Anti-Japanese War: Developing on my own, I brought back a US-equipped division

What surprised Wu Xiaojin the most was that the soldiers and the common people were able to get along well with each other and had a very good relationship.

As soon as he entered the village, he saw several soldiers playing happily with some children.

Although the relationship between the Eighth Route Army and the common people has always been quite good.

But for some reason, Wu Xiaojin felt that the soldiers of the independent battalion were closer to the ordinary people in the base.

Such a scene... made Wu Xiaojin feel as if the Xinzhongcun base was a paradise on earth. The common people lived and worked here in peace and contentment. The soldiers responsible for the security of the base performed their duties conscientiously and mingled with the common people, and the army and the people were in close contact with each other.

After entering the Xinzhongcun base and seeing the scenes, Wu Xiaojin became even more curious about the independent battalion, its commander Su Zheng, and the base.

After a while, Su Zheng came back.

Seeing Su Zheng coming back, Shangguan Yufei and Wu Xiaojin stood up and saluted Su Zheng.

Su Zheng also returned a military salute.

Shangguan Yufei smiled and looked at Su Zhengdao: "Captain Su, we meet again!"

Su Zheng also smiled and said: "Shangguan Yufei... the independent camp welcomes you to join!"

Wu Xiaojin stepped forward and introduced himself: "Hello, Captain Su, I am Wu Xiaojin, a reporter for the Anti-Japanese War Daily, and this is my press card!"

As he spoke, Wu Xiaojin handed the press card to Su Zheng.

Su Zheng looked at it, nodded and said, "Hello, reporter Wu."

Wu Xiaojin: "Captain Su, I came to the Xinzhong Village base this time to interview Captain Su and the independent battalion, and also to share what I saw and heard in the base. I hope Captain Su can cooperate!"

Interview me?

Of course that's no problem.

Su Zheng: "Okay, if Reporter Wu needs any cooperation... just tell me directly and we will try our best to satisfy you!"

"But I have one request, that is, once the gunshot is heard, everyone in the battalion must obey me. I also hope that reporter Wu will cooperate!"

Wu Xiaojin: "Of course no problem."

Shangguan Yufei looked at Su Zhengdao at this time and said, "Captain Su... I am here with the commendation from the headquarters for you and the independent battalion."

Su Zheng: "Oh? What award?"

Shangguan Yufei took out the letter of appointment and handed it to Su Zhengdao: "Captain Su...oh...no...it should be Deputy Regiment Commander Su now!"

"Captain Su, this is your letter of appointment!"

"In view of the outstanding military achievements made by Captain Su and the independent battalion in the battle to annihilate the Fourth Brigade and the Japanese Field Observation Group."

"After research and decision by the headquarters, we have decided to promote you to the position of deputy commander of the new regiment, and concurrently commander of the independent battalion, mainly responsible for the development of the independent battalion!"

Deputy leader!

Su Zheng is now the deputy head of the group!

Su Zheng took the letter of appointment and took a look at it. Naturally, he understood what the headquarters and the CEO meant.

This is about honing yourself.

Increase experience.

This is intentional cultivation.

The commander of the independent battalion will also serve as the deputy commander of the new regiment...there will not be much change in the organization of the independent battalion.

It's just that Su Zhengguan was promoted to a higher rank.

There is still a difference between the deputy regiment commander and the battalion commander.

Shangguan Yufei looked at Su Zheng and continued, "By the way, the boss and the deputy chief of staff both asked me to tell you a few words!"

"The boss and the headquarters are very optimistic about you. I hope you can continue to develop and don't let the headquarters and the boss down!"

"The deputy chief of staff also said that you can go ahead and do it. The headquarters and the Eighth Route Army are your strong backing!"

These words represent the CEO and the headquarters' affirmation of Su Zheng.

Gaining the boss's appreciation and affirmation will be of great benefit to Su Zheng's future development.

Now Su Zheng's independent camp is developing very well.

However, as the troops develop and expand, they will certainly need the support of the headquarters.

This kind of support is not support in terms of equipment, manpower or money, but support in terms of voice.

Su Zheng's independent battalion annihilated a Japanese brigade and killed more than 200 Japanese officers, including three generals and the emperor's nephew. This was a great achievement... Although the headquarters and the boss only promoted Su Zheng to deputy regiment commander, a one-level promotion.

However, the affirmation, attention and cultivation revealed in this are of great significance.

Shangguan Yufei then took out the commendation order and handed it to Su Zhengdao: "Captain Su, this is the commendation order issued by the headquarters and the boss!"

"This is a commendation order from the headquarters commending all the soldiers of the independent battalion for their military meritorious service."

Su Zheng took the commendation order, looked at it, nodded and said, "Okay; on behalf of all the soldiers of the independent battalion, I would like to thank the headquarters for the commendation!"

The commendation order is an affirmation from the headquarters and the general manager to the bloody sacrifice of all the soldiers of the independent battalion.

It's an honor.

The honor belongs to all the soldiers of the independent battalion!

It is also the honor of the sacrificed soldiers.

Without the soldiers’ contribution of their lives, there would be no victory.

Su Zheng looked at the contents of the commendation order:

The Independent Battalion of the New 129st Regiment, 386th Brigade, th Division of the Eighth Route Army performed outstandingly in the development and construction of the army and in the anti-Japanese and anti-enemy campaigns, achieved great military exploits, dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese invaders, boosted morale and fighting spirit, and made outstanding contributions to the anti-Japanese cause. They are specially commended and this order is issued!

