Chapter 302: Race Against Time

The communications staff officer barged in in a panic and stammered, "Counselor, I still can't get in touch!" ”

"Then keep in touch, even if you break your fingers! Do you still need me to teach you this kind of thing? Chief of Staff Zhou waved his arms and shouted loudly, so frightened that the communications staff officer hurriedly retreated.

Director Wang persuaded on the side: "Chief of Staff, don't worry, the commander and Lao Cheng will be fine." ”

Chief of Staff Zhou sighed heavily and said with annoyance: "Can I not be in a hurry?" Commander, if he has three longs and two shorts, let's ...... Alas! Saying that, he slapped himself on the head, feeling regretful, knowing that Lu Dao should have sent more troops to accompany him. What's the use of a cavalry company, no matter how well equipped?

Gaoyang County, Headquarters of the First Security Division. The correspondent hurriedly came and handed over a telegram and said nervously: "Division commander, the military headquarters is in an emergency!" 100,000 urgent! ”

Master Zhao Yunxiang joked: "What big deal can there be now? Could it be that the commander can't hold back and wants to ask for a wife? Ha Lu Ha! As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to take the draft of the telegram, but after just a glance, his face changed greatly, and he hurriedly shouted: "Quick, urgently assemble, and immediately send someone to inform Commander Ye." ”

Ten minutes later, the first batch of troops of the 1st Security Division had already packed up their bags and quickly rushed in the direction of Renqiu at the speed of a rapid march. The night owl's cavalry was a step slower to set out, but soon caught up, rushing to the front like a gust of wind.

Hejian County, Hebei Guerrilla Army and the Divisional Headquarters of the Second Army of Central Hebei. Commander Meng Qingshan was discussing with Political Commissar Hou Ping, Deputy Commander Xu Peijian, Chief of Staff Yan Jiuxiang, Director of the Political Department Wang Zhi, and others about establishing county brigades in various counties.

A telegrapher hurriedly barged in, gasping for breath and saying, "Commander." Oh no, something big is wrong! ”

Meng Qingshan was slightly dissatisfied, waved his hand and said, "Say it slowly, don't panic, the sky can't fall!" ”

Commissar Hou also walked aside and poured him a cup of tea, and while taking the telegram, he asked, "Where did this telegram come from?" Hey, 100,000 urgent...... What the? Gao Shuncheng wants to rebel! "Phew, the teacup fell to the ground halfway through.

"What?"

"Mutiny!"

When Commander Meng and Deputy Commander Xu heard this, they couldn't help but exclaim.

Commissar Hou stomped his feet and said, "This guy was originally a bandit. It doesn't matter if the mutiny is not a problem. What is fatal is that today the commander and political commissar Cheng went to Renqiu to inspect. With only one cavalry company with him! ”

"Ahh Why didn't you say it earlier? Quick, summons the order, assemble urgently! There was a sudden rush of chickens and dogs jumping in the headquarters. The troops stationed between the rivers quickly began to assemble and quickly marched north. Acting as the vanguard was the Muslim detachment led by the head of the Ma Ben Zhai detachment. Because they have more horses. And the combat effectiveness is also very good.

The commander-in-chief of the former enemy was Deputy Commander Xu. Because he knows the enemy situation very well, the first defeat of Gao Shun Chengbu is his masterpiece.

Watching the troops move towards the north one by one, Commander Meng said worriedly, "Alas. It's so far away, I don't know if it's too late. What if...... Alas, what is this! ”

Political Commissar Hou sighed and said, "Old Meng, there's only so much we can do, and the rest depends on the destiny of heaven!" ”

Commander Meng had a whim and said, "Old Hou, how about you say that I will take a telegram to Gao Shuncheng now and persuade him to restrain himself from the precipice?" ”

Political Commissar Hou said angrily: "You are confused! If this guy listens to persuasion, he will mutiny? Maybe as soon as you send the telegram, he will immediately raise troops and rebel. ”

Commander Meng explained: "That's what I want!" As long as he rebelled, Commander Zheng and Deputy Commander Cheng would definitely be aware of it. They are all cavalry, as long as they don't enter the city, they will definitely escape! ”

Political Commissar Hou thought about it and felt that it was indeed very reasonable, but he was still a little worried. What if Zheng Weiguo and the others have been tricked into the city? Wouldn't this telegram become a talisman? After thinking about it, the two never dared to make up their minds, so they had to send a telegram to the military department and let Chief of Staff Zhou and Director Wang make the decision.

