It took more than ten days for Zhao Tiehu and his entourage to finally arrive in Shaanxi. Arriving here really means entering the rear of the Eighth Route Army. Even if there is still a Zhongyan army in Shaanxi, the vicinity of Yan'an is basically the base of the Eighth Route Army.

originally thought that Zhao Tiehu would rush to Yan'an as soon as possible, but what everyone didn't expect was that Zhao Tiehu turned around and went to a small city some distance from Yan'an. For the sudden turnaround, everyone was somewhat puzzled.

Perhaps seeing everyone's confusion, Zhao Tiehu also said in a timely manner: "When I was in Yushe, my mind was not very clear at that time, and I was almost killed by bandits. In that battle, one of my soldiers died trying to block a bullet.

Before returning to Yan'an this time, I wanted to go to his house first, and I promised him that I would treat his relatives as my relatives. So, I want to go back and visit his parents and family first. ”

Upon hearing this, both the special combat team members and Chen Wan felt a little surprised. But more, I still feel that Zhao Tiehu is responsible. This kind of thing is very common in times of war, but few can actually do it.

This is a well-known truth. But how many people really follow this doctrine?

Only Zhao Tiehu himself knows that it is the obsession left by the original host. Those bandits have been killed by Zhao Tiehu, but Wang Xiaohu, who saved him at the beginning, has been sacrificed for a long time now. Believing the news, his family should already know.

Originally, it stands to reason that Zhao Tiehu should have come back a long time ago to take a look and send his comfort and apologies as soon as possible. But as a soldier, he can't leave without permission. What's more, this kind of thing is very common in this day and age.

Sending sons and husbands to the battlefield, there are undoubtedly very few who can really come back alive. There are even many young people who enlist in the army and eventually have time to return home, often finding that their homes seem to be gone.

This situation is very common in this era. Some people sent their children into the army, more in the hope that they would have a way out. But whether they can come out in the end depends on their personal situation in the army.

It's just that it can't be denied that there are too many young people who died because of the war during the Anti-Japanese War. If it weren't for the large population of China, I was afraid that after a war, there would be no more young people left in the country.

Think about how many little devils returned to China at that time when the little devils surrendered at the end of World War II? It can be said that there were also many boys and girls in the Japanese bowl at that time. This situation has also occurred several times in Annan.

After all, it is the young people who go to war, and it is often these young people who die. With the rapid development of thermal weapons, most of the troops who died in each war were countless.

Some people sacrifice people, and they always know where they are buried. But some soldiers died on the way to break through or transfer, and they were often hastily buried. These people often end up as missing persons.

In other words, whether these people die or live until the end of the war often becomes the most anticipated thing for their families. There are even many families who have not seen their children come back for a long time, and often mistakenly believe that they have died in battle.

Even if this is the rear of the Eighth Route Army, there are still troops and a democratic government. Seeing the appearance of Zhao Tiehu and his entourage, the local government quickly sent someone to inquire about the origin of the group.

After reading Zhao Tiehu's documents and listening to the intentions of Zhao Tiehu and his entourage, I learned that Zhao Tiehu was a cadre who returned to Yan'an for further study. These local government officials and local officers all know that Zhao Tiehu is also a big cadre in the Eighth Route Army.

Soon someone came to the guide and said, "Chief, he knows where Wangjiabao is, let him show you the way!" ”

'Okay, excuse me! ’

'There! As a local government, it is also our responsibility to resettle the families of military martyrs. Regarding the notice of Comrade Wang Xiaohu's sacrifice, we only received it a few months ago. When his family received the news, they were still very sad! ’

Under the guidance of the guide sent by the local government, Zhao Tiehu and his entourage appeared in Wangjiapu Village, where Wang Xiaohu lived. Looking at the group of people who suddenly appeared in the village, many villagers looked a little frightened.

When the village chief of the village was found, he heard that Zhao Tiehu was the head of Wang Xiaohu's army, and the village chief Wang also said in a timely manner: "Ah! Hello chief, I really can't imagine that you have come to visit Xiaohu's father and mother in person! ”

'Hello, Village Chief Wang! Xiaohu was close to me when he was in the army, but unfortunately he died in that battle. However, regarding his merits, I believe that there will be recognition in the future. Is his father and mother okay? ’

How can I say that! In this world, our village sent more than a dozen descendants to the army, and several families received notices one after another. Alas! The big guys know that it's not dangerous to be a soldier! It's fate! ’

When Village Chief Wang led Zhao Tiehu and his entourage, they came to Wang Xiaohu's home. Looking at this home, which seemed to be a bit of a family with four walls, a few half-grown children and girls seemed to be a little afraid of the appearance of Zhao Tiehu and his party.

