Chapter 12: Absurdity Triggers Public Anger

Morikura Village Ancestral Hall. The Eighth Route Army supplemented the regimental headquarters.

Yu Genshan, Chief of Staff, and others are still repeatedly studying and seriously discussing the breakthrough plan, troop deployment, and weapon allocation. Political commissar and staff officer Wu walked in quickly and sat beside Yu Genshan.

"Leader, how are you discussing? Have you worked out a specific plan? The political commissar looked at Yu Genshan, who was full of sadness, and asked with concern.

"Alas!" Yu Genshan sighed heavily, and said worriedly: "The breakthrough plan has basically been decided, but there are great and many difficulties, and the key is that there are too many wounded and sick in the troops, and there are more than 200 old and young women and children, which will greatly affect the combat effectiveness of the troops and involve the operation of breaking through and transferring. ”

Commissar: "Yes, this is something that must be carefully considered. ”

The crowd was silent.

"Don't go in." "What are you going to do?" "We're going in." "We're going to see the head of the regiment." Outside the ancestral hall there was a loud quarrel and the clashing of weapons.

Two sentries stopped and shoved a group of warriors as they walked into the ancestral hall. More than 30 soldiers with serious expressions in full armor surrounded Yu Genshan and the others. Yu Genshan looked at them in confusion, not knowing what was going on.

One of the soldiers said: "Attention of the Sixth Company, salute!" ”

The soldiers of the Sixth Company raised their heads and raised their hands in salute one by one.

Yu Genshan and the others stood up and returned the salute.

"Finished." The warrior who took the lead lowered his arm and said solemnly to Yu Genshan:

"Report to the regiment commander, we are the soldiers of the sixth company of the second battalion, and I am Fang Hu, the squad leader of the first platoon and one squad of the sixth company, leading some soldiers of the sixth company to report."

Yu Genshan looked at the burly and sturdy Fang Hu up and down, smiled and said kindly: "Fang Hu squad leader, it's so late, don't you hurry up and sleep and rest, what are so many people doing at the regiment headquarters?" Is there anything you guys are up to? ”

Fang Hu turned around and shouted to the soldiers: "Sixth Company, all of them, disarm." ”

"Yes!" The fighters replied in unison, stooping down to lower their rifles, unfastening their belts, bullet pouches, and grenades and placing them on the ground.

"Huh? Ay? What are you doing here? The chief of staff asked in surprise.

Fang Hu looked at Yu Genshan and said, "Regiment commander, political commissar, chief of staff, don't you suspect that our company commander Fang may be a Japanese spy and a traitor spy?" Do you still want to be held in solitary confinement and examined and screened? We are soldiers under Company Commander Fang, and we are all seriously suspected. Then put us in custody and review and screen. ”

"yes. Regiment commander, these people were mobilized by the company commander to join the army, and they are the most suspicious, so detain us and examine us. ”

The soldiers of the sixth company chattered.

Yu Genshan looked at the warriors and shook his head with a wry smile.

Fang Hu: "Quiet, don't say anything." All tied up. ”

The warriors took out ropes and tied them up with each other. In the end, only Fang Hu was left, and he took the rope and said to Genshan: "Commander, please tie me up." ”

"Tie you up? Why? Yu Genshan asked with a puzzled face.

"Nonsense! It's nonsense! What are you doing here? Yes? The political commissar angrily pointed at Fang Hu and the bound warriors and asked.

"Regiment commander, political commissar, chief of staff, our company commander was taken to the kitchen in the backyard of the ancestral hall by Director Huang, and now it is tied up and tied to the pillar. Therefore, we tied ourselves up and asked to be detained together with our company commander and subjected to the organization's review. ”

"Huh? Squad Leader Fang, what nonsense are you talking about? Yu Genshan said disdainfully.

"Commander, I'm not talking nonsense, it's true."

"Squad Leader Fang, who did you listen to? Something at all. Now that the enemy is present, the situation is sinister, aren't you adding to the chaos? The chief of staff criticized.

"Yes. Chief of Staff, now that the enemy is the enemy, the situation is sinister, isn't this adding to the chaos? You should tell Director Huang what you said. Fang Hu retorted.

Political Commissar: "Director Huang, Huang Zhongde." Well? Where did Huang Zhongde go? ”

"Political commissar, now Director Huang is in the kitchen in the backyard of the ancestral hall. If you don't believe me, you can go and see. I hope Director Huang won't hurt our company commander. ”

"What? Will Director Huang hurt Company Commander Fang? How is this possible. Commander, did you order the binding and detention of Francis Chiren? The political commissar looked at Yu Genshan and asked.

"Me? No, I don't. How could I give such an order? You all heard that, I ordered Francis to report to the health team. Yu Genshan denied and explained.

