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

Chapter 188 What did that bastard do this time?

386th Brigade Headquarters

"Brigade Commander, I have compiled a preliminary count of the ammunition that Li Yunlong brought back."

A brigade staff officer walked up to the brigade commander and handed him a data list.

The brigade commander took a look and laughed, "So many!"

Leaving aside bullets, grenade launchers, and mortar shells, the Type 92 infantry gun had over 5,000 shells.

From this, we can infer that Li Yunlong's side must have captured a lot of Type 92 infantry guns.

That bastard didn't leave out a single one, he didn't put a single one at the brigade headquarters, he brought them all, he has a really big appetite, do you have that many artillerymen?
"Yes," the staff officer laughed. "The border region's arsenal is now manufacturing bullets and artillery shells. We have such a sufficient supply of ammunition that we don't even need to apply to the border region's arsenal anymore."

"Why bother applying for this? We can't even use it all ourselves." The brigade commander said seriously, then waved his hand and said, "We'll keep one-third of this ammunition for ourselves, and send the rest to the division headquarters."

"Give two-thirds to the division headquarters?" The staff officer was taken aback.

Even if we can't use all this ammunition, we don't need to give so much to the division headquarters. Does that mean we won't fight anymore?

"That son of a bitch Li Yunlong has a lot of grenade launchers, mortars, and Type 92 infantry guns in his hands, I reckon." The brigade commander said with a laugh and a curse, "Don't you think about it? Li Yunlong has made such a fortune, when he brings back so many artillery pieces, the division commander will be... you understand?"

"Yes, brigade commander." The staff officer understood what the brigade commander meant.

Sending two-thirds of the ammunition now is a way to silence the division commander in advance.

When the time comes, we can keep a few more cannons as appropriate.

After all, the border region's arsenal has started producing conventional artillery shells. We've run out of shells, so why worry about not being able to get new ones?
And another one!
Once the Japanese launch a mopping-up operation, the division headquarters will definitely need a large amount of ammunition.

No sooner had the staff officer left than the deputy brigade commander rushed over: "Brigade commander, Li Yunlong's side is trapped in Heyuan County. They have tried to break out several times, but haven't been able to."

Is Li Yunlong trapped?
Upon hearing this, the brigade commander refused to believe it and immediately cursed, "That's impossible! Just based on the fact that that bastard Li Yunlong brought back so much ammunition for the brigade headquarters, he must have at least one or two hundred artillery pieces. The Japanese can't possibly trap him!"

Let alone the artillery that Li Yunlong captured from the Japanese army train, even the three Hellfire cannons that he, Ding Wei, and the 772nd Regiment had were not something the Japanese could stop.

"Brigade Commander, that's what I think too." The deputy brigade commander nodded in agreement. "But I can't understand why Li Yunlong deliberately trapped himself in Heyuan County. Could it be that he couldn't find Sato Haruno's whereabouts and was searching for him there?"

"Even if Li Yunlong wanted to turn people over, he wouldn't do it like this." The brigade commander shook his head, somewhat annoyed. "Judging from this, it's highly likely that Li Yunlong isn't having an easy time dealing with that little Japanese devil, Sato Haruno."

"Commander, what should we do?" The deputy brigade commander hesitated, looking at the brigade commander. "Should we send someone out..."

"No need." The brigade commander waved his hand to interrupt: "With Ding Wei here, it's fine. Don't send people randomly, lest you disturb Li Yunlong's plans."

Without a doubt, Li Yunlong deliberately trapped himself in Heyuan County; he definitely has a follow-up plan.

As long as Ding Wei is leading this stubborn donkey by the nose, the brigade commander has nothing to worry about.

"What kind of plan could Li Yunlong have?" the deputy brigade commander pondered.

"You know that kid, he's got a sharp mind, faster than a car can keep up. How was I supposed to know his damn plan?" the brigade commander cursed. "Forget it, forget it, let him do what he wants. I want to see what he can do to me..."

Got it!

Before the brigade commander could finish speaking, an intelligence officer rushed over, his voice extremely grave: "Brigade commander, brigade commander, brigade commander, emergency!"

"What emergency?" The brigade commander's heart immediately tightened upon seeing the intelligence officer's report.

