To the south of Tianjin, a small army in civilian clothes is cautiously weaving through the weeds on the side of the road. This was a reconnaissance unit under the 4th Division, which was ordered to conduct reconnaissance of the Japanese rear and supply lines. The team members were familiar with the road, evaded the search of the Japanese puppet army again and again, and were closely watching the enemy's every move.

A sharp-eyed scout suddenly pointed ahead and shouted, "Platoon commander, look! ”

The platoon commander hurriedly picked up the binoculars, only to see a cloud of smoke and dust suddenly rising from the north and rolling in, and he couldn't help but say in surprise: "This dust is raised high and straight, it should be a truck, the carriage is not so fast, and the dust raised is not so big." ”

"My good man, so old, the number of trucks is only old and young!"

"Let's go, let's go to the side and take a look, and we'll know the way by counting."

"Yes, platoon commander!"

Thundered...... The Japanese convoy was getting closer and closer, and soon, even the ground began to tremble. One of the scouts was surprised and said, "How many trucks are there for such a big movement!" ”

The platoon commander glared at him angrily and said, "Don't be surprised, wait and count when the convoy comes, and then report to the military division." ”

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This information was uploaded layer by layer, and it soon reached the hands of the General Staff. When Chief of Staff Zhou received the telegram, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly found Zheng Weiguo and reported: "General Seat, there is the latest information. The Japanese army increased its troops on the Jinpu line again, and all the trucks were maneuvering, and ......"

Zheng Weiguo asked, "And what?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said with a little uneasiness: "And these trucks are Isuzu 94 three-axle trucks that are relatively rare in North China. ”

Zheng Weiguo asked: "Is it the kind with six wheels?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou nodded and said, "Yes." That's it. The truck's payload capacity is much higher than that of previous Toyota and Nissan pickup trucks. And according to our intelligence, the number of such trucks in the Japanese army is not large, and most of them are located in the northeast region. In this way, I am afraid that this batch of reinforcements was also transferred from the Kwantung Army. ”

"Kwantung Army!" Zheng Weiguo chewed this information carefully, but he was confused. Okamura Ninji why did he want to increase his troops at this time? Now it is logistics, not troops, that restricts the combat capability of the Japanese army! Isn't the more troops deployed, the greater the logistical pressure?

Just as he was puzzled, Political Commissar Cheng suddenly came and shouted when he entered the door: "Commander, a guest is coming." Would you like to meet it? "When I came in, I saw that Chief of Staff Zhou was also there. smiled again: "Yo, where is Lao Zhou too?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou nodded and explained, "Well, the Japanese army has a large number of troops to reinforce again. We're wondering about it! ”

Political Commissar Cheng sighed. I didn't ask much. At present, the division of labor between the military and the government of the various units in central Hebei is very clear. Troop training, intelligence, operations and other related matters are all uniformly dispatched by the General Staff; The Political Department is responsible for personnel transfers, establishments, organization and publicity, rewards and punishments, military law, and political and ideological work. The logistics department is responsible for health, life, supply, logistics, and baggage; The production, maintenance, and equipping of weapons and equipment are the responsibility of the Armament Department.

Zheng Weiguo asked casually: "Guest, where did the guest come from?" ”

Political Commissar Cheng replied with a smile: "Western Regions! ”

Zheng Weiguo suddenly realized and hurriedly said: "Chief of Staff." This information just now is very important, but I don't have a clue for the time being, your staff will analyze it first, and if necessary, you can ask other departments to cooperate. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou nodded and said, "Understood!" ”

Zheng Weiguo patted Political Commissar Cheng on the shoulder and said, "Let's go, let's go first to meet the guests from the Western Regions." ”

The two soon arrived in the headquarters parlor, where three guests were talking and laughing. Looking at the color of the tea, it is clear that it has been around for a while.

Political Commissar Cheng walked in front and stretched out his hand and said, "Let me introduce to the comrades, this is Commander Zheng of the Second War Zone!" ”

The three of them all smiled and said, "Look up for a long time!" ”

Political Commissar Cheng pointed to a rather handsome middle-aged man again: "Commander, this is Comrade Chen Tanqiu." He was afraid that Zheng Weiguo would not understand the details, so he added: "Comrade Chen Tanqiu is one of the founders of our party and a representative of the first congress. Now he is the head of the Eighth Route Army Office in Dihua"

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly stretched out his hand to shake him, thinking to himself, good guy, a big representative, that is the elder of our party! There are not many people in the party who have this qualification.

