Liu Wenzhi made a rare "absurdity", and used two companies of four 82mm caliber mortars and six grenadiers to bombard several shots at the city gate.

He only dared to shell the city gate, but there were many people in the city, and if it really exploded, I am afraid that the devils would not be able to hurt a few, and the people would suffer.

The devils and puppet troops in Huoshan County were dumbfounded, where would they have thought that there would be a Chinese army that dared to attack the county seat. To tell the truth, the peace and quiet of the past two years have also made these devils and puppet soldiers pampered, and they have long lost their former toughness.

Therefore, when the shelling stopped for more than ten minutes, they were still afraid that the Chinese army would attack the city on a large scale, and did not send even a single person to explore the outside of the city. The devil soldiers are not bad, no matter how they don't abandon the city and flee, and a brigade of puppet troops in the city, under the leadership of the captain, ran directly to Lu'an, when the devil squadron leader received the news, they were all out of the city, so angry that the devil squadron leader was like thunder, and hurriedly contacted the devil commander in Lu'an, accusing the imperial alliance army of fleeing without a fight.

The affairs in the city have nothing to do with Liu Wenzhi and them, but the rearguard of the platoon left behind feels very strange, when did the arrogant devil become a turtle with a shrunken head, and he didn't even have the courage to run out to take a look.

On the way back, the messenger sent by Gu Hongying finally met Liu Wenzhi, fortunately, she had the foresight to let the messenger change into the decoration of the common people, otherwise it was really impossible to pass the Foziling with that military uniform, which had been occupied by Yu Yi's 176th Division, probably worried that Liu Wenzhi's troops would attack, they actually started to build fortifications in the direction of Yangshupu, which clearly did not trust this side.

As soon as Liu Wenzhi heard that Ou Shounian's troops had occupied Foziling, his head immediately became bigger, but he had brought two companies over, and now the road was blocked, and although there were no pursuers in the back for the time being, he could be caught between the devils and the enemy who came to "clean up" them, how dangerous it was.

"Deputy Commander, let's break through!" The commander of the first company inquired that Liu Wenzhi trained the infested soldiers and the troops he trained had a deep imprint on him, and at a moment like this, the first thing he thought about was to attack, not a detour that others would think of.

"With our two companies, go and break into the three regiments of the people?" Liu Wenzhi patted the head of the company commander, and there was a little reproach in his tone, he is not a young man, and he will not do it for nothing?

"Deputy commander, let me go and investigate, just question the 176th Division in your name, I guess they don't dare to do anything to us for the time being, because after all, it is a traitor's one-sided words, and we can't help but give us a chance to sue and defend ourselves." The reason why Liu Wenzhi came out with two companies was entirely because he wanted to rescue his family, Zhou Shanjun was not an indifferent person, although he had been looking at Wang Yanru's expression when he said this, there was still composure and calmness in his words.

"What you said has some truth, but I have a heart that these bastards of the 176th Division will turn their faces and deny people, if that's the case, aren't you equivalent to entering the tiger's den and wolf's den in the past."

Although Liu Wenzhi agreed with what he said, he was worried about his safety.

"Even if it's a tiger's den and wolf's den, we all have to go on this journey today, and others may not be able to make the people of the 176th Division timid, so let me go." Zhou Shanjun made up his mind, since everyone is here because of himself, then he must take on this responsibility, he actually wants to say to Liu Wenzhi, if he can't come back, then ask him to help take care of his wife and daughter who is sleeping on his shoulder, but seeing that Wang Yanru was about to cry because of his decision, he endured it again and didn't say these words.

"Then be careful, I'll send two people to accompany you." Liu Wenzhi really couldn't bear to let Zhou Shanjun go on this trip, but what other good way could he do?

"No, I'm enough for one person." When Zhou Shanjun spoke, he sorted out his weapon, the silver knife that drank enough blood at the city gate is now more and more sharp, no wonder there is a saying of "nourishing weapons with blood".

Yu Yi was on pins and needles in the original regiment of Foziling, he was worried that Liu Wenzhi would lead his troops to attack him, and he was worried that the summit would let him attack Liu Wenzhi, so since he arrived in Foziling, he has not been very quiet, and even eating is hasty.

