Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 324 When referring to someone's job title (additional)
"Damn it! When will this ever end?!"

Yang Xingru turned around angrily.

Again and again, do you really think he's that easy to talk to?
"It wasn't me." Chen Chengxing quickly shook his head.

“It’s me, Deputy Commander Yang,” Chu Yunfei said.

"I have a request: may I carry out the execution?"

Seeing Chu Yunfei's serious expression, Yang Xingru was furious.

However, in the end, Yang Xingru still gave Chu Yunfei face.

Moreover, it's good to have Chu Yunfei carry out the execution; surely no one will say "wait a minute," right?

Chu Yunfei stepped forward and took the submachine gun from a Jin-Sui Army soldier.

Without saying a word, they started firing.

"Da da da".
The 30-round magazine was emptied in no time.

Qian Bojun and the others were shot multiple times and lay in pools of blood.

Seeing Qian Bojun beaten to death, Chu Yunfei breathed a sigh of relief.

If you say you'll kill him with your own hands, then you must kill him with your own hands.

Seeing that the execution was over, Yang Xingru didn't want to stay any longer, so she went directly to Chen Sijin.

"Chen Sijin, now that things are done, I'm going back."

"I request that your army release the soldiers of the 358th Regiment and return their equipment, as I wish to take them with me."

Upon hearing Yang Xingru's request, Chen Sijin looked troubled.

"Deputy Commander Yang, I'm afraid this is a bit difficult."

"What? Does the Eighth Route Army intend to confiscate the equipment of the 358th Regiment?" Yang Xingru asked anxiously.

This is equipment for 5000 people, plus an artillery battalion.

Even Commander Yan coveted this mountain artillery battalion.

"It's not about confiscating the equipment of the 358th Regiment," Chen Sijin waved his hand.

"As you know, at that time, there were fewer than two regiments in control of the 358th Regiment, and they were divided into multiple units."

"When the main force returned to Dayun Mountain with the 358th Regiment, the troops transporting supplies were ambushed by the Japanese and puppet troops."

"In the midst of war, in order to ensure the safety of the soldiers of the 358th Regiment, the New Second Brigade had no choice but to abandon unnecessary equipment and do its best to escort the 358th Regiment away."

"Therefore, most of the weapons fell into the hands of the Japanese."

"The new Second Brigade only brought back a small number of light weapons, but the exact number has not yet been tallied."

There were indeed Japanese soldiers and puppet troops in the Dongjiazhuang area, and battles had taken place there.

This can't be faked, can it?

Upon hearing Chen Sijin's explanation, Yang Xingru almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"You threw away your weapon for the sake of people?" Yang Xingru asked anxiously.

Because she was anxious, Yang Xingru's voice became a little louder.

All the people nearby turned their attention to this.

“Deputy Commander Yang, our Eighth Route Army has always put people first. In my opinion, people are more important than weapons!”

"You don't think the lives of the Jin-Sui Army soldiers aren't important, do you? You can't be, can you?"

Chen Sijin's voice suddenly became louder.

"How could that be! The Jin-Sui Army has its own production line."

“In the Jin-Sui Army, people have always been more important than weapons!” Yang Xingru affirmed.

Everyone was looking this way, so Yang Xingru could only grit her teeth and swallow her anger.

Otherwise, if word gets out, how will the Jin-Sui Army win over the hearts and minds of the people?

He might even be taken down by Commander Yan.

"That's good." Chen Sijin breathed a sigh of relief.

"I thought the Eighth Route Army had done something wrong."

"I should also thank the Eighth Route Army," Yang Xingru said through gritted teeth.

“We’re all allies, so we should help each other out,” Chen Sijin said with a genuine smile.

"Chen Sijin, it's getting late. You should take stock of the weapons first, and then let me know later."

"I'll take the soldiers back first."

Yang Xingru had no desire to stay in this place any longer.

He feared that if he stayed any longer, he would be trapped there permanently.

“Deputy Commander Yang, I’m afraid that won’t work,” Chen Chengxing suddenly said.

"What did you say?" Yang Xingru didn't react for a moment.

"After arriving at the base, the soldiers of the 358th Regiment immediately fell in love with the place, so many of them decided to stay."

"But we Eighth Route Army soldiers are democratic, and we have always been free to come and go."

"If they are willing to join the Eighth Route Army, then they are members of the Eighth Route Army."

"I'm afraid you can't take these people with you."

Chen Chengxing doesn't know how many people are willing to stay, so this is all he can say for now.

Then we'll have Chu Yunfei endorse us to win people over.

"Don't push your luck!" Yang Xingru said angrily.

Why did he keep backing down? It was for the sake of the soldiers of the 358th Regiment.

Although the Jin-Sui Army has a nominal strength of 12, its actual combat strength is only 5.

Moreover, the 5 men of the 358th Regiment have already been trained into elite troops by Chu Yunfei.

Five thousand elite troops is a considerable force for the Jin-Sui Army at present.

After all, the Jin-Sui Army only controls a few counties.

"Deputy Commander Yang, calm down," Chen Sijin said, stepping forward to soothe him.

The Jin-Sui Army was, after all, a nominal ally, and they couldn't afford to offend them too much.

"Alright, I'll take charge. Gather all the soldiers of the 358th Regiment."

“I’m willing to go with you. You can take me with you directly, how about that?” Chen Sijin said.

"Only I can speak!" Yang Xingru emphasized.

If Chu Yunfei were to campaign for votes, he really wouldn't be able to compete with him.

He was, after all, a high-ranking official; ordinary soldiers didn't recognize him.

"No problem, no problem!" Chen Sijin patted his chest and assured him.

"Chen Chengxing, did you hear what I said? Go and gather everyone together!"

"Yes!"

