When he first arrived at Taohua Mountain, he knew that he would definitely achieve something in this era in the future.

He said, "Yes, I knew from the beginning that I would definitely make a personal appearance in the future."

Ai Jiabao thought this was unlikely. Thinking about the fact that they were fighting for food and clothing, it was impossible for them to think of such great development in the future.

She smiled and said, "Brother Jiu, I know you are bragging, but I like bragging too." Gao Jiu said, "I foreseeed that there will be some development in my career, and foreseeed that I will marry the beautiful Aijiabao in the future."

After hearing this, Ai Jiabao burst into laughter.

Gao Jiu kept his word and gave Ning Wen and Ning Wu a long vacation. He asked them to accompany the pair of sisters wholeheartedly. He also told them that when Ai Jiabao and the sisters returned to the Golden Triangle, he asked Ning Wen and Ning Wu to escort them back, and in fact he continued to give them a long vacation.

The two brothers Ning Wen and Ning Wu were very grateful for the care of Jiu Ye. Although they were willing to be with their women, they refused to let them leave Jiu Ye and return to the Golden Triangle.

They greeted the two sisters in advance and asked them to accompany Ai Jiabao back to the Golden Triangle at that time.

In the war years, the time for gatherings was always short. Ai Jiabao and others stayed here for ten days, and Gao Jiu was going to perform new combat missions. He did not want women to stay here and was afraid of him, so he arranged for them to return to the Golden Triangle.

Ai Jiabao and the sisters were extremely reluctant to leave their men, but they also knew that men always had to do their own things.

They had no choice but to get on the plane reluctantly and fly away from Taohua Mountain.

The reason why Gao Jiu was preparing to start the battle again was because he received information that the Kwantung Army had drawn two infantry divisions and a brigade of the First Division of the War Tanks into Shanhaiguan and prepared to join the North China operations. Their goal was still to cooperate with the North China Front Army to open up the Jinpu Railway.

He was determined to complete the task of opening up the Jinpu Railway. This time he made up his mind to concentrate the 3rd Division, the 112th Division, the 141st Division, the 142nd Division, and the two divisions of the Kwantung Army, a total of six main divisions, plus a chariot brigade, to launch an attack on Tai'an City.

After reading the information provided by the Military Control Commission and the underground party, Wang Zhankui said in surprise: "This time the Japanese have really invested a lot. The six divisions and a chariot brigade have a total force of more than 150,000 people. This battle is too difficult to fight."

Zhang Quan said: "It's not that it's difficult to fight, it's that it's impossible to fight at all. There are too many Japanese devils."

Gao Jiu also felt a headache after reading the telegram. With such a huge force in the Japanese army, the total strength of the underground party leader and Gao Hong and his Lunan Military Region was only more than 30,000, which could not stop the enemy's attack at all. Even the Taohua Mountain guerrillas would not play a big role in such a large-scale corps battle.

Now a simple airport has been built outside Tai'an City. Gao Hong, the head of the underground party, is coming to meet Gao Jiu.

So Gao Jiu sent a transport plane to pick them up.

After meeting, Gao Jiu asked, "What are your plans?"

The head of the underground party said: "The enemy's troops are too large. We have received instructions from our superiors to abandon Tai'an City and use the vast rural areas in the base to launch harassment operations against the Japanese army."

Gao Jiu agreed with the decision of the underground party, saying: "The Japanese army has too many troops this time, so it is correct for you to choose to avoid the edge of the situation.

I have considered it carefully. It is probably not enough for you to give up Tai'an City. It is best to prepare for evacuation in all counties you occupy. The Japanese army dispatched so many troops this time, not just to capture Tai'an City and open up the Jinpu Railway, but also to conduct a comprehensive sweep of the anti-Japanese base areas of the South Shandong Military Region.

You must be fully prepared for anti-sweeping to avoid being passive. If necessary, you can retreat to the Nanyang area. I will help you coordinate the matters there."

Both the head of the underground party and Gao Hong were a little unwilling to accept it. You should know that they have invested a lot of energy in the construction of bases within the scope of the Lunan Military Region today, and they were forced to give up, which made them feel very distressed.

Gao Hong asked: "Escape from troops at all levels is not a problem. Even if the people are mobilized to strengthen the walls and clear the fields, they can do it.

