members. It should be understood and supported." The more Liu Guoliang listened, the more anxious he became. Keep your eyes up. A barrage of questions blurted out.

"From the organizational principles of our Eighth Route Army. There really are no problems." Zhang Jiyun thought about it. Respond without hesitation." But. The specifics of the Blackstone guerrillas are peculiar. The original high-ranking cadres have basically died in the last year or two in the battle with the little devils. The remaining few are either unsuitable for being the main leader in terms of personality. Either there is a lack of competence. Before his death, Comrade Wang Hong made an exception to recommend Zhang Songling. There is indeed a problem of pulling out the seedlings to help them grow. But. If he had more suitable talent on hand at that time. And why would he risk ruining a good seedling? Instead of pushing Comrade Zhang Songling to the cusp of the wind and waves."

For this doubt. Liu Guoliang has been prepared for a long time. I don't even want to. Just add it out loud." We can consider sending cadres from the military division. It's no longer as good as last year. We still have some excellent talents in our hands. Put them on the front line. It can play a role in supporting and strengthening the front-line team."

"But there is also a question of whether you can familiarize yourself with the local situation as soon as possible. The question of integrating into the team as soon as possible. In case you don't wait for the new captain to take control of the troops. The little devil or the Ninety-Third Regiment has already come to the door. Isn't there going to be a big thing.." Zhang Jiyun is accustomed to stability. Think about it for a moment. The loophole in Liu Guoliang's suggestion was discovered.

"Isn't there still us? Our military division has given support in all aspects. Helping him through the first hurdle is to help him through it."

"Since you can provide support. Why don't you provide it directly to Comrade Zhang Songling. Although he has little qualifications. The experience of fighting the enemy is also not rich enough. But after all, he is the successor personally nominated by Comrade Wang Hong. The prestige among the partisans is certainly higher than that of a cadre who suddenly parachutes down. And also more familiar with the situation of the team than the latter."

"You're raising the bar with me. Lao Zhang.. Comrade Zhang Songling's shortcomings and problems are far more than those that have been exposed so far. There are also gaps in resumes. Relationship with horse thief leaders and military commanders. It's all very easy to put the guerrillas at risk. We can't help but take that into account."

"The question is. His shortcomings and shortcomings. Up to now. It didn't affect the normal operation of the Blackstone guerrillas. Moreover. Some questions. Didn't your security department already come to a conclusion? Why did it turn it out again.."

"At that time he was not a major cadre. The requirements for political review are relatively low."

"Evidence and doubts. Or the original ones. You can't always improve once because of him. Just overturn the original work. Let's do it all over again. It's not about exhausting you security guards. And it's easy to get people scared."

"I'm just within my purview. Ask questions. and did not draw any conclusions that he was not responsible. No targeted investigations have been initiated."

"Then why bother thinking about it now. Interfering with appointments in the area of personnel: Lao Liu. Do you have a prejudice against him? Why is he so irrational when he is mentioned?"

"I'm responsible for the organization. In case something big happens. It's too late to say anything. In December last year. If it weren't for the fact that our security department had made adequate preparations in advance. Two longitudinal over there. I don't know how much I will lose. The situation that everyone is facing this year. It's far more complicated than last year. So. More care should be taken. Prevention is better than prevention."

Filed last December. Yan Xishan's old descendants suddenly launched a sneak attack on the newly formed new army in the southwest of Jin. Zhang Jiyun was immediately a little overwhelmed. At that time, if the security department had not made a timely warning. The pro-** armed forces of the entire southwest of Shanxi. They all had to be slaughtered by the Sixth and Seventh Armies. Even so. The Eighth Route Army also suffered very heavy losses. The cooperation with the Jin Suijun was basically completely broken. Some of the New Army cadres who used to be inclined to progress. Forced by military pressure and Yan Xishan's past promotion. It also fell to the diehards in the Kuomintang.

Seeing that he finally said Zhang Jiyun speechless. Liu Guoliang thought about it. Slowly turn his gaze to the awakening, which has been silent." Commander. I think. We need to vote in the headquarters as soon as possible. Determine the main person in charge of the Blackstone guerrillas. Instead of dragging it out like it is now. Continue to let Comrade Xiao Zhang act as an agent. But his position is awkward. Restore the vitality of the Blackstone guerrillas. It can also have a very negative effect."

"Hmm. Indeed." The commander woke up and nodded vigorously. It was as if I had finally made up my mind. In a calm and at the same time unquestionable tone, he said solemnly: "In view of Comrade Zhang Songling's recent performance. I propose. Remove the code on his acting captain. He was officially appointed captain of the Blackstone guerrillas. Take full responsibility for the next step of the struggle against the enemy. Prepare now. After the regular meeting begins this morning. We're in the big conference room. Officially put to a vote on this proposal!"