With a wave of his hand, Chen Chengxing immediately led Luo Ping and the others away.

"Hey!" Yang Xingru was about to reach out to stop him when Chen Sijin interrupted her.

"Deputy Commander Yang, we can just wait here. I think it will be ready soon."

With Chen Sijin blocking her way, Yang Xingru could no longer stop Chen Chengxing and the others.

On the way back, Chen Chengxing turned around and asked:
"You all know how to say it, right?"

"Brigade Commander, don't worry!" Everyone nodded in agreement.

“Good! We must make sure to highlight Chu Yunfei,” Chen Chengxing said.

After the assembly, only you, Deputy Commander Yang, can speak, but it didn't say we can't explain the situation when calling people.

We Eighth Route Army soldiers are democratic; everyone has the right to speak.

A dozen minutes later, the soldiers of the 358th Regiment gathered densely at the Hongniwan training ground.

Chen Chengxing handed Yang Xingru a tin megaphone and gestured, "Deputy Commander Yang, please!"

Yang Xingru looked at the tin megaphone in her hand, somewhat speechless.

However, he also knew about the Eighth Route Army's situation and didn't have high expectations for it.

Just make do with it.

"Silence!" Yang Xingru shouted.

Seeing that the soldiers of the 358th Regiment had quieted down, Yang Xingru continued to shout:
"I am Yang Xingru, Deputy Commander of the Jin-Sui Army! I have come to pick you up on the orders of Commander Yan!"

"Commander Yan knows."

Yang Xingru stood on the stage and spoke eloquently, which made Chen Chengxing keep pursing his lips.

This Yang Xingru is truly aloof and ignorant of the plight of those at the bottom of society.

Do you think they can understand you speaking in such a formal and literary way?

It's not as effective as a plain white steamed bun.

"Commander Yan will not only forgive everyone for their past mistakes, but will also reward each of you with 5 silver dollars!"

Yang Xingru wasn't as naive as Chen Chengxing thought; she knew she had to offer incentives to entice him.

As for whether or not we'll give it to them when we get back, we'll see then.

"Now, those who are willing to come back with me, turn right and gather on the right!" Yang Xingru shouted.

The soldiers of the 358th Regiment below were all discussing it nonstop.

Five silver dollars, that's quite a lot!
As time went on, people began to gradually move to the right.

Moreover, the number of people blindly following this trend is increasing.

Yang Xingru watched from the stage and nodded in satisfaction.

Chen Chengxing was not too disappointed with the soldiers below who kept moving to the right.

Chen Chengxing didn't place the truly valuable technical troops in Hongniwan at all.

Naturally, it wouldn't be on the playground.

As for these ordinary infantrymen, a purification process wouldn't be bad.

After all, the Eighth Route Army is different from the Jin-Sui Army; it doesn't lack ordinary infantrymen now.

In the end, Yang Xingru led more than two thousand people away from Dayun Mountain.

Watching the retreating figures of the Jin-Sui Army, Chen Sijin said with a forced smile:

"Chen Chengxing, you'd better cause me more trouble in the future, okay?"

"How could that be? As you know, Grand Master, I, Chen Chengxing, am the most rule-abiding," Chen Chengxing said awkwardly.

It's really not his fault; the main problem was that the piece of fat was too tempting.

"Hmph! You'd better watch yourself!"

After Chen Sijin finished speaking, he happily left with 12 mountain guns and shells.

The escort was provided by Chen Chengxing's cavalry battalion.

If Chen Sijin hadn't promised not to leave the cavalry battalion behind, Chen Chengxing really wouldn't have dared to send the cavalry battalion away.

Chen Chengxing breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Chen Sijin leave.

Then she cheered up again.

This risky endeavor, though dangerous, yielded tremendous rewards.

The 358th Regiment was nominally a reinforced regiment, but in reality it was a brigade.

The new Second Brigade has really made a fortune.

As for the troubles that followed, Chen Dasi took them all on.

I have eliminated all my worries.

"Brother Chu, what are your plans for the future?" Chen Chengxing asked Chu Yunfei beside him.

"If you don't want to stay in the Second New Brigade, you can do so as you please, I will not stop you."

"Brother Chengxing, what kind of person do you take me, Chu Yunfei, for?" Chu Yunfei asked seriously.

"How can a real man not repay a debt of gratitude?"

"If Commander Chen doesn't mind, I'm willing to be a private in the New Second Brigade!"

Chu Yunfei knew very well that in order to save his officers, he had been branded as a member of the Eighth Route Army.

Even if he were to return to the Central Army now, he would not be given an important position.

After all, in the principal's eyes, preventing communism was more important than resisting Japan.

As the principal's student, Chu Yunfei knew very well that he had no way out.

"Hey, with Brother Yunfei's talent, how could he possibly be a lowly soldier?" Chen Chengxing laughed.

"Don't worry, Chen Sijin already said that if you're willing, you can start as a deputy brigade commander."

"When the opportunity arises in the future, I can also lead an army on my own."

Chen Chengxing and Chen Sijin just discussed Chu Yunfei's arrangements.

Chen Sijin's idea was that since the matter had already been discussed, let him continue doing it for now, so as not to give the Jin-Sui Army any ammunition.

Moreover, nothing can happen under Chen Chengxing's watchful eye.

Unlike the Kuomintang army, the Eighth Route Army held all the power in the regimental party committee.

A deputy brigade commander who is not a party member has no authority to command the army.

Of course, the officers and soldiers left behind by the 358th Regiment would definitely be dispersed and deployed to various regiments.

After a year or two, they will be assimilated.

At that time, we can relax our surveillance on Chu Yunfei a little.

"Yes, Commander!" Chu Yunfei stood at attention and saluted.

From that moment on, his identity had changed.

When you're at work, you have to use your job title.

(End of this chapter)