Looking at the people with expressions of sudden realization, Li Yunlong felt extremely embarrassed. He finally pretended to be a fool in front of a group of old comrades, but he was exposed mercilessly by the brigade commander without thinking.
Brigadier Chen, who looked at Li Yunlong's resentful expression, was secretly amused, but he didn't blame Li Yunlong. After all, pretending is human nature. As the old saying goes, riches don't return to their hometowns and walk in brocade clothes at night. It was finally a little better.
I don't want others to show off my stuff.
However, there was one thing that he did not explain to the commanders present. In fact, before Gao Hongming sent the telegram, the World War II District Chief's Department also sent a telegram to the Eighth Route Army Headquarters.
The message lavishly commended the Liantai County militia for inflicting heavy losses on the 41st Division at Qixia Pass and annihilating more than 12,000 enemies in total.
At that time, the Eighth Route Army's first reaction after seeing this message was that the people in the World War II District Chief's Department were crazy about making meritorious deeds. If a local militia group could severely damage a Japanese division and wipe out more than 10,000 enemies, China would have counterattacked long ago.
Now that we are in Japan, do we still need to fight so hard?
After discussion, several leaders agreed that the Hundred Regiment War they launched must have stimulated Yan Xishan, so much so that he made up a lie in order not to lose face.
As for why it was Gao Hongming's militia that severely damaged the Japanese army instead of other Shanxi-Sui army, the reason is very simple, because it is easy to lie. Even if the lie is exposed in the future, they can blame Gao Hongming and say that Gao Hongming lied about his military exploits. They will also be punished.
I am so confused, after all, judging from the current situation, there is no more suitable person to take the blame than Gao Hongming.
Things in the world are so wonderful. Although both parties involved thought it was a lie and a joke, no one stood up to expose it. Instead, one reported the award and the other turned a blind eye.
The eyes pretend not to know.
Later, when the Eighth Route Army headquarters received the telegram forwarded by Gao Hongming through Li Yunlong, it was learned that Gao Hongming had just had a bloody battle with the 41st Division at Qixiaguan and was temporarily unable to come to support. He felt guilty and sent someone to send a batch.
After receiving the supplies, everyone was moved by Gao Hongming's behavior.
He is a kind person, and his character is truly beyond words.
After everyone in the conference room laughed, some quick-thinking people immediately realized that although Li Yunlong had become the target of ridicule, it seemed embarrassing, but if you think about it carefully, this guy is actually the biggest beneficiary.
Two thousand brand-new German original 98K rifles, 400,000 rounds of ammunition, and 50,000 gas masks. How big a sum of supplies is this?
To put it bluntly, for the Eighth Route Army, just these two thousand rifles can expand a main regiment. More importantly, the telegram sent by Gao Hongming to the headquarters was forwarded through Li Yunlong. What does this mean?
This shows that Li Yunlong and the other party are inseparable. Didn’t you see that since Li Yunlong met Gao Hongming, the independent group, which was originally so poor that even a rat came in, had to run out with tears, in just less than half a year, the old hen turned into a duck?
, it started shaking all of a sudden.
The independent regiment, which originally had only 1,2300 people, has expanded to more than 2,000 people. Not only has the entire regiment been equipped with Japanese weapons, machine guns have been equipped to platoon-level units, and even artillery batteries have been formed.
The reserve of artillery shells actually reached three digits for the first time.
Three digits, the artillery battalion at the brigade headquarters is not that generous.
Not only that, Li Yunlong actually gave me canned meat, cigarettes, coffee and other foreign goods every now and then.
Faced with Li Yunlong, who suddenly became rich, many regiment leaders were as jealous as anything, but it was useless to be jealous. Who made Li Yunlong have a deep personal relationship with him? It is said that when Gao Hongming attacked Ping'an County some time ago, Li Yunlong persisted despite dissuasion.
We need to lead an independent group to help out.
This is a friendship that provides help in times of need, and others cannot envy it even if they want to.
Thinking of this, many people couldn't help but cursed secretly, I wish I had such a wealthy friend.
But, it's not too late to fix the problem before it's too late.
A thin middle-aged man suddenly said: "Brigadier Commander, let me make a suggestion. The Independent Regiment is already very tired after these two days of fighting. Why don't we let our 772nd Regiment do the task of receiving supplies this time? You see
How about it?"
"Eh……"
As soon as he said this, everyone looked at him.
