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After listening to the losses caused by the bombing, all the leaders who walked out of the air-raid shelter felt that the air-raid facilities that He Zhengdao had built before, as well as the air-raid shelter built in Phoenix Mountain, now seemed to be too useful.

Not to mention the number of little devil planes destroyed this time, such a large-scale bombing, the base area only lost some caves that were quickly repaired. It's incredible that even the shopping street, which I have been worried about, is intact.

Most importantly, although this battle resulted in more than 200 casualties in the air defense. What relieved Mao Taizu and others was that there had never been a single incident in which people were killed. This means that the bombing does not cause panic among the population.

Even through this Yan'an bombing incident, the ordinary people living in Yan'an City also knew the painstaking efforts of the Eighth Route Army to organize the exercise some time ago. If they don't dodge in time, it is estimated that many of them will be killed by the little devils today.

Knowing that nearly 100 officers and soldiers had died in the guard division, these civilians also really realized that the war was so close to them. Originally, these soldiers could hide in the bomb shelter, but in the end, they still desperately pestered the little devil's plane.

It was the bravery of these sacrificial officers and soldiers that made the little devils give up halfway in this bombing. If it weren't for the lives of these warriors, I am afraid that many of their people living in Yan'an City would face the situation of losing their homes at this moment.

In the face of the gratitude of these people, He Zhengdao suggested: "Chairman, commander-in-chief, I hope to build a martyr's cemetery in Yan'an to commemorate these sacrificed officers and soldiers. Let future generations and our officers and soldiers remember their bravery in the War of Resistance.

In the eyes of many people, soldiers' lives are cheap, but we must not forget them. I hope too. In the future, when peace is reached, the soldiers and civilians who enjoy the atmosphere of peace will not forget their dedication to the people and the country today.

In the past, many people questioned me about building cemeteries and cemeteries for these soldiers in the Yulin base area, and felt that it was too wasteful. But who knows. When I think back to the comrades-in-arms who died during the Long March, many times my heart is like a knife.

I don't care what other people think of these ordinary soldiers, but I don't think I'm any different from them. If anything, it's that my current role is different from theirs. But it is still these ordinary ordinary soldiers who really go into battle to kill the enemy.

On the battlefield of resistance against Japan in the future, we will still have thousands of soldiers fighting bloodily. Maybe we can't give them too much during their lifetime. But I hope that we can give them a death consolation after they die! ”

looked at He Zhengdao, who rarely showed sadness. Many of the generals who participated in the Long March standing next to them also felt that their eyes were a little sour. Even a deputy commander-in-chief as strong as Mr. Peng quickly turned red.

As He Zhengdao said, compared with ordinary warlord troops, the Eighth Route Army treated ordinary soldiers more favorably, and also gave more care in terms of personal dignity. But many people died in battle, and most of them were hastily buried.

Especially on the Long March, many soldiers could not find their bodies at all. There was no time to collect their bodies. Sometimes, I want to erect a monument for them. I'm afraid I can't do it.

Sometimes, many people say that the independent column is monolithic, from a few main division commanders to ordinary soldiers, many times they agree with He Zhengdao. But I don't know that He Zhengdao understands these ordinary soldiers better, what they want.

For them. Maybe you understand the righteousness of some countries, or maybe you understand the truth of resisting Japan and saving the country. But the reason why they respect He Zhengdao is more because they know that even if they die, they can have a chance to live forever.

And even in the current independent columns. After completing three months of training, recruits receive a revolutionary education. And the place where they are educated is the martyrs' cemetery that is cleaned by a special person.

Someone has also said before that only the independent column has a lot of money and builds tombstones for these sacrificed soldiers. After all, sometimes a battle is fought and a lot of soldiers are killed, and it costs a lot of money.

If it is a local soldier in Shaanxi, he also needs to pay a certain pension after his sacrifice. Normally, the remains of these fighters are returned to their families. But in the independent columns, such a provision is not enforced.

If a soldier whose family is not in the Shaanxi base area dies, the independent column will bury him in the martyrs' cemetery built, and erect a monument for him to explain that he is from there, when he was born, and why he died.

In the words of He Zhengdao and the officers of the main divisions: "These veterans have been fighting with us all the way from the Long March. At the moment, we can't find their families and we can't send their bodies home.

But in the future, when peace comes, we will also send people to find their families. Let their families know that they are buried here. They sacrificed for the liberation of the country and national independence, and they are the heroes of China! ”

As soon as He Zhengdao's suggestion came out, Mr. Zhu quickly said: "I agree!" You boy, alas! ”

Mr. Zhu, who originally wanted to say a few more words, thought of the soldiers who died on the Long March, and how sad he felt in his heart! It's just that mentioning such a thing at this time tastes like sprinkling salt on the wound.

