Yang Ling was a little overwhelmed by Wang Yaowu's friendly greetings, so he could only answer bravely: "I already have someone I like for my humble position."
"Okay, great, it's time to start a family and start a business at your age." General Wang Yaowu smiled and picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea.
Yang Ling also told the truth: "Now that the country is facing a national crisis, if we don't drive the little devils out of China, I have no plans to start a family and start a career."
"Your idea is good, but you can't delay it. Girl, you have to fight the Japanese, but getting married does not conflict with fighting the Japanese..."
The teacher spoke earnestly, like a kind-hearted elder. In fact, Yang Ling knew that his teacher was only in his thirties, so he smiled bitterly.
"When are we getting married? Say hello and I will approve your leave. I'll ask you for a glass of wedding wine by the way." Seeing Yang Ling nodding in silence, the teacher quickly stopped talking.
"Yes! I hope Master will appreciate it when the time comes." Yang Ling agreed loudly.
"Haha, easy to talk about."
Yang Ling knew that there must be something going on when his teacher called him over from afar, instead of having nothing to do with him.
Sure enough, after chatting for a while, the division commander Wang Yaowu changed the subject.
"You commanded well in the battle of Wanjialing. Your regiment defended Changling to prevent the enemy from breaking out, and made great contributions to our annihilation of the Songpu Division. Someone proposed that you be transferred to the 151st Brigade as deputy brigade commander. Can you do this?
Have you heard about it?" Division Commander Wang Yaowu asked, staring at Yang Ling.
Yang Ling paused and replied: "I have indeed heard some rumors, but the victory in the Wanjialing battle was earned by the blood of my brothers. I dare not take credit for it."
Hearing Yang Ling's answer, Wang Yaowu nodded approvingly. He could win without being arrogant. This humble attitude was enough to show that he had not misjudged the person.
"You can't belittle yourself. I heard that when the Japanese attacked fiercely, you personally went into battle with your sword and fought hand-to-hand with the Japanese. Like Chang Xiaode, the commander of the 306th Regiment, you are all the pillars of our 51st Division. With you all
The commander of the regiment who dares to fight to the death is truly a great blessing to our 51st Division."
"Master, that's ridiculous. Killing the enemy on the battlefield is just the duty of our soldiers."
"Okay, okay, if everyone has your level of awareness, why worry about the Japanese invaders being immortal!" Teacher Wang Yaowu danced happily.
"I heard that you used to serve in the 61st Division?" the division commander asked curiously.
"My humble position was as a second lieutenant platoon leader in the 61st Division a year ago. Later, the retreating troops from Shanghai were dispersed..."
The division commander, General Wang Yaowu, was also surprised when he heard that Yang Ling was only a second lieutenant platoon leader a year ago.
He sighed: "Sure enough, he is the most talented person in history. He was promoted from second lieutenant platoon leader to colonel leader in one year. I am afraid that there are only a few in the entire army. He is worthy of being a pillar of the party and the country."
"He is incompetent in his humble position and all depends on his cultivation."
Yang Ling has now come to his senses. After talking so much about his feelings, he reminded himself in a roundabout way that he was promoted too quickly.
"Haha, how can I cultivate anything? It's all done by you with one knife and one gun."
"This time Brigadier Zhou proposed that you be transferred to the 151st Brigade as deputy brigade commander. What do you think? Tell me." The division commander paced back and forth in the room and thought for a while, then turned to stare at Yang Ling and asked.
Although Yang Ling also wanted to be promoted, after all, he would be able to command more troops and fight better against the Japs, but from the moment he entered until now, he didn't seem to agree with the meaning of the division commander's words.
After thinking for a few seconds, he solemnly replied: "My humble duty is to be a soldier. It is my duty to obey orders and obey the master's arrangements in everything."
Yang Ling answered so lightly that he kicked the ball back to his teacher Wang Yaowu.
When the division commander Wang Yaowu saw what Yang Ling said, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.
"Actually, I agree with Brigadier Zhou's proposal. After all, you have made many meritorious deeds and are deeply loved by your brothers. On this occasion of employment, it stands to reason that it is appropriate to transfer him to the 151st Brigade as deputy brigade commander."
"However," Division Commander Wang Yaowu changed the topic: "Recently, I have also received some objections, saying that you have not experienced the systematic study in a military academy. It is enough to command a regiment, but I am afraid you are not capable of commanding a brigade. Of course,
I believe you have this ability."
"Furthermore, some people say that you are still young and have limited qualifications. They are worried that you will not be able to convince the public if you are appointed as the deputy commander of the 151st Brigade..."
Wang Yaowu observed Yang Ling's reaction as he spoke, and found that Yang Ling was still sitting upright, with no change in his face. He secretly praised that this calmness was beyond the reach of ordinary people, and he had not misjudged the person.
"You also know that personnel appointments involve all aspects. It is difficult for me to be a division commander. I hope you can understand." The division commander, General Wang Yaowu, sighed helplessly.
When Yang Ling heard what his division commander Wang Yaowu said, he roughly understood his division commander Wang Yaowu's difficulties. Human affairs were already complicated, and in the middle of a factional struggle, now that he could tell him so sincerely, he regarded him as one of his own.
"What I mean is that if you keep grinding for a while, what do you think?" After finishing speaking, General Wang Yaowu finally got to the topic.
Yang Ling felt helpless now. After all the talk, did he still have any choice? It seemed that he had a long way to go before being promoted to deputy brigade commander.
"In all my humble duties, I will strictly abide by the master's arrangements."
Yang Ling had to brace himself and act indifferent, but in his heart he secretly scolded those who raised objections.
Seeing how Yang Ling took the overall situation into consideration and understood his difficulties, the division commander Wang Yaowu was filled with praise.
"Recently, we and our friendly parties are preparing to set up a guerrilla cadre training school in Hengshan. The commissioner himself will serve as the principal, Deputy Chief of General Staff Bai Chongxi and Chief Chen Cheng will serve as deputy directors, and Chief Tang Enbo will serve as the director of education. We have notified the troops in all theaters to select outstanding officers to go
Study, I am going to recommend you to study for a period of time. You can go back and arrange the affairs in the group and then go report."
Yang Ling also understood the good intentions of his teacher. Didn't some people say that he didn't have a military school background? As long as he graduated from here, he would be considered a disciple of the emperor. Who would dare to say anything?
"Yes!" Yang Ling agreed.
"I hope you will study hard and perform well. Don't let me down. As long as you follow me and fight well, a deputy brigade commander is nothing." The division commander said proudly.
"Yes! I will certainly live up to my master's expectations in my humble position!"
Although the words of the division commander Wang Yaowu had the meaning of painting a pie, but from his tone, I am afraid that he also got some gossip, otherwise a division commander would not have such a loud tone.
After all, Yang Ling knew that in a few months, when Army Commander Yu Jishi was promoted to Army Group Commander, General Wang Yaowu would have the final say over the 74th Army.
"Okay, let's go back and get ready, and report to school in a few days."
After everything was said, the division commander, General Wang Yaowu, smiled and patted Yang Ling on the shoulder to show encouragement.
Although he could not become the deputy brigade commander, Yang Ling did not feel depressed at all. After all, he would get more in the future.
"Master, I'm going back then." Yang Ling stood up and saluted before saying goodbye and leaving.