At the west gate of Renqiu County, people from all walks of life are waiting to welcome Zheng Weiguo. Gao Shuncheng and others also stood in the crowd, anxious as ants crawling. But no matter how anxious it is, it's useless, the official road in front is still empty, and there is no one. Deputy Division Commander Wang Guangwen stood in the crowd and sneered secretly, thinking that it must be the people he sent who played a role, and he was very happy.

At this moment, he suddenly felt his shoulders sink, and when he looked back, he saw that it was Gao Shuncheng, and his face was quite unkind. Deputy Division Commander Wang took a deep breath, pretended to be dazed, and asked, "Oh, it's the master's seat, you have something to do with me?" ”

Gao Shuncheng snorted, and said suspiciously: "Deputy Division Commander Wang, why haven't they come yet?" He suspected that Wang Guangwen had a connection with the military department, so he made a tentative statement.

Deputy Division Commander Wang was secretly refreshed in his heart, but he made an innocent expression on his face, and said, "Master, you are laughing, how do I know this way?" Maybe it's a break on the road, why don't we go and meet it? ”

Gao Shuncheng said sharply: "Deputy Division Commander Wang, the guards in the suburbs are all arranged by you, and if something goes wrong, you will be fully responsible." ”

Deputy Division Commander Wang hurriedly said: "This is natural, but the suburbs are under the control of our first guerrilla division, and the bandits in the vicinity have long been wiped out, as long as there is no rebellion, there will be absolutely no problem." ”

Gao Shuncheng was told the central matter, snorted angrily, and said, "This is the best!" At this time, although he tried his best to remain calm on the surface, his heart was like fifteen buckets of water, up and down, for fear that the matter would be exposed.

Standing beside him, an officer was his confidant, named Li Er Mazi. He is scheming. In the past, when selling smuggled salt, he played the role of a military advisor for a long time. He saw Gao Shuncheng's uneasiness, his eyes rolled, and he said in a low voice: "Master, do you want me to take a few brothers to the front to have a look?" ”

Gao Shuncheng thought for a moment and said, "Okay, bring a few fast horses, and come back immediately to report if there is any situation." ”

Li Er Mazi patted his chest and said, "Don't worry!" ”

He was about to leave but was stopped by Se Zongfeng's men. As a representative of the enlightened squire, he also stood in the midst of the welcoming crowd. It's just that in order to hide people's eyes, he didn't stand with Gao Shuncheng's people.

Se Zongfeng glanced at them and asked them not to send them to find them, because once the personnel sent out were against the water. That's a real failure. It's better to let someone who is completely unaware go and explore the way. so as not to be seen by Zheng Huzi and them.

At this moment, several cavalrymen suddenly rushed to the intersection in front, and shouted loudly while galloping: "Commander Zheng has arrived!" The crowd was waiting anxiously when they heard the shout. Especially Gao Shuncheng and their gang. One by one, it's like being beaten with chicken blood.

Deputy Division Commander Wang's face suddenly turned pale. The adjutant touched him lightly. Signal if you want to do it right away. Deputy Division Commander Wang thought for a moment and shook his head. The situation is unclear now, and rash action will only make things more passive.

It didn't take long. A large group of cavalry emerged in front, neatly lined up in two directions. Each road was a man and two horses, and although it was a long journey, it did not appear tired, but energetic and majestic. Where had the officers and men of the 1st Guerrilla Division seen such a military appearance before, and they opened their mouths wide one by one, eager to stuff a toad into it.

Like Gao Shuncheng, their group has ghosts in their hearts, so they are naturally even more nervous. Some of the timid ones had earth-colored faces, their teeth were ringing, and the bolder ones were spitting vigorously, and the thought of fighting such a unit in the future was like beating a drum.

Gao Shuncheng has no regrets in his heart, now that he is also a family and property, why do he have to work so hard? It's a pity that it's easy to get on the boat and difficult to get off the boat, so I had to step forward and rush left and right: "Everyone, Commander Zheng has arrived, let's all come forward to greet you!" ”

Although they waited for such a long time, everyone's enthusiasm was still very high, and they came forward to greet them one after another. Zheng Weiguo jumped off the horse, strode over, and said with a hearty smile: "Renqiu's fathers and fellow villagers, I was delayed on the way just now, so I am a step late, and I ask you to forgive me!" ”

Seeing his kind attitude, representatives from all walks of life rushed forward to greet him. Most of them are out of respect for him as a famous anti-Japanese general, and of course, there are many people who want to have a relationship with him in order to get more care in the future.

