Just when the commander-in-chief of the Japanese dispatched troops in North China, Okamura Neiji, led a group of mourning soldiers, plotting how to adjust the strategy to target the Eighth Route Army troops in the occupied area.
On the other hand, the victory that severely inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese army in the Eighth Route Army base areas has not yet failed.
Each base area took the opportunity to expand outwards, and has achieved considerable improvements in the construction of the base area and the development of equipment levels.
Headquarters.
Kong Jie arrived in person and reported the relevant situation to the boss and deputy chief of staff.
Not long ago, Kong Jie, in accordance with the instructions of the headquarters, once again tried to contact the United States, the Soviet Union and even the national army to conduct business cooperation in military supplies and even military industry.
Kong Jie is not short of money now. After the establishment of Huasheng Company, he took over business in all walks of life and took the lead with the headquarters. It was just and logical that his wealth was getting bigger and bigger.
Considering that the military-industrial foundation of the Eighth Route Army's base areas was really weak, Kong Jie, his boss, and the deputy chief of staff agreed after discussions when conducting business cooperation with businessmen from the United States and the Soviet Union.
Purchasing guns and ammunition from these foreign arms dealers is only a temporary solution, not a permanent solution. If some complete production lines and production equipment can be bought back, this will be a long-term solution.
I thought this would be a bit difficult, and even if I had money, I might not be able to do it.
The result was beyond everyone's expectations, and the business cooperation between the two parties went extremely smoothly.
Regarding this, the Deputy Chief of General Staff lamented: "If you really fall behind, you will be beaten. It seems that the battles we have won around Huangyadong, Taihang and Datong this time have not only achieved military A huge victory in politics, as well as a huge victory in politics and propaganda.
Those politicians in the world who are good at playing politics are, to put it bluntly, just a group of guys who follow the trend. The stronger you are, the more willing they are to help you. The weaker you are, the less willing they are to pay attention to you, and they may even step on you. Get on two feet.
This cannot be said to be sad, but the reality is so cruel! "
The words of the Deputy Chief of General Staff hit the nail on the head, and everyone took it seriously.
During this period, in order to expand the political and propaganda achievements of the victory of this winter counteroffensive, the propaganda departments of the Eighth Route Army worked hard.
Of course, it is more about promoting the fearless spirit of the Eighth Route Army troops who persisted in the war of resistance and were not afraid of sacrifice.
As for the economic and military development of various units and base areas of the Eighth Route Army in recent years, especially the development of military industry and the improvement of equipment levels, these are the trump cards of the Eighth Route Army and naturally cannot be exposed.
In short, they are relatively poor. It is propagated to the outside world that our Eighth Route Army defeated the Japs by relying on the soldiers' tenacious will and tenacious beliefs, but in fact they are very lacking in equipment.
The implication is that if we have equipment, then the Japanese invaders will not have to take it seriously.
The capture of Datong and the siege of Licheng included many subsequent battles that made a lot of noise, and even reporters accompanying the army took photos.
Naturally, these things will not be known to the Japanese, but it is still necessary to show them to the comrades inside, to boost military morale, and to show businessmen from the United States and the Soviet Union, so that they know how powerful the Eighth Route Army's methods are.
Even the leaders of Yan'an will show these photos and videos taken when they have nothing to do. The more they look at them, the happier and more excited they become.
Telegrams of awards came one after another.
Kong Jie, Li Yunlong and Ding Wei were almost praised in the telegram.
Especially for Kong Jie, the captain of the first team, the leaders in Yan'an also stated that they would not only let Comrade Kong Jie serve as a part-time teacher in the sixth branch of Anti-Japanese University, but also transfer him to the main campus of Anti-Japanese University as a teacher if there is an opportunity in the future.
What the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University lacks is such generals who are innovative, independent enough, and have actual frontline combat experience.
The joy after the victory enveloped the entire Taihang Mountains. Soon after, the boss issued a special order for the troops in the frontline base areas to hold corresponding post-war theatrical performances.
Not only the soldiers can attend the party, but some nearby villagers can also be invited to the party.
On the one hand, we should continue to publicize the great cause of the Eighth Route Army's Anti-Japanese War and give the military and civilians sufficient confidence that the Anti-Japanese War will eventually lead to a great victory.
