The night market here is very lively. After early morning, the shops gradually close.
A small shop selling spicy hotpot put away the items outside the door and prepared to put up the wooden door and seal it.
As a result, a figure walked quickly from outside and approached the door.
"Sir, we are closed..."
"You're an acquaintance. Don't you want to entertain me?"
"What's so familiar..."
The sound stopped suddenly.
But it was the boss who saw the visitor’s face clearly.
Quiet.
silence.
Zhang Yong walked straight in.
The boss who wanted to open the wooden door looked around.
No abnormalities were found.
However, he knew that trouble was coming.
An acquaintance is indeed an acquaintance. But...
He didn't want to see such an acquaintance. He never expected that the other party would come directly to his door.
"Prepare a big one for me. I'll give you the money."
Zhang Yong took out a big ocean.
Place it in the upper left corner of the table.
Calm and relaxed.
The boss came over slowly.
Standing next to Zhang Yong, trying to stabilize his emotions.
"What's wrong with you?"
"have."
"What's up?"
"Wait until I finish eating."
"Don't go too far..."
"You open the door to do business. I'll come to help you. I'll also give you money. This is too much."
"But, we are already closed..."
"I remember that the first of the eight important points is to have a harmonious attitude, respect the people and not be arrogant..."
"W-what do you want to eat?"
"You prepare for me. I believe you."
"good."
"The second point of attention of the Eighth Congress is that the buying and selling prices must be fair, and public buying and selling are not allowed to be arrogant. Don't cheat me."
"I said we were going to close, but you still come in. You are the one who is overbearing, okay?"
"That's right! I am domineering. However, I am not from your side, so I don't have to abide by the three major disciplines and eight points of attention!"
"I……"
The boss is angry.
This bastard!
If it weren’t for the last time I was in Wanxian...
Angrily, he entered the kitchen and was busy chopping on the chopping board.
It seemed as if Zhang Yong was about to be chopped into pieces.
Zhang Yong was calm and relaxed.
The opponent has no weapons. He is not afraid.
A gentleman deceives others.
In fact, he and the Red Party member in front of him were indeed acquaintances.
We encountered this last time when we were in Wanxian. At that time, the enemy was probably leading the remnants of the Red Army. Now they are lurking on the spot.
A few minutes later, the boss came out with the cooked Malatang.
Lots and lots of things to see.
After all, it is an ocean with strong purchasing power.
"please."
"Sit down too. Let's eat together."
"Don't dare."
"Let's sit and talk."
"What's the matter with you?"
"You are standing so far away from me. Should I use a loudspeaker to announce it?"
"you……"
The boss had no choice but to sit down angrily.
But don't eat.
I'm full, but I'm not actually hungry either.
Zhang Yong actually ate it with gusto. It was so sour and refreshing.
It’s just too hot. It’s June now. I eat spicy and delicious food, and then I’m sweating profusely.
"What's going on?"
"I am going to transfer the 230th Division to Chongqing and then go to the front line."
"What does it have to do with me?"
"It may not be directly related to you, but it is related to your organization."
"What does it have to do with our organization?"
"Yesterday, I paid all the arrears of wages of the 230th Division. I also reviewed all the 23,000 people in the division."
"What exactly do you want to say?"
"You are organized in the 230th Division, with a total of one hundred and eighty-three members."
"..."
The boss is silent.
It is difficult to tell the enemy from the other side. He is very confused.
"What's your surname?"
"What?"
"My name is Zhang Yong. How do you call me? My real name or pseudonym is fine."
"Duan Xingdao."
"It turns out to be Boss Duan."
"What's the matter with you? Please tell me."
"Actually, it's nothing. I just hope that you can help with other soldiers' ideological work, boost their morale, and enhance their combat effectiveness. Just like the Northern Expedition Iron Army did."
"Your request exceeds my authority."
"Of course. I know. You can ask the superior organization to convey my meaning."
"You are the inspector and have a high position. Wouldn't it be better for you to find our higher organization yourself? I don't have a radio station..."
