After the cadres left, Liu Yimin called the commander of the third company of the guard battalion who was left behind to inquire about the situation of mobilizing the masses and digging up floating wealth in Zhenyuan.
The commander of the third company beamed with joy: "Sir, you don't know, this place is always rich. We seized a lot, much more than what was seized in the passage. We got 13 million silver dollars in one fell swoop."
Liu Yimin thought, "It's impossible. How can you have so much money?" So he asked, "How did you do it?"
The third company commander reported: "We ransacked the homes of the captured Baigouzi County Magistrate, Police Chief, Self-Defense Group Chief, Taxation Chief, Finance Chief, and Chamber of Commerce President, and confiscated a total of 2 million silver dollars from their homes, of which
400,000 silver dollars were confiscated from the police chief’s house, and the self-defense group
The chief’s family copied 300,000 silver dollars, the tax director’s family copied 400,000 silver dollars, the finance director’s family copied 300,000 silver dollars, the chamber of commerce president’s family copied 500,000 silver dollars, and the county chief’s family copied 100,000 silver dollars. We also seized the tax
Bureau, Finance Bureau Treasury, who knows the king
Jialie took action earlier than we did. When our army occupied Liping, he asked the troops to escort the tax money to Guiyang. When I saw it, there were too few. This place is full of shops and is much richer than the passage. That's why
What can you do with just a little money? Just mobilize the masses to dig deep. Once you dig, you will find something
I found the treasure. I found 6 closed bank accounts and 4 big businessmen. Just these 10 companies got 11 million silver dollars. I originally wanted to continue digging, but there are too few manpower. Can the division commander send more
Get more manpower, we promise we can dig more today."
The more Liu Yimin listened, the more angry he became, and his face turned as cold as ice. After the third company commander finished speaking, Liu Yimin asked sharply: "Do you know the policy of our Red Army?"
The third company commander looked confused: "I know, what's wrong?"
Liu Yimin said: "I know, how dare you violate it?"
The third company commander said aggrievedly: "Reporting to the division commander, I have not violated any policy since I joined the Red Army."
Liu Yimin said: "Then let me ask you, who asked you to dig up the floating wealth of the bank account? Do you know that the money in the bank account is all commercial exchange and depositors' money?"
The third company commander shook his head: "I don't know."
Liu Yimin said patiently: "The bank, like a bank, is a place where people save and mail money. If you take away their money, many people's hard-earned money will be gone. How many people will go bankrupt and hang themselves?"
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The third company commander said: "Rich people are all bad guys. If they go bankrupt, what does it have to do with us if they hang themselves?"
Liu Yimin said: "Brother Comrade, not all rich people are bad guys. Some rich people also participated in the revolution and are our comrades. To judge whether a person is a bad guy, the criterion is not whether he has money, but whether he opposes
The workers and peasants revolution, supporting and participating in the suppression of the revolution, are the hands stained with the blood of the working people. Do you understand?"
The third company commander said: "Anyway, I feel that rich people are all bad guys. The rich people in my hometown are all idiots."
Liu Yimin said: "Brother Comrade, the rich people in your hometown are all landlords. They accumulate wealth by relying on land rent income. They directly exploit farmers and have conflicts of interest with farmers every day. Naturally, many people are guilty of heinous crimes. You went to copy these tickets.
Haohe merchants make profits by doing business, have an active economy in society, and serve everyone. They are essentially different from landlords and bullies. Can you understand what I am saying?"
The third company commander said: "I understand."
Liu Yimin said: "Now that we understand, we need to return their money to them. You go find them, and I will personally refund them."
The third company commander was unwilling to refund the money and said: "Sir, I understand what you are saying, but I have a problem with refunding the money."
Liu Yimin asked: "Why do you have any objection? Our Red Army wants to protect industry and commerce."
The third company commander said: "Division commander, protecting industry and commerce refers to the industry and commerce in our Soviet area, which is an enemy-occupied area. This money was seized after our victory in the battle. It is a trophy and should not be withdrawn. The Red Army did not have this situation in the past."
Liu Yimin saw that the third company commander was very resolute, so he had to explain slowly: "Brother Comrade, our Red Army is a team of workers and peasants, fighting for the interests of the entire Chinese people. Industry and commerce are an integral part of the entire Chinese people, just like
Just as the security battalion is an integral part of our security division, we cannot attack the security battalion. In the same way, we cannot attack industry and commerce. You can understand this truth."
