It has to be said that the national army is indeed well-equipped. Along the way, I saw submachine guns hanging from their necks.
After entering the village, we found dozens of camouflaged mountain cannons lined up.
A dozen military vehicles tangled in tree branches were parked at the entrance to the village.
The packhorses of the brigade occasionally neighed.
The girl was dazzled by the roar of a steel monster, a Dodge ten-wheel truck that was being maintained.
It has been half an hour since the friendly troops were received in this poor courtyard, but no one has paid any attention to it.
Twenty or thirty heads were popping up from the courtyard wall, looking excitedly at the cannons and cars at the entrance of the village.
The military policemen of the national army who occasionally patrolled over looked at the people on the wall with suspicion. After greeting the guards at the door, they began to yell at the soldiers walking around the village to obey the rules.
The two guards guarding the door looked at these inexperienced country bumpkins on the wall. One of them shook his head: "These eight-year-olds have always been boasting, but I didn't expect them to be so virtuous."
Another person lowered his voice: "Hey, didn't we call them bandits before?"
"Look at their bearish looks. They will probably pee their pants when they see a Japanese enemy!"
"The staff asked us to entertain them well. What should we do if they want to go out?" One of them rolled his eyes and raised his voice deliberately.
Another person immediately understood and said loudly: "Haha, if they want to go out, we don't have to guard this poor yard and can take the opportunity to move around and exercise."
There was no movement for a long time, and one of the guards who wanted to show off was confused: "But why are they lying on the wall without making any movement?"
In the yard, the girl who had been listening to the guard's conversation immediately became excited: "Big dog, let's go out for a walk!"
"What a bastard, they will bring you food in a while. It will be so comfortable to stay here with someone waiting on you..." The big dog, who was taking a nap next to the kennel at the door with a gun, didn't even open his eyes. , not interested at all.
The girl turned to look at the big man leaning against the wall: "Li Huanzhang, let's go out and take a look?"
The man on the wall didn't even look back: "Isn't it good? Will they say we are spying on military intelligence?"
"If you let the two men at the door take you with you, doesn't it count as spying on military intelligence?"
"Would you like to ask Hu Lian...Commander Hu first?"
"Coward!" The girl said and turned around and jumped into the house.
Hu Yi was sitting at a broken table discussing the details of the upcoming exchange with Minister Zhang, who was pretending to be an instructor.
Footsteps came from the door, and a loud voice said: "Fox, I want to go out and have a look."
Minister Zhang, who was sitting in the room, was stunned for a moment, then turned his face darkly: "No matter how big or small, call me the staff officer!"
The girl quickly shrank her neck: "Report...that instructor, hehe, I'm used to it!"
"Aren't there guards standing guard? Can you go out?"
"I heard from the two guards that they are eager for us to get out."
Hu Yi shook his head: "It's taboo to spy on other people's military situations. I think it's better to wait!"
"What you said makes sense." Minister Zhang nodded, then turned his head seriously: "Comrade Hongying, stay in the yard and don't smear our Eighth Route Army's face!"
Not long after, there was a sound of footsteps outside the yard.
A tall man with the rank of major general came to the door of the courtyard. Before anyone arrived, a loud voice rushed into the courtyard: "Please tell Staff Hu that Li Zhenqing is here to pay a special visit. Brother, we are far away to greet you, but we still hope to see Haihan!"
He was very polite when he spoke. He was informed first, and he stood at the gate of the courtyard with the guards.
This loud sound directly shook the 250 people who were climbing up the wall.
Could this guy who just walked over be the head of the national army who came to meet him?
Is the collar badge on his neck the legendary military rank?
A three-pointed star, what level is it?
The big dog at the door was awakened. His eyes widened and he was about to curse, but suddenly he saw the major general star. He quickly stood up and subconsciously gave a standard salute: "Hello, sir!"
The newcomers noticed that there was a man nestled at the door. He quickly turned his head and glanced at this man, feeling a little surprised. He was wearing a patched and worn military uniform. Didn't everyone say good things to the chief?
