So now people have become the biggest problem limiting Li Yunlong's development, especially the lack of talents.

At that time, there was no shortage of people in the country, but there was a shortage of talents in all aspects, especially Li Yunlong and others. They were stationed in the valley all year round. What kind of talents could they have?

Taking the current Xinyi Regiment as an example, there are not even a few people in the company who can read. Those who have gone to school seriously are even rarer.

Without culture, it is much more difficult to learn some things.

However, Li Yunlong also had Zhao Gang, a college student, and Li Yunlong also discussed with Zhao Gang to organize people in the group to attend night classes and study.

In addition to learning to read, I also gradually learned some useful knowledge in mathematics, physics and other aspects.

During this period, in addition to fighting and troop training, Li Yunlong was never idle for a moment. He kept trying every means to improve the strength of the troop.

It is precisely because under the leadership of Li Yunlong that the army has not only grown in strength, but its strength has also been significantly improved.

Maybe it was to prevent alerting others, or maybe it was to make Li Yunlong relax his vigilance.

After the new regiment recaptured Heyuan City, there was no movement from the Japs for several days.

Not only did they not counterattack, they did not even take any retaliatory measures.

It seemed that he had completely given up on counterattacking Heyuan City, but Li Yunlong understood that things might not be that simple.

Li Yunlong said to Xing Zhiguo: "The little devil will not give up the source of the river easily. This is just the calm before the storm."

Xing Zhiguo couldn't help frowning and asked: "You mean, the Japs are secretly preparing to counterattack Heyuan?"

Li Yunlong smiled and said: "I'm afraid it's not as simple as just counterattacking Heyuan. These little devils probably want to take the opportunity to eliminate us all!"

"Haha~! No matter when, don't underestimate these little devils."

Xing Zhiguo nodded thoughtfully and said: "But even so, we are not afraid of them. Now our strength has increased a lot. Even if the Japanese attack in large numbers, we will have the strength to resist."

The two were talking when Zhao Gang hurried over.

"Lao Li, Lao Xing, the headquarters just sent a telegram."

Li Yunlong lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said casually: "Old Zhao, you can't be steady. As long as Li Yunlong is here, the sky will not fall."

Zhao Gang continued: "The headquarters has received accurate information. It is said that the Japs mobilized two reorganized regiments from the Kwantung Army and arrived in Taiyuan."

"The Kwantung Army is the elite of the Japs. It is said that these two regiments are also the Japs' field troops. They are well-equipped and extremely powerful in combat."

"In addition, the Japs in the southern Hebei region seem to be showing signs of mobilization, and the Japs in the Shimen and Baoding areas are also moving towards the Zhengtai Railway."

"The little devils in central Shanxi and southeastern Shanxi seem to have received orders in recent days and are actively mobilizing."

"According to this intelligence, the enemy may launch a large-scale raid on our Taiyue and Taihang areas."

"Once the sweep begins, we will probably be the first to bear the brunt."

"The headquarters asked us whether we wanted to abandon the source of the river and gather our troops to deal with the enemy's sweep."

As he spoke, he handed the telegram in his hand to Li Yunlong. Li Yunlong took the telegram and read it carefully.

Then he said: "What I mean is, don't give up on the source of the river for the time being. Let's wait and see what happens."

Xing Zhiguo said with some worry: "It seems that the Japs nearby are mobilizing, and the Japs have mobilized two elite reorganized regiments from the Kwantung Army, so their strength must have been enhanced."

"The Japanese Kwantung Army is an elite force. This time their large-scale sweep will definitely be carried out with these two Japanese regiments as the core."

"Elite?"

Li Yunlong said with a look of disdain: "Bullshit elites, I'm fighting elites."

"Isn't it the Kwantung Army? Am I still afraid of them? They have two shoulders carrying one head. I would like to see what they are capable of."

As he spoke, Li Yunlong stood up and came to the huge map hanging on the wall. He stared at the map and said thoughtfully: "We have taken over Heyuan now, and the neighboring Ping'an County is also under our control."

"This way our strategic depth is so great that we can have fun with them."

Xing Zhiguo nodded and said: "I think what Lao Li said is reasonable. Although the enemy is strong, we must use strategic depth to continuously consume their energy."

"Only in this way can we finally win the anti-mopping up victory, so we cannot retreat without a fight and directly abandon Heyuan."

"No matter what, I have to deal with the little devil."

Zhao Gang nodded slightly and said: "It makes sense, then let's report it to the headquarters together."

