Battalion Commander Song and Xiao Liu recovered and returned to the team. Xiao Liu finally returned to Shan Zi.
In the morning of that day, Shanzi informed Yumei and Zhao Danian to come to the regiment headquarters and reassign Xiaoru's duties.
Yumei asked: "Zikai, what do you think?"
Shanzi said: "I can't bear to leave it. I have no place at the regiment headquarters. It's a dilemma."
Yumei and Zhao Danian also felt the same way. They really had a headache.
After much thought, Zhao Danian came up with an idea...
Xiaoru is temporarily attached to the regiment headquarters as a "staff officer" and can be used on a mobile basis. She can go wherever needed.
Upon hearing this idea, Shanzi asked Xiao Liu to call Xiao Ru to the regiment headquarters without saying a word.
When Zhao Danian announced his appointment, Shanzi deliberately teased Xiaoru. There were more than a thousand commanders and fighters in the independent regiment, but Ru was the only one who had a unique position as a staff officer. He had a position only available to the main force.
Within a few days from this time, the title "Consultant Ru" quickly became known throughout the independent regiment.
Fulfill Xiaoru's duties. Zhao Danian raises the topic again...
The main cave of Huanglang Mountain is basically completed, including bunkers and other defenses. It will be completed by the end of this month. However, due to insufficient steel and cement stocks, the use will be reduced by at least half, which affects the quality of the project.
Yumei said that you can get in touch with Cheng Xiaoying and buy it from Linshui City.
There is no need for Shanzi to express his position. Zhao Danian flatly rejected Yumei's suggestion.
Reinforced steel and cement are all materials strictly controlled by the Japanese army. Even if Cheng Xiaoying finds the source of the goods, they may not be shipped out of Linshui City.
After thinking for a long time, Shanzi came up with an idea and decided to leave immediately. He asked Bao Yulian to rush to Guangde Temple and asked Lin Feng to send a report to the Xincheng Garrison and ask for help from Commander Bao.
As soon as Shanzi finished speaking, Xiaoru burst into laughter and said, "Captain, this is in broad daylight. Are you dreaming? The national army is famous for its iron roosters. They don't pull a dime from outsiders."
Shanzi said: "The Independent Regiment lost nearly a hundred brothers to rescue the Rangers. I don't believe it. The lives of these nearly a hundred brothers were in vain."
Xiaoru was dissatisfied. Then she said, "So what if it's all in vain. Who are you going to talk to to reason with me?"
When Shan Zi heard this, flames burst out from his head: "Consultant Ru, do you dare to make a bet with Gu Yanzi?"
Xiaoru asked: "What are you betting on?"
Shan Zi opened the holster of his gun, took out his gun and slapped it on the table: "If they say even half a word of no, they will dare to send troops to Guangde Temple and arrest everyone."
As soon as these words came out, Xiaoru was so frightened that she stuck out her tongue.
2
In the evening of the next day, Shanzi and Xiao Liu rode back to Yuanling Ridge. As soon as they sat down from the office, they called the offices of Yumei and Zhao Danian.
When Yumei and Zhao Danian arrived, Shanzi first told Yumei...
Xue Yun's identity has been confirmed by the traffic station. Just as Anna Kuramoto explained, his father is an underground member of the Chinese Communist Party and a non-governmental anti-Japanese organizer. His parents and younger brother died tragically at the hands of Anna Kuramoto.
According to stationmaster Li's suggestion, the independent group will send Xue Yun to the transportation station tomorrow.
Shanzi went on to say...
Guangde Temple has sent a report requesting the Xincheng Garrison Corps to assist with 300 tons of cement and 50 tons of steel bars. Bao Yulian's father called back and said that a report will be made to the Binhai Division immediately and the result will be informed within five days.
After listening to Shanzi's briefing, Zhao Danian couldn't help but take a breath: "Captain Wang, I think this is a matter of looking in the mirror after dark and there is no shadow."
Shanzi said: "It doesn't matter whether he is there or not. If we don't get a reply within five days, I will dispatch a company and turn Guangde Temple into an empty temple."
Yumei was surprised: "Zikai, you really want to arrest someone."