Chief of Staff Zhou and Director Wang were also dumbfounded after seeing the telegram, this is undoubtedly a fierce medicine, either death or life. It's a miracle to get people out, but what if it's self-defeating? Who can bear the responsibility of "killing" the chief and deputy commanders? If Zheng Weiguo and Cheng Zihua had any accidents, others would definitely suspect them of borrowing knives to kill people.

As the minutes passed, both of them were sweating profusely. Chief of Staff Zhou looked at the big clock next to the wall, paced a few steps, and finally made up his mind, and said sharply: "I can't wait any longer." I have made up my mind, and I will send a telegram to Gao Shuncheng immediately. Tell him that as long as he abandons the darkness and turns to the light, he will not pursue anything in the past. Otherwise, the door will not be left! ”

Director Wang was taken aback by these murderous words, and hurriedly persuaded: "Isn't this too risky?" Division Commander Zhao and Commander Meng are directing the troops to rescue, in case ......"

Chief of Staff Zhou waved his hand violently and said categorically: "There is no more in case!" The troops on both sides have not heard back so far, and they must not have caught up. If we drag on like this, when the commander and they enter the city, we will be completely finished. ”

Director Wang was a little flustered and said hurriedly: "But! ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Okay, I will give the order, and all the responsibilities will be borne by me!" If something really happens to the commander, then I'll die and apologize! ”

Speaking of which, Director Wang finally stopped blocking it. He was a little embarrassed and said: "It's better to send it in the name of the military department, so the effect will be better!" ”

The dispatcher looked at the telegram, and was about to send the telegram with trembling hands, when a sudden emergency telegram came from the first division. The correspondent who received the telegram said excitedly: "Don't send it yet, the commander is saved!" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou and Director Wang hurriedly said: "What's the situation, tell me quickly!" ”

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Early in the morning, Ren Qiucheng Zhao's family burned the pot (wine shop). This was originally the property of Sejongfeng, but it was later transferred to Gao Shuncheng and became the headquarters of the 1st Guerrilla Division. I think that at the beginning, Commander Meng also praised Se Zongfeng for this, calling him an enlightened landlord. Unexpectedly, this guy turned into a hidden pile planted by the Japanese army in Jizhong.

Division Commander Gao Shuncheng walked anxiously around the headquarters, asking his subordinates about the movements of Zheng Weiguo and his party from time to time. Of course. Not everyone knows their plan, and most people think that Gao Shuncheng wants to pat the leader's ass!

"Report! The division seat and the military headquarters sent a telegram, saying that the commander and his entourage had set off and would rush to Renqiu before noon today, so that we could prepare lunch and prepare to greet us! ”

Gao Shuncheng said excitedly: "Okay, great! You call back immediately, and say that I Gao Shuncheng will definitely entertain the commander well, hahaha......haha

Until this time. The military department has not yet detected the abnormality of Gao Shuncheng's department. Chief of Staff Zhou and Director Wang even joked after seeing this telegram. said that there was murder in the message, but I didn't expect it to be a prophecy.

Gao Shuncheng then mobilized troops inside and outside the city under the direction of Se Zongfeng, nominally to strengthen the city's defense and security. Because the chief and deputy commanders are coming, this move is completely reasonable. So people didn't think much of it.

But actually. There's a lot of stuff in that. Officers and troops close to Gao Shuncheng were gradually replaced in important positions. For example, city fortifications. On the contrary, members of the People's Self-Defense Forces (PDF) or small factions that formed their own mountains were pushed out of the city.

It was at this time that Deputy Division Commander Wang Guangwen was transferred, nominally to strengthen supervision in the suburbs. In order to prevent the enemy from smashing up, in fact, he was cut off from the military camp in the city. He had no foundation in the 1st Guerrilla Division, and there were not many people who could be mobilized, so he became a bare-bones commander.

