He Zhengdao, who had only stayed in Yan'an for one day, still went to Xi'an the next day with the accompanying saber special combat team and a car carrying a lot of munitions. After more than a year of construction, a main road from Yan'an to Xi'an was also built.

Although it is not a common highway in later generations, it can still allow cars to pass quickly after smoothing the road. Even if you ride a horse, the speed is much faster than before, and the business between the two places is much smoother.

Perhaps it was because of the efforts made by Yulin to build roads, which eventually led to the rapid development of commerce and trade in all parts of Yulin. Nowadays, all counties in Shaanxi Province have a main road connecting with the main city in the region.

People living near the highway can also feel the benefits of the road. The slogan advocated by the Yulin Border Region of 'If you want to get rich, build roads first' has also been studied by many border district governments.

It's just that many people know that in fact, this slogan first came out of He Zhengdao's mouth. In fact, compared to the cost of building roads in later generations, the cost of building roads today is really not very high.

In addition to the fact that some roads require bridges, the cost may be higher. Nowadays, many engineering units formed by the Eighth Route Army have basically served as the main force of the road construction army. Most of the work of building the roadbed is the responsibility of the people in the vicinity.

Through the conditions of cash for work or the distribution of grain and a small amount of cash, the road conditions in Shaanxi are undoubtedly much better than before. Even some people who have been to Shaanxi must admit that the Eighth Route Army is also very good at construction.

When he left Yan'an, He Zhengdao did not forget to visit Chen Siya's family, and even had dinner at Chen's house. Finally, I took time to have a secret conversation with Li Kelong, who was in charge of intelligence work in Yan'an.

He Zhengdao did not forget to mention the matter of sending instructors to give lessons to reporters from news agencies. Even holding the newspapers that had been published before, He Zhengdao gave his own analysis and judgment.

After listening to He Zhengdao's words, Li Kelong was also very surprised and said: "I really can't imagine that a photo and a report may leak our military and political secrets." It seems that this awakening, you mentioned it in time! ”

'Old chief, in fact, these analyses are more of what I have pondered. But you also know that the level of intelligence analysis of the little devil is not much worse than ours. The newspapers we issue now are only afraid that many interested people are collecting and browsing.

In this case, we can completely throw out some fake news to confuse the enemy. In short, you are an expert in intelligence work, and the most I can do is beat the side drum. But this kind of thing still needs to be vigilant.

As long as we are more vigilant, we may not be able to prevent such leaks in the future. But I still hope that the old chief can write a report, and it would be better to report it to the Security Bureau in advance when our newspaper is typesetting and printing.

In doing so, it is also a matter of prevention. At the same time, if you need to report on matters involving the troops in the future, you must get your approval. As a channel for our publicity, it is necessary to give some regulation. ’

Even if there are also personnel in charge of news supervision in the news agency at present, in He Zhengdao's view, the other party may not be aware of this kind of leakage. Therefore, it is also very necessary to give a certain amount of intelligence supervision.

After listening to He Zhengdao's words, Li Kelong also smiled and said, "Okay, thank you for your advice!" At that time, I will write a report to the Central Committee and submit it to the Central Committee for deliberation. We really didn't pay much attention to this before! ”

With the departure of He Zhengdao, who came in a hurry and left in a hurry, many leaders of the central government also felt quite happy when they looked at the newly issued guns. They are equally pleased with what the Arsenal has achieved so far.

The work report submitted by He Zhengdao this time made many leaders of the central government, even those who felt that He Zhengdao had too much power, not say much. In their view, replacing someone else as the manager may not be able to do what He Zhengdao did.

The most important thing is that the arsenal in Yulin today can be said to have grown from scratch and has grown little by little. If you say who is the person who has contributed the most, He Zhengdao said that he is second, and it is estimated that no one dares to say that he is first.

The development of the supervised arsenal is gratifying, and the defense area under its responsibility has also expanded the most, and the number of troops under its command has also been the largest. Coupled with his usual modest and low-key personality, even if he picks on the thorns, it is not easy to block He Zhengdao.

On the other hand, He Zhengdao, who left Yan'an, basically drove to Xi'an without stopping along the way. When passing through the county towns where some garrison troops are located, they were also warmly welcomed by these garrison troops.

When the convoy arrived in Xi'an City, looking at Mr. Zhu and others who came out of the city to greet him, He Zhengdao hurriedly asked the driver to stop. With a wry smile, he ran down and saluted, "Hello chiefs! The independent column He Zhengdao came to report! ”

'You kid, you're coming pretty fast!' How do you have a bitter face? ’

Mr. Zhu, who replied to He Zhengdao with a smile, asked a little jokingly. In fact, when the three of them came outside the city to greet He Zhengdao, they were indeed a little confused. But for this kind of thing, the three of them don't seem to care much.

