It is quite a common phenomenon to consider the level of combat effectiveness of troops by the number of soldiers.

Of course, there is some truth to this, and it cannot be said to be absolutely wrong.

However, this method also has drawbacks, because the good and bad troops need a lot of resources, and the elite are mixed in it, so they often cannot receive special care, and it is easy to be dragged down by others when fighting.

The expansion of the guerrillas and the increase of the militia were inevitable under the prevailing circumstances, and it was also in line with the purpose of the whole people being soldiers.

Therefore, he couldn't take out too many precious bullets to train snipers, and Shen Chen also understood and didn't try his best to fight for it.

In this wild boar feast, the team members ate heartily. Not only did they eat deliciously, but the encouragement of a big victory also made the players feel excited.

Although the devil suffered unexpected losses on the way back, and the commander was sniped by a cold gun, the sweep ended as planned.

This is the characteristic of the devil's sweep at that time, driving straight into the long drive, and attacking in combination. However, limited to the material and transportation conditions, as well as the strong walls and clear fields of the military and civilians in the base areas, they cannot last for a long time, and this is not a problem that can be solved by the devils if they want to act for a long time.

Therefore, the devils of the brigade still retreated, just for the commander's investigation and revenge for the killing, the devils increased the strength of a squadron in the Zuwang stronghold.

In the eyes of the devils, the enemy can only carry out a despicable sneak attack, and he is not able to confront the imperial army head-on at all. And the devils of a squadron are enough to put pressure on the enemy, and can take the initiative to attack and find an opportunity to eliminate.

The devil is not wrong to think so, during the sweep, he acted alone with a brigade and went on a rampage, and even the regular troops of the Eighth Route Army could not resist it head-on.

In this way, how can the imperial army of a squadron be confronted by the vassal forces of the Eighth Route Army?

The devil's arrangement is not only the plan to drive nails in the base area and take the initiative to attack after stabilizing his foothold, but also the plan to encroach on the base area with Zuwang as the center.

At that time, the commander-in-chief of the North China Front was Tada Jun, who actively promoted the strategy of "controlling people by road" and gave road construction multiple meanings such as military, political, economic, and cultural.

Since there is a grand strategy, the devils below will naturally resolutely implement it, and regard road construction as an important means of encroachment.

The usual infiltration is to occupy a relatively well-established stronghold, and then build a ring road around it, bringing the surrounding villages into the ring road.

Then, we can make use of the highway and give full play to the mobility advantage of the automobile to patrol the road without stopping, so that the anti-Japanese armed forces cannot approach, and the anti-Japanese base areas will gradually shrink.

In addition to building ring roads, the devils also have a way, that is, to build radial roads: that is, to build a number of roads from the center outward, extend their tentacles, and constantly set up strongholds to expand the occupied areas and squeeze the space for the activities of the anti-Japanese armed forces.

Of course, to achieve the goal, the devil still needs to wait for the spring to warm and thaw before he can start building roads.

Either way, like a short break in the ring, the situation seems to have stabilized. Both sides are gasping and adjusting, waiting for the next round of the contest.

After the enemy sent troops to Zuwang, they began to accumulate supplies, and the detective team of the county town sent spies to reconnoiter in disguise to investigate the situation of the surrounding anti-Japanese forces.

The guerrillas returned to Chencun for training and recuperation, preparing to wait for the return of the regular troops before striking at the enemy at Zuwang.

Obviously, a squadron of devils, and a strong fortress. Even regular troops did not dare to attack easily, let alone guerrillas!

However, the devil has just settled in Zuwang, and under the condition of unknown intelligence and insufficient materials, he has no desire and ability to take the initiative to attack for the time being.

Therefore, Lao Zhou and Zhao Tie gave Shen Chen a few days off, and the applications of several local team members to go home for the New Year were also approved. But there is also a condition, that is, when the situation changes, you must return to the team immediately.

Shen Chen had a holiday, so he packed up and set off immediately. According to the distance, you can reach Wangjiawa on the 27th of the lunar month, and you will be able to return to the team on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year.

Sitting on the mule cart transporting supplies, Shen Chen saved a lot of effort this time and was able to sit directly in Zhangzhuang.

Along the way, Shen Chen saw a lot of people. There are cadres of the district committee, carrying bedding and bags, and go to various villages to resettle the people who have run away and return home, and to carry out their work again; There are people who have returned to their hometowns, dragging their families and carrying carts.

This is the work and scene after the sweep, and both the cadres and the common people are accustomed to it.

Habits, everything is in habits. Just as Shen Chen is accustomed to this life without modern technology, he is used to wars and bloodshed.

After several sweeps, the people became accustomed to the conditions of war, just as they were accustomed to living in poverty and misery.

