Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 323 Wait a minute (Bonus chapter from Warm Sun Giant)

On the third day, Chen Sijin led the Jin-Sui Army to Hongniwan.

"Officer!"

Chen Chengxing led the brigade members forward to salute.

"This is the Second World War Zone Command Headquarters, and Deputy Commander Yang, the Director of the Special Committee."

Chen Sijin pointed to Yang Xingru standing to the side and introduced her.

"Greetings, Deputy Commander Yang!"

"Hello, Brigade Commander Chen, I would like to meet Zheng Qianyi first."

Yang Xingru didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

"No problem!" Chen Chengxing nodded.

"Xu Wu, take Deputy Commander Yang to see Zheng Qianyi."

Chen Chengxing had already arranged everything.

Zheng Qianyi also knew that Chen Chengxing had leverage over him, and he would not easily turn against him unless his life was in danger.

Is Zheng Qianyi safe at Dayun Mountain? That's definitely impossible.

"yes!".
Several of the Eighth Route Army officers who had come with Chen Sijin also followed.

This review is of great importance, and both parties must be present.

Watching the group leave with Xu Wu, Chen Sijin and Chen Chengxing entered the brigade headquarters and spoke:

"You've really messed up this time!"

"Grand Master, what do you mean by this?" Chen Chengxing pretended to be confused even though he knew the truth.

"You wouldn't understand?" Chen Sijin said with a smile.

“If you say that some members of the 358th Regiment have defected, I will believe you; but if you say that the entire 358th Regiment has defected, I will not believe you.”

Who is Chu Yunfei? Could he easily turn against us?
"Da Sijin, you're wronging me. Zheng Qianyi said all of this."

"I only brought them under control just in case."

Chen Chengxing kept protesting his innocence.

"Come on! I don't want your gun!" Chen Sijin said irritably.

Who is Chen Chengxing? How could he not know?

Upon hearing Chen Sijin's words, Chen Chengxing's expression turned serious.

"Don't worry, I've taken care of everything, and I also told Chu Yunfei that I would cooperate with the investigation."

"At most, I was just overstepping my bounds; the Jin-Sui Army couldn't touch the New Second Brigade."

"I knew it, you were behind this!" Chen Sijin said irritably.

"You still say you didn't cause a huge mess?!"

"Get the mountain artillery battalion of the 358th Regiment ready. I'm taking it with me when I leave!"

"What are you doing! What are you doing!" Chen Chengxing exclaimed anxiously.

"Grand Master, didn't you just say you didn't want it?"

How could you, Grand Master, go back on your word?!

"Did I ask you for a gun? I wanted a cannon!" Chen Sijin said definitively.

"Let me tell you, I haven't asked for the mortars yet. If you keep talking nonsense, I'm taking those mortars with me!"

"No, no, no, please stop!" Chen Chengxing pleaded repeatedly.

The Second New Brigade no longer has axles, so it can no longer produce 82mm mortars.

These mortars of the 358th Regiment were a hard-won replenishment.

"Chen Chengxing, don't think I'm trying to seize this by trickery or force."

"I want your cannon for your own good," Chen Sijin said.

"These are 12 American-made mountain guns. Do you think Chongqing will fall into your hands so easily?"

"To tell you the truth, even I can't keep them all."

"I've taken these few cannons from you, and I'll take care of the rest for you."

"You should be secretly happy," Chen Sijin explained.

This isn't like a dozen guns; once they're gone, they're gone.

In China, whether it was the Kuomintang army, the Eighth Route Army, or even the Japanese invaders.

It's impossible for any country to remain indifferent to 12 mountain guns.

Given Chen Chengxing's status, he couldn't possibly defend those 12 cannons.

"I know that, but it's still a little heartbreaking!" Chen Chengxing said helplessly.

The total amount of weapons the United States is currently providing is only so-so, but these 12 mountain guns are definitely a significant contribution.

