Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

"Commander, Chief of Staff, I'm going to show you something great!"

After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he brought the division commander and chief of staff to the warehouse. Two 105mm heavy artillery pieces stood quietly in the warehouse.

"This is?"

"A 105mm howitzer with 20 shells. We bought it from the Nationalist army over in Zhongtiao Mountain. It cost 30,000 yuan each, and the shells cost 1,000 yuan each!"

Hearing this figure, the Chief of Staff couldn't help but gasp: "I was wondering where the money you captured went. Turns out you bought cannons! What a great thing!"

The division commander and the chief of staff stroked the gun barrel and couldn't help but sigh.

Not only the 129th Division, but even the entire Eighth Route Army didn't have this thing.

"Commander, these two guns are the treasures of our independent column. You can't take my guns away!"

Seeing the excited looks in the eyes of the division commander and the chief of staff, Li Yunlong felt a little panicked, thinking that he was too arrogant and showing off his wealth. He was afraid that the two leaders would just wave their hands and take away the weapons.

"Here you go, if you have something good, hide it, though!"

The division commander paused and said, "If Shancheng gives you a brigade, the headquarters will still have to take it back. Do you have any objections?"

Li Yunlong immediately smiled and said, "No problem, but Division Commander, can you give some of that brigade's supplies to our independent column?"

In fact, Li Yunlong did not want Mr. Chang's organization. In a regular organization, all actions must be reported and commanded. Moreover, if Li Yunlong was given an independent brigade or something, he would have to obey the command of Yan Laoxi. Li Yunlong would probably disobey orders every day. It would be more comfortable to have his own independent column. After all, although the independent column is still a regimental-level column, the division commander has said that it can be expanded into ten detachments.

In terms of number of people, it has far exceeded the organization of a brigade, and the independent column is not subject to any restrictions.

"We'll talk about weapons after we get the staffing. There's one more thing!"

The chief of staff paused and said, "I brought you two pigs this time. The New Year is coming soon, so I want to improve the food for the comrades!"

Hearing the Chief of Staff's words, Li Yunlong immediately stood at attention and saluted, saying, "Thank you, Division Commander, thank you, Chief of Staff!"

Li Yunlong knew that these two pigs were the only two pigs raised by the headquarters, and it was also a special reward for Li Yunlong and the independent column.

Chapter 102 Even if I die, I will die on the way to charge

"happy New Year!"

"happy New Year!"

"Comrade, what are we having for dinner tonight?"

"The commander gave us two fat pigs. We're having cabbage and pork dumplings tonight!"

"..."

On New Year's Eve, the entire independent column was in a joyous atmosphere.

Li Yunlong directly ordered the slaughter of the two pigs sent by the division headquarters. One was left for the soldiers of the independent column to eat, and the other was left for the group of miners on the mountain and the people who came to Heiyun Mountain to avoid the Japanese raids.

The meat that Li Yunlong in later generations got tired of eating was a luxury that ordinary people in this era could not even eat during the New Year. However, most people still lived on strongly and tenaciously, and gave the little rations they were reluctant to eat to the anti-Japanese troops, which eventually drove the devils away.

"Lao Li, the meal is ready, the soldiers are waiting, go and say a few words!"

At the entrance of the command department, Li Yunlong was smoking and in a daze. Zhao Gang's appearance interrupted Li Yunlong's thoughts.

Li Yunlong looked up at the sky and put out the cigarette butt under his feet. A few months ago, when Li Yunlong traveled through time and became Li Yunlong, Li Yunlong wanted to use Li Yunlong's identity to move forward step by step, sit in a higher position, and be able to protect more people.

But in the past few months, Li Yunlong has witnessed the destruction of his country and the ruin of his family, the atrocities of the Japanese devils, the shattered mountains and rivers, and the countless ancestors who fought one after another. Li Yunlong feels that some of his thoughts can be changed.

Many devils escaped the punishment they deserved. Li Yunlong wanted those devils who committed heinous crimes to get the retribution they deserved, such as the devil Tianhuang.

"What is Old Li thinking about? So absorbed?"

Old Zhao looked at Li Yunlong curiously and asked with a smile.

"I'm wondering how to kill the devil locust!"

Lao Li is an honest man and says what he thinks.

"Killing the Japs, Tian Huang, this is a good idea, but we have to let that old Japs come to our country, otherwise we can't get through, we don't have a navy."

Li Yunlong nodded: "We have to find a way to get that old devil to move out and come to our side."

