Chapter 17 Wang Zuo invites Mao Zedong to go up the mountain

In the northwest of Jinggang Mountain, there is a Jingzhu Mountain, which is named because the mountain is full of bamboos, especially Jingzhu.It is located at the intersection of Suichuan and Ling County, with the jagged Bijia Peak on one side and Pingshui Peak on the other, which looks like a arena in the Heavenly Palace.From here, pass through the Shuangmashi sentry post, one of the "five sentry posts" in Jinggangshan, and you can climb to Jinggangshan. On October 23, the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army, which suffered the catastrophe of Dafen, came to Jingzhu Mountain.

After a night of fierce fighting and a day of marching in the mountains, the officers and soldiers were very tired. Some soldiers were hungry and hungry. Chew up.When everyone came to Jingzhu Mountain Village with heavy steps, they unexpectedly found that someone was waiting for them here. This person's name is Zhu Chiliu, and he is the captain of Wang Zuo's "Water Exploration Team".The so-called "water exploration team", that is, the detective team.Wang Zuo specially recruited seven or eight people to form such a team, responsible for inquiring about news from all directions.

When Mao Zedong led a team into the ancient city of Ninggang and met Yuan Wencai in Dacang, Wang Zuo on Jinggang Mountain had already learned something.He has a deep relationship with Yuan Wencai, and because Yuan Wencai is more educated and intelligent than him, he also trusts Yuan Wencai very much.He heard that Yuan Wencai not only accepted Mao Zedong's troops into the mountains, but also resettled the wounded and sick of Maobu in Maoping, and established the Maobu's rear garrison; Mao Zedong also gave Yuan Wencai 100 guns. Surprised and envious.Wang Zuo didn't know what kind of person Mao Zedong was or what kind of army the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army was, but he believed in the judgment of "Old Geng" Yuan Wencai.Since Yuan Wencai trusted Mao Zedong so much, Mao Zedong must have something worthy of trust.

An army suddenly descended from outside the mountain, and a mysterious figure leading the army not only disturbed the tranquility of Jinggang Mountain, but also shocked Wang Zuo who occupied Jinggang Mountain.The "King of the Mountain" was eagerly looking forward to meeting Mao Zedong. Yuan Wencai also earnestly hoped that Mao Zedong would get to know his "brother" Wang Zuo. He not only introduced Wang Zuo's situation to Mao Zedong in detail, but also expressed that he would do Wang Zuo's work, prompting him to follow the same path as the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army.When the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants left Maoping to go guerrilla along the Jinggang Mountains, Yuan Wencai specially wrote a letter to Wang Zuo and handed it to Mao Zedong as a backup.

The letter really came in handy.After the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants arrived in Shuikou Town, Mao Zedong sent Ai Chengbin to carry this letter to Jinggangshan to contact Wang Zuo.After reading the letter, Wang Zuo finally made up his mind, and immediately sent Zhu Chiliu to lead his "water exploration team" down the mountain to inquire about the situation of the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army, and welcomed Committee Member Mao up the mountain on his behalf. Thus, there was an unexpected encounter in Jingzhu Mountain Village. That night, under Zhu Chiliu's arrangement, Mao Zedong led the workers' and peasants' revolutionary army to camp in Jingzhushan Village.And Zhu Chiliu quietly sent someone to Dajing in the early morning of the next day to report to Wang Zuo.

On the morning of the 24th, more than a hundred soldiers from the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants gathered on the lawn in front of Jingzhushan Village. Beside the lawn was a huge boulder called "Thunderbolt". Mao Zedong boarded the "Thunderbolt" and made a brief mobilization to the officers and soldiers who were ready to go: "Comrades, today we are going to Jinggangshan to establish a base there. There is already a peasant self-defense army led by Commander-in-Chief Wang." , they persisted in the struggle in the mountains under difficult conditions."

Speaking of this, Mao Zedong introduced Zhu Chiliu who was standing beside him to everyone: "This is Captain Zhu sent by Commander Wang on Jinggang Mountain to meet us." Hearing that they came here specially to greet the people who went up the mountain, the officers and soldiers applauded. Mao Zedong went on to say: "When we go to Jinggangshan, everyone must have a good relationship with the masses on the mountain, and with the troops commanded by General Wang, and do a good job in mass work." Speaking of this, Mao Zedong probably recalled the day before some soldiers took sweet potatoes from the common people’s sweet potato fields to satisfy their hunger. After thinking for a while, he said with a serious expression: "Now I announce three disciplines: first, obey the command in action; Second, the fundraising should go to the public; third, don’t take a single sweet potato from the farmer.”

As soon as Mao Zedong finished speaking, there was a burst of chatter in the team.He saw several soldiers who had picked sweet potatoes lower their heads, so he asked loudly, "Can you do all of these?" The officers and soldiers replied in unison: "It can be done!" Mao Zedong waved his hand in satisfaction, and the troops set off, heading towards Jinggangshan. In Dajing, Jinggangshan, Wang Zuo, who had already received news from Zhu Chiliu, was busy arranging to welcome Mao Zedong and the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army. Dajing already belongs to Jinggang Mountain, and Wang Zuo usually lives here.In order to welcome the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants, Wang Zuo gathered a team of more than 80 people together with 60 guns to Dajing and lined up on both sides of the road.He also asked someone to bring in four big fat pigs, one of which could be slaughtered when the revolutionary army entered the village, the most solemn ceremony to welcome distinguished guests;

The Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army was not hindered by anything, and arrived at Dajing smoothly all the way through Shuangmashi and Changpuzhou. Wang Zuo deliberately walked out of the village to greet Mao Zedong. Regarding Wang Zuo, Mao Zedong had already heard of him, and he was only able to meet him today.Mao Zedong felt that he was more like an authentic "King of the Mountain" than Yuan Wencai. As for Mao Zedong, Wang Zuo has also heard about it for a long time. When we met today, he felt that Mao Zedong was not like a high-spirited and domineering official, but an amiable and approachable ordinary person.

