The morning sun shone through the mist, shining all over the sky with brilliant brilliance. More than three hundred officers and soldiers, led by Gu Changfeng and Xia Jian, crossed the lush river and returned in triumph covered by the soft and warm sunshine. One hundred and twenty-eight
A heavily-laden war horse was led into the Zhan family ancestral hall under heavy warning, and the yard covering an area of more than an acre was packed to the brim.
An Yi, Yin Jinan, Hu Jialin, Ye Cheng and other regimental officers who had been waiting in the yard were all smiling and joking loudly. The excited Xia Jian trotted up to An Yi and saluted, and reported in a low voice amidst the smiles of his brothers:
"There was too much cash and gold bars seized, at least more than 60,000 yuan. Lao Ding's guys found 24 of the latest American-made light machine guns and 100,000 rounds of imported machine gun bullets at Situ Wei's brigade. It looked like
Did it just arrive?
Those who were distributed were brought back quietly to us. The bullets were transported back to the third camp by Chen Zhibiao for temporary storage. There were also more than fifty boxes of opium cigarettes written in foreign languages. Old Ding quietly told me that they were the most precious and top-grade products. Now there are at least
sold to ten
One tael in the ocean was sold more expensively in Shanghai. He told me to get it back. I was shocked at that time. Fifty boxes would cost at least 700 kilograms! In addition, Situ Wei's hundred guards were very good, all equipped with them.
The machine guns and shell guns imported from abroad are the same as ours. This batch of equipment has been occupied by Chen Zhibiao's grandson. He said that he would also set up a mountain company, and said that you would definitely agree. Seeing that time was urgent, we didn't care about him.
, quietly returned along the river."
The brothers burst into laughter, and they all went over to check the machine guns unloaded from the horses, shouting loudly and eager to share the spoils. The chief steward Yin Jinan took the quartermasters Shi Lejun and Lao Chang behind him, and headed straight for the smoke of the ocean as usual.
An Yi was so happy that he hurriedly ordered the opium to be moved into the backyard warehouse. He thought that 700 kilograms of high-grade opium was 11,200 taels, worth as much as 110,000. He had gained so much from this battle beforehand.
I never would have thought that this is what our headquarters secretly obtained.
The profit is no less than 200,000 yuan. This figure does not include the seizure dividend that is about to be issued by the division. That part is not less than 30,000 yuan. It seems that the Zhejiang Army is really damn rich. No wonder Principal Jiang is arrogant.
The public is so determined to conquer the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas.
"Hutou, what have you gained?" An Yi asked Gu Laoer who came over with a beaming look.
Gu Laoer shook his head: "Xia Jian and Chen Zhibiao took everything away. I was forced to lead my brothers to help Lao Yang clean up the artillery positions and maintain order. I didn't get anything."
An Yi laughed loudly: "No problem, yours is indispensable, but you always ask for some weapons and ammunition every time you make a request. This time I will give you something unique. How about applying for your promotion to the first-level military rank? Promotion to independent
Regiment Intelligence Staff Officer and Guard Company Commander, how about that?"
Gu Laoer was overjoyed: "Boss, you should have been like this a long time ago! You don't know, Xia Jian's grandson's military rank is one level higher than mine. As soon as he hangs up his collar badge, the grandson will intentionally or unintentionally fiddle with the two triangles on it in front of me."
Xing, I didn’t say anything but I was very angry inside. It’s okay this time, let’s see how arrogant he is!”
Communications staff officer and communications company commander Zhan Huanqi strode over, saluted An Yi and handed a letter with both hands: "The chief of staff sent someone to send it urgently."
An Yi thought it was an urgent order, so he immediately took the letter. When he opened it, he immediately laughed. It turned out to be a commendation message from Commander-in-Chief Chiang Kai-shek. It only had eight words: Pioneer model, I am so lucky!
An Yi nodded, signaled Gu Laoer and Zhan Huanqi to go about their business, took the message back to the house, lit a cigarette and savored the meaning of these eight words, turning a deaf ear to the laughter and laughter coming from the yard.
