Although the number of prisoners recruited by the 'grievances' activities is somewhat beyond He Zhengdao's imagination. But he still understood in his heart that in order for these prisoners to really follow the Red Army, they still needed independent divisions to prove that they had won battles.

In those days, for many ordinary soldiers from poor peasant families, they had little expectation of becoming soldiers. Even if there is no military pay, as long as you can eat enough. But more than that, I still want to be alive.

If it is with an army that often loses battles, a few words of encouragement will not make much difference. Don't count on their loyalty. After all, everyone knows that it is better to die than to live.

This meant that in the course of the next transfer of the independent division, the victory of the independent division must inspire the confidence of these captives to follow the Red Army. At the same time, the political and ideological education of these new barracks is particularly important.

Any thought, more indoctrination, will form a subconscious thought. And in this regard, He Zhengdao is still fully handed over to Yao Shengjun to be responsible. There is even an idea of whether to ask the headquarters to borrow some political cadres or military backbones.

It's just that this idea was quickly dispelled by him. The reason is also very simple, the nature of independent divisions is somewhat different. Even the backbone of the independent division has the experience of being captured, and these recruits are converted from prisoners of the national army.

Moreover, at present, the Red Army is also short of personnel and backbones. It is estimated that asking the dignitaries of the headquarters will also cause dissatisfaction among the commanders of other troops. Therefore, after considering it comprehensively, He Zhengdao still thinks that it is better to solve it internally.

After a night's rest, the reconnaissance company still served as the sharp knife of the independent division, and left the city early in the morning. Began to reconnoiter to the west of Guizhou. According to the information available, a Guizhou army division is stationed in western Qianxi that is being reorganized.

Although these troops, not concentrated in one place. But He Zhengdao also knows that with the current strength of the independent division, he is afraid that he will suffer losses if he encounters the other side. Therefore, the next battle will still be won by surprise.

When the people of Renhuai City got up the next day, they were shocked to find that the patrol officers and soldiers who were still wearing the uniforms of the Central Army yesterday had now changed into the uniforms of the Red Army. For a while, the people finally understood what was going on with the arrest yesterday!

'Oh my God! These people turned out to be pretended by the Red Army! ’

Compared with the sudden realization of the people, the businessman who sold a lot of supplies to the Red Army yesterday felt a little numb in his legs. If the Red Army had to wait for Renhuai to leave Renhuai and take over the Central Army here, would they be punished with a crime of being a bandit?

There are even those who feel that after the Red Army is gone, it is better for them to run away with the money. In addition, it is better to find a place to open a shop than when the central army is stationed and raid their homes on the charge of banditry!

He Zhengdao would not take into account the worries of these merchants, and killed the officers of the Guizhou Army who were executed, as well as the officials and gentry with evil deeds. The evidence of their confessions was also posted throughout the city.

After breakfast, the officers and men of the Independent Division, who also packed their bags, began to leave the city one after another. However, not long after leaving the city, the troops came to the foot of a large mountain, and the battalions were successively standing in formation.

Just when many people thought why they were forming a team here, more than 20 coffins appeared in everyone's sight. The first coffin was carried by He Zhengdao himself, and next to the other coffins, there was an officer from an independent division to help carry it.

Even if there was no sound, but looking at this kind of scene, many prisoners who had just joined the Red Army also felt how honored these people lying in the coffins were. Let a division commander carry the coffin, which can be regarded as a glorious death!

Looking at the procession carrying the coffin, they slowly marched halfway up the mountain, and put them into the dug pit one after another. He Zhengdao and others also dug the soil to fill the coffins, and finally erected the tombstones in front of these grave bags.

Wang Tianlin, the chief of staff who was in charge of presiding over the funeral ceremony, said loudly: "All of them, salute the dead brothers!" ”

After Wang Tianlin's order was issued, the herald quickly passed the order to the ears of the officers and soldiers of the battalions watching below. In an instant, those veterans of the independent regiment quickly saluted with tears in their eyes.

In this case, I shed tears, not only because I was reluctant to give up my dead comrades, but I was more moved. Compared with other comrades-in-arms who died on the way to war, the solemnity of the burial ceremonies of these Red Army soldiers undoubtedly made them feel excited.

And He Zhengdao, as the division commander, shouted loudly to the guards beside him: "Guards, raise your gun!" ”

The ten guards who had confessed before quickly raised the rifles they were carrying and raised their guns high to the sky. After hearing He Zhengdao: "Send comrades-in-arms!" Warning shots! ”

The piercing gunshots stirred the hearts of the officers and soldiers under the mountain one after another. This kind of ritual, in the era before He Zhengdao's crossing, I am afraid that it is nothing. But it is enough to make the officers and soldiers willing to die.