The third company commander nodded: "Yes!"
Liu Yimin continued: "It will be easier if you understand this truth. Let me tell you another truth. Our Red Army must go north to fight against Japan and build a new China in the future. To achieve this goal, our Red Army alone cannot accomplish it. It requires a lot of
Many Chinese people support us and help us. Understand!"
The third company commander nodded and said: "Understood."
Liu Yimin added: "To gain the support of the majority of the people, the most important thing is that our policies are correct and can represent their interests. If we go to one place and destroy the local industry and commerce, our gains will be huge, but
There are more people who oppose us and resist us.
Pass it on to ten, and pass it on to hundreds. In the end, all the business people will run away before we can enter the city. And if we are treated like bandits, can we still succeed in the revolution? Think about it, we seized so many goods in the passage
Money, but why haven’t we touched any business people?”
The third company commander was finally enlightened. He saluted and reported: "Sir, I understand. I will go and invite them out right away."
Liu Yimin thought for a while and said: "I heard that there is a Qinglong Cave outside the city. Please invite them there. I want to enjoy the snow scenery of Qinglong Cave with them."
Hearing that the division commander was going to visit Qinglong Cave, Li Chengyi and his company of guards lined up at the door.
Cai Zhong, Liu Jianshe, Li Qing, and Wu Zheng were all very busy. When they saw that Liu Yimin was really going to visit Qinglong Cave, they became angry. Cai Zhong said: "This guy's actions are always unexpected, and the troops are busy."
While he was reorganizing, he was in the mood to visit Qinglong Cave."
Li Qing continued: "Political Commissar, why don't you go ahead and I'll accompany the teacher. Everyone heard what the teacher said about educating the third company commander just now. They are brand-new policy views and cannot be missed. The political commissar told me to record and organize them carefully.
The spirit of the teacher's speech, this kind of occasion must not be missed."
Cai Zhong said: "Li Qing, you are not only the director of the Political Department now, but also the political commissar of the Sixth Regiment. If you don't hurry up and train the troops, what are you talking about here?"
Li Qing wanted to say something more, but Wu Zheng interrupted: "Go ahead, the teacher wants to refund the money to the merchant and the ticket number. I will just send someone to accompany him to handle it." Then he turned around and shouted: "Yang Wei, Tang Xing
cherry!"
Yang Wei and Tang Xingying immediately responded: "Here we come!"
Wu Zheng confessed: "You two assist the Third Company of Guards in carrying out their tasks. You must handle the refund matters assigned by the division commander."
Yang Wei and Tang Xingying answered "yes" and went to guard the third company.
To go to Qinglong Cave, you must take the Zhusheng Bridge.
The Zhusheng Bridge was originally called Wuxi Bridge, but was renamed to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. There is a three-story Kuixing Pavilion in the center of the bridge. Two couplets are engraved on the pillars. One is "Sweeping" inscribed by Wang Bing'ao, the prefect of the Qing Dynasty.
When the smoke from the five streams was gone, the Han sent the floating chariots out; a heavy post road was opened, and the Burmese came across the bridge on their elephants." The other line is "Play the flute to chant the dragon, and go east to the Dongting, the autumn water is full; pass the letter to the wind to send the messenger
"Coming west to the Dian Sea, there are many clouds to celebrate."
Standing on the Consecration Bridge, looking at the Wuyang River flowing slowly eastward under the bridge, imagining the messengers running on the ancient Guizhou-Dian Road and the prosperous logistics situation, and then thinking about the short experience since crossing, Liu Yimin couldn't help but chant.
: "The sound of the Wuyang River is soft, and the consecrated bridges have a lingering charm. The ancient Guizhou-Dian road welcomes guests from afar, and the slanting wind wraps up the snow and dyes the clothes. I lean on the railing and stare at the long thought. When will the suffering of the war-torn people end? I like to see the red flag rolling, the rivers and mountains are over.
Play the heroic song."
After chanting, he went straight to Qinglong Cave without even looking back.
Qinglong Cave is beautiful.
The snow falls on the ancient temples and trees, making this first cave in Guizhou extremely peaceful and pure.
Seeing the Red Army soldiers protecting a leader approaching, the Zhike monk from Qinglongdong Temple hurriedly asked the host to accompany the honored guest to visit and talk.