I was wondering: Where did this person come from?
Could it be that the Eighth Route Army specifically told them how to address them for this exchange?
Well...Balu still attached great importance to this exchange, and immediately felt more favorable in his heart. He smiled and raised his hand in return: "Hello!"
Then I heard footsteps and turned to look at the house in the yard. Two people were coming out. As expected, these two were the real owners.
Everyone who fell off the wall saw this guy returning the salute with the big dog, and immediately followed suit with the military salute.
"Hu Yi, the staff officer of the Independent Regiment, has been ordered to communicate with your department and ask for your instructions!" The Eighth Route Army has no military ranks, and when Hu Yi saw the visitor, he turned out to be a major general! Feeling a little shocked, I immediately stood up at attention. Military etiquette was standard, neither humble nor overbearing.
"Brothers, Commander of the 106th Division, Li Zhenqing, you guys have come all the way, thank you for your hard work." Looking at the gray old military uniform in front of me, the broken military cap bent into an arc, and the cold air in his narrow eyes, this man in front of me is... He looked tall and cold, and he looked like he had been through a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. He was very different from the eight soldiers he had seen before, and he couldn't help but secretly praise him as a good man.
"You're welcome, Master Li! Please come to the room!" Hu Yi was a little excited. Five years later, he unexpectedly encountered the old army again. Although it was also a mixed army, those familiar numbers came to his mind and his scalp felt a little itchy. Quickly adjust your breathing and regain your composure.
"Brother, please prepare a small amount of wine, please give me a compliment from Staff Officer Hu!" Mr. Li did not move, but smiled and extended his hand to make a gesture of invitation.
Minister Zhang next to him said, "Hello, Chief Li. I am the instructor of the Independent Regiment. My surname is Zhang. I have long admired Master Li's name and it is like thunder in my ears!"
"Zhang...Instructor, hello, I've heard for a long time that the Eighth Route Army is not afraid of violence or death in fighting the Japanese, and you are all good at protecting your home and country!" Li Zhenqing has seen a lot of strong winds and waves, and when he heard that this person in front of him was the right one, The old man naturally became defensive.
"I'm going to cause you trouble this time!" Minister Zhang smiled heartily. With many years of political work experience, he immediately saw through the mind of the person opposite: it is not easy to deal with.
Just as Master Li was about to be polite, a young female voice suddenly appeared next to him: "Hello, Master Li, I am Chang Hongying, the militia company commander!"
Li Zhenqing quickly turned his head and looked behind Staff Officer Hu. The man squeezed out from between the two of them. He saw that this man was not much taller than a rifle. He had a small military uniform wrapped around his thin body, and a pair of clear big eyes were looking at him. , not much younger than my own daughter!
"Captain Chang Hongying, right...Hello!" There are female soldiers in the national army, usually telegraph operators. Those things have to be served by female soldiers. Maybe the Eighth Route Army has a radio, but it's not a treat for guests to have dinner. Should I invite you or not?
For a moment, they couldn't help but hesitate. Women and men were all anti-Japanese troops: "You three, the banquet is ready, please?"
As soon as he arrived at the door, a tall and tall Xiong came forward and saluted: "Luo Fugui, the third company commander of the Ninth Battalion, has met Mr. Li!"
Hearing that there was a banquet, this man couldn't sit still.
Commander Li quickly turned around: What a big bear. If it was carrying a mortar, it probably wouldn't even have to evacuate the hoe!
Ten minutes later, Division Commander Li, who originally invited only Staff Officer Hu, had to invite all eight parties for communication to his division headquarters.
The kitchen keeps delivering dishes. Is this the Chinese New Year again?
Is this still a field force?
There is a dazzling array of "meat": chickens, ducks, fish, pigs, cattle and sheep, there is no shortage of them all...
Fancy platters, winter cold dishes, soups, braised, stir-fried, stewed, steamed...
The key is wine...
A gurgling sound of swallowing saliva...
