In the early spring, the streets and alleys of Chongqing are bathed in the spring breeze. From a distance, the Jialing River is shrouded in a soft light veil, and the river water is turquoise. The sun erupted and gradually rose. The fog on the river slowly dissipated, and the clear water became more dazzling. There are poems as evidence: the sunrise river flowers are red, and the spring river is as green as blue. Early in the morning, Chongqing's bustling neighborhoods begin to be lively, crowded with people, and the river is endless.

Two black sedans drove slowly on the street, and from time to time the sedan screamed and braked to avoid hitting pedestrians. The car in front sat Ouyang Jian and his wife and the security chief Gong Nan, and the car in the back sat the guards. It has been three days since Ouyang Jian returned to Chongqing, and Ouyang Jian has been very busy for three days. First of all, under the auspices of Lao Jiang, the victory award meeting of the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain was held, and then Ouyang Jian made a summary report of the two-day battle. Finally able to take a breath, Ouyang Jian and his wife drove to the Eighth Route Army office early in the morning to visit Zhou Enlai and his wife.

"Ouyang, since the end of last year to the present, due to the increase in the number of antiaircraft guns of the Chongqing air defense forces, more than 60 Japanese bombers have been shot down in four months. The air defense units have hit accurately and very well, and now there are very few Japanese planes attacking Chongqing, and the people of Chongqing can finally stop. Mei Fang's face was ruddy and her heart was full of joy, apparently her husband returned home and let Mei Fang be deposited in the sweetness of a newlywed. Ouyang Jian saw his wife holding his arm and wrapping his chin to signal that there was someone in front of him, and the intimacy was a little excessive.

Mei Fang and the others glared at her husband, but still leaned her head on her shoulder. Ouyang Jian understood his wife's feelings, so he had to let her go. "Director Gong, how is the situation of the enemy's special activities in Chongqing!" "Since the assassination of his wife was cracked last year, the military leader Dai Li was scolded by Lao Jiang. Dai Li personally went to the house to find his wife and asked for a joint deal against the enemy, and later the military commander succeeded in cracking several enemy organizations. At present, it seems that the enemy special radio station activities are even more hidden, and it is difficult to detect the activities of the enemy special radio station in the urban area of Chongqing. ”

"Ouyang, now we have a large number of young talents in the 2nd Intelligence Department. As soon as the enemy station is active, we not only know the content at the first time, but also quickly find the enemy special radio station. At present, if the enemy wants to send a report, it can only be carried out in the suburbs of the city. Recently, the head of the military command, Dai Li, has frequented the 2nd Intelligence Division, and this person is disgusting, I don't like him, and even with a smile on his face, it gives people an eerie feeling. ”

"Chief of the General Staff, Dai Li, this guy is very determined, but he is very respectful to his wife, and his wife often avoids him. Once, Dai Li stood outside his wife's office and waited all morning. ”

"Mei Fang, although you don't like Dai Li, there is no need to punish others, the minimum etiquette must be observed." "I don't have the same concentration as you, I obviously don't like someone, but I have to pretend to be elated, hypocrisy!" "Okay, I can't beat you, you're always justified!" "People are just complaining, but it's good that you didn't make a big deal with me this time." Ouyang Jian laughed bitterly at himself, and at this time, the car stopped in front of the Eighth Route Army office, and he saw Enlai and his wife Deng Yingchao waiting in front of the door early.

"Brother Ouyang! You're back! The two sides hugged warmly and felt a lot of affection. Mei Fang pulled Deng Yingchao to succeed, and was moved by the true feelings of the two big men, and couldn't help but have a little sour eyes. Everyone talked and laughed and walked into the living room, Deng Yingchao personally painted tea and went to other rooms with Mei Fang, they knew in their hearts that the conversation between men involved a lot of confidential things.

Seeing that his wife was leaving, Enlai said angrily: "Brother Ouyang, I want to say two words to you, the front-line command has been attacked, and you personally go into battle, this is a big problem." Call the chairman, let me criticize you harshly! ”

Ouyang Jian said with a smile: "At that time, there was no way to deal with that situation, maybe only facing the enemy was the safest." The point is that the enemy did not think that I could personally go into battle, and there was no danger. Rest assured, the next is not an example. "I guess Lao Jiang will also reprimand you!"

"You guessed it, Lao Jiang is the first time to severely accuse me, it doesn't seem to be deliberate." "Brother Ouyang, how important you are to Lao Jiang now, your safety is as big as the sky!" "Brother Enlai, I know that I was wrong, and I promise never to make such mistakes again. Today is a happy day, there is no need for us to dwell on it! ”

"You, if the chairman is here, I'm afraid it will be even harsher. The President has called and fully agrees with the situation report you have submitted. You analyze that the German army must advance eastward, and the non-aggression pact signed between the Soviet Union and Germany is completely a trick without silver here, but it blinded Stalin. The chairman asked me to explain the seriousness of the situation to the Soviet ambassador, but the Soviet ambassador did not believe it at all, but instead said that we were worried about the sky, and that we were blatantly trying to sow discord between the Soviet Union and Germany. "I really don't know what to do, we have done our best to let them go, and let the cruel war wake up Soviet Russia."

