Xu Hailang seemed to see the doubts in Wang Chengzhu's heart, and asked instead: "Captain, are you because of these common people in the city?"

"good."

Wang Chengzhu nodded: "If we hadn't attacked Jinzhong County, the Japanese air force would not have launched an air raid on Jinzhong. In this way, these ordinary people would not have their families destroyed."

Xu Hailang: "If it is for this reason, then you don't have to do it, Commander. The fundamental reason why the Japanese air raided Jinzhong was not because we captured Jinzhong, but because they were not human beings at all. Otherwise, they would not have been able to

Kill innocent people.

Moreover, even if we did not attack Jinzhong, would the people in this city really be living well?"

"Listen to what the people in this city say, do they blame you?

they do not.

On the contrary, they are all extremely grateful to you for liberating Jinzhong and working hard to save their relatives regardless of their own safety."

It cannot be said that the people in Jinzhong City were all grateful to Wang Chengzhu, at least not the local tyrants and evil gentry. They were all pro-Japanese.

However, the Japanese air force would not show mercy to them because they were pro-Japanese faction, and the homes of many local tyrants and evil gentry were also attacked by air raids.

In fact, because their homes are more conspicuous, they are attacked more often.

However, these guys who follow the trend of the people, now that Jinzhong County has been captured by the Eighth Route Army, they naturally do not dare to incite other people to blame the Eighth Route Army, but take the lead in praising the Eighth Route Army's achievements.

On the contrary, it played a great positive role in helping the Eighth Route Army stabilize the people's hearts.

It is precisely because the people in Jinzhong did not blame themselves that Wang Chengzhu blamed himself even more.

However, war is so cruel. The enemy will not show mercy to you just because you are an unarmed civilian. On the contrary, they will only treat you even less as a human being.

The Japanese had massacred common people more than once. After a brief period of confusion, Wang Chengzhu quickly regained his former wisdom.

He said to Xu Hailang on the side: "Old Xu, you are right. Although many people were retaliated by the Japanese because of our siege, I cannot just sink into it. Instead, I need to cheer up more, kill more enemies, and strive to eliminate the Japanese as soon as possible.

Kou, liberate the whole of China, and only on that day can the people truly live a good life."

After a pause, Wang Chengzhu changed the topic and said: "You can ask the communications company to send a telegram to the brigade headquarters, saying that we have captured Jinzhong County, and we have eliminated all the Japanese and puppet troops in the city, and they have not escaped.

Drop one."

"In addition, we have also eliminated a lot of the Japanese reinforcements from Taiyuan. We will report the specific data after the statistics are completed."

"In addition, please explain to the brigade headquarters that the reason why we did not follow the brigade headquarters' orders to attack those large strongholds was because we sensed an opportunity to attack Jinzhong County."

"The reason why we did not report it to the brigade headquarters immediately is because our radio station had a malfunction last night and it was only repaired now."

Xu Hailang: "Captain, do you think the brigade commander would believe such nonsense?"

Wang Chengzhu: "It doesn't matter whether the brigade commander believes it or not. What's important is that we must have an attitude."

The so-called attitude is actually to find a step up for the brigade commander. If the brigade commander intends to protect Wang Chengzhu, when considering how to punish Wang Chengzhu, he can have such a reason to reduce his punishment.

Of course, if the brigade commander had not harbored the idea of ​​​​covering Wang Chengzhu, the consequences would have been more serious.

How could the brigade commander be so smart and not see through Wang Chengzhu's little plan?

"yes!"

Xu Hailang agreed loudly, saluted Wang Chengzhu, and then turned to leave, but was stopped by Wang Chengzhu.

"Wait a moment."

Xu Hailang turned around in confusion: "Captain, do you have any other instructions?"

Wang Chengzhu: "You are asking the brigade commander if he has any information about Taiyuan Airport."

"yes!"

Xu Hailang agreed again and waited for a while to make sure that the group leader Wang Chengzhu had no other instructions before turning around and leaving.

…

ps! Here’s a short interlude.

Set the time back two hours ago.

Sunjiayu, 385 Brigade Headquarters.

The brigade commander received an order message from the division headquarters to coordinate with Wang Chengzhu to attack Jinzhong County, and learned that Chen Lian did not follow the instructions to attack the target stronghold last night, but instead followed Wang Chengzhu to attack Jinzhong County.

Upon hearing the news, the brigade commander was so angry that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven.

"Nonsense! What is Chen Lian going to do? This is so outrageous that he dares to disobey military orders!"

The chief of staff next to him smiled and consoled him: "Brigadier, please calm down first. Let me tell you, Chen Lian is not a person who likes to act impulsively. It's not just him. The guy named Wang Chengzhu who just came out of the 386 Brigade

Boy, he is not a brainless person who likes to act impulsively.

Since they rushed to attack Jinzhong County, they must be fully confident. If this is the case, this will definitely be a huge benefit to our Eighth Route Army.

You must know that Jinzhong County is not only the southern gateway to Taiyuan City, but also a quite wealthy county with many local tyrants and evil gentry living in it. If it is captured, a large amount of supplies and military expenditures will definitely be obtained.

Moreover, from what the teacher said, it seems that the boss also learned the news. Not only did he have no intention of punishing Wang Chengzhu, but he actually supported his actions very much."

Of course the brigade commander didn't know that Chen Lian was not a person who liked to act impulsively, and he also knew that Wang Chengzhu was not a person who liked to act impulsively. The night before yesterday, their 129th Division was able to capture several large strongholds in one go, as well as pacify the two county towns of Yangquan and Dingding.

is the best proof.

Yesterday, when he learned that the 769th Regiment had easily taken back the stronghold in the east, and then joined forces with the 386th Brigade New Regiment, the 772nd Regiment and other units to capture Pingding County and obtained a large amount of loot, he felt happy for a while.

But, is the brigade commander dissatisfied because of this reason?

of course not.

He was because Chen Lian, as the leader of an old main force, actually obeyed the command of a young gangster who had just emerged, and even disobeyed orders on the battlefield, which made him very embarrassed.

Doesn't this mean that the commander of the 386th Brigade overpowered him?

Brigadier: "Chief of Staff, after all, Chen Lian is the leader of our 385th Brigade Formation Group, and he actually went to help Wang Chengzhu. Then when old Chen sees me in the future, he won't be able to sneer at me?"

The chief of staff laughed: "Brigade commander, you are angry for this reason."

Not only the chief of staff, but other leaders in the brigade also laughed.

The brigade commander's face darkened: "You still have the nerve to smile. What Chen Lian lost was not just my face, but the face of our entire 385th Brigade."

Wait until he comes back and see how I deal with him!"

The chief of staff still had a smile on his face: "Brigade commander, if Chen Lian comes back with weapons and equipment that can arm at least one regiment, plus hundreds of thousands of silver dollars in military expenses, will you punish him?"

"this……"

The brigade commander was speechless for a moment, but the chief of staff turned around and conveyed the order in person...

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