Jiang Cheng kept transporting the ordnance back and forth between Heitie Island and Yan'an, but Xuzhou ushered in a new crisis.

After the decisive battle of Lunan, Li Zongren was transferred to the southwest to take charge of road repairs, at this time China's only outlet to the sea is Guangdong, but look at the Japanese warships that are constantly swimming around outside, you know when this outlet falls completely depends on the mood of the Japanese, Jiang intermediary will pay more attention to the international transportation line in the southwest, and began to vigorously build roads, the most important of which is the Yunnan-Burma international channel, the Yunnan-Burma highway from Kunming through Xiaguan, Baoshan, Longling and other places, from Wan Town to the national border, outside the Burma Lashio, and then connected with the Burma Central Railway, The mountains and rivers along the route are undulating, and the topography and geological conditions are very complex. In order to repair the road as soon as possible, the national government concentrated more than 200,000 migrant workers to repair day and night, at this time the migrant workers did not have so many mechanized or electrified equipment in later generations, but could only rely on shovels, shovels little by little repair, in these 200,000 migrant workers not only Han nationality, but also a large number of ethnic minorities, if the northern ethnic minorities are using guns to resist Japan, the southern ethnic minorities are using shovels to support the anti-Japanese resistance.

It is worth mentioning that among these people, there are many spontaneous female compatriots, who often only came to boil water and cook, but later they were all involved in the army of road construction, and the roads passed through mountains and mountains. After learning the news, the surrounding ethnic minority villages also spontaneously participated in the road construction movement.

When Li Zongren appeared in the road construction team, it caused a sensation, Li Zongren was known as the god of war because of the victory in southern Lunan, and because he had been in charge of Guangxi for many years, the prestige of the ethnic minorities was also extremely high, and the road construction movement reached its climax.

And Xuzhou is Tang Enbo's family is the dominant, Tang Enbo looked at the increasing strength of the Japanese army in Lunan is anxious, Tang Enbo felt that this fifth theater of war is not a good home at this time, Li Zongren swallowed a division of the Japanese army here, if he was beaten out of Xuzhou, would he still have the face to go back to see the chairman.

At this time, a telegram made Tang Enbo feel a chill in his teeth. In the telegram, Chiang hoped that he could win another battle in Xuzhou in order to turn the situation around. At the same time, it attracts the firepower of Wuhan.

It turned out that at this time, Chiang also received information about the reinforcements of the Japanese army.

-- Wuhan

Jiang Intermediary was talking to He Yingqin about the possibility of fighting another battle in Xuzhou, when a rush of footsteps came, and Jiang Intermediary looked up, but it was Dai Li's face standing outside.

"Headmaster, emergency military situation, something is wrong." Dai Li said anxiously.

Jiang intermediary scepter and said, "What are you panicking about? What's there to panic about? I can't fall this day, so come in and shut the door. ”

Dai Lian closed the door casually. He saluted and said, "Commission, according to the intelligence outside, the Japanese army has increased its troops on a large scale, and the Kwantung Army in the northeast has also entered the customs, and now the data obtained shows that there will be more than 300,000 in North China and more than 400,000 in South China, and the Japanese navy seems to be preparing to attack our Guangdong, and the accompanying Japanese army will also exceed 100,000, and the total number of aircraft will be close to 1,500." With the addition of the puppet army, it will be more than a million. ”

"Bang dang" The scepter in Jiang Intermediary's hand slipped down, and Jiang Intermediation no longer cared, but asked, "You say it again." Is your information accurate? ”

Dai Li nodded and said, "Headmaster, this is the information we sent from the inside line of the Japanese army, and it has been verified, and now the first batch of troops of the Japanese army has arrived in Tianjin. The Kwantung Army had already begun to enter the customs, and there were rumors within the Japanese army that they would fight a war. ”