Li Yunlong knew that the Japanese Showa locust had never come to the country. If he dared to come, Li Yunlong would kill this old Japanese at all costs.

"Okay, today is New Year's Day, and the soldiers are waiting for you to say a few words!"

Li Yunlong nodded and went straight to the square.

This square is located in front of the command center. It was originally the square in front of the Juyi Hall of Heiyun Village. After Li Yunlong occupied Heiyun Village, he made some minor renovations here. The Juyi Hall became the command center, and the square in front of the gate became the place for soldiers' daily training. If they squeezed together, it could accommodate about a thousand people.

At this time, the square was already full of tables. If there were not enough tables, they would use wooden boards and other things to make up the space.

Bowls and chopsticks were placed on these makeshift tables, benches, etc., and dumplings were being cooked in the pot of the kitchen staff at the edge of the square.

Li Yunlong walked to the front and glanced at the soldiers in front of him. Many of them were new faces. From the Battle of Cangyun Ridge, to the Battle of Yangcun, and then to Yixiantian, there were fewer and fewer faces that Li Yunlong was familiar with.

Everyone looked at Li Yunlong with burning eyes, and many of them stared at Li Yunlong with silly smiles. Most of the soldiers had very young faces. In later generations, they were at the age of unrestrained youth. They should be studying in school, surfing the Internet in Internet cafes, climbing Mount Tai at night, and riding shared bicycles on the streets.

But they were using the most crude weapons to fight against a group of beast-like enemies. They didn't even know whether they would win, but they were determined to fight.

"Comrades, another year has passed. Counting from 1931, we have been fighting the Japanese for ten years!"

Li Yunlong stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the soldiers in front of him, and spoke slowly. As soon as Li Yunlong spoke, everyone's attention was attracted by Li Yunlong. Everyone stared at Li Yunlong, the commander of the independent column who led them to victory.

At this moment, Li Yunlong felt the burden on his shoulders become heavy. At this moment, Li Yunlong realized that he was carrying the hopes of thousands of people.

"Over the past ten years, our team has continued to grow and develop, but the Japanese are like Wang Xiaoer celebrating the New Year, getting worse every year. There are only a few years left to look forward to!"

"You may ask me, how do you know? Of course I know, because I noticed that in the cans of beef we seized from the Japanese, there was less and less beef and more and more soup!"

"Among the devils we killed, the ones with leather shoes were becoming less and less, and the ones with cloth shoes were becoming more and more!"

"Among the Japanese soldiers we killed, there were fewer and fewer veterans and more and more young soldiers. Do you know why?"

"That's because the Japs can't hold on any longer. How many people are there on the Japs? How many are we? How can we not understand the Japs' tricks? We are their ancestors!"

"Now they are holding on for a breath. If they swallow it, the Japanese will be finished!"

"But before the Japanese die, they will definitely try their best to drag us down with them, so next year will be the most difficult year. As long as we can get through next year, we will usher in the dawn of victory. Comrades, do you have the confidence to follow me and persevere?"

"Have!"

"Hahaha, I have confidence too. We just killed the commander of the Japanese First Army. I heard that the Japanese changed their generals and replaced them with a prince. Do you have the confidence to join me in killing that Japanese prince?"

"Have!"

"Okay! Comrades, I won't waste any more time talking nonsense. I just want to tell you one thing: we are about to win. Perhaps many of us won't see the day of victory, maybe you, maybe me, but what I, Li Yunlong, want to say is that if one day I die, I will die on the road to killing the devils. We will meet at the Martyrs' Cemetery then! Do you want to follow me down there and kill the devils there?"

"want!"

"Okay, let's eat! Today is New Year's Eve, so there are plenty of dumplings!"

At Li Yunlong's command, the kitchen staff brought out the prepared dumplings and placed them on the table in plates. One pig was not enough for an independent column, but the independent column had plenty of noodles and cabbage. There was less meat, but you could still taste some meat.

After Li Yunlong sat down, a plate of dumplings was already on the table. He picked up one and frowned, looking at the squad leader of the kitchen squad and said, "This plate of dumplings is for the soldiers. Bring my dumplings over!"

"Commander, there's no meat in those dumplings you made."

"Stop talking nonsense! Hurry up! I'm going to the mountain city after the New Year. Are you still worried that I won't have meat to eat?"

"Yes!"

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, after arranging some tasks, Li Yunlong took Wei Heshang and Yu Zhigan directly down the mountain and headed to Kenanpo, Yan Xishan’s base, where a plane flying to the mountain city was waiting for Li Yunlong.

