Chapter 2: Cross Currents (Eight Ups)

"Them?" Zhou Hei Carbon blinked his dry eyes. Struggling to figure out who exactly the word "they" refers to. But he drank too much and too much wine tonight. The whole brain has basically gone into a state of numbness. It is impossible to connect these words with Zhang Songling's past personal experience. A person searched his intestines and scraped his stomach for a long time. But I can't find the slightest clue. I had to smile wryly and nodded. Ranran added: "It's okay. That way, I can also have something to reply to the division. lest anyone think that I am not doing my best work."

"I don't do my job well.. When did you fight the devil and fall behind the people. Do you put all your thoughts on the wall of brothers? Do you think you do your best work?" Zhang Songling frowned slightly. Indignantly complained for Zhou Hei Carbon.

"Hi. Sensei." Zhou Hei Carbon immediately let out another long sigh. Happiness and sorrow." Anyway, someone looks at me unpleasantly. Who let me read less. People are far away from the division."

"Read a lot. You don't necessarily understand things." Zhao Tianlong also keenly sensed the indignation from Zhou Heicarbon's words. Holding a wine bowl and opening his eyes for him. The voice fell. suddenly felt as if he had put Zhang Songling in. Quickly smiled. He continued: "Of course. There are also knowledgeable and intelligent people like the fat man. But very little!"

I didn't expect the words to go around and around on me. Zhang Songling waved his hand modestly. I don't read a lot. I didn't even have time to go to college."

"It's enough. At least you're not reading yourself confused. Unlike some people. Open your mouth to quote the scriptures. But what they say is all crooked." Zhou Heitan refused to let go of this opportunity to persuade him to drink. Raise the wine cup. Loud again." Come. Cheers to the fat man for not reading himself stupid."

"You ......" Zhang Songling smiled bitterly and counted down. Helplessly, he raised the wine bowl to accompany him. Zhou Hei Carbon is not happy in the new 31st Division. This. He's already aware of it. But on second thought. I knew that this was normal. The National Revolutionary Army has always paid attention to personal estrangement and proximity. There is a great difference between the status of lineage and collateral. Although Fu Zuoyi is known for his rigor and fairness. I'm afraid it may not be able to go against the trend. And Zhou Hei Carbon and his independent battalion. It's an out-and-out outsider. To have qualifications or no qualifications. If you want to support the mountain, don't say it. When the reorganization was first accepted, the total strength was only one company. Let such a person "pick up" a battalion commander position for nothing. In the division headquarters of the new 31st Division, those proud sons of heaven who graduated from a regular military academy but couldn't find a chance to go out to lead the troops are not strange if they don't look at him...

I'm thinking about how to say a few words of relief. Comfort poor Zhou Black Carbon. But suddenly I heard Zhao Tianlong put the empty wine bowl on the table again. Offer loudly." I'm talking about sunspots. Since I'm not happy in thirty-one. Why should you be angry with that? Look for an opportunity to pull the team to the side of the Eighth Route Army. The treatment here is a little worse. But I can guarantee it. Everything we Blackstone guerrillas have. Surely the above will not look the other way down against your independent battalion."

"This.." Zhou Heicarbon, who was gulping himself and drinking, almost didn't choke. Stunned. Bitterly smiled and complained: "I won't pull you to join the 31st Division. You guys. A few of you actually turned around and pulled me... How can this be. It took me a lot of effort to clear the identity of the brothers... You can't just give up your work because of a little grievance."

". It's the same to fight the little devils. Your new thirty-first division is white. How is it that our Eighth Route Army Chabei Army Subdivision is black.." Zhao Tianlong spat at the ground. Disdainfully retorted." You Zhou Heizi said a thousand swords, ten thousand. It's not that I can't bear that little bit of food. It's really regressive the more you live. I'm afraid that no one will raise you. Before it was adapted. I didn't see you Black Wolves hungry."

Zhou Hei Carbon was scolded and his face turned purple. The hand holding the bowl kept trembling. I want to find a few powerful words to refute. The brain refuses to obey orders at all. My lips curled for a while. Only then did he raise his head and pour himself a big mouthful. He said, "It's as easy as you say. It's really easy to find a way to survive on your own. Hong Ye wouldn't have fallen asleep so early. Alas. We're not going to talk about that today. You and I have our own choices. Don't force anyone. But ......"

looked at Zhang Songling, who was full of concern, and Zhao Tianlong, who was full of disdain. He shook his head and smiled wryly. With a big tongue, he said, "But the words came back again. You can't look down on the new 31st Division anymore. People are also the right roots. It's not like you Eighth Route Army. The status has not yet been decided. I've heard people say that. The central side has long stopped paying the Eighth Route Army. Now. General Fu Zuoyi was also forced to draw a line with you. Maybe. One day the central government suddenly became ruthless. Even the number of your Eighth Route Army has to be canceled. A few of you are very capable. It doesn't matter when the time comes. There is no place to stay here. But a couple of you. I have to find a way out for my brothers."

Say it. I don't want to listen to other people's explanations and refutations. Throw your body on the table. Drunk with a bang.

"This black carbon head. The fallacies are still in place." Zhao Tianlong pouted with a smile. Let's find a few people and drag him to the guest room. Very cold day. If he freezes out, it's going to be a lot of trouble."