Jiang Intermediary took the scepter that He Yingqin picked up, and said with an angry smile, "What a big breath." I want to see if they have such good teeth, and immediately send a telegram to Tang Enbo, asking him to win another battle in Xuzhou, find a way to hit the morale of the Japanese army first, and in addition, summon Bai Chongxi and others to hold an emergency meeting. ”

At this time, a guard came in and said, "Chairman of the Committee, Zhou Kun, the representative of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and the chief of staff, are here, when will I arrange to see him?" ”

He Yingqin touched his chin, rolled his eyes and said, "Commission, this Eighth Route Army is said to be fighting well on the battlefield behind enemy lines, then Yan Xishan called repeatedly to say that the Eighth Route Army was expanding its army in Shanxi, of course, when he saw Yan Xishan's asking for money and guns in the back, he knew that this was his excuse, but the Red Party was indeed a force that could be used." Especially now that the enemy is in the background, we might as well let them move. ”

Jiang Zhong nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, although the weapons and equipment of the Eighth Route Army are poor, but they dare to fight and kill, and their strength is not bad, I think it is okay, so let him come over now." ”

Zhou Kun can stand out from tens of thousands of people and be selected as the chief of staff has its merits, he was born in 1902, at the age of 25 to participate in the Hunan and Jiangxi Autumn Harvest Uprising, joined the Chinese Workers and Peasants Red Army, and later participated in the Long March, along the way to make great achievements, and later became one of the 23 members of the Central Committee, what makes Jiang Zhong more important is that this Zhou Kun is the first branch of the Central Military Academy (Nanning Branch) The sixth phase (compare with the ninth phase of the Whampoa Military Academy) graduated, in a sense, it can also be regarded as the upper half of the Whampoa Department.

Zhou Kun has seen all the situation in the Baitong District along the way, since the war started for more than half a year, people who are willing to join the army have already joined the army, and there are fewer and fewer people at the recruitment point where there is a long queue, Zhou Kun is secretly worried in his heart, if this continues, no one will be a soldier, is there still a fight?

Zhou Kun looked at the guard with a gun at the door and asked Wang Mingdao next to him, "Secretary Wang, what do you think I should pay attention to later?" ”

Wang Ming thought for a while and said, "You don't need to think too much, now it's red and white cooperation, what Jiang intermediary asks you to do, you do what you say, as long as you are not too sensitive, you can say anything." ”

Zhou Kun nodded, and stopped talking to Wang Ming, because he was born in the Autumn Harvest Uprising, he was not less than a literati who looked weak back then, and the question just now was also out of respect for the leader.

A chubby man with glasses came out, nodded to Wang Ming and said, "Secretary Wang is good, oh, this is General Zhou." Hello, hello, thank you. ”

The second monk Zhou Kunzhang was puzzled, and looked at Wang Ming and didn't know what was going on.

Wang Ming introduced: "This is Mr. Kong Xiangxi, the brother-in-law of Chairman Jiang. ”

Great reactionaries, Zhou Kun was startled, and said a little unnaturally, "Hello Mr. Kong, I'm Zhou Kun." ”

Kong Xiangxi hurriedly held Zhou Kun's hand and said, "I want to see you now, come on, come with me, Secretary Wang, go back first." I'll send him back to where you are. ”

Wang Ming saw Kong Xiangxi so attentive, his heart was very unhappy, he thought in his heart, "This can't be because Kun is a descendant of Yan'an this week, just like that, I have not received such treatment as a representative of the Soviet Union, hmph, I must go back to report to the Soviet Union, the problem of the Chinese Red Party is too serious." ”

Kong Xiangxi said as he walked, "This person has a strong accent, you pay attention, and ah, the committee likes to scold people." Don't take it to heart, I'll be with you. ”

Zhou Kun really can't figure it out, is he very familiar with this Kong Xiangxi? Why are you so enthusiastic?

Soon came to the office, Zhou Kun watched Kong Xiangxi knock on the door, and after a "come in" with a Fenghua accent, Kong Xiangxi blinked and opened the door.

