Liang Jian: Commander, save some for me

"After the Japanese recruit new soldiers arrive, they will probably choose to fight so that these new soldiers can gain combat experience. They may choose us as their opponents.

They will conduct sweeps against some base troops that are far away from the main force. Of course, they will also choose to attack the Shanxi Suiyuan Army." Li Jin continued.

You have to pick on the weak. The Japanese commander will most likely not launch a large-scale raid before giving his troops combat experience, but he will probably launch a small-scale raid.

Moreover, the Japanese are not only targeting them, but also the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, because they have fought against the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army before and achieved good results.

Under such circumstances, if the Japanese wanted to train their troops, they would not miss this opportunity, because for the Japanese, the combat effectiveness of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was much worse than that of the Eighth Route Army.

"What you said is indeed right, so I have already asked someone to notify them." The leader responded. When he guessed that the Japanese would mobilize new recruits, he had already made preparations in advance, and the order was issued immediately.

"What notice has been sent out? Why didn't I receive any notice?" Li Yunlong asked after hearing it.

"You hadn't come back at that time, and you wouldn't come to the brigade headquarters to report on your work. I'll tell you when you arrive. It's not a notification now." The leader responded indifferently. Li Yunlong hadn't returned to the New 1st Regiment at that time. It would have been better to make it clear back then if he said it in the telegram.

"Besides, the Japanese won't choose the New 1st Regiment as their opponent during training. They are just asking you to be alert. Don't let anything really happen." The leader continued.

Even if the Japanese were stupid, they knew that the combat effectiveness of the New 1st Regiment was still very strong. Sending the new recruits to fight the New 1st Regiment for training was basically sending them to their deaths.

"What the leader said is right." Li Yunlong didn't dare to say more and quickly agreed.

"If the Japanese want to use the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army for training, I think we can intervene and ambush the Japanese. What do you think, Chief?!" Li Jin changed the subject at this time.

Although he wanted to watch from the sidelines when the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was beaten by the Japanese, he could not let the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army be really defeated by the Japanese. Otherwise, it would be his own strength that would be lost. That was why he decided to lend a helping hand.

"Well, we should help. The Japanese here don't dare to launch a large-scale attack, but it's different over there.

We can't just watch the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army being beaten to the point of having no fighting power." The leader nodded in agreement. What Li Jin said was what he was thinking.

"Then I'll get someone to help them." Li Jin said quickly after hearing this. Since the leader agreed, he could act with confidence.

"It's just right. The new recruits under your command can be trained on the Japanese. Fighting a few more times can also improve their combat experience." The leader said with a smile.

The new recruits of the special operations regiment still lack combat experience and need to fight more. Otherwise, they will be far from catching up with the combat effectiveness of the veterans.

"I understand." Li Jin nodded.

"Commander, um, the New 1st Regiment suffered heavy losses this time. I want to add another battalion to the New 1st Regiment. What do you think?!" Li Yunlong said hesitantly at this time.

"Well, with so many supplies, it's impossible for me to let you just leave them there. Add another battalion and train the soldiers for me. Don't waste supplies!" After hearing this, the leader did not make things difficult for Li Yunlong and agreed directly.

The new regiment now has a lot of supplies. We can't just take the supplies without adding more people. That would be like occupying the toilet without doing anything.

"Thank you, Chief. What about the number of people?!" Li Yunlong was very happy and asked again.

"There are only one thousand places, no more. You can decide for yourself!" the leader responded.

"Okay, Chief, just wait and see. I will train the new battalion to be as powerful as the special operations regiment!" Li Yunlong couldn't help but brag.

"Come on, it's good enough if you can train the people well." The leader said unhappily. With the few supplies that Li Yunlong had, he wanted to train the new battalion to be as strong as the special operations regiment. He was dreaming.

"Commander, don't disbelieve me. Maybe I have really mastered it." Li Yunlong said.

"Then sign a military order." The leader glanced at Li Yunlong.

"Ahem, well, the weather is nice today." Li Yunlong coughed lightly and turned to look away. He could brag, but he couldn't issue a military order.

Seeing this, the leader shook his head helplessly.

"Li Jin, you will go to the headquarters tomorrow and then to Yan'an. The journey is quite long, so you have to be careful. How many people will escort you?!" the leader asked Li Jin with concern.

