For Zhao Tiehu, the original intention of forming the arsenal was more due to the need to build some weapons needed by the special combat team. It's just that with the follow-up operations, some machinery and equipment have been seized one after another, and Zhao Tiehu feels that it is a pity to waste it.

At present, there are only a dozen machines in the Xishan Arsenal, and most of the workers working here are some blacksmiths, and there are also some soldiers who Zhao Tiehu has screened out from the army and knows more about gun installation.

Except for the fact that there are more people who need to reload bullets, most of the other workers usually have nothing to do. Unless the detachment has some major combat mission, then the arsenal will be busy again, repairing some damaged guns.

In addition, there are two divisions that manufacture mines and mines. In general, the current scale of the Xishan Arsenal is not small, the number of people has reached three or four hundred, not counting the guard units stationed near the arsenal.

Limited by the limitations of materials and steel, the scale of the Xishan Arsenal has never been able to develop. But even so, walking into this arsenal located in an underground cave, Luo Rong and others who came to visit were deeply shocked.

Even Luo Rong and Zhang Jingshan said that after they returned, they would ask the troops to inquire whether anyone in their defense area had ever done it in the arsenal. And both of them said that they could apply to Yan'an or the headquarters to let them transfer technicians over.

For the full support of the two old leaders, Zhao Tiehu naturally knew that the expansion and regularization of the arsenal was also an extremely rare good thing for the two columns. A single reloading of bullets can solve many problems in the troops.

After visiting the arsenal, Zhao Tiehu specially called the four chief officers of the two columns together to inform them of the transaction with the little devil. When they were approached earlier, the four of them also guessed what was going on.

As a result, when he heard that Zhao Tiehu had earned more than 100,000 oceans from the little devil, Chen Ming sighed and said, "What? You're actually making a deal with the little devils? Still squeezed out hundreds of thousands of oceans from the hands of little devils? ”

Yes, it's not a deal either. I can only say that it is a special event! In fact, the little devils believe in the spirit of bushido, and they are not afraid of dying in battle, but they are more afraid that after their heads are cut off, the so-called heroic spirits will not be able to return to their hometowns.

The advance team of the little devils are all elite agents specially trained by the little devil intelligence department. After being served by us this time, if we can't even find the corpse and head, it is estimated that the little devil in Zaozhuang will not be able to eat and walk around.

As for the so-called general's head, it is simply a little devil's head that was buried earlier. An ordinary little devil's head can be exchanged for 100,000 oceans, why not do this business. What's more, our troops don't worry about money?

Earlier, the old chief also said that I only sent supplies to the column, but I could take down a few county towns, so why didn't I see some hard goods. In fact, when we conquered the county seat, we also seized a lot of money. But most of this money is used for the construction of base areas.

There is no way, I have to feed so many troops, and I have to take care of the people at the same time, I can't take it from them by force, and naturally I can't do it if I don't have money in my pocket. But this time, with so many seizures at once, I plan to turn them in.

I'm sure you're all on your hands right now, both of you. On my side, plus the hundreds of thousands of oceans extorted from the little devils this time, I should be able to scrape together about 200,000 oceans of hard currency.

Now it's just to ask the two old chiefs, what are you going to do with this money? As for my side, naturally a batch was also intercepted. In order to expand the follow-up troops and build base areas, we also need a batch of start-up funds. ’

There are 200,000 oceans, and many of them are hard currency gold. Luo Rong, who learned the news, looked at Zhang Jingshan and Li Yu, and said directly: "This money, even if you hand it over to us, I'm afraid we won't dare to accept it!" ”

'Why?' Are you not short of money? ’

Zhao Tiehu, who heard this, was somewhat surprised. But he finally heard Luo Rong say: "Political Commissar Li, Jingshan, if you don't object, I think it's better to send this fund back to Yan'an and hand it over to the Central Committee."

Although everyone has a hard time, the life in Yan'an is actually more difficult than ours. Compared with our side, there are battlefield captures, and all the developments in Yan'an need money, and many leaders are living a life of frugality.

The previous committee member and Director Zhou also mentioned to me the matter of the lack of money of the central government. I think that if you don't object, it would be better to escort this money to the central government, which can be regarded as a part of the heart of our Shandong combat troops.

As for our two columns, the Iron Tiger suffered a loss, and temporarily borrowed 10,000 oceans from our two columns. I know you've got a lot of money saved. Our family has a big business, and there are many places to spend money, so we owe us 10,000 yuan first.

When our days are better, we will make it up to you later. And I think that taking advantage of the recent difficulty in easing the situation, you will personally escort this batch of money back to Yan'an, and by the way, go to Yan'an Cadre School to report and go through the study procedures. ”

As soon as he heard this, Zhang Jingshan thought about it and agreed: "Yes, Tiehu, if you don't want to listen to the director." You will personally escort this money back to Yan'an, and by the way, go to see the committee members and leaders, and report to them about their work.