Shanzi smiled calmly: "A gentleman's words are hard to catch."
Yumei said: "If you act on impulse, it will definitely lead to a political incident between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. The independent group cannot bear the responsibility and consequences."
Shanzi turned from calm to excited. He responded to Yumei with a stern face.
People are unkind to me. I am unjust to others. It is in accordance with the laws of heaven and the will of the people.
3
Ever since Shanzi made up his mind to take revenge on Guangde Temple, Yumei has been feeling uneasy all day long.
Today is the fifth day since Shanzi asked for help. It is also the last day to wait for a reply.
But a morning passed and there was no news from Guangde Temple.
After lunch, Yumei called Jinye, Yanni and Xiaoru to the office to make arrangements on how to prevent Shanzi from sending troops to Guangde Temple.
According to Yumei's instructions, Xiaoru is responsible for monitoring Shanzi's movements. Once troops are discovered, Jinye and Yanni will lead all the female comrades of the independent regiment to besiege and intercept Shanzi.
I dozed off in a daze. It was almost two o'clock when I woke up.
Not long after Shan Zi sat down from the office, Bao Yulian walked in the door under the guidance of Xiao Liu, holding her three-year-old son in her arms.
Bao Yulian told Shanzi...
Commander Zhang of the 117th National Army Station in Binhai rushed to Xincheng yesterday. He arrived at the Independent Regiment before 5 o'clock this afternoon to discuss assistance matters. Also accompanying him was Bao Yulian's father, Commander Bao.
Shanzi couldn't help but wonder. He said bluntly: "It's weird. Just this little steel and cement. How can it be worth the condescension of Teacher Zhang and Captain Bao? What do you mean?"
Bao Yulian smiled awkwardly: "I heard from my father that the reason why Mr. Zhang came to the Independent Group in person was not to discuss assistance. He wanted to express his gratitude."
After listening to Bao Yulian's explanation, Shanzi's tense nerves relaxed.
However, only Bao Yulian knew the true intention of Master Zhang's visit to the Independent Regiment.
Bao Yulian went on to say that, including the driver, Mr. Zhang and his party, a total of eight people, took two jeeps from Xincheng to Quanquanling.
Shanzi knew that there were no enemy-occupied areas from the north of Xincheng to the south of Quanquanling Ridge. It was very safe to enter and exit.
Bao Yulian also told Shanzi that Lin Feng, Liang Yonghui and Secretary Ye would arrive before four o'clock to greet Mr. Zhang and his party at the Shigong Bridge.
After all, he was a man of honor. Shanzi instructed Xiao Liu to go to the divisional affairs class of the regiment headquarters and call for squad leader Wang.
After explaining the identity of the guest, Shanzi told Squad Leader Wang to prepare two banquets according to the highest standards.
Squad leader Wang knew that wine was the most important thing to Shanzi, so he asked what kind of drinks to arrange.
Shanzi said, "You don't need to bother the stewards about the wine. Just make good dishes."
After explaining to Squad Leader Wang, Shanzi called the first battalion again.
After receiving a call from the battalion headquarters, Jin Ye ran all the way and rushed into Shan Zi's office excitedly.
I saw my nephew leaning against her mother's chest, as if there was no one around. She called out "Xiao Bao", then she held her nephew in her arms and gave her a few kisses.
After kissing Xiaobao, Jin Ye turned his eyes and glared at Xiao Liu: "Little papaya, why are you just standing there and doing nothing? Watch the ants climb up the tree."
Xiao Liu looked at Shan Zi. Shan Zi nodded at Xiao Liu. Xiao Liu just walked out of the door. Jin Ye put his mouth close to Xiao Baozi's ear again.
After listening to Jinye chirping for a while, Xiaobao suddenly shouted to Shanzi: "Hello, uncle."
Although Xiao Bao had a childish voice, the call of uncle was like thunder that struck his ears. It shocked Shanzi's heart. It was also like a heavy stone that suddenly hit Bao Yulian's head. Bao Yulian felt dizzy.
