The headquarters of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army and its subordinate 386 Brigade are now operating in the Ping'an and Xiyang areas, not far from Ping'an County. From October 22nd to 24th, the 386th Brigade successively won victories in the battles of Changshengkou, Shimen Village, and Mashan Village. However, there were setbacks during this period, and the 771st Regiment of the brigade was attacked by the Japanese army in Qiqian Village on the 23rd, suffering more than 30 casualties.

The terrain of Qigan Village is dangerous, and it is a place for soldiers and families. More importantly, this place is the east gate of the well, and if the Japanese army wants to cross Taihang, they must go here. The Japanese army could use the terrain to raid the Eighth Road, and of course the Eighth Route could also ambush the Japanese army in turn. If history had not changed, the 129th Division was now planning an ambush at Qigan Village, and then created a military miracle of two ambushes in the same place in three days.

The big war is coming, what is the 129th Division sending liaison officers to do? This is related to Wang Da's identity. Wang Da, a member of the ZG Party, is subordinate to the Local Working Group of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army. At present, he has been ordered to go deep into the vast areas along the Shanxi, Hebei, and Henan borders, cooperate with the local underground organizations, establish an anti-Japanese regime, organize the masses to arm, extensively carry out guerrilla warfare, and establish anti-Japanese base areas.

This time, he was appointed by the organization to make a special trip to Ping'an County, the purpose of which was to reach an agreement with Zheng Weiguo's subordinates to join hands to resist Japan. In addition, it also shouldered the task of inspecting the nature of the Zheng Ministry and testing whether there was a possibility of incorporation, in short, it had a lot of power.

As early as when Zheng Weiguo erected the flag and raised his troops, the ZG underground organization began to notice Zheng Weiguo and his anti-Japanese security group. It's just that at that time, they weren't sure whether Zheng Weiguo was really anti-Japanese, or he was seizing power under the banner of anti-Japanese resistance.

It was not until after the bloody battle of Chenjiagou that the underground party finally confirmed that Zheng Weiguo's department was sincere in resisting Japan. In addition, Zheng Bu's series of initiatives in Ping'an County have also been recognized by the underground party. They believed that this was a force that could be united and won over, so they suggested to their superiors that they send senior personnel to contact them. It was this suggestion that led to Wang Da's trip.

As soon as this Wang Da came out, Zheng Weiguo hurriedly looked at it. I saw that this man was thirty or forty years old, not tall, but with a calm bearing. The most striking thing is a pair of eyes, black and white, bright and bright.

Wang Da was also looking at Zheng Weiguo, seeing that he had a broad body and a round waist and a majestic figure, anyone who saw it had to praise him for being a good man. However, the beard on his face is shaved in a mess (Zheng Weiguo cried that I forgot to bring a Gillette razor when I crossed, you will just click on it) somewhat damaged the image.

Zheng Weiguo stretched out his right hand first and said, "It turned out to be a comrade of the 129th Division, our successor, Zheng Weiguo, who served as the head of the Anti-Japanese Security Corps. Zheng has long heard of the prestige of your department, like the battle of Yangmingbao, the cost is small, the result is large, it is really one of the most classic examples since the Anti-Japanese War. ”

Wang Da hurriedly stretched out his hands to hold them, and said with a smile: "Captain Zheng has won the award!" This time, your unit achieved a great victory in Erlongshan, annihilating the Japanese Yamamoto Brigade in one fell swoop, which not only broke the enemy's courage, but also strengthened the country's prestige, and was really a national hero. ”

Zheng Weiguo was a little surprised, he didn't know that the place where the enemy was annihilated was called Erlong Mountain, let alone which unit was the Japanese invaders who were annihilated. However, he had no intention of dwelling on these issues, saying: "Comrade Wang has won the award, and this battle depends on the soldiers who sacrifice their lives to fight, and the real heroes are them." ”

Wang Da glanced at the wounded in the hospital, and thought that the security regiment relied on the tactics of crowds to win, and said with some sadness: "The soldiers are all good, they only hate the weakness of the country, and they can only rely on human lives to fill the gap!" ”