Only Village Chief Wang smiled and said, "Erwa, where is your father?" ”

'Village Chief, Daddy and Mother have gone to work in the fields!' They are? ’

'They are the leaders of your brother's army, and they came to visit your father! Hurry up and call your father and mother back, there is a distinguished guest at home, and you will be entertained. If you don't have anything to eat at home, wait for the village chief's house to get it, you know? ’

'Well, I see, I'm going to call my daddy!' ’

Looking at the cave in front of me, which should not be short, the area is not too large. On the way to come before, Zhao Tiehu also heard Village Chief Wang say that Wang Xiaohu is the eldest of the Wang family, and he has three younger brothers and three younger sisters.

With only a few thin fields, how can it be possible to feed such a large family? This was after the Eighth Route Army entered Yan'an, and they were assigned to the fields. In the past, their family's life would be even more miserable than it is now!

With the memory in his head, Zhao Tiehu also knew that northern Shaanxi was very poor. But even so, the people here are very supportive and supportive of the Eighth Route Army. But seeing the situation of Wang Xiaohu's family, Zhao Tiehu also felt a little sour.

After calling a boy who looked to be in his teens, Zhao Tiehu asked, "Baby, what's your name?" ”

'Wang Tiehu! ’

Hearing this, Zhao Tiehu was stunned and said, "Your name is Tiehu?" ”

'Well, my dad took it!' Are you my brother's chief? How did he get sacrificed? ’

'How old are you?' Have you ever thought about what to do in the future? ’

'Fourteen years old! When I grow up, I still want to be a soldier and continue to fight little devils for my brother! ’

When he heard Zhao Tiehu's ears, he also felt a little sour. Young people in this era have such simple ideas. It is also common for a family of four brothers to join the army to serve the country.

For these people in the rear, even if they know that sending their children to the battlefield is a very risky thing. But they also know that there may not be a way out by lying in the soil every day.

Similar to Wang Xiaohu, after his sacrifice, the army issued a few pensions and gave his family an extra two acres of land for the families of military martyrs. This is also the only thing that can be done for the sacrifice of the soldiers. In this case, it's actually quite good.

Compared with some other soldiers who were not in the rear but died on the battlefield, they didn't know where to send even the death notice. At present, only young people who have joined the army near Yan'an can enjoy this special treatment.

Wang Xiaohu's father, who was working in the field, heard his son say that someone from the army was coming, and he was still the head of the army. The two of them also hurriedly packed up their things and ran home, not daring to slow down and come to visit their son.

It's just that the two of them are a little curious, and their son heard that he was killed by bandits and sacrificed in Shanxi. It stands to reason that his son is just a small soldier, how can there be a chief who comes to visit their family?

When the two of them came to the door of their house, looking at the soldiers standing guard with guns at the door of their house, many villagers said enviously: "Lao Wang, your son is afraid that he has met a nobleman!" That chief, I'm afraid his identity is very noble! ”

Among these people, the officers who can deserve to let the soldiers stand guard with guns are undoubtedly high-ranking officials. Now that the senior officials are coming to the Wang family in person, they are specially coming to visit Wang Xiaohu's family, doesn't this mean that the Wang family is going to have a future?

After entering his yard, he looked at a man and a woman who were sitting in the yard chatting with their children, and the two began to mumble. Is there a female leader in this unit? This kind of situation is really rare!

'Uncle, aunt, I was the squad leader when Xiaohu died that year. When Xiaohu died, I specially promised him that I would come back to see you on his behalf. As a result, this delay has dragged on until now, and I ask for your forgiveness! ’

'What about that!' It's okay, if the chief can come, we will be very content. This is all to blame for my tiger's bad life, and I bother you to run in person, it's too troublesome, it's too embarrassing! ’

'It's all right! Uncle, aunt, this time I came over, and I also deliberately recognized a family. I am a native of Shonan, and I joined the revolutionary ranks very early. Over the years, I almost died on the battlefield several times, but I survived in the end.

When Xiaohu sacrificed, he also saved my life desperately. Therefore, I promised Xiaohu at that time that I must be filial to his father and mother. This time, I also came back to recognize a family, and I will be your son in the future! ’

'Chief, don't dare to do this! That's not worth it! ’

Hearing Zhao Tiehu's words, the two elders felt a little at a loss. Although when they received the notice of their son's death, the two also felt very sad. But after this period of time, the two gradually eased up.

For many families in this era, the dead have died after all, but the living have to live after all. After all, Wang Xiaohu still has six younger siblings, all of whom have to be raised by them!

If they are going to die or live because of Wang Xiaohu's sacrifice, what will happen to the remaining children? In their opinion, Zhao Tiehu has this heart, and they are already very content. But to recognize Zhao Tiehu as a son, they would never dare.

In fact, Zhao Tiehu was also a little unacceptable about being a son to Wang Xiaohu's parents. But this does not mean that Zhao Tiehu will not ignore the Wang family. At least these younger siblings of Wang Xiaohu, Zhao Tiehu will help raise them.

After all, this may also be the thing that Wang Xiaohu was most concerned about before he died. Fulfill the responsibility of being a big brother for Wang Xiaohu, I believe that if Wang Xiaohu has a spirit in the sky, he will also feel very gratified!