Holding the original shares, they fought all the way to the Korean War!

Do you have any suitable candidates in mind?

That's exactly what Zhou Tianyang was waiting for.

He didn't beat around the bush, meeting Commander Chen's gaze directly and speaking:

"Brigade Commander, the reason I came here is to borrow some men from you."

Commander Chen's eyes flickered slightly.

It was as if they had already guessed something.

But he didn't interrupt Zhou Tianyang; he just waited quietly for him to continue.

"I want to transfer Tian Guoqiang, the company commander of the artillery company directly under the brigade headquarters, to the new 2nd Regiment to serve as the battalion commander of the artillery battalion."

The courtyard fell silent again.

Commander Chen leaned back in his chair and tapped the edge of the stone table twice, once, twice, three times with his fingers.

He didn't answer immediately, and his expression didn't change much.

But Zhou Tianyang noticed that his gaze lowered slightly, as if he was weighing something in his mind.

Political Commissar Wang sat beside him, slowly sipping his tea without interrupting.

But there was a subtle, almost imperceptible smile at the corner of his mouth.

A while later.

Only then did Brigade Commander Chen raise his head and look at Zhou Tianyang.

"Tianyang, do you know who Tian Guoqiang is?"

"Know."

"The company commander of the artillery company directly under the brigade headquarters used to work in the artillery units of the Central Army. He is technically proficient and experienced in leading troops."

"If I give him to you, what will happen to my artillery company?"

Zhou Tianyang did not back down. His tone remained calm, but his eyes held a firm determination.

"Brigade Commander, after the artillery company is transferred to the New Second Regiment, it can be directly expanded into an artillery battalion."

"Nominally, it has a different designation, but in essence, it is still the artillery force of the 386th Brigade."

"If the new Second Regiment becomes stronger, then the 386th Brigade will become stronger."

"After Battalion Commander Tian arrived at the New Second Regiment, he was still one of your soldiers, and the artillery was still firing at the Japanese."

He paused, then added.

"Moreover, once the artillery battalion is formed, it can be deployed at any time if needed to cooperate with the brigade headquarters in combat."

"I'm usually stationed at the Second New Regiment, and I'm in charge of training and logistics."

Brigade Commander Chen did not respond.

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the distant, rolling mountains, and remained silent for a long time.

The courtyard was extremely quiet.

Zhou Tianyang didn't urge him or say anything more.

They simply sat there quietly, waiting for the brigade commander to make a decision.

After a long while, Brigade Commander Chen finally looked away and focused his gaze back on Zhou Tianyang's face.

His expression was more relaxed than before, and the corners of his mouth even curved slightly.

"Tianyang, you must have already planned how to tell me this, right?"

Zhou Tianyang did not deny it; he nodded.

"Brigade Commander, the new Second Regiment needs to establish an artillery battalion, and it won't work without someone like Battalion Commander Tian."

"After much thought, I believe only you have the right person."

Brigade Commander Chen snorted, but there was clearly little anger in that cold snort.

He sat up straight, placed his hands on the table, and his gaze became serious again.

"I can give you Tian Guoqiang, but on one condition."

"Please speak, Brigade Commander."

"After the artillery battalion is established, I need to ensure that the dispatch and use of the artillery battalion will not affect the overall deployment of the brigade due to changes in its affiliation."

Zhou Tianyang did not hesitate at all.

"Brigade Commander, I agree to this condition."

"The artillery battalion consists of soldiers from the New Second Regiment, but even more so from the 386th Brigade."

"You can deploy them to assist in operations whenever you need them."

Commander Chen stared at him for a few seconds, then slowly nodded.

"Okay, it's settled then."

"Tian Guoqiang was assigned to the Second New Regiment to serve as the battalion commander of the artillery battalion."

"You can arrange the equipment yourself."

"He also took his hundred-odd soldiers with him."

Zhou Tianyang suddenly stood up, stood at attention, and saluted.

"Brigade Commander, thank you!"

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand.

"I'm overjoyed that your new second regiment is strong."

