After spending the Lantern Festival in 1939 on the march, after several days of marching, Yang Zhen led his troops on the 16th day of the first lunar month, crossing the upper reaches of the Hailang River, which had been frozen through the mountainous areas north of Dunhua at this time, braving the scorching cold of minus 40 degrees Celsius and wading through waist-deep snow, to the west of the bare mountains in the north of Dunhua to join Li Mingrui's headquarters, which had already completed the assembly.

After meeting with Li Mingrui, Yang Zhen didn't care about greetings, and immediately opened the map and said to Li Mingrui: "How is the enemy situation in Dunhua?" ”

Looking at Yang Zhen, who had already opened the map, Li Mingrui, who had just raised his hand to the brim of his hat and was about to salute, could only put down his hand a little embarrassed. Looking at a few people who were a little at a loss, Li Yanping next to him could only smile helplessly: "It's not that you don't know, our head of the regiment is not good at this." Okay, let's not pay attention to that, let's quickly introduce the enemy. ”

Li Mingrui shook his head, and could only start to introduce the enemy situation according to Li Yanping's instructions. Li Mingrui pointed to the map and said: "A few days ago, when we were looking for Lao Huang and them, we found many small units of the Japanese puppet army in the mountains and forests west of the Northeast Chahe River, Pipa Dingzi Mountain and south of Miaolingzi. ”

"These Japanese puppet troops took a small team of the Japanese army and a company of the puppet army as a group, and after escorting some supplies and tents into the mountains, they set up military stations in many flat lands or mountain passes. and sent small units to conduct reconnaissance in depth. ”

"We once captured a puppet Manchu soldier who had fallen behind due to frostbite to the east of Pipa Dingzi Mountain, and after interrogation, we obtained a lot of useful things. This puppet Manchurian soldier used to be a guard of a puppet army brigade commander, and during the Spring Festival, he was assigned to serve as a soldier because he beat a superior officer because of some things. There were a lot of useful things out of this kid's mouth. ”

According to the prisoner's confession, the Japanese puppet army's dispatch of troops this time was unusual. The first change was mainly based on the puppet Manchu army, and it was changed to mainly the Japanese army. The puppet army is no longer responsible for the task of attacking and suppressing, and is mainly responsible for baggage and supply. ”

"Although this guy became an ordinary soldier because he was kicked down, he was very trusted by the puppet army brigade commander before, and he was that guy's hardcore henchman. Originally, his matter was not a big deal in his opinion, and their brigade commander had no intention of pursuing it. ”

"But the staff officer who was beaten had an excellent relationship with the Kwantung Army adviser, and it was said that the adviser was a student of the puppet Manchurian military academy. So he was dealt with because the consultant was pressing. If it had been according to the Japanese adviser's intentions, he would have been shot. Later, the brigade commander didn't know what method was used to save him, but he couldn't do it on the top side, and was assigned to be a soldier below. ”

"However, although this guy was assigned to be a soldier below, because he was the brigade commander's confidant, he was often called back by the brigade commander to help the brigade commander do some private things that could not be known to outsiders. Before entering the mountain this time, he helped their brigade commander deal with a large number of black goods. Because that traitor trusted him so much, he didn't hide a lot of things. Regiment commander, we took out from his mouth the general deployment of the devil's attack this time. ”

"This time, the Japanese puppet army is divided into three routes. All the way, two squadrons of the Japanese army were assigned a battalion to the puppet army, starting from the old Emu line and sweeping from south to north. Along the way, a battalion of the Japanese army was assigned to the puppet Manchu army, starting from Shahezi and sweeping from west to east. The main task of the Japanese puppet army on this road was to cut off the connection between Ning'an and Dunhua and prevent our army from fleeing north. ”

"The other road is based on Xiaoshanzuizi, and the specific strength is unknown. However, according to the prisoner's confession, the Japanese puppet army on this road was not only the largest part of the three routes, but even specially transferred a regiment of the puppet Jing'an army from South Manchuria to cooperate in the battle. And the meeting point of these three Japanese armies is where we are now. ”

After listening to Li Mingrui's report, Yang Zhen pondered for a long time before saying, "Mingrui, do you think the confession of this puppet Manchu army is reliable?" Such a deployment, not to mention that he is an ordinary soldier of the puppet Manchu army, even the low-level officers of the Japanese army are not clear, how would he know so much? ”

"Probably not. The kid said that the reason why he knew these things was because he was about to leave for the brigade headquarters, and their brigade commander was drinking. His brigade commander was drunk and whined with him, saying that the little devils didn't treat them as human beings. This heavy snow closed the mountain, and at a time of minus dozens of degrees, the brothers were allowed to enter the mountain, not to mention, but also to let the brothers let them be used as cattle to carry supplies for them. Those who have merit are considered little devils, and they are all theirs to endure hardships and sins. ”

