Just as He Zhengdao expected, the US delegation, which had originally planned to hand over the matter to the Nationalist Government for negotiations with Yan'an, after learning of Yan'an's decision, understood that it wanted to take into account Lao Chiang's idea by the way, but it was afraid that it would be in vain. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

However, from this final decision, the US delegation also saw that Chongqing and Yan'an did not cooperate as they expected. Now the two parties and the two armies have not torn their faces, but they are more concerned about the overall situation of the Anti-Japanese War, and they don't want to fight in the same room.

This means that the future situation in China may be as some parliamentarians predicted, and it will eventually have to go through a civil war and finally decide that Huaxia will be governed by that party in the future. The winner rules the country, and the loser is self-evident.

Although some of the deputies in the delegation had good relations with the Chongqing government, they wanted to say more good things on behalf of the old Chiang government. It's just that they also know that Lao Jiang doesn't want them to pass, and he is more afraid that Yan'an will pull the United States over.

Everyone knows that the military aid and loans provided by the United States are the largest source of funding for the Lao Chiang government to maintain the war of resistance. If Lao Mei chooses to give up the Nationalist Government, then the finances of Lao Chiang's government will immediately have problems.

Although in addition to overseas loans, Lao Jiang also has some places to get money. But everyone knows that compared to these overseas loans, if you raise money from other places, Lao Jiang needs to pay more!

As a special representative of the United States, Major General Sam also said directly: "Mr. President, in view of the strong demand of the other side, we are afraid that we will not be able to agree to you sending someone to accompany you." And we must also go to Yan'an as soon as possible to meet with their leaders.

We don't want to interfere too much in the affairs of your two parties and two armies. This visit is also a task entrusted to us by Mr. President, and I hope that you will cooperate. What's more, we went to Yan'an this time just to see the situation there.

Judging from the current situation of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression alone, the troops under the command of Mr. President have indeed not fought as well as they wanted. On the other hand, Yan'an, their situation in the north is very good, and we also want to know the reason for this. ”

After listening to Major General Sam's words, Lao Jiang said with some dissatisfaction: "General Sam, those people are just some opportunists. Taking advantage of the current period of war, he disregarded the survival and safety of the country, but only cared about developing the power of warlords.

Shouldn't your country resist such political parties and warlords? If you visit now, I am afraid that it will also make people feel that our government is doing very badly, and this will have a bad impact on our party and our army! ”

Regarding Lao Jiang's words, Major General Sam also said directly: "Mr. President, I understand your worries and concerns. It's just that this trip was decided by a vote of the House of Representatives, and it was also a task assigned by our president himself.

As for the contradictions between you and Yan'an, the US side does not want to interfere. Earlier, you proposed that you would like to send a representative to accompany you, but we did not object, and even gave you time to consult with the Yan'an side.

But the problem now is that the Yan'an side does not agree to you sending a representative to accompany you at all. If you insist on sending someone to accompany us, we will not be allowed to visit this time, and we will not be able to complete the tasks assigned to us by the President.

As I am sure you know, Mr. President, we have been here for a long time. If I continue to stay here, I am afraid that there will be some dissatisfaction in the country. When the time comes, not only will I be held accountable, but I am afraid that it will also have an impact on Mr. President. ”

What the so-called 'influence' is, Lao Jiang is naturally clear. Seeing that Major General Sam even said this, Lao Jiang didn't have much to say, and finally could only reluctantly agree, and was willing to cooperate with the delegation's itinerary.

After some preparations, the delegation of more than 20 people, accompanied by the representative of the Eighth Route Army in Chongqing, finally began to embark on the road to Yan'an. Lao Mei, who originally planned to take a plane, finally vetoed this decision.

The reason was that the military attachés who accompanied them felt that it was not safe to go to Yan'an by plane. After all, in the end, the Japanese army in central China intensified the bombing of Chongqing, and after the plane took off, it was also very likely to be intercepted by Japanese fighters.

What's more, when such a delegation arrived in Chongqing, I believe that the intelligence organs of the little devils have also heard about it. If the news is leaked in advance, it will really be ambushed in the air, but I am afraid that the delegation will not have any chance of surviving.

After much thought, the delegation eventually decided to go overland, albeit with a little more time. However, for many of the delegates who accompanied them, they also had a better understanding of the Eighth Route Army's base areas and the situation of the army.

When the US military delegation arrived at the defense area of the new 67th Army of the Eighth Route Army. Xiao Jinguang, the army commander who had already learned the news, also personally ordered the guard regiment of the military headquarters to go to the border area to carry out the task of welcoming and protecting.

