The commander, Zhang Wanhe and others were about to leave the Mawushan base area. Xu Dalong and Zhao Gang gave each of them a brand-new Japanese cotton coat and a military blanket, and asked them to give them the same military coat and military blanket.
Each of the chiefs of the headquarters and Taiyue Military Region received one copy. In addition, movie projectors and some films, gasoline generators and other items were also given to the headquarters and Taiyue Military Region to improve the material and cultural lives of the chiefs.
Seeing Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang thought so thoughtfully, the leaders were very satisfied and flew back to the Taihang Mountain base happily.
The Spring Festival is coming soon. Xu Dalong knows that after this Spring Festival, as soon as spring begins, the Japanese army will conduct a large-scale raid on the anti-Japanese base areas of the underground party. There will be only a few free days, so he cherishes it even more. He discussed with Zhao Gang that he should
Have a lively and enjoyable Spring Festival.
Xu Dalong proposed that during the Chinese New Year, a large-scale evaluation of all troops, local agencies and grassroots organizations participating in the anti-Japanese work in the entire base area would be conducted. Each unit would select a group of advanced collectives and individuals who have made outstanding achievements in all aspects this year. The guerrillas are ready to
Set aside a sum of money to give material rewards.
The propaganda department is required to organize literary and artistic groups to rehearse some programs to tour units that have won advanced collectives, and organize film teams to go to the countryside so that people in the base area can also watch a movie. Those who have married families in the government agencies and the army have a ten-day holiday.
, let them enjoy family life. Each army will have a meal every three days during the festival, and at other times, two dishes will be added to each meal.
The guerrillas, the independent brigade and the Zheng government agency in Mawushan Central County are going to hold a New Year's Eve party...
Zhao Gang knew that these activities cost a lot of money, so he persuaded Xu Dalong to be a little more frugal.
Xu Dalong said that the brothers, who had shed their blood and fought for a year, should enjoy the joyful atmosphere of the festival. Not to mention that most of them were in other places and could not go home to reunite with their relatives. What was even more serious was that after the New Year, the Japanese army
There will be a massive attack, and it is unknown how many people will die in the battle.
The guerrillas should do something to compensate these officers and soldiers within their ability.
Zhao Gang heard what Xu Dalong said and agreed with his idea, so he gritted his teeth and made a budget. The result was still a shock to him. You must know that when he was the Zheng committee member of the Independent League, the whole group celebrated the New Year
The total amount will not exceed 500 oceans. According to Xu Dalong's plan, it will be at least 30,000 oceans, which really makes Zhao Gang feel a little distressed.
This is not the most important thing. Zhao Gang is a little worried that Mawushan base holding such a grand celebration will arouse jealousy or even criticism from other base areas.
So he once again persuaded Xu Dalong to compress the celebrations and not make too much noise.
Although Xu Dalong knew that Zhao Gang had good intentions, he was a little unhappy this time. He believed that all the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians in the Mawushan base area had fought bloody battles against the Japanese invaders for a year, and it was appropriate to enjoy the festive atmosphere. As for other base areas,
He doesn't care what he thinks at all. The money spent by the Mawushan base is earned by itself. If they have the ability, let them earn it by themselves.
Xu Dalong didn't seek fame, and he didn't want to be an official, and he didn't care what others said behind his back. According to the decision of the superior organization, Xu Dalong was the top leader in the base area, so he took out the authority of the top leader and issued an order to Zhao Gang.
He followed his plan.
Zhao Gang is a person who emphasizes organizational principles. Since Xu Dalong made the final decision, he will resolutely implement it. In fact, Zhao Gang also hopes that the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians in the base area can have a happy Spring Festival. He has good intentions and is worried about the impact on Xu Dalong.
, since Xu Dalong didn't care, he had nothing to say, so he started to organize things according to Xu Dalong's request.
Zhao Gang began to allocate funds to various departments according to the budget. During the process of allocating funds, he made adjustments according to the actual needs of each unit. As a result, he overspent by another 7,000 oceans, bringing the expenditure for this New Year to 39,400 oceans. Zhao Gang felt heartbroken.
I feel like I can't breathe.
On this day, Xu Dalong called Zhao Gang and Wang Xiaohu over again and said to them: "It's the Chinese New Year, and all aspects of relationships need to be moved around. I made a list, please take a look."
Zhao Gang took the list and broke out in cold sweat after reading it. The list read:
Give 5,000 Dayang to the Logistics Department of the Headquarters, 5,000 Dayang to the Taiyue Military Region, 2,000 Dayang to the New First Brigade, 2,000 Dayang to the New Second Brigade, 10,000 Dayang to the relevant households such as Li Kun of the Chief Department of the World War II Zone, 10,000 Dayang to General Zhongtiao Mountain, and 10,000 Dayang to the World War II Zone
Representative Wang of the Underground Party Office of the Chief Executive's Department received 1,000 oceans, General Zhang of the Sichuan Army received 10,000 oceans, General Wang of Chongqing received 5,000 oceans, Taiyuan Underground Party Intelligence Station, Jinsui Army Intelligence Station, and Military Reunification Working Group each received 2,000 oceans.
