In the war room of the regimental headquarters of the Anti-Japanese Security Corps in Ping'an County, the officers above the deputy company level were crowded into a room. Outside the house, there were also soldiers of the guard platoon standing guard with loaded guns. As a result, the atmosphere inside and outside the venue was particularly solemn.

Li Dazhuang felt a little awkward, so he shouted: "Big brother, what, what's the matter with you calling us all here?" Why don't you talk about it when you're eating? ”

Seeing that Da Zhuang was still so hasty, Zheng Weiguo glared at him angrily and said, "I invited the brothers to discuss the future of our security group. The stakes are high, and the brothers are invited to share their views. ”

Duan Shuanghu had a straightforward personality and said, "Does Tuanzao want to join the Eighth Route Army?" ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled: "It's not whether I want to or not, but what do you think?" ”

Duan Shuanghu said: "I don't understand this kind of thing, you just have to make up your own mind." Isn't it, brethren? ”

Da Zhuang grinned: "That's it!" Big brother, you said let us do eight roads, let's do eight roads! ”

Zheng Weiguo shook his head and said: "You can't say that, the anti-Japanese security regiment is not my Zheng Weiguo alone, and this matter is not trivial, at least it is related to the overall situation of North China's anti-Japanese resistance, and at least it is related to the future and fate of all brothers, brothers, please consider it carefully." ”

Zhang Haiyan said: "Tuanza, the key is that we don't know about this GCD Eighth Route Army. Tell us about it! ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded, told him what he knew, and finally concluded: "My opinion is that sooner or later the world in North China will belong to the Eighth Route Army, and the world in China will sooner or later belong to GCD. ”

Li Zhenan was shocked when he heard this, and said, "Tuanzao, are you sure?" "Li Zhenan is in charge of militia construction, so he also has a military position, and he is a regimental-level cadre. He was born in a landlord family, and at the same time he was exposed to Marxism, and he both rejected and identified with China G, and had an indescribably complex feeling.

Zheng Weiguo replied with great certainty: "Sure!" There is no doubt about it. ”

Liu Zida, the commander of the third company, was a little puzzled and said, "Tuanzao, since you are so optimistic about the Eighth Route Army. Why can't you make up your mind? Is there any other problem in the middle? ”

Zheng Weiguo smiled bitterly: "Yes, I just talked about the advantages, now I will talk about the disadvantages again." He then talked about the various consequences of joining Zhongg, and everyone looked a little ugly when they heard it, and they stopped speaking for a while.

After a while, Zhang Haiyan said: "Tuanzuo, is that Su F you said true?" ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "That's right, it's true! Not only has it happened before, but it will happen in the future. ”

Everyone sighed, and no one mentioned this again.

This kind of thing is a problem brought from the mother's womb, and it is difficult to eradicate it without experiencing the painful lessons of WG. It is difficult to say whether this kind of thing will happen if the security regiment joins the Eighth Route Army. Joining the Eighth Route Army as a local armed force, there are positive examples, such as Lu Zhengc in Jizhong, but there are also regrettable things, such as Gao Zhiyuan in Jidong.

Zheng Weiguo is not personally afraid of Su F, with his understanding of history, he is sure that he will not be on the wrong side. What made him hesitate was that once he joined the organization, his military and political strategy could not be implemented.

These policies were undoubtedly correct, and it was precisely by using these means that the Eighth Route Army gradually became stronger, but that was a matter for the future after all. There is a good saying, half a step ahead is a forerunner, and one step ahead is a madman. Some people follow the first movers because there is already a consensus. A madman isn't necessarily really crazy, it's just out of place.

Zheng Weiguo didn't want to be taken as crazy, but he couldn't refuse directly, and he had to reach an agreement with his brothers. Otherwise, once the brothers all asked to join the Eighth Route Army (which was very likely, and to some extent even inevitable), he would be in an awkward position.

Duan Shuanghu patted his head and said, "I'll just say why the old chief failed to connect G twice, and there is still this stubble in feelings!" The old chief of his mouth was the famous Christian general Feng Yuxiang. During the Northern Expedition, Feng Bu and Zhong G had a honeymoon period, and the two sides cooperated again during the Rehe War of Resistance in 33 years, but unfortunately they failed to achieve positive results. A closer look at the reasons shows that both sides seem to be responsible.

Yu Laogen'er knocked on the cigarette pouch pot and said, "In this case, let's take a look and talk about it." Tuanza, how are you going to reply to this Comrade Wang now? ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "I haven't decided to pay attention to it yet, so I'm going to ask for your opinions." Haiyan, what do you think? ”

Zhang Haiyan thought for a moment and said, "In my opinion, we might as well give them a generous gift and make a good relationship first." We'll talk about that later! ”

Yu Laogen smiled: "Not bad! ”

None of the others objected, and the matter was settled.

The next day, Zheng Weiguo told Wang Da that the brothers of the security regiment wanted to know more about the Eighth Route Army before making a decision. Although Wang Da was a little disappointed, he still expressed understanding. However, he soon got a surprise. The Anti-Japanese Security Corps decided to give a large number of supplies to the Eighth Route Army. Zheng Weiguo said this before, it was not an accident, what surprised Wang Da was the type and quantity of materials.

The list of supplies was drawn up by Yu Laogen, who said: "Either don't send it, or if you want to send it, you will be shocked!" This was said by Hu Xueyan, a red-topped businessman in the late Qing Dynasty, and I don't know where Lao Gen'er learned it.

Wang Da took the list and looked at it, almost thinking that he was dazzled. He is a person who has seen the world, and he is not scared, but his liver really trembles a few times.

Zheng Weiguo smiled slightly when he saw this, and said: "Your department is fighting hard with the Japanese army in the pacification area, these materials must be used, and Comrade Wang is invited to accept it with a smile!" ”

Wang Da's eyes became a little moist and said, "This gift is too heavy!" These materials were all obtained by your soldiers in a bloody battle with the Japanese invaders! ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded, his face became heavy, and said, "Yes!" It is precisely because these materials are not easy to come by that we must send them to the places where they are most needed and strive to make greater contributions to the anti-Japanese struggle. The blood of the brethren cannot be shed in vain. ”

Wang Da held Zheng Weiguo's hand tightly and said, "We have recorded the deep affection of your ministry. On behalf of all the officers and men of the 129th Division, I would like to express my gratitude to the officers and men of your unit and the people of Ping'an County. Please rest assured, Commander Zheng, go into battle to kill the enemy, and the soldiers of our department will never be left behind! We will also use a lot of these materials on the battlefield of resistance against Japan. ”

Zheng Weiguo said with a smile: "Comrade Wang is a bit out of sight when he says this. It is only natural that your two armies belong to the anti-Japanese armed forces and support each other. He paused, and then said: "It's better to send these materials to your ministry as soon as possible, where is it convenient for your army to receive them?" ”

Wang Da said: "Well, there are too many materials, I have to report to my superiors first." "He has a special contact channel and can directly transmit information to the division headquarters.

At this time, the 129th Division was operating near Qiqian Village in Pingding County. They were staring at the Japanese transport troops, preparing to take advantage of the favorable terrain of the village of Qigan to fight an ambush battle.

Division Commander Liu took a piece of information and said with a smile: "Did the comrades of the local working group make a mistake about the numbers?" As he spoke, he casually handed the note to Political Commissar Zhang next to him.

Political Commissar Zhang took the information and read: "The Ping'an County Anti-Japanese Security Corps has donated a large number of materials, and I ask the division headquarters to send someone to respond as soon as possible." The list of materials is as follows: 20 boxes of Western medicine, 50 gold bars, 10,000 silver dollars, 50 Japanese-style pistols, 300 Japanese-made 38-type rifles, and 500 miscellaneous rifles......" The more he read it, the more surprised he became, and finally stopped reading it at all, and said: "Division commander, this gold and silver is still possible, how can there be so many Japanese-made 38-type rifles?" ”

Division Commander Liu thought for a moment and said, "Yesterday, the comrades of the Intelligence Section got the news that the Japanese army was completely annihilated by a brigade in Ping'an County. It is said that the ambush of the Japanese army was a Kuomintang security group. ”

At this time, the intelligence system of the Eighth Route Army had not yet been unified, and the channels for transmitting information were relatively backward. Therefore, it is clear that the local comrades have confirmed the victory of Erlongshan, but Division Commander Liu still does not know the inside story of Lu Dao. Wang Da thought that the division headquarters had received the news, and the intelligence did not mention the matter again.

