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

A while later.

Tian Chengjun then raised his head and looked at Zhou Tianyang.

"Commander Zhou, what are the conditions?"

"The conditions are very simple."

Zhou Tianyang put down the bowl and held up three fingers.

"First, all of you from Wild Wolf Valley will be incorporated into the New Second Regiment and become Eighth Route Army soldiers."

"Your guns and your supplies will all be turned over to the public and distributed uniformly."

"Secondly, from now on, you must abide by the discipline of the Eighth Route Army and obey its command."

"Can you do these two things?"

After listening, Tian Chengjun remained silent for a moment.

Then he spoke.

"Commander Zhou, yes."

It was just one word, but it was spoken with great conviction.

Zhou Tianyang nodded and continued.

"As for your position..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Tian Chengjun.

"You used to be a battalion commander in the National Revolutionary Army, with about a hundred men under your command."

"Our new second regiment now has 233 people, plus the 103 people from your Wild Wolf Valley, that makes 336 people."

"The battalion's strength is almost full."

"You'll be the company commander first, leading a company."

"When the team expands and there are more people, I'll make you a battalion commander."

After listening, Tian Chengjun nodded without any hesitation.

"Alright, Commander Zhou, I'll do as you say."

"Being a company commander is fine, as long as I can fight the Japanese, I'm willing to be anything."

Zhou Tianyang looked into his eyes and remained silent for a moment.

Then he smiled.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​you're a straightforward man."

Tian Chengjun smiled too, his smile carrying a sense of relief and ease.

"Commander Zhou, to be honest, I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

He stood up and walked to the table.

He picked up a piece of paper from above and handed it to Zhou Tianyang.

"Commander Zhou, this is a list of personnel and equipment for our Wild Wolf Valley. Please take a look."

Zhou Tianyang took the list and flipped through it page by page.

Fifty-one Hanyang-made rifles.

……

Zhou Tianyang placed the list on the table and nodded.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​you're very well prepared."

Tian Chengjun smiled, his voice slightly hoarse.

"Commander Zhou, I didn't just start preparing today."

"From the day you destroyed Black Wind Stronghold, I knew you would come sooner or later."

"So, I took stock of all the personnel and equipment, and I've been waiting for this day."

Looking at him, Zhou Tianyang felt a surge of goodwill towards this former Kuomintang battalion commander.

This person is pragmatic, knows when to advance and retreat, and acts in a methodical way.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​have you spoken to your men?"

Zhou Tianyang asked.

"I said so."

Tian Chengjun nodded.

"I had a meeting with the brothers yesterday and explained the situation clearly."

"Those who are willing to follow me as Eighth Route Army soldiers, stay."

"If he doesn't want to, I won't force him. I'll give him travel expenses and let him go."

"And the result?"

"Of the 103 people, not one has left."

Tian Chengjun's eyes were a little red.

"Commander Zhou, my brothers all fought their way here from Niangziguan Pass with me."

"They know in their hearts how much suffering they endured and how much pain they endured."

"They didn't want to be bandits; they wanted to fight the Japanese and live with dignity."

"Today, you have given us this opportunity."

"We're more than grateful, how could we possibly refuse?"

Zhou Tianyang nodded and stood up.

He walked up to Tian Chengjun and extended his hand.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​welcome to the new Second Regiment."

Tian Chengjun quickly stood up, grasped Zhou Tianyang's hand, and shook it vigorously.

"Commander Zhou, thank you."

Their hands were clasped together, and they didn't let go for a long time.

Sun Shengli stood at the door, watching this scene, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Li Shengjun stood behind Tian Chengjun, his eyes also reddening.

Zhou Tianyang released his grip and patted Tian Chengjun on the shoulder.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​since you are willing to join the new Second Regiment, then I will explain my arrangements."

Tian Chengjun straightened his back and waited for him to continue.

"First, disperse all your men and mix them with the existing soldiers in our new Second Regiment."

Zhou Tianyang's tone became serious.

