Compared with many people in the south, they are still suffering from the war. In Shaanxi, which was controlled by the Eighth Route Army, the people were preparing for the New Year. In some commercial streets in the base area, good business makes businessmen smile.

As happy as the merchants, it is natural that the governments of the border areas in the base areas are happy, and when the merchants' business is good, the commercial tax they can collect will be correspondingly higher. This virtuous circle has made many border district governments who are strapped for money also breathe a sigh of relief.

As the station of the central government, Yan'an also ushered in a group of chariots and horses escorting materials into Yan'an on the New Year. It's just that compared with the New Year's goods sent to Yan'an from other bases, the things sent by Yulin this year are undoubtedly more abundant.

Looking at the New Year's goods that He Zhengdao gave to the central leaders and their families, Mao Taizu also smiled and said: "This kid is really wool from sheep." Last year, I gave shawls and shoulders, but this year I changed them to woolen sweaters and sheepskin coats. ”

Zhou Enlai, who also returned to Yan'an for the New Year and reported to work, said with a smile: "Don't say it, the workmanship and quality of this dress are good." It seems that it is indeed much warmer to go out in this kind of fur coat in this weather! ”

Although they are the leaders of the central government, most of the clothes that these central leaders usually wear are military uniforms produced by clothing factories. Nowadays, this kind of high-end fur coat really makes many central leaders who have received New Year's goods happy.

Even such New Year's goods, He Zhengdao did not forget to prepare a set for the division-level cadres of the main divisions. Even their families in Yan'an also received a New Year's gift, which made all the teachers and commanders grateful for He Zhengdao's favor.

If you give it on a regular basis, maybe others will gossip. But when you give it on this New Year's Day, it's not easy for others to say anything. After all, it is human nature to exchange gifts!

It's just that compared with previous years, when the independent column sent New Year's goods to the government of the Yulin Border District, more of them were only responsible for giving gifts to the leaders of the central government. The officers and men who were sent to deliver New Year's goods this year have one more special task.

Looking at the things that Li Xiangdong, the commander of the reconnaissance brigade of the independent column, kept moving into the yard, Chen Siya's parents felt a little surprised. On the other hand, the other teachers who live with them seem to be a little envious.

It's a pity, who told them that they don't have a beautiful girl?

Although He Zhengdao and Chen Siya are not yet engaged, many people in the central station know that the two have determined the relationship between boyfriend and girlfriend. Perhaps, after the Spring Festival, the two may have a marriage!

Just looking at the New Year's goods piled up in the yard, Chen Siya's father also said with some sorrow: "Brigade Commander Li, there are too many of these things, right?" There are only three of us, how can we eat so many dry goods? ”

This time, Li Xiangdong transferred the Chen family's New Year's goods, in addition to the more common beef and mutton jerky, there are also many milk powder that ordinary people can't afford. Of course, these high-end goods were bought by He Zhengdao out of his own pocket.

There are really a lot of meat products such as jerky and bacon. But even so, such a thing is still very popular in today's era of meat products!

And for the sheepskin coat used for export, He Zhengdao also prepared one for Chen Siya's father. As for Chen Siya and her mother, it was a more fashionable woolen sweater and some cotton clothes. If you want to pay for it, I'm afraid it's not cheap!

Listening to Chen Siya's father's words, Li Xiangdong smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, what the commander means is that after these things are given to you. If you can't finish something or don't like it, you can also give it to a neighbor or colleague.

Originally, these things should have been sent by the commander himself. It's just that during this time, the commander was just as busy. Therefore, he entrusted me to give these things to you on his behalf, so that you may have a little richer this New Year. ”

In fact, when he got these gifts, Li Xiangdong also laughed too much. As a result, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, his family can't finish eating, and it can also be used to give away!" This thing was also good to deliver to people back then.

Although their family has jobs in Yan'an, there are always some good friends, and if they have these things, they can also help the neighbors to send something to their colleagues during the Chinese New Year. Rest assured, this thing is not afraid of more! ”

With Li Xiangdong's words, Chen's father didn't say anything more. Speaking of which, these teaching craftsmen are here in Yan'an, and the supply of materials has always been guaranteed. But these material guarantees are limited to keeping them from going hungry.

If you want to eat meat every day, you definitely can't do it. In fact, meat is still very popular here in Yan'an. Even if they want to eat meat, they need to live a little tighter every month.

At present, the beef and mutton and smoked meat sent by He Zhengdao are all dry goods. It is easy to store, and it is a rare delicacy to cut it down and fry or fry it. I believe that no one will refuse this kind of meat products that can be eaten for a long time.

Just as Li Xiangdong was about to leave, Chen Siya suddenly blushed and said, "Brigade Commander Li, can you help me transfer something to your commander?" ”

'Absolutely!' ’

Not long after, looking at the scarf that Chen Siya put in a bag, Li Xiangdong knew how much that this was woven by the girl in front of him for He Zhengdao. Although the handicraft is not very good, it is also a girl's heart!

