Bai Yihua pondered for a moment. We can also study how to solve the food problem. This was a big matter. The commoners were still hungry.”"Alright, then I'll go gather the whole team," Hao Yan said happily.”After saying that, he ran out in a hurry. Bai Yihua shook hands with County Head Jiao and said goodbye.
When they came, there were only two people. When they came back, they brought back more than a hundred people from the county brigade. The guard Xiao Wang was very happy. This way, he did not have to worry about the safety of the regiment commander. With so many people protecting him, who would dare to touch the Guild Leader?
Shan Haitao, the political commissar who was waiting for Bai Yihua at the regiment headquarters, was in a state of panic the day after Bai Yihua left. Although the devils had already retreated, there were still traitors and spies. If something happened to the regiment commander, it would be a major event in the independent regiment. He regretted not insisting on sending the guards to go with Bai Yihua. When he saw Bai Yihua and a team of more than 100 people return, Shan Haitao's anxious heart finally relaxed. He quickly walked up to her. Bai Yihua also saw the political commissar from afar. When he saw the political commissar walking quickly towards him, he also took a few steps forward and pulled the political commissar in front of Hao Yan."This is our Independent Regiment's political commissar, Shan Haitao.”
"Hello," Shan Haitao extended his hand to Hao Yan.”
"This is the commander and political commissar of the Wanping County Brigade, Hao Yan.”Bai Yihua said to Shan Haitao.
Hao Yan also held Shan Haitao's hand and said,""I didn't expect the leaders of the Independent Regiment to be so young.
The three of them and the team arrived at the regiment headquarters. After they sat down, Bai Yihua introduced the situation with County Head Jiao to Shan Haitao and briefly explained the mission. He said to Shan Haitao,"This is what I think. Political commissar, you and Shoutian will be in charge of the daily work training of the county brigade. Captain Hao and I will bring the guards to the villages to borrow and collect food. Chief of Staff Cai Shan presided over the work of the Independent Regiment.”
"No problem." Shan Haitao agreed. Now you can discuss work matters with Political Commissar Hao. I will go and arrange the comrades of the county brigade.”With that, he walked out.
At this moment, only Bai Yihua and Hao Yan were left in the room. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Neither of them spoke. They lowered their heads and thought about their own thoughts. In the end, it was Bai Yihua who broke the silence."Little Wang, quickly find Hu Zi and Old Fang.”Then, he stood up and poured Hao Yan a glass of water.""Commissar Hao, please have some water." Hao Yan stood up and took the water.”
Bai Yihua laughed heartily." Commissar Hao, don't be restrained when you're in our regiment. We still have a long time to work together in the future."”As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Zi and Sixth Brother shouted "Report" at the same time from outside the door. Without waiting for Bai Yihua to reply, they walked in. Bai Yihua introduced Hao Yan to them."The county brigade's captain and political commissar Hao Yan. This is the company commander and deputy company commander of our guard company, Hu Zi and Liu Liu.”Seeing Hu Zi's shocked expression, Bai Yihua poked Hu Zi. Hu Zi finally came back to his senses. Bai Yihua explained the current mission to Hu Zi and the others. As Hu Zi listened, he considered the mission with the mindset of a scout. His words never deviated from his old profession."To complete this task, we should first make a distinction between the squires and traitors in our base area. We should treat them differently so that we can carry out targeted work.”
"I agree. Today, I'll make a list of the situation in our base. Tomorrow, we'll start working according to this list." Captain Bai, what do you think?"
Bai Yihua said to Hu Zi and the others,"Then let's do it." Commissar Hao, you go ahead and get ready. I'll get the guards to make preparations.”
Walking out of the regiment headquarters, Hu Zi said to Bai Yihua,""Guild Leader, he really looks like sister-in-law. If you hadn't stabbed me, I would have called her.”
Bai Yihua said thoughtfully,"That's right. I call her Juan Zi when I see her." I didn't expect it to be not the same person."
Ever since he broke up with Juan Zi, although he had only been focused on marching and fighting in the past few years and had little free time, Bai Yihua would still think of Juan Zi and their daughter every night. However, due to the influence of the environment, he did not have time to think too much. When he saw Hao Yan today, he missed Juan Zi again. He wondered where the mother and son were now.