Although An Yi was on the war-torn front line, he clearly realized from the various newspapers he could obtain and the ostentatious rumors from well-informed military personnel that the Ninghan-Han split was inevitable and that two-thirds of the central government agencies had been relocated. When they arrived in Wuhan, more and more people joined the Wuhan camp. Commander-in-chief Chiang Kai-shek, who insisted on moving the capital to Nanchang, was gradually seized of power by the Wuhan National Government, which was considered legitimate by public opinion. Except for the nominal members of the Central Executive Committee and the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expeditionary Army, Apart from the two titles, Commander-in-Chief no longer has the glory of the past.
Today's Wuhan has a strong democratic atmosphere, and the voice against one-party autocracy is unprecedentedly high. The surging worker and peasant movements and frequent large-scale celebration parades have created momentum that has quickly spread across the country. Even An Yi's First Army has gradually emerged. The differences in concepts and ideological opposition have become more and more intense and cannot be suppressed. The huge hidden dangers contained in it made An Yi feel like a lump in his throat, but he could not speak. He knew that the Northern Expedition would eventually win, but he did not know that the whole process would occur. How many twists and turns.
Now, An Yi holds Commander-in-Chief Chiang's eight-character telegram and understands it carefully, and finally understands its deeper meaning, that is, his weight in Commander-in-Chief's mind is gradually increasing, but he is still far from Commander-in-Chief's expectations. The words "Pioneer Model" were uttered in the name of Commander-in-Chief Chiang's personal name rather than the General Headquarters. It can be seen that this is not a commendation, but probably an expectation and test.
Thinking of all the cowardice I have suffered since the Northern Expedition, the benefits obtained were deprived and violated time and time again, military merits were ignored and misappropriated, and I struggled for survival and development amidst heavy pressure and cracks, and finally stumbled to where I am today. , An Yi was full of emotions and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He knew very well that the so-called revolutionary army was actually not fundamentally different from the warlords of various ministries. The traditional bad habits can be seen everywhere in the army, the generals' brutal infringement of the interests of officers and soldiers, and the conflicts between colleagues. The mutual strife and mutual exclusion are omnipresent, and being suppressed and endured time and time again makes young An Yi understand a truth: if you want to make a difference in this troubled world, you must have greater strength and rights, otherwise any Doctrine, any belief and ideal can only be like a moon in a flower in the water, a bad person may not even know how he died!
An Yi closed his eyes and leaned on the chair as if sleeping, thinking slowly, linking together everything that had happened since the expedition to Zhejiang, thinking and analyzing, sorting out the stakes, and discerning the foggy development path ahead.
At this time, An Yi himself did not realize that after being baptized by blood and fire and withstanding the unbearable blows and rejections, his mind and thoughts had made a huge leap, and his eyes had become sharper and more powerful. Gao Yuan is far beyond many of his peers. He is almost born with extraordinary experience and perseverance. He is integrated with the superior ideology in his subconscious and memory, constantly sublimating, and naturally slowly rising to one height after another. , even his temperament is quietly changing. The majesty and domineering displayed in his every move have deeply impressed the brothers and soldiers around him. His words and deeds have already had a profound impact on his troops, and every day Serving as a subtle example.
Therefore, when the brothers saw An Yi sitting in his chair with his eyes closed and meditating, they all closed their mouths and left quietly. Under the command of Huzi, they went to perform their duties respectively. No one disturbed An Yi at this time.
Everyone understands that An Yi, who is optimistic even when the sky is falling, would meditate alone like this, which means that the issues he is considering will involve the vital interests of all brothers.
At noon, the special detachment led by Ding Zhicheng returned quietly. Except that each of them rode back a tall and handsome war horse, no one knew what they had gained. Even the coveted combat vests they wore were visible.
Not here anymore.
Ding Zhicheng and Shen Fengdao came to the regiment headquarters, ordered the two brothers who followed to guard the door, and entered the house to report to An Yi:
"Boss, after the main force retreated, we returned to Xiwang Village, put on the enemy's clothes and took advantage of the chaos to cross the Qujiang River from the mouth of the river. We successfully crossed the enemy's rear and sneaked into the eastern area of Zhaojiashan southeast of Yang Shijun's department. We originally wanted to climb over the mountain and approach the foot of Beilu Mountain.
