Ma Xingkong was left in northern Shaanxi as Zhang Xueliang's plenipotentiary, specifically responsible for discussing with the Communist Party the matter of joint resistance against Japan. The Communist Party still attached great importance to this person who could defeat Peng Dehuai. According to the requirements of the rationing system, Ma Xingkong
Kong's treatment is the same as that of the head of the Central Military Commission: two kilograms of millet and three eggs taken away every day.
There was nothing much to do at ordinary times. Ma Xingkong took Lao Hui for a walk around the Yan'an residence. Every time he passed by the door of Li's house, Lao Hui would take a look inside, which frightened the Li family and quickly closed their doors. Life in Yan'an was still the same.
Yes, Zhang Xueliang left a radio station so that he could report anything important to Xi'an at any time.
That afternoon, Ma Xingkong took Lao Hui to Pagoda Mountain. This is a landmark building in Yan'an, at the foot of the pagoda. Ma Xingkong had that strange dream. This was his second time here. See
With the majestic pagoda standing on the highest mountain in Yan'an, overlooking the entire Yan'an city has a different mood. The gurgling Yan River slowly flows, and Lao Hui lies beside Ma Xingkong, one person and one wolf.
Under the sunset, it is definitely a beautiful landscape painting.
"Brother!" Long Jie shouted loudly as he ran. Old Hui sat up with a start.
When Ma Xingkong approached, Long Jie was already sweating profusely: "Brother, something happened. The batch of grain that the young marshal sent to aid Yan'an was robbed!"
"Huh?" Ma Xingkong stared: "Who did it? The Central Army or Yan Xishan, Ma Bufang?"
"None of them! It's a group of bandits!" Long Jie said: "It's the bandit Huang Mazi from Centipede Ridge!"
"What did they say?" Ma Xingkong asked.
Long Jie shook his head: "The terrain of Centipede Ridge is difficult, easy to defend and difficult to attack. The Communist Party has also sent troops to encircle and suppress it. Huang Mazi can know in advance every time that he has fled before the troops arrived. This time they have sent
People are gone, but there’s not much hope!”
Ma Xingkong nodded: "Whose hand did it throw away? Is it our people or the ***'s people?"
"We!" Long Jie said: "The heads of a platoon of escorting soldiers were chopped off, and their bodies were thrown into the col. Not only did they rob the food, but they also took away the heads of the brothers!"
"Grandma, I think this jute doesn't want to live anymore, let's go back!" The two of them went down the mountain along the path and went straight to the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Yangjialing.
As soon as he walked into the gate, Zhou Enlai and several soldiers were in the yard. Ma Xingkong asked hurriedly: "How are you doing? Have you caught Huang Mazi?"
Zhou Enlai shook his head: "I don't know yet, I guess there won't be any results! This jute is very smart. Every time we send troops here, he silences himself and looks for traces. This is the third time, and we have also sent people to investigate.
However, no problem was found. These grains are life-saving food. Without them, we will suffer in winter!"
"There must be spies, there is no need to doubt this!" Ma Xingkong said with absolute certainty: "If they are not in the army, they are among the people. As soon as we send troops here, they will immediately report Huang Mazi, and Huang Mazi will run away!
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The people in the room waited until midnight, and the people sent to encircle and suppress Huang Mazi came back. As everyone guessed, by the time the large troops arrived at Centipede Ridge, Huang Mazi had long disappeared, and it was another futile effort. Started by Mao Zedong
Pointing at the company commander leading the troops, he cursed: "What are you doing for food? You have to fight the Japanese. How can you deal with the Japanese when you can't even catch a few bandits?" The company commander remained silent and lowered his head as he was scolded.
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Zhou Enlai said: "Chairman, don't be angry. This is not the first time or twice. Company Commander Liu has tried his best. It only shows that Huang Mazi is too cunning and there will be another chance in the future!" Mao Zedong sat down to get angry. Zhou Enlai waved his hand, and the company commander hurriedly turned around and retreated.
Got out.
Ma Xingkong hugged his shoulders, thought for a while and said: "Two leaders, if you can trust me, give me a company, and I will find a way to destroy Huang Mazi!"
Zhou Enlai and Mao Zedong both looked at Ma Xingkong. Zhou Enlai's eyes lit up and he smiled slightly and said: "If Representative Ma is willing to take action, success will be immediate. Chairman, I think you might as well give it a try?"
Mao Zedong hesitated. Ma Xingkong must be an officer of the Kuomintang. He had just fought with them in Laoshan. If a company of soldiers were handed over to him and he backhanded him, the entire central station would be in danger. Mao Zedong did not express his position. Peng Dehuai
Said: "Representative Ma comes from a reckless background and knows a little bit about the actions of these stubborn bandits. If Representative Ma can take action, I believe it won't take long for Huang Mazi to be annihilated!"
Several people who were familiar with Ma Xingkong also said the same thing. Mao Zedong thought carefully for a long time and nodded: "Okay! In that case, there will be representatives from Rauma, and we will send someone there tomorrow!"
Wang Ming didn't say a word from beginning to end, and looked at him coldly. As soon as Mao Zedong agreed, Wang Ming smiled slightly. As the spokesperson of the Communist International in northern Shaanxi, he was not only ostracized by these people, but also failed in the development of some work.
He was restrained everywhere. This time was an opportunity. Ma Xingkong was a member of the Kuomintang. As long as he reported this matter to the Communist International, the day would not be far when he would regain power.
Ma Xingkong said: "No need, just the company just now will do. As the saying goes, a sad soldier will win. These people have just been reprimanded by the leaders and are looking for a chance to save face. Why not let them prove themselves!"
Zhou Enlai nodded: "Yes! If we can't make a turnaround, it will be a blow to the entire company, Captain Zhang!"
Company Commander Zhang who had been waiting at the door, Zhang Erdan hurriedly opened the door and came in. He heard clearly at the door, and after saluting everyone, Zhang Erdan said loudly: "Commanders, don't worry, I will work closely with Representative Ma to capture Huang Mazi alive.
!" Captain Zhang's eyes were spitting fire, and he was very determined this time.
Zhou Enlai nodded: "Okay! Then we will wait for your good news!"
The arrangements were made and everyone dispersed. Captain Zhang followed Ma Xingkong to the station. Before parting, Captain Zhang saluted Ma Xingkong and said: "Representative Ma, I, Zhang Erdan, am a rough man. I, Zhang Erdan, accept this favor."
As long as I can catch Huang Mazi, even if I, Zhang Erdan, are killed, I won’t blink an eye! Representative Ma, please give me an order. Should we attack Centipede Ridge immediately?”
Ma Xingkong patted Zhang Erdan's shoulder and said with a slight smile: "No! Go back to bed, you have been running all day, have a good sleep before we talk!" Zhang Lianchang looked at Ma Xingkong's back with confusion.
There was no talk all night, and before dawn the next day, Company Commander Zhang and his men stood in front of Ma Xingkong's cave dwelling in an orderly manner. The common people who got up early were frightened. When Ma Xingkong got up, he
A large group of people had gathered at the door of the cave dwelling, making Ma Xingkong dumbfounded. As soon as Ma Xingkong stepped out of the door, Company Commander Zhang hurriedly stepped forward: "Report to Representative Ma that the Third Company of the Independent Battalion has assembled. Please give the order to Representative Ma!"