Bright Sword: From Border Region Manufacturing to Major National Heavy Industry

Chapter 275 Everyone depends on their ability
358th Regiment of Jin-Sui Army

"Yes, Commander, I understand." Chu Yunfei, the commander of the 358th Regiment, nodded into the telephone receiver, and then hung up.

Chu Yunfei summoned someone and said, "Go and bring Commander Li of the Eighth Route Army here to me."

"Yes." The person left immediately.

Chief of Staff Fang Ligong looked at Chu Yunfei and asked, "Regimental Commander, has the higher-ups agreed to Li Yunlong's suggestion that we should take this opportunity to severely cripple these Japanese devils?"

Although Fang Ligong was furious about Li Yunlong's kidnapping of Deputy Factory Director Yan, the present moment was indeed an excellent opportunity.

If we can take down this group of Japanese soldiers, then we'll have a chance to raid the Japanese rear in Taiyuan.

Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "Yes, the higher-ups told me to communicate with Li Yunlong again immediately. If their four regiments are genuinely fighting the Japanese, our army will take the opportunity to ambush them. If they are not putting in the effort, we will withdraw our troops and go back to seize the tungsten ore."

Withdraw troops to go back and seize tungsten ore?
Upon hearing this, Fang Ligong was puzzled: "Commander, where are we going to rob tungsten ore when we get back?"

Chu Yunfei explained, "The higher-ups told me that the Kumamoto army's logistics supplies were destroyed by the Eighth Route Army, and more than a dozen of their elite divisions have already rushed over. They are definitely after the five truckloads of tungsten ore in the Kumamoto division's hands. But the higher-ups judge that the Kumamoto division is not easy to deal with, and the operation of more than a dozen elite divisions will probably not go so smoothly. If we withdraw, we will probably have a chance to reap the benefits."

Upon hearing this, Fang Ligong was shocked: "The Eighth Route Army really destroyed the Kumamoto Japanese army's logistics and supplies!"

Previously, when Major General Kawashima took half of the Japanese troops and supplies with him, we only judged that the Kumamoto army's logistics and supplies had probably run into problems.

This is now confirmed.

The Eighth Route Army truly created another miracle.

"So the higher-ups judged that Li Yunlong's Eighth Route Army would still genuinely attack the Japanese. After weighing the options, we think we'd gain more by going to the rear of Taiyuan," Chu Yunfei continued. "After all, even if the operation of a dozen or so elite divisions doesn't go smoothly, it'll still be troublesome to snatch things from them. You know, the elite troops, relying on the Principal's backing, have always been arrogant and don't take our local troops seriously. Even in lawsuits, they side with them."

“Yes, that’s true.” Fang Ligong nodded. “Given the domineering nature of their elite troops, even if we reap the benefits, they won’t give up easily. It’s too much trouble. It’s better to try our luck behind the Japanese lines in Taiyuan…”

Fang Ligong paused for a moment, then continued, "Even the Eighth Route Army shouldn't be stupid. This group of Japanese soldiers has been severely damaged. They couldn't possibly not know that the Japanese rear in Taiyuan is vulnerable. This is an opportunity to make some money."

“The Eighth Route Army definitely knew,” Chu Yunfei nodded and said, “Not to mention others, just take Li Yunlong, that guy is smarter than a monkey when he gets involved, do you think he wouldn’t know?”

Chu Yunfei continued, "But Li Yunlong isn't stupid. There's too much profit to be made in the Japanese rear area of ​​Taiyuan. His few regiments simply can't handle it all. So our Jin-Sui Army is taking advantage of the situation to grab a share. He can't stop us even if he wants to. Besides, we've dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese, and we've contributed. It's not like Li Yunlong can be unreasonable and stop our Jin-Sui Army from getting our share."

“Yes, that’s true.” Fang Ligong nodded.

……

When Chu Yunfei sent people to find Li Yunlong, Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, Gao Xigang, and Gao Liujin had already made preparations for battle.

We're just waiting for Chu Yunfei to send a message.

"Listen up, all of you," Li Yunlong reminded them again. "Once we deal with these Japanese devils, the Jin-Sui Army will definitely be eager to go to Taiyuan's rear to grab some profits. Remember, none of you are allowed to move without my orders."

Gao Liujin said, "Li Yunlong, aren't you worried that the Jin-Sui Army will steal the biggest profits from the Japanese rear in Taiyuan? We agreed that if I couldn't make a lot of money by following you, don't blame me for not cooperating with you."

Li Yunlong glared: "Gao Liujin, let me tell you, don't underestimate that little devil, Yoshio Shinozuka. My prediction won't be wrong. He mobilized so many troops from the rear in Taiyuan, so he must have made some preparations. Let's let the Jin-Sui Army test the waters for us first, and then we'll see what happens."

"I'm worried about this..." Gao Liujin didn't finish his sentence when Wei Dayong walked over: "Commander, someone from Commander Chu's side has come and said that Commander Chu wants you to go over there immediately."

"Old Ding, you keep this Gao Liujin under control," Li Yunlong said to Ding Wei, then walked away.

Ding Wei looked at Gao Liujin and said, "Blind Cheng is gone, but Gao Xigang is still here. If you don't listen to us, don't blame us for being ruthless with our fists."

Upon hearing this, Gao Liujin immediately turned to look at Gao Xigang: "Gao Xigang, who are you on, kid?"

