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"Let's leave the rest to the base."

Li Yunlong's face lit up with joy, and he saluted: "Yes, Brigade Commander, I'll take care of it right away."

With that, he hurriedly walked out!

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Chapter 444 My Leader, My Regiment

The fighting at the front had ended a few days ago. The Doi-Yuan Division was completely wiped out, and the troops supporting Xuzhou were dumbfounded. They never expected that the 14th Division, which was so highly mechanized, would be completely wiped out after only three days.

Faced with an army of nearly 200,000 men, including armored units, the once proud Japanese finally learned to be cautious. With the precedent set by the Doiyu Division, who would dare to charge recklessly into eastern Henan, only to be surrounded and annihilated by the 200,000-strong army ahead, following in Doiyu's footsteps?

For a moment, the two sides were locked in a standoff.

Since most of the troops participating in this battle were miscellaneous units, many of which were transferred from other places, medical resources were limited. Many wounded soldiers did not even receive effective treatment and could only watch their injuries worsen, waiting to die.

Li Mu couldn't bear to see them like this, since they were all brave men who fought against the Japanese, so he ordered the newly built field hospitals in Nanyang to receive a large number of wounded soldiers and provide them with free treatment.

Of course, if these soldiers and officers who have been on the battlefield and shed blood fall in love with Nanyang and want to join the security regiment, their wishes should be respected.

That day, Li Mu took some time to quietly go to the hospital for a check-up.

The situation is not bad. Nanyang has received a large number of people who have migrated westward, many of whom are skilled and educated. There is no shortage of doctors and medical staff. In addition, Li Mu has specially set up short-term training courses to train a group of medical staff for the army. Medical resources are quite abundant.

The hospital managed to accommodate thousands of wounded soldiers.

Accompanied by staff, Li Mu inspected the area. As he passed the door of a ward, he suddenly noticed that one of the injured patients inside looked somewhat familiar.

This puzzled him, as there weren't many people in this world who were familiar to him.

He wasn't a local celebrity or someone you could get to know and become familiar with; he was someone you'd met somewhere in the real world.

Li Mu stopped abruptly and turned to look over.

The medical staff accompanying him on the inspection were quick-witted. They immediately and quietly flipped through the ward registration book they carried with them and whispered, "This is a wounded soldier who was transported from the front lines yesterday. He's an officer named Long Wenzhang..."

"Long Wenzhang..." Li Mu murmured to himself, instantly recognizing who it was. Years later, this man would appear on the Burma battlefield of the Expeditionary Force.

Did he also participate in the Battle of Lanfeng? By chance, he was wounded and sent here.

Li Mu sized him up. This man was a rare military talent. It was hard to say whether he could command a large force in battle, but he was quite good at leading a small force.

In particular, their flexible thinking and firm will make them very suitable for special operations.

Li Mu thought of the special forces brigade that had been reorganized from the reconnaissance company of the security regiment. They had been training for more than half a year according to the method he provided, but they still could not meet his expectations.

Most importantly, there is a lack of a leader who dares to innovate, break with conventions, is tactically flexible, has a firm will, and is willing to fight.

Long Wenzhang is quite suitable.

Seeing Li Mu smiling as he looked him up and down, and then glancing at the crowd accompanying him, he was clearly an important figure.

Long Wenzhang stood up and saluted, saying, "Lieutenant Long Wenzhang greets your superior."

Li Mu nodded to him: "You're injured, sit down and talk."

Long Wenzhang hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Li Mu's tone was sincere and didn't seem to be just putting on an act.

"Thank you, sir." He sat down briskly.

Li Mu asked, "How is it here? Are you settling in? Is there anything you're not doing well?"

Faced with Li Mu's humble attitude, he was quite surprised and quickly said, "Thank you for your concern, sir. The conditions here are very good. This is the first time I have stayed in such a good hospital and enjoyed such good food and treatment."

Long Wenzhang was telling the truth. He had been to many places and seen many hospitals. In terms of conditions alone, they were worlds apart from hospitals in other military units.

Especially now, with the war raging, such medical conditions are extremely rare; even wealthy people in big cities don't have access to them. In particular, they have all the medicines that need to be imported from abroad, and they're even generously providing them to wounded soldiers.

Not only were the medical conditions good, but his injuries weren't serious either. Sitting in the car that Li Mu had sent to pick up the wounded soldiers, he saw and felt a lot along the way through Nanyang.

The roads, the security, the local customs… everything impressed him. In particular, along the way, he saw many people fleeing to Nanyang. Not only were they not harassed, but there were even special reception stations set up. Before they found work, they were provided with food and drink, and many job positions were listed for them to choose from.

Beggars, vagrants, pale-faced farmers, and even starving people who die on the roadside, which are common in other places, are extremely rare in Nanyang, if not nonexistent.

Most of the people I met, if not rosy-cheeked and well-nourished, were at least not emaciated, proving that the people in this place are generally well-fed.

In addition, the area is a thriving commercial hub, making prices significantly lower than elsewhere. This is especially valuable in today's war-torn world.

Long Wenzhang was very curious at the time: who was it that managed to create such a paradise in this chaotic world?

I made a special inquiry and found out that it was actually a young man, someone even younger than him, who managed to make an inland city so prosperous and wealthy in less than a year.

Thinking of this, and looking at the young man in front of him whom he guessed was an important person, could it be him?

Li Mu looked at him, smiled, and suddenly asked, "What are your plans after you recover?"

Long Wenzhang was taken aback, then sighed and said, "In such a chaotic world, with the Japanese devils running rampant, we should go back to the army and fight them."

