The commander, Zhang Wanhe and others were about to leave the Mawushan base area. Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang gave each of them a brand-new Japanese cotton coat and a military blanket, and asked them to give them the same military coat and military blanket. Each of the heads of the headquarters and Taiyue Military Region will receive one share. In addition, movie projectors, some films, gasoline generators and other items were also given to the headquarters and Taiyue Military Region to improve the material and cultural life of the chiefs.
Seeing that Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang had thought so thoughtfully, the leaders were very satisfied and flew back to the Taihang Mountain base happily.
The Spring Festival is coming soon. Xu Dalong knows that after this Spring Festival, as soon as spring begins, the Japanese army will conduct a large-scale raid on the anti-Japanese base areas of the underground party. There will only be a few free days, so he cherishes it even more. He discussed with Zhao Gang that they should have a lively Spring Festival.
Xu Dalong proposed that during the Chinese New Year, a large-scale evaluation of all troops, local agencies and grassroots organizations participating in the anti-Japanese work in the entire base area would be held. Each unit would select a group of advanced collectives and individuals who have made outstanding achievements in all aspects this year. The guerrillas are ready to Set aside a sum of money to give material rewards.
The propaganda department is required to organize literary and artistic groups to rehearse some programs to tour units that have won advanced collectives, and organize film teams to go to the countryside so that people in the base area can also watch a movie. People in government agencies and the military who have married families are given a ten-day holiday to allow them to enjoy their family life. Each army will have a meal every three days during the festival, and two dishes will be added to each meal at other times.
The guerrillas, the independent brigade and the Zheng government agency in Mawushan Central County are going to hold a New Year's Eve party...
Zhao Gang knew that these activities cost a lot of money, so he persuaded Xu Dalong to be a little more frugal.
Xu Dalong said that the brothers had fought desperately for a year and should enjoy the joyful atmosphere of the festival. Not to mention that most people are in other places and unable to go home to reunite with their relatives. What is even more serious is that after the New Year, the Japanese army will launch a massive attack, and it is not known how many people will die in the battle.
The guerrillas should do something to compensate these officers and soldiers within their ability.
Zhao Gang heard what Xu Dalong said and agreed with his idea, so he gritted his teeth and made a budget, but the result still shocked him. You must know that when he was the Zheng Committee member of the Independent League, the total of the entire league during the New Year would not exceed 500 oceans. According to Xu Dalong's plan, it would cost at least 30,000 yuan, which really made Zhao Gang feel a little distressed.
This is not the most important thing. Zhao Gang is a little worried that such a grand celebration in the Mawushan base will cause jealousy or even criticism from other bases.
So he once again persuaded Xu Dalong to compress the celebrations and not make too much noise.
Although Xu Dalong knew that Zhao Gang had good intentions, he was a little unhappy this time. He believed that all the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians in the Mawushan base area had fought bloody battles against the Japanese invaders for a year, and it was appropriate for them to enjoy the festive atmosphere. As for what other base areas think, he doesn't care at all. The money spent by the Mawushan base area is earned by itself, and if they have the ability, let them earn it themselves.
Xu Dalong doesn't care about fame, he doesn't want to be an official, and he doesn't care what others say behind his back. According to the decision of the superior organization, Xu Dalong was the top leader in the base area, so he took out the authority of the top leader and issued an order to Zhao Gang, asking him to implement his plan.
Zhao Gang is a person who emphasizes organizational principles. Since Xu Dalong made the final decision, he will resolutely implement it. In fact, Zhao Gang also hopes that the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians in the base area can have a happy Spring Festival. He had good intentions and was worried about the impact on Xu Dalong. Since Xu Dalong didn't care, he had nothing to say, so he started to organize things according to Xu Dalong's request.
Zhao Gang began to allocate funds to various departments according to the budget. During the process of allocating funds, adjustments were made based on the actual needs of each unit. As a result, another 7,000 oceans was overspended, bringing the expenditure for this New Year to 39,400 oceans. Zhao Gang was so distressed that he felt like he couldn't breathe.
On this day, Xu Dalong called Zhao Gang and Wang Xiaohu over again and said to them: "It's the Chinese New Year, and all aspects of relationships have to be moved around. I made a list, please take a look."
Zhao Gang took the list and broke out in cold sweat after reading it. The list read:
Give 5,000 oceans to the Logistics Department of the Headquarters, 5,000 oceans to the Taiyue Military Region, 2,000 oceans to the New First Brigade, 2,000 oceans to the New Second Brigade, 10,000 oceans to the World War II Zone Chief Li Kun and other related households, 10,000 oceans to General Zhongtiao Mountain, and 10,000 oceans to the World War II Zone Representative Wang of the Underground Party Office of the Chief Executive's Department received 1,000 oceans, General Zhang of the Sichuan Army received 10,000 oceans, General Wang of Chongqing received 5,000 oceans, and the Taiyuan Underground Party Intelligence Station, Jinsui Army Intelligence Station, and Military Reunification Working Group each received 2,000 oceans.
