Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 232 Even if Commander Chen comes, I have to hug him

"Extra number! Extra number!"

"The Eighth Route Army completely wiped out the Japanese Army's Third Independent Mixed Brigade! Killed the brigade commander, Nara Yukio!"

"Extra!"

"The Eighth Route Army captured the chief of staff of the Third Independent Mixed Brigade!"

Early in the morning, pedestrians on the road felt like they were dreaming when they heard the newsboy's shouting.

A brigade of devils, can the Eighth Route Army really commit fraud? And they even captured the chief of staff?
"Let me have a copy."

Hearing someone buying something, the people nearby couldn't help but come over to see what was going on.

If it is real, buy one and take a closer look; if it is fake, don't waste your money.

"Don't push, don't push." The person holding the newspaper shouted as he opened it.

“There are photos!”

"Wow, look at all the machine guns and cannons on the ground!"

"There really is a corpse of a Japanese soldier, and his military rank is major general!"

Seeing that the news in the newspaper was not fake, everyone rushed to the newsboy.

“Give me a newspaper!
"I want 10! 10!"

"What do you need so much for?"

"What do you care about me? Can't I send it to my neighbors?"

It's rare to see such encouraging battle reports.

With everyone rushing to buy them, the newspapers in the newsboy's hands were sold out in just two minutes.

On that day, all newspapers that published this news were sold out.

In the end, some people even paid a higher price to buy newspapers that others had read.

The whole country was discussing the Eighth Route Army at this time.

"Niang Xipi!"

"Hasn't our Guo Party ever killed a Japanese major general?"

"Could it be that the Japanese 12th Brigade at Kunlun Pass is fake?"

Chiang Kai-shek threw the newspaper directly onto the table.

"Darling, no matter what, this is China's victory. There is no need for you to be angry." Merlin said, patting Chiang Kai-shek's hand.

"Of course I'm happy that we won the battle, but look at what this newspaper said, it's completely praising one and criticizing the other," Chiang Kai-shek said angrily.

The people around him all lowered their heads and no one spoke.

When you first learned that Japanese Major General Masao Nakamura was killed at Kunlun Pass, you almost flew to the sky.

Moreover, the praise for the Fruit Party and the denigration of the Eighth Route Army in the newspapers we controlled formed a sharp contrast at the time.

Since we did it on the first day, the Eighth Route Army will definitely do it on the fifteenth day.

"You know these newspaper people, they are all people without sense of right and wrong. They will do anything for sales and money."

Merlin signaled to the people around him to quickly take the newspaper away.

"Darling, no matter what, the Eighth Route Army has made a great contribution this time, and we must show our appreciation for it."

"We have to show some appreciation." Chiang Kai-shek nodded.

No matter what, the Eighth Route Army is still the National Revolutionary Army in name only, and they will be rewarded for their merits.

However, you need to think carefully about what to reward.

At the same time, Yoshio Shinozuka also saw the newspaper published by the Eighth Route Army.

When he saw Ryotaro Toyama surrender, Yoshio Shinozuka's face turned blue and then purple.

"Go call Colonel Yamamoto!"

“Hayi!
Two minutes later, Yamamoto Ikki rushed over.

"Mr. Yamamoto, I don't care what method you use, you must destroy the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army within five days!" Yoshio Shinozuka issued a death order.

"If you find Toyama Ryotaro, send him on his way!"

"Hai!"

Yamamoto Kazuki had also read the newspaper and knew exactly why Shinozuka Yoshio was angry, so he didn't say a word.

"Ring, ring, ring."

At this moment, the phone on Yoshio Shinozuka's desk rang.

"Moses Moses!" Yoshio Shinozuka picked up the phone.

"Hai! Commander!" The moment Yoshio Shinozuka heard the voice, he subconsciously stood at attention.

"I have issued an order. The target is the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army!"

"I will do my best! Commander, please rest assured!"

"Hai!"

After a while, Yoshio Shinozuka hung up the phone and sat down again.

Although Sugiyama Gen didn't scold him just now, his words were unpleasant and Shinozuka Yoshio felt humiliated.

"Mr. Yamamoto, General Sugiyama is already very dissatisfied. It's up to you now."

"Please rest assured, General. The special operations brigade will surely win the battle!"

Hongniwan, the headquarters of the new second regiment.

"Old Chen, I received a telegram from the military district."

"Needless to say, it must be a telegram of congratulations." Chen Chengxing said helplessly.

Because it was a sudden ambush, the Japanese's firearms were in motion and were not deployed at all.

So this time, the New Second Regiment seized a lot of spoils.

除了16挺重机枪、42挺轻机枪、684支步枪以外，还有6门94式山炮、4门41式山炮和4门92式步兵炮。

With so many artillery pieces seized at once this time, it goes without saying that Commander Chen would be restless and even the division commander might be restless.

"You are absolutely right. In addition to sending Toyama Ryotaro to the military district, the commander also asked us to send the mountain artillery over."

"The commander said that the rest of the infantry guns and heavy machine guns are no longer needed."

Luo Ping handed the telegram to Chen Chengxing.

"A higher-ranking official can crush people to death."