Political Commissar Cheng pointed to a middle-aged man who looked like Taizu and introduced: "Commander, this is Comrade Mao Zemin, who serves as the director of the Department of Finance and the Department of Civil Affairs in Western Regions Province. ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "I know that it is my party's money bag!" ”

Mao Zemin hurriedly waved his hand and smiled: "If you want to talk about money bags, I don't dare to compare with Chief Zheng." ”

Chen Tanqiu also said: "Yes, when I set off from Yan'an, the comrades also asked me to convey my gratitude to Chief Zheng. If it weren't for Chief Zheng's help, our Eighth Route Army would not have had a good time! ”

Zheng Weiguo glanced at Political Commissar Cheng embarrassedly, and couldn't help but wonder a little in his heart, could it be that these two people still don't know their identity? This level of secrecy is too high! But seeing that Political Commissar Cheng made a look, he knew that he must have a purpose in doing this, so he didn't say it.

There is still a young man left, and Political Commissar Cheng said: "This is Comrade Lin Jilu, who serves as the county magistrate of Kuche County in the Western Regions. ”

Chen Tanqiu took the opportunity to introduce: "Wei Liang (Lin Jilu's character) is a talent of our party and has studied in Japan. After going to the Western Regions this time, he did a lot of good and practical things for Liang to relieve the people in Kuche County, and was called Lin Qingtian by the locals! ”

Lin Jilu's face was a little tender, and he hurriedly said: "Secretary Chen, don't praise me, I just do things with my conscience, but I can't afford the title of Qingtian." ”

Zheng Weiguo said approvingly: "Hey, if you can do things with your conscience, such an official can afford it!" ”

After a while of greetings, everyone sat down separately. Chen Tanqiu and the three of them all worked in the Western Regions before, because Sheng Shicai, the ruler of the Western Regions at that time, was still holding the thighs of the old Soviet Union at this time, and he also helped China G a lot, so he allowed China G to develop strength and train personnel in the Western Regions.

However, Sheng Shicai was neither a true Bolshevik nor a true nationalist. In essence, he is a careerist and dictator. He once called the government of the Western Regions, the GC Party, and the GMT "China's three major political blocs," and regarded himself as the "third leader" other than the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, and called him, along with Stalin, Roosevelt, Churchill, Chang Kaishen, and Mao Taizu, "the six leaders of the anti-fascist front in the world." How rampant and ridiculous!

Deng Fa, the former representative of China G in the Western Regions, had an incisive evaluation of him: "Sheng Shicai, in terms of his background, is an ambitious warlord; In terms of his thoughts, he is a soil emperor; In terms of behavior, it is a wolf breeding pig. ”

Historically, the German army drove straight in, and the Soviet Union retreated. Not to mention the loss of troops. It also lost a large part of the country. Sheng Shicai saw that this old Maozi was going to die, so he immediately changed his court and voted for Chang Kaishen. Moreover, he slaughtered the personnel of China and G in the Western Regions. Among them are Chen Tanqiu and others.

Zheng Weiguo probably knows a little bit about this matter. But it's not very clear. In particular, the specific time could not be determined, so he had to try his best to persuade Yan'an to withdraw the people as soon as possible. At first, Taizu and the others were a little reluctant to give up such a piece of territory, but recently, the limelight over there has gradually become wrong. Finally aroused everyone's alarm. Chen Tanqiu: This is only the first batch, and there will be several more batches to withdraw.

The two sides talked for a while, and finally reached the substantive issue. Chen Tanqiu said half-jokingly: "Chief Zheng, let's not hide it, we are here to find you this time?" ”

"Oh?" Zheng Weiguo said: "How do you say this? ”

Mao Zemin explained: "This is the case, at present, the Japanese invaders are attacking North China with heavy troops, which is extremely unfavorable to the overall situation of the war of resistance. After much consideration, Yan'an decided to send another group of cadres into the northeast to reopen the base areas in the north and south of Manchuria, and contain the Kwantung Army, so as to reduce the pressure of the enemy army on North China. ”

Chen Tanqiu continued: "It's a pity that our strength is limited, so I want to ask Chief Zheng to help send us to the northeast," he said with some embarrassment: "Please ask Chief Zheng to help us provide a batch of funds." ”

Zheng Weiguo shook his head and said helplessly: "The idea is good, but I'm afraid the timing is wrong!" If there had been a chance for development in the Northeast, I would not have persuaded the Anti-Japanese Federation to withdraw to the country. ”

Chen Tanqiu said solemnly: "Chief Zheng, please forgive me for saying that I shouldn't have withdrawn the Anti-Japanese Federation in the first place. Now it is not easy for the troops to fight outside the border. ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said: "If the Anti-Japanese Federation does not withdraw, I am afraid that it will be wiped out long ago." Has Secretary Chen thought about it, how can the army gain a foothold in the Northeast? ”

Chen Tanqiu replied with certainty: "As long as we are dedicated to the sake of the people, the people will support us!" And this time, the Soviet Union also expressed its position, saying that it would give us a batch of materials to help us develop in the Far East. ”

