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

Zhou Tianyang looked at the two people.

I sighed inwardly.

No wonder the brigade commander wanted to separate them.

These two people, when they get together, will start arguing within three sentences.

One is a wolf, the other a tiger (a tiger forced by a tiger), and neither can stand the other.

If Cheng Shifa really becomes the regimental commander.

If Li Yunlong stays in the First Battalion, then the 772nd Regiment can forget about having any peace.

Two people can start arguing during a meeting at the regimental headquarters.

Once outside the regimental headquarters, the two could easily start a fight.

The brigade headquarters couldn't possibly be unaware of this.

Therefore, the best solution is...

Zhou Tianyang already had the answer in his heart.

The three of them stopped talking and continued on their way in silence.

It takes more than 40 miles of mountain road to get from the 772nd Regiment's base to the 386th Brigade's headquarters.

We crossed two mountains, forded a small river, and passed through three villages.

The mountain road was full of potholes, and in some places the slope was extremely steep, making it very difficult to walk.

But all three were veterans of the Red Army, so walking on such mountain roads was like walking on flat ground for them.

Li Yunlong walked at the very front.

Cheng Shifa followed closely behind.

Zhou Tianyang lagged behind, but his steps remained steady and his breathing calm.

Li Yunlong occasionally glanced back at him.

He was secretly surprised to find that his complexion was normal and even his breathing was not affected.

This kid was lying in the hospital on the verge of death just a few days ago.

Now I can walk forty miles of mountain road without getting out of breath?

What kind of recovery speed is this?

Li Yunlong muttered to himself, but didn't ask aloud.

Around noon.

The three of them finally arrived at the headquarters of the 386th Brigade.

The brigade headquarters was located in a place called Xihetou Village.

The village is small, with forty or fifty households, and is built against the mountainside.

There were sentries standing guard at the village entrance, and three figures could be seen approaching from afar.

As they approached, the sentries recognized the three battalion commanders of the 772nd Regiment and immediately stood at attention and saluted.

"Battalion Commander Li, Battalion Commander Cheng, Battalion Commander Zhou."

"The brigade commander said that you can go straight in when you arrive."

Li Yunlong nodded and strode into the village.

Cheng Shifa and Zhou Tianyang followed behind.

The brigade headquarters' courtyard is located at the very end of the village.

It is a mud-brick house facing south.

There is a small yard in the front yard with a few jujube trees.

Several people were already standing in the courtyard; they were all staff officers and clerks from the brigade headquarters.

They all turned their gazes toward the three people who entered.

Li Yunlong strode to the dean's door and knocked.

"Report!"

Brigade Commander Chen's voice came from inside.

"Come in."

Li Yunlong pushed open the door and went in, followed by Cheng Shifa and Zhou Tianyang.

Inside the room was a wooden table, a few chairs, and a battle map hanging on the wall.

There was a teacup and several documents on the table.

Brigade Commander Chen sat at the table, holding a document in his hand, and was reading it.

Political Commissar Wang sat on the chair next to him, drinking water from his teacup.

The two men looked up and watched as the three battalion commanders walked in.

Commander Chen put down the documents and glanced at the three people.

"They're all here?"

"Please sit down."

The three people sat down on the chairs.

Brigade Commander Chen's gaze fell on Zhou Tianyang.

"Tianyang, is your injury healed?"

There was a hint of surprise in his tone.

Zhou Tianyang straightened his back.

"Reporting to the brigade commander, it's all done."

Brigade Commander Chen frowned.

"You were shot in the left chest, and you're already healed in just a few days?"

Zhou Tianyang remained calm.

"Reporting to the brigade commander, it's probably because he's young that he recovers quickly."

Brigade Commander Chen stared at him for a few seconds, his gaze sharp.

After a moment, Brigade Commander Chen withdrew his gaze.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

The room fell silent.

The atmosphere became somewhat heavy.

Li Yunlong and Cheng Shifa both looked at Commander Chen, waiting for him to speak.

Zhou Tianyang's face remained expressionless.

But his back was ramrod straight, and his gaze was steady.

Brigade Commander Chen and Political Commissar Wang exchanged a glance, then slowly began to speak.

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

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

"Your regimental commander Ye has sacrificed his life, and the deputy commander is seriously injured. The troops cannot be without a backbone."

"After review by the brigade headquarters and approval by the division headquarters."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three people.

"Cheng Shifa will take over as commander of the 772nd Regiment."

The room was very quiet.

Li Yunlong's lips twitched slightly.

But he didn't say anything; his face just darkened.

Cheng Shifa stood up and stood at attention.

"yes!"

"I will resolutely obey the organization's arrangements!"

Brigade Commander Chen nodded.

"Cheng Shifa, the 772nd Regiment is the main force of our brigade. Entrusting it to you is a sign of our trust in you."

"You must lead the troops well and show the might of our Eighth Route Army!"

Cheng Shifa's voice was loud and clear.

"Please rest assured, Commander, I will certainly live up to the organization's trust!"

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down.

