Liang Jian: Commander, save some for me

"You came at the right time. I just have something to tell you." Li Yunlong changed the subject and his expression became serious.

"What's the matter?!" Zhao Gang asked.

"Let's sit down and talk first." Li Yunlong asked several people to sit down.

"The chief just called me..." Li Yunlong told him that the political commissar was going to Li Jin.

"What?! The political commissar is going to Li Jin?! Isn't this a bit dangerous?" Zhao Gang was a little shocked. What could be going on that required the political commissar to go to Li Jin in person to discuss the matter?

"I think it's most likely about sending a letter of appointment to Li Jin." Li Yunlong expressed his guess.

Apart from this matter, he couldn't think of anything else that would make the brigade political commissar go there in person.

"It looks like it should be correct." Zhao Gang agreed after hearing this. "In addition to delivering the letter of appointment, I'm afraid we should also go and see how Li Jin is doing."

In fact, after Li Jin went to the mountains, not to mention the political commissar and the leaders, even they had never been to Li Jin's base, and they basically learned about the situation there from Li Jin's mouth.

"Yeah, that makes sense." Chief of Staff Zhong and Deputy Commander Qian also nodded.

"To escort the political commissar this time, I have to mobilize all the members of the Gray Wolf Squad to go together, otherwise, it would be bad if something unexpected happened." Li Yunlong said with a serious face.

Ordinary troops would not be able to carry out this escort mission. Only by bringing the strongest Grey Wolf Squad along would they feel at ease.

Although the number of people is smaller, the target is relatively small, and the combat effectiveness is far stronger and more secure than that of ordinary troops of the same number.

"It's right. The political commissar's safety is more important than all of ours. We must not let him suffer any harm!" Zhao Gang also said.

"When the time comes, I will lead the team. It's a good opportunity for me to go and see what's going on over at Li Jin's place." Li Yunlong said. He had never been to Li Jin's place anyway, so he might as well go over and take a look first. Then it wouldn't be so troublesome to meet up there later!
"Old Li, I'll go with you. Old Qian and Old Zhong are at the regiment headquarters, so nothing will happen." Zhao Gang suggested.

"No, the two of us are the highest commanders of the regiment. If we both leave, it will be against the rules." Li Yunlong refused decisively.

"Okay then." Zhao Gang wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he agreed with what Li Yunlong said.

In fact, he was really interested in Li Jin’s current base, and he really wanted to know how Li Jin managed to build so many things.

"The political commissar will arrive tomorrow. We have to prepare early and prepare all the food." Li Yunlong gave orders.

In fact, the most convenient food to bring is the Japanese canned beef, so take some canned beef and some bacon to improve your food when the time comes.

"Yeah." Everyone nodded.

"Tell the soldiers to be more alert during training tomorrow and not lose face. Our New 1st Regiment is the strongest force except for the Special Operations Battalion. We cannot let the political commissar think that we are just that." Li Yunlong gave another order.

The political commissar will leave tomorrow and will not be here until at least the afternoon. By then, the political commissar may go to check on the soldiers' training situation first.

"I understand!" Everyone adapted to it. When the political commissar came, in addition to visiting Li Jin, he would definitely take a look at the New 1st Regiment as well.

The training of the soldiers at the regiment headquarters will be the first stop for the political commissar’s inspection.

.........

At this time, in the brigade headquarters, in the meeting room.

"Political Commissar, when you go to the New 1st Regiment tomorrow, take a look at their training." The leader instructed the political commissar.

Li Yunlong is a kid who always talks about how strong his New 1st Regiment is. We have to let the political commissar go and take a look in person.

"I see. When I come back from Li Jin's place, should I check all the camps of the New 1st Regiment directly?" The political commissar suggested. He felt that it was not enough to just check the regiment headquarters, but that all of them had to be checked.

"Of course." The chief nodded. This was what he had thought. Inspecting the training of the soldiers at the regiment headquarters was just the beginning.

.........

Time soon came to the next morning.

Tianli Mountains, base area.

The company commanders of each company have already gathered their soldiers, most of whom are new recruits, with only 20% being veterans.

This means that when actual combat occurs, the veterans only provide guidance, and it is up to the new recruits to decide how to fight. Only in this way can the new recruits grow quickly.

"This time, it's not an exercise, but a real battle. I hope you can keep a positive attitude and don't be nervous! Do you understand?" Liu Changshun looked at the recruits in front of him and spoke with a serious face.

