Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

"General Li Yunlong, thank you for your hospitality. I had a good rest."

"That's good. My biggest worry is that Arshan is rather remote and we won't be able to properly entertain General Belia. Today I'll take you to see the army!"

Li Yunlong waved his hand, and two cars drove over. These two cars were captured by Li Yunlong and had never been used. Today, Li Yunlong took them out specifically for use.

"The vehicle is a bit crude, not as good as a Pontiac, but it's barely passable!"

Li Yunlong was particularly enthusiastic today and began to show signs of showing off his wealth everywhere.

For example, when smoking, Li Yunlong smoked a cigar and used a ZIPPO lighter. There were also red wine and other things in the car. He was completely different from the Li Yunlong who was wearing a military uniform yesterday.

Belia silently watched everything in front of her, followed Li Yunlong to the vicinity of the military camp, and observed Li Yunlong's troops.

Li Yunlong took out some T26 tanks and displayed some Po-2 aircraft. The rest were captured Japanese Type modified tanks. In total, more than a dozen tanks and aircraft were displayed.

"These tanks and planes are thanks to General Gastilovich. He provided us with some aid so that our troops could contain the Japanese. Otherwise, without heavy weapons, we would not be able to contain the Japanese."

Belia understood the meaning behind Li Yunlong's words and said with a smile, "The Japanese are indeed a powerful country with a complete industrial system. It is not easy for General Li Yunlong to defeat so many Japanese troops on his own. I will ask Comrade Stalin for some assistance to arm your troops."

"Thank you, Comrade Belia!"

After reviewing the crude armored units, it was time to look at the infantry. Li Yunlong brought out a section of the elite training regiment, along with the Second and Third Special Operations Battalions, and demonstrated their training methods to Belia.

"Your army's combat effectiveness is truly extraordinary!" Belia was slightly surprised after observing the soldiers' training methods. Li Yunlong's armored forces were weak, but his infantry appeared to be very capable.

"There's no other way. Without heavy weapons, if the soldiers can't keep up with their training, our hope of driving the Japanese out of China will be very slim!"

Li Yunlong said this while shaking his head helplessly. After listening to this, Belia smiled and said, "General Li Yunlong, have you ever considered what will happen after driving away the Japanese?"

After hearing this, Li Yunlong looked around and said, "General Belia, this is not the place to talk."

The lunch was equally lavish. Li Yunlong introduced the porcelain utensils used for the meal to Belia, as well as the provenance of the food. While Belia's daily life wasn't as extravagant as it was now, it wasn't much different.

So he wasn't too surprised.

Instead, the brigade commander, Zhao Gang, the chief of staff and others looked at Li Yunlong who was talking, then looked at the sumptuous lunch on the table, and looked at each other, a little at a loss.

"Everyone, stay calm. Eat and drink as if you were eating normally. Don't show any flaws!"

The brigade commander whispered a warning, then put down his chopsticks and ate the bear paw. After eating, he muttered, "It's not that delicious!"

Zhao Gang and others also picked up their chopsticks, but their movements were very simple and rough. They just picked up a piece of meat and ate it in big mouthfuls. This was the most luxurious way of eating they could imagine.

"General Belia, the most delicious part of this fish is the little piece of fish face. The meat is tender and delicious, and melts in your mouth. There are only two pieces of fish for one fish. Please try it!"

"This is the hem, the most delicious part of the turtle..."

"This dish is salted vegetables and tofu. Although it looks ordinary, it is a rare delicacy..."

"This is the Three Gods Wine. It's made with the body parts of tiger, bear, and deer. It's very nourishing."

Li Yunlong talked freely and introduced the food and drinks, as if he was tired of the food on the table.

Belia listened to Li Yunlong's introduction and took a bite of each dish he introduced. It was indeed as Li Yunlong said, very delicious.

"It seems that General Li Yunlong is an expert in food!"

Li Yunlong said modestly, "I can't call myself an expert. I just eat a lot and have some experience."

As he spoke, Li Yunlong continued his introduction.

After a meal, Li Yunlong took Belia to visit the Arshan Arsenal in the afternoon. At this time, the Arshan Arsenal had been built and could produce bullets and grenades, and the artillery production line was still being assembled.