"This isn't about distrusting you; it's about the rules."

"The Second New Regiment is a unified whole; there can be no factions or cliques."

"Your people and our people will be mixed together, training, fighting, eating, and sleeping together."

"Over time, we'll become family."

Tian Chengjun nodded without hesitation.

"Commander Zhou, I understand, I accept this rule."

"Secondly, your base will be moved."

Zhou Tianyang walked to the map hanging on the wall and pointed to the location of Lijia Yu.

"You will all move to Lijia Yu and live with the new Second Regiment."

"Wild Wolf Valley can serve as a backup stronghold."

"Leave some supplies and a small number of personnel stationed there."

"But the main force must be moved to Lijia Yu."

"To facilitate unified management, unified training, and unified command."

Tian Chengjun looked at the map.

He paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright, Commander Zhou, I'll move the brothers tomorrow."

Zhou Tianyang turned around, looked at him, and smiled slightly.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​aren't you going to ask where we'll live after we move to Lijia Yu?"

"What do you want to eat?"

Tian Chengjun paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Commander Zhou, now that we've joined the New Second Regiment, we're your soldiers."

"We'll stay wherever you arrange for us."

"We'll eat whatever you give us."

"If I were picky, what kind of Eighth Route Army soldier would I be?"

Zhou Tianyang laughed heartily, his laughter echoing throughout the Hall of Righteousness.

"Good! Battalion Commander Tian, ​​I like you!"

Tian Chengjun also laughed, a hearty and unrestrained laugh.

After laughing, Zhou Tianyang walked back to the table and sat down.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​there's one more thing."

Tian Chengjun looked at him.

Zhou Tianyang's tone became serious.

"According to the organization of the new Second Regiment, each company has three platoons, each platoon has three squads, and each squad has about ten people."

"Your people will be mixed with the veterans and assigned to various companies, platoons, and squads."

"I will appoint the company commander, platoon leader, and squad leader."

"You, Tian Chengjun, will first be the company commander of the first company."

"Those old brothers under your command, those who can be platoon leaders, become platoon leaders; those who can be squad leaders, become squad leaders."

"But you still have to pass the assessment; if you don't pass, you have to start from the bottom."

Tian Chengjun nodded.

"Serving in the army depends on ability, not seniority."

"If my men don't have the ability, even if you make them platoon leaders or squad leaders, they won't do a good job."

Looking at Tian Chengjun, Zhou Tianyang felt even more satisfied.

This person is indeed a wise man.

"Battalion Commander Tian, ​​since you've agreed, let's make it a deal."

Zhou Tianyang stood up.

"Tomorrow, you and your men will all move to Lijia Yu."

"Bring all the guns, ammunition, food, and supplies."

"Once we arrive at Lijia Yu, I will arrange accommodations for you."

"yes!"

Tian Chengjun stood at attention, his voice loud and clear.

Zhou Tianyang looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and then reached out his hand.

"Company Commander Tian, ​​from today onwards, you are a member of the new Second Regiment."

Tian Chengjun grasped his hand and shook it vigorously.

"Commander, from today onwards, my life, Tian Chengjun's life, is in your hands."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Zhou Tianyang released his grip and turned to walk towards the door.

"Alright, I won't keep you any longer. I'll head back now."

Tian Chengjun quickly followed.

"Commander, let me see you off."

The two walked out of the Hall of Righteousness one after the other.

We walked through the village and arrived at the village gate.

Sun Shengli and nine soldiers followed behind.

Tian Chengjun stood at the entrance of the village, looking at Zhou Tianyang, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something.

But in the end, he didn't say anything.

"Company Commander Tian, ​​just say what you have to say."

Zhou Tianyang looked at him.

Tian Chengjun was silent for a moment, then spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse.

"Commander, thank you."

"Just this one sentence?"

Tian Chengjun nodded, his eyes slightly red.

"Commander Zhou, in my entire life, I, Tian Chengjun, have never been convinced by many people."