"I don't know your highest-level organization in Chengdu. I believe you won't tell me either."
"Actually, I don't know either."
"So, I can only find you."
"It's no use looking for me."
"Okay. Just think I'm here to eat spicy hotpot."
"..."
Duan Xingdao was silent.
Zhang Yong burped.
So full.
Mainly because I'm hungry.
Frankly speaking, Boss Duan's skills are very average.
The hand that was originally supposed to hold a gun is now wasted holding pots and pans. His role should be on the battlefield!
"Make a suggestion."
"What?"
"It's a pity that you don't have a gun. Why not take your team and join the 230th Division."
"dream!"
"Don't you want to turn the 230th Division into your own team in the future?"
"What?"
"The current cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party is just a temporary measure. Once the two sides recover, they will definitely fall out. After driving away the Japanese invaders, it will be the time for a decisive battle between the two parties."
"decisive battle?"
"Okay. I've said everything I want to say. Let's go."
Zhang Yong stood up.
Turn around and leave.
He spent three days to gain an in-depth understanding of the situation of the 230th Division.
The final conclusion was that only the Red Party could save the 230th Division.
No matter how many Huangpu students are mobilized, it will be difficult.
What they lack is not military literacy but morale and spirit.
Perhaps, this is also the current situation of all Sichuan troops.
Frankly speaking, the overall performance of the Sichuan Army in the Anti-Japanese War is difficult to describe in one word.
Although Wang Mingzhang defended Tengxian County and died heroically for his country. There were many others who sacrificed their lives for the country. However, the battle was indeed average.
In addition to the factors of weapons and equipment, human spirit is indeed lacking.
If everyone has the spirit of the Red Army...
This is what Zhang Yong hopes for the most.
He is responsible for getting the equipment, ammunition, logistics, and intelligence, and then the troops will be as fierce as the Red Army.
Can it be done?
It’s a beautiful wish!
Anyway, he will work hard himself. The rest will be left to the Red Party.
The 230th Division is a miscellaneous force. Its troop establishment is not listed in the Ministry of Military Affairs. It is completely an irregular force that belongs to Zhang Yong's "inspector".
If the Red Party has no intention of fighting for such a unit, then there is nothing they can do.
When we arrived in Chongqing, the weapons and equipment of the 230th Division were probably the best in the Sichuan Army. Just one ship of arms could completely transform the Sichuan Army.
"Commissioner!"
"Commissioner!"
Luo Feng and Han Li came up.
They were waiting nearby. Zhang Yong acted alone.
"Attendance room, please call back."
"OK."
Zhang Yong returned to the camp.
Call the attendant's office and ask for Director Lin.
"Young dragon..."
"Director Lin, please tell me."
"Something happened in Peiping."
"What's up?"
"We don't know the details. We don't have access to the core secrets. The 29th Army didn't tell us."
"Then I'll go there now?"
"The 29th Army has agreed to give up Nanyuan Airport. However, the Fourth Air Police Regiment has not yet been fully deployed. Currently there are only 200 people..."
"It's okay. I'll go there quietly."
"Quietly?"
"Yes. I took off from Chengdu Fenghuangshan Airport and landed directly in Peiping. It was not announced to the outside world. People there would think it was also a plane transporting the Fourth Air Police Regiment."
"But, safety..."
"I still have the skills to save my life."
"Okay. You make up your own mind. I'll let you act as the situation arises."
"Play it by ear?"
"Yes. We have no control over the situation over there. When you go, how you go, what you do, and how you evacuate are all your own decisions."
"Understood."
"When necessary, you can contact Tang Enbo directly. His troops have secretly stationed in Anyang and Xinxiang. If you evacuate along the Ping-Han Railway, he will help you. If you evacuate along the south entrance, you have to contact Jinsui
Commander Fu of the army."
"knew."
Zhang Yong was thoughtful.
Something happened in Peiping? What happened?
No one outside knows?
The 29th Army blocked the news?
Is it related to the Japanese invaders?
Or is it an internal dispute?
