Later, the 19-year-old young singer Zhou Xiaoyan sang the song solo in the Wuhan Choir. The next year she went to France to study. When she passed through Singapore, she sang and produced the "Great Wall Ballad" record at the invitation of EDA Records.

From then on, this song became more popular and moved the overseas Chinese. They donated money and materials enthusiastically. Some returned to China angrily to participate in the War of Resistance and support the fight against the invaders.

But for some reason, in the 1950s, "The Great Wall Ball" was banned from singing for more than twenty years.

But Taiwan and Hong Kong artists have not forgotten this song, and they have been sung from generation to generation. In the Spring Festival in 1984, Hong Kong singer Zhang Mingmin sang "The Great Wall Ballad" at the Beijing TV Spring Festival Gala.

At that time, young people from mainland China were so unfamiliar with this song that they thought it was the first Hong Kong and Taiwan song sung by Zhang Mingmin, but they did not know that this song was born in Shanghai, China during the War of Resistance Against Japan.

Chen Chen doesn’t care whether others have heard it or not. He hasn’t heard the soldiers sing it just now. He doesn’t become famous after singing it, just to perfunctory this embarrassment.

“The Great Wall is long,

Outside the Great Wall is my hometown.

Sorghum fat, soybean fragrance,

There is no disaster everywhere.

Since the disaster has stopped,

Ebrethreatening and plundering and suffering.

To suffer, to run to other places,

The parents were separated and their flesh and blood were mourned.

Unforgettable hatred and hatred,

I just want to go back to my hometown day and night.

Everyone fought back desperately,

Even if the Japanese pirates act powerful.

The Great Wall is long,

Outside the Great Wall is my hometown.

Four hundred million compatriots have one heart,

The new Great Wall is thousands of miles long.

The Great Wall is long,

Outside the Great Wall is my hometown.

Four hundred million compatriots have one heart,

The new Great Wall is thousands of miles long.”

Chen Chen sang well, at least he didn't go out of tune, and he remembered the lyrics very clearly.

As soon as the song fell, warm applause rang out below.

Although it was a female voice that was not good at singing the desolate and tragic, it still sounded very friendly and graceful, which is of course inseparable from the tune and the melody.

Moreover, this song has been widely circulated in the rear since its publication, but it has been sang very few in the base areas behind enemy lines, and there are not many listeners.

"It sounds nice, it sounds nice." Chen Mengyao clapped her hands hard, almost jumping up to praise her, "I have heard it once, called, called this, the Great Wall Rumor."

Mu Xiaowei jumped forward and shook Chen Chen's arm. Her eager eyes made Chen Chen a little scared, "Sing it again, sing it again! Let's learn and we will sing it in the future."

Chen Chen shook his head quickly and taught one or two smart people, but he could not suffer this.

"Is it good? Is it great? Should I have another one?" Liu Biao waved his arm and shouted loudly to the soldiers.

"want!!!"

Chen Chen waved his hand vigorously, and suddenly saw Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou appearing not far away, accompanied by Instructor Yang, and hurriedly said, "I'll talk about it later, and I'll talk about it later."

As he said that, Chen Chen turned around and ran away, fleeing in a panic, and a kind laugh erupted behind him.

Zhao Tie and others were talking while walking, and suddenly they found that Chen Chen ran over in panic. The soldiers not far away were all looking at this side, laughing loudly, and they all felt a little strange.

Chen Chen came closer, called him, and said, "Let's go back now?"

Zhao Tie said: "Yes, I'm afraid I'll be delayed, so I can't make arrangements and preparations later when I go back."

"Then, let's go!" Chen Chen looked back and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one was catching up with him.

Instructor Yang asked curiously: "What's wrong? It seems like someone is chasing you. Is there someone making things difficult for you? If you point out who it is, you will definitely punish him."

"No, no one makes things difficult for me." Chen Chen laughed.

Old Zhou was afraid that someone in the army would be unkind to Chen Chen and would cause unnecessary trouble after staying for a long time, so he said to Instructor Yang: "Then let's leave first, Instructor Yang, you can send it here!"

When Instructor Yang saw that Yu Baogen had driven the car over, he nodded and shook hands with Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou and said goodbye.

After walking for a while, Zhao Tie, Lao Zhou and Shen Chen got on the car. With a whip, the mule cart drove out of the village.

"What's going on?" Zhao Tie couldn't help but ask first: "Look at you being in a panic."

Chen Chen shook his head and said, "It's nothing, it's just that they are too enthusiastic and scared me."

Lao Zhou was also confused and touched his chin with a beard and said, "Is it because of the gun that I have some opinions about you?"

"No." Chen Chen said: "They were convinced when shooting at the training ground."

Yu Baogen knew about the incident and said with a smile: "It's our captain who sang well. They still want to listen to it, so they won't let us go."

Oh, Zhao Tie looked at Chen Chen, laughed, and said, "This is really new. I didn't expect you, a girl, to sing well?"

