In the middle of the night, the headquarters of the seventh column of the Eighth Route Army was still a busy scene.Ma Zhenguo pointed to the sand table and said with a serious face: "According to the latest information, the 32nd Division of the Japanese Army really rushed overnight, and at this rate, by tomorrow morning at the latest, the main force of the 32nd Division will rush to the front line of Yuan Shulin." ”Li Guotao nodded and said: "The speed of the Japanese army's march is indeed somewhat unexpected, it seems that we must speed up the offensive." ”At this moment, a soldier of the Eighth Route Army hurriedly ran in and said with a respectful face: "Report to the commander, the brigade commander has sent news that a puppet army officer has infiltrated our army's defense area tonight and was captured by our sentry.According to this person's confession, he was Jiang Da's adjutant, and as Jiang Da's plenipotentiary representative, he specially came to liaise with our army. ”"Jiang Da is the puppet brigade commander," Li Guotao asked with a frown."
Yes," the Eighth Route Army soldier continued, "According to his confession, Jiang Da intends to join our Eighth Route Army. ”"Oh" Li Guotao raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "If you want to surrender at this time, then what are his conditions" "Jiang Da's conditions are very simple, I just hope that our Eighth Route Army can spare him from dying, so he is willing to make meritorious contributions and lead his troops to revolt in front of the battle." ”The Eighth Route Army soldier hurriedly replied."
Well, this condition is really not high, I think I can promise him."
Political Commissar Meng nodded and said.Ma Zhenguo frowned and said with a serious face: "If this Jiang Da can really lead the puppet army to revolt in front of the formation, and cooperate with our army, he will be able to recover Shuozhou as soon as possible." ”Li Guotao nodded and said: "Since neither of you has any opinions, then promise him, and Changde will be solely responsible for this matter." ”"It's just" the Eighth Route Army soldier hesitated for a moment and said, "It's just that Jiang Da who wants an order signed by the commander before he is willing to commit it." ”"Oh, this Jiang Da is also careful."
Li Guotao couldn't help but shake his head and said."
It's simple, I'll draft an order myself."
Political Commissar Meng nodded, walked to the table as he spoke, took a piece of manuscript paper, and quickly wrote a few lines on it.Then he signed his name.After Political Commissar Meng finished writing, he picked up the order and handed it to Li Guotao, who took it and signed his name without even looking at it, and then ordered someone to stamp the big seal of the headquarters."
It's done" Li Guotao smiled and handed the order to the Eighth Route Army soldier, and said with a serious face: "Immediately hand over this order to Changde, now that Jiang Da should rest assured" "Yes" The Eighth Route Army soldier responded respectfully, quickly took the order, carefully put it into the briefcase he was carrying, raised his hand and saluted, turned around and strode away.Three hours later, it was already more than two o'clock in the morning, Li Guotao was lying on the table and had fallen asleep, at this time Changde called and asked Li Guotao to answer in person, and the staff officer hurriedly woke Li Guotao up.Li Guotao took the phone and asked with a serious face: "What's the matter?"
"Report to the commander, that Jiang Da replied that he would lead his troops to carry out an uprising tomorrow night." ”Chang De said with a serious face."
Tomorrow night, I can't inform him that before dawn, we must lead my troops to surrender and disarm our army, if it is overdue, the order I gave him will be invalid, and by seven o'clock tomorrow morning at the latest, if he doesn't do it again, our Eighth Route Army will continue to launch an attack on his defense area."
Li Guotao said with a serious face."
Yes" Chang De replied respectfully, and then hung up the phone.After putting down the phone, Li Guotao sighed deeply, took out a cigarette, lit it and took a hard puff.At this time, Ma Zhenguo was also shocked, and hurriedly walked over, and asked with a serious face: "What happened?"
"That Jiang Da wants to delay time, and he won't do it until tomorrow night, but I didn't agree." ”Li Guotao replied casually."
Hmm" Ma Zhenguo nodded and said: "This Jiang Da has always been cunning, we have to prevent this from colluding with the Japanese to delay the army." ”"That's why I didn't say yes."
Li Guotao nodded and said: "The deadline I gave him is seven o'clock in the morning, if he doesn't do it again, then we will continue to attack and destroy the 13th Brigade of the puppet army first." ”Ma Zhenguo nodded and said: "If it's usual, it's fine, now that the situation is urgent, we don't have much time, and we really don't have time to delay time on this Jiang Da." ”Li Guotao took another puff of cigarette, his face couldn't help but show a strong murderous aura, and said with a serious face: "Then it depends on how this Jiang Da chooses, if he really surrenders, then it's fine."
If he joins forces with the little devil to play us, Lao Tzu will have to break him into pieces. ”"Haha, this Jiang Da is timid and afraid of death, I guess he shouldn't have the courage to tease us."
Ma Zhenguo said with a smile.Jiang Da was anxiously walking back and forth in his office, when suddenly the door was opened, and the adjutant hurriedly walked in."
How's the matter?"
Jiang Da asked with an urgent expression.The adjutant shook his head and said, "The other side requires us to start before seven o'clock in the morning, otherwise they will continue the attack and destroy us." ”"What" Jiang Da chuckled in his heart, and said with a panicked face: "It's over, how can this be good, these dirt roads are too deceitful" "Shhh ”"What" Jiang Da couldn't help but widen his eyes, and said softly: "These dirt roads are inevitably too bold, if the news is leaked, then we will jump into the Yellow River, and we can't wash it, how many people are coming" "There are a total of eight people, and the person in the lead is outside now." ”The adjutant hurriedly replied.Jiang Da hesitated, frowned and said, "Hurry up and let him in." ”"Yes" The adjutant answered, hurriedly walked over and opened the door, and said in a cold voice: "You come in" "Yes" answered outside the door, and immediately walked in.This person was wearing a puppet army lieutenant uniform, this person was none other than Xiao Long of the special combat team.Xiao Long strode in, raised his hand to give Jiang Da a military salute, and said, "Hello Brigade Commander Jiang." ”"Don't dare, don't dare" Jiang Da hurriedly waved his hand and said: "The chief has come from afar, please sit down and watch the tea" "No need" Xiao Long waved and said: "Brigade Commander Jiang, the current situation is urgent, I hope that Brigade Commander Jiang will make a decision as soon as possible, and we will fully cooperate with Brigade Commander Jiang to do it." ”aa2705221: