Since Li Jiming and the guerrillas came into contact with Li Qiulin and the special forces members, they not only recognized their combat effectiveness, but also admired their strict discipline, firm belief, and self-sacrifice. Especially this time, the special operations team caused the death of two people in order to cover the evacuation of the guerrillas. The guerrillas were very moved.
Li Qiulin did not forget his promise to Yao Fang, publicized the underground party's program and the proposition of the war of resistance, won the favor of the guerrillas towards the underground party, and played a positive role in transforming this guerrilla group into the anti-Japanese armed force of the underground party.
Li Qiulin and others rested in a dense forest. When it started to rain, they trudged in the rain and continued to move, using the rain to eliminate the traces of their move. At this time, Li Qiulin already knew that there were Japanese intelligence agents all over the mountains. In order to avoid being discovered by the enemy, under the leadership of Li Jiming, they also found a cave and hid.
Gao Cang led a large number of Japanese and puppet troops to search everywhere, but could never find any trace of the guerrillas. With so many people and horses in the mountains, it was difficult to supply supplies and they could not stay for a long time. In the end, they had to give up the search and return to the towns below the mountains to station themselves. Of course, they did not give up the search for the guerrillas, and sent many Japanese and puppet personnel and plainclothes agents to wander around the mountains, hoping to find traces of the guerrillas.
Li Qiulin and others hid in the cave for five days. They waited until the search by the Japanese and puppet troops began to relax before leaving the hiding place and preparing to join Yao Fang and other guerrillas who stayed behind.
During this period, Xu Dalong and others were not idle either. The special operations team members all changed into plain clothes and, together with the guerrillas, attacked a Japanese naval communication station at night. They destroyed a Japanese radar, annihilated more than 50 Japanese naval officers and soldiers, and seized a large number of weapons, ammunition and supplies. Then they said goodbye to the guerrillas and escorted Mr. Chen to continue to his destination.
Under the leadership of a guide sent by the guerrillas who was familiar with the terrain, Xu Dalong and others left the guerrillas' station. This time they disguised themselves as puppet troops. In order to avoid unnecessary accidents, they still traveled over mountains and ridges. When they entered the plains, they walked by day and night for two consecutive days.
On this day, they arrived at a village about 150 kilometers away from Kuala Lumpur. At this time, the supplies carried by Xu Dalong and others had been exhausted. If they were not replenished, there would be no way to continue moving forward. So they decided to enter the village in front of them tonight to replenish food.
In order to find out the situation in the village, a special operations team member and the guide went into the village to conduct reconnaissance. Before entering the village, the two first carefully observed the village outside the village and found nothing unusual, and then walked in.
Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the village, seven or eight people in plain clothes and armed with weapons suddenly appeared from both sides of the street and surrounded the two of them.
The people who surrounded them were holding Japanese-style weapons. Judging from their faces, they looked like local indigenous residents, as well as Chinese or islanders. Their identities were difficult to identify at the moment. They stepped forward and disarmed the special forces members and guides, and then asked them about their origins.
Although the guide was a very experienced guerrilla, he was still a little panicked when encountering this situation. He was now wearing the uniform of a puppet army. He was worried that the person in front of him was a guerrilla, and he was also worried that the person in front of him was dressed as a Japanese puppet army. He didn't know how to answer for a moment.
The special operations team members immediately judged that the people in front of them were guerrillas, but when they saw all the Japanese-style weapons in their hands, they inevitably hesitated, and it was also difficult to distinguish. In a hurry, his brain was running at high speed, and he decided to appear as a puppet soldier. After confirming the true identity of the other party, he would reveal his true identity. He pretended to be panicked, raised his hands in surrender, and obeyed the other party's orders.
The special forces team members and guides were escorted into a room by these people. One of the Chinese-faced people said to the Chinese-faced people in the room: "Captain, we arrested two Gou Majian."
The man who was writing with his head down raised his head, looked at the special forces team members and the guide, and asked: "Where are you from, what are your names and serial numbers?"
The special operations team member saw that the person in front of him was somewhat familiar. He identified it carefully, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he said happily: "Hello, Captain Cao."
The other party was stunned when he heard this, looked at the special operations team members carefully, and felt that the other party was somewhat familiar.
