Taro Miyamoto, who paid a huge ransom and finally ransomed the head of Hyotaro Kimura, thought that with this credit, at least his situation in Zaozhuang Special High School might improve. But in the end, Taro Miyamoto couldn't wait for the commendation above.

After sending the telegram, Major General Kurokawa immediately instructed him to send an elite escort to Jining. Not long after he set off from Lincheng, just as Taro Miyamoto was about to enter Zaozhuang, a bullet hit him in the head accurately.

This special high school junior who single-handedly planned to frame Zhao Tiehu may never have dreamed that Zhao Tiehu would be so clean. By the time the gendarmes guarding Miyamoto reacted, the special operators who had fired the shots had already left safely.

The Zaozhuang garrison, who was rejoicing that Taro Miyamoto had successfully redeemed his head, was also shocked to learn that Taro Miyamoto had been shot dead while returning to the city. But for the director of Zaozhuang Special High School, it seems to be a long sigh of relief.

Knowing that the head was brought back intact, the Zaozhuang garrison did not mobilize the crowd to retaliate except for some regrets for the death of Miyamoto Taro. After all, if the Eighth Route Army entrusted Miyamoto to bring it back, the other accompanying Japanese soldiers also told it on their behalf.

It's just that after listening to the report of the accompanying officer, the Zaozhuang garrison officer was also puzzled: "So, the murderer who shot Miyamoto Shaozo shouldn't be Tubalu, right?" If it's really dirt eight roads, why do they do so much? ”

Regarding the incomprehension and suspicion of the Zaozhuang garrison, the accompanying officers naturally did not say much. It's just that the officer who is closer to Taro Miyamoto also said carefully: "Your Excellency the garrison, Miyamoto Shaoza was killed, there should be an inside story!" ”

What is the so-called inside story, it is naturally the contradiction between Taro Miyamoto and Taro Matsuo, the head of the agency. But when it comes to the head of the special high school department stationed in one place, the Zaozhuang garrison officer doesn't have much to say, but this information will naturally be reported.

It turns out interestingly that shortly after Taro Miyamoto's cremation, Taro Matsuo was removed from his post on the grounds of negligence in intelligence detectives. The reason for this is probably because of the contradiction between him and Taro Miyamoto.

After all, Taro Miyamoto, who successfully redeemed the head and planned to frame Zhao Tiehu, is also relatively capable in the eyes of some people. But now that he is being shot so aggrieved, someone must take responsibility for it!

Regarding the follow-up progress of this matter, Zhao Tiehu, who got the ransom, didn't pay attention to it at all. After the third detachment replenished a batch of supplies, Zhao Tiehu and his entourage immediately advanced to Linyi, and finally successfully arrived at their destination a few days later.

Looking at the hills and mountains in front of him, which stretched for hundreds of miles, Zhao Tiehu finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Go into the mountains and find a place to camp." Next, we are going to find a suitable place to form our first base in the middle of this big mountain. ”

Hearing Zhao Tiehu talk about the place, the soldiers who came with him were also curious: "Captain, where is this?" ”

This is Maling Mountain at the junction of Sulu, which straddles the territory of Shu, Tancheng and Xinyi counties in Jiangsu. Most importantly, it is only a little more than 100 kilometers away from Lianyungang. It is not far from the sea, so it is very suitable for forming a base.

In addition, it is not far from the railway line, and if we want to go to Nanjing or even Shanghai in the future, we can take a train or a boat. In short, for the next period of time, we will make this our home and survive here! ’

Regarding this place, Zhao Tiehu from his previous life also came once. He was more or less familiar with this place. And he chose this place as his first base because it is relatively close to the port of entry.

Coupled with the fact that this mountain range connects two provinces and three counties, the strategic location is undoubtedly very important. Although the little devil already has a military presence here, the deployment of troops is also not much, which is very conducive to the survival of Zhao Tiehu and his party.

And if the memory is correct, originally around the end of the year, the anti-war troops that entered Shandong would send troops here to form anti-war troops behind enemy lines. But now, Zhao Tiehu led the team over in advance, which can be regarded as seizing the opportunity.

In addition, it is not too far from the guerrilla zone of the New Fourth Army. This also means that it should be relatively safe for some time to come. With the base built here, Zhao Tiehu can also rest assured that he can go to other places.

The role of establishing a base is more to house new recruits who have been recruited one after another, as well as to reserve some materials needed by the troops. Choosing a place not far from the port is also Zhao Tiehu's hope that it will be convenient to transfer forces in the future.

According to Zhao Tiehu's plan, once the mercenary group is successfully developed, Zhao Tiehu will also find a way to take them over and settle the families of the soldiers who join the mercenary group. In this way, the hearts of these warriors can also be reassured.

If there is a real opportunity to lead mercenaries into some countries where overseas Chinese are located in Nanyang in the future, Zhao Tiehu will also need to move people and soldiers from China one after another after gaining a foothold in those countries.

The proximity to the port makes it natural to facilitate the transfer of personnel. Even if Lianyungang is currently surrounded by Japanese troops, it is not far from the sea, and if you want to smuggle in the future, you only need to find a ferry to receive and transfer at sea.

