Eastern Slope. A flat area in the middle of a dense jungle. The cottage held a large burial for the fallen brothers.

There were no coffins, and more than forty brothers wore fresh volunteer costumes. The brothers looked solemn and carried the bodies of the sacrificed brothers into a pit that was not too deep.

The morning light is faint, the clouds cover the sun, and there is a touch of blood red between the clouds. The cool mountain breeze made the bushes rattle softly. There are still remnants of wild flowers on the hillside, and the birds are speechless.

Ding Dayong also took the Hubei-Henan-Anhui guerrillas to see off the martyrs.

On the raised graves, a wooden plaque is inserted with the names of the martyrs. Hundreds of people, lined up in a neat line, saluted the martyrs. Zong Tao pulled out his pistol and fired into the air. Immediately there was a wave of gunfire.

"Brethren, you are the elite of the nation! In the history of the Chinese nation's resistance to foreign aggression, your name will be written! We will continue your uncontested cause and fight the devil to the end! ”

"Fight to the end! Fight to the end! Drive the Japanese devils out of China! ”

The roar was like a thunderstorm, resounding through the forest.

Liu Song had tears in his eyes and suddenly knelt on the ground. And all the brethren knelt down. Zong Tao and Hou Xiaoxi also knelt down.

After a while, Zong Tao jumped up and said loudly: "Brothers. Training! To kill devils, you must have excellent skills! ”

"Training! Training! ”

In the playground of Zhaibei University, the Dawangshan Volunteers and the Hubei-Henan-Anhui guerrillas joined forces to learn from each other. Zong Tao was quite pleased to see that the two armies got along very well. Ding Dayong couldn't help nodding.

More than 100 guerrillas carried new guns, Ding Dayong was very grateful, and he instructed the team members to show their housekeeping skills and teach each other, Zong Tao also instructed them, and asked the brothers to humbly ask for advice.

"Captain Zong, since you come to Baozhai, how about taking us on a tour?"

Zong Tao smiled slightly and took Ding Dayong's outstretched hand.

"Just ask Captain Ding to dial and give me one or two."

Ding Dayong waved his hand again and again: "You're welcome, we're here to learn from the experience." The brothers of Zhanqizhai have dominated eastern Hubei for more than ten years, and they must have something extraordinary. ”

Liu Song smiled.

The group left the training ground. Zong Tao took Liu Song and Yu Wanli; Ding Dayong took Chang Jinsheng and Hu Yachun, and the six of them crossed the mountainside to the eastern slope.

In an isolated small stone house on the slope, a sentry straightened up, not moving. Ding Dayong gave a thumbs up: "Captain Zong, you really have you, train these brothers like regular soldiers." ”

Liu Song said with emotion: "Yes, since the ninth brother went up the mountain, the brothers in the village have all changed people. ”

Zong Tao waved his hand: "Big brother, don't sell melons." Captain Ding's soldiers were more energetic. ”

Hu Yachun suddenly stared at the air-raid shelter covered by Chai He, and said with a smile: "Captain Zong, your cave is anti-devil?" ”

Zong Tao smiled faintly. Yu Wanli said: "Yes, the ninth brother was afraid of being attacked by the Japanese army, so he came up with this trick. has come in handy. ”

"Oh?" Chang Jinsheng was interested.

Liu Song said: "The last time the devils attacked the cottage, the ninth brother hid the machine guns in the hole, and the devils rushed to this land, we gave them a slam sweep, and the mountain pass was overwhelmed." ”

"It's a fluke." Zong Tao said: "Intercepting the baggage and retreating the devil soldiers are all to give them a cold guard." ”

Ding Dayong clapped his hands and shouted, "Wonderful! This is exactly the essence of guerrilla warfare! ”

"Guerrilla warfare?" Zong Tao's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said: "Captain Ding, your *** team is all masters of guerrilla warfare, can you teach the Tao in the cottage?" ”

Ding Dayong laughed: "You all use it freely, and you still ask us for advice?" I don't dare to get an axe. ”

Zong Tao said seriously: "I am sincere. ”

Ding Dayong pondered for a while and promised: "Okay, but let's talk about it first, it's just a one-sided opinion, just for reference." ”

Zong Tao was overjoyed. Liu Song hurriedly said: "Then I'll go and greet my brother and wait in the Juyi Hall." ”

Zong Tao smiled: "Don't worry. Captain Ding, I won't let him go so soon, let Captain Ding find fault with them first. ”

Chang Jinsheng and Hu Yachun both laughed.

Turn the east slope and walk on the stone steps in the south of the village. Also see bomb shelters. Ding Dayong nodded frequently: "The captain of the sect is extremely empty, in this way, Zhanqizhai has become a real copper wall and iron arm, and if the devil attacks, he will pay a heavy price." ”

Zong Tao said: "It is based on the consideration of the devil's aircraft and cannon, this cottage is blessed with a unique location, and we will not give up until the last resort!" ”

Chang Jinsheng nodded: "Yes, the hills and ravines around Zhanqi Village are vertical and horizontal, the geographical situation is excellent, and the captain of the sect is really a blessing for the cottage." ”

Liu Song covered his injured arm and smiled happily.

