After Wang Jingwei openly surrendered to the enemy in Hong Kong, Runzhi decided to convene an enlarged meeting of the Central Committee. In the face of the new situation, Runzhi once again stressed at the meeting that the war against Japan would be a long and arduous one. In particular, in the face of the open defection of Wang Ching-wei, the No. 2 figure of the Kuomintang, and the large-scale surrender faction in China to take refuge in the Japanese, in the face of the grim situation, Runzhi hoped that everyone would establish confidence in the long-term war of resistance, and analyzed the domestic and international situation from a high vantage point, and made a detailed analysis of the unfavorable factors and favorable factors.

In order to establish confidence in defeating the Japanese army's militarism, Runzhi believes that it is necessary not only to block the Japanese army's attack on the frontal battlefield, but also to extensively mobilize the broad masses of the people in the enemy-occupied areas, establish anti-Japanese base areas, and launch the ・・・・・・people's guerrilla warfare. In addition, Runzhi announced at the enlarged meeting of the Central Committee that he agreed that Ouyang Jian would be transferred to the Ministry of National Defense as a senior military adviser and continue to serve as the chief of the general staff of the Eighth Route Army. Peng Dehuai was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army, Su Yu was appointed commander of the 3rd Corps, and political commissar Luo Ronghuan and chief of staff He Long remained unchanged.

After the enlarged meeting of the Central Committee was concluded, officers and generals at all levels successively returned to their units, and the commanders of the three major corps did not leave, because the Central Military Commission wanted to study the issue of future operations against Japan. On this day, Ouyang Jian, Peng Dehuai, and Lin had a meeting, and they got together for a drink in the evening. After a few glasses of wine, Peng Dehuai said: "Brother Ouyang, the safety of this trip to Chongqing is particularly important, and Mr. Zhu specially explained that the highest level of security measures will be implemented for you." Lin Dao: "Brother Ouyang, don't be careless, Chongqing is mixed, your safety is a big deal." ”

"Thank you for your concern, I'll be more careful." Peng Dehuai continued: "The Military Commission has decided to allocate the most elite security personnel. I have taken care of Su Yu, selected 20 outstanding team members in the special combat team, and personally led the team by Gong Nan, the head of the security department. Ouyang Jian said helplessly: "It's better to be respectful than to die, okay, let's talk about something else." This time, the two of you have fought a good guerrilla war in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and you will talk about your experience. ”

Peng Dehuai smiled: "Let's let Brother Lin say it!" His special regiment was haunted in southern Zhejiang, and the Japanese army was embarrassed. In the end, a brigade of the 41st Division of the Japanese Army was forced to retreat to the front line of Hangzhou, and successfully established a base in southern Zhejiang. Lin Dao: "To tell the truth, the special regiment was dispatched into southern Zhejiang, with the intention of attracting the Japanese army's special operations force and testing the actual combat capability of the special regiment." However, the Japanese army did not dispatch special combat troops, and it seemed that the Japanese special combat team was frightened in Jiujiang. ”

Ouyang Jian said with a smile: "If I guess correctly, this time you personally commanded the special regiment to fight!" "You two are hearty, big fish and meat are eating, I'll always drink some broth!" This time, I divided the eight battalions of the special regiment into eight guerrilla brigades and asked the radio station to be assigned to the company level. Every guerrilla brigade kept in touch with me, and they kept me informed of the situation of the Japanese army. Before the Battle of Wuhan, the Japanese army dispatched a brigade to occupy the southern Zhejiang region, and according to the deployment of the Central Military Commission, I ordered eight guerrilla brigades of the special regiment to enter the enemy-occupied area.

Lin continued: "The first battle was the 6th Guerrilla Brigade, which attacked Renzhuang, and the 2nd and 4th Guerrilla Brigades blocked the Japanese reinforcements in Qingtian. A Japanese squadron was stationed in Renzhuang, and the 6th Guerrilla Group launched an attack at 8 a.m. and ended the battle at 6 p.m., completely annihilating the Japanese squadron. The 2nd and 4th guerrilla brigades did not have an advantage in strength to block the Japanese army of one brigade, but they successfully intercepted the Japanese army and ensured the attack on Renzhuang. ”

"The first battle tested the combat effectiveness of the special regiment. In the battle of Yuntanling, the 1st, 3rd, and 5th guerrilla brigades fought together to ambush a Japanese transport team. The Japanese convoy was escorted by a brigade, and the strength of both sides was about the same. After three hours of fighting, the Japanese transport units were forced to abandon a large number of light and heavy retreats. In the past two months, after more than 30 large and small battles, more than 500 enemies were killed, and the Japanese army was very stubborn and did not hold prisoners. However, the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army was indeed strong, and after two months of fighting, the special regiment also paid the price of more than 500 casualties. ”

"However, two months of special operations have tested the combat effectiveness of the special regiment. Since the weapons and equipment of the special operations regiment were superior to those of the Japanese army, the special regiment had the absolute upper hand in the same number. After two months of guerrilla warfare, the Japanese army was unable to resist and was forced to retreat from southern Zhejiang, and we achieved the goal of the campaign. After guerrilla operations in southern Zhejiang, it was concluded that our two divisions of field troops could completely oppose one of the Japanese divisions of the first division, and air superiority was not included here. ”

