Chief Chen praised Xiao Laichun's wise words and deeds. Li Qinghe stepped forward and said: "Old boss Xiao is different from his son. He has spent a lot of money and effort to fight against Japan. He is definitely an enlightened gentleman. The villagers treat him well.

Very respectable. But..."

"Tell me, it's okay, I'm used to it." Xiao Laichun waved his hand: "It's just that my unsatisfactory son worked for the Japanese, and the folks had some opinions and comments. I feel really sorry for the folks, and I have no face to face them.

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"Old man, don't blame yourself too much. He is him, he walks his own path, and no one can replace anyone else. Our party has always made its merits clear. Some of them have lost their national justice and are dedicated to working for the devils. These

People are hopeless and will be judged by the people sooner or later! But some people are temporarily dominated by fame, wealth or ignorance, and have not completely lost their conscience as a Chinese. They will one day understand."

"Well, you are worthy of being a chief. Your analysis is so right. Listening to you is really better than ten years of reading." Xiao Laichun praised him repeatedly. He said to Li Qinghe: "Quickly bring the chiefs to sit in the hall. Let's sit down next to you."

Let’s chat over tea.”

"No need, old sir. We have to go on our way. If we have the chance, we will definitely come and visit you again to express our gratitude."

"Then... I'm really sorry that the chief didn't treat him well when he came to his house. No matter what, he had to have a full meal before leaving, otherwise Xiao would feel uneasy." Xiao Laichun turned to Li Qinghe for help.

Li Qinghe smiled and asked Chief Chen: "It's still early to set off, there's still enough time, and my old club is sincere, how about...?"

Commander Chen looked at his watch and said: "Then I'll trouble you, old man." Then he said to Li Qinghe: "Tell Company Commander Yang to let the comrades have a good rest and be ready to set off."

Xiao Laichun accompanied several chiefs to the front yard. Li Qinghe told Yang Jiwei: "You can rest peacefully. Luo Yunpeng and the members of the People's Army have deployed many sentries outside the wall. If anything happens, they will report it in time. I will arrange the cooking and let you know."

Comrades, please eat before going on your way."

Yang Jiwei held Li Qinghe's hand tightly and said gratefully: "You are so considerate. Thank you, comrades."

"Why are you thanking me? These are all things we should do. It's you who have worked hard to escort me all the way."

Due to dealing with the enemy, everyone has not been able to rest. At this moment, everyone feels a lot more relaxed. For tonight's action, Yang Jiwei informed everyone to have a good sleep so as to gather enough energy.

It is the early autumn season, with plenty of sunshine during the day and a muggy and dry climate; gray air that looks like clouds but not mist rises from the bare surface, floating low in the air, as if you are in a sauna greenhouse.

It was difficult to even breathe. Looking up, on the clear sky, wisps of white clouds were floating, like white sails rising from the blue sea, rippling leisurely, setting off the blue crystal.

In the evening, the sun was covered with a layer of shy red gauze, and the temperature gradually cooled down. The leaves began to shake their heads with the breeze, and the cornfields rustled; the villages in the distance seemed to be graffitied with dark green, and there were smoke from cooking stoves.

It became blurry under the shroud.

The sound of dogs barking constantly came from the village, which made the soldiers of the civilian army who were on guard around the Xiao family compound suddenly alert. At this time, Li Qinghe and Xiao Xizi invited everyone to eat, and Yang Jiwei asked: "How did the leaders arrange it?"

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Li Qinghe said: "The chief is eating, let me tell everyone that we are ready to leave after eating."

"Okay." Yang Jiwei turned around and said to the soldiers: "Comrades, hurry up and eat."

The soldier filled the rice ladle by ladle, but it was too slow. Yang Jiwei asked: "Is there any more spoon?" Li Qinghe said: "You can use the extra bowl to serve it."

The soldier who was full of rice didn't bother to chew slowly to taste the food. He put the rice into his mouth with a roar, and his cheeks were bulging. Because eating quickly is also an order.

After everyone had eaten, it was already time to light the lamp. Yang Jiwei gathered the team and got ready to go. Everything was arranged properly, and the soldiers were all full of energy and alive. They waited for the leader's order and immediately went into the battle to protect the leader. Everyone was very excited.

Clearly, we are now trapped behind enemy lines. Under the cruel high pressure of the Japanese, there are blockhouses everywhere and the blockades are blocked.

Locking the ditch, the road ahead will be more difficult. Every step forward, there is the danger of being surrounded and eliminated by the enemy at any time. The situation becomes more severe, but the soldiers have no fear. Everyone's heart is full of hatred and indignation against the enemy. In order to complete the tasks assigned by superiors,

Given the escort mission, he has already put his life and death aside, and is sworn to protect the leader and progressive students from reaching their destination safely!

Suddenly, the militia soldier who was standing sentry on the roof reported: "There are a few car lights flashing on the avenue and they are approaching this way!"

Yang Jiwei and Li Qinghe discussed that, except for Xiao Xizi, Dazhu and other nursing staff, the rest of the people evacuated the Xiao family compound quickly, and Li Qinghe was responsible for the aftermath.

Soon after, Yang Jiwei and the soldiers protected the leader and had just retreated into the green gauze tent when they heard the sound of a "beep" motorcycle driving over and stopped at the front door of the Xiao family courtyard. Followed closely

A team of people holding plaster flags arrived and quickly dispersed. Then they heard a "bang bang" banging on the door.