"Besides, Tian Guoqiang has been here with me for so long, it's time for him to find another place to show his skills."

"With his personality, he always felt constrained working under me, but he might be able to achieve great things with you."

He paused, then turned and called out into the house.

"Correspondent!"

"arrive!"

A soldier ran out of the house and stood at attention.

"Go and call Tian Guoqiang here."

"yes!"

The correspondent turned and ran.

The footsteps faded quickly into the distance in the courtyard, soon disappearing outside.

Zhou Tianyang sat back down on the stone bench, picked up the bowl of water, and took another sip.

His heart was beating a little faster than usual, but his expression remained as calm as ever.

Political Commissar Wang, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke up.

He glanced at Zhou Tianyang, his tone slightly teasing.

"Tianyang, you've really poached our brigade's most valuable treasure."

"Old Chen may not say it, but his heart is probably bleeding."

Brigade Commander Chen glared at Political Commissar Wang.

"Old Wang, stop stirring up trouble."

"I'm supporting the construction of the new Second Regiment, not sacrificing my own flesh."

Political Commissar Wang smiled, picked up his teacup, took a sip of water, and said nothing more.

About ten minutes later.

A series of steady footsteps came from outside the courtyard.

A middle-aged man in military uniform walked in.

He looked to be around thirty-five or thirty-six years old, of medium build.

He walked to the stone table and stood at attention.

"Brigadier, you wanted to see me?"

Brigade Commander Chen pointed to the stone bench next to him.

"Sit down and talk."

Tian Guoqiang sat down, his gaze lingered on Zhou Tianyang for a moment, then turned to Brigade Commander Chen, waiting for him to speak.

Brigade Commander Chen didn't beat around the bush and said directly:

"Old Tian, ​​starting today, you're being transferred to the New Second Regiment."

"Served as the battalion commander of the artillery battalion of the New Second Regiment."

Tian Guoqiang paused for a moment, then his gaze returned to Zhou Tianyang.

He turned back to Commander Chen, his tone carrying a hint of surprise.

"Brigade Commander, what about the artillery company?"

"Take the artillery company with you and expand it into an artillery battalion."

Brigade Commander Chen's tone was calm, but carried an undeniable certainty.

"The new Second Regiment needs to build an artillery battalion, and we need someone who understands technology and knows how to lead troops to be the battalion commander."

"I've discussed it with Tianyang, and you're the most suitable candidate."

Tian Guoqiang remained silent for a moment.

His gaze lingered on Zhou Tianyang's face for a moment.

"Brigade Commander, since this is an arrangement by the organization, I will obey orders."

Brigade Commander Chen nodded.

"Then it's settled."

"Go back and pack your things, take your men, and report to Lijia Yu tomorrow."

"Yes."

Tian Guoqiang stood up, saluted, then turned and strode out.

Zhou Tianyang also stood up, walked up to Brigade Commander Chen, and extended his hand.

"Brigade Commander, thank you."

Brigade Commander Chen grasped his hand and shook it forcefully.

"Tianyang, the artillery battalion is in your hands now. Take good care of it."

"Tian Guoqiang is a very skilled person, but he's a bit stubborn."

"Once you get along with him well, he will be a valuable asset to you."

"Don't worry, Brigade Commander, I will definitely make good use of him."

Brigade Commander Chen released his hand and waved it away.

"Alright, now get out of here."

"Don't just stand there, go back and get back to what you're doing."

Zhou Tianyang smiled, saluted, turned around and strode out of the courtyard.

When he left the brigade headquarters, his steps were lighter than when he arrived.

The matter of the artillery battalion has been settled.

Tian Guoqiang will report to Lijia Yu tomorrow, and he will bring dozens of veterans from the artillery company with him.

Zhou Tianyang walked along the mountain path, his steps light and steady.

He glanced at the sky and quickened his pace.

When we returned to Lijia Yu.

It was already noon.

He walked into the regimental headquarters courtyard, sat down on a stone bench, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a big gulp of water.

Then he leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief.

Today's trip was quite fruitful.