No matter how worried his uncle was, how he persuaded him to leave the guerrillas, and even mentioned that he should get married at a young age, Shen Chen was unmoved, and there were already certain rules.

Fighting, killing, this is their own fate, others don't understand, don't know. But he had already strengthened his belief that he would go down this path.

For his niece's stubbornness, Sun Hongshan has no choice. This stubborn girl jumped over the Hongshui River at the beginning, and he is still afraid when he thinks about it now, how dare he be too persecutive?

Early the next morning, Shen Chen was neatly draped, and Erdan also set up the car. This time is different from the past, and emotionally there is the apprehension and regret of sending people off to the expedition.

"Da Mei, this is salted eggs, this is bacon, this is ......" The aunt packed everything and stuffed it into Shen Chen's bag vigorously.

Shen Chen hurriedly pushed, "I can also eat well in the team, everyone takes care of me, so I don't have to pretend so much." ”

"Put it on, put it all on." Sun Hongshan's face was solemn, and he said: "Be careful outside, don't rush forward when you fight, and go home for a few days when you have time......

Shen Chen nodded again and again, still smiling on his face, very relaxed, and full of indifference.

Juzi also rushed to see him off, and packed a bag of smoked lamb legs and roasted peanuts that he ate as a snack, and forced them into Shen Chen, and told him to pay attention to safety.

Shen Chen was very moved, but he was not sentimental, and he didn't want to stay longer, which made everyone reluctant and sad.

After a brief farewell, Shen Chen jumped on the mule cart, just waved his hand from a distance, and gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.

Alas! Sun Hongshan saw that he couldn't see a shadow, so he sighed heavily, shook his head and walked back to the house, and he didn't even have the strength to work in the field.

……………

When Shen Chen arrived at the rendezvous site, the first batch of infiltrators was considered to have all arrived, and it was also the most elite group.

Judging from the information currently available, infiltrating is not a problem, but it is only limited to the mountains and forests around Qingshiling and Shiwolfyu.

The enemy can see clearly, and it is impossible to stop the infiltration in the mountains and forests, unless the trees are cut down to build roads, or a wall is built to isolate them.

Since it could not be stopped, except for a few points, the enemy almost abandoned this mountain forest, but instead made a lot of efforts in the villages outside the mountain forest.

Blockade ditches, roads, and strongholds, and the enemy use these three things to gain communication and access between the enemy and the village.

Mountains and forests, just stay in it, or go around, there are no people, no supplies, what can you do?

The so-called highway, according to the standard of the devil, should be built five feet higher than the ground, digging a deep ditch of eight feet to one zhang on both sides, the bottom of the ditch is six feet wide, the surface of the ditch is six feet, and the car is constantly moving on the road.

If the devils are allowed to complete these deployments, and then want to enter the security area, the guerrillas will have to go around the periphery. It will be very difficult to get into the village to replenish supplies and to contact the masses.

Therefore, Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou were in a hurry to dispatch to try to destroy the enemy's intentions. Because the spring has just opened and frozen, the construction has not yet been completed, and they still have a lot of opportunities.

The first echelon was assembled, and on the night of the second day, carrying war supplies, infiltrated the enemy-occupied area.

Because there have already been several infiltration operations, and there is also a small base in the mountains and forests, the team of more than 30 people has reached the destination smoothly.

Although the enemy's works were not yet completed, they had already caused considerable difficulties for the partisans. Mainly in terms of intelligence, it is impossible to send the inside line, and it is difficult for the reconnaissance personnel to enter.

No matter how difficult it is, reconnaissance is a must. After resting and adjusting for a day, Zhao Tie took a few team members out to reconnoitre. Shen Chen felt that it was not too safe, so he also followed.

The night in the enemy-occupied area was deep and silent, but there was still tension in the silence.

The group quietly approached the village and lurked. Zhuzi and Zhao Tie argued for a long time, but he went into the village to find someone to find out the news.

Shen Chen didn't stay with everyone, he found a good sniper position, which was both concealed and wide, and began to wait quietly.

Looking at the village in the distance, Zhao Tie couldn't help but become anxious, he looked at his watch, an hour had passed, and there was no movement.

Think of the villages in the base area, how beautiful, joyful, and lively they are.

On nights like these, people may not have fallen asleep, and the sound of the children's group and the young women reading from the literacy class, even the sound of pipes, huhus, gongs and drums in the village, is so pleasant!

But now, except for the demonic lights that flickered on the distant turrets, all the villages were dark and dreary, and there was not even a sound, as if they were dead.