On the other hand, it is also used as an entertainment activity to provide a certain degree of relief and relaxation to the soldiers who were tense after the war.
After this series of actions, the joy after the victory of the Eighth Route Army's winter counterattack gradually reached a climax.
Among them, among the 129th Division's frontline base areas, the artistic performance party held at the base area of Kong Jie's detachment was undoubtedly the most lively.
There was an endless stream of soldiers who came to participate in the meeting, as well as well-informed people from around the base area. The large venue, which was originally considered spacious, suddenly became crowded with people.
Fortunately, a team at the Nuo University venue produced some loudspeakers so that the artists performing on the stage could diffuse the sound. Otherwise, the audience who were farther away would only be able to see but not hear.
Then, the comrades from the Literature and Art Department performed talent shows one by one, singing, dancing, and some stage plays.
When I acted in the surprise attack on Datong, it was a wonderful moment. When it ended, the entire venue burst into applause, and the common people and soldiers all cheered loudly.
Then no one knew who was making the noise, asking Captain Kong to perform a talent show for everyone.
Kong Jie, who was sitting in the front row watching the show, turned dark at that moment.
"How can this be done? What talent do we have?"
Kong Jie looked at Reporter Shen sitting next to him for help.
Shen Wenyue spread her hands helplessly, expressing her helplessness, but her face was full of smiles.
The soldiers were really enthusiastic. As the captain of the detachment, Kong Jie was so popular that it would definitely not work if he didn't show up on the field.
Chen Quan, Wang Leihu, Lei Dasheng and other group leaders gathered Kong Jie on the stage without any explanation.
Ahem——
Amidst the thunderous applause, Kong Jie looked at the crowds of people under the stage and calmed down with a loudspeaker. When he raised his hand, the noisy crowd immediately fell silent.
He first smiled and cursed:
"Comrades and fellow villagers, this is too difficult for you.
You said that you want me, Kong Jie, to go to the battlefield to kill the Japanese, but we have nothing to say. Give me a ghost-headed sword, and I will cut off the heads of ten or eight little devils for you.
But if you want me to perform some talent on stage, isn't it like asking a sow to climb a tree? It's embarrassing! "
Kong Jie said it humorously, and after his words fell, the soldiers and civilians in the audience burst into laughter.
Chen Quan made peace below and said: "Old leader, it's not difficult for us, just sing a song casually!"
"Singer?"
Kong Jie thought for a while and realized that this was a good idea. Then he asked the soldiers in the audience, "What song should I sing?"
"Green flowers in the army, green flowers in the army——"
The soldiers' opinions are quite consistent. It seems that compared to the pure iron-blooded songs such as the March of the Swords, the iron-blooded songs of the Army's Green Flowers mixed with the love of children are even more popular and touching.
Shen Quan, who was sitting on the other side of Shen Wenyue, also smiled and said: "Miss Shen, you don't know, this green flower in the army is the specialty of our old regiment leader. When the old regiment leader created this song, it was It once shocked the entire Literature and Art Department.
Even the director of the literature and art department at our headquarters said that if we hadn't considered that the current war situation was tight on the front lines and we still needed talents like our old regiment leader, we would have no choice but to apply to the boss to keep the old regiment leader in the literature and art department. "
Shen Wenyue smiled and nodded, her face full of expectation.
She had long heard that the green flower in the army was created by Kong Jie. Every time she heard the melody, she looked at the soldiers who fought bravely on the battlefield and were not afraid of death. Their young faces shone with pure joy. She was also shocked by the song, but she had never heard it sung by the original author.
Kong Jie also spoke on the stage at this time, "Well, everyone has said so, then I will sing a song for everyone, Green Flowers in the Army."
"Just before I sing this song, I want to say a few words."
As Kong Jie spoke, the smile on his face gradually faded, and then he said loudly in a serious tone:
"Comrades, and fellow countrymen, I want to ask you, what do you think is the difference between us soldiers and ordinary people?"
Following this question, the soldiers and civilians seemed to be lost in thought. Kong Jie asked and answered himself:
"The answer is very simple, there is actually no difference.
We soldiers are from the common people, but we don’t want to see the nation be humiliated and the country be ruined, so we put aside our personal life and death, put our heads on our belts, put on this military uniform, and rushed to the front line.
But in the final analysis, we are all living people, and we all only have this precious life.
