Chapter 2: Cross Currents (10 A)

"Give him two Ninety-Seven Styles.! There are only four divisional guard battalions in total. It was Comrade Wuyunqi who smuggled it from the puppet king at a great cost." This time. It was the turn of Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun to stand up and speak out against it. As a third-class military division. The funds received by the Chabei Military Sub-district from the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei General Military Region were originally very meager. Life has been stretched. In this way, half of the precious mortars will be sent to the Blackstone guerrillas. I'm so willing to do it.

"Here we are. With his back to the Jirecha Advance Army. In front of it is again blocking the Duolun column. There weren't many hard battles to fight in the first place. Instead of leaving the mortar in the barracks with rusty heads. It's better to send it to a place where it can work better." The commander woke up and shook his head. Laughing and explaining.(Note 1)

"Yes. But the guard battalion of our military division ....... "Zhang Jiyun is still very reluctant. Arguing with a bitter face. As the specific person in charge of the troops directly under the military division. He knew in his heart how scarce the supply of supplies was for this army. The light and heavy machine guns were all added up, and there were only seven in total. Among them, two are meritorious veterans who participated in the Xinhai Revolution. The rifle is mainly made in the first generation of Hanyang. The bullets are basically all black powder reloading shells made by Jinzhong Arsenal. In a way. The equipment of this unit is not as good as that of the Blackstone guerrilla brigade. At least the latter slaughtered the Japanese convoy last year. From the top down, it has been replaced with the same three or eight big covers.

"Alright." Su Xing smiled and slapped Zhang Jiyun. interrupted the latter's complaint." When people eat meat with red beard. Have you ever forgotten us... Including your beloved Commander Zhang's beloved dark clouds treading snow. They were all specially sent by Comrade Heishizhai."

"That's too much for Redbeard. I'm afraid I won't be able to raise it myself." Zhang Jiyun pouted and muttered. Finally withdrew his objections. The commander woke up and looked at him. He smiled and said, "What about the guerrillas below. They are all children of our military division. Parents spend money on their children. What kind of distress are you? Besides, Comrade Xiao Zhang, they are not Adou who can't be helped. Let's send two cannons over now. Maybe in a few months. They'll be able to send a huge surprise back to the military division. Unbelief. Let's make a bet today. If the Blackstone guerrillas do not fight a good fight within the year. I'll pay for haggis for you to eat."

"Who scarces your haggis." Zhang Jiyun responded abruptly. Refuse to high-five with the awakening. Turn around. An important question suddenly came to mind. Look back at the awakening. Hesitantly, he said, "The warrior can send it over there. Cannons can also be dialed for them. But the problem of the organization of the Blackstone guerrilla brigade. How the hell do you want to solve it. Follow the rules. In the front-line area of the struggle against the enemy. If necessary, the captain can also serve as a political commissar. so that the two do not interfere with each other because of disagreement. But Comrade Zhang Songling's party age is less than three months. I haven't even passed the inspection period. You can't let him be the political commissar at the same time."

"...... this?" It's good that no one asked this question. Bring it up. The commander also scratched his head in sorrow when he woke up." He certainly can't be a political commissar anymore. Party age is a hard and fast rule. He simply couldn't qualify for a short period of time. Another commissar can be raised in the Blackstone guerrilla brigade. It is easy to cause the situation of multiple doors. After all. His qualifications are too shallow. In case the two disagree with the commissar. It's easy for cadres to not know who to support."

"Hey. I've said it a long time ago. The question of his qualifications. It's a fatal flaw. You won't listen to me." Liu Guoliang, who was sulking on the side, shrugged his shoulders. Whisper a chime in.

"Don't complain. Find a way to help me solve the problem first." The commander woke up and looked at him. Laughing commands.

