Northern suburbs of Xi'an, Zhuangding Shelter. The director followed Zheng Weiguo and kept nodding his head and bowing, with a dog-legged face. After Zheng Weiguo inspected it inside and out, he sighed in his heart, where is this where people live? It is no wonder that the famous American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner for journalism said that the camp was compared to the Nazi concentration camp.

Seeing that Zheng Weiguo's face was not very good-looking, the director hurriedly said: "Senior Master Zheng, don't worry!" The conditions here are a little worse, but we will definitely treat your subordinates preferentially! ”

Zheng Weiguo poked his big belly with his hand and said, "Don't be too greedy! Three meals a day, eight feet of sleep at night, what do you want so much money for? Can you still take it to the soil? ”

The director shrank back with a shy stomach, and said with a smile on his face: "Hey, hey, yes, yes, what Master Zheng taught is that he must obey his humble duties, and he must obey!" The fat on his face trembled with laughter.

As soon as Zheng Weiguo saw his virtue, he knew that the dog couldn't change his, so he had to take out a gold bar from his body and throw it to him, saying: "If I know that the recruits of the 33rd Division of the Lu Dao Division can't eat and live here, be careful of your dog skin!" ”

The director was so happy that his eyes were about to narrow, and he thanked him repeatedly, but he probably didn't hear what Zheng Weiguo said.

Out of the shelter, Zheng Weiguo waved his hand and said, "Let's go, enter the city, and go to the liaison office of the 14th Group Army." ”

Zhang Changgui said: "Master, why don't you wait for Camp Commander Ye and them to arrive before entering the city, I'm worried that they won't be able to find their way!" "Due to the lack of cars, the cavalry and baggage troops led by night owls could only march on horseback. Four hooves are obviously not as good as four wheels, so they fall far behind.

Zheng Weiguo said: "Don't wait, they will naturally contact us after they arrive in Xi'an." Besides, we still have a lot of things to do in Xi'an! "The first batch of arms aided by the Soviet Union should have arrived, it's a big deal, and there will be no shops here in this village.

As soon as the convoy arrived at the city gate, a large group of people were seen in the distance to welcome them in the middle of the road. Seeing the convoy coming, these people cheered loudly and excitedly, and the scene was extremely hot. However, it was a little far away, and the sound was noisy, so I couldn't hear what they were shouting.

Zheng Weiguo said: "There is a big man coming, why didn't you listen!" ”

Director Xiong smiled and handed over a telescope, pointed to a huge banner at the gate of the city, and said, "You can see for yourself." ”

Zheng Weiguo took it and took a look, wipe! The banner actually read: Warmly welcome the anti-Japanese hero General Zheng Weiguo to Shaanxi! In addition to this large banner, there are also many small slogans and flags. There are all kinds of things written on it, such as national heroes, anti-Japanese iron army, and they all boasted Zheng Weiguo and the 33rd Division to the sky.

As the convoy got closer, the welcoming crowd became more and more excited, shouting and jumping as if it were a New Year, and kept waving to the soldiers on the car. The people in the base area also love these soldiers, but the feelings of the villagers are more restrained, and the way of expression is relatively simple, unlike the naked expression now. The fighters were quickly infected by the enthusiasm of the welcoming crowd, and one by one they were so happy that their back molars were exposed.

All the way forward, both sides of the road were full of black people. This made Zheng Weiguo a little frightened, not because he was afraid that someone would shoot a black gun, but because he was afraid of causing a riot and killing people. Fortunately, the fans of this era are more sensible, although the scene is enthusiastic, no one is blocked in the middle of the road. Although there are no ropes on both sides of the road, people are in a proper manner, and no one pushes or pulls. This made Zheng Weiguo feel both relieved and a little disappointed, why can't the quality of people in the 21st century catch up with the Republic of China?

The welcoming crowd included people from all walks of life, among whom young students were the most active. Those who shouted slogans, danced flags, held slogans, and clapped their hands in the crowd were probably students. Especially the female student, who screamed excitedly when she caught a glimpse of Zheng Weiguo from the car window, just like the little girls in later generations saw Andy Lau. In fact, they had never met Zheng Weiguo, and most of them guessed based on hearsay. Many people even regarded Director Xiong as Zheng Weiguo, because he was white-faced and beardless, which was more in line with the criteria for choosing a mate at that time.

It was still a little cold in the north in late spring, and the faces of these female students were red from the cold, but this did not dampen their enthusiasm in the slightest. Some of the more daring schoolgirls trotted along with the car, trying to throw flowers or other small objects in. But the windows were closed, the convoy didn't stop, and they couldn't keep up after running for a while. Some of the schoolgirls cried aggrievedly.

