Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

Zhang Lingyun's eyes flashed with determination. "So, I think we need to find a way to solve this problem. We can't just passively take the beating. Have you heard of sodium nitrate?"

The monk was stunned for a moment, frowning slightly: "Sodium nitrate? I seem to have heard of it. Isn't it used to make explosives?"

Zhang Lingyun nodded, his eyes sharp, "Yes, sodium nitrate is an important ingredient in making explosives. What we lack now is firepower support, and existing weapons and equipment are far from enough. If we can get some sodium nitrate, we can make more explosives and give the Japanese a good counterattack at the critical moment."

The monk's eyes lit up. He had always been a combat fanatic, so he was naturally excited to hear that he could make explosives. "Captain, do you want me to find sodium nitrate?"

Zhang Lingyun nodded, his eyes firm: "Yes, I know it's not easy, but the current situation does not allow us to retreat. Our ammunition reserves are already stretched to the limit. If we don't find a solution, our situation will become even more dangerous."

The monk scratched his head and thought for a moment: "Sodium nitrate is not easy to find, but I know that there is a batch of chemical raw materials that may be hidden in the Japanese army's logistics warehouse."

When Zhang Lingyun heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes: "Are you sure?"

The monk nodded. "Last time when we attacked the Japanese stronghold, a brother found some chemical products from their warehouse. It looked like sodium nitrate. But the quantity was not large. I think they might be preparing to store another batch in the rear."

Zhang Lingyun's mind instantly became active, and he quickly thought about various possibilities: "If this is true, then we have to find a way to get this sodium nitrate. Monk, you are the most flexible person in our team, so this mission is given to you. Take a few people with you and try to sneak into their logistics warehouse to find sodium nitrate. It would be best if you can bring back a whole batch."

A hint of fighting spirit flashed through the monk's eyes, and he nodded heavily: "Captain, don't worry, we will definitely bring the sodium nitrate back to you. However, if the operation fails..."

Zhang Lingyun waved his hand and interrupted him: "You don't have to worry about failure. If the operation fails, the most important thing is to save your lives. Without you, we can't carry out the subsequent battles at all."

A touch of emotion flashed across the monk's face. Zhang Lingyun's words made him feel the care and responsibility of a commander. He knew that although Zhang Lingyun was usually strict, he always regarded every brother as more important than anything else in his heart.

"Captain, I understand. I will do my best in this operation and will never let you down." The monk stood up, his tone firm, as if he was ready to set off at any time.

Zhang Lingyun smiled and nodded: "Go ahead, monk. The time of action is up to you. As long as you think the time is right, set off immediately."

The monk nodded and left, and the tent returned to silence again. Zhang Lingyun watched him leave, and secretly prayed that this operation would be successful. He knew the importance of sodium nitrate. If they could successfully obtain this batch of chemical raw materials, their combat effectiveness would be greatly enhanced.

It was late at night, but Zhang Lingyun still couldn't sleep. He walked outside the tent, lit a cigarette, and looked up at the dark night sky. Thoughts came like a tide, and he rehearsed possible battle scenarios in his mind over and over again, thinking about how to put these explosives into the most critical battle.

He knew that as a commander, he not only had to consider the immediate battle, but also had to make long-term plans for the future. And this batch of sodium nitrate was an important part of his plan.

The next morning, Zhang Lingyun got up early and continued his daily command work. The soldiers in the camp were used to his early risers because they knew that Commander Zhang Ling was always the first to appear on the front line of the battle.

Just as Zhang Lingyun finished arranging the day's work, Li Yunlong hurried over with a hint of nervousness on his face: "Captain, I heard that you asked the monk to find sodium nitrate?"

Zhang Lingyun nodded, "Yes, I asked him to carry out this mission. We are short of ammunition now, and we must find a way to be self-sufficient."

Li Yunlong pondered for a moment, frowned and said, "Captain, this mission is quite risky. Sodium nitrate is a treasure in the eyes of the Japanese army, and they must be guarding it very tightly. Aren't you afraid that the monks will never come back?"

Zhang Lingyun looked at Li Yunlong with a firm look in his eyes: "I know this mission is very dangerous, but we have no choice. Without sodium nitrate, we can only sit and wait for death. I believe in the monk's ability, he will definitely be able to complete the task."

Li Yunlong sighed: "I understand what you mean, but we must also be prepared in case the operation fails."

Zhang Lingyun nodded in agreement. "Of course, I have already arranged a backup plan. If the operation fails, we will immediately adjust the battle strategy and will not let the entire battle situation fall into a passive position."

