Bright Sword: From Northwest Shanxi to Changjin Lake, a Hundred Battles, a Hundred Victories

Chapter 250 Zhao Gang is transferred away, and Li Yunlong gets angry!
Independent Regiment Office.

A transfer order arrived at the Independent Regiment headquarters, relieving Zhao Gang of his post as political commissar of the Independent Regiment and transferring him to headquarters for further arrangements.

When Li Yunlong saw the transfer order, he immediately became furious.

"Why? I was doing a good job as political commissar, why was I transferred without any prior notice?"

"No, I'm going to reason with the brigade commander, the division commander, and the general."

Li Yunlong shouted when he saw the transfer order.

Zhao Gang's importance to Li Yunlong goes without saying; he was arguably even more important than Xiuqin.

If Li Yunlong were to learn that his wife was in trouble during a war, he might hesitate about whether or not to go to her rescue.

But if he learns that Zhao Gang is in trouble, then there's no question about it; even if the Heavenly King himself comes, Li Yunlong will go to his rescue.

Even if he were to be executed for violating discipline, Li Yunlong would be willing to accept it.

Now that his political commissar is being transferred, isn't this even more painful for Li Yunlong than having his wife taken away?

"Old Li, what are you saying? We must obey the organization's arrangements and the orders of our superiors."

Zhao Gang spoke up.

To be honest, Zhao Gang was reluctant to be transferred from the Independent Regiment.

He watched the Independent Regiment grow to its current size step by step.

He personally participated in building every brick and tile of the base; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it his "child."

If he says he's not reluctant to leave now that he's being transferred, that would be a lie.

However, Zhao Gang is Zhao Gang after all; his ideological awareness is far superior to that of Li Yunlong, who has a big head.

Even if the transfer order did not specify his future arrangements, it only relieved him of his post as political commissar of the Independent Regiment and transferred him to headquarters for further arrangements.

Zhao Gang had no idea where he would be transferred in the future.

But Zhao Gang knew that all he had to do was obey orders.

Haggling is not something Zhao Gang would do; he is a principled revolutionary fighter.

"What kind of bullshit order is this? No matter who it is, they have to be reasonable, right?"

"You were doing a good job as political commissar, why are you suddenly being transferred?"

Li Yunlong said, cursing.

"I'm going to find the brigade commander and reason with him right now."

After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he got up to leave.

"Li Yunlong!"

The door to the regimental headquarters was suddenly flung open, and an angry shout rang out.

Li Yunlong immediately perked up upon hearing the voice; it was an instinctive reaction ingrained in his very being.

Looking back, the person who pushed open the door was none other than the brigade commander.

"Brigade Commander, what brings you here?"

When Li Yunlong saw the brigade commander, the expression on his face that had been about to reason with him vanished instantly.

"Can I not come? If I don't come, you'll probably cause a huge uproar!"

The brigade commander ignored Li Yunlong and sat down on the couch on his own.

"Brigadier, you've come at the perfect time. I was just about to come looking for you."

"Tell me, what's the deal with this transfer order?"

"My political commissar was perfectly fine, and he just transferred him away like that."

"I, Lao Li, am someone who is prone to making mistakes. If the political commissar is transferred, who will keep an eye on us?"

Li Yunlong, with a fawning expression, spoke cautiously.

"This is a settled matter, and there's no room for discussion."

"I'm here to inform you, not to discuss anything with you."

The brigade commander's words carried an air of unquestionable authority, but he quickly changed the subject.

"However, I'll make an exception and give you a heads-up about Comrade Zhao Gang's future arrangements so you can put your mind at ease."

"After Zhao Gang is transferred to headquarters, he will be transferred to the newly formed Jin-Sui-Re-Cha Artillery First Detachment as political commissar after a while."

The brigade commander told Li Yunlong about Zhao Gang's next destination and some basic information about the First Artillery Detachment.

Logically speaking, someone of Li Yunlong's rank should not have known such highly classified information.

The decision-making authority for artillery organization rests exclusively with headquarters, and the formation of artillery detachments is also carried out in secrecy to avoid the risk of intelligence leaks.

For Li Yunlong, at his rank, to paraphrase the brigade commander, this level of intelligence was:
"You're absolutely not qualified!"

Even among the troops not directly involved, few people knew about this batch of Soviet weapons and the details of the transaction.

However, since Zhao Gang was to be taken away to serve as political commissar, the brigade commander knew Li Yunlong's character and that he would never do anything to leak secrets.

Considering the deep friendship between Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang, the brigade commander made an exception and told Li Yunlong this highly classified intelligence.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong's eyes widened in astonishment.

"What the hell? Three artillery regiments, including a heavy artillery regiment?"

"When did we get such an amazing artillery unit?"

A magnitude 10 earthquake shook Li Yunlong's heart, leaving him dazed and feeling utterly unreal.

If it hadn't been said by the brigade commander himself, he would have thought someone was making fun of him, Old Li.

