Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 78 The brigade commander finally invited us, Old Li, to have a drink!
"And made a small fortune?"

The brigade commander sounded surprised and immediately became interested.

Political Commissar Wang and Chief of Staff Zhou, who were standing by, also showed a look of anticipation on their faces.

The mountain artillery regiment and two bases of artillery shells that Li Yunlong just mentioned can also be said to be a small fortune.

Judging from Li Yunlong's smug smile, this second fortune of his must be quite large, right?

The headquarters has now issued an order for the 129th Division to open up the Taihang base in southeastern Shanxi, south of the Zhengtai Road.

The army needs to recruit soldiers, develop, and deal with the Japanese raids...the demand for weapons and ammunition is huge.

Fortunately.

Li Yunlong led his troops to successfully ambush the Japanese transport team in Wangdongbao and seized about 80 tons of combat supplies.

With this batch of supplies, the 129th Division had the start-up capital for its development in southeastern Shanxi. Although the demand for combat supplies was still great, it was not completely penniless at least.

"hey-hey…"

"Not much, just 1000 Type 180 rifles and million rounds of ammunition."

"There are also 15 60mm mortars and four bases of artillery shells."

Li Yunlong chuckled, although there wasn't much of a smile on his face, but he couldn't help showing off in his heart.

As Captain Li had expected, the brigade commander lost his composure upon hearing this data, his voice suddenly rising: "How much!?"

Political Commissar Wang and Chief of Staff Zhou looked at each other and saw the unrest in each other's eyes.

Li Yunlong immediately said loudly: "Report to the brigade commander, I am talking about 1 Type 180 rifles, 15 million rounds of ammunition, 60 7200mm mortars and mortar shells."

1 75mm mountain gun, 1 basic unit of artillery shells is 100 rounds.

A 1mm mortar has a basic supply of 60 rounds of ammunition.

After a pause, Li Yunlong said to the brigade commander with a serious expression: "Brigade commander, I, Li Yunlong, congratulate you on your fortune!"

"hiss!"

After hearing Li Yunlong report the exact number, the brigade commander couldn't help but take a breath.

Political Commissar Wang's eyes burned: "Li Yunlong, did you really get so many weapons and ammunition?"

Li Yunlong nodded: "Report to the political commissar, everything is true."

The brigade commander's breathing became a little rapid: "Have you got this batch of weapons and ammunition?"

Although the brigade commander was a man who had seen the world, before Li Yunlong could carry Zhongzheng on his back, the brigade commander carried Zhongzheng himself on his back.

The brigade commander was once rich.

But right now, the troops are really short of weapons and ammunition, especially bullets.

If this batch of bullets is real, then it will be a timely relief for the development of the troops.

"Not yet." Li Yunlong said, "But Boss Lin promised that it can be delivered within two days."

Immediately afterwards, Li Yunlong reported to the brigade commander about the origin of this batch of weapons and ammunition.

The brigade commander's expression was very satisfied, and he immediately called out to the guard: "Xiao Shang."

A young guard ran in quickly: "Here!"

The brigade commander pulled a silver dollar from his pocket, handed it to the guard, and said, "Go to the villagers' house and buy some bacon and sweet potatoes. Have the kitchen staff cook a few dishes. I want to treat Captain Li to a drink today."

"Commander, why should I ask you to buy me a drink? I'll do it, I'll do it."

Li Yun was about to take out a silver dollar and hand it to the guard, but was stopped by the brigade commander:
"Let me do it, this is an order."

Hearing that it was an order, Li Yunlong had no choice but to put the silver dollar away, his heart bursting with joy.

The brigade commander finally invited us, Old Li, to have a drink.

I, Old Li, congratulate the brigade commander on his wealth and hand over my weapons and equipment. The brigade commander invites me to drink.

Reasonable.

Other regimental commanders can only drink northwest wind when they go to the brigade headquarters, but we, Old Li, can drink wine when we go to the brigade headquarters.