Director Xiong was a little unbearable and said, "Master, do you want to stop?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Don't do it, you see how dangerous it is for so many people to crowd together, don't make a stampede!" ”

Director Xiong patted his head and said, "It's still the master's thoughtfulness." ”

The convoy continued to move forward, finally getting rid of the welcoming crowd and driving straight to the liaison office of the 14th Group Army in Xi'an. The entrance and courtyard were full of cars, and it was estimated that the party, government, and military officials in Xi'an had learned that Wei Lihuang had arrived and rushed over to visit. Commissioner Xiong observed more carefully, and even deduced from the license plate and model of the vehicle.

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "Is it true? ”

Director Xiong affirmed: "Yes! Master, this is a good opportunity to make friends with these bigwigs! If you want to get more supplies and munitions, you have to get on good terms with them. ”

was hesitating to go in, Chief of Staff Guo shouted from afar: "Is it that Weiguo has arrived, come in, come in, I'm waiting for you!" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Sitting, there is no place to park!" ”

Chief of Staff Guo came over and said, "It's okay, it's okay, you go in first, I'll arrange it here." ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "Who are there in the seats?" Is there a guest in the main seat? ”

The chief of staff waved his hand and said, "If you go in, you will know the way, go in quickly!" ”

Zheng Weiguo had no choice but to walk inside, and as soon as he entered the hall, he heard someone shouting: "Lieutenant General Zheng Weiguo, a famous anti-Japanese general and commander of the 33rd Division of the National Revolutionary Army, has arrived!" ”

Then a large group of people gathered around, welcoming and taking pictures, and the spotlights flashed non-stop. There are also some old-fashioned cameras that take pictures like cannons, and when you take a picture, it "pops", and it is smoke and fire, which makes it weird and scary. Zhang Changgui, a dirt bun, was taken aback, and jumped forward to block the bullet for Zheng Weiguo. Fortunately, Zheng Weiguo stopped him quickly, and finally didn't make a big fool.

Wei Lihuang came over and said, "Wei Guo, why did you arrive?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "There was a delay on the way, the chief seat, what's going on?" ”

Wei Lihuang said: "Don't ask so many questions first, come, I'll introduce you to the guests who are here today." As he spoke, he introduced the bigwigs in the hall to him one by one, and Zheng Weiguo's head was big when he heard it.

Good guys, Jiang Dingwen, director of the Xi'an camp of the Military Commission, and Hu Zongnan, commander of the 17th Army Corps of the National Revolutionary Army, are impressively included, as well as the director of the Shaanxi Provincial Party Department, the chairman of Shaanxi Province, and the commander of Shaanxi Security...... The army commander level was embarrassed to stand in front, and Zheng Weiguo, a division commander, couldn't get on the stage.

Fortunately, these bigwigs were still relatively polite, and they praised him for his miraculous achievements in resisting Japan, and Zheng Weiguo was dizzy with a burst of ecstasy soup. After the greetings, a reporter suggested that everyone take a group photo, and everyone agreed. Wei Lihuang saw that Zheng Weiguo was wearing an ordinary military uniform, and felt that it was inappropriate, so he hurriedly asked him to change into a general's military uniform and bring a good military rank.

Zheng Weiguo couldn't refuse, so he had to change his clothes under the leadership of the staff. It didn't take long for Zheng Weiguo, who was holding two gold stars, to come out, and a fast-moving reporter snapped a snap. Everyone only thought he was anxious, but they didn't think much about it. In fact, this negative was then handed over to the Japanese secret service in Xi'an, the Mei Agency, and became the most remade photograph in the world.

Because the commander of the Japanese North China Front, Terauchi Shou, ordered all officers and soldiers fighting in North China to carry this photo with them, so that they could be arrested in time after discovering Zheng Weiguo. The Japanese army in North China was also very powerful, and it had caught thousands of "Zheng Weiguo", and according to the statistics of the good deeds, there were a number of elderly Zheng Weiguo, a number of middle-aged Zheng Weiguo, a number of young Zheng Weiguo, and even many teenagers were arrested and sent to the gendarmerie because of high suspicion. Afterwards, people sighed that it was really bad luck to bump into Zheng Weiguo's face.