Just when he was upset, the guards suddenly came to report, saying that Liu Wenzhi had sent someone to ask for a meeting, which made him feel very surprised, and he was obviously going to meet each other, but Liu Wenzhi sent someone over at this time, what trick did he want to play, or was there really some misunderstanding in the middle? Yu Yi had no clue at all, he was the first to receive the news of defection, and knew very well that this was just a one-sided statement by the staff officer of the regiment, and sent troops over, but it was only to deter and threaten the people of Yangshupu, and he also heard that the commander-in-chief had telegraphed all the troops of Yangshupu to Lihuang, if they really had no objection, they should obey the order, if they really had objections, then I am afraid that the consequences of the matter would not be something that his 176th Division could handle.

Yu Yi is not stupid, he neither wants to be a victim of the conflict between the two armies, nor does he want to ruin his future because of this incident.

"How many people have been sent by the surname Liu?"

"Report to the division commander, only one person came." Guards report.

"Coming alone?" Yu Yi was a little surprised, and he continued: "It is said that Sun Yumin has a lot of capable people, I want to see what powerful people he has left in his hometown, in addition to Liu Wenzhi, let him in." ”

Zhou Shanjun didn't know who the white-skinned middle-aged man in front of him was, but from the general star on his collar badge and the respectful tone of the guards, he could still confirm that this person was the commander of the 176th Division.

"Hello sir!"

Although Zhou Shanjun did not wear a military uniform, he still saluted Yu Yi in accordance with military etiquette.

"You were sent by Liu Wenzhi?" Yu Yi played an official tone, and he was a little disdainful of the thin and weak young man dressed as ordinary people in front of him.

"Yes, sir, our deputy commander wants me to ask you, what do you want to do when the whole division of the 176th Division suddenly enters Foziling?" Zhou Shanjun was neither humble nor arrogant, and he did not look timid at all.

"Joke, if our 176th Division wants to enter Foziling, do we need the consent of him Liu Wenzhi?" Yu Yi's score is still quite big, and he is no longer a little arrogant in front of a small soldier, then he is really a bastard.

"Sir, what you said is not right, Foziling is the station of the first regiment of the Huoshan Independent Detachment of our 12th Army, although your 176th Division is a friendly army, it seems that it is not very appropriate to invade the station of friendly troops, if you make a misfire, I don't know who will bear this responsibility."

Zhou Shanjun's words hit Yu Yi's weakness, what he has been worried about is that Liu Wenzhi's side has no intention of "defecting" at all, and the staff officer who took two platoons to his division, although he swore that he would vote for the New Fourth Army here, but there was no evidence, who would dare to believe his words with an iron heart.

"What is your position in Liu Wenzhi's army? Seeing that you are so sharp-toothed, I'm afraid you are not a small soldier. Yu Yi originally wanted to give a dismount and shock Zhou Shanjun, but he didn't expect this young guy to behave like a general.

"Sir, the villain is just a small soldier under Deputy Commander Liu, and he doesn't have any position, as for his sharp teeth, it is the promotion of the chief, and our deputy commander often scolds me for being stupid." Zhou Shanjun's answer slapped Yu Yi in the face invisibly, although he was a little annoyed, but he was not good at attacking on the spot, after all, it was a small soldier in front of him, if it was rumored that he Yu Yi bullied a small soldier, then how would he mix in the military field in the future.

After all, Yu Yi is an old fritter in the army, he didn't entangle these dispensable things with Zhou Shanjun anymore, and then said on the topic of stationing in Foziling: "Our unit was stationed in Foziling on the orders of Commander-in-Chief Li, and the reason was that someone reported that your Huoshan Independent Detachment was going to defect as a whole. ”

"Defection?" Zhou Shanjun pretended to be very surprised, and said anxiously: "Sir, this hat can't be worn indiscriminately, it's really not something to joke about." ”

"No one is joking with you, and I'm not in the mood to joke with you, hurry up, Liu Wenzhi asked you to come." Yu Yi really has no patience to entangle with this little soldier he doesn't look down on, it's one thing to say that he can't be a man, and it's another thing to not want to lose his identity.

"We, Deputy Commander Liu, received an order from Chief Li of the 21st Group Army, asking us to shrink our forces and sail to Lihuang on a certain day." Most of what Zhou Shanjun said was true, but he changed "immediately to Lihuang" to "choose a day to go to Lihuang".

"So you gave up the station in Foziling." Yu Yi obviously didn't believe Zhou Shanjun's words, and there was obvious ridicule in his words.

"I don't know about this, but now we have a force that has been ordered to go back and assemble, to pass through Foziling, but this place is occupied by your army, in order not to cause misunderstanding, so our deputy commander sent me to inform the commander, I want to ask the commander to be accommodating and let our troops cross the road."

