Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

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Please give me some free gifts. Here is the fourth update. As for why I don’t use voice, it’s because voice is too colloquial. By the time I finish writing and revising the article, it’s enough for me to write two chapters.

Chapter 405: The aroma of meat wafting from Southwest Associated University

The battle of Hailar Fortress lasted until dawn and gradually subsided. With the last Japanese soldier being killed, the Second Regiment and the Special Operations Battalion successfully captured Hailar Fortress and gained control of the city of Hailar.

At the same time, in the northwest corner of the capital city of the southwestern province, nicknamed "Spring City", a group of young people were sleeping in a row of thatched houses.

“What’s that smell? (╯▽╰) It smells so good~~ah!”

"You smell it too? I smell it too!"

"I thought I was hallucinating because I was hungry."

"It smells like roasted chicken, no, it also smells like meat buns, no, it smells like meat, pork!"

A slightly bloated young man suddenly jumped up from his bunk and rushed out of the dormitory without caring that he was only wearing a pair of shorts.

At this moment, in front of a row of thatched huts, a group of people were busy preparing food. There were meat buns, roasted chicken, and several iron woks frying vegetables. The aroma emanated from here.

Soon, all the young people in the dormitory rushed out of the room, drooling as they looked at the busy group of people in front of them.

"Does our school have money? Does it have funding?"

"That little bit of funding isn't enough to buy all this meat, right?"

"Where do these things come from?"

A group of students formed a circle around the group of people who were cooking, and looked at the strangers in front of them with curiosity.

A professor with a limp walked around the stove twice and said, "This is the food for our entire school. Look at this pot, it's about one meter in diameter. It's a military marching pot, and it can be used in one go..."

"Look at these flour bags again. Based on... according to our appetite, each person can probably eat about a pound of food. So, we can conclude that we've made enough breakfast for at least two thousand people."

As soon as the words fell, someone immediately retorted: "Teacher Hua, you calculated wrongly. Each of us needs more than one kilogram, at least two kilograms!"

"I can eat three pounds!"

"Professor Jin, you didn't raise these chickens for Writer Lin to eat. Why did you bear to kill them today?"

Many sharp-eyed students noticed the unusual markings on these chickens. These were the chickens that Professor Jin Yuelin raised for Lin Siyue. Because the school was so poor and the food so poor, the sight of chickens was like a weasel's. So, to prevent students from stealing them, Professor Jin painted his chickens a special color for easy identification.

"Luckily I went back to school last night, otherwise I would have missed the feast today!"

A student named Yang also stuck his head out and looked at the stove.

"Friends, where are you from? Why did you come here specifically to cook for us?"

"Yes, don't be silent, say something!"

The students were very curious about who these people were, and the professors were also very curious.

Hearing the students' questions, one of the leaders came out and said, "Hello, professors and fellow Lianda alumni. My name is Zhu Junwei. Do you remember me?"

Zhu Junwei was one of the fifteen graduates from the Anti-Japanese University that Ding Wei brought back from the rear headquarters. He had also studied at Southwest Associated University before and went to the rear headquarters after graduation. Li Yunlong sent him here because of his status.

As soon as these words came out, many professors looked carefully at Allen Chu in front of them. Then a professor wearing glasses came out, looked at him carefully and said, "Xiao Zhu, you are Xiao Zhu. I haven't seen you for three years. You have changed so much?"

Zhu Junwei saw the professor coming out, wiped his hands, gave Professor Li Jinghan a hug and said, "Professor Li, I haven't seen you for three years. How are you?"

"Okay, what are you doing?"

After hearing this, Li Jinghan pulled Professor Li aside and introduced, "Our commander heard that the students at the United Nations University were having a hard time, so he sent me here to improve your meals. I just arrived in Spring City the day before yesterday, and it was already night when I finished buying supplies yesterday. I didn't want to disturb everyone's rest, so I didn't come here. I came here this morning to prepare some breakfast for the students."

"Everyone, wait a moment! The meal will be ready soon. For breakfast today, there will be plenty of meat buns, chicken soup, and meat porridge!"

Hearing Allen Chu’s words, all the students burst into cheers: “Hahaha, thank you, senior!”

"Senior, thank your commander for us."

"There is meat to eat!"

"Eat enough today!"

A group of students excitedly took out their bowls and chopsticks.

"Today I finally don't have to knock on the bowl for half an hour before eating."

"I need two more meat buns. I haven't had any meat in a month!"