But what should we do with the arsenal in southwestern Shandong? In such a short time, it is basically impossible to move the arsenal out. Even if we want to relocate, where can we move?"

To be honest, Gao Jiu also considered this issue.

If the Japanese army concentrated their forces to attack southwestern Shandong, Gao Jiu could not stop it at all. Moreover, Gao Hong made a very reasonable statement. The Japanese army mobilized so many troops this time, destroying the arsenal in southwestern Shandong would definitely be one of their important goals.

After careful consideration, Gao Jiu thought that he could not save the arsenal. He shook his head with some regret and said, "The factory may have to give up. If he really can't move, he can only blow them up to avoid falling into the hands of the Japanese army."

The person in charge of the underground party and Gao Hong came to Taohua Mountain in such a hurry, they just felt that Gao Jiu should have a way to solve the crisis in front of him. When they heard Gao Jiu say such depressing words, they both felt very disappointed.

The person in charge of the underground party said unwillingly: "You can't watch the Japanese destroy the base area. Can you ask the 41st Corps to send troops to join the war?"

Gao Jiu also considered this issue. With Gao Jiu's relationship with the 41st Corps, they dispatched one or two divisions, or even one army to help the underground party fight. For Gao Jiu's sake, there should be no problem.

But the strength of an army is not enough.

The 41st Corps now has 100,000 people, but it is simply unrealistic to let others give up their nests and do their best to help the underground party fight.

Besides, the 41st Corps is still facing the Seventh Japanese Army in the direction of Henan. If they mobilize a large number of troops to leave the Nanyang area, they may not even be able to save their own nests.

Seeing Gao Jiu hesitating, the person in charge of the underground party couldn't help but say: "The arsenal in southwestern Shandong was created by Xiaomei Jiang, and she devoted a lot of her hard work there. Mr. Gao, are you just watching the Japanese army destroy it?"

This is what Gao Jiu felt a headache. If the Southwest Shandong Arsenal was really destroyed by the Japanese army, and Gao Jiu himself was in Taohua Mountain, and he was slapping Gao Jiu in the face, so he would not be able to see Jiang Xiaomei after Gao Jiu.

Gao Jiu thought about it carefully and said, "This way, I will try to protect the arsenal in southwestern Shandong. Don't fight head-on with the Japanese army. If you really can't retreat to Nanyang, although the Japanese army has a large number of troops, they cannot gather together forever, especially the troops related to the East Army here. After fighting this battle, they will definitely return to the Northeast.

After the main force of the Japanese dispersed, we will find a way to kill a retaliation, take back Tai'an City, and cut off the Jinpu Railway again."

The head of the underground party and Gao Hong saw that Gao Jiu had no choice but to return to Tai'an City and organize the organs and troops to prepare for evacuation.

After seeing off the head of the underground party, Gao Hong and others, Gao Jiu summoned all the leaders in Taohua Mountain. He said: "The Japanese have come too many times this time, and it is very likely that they will attack our Taohua Mountain. We must also be prepared to evacuate."

Wang Zhankui and Guo Hengming's family have now gone to the Golden Triangle. Although they are also a little nostalgic about Taohua Mountain, if they give up Taohua Mountain, they can still accept it emotionally.

Zhang Quan, Du Shengxi and Feng Xiucai have been fighting on Taohua Mountain since they have been devoted to it, and they are immediately anxious when they hear that they want to give up Taohua Mountain.

Feng Xiucai has always been relatively steady, but this time he spoke first.

He stood up suddenly, getting up too fast, feeling dizzy, shaking his body, and almost fell down.

Du Shengxi, who was sitting next to him, hurriedly supported him.

Gao Jiu was also startled and asked hurriedly: "Uncle Feng, are you okay?"

Feng Xiucai recovered, pushed Du Shengxi away, and said to Gao Jiu: "The boss, Taohua Mountain is our home. Since I went to Taohua Mountain, how many people have devoted their efforts here? Have you given up like that? If you want to leave, you will all leave. Wang Sanniang and I stayed, and our two children, no matter what I say, I will not leave here."

Du Shengxi also said: "Xuemei and I, as well as our children, stayed with Feng Xiucai, and I will not leave Taohua Mountain."