When the enemy came, the people cleared the wilderness and hid in the mountains. The enemy is gone, and people are back to productive life...... Tenacious life, the war years are the only choice for the people.

"Da Mei—" Someone beckoned, just ahead, and waved at him.

Shen Chen looked at it, and he really knew it, it was Li Jinxiu of the Women's Rescue Association. He asked the team members who were driving the car to stop, jumped out of the car, walked a few steps, and greeted Li Jinxiu, "Director Li, where are you going?" ”

Li Jinxiu pulled the strap of the backpack up and said with a smile: "The sweep is over, we have to disperse to the villages to start work again, and we also have to help the people recover their lives." I was assigned to Chen Village, are the guerrillas there? ”

Shen Chen nodded and said, "Yes, Team Zhao and Director Zhou are here, training with the team, and it is estimated that there will be action after the year." ”

"That's safe!" Li Jinxiu looked at the things on the cart and said: "I heard that the guerrillas have won another big victory, and during the Chinese New Year, the district will organize an art troupe to go to Chen Village to perform a program and offer condolences!" ”

Shen Chen smiled and said, "That's really good. It's a pity that I'm going home for the New Year, and I can't see a wonderful show. ”

Li Jinxiu said: "Knowing that you are worried about your family, don't worry, the cadres and the masses are gone, Wang Jiawa has an empty house, and your uncle's family is preparing to move in!" ”

This is really good news, my uncle's family finally has their own house, and they don't have to crowd into Uncle Wang's house anymore.

Shen Chen listened happily and chatted with Li Jinxiu for a few words before getting into the car again and galloping forward.

When I arrived in Zhangzhuang, it was already dark. Shen Chen didn't want to delay overnight, so he got out of the car, and the team members who drove the car delivered the materials to the district committee. He took a step and walked towards Wang Jiawa.

Although they all knew that the sweep was over, Shen Chen still encountered two sentinels on duty along the way, both of which were militiamen from various villages. This alone is a big improvement over what it used to be.

When I entered Wangjiawa, it was already more than nine o'clock in the evening. Although Shen Chen said that he couldn't return to his heart, he was still looking forward to the reunion of his relatives, and he walked quite fast on the road.

Rural life at that time was made at sunrise and rested at sunset. The people went to bed early, but there were no bright lights, and there was no entertainment and nightlife.

Shen Chen entered the village, hesitated, and had to go to Aunt Wang's house again to call the door. I didn't know anyone else, and I didn't know which house my uncle's family moved to.

After knocking on the door a few times, a voice came from inside, and it sounded like Kikuko. Sure enough, the girl came out of her house wearing a padded jacket and carrying a spear to answer the door.

"Kikuko, open the door." Shen Chen couldn't help but laugh when he looked at this girl who was sleeping in a daze.

Juzi let out an "ah", and heard that it was Shen Chen, hurriedly opened the door latch, and said: "Ah, ah, Sister Da Mei, come in, I miss you!" ”

This sentence sounded like an affectionate courtesy, but Shen Chen knew that Juzi must have thought so when he said so.

Walking into the courtyard, Shen Chen playfully touched Juzi's face and said with a smile: "Pinch it, see if it hurts, maybe it's a dream!" ”

Juzi chuckled, pulled Shen Chen into her room, "I thought you should be able to come back for the New Year, uncle and aunt are always chattering, but I didn't expect you to come back so quickly." ”

Entering the house, Shen Chen just stood beside the gun, and other things were still on him, and asked, "I saw Director Li on the way, and she said that there is an empty house, and my uncle's family is going to move over." ”

Juzi pulled Shen Chen to sit on the kang and said, "Yes, I just moved here today." You, don't rush over, just sleep with me tonight. ”

Shen Chen hesitated for a moment, and then he was about to open his mouth to refuse.

"That house only has a big kang, and I just built a new one in the hut this afternoon, but it hasn't burned down yet!" Juzi reached out and took off Shen Chen's backpack and said, "Besides, it's so late, they are all asleep, you won't delay anything if you go again tomorrow!" ”

Shen Chen heard it right, so he smiled and said, "Okay, I'll squeeze in with you for a night." Tomorrow, you can take me to see them again." ”

Seeing that Shen Chen agreed, Juzi was even more happy, made a cover on the kang, and went to fetch hot water for Shen Chen to wash and burn his feet.

Shen Chen didn't want to toss, for fear of waking up the uncle and aunt, but as soon as he stopped Juzi, Aunt Wang had already come over to see who was coming.

The old man listened to the sound of the courtyard door and didn't get up for the time being, but he still didn't feel at ease. Seeing that the girl's house was lit up and the figure was shaking, could she not come out to see what was going on?

