Chapter 11 Chapter Seven: The Rui Bird on the Tiger's Lair

Amidst the sound of gunfire, they walked for about an hour, and they had reached Shibantan. They met two guard posts along the way, and knew that a group of members of the 57th Division were on guard here.When we reached the intersection, the squad leader had loaded his guns and brought a group of people into the trenches outside the intersection.The rain in the sky had stopped, but the concrete was still dripping on the ground. The squad leader rushed forward wearing straw sandals, stepping on the cement splashing on the road, and came forward to salute.Cheng Jianren said: "The situation at Panlong Bridge is very bad. I hope you can stabilize the line of defense. The fleeing civilians have probably passed away long ago, and some of them have taken the path. I hope you will not be confused by others. We have to hurry up. Go back to the city and make a report to the division commander." After the explanation, he didn't dare to stay for a while, and walked along the highway to Changde.

The situation on the road was just the opposite of what it was when we came. We just chased after the refugees walking in the same direction one after another, but we couldn't meet the people walking in the opposite direction.After walking for half a day, I met two groups of people one after another. One group was a few township policemen who escorted a group of civilians to carry bullets to the front line. The second group was soldiers from the headquarters who brought a group of civilians to Panlong Qiao went to grab the dozens of tans of rice left there, but nothing else happened.The enemy plane in the sky appeared in the sky early this morning.

At this time, one or two planes were constantly circling overhead for reconnaissance.The three of them walked along the road, and sometimes encountered enemy planes flying head-on along the road, so they had to find a place to dodge first.Sometimes the enemy planes chased from behind, and there was no time to dodge, so they evacuated and squatted on the side of the road, letting the enemy planes fly over.As for hearing the sound of enemy planes far away, just ignore them at all, otherwise it would be impossible to walk.After walking for about two hours, an enemy plane overhead was circling. Suddenly, there was a whine, and the nose of the plane climbed upwards.

Everyone was a little strange, there was a booming sound in the distance, and the shadows of two planes, like two swallows, got out of the opposite clouds and flew straight overhead.Everyone saw that the coming was not going well, so they quickly jumped into the ditch by the roadside, squatting down to cover their bodies, but even though their bodies were hidden, they couldn't help but look, and they all turned their heads slightly to look up.It was really fast at that time, there were already three planes above the head, one was climbing up just now, and two were coming straight over, and the three planes formed a downward inverted shape.Tap, tap, there was a burst of machine gunfire in the sky.The two rushing planes screamed strangely in the air. They turned out to be the two planes above, and flew straight at the one below.This one flew desperately to the north.

That Wang Biao, who had been silent for half a day, suddenly called out "Okay!" The man also stood up straight, and said with a smile: "Okay! Let's beat the fuck up. From yesterday afternoon until this time today, I figured it out." My tone. Staff Officer Cheng, do you see it? It’s our plane." Both Cheng and Li saw it clearly, and they all stood up to have a look, only to see that our two planes had been chasing after us, and they also got into the clouds. up. Wang Biao walked on the road, carrying the load of luggage, and asked, "Counselor Li, do you think we can shoot down that dog-breed enemy plane?" Cheng Jianren said: "It doesn't matter whether we can shoot down or not, as long as we have planes coming every day, the enemy planes will not dare to be so rampant." After saying that, the three of them got up and walked forward again. Sure enough, from then on, the enemy planes were no longer in sight. To make trouble, I randomly found some ready-made cold rice from the folks on the road, and everyone ate a full meal.

Arrived at Guanshi, half way to Changde, Cheng Jianren said with a smile: "We are not refugees, don't rush so hard, find a place to rest for 20 to 30 minutes." A teahouse, the door is still half open, there are two empty tables under the tea shed at the door, everyone is sitting at one table, before speaking, an old man comes out of the shop, holding a handful of old purple clay pots and a few Just put the thick bowl on the table.When he poured the tea into the bowl, it was still hot. Wang Biao picked up a bowl with both hands, took a sip first, and said with a smile: "Today is the first time I have something hot to eat. Boss, it's rare that you still sell tea." The old man said: "Where am I? Still selling tea? I drank it myself, and the three of you are all tigers, so I gave it to the three of you." Cheng and Li both thanked him, but saw an officer riding a gray horse, stepping on the road. street.Staff Officer Li said: "Staff Wang from the intelligence team is here, let's ask for some news." Cheng Jianren stood up and greeted him and said, "Old Wang, rest, where are you going?" Staff Officer Wang jumped off his horse and tied the reins on his horse Sitting down on the pillars of the shed, he asked, "Are you two coming from Shiban Beach?" Staff Officer Li said with a smile, "It's far away, coming from Panlong Bridge."