"That's indeed the case," the brigade commander confirmed once again.

"Brigadier, wait a moment, let me catch my breath."

Li Yunlong was still somewhat incredulous and couldn't believe it.

It's like someone who was penniless one day, only to find out the next day that their family actually owns a corporation!
This would be hard for anyone to accept at first.

"Brigade Commander, where did we get so many artillery pieces?" Li Yunlong asked tentatively.

The brigade commander did not answer Li Yunlong's question.

Seeing the brigade commander's smiling but silent demeanor, Li Yunlong knew it wasn't his place to ask, so he obediently chose to keep quiet.

Immediately afterward, he wondered if Zhao Gang's transfer to the artillery detachment as political commissar meant that he would have an advantage in the future.

If the Independent Regiment ever faces a tough challenge in the future, wouldn't Zhao Gang provide some support to his "home" unit?

Li Yunlong dared not think about artillery, but firing a few shells to provide support should not be a big problem.

Thinking this, a smile suddenly appeared on Li Yunlong's lips, and he let out a chuckle.

The brigade commander chuckled when he saw Li Yunlong's expression.

"Did you eat bee poop, kid? Why are you so happy?"

"I'm just happy for our political commissar who got promoted," Li Yunlong chuckled.

"What, no more complaints now?" the brigade commander asked with a smile.

“Brigade Commander, you’re wronging me. I, Old Li, am the most obedient to orders. If you tell me to go east, I will never chase the dog.”

“Since there are orders from above, how could Old Li possibly complain?”

Li Yunlong said shamelessly.

Upon hearing this, not only did the brigade commander laugh, but even Zhao Gang, who was standing next to him, laughed as well.

"Haha, this old Li, his skin is probably thicker than the city wall of Taiyuan."

For Li Yunlong, although he was reluctant to see Zhao Gang leave, Zhao Gang was now being transferred to the artillery detachment as political commissar.

This is the ultimate reuse!
Although it's just a promotion of one rank, given the importance of the artillery detachment, many higher-ranking officers would be willing to take on the role of political commissar.

This is an incredible stroke of luck, one that you couldn't find even with a lantern. I never expected it to fall into the lap of my old partner, Zhao Gang.

Li Yunlong thought to himself that it was probably because his political commissar had left a good impression on Commander Chen Ming when he visited the Independent Regiment before, which is why he was entrusted with such an important task.

As Zhao Gang's good partner and comrade, Li Yunlong could not and would not stop Zhao Gang from pursuing better development.

After dealing with Li Yunlong, the brigade commander left the Independent Regiment without staying there for long.

He still needed to go back and arrange for the weapons he had obtained from Chen Ming. "More than three thousand rifles, more than thirty machine guns, and twelve cannons, and we also obtained eight hundred thousand rounds of ammunition."

"I can't spend it all, I simply can't spend it all!"

The brigade commander rode his horse back home, laughing all the while.

In the end, it's better to just say "Congratulations on getting rich," because it really does mean you'll get rich!

Look, we can get the weapons of two regiments and the cannons of an artillery battalion in one trip, right?
Although the artillery consisted of infantry guns and mortars, it was a valuable asset to the brigade commander.

If heavy artillery is needed in the future, given his relationship with Chen Ming, it's just a matter of a word.

Just as the brigade commander was enjoying himself, a group of people suddenly appeared ahead and quickly approached.

The brigade commander immediately became alert, and only when the group approached did he see clearly the clothes they were wearing.

It's our own troops, and the leader is still Blind Cheng.

"Brigade Commander, what a coincidence to run into you here."

Upon seeing the brigade commander, Blind Cheng immediately approached and greeted him.

Upon hearing this, the brigade commander thought to himself, "What a coincidence! Cheng the Blind's defense zone is more than 20 miles away from here."

As the military commander, how could Blind Cheng have led his troops all this way and deliberately run into me?

"What a load of rubbish! Don't think I don't know your tricks."

The brigade commander said with a stern face.

"Hehe." Blind Cheng wasn't annoyed that his thoughts had been exposed. For the sake of weapons and ammunition, his skin could become thicker than a city wall.

"Brigade Commander, I heard you've made a fortune. Congratulations!"

Blind Cheng began to use his traditional skills.

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In the end, Blind Cheng left with a smile.

After the brigade commander returned to the brigade headquarters, more people came.

"Commander, I heard we've struck it rich?"

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Well, it's become a traditional skill after all.

Meanwhile, Li Yunlong of the Independent Regiment was still helping Zhao Gang pack his things, completely unaware that he was about to go find the brigade commander to make a fortune.

"Old Li, after I leave, you can consult with Old Xing if there's anything you need to discuss."

"Old Xing, you should keep a close eye on Old Li and make sure he doesn't do anything reckless."

Zhao Gang gave detailed instructions on everything, big or small.

Deputy Regiment Commander Xing is a very capable person.

In the original drama, when Li Yunlong proposed attacking Ping'an County, Deputy Regiment Commander Xing quickly raised several questions, which showed his high level of expertise.

