With such a loud voice, needless to say, of course it is Brigade Commander Chen. According to his temperament of plucking feathers, he wants to intervene in everything that is beneficial. However, Zheng Weiguo did not dare to agree to this matter easily, after all, it involved the interests of China, Japan, and Germany, and the relationship was very great. The identity of the eight roads is too sensitive, and rushing in will only make things more complicated.

Chief of Staff Zhou knew that it was powerful, so he joked: "Chief Chen, this is an internal transaction, and you don't have this benefit." ”

Grand Brigadier Chen asked curiously, "What is the transaction so mysterious?" ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, just captured a few prisoners." ”

At this moment, the telephone on the desk suddenly rang. Chief of Staff Zhou picked up the phone and hurriedly hung up after saying a few words, and said anxiously: "Junzao, it was called from the hospital, and it was said that Deputy Army Commander Wang's situation was very bad. ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "Let's go, go to the hospital immediately." ”

Brigadier Chen has a good relationship with Wang Qifeng, and he is also busy keeping up.

Fortunately, the field hospital was not far from the headquarters, and the three of them rode their horses and galloped all the way, and soon arrived. Knowing that Zheng Weiguo was coming, the hospital was also prepared, and directly brought them to Wang Qifeng's bedside.

"Throne!" Deputy Commander Wang was very excited when he saw Zheng Weiguo, and he struggled to get up. The crowd was startled and hurriedly stepped forward to hold him down. At this time, if the wound bursts, it will really die.

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly persuaded: "Deputy Commander Wang, don't worry, just recuperate from your injuries with peace of mind." At present, all the 97 departments have successfully withdrawn to the north shore, and the little devils can't help us. ”

Deputy Commander Wang smiled with difficulty. said: "There is a military seat, and I don't worry about the affairs of the army. I invite you here today to explain what happened after death, so as not to die and feel at ease. ”

When Zheng Weiguo and Brigade Commander Chen heard this, they looked at each other, and they shouldn't have said anything good for a while.

Chief of Staff Zhou reacted quickly and comforted: "Deputy seat, you think too much." Just now, we asked Director Li of the hospital, saying that your condition is not too serious, just rest for a while. ”

Brigadier Chen hurriedly said, "Yes." Deputy Commander Wang. We haven't decided the winner of the bet yet, so you can't back down! Otherwise, I will look down on you for the rest of my life. ”

Deputy Commander Wang sighed and said with a wry smile: "Don't hide it from me. Isn't my own body clear? This time it's the end of the revolution. Brigadier Chen. I can't keep that bet. I'll leave it to you. ”

Chen Dalu's nose was sour, and he said, "Don't worry, from now on." I'll fight one more devil, and I'll pay it back for you. ”

It turned out, of course, when it was in the Taihang Mountains. The 386th Brigade and the 4th Cavalry Division often acted together, and in order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the troops, the two commanders made a bet to see who would eliminate more devils. Unexpectedly, before the battle was over, Deputy Army Commander Wang was accidentally injured.

Deputy Commander Wang turned around again and said to Zheng Weiguo: "Military seat, there is still one thing for subordinates to ask for. ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "If you have any requirements, I will definitely do what I can do, and I will try my best to find a way if I can't do it." ”

Deputy Army Commander Wang looked a little nervous and asked, "Junzao, do you say that we can win against the little devil?" ”

Zheng Weiguo replied affirmatively: "Of course, this is no problem, but it may drag on for a long time." ”

Deputy Army Commander Wang was a little excited, and his breath began to rush forward, and he said happily: "Okay, okay, I'll rest assured." Suddenly, he frowned, and asked again: "Then, can the Northeast be recovered?" ”

The reason for this question is because there was a call at that time for joint talks with Japan, and only the 18 provinces in the country should be retained, and the rest such as the Northeast, Outer Mongolia, and Inner Mongolia could be abandoned. Many of those who hold this idea are people from the upper echelons, and the state was once very passive.