Chen Chengxing looked at the telegram and didn't say much.

Even if so many artillery pieces were left in the New Second Regiment, they would just gather dust in the warehouse.

Four guns are the most suitable for an artillery battery, and the main transportation capacity of the artillery battery should be used to transport ammunition.

With the current transportation capacity of the New Second Regiment, six mountain cannons are already the limit. If you want to add more, you must have machinery or get another batch of mules and horses.

Even if the current artillery company wants to exert its full power, it still needs the cooperation of the baggage train.

"Lao Luo, this time I will personally lead the cavalry company to the military region." Chen Chengxing said.

The military region also has its own arsenal. Chen Chengxing can't just send the cannons over for nothing. He has to get something back.

"Cavalry company? Is this appropriate?" Luo Ping asked.

The New Second Regiment had concealed the size of the cavalry company from its superiors, and the commander thought it was just a company of about a hundred people.

"The ugly daughter-in-law will have to meet her parents-in-law sooner or later. This is a good opportunity to shut Commander Chen up." Chen Chengxing explained.

I have already sent 10 artillery pieces to the military district. Are you, the commander-in-chief, going to seize my cavalry company? Is there any justice in that?
"Since you have made up your mind, then take the cavalry company with you." Luo Ping nodded.

"But when are you going to go?"

"Tomorrow." Chen Chengxing said, "I have already arranged it."

After counting the spoils, Chen Chengxing knew this would happen, and he had already asked the cavalry company to prepare.

However, in order to improve the strength of the artillery company of the New Second Regiment, Chen Chengxing did not load all the shells of the Type 94 mountain artillery, but left more than half of them.

There were 6 Type 94 mountain cannons, but only 200 rounds of shells were brought to the military district, and the remaining 268 rounds were confiscated by Chen Chengxing.

In this way, each mountain cannon of the New Second Regiment had barely enough ammunition to support a large-scale battle with 100 rounds.

As for the shells of the Type 41 mountain cannon, Chen Chengxing did not deduct them. After all, the New Second Regiment no longer had the Type 41 mountain cannon, so there was no use in keeping them.

The next day, Chen Chengxing explained the work of the regiment headquarters again, and then led the cavalry company straight to the military district headquarters.

Chen Chengxing's schedule is very tight as he still has to go to Yangcun.

"Report! Commander, Captain Chen of the New Second Regiment is here." "Chen Chengxing is here? So fast?" Lieutenant Chen said a little surprised.

It is more than 150 miles from Hongniwan to Beixing Village, and there are many Japanese and puppet troops along the way. How did they get there in one day?
"Commander, those coming are all cavalry, at least three or four hundred of them!" the sentry reported.

"Three or four hundred cavalrymen? Doesn't the New Second Regiment only have one cavalry company? Where do so many people come from?" the chief of staff asked in surprise.

"Where did it come from? Among these guys in our military region, who doesn't have some good stuff hiding?" Brigade Chen said with a smile.

"Let's go and meet Commander Chen." Chen Lu stood up and said.

Not long after walking out of the command center, we saw Chen Chengxing and his men marching into Beixing Village in a mighty manner.

"Commander, Chief of Staff!"

When Chen Chengxing saw Chen Lu and Chen Can coming out to greet him, he quickly dismounted and saluted.

"Hahaha, I was wondering why there were magpies chirping so early in the morning. Turns out someone came to send me a gift! I thought you were going to stay and set up an artillery camp." Chen Lu said with a smile.

Chen Lu knew Chen Chengxing's character very well.

Now that Chen Chengxing obediently delivered the 10 artillery pieces, Brigade Chen was still a little surprised.

"Look at what you said. All the captured goods should be returned to the public. This is our glorious tradition."

"Glorious tradition?" Chen Lu almost laughed out loud.

"Then tell me, what's going on with the cavalry battalion behind you?" Brigade Commander Chen asked, pointing at the cavalrymen who had already dismounted.

"Cavalry battalion? What cavalry battalion? This is a cavalry company."

"Commander, you forgot that I had submitted a report at the beginning."

Chen Chengxing pretended to be a little surprised.

"Stop talking nonsense here. Whose cavalry company has so many people?" Chen Lu said unhappily.

Do you think I can't see clearly when I wear glasses?
"This is really a cavalry company!" Chen Chengxing said firmly.

Although my company has 9 platoons from top to bottom, even if the king of kings comes, this is still a cavalry company!
When Chen Lu heard Chen Chengxing's sophistry, his eyes widened.

However, the new Second Regiment has just delivered 10 artillery pieces, and these military horses are all fat and strong, with no tendency to become useless.

Chen Lu decided to let him go for the time being.

"I'm telling you, Chen Chengxing, stop playing dumb with me. If you say it's a cavalry company, then it's a cavalry company."

"This is the last time!" said Chen Lu.

"Yes!"

Seeing that he had passed this level, Chen Chengxing couldn't help but laugh.

In a short period of time, even if Chen Chengxing seized more horses, it would be impossible for him to expand the size of his cavalry.

These Japanese horses are really good eaters. They eat concentrated feed, which is better than what humans eat.

After reading this article, Chen Lu walked towards the artillery excitedly.