Zheng Weiguo felt the same way and said, "Yes! Although we won this battle by luck, the casualties were really not small. ”

The two sighed, and Zheng Weiguo introduced the two officers around him to Wang Da, saying, "Comrade Wang, Zheng will introduce you to you." This is the first fierce general of our regiment, the commander of the first company, Duan Shuanghu. This is the pen of our regiment, Feng Kun, the secretary of the regiment headquarters. ”

Wang Da said with a smile: "I've heard of the two of them a long time ago, just like Head Zheng and Deputy Head Yu, they are both Chinese talents!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Thanks to Comrade Wang, let's have a meal together!" Uh, Taibai Lou, I'm please! "From the morning to now, he has not finished his rice, and he is really a little hungry.

Wang Da was not hypocritical, and said with a smile: "It's better to be respectful than to obey!" ”

They left the hospital and went straight to Taibai Building. It is one of the best restaurants in Ping'an County. Along the way, the fathers and villagers of Ping'an County met Zheng Weiguo, and they were very enthusiastic. As soon as I arrived at the restaurant, the shopkeeper vacated the best private room without saying a word. The diners who came to eat, whether it was a small person in the market or a landlord and gentry, came to say hello.

Wang Da sighed: "The relationship between the military and the people of your ministry is really good! It is also rare for the regular army of the Kuomintang to get along so well with the common people. In fact, not only is the Kuomintang's military discipline corrupted, but there has been a saying in China since ancient times that bandits are like combs and soldiers are like grates. The common people of the old society often had to flee and hide when they were soldiers.

Yu Lao Gen'er looked a little interested and said: "The people's hearts are bright!" If nothing else, just for our security team, in order to protect the villagers, dare to fight with the devils! ”

Wang Da nodded and said, "Yes, the eyes of the masses are bloodshot!" Only by being loyal to the people and caring for the masses can we win the sincere support of the people. Only with the support of the people can the strength of the anti-Japanese struggle develop and grow, and the great cause of resisting Japan can be successful. ”

Zheng Weiguo was very impressed when he heard this, and thought to himself that if Chairman Chang Kaishen could understand this truth, the War of Resistance would not be so difficult.

In order to show respect for Wang Da, and also to improve internal relations, Zheng Weiguo invited all the officers above the deputy company level in the county seat to accompany him. There are only two people on Wang Da's side. In addition to himself, there is also a young man, presumably his guard or orderly. Since the officers had their own important tasks and could not come immediately, Zheng Weiguo and the others had to wait in the private room for a while.

When Wang Da was speaking, Zhang Haiyan happened to come in. When he saw Wang Da, he hurriedly said: "This is Comrade Wang of the Eighth Road!" Our person, Zhang Haiyan, is the chief of staff of the security regiment. Zhang just listened to Comrade Wang's talk about the relationship between the military and the people, and it was really a small remark, which shows that it is not a fluke that your unit has been able to defeat the Japanese army repeatedly. ”

Wang Da hurriedly said: "Wang is just talking on paper, which makes Chief of Staff Zhang smile." It is really a miracle in military history that your unit was able to completely annihilate a brigade of the Japanese army with the strength of a security regiment this time, and it has set an example for our anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians in North China. ”

Zheng Weiguo was a little embarrassed to be praised, snorted, and said with a smile: "Actually, we only annihilated more than 700 enemies, and we are not a fully equipped brigade. If the devil really wants to send a brigade of more than 1,000 people, we can't resist it with our strength. ”

Wang Da said with a sincere face: "Head Zheng is too humble! Now that the Japanese army is rampant, the national army has been defeated repeatedly, and it is enough to destroy 700 enemies in one battle! Commander Zheng's ability to lead the security regiment into an elite division to defeat the enemy also shows that he is talented! After praising Zheng Weiguo, he changed his words and said: "Although there are many anti-Japanese forces in North China at present, it is a pity that the strength is too scattered and cannot form a joint force. If everyone can join hands, they will be able to create a good situation, I don't know what Chief Zheng thinks? ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Comrade Wang means to let us join the Eighth Route Army? ”