The two hit it off right away, and after exchanging pleasantries, they walked towards the village side by side. At the entrance of the village, Mao Zedong and the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants were once again grandly welcomed by the welcome ceremony with strong local characteristics. Entering the village, Wang Zuo directly took Mao Zedong and his troops of the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army to the Xinwuchang barracks, which were specially set aside for the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army to live in. Then, Wang Zuo held a large banquet to welcome Mao Zedong and the officers and soldiers of the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army.

The officers and soldiers of the Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army felt "home" again. Now that you're home, you can't be an outsider.The officers and soldiers were extremely busy cleaning the courtyard, carrying water and chopping firewood where they lived.This surprised the "old cousins". Since ancient times, soldiers have bullied the people and employed husbands. How can soldiers work for ordinary people?This time, this army that has never been heard of can open the eyes of the people of Dajing! In order to express his sincerity and gratitude to Wang Zuo, Mao Zedong decided to give Wang Zuo 70 guns, and immediately wrote a note in the name of the former party secretary to Yu Benmin who stayed in Maoping, asking him to allocate the full amount. When he heard that Mao Zedong wanted to give him 70 guns, Wang Zuo was ecstatic.Before he heard that Mao Zedong had given Yuan Wencai 100 guns, he was very envious, thinking that Yuan Wencai was lucky.Now that luck has come to him, Mao Zedong also wants to give him guns. One gift is 70, which is not only more than all his current possessions, but also better than his current guns.That's great! "It's rude to come and not reciprocate!" Since Mao Zedong generously gave Wang Zuo 70 guns, Wang Zuo felt that he should not appear petty.So he gave Mao Zedong and the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants 500 dans of millet and hundreds of silver dollars. Millet and silver dollars are really needed by the workers' and peasants' revolutionary army. Wang Zuo's gift is like sending charcoal in the snow. Mao Zedong readily accepted this generous gift. That night, at the invitation of Wang Zuo, Mao Zedong also led troops to attack Yin Daoyi, a bully in Nashan, together with Wang Zuo's troops.Yin Daoyi is Wang Zuo's old enemy. He is doing evil in Nashan and oppressing the people.When the troops arrived at Shimen, the headquarters of the Yin Daoyi Defense Regiment, in the early morning of the next day, Yin Daoyi had already fled upon hearing the news. Yimin, a company leader of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Revolutionary Army, rushed into the village first and killed dozens of regiment members. Smashed the guard regiment headquarters.Moreover, Mao Zedong also gave Wang Zuo all the dozen or so guns he seized. Wang Zuo saw and remembered what Mao Zedong and the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants did. The next day, Wang Zuole came to Mao Zedong's residence in Xinwuchang, and sincerely asked Mao Zedong to lead the workers' and peasants' revolutionary army to station in Ciping, his confidant. Ciping was called Shiping and Shiping in history.Judging from these two names alone, it may be named because of the abundance of persimmons, or it may be named after an official who is "excellent in learning".This can be called the hinterland of Jinggang Mountains, surrounded by high mountains and dense forests, the terrain is dangerous, and there is a basin in the middle, where dozens of farm families live. Wang Zuo's headquarters is located in Ciping, so this can be regarded as his "nest".He dared to invite Mao Zedong and the Revolutionary Army of Workers and Peasants to be stationed in Ciping, which shows that he already has considerable trust in Mao Zedong. On October 27, Mao Zedong led the workers' and peasants' revolutionary army to Ciping. From Maoping to Ciping, the distance was not far, Mao Zedong did not lead his troops straight to Ciping, but turned around along the foothills of Jinggang Mountain, and then entered Ciping at the invitation of Wang Zuozhi.This circle took almost 20 days, and it has gone through hardships.However, this won the hearts of the people in Jinggangshan and the trust of Yuan Wencai and Wang Zuo. The Workers' and Peasants' Revolutionary Army really established itself in Jinggangshan. Although it is said that they have settled down at home, there are not many troops who have actually returned home. Except for the rear hospital and the rear guard in Maoping, Mao Zedong only brought a small number of troops such as the regiment headquarters, the secret service company, the first battalion and the first company, a total of 100 troops. Yu people.The two companies of the first battalion went to fight Chaling as guerrillas on the left, but have not yet returned to the team; the third battalion lost contact during the Dafen battle and their whereabouts are unknown.While Mao Zedong was happy that the troops finally had a place to live, he was also secretly worried about these two troops. A few days later, Chen Hao, Wan Xixian and others led the two companies of the first battalion to Ciping. Publicity has achieved good results.When they held the red flag and lined up to enter Ciping, not only did the troops not lose much, but they also brought back a batch of foreign currency and a large bundle of newspapers. The two teams of the revolutionary army reunited on Jinggang Mountain. For a while, the red flag was unfurled, Ciping became the world of the revolutionary army, and there was laughter everywhere.