Liang Jian: Commander, save some for me

"Untie these Japanese pilots and take off the blindfolds. Keep an eye on them and don't let them run away. Make sure they don't lack food. We treat prisoners well." The commander gave an order to the guards and turned to leave.

As for why those devils were blindfolded from beginning to end, it was obvious that Li Jin and his team did it for their own safety.

Seeing this, Li Yunlong and the others hurriedly followed.

After the leaders left, the guards opened the cell door and walked in.

"You little Japs, don't even think about resisting, or you'll bear the consequences," said one of the soldiers.

"Why are you saying these things? They may not understand." The soldier next to him felt that these Japanese devils would definitely not understand.

Many Japanese pilots really didn't understand, but they felt someone opened the door and came in, which made them somewhat nervous.

"Uh...it's no big deal to just say it." The soldier in front also felt a little stupid.

The two soldiers began to untie the Japanese pilot in the cell and took off the black cloth covering the Japanese.

The sudden return of light made the Japanese pilots feel a little dazzling, and they couldn't help but put their hands in front of them to block the light.

After they adjusted themselves, they could see the surrounding situation clearly.

"The environment in this cell is not too bad. It seems that we were captured by the Eighth Route Army." said a Japanese pilot.

If they were to treat prisoners of war according to the conditions they used, they would never let the prisoners live in such clean and tidy cells.

Therefore, their current treatment is, relatively speaking, very good, and the people who captured them are most likely the Eighth Route Army.

After all, I have heard for a long time that the Eighth Route Army treats prisoners well, and now it seems to be true.

"I can't believe that the people who attacked the airport were actually the Eighth Route Army. When did they become so powerful?!" another Japanese soldier also said.

"What are you thinking? The real powerful ones are the Northeast Army. The Eighth Route Army is just cooperating with them."

"That's right. If it weren't for the Northeastern Army, we wouldn't have been captured here at all."

"Anyway, we are now safe."

The other Japanese soldiers also said that only now did they feel completely relieved. They would most likely be fine, at least until the talks between the two sides broke down.

However, a Japanese pilot in the corner remained silent. His name was Minami Ikki.

To be honest, he had only been transferred to this airport not long ago and had not actually carried out a bombing mission, nor did he want to bomb the ordinary people here.

In his opinion, war should not affect ordinary people. He used to think that the empire came to this country to help the people of this country. It was not until the massacre occurred that he understood everything.

All this is nothing but the empire's ambition.

This time he was captured in the Eighth Route Army's base. Perhaps he could choose to stay here, provided that the Eighth Route Army would choose to take him in.

.........

The leader and his men walked towards the conference room.

"Are those devils the pilots? Do you want someone to interrogate them? Maybe we can get some useful information out of them." The political commissar said as he walked.

"Okay, wait until these devils have rested, and then ask them if you can persuade one or two devil pilots to defect, and let them stay and teach some soldiers to become pilots.

In the future, we will definitely have our own planes. If there are no pilots, then the planes are useless. "The leader nodded in agreement and told us his plan.

Everything is planned for the future. If it were in the past, he would not have dared to hope to own a plane of their own so soon.

But ever since Li Jin built the arsenal and produced so many new gadgets, he felt that Li Jin might be able to build an airplane as well!
"Commander, I have no objection to instigating the Japanese to rebel, but is it appropriate to let the Japanese teach us?!" Li Yunlong interrupted at an inopportune time.

He always remained deeply wary of the Japanese, so he was very worried that the Japanese would play some tricks and cause irreparable losses.

"You don't have to worry about this. If we can really let the Japanese pilots stay here to teach us, we will naturally not choose to believe them so easily. What they teach us must be verified repeatedly to make sure there are no problems!" The leader responded. He was not a fool. How could he believe whatever the Japanese taught him?

As for selecting the air force, the conditions are probably not simple. Those who can be selected must be carefully selected elites. If they trust the Japanese and cause these talents to get into trouble, no one can take responsibility.