A few minutes later, the first pot of rice was ready, and the students began to line up to get their food. As the students in front got their food, the students behind them would knock on their bowls, and the students who had already gotten their food would also unconsciously follow suit. However, looking at the meat porridge and buns in their bowls, they suddenly realized that knocking was unnecessary, and they smiled and found a place to start eating.

Knocking on the bowl while eating is not a special ritual, nor is it a school rule. It is simply because the school lacks funds and supplies, and a lot of the food purchased is rice mixed with sand and gravel. The sand and gravel cannot be washed out when cooking, so it is necessary to knock on the bowl before eating to use the vibration to knock out the sand and gravel.

After the students had finished their meals, the professors began to line up for their meals. Principal Mei Yiqi also arrived at the school, briefly learned about the situation, and then joined the queue with his own lunch box.

"Xiao Zhu, do you still remember me?"

"Principal Mei, of course I remember you!"

Upon seeing Mei Yiqi, Zhu Junwei excitedly went over to shake her hand. Then, remembering something, he ran to a truck, took out two bottles of wine, and handed them to Principal Mei, saying, "Principal Mei, our commander asked me to bring these to you. He specifically instructed me to deliver them to you personally."

After hearing this, Mei Yiqi looked at Allen Chu curiously and said, "Prepared this specially for me?"

"Yes, our commander prepared this specially because he knows you like to drink."

This wine was indeed ordered by Li Yunlong, and Zhu Junwei was also arranged by Li Yunlong to recruit people at Southwest Associated University.

Li Yunlong admired the entire Southwest Associated University. There had never been a traitor among the students of Southwest Associated University. The only traitor related to Southwest Associated University was Shuren’s younger brother Zuoren. He was a professor at Peking University, but he did not move south with the university. His being a traitor had nothing to do with the university.

In addition, Southwest Associated University can be said to be the cornerstone of the country's future in various industries. The students and professors trained here have made tremendous contributions to the country's subsequent construction.

In particular, President Mei Yiqi was a centrist under the rule of the Nationalist Army. During the eight years of the National University's operation, he never expelled a student for political reasons. The school even took in many people who were named by the Nationalist Army.

Moreover, in order to run the school well and to raise funds, Principal Mei Yiqi tried every possible means. He was not as corrupt as those people in the National Army. In order to save money and run the school well, he would rather break one dollar into ten.

It can be said that Principal Mei is one of the few clear-minded people within the national army. He is upright and humble, and he has set an example by cultivating a large number of outstanding talents for the country.

Chapter 406: Two-Star General Li Yunlong

Mei Yiqi didn't accept the two bottles of wine, but asked with a smile: "Who is your commander?"

Since the founding of Southwest Associated University, many people have approached Mei Yiqi, hoping that he could recommend some talented people to help them, but Mei Yiqi always refused, prioritizing students' studies. Mei Yiqi felt that this was also Zhu Junwei's purpose in coming.

"Li Yunlong, I wonder if the principal has heard of this?"

Principal Mei was stunned for a moment when he heard Li Yunlong's name, then asked with some surprise, "Is this the Li Yunlong who captured the Japanese prince, Japanese General Matsui Ishigen, and Lieutenant General Shinozuka Kazuo alive, and also captured Taiyuan and Datong, recaptured Ping'an County, and wiped out the Japanese Sixth Division?"

When Zhu Junwei heard the principal praising his commander, he smiled proudly and said, "Yes, it's him. I am now the political commissar of a regiment under his command."

After hearing this, Principal Mei put his lunch box aside and ignored his meal. He said, "Tell me in detail how your Eighth Route Army fought against the Japanese invaders."

Many students around also spoke up: "Senior, tell me, how did you fight the Japanese?"

"Yeah, a whole division! I thought it was fake news!"

"Right, right, and what does that devil prince look like? Has he been killed?"

Principal Mei hadn't deliberately lowered her voice when she spoke just now, and the students around her could hear it clearly. When they heard that Zhu Junwei was Li Yunlong's political commissar, they instantly became interested.

That’s Li Yunlong, Li Yunlong, the second-level general.

Li Yunlong was indeed a lieutenant general. After capturing Matsui Iwane, the Shancheng authorities, however reluctant, had to reward him. They couldn't simply give him a Flying Tiger Banner and a Second-Class Cloud Banner Medal, as they had done when they recaptured Ping'an County. So, Li Yunlong was promoted to lieutenant general.

However, Shancheng still had a trick up its sleeve and asked Li Yunlong to come to Shancheng to report on his work and receive honors and promotions.

Li Yunlong went to the rear headquarters at that time and ignored this matter.

