Sendai Town.
After a fierce battle with the Japanese troops in the direction of Yangquan, the 358th regiment was stationed in Sendai Town. When they heard that Xu Dalong was coming, Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong, Sun Ming and others greeted them at the gate of the regiment headquarters yard.
Seeing Chu Yunfei and others, Xu Dalong stepped forward, stood at attention, saluted, and said, "Hello, Chief Chu, and hello, Chief Fang.
Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong returned the military salute. Chu Yunfei said happily: "Brother Dalong, I haven't seen you for some time. I am thinking about you, brother. We have to have a good drink today."
Fang Ligong said: "Yes, Brother Xu, you saved our people again this time, thank you so much."
Soon after, Chu Yunfei and officers above the 358th regiment hosted a banquet in honor of Xu Dalong and others.
Chu Yunfei said: "Brother Dalong, you did a great job at the Fenhe Bridge last time. When I went to the chief executive department for a meeting, the chief officers were full of praise for you. Even my little sister wrote a letter saying that , if you hadn't helped recapture the Fenhe Bridge, even they would have suffered.
Brother Dalong, just for this, I toast you. "
The officers of the 358th Regiment all admired Xu Dalong and toasted to Xu Dalong one after another. The atmosphere of the banquet was very warm.
Fang Ligong asked: "Brother Xu, why did you come to Fendong County this time?"
Xu Dalong said: "According to the order of the World War II District Chief's Department, report to the World War II District Chief's Department."
When everyone heard this, they all felt a little confused as to why the World War II district commander ordered a company commander of the Eighth Route Army to do.
Fang Ligong asked curiously: "What task did the superior department ask you to perform?"
Xu Dalong smiled but did not answer.
Fang Ligong was a smart man. He immediately understood that Xu Dalong must be performing a secret mission. Since they were unwilling to tell him, he stopped asking.
He smiled and said: "Brother Xu can actually get the attention of the superior department. He will definitely have a bright future in the future."
Xu Dalong and others stayed in Group 358 for one night and left early the next morning.
Chu Yunfei happened to have something to send someone home to check on, so he asked Sun Ming to lead Xu Dalong and others to the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters.
At the gate of the regiment compound, Xu Dalong got on his horse and suddenly remembered something. He said to Chu Yunfei: "Sir Chu, please have someone help us keep the weapons and ammunition we seized on the way until I come back." Take it back."
Chu Yunfei laughed and said, "Brother Dalong, don't worry. When you come back, I will send you another batch of weapons and ammunition."
Xu Dalong said a little embarrassedly: "Sir Chu, I'm really sorry. Our Eighth Route Army is too poor and makes you laugh. I appreciate your thoughts, sir. Thank you, sir."
Chu Yunfei smiled and said: "Brother Dalong, you don't have to be so polite. You helped the 358th Regiment several times and saved the Fenhe Bridge. It means you saved my family. It's me who should be grateful."
Xu Dalong has now learned to speak straightforwardly from Li Yunlong. When he heard Chu Yunfei say this, it was just the time to put forward conditions.
He simply jumped off the horse and said to Chu Yunfei: "Sir Chu, I have something to discuss with you. You see, what our Eighth Route Army lacks most is a radio. The 358th Regiment has a lot of money. Can you give me one?"
Chu Yunfei asked: "Chief of Staff, do we have spare radio stations?"
Fang Ligong said: "During the last battle, one was damaged, and now there is only one backup radio."
Chu Yunfei said: "That's good, let's report the damage to our superiors and get the two radio stations."
Having said this, he said to Sun Ming: "Go to the Chief's Department to find Director Wang of the Equipment Department. He is an old friend of mine. You get two radio stations from him and give one to Brother Dalong."
Sun Ming said: "Yes, Tuanzuo, I understand."
When Xu Dalong heard this, he smiled happily. He saluted Chu Yunfei and said, "Then thank you, Chief Chu."
Xu Dalong was satisfied and ran towards the direction of the World War II District Chief's Headquarters.
Looking at Xu Dalong's back, Fang Ligong said with a smile: "These Eighth Route Army are really scared of poverty and are greedy for everything they see."