In addition to this scarf woven by Chen Siya herself, there is also a handwritten letter that needs to be handed over by Li Xiangdong. For Chen Siya, if she wants to communicate with He Zhengdao now, many times she can only communicate through letters.

Although there is nothing about love, the simple letters and words make the relationship between the two seem real. At least in He Zhengdao's view, every letter Chen Siya wrote to him seemed true and sincere.

Although He Zhengdao didn't want to get married so early, he also knew that such a girl was rare. Since you want to choose a girl to start a family, Chen Siya is still very suitable. A girl with this kind of character, in fact, he likes it a lot.

Even if He Zhengdao has always felt that 'how can he start a family without getting rid of the widows', he also knows that at his current level, the family is indeed a little important. Getting married sometimes also means a man's maturity.

Most importantly, He Zhengdao also hopes that in this way, he will be more integrated with this era. At least after the start of the Anti-Japanese War, He Zhengdao rarely thought about the things before he was reborn.

When the people and the army in the base areas were busy for the New Year, He Zhengdao came to Shaanxi for the third Spring Festival, but he chose to leave the army and celebrate the New Year with the officers and soldiers at the grassroots level.

As Li Xiangdong said, the more the New Year's Day, the busier He Zhengdao becomes. After handing over the affairs of Yulin City to the political commissar and the border district government, He Zhengdao led the special combat team to inspect the defense area's combat preparations.

With the expansion of the defense area of the independent column, He Zhengdao stayed more on the report on the development of the grassroots troops. In order to find out the actual situation of the troops today, he felt that it was appropriate to visit and investigate it himself.

When he arrived in Xinzhou, which was taken over by the 1st Division, He Zhengdao came to the Wuzhai garrison regimental defense area at the forefront. Looking at the people here, life seems to be good, and He Zhengdao also feels very happy.

Living in a small village where only a few dozen families live, He Zhengdao is also popular with the people here. For the people of Wuzhai, they are also accustomed to the village, and from time to time they come to the Eighth Route Army to stay or settle in.

found a farmer's house, and He Zhengdao took several guards who were close to him to stay overnight in the people's homes. Of course, when they came, they borrowed the name of the reconnaissance brigade and stayed for a short night before moving on to the next place.

When it was time to eat in the evening, I watched the dinner prepared by the fellow countryman, although it was not a very good thing, but it was a sumptuous dinner prepared for myself with all my might. This made He Zhengdao a little embarrassed.

said directly: "Uncle, I'm causing you trouble." I'm embarrassed to spend the night, and I'm bothering you to prepare so much food! ”

If you hadn't been in the way, our village would have been poisoned by the little devils. When you didn't come before, the little devils and those two dogs went to the countryside every day to collect grain and pull strong men, and the people were miserable by them.

Now that you are here, our lives are much more secure. Most importantly, the exorbitant taxes that used to be are gone. Although life is still poor, as long as we are willing to work, we can at least have enough to eat.

Countrymen, there are no good things at home, and it is rare to have the opportunity to entertain you chiefs, and my old man naturally has to thank you. It's just that things are nothing good, so don't mind, chiefs! ’

Looking at this middle-aged Shanxi man, who seemed to say these words very boldly, He Zhengdao also understood that only after comparison did the people really know who was the one who sincerely worked for their welfare.

Wuzhai County, before the Battle of Xintaiyuan, was also captured by the Japanese army, and even formed a puppet government. It was only later that the first division sent troops to directly clear it, and finally controlled it as a new base area.

He Zhengdao is still very pleased that the people are willing to give the best things to entertain themselves. This kind of recognition of the people can also show that the Wuzhai Garrison Regiment has carried out the construction of the base area here is still very effective.

Taking the opportunity of eating, He Zhengdao also asked the Shanxi man in front of him in a homely way if there were any things that needed to be improved or violated in the administration of the government of the base areas and border areas.

For He Zhengdao, as the commander of the independent column, he also served as the secretary of the Yulin Border District. He has the right to intervene in matters concerning the development and construction of the base areas. But this kind of on-site visit can really get first-hand information.

Even He Zhengdao thinks that the current management of the Eighth Route Army and the border government is very good. But there are some things, if you don't visit and investigate them in person, He Zhengdao feels uneasy. There are some things that can only be more solid if you see them with your own eyes.

To put it mildly, whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world. Today, the Eighth Route Army is much larger than in history, but there are not many changes in the governance program for the people. Everyone knows that without the support of the people, the Eighth Route Army will not last long!

(PS: Four chapters are updated every day, and I hope you vote for it!) Tomorrow, no, it should be today. The Dragon Boat Festival is here, I wish you a happy show in advance. After waking up, the mosquitoes will also go back to their hometown in the countryside for the holidays. The update may be a little later! However, I will be back before the evening, and there is a chapter at twelve o'clock. Follow-up, I'll be even better when I come back! Thank you for your support! (To be continued.) )