War of Resistance: Glory of the Beasts

Chapter 256: Lao Song’s intention!
Song Zhe originally wanted to promote Xu Chaoyang when the Japanese attacked Rehe. If it hadn't been for this accident, the order would have been passed on to the 217th Regiment long ago. But ever since the 217th Regiment arrived in Qianxi, Song Zheyuan made some inquiries and simply suppressed all the orders to promote Xu Chaoyang!
Brigade Commander Zhao of the 109th Brigade said that after the 217th Regiment arrived, Song Zheyuan asked over the phone: "Are they just the people?"

Brigade Commander Zhao’s answer was: “There is also a whole regiment of Japanese and German equipment.”

"Any more?"

"Gone."

Song Zheyuan hung up the phone on the spot!
You still want to be promoted even with this?

Don’t you know that the military repair shop is the lifeblood of the entire 29th Army?
At the beginning, you took two broken guns and took them away from the military repair shop with great ambition. So many equipments were dismantled before being installed on the vehicle, and you also detained an expert and a master craftsman...

Where are the things now?
people!

There has to be an explanation, right?
Right now, Sun Damazi is stationed in Duolun, and you, Xu Chaoyang, are working closely with Sun Damazi in Rehe. Are the two of you in cahoots, or are you just a careless guy who casually threw the lifeblood of the 29th Army into Duolun?

Why did they send you a train to Duolun when transportation capacity was so tight during wartime? Don't you think about it?

Just for this reason, Song Zheyuan spared you the execution because of your military achievements. That was considered as mercy. Do you think this is just a trivial matter and you can forget about it just like that?

"Lao Ding, I have studied this with several experts..."

“You you you you you… shut up!”

At this moment, no matter how eloquent Xu Chaoyang is, Song Zheyuan won't listen to you. He just said: "Where is the thing!"

At this point, you say that everything else is useless. Something so important should not disappear for no reason.

"Laoding, Laoding..."

Xu Chaoyang licked his face, lowered his head, pulled Song Zheyuan's arm, and walked two steps back in the crowd: "Laoding, you have to listen to me finish my words..."

Song Zheyuan then swallowed his anger and gave Xu Chaoyang a chance to explain.

"We have studied the gun, but with our lathes and machinery, we are simply not capable of manufacturing the muzzle of the 'General Liu's Rifle'."

"Also, the caliber of the bullets is different. Even if we have the bullet powder formula and primer manufacturing method provided by the weapons experts in Dagukou, we cannot produce qualified accessories in the absence of mineral resources and refining level."

As soon as Xu Chaoyang finished speaking, Song Zheyuan's eyes widened: "That's not what you said when you signed the military order!"

"So what did I say?"

"You said that within half a year, you would ensure that all the weapons of the 217th Regiment would be replaced..."

Xu Chaoyang moved aside and gave up his position: "Then take a look at what our 217th Regiment is using."

"The German-made G98 and MG30, the IG18 cannon that was just produced and not named yet, plus the shear mirror, height finder, and range finder that we snatched back from the northeastern highlands of Xifengkou... Isn't that a complete replacement?"

Of course Song Zheyuan knew Xu Chaoyang's abilities, otherwise how could he follow him?

But can such an old fox confuse you?

"I didn't ask you that. I just asked you where the things in the military repair shop went!"

This time, Xu Chaoyang simply folded his arms and said to Song Zheyuan, "Boss, why don't you ask why one of the military uniforms you brought has not been sent out?"

Song Zheyuan then looked back and saw that one of the military uniforms was still in the suitcase. The soldiers in his pistol company were shouting, "Who is Yang Jingyu? Come and get your uniform!"

"Dagu!"

After Xu Chaoyang said these two words, Song Zheyuan actually took his hand and completely left the crowd. He stared at his face and asked, "What do you mean?"

"This is the shortcoming of our 29th Army!" "We can't produce weapons and be self-sufficient, so those people in the Kuomintang government look down on us!"

"Lao Ding, I heard that you went to ask for equipment from the guy surnamed He, but he got you out? So many people from our 29th Army died, and we can't even get some equipment. Isn't that a shame?"