"Did the Ministry of Defense have a prediction?" "No, the Ministry of Defense believes that the Germans will continue to move south to occupy North Africa and then the Arabian Peninsula." "Is the Ministry of Defense aware of the Japanese army's attempts?" "Basically, it is believed that there will be a war between the United States and Japan, but for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it is generally considered impossible." "The chairman agrees with you that the first target of the Japanese Navy must be the US Pacific Fleet. Only by destroying the US Pacific Fleet can the Japanese Navy eliminate its worries and then attack the South Seas. ”

"Britain's purpose was to drag the United States into the water, and this time the British had no scruples in attacking the Japanese, that is, to lure the Japanese army to do it. The reopening of the Yunnan-Burma transportation line proves that the British allowed a large number of materials donated by overseas Chinese to be brought in from the Yunnan-Burma transportation line, which was to stimulate the Japanese. "The British ambassador talked to me and asked for penicillin. The British ambassador said that the amount of penicillin provided by the United States is limited, and the penicillin we produce is cheap, and the British ambassador wants us to make it easier. ”

"It's great that the British finally have a request for us. It happened that Herman purchased 200 of the latest American fighter planes in the United States in the name of the Nanyang Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and transported them from the Yunnan-Burma transportation line in the name of donated materials by overseas Chinese. "The situation in Myanmar is very complicated, can it be safe for warplanes to be brought in from the Yunnan-Burma transport line?" "If we send pilots to India to receive the planes, the British will certainly not agree. I have submitted a report to the Military Commission to send special forces to Myanmar to escort the aircraft. ”

"As long as the fighter plane is sent to Lijiang Airport, it can fly back to Jiangxi smoothly. After the Battle of Zhongtiao Mountain, it is impossible for the Japanese army to launch a major campaign for the time being, and we must take advantage of this opportunity to build our Eighth Route Army Air Force. Starting next year, we will compete with the Japanese army for air supremacy and create conditions for a major counteroffensive. In addition, we must accelerate the development of aviation forces, which is essential for the continued cooperation between the KMT and the CCP. If the United States provides military aid on a large scale, Lao Chiang will get rid of his dependence on Jiangxi. ”

"If there are Americans to support him, Lao Chiang will be ambitious, and we must prepare in advance to completely defeat Lao Chiang's illusions. The western railway will be completed in the middle of next year, and our external access will be more convenient. The Central Military Commission's plan to transfer the 1st Corps to Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningbo is very correct, and the original plan for forming an armored unit in the 1st Corps will remain unchanged. At present, the Yumen Oilfield is basically controlled by us. Last month, the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningbo Industrial Group successfully drilled its first oil well in Karamay, Xinjiang. Once the western railway is completed, the oil resources we urgently need will basically be able to meet the needs of the war. ”

Enlai nodded and said, "I have read the plan for the development of the air force and the plan for the armored forces, and your idea is very ingenious. Time is running out, it's time to lay out in advance. But if you let the special forces go to Burma, will Lao Chiang agree? Ouyang Jian said slyly: "I let a strong combat force serve as the guard unit of the Yunnan-Burma Highway, how could Lao Jiang disagree." "Now that the Yunnan-Burma Highway has been newly opened, Lao Jiang can't wait to hurry up and transport a large number of materials in, and the safety of the transportation line is the top priority, why not Lao Jiang for that!"

"You're killing two birds with one stone! You calculated Lao Jiang, and he has to thank you! In fact, Ouyang Jian killed three birds with one stone, and sent special forces to Myanmar in the name of protecting the road, which was also to prepare for the Chinese Expeditionary Force in the future. Of course, he can only figure out these words in his stomach, and he can't put them on the stage. After the Battle of Guinan, Ouyang Jian had already laid the groundwork in Bai Chongxi's department, and prepared a large number of middle and lower-level officers for the expeditionary force in advance, and 80% of these officers were trained by the Military Academy of the Eighth Route Army in Jiangxi.

Enlai changed the topic and asked: "Brother Ouyang, if the Japanese Navy targets Pearl Harbor, according to the characteristics of naval operations, the Japanese army will have to wait until winter at the latest. "Yes, the characteristics of maritime operations are obvious, and its sea storms are the greatest natural enemy. December is the most peaceful month for the Pacific Storm Break, and it is estimated that the Japanese Navy will choose December to launch military operations, and preparations may have already begun. Hideki Tojo is a fanatical warmonger, and Japan's new cabinet, headed by him, will completely overturn the original strategic plan. ”

"Yes, fighting against the United States is a strategy that Japan has planned for a long time, and as far as Japan is concerned, there is no way out, and besides, the powerful Japanese Navy will not be willing to be lonely. If the U.S.-Japan Navy goes to war, how do you think it will end? "It's like a beggar who picks up a priceless treasure and doesn't think much of it for the dragon king. The beggar has only one treasure, while the dragon king has countless treasures. Perhaps the Japanese Navy was invincible at the beginning of the war. However, once the United States launches its war machine, it will be a nightmare for the Japanese! ”

"Yes! The Japanese did not lack tacticians, but there were no strategists. This is the limitation of the island nation, and it is also the sorrow of this nation. Enlai continued: "If the United States and Japan go to war, China's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression will usher in the dawn of victory, and no one will want to stop it." Seeing Enlai's excited face, Ouyang Jian said: "Brother Enlai, it's rare to be in a good mood, why don't you drink and talk!" "I was going to give you the wind and dust today, and lo and behold, the time flies so fast, and before you know it, it's noon."

The two walked towards the restaurant, Mei Fang and Deng Yingchao had already set up the table and were setting up the dishes and chopsticks. On the table, a jar of aged Wuliangye exuded a rich fragrance that filled the air.