Political Commissar Zhang said curiously: "How can the Kuomintang security regiment have such combat effectiveness? Our main regiment can't do it either! ”

Master Liu smiled: "To be honest, I don't believe it either. It is possible that the ambush was an Japanese baggage unit, which was mistaken for a brigade. ”

Political Commissar Zhang nodded and said, "It's very likely. If this is the case, I am afraid that there are not many weapons seized by this anti-Japanese security regiment in Ping'an County. Sending so many of them to us at once shows that they have a good impression of our party and our army. But why don't they join our army directly? ”

Master Liu smiled: "You ask me, I know a lot!" They asked to send troops to respond, what do you think about it? ”

Political Commissar Zhang said: "I suggest that the cavalry battalion send a company to meet it quickly. If there really are so many supplies, there is no loss! "At this time, the famous 129th Division Cavalry Regiment had not yet been established, and there was currently only one cavalry battalion.

Master Liu nodded and said, "Yes, don't say anything else, just those twenty boxes of Western medicine are very expensive!" ”

So, a cavalry company soon set off. They were ordered to go to the border of Ping'an County to receive a heavy army, and then escort them back to the division headquarters with all their might.

When the cavalry company set off, the supplies donated by the security regiment also began to be delivered to the designated place. Due to the high value of these materials, in order to ensure safety, Zheng Weiguo specially asked Zhang Changgui to escort them all the way with the guard platoon. They were all cavalry, and it was easy to come and go. After arriving at the designated place, the cavalry of the 129th Division had not yet arrived, so they camped on the spot and waited. The 129th Division's receiving troops were all light cavalry, and they were fast, but the distance was much farther, so they came slowly.

Zhang Changgui and the others waited for a while, and the sentry suddenly came back to report, saying, "Platoon commander, there are cavalry coming from the northwest direction!" ”

Wang Da said happily: "It must be the division headquarters that sent the cavalry over, and I will go to meet them." ”

Zhang Changgui was worried that something would happen to him, so he hurriedly brought a few soldiers to follow.

They walked along the official road for a while, only to see a group of cavalry in gray uniforms driving forward. When Wang Da saw it, he felt that the first cavalryman with a box cannon was very familiar. He took a closer look, and finally recognized it, so he shouted loudly: "Is it Platoon Commander Wu?" ”

The cavalryman also recognized Wang Da and said, "Yo, old king! It's you for a long time! Okay, you! And let me bring a company to greet me! ”

Wang Da quipped: "You're not bad, it's only been a few days of hard work, and you're a company commander!" ”

Company Commander Wu sighed and said, "Damn, it's not a good thing!" A few days ago, the company commander led us to pursue the remnants of the enemy, but we didn't expect to be shot coldly by the devil. ”

Wang Da was stunned when he heard this, and he didn't know what to say.

As they spoke, the soldiers of the guard platoon also looked at the cavalry of the Eighth Route Army. The pillar secretly said to Zhang Changgui: "Platoon commander, they don't seem to be worse than us!" ”

Zhang Changgui smiled: "I'm afraid it's even stronger." But how many battles have our warriors fought? Many of them are veterans! ”

In fact, many of the soldiers of the cavalry battalion of the 129th Division were newly recruited in Shaanxi, and their combat experience was not particularly rich. It's just that the anti-Japanese security regiment has fought with devils very few times, and its momentum has not yet been tempered, so it doesn't look as majestic as others. In fact, in terms of military literacy, the soldiers of the guard platoon are already stronger than the vast majority of soldiers in the country.

Company Commander Wu asked again: "How many supplies are there to be escorted by a cavalry company?" ”

Wang Da said: "I still think there are fewer people!" This batch of supplies is very important, and you can't be negligent when you go back next time! Come, let me introduce to you, this is the platoon leader of the guard platoon of the Ping'an County Anti-Japanese Security Corps. Platoon Commander Zhang, this is the commander of our cavalry battalion Wu Company. ”

Zhang Changgui saluted and said with a smile: "Sure enough, it is a mighty army!" ”

Company Commander Wu is a cheerful man, and he smiled when he heard this: "You guys are not bad!" As they spoke, the group arrived at the place where the supplies were stacked. Twenty carts were set up in a circle, all piled high with supplies.

Company Commander Wu said happily: "Good guy! How many ambushes do you have to fight to get so many things! "Because the devil has a strong will to fight, and when the situation is not good, he will destroy the supplies, so it is not possible to capture something in every ambush. In some cases, not even many of the captured bullets have been fired.

Wang Da smiled: "I've seen it for a long time!" These were all materials given to our division by the Anti-Japanese Security Corps. ”

Company Commander Wu looked at the soldiers of the guard platoon and the supplies beside them in surprise, and said strangely: "You guys robbed the devil's warehouse, right?" ”

The soldiers of the guard platoon laughed proudly when they heard this.