In Renqiu County, a prisoner cart moved slowly under the escort of cavalry. The prisoner was imprisoned in the prisoner car, Gao Ningzi, the former commander of the Fifth Regiment of the 1st Guerrilla Division. After a public trial, the military region decided to execute him on the spot for murder, rape, robbery, treason, and other crimes.

At this time, Gao Ningzi had long lost his former spirit, and was hanging his head and being locked in the car, with a big wooden sign inserted behind him, which read "Kill the dog traitor Gao Ningzi". Among them, the word killing is written very large, murderous, and very deterrent.

Both sides of the street were crowded with black crowds, but they did not come to see them off, but to watch the excitement. Because there were so many people coming, the people behind couldn't see it at all. So they squeezed forward desperately, causing the scene to be very chaotic. This put a lot of pressure on the officers and men of the 1st Security Division, who were responsible for guarding the duty, for fear of a stampede or a riot.

"Kill this bandit!"

"Gao Ningzi, you have a today!"

"God has eyes, and evil has evil retribution!"

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Seeing the prisoner van coming, the emotions of the crowd were very excited. Many people shouted and cursed while smashing vegetable leaves, rotten tomatoes and other debris into the prisoner car. The cavalry warriors were startled and hurriedly dodged away, for fear of being attacked by the pond fish. This evasion made Gao Ningzi completely exposed to everyone's "firepower", and was soon smashed into a pig's head.

Gao Ningzi was very stubborn, and he dared to scold the crowd at this time, which completely angered the onlookers. If it weren't for the officers and soldiers of the 1st Security Division trying their best to maintain order, I am afraid that this kid would be hacked to death on the spot. There are also some people who are in a hurry and have already started setting off firecrackers. The scene was out of control for a while, and Zhao Yunxiang, who was in charge of security work, was scared out of a cold sweat.

Zheng Weiguo, Political Commissar Cheng and others watched from a restaurant, and said with emotion: "This Gao Ningzi can be regarded as innocent, I have never seen such a bandit with such a big anger from the people." ”

The secretary of the Renqiu County Party Committee, who was standing on the side, nodded hurriedly and said, "Well, yes! This man was so heinous that he should have been executed a long time ago. He paused, and then asked in a low voice, "Commander, will Se Zongfeng and Gao Shuncheng be executed?" ”

Zheng Weiguo and Political Commissar Cheng glanced at each other, smiled wryly and shook their heads. It was decided after discussion by the Jizhong Military and Political Committee. Se Zongfeng and Gao Shuncheng were exempted from the death penalty. Each was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment and confiscated family property. This decision caused a lot of criticism, because there were very high calls from the people and the army for the execution of Se Zongfeng and Gao Shuncheng. After all, it was the Anti-Japanese War period, and traitors were the most hated by people. In a way, it even pulls hatred points more than devils.

Outside Se Zongfeng's compound, there were often some people watching with ill intentions. If it weren't for martial law for the troops. Maybe the house was raided by the angry crowd that day. Gao Shuncheng's wife didn't harass her, it is estimated that everyone was unwilling to bully a woman.

However, some people pleaded with Se Zongfeng and Gao Shuncheng, asking for a reduction in punishment or even a complete pardon. The Central Bureau of Statistics sent an official letter. He said that Se Zongfeng had made great contributions to his work in his early years and asked for amnesty. Lu Zhonglin hoped to transfer Gao Shuncheng to southern Hebei to "make meritorious contributions". For these unreasonable demands, Zheng Weiguo naturally refused them all.

As he spoke, the prisoner's cart had slowly moved to the open space outside the east gate. Many people have already taken their positions early, just waiting for the most exciting moment.

"Let go of me, let go! Lao Tzu will not let you go! Gao Ningzi was pulled out of the prison cart by two fighters. He began to struggle desperately, but he could not break free, and he was so anxious that he shouted loudly.

The soldiers escorted Gao Ningzi to the execution point and then pushed him to the ground. The soldier in charge of the execution stood behind with his rifle in his hand, and loaded the bullet with two clicks. Death approached step by step, and finally crushed Gao Ningzi's nerves. He began to shout for mercy, but this not only did not help, but attracted a lot of ridicule.

"Cut, I thought it was a man, but it turned out to be a coward!"

"It's not too much to kill him ten times, and I want to spare my life!"

