As a senior member of the state government, Zhang Qun naturally could not stay in the small Ping'an County for a long time, but soon after he left, the 33rd Division really felt his "sincerity".

Chief of Staff Zhou closed his mouth happily and said, "In the end, it is a member of the Central Committee, and a telegram will make ten trips to us!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "That is, Zhang Qun is a celebrity next to the chairman, who among the local officials dares not to give him face?" ”

In the past, when the Department of Political Science was strong, the CC Department and the Blue Coat Society were the targets of its ravage, and they were out of the limelight. After Yang Yongtai's death, the Department of Political Science gradually declined, but in this way, the status of Zhang Qun and others became transcendent, and all factions did not dare to offend easily, so as not to be taken advantage of by political enemies.

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Shizuo, then you really plan to go to Henan?" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Of course I want to go, I have already promised others, how can I lose my word?" Besides, as a soldier, how can you be indifferent when you see the people in trouble? ”

For a traverser, knowing that there is a tragedy in the road but not being able to stop it is the most painful thing. Just like the Nanjing Massacre, Zheng Weiguo could only look at the southeast in a daze, but he couldn't do anything. Now that another tragedy is about to happen, Zheng Weiguo decided to work hard to make amends, no matter what the outcome is, he must do his best.

After Zhang Qun left, Zheng Weiguo was also in a hurry to leave. Going to Tianjin is a strategic task and cannot be postponed any longer. Chief of Staff Zhou handed over a piece of paper and said, "The list of traveling personnel at the division headquarters is as follows, do you see anything to add?" ”

Zheng Weiguo took a cursory look at it and said, "That's it!" After I'm gone. It's all up to you! ”

Chief of Staff Zhou hurriedly said: "Please rest assured, as long as Yimin still has a breath of air, he will not let the enemy take away the base area!" ”

Zheng Weiguo patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's not so serious, the Japanese army is desperately transferring troops to the Jinpu line right now, where can they take care of us?" The key to the base areas is not external enemies, but internal unity. You have to do your best to hold all parties together and not let this good situation collapse. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou saluted and said, "Yes, division!" ”

Next. Zheng Weiguo led the 331st Regiment and some of the troops directly under him to the east. Prepare to cross the Pinghan line to southern Hebei, then cross the Deshi line to central Hebei, and then go north along the Daqing River to Tianjin.

There was a railway guerrilla detachment to guide them along the way, and the troops were familiar with the road. All the way through the blockade of the Japanese army without any danger. Duan Shuanghu glanced back. Said happily: "Damn." The blockade of the little devils is getting stricter and stricter, and if it weren't for the guerrilla detachment leading the way, it would be really troublesome! ”

Liu Zida smiled: "It's nothing. The Japanese army is not strong enough, and there are always loopholes in such a long section! He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that all the troops had arrived at a safe place, and then pointed to the endless Pingchuan in front of him and said: "Division, Brigade Commander Duan, you see, the front is the Great Plain of Southern Hebei!" ”

Zheng Weiguo was not happy, and said: "Okay, after crossing the Pinghan line, from now on the sea is wide and the fish jumps, and the sky is high and the birds fly!" ”

Liu Zida hurriedly said: "Master, that, hehe, can you take me to fly?" You see, I've been bored on this railway line for months! ”

Zheng Weiguo said apologetically: "Captain Liu, I'm afraid it's not right now." You are a bridge across the Pinghan line, and as soon as you walk on this bridge, it will be unstable! If the bridge is gone, how will the brethren come back? ”

Liu Zida hurriedly patted his chest and said, "Master, don't worry!" I will guard this bridge until all the brethren return safely! ”

Zheng Weiguo patted him on the shoulder and said, "Good job, brother!" ”

Liu Zida was originally the commander of the third battalion of the Ping'an County Security Regiment, and his qualifications were very old. Duan Shuanghu, the commander of the first battalion at the same level as him, has been promoted to brigade commander, and Li Dazhuang and several of them are also the commanders of the main regiment, holding heavy troops. But he is still standing still, and has been working hard to guard the east gate for Ping'an County.