Seeing that someone took the lead, other reporters also crackled and took pictures, asking questions while taking pictures, and the questions of the reporters of the Central News Agency were easier to answer. Some tabloids were more troublesome, asking General Zheng at every turn whether he had ever been married and what type of women he liked, which made Zheng Weiguo not embarrassed.

finally dealt with these gangsters and reporters, and Zheng Weiguo talked to Wei Lihuang about asking for arms. Wei Lihuang said: "The arms are not in a hurry, I still have to transfer a batch to the Eighth Route Army!" When the time comes, just handle it together, and guarantee that you will be satisfied! ”

Zheng Weiguo was overjoyed and said, "Xie Lu, Xie Zongza!" ”

Wei Lihuang said: "Don't be busy thanking you first, there is a mission here that you need to go to in person!" ”

Zheng Weiguoqi said: "General seat, what is the task?" ”

Wei Lihuang smiled: "Xi'an Women's Normal invites you to give a speech!" Well, that's a beautiful difference! You're not a big boss, go see if there's a woman you like, and I'll be a matchmaker for you! ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a bitter face: "Can you not go!" Boss, I'm busy right here! You see, the recruits, the arms, a lot of things that I didn't have time to deal with. ”

Wei Lihuang turned his face and said, "It's okay not to go, but don't think about the arms, you won't be busy." ”

Chief of Staff Guo didn't know when he came back, and said with a smile: "Weiguo, don't regret it when the time comes." This time, the arms were not only aided by the Soviet Union, but also imported by the Military Commission from overseas, all of which were of the highest quality. ”

Zheng Weiguo's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said: "Don't, don't, take a seat!" I'll go, can't I go? As long as you have a few more weapons, my more than 100 catties will be considered out of the blue! ”

Wei Lihuang scolded with a smile: "Toast and don't eat and drink!" ”

In the afternoon, Zheng Weiguo and his entourage came to Xi'an Women's Normal School. The teachers and students of the school rushed to the gate to greet them, and the warblers and swallows were so lively. The guard's eyes were gone, and his face was as red as Bao Gong. Zheng Weiguo was also made several times by the girls' chatter, and he complained bitterly.

Teachers and students quickly gathered on the school's playground, and Zheng Weiguo was invited to the makeshift rostrum. He looked down from above, hey, a whole bunch of women's troops. Some girls took the opportunity to put peach blossoms in their eyes, and one after another hit the rostrum, stabbing Zheng Weiguo's heart to jump.

A woman who looked like a teacher said, "General Zheng, please tell us a few words!" ”

The girls all exclaimed, "Good! ”

At this moment, Zheng Weiguo suddenly felt a chill, which was a warning from his body. He suddenly tensed, and the muscles of his whole body entered a state of imminent battle, just waiting for the nerve center to give the order to attack.

Seeing that Zheng Weiguo was silent, the female teacher said, "General Zheng thinks your applause is not warm enough!" ”

The students cheered and slapped harder, clapping their little hands red one by one.

Zheng Weiguo's ears moved, and he suddenly heard a click! The sound was very slight and mixed with cheers, which ordinary people would never hear. But Zheng Weiguo happened to have relevant training, and he not only heard, but was very familiar with it - this is the sound of a bullet being loaded!

The girls are looking at Zheng Weiguo, waiting for him to speak! But I saw him suddenly shout: "Squat, squat!" ”

The teachers and students hurriedly squatted on the ground, all confused, not knowing what was going on. Gunshots, dense gunshots suddenly rang out! The girls were so frightened that they hugged their heads and screamed. Fortunately, the gunfire came and stopped quickly. By the time everyone came to their senses, the dust had settled on the assassination.

It turned out that there were killers wearing the clothes of students or school workers, and they had been hiding among them, ready to shoot Zheng Weiguo's black gun. Unexpectedly, the teachers and students suddenly squatted down, and the five killers of them suddenly had nothing to hide. Why didn't they squat down? First, the killer thinks about the task and will not easily make actions that contradict it; Second, the native language of these killers is not Chinese, and after hearing it suddenly, the reaction is always a beat slower.

Of course, as soon as they heard the order to squat, the killers also felt a great calamity. One by one panicked, some ready to crouch, some ready to escape, and only one raised his pistol. It was later found out that this person was Ichiro Tahara, the leader of the action group. It was only a second, or even less, that Tahara could pull the trigger, but he lost that opportunity forever.

Zheng Weiguo's Jin Luge saw blood! The other killers were also beaten into a sieve by the guards. It's not that I don't want to catch the live mouth, it's just that there are too many people here, and it is easy to hurt the masses if I leave the live mouth.

Seeing that the killers were all killed, Zheng Weiguo put away the pistol, straightened his clothes, and said with a smile: "I think this will be the most memorable speech of my life!" After speaking, Shi Shiran left, leaving only the frightened teachers and students in the playground looking at each other. For them, this scene may also be unforgettable.