Gao Shuncheng also desperately squeezed out a smiling face, stepped forward and said, "Brother Zheng, you have worked hard all the way!" For the sake of the reorganization of our guerrilla division to let you run all the way, the little brother is really sorry not to go! ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled and said, "Senior Master is serious, this is my job, and I should do it." Come, let me introduce to you, this is the new deputy commander Cheng, who is in charge of the ideological work of the troops. ”

Gao Shuncheng hurriedly stepped forward to salute, and then shook hands to say hello. He suddenly found that Political Commissar Cheng was still wearing a bandage on his arm, and hurriedly said, "Deputy Commander Cheng, are you injured?" ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "Alas, this thing is quite unlucky. On the way here, Deputy Commander Cheng accidentally fell off his horse...... That's why it's been delayed for so long. ”

Gao Shuncheng was very relieved when he heard this, and he hurriedly glanced at his henchmen, signaling that the plan would be carried out according to the original plan. These people had already prepared, so they hurriedly hugged Zheng Weiguo and his party and walked towards the city.

Deputy Division Commander Wang was blocked outside by Gao Shuncheng's people, and he couldn't get in, so he shouted in a hurry. This shout was very abrupt, and it startled Gao Shuncheng's little minions.

Gao Shuncheng was worried that something bad was going to happen, so he made a look, and several big men with bad faces quickly squeezed over. Deputy Division Commander Wang didn't expect them to move their hands outside the city, so he was taken aback, and hurriedly reached out and held the gun handle.

At this moment, Zheng Weiguo suddenly smiled and said to Political Commissar Cheng: "Old Cheng, this is Deputy Commander Wang of the First Guerrilla Division. He sent someone to tell me that he wanted to work in the Political Department of the Military Region, what do you think? ”

Political Commissar Cheng said with a smile: "Xiao Wang is an all-round talent in civil and military affairs, so I naturally can't ask for it, I'm afraid that Senior Master Gao will be reluctant to give up this cadre." ”

Gao Shuncheng was stunned, and hurriedly said: "Deputy Commander Cheng said that he laughed, I just have to obey the orders of my superiors even if I am reluctant!" Brother Wang, the eldest brother is not driving you away, but he just doesn't want to delay your future. Don't blame the big brother for not keeping you! ”

Deputy Division Commander Wang smiled and said, "Then thank you Brother Gao for your kindness." At this point, his heart finally settled down. Because he never told Zheng Weiguo that he was going to the Political Department. Then the only possibility is that you have already connected with the person you sent. But since they knew that Gao Shuncheng was going to rebel, why did the commander want to break into it? Deputy Division Commander Wang was very puzzled.

In fact, Zheng Weiguo also has a last resort. If they didn't come, Gao Shuncheng would definitely start a rebellion first when the matter was revealed. At that time, the comrades of the Renqiu County Party Committee and the county government, as well as the soldiers of the 1st Guerrilla Division who refused to obey Gao Shuncheng, would certainly be killed.

What is even more serious is that Renqiu County is located in the heart of the base area and can control the troops of various districts in central Hebei on all sides. If the Japanese army took advantage of the situation to attack, and then joined forces with Gao Shuncheng's men and horses, it would inevitably bring extremely painful losses to the base area.

So after weighing the pros and cons, Zheng Weiguo resolutely chose "knowing that there are tigers in the mountains." Biased towards Tiger Mountain". The purpose of his coming was to capture Gao Shuncheng, a big tiger. Minimize losses. Of course, it is better to put this rebellion into practice.

The group walked forward in a majestic manner, and the cavalry company took advantage of the height and the advantage of war horses to squeeze Gao Shuncheng's men and horses to both sides. This made Gao Shuncheng feel a little bad, and hurriedly said to Zheng Weiguo and Political Commissar Cheng: "The two commanders go slowly. I'll go see how the food is doing. so that the brethren may have their stomachs fed sooner. ”

Zheng Weiguo grabbed him and didn't let go. said with a smile: "Just let Deputy Division Commander Wang arrange such trivial matters." Deputy Commander Cheng values you very much, so you can talk more with Deputy Commander Cheng! When Deputy Division Commander Wang heard this, he understood it and hurriedly took the opportunity to leave.