Several guards followed him sullenly and muttered, "Deputy seat, Senior Commander Gao is also too cautious, and he actually drove us out of the city at this time." ”

Deputy Division Commander Wang's eyes flashed, and he said lightly: "What is there to complain about?" Work needs! ”

That being said, this anomalous maneuver caused him to be on high alert. So he secretly contacted the "dark pile" that he had arranged before. When he was first sent, he was tasked with dividing and dismantling the 1st Guerrilla Division, so he prepared a lot of work in this area, but he didn't expect it to be used on this occasion.

Judging from the information from several hidden piles, it seems that Gao Shuncheng is really just trying to strengthen security. After all, standing in Gao Shuncheng's position, of course, his old brother is the most assured. In this way, it is also a matter of course to arrange one's own people to important positions. Deputy Division Commander Wang shook his head suspiciously, thinking to himself if he was really too worried?

A confidant said: "Deputy seat, I still feel that something is wrong, do you want to send someone to remind the commander?" ”

Deputy Division Commander Wang sighed and said, "But what if I make a mistake?" The commander will definitely think that I want to take the opportunity to usurp power! Isn't that not a person inside and out? ”

The henchman nodded and said, "That's right!" But what if it's true? If something happens to the commander, the superiors will definitely hold us accountable! ”

Deputy Division Commander Wang thought for a moment and said, "In this way, you should step up reconnaissance first and see if you can get words out of Gao Shuncheng's henchmen." In addition, inform the Renqiu County Party Committee and our people to get ready. If something really goes wrong, it's a big deal to fight for this old life! ”

It's a pity that there are no members of Gao Shuncheng's core among their people. Besides, since Gao Shuncheng dared to do it, he naturally did a lot of work in terms of secrecy. Deputy Division Commander Wang's people were busy for a long time and didn't find anything, but instead aroused the vigilance of Gao Shuncheng and Se Zongfeng.

Gao Ningzi snorted and said, "These people are really tired of being tired, and they dare to come to the bottom of Master Gao!" Uncle, Zheng Huzi is already on the road anyway, why don't we get rid of these people first? ”

Se Zongfeng's housekeeper hurriedly persuaded: "Captain Gao, you better be patient for the time being!" Those who travel a hundred miles are half ninety, and the more you are here, the more careful you must be! ”

Gao Shuncheng was also very confident in his arrangement, so he did not agree to Gao Ning's request. But what he never thought was that there was a problem in Baoding.

Deputy Division Commander Wang and the others have secret contact information with the first sub-district, to put it bluntly, there is a radio station hidden in the city. With the help of the cover of the hidden pile, Deputy Division Commander Wang skillfully got rid of Gao Shuncheng's eyeliner. At this time, a sub-district was also urgently contacting them, so the two sides quickly got in touch. Knowing that Gao Shuncheng had defected, Deputy Division Commander Wang couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

So he hurriedly sent his henchmen to inform Zheng Weiguo and his party outside the city, and gathered people in secret. However, there are not many troops he can mobilize, and it is better to talk about nothing. The key is to stop Zheng Weiguo and them outside the city, as long as they don't enter the city, Gao Shuncheng will not dare to act rashly.

On the road leading from Gaoyang to Renqiu, the cavalry company was guarding Zheng Weiguo and his party at high speed. One of the spearheads suddenly turned back from the front and shouted, "Report! Commander, there is a man on the road who says he has important information and asks to come and see you right away! ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "What kind of information?" But it did not slow down, because the cavalry was advancing in formation, and the men and horses rushing in front could not be rashly slowed down, otherwise it would be easy to cause a rear-end accident.

The spearhead replied, "He won't say it, he has to see you first!" ”

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and said, "Well, then take him to Renqiu." Now we're in a hurry, and we'll talk about it slowly after we get into the city. So the troops continued to gallop forward. (To be continued......)

PS: Thank you very much 123456789ass for the two monthly passes in a row. This month's writing is a bit of a card, but there are a lot more monthly passes, is it that the mountain people are writing better and better? Ha Lu Ha!