"Understood!" everyone responded loudly.

"Let's go!" Liu Changshun didn't say any more nonsense. He gave the order decisively and took the lead to leave with the soldiers.

On the way out, some recruits were talking cautiously.

"Do you think it will be true this time? You have lied to us several times before."

"Who knows, but I feel like this might be true. The monitor said it was true before, but he wasn't serious. This time is different."

"So that means we are really going to fight the devils?!"

"Well, it should be, but not necessarily. It could be that they are going to fight bandits or something."

The two recruits were talking in low voices, and the veteran behind them couldn't listen anymore.

"Just hurry on your way and don't whisper to each other. Also, this is a real combat, so keep a good attitude. Otherwise, your death will be in vain." The old soldier said seriously.

If he was fighting with old comrades, he would not do this, but leading a group of new recruits to fight is not only a test for the new recruits, but also a test for them, the veterans.

It can be said that while training the new recruits, they are also training the veterans.

These new recruits had never fought bandits before, and now they were going to fight the Japanese. The risk factor was quite high. He had a premonition that some soldiers would be killed or injured in this training, which would be several levels more difficult than previous training sessions.

.........

As the first company set out, other companies also started to set out. For a while, the only ones left in the base were veterans.

Li Jin and Xu Qingfeng were on the top of a hill, watching the new recruits leave. He knew that some of them would not come back from this training.

"Since you are so worried, why not send the reconnaissance company and the sharpshooter company to follow them secretly and ensure their safety." Xu Qingfeng saw Li Jin's worry and made a suggestion.

Among the current companies, only the Sharpshooter Company and the Reconnaissance Company have small numbers of people, while the other companies have around 500 to 600 people. Only the Sharpshooter Company and the Reconnaissance Company have less than 300 people, but the combat effectiveness of these two companies is very strong.

If these two companies follow behind, the safety of the recruits will be more or less guaranteed.

"There's no need for that. If we let them follow, the recruits will feel more confident, and that won't achieve the purpose of training them." Li Jin shook his head and rejected the suggestion.

What he wants is for the new recruits to adapt on their own. If they cannot adjust their mentality in battle and exert their due combat effectiveness after training for so long, then it is not the fault of others.

"You look like a general now." Xu Qingfeng smiled when he heard this. If it were before, Li Jin would have sent people to protect the new recruits during training, fearing that something might happen to them. But now, he was happy about Li Jin's transformation.

"I have to change. I have too many soldiers. I can't lead so many soldiers without being ruthless. I can't be sad for a whole day if I sacrifice one soldier. That would be meaningless. I might as well think about taking his share and killing more devils." Li Jin replied.

"You're right, that's how it should be. What we can do is to try our best to avoid mistakes in command and fight normally on the battlefield. That is the fate of the soldiers who sacrificed, and no one can change it." Xu Qingfeng responded.

The leader is still more capable. When Li Jin was promoted, he managed more soldiers and had to consider more aspects. This is how Li Jin's transformation happened.

"According to the time, the political commissar should have set off for the New 1st Regiment. He will be outside the mountains in about seven or eight days. I will then bring people to pick up the administrative commissar. You stay in the base." Li Jin said. Compared to the training of new recruits, the more important thing now is to pick up the political commissar and make sure that nothing happens to him.

He didn't want the political commissar to make any mistakes on the way here.

"Yes, bring more people, including the reconnaissance company and the sharpshooter company." Xu Qingfeng nodded.

"There's no need to bring so many people. A platoon from the reconnaissance company and a platoon from the sharpshooter company will be enough." Li Jin responded.

If we bring along the reconnaissance company and the sniper company, it will be easy to capture the Japanese county town.

.........

On the other side, Li Yunlong was also preparing to welcome the political commissar. He specially sent two teams of the Gray Wolf Squad to a location about 30 miles away from the regiment headquarters to provide support.

At this time, Sun Desheng was also training cavalry in the cavalry training ground about three or four miles away from the regiment headquarters.

One by one, the warriors rode their war horses and rushed towards the target scarecrow. As they rode past, they swung their swords quickly and chopped, almost always aiming at the vital points.

But not every warrior can kill with such precision.

"Zhang Mu, come here, kid." Sun Desheng called the soldier who did not meet the standards to his side with a serious face.