But at least leave him a few doors open.

"Look at how petty you are."

Chen Sijin has already got the cannon, so it's easy for him to talk without any real experience.

Unlike Chen Chengxing's frustration, Luo Ping was quite excited.

The 358th Regiment had 5000 men and more than 3,000 rifles, all of which were Type 24 rifles.

In addition, there were hundreds of light and heavy machine guns and more than a dozen 82mm mortars.

With these weapons, the five independent regiments, even if they cannot be fully equipped with heavy weapons, will be close.

Moreover, those rifles that were originally in terrible condition could be gradually replaced.

The county brigades and guerrilla units below also benefited greatly.

On the other side, Yang Xingru had already finished interrogating Zheng Qianyi and Qian Bojun.

Although the two accounts differed slightly.

One was referring to the 358th Regiment, and the other to the 1st Battalion.

But to Yang Xingru, it made no difference.

In the entire Jin-Sui Army, who doesn't know that Qian Bojun is Chu Yunfei's henchman?
Would Qian Bojun suddenly defect to the enemy? It's probably on your orders, Chu Yunfei!

After listening to Yang Xingru's analysis, Chu Yunfei's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

"Deputy Commander Yang! You can't talk nonsense!"

"I, Chu Yunfei, am utterly loyal to the Party and the country! The sun and moon bear witness!" Chu Yunfei stood up and roared.

The two Jin-Sui Army soldiers standing next to him immediately pushed him back into the chair.

Hearing Chu Yunfei's explanation, Yang Xingru inwardly scoffed.

Of course I know you are loyal to the Party and the country, otherwise you wouldn't have taken the blame for being a traitor.

But you are disloyal to Commander Yan!

"The evidence is irrefutable, Chu Yunfei. Your attempts to defend yourself are futile!"

"Take him away and bring Fang Ligong in!" Yang Xingru ordered.

Fang Ligong was their mole planted in the 358th Regiment, and his words are credible.

After communicating with Fang Ligong, Yang Xingru became even more certain of her deduction.

If you, Chu Yunfei, hadn't betrayed us, would you have dared to go to Li Family Town alone? Do you really think you're Lü Bu?
I was afraid that my brothers would be disheartened.

This is just something you say to fool children.

Over the next few days, Yang Xingru conducted a thorough review of all the officers in the 358th Regiment.

He wanted to pick out all of Chu Yunfei's confidants from the 358th Regiment and then take the rest back.

As for the soldiers of the 358th Regiment, Yang Xingru did not bother to investigate them.

They're just ordinary soldiers; we can take them back and distribute them to various regiments.

"Chen Sijin, my mission is complete."

"I plan to carry out the execution tomorrow. Would you two like to witness the execution?"

Yang Xingru found Chen Sijin.

This was, after all, on the territory of the Eighth Route Army, so the execution had to be carried out after the Eighth Route Army was notified.

"I'll be there."

Chen Sijin nodded. This was a matter between the Jin-Sui Army and he had no intention of interfering.

The next day, Chen Chengxing was surprised to find that there were dozens of officers from the 358th Regiment who had been buried on the wasteland.

Moreover, Chu Yunfei was also in a sorry state among the crowd.

"Old Chen, has the Jin-Sui Army gone mad?" Luo Ping was also a little dumbfounded.

Given the nature of the Jin-Sui Army, at most they would only punish the ringleaders in such a case.

Why did they start killing people like that?

Yang Xingru looked at the list and saw that everyone was present.

Without the slightest hesitation, he shouted, "Prepare for the execution!"

The dozen or so Jin-Sui Army soldiers who followed Yang Xingru immediately pulled the bolts of their submachine guns.

"Wait a minute!" Chen Chengxing shouted.

"Chen Chengxing, don't cause trouble!" Chen Sijin said in a deep voice.

"Commander Yang, it's not that I want to cause trouble."

“But there’s something I have to say,” Chen Chengxing said seriously.

