Chapter 123: War Correspondents

Activities to capture captives. It went on all night. The reporter entered the city in the early morning of the 7th. When walking to the headquarters of the second battalion. The political worker of the second battalion immediately said to the reporter with regret: "It's a pity that you took prisoners outside the city last night. If you go into the city with the troops. That's when I saw a lot of moving scenes.

At this time. The enemy was chased by Song Jiliu's martial arts team and the common people who ran all over the streets. After a while, they caught many of them. Other than that. The streets are full of ordinary people. Red lanterns. Stiffly shouted:

"Welcome to the Eighth Route Army."

"Welcome lifesavers."

"A lot of old men and ladies personally brought us tea to drink. Particularly moving: when we entered the city. Suddenly an old lady came running. Fall to your knees in the way. And he said gratefully, 'You have come.' …… At that time, everyone also felt a little sad....... But it's a pity that I can't write articles." A comrade said.

After hearing this, reporter Wan Liyun smiled and said, "What you said is very good. Take note of it. It's just a beautiful article."

Wan Liyun then served a meal of freshly seized food at the camp. Go to the headquarters and inquire about the results of the battle.

A comrade said: "According to incomplete statistics, more than 2,100 officers and men below the commander of the 12th Regiment of the Puppet First Group Army Headquarters and the Guards Brigade of the Puppet Third Division were captured. More than 300 pseudo-wounds were killed. Six mortars were captured. A heavy machine gun. Ninety light machine guns. Thirty cannons, rifles, and more than 1,550 carbines. Thirty-two short guns. Sixty horses. Five cars. A large arsenal and a mica factory. The People's Liberation Army also suffered casualties among more than 20 commanders and fighters below the platoon commander."

Reporter Wan Liyun traveled around the city that day. I saw that there were traces of enemy and hypocrisy everywhere. An elder who looked like a gentry pointed to the old land of the county government and said to reporters: "This large area of land. . . It used to be a full patch of houses. But they were all demolished and repaired by the enemy puppet army."

When I walked to Nanguan. I met an old woman who was struggling to carry a small bucket of water. The reporter rushed to carry it for her. And asked, "Why does the old lady carry water by herself at such an old age?"

She said in amazement and gratitude, "My child has already gone out. The shopkeeper is sick again. There is no one at home. Thanks to the help of comrades." After arriving at her house. The old lady suddenly complained of bitterness. Our family name Liu is a small businessman. has been robbed eleven times by Zhang Wei. The day before the puppet army broke out. It's also a big grab in Xiguan. Nothing. I haven't seen a bad guy like Zhang Buyun in sixty years. In sixty years, I have not seen such a good team as the Eighth Route Army. Comrades have to have fun."

Wan Liyun replied again and again with tears in his eyes: "Okay. Good. Good ......"

Early the next morning. The Catholic Church rang a peaceful bell. According to the landlord. It's been a long time since I've heard a bell like this.

Cars seized by the PLA have been speeding through the streets. The citizens are assisted by the democratic government and the city defense command. Hurriedly break down the street fortifications. The remaining shops after being looted by the enemy. Also busy scrubbing glass windows and counters. Put out the goods that are hidden in every possible way. Signboards of various industries. Hang high.

Other than that. Two lithographic bureaus. Day and night for the People's Liberation Army to rush to print propaganda materials. Hawkers are shouting through the streets. Red flags fluttering all over the city. Bright and eye-catching slogans are posted everywhere. People are most concerned about the "Outline of Urban Management in the Military Period" promulgated by the Shandong Provincial Government and various policies. Many elderly people. They all put on their glasses and read carefully. A small trader smiled while watching and said, "The policy of ** is good. It can take care of all walks of life."

The young people of Zhucheng greeted their companions more happily to the "newspaper reading room" temporarily arranged by the front-line press corps. They are desperately short of spiritual food: they will spew praise for any kind of books and newspapers they catch in the liberated areas. But when the comrades in charge of the books told him that this was only a tiny, tiny part of the publishing industry in the liberated areas. Immediately, they showed a look of deep envy.

Day 4. It is the day when the masses in Zhuju Border automatically organize a condolence group to come to the labor army.

Journalists and a large crowd went to greet them. Encounter this noisy procession of gongs and drums on South Street. At the front of the banner was a banner that read "Salute to the army that liberated the cities". This is followed by a huge portrait of Comrade **, the leader of the Chinese people.

Behind this are two rows of red and green women's stilt teams. They twisted Yangge to the beat of gongs and drums. Behind them is a cart pushing twenty pigs. Twelve sheep. And a litany of burdens. Carrying a large number of eggs and apples. Many gifts have red slips of paper attached to them. It is said that this is the most respectful expression of the local farmers.

When the condolence group walked to the street. The old fourth regiment has been lined up to welcome. Li Dalai, a representative of the masses, said to the soldiers: "The things we brought are very bad. But this is the heart of thousands of ordinary people in Juzhubian."