Li Yunlong even shouted: "You blind man Cheng, you actually want to take advantage of the fire to rob you. I tell you, there is no way... Although Brother Gao said these things are for gifts, even if they are picked up and dropped off, it is not your 772 group's turn."
Go, I don’t need you to pick up my brother!”
The group leader present was so shrewd. He immediately became happy when he saw Li Yunlong jumping up and down in anger. Cheng Xiazi wanted to play tricks on his feelings, which made Li Yunlong angry.
No matter who the leader is, he is not afraid of Li Yunlong.
He curled his lips and said disdainfully: "Li Yunlong, you kid, don't bite Lu Dongbin - you don't know the heart of a good person. Your independent regiment has fought several battles in a row in the past few days. Do you dare to say that the troops are not fatigued and have no casualties?"
It's not good that our 772nd regiment went to receive supplies for you. It's fine that you don't appreciate me, but you actually scolded me. Do you have any conscience?"
"Hey..." Li Yunlong was almost angry. This blind man Cheng actually tried to confuse right and wrong.
Li Yunlong was about to continue scolding his mother, but when he saw his brigade commander standing aside and looking at him with a half-smile, he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart. He had an idea and immediately said: "I am not blind, Cheng."
The first day I met you, would you be so kind?
Even if our independent regiment is undergoing revision and cannot go, wouldn’t there be Lao Ding’s new regiment and Kong Jie’s new second regiment? Lao Kong and Gao Laodi are also old acquaintances, wouldn’t it be more convenient for him to go than for you?”
"Eh..." When the people watching the show heard this, they realized that Li Yunlong actually knew how to find help. He was making great progress.
Who are Kong Jie and Ding Wei? They are masters who can climb up with just a bamboo pole. They can make money very quickly. Kong Jie immediately said: "Yes...last time we were in high group
My boss gave me hundreds of 38-meter caps and a radio, but I haven't thanked him properly yet. I happened to have prepared some local products these days, and I was thinking about how to ask someone to bring them to Gao Hongming. This was just the time.
I took it to him when I went to pick up the supplies, so this time let us, the New Second Group, go."
Kong Jie's mind was spinning very fast, and Ding Wei was also confused, "Old Kong, what are you talking about? Last time Gao Hongming asked someone to send me several boxes of canned beef and cigarettes, and I was thinking about how to return the gift.
Fortunately, I still have a few bottles of Fenjiu there, so I will go there with you this time and bring him the things along the way."
Everyone was delighted when they heard Li Yunlong and the other two singing together.
It is worthy of being called the Iron Triangle of Northwestern Shanxi. This tacit understanding is really amazing.
Brigadier Chen was also dumbfounded by these three guys. He laughed and scolded: "I said you three, you don't have to work so hard to climb a high tree, right?"
Ding Wei said with a grimace: "Brigadier, I have no objection to your criticism of Li Yunlong and Kong Jie, but our New Regiment has never taken advantage of it. Please comment, when did Li Yunlong and Kong Jie go to meet Gao Tuan?"
It’s not like we have to carry big bags home with us, but our new group has never had any advantage, so we just want to meet this rich relative of Lao Li, isn’t that okay?”
Seeing Ding Wei's aggrieved look, Brigadier Chen couldn't help laughing anymore, pointed at Ding Wei and the other three and shook his head: "You guys..."
He thought for a while, then turned to look at the other group leaders next to him, feeling a little headache.
He understood the thoughts of these regiment leaders. Li Yunlong, Kong Jie and Ding Wei were all old comrades from the Fourth Front Army. They were known as the iron triangle in northwest Shanxi and had good personal relationships.
Seeing that Li Yunlong had made a fortune because of his acquaintance with Gao Hongming, it was understandable that he wanted to help his two other old comrades.
The 771st, 772nd, and 18th Regiment are all the main regiments of the 386 Brigade. You must know that in the 386 Brigade, these regiments are all the main regiments registered with the National Government. Their status is especially achieved by Li Yunlong and others.
Among the newly formed core groups, is it possible that the person who can become the leader of the main group is a good candidate?
Seeing that Li Yunlong and others wanted to monopolize everything, they naturally gave up. Thinking of this, Brigadier Chen became a little embarrassed. The superior must not only command the war, but also balance the relationship between the units below, otherwise if there are differences among his subordinates,
If it affects unity, it is his responsibility as a brigade commander.
Before Brigadier Chen could think of a solution, Political Commissar Wang of the 386th Brigade on the side glared at everyone and said, "Look at you, what do you look like, arguing over trivial matters?