"We can independently produce weapons and ammunition, but the output is insufficient."

Li Yunlong introduced it with a smile, taking the initiative to expose his own shortcomings, meaning that his logistical capabilities were insufficient and he did not need to worry about becoming too big. As long as his logistics were cut off, he would not be able to cause any trouble.

After visiting the arsenal, Belia rested in Arshan again at night.

"Mr. Belia, the room is simple. Please rest here for one night."

Li Yunlong smiled and brought Belia into a room that was temporarily decorated very luxuriously.

After Li Yunlong left, two new Mao Xiong women walked into Belia's room.

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Here are the third updates. I didn't update at noon today. I went to the hospital and it was indeed the flu. I feel better after taking the medicine. I won't stop updating. Let me explain why Lieutenant General Zhang Dabiao is responsible for the initial raw materials, which is only one part of Miss Qiu's plan. The subsequent experiments must not be carried out in Outer Mongolia. Then, when his body recovers, he will make up for the shortfall.

Chapter 456 Li Yunlong's Big Mouth

"What do you think of Li Yunlong? Can we bribe him? Will he turn to us?"

Belia, who was smoking a cigarette, called all the staff members she brought with her into her room.

The simple room that Li Yunlong mentioned was not simple at all. It had a bedroom, a living room and an entertainment room. There was a projector, a large number of cigars, red wine and some other items. Even some of the items used looked very exquisite.

A staff officer pointed at the things in the room and said, "He's a capable general, but his personal life is extremely extravagant. He's a man who can be bribed!"

"Indeed, from today's meal and his food, clothing, housing and transportation, it can be seen that he is a person who knows how to enjoy life!"

After listening to his subordinates' analysis, Belia nodded and agreed with this statement. This was also his judgment of Li Yunlong.

"But as far as I know, the gentleman at their rear headquarters is a very frugal person. Li Yunlong lives such a luxurious life. I think it's a bit abnormal!"

At this time, a Mao Xiong general who had been to the mountain city said, "General Belia, you don't know that when I was in the mountain city, I met many Chinese generals. They lived a very luxurious life and knew how to enjoy themselves.

“They were constantly losing battles on the front lines and were short of weapons, ammunition, and food, but a general in the rear could eat a regiment’s worth of food for a whole day or even more in one meal!

"After gaining power, Chinese generals will try their best to enjoy life. Just like Li Yunlong, he lives a luxurious life, but the clothes of his soldiers are patched.

"I think Li Yunlong can be bribed. As long as we are willing to provide him with assistance, he will agree to all our conditions!"

The Russian general held his head high and spoke confidently.

"Will he agree to our terms?"

"I think so. After all, this condition doesn't do him any harm."

"..."

"Old Li, why did you suddenly change your temper today?" Zhao Gang and others drank tea together to sober up. It was inevitable to entertain the Russian bear with drinks, and even if some special means were used, he still had to drink some.

Li Yunlong half-closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair: "If I appear to be frugal and share the hardships with the soldiers, even if I agree to the conditions proposed by the Russians, they will not believe it.

"In Belia's eyes, I'm just someone who can fight, but has serious problems with my personal conduct. Such people can be won over and corrupted."

The brigade commander asked curiously, "Li Yunlong, is fish cheek meat really that delicious? Have you ever eaten it? I remember you don't like fish?"

When Li Yunlong was following the brigade commander, the brigade commander caught some fish and asked Li Yunlong to eat it. However, Li Yunlong ate it while looking at it with disgust.

"I heard from the bandits. When interrogating the Black Cloud Mountain bandits, they said that when they captured children in the past, they would starve them for a day or two, and then give them a fish to eat."

"The first people to eat fish face meat must be children from wealthy families, because this piece of meat is located below the fish face and above the gills, and is closely connected to the gills. The fish needs to breathe constantly, and this piece of meat becomes more elastic and energetic during exercise, and has the highest nutritional value.

“Usually, only children from wealthy families who often eat fish and are favored would know to eat the meat first, and their families would often have to spend all their money to redeem them.

"Those who eat fish belly meat are children from wealthy families, because fish belly meat is fresh, tender and soft. Children who often eat fish will know that the meat here is delicious and wait for their families to pay a suitable price to redeem them.