"At this time, the snow in the mountains is not waist-deep, let alone carrying things, even with bare hands, it is difficult to move. Let the brothers carry ammunition and food for them, this is to exhaust the brothers to death. ”

"This kid said that the Kwantung Army Headquarters ordered that this attack should be arranged according to the ratio of the Japanese puppet army to one. The Japanese army was in charge of the operation, and the puppet Manchu army unit was specially supplied to the Japanese army this time. According to the requirements of the Japanese army, each soldier of the puppet Manchu army should carry at least one box of ammunition or a bag of food. ”

For Li Mingrui's very affirmative words, Yang Zhen was silent for a while, and then said to Li Mingrui: "Is that kid still there?" Bring him here. ”

Hearing this, Li Mingrui waved his hand, and the two soldiers behind him quickly brought back a strict puppet Manchurian soldier who was tightly tied up by him with the special buckle for capture and capture taught by Yang Zhen.

Looking at the squatting in front of him, I don't know whether he was frozen or frightened, he was covered in chaff, his nose was blue and his face was swollen, it was obvious that he had received a warm reception after being arrested, and as soon as he saw him, he knelt down for Yang Zhen and shouted for mercy. Yang Zhen could only give up the idea of asking directly for the time being, and first appeased his panicked emotions and said: "You don't have to be afraid, as long as you tell the truth about what you said to the person who captured you, we won't kill you." ”

After saying that, Yang Zhen turned around and glared at Li Mingrui, who had been beside him, and said, "You untie the rope for him." I'm getting him a cup of hot water to warm him up. ”

Seeing that Yang Zhen was kind to this captive, he didn't know what his stomach meant, Li Mingrui scratched his head, and could only ask the people around him to pour him half of the hot water from the kettle that was being set up on the bonfire.

Maybe it was because after drinking some hot water, his body warmed up a lot, and the captive, who was still a little hysterical just now, finally stabilized.

Looking at Yang Zhen, who was smiling faintly at him, the captive asked cautiously, "Sir, you can ask whatever you want." But I've told him everything I know. If you ask me again, I can only answer that way. I told the truth to the chief, and if there was half a lie, it would make me thunder. ”

Yang Zhen waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about that first." I heard that you were originally working as a guard for your brigade commander, but you were removed from your post and sent to serve as a soldier for beating your own commander. Can you tell me why you beat up your own commander? I know that all the rules and regulations of your puppet Manchurian army are copied from the Japanese army, and the hierarchy is extremely strict, and it is a felony to beat your own commander as a soldier. I don't think you're an impulsive person, how could you do such a reckless thing? ”

Maybe it was the faint smile on Yang Zhen's face that made this puppet Manchurian soldier completely relaxed, and he said without the slightest hesitation about Yang Zhen's question: "I beat this guy because he deserves to die." If it weren't for the fear of causing trouble for the brigade, I would have shot that bastard with one shot. ”

"My name is Guo Dachun, I am a native of Changting in Ning'an County, and I was originally a soldier in the Northeast Army. After the 918 Incident, when the Kwantung Army attacked Jilin, he joined Manchukuo with the brigade seat, who was then the commander of the Northeast Military Provincial Defense Corps. Before the 918 Incident, I was a second lieutenant platoon commander, but later the unit was absorbed by the Kwantung Army, and the number was reduced, so I became a sergeant again. ”

"I first became a squad leader, and then I was selected by the brigade seat, and I became a personal guard for him, specializing in handling some private matters for him. The staff officer who was beaten was later transferred to our brigade. He is a graduate of the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School. The top adviser of the Kwantung Army to our brigade was his teacher at the Japanese Army Non-commissioned Officer School. ”

"This kid relied on his teacher-student relationship with the top adviser, ran rampant and domineering in the army, and did not say anything about everything, and also used the relationship of the army to smuggle opium, sell women, solicit prostitution and gambling, and open a tobacco shop privately, as long as he can make money, there is nothing he dare not do."

"Since our unit was ordered to move Changting at the end of last year, this guy has robbed the people and sold women in a big way in the name of arresting bandits. He actually put his hand on my sister-in-law, if I hadn't begged the brigade to speak, my sister-in-law would have been sold by him in the name of disposing of bandits. ”

"Seeing this kid harming his fellow villagers and his sisters, I couldn't bear it anymore, so I beat him hard with the strength of the wine. Later, the adviser had to shoot me, but it was our brigade commander who used three gold bars to buy my life back. Later, I found out that this kid did these bad things, and sixty percent of the money he made was going to be distributed to that bastard consultant. ”

"That advisor is the Japanese Army Reserve Dazuo, and being an advisor for one term is the end, and there is basically no possibility of promotion. In addition to spying on us according to the requirements of the Kwantung Army, this old boy is just making money. ”

"The Japanese are very strict about corruption, so he doesn't dare to do anything about embezzling military salaries. This old boy was red-eyed by the wealth plundered by the officers of the Kwantung Army who were transferred from the battlefield in the Guannai, and he wanted to make money and wanted to go crazy, so he wanted to go out of the wrong way. ”

"He didn't want to come forward himself, so he used the relationship between teachers and students to let that bastard be the middleman. He used his connections in the Kwantung Army to open up all aspects of the door, and that bastard came forward. ”

"But that bastard didn't take this risk for him. In addition to the forty-six percent of the money he earned, the old boy promised him that he would help him run the brigade in the future and become the chief of staff of the brigade. It's just that these two people think they are doing something hidden, but they don't know that the bastard's guard is my worshipper brother. They can't hide anything from me."

