In the south room of the Zhangzhuang Village Office, there were many people sitting on the kang, and the room was filled with the smoke of low-quality tobacco.

"That's the way it is." After Zhao Tie finished reporting, he looked at Lao Zhou, and asked politely: "Lao Zhou, can you add again?" ”

Lao Zhou shook his head with a smile and said, "You have already said in great detail, I have nothing to add." ”

Sitting on the kang and bench were several cadres of the district committee, listening to Zhao Tie's narration, as if listening to a story. They remained quiet, but exchanged glances with each other, both looking a little incredulous.

The high-ranking official of the district is called Shi Deguang, with a dark face, a beard with sideburns, and a very thick body, looking like a farmer, but he is an old party member.

He coughed, knocked the cigarette pouch pot, and said in a deep voice: "It sounds unbelievable, but Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou, as well as the other team members, have all seen it with their own eyes, so I don't think there is anything to doubt." ”

After a pause, Shi Deguang smiled and said, "There are still those guns, but they can't be faked." You have really found a treasure. Not only did the guerrillas in the mining area pull up, but they also blew up the ash bridge, which responded to the anti-sweeping struggle, and even solved the problem of equipment. ”

Lao Zhou nodded with a smile and said, "If you want to talk about Da Mei, this girl has really made a great contribution." At the beginning, I heard Comrade Zhao Tie say that, like you, you are also skeptical. Later, after several battles, he was convinced. The marksmanship is so accurate that the bullet is like having eyes. ”

Chen Hong, deputy secretary of the district party committee, is a young man, because he has studied in college for two years and has been active in the military and political university, so he has a crotch with Shi Deguang to make up for Shi Deguang's lack of cultural level.

Chen Hongwei frowned and said, "This Damei has good marksmanship and can fight, there should be no doubt." But her origins - I think it is better to be more observant and cautious. ”

Looking at the others, Chen Hong continued: "After all, her master is a beard of unknown origin, and he may also be a bandit. Did she have any bad habits? Of course, I'm just hypothetical and just a personal opinion. ”

Zhao Tie was a little displeased, and was about to open his mouth to speak.

Chen Hong turned the spearhead to him again and said, "Comrade Zhao Tie, the guerrillas are also disciplined. Isn't it a bit against the principle that you talk to her about conditions and give her special treatment? ”

Lao Zhou's face also sank, and he grabbed in front of Zhao Tie and said, "Violating principles, I don't think it can be said so seriously." It was precisely because of Comrade Zhao Tie's flexibility that we borrowed guns and bullets to get Damei to agree to join. ”

Zhao Tie felt that Lao Zhou could not be held responsible alone, so he continued: "Without Damei's help, the task of blowing up the bridge cannot be completed, and the pursuing enemy cannot stop it. ”

Chen Hongsheng blushed, feeling that this was the outbreak of the previous conflict between him, Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou, and the two were uniting to attack him.

Shi Deguang saw that he was about to quarrel, so he hurriedly knocked on the table and said, "About Damei, let's discuss it later." If you want me to say, a girl is very remarkable if she can carry a gun to fight, and the special care is not too much. Okay, now let's talk about getting back to work. ”

Chen Hong was dissatisfied, but Shi Deguang had already diverted the topic, and he couldn't hold on to it.

When it comes to contradictions, it is the discord between theoretical and practical cadres. These discords did not arise from the beginning, but they were inevitable.

For example, Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou have practical work experience and can be flexible in the face of various situations, which can also be called pragmatic.

Chen Hong, on the other hand, thinks that he has a good culture and a high level of theory, but he lacks experience and is rigid and rigid in dealing with problems, but he thinks he is principled.

When the guerrillas were just established, there were not many guns, Zhao Tie was the captain, and Chen Hong once served as an instructor. In terms of working methods, during combat operations, the two had friction.

Later, in a battle, Chen Hong made a command error, resulting in heavy losses for the guerrillas. Zhao Tie reported to his superiors that Chen Hong was a good hand at government affairs, but he was not suitable to serve as a military cadre in the guerrillas.

Chen Hong was transferred out of the guerrillas and was promoted in his position, but he has always been obsessed with it.

At the end of the day, it's a discord between personal personalities, experiences, etc. Zhao Tie thought that Chen Hong was a bit exaggerated and low-minded, while Chen Hong classified Zhao Tie as a low-level and reckless person.

In fact, in the bottom of his heart, Chen Hong also looked down on Shi Deguang, Lao Zhou and others, and felt that he had ink in his stomach, but these people were coarse.

The controversy was temporarily suppressed by Shi Deguang, and the sweep was nearing its end, and the restoration work was complicated, which was also very important.

Moreover, Shi Deguang and others were very satisfied that the guerrillas were able to recover to their current state after suffering heavy losses.

Although Chen Hong is the deputy secretary of the district party committee, he is not directly related to the guerrillas. Blind criticism is also a bit unjustifiable.

Therefore, Shi Deguang suppressed the argument, that is, he acquiesced to the decision of Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou. Anyway, they are the leaders of the guerrillas, and whether they will take care of them in the future is an internal matter for the guerrillas.

The meeting was finally over, and people dispersed with their respective tasks. Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou also walked out, and Shi Deguang quickly came out and talked with the two of them while walking.

"Having repelled the pursuing puppet army, captured so many guns and ammunition, and brought back the brimstone, you have done a very good job lately." Shi Deguang praised without concealing his appreciation: "Next, what are you going to do?" ”

Zhao Tie looked at Lao Zhou and said, "I discussed with Lao Zhou, but I didn't make a final decision. It was to stay for the time being to expand the guerrillas, to intensify training, and to defend the district committee and the villagers; Or take advantage of the emptiness of the enemy-occupied area to bring people back military coal to complete this task. ”

Lao Zhou continued: "Now that there are guns, there are only a dozen guerrillas, and the training has only been a few days, and the combat effectiveness is very weak. But if we don't hurry up and act, it will be very difficult to transport coal in the future. ”

Shi Deguang nodded and said, "This is indeed a problem. The guerrillas have few personnel and their combat effectiveness is not strong. Well, let me think about it before making a final decision. ”

Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou threw their choice to Shi Deguang, and they both felt relieved, and they didn't have to be in a dilemma anymore.

If you follow the two of them's ideas, they will go to complete the task of transporting coal first. But if the enemy takes any action and they take all the guerrillas away, what losses do the district committees and the people have, and who will bear the responsibility?

Shi Deguang must also understand the thoughts of these two subordinates, but he also understands it, and he is not angry. Compared with Chen Hong, Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou's loyalty is what he appreciates.

"That Da Mei, where is Wangjiawa?" Shi Deguang smiled with interest: "When will you come over, let me see it too!" ”

Zhao Tie scratched his head and said, "This is also easy to do, send someone to call her over." The reason why she didn't live in Zhangzhuang was that it was a little inconvenient. I discussed with Lao Zhou and wanted to recruit another companion for her in the guerrillas. ”

Lao Zhou added with a smile: "Even if it is a hygienist, as long as it is a woman and her body is slightly stronger, we don't care." ”

Shi Deguang thought for a while, nodded and said: "This matter is easy to do, many women comrades are very brave and enthusiastic about fighting with the troops. In the past, they were not accepted, but now that they have the opportunity, there must be a lot of volunteers. ”

"Let's do this-" Zhao Tie hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I'll tell Da Mei first to see if she has any conditions and requirements." That girl has a stubborn temper. ”

Shi Deguang glanced at Zhao Tie, smiled and nodded, but his expression had something else.

At this time, Shen Chen and Ju Zi were getting down the mountain beam and walking towards Zhangzhuang.

Although he brought dry food, but eating cold food in the snow, Shen Chen felt that it was not so hard. It is only a few miles away from Zhangzhuang, and it is normal to go in to bake the fire, drink some hot water, and have a meal.

Juzi also agreed with this, and said to Shen Chen as she walked that she had a relative in Zhangzhuang, maybe she was at home, so she would rest at his house, which was very convenient.

"Let my cousin see, I have a gun now." Kikuko doesn't seem to be just for rest, but very much like showing off.

Shen Chen shrugged his shoulders and said, "Don't show it too much, it will make people angry." ”

Juzi laughed twice and said, "No." The two of us have been playing together since we were children, and we have the best relationship, so she won't be angry with me. ”

After a pause, Juzi continued: "If you want to talk about her, her life is more bitter than mine." When he was fourteen years old, his father died, and he had to help his mother with the work and support his two younger brothers. Farming and harvesting, the man's work is also done with gritted teeth. In the winter leisure, I also followed my father into the mountains to hunt. ”

"Uncle won't let you go into the mountains to hunt, right?" Shen Chen said: "Not to mention being frozen, it's still very dangerous to encounter a big beast!" ”

Juzi pursed her lips, acquiescing, and quickly said again: "But I secretly fiddled with my father's musket, and secretly carried it out a few times!" ”

"When you come back, you have to be scolded, right?" Shen Chen teased.