If possible, who among us wouldn't want to end this war completely? It would be better if there would be no war in the future, and we could live a prosperous and happy life with our wife, children, and children. "
His voice became calmer:
"But the current situation doesn't allow it! His little sons of bitches are coming to our door. If we want long-lasting peace in the future, we must have today's bloodshed and sacrifice."
"Only when we have shed all the blood that needs to be shed and fought all the battles that need to be fought, from now on, our descendants, our children, can truly live a peaceful and prosperous life!"
"But if I touch my chest and tell my conscience, they are all born to my parents. Even if we are soldiers, who is really not afraid of death? And who doesn't want to live a stable and happy life?"
"But we are soldiers, and we will hide all our tenderness and extravagant hopes deep in our hearts. As long as the Japanese invaders are not completely driven out of China, our passionate blood will never stop boiling!"
"For this reason, comrades, I would like to dedicate this song to everyone. I hope that comrades will use the tenderness in their hearts to build all their strength and continue to persevere in this great revolutionary cause to the end!"
Bang bang bang——
Amidst the thunderous applause, many soldiers' eyes turned red.
This time, the seats of the folks and soldiers who came to attend the meeting were completely dispersed.
In other words, the common people and the soldiers were sitting together. Most of the common people were the age of the parents of the young soldiers. Although the people sitting next to them were not necessarily their own sons, the old fathers and mothers still had tears in their eyes. , hugging the children around them.
After hearing these words, Shen Wenyue's eyes were also a little red.
These words are very simple, but they express the deepest feelings in the hearts of these pure soldiers here who shed their lives and blood.
She raised her camera, found a suitable position at the side, and captured the scene.
The sounds on the stage gradually became louder.
"The leaves are falling in the cold wind, and the army is a green flower...
Dear comrade, don’t miss home, don’t miss your mother...
Don't cry when you say goodbye, the military camp is our warm home...
There is a good girl in my hometown. I often dream about her. Men in the army also have feelings, and they are willing to accompany you to the end of the world..."
Kong Jie's singing skills may not be that outstanding, but the initial melody of the song "Green Flower in the Army" came from his mouth, and it is impossible to be out of tune.
Taking into account his military status, his singing is especially filled with emotion.
Every word of the lyrics, this feeling and this scene, coupled with his previous foreshadowing words, all resonated with the military and civilians, which was heartfelt and shocking.
The song floats and floats.
It not only expresses the soldiers' determination to protect their families and country, but also expresses the soldiers' longing for their parents' affection, their desire and innocence for love.
The blend of scenes makes people cry!
The young soldiers in the audience had already wet their uniforms with tears, and many veterans also had tears in their eyes.
Shen Wenyue's shooting movements also stopped. At this time, she just wanted to quietly immerse herself in this beautiful but emotional melody.
Those eyes full of tenderness, staring at the only figure on the stage.
When the song "Green Flowers in the Army" was completely sung, the audience burst into thunderous applause that lasted for a long time. It was still echoing in the valley until Kong Jie came off the stage and returned to his seat.
The finale military song by Captain Kong brought the special atmosphere of this artistic evening to a climax.
It was already late when the party ended, and Kong Jie was about to go back with Li Wenjie and Xu Guoan. They had been busy recently and there were many things waiting to be dealt with. The three of them would probably have to work overtime when they returned.
"Detachment Kong..." A voice stopped Kong Jie.
"Miss Shen, what's the matter?" Kong Jie was confused.
"Can we go for a walk together?"
Realizing that the words were inappropriate, especially the political commissar Li Wenjie and the chief of staff Xu Guoan looked like they knew what they meant.
She quickly added: "I want to interview you with some questions!"
Kong Jie was startled for a moment, then replied: "Can it be tomorrow? It's already late, and the headquarters still has many things to deal with..."
Before Kong Jie finished speaking, Xu Guoan on the side had already shouted: "Old Kong, what are you talking about? What time is it? It's early!"
The detachment only has so much shit, so it doesn’t need you as the detachment leader? "
Li Wenjie, who immediately recovered from the sidelines, quickly echoed: "That's right, we won the battle this time. This publicity is a big deal. Brother, you can't delay this matter!"
With that said, the two people who were "in collusion" didn't give Kong Jie a chance to come back to his senses, turned around and left Kong Jie behind...