Liu Guoliang just wanted to take the opportunity to vent the resentment in his heart. I don't want to really dismantle the awakened stage. frowned. Whisper in response." What else can I do. Send a cadre with excellent political quality from the side of the military sub-district. Let's go down with those two. On Qualifications. The newcomers are definitely not as qualified as Xiao Zhang. It won't leave the fighters feeling overwhelmed. Meantime. It can also strengthen the connection between the Blackstone guerrillas and the military division. And then help the cadres and fighters of the guerrillas to understand the spirit of the Central Committee in a timely manner. to improve the political literacy of the guerrillas as a whole."

That's a pretty good idea. And it can reduce the worries of some comrades in the military sub-district about Zhang Songling, the guerrilla brigade leader. After the commander of the Chabei Army Division woke up and groaned slightly. Nod slightly." Good. It will be done according to Comrade Guoliang's proposal. Do you have the right person in your hands? You might as well bring it up now. And then we'll have it at the regular meeting today."

"Nope." Liu Guoliang smiled and shook his head. I'm not running a military school. What talent do you want. Immediately what talent can be handed over. If you want people. You'll have to give me at least three days. Let me go through the files of the young cadres again."

"How could there be.. I remember some time ago. Aren't there a few young backbones who have just graduated from Kang Da from Yan'an?" Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun thought about it. Questioned Liu Guoliang in a low voice. You're not going to stay in the Defend Section, are you?"

"How can you.. Isn't that overkill?" Liu Guoliang shook his head. Respond with a wry smile. How sought-after are the talents who graduated from Kang University. You're not unclear.. They reported the next day. Didn't wait for me to finish reading the file and report to Lao Su. They were targeted by the organs directly under them and several guerrilla zones close to the division. They all blocked the door and asked me for someone. I can't help it. I had to divide the people as quickly as possible. At that time, I also asked Lao Su and you to make a mobilization report for them. It's just that you two don't have an impression anymore."

"Let me think about it.." The commander woke up and patted himself on the back of the head. Sure enough, a group of young and sincere faces turned out from the depths of memory. They are all young students who threw their pen from Rong after the 77 incident. After more than two years of war. He was trained by the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University. As a reserve cadre. Scattered to the various teams on the front line. These young students are highly educated. Strong ability to learn and comprehend. The heart is full of patriotic enthusiasm. Therefore, it is a sought-after item wherever you go. It is simply impossible to have nowhere to place after graduation. It is even more impossible to be "embezzled" by Liu Guoliang's security department.

"I don't believe you don't have any secrets." Deputy Commander Zhang Jiyun did not fully believe Liu Guoliang's explanation. Laugh and expose." I was on my way to eat in the cafeteria yesterday. I also saw one. Shoulders wide and spread. A righteous face. What's the last name? Let me think. This memory. That's right. It seems to be the surname Fang ....."

"You said it was him." Hear this. The expression on Liu Guoliang's face became more and more bitter. I don't dare recommend him to Lao Su. It's a baby. I haven't dared to assign it to the bottom. Now I don't know what to do with him."

"What's wrong. That Comrade Xiaofang. You two are talking about Fang Guoqiang, right? When there is a mobilization meeting. He sat in the first row. I had a good impression at the time." Su Xing looked at Liu Guoliang in surprise. His eyes were full of confusion." Very neat lad. When it comes to talking, there is a clear eye. I am also very serious about doing things. What happened to him. Why is it a headache for Mr. Liu?"

"Hi. Sensei. This kid. Alas. How to say it. I don't know what to say about him." Liu Guoliang sighed. Grinning in response. Very capable lad. It is. It is. Hi. I really know what to say about him. He is a top student who graduated from Lu University. The main direction of attack is mechanical engineering. Before the 77 incident, he threw a pen from Rong. On the way, he was intercepted and killed by traitors. Separated from his companions. Then he was exiled to the area of Jizhong. Participated in our ** anti-Japanese team. He fought bravely. It's growing up pretty fast. At the beginning of last year. The Jin-Cha-Ji Military Sub-district decided to send some outstanding combat backbones to Kang Da as reserve cadres for training. He was named by General Lu Zhengcao himself. Academic performance and performance in Kang University. It's also obvious to all. Whether it's a political class or a military class. Almost all of them are excellent. And ......"