He asked doubtfully: "You know me, who are you?"
The special operations team member smiled and said: "Captain Cao, we met four months ago. Captain Xu, do you still remember?"
The other party suddenly realized, a smile appeared on his face, and he said excitedly: "You are a special operations team member under Captain Xu, why are you here? Is Captain Xu here too?"
The captain surnamed Cao was the guerrilla group that Xu Dalong and the others escorted Mr. Chen out of Malaysia last time to fight against the Japanese army together. It's just that the area where they last appeared is sixty or seventy kilometers away from here, and even Xu Dalong didn't expect them to appear here.
The special operations team member was very happy when he saw that the other party recognized him. He was about to say that Xu Dalong was nearby, but after all, he had been separated from the guerrilla group for more than four months. The special forces members did not dare to expose Xu Dalong until they knew the true situation of the other party. He said: "I was ordered to come to Malaysia to perform a mission, and I came with our Captain Li."
Captain Cao was still very happy and said enthusiastically: "Captain Li Qiulin is here. Where is he? Take me to see him quickly."
Although the special operations team member now basically believed that the opponent was the original guerrilla and there should be no problem with his identity, he still remained alert.
He said: "Captain Li is not here. The two of us are standing in front of us. It will take a while for them to come over."
Captain Cao said with some regret: "So that's it." At this point, he said to the guerrillas around him: "This is all a misunderstanding. They are the famous Eighth Route Army from China, the ones I once mentioned to you. Those who have been here are the special forces led by Captain Xu Dalong. Return the weapons to them and go get some food."
Those guerrillas should be new members of the guerrillas. They heard the old members tell about the situation of Xu Dalong and others, and they all had expressions of surprise on their faces, looking at the special forces members curiously.
The special forces team members talked with Captain Cao for a while. They returned the weapons to the special forces team members and guides, and then went out to get food. Then the special forces team members continued to talk with Captain Cao, and after confirming their identities as real guerrillas, they asked the guide to go out and inform Xu Dalong and others to come to the village to meet the guerrillas.
When Captain Cao saw that Xu Dalong and Mr. Chen were among the visitors, he was very excited and took the lead to salute and say hello to them.
Xu Dalong and Mr. Chen were also very happy and had a cordial conversation with Captain Cao.
Talking about today's guerrillas, Captain Cao is very happy and a little proud. Last time, Xu Dalong and others helped the guerrillas fight several battles, gave them a lot of weapons and ammunition, and taught them the experience of guerrilla warfare and the importance of creating and developing anti-Japanese base areas. The guerrillas had the correct working methods and the team began to grow and develop. Now the army has been renamed Tahanshan Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force. Its size has expanded from more than 100 people when Xu Dalong and others left, to more than 400 people. It is organized into one brigade and four squadrons. The brigade captain is Gao Xiling, and the captain Cao is the fourth. Squadron leader. An anti-Japanese base area was established in the Tahan Mountain area, and the scope of the guerrilla zone has also been expanded here.
Xu Dalong was very happy and had a cordial conversation with Captain Cao. After he learned about the situation of the guerrillas, he came up with the idea that it would be very dangerous and difficult for Mr. Chen to stay in Malaysia and work alone in the enemy-occupied areas. It would be better to stay in the guerrillas and use radio stations or traffic officers to contact Chinese chambers of commerce in various places. This is more conducive to Mr. Chen's work. Moreover, the Tahan Hill guerrillas are relatively close to Kuala Lumpur and can help Mr. Tan in his work.
Along the way, Mr. Chen also knew that the Japanese and puppet troops in Malaysia were searching for him everywhere. It was indeed dangerous for him to enter enemy-occupied areas to work alone, and it was also very difficult to carry out his work. He decided to accept Xu Dalong's suggestion and stay in the guerrillas temporarily.
Xu Dalong was very worried when he escorted Mr. Chen back to Malaysia. Even if he escorted Mr. Chen to his destination safely, Mr. Chen would still be hunted by the Japanese and puppets after he left. If he can stay in the guerrillas, he will have the protection of the guerrillas and a large number of manpower at his disposal. Not only will his safety be guaranteed, but his work will be more convenient, and Xu Dalong can relax. Only in this way can we truly complete the tasks assigned by our superiors.