Could it be that Li Yunlong has gone too far again?

"The Jin-Sui Army has dispatched a large number of troops and is rushing towards Heyuan County," the intelligence officer replied.

The Jin-Sui Army marched towards Heyuan County.
The brigade commander and deputy brigade commander were immediately dumbfounded by this intelligence.

What were the Jin-Sui Army doing in Heyuan County?

Although the Japanese troops were running low on ammunition, the Jin-Sui Army didn't need to send out a large number of troops to openly attack.

They could have easily taken advantage of the chaos behind enemy lines, so it's illogical for them to deliberately engage in a head-on confrontation with the Japanese.

Even if the Japanese are running low on ammunition, they are not a paper tiger.

The deputy brigade commander asked the intelligence officer, "Did the Jin-Sui Army really mobilize a large number of troops?"

"Yes." The intelligence officer nodded, his expression also showing a moment of surprise, and said, "The Jin-Sui Army is ostensibly our friendly forces, but in reality, they'd rather we fend for ourselves. Commander Li and his men are trapped in Heyuan County, and the Jin-Sui Army has sent a large number of troops there. Could it be that they want to rescue Li Yunlong?"

"Nonsense!" the brigade commander cursed. "Even if Li Yunlong's entire army were to be wiped out, the Jin-Sui Army would never be so kind. The fact that a large number of Jin-Sui troops are rushing to Heyuan County must be because Li Yunlong has gotten himself into some trouble again."

There must be a reason why that bastard Li Yunlong has trapped himself in Heyuan County. Now it seems that he has probably provoked the Jin-Sui Army.

We haven't had any friction with the Jin-Sui Army for a long time, but this bastard is causing trouble again.

Upon hearing this, the deputy brigade commander looked at the brigade commander suspiciously: "Brigade commander, Li Yunlong's attack on the Japanese military train and then his attack on Heyuan County, doesn't that have anything to do with the Jin-Sui Army, does it?"

The deputy brigade commander was implying that Li Yunlong hadn't even had contact with the Jin-Sui Army, so how could he possibly provoke them?
"Just because we're not close to them doesn't mean we can't cause trouble!" The brigade commander glared and cursed, "That Ding Wei is really something. Why didn't he send someone back to let me know beforehand? That son of a bitch Li Yunlong recruited so many Jin-Sui troops. Things must be serious. If the Jin-Sui troops come to me with a dispute and I don't even know why, I'll be in a passive position."

"Could it be that Li Yunlong's troubles caused such a commotion that Ding Wei didn't have time to send men?" the deputy brigade commander speculated. "It's also possible that Li Yunlong trapped himself in Heyuan County, and Ding Wei's men can't get out." The brigade commander still trusted Ding Wei and continued, "However, we should still quickly send men to Heyuan County to keep an eye on things. Once that bastard Li Yunlong escapes, we should immediately seize him and see what this scoundrel has done this time."

"Who should we send?" the deputy brigade commander asked.

The deputy brigade commander was implying that, judging from the current situation, Li Yunlong had gotten himself into serious trouble.

Unless you, the brigade commander, personally intervene, I'm afraid no one can control him.

"Looks like I'll have to go there myself," the brigade commander cursed.

The brigade commander quickly gave a few instructions to the deputy brigade commander and then led the guards away from the brigade headquarters.

……

Seeing that Ding Wei and Cheng Xiazi's troops had failed to break through the encirclement, Huang, the company commander of Chu Yunfei's guard company, became even more restless.

"Special Envoy Yan, the Eighth Route Army's fighting style is too strange. I'm getting more and more uneasy." Company Commander Huang said to Yan Kai, "You should communicate with Li Yunlong's side as soon as possible to see what he's up to."

Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and the 772nd Regiment clearly had plenty of ammunition, yet their breakout attempt failed, and they didn't attack Heyuan County. Company Commander Huang had a very bad feeling.

What kind of premonition do I have? It feels like the Eighth Route Army is using Yan Xishan's special envoy as bait to carry out some big operation.

This is Special Envoy Yan! How can we just sit idly by and let the Eighth Route Army continue like this?