Commissar: "This? What the hell is going on? Walk! Go over and take a look. ”

Everyone left the ancestral hall and went to the room next to the kitchen in the backyard. When they saw Francis tied to the pillar, they were all surprised. When Fang Jiren saw the soldiers of the Sixth Company, he smiled and closed his eyes.

Yu Genshan glared at Huang Zhongde angrily and asked loudly:

"Director Huang! How did you tie up Francis?! What are you doing here?! ”

"Regiment Commander, I am exercising my due authority and taking necessary measures to review and screen Fang Jiren, which is agreed by the leaders of our regiment."

Political Commissar: "The review and screening is supposed and necessary, but you can't tie Francis up and tie it to a pillar, it's not like that." Quick, untie the rope. ”

"No! How can Francis censor him when he runs away? Director Huang refused.

Fang Hu walked up to Director Huang and raised the rope in his hand: "Director Huang, tie me up too, and review and screen with these soldiers of our Sixth Company." ”

Huang Zhongde: "What are you tying you up for?" Don't mess with my work. ”

"Director Huang, detain us and Company Commander Fang together." "Director Huang, you should also review and screen us." The soldiers of the Sixth Company surrounded Huang Zhongde and quarreled with each other.

Huang Zhongde stared at the soldiers with his hands on his hips, and scolded loudly:

"Don't be noisy! Don't be noisy! I tell you, you're making trouble on purpose! The nature is terrible. I command you to get out of here at once! ”

Chief of Staff: "Director Huang, it's inappropriate for you to do this, let Fang Jiren go first." ”

Political Commissar: "Director Huang, without a clear review and no conclusive evidence, you can't tie up and detain Fang Jiren." Release them immediately. ”

"Can't put it. Political commissar, let Fang Jiren go, what should I do if he runs away? How to review and screen him? Who bears the blame? Huang Zhongde retorted.

Political commissar: "If Francis runs away, it confirms our suspicions and judgments about him." Now I command you to release him immediately. I'm responsible for what went wrong. ”

Huang Zhongde: "Political commissar, if something really goes wrong, you can't afford to take this responsibility." ”

The political commissar turned his head to look at Yu Genshan, who was angry, and said dissatisfiedly:

"Commander, why haven't you been silent for a long time? You have something to say. ”

"Huh?" Yu Genshan grinned bitterly and said self-deprecatingly: "I will say something? Am I talking now? The order I gave was actually confronted, and I, the head of a group, was worthless. Commissar, you can do this. Staff Officer Wu, help me report to the higher-level chief. I asked to resign from the post of head of the supplementary regiment and proposed that Comrade Huang Zhongde be appointed to the post of head of the regiment. Remember? ”

Staff Officer Wu replied loudly: "Yes! Commander, I remembered, and I will write it in a moment. ”

Commissar: "Alas. Captain, what are you doing here? ”

Yu Genshan: "What am I doing?" Political commissar, you should first ask Huang Zhongde what he wants to do? I have low consciousness, poor level, and weak ability, so I have to take the initiative to let Xian go. ”

Huang Zhongde's face was shocked at first, then became embarrassed and embarrassed in an instant, and lowered his head.

The room fell silent, and everyone looked at Yu Genshan in surprise and dissatisfaction. At this moment, Fang Jiren, who was tied to the pillar, drooped his head, and his slightly open mouth let out a slight snoring sound.

The chief of staff looked at Fang Jiren in amazement, shook his head and said in confusion:

"Hey? This Francis, so that he can sleep. ”

The political commissar looked at Fang Jiren a little funny, and shook his head with a wry smile:

"Squad leader Fang, go, untie the rope and let Fang Jiren go."

"Huh? That's not right. Commissar, how can you let me get out? It should be who tied it up and let it be untied again, and this is the attitude of correcting mistakes. ”

Commissar: "Alright, alright. Squad Leader Fang, don't say it again, I know you have grievances and opinions, it's really inappropriate to do this, can't you just correct it in time? Go ahead, untie it to Francis. ”

Fang Hu walked to Fang Jiren's side, stretched out his right index finger, hooked the rope with the thickness of his index finger on Fang Jiren's body, turned his head to look at Huang Zhongde and said disdainfully:

"Ouch, Director Huang, with such a thin rope, you also want to tie up our company commander? Huh? If he wants to run, can you three stop him? Bite off more than one can chew. After speaking, Fang Hu shook Fang Jiren's shoulder and said loudly: "Company commander, hey, company commander, don't sleep, the devil has entered the village!" ”

Fang Jiren was excited, opened his eyes and raised his head, glanced at Fang Hu blankly, and then carefully looked at the people in the room, and complained to Fang Hu:

"What are you messing with? You woke me up as soon as I fell asleep, hate! Regiment commanders, political commissars, chief of staff, why are you all here? Let's go back and rest at this late, I'm sleepy, I'll talk about it tomorrow if I have something. He yawned.