"Brother Lin summed it up very well, this is the actual combat experience. In the future, we were well aware of the counterattack against the Japanese army. Ouyang Jian praised. Peng Dehuai said: "We dispatched the regular army to fight guerrilla warfare, and the Japanese army was indeed difficult to parry. At present, the Japanese army has begun to build a blockade ditch on the front line of Hangzhou, especially the Japanese army has begun to lay mines on a large scale, which has restricted our activities, and I did not expect that the Japanese army will also copy our experience. In the future, it will be difficult to cross the blockade line and infiltrate into enemy-occupied areas! ”

Ouyang Jian said: "With Japan's scientific and technological manufacturing capabilities, it is not difficult to prevent and control anti-infantry mines. Since the Japanese army has changed its tactics, we must also change its tactics. I suggest that we make a fuss about the Japanese army's blockade line, adopt piecemeal tactics, and accumulate small victories into big victories, so that the Japanese army cannot stop for a moment. "Great idea!" "It can not only blow the morale of the Japanese army, but also reduce casualties!" Peng Dehuai and Lin agreed. Then their topic turned to guerrilla warfare north of the Yangtze River, and Ouyang Jian once again talked about "experience talk"!

After the meeting of the Central Military Commission, Peng Dehuai went to Yunshui County, Jiujiang, and in the future he would sit in Jiujiang to command the operation. Lin returned to Fuzhou, but Ouyang Jian was still late in staying in Ruijin, because he had to go directly to Chongqing from Ruijin to take up his post. This time, Ouyang Jian wanted to take his wife to Chongqing together, because his wife Mei Fang had to explain the work at hand, so he completed the old calendar year. During this time, Ouyang Jian was idle, and he was a guest at Runzhi's residence every night.

After several months of bombing, the Japanese lost more than 50 fighters and were forced to stop bombing. After the Japanese bombing stopped, Runyuki also moved back to his original residence from the bomb shelter. After dinner that day, Zizhen put a cup of tea in front of Ouyang Jian and said angrily: "Seeing that the New Year is over, why hasn't Mei Fang come yet!" "Sister-in-law! The work at hand is very miscellaneous, and she has to explain it, and it is estimated that it will be there in a few days! "Okay, get busy, don't bother us!" Ran ordered to evict customers. "Okay, let's talk!" Zizhen glared at her husband dissatisfied.

In the past few days, Ouyang Jian has been talking with Runzhi almost every night, and the topics are naturally major events in the world. "Brother Ouyang, according to the information provided by Dark Arrow, Germany persecuted Jews on a large scale at the end of last year, and I heard that many Jewish refugees have come to Shanghai. The Jews are very good, and according to your proposal, the Central Committee has issued a policy to hire Jews with professional talents to work in Jiangxi, and this work has already begun. The persecution of the Jews in Germany, perhaps, is a signal! ”

"The chairman was very perceptive, and after the German annexation of Austria in March last year, Britain continued to tolerate it, and then the Sudetai region was annexed by Germany. This year, Germany sent troops to Prague, and the war in Europe has begun to spread. "Yes, Germany is a clear idea, everyone knows that its intention is to annex Europe, and Hitler's ambitions are obvious. If Hitler provoked a war in Europe, it would be beneficial to China's anti-Japanese battlefield. I hope that an anti-fascist camp will emerge in the world, and perhaps the rampant in Germany will wake up both Britain and the United States. ”

"President, a second European war is inevitable, and we must plan ahead. At present, Germany and Japan are very close, and if the two countries form an alliance, it will force Britain and Japan to turn their faces, which is definitely good news for us! "I think so too, this time you go to Chongqing, you have to work hard as a British minister. If Britain and Japan turn against each other, it will affect the United States, and if both countries restrict Japan, the pressure on us will be greatly reduced. ”

"Chairman, I know how to do it. Part of the Japanese army's strategy was aimed at the United States, and the U.S. Pacific Fleet was the greatest enemy of the Japanese navy, and if the United States sided with Britain and attacked Japan, that would be the outcome we most wanted to see. "If that happens, the Japanese Navy is very likely to use force against the U.S. Navy. By building a powerful navy, Japan wants to dominate the western Pacific. If a conflict breaks out between Japan and the United States, our good days will come. ”

"Chairman, the Japanese army is clamoring to occupy China for three months, but the powerful Japanese army has overestimated the countries of Europe and the United States. In the next step, the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression will enter a stage of stalemate, and the policies of European and American countries toward China will also change. "I thought about that, too, so we should be prepared. In the next step, we must vigorously support the Central Army's frontal battlefield operations, and we must go all out. Extensive guerrilla warfare in enemy-occupied areas is our core task. It is necessary to mobilize the broad masses of the people and establish anti-Japanese base areas on a large scale. ”

Looking at Runyi's eyes full of wisdom, Ouyang Jian was very pleased. In particular, the accurate judgment of the world situation shows the strategic vision of Runzhi's insight. Nowadays, the president can foresee the importance of the United States, which is not something that ordinary people can do. Time flies quickly, and after the old calendar year, Ouyang Jian, his wife Mei Fang and his entourage took a direct transport plane to Chongqing at Ruijin Airport to start a new mission.