"Hmm." Zhang Songling smiled and nodded. Turning around, he called out a few young soldiers who were helping to barbecue meat from the charcoal fire. Let them and the guards of the independent battalion carry Zhou Hei Carbon to the guest room to rest in chairs. Then he called over to the elder of the cooking class, Feng. Let him bring the barbecue stall and drinks to the cafeteria. There's another table over there. Entertain the guards who haven't eaten yet. Next. It is to arrange people to clean up the wine table and the martyrs' cemetery. Clean the fire for lighting and heating. Wait until everything is arranged and adjusted. before slowly turning his head. Dragged his tired body towards his residence.

Zhao Tianlong and Lao Zheng followed him silently. Looking at his already visibly thin shoulders. Full of concern. At the wine table just now, it was mainly Zhou Hei Tan who poured himself himself. But no one else was dizzy. So some drunken words are carefully screened. Left some very important information. It's surprising enough.

It's not just Zhou Black Carbon who has the idea of fighting the Blackstone guerrillas. The new 31st Division under General Fu Zuoyi. There are also a lot of people who are fueling the troubles. And the reason why the new 31st Division stretched out its hand to the grassroots ranks of the Eighth Route Army. It is inseparable from the current general policy of the whole country.

The central government has been restricting the development of the Eighth Route Army in terms of military salaries and material supplies. This is an internal document issued by the military division. Things that have been pointed out for a long time. Zhao Tianlong and Lao Zheng were not surprised. But between Fu Zuoyi's ministry and the Eighth Route Army. But there has been a very close cooperation. And now. Even General Fu Zuoyi's position was forced to change. I'm afraid for the entire Eighth Route Army. In the future, the living environment will become more and more difficult.

"Zhou Black Carbon won't come back for a third time. But. He's probably not the last." Zhang Songling, who was walking in front, suddenly turned around. The hot breath exhaled from the mouth is blown up by the wind. Turns into wisps of white smoke in the night sky.

"You didn't drink much.!" Zhao Tianlong and Lao Zheng were caught off guard. Stunned. Asked with some surprise.

"I want to be like Zhou Heicarbon. A drunken solution to a thousand sorrows." Zhang Songling shrugged. Smiled helplessly. But think about it later. Get up tomorrow morning. The head will hurt terribly. I didn't dare to drink myself down."

This joke is not humorous at all. Zhao Tianlong and Lao Zheng shook their heads helplessly. Thought about it. He said, "Yes. Getting drunk won't solve the problem. It's better to have a good time. Start figuring it out now."

"Hmm. Take it one step at a time. Anyway, the living don't suffocate to death by urine."

"yes." Zhang Songling sighed and nodded. Slow down. Invitations are sent to the two." Take a walk with me. Anyway, I won't be able to sleep tonight. Just go to the sentry. It's time to exercise."

"No problem." Zhao Tianlong and Lao Zheng agreed in unison. Walked quickly to Zhang Songling's side. One left and one right accompanied the latter and slowly paced into the snow.

The snowflakes in early spring have a lot of moisture in them. Frozen together by the night wind. Step on it. There was a creaking sound. None of the three of them joke casually. While listening to the sound of snow being trampled. While using his brain quickly. It took a while. It was Lao Zheng who was the first to express his opinion." Actually, I think. Be looked at. It's not necessarily a bad thing."

"What do you say? Can you elaborate a little bit? I'm sorry. I'm a little messed up right now. The mind is not very sharp." Zhang Songling has a lot of experience with this. But he doesn't like the old guerrilla backbone who fights for power and profit, and he respects it very much. Glanced up at him. Very serious inquiry.

"Don't be so polite." Lao Zheng waved his hand. Whisper emphasis." You are the captain of the group. It's right to help you with advice. As long as you don't think I'm less knowledgeable. Just get a bad idea."

"You're more experienced than the two of us combined. It's all a bad idea." Zhang Songling smiled. Whispering compliments again.

This thirst for knowledge. Let Lao Zheng feel very comfortable in his heart. So he nodded. In a very low voice, he said, "I am remembered by so many people. It shows that our guerrillas have a very good reputation outside. And the more famous our guerrillas are outside. The less others dare to use force to force us to comply. In that case. It is easy to trigger the condemnation of national public opinion. The National Government was forced to be anxious. In the end, it is inevitable that the perpetrators will be pushed out to reassure people."

"Hmm. That's true." Zhao Tianlong grabbed the snow from the ground. Put it in the palm of your hand and pinch it firmly. Dropped like a cannonball into the distance." Even if the Kuomintang and the Communist Party really want to turn their faces. The guy who fired the first shot. It didn't end well either. This account. Those who fight the idea of guerrillas are sure to count themselves."

"But we can't continue to passively hide in the mountains and wait for others to make up their minds." Lao Zheng also grabbed a handful of snow. Kneaded into a ball. But I didn't throw it out. Instead, he put it on his forehead. Push your mind to be clearer." We have to take the initiative."

"What an initiative." Listen to him very organized. Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong asked at the same time.

"Personally, I think Zhou Heicarbon's invitation can actually be agreed." Lao Zheng suddenly stopped. The sound is low though. But Zhang Songling and Zhao Tianlong were shocked." Down! Go with the 93rd Regiment to intercept the Kodama squadron! Show our true strength. Last time, the red team used this method to dispel Zhou Heicarbon's idea. This. Let's take the medicine according to the prescription. Let those guys at the headquarters of the 31st Division weigh their teeth."