Juzi stuck out her tongue embarrassedly and said, "My cousin has no one to care, borrowed money to shoot a shotgun, usually shoots a pheasant and hare, and the marksmanship is very accurate!" ”

Looking at Shen Chen, she added, "Sister Da Mei, she can't catch up with you." With a good gun, she can't either. ”

"She has the foundation, if she has a good gun, she can master it faster." Shen Chen said: "Of course, she doesn't need a good gun, and she won't go to war anyway." ”

Juzi's eyes flickered, her face darkened again, she sighed, and said, "Sister Da Mei, if it weren't for my father and mother, I would really want to follow you to fight devils and traitors." ”

Shen Chen smiled, patted Juzi on the shoulder, and said, "Even if you can't go to war now, you have to practice this marksmanship well, and in the future, maybe you will use it." ”

Juzi smiled bitterly, knowing that Shen Chen was comforting her, she was in a bad mood, so she didn't talk much.

When the two approached Zhuangzi, they were seen by a standing guard. The team members who came from the mining area naturally knew Shen Chen, and they stretched out their hands to say hello when they were still far away.

"Brother Zheng." Shen Chen took off his mask, sprayed white mist, and raised his hand to Zheng Hongda, who was standing guard.

When they got closer, Zheng Hongda asked with a smile: "I saw you from afar, this dress, no one else except you." ”

Shen Chen smiled and asked, "Are all the fellow villagers in the village back?" Let's find an acquaintance to warm up. ”

Zheng Hongda is not a local, and he is not familiar with the people in the village, so he said: "I came back a little, but I don't know any." If you can't find an acquaintance, go up to the ancestral hall in the east end, where our guerrillas live. ”

Shen Chen nodded and said, "Then we'll go in." Goodbye, Brother Zheng. ”

"Let's go inside, what else is there to say?" Zheng Hongda smiled and waved his hand.

Shen Chen and Juzi walked into the village and walked straight along the street. On the way, I met a few people and cast shocked eyes.

After walking the street, Juzi led Shen Chen into an alley and came to a more dilapidated courtyard.

The courtyard door was crooked, and one of the door shafts had fallen off, as if it was about to fall off at the slightest touch. The courtyard was in chaos, but there was a faint smoke coming from the chimney, and it was clear that someone was at home.

"Auntie, Sister Ling." Kikuko stepped into the courtyard and shouted loudly.

The door creaked open, and a woman walked out.

Medium in stature, with a slightly dark complexion, with a country girl's savagery in her demeanor, her rough and well-proportioned hands and feet exuding her robustness and simplicity.

"Juzi—" Wei Chun'er was stunned for a moment, and then smiled.

Juzi stepped forward with a smile, took her cousin's hand, and said in a loud voice: "Everyone is okay, why don't you go to my house if you run back, it will make us worry." ”

Wei Chun'er didn't rush to answer, and cast her puzzled gaze on Shen Chen, who was standing in the courtyard.

Juzi hurriedly stopped the inquiry and introduced Wei Chun'er: "This is Sister Da Mei, a guerrilla person. ”

Wei Chun'er was stunned for a moment, but still squeezed out a smile and said, "This is really rare, the guerrillas also recruit female soldiers?" ”

Shen Chen smiled and greeted briefly, "Hello." ”

Juzi said on the side: "Sister Da Mei is amazing, you see, she helped me grab this gun." ”

Wei Chun'er noticed the big gun on Juzi's back at this time, her face was surprised, she turned her head to Shen Chen's smile more straightforwardly, and stretched out her hand to say, "Comrade Damei, please come into the house and sit." ”

Shen Chen entered the house and saw a person lying on the kang, covered with a quilt, and it could be seen from the gray hair that he was older.

"What's wrong with my aunt?" Juzi didn't have time to show off, so she recognized her aunt lying on the kang.

"I suffered a cold in the mountains, and we had no choice but to come back." Wei Chun'er sighed and said, "Isn't this sweating!" ”

Shen Chen stretched out his hand to wipe it and said, "I have a fever, haven't you taken medicine?" ”

"Where's the medicine?" Wei Chun'er smiled bitterly and reached out to tuck the quilt for the old lady.

Shen Chen thought about it, put down his backpack, took out a small bottle from it, took out two pills, and said, "Give this to my aunt, it's antipyretic and analgesic." ”

This vial of aspirin had been in Shen Chen's hands for a long time, and he had found it when he killed Private Fujisawa, and he had always carried it with him, but he only ate two tablets when he was sick.

"Foreign pills?" Although Wei Chun'er hadn't eaten it, she seemed to have seen it.

Shen Chen nodded and said, "Melt it with water and feed it to your aunt!" I ate it when I had a cold, and it worked. ”

Wei Chun'er hurriedly stretched out her hand to take it, and said gratefully, "It must be good." In the past, it was only sold in pharmacies in the town, and it was very expensive! With that, she turned to get the bowl and hot water.