"If someone eats the fish's back directly, it means they're from a poor family. Poor families rarely eat fish, so when they see a fish, they think the back has more meat, so they pick at the back first. Such children are usually let go." (Note: From Shen Congwen, Bandits Eat Fish)

After listening to Li Yunlong's explanation, everyone looked at each other and said, "It seems that being a bandit is also a science. You can tell a person's family background by just eating fish."

The Chief of Staff asked curiously, "Isn't that pickled vegetables and rolled tofu just an ordinary family dish? Why is there so much talk about it? And even involving the emperor?"

Li Yunlong squinted his eyes and drank tea and said, "If you are trying to fool the Russians, then you must rely on people of status. What the emperor likes to eat, how can it be ordinary? As for whether it is real or not, the Russians don't know. Just let them feel that they have face."

"Hahaha, it's a good thing you became an Eighth Route Army soldier, otherwise there would be another big liar in the world!"

The whole group of people laughed happily.

"But we still have to thank our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army's Commander Chu and our Division Commander Wang!"

This time, Li Yunlong didn't need to explain. Xing Zhiguo said, "I know this. When our great Captain Chu came to study with our New First Regiment, he said that Shanxi cuisine was not up to par, and then he introduced a lot of delicious dishes. Many of the dishes on the table today were introduced by Captain Chu!"

"As for Commander Wang, he's even more extravagant. I heard his nephew talk about his life, and he was able to arrange the surroundings today."

"Hahaha, it seems these people are not completely useless!"

A few people chatted and laughed, and talked about the Russians. The brigade commander and others were curious about how much equipment Li Yunlong was going to ask the Russians for.

"We can't ask for too much. As for tanks, we need 2 of them to form a tank division. We need 3 aircraft, not just trainer aircraft like the Po-9, but also Yak-1 and Yak-, and MiG- is also acceptable. As for weapons and ammunition, we need Katyusha rockets, motorcycles, cars, and of course, some oil extraction and refining equipment!

"We don't lack light weapons, we just need heavy weapons! And this isn't much, is it?"

A group of people listened to Li Yunlong's words, looking at each other. At first, when they heard that Li Yunlong was not going to ask for a huge amount, they thought that Li Yunlong would ask for less. However, when Li Yunlong opened his mouth, he scared them to death.

This is not a big ask, what does it mean to ask for too much?

Li Yunlong looked at everyone in surprise. Everyone nodded vigorously. This is not a lot. What is a lot?

Li Yunlong sighed, shook his head and said, "You don't know the character of the Russians. When they want to give something, they are really willing to give it. And how much equipment is this? It's only enough for an entire army!

"But we have to report to the gentleman in advance and explain everything clearly. The Russians are not so easy to fool. The more equipment they take and the more demanding the conditions they put forward, the higher the possibility of war when they turn against each other!"

The aid from the Soviet Union is the easiest and the hardest to get. After all, they share a land border and war can easily break out. But there is no way. Li Yunlong lacks these equipments now and there is not enough time. Li Yunlong must strengthen himself while the Soviet Union is bleeding in Stalingrad.

Otherwise, when the Russians react, not only will we not be able to get the equipment, but we will also be beaten up by them. It is better to lose more blood now. Moreover, the numbers that Li Yunlong just mentioned are just Li Yunlong's bottom line. The specific amount that can be negotiated depends on Li Yunlong's own ability.

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The fever has gone down, and I got up to write a chapter. I still owe fifteen chapters. Please give me some free gifts and ask for more chapters. Thank you for your support.

Chapter 457 Belia's Conditions

"General Li Yunlong, what do you think about the future situation?"

In a separate room, Belia was smoking a cigar and Li Yunlong was smoking a cigarette. The two sat opposite each other and were having a secret conversation.

Belia has been with Li Yunlong for three days. She has seen and understood everything she should see and understand. Now it is time to confront Li Yunlong.

In a corner of the secret room, Li Yunlong placed a bug that would record the entire content of the conversation.

"The future situation? The fascist camp will be defeated!"

Belia didn't say anything and continued to wait for Li Yunlong to continue.