There is also the CEO's signature, the headquarters' seal, etc.

Authentic commendation order.

Although the commendation order was just a piece of paper, it felt heavy in Su Zheng's hands.

Because this represents the heavy honor of the independent battalion.

It also represents the sacrifices of the soldiers.

Military honor and duty are extremely important.

Shangguan Yufei then added: "By the way...here is the Parker pen that the commander gave you as a reward!"

"This is the Parker pen that the commander always carries with him!"

As he said this, he handed the old Parker pen to Su Zheng.

Su Zheng took the Parker pen and looked at it.

This is an old Parker fountain pen. The paint on the pen body is a little peeling, and the teacher's name is engraved on it.

When you open this Parker fountain pen, you can see that there is still a lot of ink inside.

This is obviously the pen that the commander carries with him.

Su Zheng naturally knew the role of Parker pens in history, as they frequently appeared in many major events.

For the Eighth Route Army, only the commanders of the Eighth Route Army had Parker pens, such as division commanders and generals.

Now the commander awarded Su Zheng the only Parker pen he always carried with him. Su Zheng also understood that this represented the commander's high recognition and affirmation.

This small pen represents different meanings and implications.

Su Zheng understood and smiled, "The commander gave me all his pens as a reward, so what else can he use to write?"

"It seems that if I have the chance, I will also give some pens to the teacher!"

Shangguan Yufei smiled and said, "The commander gave you this pen, which shows that he highly recognizes and affirms you."

"Captain Su...you are now considered a popular figure in the headquarters. The general manager, the deputy chief of staff, and the division commander are all very optimistic about you and recognize the achievements of you and the independent battalion."

Su Zheng nodded.

What else can be said?

Dry! !

I can only devote the rest of my life to fighting the Japanese invaders and live up to the expectations of the headquarters.

Wu Xiaojin, who was standing next to him, looked at Su Zheng and said, "Captain Su...when are you free or convenient? I want to do an interview with you!"

Before Su Zheng could speak, Xiao Ya hurried in and said, "Captain... I just received the latest intelligence that the Japanese are attacking Teng County with a large force..."

Chapter 212: Female journalists are as brave as men! Sichuan troops fight to the end! (rd update, please subscribe)

The Japanese gathered heavy troops to attack Teng County?

Now Teng County is garrisoned by Li Deming's independent battalion, a brother unit of the Sichuan Army.

Although there were city defense fortifications, the equipment of the Sichuan Army Independent Battalion was so poor that it could not stop the heavy attack of the Japanese devils.

Su Zheng asked quickly: "How many troops did the Japanese send out?"

Xiao Ya: "According to the intelligence sent back, the Japanese army dispatched a large battalion of troops this time, with a total of about a thousand people."

A brigade?

There are a lot of troops!

There are only six or seven hundred people in the independent battalion in Teng County.

The Japanese were determined to capture Teng County and dispatched more than a thousand troops.

Su Zheng quickly said to Wei Dayong: "Monk, notify the elite company and the cavalry company to assemble immediately!"

"Also, notify the Dragon Soul Special Forces to assemble together!"

Wei Dayong responded loudly: "Yes!"

Unexpectedly, the Japanese gathered heavy troops to attack Teng County at this time, and Su Zheng would definitely help.

Seeing this, Wu Xiaojin quickly said, "Captain Su...can I join the army as a war correspondent?"

As soon as they arrived at the base, they encountered a battle. Wu Xiaojin also experienced firsthand how strong the combat effectiveness of the independent battalion was.

Su Zheng: "Can you promise to obey orders and instructions?"

"Besides, war is no joke. No one will care about you when you are on the battlefield!"

Wu Xiaojin quickly said, "I promise, Captain Su, don't worry... I'm an experienced war correspondent, I promise I won't cause any trouble for the troops!"

This is a true statement.

Wu Xiaojin has always been a war correspondent on the front lines or recording interviews in front-line troops.

She herself has some military training in self-defense and is also very experienced.

Once the gunshots are heard, the commander's orders must be strictly followed, otherwise something serious will happen.

Su Zheng looked Wu Xiaojin up and down, nodded and said, "Okay...then you can go with us!"

"We are on a forced march to Teng County. If you think it over carefully and have no problem with it, then come with us!"

"Shangguan...just take a rest at the base now!"

Shangguan Yufei nodded: "Okay!"

She knew she couldn't help much even if she went.

It is noon now. If we travel from the Xinzhongcun base to Teng County, the fastest forced march will take at least four or five hours.

After all, the two places are nearly 50 kilometers apart.

A forced march also takes a certain amount of time.

Being able to reach Teng County in four or five hours is considered fast.

Before this, Su Zheng had robbed four trucks of iron ore from the Japanese right under their noses, and the four trucks carrying the iron ore fell into the hands of the independent battalion.

Therefore, according to Su Zheng's idea, he would first use trucks to transport the elite company's soldiers for about 20 kilometers, and then march on foot for the remaining 30 kilometers, in order to rush to Teng County as quickly as possible.

Soon, the elite company commander Zhao Donghai, the Dragon Soul Special Forces captain Chen Zhengguo and the cavalry company commander Sun Desheng arrived at the battalion headquarters.

Su Zheng got straight to the point and said, "Everyone, Teng County is now under heavy siege by the Japanese army."