PNB Chapter 216: On the Eve of the Group War
Chapter 216: On the Eve of the Group War
Yan'an, Ansai District, Dongwangzhuang.
“The stamping machines are placed in Building No. 2, all the machine tools are placed in Building No. 1, the welding equipment is placed in Building No. 3, and the painting equipment is placed in Building No. 4.”
In a factory covering an area of 35 acres, Zhao Tianyang constantly directs workers to install various machines.
"Report, the chief is here."
At this time Li Yun came in from outside the factory and spoke in a low voice.
"Minister Zhao, are you busy?"
The next moment, the elegant man walked in with two guards.
"Why is the chief here?"
Zhao Tianyang hurried forward to greet him: "If you have anything to say, just ask someone to tell me!"
"You are a very busy man. I dare not trouble you."
The elegant man teased, looked at the factory in front of him, and asked, "Is this your new car factory?"
"Yes."
Zhao Tianyang nodded: "Didn't you say last time that you wanted to build a jeep for officers?"
"The factory will be completed soon. In a month at most, you will be able to see the jeeps we manufacture."
“This is not good!”
The elegant man frowned and said, "It's just a jeep for officers. It shouldn't require such a large factory!"
"Of course we don't just build jeeps!"
Zhao Tianyang explained: "We also need to build trucks and artillery tractors!"
"Well, good truck building!"
The elegant man nodded repeatedly: "Our soldiers are still walking on foot. With trucks, they can save a lot of energy."
"Commander, you came to see me, is there something wrong?"
Zhao Tianyang asked.
"There's going to be a war."
The chief waved his hand, and as the two walked, he said, "The commander-in-chief sent us a battle plan."
"Prepare to destroy the Japanese army's transportation lines, bunkers, and strongholds in Shanxi."
"The Central Committee has approved the battle plan. The Central Committee requires all arsenals to operate at full capacity and produce weapons to support the war of resistance."
"no problem."
Zhao Tianyang readily agreed: "I will issue a notice right away to cancel the vacation and operate the arsenal at full capacity."
Changzhi, Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
"Haha, this old man! He sent a reinforcement regiment to us."
The chief of staff held a telegram and said to the commander-in-chief with a smile.
"Reinforced regiment? That's not his character!"
The commander-in-chief took the telegram in confusion and laughed: "It turns out to be the 358th Regiment!"
"Regiment 358?"
The deputy director of the Political Department at the side said in surprise: "I heard that the 358th Regiment is the main force of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, with more than people."
"There is also an artillery battalion whose strength should not be underestimated. Lao Xi is willing to send this treasure over?"
"Haha, the deputy minister doesn't know!"
The chief of staff explained with a smile: "The commander of the 358th Regiment, Chu Yunfei, is a student of the fifth term of Whampoa Military Academy."
"The Kuomintang took advantage of the fact that the Jinsui Army was badly defeated by the Japanese Army and stuffed them into the Jinsui Army."
"It just so happens that this person has extremely high combat qualities. He started as a trainee platoon leader and was promoted to the position of commander of the 358th Regiment in a short period of time."
"Did this old man dare to promote him to be the head of the group?"
The Deputy Minister of Political Affairs was a little bit unbelievable.
"He has to be willing even if he doesn't want to!"
The commander-in-chief smiled and said, "He was about to be driven out of Shanxi at that time. How could he dare not listen to the Kuomintang's orders?"
"This man is extremely courageous and has outstanding tactical command ability. He is not someone who is easy to deal with!"
The chief of staff sighed and looked at the commander-in-chief: "Boss, who are you going to assign him to?"
"Of course it's the 386th Brigade!"
Hearing the commander-in-chief's words, everyone at the headquarters said in unison: "Li Yunlong!!"
"Yes, it's him, Li Yunlong."
The commander-in-chief nodded and clenched his fists together.
"I want to see what kind of sparks will come out when he, a top student from Huangpu, meets Li Yunlong, a guy who doesn't play by the rules."
"Yeah, it's appropriate, it's appropriate."
Everyone nodded in unison.
..................
The 386th Brigade quickly received the news and summoned Li Yunlong to the brigade headquarters.
"Hey, hello, Brigade Commander, why did you call me here?"
Li Yunlong put his hands in his sleeves and asked with a smile.
"I'm talking to you, Li Yunlong!"
The brigade commander habitually criticized: "You are so unruly every day. I can't ask you to come if I have nothing to do!"
"Or is it that there is some terrible monster in my brigade that you are trying to avoid?"
"How dare I!"
Li Yunlong said with a bitter face: "It's almost March, the busy farming season is coming, I have to keep an eye on it."
"Watch it?"
The brigade commander laughed angrily: "Why, as the commander of the Eighth Route Army, you still have to go to the fields to help the farmers work?"
"Look at what you said."
Li Yunlong whispered: "All the leaders of the Central Committee have to go to the fields to work, why can't I?"
"What did you say? Speak louder!!"
The brigade commander glanced at Li Yunlong.
"nothing!"
Li Yunlong quickly apologized with a smile: "I said, although I don't have to go to the ground, I have to prevent the devils from causing damage!"
"Commander, you don't know that the Japanese are very bad now. They will go to the countryside to steal food during the spring plowing season. If the people don't have any food to grow, the whole year will be ruined."
"okay."
The brigade commander waved his hand impatiently: "You are the only one who makes more excuses every day!"
"I'm telling you! In about three days, the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army will arrive at your defense zone and start a joint operation with us. Don't embarrass me, kid!"
"Regiment 358?"
Li Yunlong patted his chest and assured, "It's Chu Yunfei's group!"
"I've heard of this guy a long time ago, but I've never had the chance to meet him. Just wait and see this time. I promise he'll beat you into submission."
"Don't mess with me!"
The brigade commander said angrily: "No matter what, they are here to help us fight the Japanese. If you do something wrong, I will skin you alive."
"Hey, no, no."
Li Yunlong shook his head, approached the brigade commander, and asked in a low voice: "Brigade commander, I heard that there will be a combat mission soon?"
"Haha, you have good information!"
The brigade commander looked at Li Yunlong with a half-smile: "Tell me, who told you that?"
"No!"
Li Yunlong quickly explained: "I noticed that the brigade and other brother troops have been collecting combat supplies more frequently recently!"
"Okay, you're good at guessing!"
The brigade commander nodded and said, "Yes, there will be a war soon. Chu Yunfei's regiment is here to assist us. Don't have any bad thoughts, kid."
"I promise!"
Li Yunlong raised his right hand and said seriously: "I will never do anything bad to friendly forces."
"Okay, I've said everything I need to say, you can go back now!"
The brigade commander waved his hand and said, "Chu Yunfei will come to see you in a couple of days, so you two should get used to each other and avoid a fight or problems with coordination."
"Yes."
Li Yunlong saluted, turned and left the brigade headquarters.