Today, Li Yunlong can be called a local tycoon. Chiang Kai-shek rewarded the 769th Regiment with 2 silver dollars, of which Li Yunlong received 1. Although half of the 3 silver dollars rewarded by Yan Laoxi was taken away by the head of the headquarters, there were still 1 left.

Therefore, the new regiment now has 2 silver dollars. Silver dollars are hard currency at present and can buy almost anything they need.

Soon, the guards bought bacon, sweet potato cakes and vegetables.

Together with the canned beef and fish seized from the Japanese, the brigade's kitchen staff set up a table with several dishes. The brigade commander, Li Yunlong, Deputy Brigade Commander Chen, Political Commissar Wang and Chief of Staff Zhou sat together drinking and eating meat.

The brigade commander was the first to raise his wine bowl, clinked glasses with all the leaders, and then couldn't wait to raise his bowl and take a sip.

The spicy feeling passed through his throat, and the sweet potato stew flowed into his stomach. He picked up a piece of bacon and put it into his mouth, tasting the long-lost taste of wine and meat... Li Yunlong's face suddenly showed a comfortable and satisfied expression.

Li Yunlong had a meal of pheasant some time ago, but he hadn't had any wine for a long time.

The last time he drank was when he drank with the soldiers at a mobilization meeting before crossing the Yellow River from northern Shaanxi.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the brigade commander said, "You have six mountain cannons now. Hand over three to the brigade headquarters."

"Yes, Brigade Commander." Li Yunlong asked immediately, "What about the division headquarters?"

According to Li Yunlong's idea, he handed over the majority of the 30 mountain artillery pieces to the headquarters to form a mountain artillery regiment for the headquarters, and the remaining 6 pieces were given 2 each to the New st Regiment, the Brigade Headquarters and the Division Headquarters.

However, Li Yunlong was only a regimental commander, and the final decision would be made by the brigade commander or even the division commander.

I handed over 3 mountain cannons to the brigade headquarters, and I still have 3 mountain cannons left. How many should I hand over to the division headquarters?
But Li Yunlong was not in a hurry, because he would soon receive another batch of 75mm field guns.

Last night, he destroyed the Japanese field artillery position. According to the cooperation agreement with Boss Lin, Boss Lin has to pay him at least 12 75mm field guns.

The brigade commander smiled and said, "This time, the division commander won't take advantage of you."

Li Yunlong asked in surprise, "Brigade Commander, why didn't the division commander attack my Qiufeng?"

Even the headquarters chiefs like this Bofors 75mm mountain gun very much. How could the division commander not be envious?

Li Yunlong didn't quite believe it.

The brigade commander laughed and said, "Because the headquarters commander plans to allocate six of the eight mountain cannons salvaged from the Hutuo River last time to our 8th Division, so the division commander won't take advantage of you."

Li Yunlong nodded: "Is that so."

Then, Li Yunlong's eyes rolled around. "Brigade Commander, I'll keep 50 rounds of ammunition from the small fortune we'll receive in two days. I plan to hand over the remaining 1000 rifles, 130 million rounds of ammunition, 15 60mm mortars, and 7200 rounds of artillery shells to the brigade headquarters. As for how much to hand over to the division headquarters, it's up to you."

After handing over so many things, Li Yunlong still had 15 mortars, 7200 artillery shells, 12 field guns and 2 bases of artillery shells.

You, the brigade commander and the division commander, may make a small profit, but I, Li Yunlong, will always make huge profits.

Hey.

"Oh?" The brigade commander's eyes lit up, as if he wanted to get to know Li Yunlong again. "You are so generous, kid?"

"You have some offer, don't you?" Political Commissar Wang smiled faintly. The 386th Brigade had struck it rich this time. "While the Brigade Commander is in high spirits, hurry up and make an offer. If you miss this opportunity, it'll be gone forever."

"hey-hey."

Li Yunlong smiled and said:
"Report, I do have two conditions. I hope the Brigade Commander and Political Commissar can meet them."

(End of this chapter)