Yang Shijun's command headquarters used snipers to kill Yang Shijun from a high position in order to undermine the enemy's morale and disrupt the enemy's command. But just as he was about to take action, he saw three cavalry galloping from the direction of the Zhaojiashan headquarters where Yang Shijun was located.
The subordinates judged that they were enemy heralds delivering urgent military information. Unexpectedly, after subduing the three men in a corner, they interrogated and discovered that the colonel among them was actually Yang Shijun's adjutant. This man was very timid and immediately confessed that he was on orders from Yang Shijun.
They rushed to Jinhua and urgently moved Yang Shijun's family to Shanghai for refuge, saying they were worried about the revolutionary army's communism and beheading.
At that time, my subordinates didn't know how to deal with it. Thanks to Lao Shen's idea, I immediately asked Lao Shen to write a letter to Yang Shijun with our special mission certificates stamped with the division's seal, urging him to surrender to the revolution. We can guarantee that he will
His family was safe and sound, and he asked his adjutant to return to deliver the message.
An hour and a half later, just when we were anxious and ready to give up, the brothers who were in charge of the lookout in front urgently reported that more than ten cavalry were approaching at full speed. I ordered the brothers to take precautions, and I and Lao Shen waited for them to stop their horses and then stepped forward generously.
To see the ceremony, I didn’t expect that Yang Shijun came in person.”
An Yi was overjoyed: "What did he say?"
"Yang Shijun is a very down-to-earth person. He is a Confucian general with the demeanor of an older generation of soldiers. After he heard that I was the operational staff officer of the Independent Regiment of the Second Division, he thought for a moment and seemed unable to make a decision. Old Shen still has a way to tell him that we belong to the Independent Regiment.
The regiment was established, and its leader was An Yi, the former commander of the "Model Camp". Yang Shijun was surprised and finally stopped hiding it. He truthfully told us that he had a grudge against General Zhou Fengqi, who was leading the Fuyi Revolutionary Army to attack Jinhua, so he had to relocate urgently.
Own
There were only a dozen people in the family, old and young. I remembered what you usually said, "The crime is not as good as the family", and I immediately agreed with him to send his confidants to Jinhua. At that time, Yang Shijun was very grateful and once again sent his adjutant to lead the five confidants on the road. Then he sighed frequently,
He said that under the current situation, no one can stop the advance of the revolutionary army, and asked to see you to discuss the surrender in person, or to be the commander, Chief of Staff Xu, or others." Ding Zhicheng smiled proudly.
An Yi suddenly stood up: "Time? Place?"
"Let Lao Shen tell you, it was Lao Shen who arranged it." Ding Zhicheng looked at Shen Feng who was drinking tea quietly with a smile.
Shen Fengdao put down his tea cup and replied unhurriedly: "At nine o'clock tonight, he will come in person. I suggested that he come in from Xiaxi Beach in front of Ye Cheng's 2nd Battalion position. Three kilometers opposite is the forward position of Yang Shijun's own troops. , he readily agreed."
An Yi nodded excitedly, and then asked nervously: "Old Shen, aren't you worried that this is Yang Shijun's delaying strategy? Once tonight is over, his family will be safe and sound. If he has no worries and regrets, we will Isn’t it just a waste of love?”
"Don't worry, he will come." Shen Fengdao picked up the teacup easily.
An Yi smiled and asked: "Are you so sure?"
"Yes, because I asked him quietly if he still remembered the Shaoxing City garrison commander of the Zhejiang Army two years ago. He was stunned and quickly remembered it, so he would not break the appointment." After speaking, Shen Fengdao smiled slightly. .
An Yi was confused and continued to look at Shen Fengdao in confusion, hoping that he could explain clearly. Ding Zhicheng was taken aback, pointed at Shen Fengdao in astonishment and said:
"Oh my god! It turned out that you were responsible for that major case that caused a sensation in Jiangsu and Zhejiang? Not only did you hang the head of a fierce general under Meng Zhaoyue, the commander-in-chief of the Zhejiang Army, on the tower, but you also ransacked his home and finally set it on fire and burned it to ashes... ... No wonder Yang Shijun turned pale after talking to you alone. He was respectful and did not dare to neglect. So that's it! That beastly brigade commander in Shaoxing died unjustly. The number of yellow flower girls he harmed is as high as ninety if not a hundred, and many of them are still young. An adult little girl, thanks to him being able to do it... I wish I could chop him up! But Old Shen, why is it said in the world that it was that guy from Su Bei Lingxing who did it?"