Seeing that the Eighth Route Army who came to greet him turned out to be a colonel, Major General Sam was somewhat surprised. Even the major general of the National Army, who accompanied the delegation earlier, said with some dissatisfaction: "Your new 67th Army will send you, the regiment commander, to greet the guests?" ”

'What? Does General Zhu think that I, the regiment commander, are not qualified enough? Lao Tzu, the head of the regiment, is the head of the guard regiment who specializes in protecting our army commander and the military headquarters. Isn't it enough to greet these guests? ’

After saying this, the head of the guard regiment also said directly: "Major General Sam, welcome you and your colleagues to visit our liberated area. I am Xu Zhen, the head of the guard regiment of the New 67th Army of the National Revolutionary Army, and I am ordered to welcome you into our defense area in the future! ”

After saying a word to the major general of the national army, Xu Zhen, the commander of the guard regiment, welcomed Major General Sam in very standard English. And this opening made the major general of the national * army feel dumbfounded.

After all, he is on a protection mission, and if he wants to chat with these American representatives, he has to go through an interpreter. And the commander of the Eighth Route Army in front of him was very surprised that he could speak foreign languages.

In fact, not only did he feel surprised, but even the US delegation was also very surprised. Major General Sam, who was the head of the delegation, was also surprised and said, "Colonel Xu, you can actually speak English?" It's incredible! ”

Facing Major General Sam's surprise, Xu Zhen said very directly: "When I was training in the army earlier, I received foreign language training for a period of time. Actually, I'm not proficient in English, but I'm still able to talk in a normal conversation. ”

What does Colonel Xu mean is that you speak other languages besides English? ’

'Yes! As a commander of the guard regiment, I have a limited level of education, and I can only speak English and Japanese in addition to my native language. These are the things I used to train me to be, and more than I know how to speak, is my instructor! ’

'Haven't asked yet, who is your instructor?' ’

'I'm sorry! General Sam, I can't reveal the name of my instructor to you without permission. However, I believe that you should be able to meet him when you visit Yan'an this time. Maybe you'll know who he is! ’

Looking at Xu Zhen and Major General Sam, conversing in English so fluently, the Major General of the National Army also felt that his face was very hot. On the way to come earlier, he still vigorously despised the Eighth Route Army, which was a group of mud-legged troops.

Judging from the current situation, it seems that the real mud legs are them!

The discerning US military attache looked at the group of soldiers standing beside Xu Zhen, in addition to being equipped with the standard rifles of the Japanese army, many of them carried weapons that they had never seen on the battlefield in China.

The curious military attache said, "Colonel Xu, may I ask if this weapon that your soldiers are equipped with is a submachine gun?" Which is domestic? Why have I never seen it? ”

This is our own submachine gun, which is still in the stage of secrecy. This submachine gun is currently limited to the use of the guard units of our Eighth Route Army. As for too many others, I can't disclose them. ’

As soon as these words came out, a representative of the US side said in surprise: "Can your Eighth Route Army produce weapons on its own?" ”

'Yes, with some of the machinery and equipment we captured from the Japanese army in the early days, we also organized a group of experienced weapons researchers to design and produce this submachine gun. It's just that there aren't many of them that can be produced at the moment! ’

In fact, when the guard regiment was dispatched, Xiao Jinguang also telegraphed with He Zhengdao. The reason is that when the guard regiment performs the guard mission, all the weapons must be replaced to prevent the leakage of secrets.

In the end, He Zhengdao decided that it was naturally not good to hide it all. Appropriately disclosing some information can also make the US delegation feel that the Eighth Route Army is not poor and white, but an army with ideals and retribution.

For any army that wants to become strong, the arsenal is indispensable. What's more, at present, the arsenals in Taihang, Dabie Mountain and southern Anhui should be known by the Nationalist Government.

But the arsenal can design and manufacture guns, I believe many people still don't know. In this case, throw a homemade submachine gun, I believe many people will be interested. Most importantly, this gun is very similar to Soviet-made submachine guns.

In this way, even if the US delegation sees it, it will feel that the design and development of this gun is only supported by the Soviet Union. But what the actual situation is, only some high-ranking members of the Eighth Route Army know the truth.

After some handover, Xu Zhen quickly picked up the delegation and his party to the car. In the face of the Eighth Route Army sending a regiment to escort it, and even drove a car, the US representatives were also surprised.

Just looking at these Far Away Eighth Route Army, the major general of the National * Army who escorted all the way was also surprised after listening to the words of the translator: "These mud legs can actually produce weapons on their own?" This news must be informed as soon as possible! ”

The major general of the national * army, who felt that this was important information, knew very well that this should be a good credit. But he didn't know at all that for this submachine gun, which had already been mass-produced and even had improved models, the Eighth Route Army had basically been popularized to grassroots troops.

Even if such information is leaked, there will be no problem. On the contrary, it will only add to the blockage of the national government, and let them know that today's Eighth Route Army is really not what it used to be!