Li Mu said, "I have assembled a special unit that can be called a special forces unit. Unlike ordinary units, every soldier in it is an elite soldier with extremely high individual skills, and the training methods are also completely new."

"The combat units are mainly composed of elite squads, primarily engaged in reconnaissance, harassment, sabotage, assault... some special tasks that ordinary troops cannot accomplish. They even carry out decapitation strikes against some special targets."

"I am not very satisfied with the current commanders of this unit; they do not meet my standards."

Want to give it a try?

"We'll offer you the best possible treatment, and you'll be used as sacrificial lambs for the Japanese in the future, making you a fearsome presence for all the Japanese."

"Do you have the confidence and are willing to give it a try?"

As Li Mu spoke, Long Wenzhang's eyes grew brighter and brighter. He liked the environment and the atmosphere here, and he especially liked the special forces unit that Li Mu described. He longed to kill the Japanese devils and to make the Japanese tremble with fear.

Without hesitation, he stood up, saluted, and said, "Sir, Long Wenzhang is reporting for duty."

Li Mu smiled and said, "Okay! Take good care of your injury... Once you're healed, you can report for duty anytime."

……

After leaving the ward and walking for a while, a clear voice suddenly rang in my ears.

Li Mu turned his head and saw a very pretty girl, especially her big, clear eyes. She spoke Sichuan dialect, and it seemed that his brother was lying in the ward.

However, this face seemed somewhat familiar. Li Mu stared at her for a moment, and the accompanying medical staff immediately whispered, "This girl is called Chen Xiaozui. She is from Sichuan. She and her brother have been relying on each other since childhood. Her brother is a company commander in the Sichuan Army. When they went out of Sichuan to fight the Japanese, she followed the army all the way."

"Wherever the troops were settled, her brother would rent a house for her nearby, and the two siblings continued to move around like this."

“Her brother was wounded in battle a couple of days ago, so she came along with the vehicle transporting the wounded to take care of him.”

Li Mu nodded; he remembered now, it really was Chen Xiaozui. However, that was years later. She had followed her brother's unit to the border town of Zhenda. Her brother fought alongside his troops and was wiped out. She had been waiting there, desperately hoping for news of him…

In the end, the money ran out, and the person still hadn't arrived, yet the person refused to leave, even resorting to prostitution.

Seemingly noticing that Li Mu was paying attention to her, Chen Xiaozui smiled at him.

Her wounded soldier brother looked at Li Mu warily and asked in a low voice, "Sir, is there something wrong?"

Li Mu said, "It's nothing. I just heard about what happened between you and your sister. It's been quite difficult. You're a hero, leading your sister out of Sichuan to fight the Japanese. But guns and cannons have no eyes, and this is not a long-term solution."

His brother remained vigilant, pulling his sister behind him and saying, "Thank you for your concern, sir. We're used to it, and I can protect my sister."

Li Mu said, "War is dangerous and perilous. In this chaotic world filled with the smoke of war, who can guarantee that danger and accidents won't happen? Haven't you thought about what would happen to your sister if something happened to you?"

The man's expression immediately fell. In this chaotic world, what would happen to his sister if he were to die one day?

Li Mu said, "I think you should seriously consider this issue. At the very least, ensure that if anything happens to you, your sister can have a stable life."

The man sighed, "In this world, where can one find a peaceful life?"

Li Mu asked, "What do you think of this place?"

The man suddenly recalled the scenes he had witnessed along the way. Nanyang had indeed exceeded his expectations in many ways: the roads were smooth, life was stable, public security was good, and its prosperity rivaled that of big cities... It was like a haven of peace in a chaotic world.

Chen Xiaozui's eyes lit up, and she looked at her brother and said, "Brother, we've traveled to so many places, and I think Nanyang is the best. There's no war, no bandits, no government exploitation... It's really a great place."

"If only we could stay here!"

The man sighed, "Xiao Zui, I know it's good here, but I have to fight with the army all over the place. I don't feel comfortable leaving you here alone..."

Li Mu said, "I heard you are a company commander in the Sichuan Army. You are quite capable. Nanyang is always recruiting military talents with high salaries. You can give it a try."

"If it passes, with the salary offered by the army, you and your siblings will not only be able to settle down here, but also live a stable and prosperous life."

"Of course, as a military talent, you'll inevitably have to go to the battlefield to kill the Japanese. If anything unexpected happens, we can guarantee that your sister won't be wronged."

The man hesitated for a moment.

Chen Xiaozui looked at her brother with bright eyes and said, "Brother, let's stay!"

The man gritted his teeth and after a long while said, "I'll go apply for the job and see what happens. If I get the job, we'll stay here and not leave."

Chen Xiaozui looked at her brother with a face full of surprise, and then bowed to Li Mu, saying, "Thank you, sir, thank you all."

Li Mu smiled and said, "It's nothing, just live your life well!"

After leaving the hospital and returning to Yu Garden, Li Mu had someone retrieve the roster of wounded soldiers admitted to the hospital to see if there were any familiar names.

The Battle of Lanfeng involved mostly miscellaneous troops from all over the country, including Sichuan Army, Northwest Army, Northeast Army, and many other units.

Li Mu flipped through the names and found a few more familiar ones: Mi Long from Northeast China, Meng Fanle from Beiping…

What a coincidence! Li Mu thought for a moment, then arranged for someone to talk to these people. He wanted to see if they were willing to stay and become junior officers in the regular army, or simply follow Long Wenzhang to the special forces.

It remains to be seen whether these people, who have stayed behind, will lead to similar events in Myanmar in the future.

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