Shen Fengdao replied nonchalantly: "I told Yang Shijun that Ling Xing is a junior who is an old friend of my master's, and I am praising him by saying so. I have never met that kid, but even if his master has met me I have to respectfully call him Senior Brother. Back then, I heard from his master that Ling Xing was good at martial arts, but he liked to be in the limelight, so I thought about it and just gave him my reputation."
Ding Zhicheng did not expect that Shen Fengdao had such a high seniority in the world, so he laughed at Shen Fengdao with admiration all over his face.
An Yi opened his eyes wide. He never expected that the Jianghu people of the Republic of China would have such powerful energy. However, the military situation was urgent and he couldn't help but think about it. He ordered Shen Fengdao and Ding Zhicheng to rush to the division headquarters with him to report that if the recruitment was successful, The enemy in front of him will be defeated without a fight, and his second division can take the opportunity to grow again. In the eyes of Commander-in-Chief Chiang, defeating the enemy's troops without a fight is the greatest achievement, and it is more important than winning a few big victories. , so the credit this time will never be given to others again!
The open space around the division headquarters in Anren Town was filled with prisoners who were well-fed and basking in the sun. Qu Muchen, who had been given priority and was responsible for selecting prisoners, strolled and patrolled accompanied by the deputy commander of each regiment, Envy. In order to avoid more jealousy from the brothers, The smart and kind Qu Muchen did not use the harsh methods of An Yi and Hu Hu to select elite soldiers. Instead, he ordered the officers and soldiers of the teaching company under his command to lead a thousand people at will. Those who smoke opium and those who are unwilling to join the army can be eliminated. Although This still makes the deputy regiments and battalion-level officers of each regiment feel distressed - the officers and soldiers of the independent regiment's teaching company all have a pair of evil eyes, and the groups of captured soldiers they led away are almost all young people in their twenties. , not to mention smoking opium, those with yellow teeth were kicked aside.
Qu Muchen saw An Yi leading two talented people from the group on horseback, and immediately ran to the roadside to salute and report. An Yi reined in his horse and returned the salute, discussed a few words with Qu Muchen, and then raised his head happily,
He said hello to a group of senior brothers who greeted him with smiling faces, and then left apologetically.
In the courtyard of the division headquarters, Liu Zhi and Xu Tingyao, who were in a happy mood, sat under the shade of the trees and chatted politely with the captured enemy chief Situ Wei and others.
When Liu Zhi saw An Yi coming in with his two capable men, he quickly waved to An Yi to sit next to him and chat with Situ Wei and others. He pointed at An Yi and enthusiastically introduced to Situ Wei that this is the An Yi you want to see.
Captain Yi.
Situ Wei and others were very surprised to see that An Yi, who had defeated them, was so young and handsome. However, when they saw Ding Zhicheng and Shen Fengdao behind An Yi, they immediately fell down and did not dare to look at each other. They were obviously frightened and did not blink at these two murderers.
The evildoers are very afraid.
An Yi picked up the teapot and politely refilled tea for Situ Wei and his two deputies. While he apologized warmly, he also added tea to the extremely proud Liu Zhi and Xu Tingyao. He put down the teapot and nodded apologetically to the guests. He couldn't help but pull Liu Zhi.
Zhi walked to another big tree and whispered for a while.
Liu Zhi was taken aback, and then his face was full of surprise. He slapped An Yi hard on the shoulder, turned to Xu Tingyao and said loudly: "Brother Yuexiang, I'm waiting for you in the house. We have urgent military affairs to discuss...Brother Situ and others
Everyone, I’m sorry!”
Xu Tingyao stood up gracefully and politely asked the guests to sit down for a while while he went back. Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived in the room, he no longer remembered the guests.