Liu Yimin didn't say anything and just walked and watched. The host on the side kept introducing the historical origin and characteristics of Qinglong Cave. After the tour, the host took out a piece of paper and respectfully asked Liu Yimin to leave his calligraphy. Without thinking, Liu Yimin wrote: "China
Civilization is as bright as the stars. It is inclusive and carries forward the vastness." The inscription was Liu Yimin, commander of the Central Guard Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army.
The host looked at it, carefully dried the ink, and put it away.
After the tour, the Third Company of Guards also invited 10 businessmen. Liu Yimin said goodbye to the host and went to the main hall of Qinglongdong Temple to meet these guests.
The managers of the six bank accounts and the four big businessmen were trembling with fear and looked obviously frightened.
After Liu Yimin came in, the third company commander reported: "Reporting to the division commander, all the guests are here, please give instructions."
Liu Yimin waved his hand, and the third company commander stepped aside and stood together with Li Chengyi, Yang Wei, and Tang Xingying.
Liu Yimin invited his guests to sit down. The ten businessmen were so frightened that they bowed their heads repeatedly, but no one dared to sit down.
Liu Yimin personally stepped forward and helped them to their seats one by one. Then he said: "Let's get to know each other. My name is Liu Yimin, and I am the commander of the Central Guard Division of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. I have frightened everyone. Please forgive me if I have offended you.
I am here to apologize to you." After saying that, he stood up and saluted them.
The ten businessmen stood up in a panic. They didn't know what kind of medicine the Red Army officer was selling in his gourd. His home had been confiscated, his ticket number and business name had also been confiscated, and his money was gone. Could it be that this Red Army officer still thought he had done this?
Master, are you trying to rip off me again?
Liu Yimin looked at the pitiful looks of the ten businessmen, and how could he not know what they were thinking? He smiled and said: "Don't be afraid, everyone, please sit down. I invite you to come today. I have three meanings: First, for you all
Apologize. The second is to tell you the news that our army has decided to return to you a substantial portion of the property confiscated from you. The third is to make friends with you and explain to you the policies of the Red Army."
When the businessmen heard this, what kind of drama was this? Is it possible to just take away the money yesterday and say quit today? The armies in troubled times are all hungry wolves. How can there be any reason to eat something and spit it out again?
When he was hesitating, Liu Yimin said: "Don't worry, everyone, everything the Red Army said is true."
At this time, a businessman finally spoke: "Is what you said sir true? Don't deceive us anymore."
Liu Yimin said: "What's your surname, this gentleman? What kind of business does he do?"
The other party replied: "I dare not trouble the Red Army chief to ask. My surname is Yan. My trumpet number is the branch of a bank in Qi County, Shanxi. It mainly handles commercial exchanges."
Liu Yimin's eyes lit up: "Mr. Yan is the shopkeeper of Shanxi Bank. Shanxi Bank is very famous and has a good reputation among the people. I heard that there are many bank accounts in Qixian County and they are connected to the world. Is it true?
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When talking about the ticket number situation, Manager Yan became emotional: "Sir, does he know the Qixian ticket number? I'm not bragging. There are nearly a hundred ticket numbers in Qi County alone. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, our ticket numbers were opened in Japan.
It is not an exaggeration to say that Russia connects the world."
Liu Yimin smiled and said: "It's amazing. I've made money from the Japanese and old people. Are there any ticket numbers in Japan and Russia now?"
Shopkeeper Yan was a little eclipsed: "No more. First, the modern banking industry is developing very fast, and the competition between bank accounts is high. Second, the world is unstable, and bank accounts have suffered huge losses. Many bank accounts have lost all their principals by armies from all walks of life.
Many wealthy people have gone bankrupt. Small accounts are also barely holding on."
Liu Yimin knew that the shopkeeper was telling the truth. If there had been no war, Shanxi's banking industry would have smoothly transitioned to the banking industry, and it would have been possible to develop and grow. He nodded and said, "Yes, the war is something that everyone needs."
What I don’t want to see is when the war subsides and all walks of life can develop stably and rapidly. Starting from the right is the financial industry. Without good social order, just rioters and bandits can rob banks and bank accounts."
Shopkeeper Yan was so excited that he said: "Sir, what you said is so right. If the world is stable, our bank will develop very quickly and we can pay more taxes." After saying this, he felt that what he said was wrong.
