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

This shows that they didn't take him seriously at all.

Or rather, people know who he is.

I know what he's doing, but I don't see it as a threat.

Thinking of this, Tian Chengjun felt a surge of indescribable emotions.

"Big brother."

Li Shengjun stood up and walked up to him.

"We need to come up with a plan quickly."

"If those Eighth Route Army soldiers get a chance to deal with us, we'll be the next ones they'll want to take care of."

Tian Chengjun looked up at him.

"you're right."

He stood up and walked to the window.

His gaze fell on the distant mountains, and he remained silent for a long time.

Then he turned around and looked at the people in the room.

"Shengjun, go and call all the brothers here."

"Let's have a meeting."

Li Shengjun stood at attention, turned around, and strode out.

Tian Chengjun sat back down in his chair.

He was still thinking about that young officer from the Eighth Route Army.

In their early twenties, with a company of soldiers, they fought two battles with zero casualties.

This combat capability.

Let alone a company of the Nationalist Army.

Even a battalion might not be able to do it.

He led troops for over ten years, rising from a private to a battalion commander, with his soldiers changing batch after batch.

He believed he had a knack for leading troops, and that his troops were capable of fighting, especially tough battles.

But today, he has to admit it.

His troops couldn't match the fighting strength of those Eighth Route Army soldiers.

It's not just a little bit off, it's a huge gap.

He began to make comparisons in his mind.

The troop strength is about the same, around a hundred men each.

His team was well-equipped, consisting entirely of Type 24 rifles and Type 38 rifles, and they had enough ammunition.

But morale is far from good.

Although his troops also fought the Japanese, they were bandits after all, and they didn't have that kind of confidence.

They were genuine Eighth Route Army soldiers, a regular army, fighting to defend their homeland.

Their morale is on a completely different level.

The gap widens further with training.

His team trains every day.

However, there is no systematic training system; they just practice whatever comes to mind.

Those Eighth Route Army soldiers were clearly well-trained.

command.

Tian Chengjun opened his eyes and looked at the sky outside the window.

That young officer has exceptional command skills.

First, conduct reconnaissance to ascertain the enemy's situation.

Set up another ambush and annihilate the main force.

Then launch an attack and take over the stronghold.

Every step was meticulously planned, and every step was executed flawlessly.

Commanding a battle of this caliber is a piece of cake for him.

Tian Chengjun compared himself to that young officer.

He realized that if they really faced off, he couldn't win.

It's not that we might not win, it's that we definitely can't win.

His team is good at winning when things are going well, but they might not be able to withstand tough battles.

Those Eighth Route Army soldiers fought a war of annihilation, wiping out the enemy with zero casualties.

He couldn't fight a battle like that.

"Big brother."

Li Shengjun pushed open the door and walked in, interrupting his thoughts.

"The brothers are all here."

Tian Chengjun stood up, straightened his clothes, and strode out of the Hall of Gathering Righteousness.

In the courtyard, about a hundred people had already gathered.

Tian Chengjun walked to the front of the line, his gaze sweeping across the entire area.

"Brothers, I have called you here today because I have something to announce."

His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.

"This morning, Black Wind Village was wiped out by a group of Eighth Route Army soldiers."

The courtyard was quiet for a moment.

Then a buzz of discussion arose.

"Liu Feng led more than a hundred men down the mountain to seize grain, but they were ambushed by the Eighth Route Army in Wazigou."

"They were all killed; not a single one escaped."

Tian Chengjun raised his voice a few decibels, drowning out the other whispers.

"Then, those Eighth Route Army soldiers turned around and went to Black Wind Village."

"The village was captured in less than two hours."

"All the bandits in the village are dead!"

"Black Wind Stronghold ceases to exist from this day forward."

The courtyard fell completely silent.

Everyone's face was filled with shock and disbelief.

Black Wind Stronghold had been entrenched in this area for several years, and even the county's security force couldn't do anything about them.

They were wiped out just like that?

"Brother, how many Eighth Route Army soldiers are there?"

A man in his thirties asked the question.

"A company, more than 120 people."

Tian Chengjun's answer was brief.

The courtyard was quiet again.

More than 120 people wiped out more than 150 people from Black Wind Stronghold?

That's terrifying fighting power.

"Brother, who are those Eighth Route Army soldiers?"

Another man asked.

"have no idea."

Tian Chengjun shook his head.

"I guess they are from the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, but I don't know which regiment they are exactly."

"But the officer leading the team was a regimental commander, in his twenties, and his command skills were quite good."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.

"I called you all here today because I want to tell you something."

"From today onwards, we in Wolf Valley can no longer live like we used to."

"Whether to stay or leave, whether to fight or make peace, there needs to be a decision."

His tone was calm, but every word he spoke was firm and resolute.

"Brothers, speak out whatever you're thinking."

The courtyard remained silent for a long time.

Then, a voice came from within the ranks.

"Big brother, wherever you go, we'll go."

"Yes, brother, you're in charge."

"We will listen to you."

Looking at the brothers who had fought alongside him all the way from Niangziguan, Tian Chengjun felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

But he didn't rush to express his opinion.

He turned around, walked back to the Hall of Gathering Righteousness, and sat down in the grand master's chair.

He was still thinking about that young officer.

This Eighth Route Army company could not possibly be an ordinary company.

It's definitely a main force company.

He himself had led troops in the Nationalist Army and knew how big the gap was between a main force company and an ordinary company.

The soldiers in the main force company are all veterans who have fought in many battles and seen bloodshed. Their psychological qualities and combat skills are beyond question.

Soldiers in ordinary companies are fine in battles where things are going well, but they're no good in tough battles.

Those Eighth Route Army soldiers fought textbook-level battles, whether in ambushes or assaults.

Such companies were rare even within the entire Eighth Route Army.

Tian Chengjun took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

If his team were to face off against those Eighth Route Army soldiers, they wouldn't be able to win.

Their command level, training level, and fighting spirit are all superior to his team.

If a real fight breaks out, his team might be crushed in the first round of combat.

Having thought this through, Tian Chengjun already had his answer.

can not fight.

We can't beat them.

That can only be reconciled.

But how do we reconcile them?

Should we take the initiative to find them, or wait for them to come to us?

Should we lead our troops to join them, or negotiate with them?

He thought about it for a long time, but couldn't come up with an answer.

At this moment, Li Shengjun walked in.

"Brother, the brothers have all dispersed and are waiting for your decision."

Tian Chengjun looked up at him.

"Shengjun, tell me, what attitude should we adopt towards the Eighth Route Army?"

Li Shengjun paused for a moment, then thought for a moment before speaking.

"Brother, I think we shouldn't confront them head-on; we can't win."

"But we can't be too soft either, or we'll lose our weight in their eyes."

"It's best to find a middle ground."

Tian Chengjun nodded.

"you're right."

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the distant mountains.

"The key issue is that we still don't know their unit number or their location."

"How can we talk if we can't even find the person?"

Li Shengjun was silent for a moment, then spoke.

"Brother, how about I take a few men and go out to ask around?"

Tian Chengjun thought for a moment and nodded.

"Okay, go ahead."

"Remember, don't reveal your identity, don't get into conflicts, and come back once you've found out the details."

"yes!"

Li Shengjun stood at attention, saluted, turned around, and strode out.

Tian Chengjun stood by the window, watching his figure disappear outside the courtyard.

Then he turned around, walked back to the table, and sat down.

He had a vague feeling that the mountains and rivers in this area...

Starting today, things are about to change.