Li Yunlong looked at Zhang Lingyun with admiration. He knew that Zhang Lingyun was a decisive commander who considered every step carefully. Although he seemed a little stubborn at times, his focus on the battle and his sense of responsibility to his brothers made him admirable.

"Captain, no matter what, I support your decision. If the monk needs help, I will bring people to support him at any time." Li Yunlong patted Zhang Lingyun on the shoulder with a firm tone.

Zhang Lingyun nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Yunlong. I know that with you here, I feel more at ease."

The two men nodded in tacit understanding. There was no need for them to say much to each other. The brotherhood on the battlefield had already made them form an unspoken trust.

As time went by, Zhang Lingyun waited anxiously for news from the monk. He knew that time waited for no one, and the situation was changing every day. The longer it dragged on, the more unfavorable the situation would be for them.

Finally, one morning, Zhang Lingyun just walked out of the tent and saw a familiar figure appearing on the hillside in the distance. It was a monk, his face was covered in dust, but his eyes were shining with the light of victory.

Zhang Lingyun was delighted and quickly went over to him: "Monk, what's the situation?"

The monk panted heavily, with a tired smile on his face: "Captain, the mission is completed, the sodium nitrate is here

Zhang Ling's telegraph machine was blown up. He tried to contact the headquarters, but it was extremely difficult.

Zhang Lingyun stood in front of the ruins, his eyes gloomy. The wreckage of the telegraph machine was scattered on the ground, and the flames and smoke had not yet completely dissipated. The precise bombing just now completely destroyed their communication equipment. Zhang Lingyun knew that this meant that their contact with the headquarters was completely cut off.

"Damn the devils, how did they find our radio station so quickly?" Zhang Lingyun gritted his teeth and clenched his fists until they turned white. He knew very well that without the telegraph, their situation would become extremely dangerous.

"Captain, what should we do now?" Zhang Dabiao walked out of the ruins, his face full of anxiety. He looked at Zhang Lingyun, waiting for his decision.

Zhang Lingyun suppressed his anger, took a deep breath, and calmly thought about the current situation. He knew that now was not the time to get angry, and he had to find a solution as soon as possible.

"We have to find a way to contact the headquarters again." Zhang Lingyun's tone was firm, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. He knew that this was not an easy task. The enemy had obviously locked their communication lines. If they rashly used the new radio, they might be attacked more fiercely.

"But Commander, our backup radio is also damaged and cannot be repaired in a short time." Zhang Dabiao's tone revealed a trace of worry, "How about sending someone to deliver the message? Although the journey is dangerous, at least we can ensure that the message is delivered."

Zhang Lingyun frowned and thought in a low voice: "Delivering the message is indeed a solution, but the war situation is so tense now. Whoever we send will have to pass through the enemy's blockade, and it's a question whether they can arrive alive."

At this moment, Li Yunlong hurried over with a trace of anxiety on his face: "Captain, I just came back from the back mountain. The reconnaissance team over there also discovered the movements of the Japanese. It seems that they are looking for our command post everywhere, and want to annihilate us in one fell swoop."

Zhang Lingyun's expression became even more serious. "The devils are trying to cut off our chain of command and launch a general attack while we are leaderless."

Li Yunlong nodded, "That's right, the devils want to use this method to force us to surrender, we must not let them succeed."

Zhang Lingyun knew the severity of the situation and that every second was crucial. He quickly thought of various possible plans in his mind and had to come up with a way to quickly contact the headquarters while avoiding the enemy's tracking.

"We can try shortwave radio." Zhang Lingyun suddenly spoke, with a gleam of inspiration in his eyes.

"Shortwave radio?" Zhang Dabiao was a little confused. "Isn't the signal range of that thing very short? And it is easily interfered with. Can we use it?"

Zhang Lingyun smiled slightly, his eyes firm: "The Japanese are now keeping an eye on our long-wave radio. If we switch to the short-wave radio, although the signal range is short, it can reduce the risk of being detected by the enemy. And we can pass the information piece by piece through the relay station, and it will eventually reach the headquarters."

Li Yunlong's eyes lit up and he agreed: "This is a solution! Although it is a bit troublesome, as long as the information can be passed on, we will have a chance to fight back."

Zhang Lingyun nodded and continued, "However, the operation of the shortwave radio station is very demanding, and there must be enough time and a quiet environment to transmit information. We have to find a safe place and try to avoid enemy detection."

"I'll do this." Li Yunlong volunteered, "I'll lead people to explore the way ahead and see where it's suitable to set up a shortwave radio station. After we find the location, we'll transmit the information in batches."