"Actually, if there are Japanese pilots willing to stay and help train the air force, I would like to take a look. I have learned a little bit.
Although I have never flown a plane, I should be able to tell whether what the other party said is wrong or not. "Li Jin said at this time.

Teaching how to fly a plane and engage in air combat is actually quite difficult, as it is very different from army combat.

"Oh?! If that's the case, then there's no problem." The leader was a little surprised after hearing this, but he did not doubt what Li Jin said.

"In short, you just go ahead and instigate rebellion, and I will help you pass the final hurdle. However, I guess I have to come back from Yan'an before I can do that." Li Jin said with a serious face.

"I feel relieved when you say that." The leader nodded. If Li Yunlong said this, he would pretend not to hear it.

Li Yunlong and the others did not doubt this because Li Jin knew a lot.

"The problem now is that not all of these Japanese pilots will stay. Those who are able to join the Air Force are probably brainwashed.

The reason for surrendering is just to survive. They want to keep a group of people who have been brainwashed by imperialism. They will probably choose to die. "Kong Jie also said at this time.

"Not necessarily. If it was the Japs two years ago, they would not have surrendered at all. But now, some battlefields have also seen the Japs surrendering.
Those surrendered Japanese soldiers were all new recruits. They had not been completely brainwashed.
I think there may be some new recruits among this group of Japanese pilots. As long as we appeal to their emotions and reason, we may be able to convince them. "The political commissar had a different opinion.

The Japanese two years ago were not only powerful, but also determined. They would never choose to surrender on the battlefield and would fight to the death.

"Then we can give it a try." After hearing this, Kong Jie also changed his mind.

"By the way, Li Jin just said that he wanted to go to Yan'an?!" Kong Jie only then realized what Li Jin had just said.

"Yes, the leader asked me to go, saying that I should go there to learn something." Li Jin nodded in acknowledgment.

"Good guy, then you must seize the opportunity!" Kong Jie was a little envious. Being able to go to Yan'an to study was something many officers dreamed of, and Li Jin had achieved this after joining the army for more than two years.

However, he did not think there was anything wrong with it. After all, Li Jin's ability was obvious to all. Many of the guns, ammunition, and foreign currency distributed to the independent regiment were obtained by Li Jin. If Li Jin, who had made so many contributions, was not qualified to study in Yan'an, then many people would not be qualified either.

"Of course." Li Jin responded. He would definitely not miss this opportunity.

After everyone returned to the conference room, the leader took out two approval slips, filled in the quantities on them, and handed them to Kong Jie.

"Take the approval slip and go get your uniforms, weapons and ammunition," said the leader.

"Thank you, Chief!" Kong Jie took the note, stood up straight and saluted the chief, then turned and left.

"Li Yunlong, there is nothing you want from the New 1st Regiment, right?!" The leader looked at Li Yunlong again.

"Commander, I think the new regiment can have seven or eight infantry guns. What do you think?!" Li Yunlong immediately made a loud request.

"Seven or eight infantry guns?! How dare you say that! We don't have any, let alone seven or eight, don't even think about one." The chief couldn't help but swear. He was trying to empty the brigade's assets.

"No, Chief, just give me one or two at least. I have got so many supplies this time. It should be reasonable to exchange them for two infantry guns." Li Yunlong began to discuss the conditions.

"You only have a small part of the credit for these supplies. How can you have the nerve to say that you got them? The biggest contributor didn't say anything." The commander felt helpless about Li Yunlong's shamelessness.

"In a few days, the news of commendation will be conveyed to the entire army. I will decide on a reward of 5,000 oceans for the New 1st Regiment. That's it." The commander did not give Li Yunlong a chance to speak, and he asked Li Yunlong unnecessary questions.

"Thank you, Chief. You are so wise, majestic, handsome, talented, what is your talent..." Li Yunlong blurted out many idioms in a row, but he got stuck at the end, which made everyone laugh and cry.

"Very talented." The political commissar added helpfully.

"Yes, yes, you are so talented and great..."

"Alright, alright, shut up!" The leader interrupted Li Yunlong before he could finish.