Chapter 103: Li Yunlong can leave the mountain city alive first ()

"Commander Li, I've heard a lot about you! Hahaha!"

At Kenanpo, Li Yunlong met Yan Laoxi, who looked in good spirits and had a mustache which was his trademark. Although he was wearing a military uniform, Li Yunlong still looked like a local rich man.

"Master Yan, you are too polite. Compared with Master Yan, my achievements are insignificant!"

Li Yunlong smiled and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Yan Laoxi.

This time, not only Li Yunlong will go to Shancheng, but Yan Laoxi will also go to Shancheng to report to Mr. Chang.

So this time Li Yunlong went to the mountain city on a plane with Yan Laoxi, otherwise Li Yunlong would not dare to take a plane of this era.

First, at this time, the domestic air force did not have air superiority, and it would be very dangerous if it encountered Japanese aircraft.

The second is that the plane is not very safe and is prone to various air accidents. Li Yunlong does not want to put his life in the hands of the pilot.

However, Yan Laoxi lived long enough, and he would take a plane to the mountain city to report on his work. The plane should not have any accidents, so Li Yunlong was willing to take a plane to the mountain city with Yan Laoxi.

"You're welcome, Yunlong. I've always been optimistic about you. The battle of Cangyun Ridge was fought beautifully. After the battle, I called Chu Yunfei and scolded him for not sending out troops during such a good opportunity. What a pity, what a pity!"

Li Yunlong was cursing in his heart after hearing what Yan Laoxi said, but he was still polite on the surface. After all, Yan Laoxi was now his nominal superior and the commander of the Second War Zone. Li Yunlong's troops nominally obeyed his orders, but Li Yunlong was still a little surprised by Yan Laoxi's attitude. It seemed that this guy was trying to win him over.

After a brief chat, the two boarded the plane, which was a transport plane converted from an old bomber and could carry a total of eight people.

"Yunlong, I heard you're not doing well over there, lacking food and clothing. Would you consider coming with me? Don't worry, as long as you're willing to come, I'll give you a position as a division commander, ammunition, and supplies, and I'll even give you an artillery battalion. How about that?"

After the plane took off, Yan Laoxi still enthusiastically held Li Yunlong's hand and greeted him warmly. Just now at the airport, when someone saw him off, Yan Laoxi was a little restrained, but now he simply stopped pretending and started to poach people directly.

"Commander Yan is so kind. I am a little worried. This division commander..."

Li Yunlong paused for a moment when he said this, then looked at Yu Zhigan and Monk Wei and said, "Let's just forget it!"

Yan Laoxi narrowed his eyes slightly, as if seeing through Li Yunlong's hesitation: "Why? Do you think the position of division commander is not enough? How about army commander? I happen to have an army under my command, and now I am short of the position of army commander. As long as you are willing, it's yours!"

"Really?"

Li Yunlong seemed a little moved. Yan Laoxi patted Li Yunlong's hand and said, "Yunlong, your ability is a bit underutilized in the Eighth Route Army. You like to kill devils, and the Eighth Route Army is short of food and clothing, so you can't display your talents. If you had your own army, would you be able to capture Taiyuan?"

After that, Yan Laoxi stopped talking, and Li Yunlong seemed to be really persuaded, his eyes were a little vague. Wei Heshang and Yu Zhigan pretended not to hear anything. After all, they went wherever Li Yunlong went, and their lives were saved by Li Yunlong.

The plane took off from a small airport in Kenanpo and flew directly to the mountain city. Li Yunlong was a little scared when he encountered several bumps on the road. The bumps on the planes these days were not the up and down fluctuations of later generations, but a tearing feeling, and it felt like the plane would crash at any time.

Fortunately, the plane finally landed smoothly at the airport in the mountain city.

There were already people waiting at the airport. A team of guards lined up on both sides of the plane. When Li Yunlong got off the plane, applause was heard immediately, and then more than a dozen reporters rushed towards Li Yunlong.

"Excuse me, are you General Li Yunlong?"

"General Li Yunlong, can I interview you? How did you capture Shinozuka Kazuo?"

"General Li Yunlong, what are your thoughts on the anti-Japanese situation..."

"..."

Li Yunlong was a little confused when he was surrounded by a group of reporters. This was the first time he faced such a situation. Li Yunlong had never been afraid of the Japanese charge, but he couldn't help but frown when facing the reporters' cameras.