Chapter 58: The Central Committee's Decision Flying Kite Net

  Liu Feng heard Captain Lin's words and couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. He said, "Captain Lin, what do you mean by betrayal? Have I surrendered to the Japanese devils?"

  Chen Zhengwei hastily stopped Lin Team Leader from retorting and said: "Director Liu, what do you think of our Chinese GCD?"

  Liu Feng said: "I think the Chinese Communist Party is honest and pragmatic, it truly represents the interests of the broad masses of people. The Kuomintang is corrupt and has become a universal phenomenon, they represent the interests of landlords and capitalists. They cannot be masters for the broad poor people."

  Chen Zhengwei's eyes lit up and he said, "Since Director Liu has such a clear understanding of the nature of the two parties, why is he unwilling to join the Chinese GCD, a political party that serves the laboring masses and represents the broad people? I remember that Director Liu also comes from a poor background, so he should know how bitter the lives of farmers are."

  Liu Feng said: "I know the peasants are suffering, but I don't want to get involved in the disputes between the two parties. China's hardships are already heavy enough, and when the great enemy is at our doorstep, the Chinese nation faces the crisis of extinction, the two parties still continue to fight each other. This makes me unacceptable, so I just think about being an ordinary soldier, fighting against Japan and killing devils."

  Captain Lin said indignantly, "The friction between us and the GMD is not our fault. Chiang Kaishek's hatred for the CCD has never died, and he always thinks about how to eliminate us instead of resisting Japan. Can you say we can't be on guard?"

  Liu Feng said, "The right and wrong of the two parties I don't want to comment on. History will evaluate that itself. What I want to say is, I just want to focus on fighting against the devils. Other things, I won't think about, can I?"

  Chen Zhengwei's face was filled with difficulty, he said: "I believe you won't go to the National Army side, but if you're not willing to join our party, it's inevitable that some people will be uneasy about your stance. The leadership of this unit..."

  Captain Lin heard Commissar Chen say this and immediately became anxious, saying: "Commissar Chen, Director Liu is a first-rate commander who wholeheartedly fights the enemy, how can we strip him of his command just because of this? I disagree!"

  Chen Zhengwei frowned and said, "I didn't say I wanted to deprive Liu Shouzhang of his command. I hope he will continue to lead and let our assault team kill more devils. I just said that someone might question Liu Shouzhang's stance, especially after the Military Affairs Bureau agent came into contact with him, whether the superiors would...".

  "This......" Captain Lin also became somewhat uncertain, he looked up at Liu Feng.

  Liu Feng didn't care at all, saying: "It doesn't matter, anyway you've all learned about the same amount. After I finish explaining the art of war, I'll leave. What do you think?"

  Chen Zhengwei and Lin Dui Zhang said in unison: "How can that be? Our assault team can't do without you."

  Chen Zhengwei said: "Let's put it this way, I'll first report the situation to my superiors and see how they view this matter. After all, our superiors have a broader perspective."

  Lin said: "I also want to sign the telegram, and I must make sure to mention Liu Feng's role in the assault team."

  ……

  Yan'an, No. 1 Leader's Cave Dwelling.

  No. 1, No. 2, No. 4 and No. 5 leaders are having a meeting.

  "The 223rd Regiment and Liu Feng's Strike Team annihilated over a thousand men from the Qiu Shan Brigade, and more than two thousand puppet troops. The seized weapons and ammunition piled up like mountains, including two Type 92 infantry guns! What a delightful victory!" said Commander No. 4 in a loud voice.

  Commander No. 5 said, "Actually, the 223rd Regiment only annihilated a squadron of Little Devils and two squadrons of puppet troops. It was still completed with the help of Liu Feng's four snipers. There were more than 300 casualties. And Liu Feng's assault team took care of all the remaining devils and puppet troops in the Akioyama Brigade. Akioyama Kazuo and Kawada Tsunehide were personally taken down by Liu Feng and Yu Daqing. To be honest, we underestimated Liu Feng's assault team from the bottom of our hearts."

  Second-in-command said: "The chairman is indeed wise, setting up the Liu Feng strike team, with just a few people, they actually accomplished such a big thing."

  The No. 1 leader laughed refreshingly, took a fierce puff of the cigarette in his hand, and then pinched out the tiny butt in the ashtray before saying: "You don't have to wear high hats for me. At first, I didn't know Liu Feng was so capable, but I established the Liu Feng Strike Team with a try-and-see attitude. Now it seems our decision is correct."

  Director No. 5 said, "However, Chen Zhi-kui and Lin Xue-jun sent a joint telegram to the Eighth Route Army headquarters, saying that a military agent named Zhang Yi had made contact with Liu Feng in Hanzixiang Village. It was said that he offered Liu Feng the position of Major General and Commander of a Division, wanting to win him over."

  "Hmph, Old Chiang's nose is really long, he can smell the scent from so far away. He actually wants to pull our hero down." The Number One Leader sneered.

  No. 5 leader continued: "Liu Feng refused the old Chiang's temptation. The reason is that Liu Feng did not recognize the war method of GMD, while the guerrilla warfare of the Eighth Route Army could make him play a better role. However, when Chen Zhi-kui and Lin Xue-jun were about to introduce Liu Feng to join the party together, Liu Feng also refused."

  The Number One leader had just struck a match and was about to light a new cigarette, but suddenly stopped and asked: "What's the reason?"

  Commander No. 5 said: "Liu Feng said he didn't want to participate in the struggle between the two parties, saying that with a great enemy ahead, neither party could unite sincerely, and he couldn't accept it. He just wanted to be an ordinary soldier, fighting against the Japanese devils."

  "Naive!" The No. 1 leader lit the cigarette in his hand, took a deep breath and said, "This Liu Feng is still young after all. When has this world ever been short of struggles? Struggling with heaven, what joy! Struggling with earth, what joy! Struggling with people, what joy! Struggle is inevitable!"

  Fourth Leader said: "I think as long as he can resist Japan and fight the devils, it doesn't matter if he doesn't join our party. Our anti-Japanese united front is to unite all forces that can be united, to participate in this great cause of resisting Japan. Liu Feng's skills, if we don't use them, would be a pity."

  "Right, you're right. If he doesn't want to join, then don't join. Let Liu Feng continue as the chief of staff for the assault team and actually exercise command over the assault team's combat operations. This time, annihilating the Akioyama Brigade will be rewarded. We'll just announce it in a military-wide bulletin. And let him cultivate several more Liu Feng assault teams for us. That way, those little devils won't have an easy day! Hehehe!"

  Second-in-command said, "Hmm, I think Liu Feng may still lack understanding of our party. Before, he had no contact with our party and his understanding of our party might have come from GMD's propaganda. I believe that if Liu Feng has long-term contact with excellent cadres of our party, he will naturally integrate into this collective."

  "Alright, it's settled then. Let Lin Xuejun and Chen Zhi Kui put aside their burdens and fully support Liu Feng's work. Next, let's discuss other matters..."