After five dense but concentrated gunshots, the ten guards also felt their hearts stir. Even they felt that they were a little envious of their comrades-in-arms who were lying in the coffin at the moment. After all, funerals are also very important for people in this era.

At the end of the slightly simple ceremony, He Zhengdao said to Wang Tianlin: "Chief of Staff, insert that tablet at the intersection!" ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

A conspicuous-looking stone monument was soon erected at the entrance to the cemetery. The officers of the Independent Division, who had previously carried the coffin, soon saw the inscription engraved on it. I also know how much He Zhengdao attaches importance to this cemetery.

The inscription is very simple, with only two lines engraved on it: 'Whoever dares to destroy the Red Army grave will be killed by heaven and earth'. The murderous words were undoubtedly used to warn those who came after them that those who dared to destroy the cemetery should be careful of being settled by the Red Army.

What moved these officers even more was that there was a line of small letters at the bottom of the monument, including He Zhengdao's position and name. The erection of the monument here also shows that these words are a promise made by He Zhengdao to those who died.

Although such a monument may not be effective, for some timid people, who dare to dig this cemetery, they must be mentally prepared to be settled by the Red Army in the future. Even the officers and soldiers of the Central Army, the same!

Waiting for He Zhengdao to stand in front of the team of the independent division that was about to go out again, he looked at the team of nearly 7,000 people. He Zhengdao still said loudly: "Comrades, we will continue to embark on a journey to fight against the reactionary warlords who are trying to encircle and suppress us.

The comrades-in-arms who were buried here before were all comrades-in-arms who died the night before. Holding this special funeral just wants to tell everyone a truth. Independent division, will not forget any of the sacrificed brothers.

In the future battles, many of us will probably sacrifice their young and precious lives. I can't promise that when you die in the future, you will be able to enjoy a funeral like today.

But what I dare to promise you is that as long as the Red Army exists, there will still be people alive in the independent division. The deeds of these sacrificed comrades-in-arms will be passed down forever, and history will not erase the feats you have made. ”

Such remarks made many Red officers and men of the Independent Division feel that it was indeed a very fortunate thing to be able to follow He Zhengdao to fight. On the entire road to the war, how many sacrificed Red Army soldiers did not even have time to collect their bones.

But now, these sacrificed soldiers are not only buried in coffins, but also supported by the division commander, and the officers and men of the whole division are watching. Such treatment is such a desirable funeral for these officers and soldiers from ordinary peasant families!

Just as the officers and soldiers were looking at He Zhengdao in front of the team with a fanatical mood. The teacher, who was young in the eyes of many people, continued: "There was an ancient thinker who said, 'Man is inherently dead, either heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather'.

And the comrades-in-arms lying in the grave at the moment, perhaps in the eyes of many of you. After a while, no one will remember what they looked like. They will not remember what they did or why they died.

But I believe that when we realize our ideals of national liberation and freedom, their deaths will be as heavy as Tarzan's. Anyone who has given his life for this ideal will be remembered forever by future generations.

Perhaps the road ahead of us is very difficult, and perhaps we have to pay the precious lives of countless people on the road of pursuing democracy and freedom. But I want you to remember that we are soldiers, and we are soldiers in China.

Wearing this uniform, no matter where you come from, you must understand that as a soldier, you need to fulfill the mission of protecting your home and defending your country. We come from all over the world, but I'm sure many of you come from poor backgrounds, just like me.

We are now carrying guns and fighting wars in order to hope that our future generations will no longer suffer the hardships we have tasted and will no longer be bullied by those local tyrants and shoddy gentry. Anyone who dares to stand in our way, we will use our guns in our hands to kill them in fear.

If we are fortunate enough to live to the day when we achieve our ideals, we can pride ourselves on our chests and tell our children and grandchildren. The fact that they can enjoy a peaceful and peaceful life is made possible by us and the countless revolutionary martyrs who gave their lives for them.

I also believe that history will not forget what you have done today, and your children and grandchildren will not forget your blood and sweat. At that time, even if it was death, you were also glorious to die, and death was as heavy as Mount Tai! ”

A sonorous and powerful speech on the expedition, combined with the previous burial ceremony, filled many Red Army soldiers with fearlessness for the future. And the recruits who have newly joined the independent division also feel that a kind of blood is beginning to boil in their physical strength!