This time Li Jin's trip to Yan'an was a good opportunity. Many officers wanted to study in Yan'an but did not have this opportunity. He also hoped that Li Jin could study well there.

"Not many, just one squad of more than 20 people, all of them are soldiers from the reconnaissance battalion, and there are several sharpshooters from the sharpshooter battalion. For firepower, they have three light machine guns, two grenade launchers, submachine guns, rifles and so on. Safety is relatively guaranteed." Li Jin told the number of people and the firepower configuration.

He was basically guaranteed to be able to attack from a distance or fight in close combat. With only twenty or so people under his command, he would not be afraid even if a large group of Japanese came, as long as they were not ambushed by the Japanese.

"Well, that's okay. On the way there, you must be careful because you have to pass through enemy-occupied areas. Try not to expose yourself unless it is absolutely necessary, so as not to put yourself in danger. Do you understand?" The leader gave instructions. Li Jin could not bring many people with him when passing through Yan'an this time.

He felt quite relieved with the protection of the soldiers from the reconnaissance battalion. After all, the combat effectiveness of the reconnaissance battalion was the strongest in the special operations regiment, and they cooperated well with each other.

"Don't worry, Commander. I will always put my own safety first and will not expose myself easily." Li Jin made the assurance quickly.

"That's good." The leader nodded with satisfaction.

"When you get there, send me a telegram and I will contact them and have someone pick you up." The leader gave further instructions.

The reason for sending someone to pick up Li Jin was mainly because we were worried that something might happen.

"I understand!" Li Jin nodded.

"Li Yunlong, please go out for a while. You are not allowed to come in unless I tell you to." The leader looked at Li Yunlong and said.

"Ah?! Even I can't listen to what you said?!" Li Yunlong was stunned when he heard it. What did the leader want to say to Li Jin that he would ask him to get out?

"Bullshit, get out of here quickly." The leader frowned and reached out to grab the horsewhip beside him, as if he would whip Li Yunlong if he didn't leave.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't do anything. I'll go out!" Li Yunlong was shocked when he saw this. He stood up and ran out quickly.

"This is a route map. It marks which places are safe and which places are dangerous..." After Li Yunlong left, the leader took out a map, spread it on the table, and explained the punctuation marks on it to Li Jin one by one.

Li Jin also quickly memorized the map in his mind.

"Keep the map and don't lose it. It's very important." The leader reminded. It took a lot of time to draw this map.

If it were leaked, it would cause very serious consequences. Therefore, if it were not for Li Jin, ordinary officers would not even be qualified to look at this map.

"The map is there as long as the person is there!" Li Jin carefully put the map away, unbuttoned his clothes, put it in his inner pocket, and said with a serious face. He also understood the importance of this map. To draw such a detailed map, it takes a lot of manpower, and the people who can be contacted are basically the most trustworthy people.

"Well, when the time comes, the boss will send someone to escort you there." The chief nodded and said.

"Will it be too much trouble for the boss? The people I bring are enough to escort me." Li Jin said after hesitating for a moment.

If Xu Qingfeng had not insisted on sending someone to escort him, he would have only planned to take two or three soldiers with him.

"Don't worry, there shouldn't be too many people. Anyway, the people sent are members of the special operations company whose combat effectiveness is similar to that of you veterans. There will probably be about five or six people." The chief assured Li Jin that it would only be a few more people and there wouldn't be any big problem.

"Okay." Li Jin nodded, and remembered that the boss had a secretly trained special operations company specifically used to protect the boss and important officers.

At this time, the leader's walkie-talkie rang.

"Commander, I am three miles away from the brigade headquarters and will be there soon. Are you still there?" Kong Jie's voice came from the intercom.

"Well, when you arrive, just come to the meeting room." The leader responded. Today is also the date when Kong Jie comes to report on his work every month.

"Yes!" Kong Jie said.

After talking to Kong Jie, the leader called Li Yunlong in.

"Chief, what did you talk to Li Jin?!" Li Yunlong asked as soon as he came in. He was really curious. The chief actually whispered to Li Jin without letting him know.

"Kid, don't ask about things that you shouldn't ask about." The leader said with a stern face.

"Oh." After hearing this, Li Yunlong didn't dare to ask more questions and returned to his seat and sat down.

"Li Yunlong, let me show you something." The leader took out a newspaper and handed it to Li Yunlong.

