When they woke up that morning, someone discovered that the woods around Guoyu Village were full of sleeping soldiers from the expedition. These soldiers had traveled a long distance and were in ragged clothes and disheveled appearance. However, they did not disturb the people, were strictly disciplined, and stayed quietly at night.

, not even the dogs in the village barked. These soldiers were different from Guo Mazi's team. Each of them wore a red five-star on his hat.

The leader of this team lived in the abandoned rotten earth kiln in Guoyu Village. Surrounding the earthen kiln stood guard soldiers. The timid villagers of Guoyu Village closed the door tightly and hid in their homes. They were bold and could not come out.

The villagers stood opposite the earthen kiln, watching the soldiers coming in and out of the earthen kiln from a distance. They felt strange and couldn't figure out where this team came from and where they were going. It seemed that everyone was very tired.

The sun was high, and the soldiers in the woods were still sleeping soundly. Only the leaders in the earthen kilns seemed to have no time to sleep, and were nervously planning their next move.

At almost noon, the villagers discovered that Yang Jiuwa led several of his brothers into the cave dwellings, so people speculated that Yang Jiuwa must know the origin of this team, and maybe they were accomplices! Recently, there have been reports of the Northern Shaanxi Red Army and the Jiangxi Red Army

The rumors of the Red Army were agitated, and everyone was discussing that this team was most likely the Red Army... It seemed that these Red Army teams were not locals, but might have come from far away. What were they doing here?

Several brothers, led by Lunda and Lengmu, went to the village and bought millet based on the market conditions at that time. They said that the troops would only eat one meal before leaving, and those who had millet at home could sell it to them at the market price.

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Some bold villagers asked Liaoda: "Are these people the legendary Red Army?"

Liao Da also answered very directly: "These people are related to the Northern Shaanxi Red Army. I heard from their leader that they are going to the north to fight Japan. Brother Yang was also entrusted by others to lead the way for this army."

No one knows how big this army is. It seems that there are more than a thousand people. A small village with a dozen households has to provide food for an army of 1,000 people. There are indeed many difficulties. It is impossible for ordinary people to know too much.

But they had seen the show, knew Yue Fei, and knew the principles of protecting the country. They heard that this army was going to fight Japan. This alone was enough. People who had surplus grain scooped out the millet from the villages and put it on the mill.

When the rice was ready, the big pots of every family were filled with water to stew dry rice for the soldiers who went to the front line. The people in the mountains did not have any good food, so they had to cook several large pots of radish and cabbage. The soldiers woke up from their sleep at almost noon.

, smelling the aroma of rice, it has been a long time since I had a cooked meal. The villagers carried the rice pot to the woods, the soldiers lined up, and the company commander distributed the rice equally to each squad, and then the squad leader

The rice was scooped separately into the soldiers' bowls. More than a dozen pots of rice were not enough to feed more than a thousand people, so the cadres were hungry and let the soldiers eat first. The villagers saw that many people had not eaten yet, so they asked

I hurriedly did it a second time.

When it got dark, the team quietly evacuated from the woods around the village. After a long time of driving, the villagers knew that the troops passing by the village that time were General Xu Haidong's troops. Yang Jiuwa asked Lengmu to lead a few brothers to help this team.

The Red Army troops led the way from Siquan River to Ganquan. When they arrived at Ganquan, they met up with the troops supported by shopkeeper Xie, and Lengmu and the others returned along the original road.

In fact, Yang Jiuwa had no political purpose in leading the way for the Red Army troops. He just wanted to fulfill a promise and for the sake of righteousness between men. Yang Jiuwa also believed from the bottom of his heart that shopkeeper Xie was a person who could do great things. He still held on to that belief.

, no one wants to offend. There is no airtight wall in the world, not to mention the huge noise of the Red Army passing by. Guo Mazi knew about it within a few days. This time it was no small matter. Captain Guo once again committed dereliction of duty.

It was a mistake. He had to explain it to his superiors. He could no longer just muddle through like this.