The next day, Bai Yihua and Hu Zi returned to the regiment headquarters. Hao Yan handed the materials that she had already written to Bai Yihua."This is the main squire who lives in our base. Those few families have people who are traitors to the Japanese. They usually show off and bully the common people. Where should we start?”
Bai Yihua looked at the materials in his hand and thought for a while."Right now, our primary task is to solve the problem of feeding the people in the base area. Let's just borrow some food first and then collect it. I think we should start from the villages that suffered the most losses. It's best to directly hand over the grain to the villagers. To solve their urgent needs."
"I agree," Hao Yan said."This way, we'll let them see that we're not borrowing grain for ourselves." It'll be easier for us to carry out our work."
Bai Yihua and the others first came to Qi Manor. Because they were borrowing food, Bai Yihua only brought Hao Yan, Hu Zi, and the guard, Little Wang. According to Hao Yan's introduction, this Qi Family Village's Old Mister Qi had once held a position in the Northern Warlords Government during the Republic of China. Later on, he had also held a high position in the National Government. Due to his old age, coupled with the fact that he could not stand the corruption and darkness of the National Government, especially the policies adopted by the National Government when the Japanese attacked the three eastern provinces, Mr. Qi was very disappointed with the National Government. When he returned to his hometown, it could be said that Mr. Qi had a very high reputation in Qiyou Village. It was said that he had done a lot of charity work after returning to his hometown.
Bai Yihua and the others came to the front of the Qi family's door. Bai Yihua went up and knocked on the door. The person who opened the door was a waiter. Bai Yihua said to the waiter,"Please inform Old Master Qi that Bai Yihua of the Eighth Route Army's Independent Regiment is requesting an audience.”
After the waiter entered, Bai Yihua looked at the Qi family's courtyard house. It was a courtyard house with red bricks and blue tiles. There were more than ten main rooms, not to mention the east and west wing rooms. It was obvious that they were from a wealthy family. Bai Yihua was engrossed in watching when the waiter came out. He said to Bai Yihua,"Our master has invited you." As he spoke, he brought them to the Qi family's hall. After the waiter left, Bai Yihua only glanced at the furniture in the hall. Just this antique table and chair was priceless. Right above the hall, there was a calligraphy with the word "Benevolence" hanging, as if it was expressing the master's will. Just as Bai Yihua was engrossed in the words, a loud and clear voice pulled him back to reality.""This old man is old and my movements are slow. I've made Commander Bai wait for a long time. Please forgive us, Commander Bai and the other officers.”
Bai Yihua looked up and saw an old man with white hair and a beard. He was at least 70 years old. Bai Yihua hurriedly cupped his hands and bowed." Old Mister Qi is too polite. I, Bai, and the others have intruded on your residence today. Please forgive us."”
"Where, where. Captain Bai and everyone else, please take a seat. Men, Shang Tu." Old Master Qi gestured for everyone to sit down.
After they were seated, Bai Yihua said to Old Master Qi,""Old Mister Qi has retired from his hometown for more than ten years. I wonder what Old Mister Qi thinks about this when the country is in turmoil. I would like to listen to your advice.”
Old Master Qi waved his hand and said,"I'm old, I'm old. I don't dare to advise you." May I know why Commander Bai and all of you have come to my humble abode? Please speak frankly, Commander Bai. If I can help you, I will spare no effort.”
Bai Yihua saw that he had already said this, so he stopped being polite.""Mr. Qi, I'll get straight to the point. Now, the Japanese devils are committing all kinds of crimes in China. Our people are in deep water. In Pingxi, the Japanese invaders have just finished their mopping-up. A large number of people's houses have been burned down and their grains have been robbed. Many people can't even have a meal. We're here today to negotiate with Old Mr. Qi about borrowing grains so as to solve the sufferings of the people in the base area.”
After hearing this, Old Master Qi's expression changed slightly."Borrow food? It was probably an excuse. The truth was that they had to collect food. Captain Bai, if I didn't respect you for resisting the Japanese, I would have kicked you out of my house."”
At this moment, Hao Yan stood up." Mr. Qi, I respect you as a gentleman in our area. To tell you the truth, we are indeed here to borrow food." I can assure you that we are not borrowing food for our troops, but for the people in the base. We won't leave a single grain on the army. Moreover, it would not stop for a minute before it was sent to the hands of the common people.”
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