"Why are you so stupid? You just can't be taught no matter how much you try. Do you think you can hit the enemy like you just did?! Ah?!" Sun Desheng angrily swung the whip in his hand and slapped the soldier on the chest several times.

This scene happened to be seen by Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang who were over for inspection.

"Sun Desheng, what are you doing!" Zhao Gang shouted and walked over with quickened pace.

"Commander, Political Commissar!" Sun Desheng quickly saluted the two of them.

"How could you hit a comrade?!" Zhao Gang frowned and asked angrily.

"No matter how I teach them, they won't learn. Only beating them will make them remember!" Sun Desheng did not realize his mistake.

"Even if they are wrong, you can't beat them. They are your comrades, not enemies. If they can't be taught, you should teach them a few more times. If they really can't cooperate, then replace them and let others take over, but you can't beat them!" Zhao Gang suppressed his anger and began to preach.

In his view, this could easily undermine unity, which is a serious problem.

"Sun Desheng, the political commissar is right. If he is wrong, you can curse him, but you cannot use violence. Do you understand?" Li Yunlong came out to rescue him.

"Political Commissar, I was wrong. I won't do it again!" After hearing this, Sun Desheng also admitted his mistake decisively.

"Well, don't let me see you hitting your comrades again, otherwise I will definitely punish you!" Zhao Gang nodded. Seeing that he had a good attitude to admit his mistakes, he didn't care anymore.

"Yes!" Sun Desheng responded loudly.

"You continue training, I'll take a look." Zhao Gang said.

"Understood." Sun Desheng mounted his horse and continued to train the soldiers.

Then the two of them watched the cavalry training here.

"Although the time is short, the training is quite good." Li Yunlong couldn't help but praise.

"Sun Desheng is indeed very capable. It seems that this cavalry company will be combat-ready in two or three months." Zhao Gang also said. Putting aside the fact that Sun Desheng beat people, Sun Desheng is indeed good at training cavalry.

"Of course." Li Yunlong also looked proud, these were all good soldiers he had discovered.

After watching for more than ten minutes, the two men left the cavalry training ground.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Shi Zhong from the Grey Wolf Squad led his men to meet the political commissar.

"Political Commissar!" Shi Zhong rode his horse to the front of the political commissar's horse and saluted him.

"Yeah." The political commissar nodded.

"Political Commissar, I'm in front to lead the way for you." Shi Zhong rode a horse and ran in front of the political commissar. When they were still about twenty miles away from the regiment headquarters, Shi Zhong took out the walkie-talkie and began to contact Li Yunlong.

"Commander, I have received a call from the political commissar and am now on my way to the regiment headquarters. I will be there in about half an hour." Shi Zhong said into the intercom.

"Okay, I understand. You should be careful to protect the political commissar." Li Yunlong's voice came out.

"I understand." Shi Zhong nodded. Just as he switched to another channel, the political commissar rode to Shi Zhong on horseback.

"It seems that you have already adapted to communicating using walkie-talkies." The political commissar said with a smile.

This walkie-talkie was given to Li Yunlong not long ago, but he had already started using it.

"It's okay. This thing is really useful. If there is any problem, it can be conveyed quickly. It would be better if there were more of them." Shi Zhong responded.

"Don't even think about making more. It's a bit troublesome to make this thing," said the political commissar.

Li Jin said that the production of walkie-talkies is indeed a bit troublesome, and the output is much less than that of new rifles.

Of course, it is possible that Li Jin said this on purpose, worried that too many walkie-talkies might be obtained by the enemy, so having fewer people would have advantages.

"By the way, has Li Yunlong distributed these walkie-talkies?!" the political commissar asked.

"The next day, after the regiment commander took the test, he immediately called several battalion commanders to the regiment headquarters to collect their certificates." Shi Zhong did not hide anything and informed them of the matter.

"That's fine. It will be much easier to fight with them later." The political commissar nodded.

.........

The new regiment headquarters.

After receiving the news, Li Yunlong immediately asked Zhao Gang to call Chief of Staff Zhong and Deputy Regiment Commander Qian to his side.

"The political commissar is expected to arrive here at around 4:00. Is the food and everything ready?!" Li Yunlong asked.

"Don't worry, the dishes have been prepared by the kitchen staff. Just give the word and they will be cooked and served quickly." Deputy Captain Qian responded.

(End of this chapter)