The matter was settled. Xu Dalong and others rested in the village for a day, and the next day, under the leadership of Captain Cao and others, they went to meet the main force of the guerrillas.
The guerrillas led by Gao Xiling have now established their own base, and the guerrilla headquarters is located in a small village. Gao Xiling and others warmly received Xu Dalong and Mr. Chen.
When they heard that Mr. Chen hoped to stay in the guerrillas and seek their protection, he was very enthusiastic and promised that he would do his best to ensure Mr. Chen's safety and actively cooperate with Mr. Chen's work.
The guerrillas held a welcoming banquet for Xu Dalong and others. After the banquet, Gao Xiling came to interview Xu Dalong.
Gao Xiling said: "Captain Xu, Mr. Chen's identity is very important. If the Japanese and puppet troops learn that he will stay in our guerrillas, they will probably mobilize a large group of troops to encircle and suppress the guerrillas. Our guerrillas Although it is now stronger than before, it may still be unable to face the attack of a large number of Japanese and puppet troops.
I have a grudging request. Can you and your special forces stay here for a while longer, and then leave after repelling the Japanese and puppet attack? "
In fact, Xu Dalong thought so too. He knew that the combat effectiveness of the guerrillas was relatively weak. Although the scale had expanded, the newly added people were all new recruits who lacked combat experience. If Mr. Chen's goal is exposed and the enemy mobilizes a large number of troops to besiege the guerrillas, the guerrillas will also be in danger of being wiped out. Therefore, he also hopes that he can stay here for a while, train the guerrillas, and lead them to win some battles to enhance their combat effectiveness.
Xu Dalong said: "Captain, I think so too. But I have to report this matter to my superiors. I will state the reasons and ask to fight side by side with the guerrillas."
Gao Xiling was very happy after hearing this and said: "That's great. Your special forces team is really powerful. With you here, we feel much more at ease."
Xu Dalong sent a telegram to the comrade in charge in northern Shaanxi, saying that Mr. Chen had been safely returned to Malaysia and arranged for guerrillas to protect him. In order to ensure the safety of Mr. Chen, at the invitation of the local guerrillas, he hoped to lead the special team to stay here for a while to help the guerrillas develop and grow, and to help Mr. Chen get in touch with the Chinese chambers of commerce in Malaysia and Singapore to carry out work.
The comrade in charge quickly responded to the telegram and approved Xu Dalong's request.
This time the guerrillas had seen the power of the special forces. When Gao Xiling announced that Xu Dalong and the special forces led by him would stay to help the guerrillas attack the Japanese and puppet troops, train troops, and develop base areas, the team members were all excited. I am very happy and full of confidence in the future of the guerrillas.
After deciding to stay, Xu Dalong sent a telegram to the Commanding Department of the Shanxi-Hebei-Henan Military Region and reported the situation here to the Commanding Officer. At the same time, a telegram was also sent to the Mawushan Military Division to introduce the situation here. Then Xu Dalong sent a telegram to Li Qiulin, introducing the situation here and hoping that they would join him as soon as possible.
Mr. Chen was very eager to get into work. At his request, Secretary Chen, escorted by a guerrilla and special forces team member, went to Kuala Lumpur to get in touch with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Lin Xueying received the news about Xu Dalong and was relieved to learn that he had safely completed the task of escorting Mr. Chen to Malaysia. But when I heard that he could not return to China for the time being, I felt a little disappointed. Now that she is a mother, she very much hopes that her husband can come back to her and share her joy. When I think that he still can't come back for the time being, I can't help but burst into tears.
The mother now understands her daughter's mood. She knows her daughter's character very well and knows how to comfort her, so she brings her grandson over.
Sure enough, when Lin Xueying saw her son's cute appearance, a smile appeared on her face.
After Li Qiulin received Xu Dalong's telegram, he was very happy and really wanted to meet him right away. However, in order to cover Xu Dalong and others, the Crocker Mountain guerrillas made a significant contribution. Now they are still in danger, and Li Qiulin cannot leave. He must wait until the guerrillas are relatively safe before he can leave.
So he sent a telegram to Xu Dalong, asking him for permission to stay in the guerrillas temporarily. (End of chapter)