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The crowd was talking as they craned their necks to look, their eyes unblinking, for fear of missing the best opportunity. Bang! With the sound of a gunshot, Gao Ningzi's shouting stopped abruptly and fell headlong in a pool of blood. The soldiers stepped forward for a routine check, only to see that there were two large blood holes in his head, and he was already too dead to die.

Everyone saw it really clearly, and after exclaiming, they hurriedly retracted their necks. Immediately afterward, a burst of crackling firecrackers rang out in the clearing, and some people even began to cheer. This is the villagers of Renqiu County celebrating the elimination of a bully in the military region. After a while, the crowd finally began to disperse, after all, each with its own life.

Seeing that the situation was back to normal, Zhao Yunxiang wiped his sweat and scolded with a smile: "Damn, shooting a bandit is more tiring than fighting!" ”

Deputy Division Commander Ma Biao said: "Division, let's go and report to the commander!" They're leaving soon. ”

Zhao Yunxiang nodded and said, "Okay, let's go now!" ”

Zheng Weiguo: They are indeed already starting to pack their bags. The supplies and personnel sent by the Germans have already entered the base area. This is a strategic issue related to the development of the base areas, and he must go there himself.

On the occasion of parting, Zhao Yunxiang, Ma Biao, Fan Zixia, and Wang Guangwen hurried to see them off. Political Commissar Cheng waved his hand and said, "Don't send it, go back!" Step up and do a good job of reorganization! ”

The 1st Guerrilla Division has been reorganized into the 3rd Regiment of the 1st Hebei Security Division. Wang Guangwen was appointed head of the regiment, Zhu Panxian was appointed political commissar, Zhang Haichun was appointed chief of staff, and Zhu Li was appointed director of the Political Department. Zhu Panxian and Zhu Li are cadres sent by Jin-Cha-Ji, and the candidate who defeated Lu Zhonglin in the election election a few days ago has been able to take up his new post. Zhang Haichun was also born in the Northeast Army, and studied in the Northeast Lecture Martial Arts Hall, where he received a formal military education.

Division Commander Zhao Yunxiang said: "Commander, Deputy Commander Cheng, you have too few people with you, or I will transfer another battalion to escort you to Lixian." ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "No need, there are already troops accompanying us." ”

Ma Biaoqi said: "Which troops?" Didn't the cavalry brigade go back first? ”

Zheng Weiguo pointed to the side and said with a smile: "Huh." Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives! ”

Everyone hurriedly looked in the direction he pointed, and saw a group of troops waving green flags and wearing flat white hats marching in order. The first person was none other than Ma Benzhai, the commander of the Muslim detachment.

Zhao Yunxiang greeted and said strangely: "Isn't the Muslim detachment from the Second Division?" ”

Zheng Weiguo explained: "The military department intends to form a direct teaching brigade based on the Muslim detachment, with Commander Ma as the brigade commander. ”

Originally, he just wanted to transfer Ma Benzhai to the military headquarters, and the Muslim detachment was still in the battle sequence of the second division. But Ma Benzhai himself was reluctant to leave the Muslim detachment, so Zheng Weiguo had to "pack" and take it away. Of course, in this way, the losses of the second division will be large, and Zheng Weiguo must compensate from elsewhere. Fortunately, the Muslim detachment is also one of the best units in Jizhong. This trade is not a loss.

Zhao Yunxiang suddenly realized. patted Ma Benzhai on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay, the tone is so tight, I won't say a word when I am promoted!" Although Ma Benzhai became the commander early. But the Muslim detachment is currently only the size of a battalion. So being a brigade commander is a proper promotion.

Ma Benzhai was not keen on official positions. Just smiled innocently. In fact, he was even a little worried, afraid that he would not be able to fight at the headquarters. After all, the teaching brigade is to protect the safety of the military headquarters. And there are not many opportunities to go to the front line in person as Zheng Weiguo.

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said: "Okay, send you a thousand miles, you need to say goodbye in the end, you all go back, step up the reorganization!" ”

Zhao Yunxiang and the others hurriedly stood upright and saluted: "Please rest assured, commander, use me in the first battle, and I will win!" ”

"Get out!" With Ma Benzhai's order, the troops began to set off. After a quick trip to Gaoyang County, he stopped to rest, and after lunch, he continued south, and returned to Lixian County in the afternoon of the same day.

Chief of Staff Zhou led his troops to greet them at the north gate, and he was very happy to see Zheng Weiguo and them return safely. He has been feeling guilty for the past few days, thinking that it was his work mistakes that caused Zheng Weiguo and his party to be in danger, so he apologized to everyone as soon as he returned to the headquarters and made a review in public.