Zhou Kun calmed down, adjusted his expression, went in to salute and shouted loudly, "Zhou Kun, chief of staff of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, came to report. ”

Jiang raised his head and smiled, "You are Zhou Kun." It's also half of me from Whampoa, well, I do have a talented person, okay. Come, sit down, don't be nervous. ”

Zhou Kun walked in a hurry and sat opposite Jiang Zhong. Jiang Zhong appreciated it even more in his heart and said, "General Zhou, why is the military seat on your body old, and there are patches?" And also. I see that you are on the thin side, don't you eat well? ”

Zhou Kun said solemnly, "Our army's uniform, the division commander is not as good as the regiment commander, the regiment commander is not as good as the squad leader, our army's food, the upper and lower are one, and the old saying goes: if the military well is not reached, it will not be thirsty; If the military curtain is not done, it will not be tireless; If the military stove is not cooked, it will not be hungry. Don't wear a fan in winter, don't fan in summer, and don't cover in the rain. It is a general salute. That's why the chairman saw me as I am. ”

Jiang Zhong nodded again and again and said, "Okay, this "Three Strategies" is well memorized, the generals of our People's Army just lack such a spirit, this time I came, mainly to reward your 115th Division for its achievements during this time, well, what do you think of 50,000 yuan?" ”

What the? Fifty thousand? You must know that the monthly allowance of a squad leader on the front line is only two yuan, and this 50,000 yuan is a month's allowance for a division (those with establishment, those who expand the army are not counted), which is a lot.

Kong Xiangxi said beside him, "Commission, this Shanxi is my hometown, I think so, I will personally contribute another 50,000 yuan, just make up a whole number, and reward these heroes who protect my Shanxi fathers and fellow villagers." I sent this money, so I won't go through the Eighth Route Army account, I'll give it to you directly. ”

Lakh!! Zhou Kun really didn't expect that there would be so much money this time, especially this Kong Xiangxi, how Zhou Kun looks at him now is pleasing to the eye.

Jiang Zhong smiled and said, "This is your business, you can do it if you want, okay, in addition, I want to ask, what is the latest trend of your Eighth Route Army?" ”

Zhou Kun immediately became alert and said, "Our army has learned that the Japanese army is about to attack on a large scale, and is ready to play the role of the battlefield behind enemy lines, attract Japanese troops, and strike at the Japanese army's logistics supply lines in order to support the frontal battlefield." ”

It's the same as not saying.

Jiang intermediary was secretly dissatisfied in his heart, and he didn't say anything, but said, "Okay, so I'll rest assured, I hope you tell your teacher, he is also my student, I miss him very much, you have to fight well, fight well, I, Jiang, will never be stingy with bonuses and medals, come on." ”

A middle-aged, fat officer came in and said, "Take a seat." ”

Jiang Zheng nodded and said, "Let me introduce, this is Zhou Kun, chief of staff of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and this is He Zong, chief of staff of the 283rd Division of the New Third Army. ”

He Zong hurriedly saluted and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely let General Zhou feel our enthusiasm." ”

After speaking, He Zong and Zhou Kun left.

"Is it really useful for us to do this?" Kong Xiangxi asked with some unease.

Jiang Zhong closed his eyes and said, "Wang Ming of Yan'an and Wuhan has always been at odds with each other, Yan'an's secrets Wang Ming will not know much, since the Eighth Route Army has decided to continue to increase the role of the battlefield behind enemy lines, I will send them a telegram and order them to cooperate with Yan Xishan to start a counteroffensive in Shanxi, so as to attract the main force of the Japanese army, and if the Japanese army attacks in a big way, allow them to withdraw from Shanxi." ”

Zhou Kun was taken into the car by He Zong, and He Zong said hehehe, "How about it, you don't have this in Yan'an, this is imported from the United States before the war, it's very good." ”

Zhou Kun touched the chair, a little envious in his heart, they are all the chief of staff of a division, this gap is really not small.

