Bright Sword: Construction starts from southeastern Shanxi

June 11, afternoon.

Zeng Jiwen, Zhou Shi, Wang Zhuo, and Chen Shukang, who were leading horses, walked slowly outside Pingshun City.

"Old Chen, as I said before, pay attention to the troops to the south. If you fire the first shot when the situation is not right, I will cover you."

Hearing Zeng Jiwen's words, Old Chen was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"You're such a jerk, Zeng Jiwen, you're making fun of me."

"Then I will have to rely on your master to intercede for me."

After saying that, several people burst into laughter.

Zhou Shi looked at Chen Shukang and said with emotion.

"I just came back and you're leaving. What a pity there isn't enough time to catch up."

"Hahaha, you, Old Zhou, came back just in time and were able to see me. Unlike some people who were so anxious that they wanted to chase people away."

Chen Shukang looked at Zhou Xi and said with a smile.

Hearing this, Zhou Shi hadn't reacted yet, Wang Zhuo and Ye Chenghuan beside him burst into laughter, while Zeng Jiwen on the side had a gloomy face.

Without waiting for Zhou Shi to ask, Wang Zhuo explained the reason.

It turned out that the day before yesterday, Lao Chen came and talked to Zeng Jiwen about special operations, and wanted Tainan to help their division train such a force.

As a result, Lao Chen asked for a group and directly sent Zeng Jiwen to live in Bengbu.

After arriving at Songjiazhuang the day before yesterday, when he saw the casualties of a squad of the special operations brigade, Chen Shukang immediately understood why Zeng Jiwen had that expression that day.

But Chen Shukang didn't give in to him. He directly said that he could only provide supplies for a regiment at most and train a brigade, which made Zeng Jiwen want to kick him out immediately.

After much bargaining, Zeng Jiwen finally agreed to train a squadron of special forces soldiers, and let them select the personnel from the Taiyue Military Region.

After Zhou Shi heard what Wang Zhuo said, he couldn't stop laughing.

"Haha~ Lao Zeng, you must have made a losing deal this time~"

Hearing this, the people around laughed even louder.

"So, if the Japs ever get to your headquarters, you should thank me and treat me to a drink!"

Zeng Jiwen said with a smile, squinting his eyes.

After hearing Zeng Jiwen's words, Chen Shukang did not laugh, but seemed to be thinking about something.

"I read the special operations brigade's battle reports. They carried out several decapitation operations against the Japanese headquarters, and the Japanese didn't even react."

Zeng Jiwen heard what Lao Chen said and said as he walked: "It's not that they didn't react, it's that they didn't take it seriously at all."

"But the commotion in Shijiazhuang this time was quite serious. I guess the Japanese army will learn their lesson."

Old Chen found it a little funny after hearing what Zeng Jiwen said.

"Isn't it obvious? The Japanese troops in North China are in dire straits because of you."

"If you don't learn your lesson, you'll get into trouble again next time."

After saying this, Lao Chen remembered something.

"By the way, where is the commander-in-chief?"

Hearing this, Zeng Jiwen nodded.

"I've deployed a squadron over there, and no one knows about it except the deputy commander and the deputy chief of staff."

As they gradually moved away from the county town, they stopped suddenly when they were about five miles outside the city.

"Okay, just drop it off here and we'll get together next time."

Chen Shukang stopped and said to Zeng Jiwen and others.

"Okay, when you get back, keep an eye on that side. If anything goes wrong, send a telegram. If anyone in the south dares to show their teeth, we'll beat them up."

Zeng Jiwen said this to Chen Shukang, and after he finished speaking, Zhou Shi and Wang Zhuo on the side did not refute him.

Chen Shukang nodded.

"Don't worry, we've been prepared for them to do this."

After saying that, Chen Shukang and Ye Chenghuan mounted their horses.

"Let's go, see you next time!"

"Old leader, political commissar, chief of staff, goodbye!"

"Well, bye, we'll talk next time!"

Zeng Jiwen said, and the other two nodded, their expressions became solemn, and saluted.

After returning the greeting, Lao Chen and the other man waved their whips.

Suddenly, the two of them and the guard platoon ran away.

Zeng Jiwen and others watched the two men's receding backs, and only turned around and returned to the headquarters after they disappeared.

After returning to the headquarters, Zeng Jiwen began to lead his men to inspect various places under the military region.

Whether in southeastern Shanxi or western Hebei, Zeng Jiwen never relaxed.

It was not until mid-December that Zeng Jiwen and his team returned to Pingshun, exhausted.

12 month 16 day.

That day, after Zeng Jiwen returned to Pingshun with the guard company, he walked towards the headquarters with a serious expression.

Various confidential personnel from the military region along the way originally wanted to greet the division commander, but when they saw Zeng Jiwen's gloomy face, they all looked at each other in confusion.

At this time, Zhou Shi and Wang Zhuo were discussing issues concerning the soldiers' thoughts in the command center.

Suddenly, outside the door, Zeng Jiwen walked into the command center with an angry and dark face.

Zeng Jiwen took off his hat, untied the belt around his waist, put it heavily on the table, and then sat on a chair beside him.

Zhou Xi and Wang Zhuo looked at each other in surprise when they saw Zeng Jiwen's angry face.

Who offended him? It's rare to see him so angry as soon as he got home.

Seeing this, Zhou Shi temporarily ended his discussion with Wang Zhuo, put down his pen, and walked up to Zeng Jiwen.

"What happened to make you so angry?"

"Let me tell you, no matter what happens, good or bad, you have to keep a calm mind, be patient, and don't rush."

After hearing the political commissar's words, Zeng Jiwen calmed down.

Then he spoke to Zhou Shi and Wang Zhuo who were looking over.

"I think we need to hold a military district meeting. The problems here are very serious and must be resolved."

After hearing Zeng Jiwen's words, Zhou Shi and Wang Zhuo looked at each other.

so serious?

Zeng Jiwen saw the expressions of the two men and immediately knew what they were thinking.

Without waiting for the two to ask, he took the initiative to talk about his investigation.

Originally, according to the previous policy plan, Zeng Jiwen thought that some bad situations might arise, but they could be corrected in time.

However, the problems he discovered this time shocked Zeng Jiwen.

This time, in order to see the real situation below, Zeng Jiwen only issued a certificate for passing through.

Whenever I arrive at a place, the first thing I look at is the place, and then the troops.

After visiting several places, Zeng Jiwen discovered many problems.

Zeng Jiwen had anticipated both the arrogance of the troops and the rigidity of the local authorities.

However, what Zeng Jiwen had never expected was that some local people would act in a domineering manner towards the common people, and some even labeled people if the local people did not cooperate.

This situation is particularly prominent in the factories built in various parts of the base area.

Zeng Jiwen even saw that there were still some local militias in western Hebei who had their own land and asked the common people to help cultivate it and then collect rent!

Zeng Jiwen was so angry when he saw this scene that he couldn't help but fuming.

After forcing himself to inspect the base, Zeng Jiwen quickly rushed back to the military district headquarters.