The National Government used the tax money to fight the Red Army. He was so stupid that he couldn't even speak a single word. He stood up and bowed again, and kept saying: "Sir, atone for your sins.
Atonement, sir!"
Liu Yimin waved his hand: "Shopkeeper Yan is telling the truth. What crime is he guilty of? Our Red Army protects industry and commerce, and especially supports the development of national industry and commerce. When we were in the Jiangxi Soviet Area, the Soviet government had orders to encourage, support, and protect merchants and trade in the Soviet area.
It seems that Jiangxi Soviet Area has developed so much because of the contribution of friends from the business community."
At this time, a businessman answered: "Sir, I heard that some people who went to the red zone to do business were arrested by your Red Army as national army spies, and some were even killed. I don't know if it is true?
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Liu Yimin asked: "What's your surname, this gentleman, and what kind of business does he do?"
The businessman said: "My surname is Fu, and I am a tung oil merchant in Zhenyuan City."
Liu Yimin said with a smile: "People say that tung oil pickers can't leave the city. Are they saying that your tung oil business is very prosperous?"
Boss Fu also laughed: "Sir, do you even know this? It's a pity that it's an old saying. Business is not easy to do now. There are opium growers and opium sellers everywhere. The tung oil business is no longer what it used to be."
Liu Yimin said: "Although the world is not good, Chinese businessmen are generally smart and hard-working. I believe that when we establish a new China, business will definitely prosper."
Boss Fu said: "That's it for those years and months. Now the world is dominated by the national army."
Liu Yimin said: "You may not know that some time ago, our army destroyed the three elite divisions of He Jian of the Hunan Army at the pass, and beat the Hunan Army so hard that they retreated to their hometown and did not dare to come out. Then they destroyed Hou Zhidan's troops in Zunyi.
troops. Yesterday our army wiped out more than 30,000 Central Army troops in Qingxi Town and Yangping Town, achieving another great victory. Now there are many National Army prisoners in Zhenyuan City. In the future, our Red Army will develop
When it grows stronger, it will eliminate all reactionaries, drive the Japanese invaders back to their hometown, and establish a new China in which the people are the masters of the country, social fairness and justice, balanced development of all walks of life, and prosperity. When the time comes, everyone will see it with your own eyes. I hope you will see it with your own eyes.
My words tell your business partners that everyone should unite, support the Red Army, support the Red Army, and help the Red Army to achieve our goal as soon as possible."
Shopkeeper Yan spoke again: "Sir, I have a question. I heard that your Red Army has a policy that says we all exploit the poor. I don't know if that's true."
Liu Yimin said: "Shopkeeper Yan's words may have revealed everyone's thoughts, but this is everyone's misunderstanding. Our Red Army is an armed force of workers and peasants led by the Communist Party, and represents the interests of the workers and peasants. Our goal is to overthrow all exploiting classes and establish an independent society.
Oppression, a new China without exploitation. But
We must have a correct understanding of the word exploitation. The correct meaning of the word exploitation is to use the possession of the means of production to obtain the fruits of other people's labor for free. For example, if you sell tung oil, you rely on commercial channels and your own power to take over the mountains, forests, and workshops.
Take it as your own and let the mountain people work for you for free or pay a very low price.
The reward for working for you is, on the one hand, your fine clothes and fine food, and on the other hand, the mountain people are hungry and sell their children and daughters. This is exploitation, oppression, unfairness and inequality. But if you are doing business normally,
You get what you pay for, and making reasonable profits is normal business behavior. The Red Army is the protector
Another example is your bill number. If it is a loan shark, it is exploitation. If it is reasonable to earn handling fees and exchange differences, it is not only a normal operation, but also a business that contributes to social development and serves merchants and savers.
The Red Army must protect and support our actions. Do you understand what I am saying?"
Shopkeeper Yan said: "Listening to your words is better than ten years of studying. If you don't talk to your commander face to face, I wouldn't believe that China still has such a good army. Thank you, sir. Whenever the Red Army needs it, I will do our best to support it."
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Boss Fu continued: "I didn't expect the Red Army's policies to be so different from the Nationalist Government's propaganda, and I didn't expect that the Red Army would have officers as knowledgeable, knowledgeable about people's sentiments, and familiar with business. Don't worry, sir, as long as you need it, we will definitely support you!"
