Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Shangganling

Chapter 341 Win Win Win Win

"Did the clerk agree?" Luo Ping asked excitedly.

There are a large number of puppet troops in the Luye area; if we can really take them down...

The development of the new Second Regiment will not be limited in the short term.

“That’s natural.” Chen Chengxing nodded.

He had already discussed the specific battle plan with Chen Sijin.

The new Second Regiment will make its move once the Jin-Sui Military Region launches its offensive after the New Year.

"Great!" Luo Ping asked excitedly.

"So what are your plans?"

"The battle plan hasn't been finalized yet. I need to meet with someone first before I can decide how to fight," Chen Chengxing said.

Lu Ye is not an easy opponent; we must prepare well.

"Old Luo, don't worry about the plan for now."

"We had a tough time a few years ago, but things have improved a lot this year."

“I’m planning to have some fun during the Chinese New Year, what do you think?” Chen Chengxing suggested.

“Sure! I wholeheartedly agree!” Luo Ping said.

Since the battle plan hasn't been finalized yet, there's no point in saying more; we might as well focus our energy elsewhere.

During this year, although the troop strength of the New Second Regiment did not increase much, the development of the base area was thriving.

The availability of supplies has greatly improved.

Comrades, it's time to enjoy the fruits of victory.

"Okay, let's hold a party and have the comrades from the propaganda department perform on stage," Chen Chengxing said.

"Old Chen, since it's a celebration, I think we should expand the scale and let the people participate as well, so they can all have some fun!" Luo Ping suggested.

“Alright, then I’ll leave it to you. Each unit can organize on its own, and the regimental headquarters will be located in Hongniwan.” Chen Chengxing nodded.

“No problem!” Luo Ping was the political commissar, and this was his duty.

"There's another matter, and this grand banquet must be held," Chen Chengxing added.

"Each class needs to have more than 10 dishes, and there must be chicken and braised pork."

"However, drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited."

"As for the local troops, each regiment should also provide them with material support so that they can have a good New Year."

Local troops support the main combat troops on a regular basis, and they shouldn't be left out when it comes to meals.

"I'll go and take stock of the breeding team's and logistics supplies, and coordinate this matter." Luo Ping nodded.

If we're going to do it, we have to do it well, and the new Second Regiment has the necessary conditions.

Two weeks later, the base area began to be filled with laughter and joy.

Although it was freezing cold to watch a play outdoors, it didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm.

In contrast, the Japanese soldiers were huddled in their strongholds, munching on coarse grain cakes.

Occasionally, a string of firecrackers would go off, startling them.

Of course, the Japanese soldiers of the 4th Division, who were good at business, were living a pretty good life.

After the banquet was prepared at the headquarters of the Second Regiment, Chen Chengxing delayed announcing the start of the event.

Until Zhou Weiguo walked in.

"Commander, our guests have arrived."

"Let's go greet our guests!" Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

Luo Ping, Chu Yunfei, and the others immediately followed.

They wanted to see what kind of mysterious guest it was.

"Mr. Chen! It's so nice to see you!"

A person wearing a warm hat and a fur coat walked over.

"Mr. Mori, welcome! Please come in!" Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

The visitor was none other than Mori Chiro, the commander of the 4th Division.

The people around looked at each other.

They never imagined they would meet the Japanese division commander at the heart of the New Second Regiment.

In the past, the Japanese invaders always fought their way in, but now they've been invited in.

"Hahaha, no rush," Mouri Tomoro laughed.

“I heard that in China, it is customary to bring a gift when visiting someone’s home, so I brought a gift specifically for Mr. Chen.”

"Please look!"

Mouri Chiro gestured behind him, and soon two Japanese soldiers led a horse over.

Luo Ping, Chu Yunfei, and the others stared wide-eyed.

What's going on today?
Is this still the Japanese soldier I know?
"As a soldier, Chen Sang should be very familiar with it: the Type 92 infantry gun!"

"I have prepared a small gift, but it is of little importance!"

Since becoming the division commander, Mouri Tomoro has been eating with gusto.

The channels for making money are also constantly increasing.

He received a share of the anti-Japanese war donations, including weapons, food, and even supplies for the journey from Luyang to Taiyuan.

Many times, the whereabouts of those traitors or Japanese merchant caravans were leaked to the New Second Regiment by him. "Mr. Mori, you're too kind," Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

If it's free, why not take it?