After Zhao Gang did the math, he found that these oceans combined totaled 56,000 oceans.
He couldn't help but become a little anxious and said: "Captain, this is too much. Is it necessary? Also, why are we giving more to friendly forces than to our own people? Besides, our current funds are too little.
If we don’t have enough money, if we spend so much money, we will almost be unable to open the pot. Where can we get so much money?”
Zhao Gang sent out a series of questions, which was really too much for him to bear.
Wang Xiaohu also had a gloomy look on his face. You must know that the monthly expenses in the base area are a lot. To spend 100,000 yuan all at once during the new year is really heartbreaking. The days ahead will be tight.
, the taste is not pleasant.
Seeing the looks of Zhao Gang and Wang Xiaohu, Xu Dalong smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about money, I will take care of it. You just follow my instructions. As for why we spend more money on friendly forces than on our own people."
There is more, you will understand later."
Zhao Gang had great trust in Xu Dalong and knew that he had his reasons for doing things, but he was a little worried because he didn't know where Xu Dalong got so much money.
He asked: "Captain, are you really sure you can get so much money?"
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Zhao Zhengwei, we have been together for so long, when did you stop talking to me?"
Hearing this, Zhao Gang felt at ease, and he smiled and said: "That's not true, I still believe you. If you want to get money, don't just get 100,000 yuan like Ding Kemao, it's better to get a little more.
The pressure on us is much less. If you can really bring in so many oceans, I will buy you a drink from my own pocket."
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Forget it, Zhao Zhengwei, you should keep your money for marrying a wife in the future. How is the progress between you and Li Yiyun?"
Li Yiyun came from a well-known family, had a pretty face, and was a school friend of Zhao Gang. Zhao Gang was attracted to her the first time he saw her. Zhao Gang had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and he looked talented, so Li Yiyun was very fond of him. Xu Dalong arranged for her to work in the guerrilla organization.
Zhao Gang often had the opportunity to interact with her. The two of them had a lot in common and their chats were very congenial.
Xu Dalong asked Lin Xueying to broker the relationship between them. The progress between the two of them was very rapid, and they were just short of confessing their feelings.
Hearing Xu Dalong talk about this issue, Zhao Gang felt a little shy and his face turned red.
He said: "Captain, don't just blame me. Your personal problems should also be solved. You are the highest-ranking person in charge of our base area. You must take the lead in this matter."
Xu Dalong pretended to be stupid and did not answer his questions. He continued to ask: "What, has Zhao Zhengwei confessed his love to Miss Li? If not, do you need our help?"
Zhao Gang said confidently: "That's not necessary. You don't have to worry about my affairs. I will find a way to solve it myself."
Having said this, Li Yiyun's beautiful face appeared in front of his eyes, and he couldn't help but smile.
Lingao City.
That morning, the reconnaissance plane of the Mawushan guerrillas circled over Lingao City. Chiba Xunyi felt that something bad was about to happen, and it soon came true.
After receiving the telegram from Xu Dalong, Yan Guiwu came to the headquarters of the 32nd garrison division and asked to see Qianye Xunyi.
He said with a mournful face: "Your Excellency, the division commander, you just received a message from Xu Dalong, saying that he is celebrating the New Year and asked our Huang Xiejun Fourth Division to come up with 100,000 oceans. Not only that, but also asked me to send you a message.
I have a message asking you to pay 150,000 yuan to buy peace, otherwise, they will send troops to attack Lingao City. What do you think we should do about this matter?"
Chiba Xunyi paid 200,000 yuan last time, and now Xu Dalong is here to rip him off again.
He was itching with hatred and said: "Ba Yalu, this evil wolf Xu Dalong is really too much. I will lead the troops to destroy him."
Yan Guiwu knew that Qianye Xunyi didn't have the ability or the confidence. He was just shouting here to express his anger.
He remained silent, quietly waiting for Qianye Xunyi to calm down.
Sure enough, after Chiba Xunyi yelled and cursed, he sat down on the sofa like a deflated rubber ball.
He now regarded Yan Guiwu as one of his own and said, "Yan Sang, what do you think we should do about this matter?"
Yan Guiwu said: "Your Excellency, the division commander, I have a saying about my humble position. I don't know whether to say it or not."
Chiba Xunyi said: "If you have any ideas, just say them."
