Wang San Mazi's bandit team was repulsed, and Nanjiazhuang has not returned to its former peace. The death of relatives has left orphans and widowed mothers devastated. Some old people suddenly lost their sons. Faced with white-haired people giving black hair away They all shed muddy tears due to human grief,
At that time, Nanfangren's nephew Nanda also died. He endured the pain in his heart and organized people to carry the sacrificed villagers to the ancestral hall in the village. He had no time to comfort his niece and nephew, so he led Chu Tiange and Zhang Xiaoquan. They went home and asked their wives to cook for them, saying that they wanted to reward the benefactor who saved Nanjiazhuang. Nanfang Ren had served as a soldier and had seen the world. From the words and deeds of Chu and Zhang, he concluded that these two people were soldiers. After asking the two people to sit down, he poured tea for them and said sincerely: "If it weren't for the two military masters today, our Nanjiazhuang would be over. On behalf of the men, women, and children in the village, I would like to thank you both." After saying that, he clasped his fists and made a serious bow.
Chu and Zhang hurriedly stood up and got out of the way, even saying they didn't dare, saying that this was what they should do. Chu Tiange saw the brutality of the bandits for the first time. He felt no different from the little devils, and an unknown fire burned in his chest. , he asked: "Isn't this place under the jurisdiction of the first column of the Yidong Special Police? Why don't they send troops to exterminate these bandits?"
Nanfang Ren sighed and said: "General Zhang is very determined to fight the bandits, but Wang Sanmazi has an ambiguous relationship with Yin Rugeng, and he has the backing of the Japanese. Often, the bandits have already obtained it before General Zhang's team leaves the camp." According to the news, Yicha and Yicha are mountainous and the terrain is complex. Without enough troops, it will be quite difficult to encircle and suppress them."
Chu Tiange was puzzled: "Isn't Yin Rugeng appointed by the National Government as the inspector of the Ji (County) Mi (Yun) District Administrative Office in the Hebei Jidong African Military Region? It is his duty to exterminate bandits and maintain public security within the territory. How could you collude with bandits?"
"This military master has a noble surname."
"My surname is Chu."
"Chief Chu should be from Peiping."
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"That's no wonder. It seems that the story of Yin Rugeng and the Japanese colluding has not spread to Beiping. I think it won't be long before this place becomes the territory of the Japanese."
"What."
Nanfangren was about to answer when a young man's voice sounded outside: "Dad." Nanfangren was very familiar with the voice and said: "It's my son." Then he shouted to the outside: "It's Nianxiang, come in quickly." Speaking very quickly to Chu and Zhang, he said: "Yin Rugeng has long ago defected to the Japanese through his Japanese wife. Now being sent to this place far away from the emperor just fulfills his wish. Please take a look, you two." , he will definitely announce that he will break away from the control of the National Government soon."
A young man wearing the uniform of the Northeast Army came in and called dad again. He was startled when he saw the two strangers and hesitated: "Dad, I heard that Wang San Mazi called. Is everything okay in the village?"
Nanfang Ren's face darkened and he said, "The bandits have been beaten away, but your eldest brother and Hu Zi are both dead."
The young man's eyes widened, his hands clenched into fists, and hissed: "What, the eldest brother is dead."
"Come on, let me introduce you to your benefactor first. If it weren't for them, our village would be reduced to rubble right now. This is Chief Chu, and this is..." Nanfang Ren gathered his mood and introduced the three of them, looking at Zhang Xiaoquan said with some embarrassment: "I'm sorry, I haven't asked this military master his name yet."
Zhang Xiaoquan stood up shyly and said, "My surname is Zhang."
"Thank you both very much." The young man first saluted them with a military salute, then shook hands with them warmly and asked, "I don't know which army you two are from."
Zhang Xiaoquan looked at Chu Tiange, who thought for a moment and said, "Brother Nianxiang, which army are you from?"
Nan Nianxiang was cheerful and replied: "I am from the Second Brigade of the First Column of the Yidong Special Police."
Chu Tiange was overjoyed when he heard this: "Ah, we are from the 29th Army Cadet Brigade, and we are looking for your column leader."
"29th Army Cadet Brigade, what is the relationship between the Cadet Corps and you?"
"It's the predecessor of my brigade."
"Ah." Zhang Xiaoquan looked him up and down and called out, "You are Chu Tiange, one of the two anti-Japanese heroes."
Chu Tiange was surprised: "You know me."
"I've seen your photo in the newspaper, Brother Chu, thank you so much. Wang Sanmazi's bandits are extremely cruel. If it weren't for the help of you two, the consequences would be unimaginable. By the way, what do you want to do with our Commander Zhang? "
Chu Tiange told the whole story,
When Nan Nianxiang heard this, he clasped his hands together and rubbed them together, and said happily: "Ah, that's great. It seems that Commander Yu has not abandoned us. Brother Chu, Commander Zhang went to Tianjin for a meeting. Can you stay here for two days?" ."
"Okay."
"Great, Dad, hurry up and get something delicious. I want to have a good talk with Brother Chu. Hehe, now we don't need to be traitors."