He Zong continued, "You are the chief of staff, just attend the party of our chief of staff, there is just a party at my house today, let's go, Xiao Tang, drive." ”

Zhou Kun came on horseback all the way, but now he felt comfortable, and soon came to a small bungalow, and the two guards saw the car and immediately opened the door, only to see that there were many vehicles parked inside.

He Zong said, "This gathering is the chief of staff of each division, come and come, come with me. Saying that, he took the lead to open the door, only to hear that there was already singing inside, laughing and laughing, Zhou Kun felt strange when he saw anything, and when he entered the room, he found that the windows were covered by heavy curtains, but the whole room was illuminated by electric lights, and there were candles in the dim corners of the corners, and several men and women could be seen laughing and panting from time to time, it seemed that someone was up and down.

He Zong slapped his face and said, "Everyone, be quiet, I'll introduce a friend." ”

The crowd stopped, and so did the music.

He Zong said, "This is Zhou Kun, the chief of staff of the 115th Division, and he is a hero who fought the Pingxing Pass. ”

Zhou Kun only felt that his eyes flickered, and two carcasses like peaches were attached to his side, "Yo, this is General Zhou, I have admired the name for a long time, come, let's have a drink." Zhou Kun only felt that his whole nose was full of aroma, nodded dizzily and said thank you, took the wine glass and took a sip.

He Zong smiled and said, "General Zhou's blessings are not shallow, these two are the famous Bai Zhi sisters, okay, everyone applauds." ”

There was a lot of applause, and Zhou Kun suddenly felt cold in his head, what's wrong? This front line is tight, how can I feel normal about the things that are tight in the rear? Zhou Kun looked at He Zong and asked, "How often do you have such gatherings?" ”

He Zong sighed and said, "I don't do it often, you are by chance, do you see, those wines, those pastries, oh, and fruits, they are all expensive, we used to be able to hold it once a week, but after the war, it is getting worse and worse, and now it has to be held once every half a month." Otherwise, so many things can't be collected, and everyone is not having fun, let me tell you, the people here are your allies on the battlefield in the future, and when you are in trouble, whether everyone can help you or not, it depends on whether you can play with everyone here. ”

Zhou Kun was furious in his heart, he was born and died in the rear to resist the Japanese, but these scum were born and died on this wine table, and he couldn't help but be indignant in his heart, and suddenly found the most expensive wine in anger and drank it fiercely. That night, he came back drunk.

After He Zong sent Zhou Kun back, he came to Jiang Agent's house, "Bench, I am He Zong." ”

Jiang Intermediary nodded and said, "Come in, is there any news?" ”

He Zong nodded and said, "There is indeed a situation, that Zhou Kun was very tight at first, and then he drank too much before he said a little, but he stopped talking at every critical moment, but from a few words, the Eighth Route Army does not seem to be very poorly equipped, when I discussed the battlefield with him, he used firepower several times to cover this word, in addition, I searched his pocket when I sent him back, you see, this is what I copied." ”

Jiang intermediary took a look, but it was a list of goods, it should be Zhou Kun's own dry food on the way this time, with sausages, instant noodles, compressed biscuits and other things on it, Jiang intermediary was frowning, isn't this Eighth Route Army poor to sell pants, where did so many good things come from.

He Zong said, "I suspect that this was given by the Soviet Union, and it seems that the Soviet Union's support for Yan'an is not small." In addition, I asked him if Shanxi was hard, and he told me that Hebei would be even more difficult in the future, and it seemed that the Eighth Route Army was showing signs of moving Hebei. ”

Jiang Intermediary nodded and said, "I understand, well, okay, you did a good job, you go down." ”

After Jiang Zhong waited for He Zong to go down, his eyes narrowed and narrowed, and he secretly thought in his heart. (To be continued.) )