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

Chapter 61 This is the brigade commander's attitude
Faced with Li Yunlong's question, Zhao Gang replied seriously, "What's wrong? Do you think you're more knowledgeable about the Hell Cannon's shells than Director Li?"

"No, no, how can I compare to Brother Li? He's a genius among geniuses." Li Yunlong waved his hands repeatedly. "Comparing me to him is an insult."

“That’s it. Then you just need to carry out the brigade commander’s orders.” Zhao Gang said, “I’ve already assembled the troops. We’re setting off now. When we pass by the New First Regiment, we’ll call Regiment Commander Ding along as well.”

"To attack a small junkyard, using four cannonballs from hell, and deploying two regiments—isn't that giving the Japanese too much face?" Li Yunlong questioned.

"Don't worry about whether the brigade commander gives the Japanese any face or not, just hurry up and carry out the orders," Zhao Gang instructed. "The brigade commander said that once the scrap yard is taken, we must withdraw immediately. We can't give the Japanese troops in Ping'an County a chance to encircle and annihilate us."

"I understand, I understand." Li Yunlong nodded repeatedly.

The troops set off quickly, and Li Yunlong took out a map and began to study it.

It's such a waste to use four shells to hit the junkyard.

The junk at the junkyard isn't worth as much as four shells. One shell can take down the junkyard, so why not use the remaining three shells on more valuable targets? It won't delay the test anyway.

What?
Am I disobeying the brigade commander's orders?

It's alright, our brigade commander understands. As long as we can win the battle, that's all that matters.

As long as the testing of the new shells at the arsenal isn't delayed, and the scrap yard can be taken over while we're at it, so we can get even more stuff back, the brigade commander could only smile wryly.

When the troops arrived at the headquarters of the New First Regiment, Ding Wei of the New First Regiment had already received orders from the brigade headquarters. The troops of the New First Regiment were also ready and came out with Li Yunlong.

Seeing Li Yunlong studying the map, Ding Wei immediately understood what Li Yunlong was thinking. Ding Wei said solemnly, "Old Li, the brigade commander has made it very clear that we are only allowed to attack the scrap yard. He didn't tell you to do anything else. Don't make things difficult for your old buddy."

"Don't worry, Lao Ding, how could I possibly make things difficult for you? Absolutely not." Li Yunlong answered Ding Wei earnestly, his eyes never leaving the map.

"So, what have you figured out, kid?" Ding Weicai asked, not believing him.

"You said we now have four shells. If we can find a way to draw out the Japanese troops in Ping'an County, wouldn't we be able to storm Ping'an County and make a killing..." Li Yunlong didn't finish his sentence.

Zhao Gang, standing nearby, said sternly, "Old Li, how could you ignore the brigade commander's orders? Didn't I tell you, you were only ordered to attack the scrap yard, not anything else! And you actually dared to attack Ping'an County!!!"

Ding Wei said to Zhao Gang, "Zhao Gang, you joined the 386th Brigade a little later than me, so you don't quite understand our brigade commander's style yet."

Ding Wei did indeed arrive at the 386th Brigade before Zhao Gang.

In the Battle of Cangyunling, Li Yunlong was removed from his position as commander of the New First Regiment and was reassigned to a clothing factory to do embroidery. Ding Wei took over as commander of the New First Regiment.

Kong Jie was thrashed 200 to 1 by Yamamoto Ichiki, Li Yunlong was ordered by the brigade commander to become the commander of the Independent Regiment, and then Zhao Gang joined the Independent Regiment to partner with Li Yunlong.

"The brigade commander's style?" Zhao Gang looked at Ding Wei with suspicion.

"Don't you think about it? Is it really necessary for the brigade commander to use four shells on such a small junkyard? Even if it's just a test, it's a bit wasteful. They could have found two more targets," Ding Wei analyzed to Zhao Gang. "Besides, is it really necessary to deploy two regiments to attack a small junkyard?"

Zhao Gang protested, "The brigade commander called you in because he was worried I couldn't control Li Yunlong alone, so he called you in." "Zhao Gang, that's the problem," Ding Wei said incisively. "Testing four shells and attacking the junkyard—that's a very simple mission. The brigade commander also has a 'Hell Cannon'; he could have easily sent the 772nd Regiment with it. Why did he specifically choose Li Yunlong? Doesn't the brigade commander know who Li Yunlong is? Doesn't the brigade commander know that Li Yunlong often causes trouble? Doesn't the brigade commander know…"

Zhao Gang was somewhat stunned by Ding Wei's words; it did sound plausible.

Li Yunlong is a troublemaker, and he's already on the blacklist of the headquarters leaders.

The brigade commander clearly knows what kind of person Li Yunlong is, yet he still assigns Li Yunlong to this job. Could this truly be the brigade commander's attitude?

Seeing Zhao Gang's stunned expression, Li Yunlong immediately pretended to shout from the side, "Old Ding, you dog-headed strategist, stop trying to fool Old Zhao. I just glanced at the map a couple of times; I'm not really going to attack Ping'an County. This time, I'm coming out like a good boy. Nobody can stop me from attacking the scrap yard to test four artillery shells. You two, don't make things difficult for me!"

Li Yunlong still admired Lao Ding.

Look at Old Ding's awareness. He followed our Heyuan County's lead, tasted the benefits, and his awareness immediately skyrocketed.

If it were Kong Erlengzi, his blockhead would be in big trouble.

He, Kong Erlengzi, is only fit to be a coal miner.

"Come on, Lao Li, stop pretending you got the better deal. I've been influenced by your company!" Ding Wei glanced at Li Yunlong. "By hanging out with you, I've been corrupted too."

Zhao Gang immediately agreed with Ding Wei's words: "It's true that you become like those you associate with. I used to be a teetotaler and never swore. But after working with Li Yunlong for a short time, you see, I've learned to drink, and now all the swear words are flying out of my mouth. I'm even wondering if my old classmates from Yenching University will still recognize me when I run into them again."

"Hey, you two are wearing the same pair of pants." Li Yunlong looked at Ding Wei and Zhao Gang in surprise.

"Go away, Li Yunlong, stop pretending and tell us your plan," Ding Wei urged.

Zhao Gang also looked at Li Yunlong: "Old Li, what do you say?"

"It's just about attacking Ping'an County. The most important thing is to lure out the heavy Japanese troops inside. Also, we need to find a way to contain the Japanese mechanized units and cavalry. Otherwise, our two legs can't outrun their wheels and hooves." Li Yunlong boasted.

"Tell me first how to lure out the Japanese troops?" Ding Wei asked.

"It's very simple. We're going to attack Heyuan County again, and the Japanese in Ping'an County will definitely come out to reinforce us," Li Yunlong said casually.

"Attack Heyuan County again?" Ding Wei paused, then cursed, "You really think Heyuan County is a public toilet? If we attack it again, those Japanese devils will definitely get angry!"

There's an old saying: "Once, twice, and thrice!"

The two previous attacks on Heyuan County had already greatly angered the Japanese.

If we go and fight again, the Japanese will be furious.

There is no doubt that the Japanese troops in Ping'an County would rush out to reinforce the area immediately.

That kid Li Yunlong really gets hated by the Japanese!
(End of this chapter)