Furthermore, when Li Yunlong attacked Ping'an County, he actually issued orders that were entirely focused on the main attack.

This kind of order is not something a normal commander would issue.

It was also with the coordination and command of Deputy Regiment Commander Xing that things got under control. Otherwise, given Li Yunlong's tendency to lead from the front, the nearly 10,000-strong Independent Regiment would have been in chaos long ago.

The reason he hasn't been promoted yet and is still the commander of the Independent Regiment is, to be honest, partly due to Li Yunlong's influence.

Didn't you see how Zhao Gang's promotion speed was like flying after he left Li Yunlong?

After explaining everything, Zhao Gang packed his things and went to headquarters to report for duty.

When Li Yunlong received congratulations from other regimental commanders wishing the brigade commander good fortune, he rushed to the brigade headquarters without even having time to eat.

But at this point, even eating shit is too late; it's not even as hot as it used to be.

With limited resources, Li Yunlong ultimately didn't reap much of the rewards, and he was so frustrated that he didn't eat well for three days.

He even called Zhao Gang to complain, saying that he hadn't made much money because of him.

This made Zhao Gang laugh. How could he be blamed for this?

If we hadn't known what kind of person Li Yunlong was, we might have ended up having a conflict.

Independent Detachment.

Chen Ming has been preparing things to send off the cadres who are going to the rear for training these past few days.

It will take some time for the Jin-Sui-Re-Cha-Ji matter to be finalized, and the reorganization of the troops will also take time.

During this period, let these cadres go back to study first, and then come back next spring, so that the transition can be seamless.

"Go back and study hard. Next year we'll face even tougher challenges, so how can we succeed if we don't hone our skills?"

Chen Ming smiled and said to the group of cadres who were going to study.

"Yes, sir! I promise I won't let you down!"

Chen Ming's staunch supporter, He Jianxin, was the first to speak.

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Ding Wei and Kong Jie spoke up.

After careful consideration, Chen Ming decided to send Kong Jie along with the team that was going to study this time.

His deputy will temporarily keep an eye on things.

The weather has turned cold, and winter is just around the corner. Given the current situation, it is unlikely that the Japanese will launch another major war.

Apart from the Japanese 3rd Tank Division in Baotou, there was basically no fighting elsewhere.

Sending Kong Jie back to study will not have a significant impact.

In total, it only took a few months. During this time, Chen Ming's main focus was on training troops in preparation.

At the same time, continue to besiege the Japanese 3rd Tank Division in Baotou, completely trapping them in this winter.

Chen Ming looked at Kong Jie and Ding Wei's smiling faces and said:
"Besides studying, I also have an important task for you two when I go back this time."

"Please give your instructions, sir," the two said in unison.

“When I go back this time, I will ask someone to help you get together. My requirement is that you must have found a partner when you come back.”

"I'll personally officiate your wedding!"

"This is a political mission, there's no room for discussion, do you understand?"

Chen Ming spoke up.

Among the officers of the Independent Detachment, Wang Dafei, He Jianxin, Zhang Zhengze, and Chen Ming himself were all married.

The rest of the cadres are in similar situations; now only Kong Jie and Ding Wei remain.

Kong Jie was busy with work on the front lines and was worried about delaying others.

Ding Wei, on the other hand, is unruly and unrestrained, a personality that makes him value personal freedom and self-realization.

There is a lack of sufficient emphasis on the sense of responsibility and commitment to marriage and family.

Therefore, the two have not yet resolved their personal issues.

It wouldn't be too difficult to resolve Kong Jie's personal issues; in the months following this meeting, it wouldn't be difficult to find someone to introduce him and help him resolve them.

After all, Kong Jie had once chatted with Chen Ming, saying that if they drove out the Japanese devils and won the victory, he would retire from the army and marry a virtuous wife who would surely manage the household perfectly, and the rice jar would always be filled with the fragrance of new millet.

Then a bunch of mud-covered babies, like freshly harvested wheat grains, squat on the doorstep eating their food. The older ones help the younger ones, and even if they fall, they don't cry. They just dust themselves off and chase after the chicks.

This shows that Kong Jie himself wanted to be single, but was only single due to objective conditions and realistic factors.

As for Ding Wei, he simply didn't have that idea.

Previously, Ding Wei could justify his actions by saying, "The leader isn't married yet, so as his subordinate, I'm not in a hurry."

But now that Chen Ming has resolved his personal issues, let's see what excuse Ding Wei has left.

Chen Ming didn't believe that if he could solve his own personal problems, he couldn't solve Ding Wei's.

P.S.: I'm devastated! I've lost over 30,000 words of saved drafts. I was saving them up to use during the National Day holiday so I could have a relaxing break. But for some reason, my WPS saves are gone, and I've tried everything to recover them.

I spent over ten hours saving this manuscript, and I didn't touch it even when I took leave (╥﹏╥).

(End of this chapter)