Gao Xigang laughed and said, "Commander Ding was originally my old commander, so which side am I on?"

Gao Liujin stuck out his neck and tried to save face for himself: "Hmph, as long as I can make a lot of money in the end, of course I will cooperate with you very well."

……

Li Yunlong quickly approached Chu Yunfei, laughing as he walked, "Brother Chu, to be honest, all four of my regiments are ready for battle and can move at any time. You're dragging your feet too much. But judging from your expression, your superiors must have agreed."

Chu Yunfei looked at Li Yunlong and said, "Brother Yunlong, you've already made all the preparations for battle, but you seem rather impatient."

"Haha." Li Yunlong laughed and said, "Brother Chu, let's be frank. Once we deal with these Japanese devils, we can sneak into the Japanese rear area behind Taiyuan and make a lot of money. Do you think I wouldn't be eager to do so?"

Immediately afterward, Li Yunlong asked, feigning surprise, "On the contrary, you're being so slow. What's wrong? Don't tell me that once we deal with these Japanese devils, you're not planning to go to the rear of Taiyuan..." Before Li Yunlong could finish speaking, Chu Yunfei shook his head and interrupted, "Brother Yunlong, what are you saying? Once we deal with these Japanese devils, we can go to the rear of Taiyuan to make some money. How could we not go? We definitely will."

"I thought you weren't going," Li Yunlong said skeptically. "Otherwise, why would you be dragging your feet like this?"

“Li Yunlong, let’s get this straight beforehand. Whether it’s us or you, going to the Japanese rear in Taiyuan to make some money will be a separate operation for each side. How much each side can make will depend on their own abilities. Don’t tell me later…” Chu Yunfei didn’t finish his sentence.

Li Yunlong interrupted, "Brother Chu, what are you saying? You're making it sound like I, Li Yunlong, am a petty person. Since we fought these Japanese devils together, it's perfectly normal for both of us to go to the rear in Taiyuan to make some profits. In short, how much we can make depends on our own abilities, and in the end, neither of us should blame the other."

"Brother Yunlong, it's best that you think that way," Chu Yunfei smiled.

The Jin-Sui Army is a large force, and they will definitely make more money than Li Yunlong's side. We need to take precautions in advance to prevent this shameless Li from causing trouble.

"Brother Chu, that's settled then, everyone gets what they deserve based on their own abilities. I've also brought the battle plan with me, take a look at it yourself. If you think it's okay, then give it to your superior. If your superior thinks it's acceptable, then let's get to work." After saying that, Li Yunlong took out a map and handed it to Chu Yunfei.

The map clearly shows the troop deployments and other details.

Of course, Li's drawing skills weren't very good, so Ding Wei was mainly there to help him complete it.

As Chu Yunfei took it, he said, "Brother Yunlong, you've even prepared a battle plan. It seems you're in a lot of hurry."

"Haha, if you're going to make a fortune, how can you not be in a hurry?" Li Yunlong laughed heartily.

Chu Yunfei spread the map out in front of him, and Chief of Staff Fang Ligong quickly turned his attention to it.

Fang Ligong had always disliked the Eighth Route Army and wanted to see if Li Yunlong's plan had planted any landmines for the Jin-Sui Army.

Upon closer inspection, it was found that Fang Ligong had absolutely no flaws.

Li Yunlong's four regiments, with their strongest force, crushed the morale of the Japanese soldiers and cut their formation in half.

That is, to divide this group of Japanese soldiers in two as quickly as possible, and then the Jin-Sui Army would quickly cooperate to surround the two groups of Japanese soldiers.

Finally, seize the opportunity to launch a fierce attack and inflict maximum casualties on the Japanese troops.

It can be said that the most dangerous and stressful tasks were undertaken by the four regiments of the Eighth Route Army.

The Jin-Sui Army was at most just taking advantage of the situation and fighting a battle with the wind at its back.

"Brother Ligong, how is it? Is there a problem?" After looking at the map, Chu Yunfei didn't speak to Li Yunlong, but instead looked at Fang Ligong.

"Commander, the plan is excellent, no problem," Fang Ligong replied.

"Since there are no problems, then you should pass this on to your superiors immediately," Chu Yunfei instructed.

"Yes, Commander." Fang Ligong rolled up the map and plan, and quickly left.

Chu Yunfei said to Li Yunlong seriously, "Brother Yunlong, there are some things I'd better tell you frankly."

"Brother Chu, please speak frankly," Li Yunlong said, indicating that he didn't mind.

"I heard from Deputy Director Yan that you are determined to acquire the Taiyuan Arsenal, is that right?" Chu Yunfei looked into Li Yunlong's eyes.

Li Yunlong had told Yan Kai that he would lead Yan Kai to take over the Taiyuan Arsenal.

“The Taiyuan Arsenal has a lot of equipment. If we can bring it back, we definitely can’t miss it,” Li Yunlong said without denying it.

Chu Yunfei's tone became even more serious: "The Taiyuan Arsenal is, after all, part of our Jin-Sui Army, and we are determined to take it back. If we get it back first..."

Before Chu Yunfei could finish speaking, Li Yunlong interrupted him: "If you can't get it back, and I take it, you can't ask for it back, right?"

"Hehe." Chu Yunfei chuckled and said, "It was agreed long ago that we'd each rely on our own abilities."

"Then there's no problem. It's up to each of us to rely on our own abilities."

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(End of this chapter)