Zheng Weiguo nodded vigorously and said, "Yes, it will definitely be recovered!" Not only in the Northeast, but also in Taiwan, we must take it back. ”

Deputy Commander Wang said repeatedly: "That's good, that's good." He also said: "Military seat, the land was lost in the hands of our generation, and we must take it back, otherwise we will be ashamed of our children and grandchildren when we live, and we will not have the face to see our ancestors after death." ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "I know the way, you can rest assured." ”

Deputy Army Commander Wang said with a smile: "As long as I can recover the lost territory and revitalize China, I will have no regrets in my life, but it is a pity that I can't see it with my own eyes." If the military seat can lead the troops back to the northeast, don't forget to burn some paper money to let me know. ”

Probably because he was too excited, Deputy Army Commander Wang suddenly coughed violently. The paramedics were startled and rushed to the first aid. In order not to affect them, Zheng Weiguo had to take everyone out of the ward.

"Director Li, didn't you say that the injury has stabilized before, why is the situation so bad now?" Although Zheng Weiguo is not a doctor, he can also see that Deputy Commander Wang's situation is very dangerous and may die at any time.

Director Li Mujing sighed and explained in a low voice: "Alas, there was no big problem, and several operations were successful. It's a pity that last night, the second seat somehow caught a cold. Trauma and internal feelings attack together, and Dr. Bai is helpless! ”

Zheng Weiguo said angrily: "How do you take care of the wounded! A deputy commander of the army had caught a cold while lying on a hospital bed, and the situation of the ordinary wounded was not even worse? ”

Li Mujing said aggrievedly: "Junzao, who can say for sure that there is such a thing as a cold? "Field hospitals like this are in backward conditions, and naturally there are no intensive care units. In many cases, the troops have to be transferred, and the wounded can only be carried on stretchers, and the risk of infection is even greater due to the crowded wards.

Zheng Weiguo calmed down a little and said, "Chief of Staff, inform the officers of the 97th Army Corps and the officers above the battalion of the 4th Cavalry Division to come to the hospital, and meet Deputy Commander Wang!" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou nodded and said, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away." ”

The officers quickly arrived. Of course, the fastest to come were the officers of the Fourth Cavalry Division, especially the old subordinates brought out by Wang Qifeng from the northeast. After all, they have been with each other for the longest time and have the deepest friendship.

After Deputy Division Commander Liang Dongkai came, Zheng Weiguo immediately expressed his position to let him serve as the acting commander of the Fourth Cavalry Division, and be responsible for the military affairs of the Fourth Cavalry Division during the period when Deputy Commander Wang was unable to take care of things. He also promoted Xu Mingshan, commander of the 11th Cavalry Regiment, to acting deputy division commander and concurrently served as the commander of the 11th Cavalry Regiment.

The head of Xu Mingshan blamed himself very much, and cried bitterly: "It's all because of his incompetence and failure to protect the deputy seat." ”

Zheng Weiguo comforted: "This account is a blood debt owed by the Japanese devils, so don't blame yourself." In the future, follow Commander Liang to kill more devils and avenge Deputy Commander Wang! ”

Unfortunately, Deputy Commander Wang did not survive in the end and died that night. There was a lot of crying in the ward, and everyone felt uncomfortable. But this is war, and someone will die.

Brigade Commander Chen sighed and said, "You guys fought really badly in this battle. Even the deputy commander was sacrificed. ”

Zheng Weiguo said sadly: "Yes." In addition to the death of Deputy Commander Wang, many officers at and above the regimental level were wounded or fell ill, and more than half of the officers at the battalion level were killed in battle. Since the start of the army in Ping'an County, there have never been such large casualties. ”

Brigadier Chen said, "Then what are you going to do next?" Withdraw to Jixi? ”

Zheng Weiguo shook his head. He said, "I can't leave yet." Then he asked, "I almost forgot." Have you prepared all the food you can help raise? ”

Brigadier Chen was a little proud. said: "It's been prepared for a long time, when did our Eighth Route Army let go of air artillery?" However, this batch of materials is not easy to come by, and you get what you pay for. I can't give it to you for nothing! ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "This is nature. Don't worry, I'll let the logistics pay you at double the market price. ”