Gao Shun's henchmen were all squeezed outside. Secretly complaining, he had no choice but to stay and continue to discuss with Political Commissar Cheng "the issue of the work style and discipline of the troops." As the two talked, they talked about the issue of the reorganization of the troops.

Political Commissar Cheng said: "Senior Commander Gao, we have never met before, and you may not know me very well. However, I often hear the head of Jinchaji mention you, saying that you are a good man in Hebei and a hero of the anti-Japanese resistance! ”

Gao Shuncheng pretended to be bold and said: "Deputy Commander, you have won the award, where can I be called a hero in front of Commander Zheng and you?" In fact, I have heard of your heroic deeds for a long time. It's just that I didn't expect to be able to see a big hero like you with my own eyes today, it's really a blessing for three lives, and a blessing for three lives! ”

Political Commissar Cheng said half-jokingly: "It turns out that you look up to me so highly, I used to think that you looked down on me!" ”

Gao Shuncheng hurriedly said: "What are you talking about?" A big hero like you, just like Guan Erye, it's too late for us to respect it! ”

Political Commissar Cheng said: "Then the military region has repeatedly ordered you to lead your troops to Lixian County to accept the reorganization, why have you been dragging it out and refusing to go?" ”

Gao Shuncheng hurriedly shouted: "Deputy commander, you don't know what I am doing!" ”

Commissar Cheng said: "Oh, you talk about it first! We are not unreasonable people when we are really in trouble. ”

Gao Shuncheng explained: "My brothers all said that we were people from Ren (Qiu), River (Jian), and Da (City), and they swore to defend their hometown to the death. If the troops were to be transferred, many people would quit. ”

Political Commissar Cheng nodded and said, "It's understandable that the soldiers are reluctant to leave their hometowns. However, as an officer, you should take the lead in doing their ideological work, not tolerate it. If all the Chinese in the world are like them and only willing to stay in their hometowns, then how can they resist Japan? Take me as an example, I'm from Shanxi, shouldn't I go back to Shanxi! ”

Gao Shuncheng hurriedly said: "The deputy commander is right in his criticism!" In fact, I have been doing the work of the brothers for the past few days, and I have convinced a large number of people. They all expressed their willingness to accept the adaptation, but they hoped to be reorganized in Renqiu. ”

Political Commissar Cheng said: "It is not impossible to reorganize in Renqiu, but after the reorganization, I still obey the transfer. The thoughts of the King of the Mountain are unacceptable! ”

As he was talking, Gao Ningzi suddenly led a large number of people to rush over, shouting as he walked: "We have to defend Ren, He, and Da, and we will not leave our hometown even if we die!" ”

It turned out that Se Zongfeng saw that Gao Shuncheng was caught in the middle and couldn't get out, so he hurriedly asked Gao Ningzi and them to make trouble, wanting to take advantage of the chaos to snatch Gao Shuncheng out. Of course, it is better to separate Zheng Weiguo and the cavalry company.

Hundreds of people shouting together was really imposing, and the pedestrians on the street were scared to dodge. Fortunately, the cavalry company is not a vegetarian, and the tall war horses are a natural barrier, and they can't rush forward as soon as they cross Gao Ningzi.

Zheng Weiguo sensed the other party's intentions, his face turned cold, and he shouted: "Gao Shuncheng, what's going on?" Are you going to give me a dismount? ”

Gao Shuncheng was taken aback and hurriedly said, "Commander." Don't be angry, I'll clean them up! ”

Political Commissar Cheng didn't let him go, and said with a smile: "Commander, in my opinion, these soldiers are just reluctant to leave their hometowns, and they have no malice. Why don't you talk to them? ”

Gao Shuncheng nodded like a chicken pecking rice, and said continuously: "Yes, yes, yes!" What the deputy commander said was extremely true, and he hoped that the commander would conduct an examination. ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Very good!" Then let them send a representative over and talk! Well, it's the one at the front. Gao Ningzi? Oh. Yes. I've seen it in the river before. Gao Ningzi, come here, it's you! ”

Gao Ningzi was dumbfounded when he heard this, and he was stunned and didn't know what to do. Several cavalrymen couldn't help but say. Rushed forward to separate him and soon brought him over. Se Zongfeng felt that something was wrong. Shrunk in the crowd and prepared to flee.