When Yang Jiwei and Luo Yunpeng met, they finally agreed that Luo Yunpeng would send a militia soldier as a guide, and the Eighth Route Army soldiers under Yang Jiwei would continue to protect the leader as he headed northwest. Luo Yunpeng and the militia soldiers would stay and continue to monitor the enemy's actions.

Furthermore, in order to ensure the safety of Secretary Li Qinghe and the militia members who are guarding the Xiao family, once the enemy attacks them, Li Qinghe and the others will be rescued at all costs.

Besides, why did the enemy come to the Xiao family compound at this time? Today, Xiao Yonggui broke into his compound for the second time and arrested the Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army. He was scolded by his father Xiao Laichun. Li Qinghe took the opportunity to persuade him to lead the puppet troops.

After the army left, he felt dejected all the way. The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.

When they were about to return to their stronghold, a small group of Japs led by Lieutenant Itada, the local commander of the Japanese army, stopped them. After Ita asked about the situation, Itada looked angry and said that their security forces were a bunch of trash. He would lead a small group of Japs.

, and ordered Xiao Yonggui to immediately lead the team back to the Xiao family.

Li Qinghe and several militia soldiers guarding the courtyard had just sent Yang Jiwei and others out of the door. They quickly cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, and swept away the footprints and other traces in the warehouse. Just when the enemy knocked on the door, Li Qinghe ordered

Xiao Xizi and others strictly checked it again to make sure it was correct.

After the explanation, Li Qinghe called a team member to rush to the front yard to deal with the enemy. The knocking on the door became louder and louder, and Li Qinghe shouted from a distance: "It's coming, it's coming!"

Then he asked deliberately: "Who is knocking on the door? What is it for?"

I heard the Japs outside the door chirping, and then a familiar voice called out: "Uncle Li, open the door quickly!"

"Is it Yonggui?" "Well, open the door." Xiao Yonggui's voice seemed weak, wilting like an eggplant beaten by frost. He was not as confident as before. Why was he like this? There must be a reason.

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When Bantian ordered him to return to the Xiao family, he suddenly felt timid and afraid. The reason why he had this mentality at this time was because of three considerations. First, if the Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army were really hiding in his home, he would definitely

Another fierce battle,

Just as the old man said, this family will be completely destroyed. Secondly, if there is a fight and the Communists and the Eighth Route Army are caught or killed, the Japanese will not let themselves and the old man go. Even Li Qinghe

and home care

These people will also wait for orders from their leaders to suffer disaster; if the Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army are allowed to escape, it will be even more difficult for them and their family members to escape the blame. After all, the Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army are harbored in their own homes, and the Japanese will never

Will let go easily

Third, I have been doing this again and again at home today. If the Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army cannot be caught by searching or waiting, think about what the old man will say to me? If he turns his face, can he spare me?

He thought about it again and again. No matter which outcome of these three situations occurred, he would never get over it. In the end, he would become a human being inside and out. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he felt. He thought to himself, the best, the best, there is no more.

The good result is that the first two situations must not occur at home. The worst situation in the latter situation is that the old man will bite the bullet and be scolded again, or even beaten, and then kicked out of the house by the old man. In this way, at least you can

Save yourself and your family's lives.

The door opened, and the Japs and puppet soldiers, armed with live ammunition, poured into the yard. Li Qinghe carried a lantern and wanted to light it up, but was suddenly squeezed to the door.

Before Xiao Yonggui stepped through the door, his heart was beating loudly. He stood by the door and waved, bowed towards Ita and said in Japanese: "Ita-kun, please come in."

The kid Itada shined his flashlight on Li Qinghe who was standing by the door. Li Qinghe nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, Taijun. Please come inside."

Itada waved his hand at him and shouted: "Yours, lead the way."

Xiao Laichun, the old boss who was sitting in the front hall, saw that his son was back again, and this time he brought the Japanese soldiers. Of course he knew this Japanese soldier Itada. Every time he came to Xiao's house, he would eat and take whatever he should.

Just take it, without any courtesy, as if the Xiao family owes him, every time

For the first time, it seemed that he was the owner of the Xiao family compound. For this reason, Xiao Laichun was very disgusted with him. He had already seen Bantian. When Bantian walked into the house and walked towards him step by step, Xiao Laichun had already seen him.

He was so angry that he didn't get up to say hello to Itada.

Xiao Laichun's attitude of turning a blind eye to Bantian scared his son Xiao Yonggui very well, because he knew Bantian very well. He was a big devil who did all kinds of evil, was ruthless, and turned his back on others.

"Hello, old sir." Bantian saw Xiao Laichun's face full of anger. He grinned widely, his small eyes flickered back and forth, and asked with two big teeth: "You

Yeah, why are you working so angry? Huh?"

Xiao Laichun still ignored him and closed his eyes instead. This frightened Xiao Yonggui so much that he broke into a cold sweat. He hurriedly stepped forward and explained to Bantian: "Don't be weird, Mr. Bantian. My father is feeling a little unwell today. Please be patient."

forgive."

Xiao Yonggui spoke Japanese to Bantian, but Xiao Laichun was upset when he heard it. His closed eyes suddenly widened, and he angrily cursed at his son Xiao Yonggui: "What the hell? What the hell are you talking about?"
Chapter completed!