Wang Da was stunned, he didn't expect Zheng Weiguo to be so direct. He hurriedly put forward the proposal of China and G on the establishment of an anti-Japanese national united front, saying that he had no intention of annexing friendly forces, but only hoped to join hands to resist Japan. However, how could he be willing to turn away such an anti-Japanese security regiment? So he quickly said what was in his heart again: "Of course, if Commander Zheng is willing to lead his troops to join the Eighth Route Army, it will naturally be great!" On behalf of the head of the Eighth Route Army, I would like to extend a warm welcome to your unit if you want to stay in Ping'an County, you can use the name of the Ping'an County Guerrilla Detachment; If you want to be organized as the main force, you can reorganize it into a field regiment. ”

During this period, the expansion of the Eighth Route Army was still relatively restrained, and the local troops mostly flaunted the banner of a certain guerrilla, and the main force was lined up in a sequence behind the number given by the Kuomintang, for example, the 359th Brigade originally had two regiments, the 717th Regiment and the 718th Regiment, and later added a 719th Regiment by itself.

Yu Laogen suddenly interjected and said, "If we join the Eighth Route Army, how much equipment can you give us?" How many troops to replenish? ”

Wang Da was a little embarrassed when he heard this. He thought for a moment and said: "Don't hide it from you, our Eighth Route Army is also very short of weapons and equipment now, and we can only solve some military uniforms and bullets. You need to recruit the troops yourself, and the headquarters can send some officers and political workers. ”

According to Comrade Wang's idea, the security regiment has won a great victory, and not only should it not reach out to the headquarters, but it should also hand over some of the seizures. Of course, he won't say this, and if he scares the security team away because of a little equipment, it's too worthless.

Yu Laogen was a little disappointed when he heard this, and said, "That's it! Lao Gen'er secretly thought that if such a thing happened, it would be better to join the national army. Not to mention the Central Army, it is Yan Laoxi's famous picking, and the treatment of the Jin Sui Army is much better than that of the Eighth Road!

Zheng Weiguo thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Comrade Wang's proposal is very good, but whether or not to join the Eighth Route Army is not something I can say alone, I have to ask for the opinions of the brothers." ”

Wang Da began to be full of joy, thinking that he was about to exceed his task. But when I heard the latter words, I realized that the road was not so easy. He thought for a moment and said, "Commander Zheng, it doesn't matter whether your unit joins the Eighth Route Army or not. I really hope that you and I can work together to fight against Japan! ”

Zheng Weiguo bowed his head and said: "This is nature. Putting aside the matter of co-ordination, Zheng still has a reluctant request. ”

Wang Da hurriedly said: "Head Zheng, please speak." ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "At present, our department is seriously short of military instructors and political workers, and there is also a shortage of cultural instructors. Your department is full of talents, can you send a group of people to come and support? ”

Wang Da thought for a moment and said, "Naturally, there is no problem with this, but I still have to ask my superiors for instructions on how many people to send." "The Eighth Route Army was generally enthusiastic about sending political workers, because the Communist Party did a very good job in military movement.

Zheng Weiguo is not afraid that the troops will be dyed red, because he himself grew up under the red flag. He laughed and said: "The more people, the better, preferably old Red Army and university students." Of course, I don't ask for it in vain, and I will pay the salaries of the personnel assigned by your ministry according to their ranks. In addition, I will also present a batch of materials to your ministry to show the sincerity of our ministry to join hands to resist Japan. ”

Wang Da was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Then thank you so much to Captain Zheng." "Now the life of the Eighth Route Army is quite passing, but the supplies are also quite scarce. If someone is willing to help, that's great.

Zheng Weiguo said: "Comrade Wang doesn't have to be polite, it's all for the sake of resisting Japan!" ”

After a while, the officers arrived. Both sides tacitly agreed that they did not mention the matter of incorporation again, and the banquet ended only after the guests and hosts were happy.

That night, Zheng Weiguo summoned all the officers to the regimental headquarters war room. Where the anti-Japanese security regiment should go next, Zheng Weiguo already had a plan. However, he would rather hear the opinions of his brothers. After all, this is not his personal armament, not his regiment alone.