After listening to Zhou Shanjun's words, Yu Yi finally understood the purpose of Liu Wenzhi's young man, and immediately turned over a few thoughts in his heart.

It turned out that it was his 176th Division that choked the lifeblood of Yangshupu in and out, and Liu Wenzhi sent this young man to act as a lobbyist! This is Yu Yi's initial idea, but after thinking about it, it's not right, if it really forces Liu Wenzhi and them to be anxious, with his personality and the style of Sun Yumin's troops of the Twelfth Army, it would be strange if he didn't come out to fight you, not to mention that he would send someone out to ask for concessions.

Could it be that Liu Wenzhi and they really don't have the heart to rebel? Could it really be that the staff officer who defected to him was deceiving everyone? But it's not right, such a big lie, after all, can't be hidden, sooner or later it will be exposed, isn't this looking for "stimulation" for yourself? That guy doesn't look that stupid.

"Sir, our deputy commander said that the 176th Division has been friendly with us since the district commander was there, and when the Japanese army invaded Yangshupu, the district division commander also came to the rescue, and the Huoshan Independent Detachment still owes the 176th Division a favor. He said that no matter when, the 176th Division is a friend, and if it is a friend, it must be treated with courtesy, and it will be replaced by another division to occupy Foziling, and it is estimated that it has been driven out now. ”

Zhou Shanjun's words just gave Yu Yi the best explanation, yes, it's not that people don't dare to fight, it's not that people are afraid of him, but because they remember their past kindness, they will send people to borrow the way.

Yu Yi is not stupid, Zhou Shanjun only woke up lightly, and he understood the intermediate reason, although this reason was only made by Zhou Shanjun, but it was so reasonable that he couldn't believe it.

"That's right, Deputy Commander Liu's words are very correct, the relationship between the 48th Army and the 12th Army has always been very good, General Sun and our military seat are also friends, and there should be no contradiction between your department and our department. As long as Deputy Commander Liu led his troops to Lihuang to explain clearly to Chief Li, I would definitely find an opportunity to make amends to Deputy Commander Liu. Yu Yi is not a fuel-efficient lamp, he said the relationship between the 12th Army and the 48th Army, and said that Sun Yumin's friendship with Ou Shounian is not to talk about the origin of the 176th Division and the Huoshan Independent Detachment, that is, to take himself out first, after all, the matter of "defection" has not yet been decided, and he does not want to involve himself.

"Sir, do you agree to the matter of my ministry borrowing the road to return to Yangshupu?" How could Zhou Shanjun not understand the meaning of his words, but for him, it really doesn't matter, all he wants is to let the troops pass safely, if the unknown major general in front of him does not agree, then there is only one last way left, that is, to hold him hostage, let him agree and agree, and if he disagrees, he must agree, but now it seems that he does not need to take hostages, if nothing else, this white and pure major general should agree to give way.

"Promise, why not." Yu Yi looked very happy, in fact, he had already calculated in his heart, Liu Wenzhi's team was going to enter the poplar shop, not to go out from the poplar shop, even if they really wanted to "defect" to the New Fourth Army, they had no responsibility, because Liu Wenzhi was talking about gathering troops and being ordered to Lihuang.

"Thank you, sir, then I will repay our deputy commander, if you want to meet him, you will have a chance when you pass by." Zhou Shanjun was worried that this person would regret it, and he deliberately moved Liu Wenzhi out.

Yu Yi waved his hand and said, "It's not necessary to see each other, Deputy Commander Liu should solve his own troubles first." When he had finished saying this, he said to his adjutant: "Send this little brother out, pass on my order, and the troops should get out of the way, and let the troops of Yangshupu go back and assemble." ”

The stone in Zhou Shanjun's heart finally let go, he knew that he had won this clash of lips and tongues and minds.

Wang Yanru and Liu Wenzhi are very anxious, Zhou Shanjun has been going to Foziling for some time, if he doesn't come back, he really has to consider attacking, although there are only two companies of troops around him, and there is no chance of victory in the face of the national army of one division and three regiments, but as the troops of Sun Yumin of the Twelfth Army, they must have this kind of momentum that dares to fight, and they also believe that as long as the gun is fired here, the troops of Biandanshi will definitely come down to support, and under the attack from both sides, it may not be possible to drive the 176th Division out of Foziling.