Staff Officer Wang said: "It's dangerous! You ran so fast that you got here. The Panlong Bridge was lost at ten o'clock this morning. You probably don't know it yet?" Cheng and Li looked around and smiled wryly.Cheng Jianren recounted what happened last night. Staff Officer Wang was just taking an empty bowl and put it on the corner of the table, and was about to pour tea. piece.The old man was bringing out a few pieces of salted ginger from a small plate, and shrank back in fright.Cheng Jianren smiled and said: "It's none of your business, don't worry about it." Staff Officer Wang also smiled at him and said: "We are angry with our soldiers and don't do your business. Boss, I'm sorry, I broke your business. Just a bowl, I'll pay you according to the price." He finally understood that it was none of his business, he put the plate of salted ginger on the table, and said with a smile: "It's cold, I want to make a bowl of ginger soup for everyone. No ginger, no sugar, just tear some salty ginger and drink it with tea."

The three staff officers all felt that the old man was so kind, and thanked him unanimously.Staff Officer Li asked, "How's the situation in the northwest corner?" Staff Officer Wang took a sip of tea and said, "It's finally okay. The Tujiahu side is now using two platoons of troops and has moved for more than 30 miles. On that side, it is probably currently fighting in the area of ​​Haozhou Temple on the Tanjia River. This enemy has no heavy weapons. Since landing at Tujia Lake, more than 200 people have been killed or injured. The other enemy has about 250 Ten people attacked from the Treading Bridge. We resisted in a row and fought at Fengjiayuan today. According to the latest news, the enemy has more than 500 people. They landed at Niubi at dawn today. We are a company resisting there. The three routes are all to contain our troops, so they won't be of much use." Cheng Jianren said, "As long as we can fight like this, we will be satisfied." Staff Officer Wang drank a bowl of hot tea, got on his horse and left first.

Cheng and Li sat for a while, but Wang Biao stood aside and smiled at them.Staff Officer Li said with a smile: "You are an old combatant, very calm and natural, and you are very happy." Wang Biao smiled and said: "What is so happy? We did not drive the enemy away, but I am a little I am too embarrassed to ask you two for help with a small matter." Cheng Jianren said: "Do you want money?" Wang Biao smiled and said: "I don't need money, and I can't buy things if I have money. It's about Huang Jiumei , please go back to the division headquarters and don't mention it." Cheng Jianren said: "Which Huang Jiumei? I don't know this person at all."

Wang Biao smiled and said, "It's my godmother's daughter." He shrugged his shoulders.Staff Officer Li smiled and said, "Who has the time to meddle in your business?" Wang Biao said, "It's none of my business. If you want to say that they are still in the city and force them to evacuate, that's good if they are willing to leave." If they refuse to go, there will be a lot of trouble." Cheng Jianren said: "They are willing to take risks, but they will not be traitors. If she is willing to stay, let her stay. We don't say anything." Staff officer Li said: "Under a heavy reward, there must be a brave man. For a thousand yuan a day, there are probably more than ten or eight people who stay in the city to watch their homes. Although we have sent people to search in the empty houses, in order to avoid hiding Bad people, but there are really a few local people who hide in secret places, and it is difficult to catch them all. Keeping a few good people in the city may help us a little bit." Wang Biao said: "Then I dare to guarantee 100% of the risk. The mother and daughter of the Huang family are definitely good people." Cheng and Li listened and smiled at each other.