Seeing this, Zhao Tie couldn't help but sigh, under the cruel rule of devils and traitors, what kind of suffering and humiliation do people have to endure, and what kind of life do they have? And don't be in any danger with the pillars!

Finally, in a fit of anxiety and crankiness, Zhao Tie saw a figure shaking at the head of the village, and he came over from hiding and came over, it was the pillar that came back.

When the cadres in the village who concealed their identities saw that it was indeed their own people, they were extremely excited, and they held Zhao Tie's hand tightly, and they couldn't stop talking.

"I really didn't expect it, I thought you wouldn't be able to pull it out, but I didn't think about it, and I was thinking about it in my heart, and you were here."

"We sneaked in this time to take advantage of the fact that the enemy has not yet repaired the blockade ditch, road, and stronghold, and has not completely isolated the masses, and to carry out several actions to sabotage the enemy's intentions."

"Yes!" The expression of the underground cadre was lowered. said: "The enemy's trick is very vicious, if it is cultivated, life will be really sad." ”

Zhao Tie nodded and asked, "How is the situation recently?" We need to be clear so that we can take targeted action. ”

The underground cadre said slowly: "He Lao Bad from the neighboring village, this is really a vicious guy, since his nephew became the company commander of the Imperial Association Army in Xiao Zhangzhuang. He was happy, all day long, either to donate or to pay taxes. It's not about white noodles, it's about sesame oil. After a while, a strip will be delayed, and you will be beaten to death. ”

Zhao Tie nodded lightly and continued to listen to the underground cadres telling about He Lao's evil deeds.

"A few days ago, he made another bad move to the enemy, that is, he ordered all the anti-subordinates to hang a lantern at the door......"

"What are you hanging lanterns for?" Zhao Tie asked puzzled.

"Anyone who hangs a lantern is a 'bandit', and since they are bandits, devils, imperial allies, and traitors can go in and rob and rob. The most active one is He Lao's nephew, who is a living animal. With a few of his men, they often enter the village at night and pick up the woe of the people who hang lanterns. The underground cadres said angrily: "Starting from Xiaozhangzhuang, we will implement it village by village, and we will arrive at our village at this glance." This, this is really impossible to live. ”

Zhao Tie narrowed his eyes, and shot the first bird to deter the enemy, this should be the main task of the first echelon.

He also agreed that the main objective of the war should be on the most vicious, the most insane, and the most hated enemy of the people, that is, the enemy who threatens the most.

In addition, to the enemy who dares to come out and harass at night. It is also necessary to beat it severely, and to put the night completely in the hands of the guerrillas. He Laobai and his nephew meet such conditions and can be listed as the primary target.

"Don't worry, the main purpose of our visit this time is to eliminate these hardcore traitors who have committed the most heinous crimes." Zhao Tie was relieved and began to carefully inquire about the enemy garrison in the nearby villages, as well as the latest movements of the plainclothes detective team.

“…… There were more than 100 imperial troops and five or six Japanese advisers in the Xiaozhangzhuang stronghold; The main forces of the enemy were on guard on the roads under the strongholds. The underground cadre's narration made Zhao Tie's confidence gradually increase, and a somewhat rough plan was formed in his mind.

"Recently, the enemy has been urging for grain payments more often, and the day after tomorrow is the deadline for each village to send grain to the Xiaozhangzhuang stronghold." The underground cadres asked with some expectation: "How many people have you come this time, and can you take back some food?" Now is the time when the green and yellow are not harvested, and if the grain is handed over, I don't know how many people will starve to death! ”

Zhao Tie did not answer the question of the underground cadres, this is a military secret, and his plan has to go back and discuss it with the big guys.

"In this way, can you contact the comrades from other villages tomorrow, we need more accurate information." Zhao Tie said: "Pay the grain the day after tomorrow, right?" We must find a way to help the masses reclaim the food and eliminate brutes like He Lao Bad and his nephew......"

agreed with the underground cadres on the method and time for re-contact, and Zhao Tiewan refused a small bag of dry food from the underground cadres.

The masses in the enemy's war zone are living hard enough, so it is better not to increase their burdens as much as possible. When returning to the hiding place with the guerrilla group, Zhao Tie couldn't help but think of the discussion at the district committee.

“…… In what mountains and in which songs are sung, and what conditions are used to fight, it is necessary to pay attention to proceeding from reality and analyzing specific situations in a concrete manner. ”

"First of all, the number of guerrilla groups is more than 30 people, and they are mobile and flexible in their movements, unlike large troops, they are easy to be exposed, and it is not easy to break away from them when they fight. Each group has its own relatively fixed area of activity, and it is also necessary to establish communication channels between each other, and if necessary, they can concentrate their efforts......"