“Chen Sang, these two are elite artillerymen of the Empire.”

“Let them stay here and teach you how to use it,” Tomohiro Mori added.

"Alright, alright, let's stick to the old rules. While they're with me, I'll pay their military pay," Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

"Haha, Mr. Chen, please!" Mori Tomoro said, extending his hand.

During this period, the 4th Division had scattered over a hundred people serving as instructors or advisors in the New 2nd Regiment.

These people were all receiving military pay from the New Second Regiment.

The military pay issued by the empire naturally ended up in the hands of Mori Tomoro.

He could only give these soldiers two or three tenths of the amount to shut them up.

"Mr. Mori, please!"

"Weiguo, please entertain the guards that Mori-kun brought."

"Make sure the men of the Fourth Division eat and drink well!" Chen Chengxing instructed.

"Don't worry, Commander." Zhou Weiguo nodded.

He's used to it.

Because they were entertaining Mouri Tomoro, the dishes on the table at the headquarters were noticeably better than those on the main banquet table.

Mouri Tomoro looked at the five or six meat dishes on the table and expressed great satisfaction.

"Cheers, Mori-kun!" Chen Chengxing gestured.

Before discussing anything, you definitely need to eat and drink well first.

"please!".
The meal at the regimental headquarters lasted for nearly two hours before it ended.

Mouri Tomoro's face was flushed from drinking, and he sat there constantly chugging tea.

"Mr. Chen, you invited me here today, I suppose you have something to say?"

"We're friends, so feel free to speak your mind." Mouri Tomoro was clearly drunk.

"Hehe, it's nothing serious," Chen Chengxing said with a smile.

"I'm planning to attack Rono, and I'm hoping the Mori Division Commander can help me out."

"Lu Ye?!"

Upon hearing Chen Chengxing's words, Mouri Tomoro immediately sat up straight.

The dazed look in his eyes disappeared.

"Mr. Chen, please forgive my bluntness, but although Luye's location is not fatal, the Locust Army will absolutely not allow your troops to occupy it because of the Tongpu Railway."

The Fourth Division was stationed in Xinkou, so Mori Tomoro was very familiar with the situation in Luye.

Although he didn't know how many troops the New Second Regiment had, he believed that the Eighth Route Army could easily take over Luye.

However, holding onto Luye is a difficult problem.

With the railway as a connection, even if the Fourth Division is slow, it can arrive within a day.

Once the troops arrive on the battlefield, they will be beyond Mori Tomoro's control.

It wasn't that Tomoro Mori underestimated the new 2nd Regiment, but if the 4th Division really unleashed its power, they absolutely wouldn't be able to withstand it.

You should know that the Luye area is a plain.

This means that the artillery of the 4th Division can be moved freely.

"Mr. Mori is overthinking it. I have no intention of taking over Luye." Chen Chengxing shook his head.

"I'm just trying to make a quick buck. The Second Regiment doesn't have any extra money to buy supplies right now, so I have to figure something out."

"As long as Mori-kun is willing to cooperate, I can get the 4th Division to take back Honoro."

The two railways in Shanxi were the lifelines of the Japanese invaders, and they would not allow them to be cut off.

If we really occupy Luye and drag it out with the Fourth Division for too long, it will be like poking a nerve with the Japanese.

At that time, not only will the Japanese First Army provide substantial support, but even the troops stationed in Mongolia will be mobilized.

Upon hearing Chen Chengxing's explanation, Mouri Tomoro fell into deep thought.

If the new second team takes down Lu Ye, they win.

But they will inevitably make large-scale purchases of supplies next, which is a win for them.

And they can take the opportunity to report a large number of weapons and ammunition as lost, which would be another victory.

If they manage to recapture the wilderness, the troops will also receive a military merit, so it's still a victory.

The Eighth Route Army could win once, but we could win three times in a row!

“Mr. Chen, I have one more request.”

"Leave no one alive from Lu Ye's Locust Army; the Locust Support Army will be dealt with by the Fourth Division, following the same method as before!"

Mouri Tomoro felt he could win one more time.

“Okay!” Chen Chengxing nodded.

"Yoshi, Mr. Chen, let's discuss the details!"

Mouri Tomoro knew he was about to make a fortune.

(End of this chapter)