After the Battle of Zaoyi, China ushered in a period of peace. In order to withdraw from China as soon as possible, the Japanese base camp began to use limited military coercion to force peace talks in Shuzhong.
On June 20, Gaul Chicken closed the France-Vietnam railway. An important lifeline for China to receive foreign aid and imported materials was cut off. After the coast was blocked by the Japanese navy, China was left with only the newly built Burma Highway, which was an external lifeline. .
Known as the last "highway to save the country" and the last lifeline, under the pressure of the Japs, China's surrounding environment has become very bad.
Since the establishment of the Wang puppet Jinling government at the end of March, the Japanese military strikes and political inducement to surrender have led to a wave of surrenders within the government system. It must be said that Wang, the second most powerful figure in the government, has taken a bad lead. Provides a good excuse for many swing elements——
"The Vice President has saved the country, why can't I? I am following the Vice President!"
Even though traitors are so self-righteous, it has to be said that the enemy's political trick of luring them to surrender is very painful. Many people only need an excuse to betray their ancestors and souls.
The most dangerous thing is that Shuzhong is also colluding with the Japanese. The two sides even sent representatives for peace talks, but they were shelved because the conditions between the two parties could not be reached.
The Japanese still don't understand the nature of the Chinese people. How can Zhongcai be inferior to someone he despises?
"Damn it, Niang Xipi, the Japanese have gone too far! Suspend the peace talks!"
President Dai nodded and disappeared into the darkness...
The biggest disadvantage brought about by the large-scale surrender wave is that the number of puppet troops has increased sharply. It can be said that it has exploded. In the battlefield behind enemy lines in North China, entire divisions and regiments of the Kuomintang Army who were still insisting on fighting the Japanese surrendered to help the Japanese attack the base areas of the Eighth Route Army. .
With the participation of puppet troops who are familiar with the local conditions, the enemy's military disadvantage has been alleviated, and the cage policy has become easier to implement.
Most of the artillery towers, strongholds, and towns originally garrisoned by the Japanese were replaced by puppet troops, releasing a large number of Japanese mobile forces. They could carry out raids on the Eighth Route Army's base areas at any time, and the living environment of the base areas deteriorated sharply;
Many base areas suffered from serious shortages of supplies under the blockade of the Japanese and puppet troops. The Japanese blockade tactics began to work!
"Old Chu, there have been a lot less business trips in and out of Liu Town recently. Judging from the reports from various regiments, the Japanese have strictly controlled the flow of materials into the base area."
Gao Wancheng said worriedly.
“What’s supposed to come has come!
Lao Gao, since our base area has previously stored a large amount of food and in-demand materials, the Japanese blockade will not have a great impact on us, but other base areas are different.
If the blockade continues like this, many base areas will not be able to sustain it in less than half a year. We must make all preparations to support our brother troops, and rest assured that the boss will not let it continue to develop! "
"The storm is coming and the wind is blowing all over the building!"
Gao Wancheng nodded after listening. He just came to inform Chu Xiong of the situation. The Anping base area of the Independent Brigade has been connected with the base area of the 81st Brigade;
Even in the entire southeast of Shanxi, only big cities like Zezhou and Luzhou, as well as main roads and railways, are left.
The vast number of towns and villages are the base areas or activity areas of the 81st Division.
The Japanese built a blockade along the main road between Zezhou and Luzhou, dividing the 81st Brigade and the division's base into two large areas. Commander Chen ignored them.
This was what Master Chen and Chu Xiong had discussed in advance. They would not move the Japanese blockade first and let them repair it. Anyway, the two base areas were large enough and had room for maneuver. Although it would bring some difficulties in life, once The base area will not go hungry within this year.
Just wait for the boss to take action!
"Old Chu, it's the summer grain harvest season again. This year's wheat is growing very well, and there are no devils to harm us. It will definitely be a good year;
I came here to discuss the purchase of grain with you. Due to the Japanese blockade, the price of grain outside has increased by more than 30% compared to the same period last year.
Liuzhen has also increased by more than 10%, and Anping City has increased by 20%. Now it will cost at least 500,000 yuan more to purchase in large quantities. "
Chu Xiong thought for a while and said:
"Lao Gao, do we have enough funds on our books to complete the purchase of surplus grain in the base area?"
Gao Wancheng had done some homework in this area beforehand, so when Chu Xiong asked, he answered directly:
"The funds are sufficient, but if it is all used to purchase food, the money on the books will be tight."
Chu Xiong thought for a moment and said:
"Purchase half of it first to ensure that there is enough food on the market. If food prices rise too high, the residents of Anping City will not be able to survive.
In addition, we must severely crack down on unscrupulous grain dealers who hoard grain, raise grain prices, and strictly control grain outflow. Once there is a too big difference in grain prices inside and outside the base area, lawless elements will purchase grain from the base area at low prices, and then transport it out and sell it to the Japanese.
Extraordinary measures are used in extraordinary times. Once someone is found to be hoarding a large amount of food, the security department must be involved. They can purchase food, but cannot transport it out of the base area, otherwise they will be punished for collaborating with the enemy. "
In Liu Town and Gaojia Village, Gao Dashuan's family went to the fields early. They wanted to take the wheat home as soon as possible while the sun was good.
At this time of year, Ergeda, who is usually taciturn, begins to exercise his rights as the head of the family, and even Comrade Zhao Zhiqian has to step aside.
Who harvests the wheat, who is responsible for cooking and delivering food at home, and when to cook are clearly arranged, and the farming season is reserved.
Dog and Hua'er were also assigned the task of gleaning wheat ears. Although the family is no longer short of food, the tradition of returning the grains to the warehouse cannot be changed.
"We farmers, no matter how good our days are, we can't waste food! Dogs and flowers, look carefully!"
As soon as Ergeda finished his words, Gou'er stopped and protested:
"Grandpa, I have gone to school and have my own name. Remember to call me Gao Aiguo from now on, otherwise I will ignore you!"
Er Geda loves his grandson the most. He is not angry after being taught by his eldest grandson, and says with a smile:
"Okay, Gao Aiguo, my eldest grandson is now in school. He was a scholar before. The ancestors of the old Gao family have shown their spirits. Now he is living a life that he could not even dream of before."
Zhao Zhiqian was immediately unhappy when she heard this. Normally she would not interrupt her father, but today this was a matter of principle. As a village cadre, she had to correct it:
"Dad, I can live such a good life now, thanks to the Eighth Route Army. It is the Eighth Route Army's good policies. It has nothing to do with the ancestors' apparitions. We cannot engage in feudal superstition."
When Ergeda heard this, he immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing. He was still very concerned about what Zhao Zhiqian said. Comrade Zhao Zhiqian was now an official and knowledgeable person, so what she said was correct.
"Yes, yes, I have to thank the Eighth Route Army. Without the Eighth Route Army, my family would not even dare to think about such a beautiful life."
"Everyone, work harder. After collecting the grain, sell it to the Eighth Route Army!
Even if the Eighth Route Army charges less than the grain dealers, we will only sell to the Eighth Route Army. "