Xu Chaoyang continued, "As for me, I had already thought about it when I was in Duolun. If the 29th Army wants to survive without depending on others, it can only control its own arsenal. Where is the arsenal around us? Only the shipyard in Dagu has the equipment to produce weapons and ammunition. After the Northeast Army under Xiao Liuzi left the Northeast, they all went to Dagu for supplies..."

"So, I decided to go all out and asked my subordinate Lao Yang to take all the equipment to Dagu!"

"What are you doing in Dagu?"

Xu Chaoyang pointed his hand toward Xifengkou and said, "Gubeikou has been defeated, but Zhang Zuoxiang and Sun Damazi in Chadong are still holding their ground;"

"The main forces of the National Government are in the south. Have you heard about the transfer to the north?"

"Resist Japan, resist Japan, they shout louder than anyone else, but who are the ones who actually take action? Sun Damazi who wants to whitewash himself, the Northeast Army who wants to take back their homeland, and our Northwest Army who wants to return to the stage and be seen by others!"

"Where is the government's main force?"

"Why do I only see grass-headed kings everywhere?"

Song Zheyuan closed his eyes after hearing a few words from Xu Chaoyang. This situation did not just happen today. The Rehe Battle was a good example!

The principal said every day that he would transfer so many people to the north. Since Zhang stepped down, has he sent anyone? Can a man named He be worth thousands of troops?

"Boss, let me say this without any respect. Isn't this just using the Japanese invaders to eliminate us disobedient dissidents? They even put on the name of patriotism, making it impossible for us to refuse!"

"Anyway, I've made up my mind. We can't just work hard without doing anything. If this war ends in a disastrous outcome, I'll be the first one to grab the shipyard equipment in Dagu..."

Xu Chaoyang changed completely. In order to get some machines for the poor people under the sun, he, who was not good at lying, spent a full six months to come up with an almost unimpeachable excuse. The most important thing was that this excuse directly touched the heart of Song Zheyuan!
"Old Ding, but I can't fight with my equipment, right?"

"That's why I secretly asked my subordinate Yang Jingyu to transport the equipment away. In addition, almost all the people I sent out are in Dagu. They are all brave and willing to fight. As long as there is any sign of defeat here, my people will grab the equipment and join us..."

Even at this point, Song Zheyuan still kept a watchful eye: "Where is the person?"

"Lao Ding!" Xu Chaoyang said as if he was being forced into a corner. "I'm fighting a war here, how can I care about these things? But don't worry, they must be watching in a big carriage inn or a small hotel not far from the Dagu Shipyard. Maybe they are at the home of one of my relatives. They are all my confidants, and there will be no problem."

If you have the guts, you can search the entire Dagu. The place has been surrounded by Japanese warships. He Zhuguo probably can't figure out the situation. Xu Chaoyang doesn't believe that Song Zheyuan can figure it out.

"You mean, I wronged you?"

Song Zheyuan looked at Xu Chaoyang, not knowing whether he should believe it or not.

"How could that be possible? You are so busy, how can you take care of everything? As your subordinates, don't we have to share your worries? Old Ding, what else is there to be suspicious about me? If I really wanted the equipment in the military repair shop, wouldn't I run away after getting it? Besides, what do I need those lumps of iron for? Wouldn't it be more practical to get some gold and silver than those things?"

Song Zheyuan thought about it and it seemed to be true: "Chaoyang, you really want me to be the leader of this gang, right?"

As soon as this joke was made, Xu Chaoyang finally saw a smile on Song Zheyuan's face. He knew that Song Zheyuan had long been thinking about Dagu. Maybe Song had long been thinking about North China. The Battle of the Great Wall had destroyed his entire Chahar territory. If there was no North China as compensation, the 29th Army's efforts would have been in vain.

"Lao Ding, what I am most worried about now is not Dagu... Of course, I shouldn't say this. What I am worried about is that if we, the Japanese, fight to the death, and the National Government withdraws, what do you think we will..."

"Then what do you think our 29th Army should do?"

Xu Chaoyang said thoughtfully: "Is it appropriate for me to talk about such a big thing?"

"What the hell are you pretending to be at this moment!"

Xu Chaoyang was amused by Song Zheyuan's scolding: "I think..."

(End of this chapter)