All the commanders and fighters also shouted in reply: "Thank you fellow villagers for your concern for us."

"Resolutely eliminate the remnants of Zhang Buyun. Avenge the common people of Zhujubian."

Then talk to each other. Like a father and son. This harmonious atmosphere made the compatriots of the newly liberated cities extremely surprised and envious. An old Mr. Zhang who is three miles away from the city. Sores on my legs also rushed to visit. He said with emotion and excitement: "I have lived for seventy years in vain. That's when I saw the love of the real military and civilian family." One of the warriors immediately comforted him and said:

"Old gentleman. That's how all the PLA got there. We will always be the guardians of the common people."

"Comrade." He was so excited that he burst into tears. I hope you never leave."

"Don't worry." The warrior replied, "We will always defend this great city."

It's a pity. The cunning Zhang Buyun is under the escort of his bodyguards. Disguised as a disguise, he fled to Gaomi County.

Then. In order to contain the enemy in order to cooperate with the People's Liberation Army to completely annihilate the Kuomintang defenders in Jiaodong. The Eighth Route Army has not yet attacked Gaomi County. Zhang Buyun can be regarded as temporarily picking up a life. Soon. Zhang Buyun was appointed by the Kuomintang Shandong Provincial authorities as the commander of the First Brigade of Shandong Security. Its troops are stationed in Gaomi, Zhilanzhuang, Yaogezhuang, Jiaoxian, Jiaodong Station and other places.

After June 46. The Fifth Division of the Shandong People's Liberation Army, which was reorganized from the former Shandong Jiaodong Military Region, broke through the Kuomintang army strongholds such as Jiaoxian and Gaomi in the eastern section of the Jiaoji Line. The remnants of Zhang Buyun's forces entrenched in this area were wiped out. After the annihilation of Zhang Buyun's army. Flee to Qingdao alone.

September of this year. Zhang Buyun was appointed as a major general by the Kuomintang Qingdao Garrison Command; October. The Kuomintang government appointed Zhang Buyun as an operational adviser. These are just two "empty checks". But for Zhang Buyun. It's tantamount to a shot of cardiotonics. He is like a battle of trapped beasts. Together with the 30th Division of the Kuomintang Army, they attacked Pingdu, which was occupied by the People's Liberation Army. After the defeat, he rushed back to Qingdao in embarrassment. At this time, Zhang Buyun. It is already facing a catastrophe. It's just that he doesn't realize it.

Zhang Buyun's old enemies Zhou Yuying, Zhao Jixun, Cao Keming, Lu Jingshao, Wang Zhongyi, etc. At this time, most of them came to Qingdao. They have a deep hatred with Zhang Buyun. And most of them are Kuomintang military and political leaders. They saw Zhang Buyun at this time like a lost dog. Think the time for revenge has come. They filed complaints with the Kuomintang government and the Qingdao Garrison Command. He counted his many crimes of treason, defection to the enemy, and cruelty to the people.

Thereupon. Qingdao garrison commander Ding Zhipan is a native of Rizhao. His uncle is the Kuomintang veteran Ding Weifen. Ding Zhipan has long heard of Zhang Buyun's personality. See also the joint accusation of many dignitaries. So he intended to punish him severely. But I don't dare to make a decision easily. It was decided to arrest him and put him in prison first, and then depending on the situation.

January 47. Zhang Buyun was detained by Ding Zhipan. Duration. Zhou Yuying, Cao Keming and others are around the activity. Up and down in series. I want Zhang Buyun's life. The Kuomintang government saw that Zhang Buyun had completely lost the hearts of the people. And lose the use value. If you take refuge. It is likely to anger the countrymen. It was approved by Zhou Yuying, commander of the Kuomintang May 1st Army, and Shen Honglie, chairman of the Kuomintang Shandong Province, for Chiang Kai-shek's approval. It was decided that the Qingdao Garrison District Command would execute him.

On February 12, 1948 (the third day of the first month of the ancient calendar), Zhang Buyun was escorted into a prison car.

The prisoner car came to the execution site of Qingdao No. 5 Fort. The criminal police team dragged Zhang Buyun out of the car. Command him to kneel. He stood and did not kneel. Still scolding: "Who the am I kneeling?" A soldier kicked him in the knee. He fell to his knees. But I still want to get up again. At this moment a gunshot rang out. Zhang Buyun fell in response. ended his sinful and shameful life. He was forty-four years old.

Jiang Yiying on the eve of the liberation of the mainland in 1949. He served as the chief of the intelligence department of the Secrecy Bureau. Fled from Shanghai to Taiwan. After the death of Mao Renfeng. Jiang left the intelligence department and broke away from the military command. He was introduced as the principal of National Yusheng Elementary School in Taipei. (Biography of Chinese and Foreign Heroes.) /5/5258/)--

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