Commander Deng of the 22nd Army of the Sichuan Army was immediately surprised and congratulated when he received the news that Zhou Wenhua had returned to China.
But when he heard that Zhou Wenhua would donate a batch of weapons, equipment, and ammunition to him in July, he became even more excited and started chatting with Zhou Wenhua.
After half an hour, Zhou Wenhua hung up the phone. If he hadn't had a lot of money, he probably wouldn't have been able to pay the phone bill for such a long time.
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wenhua also asked people to prepare arrangements for arriving in Peking in a few days.
In the bustling and lively Songhu, Zhou Wenhua lived a very low-key life. He spent a few days wandering around the streets, eating and drinking delicious food, and getting a feel for what Songhu was like after he had not been back to live in several years.
After that, a few days later, he got on the train bound for Peiping, taking a group of bodyguards with him.
That morning,
Commander Zhao of the 132nd Division of the 29th Route Army, Commander Zhang of the 38th Division, and Deputy Commander Tong also received the news that Zhou Wenhua would visit them and donate some supplies.
then,
The three top leaders of the 29th Route Army also gathered together to discuss.
"You all received a telegram from Zhou Wenhua like me, saying that he came to visit the three of us and that he wanted to donate materials and money to us?"
In an office,
Deputy Commander Tong was the first to ask.
"Yes! Deputy Commander! What do you think?"
Commander Zhang of the 38th Division also immediately stared at Deputy Commander Tong and asked.
And he also planned to receive Zhou Wenhua with the other party's obedience.
"Well! Let's meet him!"
"In the past few years, he has donated a lot of supplies and food to our 29th Route Army in the name of a businessman. Especially during the New Year season, we can give military pay and food to our brothers in the army during the New Year.
It’s all thanks to his donation!”
"So we must entertain this distinguished guest well. We have never seen this distinguished guest from Songhu in person. This time we can finally see his true face in Lushan!"
"Actually, I'm also very curious, what does he look like?"
"And why do you give so much support to our 29th Route Army!"
Deputy Commander Tong's originally solemn expression suddenly relaxed, and he showed a bright smile and said in a cheerful tone.
"The deputy commander actually agreed to entertain this distinguished guest well, so I, Mr. Zhang, will definitely entertain him well, because the salary and food improvement of all the officers and soldiers of our 38th Division really depend on him.
He donated it, so I am very grateful to him!”
"I have only known that he has several factories in our area of Peiping. As for him, I have never seen him in person!"
"So now that we can get the approval from you, the deputy commander, to properly receive this Zhou Wenhua, then I will definitely do a good job in the reception and will not lose the face of our 29th Route Army!"
"But on the military side, should we also notify him?"
As soon as I heard that Deputy Commander Tong had approved that we could properly receive Zhou Wenhua's visit,
Commander Zhang of the 38th Division was the first to agree.
Commander Zhao of the 132nd Division next to him also showed a happy smile, because his 132nd Division also relied entirely on Zhou Wenhua's donation for its military pay and improved food.
Moreover, Commander Zhao was a brave anti-Japanese general who died on the battlefield during the July 7th Incident when he and Deputy Commander Tong fought against the Japanese invaders.
Therefore, he would never be vague about fighting against the Japanese invaders.
It was also because of this that these three generals of the 29th Route Army were selected by Zhou Wenhua to deal with the Japanese war that was about to start in July.
"On the military side, I'll go and tell him personally!"
"For Zhou Wenhua's generous donation of food and military salary to us in recent years, our military commander has also seen it, and we also want to thank him personally, but he has never come to Peking!"
Deputy Commander Tong smiled and responded.
Seeing this, Commander Zhao of the 132nd Division and Commander Zhang of the 38th Division also looked at each other, smiled, and stopped talking.
"By the way! The Women's Normal University on the other side of Guangdong Province is also planning to donate a batch of swords, helmets, as well as some materials and money to us. When the time comes, you must receive their visit well and take a group photo with them.
Zhang!"
Deputy Commander Tong added.
"Don't worry! We will definitely receive all the people who enthusiastically support us. Without their support, the hard life of our 29th Route Army will be even more difficult!"
Commander Zhang of the 38th Division was the first to respond with a smile again.
"Yes! I will also treat these female students well! I won't let you down, deputy commander!"
Commander Zhao of the 132nd Division also immediately echoed.
Seeing this, Deputy Commander Tong nodded with satisfaction and dismissed the meeting.
Then, he personally went to Commander Song of the 29th Route Army to report Zhou Wenhua's visit.
However, when he saw Commander Song, he had not yet reported Zhou Wenhua's visit.
Commander Song was already in a happy mood and laughed heartily,
Because Zhou Wenhua also asked the managers of his factory in Peiping to personally bring gifts to Commander Song to show respect.