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

Chapter 89 Never listen to Li Yunlong's nonsense

386th Brigade Headquarters

"Brigade Commander, I understand now, I understand now."

The deputy brigade commander hurried over and reported to the brigade commander, "The bait the Japanese have laid is equipment that can make bullets."

Equipment capable of manufacturing bullets???

Upon hearing this, the brigade commander almost doubted whether he had misheard.

Is this Japanese soldier crazy, or has he lost his mind, that he would dare to use bullet-making equipment as bait?
But soon!
The brigade commander felt relieved.

The Japanese weren't stupid, or to put it another way, they were forced into it by us.

Knowing that we were full and wouldn't easily venture out because of the dangers outside, he was taking a huge gamble, going all out.

This is a targeted, openly planned trap!

They're confident we'll take the bait at any cost.

The brigade commander looked solemnly at the deputy brigade commander: "Is the news accurate? Has it been verified that the equipment really exists?"

"I've personally verified it three times," the deputy brigade commander said, nodding emphatically.

"That's still not very accurate," the brigade commander shook his head.

"Why is it not allowed?" the deputy brigade commander questioned. "I can guarantee that this intelligence is absolutely true."

"If you were a Japanese soldier, would you really know how to use the complete equipment?" the brigade commander retorted.

"You mean, the Japanese might have secretly tampered with this equipment?" the deputy brigade commander said thoughtfully. "After all, how could the Japanese really give us the opportunity to manufacture our own bullets?"

"That's for sure. The Japanese have definitely tampered with things. We need to find out." The brigade commander ordered.

“Brigade Commander, even if it’s been tampered with, we can’t let this opportunity slip by, can we?” the deputy brigade commander said.

"Nonsense!" the brigade commander said seriously. "Bullet production equipment? That's incredibly rare! I never want to use reloaded bullets again; the quality is just too poor. The Japanese have finally made a foolish mistake, giving us such a great opportunity. How can I let it slip by!"

"Yes, brigade commander." This time, the deputy brigade commander didn't say anything about knowing it was a trap and still going. Such an opportunity was something you couldn't ask for.

"Haha, this newly appointed military police captain, Fujita Ichiji, is much more foolish than Hirata Ichiro," the brigade commander laughed. "We should give Li Yunlong a good talking-to. He should go easy on him in the future and make sure he doesn't kill that idiot Fujita Ichiji prematurely. Otherwise, there will be far fewer surprises in the future."

"Brigade Commander, Commander Kong of the New Second Regiment has arrived." At this moment, someone came to report.

Is Kong Jie here?

Upon hearing this, the brigade commander's laughing face immediately froze.

Kong Jie was doing well mining coal with Li Muzhi, so why did he come to the brigade headquarters?
Could it be that this simpleton didn't dig the coal well enough and was sent back by Li Muzhi?

In that case, I won't let him off the hook.

The brigade commander's expression immediately turned serious, and he said, "Let him in."

"Yes, Brigadier."

Kong Jie, having received permission, quickly entered and saluted the brigade commander: "Brigade Commander!"

"Kong Jie, why aren't you busy mining coal at the arsenal? What are you doing here?" the brigade commander asked solemnly.

"Brigade Commander, I'm digging coal over there, and I'm doing a great job." Kong Jie quickly explained, seeing the brigade commander's stern face, "I'm off duty. I came here after get off work."

"Even if you're off work, don't you know to take the initiative to work overtime and help Li Muzhi dig some more coal to leave a good impression on him!" The brigade commander had an attitude that he thought Kong Jie was hopeless.

If it were someone like Li Yunlong, he probably wouldn't even have the concept of "off-get off work time".

You're doing great, you've already gone home from get off work!

"Get back to your coal mines right now!" The brigade commander ordered them to leave.

“Brigade Commander, I really want to work overtime and dig more coal, but Director Li won’t allow it. If he won’t let me, how can I go against his wishes…” Kong Jie explained. “Are you sure it’s Li Muzhi who won’t allow you to work overtime?” The brigade commander paused.

If Li Muzhi doesn't allow overtime, then we really have to do as he says.

“Brigadier, it’s absolutely true. If you don’t believe me, you can call him and ask.” Kong Jie nodded. “Although my mind isn’t as quick as Li Yunlong’s, I’m not stupid either…”

"Alright, alright, since Li Muzhi told you not to dig, then I'll just say I misunderstood you." The brigade commander's tone softened considerably. "What are you doing here?"

"The arsenal has produced twenty shells for the Hell Cannon and asked me to deliver them," Kong Jie explained.

"How many rounds, twenty?" The brigade commander was delighted to hear this.

The arsenal is quite efficient.

Twenty shells are enough for Li Yunlong to clear the road for the transport team.

The transport team was large in number, and its target was naturally large as well.

Whether going to the Zhengtai Line or bringing things back, you would pass by many Japanese strongholds and outposts, and you couldn't avoid the Japanese spies.

Therefore, this outpost must be eliminated in advance.

It's impossible without powerful weapons.

Twenty cannonballs from Hellfire are enough.

Incidentally, it also gave the Japanese the wrong signal.

The Japanese have already laid a heavy bait, waiting for us to take the bait.

This indicates that the Japanese encirclement and suppression forces were on the other side of the heavy bait.

Seeing that we weren't taking the bait and instead removed the outposts, the Japanese could easily mistakenly think we were trying to lure them away from the mountain.

Therefore, their encirclement and suppression forces will not be easily mobilized.

We can safely eliminate the outposts and sentry posts.

“Yes, twenty rounds.” Kong Jie nodded. “I brought them with me; they’re at the brigade headquarters…”

"Take it to Li Yunlong and Ding Wei," the brigade commander interrupted.

Should we give it to Li Yunlong and Ding Wei?

Kong Jie was immediately taken aback upon hearing this.

I remember before, Li Yunlong attacked Ping'an County and angered you, Brigade Commander. Did you confiscate Li Yunlong's hell cannon?
Could it be, as Li Yunlong said, that you, Brigade Commander, are only temporarily keeping it safe?

And then there's Ding Wei!

They even gave the shells to Ding Wei.

Could it be that Li Datou wasn't bragging after all? (When Li Yunlong was a child, he would practice martial arts by hitting his head with stones, which made his head larger than average, hence the nickname "Li Datou" (Big Head Li).)
Did he actually give the brigade commander's hell cannon to Ding Wei?
Kong Jie looked at the brigade commander in disbelief: "Brigade commander, you returned the Hell Cannon to Li Yunlong, but did you also give the Hell Cannon you had to Ding Wei?"

“Kong Jie, Li Yunlong and Ding Wei have an important combat mission and need the Hellfire Cannon.” The brigade commander explained to Kong Jie, then said in an extremely serious tone, “I know what you’re thinking right now, but you better put your mind to it. Just focus on mining coal for the arsenal. If you don’t do this job well, or if it falls through, see how I deal with you.”

"Yes, Brigade Commander, I promise I'll focus on mining coal for the arsenal and won't think about anything else." Kong Jie nodded emphatically.

The brigade commander said that Li Yunlong and Ding Wei had important combat missions, which is why he gave them the Hell Cannon.

So once this important combat mission is completed, the Hellfire cannon will most likely be handed over to the brigade commander.

I should just keep digging coal honestly and not listen to Li Datou's nonsense.

"Go, deliver the shells to Li Yunlong and Ding Wei."

"Yes, Brigade Commander." Kong Jie saluted and withdrew.

(End of this chapter)