At this moment, Beiping is completely a crater!
The Japanese invaders have already surrounded him, and they can pluck the peach with just a hand. But the national army is completely powerless.
well……
Let’s go and act in secret first!
I've passed by myself, what should I do here in Chengdu? I'm not in a hurry.
The deployment of the 230th Division will take time.
It takes about half a month to move from Deyang to Chongqing.
Then Long Muhan came to take office and rectify the team. It is estimated that it will take another half a month.
It’s probably August to straighten out various relationships.
It is impossible for the 230th Division to participate in the battle in North China. It will be too late.
It was prepared for the Battle of Songhu.
According to the combat plan, several main German weapon divisions are in the first echelon. The three divisions of the Northeast Army are in the second echelon. But there is no third echelon.
The combat plan did not estimate that the Japanese invaders would be so difficult to deal with.
Previously, the first draft of the battle plan did not even include a follow-up second echelon. It simply dispatched three divisions.
Now, the battle plan has been revised, and five divisions will be dispatched in the first batch. All of them are German weapon divisions, the most elite.
The second batch also had five divisions, including the 51st Division commanded by Wang Yaowu.
No one feels the need for a third echelon.
Zhang Yong didn't say much.
Because it's useless to say it.
If he told others that the Chinese army dispatched ten divisions but could not defeat the Japanese marines, he would probably become the target of public criticism immediately.
well……
It’s better to anesthetize yourself!
They made a simple arrangement and acted alone. But they secretly went to find Pei Lan and Pei Xue.
The two of them are in Chengdu. They can just comfort his fragile heart.
A night of fun.
Get up in the morning.
A man came to see He Guoguang.
"Teacher, I'm going to Peking."
"Now?"
"Yes. Now. Go quietly."
"Something happened in Peiping?"
"The news should be blocked over there."
"careful."
"clear."
"if……"
He Guoguang was about to speak but stopped.
Zhang Yong:???
Wave your hands and ask everyone around you to step back.
He Guoguang looked solemn and said in a low voice: "The situation is critical, you can find someone over there."
"Which way?"
"red."
"knew."
Zhang Yong nodded.
Sure enough, the teacher also knew this.
Today's Beiping is full of turmoil and undercurrents, which can swallow people up at any time.
Compared with the work ability of the Fruit Party, the Red Party is clearly superior. In terms of handling crises, the Red Party has richer experience.
Farewell.
Go to Fenghuangshan Airport.
The DC-3 transport plane still has most of its fuel.
No one refuels here. There is no gasoline storage at the airport.
Fortunately, the distance from Chengdu to Peiping is about 1,500 kilometers. In fact, the fuel for one way is enough.
Of course, if you land in Xi'an, refuel, and take off again, you will have more fuel after arriving in Peking. You can better cope with emergencies.
Get on the plane.
take off.
Direct flight to Xi'an.
Landed at Xiguan Airport and filled up the tank.
Have lunch early.
After dinner, we took off again.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, we arrived near Peking.
So fast.
Just go to three places in one day.
In the morning, I was still in Chengdu. Then I went to Xi'an. Now I'm in Peking.
There is a special plane, so the speed is very fast!
The last time I came to Peiping, I took dozens of hours by car. But this time, it only took a few hours.
Unfortunately, the capacity of transport aircraft these days is limited. It can only carry more than 20 soldiers. It is still unrealistic to use it to transport troops on a large scale.
The consumption of fuel is not something the National Air Force can bear. Fortunately, the system has a supply of fuel.
Land slowly.
No abnormalities have been found yet.
Surrounding the airport were soldiers from the Fourth Air Police Regiment.
Found several red dots.
He's probably a hidden spy. That's normal.
At this moment in Peiping, there are not only 10,000 but also 8,000 Japanese invaders, both overt and covert.
Landed.
Stop.
Walk out of the cabin door.
A second lieutenant officer came up.
"Sir..."
"Commissioner..."
Face full of surprise.
But he recognized Zhang Yong.
Zhang Yong nodded.
"Don't tell outsiders that I'm here."