The troops soon entered southern Hebei, where the situation was very complicated. There were Japanese troops, puppet armies, national armies from all walks of life, the Eighth Route and affiliated guerrillas, as well as landlords' militias, party associations, and bandits and bullies. Most of these forces are under the banner of resisting Japan to save the country or protecting the territory and the people, but there are not many who really resist Japan, and there are many people who harass the people.

Soon there were reports from the scout cavalry that bandit forces had been spotted ahead. Duan Shuanghu was so unhappy and said, "Quick, go check again!" Master, let's fire the first shot into southern Hebei here! ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Don't fight randomly, immediately send someone to contact the nearby Eighth Route Army, and then send someone to understand the style of this army." ”

Duan Shuanghu said with a smile: "Master, don't worry, I understand this, it's called Shichu famous!" ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled and said, "It's good to understand, don't shout everywhere!" ”

The Eighth Route Army was very weak in this area, and it was very unhappy when it heard that friendly troops were coming. The liaison officer rushed over and saluted: "Hello Division Commander Zheng, I am Fan Qiwei, the head of the Ningjin Guerrilla Detachment of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army!" ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly shook hands with him and said, "Hello Captain Fan!" This time, I invite you to learn about the situation of the gang of bandits in front. ”

Captain Fan said with a smile: "I just arrived in Ningjin, but I happen to know the situation of this gang of bandits. Their leader is called Liu Guodong, nicknamed Liu Motou, who is a veteran bandit in southern Hebei, and he has a lot of power! ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Then what kind of bandits are they? Raiding houses, sitting on the ground and sharing the spoils, or looting everywhere? Are there any major evil deeds, and is there any collusion with the Japanese puppet army? ”

Captain Fan thought for a moment and said, "It's not quite like the categories you said, it should belong to the category of occupying the mountain as the king." On weekdays, there are no particularly bad deeds, and they don't kill people easily, and they often do some things to rob the rich and help the poor, so the reputation is not too bad. ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "So it's a gang of righteous bandits? ”

Captain Fan couldn't help but laugh and said, "I'm afraid I can't talk about chivalry, after all, it's still a bandit!" At the beginning of the year, they were still active in the Julu generation, and at that time, they had a fierce fight with Wang Wenzhen's security group in Julu County because of personal enmity and territory. After our troops arrived, they persuaded them to cease fire, Wang Wenzhen led his troops to join our eastern column, and Liu Guodong led his troops to retreat. ”

Zheng Weiguo asked again: "Then did they resist Japan?" ”

Captain Fan said with a smile: "I used to fight under the banner of the Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army, but they couldn't even beat the bigger landlords. Where did you dare to fight the idea of the Japanese? However, he was born in poverty, and his attitude towards the Eighth Route Army was quite friendly, so we also focused on fighting for it and did not include it in the scope of the attack. ”

Zheng Weiguo sneered: "Not resisting Japan is a burden on the common people and a burden to the Chinese!" Shuanghu, haven't you been complaining that I didn't give you a chance? I'm going to give you this opportunity today, do you have the confidence to annihilate it? ”

Captain Fan didn't expect him to say it, so he hurriedly said: "Senior Commander Zheng, do you want to think about it in the long run?" Although this gang of bandits is not strong in combat, it is particularly slippery. If you push them into a hurry. Wouldn't it be worth the loss to throw it to the devil's side? ”

Duan Shuanghu slapped him heavily. grinned: "Don't worry, don't even think about running away from a miscellaneous fish!" As he spoke, he stepped forward and shouted, "Pass my orders and prepare for battle!" ”

The night owl said excitedly: "Brigade commander." Let our cavalry go into battle! ”

Several infantry battalion commanders were suddenly unhappy. Whoever leads the way on the spot. Whoever is the main attacker has fought. Duan Shuanghu said: "Don't make noise, you want the friendly army to see the joke!" The teacher said, let's be famous! Do you know what it means to be famous? ”