Captain Guo connected many things that had happened and finally came to a conclusion: Li Mingqiu was a traitor! If this person is not eliminated, there will be endless troubles.

Li Mingqiu was drinking at his home that day. He was used to drinking alone behind closed doors. His eldest son, Li Huairen, was away looking for work in Nanjing. The remaining two sons, Li Huaixin and Li Yan, were studying in his father-in-law's private school. Shopkeeper Xie and Yang Jiuwa were both

I gave Li Mingqiu some funds, plus the income from the drug store, and he was living a good life. I felt like he was lucky in all directions, and he felt a little at ease.

There was a knock on the door at noon, but Li Mingqiu didn't pay attention and asked the housekeeper to open the door. It was Guo Mazi's soldiers who came in. Before Li Mingqiu could figure out what was going on, he was already tied up. Li Mingqiu was also a tough guy, and was escorted by those soldiers.

As he walked along the stone pavement of Fengqi Street, he asked loudly: "What crime have you committed?" Li Mingqiu was considered a well-known person in Fengqi. Almost all the people in the city came out and stood on the stone steps along the street to watch.

Li Mingqiu was tied up and walked into Guo Mazi's mansion. Someone had already told the news to Twelve Neng. Twelve Neng was also a man who was fearless. He led a group of people from Fengqicheng to Guo Mazi's mansion.

They protested in front of the police station and loudly asked the officers and soldiers: "What crime has my son-in-law committed?"

Guo Mazi didn't want to make the matter bigger, so he asked the soldiers to invite the Twelve Neng into his hall, and said to the Twelve Neng personally: "I am not unkind to your son-in-law. It is Li Mingqiu who is unkind, not that I, Captain Guo, am unjust.

There have been several incidents where your son-in-law caused trouble for me, and this time he actually collaborated with the Communist bandits."

The teaching teacher was a bit pedantic, and even argued with Guo Mazi: "When the national crisis hits Japan, you don't fight against Japan, but you fight within your family. I don't know what a 'communist bandit' is. I have only seen that bandit Yang Jiuwa on the street of Fengqi."

You are swaggering through the market, and you, Guo Mazi, are still sworn in with Yang Jiuwa! Since ancient times, Taoist officials and gangsters have been unable to wipe the shit off their own clothes, and in turn framed others!"

Guo Mazi has been in the army for more than ten years, and no one has dared to steal him so blatantly. His face turned white and red, and he habitually took out his pistol. Twelve Neng was not afraid at first sight and unbuttoned his robe.

, exposing his bony chest: "Come on, hit here if you want." Guo Mazi smiled bitterly, but still tried to persuade him: "Old man, I know you sent all your two sons to participate in the National Revolution, and I also

I admire your patriotism very much, but if the internal strife within the Communist Party is not eliminated, how can we talk about resisting foreign enemies? A few days ago, a group of Communist bandits passed by our Fengqi and fled to northern Shaanxi. According to reliable information, your son-in-law has connections with Xie Zichang in northern Shaanxi.

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Twelve Neng is also an old and cunning character. He has long seen that Guo Mazi is fierce in appearance but actually very empty in his stomach, so he uses his strength and says: "You lead a team of more than a thousand people, and you actually let the communist bandits follow you."

He slipped away from under your nose and had no way to explain it to his superiors, so he even pulled a scapegoat to take the blame. In one sentence, will you let him go? If you don't let him go, I will mobilize all the people in Fengqi City to besiege your official residence.

Since ancient times, Taoist officials have forced the people to rebel, and the people can do anything if they are pressed."

Guo Mazi left his seat, made a gesture of invitation, and said: "You can oust me today. I really want to thank you. I will no longer be the commander of the regiment, and I will give it to you. Please write to General Yang Hucheng."

A report said that Guo was a bad official and was unable to bear the heavy responsibility. Guo was immediately dismissed from his post. Do you think I want to be this official? I have already had enough of it!"

Twelve Neng could not have expected that Guo Mazi would do this, but he was caught off guard. He then tried to persuade him: "I know it is difficult for you to be an official. You have been here in Fengqi for more than ten years, and the people here have no regard for Guo Mazi."

