Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

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Wu Ren smiled and nodded, holding Zhang Lingyun's hand tightly. "Yeah, I didn't expect that I could meet my old classmates in this place and at this time."

The surprise on Zhang Lingyun's face turned into joy, and he patted Wu Ren on the shoulder, "Come on, sit down, old classmate, let's have a good chat. Why are you here?"

After the two sat down, Zhang Lingyun signaled the soldiers to serve tea. Wu Ren took the teacup, took a sip, and said with some emotion, "Zhang Lingyun, do you still remember those days when we were in college? At that time, we always discussed the future of the country together and imagined what we could do for the country in the future. I didn't expect that many years would pass, and we would go our separate ways, but we would meet again under such special circumstances."

Zhang Lingyun nodded, a trace of nostalgia flashing in his eyes, "Of course I remember, that was when we were the most carefree. Who would have thought that just a few years after graduation, the country would fall into the abyss of war."

Wu Ren was silent for a while, then he sighed, "Yes, the war has changed everything. Everyone has been caught up in this storm, and there is no escape even if they want to."

Zhang Lingyun looked at Wu Ren and suddenly realized that his visit might not be simple. "Wu Ren, you didn't come to see me just to reminisce about the past, did you? If you have anything to say, just tell me. We are old classmates, don't be so formal."

Wu Ren smiled bitterly and put down his teacup, with a little helplessness and anxiety in his eyes, "Zhang Lingyun, you are still so straightforward. I do have something to ask of you, but it may be a little difficult for you to handle."

Zhang Lingyun frowned slightly, and had guessed something in his heart, but he still asked calmly: "What's the matter? Tell me and I will help if I can."

Wu Ren pondered for a moment, and finally said: "I am currently working in another anti-Japanese armed group, responsible for raising supplies and weapons. Recently, the war situation over there is urgent, and we are in urgent need of some weapons and equipment. However, due to our limited strength, it is difficult to obtain these resources through formal channels. That's why I thought of coming to you, hoping that you can lend us some weapons and equipment to help us overcome the difficulties."

Zhang Lingyun's heart sank when he heard this. Although Wu Ren was his old classmate, the current situation forced him to act cautiously. He knew that every weapon and equipment in the army was precious, especially in the current tense situation, no resources could be easily loaned out.

"Wu Ren, I understand your difficulties." Zhang Lingyun said with a heavy tone, "But you also know that the army's weapons and equipment are already in short supply, and each piece is the lifeblood of our soldiers. If I lend these equipment to you, our combat effectiveness will be affected."

Wu Ren's face became slightly serious. He looked directly into Zhang Lingyun's eyes, and said sincerely with a hint of pleading, "Zhang Lingyun, I know it's difficult to ask you to do this, and I also know that the situation in the army is not easy. However, our brothers over there are also fighting hard against the enemy, and what they lack is these weapons and equipment. If we don't get this support, I'm afraid we will fall into a very passive situation."

Zhang Lingyun felt a dilemma. He looked at Wu Ren's eyes and felt his sincerity and helplessness, but at the same time he knew that he couldn't make this decision easily.

"Wu Ren, I understand your situation, but you also have to understand the difficulties on my side." Zhang Lingyun said in a deep voice, "We fight desperately in every battle, and every weapon and equipment is life-saving. I can't put our own soldiers in greater danger just to help you."

There was a hint of disappointment in Wu Ren's eyes, but he did not give up. His tone was a little more anxious. "Zhang Lingyun, I don't want you to suffer a loss. We also have our own resources and can make some exchanges, such as food, medicine, and some intelligence. As long as you are willing to help, we will definitely do our best to compensate you."

Zhang Lingyun was slightly moved when he heard this. The resources Wu Ren mentioned were indeed what they needed, especially food and medicine, which were particularly precious in the current war situation. But even so, he still couldn't make a decision easily.

"Wu Ren, what you said is indeed important." Zhang Lingyun said slowly, his eyes full of thought, "However, this matter is not something I can decide alone. I need to discuss with my staff to see if we can support you without affecting our own combat effectiveness."

Wu Ren nodded gratefully, "Zhang Lingyun, I am very grateful that you can consider this. No matter what the result is, I will never forget your friendship today."

Zhang Lingyun gave a bitter smile, "It's awkward to say these things among old classmates. I just hope that we can all survive this battle, and wait until that day, we can drink together and reminisce about the past."

Wu Ren's eyes flashed with emotion. He knew Zhang Lingyun's position and pressure very well. Being able to discuss it was the greatest support for him.

