Headquarters.
The chief of staff read with grief and indignation: "My compatriots across the country, peace-loving people all over the world, just this morning, an appalling incident occurred in Dahuang Village, Guancheng County, Shanxi.
An infantry squad of the 32nd Division and 83rd Regiment of the Japanese Army, led by squad leader Jiro Yamada, brutally murdered 143 innocent villagers in Dahuang Village, including 70-year-olds and infant babies. . These Japanese invaders were inhumane and committed heinous crimes.
After receiving the report from the villagers, the Mawushan Guerrilla Squadron of the Eighth Route Army immediately launched a crackdown on the Japanese invaders who caused the Dahuangzhuang tragedy, annihilated them all, and brought the culprit, the Japanese squad leader, to the graves of the innocent Dahuangzhuang villagers, Ling Chi. He was executed to avenge the dead villagers.
Here, I solemnly warn all Japanese and puppet troops that if they dare to massacre innocent people again, they will be pursued to the end. The fate of Yamada Jiro is their example.
The above incident is true and reliable. All the corpses of the dead Dahuangzhuang villagers, the corpses of the 65 Japanese beast soldiers, their identity plates, and the military officer ID of the Japanese squad leader Yamada Jiro have been taken and will be published in the media in the near future. .
Mawushan Guerrilla Squadron of the Eighth Route Army. "
After reading the telegram, there was silence in the headquarters.
All the people held a moment of silence for the villagers of Dahuangzhuang who died tragically innocently.
After the silence ended, the head of the headquarters said loudly: "These damn Japanese devils owe a heavy blood debt to the Chinese people.
This guerrilla team has done a great job, taking away the bad breath in my chest. Not only that, they were able to think of using clear-coded telegrams to expose the atrocities committed by the Japanese invaders. It was really unexpected that a small guerrilla team could have such political acumen.
Quickly check the situation of this guerrilla group. Who is their captain? "
The chief of staff had recovered from his grief and anger. He said, "Boss, the Mawushan Guerrilla Force is the guerrilla force formed by Xu Dalong of the Independent Regiment behind enemy lines."
The boss said with emotion: "This is Xu Dalong again. This little guy is really extraordinary. I like him more and more."
The teacher said: "Xu Dalong is indeed not simple. He not only thought of inventing coded telegrams to expose the crimes of the Japanese invaders, but he also has a good journalistic mind. Did you notice? He did not generally talk about how the Japanese invaders massacred innocent people. , the time, place, and characters are described in great detail, and photos are even taken. He is fully qualified as a journalist. I really wonder where he learned these talents?"
The boss said: "What happened to this Li Yunlong? Didn't I already give an order for him to notify Xu Dalong to report to the headquarters? Why haven't he been seen yet?"
Independent regiment headquarters.
The brigade commander took great care of Li Yunlong. When he learned that the Independence Regiment had a radio station, he directly sent a telegraph operator to the Independence Regiment, and they also received the clear code telegram sent by Xu Dalong.
Zhang Dabiao said excitedly: "Brother Dalong and the others did a great job. The little devils massacred innocent people, and they killed those beasts immediately. It was so relieved."
Li Yunlong said proudly: "It's natural. My name is Li Yunlong, and his name is Xu Dalong. We are brothers. Lao Li is so powerful, can Xu Dalong be worse?"
After Zhao Gang carefully studied the clear telegram, he asked with some confusion: "Haven't Xu Dalong and the others already established the Mawushan Guerrilla Brigade? Why is the telegram signed "Mawushan Guerrilla Brigade"?
Zhang Dabiao also felt a little confused. He felt that Xu Dalong and the others were a bit stingy when they called them a guerrilla team. It would be better to call them a guerrilla brigade to be more powerful.
Li Yunlong thought for a moment and said with a smile: "I really admire Xu Dalong. He is deliberately hiding his strength and playing tricks on the little devils. Just wait and see, the little devils will definitely suffer another big loss." .”
Li Yunlong's guess was correct. Xu Dalong deliberately signed the telegram to the Mawushan Guerrilla Corps. In ordinary people's perception, the combat effectiveness of the guerrillas themselves is relatively weak, and a squadron can only have a hundred or ten people at most. Xu Dalong does not want to expose the strength of the guerrillas, so that the Japanese will not send large troops to encircle and suppress them.
He can take advantage of the paralysis of the Japanese and puppet troops, seize the opportunity, and fight a good fight.
The Japanese First Army in Shanxi was very embarrassed by Xu Dalong's clear telegram. Commander Ichiro Kozuka called the division commander Chiba Xunichi of the 32nd garrison division to Taiyuan, reprimanded him, and ordered him to send troops immediately Find the Mawushan guerrillas and eliminate them.
Chiba Xunyi was humiliated by the training. After returning to the division headquarters, he immediately called the captain of the 83rd Regiment and scolded him. He finally got rid of the bad temper he felt when he was scolded by Ichiro Kozuka.
The captain of the 83rd Regiment returned to the Regiment Headquarters and decided to take out his bad breath on the hateful Mawushan guerrillas.
He ordered Captain Hengjiukuan to lead his garrison to Guancheng County. With the cooperation of the local Japanese and puppet troops, he went to Qilin Peak to wipe out the Mawushan guerrillas.