Cheng Jianren looked at his watch, got up and took out two banknotes, and handed them to the shop owner for tea money, but he also refused to accept them as usual.The three of them said "excuse me" and hurried back to the city.Today is cloudy, without rain, and there is less mud on the road, so I can walk faster.Arriving in the city at five o'clock, along the way, my ears were filled with the sound of guns and planes, and what my eyes saw were refugees running on the road.The villages along the road are lifeless everywhere, which only increases the tension.Now in the city, although all the streets are closed, there are occasional soldiers coming and going, and everything is as usual, and the police who have nothing to do are standing idly on the street, which makes people relieved in one breath. When I walked to the gate of the Central Bank, I saw two guards facing each other, and there was no smell of gunpowder.On the contrary, twenty or thirty domestic pigeons flew to stand on the roof ridges on both sides of the street, and some of them walked back and forth on the roof eaves at the entrance of the bank, walking so freely, with round bodies with short legs and fat belly, and long tails flash.Pigeons are animals that symbolize peace. In winter, when the trees are withered and the city is deserted, there is really nothing to see, which can arouse people's vivid emotions.Seeing these pigeons at this time, although they are very common things, really arouses a strange emotion. Staff Officer Li didn't go in when he arrived at the gate of the division. He just stood in the middle of the street and looked at the group of pigeons.Staff Officer Cheng laughed and said, "Do you study these pigeons?" Staff Officer Li said with a smile: "This is the same as your "Bible", it is a symbol of auspiciousness in the fire. Based on this, I believe we will also win .” When he said this, even the two guards smiled.Because Wang Biao went in with his luggage, and Fu came out to meet him again, the two followed the teacher and talked, as if they were very angry, so they had to stop and wait. I only heard him say: "You should know the military discipline and military style of the 57th Division. Since your regiment is transferred to my command, it is equal to the regiment of the 57th Division. When Niubitan was fighting fiercely, you Can't you tell me the reason for the main force's southern transfer?" There was a silence in the room, but the deputy division commander Chen Xiyun said: "Now the division commander can give you a chance to restore your honor as a soldier. You have to cheer up and work hard. Go and do it." Then I heard someone reply: "This is my mistake, and I am willing to accept the new appointment of the division commander." Yu Chengwan said: "You must know that Deshan is the main point of contact with the reinforcements on the South Bank, and it is also the Changde City District. The important stronghold on the East Road has a lot to do with the whole situation. You are now limited to one hour to enter the original designated location. If you can’t do it, I won’t be polite to you. You should think about it in your head and answer in charge " The man agreed in a gentle voice, and when he heard "Okay", a man wearing a commander-level epaulette came out, because he was transferred from the friendly army, and neither Cheng nor Li recognized him. When he was far away, the two of them went into the room. Seeing Mr. Yu's face was calm and angry, they reported it carefully. Pi Xuanyou, chief of staff, was also in the room. Seeing Yu Chengwan listening for a long time Without speaking, he said: "Master, you two have worked hard." Yu Chengwan walked back and forth in this small room for a few steps, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he nodded to the two of them: "They have no responsibility. It doesn't matter, we have the spirit of the high-level meeting. With our own strength, we can also support this situation. You go to rest and rest. I have a new task for you. Tonight, Staff Li will go to Majiapu on Dongnan Road to supervise the battle , Company Commander Zhang fought very well there. Instructor Gu Jinbo, leading a group of policemen and ordinary people, was also assisting the army in that area. He has too many tasks alone, and I hope you can help. Staff Cheng, you go to Hefu Supervising the battle, battalion commander Yuan Ziqiang, I know he is a loyal and brave man, but once Fuhaiping was lost, the enemy sent a large army to Zoushi to cut off our connection with Taoyuan, and the attack was fierce. He Fen is facing a big enemy, I hope you will go a lot Assist. Alright, let's go to rest." The two retreated, although they felt that each had an important task, but the battle in Changde was getting closer to a tense stage. The two returned to the bedroom and soaked two bowls of rice in boiling water.It was almost dark, and seeing the pigeons on the eaves outside landed in the yard outside the bungalow one after another, this caught Cheng Jianren's attention.When I opened the window to look, there were a few dwarf trees on the flat ground outside the yard, some had lost their leaves, and some were evergreen trees. Under a low wall outside the trees, there were wooden lattice pigeon cages.The pigeons are walking towards the cage one after another. On that wall, there is a note, which says "rare birds in the tiger's den, do not harm them" in large characters on the mouth of the bowl.Just look at the handwriting, it is Master Yu Chengwan's handwriting.Cheng Jianren smiled and said, "Look at our teacher, we are so leisurely." Staff Officer Li said with a smile: "Only those who do nothing like this can win the battle!"