After he finished speaking, Political Commissar Cheng also took over the conversation and took the responsibility on himself, thinking that his responsibility was greater. Director Wang soon joined in, and the three of them had a heated debate about it.

Zheng Weiguo quipped: "Yo, some people fight for a big fart." It's good that you guys even fought over mistakes. ”

Political Commissar Cheng disagreed, and said with a smile: "Criticism and self-criticism, only in this way can we find out our own mistakes and correct them." Don't underestimate it, Commander, this is one of our magic weapons of victory! ”

Zheng Weiguo said with emotion: "Well, if you say so, I am also responsible for this 'Segao incident', and the responsibility is the greatest. So, I'm going to review it with you as well. At the same time, please supervise me in the coming time and help me correct my mistakes. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou hurriedly said: "Commander, how can I blame you!" If you hadn't made a decision on the spot, where would the situation in Renqiu have calmed down so quickly? ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said: "It's just to atone for the crime, and it can't deny the mistakes made before." In fact, I was really too careless in this operation. The successive victories caused me to lose my due vigilance and almost caused huge losses to the anti-Japanese cause. ”

Political Commissar Cheng hurriedly persuaded: "Commander! ”

Zheng Weiguo waved his hand to interrupt his dissuasion, and continued: "I know that you are here to maintain my prestige, but as a soldier, I can't deceive myself. Wrong is wrong, and I have the courage to face it. ”

He insisted on making a review to everyone, and Political Commissar Cheng was very moved after listening to it, and stood up and applauded to express their support. This is probably what Taizu said, sincere and open self-criticism with mistakes will not only not lose face, but will help make up for mistakes, so as to gain everyone's understanding, and the prestige will be higher.

This meeting can be regarded as the end of the "Segao Incident". However, in fact, the War of Resistance has just begun, and in the foreseeable future, the situation in Jizhong will gradually deteriorate. In the process, there will definitely be people who will be sacrificed, some will retreat, and some will defect. So this is just a preview of what the future holds.

Political Commissar Cheng also felt the arrival of the crisis and said worriedly: "The situation in Wuhan is very tight, and in my opinion, it can last until the end of this year at most." ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, this is the most optimistic prediction. In my judgment, if the situation continues to deteriorate, there is a risk that it will fall in October. After the Japanese army conquers Wuhan, it will inevitably return to North China to deal with the base areas behind enemy lines, so we must seize the time to strengthen our strength. ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Can you get the Germans to send another batch of supplies?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "I'm trying to figure out a way. But the most important thing is to rely on our own strength, foreigners are always unreliable. ”

Political Commissar Cheng thought of what Zheng Huzi said before, and hurriedly asked, "Isn't there a batch of supplies that are about to arrive?" Where is it now? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "We have already arrived at the first sub-district, and we will be able to reach Lixian County tomorrow according to the plan." ”

Political Commissar Cheng said happily: "It's really good. Commander, what are these supplies, and how much are they? ”

Zheng Weiguo shook his head and smiled: "Let's go and see it tomorrow, to be honest, I don't know what it is." The Germans promised that they would come over with the corresponding supplies, but then they sent a telegram saying that they could not guarantee that all the requirements would be met, and Chief Li Zongren robbed him halfway, so Zheng Weiguo did not know what it was. (To be continued......)

PS: A note on the handling of Sejong Peak and Gao Shuncheng. After reading the previous chapter, many people said that the two people were extremely guilty and must be executed, and some even thought that the traitors should kill their entire family. These views are understood, but not followed.

The reason is very simple, because these two people are not small minions, and whether to kill or not to kill must consider political influence. Politics is an art of compromise.

Just like Indonesia and the Philippines, the vast majority of Chinese hate them, but in the event of a natural disaster, the Chinese government still has to lend a helping hand. This is called political influence, which is not subject to personal will.

When Zheng Huzi was in Ping'an County, he could still rely on his enthusiasm to fight, but when he became the commander of the Jizhong Military Region, he had to consider the problem from a political level.

This is the only way for him to "grow up", if he can't adapt to it, then he is not worthy of controlling such a large piece of territory in Jizhong. In this article, Zheng Huzi chooses such a path, then he must abide by the corresponding rules of the game, and not simply kill people for the sake of breath. After all, killing people is not an end, just a means, otherwise the cart before the horse.

Of course, friends with different opinions are welcome to correct and criticize. In any case, I hope you will continue to pay attention to and support this book, thank you!