"yes."
"Are Commander Yang and Chief of Staff Song here?"
"exist."
"Invite them both to come over."
"yes."
The second lieutenant officer hurriedly called for someone.
Soon, Yang Buqing and Song Youming arrived.
"Commissioner!"
"Commissioner!"
Both of them were very surprised.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Yong came quietly without notifying him in advance.
"How many troops have come?"
"Two hundred and thirty people."
"Is there anything unusual?"
"Not yet. The other party is quite cooperative."
"Whose troops are on the outside?"
"Officer Training Corps of the 29th Army."
"what for?"
"They are all student soldiers. There are more than 1,500 of them."
"Student soldier?"
Zhang Yong worked hard to search his memory.
It seems that later sources do mention student soldiers.
They were responsible for defending the Nanyuan position. They were not originally the targets of the Japanese invaders.
However, a traitor betrayed the strength of the 29th Army, and the Japanese invaders launched an attack specifically targeting this weak area. Most of the student soldiers died in the battle.
Another traitor...
How many traitors are there in Peiping?
Not sure.
But there is no doubt that the number is very, very large...
"Who is the commander?"
"Deputy Commander Tong Linge."
"Is it him?"
Zhang Yong was thoughtful.
The combat effectiveness of student soldiers is definitely limited.
Just like the Fourth Air Police Regiment, its combat effectiveness is also quite limited.
Because they are not field troops at all.
Those who attacked Nanyuan were the Japanese 20th Division. They were purely field troops.
After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident on July 7, there was a brief lull in the conflict for more than ten days. The Japanese invaders took advantage of the time to frantically increase their troops.
Several main divisions were mobilized at one go. Aircrafts, tanks, and heavy artillery were also mobilized.
But the 29th Army had nothing.
It is difficult to put out a fire near by water far away.
Tang Enbo's army heading north from the Central Plains was too late to rescue them.
The situation is corrupt.
The outlook is gloomy.
what to do?
Of course, we must not forget our original intention and catch Japanese spies!
Catch one, kill one. Catch two, kill two. Kill as many as you can.
By the way, all the seized money will be transported away.
Return to the headquarters.
Pick up the phone. Dial a number.
After a while, someone answered the phone.
"I'm looking for poisonous snakes."
"Who are you……"
"Tell him to come to the phone."
"yes."
The other party agreed.
Soon after, Chen Gongshu's voice came.
"Hello……"
"It's me, the River God."
"you……"
"My code name is River God. From now on, you will call me River God."
"yes."
"Where are you? I'm going to find you."
"The Venomous Bee and I are both at the Nanchuan Hotel. But the others are not here."
"Okay. Let's talk about it in person. In the future, only code names are allowed for phone calls."
"clear."
"good."
Zhang Yong hung up the phone.
He didn't know how deep the water in Beiping was. He had to be careful.
Therefore, you must use code names on the phone to avoid being monitored or even eavesdropped by Japanese invaders.
"Report!"
"What's up?"
"Commissioner, a transportation team is arriving."
"good."
Zhang Yong then went to receive it.
I found out that they were sending aviation gasoline. Five hundred barrels.
Each barrel seems to be 200 liters?
A little less.
The DC-3 transport plane flies from Peking to Jinling, which requires five barrels of gasoline one way!
For one round trip, ten barrels of gasoline will be gone.
The fuel consumption is still amazing.
Unless it is delivered every day.
But he didn't know exactly how the system was arranged. There was no point in asking.
After making simple arrangements, Zhang Yong set off alone.
Of course, I put on some simple makeup. I didn’t wear a Chinese tunic suit. It was too eye-catching.
Put on a silk gown, glue on your beard, wear sunglasses, and hold a cane, like a gentleman.
"rickshaw!"
"Coming!"
Called a rickshaw.
Sit on it, explain your destination, and then close your eyes and relax.
Within a radius of 1000 meters, there are many red dots. There are also many weapon marks. There are also yellow dots.
There are many gold symbols. It is indeed a hodgepodge!