Zhang Quan was also very excited and said, "Master Jiu, I will just stay in Taohua Mountain and let the Japanese come. At worst, I can fight with them to the death."

Gao Jiu understood their feelings for Taohua Mountain. To be honest, this is also where he started his career, and he devoted no less effort than anyone here.

But he knew that what Zhang Quan said was useless. Faced with so many Japanese troops, they could attack Taohua Mountain even if they used their lives to fill it. At that time, it would not be a fish that would be broken, but a fish that would not be broken even if it died. It would be a waste of the lives of the brothers in Taohua Mountain.

He said, "I understand your mood. My mood is the same as my fellow friends, and I can't bear to leave our home where we live.

But this time, the devils came too many times. Although their homes are important, the lives of their brothers are even more important.

Let’s do this, everyone should be prepared to evacuate and I will find a way to protect Taohua Mountain.”

Everyone trusted Gao Jiu very much, and when he heard what he said, he felt at ease. Feng Xiucai said happily: "Boss, I know that you won't watch the Japanese occupy our Taohua Mountain."

Everyone agreed.

But Gao Jiu was really not sure this time. He smiled wryly and said, "You must remember what I said, and you must be prepared to evacuate. As for whether you can protect Taohua Mountain, I will do my best."

At this time, there were still thousands of guerrillas and their families in Taohua Mountain. When they heard that they were going to give up Taohua Mountain, the entire mountain village was panicked. This was their home for their lives, and no one was willing to leave.

When Wang Sanniang heard Feng Xiucai say that Gao Jiu asked everyone to prepare for evacuation from Taohua Mountain, she immediately became anxious and put down the child who was breastfeeding and went to find Gao Jiu.

Feng Xiucai couldn't help but Wang Sanniang came to Gao Jiu's residence in a hurry.

Seeing Gao Jiu, Wang Sanniang said in a pleading tone: "Boss, I think we came to Taohua Mountain together, and there was nothing here at that time. How much effort did you have to work with everyone over the years? There are still many guerrillas who sacrificed their lives to protect Taohua Mountain.

Did you just watch the Japanese take over the place and destroy all our efforts?

Whoever wants to leave will leave. Anyway, I and my old Feng will never leave Taohua Mountain."

After saying that, Wang Sanniang started crying, crying while recalling the hard work she put into construction of Taohua Mountain. The more she thought about it, the more aggrieved and sad she became. At the beginning, she still sobbed quietly, but later she just started crying loudly.

At this time, many people's voices came from the yard. When Gao Jiu went out, he saw that the yard was full of guerrillas from Taohua Mountain and their families.

Everyone looked at Gao Jiu with anticipation, hoping that the boss could protect Taohua Mountain.

Gao Jiu also recalled that he led a small team. Every time he left Taohua Mountain, the people in Taohua Mountain would come out to see them off. When they returned triumphantly, people would stand outside to greet them. That scene made Gao Jiu feel very warm.

The scenes of Gao Jiu's life in Taohua Mountain flashed in his mind like a lantern.

He suddenly felt very ashamed. Now that he had the rich Golden Triangle, Gao Jiu's feelings for Taohua Mountain have become much less indifferent, but these people who have stayed in Taohua Mountain for a long time are definitely hard to let go of their feelings for Taohua Mountain.

Thinking of this, Gao Jiu was so excited that he decided to keep Taohua Mountain.

He stretched out his hand and pressed it down, and everyone stopped talking, looking at Gao Jiu eagerly, hoping that he could speak the words that would not give up Taohua Mountain.

Gao Jiu said firmly: "You are right. Taohua Mountain is our home. Like you all, I will defend our home to the death. I have decided not to give up Taohua Mountain. If the Japanese dare to come, we will teach them a lesson."

Everyone's extremely trust in the boss's boss, and when they heard him say this, they immediately cheered.

Everyone's cheers came from the heart, revealing their attachment to their homeland.

Gao Jiu was very moved, and he made up his mind to resolutely protect Taohua Mountain.

Gao Jiu’s concerns were not groundless. This time, the earth and wild dying were really determined. The reason why he mobilized so many troops was not only to open up the Jinpu Railway and sweep the entire anti-Japanese base in southwestern Shandong, but also planned to take down Taohua Mountain.
Chapter completed!