“…… It is not a matter of accommodation, compromise, and surrender to the puppet village regime that is weak and can be subdued by force, and the occupied areas are different from the base areas, they are occupied by the enemy, and if the village regime does not support the enemy at all, the masses will suffer from burning and killing every day, and the price to pay will be too great. Over time, the masses will be afraid of being involved with the guerrillas, or even of the guerrillas fighting near the village......"

“…… Strive to develop fortress households in every village, which can cover the wounded and provide information and supplies. If there are those who sincerely want to join the devil, you can supplement it yourself according to the situation, but the number of people must be controlled, and you can even let them stay in the village for a while to develop, and you will provide some weapons to form a kind of secret armed force and secretly carry out the work......"

Zhao Tie now fully understands why the current strategy is in conflict with the previous general principles, such as retaining the weak puppet village regime and developing the armed forces in the shadows.

Zhao Tie had experience in activities in enemy-occupied areas, and he had also seen ordinary people busy tearing up the anti-Japanese leaflets posted on their walls, fearing that devils and traitors would burn down their houses and kill people.

If the guerrillas work hard and recklessly, the price paid by the common people will be too great, and the change in thinking is a foreseeable fact.

The district committee's instructions were correct, and although Chen Hong expressed different opinions at the meeting, the plan and strategy were finally adopted.

Now the troops have infiltrated and scattered and hidden, and the enemy has not yet noticed.

Taking advantage of the enemy's defenselessness, a big attack is coming. As for a turtle like He Laobai, it is very easy to clean him up, and it should be able to be put in the back.

Zhao Tie exhaled a long breath lightly and secretly made up his mind. Target: Xiao Zhangzhuang.

The villages may be able to make good use of the grain sent to the Xiaozhangzhuang stronghold, after all, the guerrillas have experience in disguised attacks and can play better......

Back at the base, Zhao Tie sent someone to rush back overnight to deliver the letter, and asked Lao Zhou to lead all the guerrillas to come.

At the same time, Zhao Tie convened the personnel, conducted some discussions, and preliminarily determined the action plan. All that remains is to go out and reconnoiter the situation around Xiaozhangzhuang and determine where the troops are lurking.

Time passed in full swing of preparations, and when Lao Zhou arrived with all the guerrillas, he took a short rest and set off to the predetermined place.

………………

It was dawn, and the sun showed its entire body on the horizon, scattering a golden glow.

On the roof of the small Zhangzhuang turret. The sound of the trumpet sounded like a loud horn when the coffin was raised.

After a meal, the sound of "one-two-one" and the heavy sound of running came from the turret, and the enemy was exercising in the morning.

On the top of the turret, an Imperial Allied army with a gun in his arm socket stopped and walked, looking at the distance of the highway for a while, looking at the soldiers who were doing morning exercises below, and then looking at the room.

After the morning exercise, the Japanese adviser gave a lecture with a black face as usual, and then the team disbanded.

A few Japanese advisers walked towards their special dining room, while the soldiers of the Imperial Concordia army poured into the large dining hall behind the turret, shouting noisily.

Suddenly, the Imperial Cooperative Army on the top of the turret shouted: "It's coming!" It's outcropping, and the grain payer is coming! I don't know which village it is, but I came quite early. ”

The Imperial Allied Army under the turret didn't care, they were busy going to eat! It's not the first time to pay for grain, let those ordinary people unload and leave, why buff?

There was little time, and from the south side of the road came the sound of people, donkeys, and the movement of skeletal cars. The team that paid for the grain slowly appeared in the field of vision, and rushed towards the stronghold.

More than 20 soldiers of the Imperial Association Army carried rifles on their shoulders, and the distance was very long, some sat on the side of the cart, and some followed slowly on both sides of the grain truck.

"Gotta get it! Drive, drive! "A whip man in a tattered felt hat and a torn cotton jacket was driving the car with a loud shout, and the whip was thrown louder than a cannonball. Don't look at it, it's still far away, but the sound has already reached the turret.

The procession of grain delivery soon approached the stronghold, and across the drawbridge, a soldier of the Imperial Association standing guard asked as if in a routine manner, "Which village?" ”

"Huangcun, hurry up and put the suspension bridge, and hurry back to eat after unloading the grain!" The Imperial Liaison Army who was escorting replied with some impatience.