Coincidentally, Nan Nianxiang was a squad leader in the Second Brigade of the First Column of the Special Police, equivalent to a company-level cadre. He had the opportunity to contact Zhang Qingyu and learned some of his commander's true thoughts. Zhang Qingyu and Zhang Yantian were arranged here by Yu Xuezhong. They were originally here. In order to maintain local security and prevent Japanese infiltration, however, as the situation develops, the so-called situation is stronger than the people. As the Japanese become more and more powerful, there are only two fates left for the special police column. One is to accept the Japanese Another option is to revolt and defect to the Kuomintang-controlled areas. But the problem is that Yidong and Chadong are now equivalent to an isolated island hanging offshore. They are not familiar with the 29th Army. Where should they retreat after the uprising? Without foreign aid, light infantry like them without a single cannon would be vulnerable to the enemy's aircraft and artillery.
Nanfangren is an old Chinese man with integrity. He was very happy to hear his son say this and went out to prepare dinner happily.
In the Japanese Concession of Tianjin, a scandal was taking place in a Japanese-owned "Fuji" restaurant.
Three sumptuous banquet tables have been set up, and the supporting actors have all taken their seats. In addition to Zhang Qingyu and Zhang Yantian, there are also Lulong, Qian'an, Funing, Changli, Luanxian, Leting, Linyu, Fengrun, and Ning. The security captains from He, Tongxian, Sanhe, Baodi, Jixian, Xianghe, Changping, Shunyi, Miyun, Huairou, Pinggu, Zunhua, Xinglong, and Yutian counties. On the main table in the middle, Yin Rugeng is wearing a brand new Chinese tunic suit and soil fertilizer. Yuan and his suit complement each other perfectly, but they are two competent protagonists.
At the beginning of the banquet, Doihara stood up and said straight to the point: "Commissioner Yin, captains, I invite you here today to discuss the autonomous plan of 22 counties in Yidong. The government of the Republic of China is decayed and the people are in poverty. I think you should have a deep understanding of this." Bar."
Yin Rugeng immediately responded: "What the agency director said is absolutely true." Then he took the lead in applauding.
Applause burst out, Doihara waved his hands and said: "So, everyone agrees with autonomy."
Yin Rugeng had a tacit understanding with him for a long time. He stood up and bowed to him and said: "Your Majesty, your Excellency, you have to worry about this. This is our family matter, but we have to worry about you. We have all seen the autonomy plan. It is indeed For the sake of the well-being of the people of Yidong, we gathered here, firstly, to discuss the implementation details, and secondly, to express our deep gratitude to you and Commander Nanjiro in person."
Doihara smiled and glanced at everyone: "Is this what you mean?"
Regardless of whether it was true or false, everyone nodded.
Doihara was overjoyed: "Then let's celebrate with champagne."
But unfortunately, the champagne at the "Fuji" Hotel was sold out. The leading actor Yin Rugeng was really working hard. When he saw this, he quickly said: "It's more interesting to celebrate with Japanese wine."
So, the waiter in the store brought Japanese wine, and everyone started celebrating with Japanese wine.
After three rounds of drinking, Doihara saw that his goal had been achieved, and he was ready to leave with satisfaction. Before leaving, he specifically called Yin Rugeng aside and said: "The matter of autonomy should not be slowed down. As long as it becomes an established fact, our Kwantung Army will definitely support it with all our strength." , Yin Sang, you are a friend of the Japanese Empire, please."
Yin Rugeng bent down and nodded repeatedly. His appearance was coldly seen by Zhang Qingyu. He said to Zhang Yantian: "Look, he looks like a Pekingese."
Zhang Yantian looked a little solemn and said: "This is how we became traitors."
Zhang Qingyu sighed silently, and now all the Central Army has withdrawn from North China. The remaining 29th Army, Han Fuqu Department, Yan Xishan Department, and Fu Zuoyi Department, all have friendly relations with the Japanese. They just don't want to be traitors, but The question is where to retreat?
Yin Rugeng was the Chinese star in the farce of "Yidong Autonomy", and his level of hard work was "admirable". He rushed back to Tongzhou from Tianjin despite drinking too much and getting dark that night, and arrived the next morning. , he didn’t even eat breakfast, he convened a meeting with all administrative leaders and announced the establishment of the “Jidong Autonomous Committee for the Prevention of Communists”, and he couldn’t wait to hang the signboard of the “Jidong Autonomous Committee for the Prevention of Communists” at the gate of the Jimi Administrative Office in Tongzhou Immediately afterwards, he began to adjust the organizational structure intensively, re-appointed officials, and sent troops to take over the telegraph office, telephone office, and post office, and then took control of the train station. After doing this, he held a press conference at noon. At the press conference, he issued a strongly worded declaration of autonomy in the name of the chairman of the Autonomous Committee, and then sent a message to the whole country: From now on, he will separate from the central government and enter autonomy. Chairman of the Harbin Provincial Government), Shang Zhen sent out a call asking them to respond to his call and implement autonomy. Once the five provinces merge, he is willing to give up the position of chairman.
From this moment on, Yidong begins to be in chaos, and the whole of North China may be involved in this autonomy farce.