Yan Kai was getting restless. He found Li Yunlong and asked, "Commander Li, what are you up to? Why aren't you continuing to attack Heyuan County? Your two allied regiments clearly have plenty of ammunition, why aren't they fighting their way out?"

“Mr. Yan Kai, when you came with me, you said you would follow my arrangements.” Of course, Li Yunlong couldn’t tell the other party that he was using him.

“But you…” Yan Kai was about to say something more.

Li Yunlong interrupted, "Mr. Yan Kai, don't worry. As you can see, I have plenty of ammunition. I can fight my way out whenever I want, and your safety is completely guaranteed."

"Alright then." Yan Kai saw that Li Yunlong wasn't going to reveal his military secrets, and knew that asking further would be pointless.

Company Commander Huang then shouted, "Regimental Commander Li, in principle, we shouldn't be asking about your military secrets, but..."

Got it!

Before Company Commander Huang could finish speaking, Ding Wei ran back excitedly, pulled Li Yunlong aside, and said, "Old Li, the Jin-Sui Army is attacking."

"Haha." Li Yunlong laughed upon hearing this and asked, "How many people are there?"

"The exact number is impossible to count, but there are quite a few troops. Having them hold back the Japanese reinforcements should be no problem," Ding Wei said.

"Great, this is really great!" Li Yunlong exclaimed excitedly. "With a large number of Jin-Sui troops helping us hold back the Japanese troops, we can finally go and enjoy the main course."

Li Yunlong quickly gave the order: "Da Biao, stop pretending with Fujita Ichiji, we're leaving, we're breaking through."

"Yes, Commander." Zhang Dabiao quickly carried out Li Yunlong's order.

Seeing this, Company Commander Huang asked, "Regimental Commander Li, are you not going to take this county town?"

Li Yunlong did not directly answer Company Commander Huang's question, but said, "Haven't you been worried about Mr. Yan Kai's safety? Now that a large number of your Jin-Sui Army troops are coming, if I break out now and cooperate with the Jin-Sui Army to attack the Japanese from both sides, breaking out will be as easy as eating and drinking. When the time comes, you should take Mr. Yan Kai to find your Jin-Sui Army troops."

With the Jin-Sui Army holding back the Japanese reinforcements, Yan Kai was no longer useful to Li Yunlong, and there was no need to bring him along anymore.

This guy looks very shrewd. What if he really becomes a genius and figures out the core technology of our Hell Cannon just by banging and hitting it? When we get back, the brigade commander will definitely hang him up and beat him.

"A large force of our Jin-Sui Army has come to attack?" Company Commander Huang was stunned, looking at Li Yunlong. "Regimental Commander Li, what exactly is going on?"

Of course, Company Commander Huang felt relieved.

Commander Huang was genuinely unsure about Li Yunlong's use of Yan Kai as a tool.

Now that a large number of Jin-Sui troops have arrived, we can safely take Mr. Yan Kai back. We no longer want to follow Li Yunlong.

"Why ask so many questions? Weren't you eager to take Mr. Yan Kai back? This doesn't go as you wish." Li Yunlong didn't explain.

After Li Yunlong led his troops away, the attack on Heyuan County was abandoned. Fujita Ichiji was puzzled: "Baka! Weren't the Eighth Route Army trying to persuade us to surrender? Why did they leave?"

"Captain, do you think it's possible that our reinforcements have arrived and the Eighth Route Army has lost?" his trusted confidant, Minato Fujita Ichiji, asked.

“Our reinforcements are short of ammunition and probably won’t be able to get here,” Fujita Ichiji said, shaking his head. “But since the Eighth Route Army has withdrawn, we should hurry up and leave Heyuan County. I have a feeling that if we don’t run now, we might really be out of options.”

Although Fujita Ichiji didn't understand why the Eighth Route Army had to withdraw in such a hurry, he also realized that staying in Heyuan County was not a good idea.

Thus, Fujita Ichiji took the opportunity to escape from Heyuan County.

Later, a large number of troops from the Jin-Sui Army marched here. Although they captured Heyuan County, Fujita Ichiji escaped unscathed.

There's an old saying: Even a fool may have a stroke of genius!
That refers to Fujita Ichiji.

(End of this chapter)