"Let's go and see my cannon."

"TND, I also made it to the artillery regiment!" Brigade Chen touched the barrels of each artillery piece and smiled from ear to ear.

These 10 artillery pieces plus the previous artillery battalion are definitely an artillery regiment.

Although the number of artillery pieces is still far short of what it could be, a small regiment is still a regiment.

"Given your reputation as the commander-in-chief, it's not excessive to cause a commotion." Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

"Artillery Corps? Forget it. Even Chairman Standing Committee can't set up an Artillery Corps." Brigade Chen shook his head.

"There will be, there will be."

"Okay, then I'll just borrow your good words." Chen Lu waved his hand.

"Is that Ryotaro Toyama?" Chen Lu asked, looking at the man in plain clothes who was surrounded by several people.

"It's him." Chen Chengxing nodded.

"Okay, okay." Chen Lu nodded excitedly.

With a Japanese colonel in hand, there are so many things that can be done.

"Since you have brought the cavalry, I will leave the task of sending him to the headquarters to you."

"no problem!"

Chen Chengxing was going to Yangcun anyway, so this was a good excuse.

Brigadier General Chen casually signaled the chief of staff to arrange for someone to take over the artillery, and he took Chen Chengxing back to the headquarters.

"Tell me, you are so honest this time, have you done something wrong again?"

"Commander, in your eyes, am I just a troublemaker?" Chen Chengxing said dissatisfiedly.

I am different from Li Yunlong. I have never done anything against discipline!

"Stop talking nonsense! Is everything okay?" Chen Lu asked directly.

"It's okay! There's something wrong too!"

"Please be clear, is there one or not?" Chen Lu said dissatisfiedly after hearing Chen Chengxing's words.

"Commander, I really didn't do anything wrong! But I'm here for something."

"Go ahead and tell me. I knew you wouldn't come here for no reason." Chen Lu sat down.

"Look, I brought so many cannons here, can you let me take something back with me?"

"The New Second Troupe is so poor that they can barely afford to sell their pants!" Chen Chengxing began his performance.

"The New Second Regiment is poor? Then isn't my military district command a beggar gang?" Brigade Chen finally understood why Chen Chengxing came.

Besides, the New Second Regiment is now extremely rich, so how dare they cry poor?

"Oh, Commander, you don't know."

"The New Second Regiment is now big and powerful, but I haven't even collected all my guns yet," said Chen Chengxing.

Don't ask how many people there are, and don't worry about whether they have rifles or heavy machine guns. The answer is that they are not all there.

"Gun? I don't even have one." When Chen Lu heard about the gun, he subconsciously started waving his hands.

"If you don't give us guns, you can give us some bullets! If you don't have bullets, you can give us some grenades, or even explosives. We can ask the guerrillas to make mines to blow up the Japanese."

Chen Chengxing’s purpose of coming this time was very simple. No matter what it was, he had to fill up the carriage.

"Explosives? If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten. Last time you sent someone to deliver artillery, you stole several hundred kilograms of explosives from me!"

"Ah? Who?" Chen Chengxing was confused.

How come he didn't know about this? This TND has walked into the trap.

"Stop playing dumb with me." Chen Lu waved his hand and said, "This time I will give you at most 1,000 kilograms of explosives, not even an ounce more."

Even though the military region now has its own arsenal, it also has many troops under it.

And they were all crying out for food. If we gave too many to the New Second Regiment, the other troops would have to fight the Japanese with sticks.

There was no way. The troops were growing too fast, so fast that Chen Lu himself didn’t know how many troops he had.

When there are not enough guns, we can only rely on explosives such as grenades and mines to fight.

"If you don't have explosives, you can just give me 200 workers from the arsenal."

Seeing that there was nothing, Chen Chengxing decisively changed his target.

The Shanxi New Army has already cut ties with Yan Xishan, and the New Army's Workers' Guard Brigade is the Taiyuan workers' armed force, which includes many workers from the Taiyuan Arsenal.

"200 people? How dare you ask that? I can only give you 50 at most, and only 10 of them can be experienced workers."

When the Northwest Shanxi Military Region was established, the headquarters did provide support of a lot of people, but there were not many old workers from the former Taiyuan Arsenal.

Now most of the workers in the military region’s arsenals are newly trained.

If 200 are really transferred away, the production of the arsenal will inevitably be affected.

"50 is 50!"

Chen Chengxing was not too dissatisfied and would take whatever he could get.

"Okay, leave the carriage behind and take the people to send Toyama Ryotaro off. I'll arrange for the transfer of personnel. After you send the people off, go directly to Yixiantian. I'll wait for you there."

Although the military region has established its own arsenal, it can only process some grenades, mines, or reload bullets.

Things like explosives have to be obtained from the headquarters arsenal.

Seeing that there was nothing good to be gained, Chen Chengxing could only leave the support platoon behind and lead the rest of the cavalry towards Daxia Bay.

The route of Yamamoto's special forces has been determined, but if they want to wipe them out completely, they must let the Japanese special forces reach Yangcun first.

Then cooperate with the independent regiment and use heavy machine guns and mortars to carry out fire blockade.

(End of this chapter)