Although this money will play a big role in us, I believe that they can do more when they submit it to the central government. On our side, life is a little tighter, at least we don't have to worry about food and clothing, but it's different in Yan'an.

In addition, the previous commander-in-chief has already said that you will be asked to go back to Yan'an at an appropriate time to participate in the study and training of regiment-level officers. I know you kid has a headache and doesn't want to stay in the classroom, but you always have to go back and report to the classroom, right?

As soon as there is any situation here, I will immediately send a telegram to the Central Committee and ask you to take a temporary job to study, and I believe that the Central Committee will not refuse. With the experience of this training, it will be easier to promote and expand the unit next time. ”

Watching the two old chiefs sing and harmonize, Zhao Tiehu smiled bitterly: "Two old chiefs, you guys are working together to let me go to Yan'an to study!" It's easy for me to save some money! You're giving and borrowing!

Okay, I'll squeeze it here, it shouldn't be difficult for each column to get 10,000 oceans. But can I, I hand over this money to you, and you can send troops to escort them back to Yan'an! I really don't want to study! ”

'! You say you don't want to study, don't study! This is a political task and is not negotiable! Don't be ignorant of good people, you kid don't know how to cherish such a rare opportunity for further study. That's it! ’

Luo Rong, who made the decision directly, didn't give Zhao Tiehu too many opportunities to refuse. For this reason, it was directly decided to let Zhao Tiehu go back to Yan'an to report for study in the name of escorting funds. As for the position, it is naturally also held by him.

Seeing that the two old chiefs had made a final decision, Zhao Tiehu, as a subordinate, naturally didn't want to say anything. What's more, in the eyes of others, going back to Yan'an for further study is a rare opportunity in itself. This kind of opportunity, others can't ask for it!

Now that the matter has been decided, Zhao Tiehu naturally can't drag it out. In addition, the little devils in Zaozhuang are still concentrating on repairing the railway, and there is no way to organize any major sweeping operations in a short period of time.

And after the two columns go back this time, I believe that they will also launch some offensives and battles one after another. In this way, the situation in Shandong may be transferred to other places in Zaozhuang in a short period of time.

As for Zhao Tiehu's departure, the work of the task force was temporarily in charge of Song Dabao and Tan Changze. Even in order to ensure the safety of the troops, after consulting Zhang Jingshan for instructions, Zhao Tiehu also transferred Li Chengwu of the second detachment back.

In this case, there are three people sitting in the headquarters, and if there is really anything, the three of them can discuss it. If Zhao Tiehu could not be contacted, they could also contact the column and ask for some combat missions.

As for Zhu Zixi, he is still in charge of the work of the third team for the time being. For such a work arrangement, Zhao Tiehu also talked to Zhu Zixi. In this regard, Zhu Zixi had no opinion, and said that he would fully support the work of the other three.

After all, compared with Zhu Dabao, the three of them all concurrently served as the detachment, and although Zhu Zixi was also a member of the detachment's party committee, he was still a little worse in terms of position. For this reason, leaving him outside is also the last insurance.

As things stand, the three-point team is actually the strongest. After some reorganization and expansion, the total size of the third detachment has exceeded 1,000 with new recruits. And that's not even counting the local units that have been formed everywhere!

As for returning to Yan'an this time, Zhao Tiehu finally decided to lead two special combat detachments to return. Even Li Hao, who wanted to go back with Zhao Tiehu, was left by him to be responsible for commanding the remaining special operations detachments and direct detachments.

Seeing off the two columns of observation groups that came to inspect, Zhao Tiehu did not forget to give some gifts to the two columns. In addition to a consignment of weapons, ammunition and supplies, the two missions also returned with 10,000 oceans when they left.

For this kind of eating, drinking, take-out and taking out, Zhao Tiehu didn't feel any loss. After all, the leaders of these two columns are his old leaders, and they are also the truly trustworthy friendly neighbors of the task force in Shandong.

After everything was ready, when leaving Zaozhuang for Yan'an, Chen Wan, who was in charge of sending the telegram, suddenly offered to return to Yan'an with Zhao Tiehu. Hearing this news, Zhao Tiehu was also surprised.

said directly: "Xiao Chen, why did you suddenly think of going back to Yan'an?" ”

'Detachment leader, I will also report back to Yan'an. You know, my work relationship has always been on Yan'an's side! And the first two times we seized a few damaged radios, I think we can take them back and repair them.

As long as we can find parts to replace them, I believe those radios can also be repaired. You go to Yan'an to study, and I will go with you by the way. In this case, there will be a response on the road, and the detachment leader will be asked to agree! ’

As a telegraph operator sent from Yan'an, Chen Wan's organizational relationship is indeed still on Yan'an's side. And the reason she said, Zhao Tiehu is also difficult to refuse. In the end, I thought about it and felt that it was not bad for Chen Wan to accompany her.

After all, if Chen Wan accompanied them, they would be able to carry a low-power radio on the road. If there is any real situation, the troops can also contact in a timely manner. In that case, maybe Zhao Tiehu can go more assured!