Chu Yunfei said unhappily: "Brother Ligong, what are you talking about? The Eighth Route Army is really not simple. They have no logistical supplies, and most of their weapons, ammunition and living supplies come from the Japanese and puppet troops, but they still do the same Being able to fight and survive is something that cannot but be admired.
Brother Dalong is a pragmatic person. Such people are open-minded and worth making friends with. "
Fang Ligong knew that he had said something wrong, so he quickly said: "Tuanzuo, don't be angry. I didn't mean that. I also admire Brother Xu very much."
Yunzhong County, World War II District Chief's Department.
Under the leadership of Sun Ming, Xu Dalong and others came to Yunzhong County. Sun Ming took them to the Eighth Route Army office, and then went to Chu Yunfei's home.
Xu Dalong entered the Eighth Route Army office and saw a female Eighth Route Army soldier wearing glasses.
Xu Dalong reported his identity.
The female soldier glanced at Xu Dalong curiously, and then brought Xu Dalong to see Representative Wang, the head of the Eighth Route Army Office.
Xu Dalong stood at attention and saluted, and said: "Hello, chief! Xu Dalong, the commander of the special service company of an independent regiment of a brigade of the Eighth Route Army, is here to report."
Xu Dalong represented the Independent Regiment this time, so he still applied for his previous position in the Independent Regiment.
Representative Wang was thirty-seven or eighteen years old. He also wore a pair of glasses and looked gentle. He said happily: "Are you Xu Dalong? Your performance is very good. The head of the headquarters mentioned you many times. The World War II District Chief Department especially I recommend you to perform special tasks. I have been famous for you for a long time, and when I met you today, you are indeed a great general."
After the greetings, Representative Wang said seriously: "Xu Dalong, going to Taiyuan to carry out an assassination mission is different from an ordinary battle. Taiyuan is the enemy's home base and the situation is very complicated.
This time you are cooperating with the World War II zone to carry out the mission, and you represent the Eighth Route Army. How well the mission is completed is related to the honor of the Eighth Route Army.
Are you sure you can complete this task? If not, we can try to help you cancel this mission. "
Xu Dalong felt a little unhappy when he heard him talking like this, but he could understand Representative Wang's mood.
He originally wanted to pat his chest and make a promise, but then he thought about it and decided that he couldn't say it to death, so don't trap yourself.
So he said: "I dare not say that I am absolutely sure about anything, but I can guarantee that I will try my best to complete this task."
Representative Wang saw Xu Dalong's firm attitude and said nothing more.
Representative Wang explained some precautions to Xu Dalong and took him to see the chief of staff of the World War II zone.
Staff Officer Li's name is Li Kun, and he is a senior combat staff officer in the World War II zone.
When he saw Xu Dalong, he was extremely affectionate. He stepped forward and held Xu Dalong's hand, and said happily: "Brother Dalong, you are well. I recommend you to carry out this mission rashly. You won't be surprised, right?"
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Sir Li, if you are thinking of me, it means you have me in your heart. I hit it off with you, sir, and I am thinking of finding an opportunity to visit you."
Xu Dalong's words made Staff Officer Li very happy. He laughed and said: "I will take you to see the counselor right now. I will be the host in the evening. We brothers will have a good drink and we will not come back until we are drunk."
Staff Officer Li led the way, leading Xu Dalong and Representative Wang to meet the Chief of Staff.
The chief of staff was very happy to see Xu Dalong and said cordially: "Xu Dalong, you are very good. You made great contributions to the Fenhe Bridge. This mission is also very dangerous, and you did not refuse. This courage is impressive. Appreciated.”
Xu Dalong said: "Thank you for your trust in this humble position. I will do my best to complete this mission."
Representative Wang was secretly amazed when he saw that the chief of staff and staff officer Li looked very familiar with Xu Dalong.
The chief of staff briefly explained the situation of the mission and said to Li Kun: "You are responsible for this matter. Please treat Xu Dalong well and explain the specific mission to him."
That night, Staff Officer Li hosted a banquet for Xu Dalong and others.