Isn't it just to compete for the qualifications to receive the supplies? The bulletin didn't say how many people we were asked to send. Well, wouldn't Captain Gao's supply-delivery troops arrive only tomorrow?
Okay, tomorrow everyone, including me and the brigade commander, will go to greet people. Firstly, we will prevent people from saying that we in the 386th Brigade are rude, and secondly, it will also show that we value them. Lao Chen, do you think this will work?"
When Brigadier Chen heard this, he thought this was a good idea. It not only showed his own importance, but also blocked the mouths of the people below. It could be said that it killed two birds with one stone.
So he waved his hand and said, "I think it's okay... That's good. Tomorrow the political commissar and I will go to greet this team in person. If any of you are willing, you can go together to greet them. That's okay, right?"
When Li Yunlong and other group leaders heard this... no one wanted to eat alone now. A group of people looked at me and I looked at you, feeling a little disappointed.
Brigadier Chen saw everyone's expressions in his eyes and couldn't help laughing and scolding: "You guys, don't always think of eating alone. Besides, Captain Gao also said in the telegram that this time only his baggage troops came.
He himself has not come. If you want to get to know him, it won't be too late for you to get to know him after he brings his troops here for a while.
Besides, can you guys have a bigger picture? Do you think the only people who are looking at this batch of supplies are our brigade? Don’t forget, Captain Gao’s telegram said that the items must be given.
Our 386th Brigade is not the only one in the Eighth Route Army. Not to mention that it is far away, the 385th Brigade next to us must have already known the news. If they pick up the people and supplies first, where will your faces be?"
After Brigadier Chen's words, the group leaders who were still a little unconvinced suddenly became alert. They only focused on fighting in the nest, but they didn't expect that there were people next to them who were eyeing the piece of fat.
The nearest ones are the 386th Brigade, which is also the 129th Division, and the further ones are the 115th Division and the 120th Division. These are nearly a hundred regiments.
At this moment, they finally figured out that no matter who they were, their flesh would rot in the pot, but if other troops were to intercept them first, their 386th Brigade would really become the laughing stock of other fraternal troops.
"The brigade commander is right, we can no longer fight in a nest, it is important to quickly find a way to complete the mission."
Li Yunlong was the first to express his position, "I obey the arrangements of the brigade commander and political commissar. Tomorrow we will go together to meet the supplies convoy of Commander Gao."
"Flattery!"
The group leader at noon secretly despised Li Yunlong for changing his attitude too quickly, but they didn't say anything else, so it was considered acquiescence...
At around three o'clock in the afternoon the next day, Brigadier Chen led a group of regimental leaders and a battalion of the Independent Regiment to a predetermined place called Xiaoqu Village. Here they waited for the Liantai Militia Regiment's supply camp, which had traveled long distances for several days.
"Chief...they are coming!"
Soon, soldiers came to report.
It didn't take long before several large trucks began to appear in front of everyone. Machine guns were mounted on the tops of the trucks. The carriages were filled with heavily armed soldiers. They were driving slowly along the road. Following them was a long road.
convoy.
Seeing this posture, the group of regimental leaders and political commissars standing at the entrance of the village were amazed.
"My eyes have been opened today. Looking at their posture, they are even more powerful than the Japanese. A mere baggage unit is actually made up of trucks. What kind of militia is this? The Central Army is not that wealthy."
"No wonder Li Yunlong's independent group expanded to more than 2,000 people in just a few months. If I had such a wealthy relative, I would be better than him."
Under the astonished gazes of all the regiment leaders, the convoy stopped at the entrance of the village. Soon an officer wearing a German military uniform jumped out of a truck at the head and strode over in front of everyone's gaze.
The officer walked up to the crowd and said loudly: "Excuse me, who is Brigadier Chen?"
"I am Chen*!"
Chen Geng took a step forward and said with a smile: "On behalf of the 386th Brigade and the Eighth Route Army, I would like to welcome you."
The visitor stood at attention, saluted Brigadier Chen and said loudly: "Lu Fangyuan, the commander of the Liantai County Militia Corps' transport camp, was ordered to send a batch of ordnance to your army, with a total of two thousand 98K rifles and 400,000 rounds of ammunition.
There are 50,000 gas masks, sir, please send someone to check them!"
After returning the gift, Brigadier Chen smiled and held his hand: "Thank you, Commander Gao, for me. This batch of supplies is a timely help to our Eighth Route Army. You have worked hard all the way. Let's go inside and talk!"