"Squad Leader Fang, hurry up and untie Fang Jiren." The commissar urged.

Fang Hu turned around and walked in front of the political commissar, raised his right index finger and said:

"Political commissar, such a thin old rope can't tie our company commander at all, and he can untie it himself without me doing it."

Commissar: "Huh! What nonsense are you talking about? Everyone saw clearly, Fang Jiren's hands were tied tightly behind his back, and he was tied to the pillar with all kinds of flowers. You say, how can he untie it himself? ”

Fang Hu leaned into the political commissar's ear and whispered: "Political commissar, I know you don't believe it, you wait and see, and let everyone open their eyes." With that, Fang Hu turned around and walked in front of Fang Jiren and looked him up and down. Then he smiled evilly and said mockingly and complainingly: "Company commander, why did you let people tie it up?" Also, still tied to the pillar? Why are you so stupid? It's really embarrassing, all the faces of our six companies are gone, and we won't be able to raise our heads in the regiment in the future. Alas! ”

Fang Jiren smiled at Fang Hu, winked and said self-deprecatingly:

"I'm ashamed of myself, and I have nothing to do with your Sixth Company. I'm no longer from the Sixth Company, so what face do I need? Right? Head. ”

Yu Genshan: "Don't grind your teeth here, delay your work." ”

Political Commissar: "Fang Hu, I order you to untie the rope immediately." Francis, I order you to report to the health team immediately. ”

"Yes!" Francis took a deep breath and held back. Then secretly lucky, lucky, and suddenly exhaled to exert force. With a "bang", the rope with the thickness of the index finger on Fang Jiren's body and back hands and wrists broke open and fell to the ground in an instant.

The crowd opened their mouths and widened their eyes in astonishment.

Six companies and companies. The three platoon commanders of the Sixth Company sat around the square table in a depressed, irritable, anxious, and silent manner. Francis pushed the door in, and they immediately stood up and greeted them.

Second Platoon Commander: "Company Commander, is the meeting over?" What kind of task did you give us Liulian? ”

Third Platoon Commander: "Company Commander, when will the troops start to break through?" How to fight? ”

Ma Fucai: "Yes. Company commander, if you delay it until dawn and then fight, you won't be able to break out. ”

Fang Jiren walked to the square table and sat down: "You all sit down and listen to me." ”

The three platoon commanders sat down one after another, looking at Francis with expectant eyes.

Fang Jiren looked at the three comrades-in-arms who had fought together to the death and said solemnly:

"I have ordered that Comrade Ma Fucai, the commander of the first platoon, now act as the commander of the sixth company, and concurrently serve as the commander of the first platoon, and I estimate that the formal appointment will be announced soon. I have been dismissed by the regiment commander, and I will be transferred to work in the health team, and the sixth company will ask the three of you. I'll pack up and report to the health team. ”

Second Platoon Leader: "Ah! How so? Company commander, what's going on? ”

Ma Fucai: "Company commander, how could the regiment make such a ridiculous decision?" ”

Third Platoon Leader: "It's inexplicable! No, I'll have to go to the head of the regiment and ask for clarification. ”

"Don't go! It's also vain to ask. Hum! The head of the regiment will regret it sooner or later, and I will not come back when the eight sedan chairs carry me back, unless I am asked to be the head of the regiment. ”

Ma Fucai said comfortingly: "Company commander, don't be in a hurry to leave first." Let's go to the head of the regiment and talk to him, maybe he will revoke the decision. You say yes, right? ”

"Yes, yes, that's possible. Walk. ”

"Stop! I repeat, don't go! Francis stopped.

Late at night. Morikura Village Ancestral Hall. Eighth Route Corps Headquarters.

Yu Genshan, who looked anxious, lowered his head and frowned, thinking about walking back and forth while smoking one cigarette after another. Political commissar and staff officer Wu walked in quickly.

Seeing the political commissar and Staff Officer Wu, Yu Genshan stopped, pointed at them with a cigarette stick and complained, "Where are you two going?" Do you know what time it is? So many people are waiting for you, and you can't tell the difference. Come on, have a meeting. ”

"Commander, we went to the garrison of the sixth company to talk to the soldiers and calm their impulsiveness and dissatisfaction. The Great War is imminent, so it's necessary. ”

"Commander, is there any emergency?" Staff Officer Wu asked timidly.

"The situation is sinister, the military situation is urgent, don't you know?" Yu Genshan said angrily.

Late at night, dark clouds obscured the moonlight. The village of Shengcang was silent, and sporadic gunshots rang out from time to time outside the village. Carrying a backpack, Francis walked down the deserted and dimly lit streets towards the regimental health team. He muttered to himself, "Explain the problem and write the story? How do you write it? Won't I be exposed if I write it all to you? Can I write it to you? Whew, that's ridiculous. ”