Xu Dalong and others returned to Qiligou Village. The remaining guerrillas and the villagers of Qiligou Village came to greet them at the entrance of the village.
Seeing that they brought back so many weapons, ammunition, and various supplies, Wang Xiaohu said happily: "Brother Dalong, you have made a fortune again this time. You will bring such good things with you in the future."
That night, all the guerrillas had a dinner. Sun Desheng first announced the results of Xu Dalong and others' trip to Taiyuan, and then announced the family background of the guerrillas.
Today's Mawushan guerrillas have a very rich family background.
First of all, in terms of personnel, after Xu Dalong and others left, Sun Desheng took the initiative to recruit 60 more recruits. The Mawushan guerrillas now have a full 400 people.
The weapons and ammunition are even more astonishing, including one 75mm mountain cannon, thirty-seven mortars, one Type 92 heavy machine gun, one Maxim heavy machine gun, eighteen crooked machine guns, Czech light There are forty-two machine guns, twelve grenade launchers, more than 1,400 firearms of various kinds, and a large amount of ammunition of all kinds.
The powerful firepower of these weapons and equipment is more than three times that of an independent regiment.
In terms of other equipment and supplies, there are 187 horses of various types, including 132 war horses, three military radio units, oceans and other property worth more than 37,000 yuan, as well as a large amount of food. and carts and other supplies.
Hearing this, the guerrillas were all very excited and cheered thunderously.
After dinner, Xu Dalong, Sun Desheng, and Wang Chengzhu held a meeting and decided to hand over some weapons, ammunition and other supplies to the independent regiment.
Xu Dalong handed Wang Xiaohu a letter, a list of weapons, ammunition and supplies, and said to him: "Brother Huzi, please go on a hard trip, take a brother with you, and set out overnight to report the situation here to the head of the regiment. When you see the leaders, say hello to us. Be careful on the road. If you encounter the Japanese and puppet troops, try not to exchange fire with them. If you must fight, you must act decisively. Don't care about ammunition. We will replenish the consumed ammunition to the regiment leaders and them later. That’s right up there.”
Wang Xiaohu said: "Brother Dalong, don't worry."
Xu Dalong stood up and sent Wang Xiaohu out. He put his arm around Wang Xiaohu's shoulders and said affectionately: "I'm going out. Go say goodbye to Wanqiu."
Ever since Wang Xiaohu and Huang Wanqiu experienced life and death together, the two of them have fallen in love. Although the Eighth Route Army has strict disciplines on marriage and love, it stipulates that the conditions for marriage must be 25, 8, and regiment, which means that they are over 25 years old. , eight years of military service, and cadres with regimental rank or above.
There is neither encouragement nor opposition to romance among soldiers, because many soldiers already have partners in their hometowns before joining the army. In this regard, Xu Dalong also believes that if the issue of marriage and love is properly guided, it will not only not weaken the combat effectiveness of the troops, but also stimulate the passion of the soldiers to fight for a better life.
Hearing what Xu Dalong said, Wang Xiaohu said happily: "Thank you, Brother Dalong."
After Lin Xueying came to Qiligou Village, she lived with Su Xiaoyan and Huang Wanqiu. As the saying goes, three women have a show, and they can talk a lot together.
Lin Xueying was very concerned about Xu Dalong's situation. Although she would not deliberately ask about it, she still paid attention to things related to Xu Dalong during the conversation.
Through the conversation, she could see that Xu Dalong was like a big brother in their hearts, and they all respected him very much. When she knew that both Su Xiaoyan and Huang Wanqiu had their sweethearts, she found these two girls even more cute.
At this time, when he heard Wang Xiaohu knocking on the door outside, he said, "Wanqiu, are you in there? Can you come out?"
Huang Wanqiu said happily: "Hey, I'm here."
She pushed open the door and said, "Brother Huzi, why are you here?"
Wang Xiaohu smiled and said: "I'm going out, and I came here to say goodbye to you."
The two of them whispered and walked out of the village.
Su Xiaoyan thought of Wang Xinmin and said with some envy: "Sister Wanqiu is really happy."
She shook her head sadly, knowing that she had no way of seeing Wang Xinmin at the moment.
In order to avoid unnecessary sadness, she turned to Lin Xueying and asked, "Sister Lin, do you have a boyfriend? Where is he?"
Lin Xueying shook her head and said, "Not yet."
Su Xiaoyan said with some disbelief: "Sister Lin, you are so beautiful, there must be many people pursuing you, why don't you have a boyfriend yet? Do you have too high standards and haven't met the real one yet?"
Xu Dalong's honest face flashed through Lin Xueying's mind, and she said, "I have been working in enemy-occupied areas. The environment there is too dangerous, and I haven't had a chance to fall in love yet."
Su Xiaoyan thought of Wang Xinmin who was also fighting behind enemy lines. She said sympathetically: "You are right. Otherwise, you can stay with our guerrillas. You don't have to be afraid here. Brother Dalong and the others are very powerful. The Japanese and traitors are Don’t dare to cause trouble.”
When Lin Xueying heard this, her eyes showed longing, but when she thought of her identity, her eyes dimmed instantly.
There is an iron rule in the military, which is to come in alive and get out dead. As long as you join the military commander, you must not betray, otherwise, you will be hunted down by the military commander with all his strength.
Thinking of this, Lin Xueying couldn't help but feel gloomy.