Zheng Weiguo sighed and said, "It seems that Secretary Chen doesn't know much about the situation in the Northeast!" I don't know if you have learned about the situation from the comrades of the Anti-Japanese Federation before? ”

Mao Zemin said embarrassedly: "This is because our work is not meticulous enough, and it is indeed not yet!" He also explained: "When we returned to Yan'an, the comrades of the Anti-Japanese Federation had finished their studies at Kang Da and returned to Suiyuan to retrain the troops. Therefore, we plan to go to Jizhong first, and then meet up with the comrades of the Anti-Japanese Union here. ”

Chen Tanqiu also explained: "We plan to concentrate on training in Jizhong for three months before entering the Northeast. ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "So that's the case, but I'm afraid you don't have enough estimates of the difficulties!" The problems in the Northeast cannot be solved after three months of training. ”

Chen Tanqiuqi said: "Oh, I still have to ask Chief Zheng for advice!" ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said, "I don't dare to ask for advice, but there are some situations that must be told to you truthfully." First, the rule of the Japanese army in the northeast has stabilized, and the living standards of the common people are even better than those in Kannai, and the people are at peace. To put it mildly, everyone is used to being slaves of the country. It's almost impossible for you to let them fight with the little devils at this time. ”

"As for the second point, judging from my experience with Lao Maozi, the support of the Soviet Union has always been unreliable. Even if Stalin did have this plan, it would not be counted until the supplies arrived. ”

Chen Tanqiu's face was a little ugly, and he said angrily: "According to Chief Zheng's intentions, then the Northeast will never want to take it back?" ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "Of course not! At present, Japan's national strength is strong, and the exploitation of the people of Northeast China is relatively light. However, if the war continues like this, Japan's national strength will soon be exhausted, and as the war develops, sooner or later the little devils will brutally oppress the people of Northeast China. At that time, it will be easier for our army to develop further to the northeast, and the masses of the people will also recognize the essence of the Japanese aggressors. ”

"This?" Chen Tanqiu and the three of them glanced at each other, all a little at a loss. Before leaving Yan'an. Taizu said that if he had a problem, he would go to Zheng Huzi, but he didn't expect Zheng Huzi to refuse to help, what can I do?

Seeing that there was a little cold, Political Commissar Cheng hurriedly stood up and made a round, and said: "In this way, it is not a trivial matter to return to the Northeast, let us discuss it first, and then give an answer in two days?" ”

Chen Tanqiu said helplessly: "It's okay!" ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "A few of you have been working the saddle horse along the way, so let's go to the guest house to rest first." What is needed just say. ”

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After seeing off a few guests. Zheng Weiguo hurriedly asked, "Old Cheng." Why don't they seem to know who I am? ”

Political Commissar Cheng nodded and smiled: "Heh, I didn't say it." The chairman has instructed that your current position is important, and it is even directly related to the success or failure of the revolution. Therefore, all unrelated personnel are kept confidential. And they're about to enter the Northeast. You can be arrested at any time. What if one of them can't stand the test and leaks the secret? ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded somewhat understandingly, and asked again: "Then why is Yan'an in a hurry to enter the Northeast?" Didn't I say it before. Wait until the Japanese rule in the Northeast is weakened before doing it? Now at this time, you see, it's not as good as 39 years! Even if you want to do it, you will have to wait until after the outbreak of the Pacific War! ”

Political Commissar Cheng explained: "Hey, the situation is very unfavorable to us now! Don't look at the fact that we are booming in North China, but we are extremely passive in terms of overall strategy. Like this time, the Japanese army attacked on a large scale, and there was not even a single echo outside of North China. In addition, this time the Western Regions have been abandoned, and the central government is bound to open up new strategic areas. ”

"Oh, that's right!" Zheng Weiguo felt a little understood, and asked again: "I'm afraid that there is still a reason for Lao Maozi, right?" ”

Political Commissar Cheng smiled and said, "I know that I can't hide it from you!" The Soviets said that the pressure on the western front was too great, and demanded that our party launch a counteroffensive behind enemy lines to reduce their pressure on the eastern front so that they could deal with the Germans in the west with all their might. ”

Zheng Weiguo laughed and said: "Hmph, this old man is really whimsical, how can we fight back with our strength?" It's almost the same to die. According to the wisdom of the chairman, I will not fail to see this. Besides, the Anti-Japanese War has been fought for five years, and Lao Maozi refused to give me even a bullet to the party, and only sent dozens of books, why should we go to block the bullet hole for them? There is no such reason in the world! ”

Political Commissar Cheng sighed and said, "Of course the chairman is against it, but some people in the party can't see this. Therefore, everyone took a step back and decided to send part of the force to try it in the northeast first. ”

In this time and space, the Eighth Route Army was at least ten times more powerful than the same period in history (counting firepower), and some people began to get hot-headed. On the one hand, in addition to the feelings for the Soviet Union, on the other hand, the covetousness of the weapons that Stalin promised. And this trap cake is indeed very tempting, Northeast, who is not greedy!

