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"This is difficult!!!"

Brigade Commander Chen sighed.

"The 772nd Regiment is the main force of our brigade, so the selection of the regimental commander must be done carefully."

"If the right choices are made, the troops will be able to win battles."

"A poor choice could not only affect combat effectiveness, but also the morale of the entire brigade."

Political Commissar Wang nodded.

"I see."

"Should we wait a little longer?"

"Let's see how the battalion commanders perform in the upcoming battles."

Brigade Commander Chen shook his head.

"can not wait."

"An army cannot be without a regimental commander."

"The news of Commander Ye's sacrifice has spread, and the soldiers are in great emotional turmoil."

"We must settle things as soon as possible to stabilize morale."

Political Commissar Wang thought for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"Brigadier, have you thought about this?"

"Transfer Li Yunlong away?"

Brigade Commander Chen raised his head, his eyes flashing.

"You mean?"

"If Cheng Shifa is made the regimental commander, Li Yunlong will remain in the First Battalion."

"Can the two of them get along?"

Political Commissar Wang's words were very tactful.

But the meaning is very clear.

The entire brigade knew that Li Yunlong and Cheng Shifa were at odds.

Previously, he was always a battalion commander, at the same rank.

They may argue and make a scene, but no one can control anyone else.

But if Cheng Shifa becomes the regimental commander, Li Yunlong will become his subordinate.

Then this play will be truly lively.

Can Li Yunlong be controlled by Cheng Shifa?

Could Cheng Shifa tolerate Li Yunlong's antics?

It's obvious even to a fool that it's impossible.

At that point, the headquarters of the 772nd Regiment will no longer have peace.

They have a small argument every three days and a big fight every five days.

Why bother fighting?

Brigade Commander Chen rubbed his temples.

"I've thought about the problem you mentioned."

"But if we transfer Li Yunlong, where will we transfer him?"

"Do you think our 771st Regiment can accommodate this giant Buddha?"

Political Commissar Wang smiled.

"Brigadier, what you're saying..."

"It's as if Li Yunlong is a hot potato."

Brigade Commander Chen smiled as well.

"That's who he always was."

"Do you think I'd be happy to put him in the 772nd Regiment?"

"If he weren't good at fighting, I would have sent him to the rear long ago."

They both laughed.

After laughing, they fell silent again.

After a while.

"Brigadier, something just came to mind."

Political Commissar Wang put down his teacup and slowly began to speak.

"Didn't they mention it briefly at a division headquarters meeting a while ago?"

"They told us to find a way to expand our forces and form several new regiments."

Brigade Commander Chen raised his head, his eyes brightening.

"You mean?"

"right."

Political Commissar Wang nodded and tapped his fingers lightly on the table a few times.

"Isn't it perfect to send Li Yunlong and Zhou Tianyang out to rally the troops?"

"It can solve the problem of appointing the commander of the 772nd Regiment and also complete the tasks assigned by the division headquarters."

"Killing two birds with one stone."

Commander Chen leaned back in his chair, his brows gradually relaxing.

"Old Wang, now that you mention it, I do remember."

"The division headquarters does indeed have this intention."

"The situation in southeastern Shanxi is becoming increasingly complicated. The Japanese are launching a nine-pronged attack, and we need to expand our forces."

"Relying solely on the veteran main force is not enough."

Political Commissar Wang smiled.

"Isn't this a ready-made candidate?"

"Li Yunlong, Zhou Tianyang."

"One is a capable fighter who dares to risk his life, and the other is young and intelligent."

"These two are the ones who can lead the team; they're sure to succeed."

Commander Chen pondered for a moment.

"Li Yunlong would be suitable."

"Although this kid is a troublemaker, he's really capable of building up a team."

"He did this during the Red Army period, leading a few dozen men and building a battalion in just a few months."

"Let him form a new regiment, it shouldn't be a problem."

Political Commissar Wang nodded.

"What about Zhou Tianyang?"

"He's younger, but quick-witted and steady in his work."

"With the Third Battalion in his command, its combat effectiveness is no less than that of the First and Second Battalions."

"Letting him form the new Second Regiment should be fine."

Commander Chen thought for a moment, then suddenly shook his head.

"Cheng Shifa, but that's not suitable."

Political Commissar Wang was taken aback.

"Brigade Commander, I didn't say Cheng Shifa."

"What I mean is, it wouldn't be appropriate to let Cheng Shifa also form a new group."

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand.

"I know what you mean."

"I meant to talk about Cheng Shifa!"

He carefully considered his words, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.

"He's reliable in battle and has strong execution capabilities, but are you asking him to build a team from scratch?"

"I'm afraid it's unlikely."

Political Commissar Wang nodded.

"I understand what you mean."