Then he turned to look at Li Yunlong.

"Li Yunlong".

Li Yunlong raised his head.

"arrive!"

"You can't stay in the 772nd Regiment."

Brigade Commander Chen's tone left no room for negotiation.

"The brigade headquarters has made a decision."

"You will form a new regiment, and you will serve as its commander."

"You'll have to figure out how to get manpower, weapons, and food for the New First Regiment yourself."

"What the brigade headquarters can give you is a company of veterans from the 1st Battalion of the 772nd Regiment, fifty guns, and five hundred rounds of ammunition."

Li Yunlong remained silent for a few seconds.

His face betrayed no emotion.

Finally, he spoke.

The sound was unusually calm.

"Yes."

Just one word.

There was no arguing, no complaining, and no haggling.

Brigade Commander Chen glanced at him.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

He turned to look at Zhou Tianyang.

"Zhou Tianyang".

Zhou Tianyang stood up in response.

"arrive!"

"the same as you."

Brigade Commander Chen's tone remained unchanged.

"You will form the new Second Regiment, and you will serve as its commander."

"They also took away a company of veterans from the Third Battalion, fifty guns, and five hundred rounds of ammunition."

Zhou Tianyang's voice wasn't loud, but every word he uttered was firm and resounding.

"yes!"

"We are determined to complete the mission!"

Brigade Commander Chen nodded.

The three of them sat down again.

Brigade Commander Chen's gaze swept over the three men's faces again.

"Okay, that's all."

"Cheng Shifa, after you return, stabilize the troops as soon as possible and prepare for battle."

"Li Yunlong, Zhou Tianyang, after you go back, select soldiers from the 772nd Regiment."

"Leave the 772nd Regiment's base within three days and each find a suitable location to establish a new regiment."

"yes!"

The three answered in unison.

Commander Chen stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to the three men.

"You all came from the Red Army period, so you know how difficult it was for our Eighth Route Army."

"Right now, we lack guns, we lack manpower, we lack food, we lack everything."

"But I hope you understand."

"The brigade headquarters sent you out to form a new regiment, not to become mountain bandits."

"We want you to raise an army, fight the Japanese, and expand your base area."

"Li Yunlong!"

He turned around and looked at Li Yunlong.

"You're a master at fighting, but you know your own flaws."

"Once you're out there, far from the emperor's reach, no one will be watching you anymore, so you need to be even more careful."

"Don't cause me any trouble."

Li Yunlong stuck out his neck.

"Brigadier, when did I ever cause trouble?"

Brigade Commander Chen gave a cold laugh.

"You haven't caused any trouble?"

"How many times did you disobey orders last year?"

"Would you like me to count for you?"

Li Yunlong fell silent.

Brigade Commander Chen then looked at Zhou Tianyang.

"Tianyang, you are the youngest, but you have a heavy responsibility."

"The new second regiment is starting from scratch, so you have to arrange everything yourself."

"If you encounter any difficulties, you can come to the brigade headquarters."

"But remember, the brigade headquarters' support is limited; you'll mainly have to rely on yourself."

Zhou Tianyang nodded.

"I see."

Brigade Commander Chen waved his hand.

"Alright, everyone go back now."

"Leave the 772nd Regiment's base within three days."

The three men stood up and saluted.

He turned and walked out of the room.

The sun was shining brightly in the courtyard.

The three people stood under the jujube tree, but none of them spoke first.

After a long silence, Cheng Shifa spoke first.

"Old Li, Tianyang, take care!"

He stretched out his hand.

Li Yunlong looked at his hand and shook it.

"Blind Cheng, the 772nd Regiment is in your hands now. Don't embarrass me."

Cheng Shifa nodded.

"rest assured."

He then looked at Zhou Tianyang.

"Tianyang, take care of yourself too."

Zhou Tianyang shook his hand.

"Commander Cheng, take care."

Cheng Shifa released his grip, turned around, and strode out of the courtyard.

Under the jujube tree, only Li Yunlong and Zhou Tianyang remained.

Li Yunlong watched Cheng Shifa's departing figure.

I lit a cigarette and took a deep drag.

"Zhou Xiaogui, you're right."

He exhaled a puff of smoke, his voice slightly hoarse.

"It really is Blind Cheng."

Zhou Tianyang didn't speak, he just stood there quietly.

"Fine."

Li Yunlong stubbed out his cigarette.

"I'll go out and form a new regiment; I'll be quite comfortable there."

"The emperor is far away, no one cares about me, I can fight however I want."

Zhou Tianyang looked at him.

"Old Li, have you decided where you're going?"

Li Yunlong shook his head.

"I haven't thought about it yet."

He paused, then suddenly looked at Zhou Tianyang.

"And you?"

"Have you made up your mind?"

Zhou Tianyang thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"I haven't decided yet."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

They all knew that the road ahead would be difficult.

But they know better.

No matter how difficult the road is, we must keep going.

Behind him were his fellow villagers who had endured countless hardships.

Before them stood an extremely brutal invader.

They had no choice but to win.