"Zhang Lingyun, I understand your concerns. No matter what the final decision is, I will not embarrass you." Wu Ren's tone was firm, "As long as you think it's appropriate, we can continue to talk."

Zhang Lingyun nodded. "Okay, give me some time. I need to discuss this with my staff. You rest here first, and I'll give you an answer tomorrow."

Wu Ren didn't say anything more, just nodded heavily, "Thank you, Zhang Lingyun."

Zhang Lingyun patted him on the shoulder, signaling him to stay calm. Then he walked out of the command post and found Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang.

When Li Yunlong saw Zhang Lingyun, he immediately noticed something strange in his expression and asked, "Captain, what happened? Why do you look so serious?"

Zhang Lingyun did not answer directly, but briefly explained Wu Ren's purpose. After listening, Li Yunlong frowned, with a trace of worry on his face that was difficult to conceal.

"Captain, this is not a simple matter." Li Yunlong said in a low voice, with a hint of vigilance in his tone, "We are already stretched to the limit now. If we lend you weapons and equipment, it will probably make it even more difficult for us to cope with the next battle."

Zhao Gang had been silent the whole time. After listening, he raised his head, thought for a while, and then slowly said: "The exchange conditions proposed by Wu Ren are indeed attractive, especially food and medicine. These are what we lack most now. However, lending weapons and equipment is indeed a big risk."

Zhang Lingyun nodded and sighed, "I know this matter is tricky, which is why I want to discuss it with you. I don't want to make a wrong decision because of personal friendship, but I can't completely ignore the plight of my old classmates."

Li Yunlong looked at Zhang Lingyun, his face becoming serious. "Captain, what was your relationship with Wu Ren like in the past? Is he trustworthy?"

Zhang Lingyun smiled slightly. "Although Wu Ren is a bit impatient, he is upright and absolutely reliable. Back in school, he was a person who hated evil. I believe he will not harm us."

Zhao Gang nodded and added: "Since you trust him, we can provide moderate support if resources allow. But we must ensure that this does not affect our combat effectiveness."

Li Yunlong also nodded in agreement, "Captain, Political Commissar Zhao is right. We can help, but we can't put ourselves in danger. If

Zhang Ling beat Wu Ren, and Wu Ren took out some fine wine and apologized to Zhang Ling.

It was late at night, the campfire had gone out, most of the soldiers had fallen asleep, and only a few sentinels were on patrol. Zhang Lingyun sat at the wooden table in the command post, holding a battle report tightly in his hand, his brows furrowed, his expression solemn. The conversation with Wu Ren just now filled him with contradictions and confusion.

"I know that old classmate Wu Ren is in trouble, but he actually came to me to ask for weapons." Zhang Lingyun whispered to himself, with a hint of disbelief in his tone. As a soldier, he knows the importance of every weapon on the battlefield. It is not just equipment, but also the life guarantee of the soldiers.

"Should I lend it or not? What should I do?" Zhang Lingyun weighed the pros and cons in his mind again and again, but he still couldn't make a decision.

Just as he was lost in thought, the door curtain was suddenly pushed open with great force, and Wu Ren rushed in with an anxious look on his face, holding a small package in his hand. Zhang Lingyun looked up and saw him coming in, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but was immediately covered by calmness.

"Zhang Lingyun, I have something to tell you." Wu Ren was panting, obviously he came in a hurry.

Zhang Lingyun put down the battle report and stared at Wu Ren's face, feeling something was wrong. "Just say it if you have anything to say. We are old classmates, there is no need to beat around the bush."

Wu Ren was silent for a while, and finally spoke as if he mustered up great courage: "Zhang Lingyun, I know you are in trouble, but I really have nowhere to go. Our brothers over there have no weapons and have almost no resistance to the Japanese attack. I came to you because I trust you and believe that you will not stand by and watch someone die."

Zhang Lingyun frowned even deeper. He stood up, put his hands on the table, and looked at Wu Ren sharply. "Wu Ren, who do you think I am? Do you know how difficult it is for me to do this? It's not that I don't want to help you, but I can't. The situation here is also very tense. Every weapon may determine the life and death of the soldiers."

Wu Ren was shaken when he saw Zhang Lingyun's expression, but he still refused to give up. "Zhang Lingyun, I understand your difficulties, but you are the only one who can help me now. If you don't help, our brothers over there may not be able to make it. I really have no other choice."

Zhang Lingyun felt annoyed. He waved his hand and swept the teacup on the table to the ground with a crisp sound. "Wu Ren! Why are you so selfish? Have you ever thought about what would happen to our soldiers if I lent you the weapons? Aren't their lives important?"