On the other hand, Mao Taizu also nodded and said, "Yes! Coming out of the southern Gan Soviet region, our Red Army numbered more than 80,000 people. When they arrived in Zunyi, there were only 10,000 or 20,000 people left, and most of the rest of the soldiers were spilled on the Long March.

Rest assured, our party and our army will never forget theirs. Do you have any suggestions other than building a cemetery? It just so happens that you military leaders are here, so this provision will be included in our army's post-war resettlement regulations!

Perhaps with our current conditions, we will not be able to purchase a good coffin for every officer and soldier who has sacrificed their lives, but we still have the ability to give them a cemetery and a tombstone. In terms of funding, the central government will try its best to raise funds. ”

Hearing this, the teachers immediately said, "Thank you, Chairman!" Thank you, Commander-in-Chief! ”

As generals who lead the troops, they don't know that for those soldiers who have sacrificed. Maybe when they were alive, they didn't enjoy much of the treatment. But it is also a great honor to have a cemetery and a tombstone after death!

Facing Mao Taizu's inquiry, He Zhengdao said with the same straight face: "Thank you, chairman, and thank you Commander-in-Chief." I believe that this will be a great consolation to our army and to every ordinary soldier who will join our army in the future.

Maybe these people, they all come from ordinary backgrounds. But they sacrificed their lives for the country, which can be called the glory of death. Since they are soldiers of our party and our army, then we should also do something for them. As for the rest, I don't have any suggestions.

If I could, I hope that I would be able to attend the Yan'an Martyrs Cemetery when it is completed. As the commander of this air battle, I need to give them an account for their sacrifice. Even if it's just to send them off for the last ride, I can rest assured! ”

'Yes, yes! ’

On the other hand, Mr. Zhu thought about it but said: "Chairman, let people find a better cemetery and arrange this matter as soon as possible!" It's rare that we, the military and political leaders, are here this time, so let's take this opportunity to see them off together!

But what others think and think, as the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army, even if I have indifferent to life and death. But today's Xiao He's words also make people feel very guilty. There is so little we can do for these soldiers! ”

'Commander-in-Chief! I'm sorry! Maybe I'm too young to be calm about this kind of thing that is commonplace on the battlefield. But I just feel that they are my soldiers, I am their commander, and I have the responsibility to deal with their aftermath.

Maybe one day in the future, I will also fall on the battlefield. I also hope that in the future, after I fall, someone will be able to build a tomb and a monument for me, so that future generations will know why I died. In this way, it is not in vain to come to this world! ’

Listening to He Zhengdao's apology, Mr. Zhu smiled and said: "You are the commander of the independent column, and I am still the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army!" If you apologize, you don't have to say it. People's hearts are made of flesh, who can really be hard-hearted?

Your suggestion is very good, and I believe it is also a great spiritual encouragement to our party, our army, and the people in the base areas. We may all be ordinary and small, but we are determined and willing to sacrifice our lives for national independence and liberation.

Whether it is you, or me and the chairman, from the day we embarked on the revolution, we have pinned our heads to the waistbands of our trousers. We may not be afraid of death, but we are afraid of being forgotten. If there is a tombstone after death that tells others what we have done, we should all be satisfied! ”

After saying this, Mr. Zhu suddenly said: "Chairman, since this matter is Xiao He's mentioned, their independent column has always done this. Why don't you let him be in charge of this matter? ”

'Yes! Chen Geng, you and Xiao He will cooperate with this matter, and the money you need to spend will apply to Minister Lin at that time! ’

'Yes, Chairman! ’

Even the Minister of Finance, Lin Lao, who is usually regarded as a doorman, also nodded and said: "Since the chairman and the commander-in-chief have agreed, then the soldiers who died this time should buy them a coffin!" I hope they can go with peace of mind. ”

'Yes, thank you, Minister Lin! ’

Along with this matter, it was temporarily determined. Even if some people think it's too much of a waste of money, but in this case, no one dares to object. Unless they are not afraid, opposed by all army commanders.

What Mao Taizu and others didn't expect was that after learning that the guard division bought coffins for the soldiers who died in the air raid, the owner of the coffin business in Yan'an City said directly: "I can't accept this coffin money." Otherwise, I'll be upset! ”

Even the officers and soldiers of the guard division finally gave the money to the shopkeeper, who finally returned the money to the garrison brigade. In addition, the stonemason, who was responsible for making the tombstone, also said that he would not charge money to erect the monument for the soldiers.

Mao Taizu, who learned of this situation, looked at these reports for a while before saying: "The people's will is precious!" ”

Although he also felt that He Zhengdao made such a suggestion too Meng Lang before. But with this incident, the people of Yan'an City actively supported the army's reaction. The military and political chiefs in Yan'an realized the positive significance of this move, and it is hard to buy it! (To be continued.) )