Seeing Shan Zi blushing in embarrassment, Jin Ye walked straight to his left shoulder and said, "Stubborn boy, don't be fooled. Bao Zi has already called you uncle. Hurry up and give me the money."
Shanzi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He cursed dully: "Playing the piano randomly."
Bao Yulian said: "Yi Zi, don't be so crazy. Give me the treasure quickly."
Jin Ye ignored him and said coldly: "It's none of your business. Go aside."
After saying that, Jinye whispered to Xiaobao again. Xiaobaozi immediately stretched out Bai Shengsheng's hand and shouted to Shanzi in a stern voice: "Second uncle, please give me the money quickly. Why don't I call you uncle."
Unable to withstand Xiaobao's threats, Shanzi had no choice but to take out a piece of change and hand it over.
Jin Ye smiled and looked at Shanzi with pleasure: "Come on, tell me. What do you want me to do?"
Shanzi said: "You arrange for the correspondent to go to your house to see if there is jade pulp and old agarwood. If there are more than two jars, ask him to bring them all."
Jin Ye was deliberately awkward: "My family doesn't open a winery. Why."
Shan Zi was impatient: "Don't be wordy. Just go if I tell you to."
Bao Yulian then said: "Zi Zi, please go back and make arrangements. Baozi's grandfather will arrive at Quanquanling soon. I will bring Baozi here just to let the old man meet his nephew."
Only then did Jin Ye understand the truth. He plopped down his nephew and walked out of the door like a wind.
4
It was almost three o'clock. Shanzi invited Yumei and Zhao Danian to the regiment headquarters.
Hearing that Mr. Zhang was about to arrive at Quanquanling Ridge, Xiaoru suddenly became excited: "Captain. Mr. Zhang once saved Xiaoru's life. Can you also let me go to greet him?"
Shanzi looked surprised and agreed to Xiaoru's request.
When Yumei asked about the reason why Mr. Zhang saved her life, Xiaoru said that she could only keep that experience in her heart and maybe she would not tell the second person in this life.
At the intersection leading to Quanquan Ridge on the north side of the Stone Arch Bridge. Shanzi and his party of seven were waiting here.
At a quarter past four, a carriage and sedan slowly approached. The young man driving the carriage was wearing casual clothes. Shanzi could identify him at a glance. He was Hu San, Lin Feng's orderly.
The carriage stopped at the intersection. Lin Feng got off first, followed by Liang Yonghui and Secretary Ye.
Judging from the clothing, Lin Feng himself, Liang Yonghui and Secretary Ye are different from Hu San. They wear military uniforms, which are both powerful and elegant.
It was still a few minutes before five o'clock. Two jeeps came from the north.
When we got to the front of Shanzi, the jeep squeaked its brakes. After the right front door opened, the guards got out of the car first and each opened the rear door.
At this time, two senior officers of the national army got out of the car at the same time. The general officer in front of him who was in his forties was Commander Zhang. The school officer in the back who was about fifty years old was Commander Bao.
Shan Zi knows a thing or two about Master Zhang and Commander Bao...
Commander Zhang's name was Zhang Zhipeng. Because of his upright nature and fierce fighting, he was nicknamed Zhang Dapao.
In 1937, the Japanese army captured Linshui City. The former division commander was secretly pro-Japanese and conspired to defect to the invaders. After being discovered by the then deputy division commander Zhang, Battalion Commander Bao of the Joint Security Battalion arrested him.
Under Bao Yulian's introduction, both parties saluted and exchanged greetings.
When they met for the first time, Mr. Zhang and Bao Yulian’s father each sent Shanzi a message.
Teacher Zhang said that Captain Wang is young and promising and has a bright future.
Bao Yulian's father said that there are outstanding people in Heya Village. Captain Wang can be called an elite.
After some pleasantries, Xiaoru and Mr. Zhang talked alone. But there were only four sentences in total.
Xiaoru said: "It's an honor to meet Master in the independent group."
Teacher Zhang said: "It's an honor to be able to join the Independent Group."
Xiaoru continued: "Master's physique is still so strong."
Teacher Zhang replied: "You are more beautiful than before."
After hearing Teacher Zhang's compliment, Xiaoru's face was stained with a faint blush.