Turning to the second checkpoint, Ding Dayong was full of praise.

"Captain Zong, although this rolling stone wooden formation, although it is primitive, when used here, it can be compared to the machine gun cannon of the devil. This steep terrain, if the devil dares to attack, he will suffer greatly. ”

Zong Tao waved his hand: "Captain Ding, I invite you to see that I want you to make suggestions, and when you say this, it makes us complacent and forgetful." ”

Chang Jinsheng smiled: "Originally, we haven't seen anything wrong for the time being." ”

A few people turned halfway up the mountain, Zong Tao groaned slightly, and beckoned Ding Dayong and others to go to the fork in the road.

"There's a treasure in there?" Ding Dayong said with a smile.

Zong Tao smiled slightly: "All the cottages, please take a look." You have not come easily, you are honored guests, and no one can hide it from you. ”

Ding Dayong was deeply moved: "Captain Zong, you are really a person who is honest and honest, and the style of a gentleman!" ”

"Don't forget, Captain Ding, you are my savior!"

Everyone laughed and felt very kind. Unconsciously walked to the front of the big cave, Ding Dayong and the others were immediately attracted. I went in and walked around, and I was amazed.

"Legend has it that Zhu Hongwu made desperate preparations for Dazhai based on this, and really worked hard."

"Oh? Do you have a rumor too? Zong Tao stared at Ding Dayong.

"Zhanqizhai has lasted for hundreds of years, and some folklore has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Zhu Hongwu was thoughtful, and once he lost the battle with Chen Youliang, he planned to lure Chen Youliang into Zhanqi Village and die together. ”

Yu Wanli said: "I only heard that this cave is where Zhu Hongwu hoarded grain and grass. ”

Ding Dayong shook his head, smiled and didn't answer Yu Wanli's words, but paced in the cave and sighed for a while.

"If Zhu Hongwu hadn't won the battle at Poyang Lake, I'm afraid that Zhanqizhai would never have been so majestic."

Zong Tao's expression was awe-inspiring: "So serious? ”

Ding Dayong smiled slightly: "Yes, if dozens of tons of explosives are put into this hole, do you think, that kind of power, Zhanqi Village will not collapse by half?" ”

Zong Tao suddenly felt his scalp tighten.

Liu Song said with a smile: "Fortunately, Zhu Hongwu won Poyang Lake, otherwise how could my brothers have such a good home?" ”

A few people laughed and walked out of the cave and towards the foot of the village.

Ding Dayong looked at the Zhaijiao checkpoint and furrowed his brows. Zong Tao asked urgently: "Captain Ding, is there anything wrong here?" ”

Ding Dayong paced around the wall and said, "Captain Zong, Liu Da is in charge, Yu Er is in charge, I really want to make some suggestions in this place." ”

"Say it, say it!"

Ding Dayong and Chang Jinsheng Hu Yachun glanced at each other and said slowly: "I thought this checkpoint wouldn't be of much use against devils. The first wall is too low for anyone to jump into; Second, the terrain here is open, there is no danger to defend, and if the devil attacks, it can be taken without much effort. ”

Zong Tao hurriedly said: "This is exactly what I am worried about, Captain Ding, how to improve?" ”

Ding Dayong shook his head slightly.

Liu Song said: "It doesn't matter if the wall is low, I will immediately organize the brothers to raise it." ”

Ding Dayong hurriedly stopped: "Liu Da is in charge, there is no need to work for the people and lose money. This pass is just the first checkpoint of the cottage, which serves as a warning. If the devil comes, stand back immediately. The first line of the cave can be used as a reserve line of defense, and the blocking effect there must be played! ”

Zong Tao smiled: "What Captain Ding said is exactly what I want. ”

It turned out that Zong Tao also had this idea, but the time to go to the cottage was short, and if the action was too big, he was afraid that Liu Song's face would be dull, so he asked He Dashan to lead his brothers to camp in the big cave, which was exactly this intention.

Liu Song looked back at Zong Tao and said angrily: "Ninth brother, who are you the eldest brother?" I handed over the cottage to you, and you just changed all the original rules of the cottage, and I am a hundred in favor. Fighting devils is a serious matter, a matter of face, you don't have to think about it. I can't trade my brothers' lives for my own face! ”

Zong Tao was full of shame, and arched his hand: "Big brother, I have failed your kindness!" ”

Liu Song grabbed Zong Tao's hand: "Ninth brother, what nonsense?" I'll treat you as a brother! ”

Ding Dayong was deeply touched: "It's rare for the cottage brothers to work together, if the devil wants to break through this copper wall, he can't!" ”

"Let's go, take a look at the West Mountain."

Zong Tao led the way. Ding Dayong followed closely. Turning around the stone house in the west row, I suddenly heard Watanabe's shouting. Chang Jinsheng listened carefully, and suddenly his body shook, his face changed greatly, and he shouted: "Captain Zong, the cottage is in trouble!" ”

Zong Tao was shocked, and Liu Song and Yu Wanli's faces also changed suddenly.