Changsha, in the stage of strategic stalemate, has actually smelled the smoke of war.

Japanese aircraft often appeared in the sky, sometimes just for reconnaissance, and sometimes they dropped bombs in swarms.

But Changsha, which was bombed, looked very different from other cities.

In other cities, as soon as the bombing arrives, everyone rushes into the air-raid shelters.

But what about Changsha?

There were actually quite a few people who, instead of hiding, pointed at the plane in the sky and yelled curses.

That means, don't show off your power in the sky, come down and fight me if you can.

This vividly reflects the "tyranny" of a Changsha native.

In fact, the upcoming battle to defend Changsha is not just for Changsha, but for the entire Hunan!

Hunan is the most important barrier to defend the rear area.

It borders Hubei to the north, Guangdong and Guangxi to the south, and Chongqing to the west. If even Hunan is lost, China will be in real danger, so defending Hunan is to defend China's rear area.

This is clear to everyone from the senior officials at the top to the ordinary people below.

I have long heard that Xue Yue, who once killed the Japanese in Wuhan and was defeated, will personally take charge of Changsha to defend the entire Hunan. This news is quite reassuring.

Changsha, which had just experienced the "Wenxi Fire" and was almost razed to the ground, has stubbornly worked hard to regain its vitality in the shortest possible time.

Especially at this time, Xue Yue decided to locate his headquarters in Changsha, which could greatly stabilize the morale of the soldiers and civilians in Changsha after the fire.

The streets are full of slogans.

"Defend Changsha, defend Hunan, defend the whole of China!"

Countless students also appeared on the streets, chanting loudly and singing loudly.

The singing is also very interesting.

Here, the "Army Song of National Salvation" is sung:

"With guns pointed at the outside world, we march forward together! Do not hurt the common people, do not hit our own people! We are an iron team, we have an iron heart, we will protect the Chinese nation and we will always be free people..."

This is a student team organized by the Workers' and Peasants' Party.

Over there, the "Anti-Enemy Song" is sung:

"Who is the master of China's splendid country? Our 40 million compatriots! The invaders are brutal and brutal, and we must unite and resist for a long time to avenge our revenge! The family can be destroyed, but the country must be protected! The body can be killed, but the will is unyielding! Unite with one heart and one mind!

Work hard to kill the enemy without mercy..."

This is a student team organized by the Kuomintang Party.

The two sides seem to be fighting songs. You finish singing and I come on stage. When one side finishes singing, the other side will shout "Okay" in unison, and then continue to sing the next song.

The enemy is facing the enemy and the country is in danger. Regardless of party affiliation, unite as one and defend China with guns pointed at the outside world!

Soldiers wearing various military uniforms can be seen everywhere.

There are those from the Central Army, the Sichuan Army, the Guangdong Army, the Guangxi Army, the Yunnan Army, and the 18th Route Army (Eighth Route Army).

A Central Army officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel was carrying a gun, and asked a cadre of the 18th Route Army, whose rank could not be seen, to borrow a fire.

Why cadres?

It has four pockets and a pen on it.

Two years ago we were fighting fiercely, but in a blink of an eye we were brothers on the same front.

The people in my family had a fight yesterday with the robbers outside today. They all came in. Let's work together to beat up the robbers first.

The people in your own family were beaten to a bloody head, and it has nothing to do with the robbers outside!

"Brother, which part is it?" The cadre of the 18th Route Army took out the match and handed it over.

"He's from the 37th Army." The officer of the Central Army came up and lit a cigarette: "You can have one too."

"Thank you, from the 37th Army? They came from Wuhan. Wuhan did a good job."

"It's not bad. It's a bad breath. You cooperated with the national army in guerrilla warfare in Shandong and fought vigorously."

"Our equipment is not good, but we still have some experience in fighting guerrillas. Hey, that brother." The cadre of the 18th Route Army waved to someone not far away: "Come here and have a cigarette."

A man in Chinese tunic suit came over.

At first glance, he was a spy from the Military Command Bureau.

"Smoking." The cadre took out a cigarette from his pocket and gave one to the lieutenant colonel first, and then to the special agent: "Our cigarettes are not comparable to those of the Central Army, so we just smoke them. Brother, you all followed me."

It’s been all morning.”

"Don't worry about it." The agent didn't care either: "It's all a mission assigned by the top. Otherwise, who would be willing to work so hard? We are following you, aren't you also observing us? You can make a living, and you can make a living."

An officer from the Central Army, a cadre from the 18th Route Army, and a special agent from the Military Command Bureau were standing here, smoking and chatting.

After smoking a cigarette, the three of them waved goodbye, not sure when they would see each other again.

The secret agent still followed the cadre of the Eighteenth Route Army. His mission had to wait until the cadre returned.

It's not a good job, but there's nothing I can do about it. It's just an order from the Shangfeng faction.

This is the case in Changsha.

Things that were abnormal in the past are now normal.

There is only one enemy:

Japan!

Meng Shaoyuan felt it as soon as he got off the plane.

"District Chief Meng. My name is Gong Desheng. I was sent by our deputy station chief Gan to pick you up."

"Thanks for your hard work."

As soon as he got on the car, Gong Desheng said: "We have just received the order that you are coming from Chongqing and will stay in Changsha for a while. I will accompany you during this time. If you have anything to do, just ask me."

"Thank you very much."

It seems that Dai Li did not explain his specific mission.

"There is another thing, which is strange." Gong Desheng said immediately: "Xue Yue's office also called me two hours ago, asking if you were in Changsha, and didn't say anything."

Meng Shaoyuan was very excited.

It's over, it's revealed.

Xue Yue knew about feelings so quickly, and was he still prepared to chase him thousands of miles away?

Damn it, this is Xue Yue’s territory!

Once it falls into his hands, it's all over.

"My visit this time is top secret." Meng Shaoyuan said seriously: "Anyone who asks about me will say they don't know."

"Not even with Xue Yue?"

"No, he is a soldier and I am the commander of the military. Who can control whom?"

"Hey, done."

Gong Desheng stuck out his tongue.

District Chief Meng is so impressive that even Xue Yue doesn't take him seriously?

Little did he know that it was not that Meng Shaoyuan District Chief Meng did not take Xue Yue seriously, but that he did not dare to meet him at all...

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A few hours ago, Chongqing.

"Dai Li, Dai Li!"

Xue Yue rushed in fiercely.

"Ouch, Chief Xue, what's the matter with you?" Mao Renfeng stood up quickly.

"Where are you Dai Li?"

"Deputy Director Dai has gone to a meeting. Sir Xue, please take a seat."

"I won't sit down!"

Xue Yue was filled with murderous intent: "Good subordinates taught by Dai Li! Damn it, Meng Shaoyuan kidnapped my people, ten of them, my guards! I don't care, I will come to Dai Li to ask for them!"

"Mr. Xue, please calm down." Mao Renfeng said with a smile: "Don't blame our Deputy Director Dai for this matter."

"If I don't blame him, who should I blame?"

Xue Yue's voice suddenly rose again: "Is Meng Shaoyuan one of his subordinates? We agreed to borrow troops, let's borrow them! Okay, will you ever repay the loan? Is your military commander such a scoundrel?"

"Listen to me, Chief Xue." Mao Renfeng said: "I know something about this matter. Our Deputy Director Dai told you specifically that Meng Shaoyuan is a slippery man. You can't believe a word he says. This

You are right. Not to mention ten guards, even ten colonels, he still dares to abduct him. What should I do if you don’t listen to what Deputy Director Dai has said over and over again?"

Xue Yue was speechless for a moment.
To be continued...