"That's all for today. You can take your men back to the regiment headquarters." The commander waved his hand as if he was shooing away a fly.

"Commander, are you sending me away now?! Why don't you invite me to dinner or something?!" Li Yunlong was stunned. How come he didn't even have dinner after traveling for such a long time?

"Get out of here." The leader frowned and glanced at the whip on the table.

"Let's go now!" Li Yunlong was shocked and didn't dare to say another word. He turned around and ran out of the meeting room.

Seeing this scene, the political commissar and Li Jin couldn't help but smile.

"The leader still has a way. Only you can control Li Yunlong." The political commissar said with a smile.

"This kid deserves a beating. He even has seven or eight infantry guns. He really dares to ask for it." The leader snorted coldly.

"However, Li Yunlong does lack some powerful cannons." said the political commissar. He felt that Li Yunlong's request was reasonable.

"Every battalion in the New 1st Regiment now has an artillery platoon. They can integrate an artillery battalion at any time. They are still short of it. Ordinary troops can't even find two mortars in the entire regiment. They should be content." The chief said and shook his head.

Compared with other troops, the firepower of the New 1st Regiment can at least equip several main regiments.

"Li Jin, is there anything you want?!" The chief couldn't help but look at Li Jin. To be honest, Li Jin's special operations regiment has been making silent contributions all along.

Not only weapons but also money were surrendered. At least 20% of the weapons and ammunition of the entire army were seized by Li Jin.

Seventy to eighty percent of the heavy weapons owned by various troops were surrendered by Li Jin, but they did not give Li Jin anything.

"Commander, forget about me. The Special Operations Regiment has everything." Li Jin smiled and said that the Special Operations Regiment is completely self-sufficient and has basically no shortage of weapons, ammunition, or food.

"By the way, if you really want to talk about it, I do have a request." Li Jin said, remembering something.

"Whatever your request is, just tell me. As long as it's not excessive, I will help you get it done." Upon hearing this, the leader immediately became excited.

"I want to apply for a special medal of honor for all the soldiers who died in the special operations group.
Although I have made them and sent them to their families, I still hope that the brigade can also make a special medal for them. "Li Jin stated his request.

The special medal of merit produced by their regiment can only be issued by their regiment.

"I thought it was something else. I was planning to have someone make this medal for them." The leader responded that he would naturally do these things and do them as soon as possible.

"Then I don't have any requirements." Li Jin said. In other aspects, he didn't want anything, nor did he lack them.

"How about I find you a wife?!" said the leader.

As soon as these words came out, the political commissar was extremely surprised.

"Ah?! What the hell?!" Li Jin was dumbfounded after hearing this. What the hell is this talking about a wife?

"Well, just pretend I didn't say anything." The leader coughed awkwardly. He really couldn't think of what to reward Li Jin with.

"By the way, Xu Qingfeng is a very capable guy. I decided to let him go to Yan'an to study in April or May. What do you think?!" The leader changed the subject.

He hasn't told Li Jin about this yet, but he can tell him now.

"That's great. Actually, I also wanted to propose it, but I felt that this kind of opportunity still depends on how the leader allocates it." Li Jin was very happy after hearing this. If Xu Qingfeng also went to Yan'an to study, he would be regarded as one of the key talents to be trained in the future.

"It's mainly because Xu Qingfeng's ability is really strong. It's also because he has been following you and has been obscured by your brilliance.
If he is transferred to other places, his ability will not be worse than others, and he may even be better than many people. "The chief said with a serious face.

To be honest, he had misjudged Xu Qingfeng at first, mainly because Li Jin was around. He would subconsciously compare Li Jin with the people around him, which made him misjudge Xu Qingfeng.

"Commander, Old Xu cannot be transferred, otherwise what should I do?! If I partner with others, there might be conflicts, and any conflicts will affect the combat effectiveness of the special operations regiment. What should we do if there are heavy losses?" Li Jin became anxious when he heard this.

After Xu Qingfeng is transferred away, won't he be exhausted from working himself to death? This is absolutely not acceptable.

(End of this chapter)