"It's Da Mei!" Aunt Wang was also surprised, took Shen Chen's hand, kept looking, smiled so that the wrinkles on her face became deeper, and her mouth exclaimed, "Tsk, this girl, she has grown taller again, and her face is more handsome." You said you, for so long, didn't know to come back and see. ”

Shen Chen smiled, feeling the old man's true feelings.

After listening to Juzi's story, Aunt Wang nodded again and again, "What are you going to squeeze in that house, Auntie still can't sleep well here?" Just live in a room with Juzi, she always talks about you, and wants to go out to find you! ”

"The guerrillas are running from place to place, and it's not easy to find me." Shen Chen hurriedly said: "Juzi, you just stay at home honestly and practice marksmanship well." ”

Juzi secretly pursed her lips and said, "I'll go boil water." By the way, Damei, you haven't eaten yet, I'll make you some. ”

"Don't bother, I have ready-made ones in my bag, just warm them up." Shen Chen said as he took out the lunch box from his backpack and handed it to Juzi.

The eldest lady stretched out her hand to take it first, and said, "Let Juzi sit and chat with you, I'll heat the rice first, and then boil the water." The fire at the bottom of the stove hasn't been extinguished yet, so it's going to be fast! ”

There were only two young girls left in the room, and the sound of giggling could be heard outside.

"It's candy, and biscuits, seized from the devil." Shen Chen took out a small cloth bag, which was prepared for Juzi, and stuffed it into her hand, "Taste it, it's delicious." ”

Kikuko grinned and took it, only fiddling with the rare, but did not eat it in her mouth.

Shen Chen took out another pair of goggles and said, "This is also for you, after wearing it, the wind and snow will not affect your eyes." Come on, put it on and try it. ”

Kikuko really tried it on her face this time, and felt that it looked a little weird, so she went to find a small mirror again.

Shooting left and right, Juzi felt quite satisfied, and sighed and said: "Look at how good you are outside, I can only stay at home, and I can't even see the world." ”

Shen Chen shook his head and said, "What kind of world can there be, it's not a devil or a traitor." When there is a war, flesh and blood are flying, which is not a good thing. ”

Juzi obviously didn't believe it, but there was no evidence to refute it, she blinked her big eyes, looked at Shen Chen and said, "Are the guerrillas recruiting female soldiers again?" Now with you, how many are there? ”

Shen Chen said: "There are four in total. But the situation of other people is different from yours, so you can be a militia with peace of mind. In the future, both the guerrillas and the militia will have to fight. ”

"Really?" Juzi didn't believe it, and felt that unless the devil hit the door, there would be a chance.

Shen Chen nodded and said, "I don't lie to you." If you learn your skills well, you can always use them. ”

Kikuko's mood was a little better, her eyes rolled, and she began to think about something else.

"My dad is going into the mountains to hunt tomorrow, let's go together!"

Shen Chen didn't agree immediately, he looked at Juzi carefully, a smile slowly appeared on his face, and he reached out and pinched Juzi's face, "Your eyes are rolling around, are you using me as a shield?" To be honest, is it that the uncle won't let you follow, or do you want to go into the mountains to take a few more shots and have a good time. ”

Juzi couldn't help laughing and said, "Then are you going or not, don't you want to eat a few meals of meat during the New Year?" ”

Shen Chen thought about it for a while, and felt that if he wanted to go into the mountains to hunt, with a good gun and accurate marksmanship, he would definitely gain a lot.

Anyway, in the mountains, he didn't worry about the gunshots disturbing the people, and no one was around, but it was a pity that he wasted bullets, just one shot to shoot a pheasant, Shen Chen thought it was not bad!

"Okay, I'll go into the mountains with my uncle tomorrow to hunt." Shen Chen nodded and made a decision.

"And me! Don't forget to say. Kikuko hurriedly reminded.

Shen Chen stretched out his hand and nodded at the chrysanthemum, and said, "Knowing your ghost eyes, there must be not many bullets, and you won't be allowed to fight indiscriminately." Ten rounds, I'll give you ten rounds, and don't give more. ”

Kikuko's head nodded happily, and he said happily: "Ten shots will be ten shots, and I will let you see my marksmanship." ”

As she was talking, the eldest lady pushed the door in with the lunch box, put it on the table, and greeted with a smile: "Eat quickly, Da Mei." I'll go boil the water, and I'll be fine for a while. ”

Shen Chen thanked him, and waited for the eldest lady to go out before opening the lunch box.

A fragrance suddenly spread, Shen Chen put the rice on the lid of the lunch box, and handed it to Juzi with a smile, "Come, eat with me, this meal is delicious!" ”

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