Draw the sword and cure the fear of insufficient firepower

The Eighth Route Army Headquarters in Daxiawan.

The heads of the headquarters were gathering together to discuss how to deal with the supplies and equipment that the brigade commander had brought back this time.

"General Lao, I think it's enough to leave the food and medicine. There aren't many anyway. Our frontline troops are short of doctors and medicine, so this can just relieve some of the pressure."

"In addition, these weapons and equipment have also been distributed to various troops. Some of our troops still have three or four people sharing one gun. This will supplement the firepower of the troops and strengthen their combat effectiveness!"

"The equipment and facilities of the arsenal can be taken to the logistics department. We have arsenals in the mountainous areas that can use them!"

"Other industrial facilities can be moved back to the rear and used by factories there. It's difficult for the Japanese planes to bomb there. If they were in Jin Province, they might be bombed by the Japanese one day!"

The Chief of Staff gave a brief analysis to General Lao and the division commander.

This time, the brigade commander brought back a lot of good things, many of which were in short supply for the front-line troops and could be consumed on the spot.

However, the facilities and equipment dismantled from the Japanese factory had to be transported to Qin Province.

There are several factories founded by the Eighth Route Army in Qin Province, but they are relatively backward. Now with these advanced facilities of the Japanese, their development is bound to be rapid.

"You are so thoughtful, brother. I'll do as you say!"

"It just so happens that the chief wants to meet Lin Tian this time, so let Lin Tian take people to deliver these things to the rear."

"They have a lot of trucks, and they are very efficient!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Lao smiled and said.

[Ding-ling-ling-ling! ]

Just then, the phone rang suddenly.

The Chief of Staff quickly answered the call.

"Haha, it turns out to be Commander Yan. I didn't expect you to call in person!"

"Hey, Chief of Staff, your army has helped us so much this time. I wanted to thank you in person, but I am busy with post-war affairs and I really don't have time. I had to call you to express my gratitude first!"

"No matter where you are, they are all friendly troops, all Chinese troops, we are all one family, and it is our duty to fight against the invasion. Commander Yan, there is no need to be polite!"

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, while General Lao and the teacher looked like they were just there to watch the fun, grinning.

On the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army side, Commander Yan had been polite enough. He didn't call just to say these nonsense.

"Chief of Staff, is your General Lao here? I have something important to discuss with you!"

"Boss Lao, I'm here, I'll go call him right away!"

The Chief of Staff then handed the phone to the General Labor.

"Hey, Commander Yan! Long time no see. The Chief of Staff just told me that if you have anything to do, just let me know. I will definitely help you if I can!"

"Boss Lao, to be honest, I'm here to ask for Yi County!"

"Look, the war is over. Your army has always been active in the countryside, and this county is not suitable for you, so isn't it time to return Yi County to us?"

Commander Yan came straight to the point. He was not the kind of person who liked to beat around the bush.

"Oh, I thought it was nothing, it's just a small matter!"

"How about this, this Yi County was conquered by our Division 1. In order to take care of the feelings of the troops below, let Division 1 decide on this matter!"

"Commander Yan, you can talk to the commander of the first division, Lin Tian. I believe he will agree to your request!"

When General Lao heard this, he couldn't help but smile. Lin Tian had told him long ago that the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army would definitely come to the headquarters, and then they would push it to the First Division.

In fact, Lin Tian had already considered this. It would be a bit unkind to ask the head of the headquarters to do such a huge thing.

However, it would be much more convenient for Lin Tian to do it himself. If the negotiations failed, it would be a problem of the subordinate troops and would not involve the headquarters, so everyone could save face.

After all, both sides still need to cooperate sincerely. The Japanese are still very powerful. Now is the most difficult time in the war of resistance. Any internal strife will benefit the Japanese.

Commander Yan was confused when he heard this. Such matters could be dealt with simply by an order from the headquarters. But he, the commander-in-chief of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army and the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone, was asked to negotiate with the troops below. This was simply a loss of face for him.

But Commander Yan did as he was told, and after a brief greeting, he hung up the phone.

Commander Yan naturally couldn't call Lin Tian in person, although he also knew that it was Lin Tian who helped him out this time...

"Commander-in-Chief, why don't you let me make this call? I met this Lin Tian once on the battlefield in Yi County."

Commander Fu saw the commander-in-chief's dilemma and spoke.

The commander-in-chief nodded, indicating his agreement.

"Hello, Commander Lin? Hahaha, I'm Commander Fu of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!"

"Oh! It's Commander Fu. Commander Fu is a very busy man. He must be calling me for something important."

"Haha, Commander Lin is indeed a smart man. I'll just say it straight!"

"This attack on the Japanese invaders has saved our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army from danger. I am deeply grateful!"

"However, Yi County is now occupied by your army. Commander Lin also knows the importance of Yi County to our Jinsui Army!"

"So, Mr. Fu wants Commander Lin to return Yi County. We will definitely give him a great gift!"

Commander Fu was a smart man. He knew that the Eighth Route Army was pushing the issue back and forth because they didn't want to return Yi County for nothing.

"Haha, since Commander Fu has spoken, I will definitely return Yi County to you!"

"But Commander Fu also knows that we have traveled thousands of miles to help, fought in many places, and fought against the elite brigades and divisions of the devils for days!"

"You know, our Eighth Route Army is so poor that they are almost bleeding. This time we brought out all their belongings. We robbed them clean!"

"Another reason is that our troops have poor combat effectiveness, so the casualties are very heavy!"

"I heard that Yi County is prosperous, so I want to get some blood back from Yi County. If we can't get any more reinforcements, the team will be disbanded!"

Lin Tian came up and started crying poor. Although he looked very miserable, in fact, they did not consume much ammunition this time. As for the casualties, because of the buff bonus and the fact that they basically crushed the Japanese, there were only more than a hundred casualties.

But these more than 100 people were all precious treasures in Lin Tian's eyes. How could he not feel distressed when his soldiers fell on the way to charge? !

But when Commander Fu heard this, he felt very strange.

Damn! You guys consume a lot of ammunition. I know that. I saw it in Yi County the other day.

But you are too irritating, your troops have poor combat effectiveness? Is that poor?

Whose troops completely wiped out the Japanese brigade and the Japanese division and whose combat effectiveness is poor?

Who would believe it!

People like you have poor combat effectiveness, but what about our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army?

What should we say about the poor performance of our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army this time?

This guy was quite polite when we met last time, but now he's talking nonsense on the phone.

Commander Fu was speechless...