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Several other businessmen also spoke one after another, and their attitudes were very good.
Liu Yimin asked casually: "Boss Yan, your ticket numbers are available all over the country. I wonder if there are any in northern Shaanxi?"
Boss Yan replied: "Sir, the trumpet has a semicolon in Yulin, northern Shaanxi."
Liu Yimin asked again: "Where is Yan'an?"
Boss Yan replied: "Not in Yan'an. I heard that northern Shaanxi is also becoming famous. A Communist Party named Liu Zhidan emerged and established the Red Army. I didn't understand the Red Army's policies before and didn't dare to do business there."
Liu Yimin said: "It's nothing. People all have some understandings. You will understand our policies in the future. It's getting late. Please follow our soldiers to collect the money that has been collected from you. When I say goodbye, I have a few words
I would like to give this to everyone, that is, always care about the country and always help the poor, so I can encourage you all!"
The businessmen said many words of gratitude, then left and followed the soldiers.
When Liu Yimin left Qinglong Cave, Tang Xingying ran up to him, saluted and reported: "Report to the division commander, Logistics Department cadre Tang Xingying reported, please give instructions!"
Liu Yimin looked at Tang Xingying. Isn't this the female soldier who fell behind on the march? He smiled and said, "What's the matter?"
Tang Xingying blushed and said: "The conversation between the teacher and the businessmen was very exciting. It is higher than the teachers in our school. I want to sort it out and study it seriously."
Liu Yimin said: "What did you study originally?"
Tang Xingying's face turned even redder: "I have had sex with a female teacher."
Liu Yimin made a sound and said: "Economic policies need to be carefully studied. You can sort them out and give them to me for review."
Tang Xingying hurriedly saluted: "Yes!" and happily chased the team.
Back at the division headquarters, Cai Zhong had finished his work. Seeing Liu Yimin come in, Cai Zhong said: "Commander, what you said about protecting industry and commerce is right, but when we were in the Soviet area, we didn't do it this way, especially during the suppression of counterrevolutionaries.
Businessmen and the masses were scared away. Three consecutive payments today
After receiving so much money, you gave up the money with just one sentence. I support it. Our Red Army is an armed force of workers and peasants, not bandits. We should protect legitimate business practices. But with so much money, if you give it back at any time, I think it is better to give it to China.
The Revolutionary Military Commission sends a telegram to ask for instructions!"
Liu Yimin said: "I should ask for instructions. I was so angry when I heard the report from the Third Company Commander just now that I decided on the spot. I didn't have time to discuss it with you. It's my fault. However, our Red Army has lofty goals and cannot destroy the Great Wall."
I believe that Chairman Mao, Vice Chairman Zhou, Mr. Zhu, Comrade Luo Fu, and Comrade Jia Xiang will support this matter. You must clearly explain the rationale and our decision-making in the telegram."
Cai Zhong said: "Okay, I will draft the message now."
After Cai Zhong left, Liu Yimin turned around and asked Liu Jianshe how the expansion of the army was going. Liu Jianshe said that the personnel had been adjusted in place and the march at night would not be affected. Liu Yimin told Liu Jianshe: "Tell each regiment to ensure that the two backbone battalions are fully equipped."
Combat capability to cope with emergencies at any time.”
Liu Jianshe said: "No need to explain, I went to each regiment and saw that this problem has been solved. The cadres have become more and more sophisticated with you. For example, in one regiment, Plateau not only did not draw out the soldiers of the first company, but also strengthened them.
There is no problem with combat effectiveness."
Liu Yimin said: "In this case, the troops will set off on time at six o'clock. The first regiment is in front, you lead the second regiment, and the fourth regiment is the second echelon. The political commissar leads the troops directly under the division to accompany them. Wu Zheng leads the baggage regiment in the middle, and Li Qing leads the fifth and sixth regiments.
, the Seventh Regiment serves as the support echelon, and I will lead the Third Regiment in the rear. You go and make arrangements and get ready to go."
At six o'clock, it was already dark. The guard regiment of the leading troops of the Central Guard Division quietly left the city gate and ran along the road in the direction of Shi Bing and Yu Qing. Soon the troops of the Guard Division walked out of the city one after another in marching order.
Gate, the torches in the hands of the soldiers gathered into a fire dragon, leaping and moving on the mountain road in the dark night, meandering away.