"No way!" Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and said: "I have to send a telegram to the central government, and at this time, I must not send people to the northeast to cause any riots." This will only result in a loss of strength. ”

Political Commissar Cheng shook his head and said, "Since the central government has made a decision, I am afraid it will not give up easily." Let's figure out how to perfect this plan, shall we? ”

Zheng Weiguo insisted: "No, if the strategy is wrong, it will cost a lot of money in tactics." Moreover, the current situation is still that the enemy is strong and we are weak, and we do not have the capital to squander it like this. ”

Commissar Cheng said again: "But what if it succeeds? To say difficult, where is not difficult! Although your words are reasonable, I am afraid that I will not be able to persuade the central government, so don't bother to make efforts. ”

Zheng Weiguo walked a few steps in the house a little helplessly, stood in front of the window and said: "I have another reason, that is, I mentioned before, the Japanese army will start the Pacific War within a year. This is a great opportunity for us. If we are to carry out a riot in the Northeast at this time, it will not be cost-effective to win or lose. Victory, which will slow down the pace of the Japanese army to the south; Defeated, let alone defeated. ”

"This?" Political Commissar Cheng hesitated for a moment and asked, "Commander, can you be sure that the Japanese army will definitely launch the Pacific War today?" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Very sure!" Didn't I analyze the enemy situation in my report to the Central Committee? ”

Political Commissar Cheng smiled awkwardly and said, "Hehe, I'll tell you the truth!" Your conclusion is also skeptical. Think about it, how big is Japan, and how much steel production is a year? Even a fraction of the United States is insufficient, how dare you provoke the United States? ”

Zheng Weiguo also smiled helplessly, before the Pearl Harbor incident, who would have thought that the Japanese would dare to touch the United States? Even the Americans themselves did not expect it, and even refused to believe it even when they received intelligence.

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In Yan'an, Taizu handed a newly received telegram to Mr. Zhu on the side, and said with a smile: "Boss, Zheng Huzi has sent another telegram, you can take a look first." ”

Mr. Zhu stretched out his hand to take it, and said with a smile: "Are you against us advancing into the Northeast at this time?" This Zheng beard, he is the one who is bent on fighting back to his hometown, and he is also the one who opposes it! ”

Taizu smiled: "The boss is really good at pinching!" Alas, this Zheng beard, he not only opposes our advance into the northeast, but also does not agree with us to establish a large base across the Great Wall and beyond, believing that it will overstimulate the Japanese army and affect the strategic layout. Boss, what do you think? ”

Mr. Zhu thought for a while and said: "If it is really as Zheng Huzi said, the Japanese army will launch an attack on Southeast Asia in the near future, then we are right to be patient for the time being." As long as we hold out for another year, our strength will grow even further, and the Japanese army and the US military will compete for Southeast Asia, even if they win, they will be a miserable victory. ”

Taizu was silent for a while, and finally nodded and said, "Okay, then let's listen to this god operator again, I want to see if he is so spiritual every time!" ”

When they heard this, they burst into laughter.

At Zheng Weiguo's insistence, Yan'an finally temporarily dismissed its plan to organize a riot in the northeast. Chen Tanqiu and others were appointed separately, and Chen himself was transferred to Suiyuan, responsible for liaising with Fu Zuoyi, and serving as the top leader of the Central G in Suiyuan, with the nominal position of being the head of the Eighth Route Army's office in Wuyuan.

Mao Zemin served as Minister of Economy of the Second World War Zone, a new post responsible for the financial, fiscal, military, material supply, and circulation of the entire Second World War Zone, which is equivalent to the chairman of the Central Planning Commission, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Commerce, and the Governor of the People's Bank of China.

Lin Jilu was assigned to Professor Yang as his deputy because he was good at administrative work, and at present, Jizhong is busy with wartime production, and there is a shortage of such talents.

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"Commander, you can do it! I didn't expect that the things that the central government formed a resolution were also pulled back by you! Political Commissar Cheng sighed: "I really didn't expect it! ”

Zheng Weiguo didn't feel anything, just waved his hand and said, "Convince people with reason!" ”

Political Commissar Cheng smiled and asked again: "Commander, this matter is settled." How do you plan to deal with the increase in Japanese troops? ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "Chief of Staff Zhou and they are investigating, and there is no result for the time being, but I vaguely think of a possibility. ”

Political Commissar Cheng thought for a while, and suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in his head, and he hurriedly said: "Is it also related to the Soviet-German conflict?" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Most of the Japanese also have a piece of the pie, so they want to solve the war in North China as soon as possible." ”

Political Commissar Cheng gasped and exclaimed, "Little devil, this is going to encircle and suppress my base area at any cost?" (To be continued......)

PS: Saorui, it's been more late these days, shame!