"Our New 1st Regiment is on the newspaper again?!" When Li Yunlong saw it, his eyes lit up and he quickly took the newspaper and started reading.

Li Jin also pulled up a chair and sat next to Li Yunlong to watch together.

"Commander, when was this newspaper published? Why is there no publication date?!" Li Yunlong asked with a smile on his face a few minutes later.

"This is just a template. It has not been fully released yet. When the Japanese pilots arrive, we will take a photo of them and then release it." The leader explained.

This newspaper will not only be published in Yan'an, but also in other cities, so it is necessary to attach photos of the captured Japanese pilots.

"No wonder I was wondering why there was a blank space on the newspaper. It turned out to be for the devils.
"Commander, how about putting my photo on there as well? Let me show you a frontal photo." Li Yunlong looked eager to try.

"Of course that's fine," said the leader.

"Hehe, thank you, Chief. Then I have to take a bigger photo of me to appear more domineering!" Li Yunlong had already planned to have his photo in the newspaper bigger.

"No problem. Anyway, the Japanese hate you so much because you blew up their airport. As soon as you show your face, there will be all kinds of killers targeting you. It depends on whether you are lucky enough." The chief said slowly with a smile on his face.

“Uh…” Li Yunlong was speechless for a moment after hearing that. He was not afraid of fighting the Japanese head-on.

The problem is that the Japanese will plot against him behind his back, especially after he shows his face, the Japanese killers will know his appearance clearly. Once the Japanese seize the opportunity, they will shoot him, and no matter how strong he is, he will not be able to withstand the sneak attack bullet.

"Hehe, Chief, I was just joking just now. Who am I to be qualified to be in the newspaper?" Li Yunlong was still a little scared. He didn't want to die in obscurity.

"Why, are you scared?!" the leader laughed.

"I'm not afraid when I say this. I'm just thinking about the troops. After all, the New 1st Regiment has become so powerful under my leadership. If I get killed by the Japanese, the entire New 1st Regiment will be affected." Li Yunlong explained seriously.

"Yes, yes, you are very capable." The leader didn't say anything more.

"Chief, Captain Kong is here and is just outside." The guard ran in and reported.

"Let him in." the commander ordered.

"Old Kong is here, so I have to go out to meet him." After hearing this, Li Yunlong immediately stood up, and Li Jin followed him out.

As soon as the two of them went out and came to the yard, they saw Kong Jie walking in from the gate!
"Haha, Lao Kong." Li Yunlong laughed twice and walked forward.

"Old Li?! Why the hell are you here too!" Kong Jie was also very happy.

"You kid miss me so much!" Li Yunlong stepped forward and punched Kong Jie in the chest, making Kong Jie take two steps back.

"Damn it, you want to beat me to death." Kong Jie grimaced in pain and punched Li Yunlong with his backhand!
"Captain Kong, long time no see." Li Jin also greeted him at this time, with a smile on his face.

"Li Jin, you are here too." Kong Jie only then saw Li Jin.

"No, I should call you Captain Li!" Kong Jie said half-jokingly.

"Captain Kong, please call me Li Jin." Li Jin said. After all, he was a veteran, so Li Jin still respected him a lot.

"When I heard that you were going to be the regiment commander, I was really shocked, but I also felt it was reasonable. I would feel it was not worth it if you didn't become the regiment commander." Kong Jie said with a smile. If it were someone else, he might really be a little dissatisfied if he became the regiment commander after only two years of joining the army.

But as for Li Jin's words, he really had no objection. With Li Jin's contributions, he was also capable of taking on a higher position.

"Old Kong, I remember that you wanted to recruit Li Jin to your independent regiment. It has only been a short time, and Li Jin is now the regiment commander!" Li Yunlong began to expose Kong Jie's past at this time.

When Li Jin cooperated with the Independent Regiment, Kong Jie wanted to recruit Li Jin to the Independent Regiment.

"Yes, yes, I overestimated myself. Fortunately, I didn't come to the independent regiment, otherwise, I would have been delayed." Kong Jie responded, and what he said was indeed correct.

The independent regiment is close to the headquarters, so all combat operations need approval, while the New 1st Regiment is far away, so some combat operations are much more convenient than on his side. If Li Jin had come to the independent regiment, it is still unclear whether he could have made so many contributions.

(End of this chapter)