Chapter 179 Chapter 20 The Battle of Shajiadian: A Turning Point in the Northern Shaanxi War

Mao Zedong was still in northern Shaanxi. When Chiang Kai-shek heard the news, it seemed that a blockbuster had exploded in his ears, which made his eyes glow.He once publicly told reporters in the past that Mao Zedong had fled to Jiamusi and the Soviet Union. Now, Mao Zedong is still in northern Shaanxi. Where does this make him face? Thinking of this, Chiang Kai-shek scolded Hu Zongnan, his favorite student: "Mother Xipi, Hu Zongnan has failed my cultivation, and he can't even figure out the position of the head of the CCP." "Darling, I don't think you need to be so angry. I heard that Americans have recently invented a radio direction finder. This instrument is very effective. Why not use it to find out the position of the CCP leader?" Soong Meiling suggested.

When Chiang Kai-shek heard this, he immediately turned his anger into joy, and ordered the radio direction finder to be sent to Xi'an immediately, asking Hu Zongnan to capture Mao Zedong at any cost. The thing provided by the Americans is also useful. The radio direction finder shows that the radio station is relatively active in the Wangjiawan area of ​​Jingbian.Based on this, Hu Zongnan determined that there was likely to be the head office of the CCP, so he ordered Liu Kan to lead four and a half brigades to attack Wangjiawan lightly. Therefore, Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Ren Bishi and others led the central government to withdraw from Wangjiawan to Xiaohe Village, 40 miles away.

Xiaohe Village is a relatively large village in this area, surrounded by mountains, surrounded by mountains and rivers, hidden in the woods, very quiet. By the river beach, there is a large landlord's yard and more than a dozen brick cave dwellings.There is a big pagoda tree in front of the courtyard, with deep roots and lush leaves, and several people can't hold it together.Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Ren Bishi and others lived here to work and rest. The weather is getting hotter.One day, Mao Zedong looked at the big pagoda tree outside the courtyard and said: "The landlord of this family did not expect us to come here when he planted the tree. If the tree outside the courtyard is planted in the yard, we can work under the shade of the tree." There's a meeting."

The guard platoon leader Yan Changlin had an idea and said, "Chairman, can we install a pergola in this courtyard?" Mao Zedong immediately said: "Okay, okay, go get some sticks and branches, and build a larger pergola in the yard. It can be used as an office, a dining hall, or a meeting place." He did what he said, and Yan Changlin consulted with the village cadres.The village cadres were very supportive and helped to borrow some wood from the villagers' homes, and quickly set up a shelf.After that, the soldiers went to the river beach to cut some willow branches and covered them. Soon, a simple pergola was built.Since then, this pergola has become a place for enjoying the shade, resting, talking and eating.Mao Zedong told Yan Changlin that this pergola has a more important purpose.

From July 21st to 23rd, Mao Zedong hosted a military meeting in Xiaohe Village.He Long was the first to arrive at Xiaohe Village.Mao Zedong took He Long's hand, came under the shed, and said, "Let's have a meeting under this shed." He Long looked around and said: "Chairman, the conditions here are too difficult! We hold meetings there, there are electric lights and sofas, and some comrades don't like it, but you have such a pergola here, I will give it to you when I go back. They have a lesson." Mao Zedong said humorously: "My office and conference room are all on horseback. I move every three days. Hu Zongnan won't let us buy more furniture."

Soon, Chen Geng also rushed to Xiaohe Village.When he saw Mao Zedong, the first thing he said was: "Chairman, you have gone through a lot of hardships! You have too few guards and the weapons are not good. We are all worried about your safety. The brigade commanders have asked The river is here to protect you!" Mao Zedong said: "This time I asked you to cross the Yellow River, but not to protect me." Chen Geng said: "I asked them to send some good weapons to the guards. We seized a lot of American weapons, which are very useful." Mao Zedong smiled slightly and said: "Chiang Kai-shek is the captain of our transportation team. He will give us what we lack. Chen Huzi, you fought very well in southern Shanxi. You don't have to worry about me here. You should keep good weapons for your use. , you have to fight a bigger battle!"

While joking, Peng Dehuai, Lin Boqu, Xi Zhongxun, Wang Zhen, Yang Shangkun, and Zhang Zongxun also arrived one after another. Under this simple pergola, a meeting with historic significance began, and Xiaohe Village left a glorious stroke in modern Chinese history. The meeting formed the policy of the three-way army of the People's Liberation Army to attack the Central Plains and develop a strategic offensive, which pushed the Chinese People's War of Liberation to a new stage.