Soon after entering Maling Mountain, Zhao Tiehu led people to find the Three Immortal Caves, which were listed as red tourist attractions in later generations. At this time, the Three Immortal Caves were naturally a little different from later generations, but this natural cave was very suitable for the troops to hide and rest.

In addition, the nearby vegetation is also relatively lush, the surrounding terrain is also relatively complex, there are also drinking mountain springs around the cave, and there are even several small lakes outside. Such terrain is very suitable for placing troops here.

After looking at the situation of the cave, Zhao Tiehu also ordered the troops to repair the cave. These days have been a long journey, and the accompanying soldiers are in the field dormitory. Now that there is this natural cave to rest, I believe that the warriors can also sleep more peacefully.

Knowing that this is where the future base is located, the soldiers are also very happy, and after assigning tasks, everyone also starts to get busy. As an accompanying telegraph operator, Chen Wan also set up a high-power radio station that she carried.

According to Zhao Tiehu's order, a telegram was sent to the task force that had not been contacted in recent days, informing them that they had arrived at their destination safely. Luo Rong, who learned the news, also said in a timely manner: "Ask them where they are now?" ”

After receiving the inquiry telegram from Luo Rong, Chen Wan looked at Zhao Tiehu and said, "Political Commissar Luo asked us where we are, do you want to tell him?" ”

'Don't talk about it yet! Let's just say we don't know where this is for the time being, but the location should be at the junction of Sulu. Once we are settled, we will let them know where we are.

In addition, in the telegram, I emphasized that I hope that Political Commissar Luo will keep our situation confidential. After all, we are not the Eighth Route Army now, and there are some things that we have to avoid. I'll send him another telegram when I want to get in touch. ’

'Iron Tiger, are we really going to part with them?' ’

We've taken this step and there's no turning back. At least for me, I don't want to go through that again. I just want to fight the devil and other things, I really don't want to participate in it and I don't want to pay attention to it.

Don't worry, as long as we continue to fight devils, I believe that the above will not do anything to us. Even I am sure that in the near future, they will need our help. After all, my ability to fight, don't you know? ’

In Zhao Tiehu's view, some things should be avoided or avoided, and it is better to distinguish clearly where they should be distinguished. And in the next training, Zhao Tiehu will also follow the soldiers to emphasize this point.

That is, the Eighth Route Army can be regarded as a friendly army, but it should be distinguished from them. In the mercenary group of the future, his orders will be the supreme order, and there is no need to follow the instructions of anyone else.

Whether it is the Zhongyan Army or other anti-Japanese war troops, as long as they really fight the troops of the little devils, Zhao Tiehu will regard them as friendly troops. On the other hand, if it is an anti-Japanese army that is not active in resisting Japan and likes to harm and oppress the people, he will do the same.

Again, in the future, his mercenary group will be a mercenary force specializing in robbing little devils. In addition to robbing the wealth plundered by the little devils, he will also be engaged in the business of arms trafficking and intelligence trading.

The money earned will also be used exclusively for recruiting new people and training troops, and even the formation of an intelligence department in the later stage, which is also a part that Zhao Tiehu attaches great importance to. All in all, Zhao Tiehu will focus on accumulating strength to make a name for himself in a short period of time.

As for too many other things, Zhao Tiehu didn't want to pay too much attention to them. In the future, when dealing with the anti-Japanese war troops, Zhao Tiehu also abides by the principle that people don't offend me, and I don't offend people. As long as he really fights the devil's troops, he is willing to deal with them.

When Zhao Tiehu's telegram was sent back, seeing that the telegram only gave an approximate location, Luo Rong couldn't help but sigh: "This tiger cub, even I don't believe it." Alas, it's better not to say it! Got it, it's troublesome! ”

With Zhao Tiehu leaving, after Luo Rong sent the situation back to Yan'an in the form of a secret telegram, the committee members have not called back so far. And Zhang Jingshan, the commander of the first column who learned the news, jumped to his feet in anger.

It's just that after listening to what Luo Rong said, Zhang Jingshan also became very silent. As an old man during the Red Army, Zhang Jingshan did not know the seriousness of political censorship. This matter is only afraid that Zhao Tiehu will really be afraid.

This may sound ridiculous, but a person who is brave in battle and not afraid of heaven and earth will actually send an internal political judge. But in fact, for many of the military's iron-blooded officers, they are really afraid of such scrutiny.

Not long after, Zhang Jingshan finally spoke: "It's okay to go!" I'm afraid this incident will break that kid's heart. Let the tiger return to the mountain, let him, the iron tiger, go outside and scourge those little devils! ”

Although he was a little angry at Zhao Tiehu's departure, Zhang Jingshan still believed that Zhao Tiehu would not betray the Eighth Route Army. The reason why Zhao Tiehu chose to leave may just want to fight devils happily.

Without the restraints of the troops, Zhao Tiehu, who is brave and good at fighting, may have an even more amazing record. It's just that such an honor may no longer belong to the Eighth Route Army in the future. This is a pity for many people who are optimistic about Zhao Tiehu!