Yan Guiwu said: "Xu Dalong is really difficult to deal with. According to my intelligence, there are not only his guerrillas in Mawu Mountain, but also an independent brigade, Chu Yunfei's 358th Brigade, and recently a brigade came from the Taihang Mountains.
Not only that, they also obtained a large number of arms buried on Cuiyun Peak, which greatly enhanced their strength.
If such a powerful force were to attack us, it would be difficult for us to deal with it. In my humble opinion, it would be better to give them the money to avoid unnecessary trouble. Of course, this does not mean leaving it to chance.
He, Xu Dalong, is rampant. We just need to keep Lingao City from being lost now, and wait until the Yellow Army sends a large army. Then we will avenge this arrow and let Xu Dalong pay back the money he extorted from us a hundred times a thousand times.
How long can Xu Dalong keep laughing? Then he won't be able to just beg for mercy."
Qianye Xunyi was very relieved to hear Yan Guiwu's words.
He said bitterly: "What you said makes sense. Just let this guy Xu Dalong run rampant for a few more days, and then I will crush him to ashes and vent this bad breath in my chest."
Yan Guiwu hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, the division commander, is wise. But you also know that my Huang Xiejun 4th Division is short of funds. Unlike you, who is rich and wealthy, Xu Dalong asked us to get 100,000 yuan, but we really can't get it. Can you see if you can subsidize it?"
Give us?"
Chiba Xunyi said: "I will leave this matter to you. I will send someone to allocate 250,000 yuan to you, and you will be responsible for solving this matter."
Of course, Chiba Xunyi couldn't let the 32nd garrison division come forward directly to avoid being caught by others and causing trouble for him. If Yan Guiwu came forward, there would be no problem if he didn't pursue Yan Guiwu.
Yan Guiwu said gratefully: "Thank you, Division Commander, for your consideration. You can rest assured that I will handle this matter satisfactorily and I guarantee that I will not leave any excuse for Xu Dalong to harass Lin Gaocheng."
Chiba Xunyi felt exhausted both physically and mentally. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, just go ahead and do this."
Yan Guiwu obtained 250,000 yuan from Qianye Xunyi, and as agreed with Xu Dalong in advance, he left 20,000 yuan as a benefit fee, and then sent Wang Shuhuai to deliver the 230,000 yuan to the Mawushan base area.
Zhao Gang saw the sudden increase of 230,000 yuan and was so happy that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.
He said excitedly: "Captain, you can give gifts to anyone you want, as long as you can get money."
After the Spring Festival gifts were sent out according to the list drawn by Xu Dalong, feedback came from all aspects.
Headquarters, Logistics Department, Taiyue Military Region Headquarters, Li Yunlong, Representative Wang from the Shanxi Underground Party Office, Li Kun and others all sent messages of condolence and congratulations on the Spring Festival. Taiyuan’s Underground Party Intelligence Station, Shanxi-Sui Army Intelligence Station, and Military Reunification Working Group
They also sent me thank you messages.
General Zhang from Yichang sent a return gift of 30,000 yuan, General Wang from Chongqing sent 20 military radios, 50 sniper rifles, and 50 telescopes, and General Fu from Zhongtiao Mountain sent a return gift of 20,000 yuan.
, and sent someone to deliver 10,000 kilograms of high explosives.
Zhao Gang saw that the money Xu Dalong sent out had such a big return, and he couldn't help but sigh. Captain Xu knew how to do business. Not only did he lose a favor, but he also got such a big gain. It was a great deal.
Chu Yun'er worked hard to get Na Chuanrong's job and played a certain role. Xu Dalong kept his word and invited her to dinner and watch a movie.
Seeing that the New Year was approaching and Chu Yun'er was going home to celebrate the New Year, Xu Dalong accompanied her to Xinhe County to pay New Year's greetings to Chu Yunfei and the brothers in the 358th Brigade in advance.
Hearing that Xu Dalong and Chu Yun'er had arrived in Xinhe County, Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others came to the gate of the headquarters to greet them.
Seeing Chu Yun'er and Xu Dalong getting out of the same car, and seeing Chu Yun'er holding Xu Dalong's arm, Fang Ligong said: "Miss Chu and Brother Xu are so talented and beautiful, they really match each other."
Chu Yunfei had long wanted to bring his sister and Xu Dalong together, and he was very happy to see the two of them. However, he was a cautious person, and the matter had not been made clear after all, so he did not respond to Fang Ligong's words.
Instead, he rushed towards Xu Dalong and Chu Yun'er.
When Chu Yun'er saw Chu Yunfei, she rushed over and called out affectionately: "Brother."
Chu Yunfei patted her arm affectionately, and then said affectionately to Xu Dalong beside her: "Brother Dalong, we haven't seen you for a while. Brother, I have already prepared a banquet. Let's get drunk today.