"Then why don't you look down on him.." didn't wait for Liu Guoliang to finish complaining. Wake up and interrupt loudly. From the description of the other party. This Fang Guoqiang is not generally capable. Such an excellent seedling is not put on the front line to work. But the buckle in his hand made him waste his youth. At all costs. None of them are the work of a competent leading cadre.

"It's not that I look down on him. I'm ......" Liu Guoliang frowned. Justified in a hurry." All right. Just according to your old Su. I'm making the nitpicking mistake again. This comrade Xiao Fang is good everywhere. Only one thing. It's hard for me to reassure him. He received a warning before graduating. Although it has been undone. But after all, it's the one who has been punished....."

"Now that it's been undone. Shouldn't it be a problem?" Su Xing was slightly stunned when he heard it. Interrupt again in a low voice." Could it be that there is something else hidden here? Or maybe there's something unclear about his resume.."

"Not really." Liu Guoliang sighed softly again. Low supplements." In fact. He was punished. It's also a little aggrieved. Last summer. Didn't a group of social elites go to Yan'an to do a joint anti-Japanese investigation? Comrade Xiao Fang as one of the student representatives. Lead them around. There are a few of them who are particularly wild. After inspecting our Kang University campus. Said a few insulting words. Our comrade Xiaofang. Retorted loudly on the spot. As a result, the more the two sides talked, the more excited they became. In the end, it simply evolved into a full martial arts. Those who only know how to sit and talk. How can it be the opponent of someone like Xiao Fang who has rolled on the battlefield. Three against one. was still overturned by Xiao Fangquan. Then the magnates went to the border district government to protest. As a result, Comrade Xiaofang was given a warning. and was ordered to apologize in public to the guys who were beaten."

"Oh. That's right." Wake up and nod regretfully." It looks like this Comrade Xiaofang. Personality is not generally strong."

"I like it too much. There is no occasion at all. No thought of the consequences." Deputy Commander Yuan Zhang Jiyun also sighed. Whispered evaluation. No wonder Liu Guoliang didn't dare to easily arrange Fang Guoqiang to a front-line position. This kind of strong and inflexible character. It's really easy to bring up questions. It's like beating up the social elite. Logically speaking. Both parties are certainly responsible. The question is. Yan'an Border District Government. It is necessary for these social elites to give support and cooperation in terms of public opinion. In this case, he still clashed with the other party because of a few verbal offenses. Obviously belongs to the social experience is too thin. Or there is a lack of a big picture.

"Hmm." Wake up nodded lightly again. Then frowned. Whisper to Liu Guoliang for advice." You just said. He was on his way to pitch pen from Jung. Intercepted and killed by traitors. And then he was taken in by our guerrillas. Where exactly. Who else is traveling with you. You know what."

"It should be in a place called Huluyu. It is located between Beiping and Baoding." Liu Guoliang thought about it. Whisper in response." Certifiers. It seems that there is none. According to his own written resume. He was stunned. He only cares about himself and escapes. None of the others know what's going on. I didn't dare to look back at all. Several student teams were in a similar situation during that time. Quite a few people died without looking at it."

"There should be another one." Wake up and shake his head. Slowly raise a finger." It's just that Xiao Fang doesn't know about it. Comrade Zhang Songling. I was told the same story before. He was also a penman from Rong after the 77 Incident. It was also broken up by traitors in a place called Huluyu. It's exactly the same as Comrade Fang Guoqiang."

Note 1: Jirecha Advance Army. It was formed by a part of the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army and the guerrilla forces of the Jinchaji Army Division. The total strength is more than 60,000. The fighting power is very strong.

Note 2: Kang Da. The Chinese Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, officially named in 1937, once trained a large number of middle-level cadres for the Eighth Route Army.