As for the news that Li Yunlong was later asked to go to Shancheng to be awarded medals and promoted, Li Yunlong refused on the grounds of being busy with military affairs.

Are you kidding me? Going to a mountain city? What's the difference between this and going to die? Before Li Yunlong captured Shinozuka Kazuo, the Japanese had carried out dozens of assassination attempts.

Now Li Yunlong has captured a prince general, an army general, and a navy lieutenant general alive, and has also wiped out a division. He has attacked Datong and Taiyuan four times. The Japanese hate Li Yunlong to the core. If Li Yunlong dares to go to the mountain city, the Japanese will definitely use all means to kill him.

The devils will use all their intelligence personnel, agents, assassins, and hidden agents hidden in the mountain city, and all the means they can use. They even say that Li Yunlong does not need to go to the mountain city. As long as Li Yunlong reveals his whereabouts, the devils will do everything they can to kill him.

This is also the reason why Li Yunlong used the name of the Anti-Japanese United Army to carry out activities after arriving in Arshan. If the Japanese knew Li Yunlong's identity when he was still unstable, they could mobilize 200,000 to 300,000 Kwantung Army to encircle and suppress Li Yunlong.

"Everyone eat first, and I'll tell you about it after dinner."

Looking at the students surrounding him, Zhu Junwei could only let them go to eat first, and followed Principal Mei to the office.

"After graduation, I was planning to join the army and serve my country, but I saw a group of Nationalist soldiers on the road. They, well... I followed my classmates to the rear headquarters to see what it was like over there. After I got there, I decided to join them."

"I was assigned to Li Yunlong's unit last year after completing my studies at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University."

"What kind of person is Li Yunlong?"

After listening to Principal Mei's question, Zhu Junwei thought for a moment and smiled. "Principal, I really don't know how to evaluate the commander. If you are not familiar with the commander and only look at his appearance, without knowing his identity, you would think he is a farmer or a bamboo craftsman. The commander used to be a bamboo craftsman, and his skills are said to be quite good."

"His appearance is deceptive, but once you get to know him, you'll find he's a very contradictory person. He seems uneducated and unschooled, like a soldier with a thug-like streak. He's even known to harass friendly troops while they're on the march."

"But the commander is a very thoughtful person. He can take care of the emotions of every soldier. He is knowledgeable about various things and loves to learn."

Zhu Junwei introduced some things that could be said to Principal Mei. These things were what he had asked when he came and what he could reveal.

After hearing his students introduce Li Yunlong, Principal Mei became even more curious about him. "I'd really like to meet him if I get a chance. He's a hero, a hero of our nation. Because of him, confidence in driving out the Japanese has increased significantly. Even many pessimists believe we can drive them out. This is more effective than that guy in Shancheng shouting slogans a hundred times or giving ten thousand speeches."

"Isn't life tough over there?"

Seeing Principal Mei's concerned look, Zhu Junwei nodded and said, "Principal, you know that Shancheng has blockaded us. We haven't received our salaries for a long time. We have to find ways to survive on our own. Our troops will not steal a single needle or thread from the people. We are self-sufficient in production. Fortunately, we can occasionally receive some international aid. Otherwise, it would be difficult to survive."

Allen Chu stopped talking here and secretly lowered his head.

Zhu Junwei wasn't good at lying, and what he said was indeed the truth. It was just that these were the difficulties he encountered at the rear headquarters. However, after joining Li Yunlong's troops, although the conditions were still difficult, he never really lacked food or clothing, and life was quite good. In particular, there was never a shortage of supplies.

But these were the words that Li Yunlong said. No matter who asked them how their lives were, they had to play the victim and say how miserable their lives were.

Zhu Junwei also asked Li Yunlong at the time: "Commander, why are you playing the victim?"

Li Yunlong drank the coffee he had snatched from Commander He and said, "We're going to deliver supplies to the UN. If we were a wealthy landlord and sent some meat and food, people wouldn't remember our kindness. They'd think we have too much of these things."

"But if we were poor, with our buttocks showing even when we wear pants, and we squeezed out some food from our teeth to support them, do you think they would be moved?"

Li Yunlong said this with a smile. Zhu Junwei only felt that the commander in front of him was like a cunning fox. It was the first time that he felt that the nickname given to the commander by the Japanese was very correct, but it should not be called the Fox of China, but the Fox of China.

"Hey, it's not easy. Tell me what is the purpose of your visit this time."

Principal Mei sighed, held Allen Chu’s hand, and asked with a concerned tone.

The purpose of Zhu Junwei's visit determined Principal Mei's attitude towards him.