Hehe, Chen Chen laughed dryly, and looked at the roadside in a blink of an eye.

Lao Zhou smiled and said, "This is called "real people not showing their appearances. Our big plums can not only carry guns and fight, but also sing and dancing. By the way, what songs are singing, let's listen to them."

"Nothing good to hear." Chen Chen yawned and said, "But you guys have muttered for so long, what are your plans?"

Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou looked at each other, with helpless expressions. They were not about the next plan, but about Chen Chen.

The Eighth Route Army's replenishment of troops was mainly the common people in the early stage; in the middle and late stages, they were also the common people, but they were different.

In the early stage, the common people were mainly farmers who put down their hoes. They had to train when they entered the army, starting entirely with the new recruits.

In the middle and late stages, as local troops were established, the source of troops was mainly recruited from here, and the training of local troops was also paid more and more attention.

According to the above instructions, for local troops, the main troops should provide weapons supplements within their means and provide training as much as possible.

Some bases are well done, not only systematically train militias, but also often draw militias from each village for centralized training.

In addition, militias are also required to regularly participate in military operations of guerrillas, district squadrons and county brigades to have considerable practical experience.

The advantage of this is that the Eighth Route Army has a stable source of troops and can quickly adapt to the combat and life of the troops.

Of course, the real development and growth of local troops was still after 1942 and 1943. Whether it was weapons and equipment, personnel training, or practical experience, it made great progress.

Although the militia organizations in the base area are still far from mature, they are stronger than the people who put down their hoes, so the recruitment targets are naturally mainly relying on them.

The guerrillas are also considered local troops, and they also need to mobilize them. Those who join the army voluntarily will have a good face.

This is the work arranged in the district and has no rigid requirements for the guerrillas. After all, the guerrillas are developing day by day and will play a great role in the anti-sweeping.

Chen Chen has no desire to join the army, perhaps it is only temporary, because he does not feel that he can gallop freely in the main force.

"Even if you want to join the army, Lao Zhou and I will try to keep you." Zhao Tie said in a deep thought: "As for now, your role in the guerrillas is irreplaceable. The continued development and growth of the guerrillas also requires you."

Chen Chen grinned and said, "So I am so important! Okay, for more care, I will stay in the guerrillas."

Lao Zhou smiled and said, "You girl, it would be even better if you could be more cautious and obedient."

Chen Chen didn't think he was too risky, but this was measured by his standards, which was different from the judgments of Zhao Tie and Lao Zhou.

"The Japanese suffered a great loss and they will definitely take revenge." Zhao Tie took out his cigarette wallet, hesitated for a moment, then put it away, and said, "But the sweep was just over, and they wanted to act again, so they probably had to prepare for some time. But we cannot wait passively, but we still have to take the initiative to destroy the enemy's deployment and preparation."

Lao Zhou nodded and said, "We also discussed with Company Commander Jiang and Instructor Yang. They want to recruit troops and rest, and the main task must fall on the guerrillas, and they can cooperate with the action."

Chen Chen felt that this was normal. In terms of casualties, the main force suffered greater losses in this battle. As for the guerrillas, there were also reductions in personnel, but it is still feasible to carry out harassment and attacks in their hometowns.

"Then should we sneak into the mining area again, or have other goals?" Chen Chen asked.

Zhao Tie said: "I haven't decided yet, but I want to hear your opinions."

Chen Chen fell into deep thought and didn't say anything for a while.

Lao Zhou smiled and encouraged, "Say whatever you think, and you won't punish you if you say something wrong."

Chen Chen smiled and said, "If I want to say something, it is better to stay in the local area. It is easy to fight or run, and it is easy to supplement it."

Old Zhou nodded and said, "Don't say a word, you girl, just say everything you think."

Chen Chen said: "The enemy at Zuwang stronghold suffered a lot of losses, but the strong attack is still not something that the guerrillas can do. However, the external connections and channels of Zuwang stronghold are relatively weak. We also have a landmine weapon, which should be feasible, right?"

Zhao Tie laughed twice and said, "Zu Wang is the enemy's head that stretches into the base area, which is relatively hard; and the road is his neck, which is stretched very long and has many flaws. I think Damei has a good idea."

Lao Zhou also smiled and said, "Block the road, intercept the transportation, and let Zuwang become an isolated stronghold. Maybe, without a forceful attack, the enemy will be unable to bear it and will shrink back."

"Let's study it carefully after we go back." Zhao Tie said: "Try to go out as soon as possible and take the initiative."

After Chen Chen said his thoughts, he stopped talking. Along the way, he seemed to be thinking about something. It was not anything else, but looking for reasons. He didn't want to attend any party tomorrow.

When Chen Chen returned to Chen Village, he really found an excuse. It was not because he thought it out, but because someone from home came to see him.

The main force and the guerrillas won the battle, which was exciting and happy. However, the casualties were also sad. Two guerrillas from Wangjiawa also died, so the family members naturally cried and were sad and held a funeral.
To be continued...