"Chu Yunfei is now the deputy brigade commander of the new Second Brigade. Your Jin-Sui Army has no right to deal with him!"

Chu Yunfei was, after all, a patriotic soldier with exceptional talent.

Chen Chengxing was unwilling to be executed like that.

The guards nearby also heard Chen Chengxing's words.

They immediately stood up straight and placed their hands on their guns.

"What did you say?" Yang Xingru asked in surprise.

Wasn't Chu Yunfei captured and brought back? How come he joined the Eighth Route Army again in the blink of an eye?

However, Yang Xingru quickly realized what was happening.

Chu Yunfei is indeed cunning!
Knowing that his plan had been exposed, he immediately joined the Eighth Route Army in an attempt to save his life.

"Chen Sijin, what do you mean?" Yang Xingru looked at Chen Sijin.

In Yang Xingru's eyes, Chen Chengxing was completely uncooperative in her conversation.

Chen Sijin had already seen Chen Chengxing giving him a meaningful look.

After a moment of contemplation, Chen Sijin decided to go along with Chen Chengxing's words.

After all, this kid never does anything without a reason. If he wants to keep Chu Yunfei, there must be something in it for him.

“Deputy Commander Yang, this is indeed true.” Chen Sijin nodded.

"Hehe." Yang Xingru chuckled coldly.

A mere fifth-term graduate of the Whampoa Military Academy is actually worth the Eighth Route Army's humiliation.

They really are just a bunch of peasants.

"In that case, I can give Chen Sijin face and spare Chu Yunfei's life."

Whether Chu Yunfei lives or dies is actually of no use.

If they were to stay with the Eighth Route Army, it could become an excuse to attack them in the future.

"Bring Chu Yunfei out!" Yang Xingru ordered.

"Prepare for execution!"

"Wait a moment longer," Chen Chengxing said again.

Upon hearing Chen Chengxing's shout, everyone's eyes immediately turned to him.

“Deputy Commander Yang, to be honest, Deputy Brigade Commander Chu was in contact with officers of all ranks in the 358th Regiment.”

“Many of them are also willing to join the Eighth Route Army,” Chen Chengxing said somewhat embarrassedly.

Since Chen Chengxing wanted to win over Chu Yunfei, he naturally wanted to do his best to show him kindness.

"Brigade Commander Chen! I hope you won't go too far!" Yang Xingru said with a gloomy face.

“Everything I said is true!” Chen Chengxing said solemnly.

This is the territory of the Second New Brigade. Are you saying we're afraid of the Jin-Sui Army?

"Fine, then tell me who it is!" Yang Xingru said through gritted teeth.

"I really don't know, but Deputy Brigade Commander Chu does. Just let him pick it out," Chen Chengxing said.

Hearing Chen Chengxing's words, Yang Xingru was so angry that she was panting heavily.

However, he eventually gave in.

"Have Chu Yunfei pick out the people!"

Chu Yunfei was stunned by the unexpected turn of events.

"Chu Yunfei, are you going to choose or not?!"

"Ah, pick!" Chu Yunfei realized.

"This one, this one, this one." Chu Yunfei pointed to seven or eight people in a row.

The people he called out had just started to smile when Chu Yunfei's next words made them feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

“These few are not Qian Bojun, but the others are,” Chu Yunfei said.

The people he just pointed out were all Qian Bojun's staunch confidants.

If Qian Bojun defected to the enemy, they would certainly have been involved.

Chu Yunfei hated them to death at this point, so naturally he wouldn't give them a way out.

Yang Xingru stared at Chu Yunfei for a moment.

But unexpectedly, he didn't say much in the end, he just waved his hand and had those people brought out.

Those who escaped death were extremely grateful to Chu Yunfei and Chen Chengxing.

Yang Xingru ignored the feelings of those people and raised her right hand.

"Wait a moment!"

(End of this chapter)