"Cheng Shifa is the kind of general who maintains the status quo. Give him a well-organized battalion or regiment, and he can lead it well."

"But you're making him start from scratch, recruit soldiers, gather supplies and weapons..."

"He might not be able to do this."

"Not quick-witted enough, and not bold enough."

Brigade Commander Chen sighed.

"Therefore, this matter can only fall to Li Yunlong and Zhou Tianyang."

"Li Yunlong is enterprising, has charisma, and is first-rate at leading troops."

"Zhou Tianyang is young, quick-witted, and meticulous in his work, so he won't cause any major trouble."

"I'm at ease knowing that both of them are going to form a new group."

Political Commissar Wang picked up his teacup and took a sip of water.

"And what about the commander of the 772nd Regiment?"

"Cheng Shifa?"

Commander Chen remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"It can only be him."

"With Li Yunlong and Zhou Tianyang transferred away, Cheng Shifa was left as the only battalion commander in the 772nd Regiment."

"If we don't make him the regimental commander, who will?"

"Are we going to transfer people from outside?"

Political Commissar Wang thought for a moment.

"Transferring people from outside is not out of the question."

"But the new regimental commander was not familiar with the troops, and the soldiers were not familiar with him either."

"The break-in period will take at least a few months."

"We're at war now, there's no time for him to adjust."

"Moreover, the 772nd Regiment had just suffered a defeat, and Regiment Commander Ye had just sacrificed his life, so the soldiers' morale was unstable."

"At this time, what is most needed is a regimental commander who is familiar with the troops and can stabilize morale."

"Cheng Shifa has worked in the 772nd Regiment for so long, rising from soldier to battalion commander."

"The soldiers respected him, and he understood the army."

"Making him the commander is the safest choice."

Brigade Commander Chen nodded.

"That's what I think too."

"Although Cheng Shifa lacks a bit of brilliance in battle, he is steady and won't make any big mistakes."

"The 772nd Regiment is the main force; we can't afford any problems."

"I don't expect Cheng Shifa to win any earth-shattering victories."

"But holding the position and completing the mission is not a problem."

Political Commissar Wang smiled.

"Brigade Commander, your evaluation of Cheng Shifa isn't very high."

Brigade Commander Chen smiled as well.

"It's not that it's not high, it's just a matter of being realistic."

"I know his skill level perfectly well."

"But I'm at ease leaving the 772nd Regiment in his hands."

"At least he won't cause me trouble every other day like Li Yunlong."

Political Commissar Wang nodded.

"Is that settled then?"

"Li Yunlong formed the new First Regiment, and Zhou Tianyang formed the new Second Regiment."

"Cheng Shifa has taken over as commander of the 772nd Regiment."

Brigade Commander Chen thought for a moment.

"etc."

"They can't go out empty-handed when they go out to recruit people."

"We need to invest some capital."

Political Commissar Wang asked.

"How much?"

Brigade Commander Chen held up two fingers.

"Each person is allowed to take one company of men, fifty guns, and five hundred rounds of ammunition from the 772nd Regiment."

Political Commissar Wang frowned.

"Fifty guns, five hundred rounds of ammunition?"

"What can you do with this little bit of stuff?"

Brigade Commander Chen sighed.

"Old Wang, do you think I don't want to give you more?"

"You know exactly what the 772nd Regiment's current financial situation is like."

"In the battle of Changle Village, we lost dozens of guns alone."

"The entire regiment currently has fewer than a thousand guns that are usable."

"Give fifty strips to Li Yunlong and fifty strips to Zhou Tianyang, that makes one hundred strips."

"If we give any more, the 772nd Regiment won't even have enough for itself."

Political Commissar Wang remained silent for a while.

"Where is that person?"

"Each person leads a company, and the first and third battalions each send out a company, which makes more than two hundred people."

"The 772nd Regiment was already severely depleted, and now they've withdrawn more than two hundred men..."

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand.

"I know, but there's nothing I can do."

"The newly formed regiment cannot be built up by just the two of them."

"We need to provide some key personnel."

"A company of veterans is the seed of a new regiment."

"With this foundation, they were able to build up the team."

Political Commissar Wang nodded.

"Too."

"A company of veterans, plus dozens of guns, that's considered a decent amount of money."

"The rest depends on their own abilities."

Brigade Commander Chen sighed.

"Yes, the rest is up to them."

"If you don't have enough guns, go and hand them over yourself."

"If we don't have enough people, we'll recruit them ourselves."

"If there isn't enough grain, we'll get it ourselves."

"As a brigade commander, this is all I can give."

Political Commissar Wang smiled.

"Brigadier, you've really gone all the way."

"I hope Li Yunlong won't cause you any more trouble."