What's more, although the independent column has always been under the jurisdiction of the Eighth Route Army, there is still a center at the head of the independent column. This dual command situation also made the status of the independent column somewhat detached.

Secondly, on the side of the National Government, He Zhengdao is also a lieutenant general. Even though he is the youngest of the ten main division commanders of the Eighth Route Army, his military rank and position are also the most valuable. Giving some special treatment, in fact, is nothing.

Facing Mr. Zhu's joke, He Zhengdao smiled bitterly: "Commander-in-chief, General Peng, chief of staff, you will wait for me outside the city in person." I really can't afford this kind of love! What a twist on the right path! ”

'What can you bear?' If other main divisions can make achievements like yours, I will go out of the city to welcome anyone who comes. What's more, the three of us came together, not only to wait for you, but also for your things in the car! ’

After receiving the telegram from the central government, Mr. Zhu and the three of them couldn't wait for a long time, wanting to see what He Zhengdao brought this time. On the other hand, Mr. Peng kept staring at the saber special combat team members who got out of the car to be on guard.

Seeing that these special combat soldiers still took out the independent submachine guns, they were puzzled and said, "Zhu Fei, didn't you say that your saber has been fully reloaded?" Why do I see you now, it's no different from usual? ”

'Mr. Peng, our equipment is all in the car. That's combat equipment, the usual guard equipment, it's still the same. This is also done for maximum confidentiality. There are some things that are inconvenient for too many people to know. ’

Hearing this, Mr. Peng looked at He Zhengdao and said thoughtfully: "Well, it seems that this is your commander's ghost idea again!" However, your saber does need to strengthen its secrecy work, and there are a lot of people who want to find out about you. ”

Through the recent review of the captured spies, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army already knows that not only the intelligence personnel of the little devils, but also the Central Army and the Jin Sui Army are all investigating the details of the mysterious unit of the independent column.

Even if someone has already found out that this unit has a special code name called 'Sabre', but the number of members, and the specific people, the spies on all sides have not yet grasped accurate information. It is indeed necessary to increase some secrecy.

Considering that there are many people in the city, He Zhengdao and his entourage, who arrived in Xi'an, drove directly into the barracks of the city guard regiment. Most of the backbone of this guard regiment are veterans from the reconnaissance brigade.

The officers and men of the guard regiment were very happy about the arrival of He Zhengdao and his entourage. At the headquarters, there is a saber special combat team for 24-hour defense. These people don't usually show up much.

But the officers and men of the guard regiment all knew that this saber special combat team was on duty for eight hours per squad. Some of them hide in the shadows, while others disguise themselves as security guards. Some even become civilian personnel directly in headquarters organs.

When a situation arises, these individuals are turned into combatants to protect the security of the heads of the headquarters organs. When the head of the headquarters travels, there will be at least a small team to protect them on the perimeter.

It was precisely the existence of this saber special operations unit that thwarted many assassination attempts against the head of the headquarters and also arrested many intelligence personnel who secretly spied on the organs of the headquarters. It can be said that the saber did solve a lot of trouble for the headquarters.

He Zhengdao, who also submitted a report on the arsenal, waited until Mr. Zhu read it, and the other party was also very pleased: "I really can't imagine that we now have the ability to produce large-caliber mortars!" ”

Although at the time of the Southern Gan Soviet District, the Red Army also had its own arsenal. But Mr. Zhu knew very well that the arsenal at that time was pitiful that there were not even enough bullets to reload. As for making guns and cannons, it is simply impossible.

Now that they have only been in Shaanxi for two or three years, they have such a military background, and it is no wonder that Mr. Zhu will always sigh like this.

On the other hand, He Zhengdao said with a smile: "Commander-in-chief, when our steel plant is completed, I believe that artillery such as the 75 mountain cannon or field artillery will also be developed one after another." At present, the scientific research achievements of the arsenal are indeed very good.

It's just limited to the production of steel, and many of our breakthrough projects can't turn them into reality. Just give us time to develop, and I believe that in the near future, you will see our own tanks and planes.

When we have our own tanks and planes, it's time for us to launch a full-scale counteroffensive. As for these large-caliber mortars, I also told the arsenal to produce as many as possible.

If these large-caliber mortars can be equipped one after another with the regimental artillery companies of our main divisions. Sometimes, whether it is attacking or counterattacking, we will not be pressed by their artillery when we fight against the little devil team. ”

Listening to He Zhengdao's confident answer, looking at the large-caliber mortars pulled from Yulin to Yan'an this time, Mr. Peng and Chief of Staff Zuo Quan also began to consider giving priority to equipping these mortars with the main division.

After all, such a good thing, the main division does not want to miss it. But the problem at the moment is that 'there are more wolves and less meat', and they will have another headache by then." But with such a headache, the two still hope that the more the better! (To be continued.) )