He took out a money order and said: "This is a reward from the superior department to you. The original reward for you was 5,000 French currency, but I exchanged it for 2,500 oceans for you. I didn't give it to your superiors because I was worried about the money. It will be confiscated. Therefore, it must be delivered into your hands personally."
These 5,000 French coins were awarded to Xu Dalong personally by the district chief during World War II. In theory, 5,000 French coins can be exchanged for 2,500 Oceans. In fact, they have a price but no market. When traded on the black market, they can only be exchanged for 2,100 Oceans at most. Li Kun really put a lot of thought into Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong said gratefully: "Brother Li, you are really a good friend to me. Come, let me toast you."
Early the next morning, Xu Dalong came to see Representative Wang again.
Representative Wang gave Xu Dalong the contact information of the Taiyuan underground party organization and said to him: "After you arrive in Taiyuan, you must be careful not to expose the underground party organization even if you cannot complete the task."
Xu Dalong said: "Yes, Chief, I understand."
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Xu Dalong and others went to Taiyuan.
This mission was crucial to the Jinsui Army. Therefore, Staff Officer Li went to Taiyuan in person to take command, so he followed Xu Dalong and others to Taiyuan.
A few days ago, in an alley east of Jinci Temple in Taiyuan, Ma Zhixin and Zhou Mingde knocked on a large black iron door.
Soon after, a man in his forties came out, dressed like a butler.
When he saw strangers coming, he asked them who they were.
After Ma Zhixin revealed their identities, he took out ten yuan, stuffed it into the butler's hand, and said, "Please let the butler know."
The housekeeper was secretly happy when he saw the visitor's generosity, and a smile suddenly appeared on his originally bitter face.
He said: "Please wait a moment." After saying that, he closed the door.
The housekeeper entered the main room and said to a charming woman in her thirties who was inside: "Madam, there is someone coming from outside. They say they are from Chengde and are the master's cousin."
When the charming woman heard this, she immediately frowned and said, "Where did these poor relatives come from? They came here to enjoy the autumn breeze. They just said that the master was out and it was not convenient for me to see guests, so I sent them away. Really. If it doesn’t work, just reward them with two coins. Really, sir, where do you get so many poor relatives? It’s really annoying.”
The housekeeper said cautiously: "Madam, these two cousins of the master seem to have status and should be very rich. I'm afraid the master will be unhappy if they are sent away like this."
The lady was somewhat interested when she heard this, and she said, "Okay, let's meet."
Ma Zhixin and Zhou Mingde were arranged to the main hall, where they met the wife of Zhaizi.
The head of this family is Zhou Mingde's cousin, who now serves as the deputy director of the Power Supply Bureau in Taiyuan City. He can be said to be a prominent figure in Taiyuan City.
Zhou Mingde respectfully called his cousin, and then presented the gift he had brought.
The woman squinted her eyes and saw that there were four large pieces of money wrapped in red paper, worth a total of two hundred yuan, and a smile suddenly appeared on her face.
Next, everyone started to visit relatives.
Zhou Mingde was eloquent and sweet, and within a short time, he made the woman very happy.
Zhou Mingde said that they came to Taiyuan because they wanted to do business in Taiyuan. He hoped that his cousin and aunt could help smoothen the relationship. In the future, he would definitely honor his uncle and aunt.
Women like such relatives, and she said kindly: "It's easy to talk about it. When the master comes back in the evening, let him help you make arrangements."
In this way, Ma Zhixin and Zhou Mingde settled down for the time being. That afternoon, Xu Dalong and others arrived outside Taiyuan City.
Xu Dalong and others changed into Japanese military uniforms. Staff Officer Li was a little older. If he wanted to disguise himself as a Japanese soldier, he could only disguise himself as an officer, but he did not understand Japanese.
After thinking for a while, Xu Dalong said, "Brother Li, I'm afraid I have to wrong you a little."
Staff Officer Li smiled and said: "Brother Dalong, I will follow your arrangements."
Soon after, Xu Dalong and others arrived at the city gate. They were riding on horses. Staff Li pretended to be a groom, leading two horses carrying supplies.
Xu Dalong and others had already prepared their documents and successfully entered Taiyuan City.