The crowd was bewildered. They all looked at Duan Shuanghu in unison. He whipped his horsewhip hard into the air, only to hear a crackling sound, and said triumphantly: "I don't know what to do, I'll tell you—you must first send someone to persuade you to surrender!" He can't blame us for not giving him a chance! ”

The night owl scratched his head and said, "Brigade commander, it's not okay, you're going to be on guard if you mess with people like this!" Besides, if people really surrender, how can we fight? ”

Several infantry battalions also felt that this plan was unreliable, but Duan Shuanghu was the number one general of the 33rd Division and the old commander of the 331st Regiment, and they did not dare to openly disobey the order.

After some selection, a warrior was finally chosen. He will represent the 33rd Division to persuade Liu Guodong to surrender! To be honest, everyone is a little worried that if the persuasion is successful, they will lose this opportunity to practice. Fortunately, Liu Guodong lived up to expectations, and before he could hear a few words, he drove this warrior out with a burst of sticks.

Liu Ertang picked up his rifle and was about to fire, but Wang Dazhui hurriedly reached out and held him down, saying, "Don't worry! Brigade Commander Duan said, as long as Xiaoman is not in big danger, don't make a move! ”

Xiaoman is that warrior. When he entered the village under the white flag to negotiate, the special service battalion and the sniper company also quietly lurked on a commanding height near Zhuangzi, ready to rescue at any time. Of course, not only to ensure the safety of the negotiators, but also to carry out the more important task of indicating targets for the artillery and eliminating the bandits.

As soon as they saw Xiao Man, who was beaten to a blue nose and swollen face, the soldiers were immediately furious. Brother let people bully, this is worth it! One by one, they screamed and wanted revenge.

Duan Shuanghu saw that his morale was already very high, and he hurriedly ordered: "Attention all battalions, prepare to attack!" ”

The infantry battalions immediately surrounded Zhuangzi from all sides. As soon as they moved, Zhuangnai also reacted, and a group of men and horses quickly rushed out of the barracks in Zhuangnai, and entered the fortifications at the entrance of the village, apparently intending to fight to the death.

Duan Shuanghu sneered and said, "Notify the special battalion and immediately guide the artillery battalion to fire!" ”

Boom Boom Boom Boom ...... The mortar shells immediately drew an arc and smashed directly into the fortifications of the village. Bandits are bandits in the end, and they don't know how powerful the regular army is.

In fact, they hid in the Zhuangzi and did not move, Duan Shuanghu couldn't figure out the truth and was really difficult to start. After all, street fighting is very cruel, and the US military's equipment is so good, but it has also suffered a big loss in Somalia. But as soon as the bandits rushed out, they lost the cover of the villages and streets, and all of them became live targets for artillery.

Deputy Head Huang finally understood Duan Shuanghu's intentions at this time, and said, "Luzao, your idea is too vicious!" ”

Duan Shuanghu snorted and said, "You know what to say, the viciousness towards the enemy is the greatest mercy!" ”

At this time, Liu Guodong's department had been blown up, and the high-ranking bandits with pistols had also been secretly eliminated by the snipers. As a result, the chaos could no longer be contained, and the remnants of the defeated army could only run around inside and outside the village.

Duan Shuanghu saw that the time had come to close the net, put down the binoculars and pushed the night owl, and said, "Hey, it's your turn, don't go quickly!" ”

The night owl was unhappy and said, "You remembered me when the battle was over!" Still, he led the cavalry to clean up the battlefield. As soon as the party cleaned up the rope, Liu Guodong's reinforcements also arrived, and they were divided into several units. Funnily enough, they were all dumbfounded when they arrived outside the village.

They were all Liu Motou's peripheral armaments, and when they heard the sound of gunfire in the lair, they hurried to reinforcements, but they didn't expect that the kung fu battle would be over in just a while. Faced with the shiny sabers of the cavalry, the bandits really did not have the courage to fight, so they had to throw their weapons aside and crouch on the side of the road with their heads in their hands. (To be continued.) For mobile phone users, please go to read. )

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