The regiment leader is still well-known, but this time I hope that the regiment leader Guo will not make false accusations and accuse good people unjustly."

Captain Guo didn't want to argue with Twelve Neng anymore, so he said: "I, Guo, never arrest people randomly." Before Twelve Neng could reply, he immediately ordered his subordinates: "Come and see the guests off!"

Twelve Neng was kicked out of Guo Mazi's lobby. He stood at the door in anger and cursed: "Guo Mazi, you will not die well!" Seeing the people in Fengqi gradually disperse, they lamented that people's hearts are not old. In fact, the people came to watch the fun.

Yes, there are not many people who really care about Li Mingqiu. During the war, who can care about others when they cannot protect themselves? Manxiang came over, quietly pulled his father back to his yard, and closed the door to talk: "At the moment, we are not talking to Guo

When Mazi is entangled, you have to find a way to rescue Mingqiu." Twelve Neng scolded Guo Mazi for framing him. Manxiang said that Guo Mazi must have caught the handle. Mingqiu often communicated with shopkeeper Xie in northern Shaanxi. It turned out that Manxiang thought that

He was a businessman, but unexpectedly he was the leader of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi. Twelve Neng was shocked: "Why are you dating everyone this Mingqiu?"

Manxiang said that she couldn't care less about complaining now. She should first consider how to save people. Should she write a letter to Mr. Qu Kesheng in Chang'an first and ask him to have some activities with General Yang Hucheng. The only person we can find here is Yang Jiuwa. I heard that

Yang Jiuwa also had contacts with the Northern Shaanxi Red Army. Twelve Neng sat down and thought for a while and said: "I want to go to Chang'an in person, and you can arrange the family affairs. I think Guo Mazi has fallen out with Yang Jiuwa. Yang Jiuwa said Guo Mazi

You don’t have to listen, maybe Yang Jiuwa won’t be able to enter Fengqi City at all.” Manxiang’s eyes were a little red: “What should I do if something goes wrong in the coming autumn?” Twelve can comfort her daughter: “There will be a car when it reaches the mountain.

road".

Twelve was able to go home, tidy up, give the students a holiday, and immediately rush to Chang'an. Now it seemed that the only safe way was to find Mr. Qu. The old man was eager to save his son-in-law, and he arrived in four days after a five-day journey.

, after arriving in Chang'an, he immediately went to the Shaanxi Party Headquarters of the Kuomintang to find Mr. Qu. Mr. Qu patiently listened to the case process and persuaded Twelve to stay there first. He promised to go to the Yang Mansion the next morning to find out what was going on. Second

Mr. Qu went to Yang Mansion that morning. Twelve Neng waited patiently at Mr. Qu's apartment until it was almost afternoon. Mr. Qu came back. As soon as he came back, he pointed at the person behind him and said: "Old classmate, look at what I have done."

Who did you bring back?”

Twelve could open his eyes and take a closer look, but he couldn't believe it. Mr. Qu was followed by his son-in-law Li Mingqiu!

It turned out that after Guo Mazi drove Twelve Neng out of the lobby that day, considering the long night and many dreams, he simply escorted Li Mingqiu to Chang'an. As for how General Yang Hucheng dealt with this communist spy, he didn't care. Unexpectedly, Li Mingqiu had not yet arrived in Chang'an to intercede for Li Mingqiu.

The people arrived first. General Yang Hucheng didn't want to antagonize the Communist Party, so why not take this opportunity to make a favor? So as soon as Li Mingqiu was escorted to Chang'an, General Yang Hucheng didn't even conduct an interrogation, but immediately issued an order: "release him"!

Guo Mazi was greatly confused when he heard the news that Li Mingqiu had been released. On the one hand, General Yang Hucheng criticized him, Commander Guo, for lax military management, which led to the rampant activities of communist bandits in Fengqi. On the other hand, he immediately released the captured communist spies, creating confusion.

What's the secret here?
Chapter completed!