Speaking of this, he pursed his lips, gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, I know you dislike me as a traitor, but I can't do anything about it. I don't want to criticize this traitor's skin, carrying this ugly infamy, and having no face to see his ancestors after death. ”

"But I'm a big soldier, and I don't know anything but obey the orders of my superiors. The reason why I was able to be promoted to platoon commander back then was because I was willing to give my life when I was fighting. But they were also transferred from the regular army to the provincial defense army. However, I don't understand what the national hatred is, but I know the family hatred. Sir, as long as you can kill that bastard and eliminate harm for the people, I will follow you, absolutely nothing. ”

After listening to Guo Dachun's words, Yang Zhen carefully looked at his expression after saying this, and then said silently: "I believe that what you said is true." As for what you said about killing that kid, I promise you. And not only did you promise to kill that kid, but you could also promise that you could kill that bullshit consultant. But I have one condition to let you go back to your troops as you dare. ”

Yang Zhen's words fell, not only this Guo Dachun looked at him with puzzled eyes, but even Li Mingrui on the side looked at him with a puzzled look.

Seeing the two of them looking at him with puzzled eyes, Yang Zhen smiled faintly and said, "You are your brigade commander's henchman." I think as long as that Japanese adviser and that bullshit staff officer who insisted on killing you are dead, your brigade commander will still think of transferring you back to his side. As for what brought you back to your brigade commander, you are a smart man, and I don't need to say more about the rest. ”

After that, Yang Zhen looked at Guo Dachun, who was hesitant after understanding his words, and said with a smile: "I won't force you." But I want you to remember that no matter where you are now, you have Chinese blood in your bones. ”

"Mom and Dad who gave you a name, your ancestors are all Chinese. The land that raised you is also the territory of China. Although what he is now called Manchukuo, this name imposed by the Japanese on the Northeast. But one day, we will completely and completely liberate him. Maybe one day will be far away, but as long as we, the Chinese, are not willing to be enslaved by them and persist in the struggle, the day of victory will still come. ”

After saying these words, looking at Guo Dachun, who was still a little hesitant, Yang Zhen smiled slightly and said: "I won't force you, I think even if you are let go back, you will still understand these truths one day." I just hope you don't get it too late. Okay, now you can tell me about this Eighth Wing. I guess there's nothing wrong with that, right? ”

Hearing Yang Zhen turn the topic to the Eighth Wing of the attack, this Guo Dachun's face that had just been a little relaxed suddenly showed a trace of incomprehension: "Sir, I really don't know about them in this Eighth Wing. Since the September 18 Incident, I have come into contact with many Japanese troops, but this is the first time I have seen such a Japanese soldier in the Eighth Wing. ”

"As soon as the Eighth Wing was withdrawn from Xiajiang, it moved here to participate in the blockade. When they got off the bus from Dunhua, our brigade was ordered to cover them. I heard that this eighth wing was the first wing formed by the Japanese army, and we thought that the anti-Japanese alliance was going to suffer now. I have seen the combat effectiveness of those veteran divisions of the Japanese army, not to mention the national army, even the original Northeast Army is also inferior to the old nose. ”

"But these Japanese soldiers of the Eighth Wing don't look like soldiers to me, but like some traders. When we met them at Dunhua Station, we found that almost every one of these Japanese soldiers had at least two or more burdens on them. And what ginseng, fur is everything. In a word, all the things that can be sold for money in this Xiajiang area are on these Japanese soldiers. Later, I learned that our brigade was called to Dunhua Station, not to serve as a guard at all, but to work as a force. ”

"Originally, I thought that these were their trophies in Xiajiang, but I didn't expect that when these Japanese soldiers got out of the car, they didn't assemble as quickly as other Japanese troops, but first sold their goods to us and those passing travelers. These Japanese soldiers even had the audacity to sell bullets openly, 100 rounds of Type 38 rifle ammunition, 10 Manchukuo yuan. Not only did the Japanese officers stop it, but many officers even got involved. ”

"Originally, these people got off at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, but by the time they got out of the small station in Dunhua, it was already 6 o'clock in the evening. In addition to the goods sold by these Japanese soldiers, it took us a full two hours to unload their belongings from the wagons of the trucks attached to the military trains. If it weren't for the fact that these Japanese soldiers all spoke pure Japanese and wore Japanese uniforms, I would have thought that I had arrived at that big set. ”