After Zhao Gang did the math, he found that these oceans combined totaled 56,000 oceans.
He couldn't help but become a little anxious and said: "Captain, this is too much. Is it necessary? Also, why are we giving more to friendly forces than to our own people? Besides, our current funds are too little. If we don’t have enough money, if we spend so much money, we won’t be able to open the pot anymore. Where can we get so much money?”
Zhao Gang sent out a series of questions, which was really too much for him to bear.
Wang Xiaohu also had a gloomy look on his face. You must know that the monthly expenses in the base area are a lot. To spend 100,000 yuan all at once during the new year is really heartbreaking. The days ahead will be tight. , the taste is not pleasant.
Seeing the looks of Zhao Gang and Wang Xiaohu, Xu Dalong smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about money, I'll take care of it. Just follow my instructions. As for why we spend more money on friendly forces than on our own people." There is more, you will understand later.”
Zhao Gang trusted Xu Dalong very much and knew that he must have his reasons for doing things, but he was a little worried and didn't know where Xu Dalong got so much money.
He asked: "Captain, are you really sure you can get so much money?"
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Zhao Zhengwei, we have been together for such a long time. When did you see me and say nothing?"
Hearing this, Zhao Gang felt at ease, and he smiled and said: "That's not true, I still believe you. If you want to get money, don't just get 100,000 oceans like Ding Kemao, it's better to get a little more. The pressure on us is much less. If you can really get so many oceans, I will buy you a drink from my own pocket."
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Forget it, Commissioner Zhao Zheng, you should keep your money for marrying a wife in the future. How is the progress between you and Li Yiyun?"
Li Yiyun comes from a well-known family, has beautiful appearance, and is a school friend of Zhao Gang. Zhao Gang was attracted to her the first time he saw her. Zhao Gang has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looks like a talented person, and Li Yiyun also likes him very much. Xu Dalong arranged for her to work in the guerrilla organization. Zhao Gang often had the opportunity to interact with her. The two had a lot in common and their chats were very congenial.
Xu Dalong asked Lin Xueying to broker the relationship between them. The progress between the two of them was very rapid, and they were just short of confessing their feelings.
Hearing Xu Dalong talk about this issue, Zhao Gang felt a little shy and his face turned red.
He said: "Captain, don't just blame me. Your personal problems should also be solved. You are the highest-ranking person in charge of our base area. You must take the lead in this matter."
Xu Dalong pretended to be stupid and did not answer his questions. He continued to ask: "What, has Zhao Zhengwei confessed to Miss Li? If not, do you need our help?"
Zhao Gang said confidently: "That's not necessary. Don't worry about my affairs. I will find a way to solve it myself."
Speaking of this, Li Yiyun's beautiful face appeared in front of his eyes, and he couldn't help but smile.
Lingao City.
That morning, the reconnaissance plane of the Mawushan guerrillas circled over Lingao City. Chiba Xunyi felt that something bad was about to happen, and it soon came true.
After receiving the telegram from Xu Dalong, Yan Guiwu came to the headquarters of the 32nd garrison division and asked to see Qianye Xunyi.
He said with a mournful face: "Your Excellency, the division commander, you have just received a message from Xu Dalong, saying that he is celebrating the New Year and asked our Huang Xiejun Fourth Division to come up with 100,000 oceans. Not only that, but also asked me to send you a message The message asks you to pay 150,000 yuan to buy peace, otherwise, they will send troops to attack Lingao City. What do you think we should do about this matter?"
Qianye Xunyi had paid 200,000 yuan last time, and now Xu Dalong came to rip him off again.
He was itching with hatred and said: "Ba Yalu, this evil wolf Xu Dalong is too much. I will lead the troops to destroy him."
Yan Guiwu knew that Qianye Xunyi didn't have the ability or the confidence. He was just shouting here to express his anger.
He remained silent, quietly waiting for Qianye Xunyi to calm down.
Sure enough, after Qianye Xunyi yelled and cursed, he sat down on the sofa like a deflated rubber ball.
He now regarded Yan Guiwu as one of his own and said, "Yan Sang, what do you think about this matter?"
Yan Guiwu said: "Your Excellency, the division commander, there is a saying about your humble position. I don't know whether to say it or not."
Chiba Xunyi said: "If you have any ideas, just say them."
Yan Guiwu said: "Xu Dalong is really difficult to deal with. According to my information, there are not only his guerrillas in Mawu Mountain, but also the Independent Brigade, Chu Yunfei's 358th Brigade, and recently a brigade came from the Taihang Mountains. Not only that, they also obtained a large number of arms buried on Cuiyun Peak, which greatly enhanced their strength.
If such a powerful force were to attack us, it would be difficult for us to deal with it. In my humble opinion, it was better to lose money and avoid disaster, so I simply gave the money to them to avoid unnecessary trouble. Of course, this does not mean that we are just going to let Xu Dalong run rampant. We just need to keep Lingao City from being lost now. When the Yellow Army sends the army, we will avenge this arrow and let Xu Dalong take him away from us a hundred times a thousand times. Return the money you extorted.
How long can he, Xu Dalong, laugh? At that time, it's not just a matter of being obedient and begging for mercy. "
Yan Guiwu's words made Qianye Xunyi very relieved.
He said bitterly: "What you said makes sense. Just let this guy Xu Dalong run rampant for a few more days, and then I will crush him to ashes and vent this bad breath in my chest."
Yan Guiwu hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, the division commander, is wise. But you also know that my Huang Xiejun 4th Division is short of funds. Unlike you, who is rich and wealthy, Xu Dalong asked us to get 100,000 oceans. We really can't get it. Can you see if you can subsidize it?" Give us?"
Chiba Xunyi said: "I'll leave this matter to you. I will send someone to allocate 250,000 oceans to you, and you will be responsible for solving this matter."
Of course, Chiba Xunyi couldn't let the 32nd Guarding Division come forward directly to avoid others catching his pigtails and causing trouble for him. If Yan Guiwu comes forward, there will be no problem if he does not pursue Yan Guiwu.
Yan Guiwu said gratefully: "Thank you, the division commander, for your consideration. You can rest assured that this matter will be handled satisfactorily and I will ensure that Xu Dalong will not be left with any excuse to harass Lin Gaocheng."
Qianye Xunyi felt exhausted physically and mentally. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, just go ahead and do this."
Yan Guiwu obtained 250,000 yuan from Qianye Xunyi, and as agreed with Xu Dalong in advance, he left 20,000 yuan as a benefit fee, and then sent Wang Shuhuai to send 230,000 yuan to the Mawushan base area.
Zhao Gang saw an increase of 230,000 yuan, and he was so happy that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.
He said excitedly: "Captain, you can give gifts to anyone you want, as long as you can get money."
After the Spring Festival gifts were sent out according to the list drawn by Xu Dalong, feedback came from all aspects.
The headquarters, logistics department, Taiyue Military Region Headquarters, Li Yunlong, Representative Wang, Li Kun and others from the Shanxi Underground Party Office all sent messages of condolence and congratulations on the Spring Festival. Taiyuan’s Underground Party Intelligence Station, Shanxi-Sui Army Intelligence Station, and Military Reunification Working Group They also sent me thank you messages.
General Zhang from Yichang sent a return gift of 30,000 yuan, and General Wang from Chongqing sent it. 20 military radios, 50 sniper rifles, and 50 telescopes. General Fu from Zhongtiao Mountain sent back a gift of 20,000 yuan, and sent someone to send 10,000 kilograms of high explosives.
Zhao Gang saw that the money given by Xu Dalong had such a big return, and couldn't help but sigh. Captain Xu knew how to do business. Not only did he lose a favor, but he also got such a big gain. It was a great deal.
Chu Yun'er put a lot of effort into winning the job of Chuanrong and played a certain role. Xu Dalong kept his word and invited her to dinner and watch a movie.
Seeing that the New Year was approaching and Chu Yun'er was going home to celebrate the New Year, Xu Dalong accompanied her to Xinhe County to pay New Year's greetings to Chu Yunfei and the brothers in the 358th Brigade in advance.
Hearing that Xu Dalong and Chu Yun'er had arrived in Xinhe County, Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others came to the gate of the headquarters to greet them.
Seeing Chu Yun'er and Xu Dalong getting out of the same car, and seeing Chu Yun'er holding Xu Dalong's arm, Fang Ligong said, "Miss Chu and Brother Xu are so talented and beautiful, they really match each other."
Chu Yunfei had long wanted to bring his sister and Xu Dalong together, and he was very happy to see the two of them. However, he was a cautious person, and the matter had not been made clear after all, so he did not respond to Fang Ligong's words. Instead, he rushed towards Xu Dalong and Chu Yun'er.
When Chu Yun'er saw Chu Yunfei, she rushed over and called out affectionately: "Brother."
Chu Yunfei patted her arm affectionately, and then said affectionately to Xu Dalong beside her: "Brother Dalong, we haven't seen each other for a while. Brother, I have already prepared a banquet. Let's get drunk today. "