Brigadier Chen scolded with a smile: "You still have a lot of money!" He asked curiously: "Now that the battle is over, why don't you go back earlier?" What can you do by staying here? ”

Zheng Weiguo quipped: "What, I'm afraid that I will stay and grab land with you?" ”

Brigade Commander Chen glanced at him and said nonchalantly: "Just this river beach, do you like to occupy it, who will rob you?" "At that time, the banks of the Yellow River were full of patches of sand, especially on the south bank, which was historically known as the sand area. This sandy land is very barren except for the good growth of watermelons, and the yield of other crops is not high.

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "Don't look down on this river beach, maybe you will rush to ask for it when the time comes!" "The Eighth Route Army later established the Hebei-Shandong-Henan Military Region, but it fought with the Japanese puppet army in this area. Due to the constant tug-of-war between the enemy and us, the Japanese army wantonly built a no-man's land and almost turned it into a blank field.

Brigade Commander Chen was a little dissatisfied, and said, "Don't divert the topic, let's talk about why you want to stay on the north shore for Lu, is there still a big battle to be fought?" ”

Zheng Weiguo glanced at him and said, "What, you also want to intervene?" ”

Brigade Commander Chen said very seriously: "How can we be so few devils? What's more, the terrain of northern Henan is slightly narrow, and if there is an opportunity to expand the scope, of course, we can't let it go. ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "You come with me!" ”

He took Brigadier Chen to the map, drew from Lanfeng to Zhengzhou with a pen, and said, "Do you understand? According to my estimates, the Japanese army will not retreat easily, and its main force will certainly continue to advance westward. And the national army will not give up Zhengzhou easily, and it will inevitably fight a few more vicious battles when the time comes. If we stay on the north bank, we can cross the Yellow River south at any time and threaten the retreat of the Japanese army. ”

Brigade Commander Chen said: "You mean to say that the Japanese army will seize the Pinghan line along the Longhai line, and then attack Wuhan along the Pinghan line?" However, according to our latest intelligence, the Japanese army did not intend to move south from the Pinghan Line. ”

Zheng Weiguo looked at him in surprise and said, "Your intelligence is really amazing!" ”

Historically, the Japanese army finally gave up the plan to the south of the Pinghan Line and instead advanced westward along the Huai River. The reason was that there were not enough troops to support two fronts at the same time (note: the other line was to trace the Yangtze River westward). As a traverser, Zheng Huzi was of course very clear, but he didn't expect that Balu could also grasp such a certain information in advance.

Brigadier Chen smiled proudly, but didn't say anything. He had worked in Shanghai for a period of time before, so he naturally knew very well what to say and what not to say.

"But there's one thing you probably didn't expect!" Zheng Weiguo said: "The Japanese army's revenge psychology is extremely strong, this time they have suffered a big loss, and they will definitely not give up!" ”

Brigade Commander Chen thought for a moment and said, "The Japanese army wants Zhengzhou, why don't you just give it to them?" "If it were the Eighth Route Army, it would definitely not defend one place, but the national army can't, if you let them fight a sports war, they don't have that ability at all, they can only defend on the spot.

Zheng Weiguo smiled bitterly: "The chairman will not agree." What's even more terrifying is ......" He hesitated for a moment, thinking about whether to leak the plan to break the embankment at the mouth of the garden to the Eighth Route Army.

Brigade Commander Chen said curiously: "What is there to be afraid of? His face changed, and he exclaimed, "Could it be that you want to replace the soldiers with water?" ”

Zheng Weiguo was startled, as if he was seeing a ghost, and said in surprise: "How do you know the Dao? "But it's normal to think about it. The intelligence of the Japanese army can be obtained, how can the national army's sieve-like secrecy system stop the underground party?

Brigade Commander Chen sighed and said, "What's the use of knowing the Dao? Can I stop the chairman? If he had listened to persuasion, the battle would not have been fought like this. (To be continued......)