I didn't expect Zheng Weiguo to be sharp-eyed. I saw it at a glance and said loudly: "Hey, why is that old gentleman so kind?" ”

Se Zongfeng hurriedly stopped. He smiled and said, "Old decay color Zongfeng, added as the president of the Renqiu Chamber of Commerce." I should have accompanied the two commanders more, but I had something at home and I was going to lose my company. ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly said: "Old gentleman, slow down, but the president who donated money to resist Japan and was commended by Commander Meng?" ”

With so many people watching, Se Zongfeng couldn't deny it, so he had to bite the bullet and say, "It's the old decay!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said to Political Commissar Cheng: "This old gentleman ruined his family and saved the country, which can be called a good story, and he is a well-known patriot in Jizhong. You see, shouldn't we also listen to his old man's opinions in this reorganization? ”

Political Commissar Cheng nodded and smiled: "It should be, what are you all doing in a daze, why don't you invite Mr. Se to come over?" ”

Se Zongfeng hurriedly said: "Thank you for the kindness of the two commanders, but there are still important matters to deal with at home, can you allow the old man to come back later?" ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "Don't refuse when you are old!" Company Commander Zhao, you send a platoon to Sefu to take a look, and if there is anything, you will help deal with it, and if there is nothing to do, you will protect the safety of Sefu. ”

Dozens of cavalrymen quickly left, also taking two machine guns with them. Several other cavalrymen stepped forward and "invited" Se Zongfeng.

Gao Shuncheng felt that something was wrong, and hurriedly asked, "Commander, who are you?" ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said with a smile: "Oh, nothing! It's just that I heard that Mr. Se is a great talent in the economy and people's livelihood, so I want to talk about it in detail. However, Mr. Se seems to have misunderstood us a little and has refused to make contact. I have no choice but to ask for it, and I will apologize to Mr. Se at the banquet later! ”

Se Zongfeng and Gao Shuncheng were stunned when they heard this, and they didn't know whether Lu Dao was true or false, but now that they were under siege, they didn't dare to act rashly even if they felt wrong.

The group talked and walked, and soon arrived at the largest restaurant in Renqiu County. Company Commander Zhao commanded a platoon to step forward and quickly take over the defense of the entire restaurant. With four machine guns in each corner, and a mortar position in the courtyard, a few men wanted to rush in.

Gao Shuncheng felt a tingling in his scalp, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and he said: "Commander, deputy commander, the soldiers of our first guerrilla division also want to toast you two, can you let them come into the restaurant too?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "Of course you can, but there are too many people and it will be noisy, so it's better to let the heads and deputy heads of each regiment come in first!" ”

When Gao Shuncheng heard this, he only felt that his eyes were dark, and he almost fainted. He originally wanted the troops to come in directly, and then take down Zheng Weiguo and his party with a large number of people. But now only the officers have come in, isn't it a sheep in the mouth of a tiger?

Zheng Weiguo didn't care what he thought, and directly asked Deputy Division Commander Wang to send someone to notify the officers to sit at the table, and then come and catch one by one, take down all the people and horses of Gao Shuncheng's family, and lock them all in the backyard of the restaurant. As for the officers of the other factions, they were appeased and let them go back to control the troops so as not to cause chaos.

Time passed quickly, and the banquet was about to begin. Zheng Weiguo and Deputy Division Commander Wang were all full of red light and laughing. Gao Shuncheng and the others were like sitting on pins and needles, they had the heart to resist but they didn't dare, so they could only secretly pray that the matter was not exposed.

Seeing that the wine and food were almost served, Deputy Division Commander Wang hurriedly said: "Commander, Deputy Commander Cheng, it's not too early, why don't you start the banquet now?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "Wait a minute, there are two more guests who will arrive soon!" ”

Deputy Division Commander Wang looked around, felt that everyone who should have come came, and couldn't help asking, "Who else is this?" ”

As he was talking, the guard at the door reported loudly: "Commander Ye of the Cavalry Brigade has arrived!" The head of the Muslim detachment Ma has arrived! (To be continued......)