Li Yunlong said casually: "Old Zhao, as usual, you draft a message and report it to the headquarters in the name of the three of us."

"good!"

Zhao Gang nodded and said helplessly: "It's good now, I'm just like your secretary."

Li Yunlong smiled and said: "There is no way, who makes you an intellectual? This is called hard work for the able!"

Li Yunlong stared at the map and continued: "From now on, we must prepare for battle in advance."

"We need to build more defensive positions so that we can resist the Japanese attacks layer by layer."

Zhao Gang said: 'During this period, we have not been idle. We have deployed a lot of fortifications in and around Heyuan County.'

Li Yunlong waved his hand and said: "Not enough, these are far from enough, we need more."

"And we must build fortifications in every corner of the base area, especially those with difficult terrain."

"We don't have enough personnel, so we'll organize local people to help. The more fortifications we can build, the better."

"I still have to trouble Lao Zhao with this matter. You are good at organizing the masses to help."

"All right!"

Zhao Gang responded helplessly.

Xing Zhiguo asked: "What about me?"

Li Yunlong said casually: "Just take care of the affairs of the army and prepare for war with all your strength."

"The other thing is to send out more scouts and disperse them for reconnaissance."

"Especially in the direction of Taiyuan, be sure to strengthen your vigilance and keep an eye on me."

"According to our guess, the Japs will definitely use these two infantry regiments as the main force to launch an attack."

"And these two regiments of the Kwantung Army are still in Taiyuan. One day they will leave Taiyuan, which means they will launch an attack."

"I heard that the young Japs currently in charge of Shanxi is Miyano Jun. This old Japs is also a powerful character, but compared to Yoshio Shinozuka, he is still a little behind."

"Even Yoshio Shinozuka is no match for us, let alone Jun Miyano."

"This time we will teach these little devils how to behave."

When Zhao Gang and Xing Zhiguo heard this, they were both very excited.

Under the command of Li Yunlong, the soldiers of the new regiment began to prepare for the war with all their strength.

At the same time, the Japs are also actively preparing to launch a large-scale raid on the Eighth Route Army.

Miyano Shun's primary target is Li Yunlong's subordinates.

Currently, the main forces of Li Yunlong's new group are all gathered in the Heyuan and Ping'an areas.

These two places have also become the key areas for the little devils' raids.

In the Japanese command hall, Miyano pointed to the sand table and said: "Currently, Li Yunlong's new regiment is entrenched in the Heyuan area."

"This enemy force has become a serious problem for the imperial army. They must be eradicated completely, otherwise Shanxi will never have peace."

"The primary purpose of this clearing operation is to eliminate this enemy force, especially its bandit leader Li Yunlong, who must be killed."

"According to the plan, the Muto Regiment and the Kurai Regiment transferred from Manchuria will become the main force of this clearing operation."

"I hope that you two teams can become a pair of sharp scissors and cut off the scourge of Li Yunlong in one fell swoop."

"Muto-kun, Aoi-kun, do you have confidence?"

Colonel Muto and Colonel Kurai were both recently transferred from Northeast China. They were originally affiliated with the Kwantung Army.

The situation in Shanxi is now unfavorable to the Japs, so they were transferred here urgently.

These two little devils were also arrogant and did not take the Eighth Route Army into consideration at all.

Colonel Muto smiled and said: "Please rest assured, General, we will fulfill our mission and will definitely destroy these hateful enemy troops and clear the way for the imperial army."

Colonel Kurai also smiled and said: "We have fought against Tuba Road in Rehe before. Their combat effectiveness is very weak. I believe we will be able to succeed immediately this time."

Miyano Shun reminded: "Kurai-kun, don't underestimate the enemy. There is a big difference between Li Yunlong's troops and the ordinary Tubal Road. Their combat effectiveness is much stronger."

"As far as I know, the troops who fled to Rehe were only small groups of Eighth Route troops. They were all guerrillas, not the main force of the Eighth Route Army at all. There is a big difference between them and the main force of the Eighth Route Army."

"So I hope you will never underestimate the enemy. It was because we underestimated the enemy too much that we suffered several defeats and disgraced the imperial army."

"Hai!"

Colonel Kurai responded respectfully: "Thank you, General, for your teaching."

Although he said this, Colonel Kurai didn't take it to heart at all.

As for Li Yunlong's previous achievements, he had actually heard of them all.

But this arrogant guy only thought that the opponents Li Yunlong defeated were just a bunch of losers.

So Li Yunlong, that's all.
To be continued...