Draw the sword and cure the fear of insufficient firepower

The commander-in-chief didn't show any anger in his actions. On the contrary, he seemed... very happy. What was going on?

Chu Yunfei was very puzzled.

It shouldn't be that after this matter was confirmed, the commander-in-chief was very angry. He wouldn't have to kill him, but at least he should be imprisoned for a period of time to let him reflect on himself.

"Hahaha, Yunfei, don't be surprised, don't be confused. I came to you this time just to hear your answer in person."

"I am very satisfied with your answer. You are also very strong-willed. I was not wrong about you."

Commander Yan stepped forward, patted Chu Yunfei on the shoulder and laughed.

"Commander-in-chief..." Chu Yunfei didn't understand what Commander Yan meant.

There was only one thing he was sure of: the commander-in-chief would not cause him any trouble.

"Yun Fei, there are only two of us here. I'll be frank. My current situation is very embarrassing. I'm the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone and the commander-in-chief of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, but I only have a few counties in my hands."

"I used to mediate between the Japanese, the Central Army, and the Eighth Route Army, fearing that I would anger any of them. None of these three were easy to mess with."

"But now, the devils in Shanxi Province have been gradually wiped out by the Eighth Route Army, and the Central Army wants to start competing with the Eighth Route Army for territory."

"We only have a few hundred thousand men left in our Jinsui Army. I still can't afford to offend these two families."

"This huge province of Shanxi does not belong to me, but to the two of them. When the gods fight, mortals suffer. Our Shanxi Suiyuan Army is sandwiched between the Central Army and the Eighth Route Army. The situation is dangerous and difficult!"

Commander Yan said with deep sorrow that all his life's efforts had been put into Shanxi Province, but now, he was about to lose everything.

In the future, when the Eighth Route Army and the Central Army fight for supremacy, the first to suffer will be his Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

The Central Army will certainly use threats and inducements to force him to fight the Eighth Route Army and test the Eighth Route Army's strength and attitude.

In general, he will be cannon fodder by then.

He didn't want to be used as a gun by others, but he also didn't want things to continue like this.

"Commander-in-Chief...you don't have to be too pessimistic. There is still room for things to turn around." Commander Yan said this, and Chu Yunfei had no way to answer, so he could only offer a few vague words of comfort.

In fact, he had also seen the situation in Shanxi Province clearly in the past few days. The situation of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was indeed the same as what the commander-in-chief said, trying to survive in the cracks.

"Turn around? How to turn around?" Commander Yan asked with a smile.

Chu Yunfei didn't know how to answer for a moment.

"Well, I called you here today just for this matter, for the future of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army." Commander Yan continued.

"Commander-in-chief, how can Yunfei be worthy of such an important task..." Chu Yunfei said in surprise.

How could a small regimental commander like him influence the Central Army and the Eighth Route Army?

Could it be that the commander-in-chief wanted to use his friendship with Lin Tian?

After all, Lin Tian is now the deputy chief of staff of the Eighth Route Army, a real top leader.

But... I'm afraid Lin Tian can't influence the Eighth Route Army's strategy.

No matter how good his personal relationship with Lin Tian is, he is probably powerless in this matter.

"Let me tell you clearly, judging from the combat effectiveness of the first division's armored forces in this battle, Lin Tian's current strength is indeed enough for an armored division, and this has only been going on for more than half a year."

"That is to say, Lin Tian won your bet."

"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond, and you are a regiment commander. You must honor your bet."

Commander Yan said with a meaningful smile, observing Chu Yunfei's expression as he spoke.

Sure enough, Chu Yunfei was shocked when he heard this.

The commander-in-chief actually asked him to fulfill the bet?

Doesn't that mean that he will really be allowed to serve as the commander of the armored division under Lin Tian?

The commander-in-chief doesn't look like he's joking.

Was she testing his loyalty?

To be honest, Chu Yunfei did think about this problem, but he was in a dilemma. He didn't want to be a traitor, but he couldn't go back on his word.

He analyzed the entire battle and according to the intelligence, Lin Tian did have the strength of an armored division, so he lost.

Chu Yunfei once regretted very much why he made a bet with Lin Tian in a fit of anger.

Lin Tian is obviously not an ordinary person...

But there is no use regretting. Now that things have come to this, we can only leave it to fate.

"Don't worry, I'm not testing you." Commander Yan looked at Chu Yunfei who was stunned and said soothingly, "I need to find a way out for the Shanxi Suiyuan Army in advance."

Chu Yunfei was even more surprised by this. The commander-in-chief was asking, could it be that he wanted to make friends with the Eighth Route Army?

Or is it turning to the Eighth Route Army?

Is this a joke?

"Yun Fei, I have locked myself in the study every day these days. I have carefully analyzed the current situation and have a clear understanding of the future situation."

"The National Army... is no match for the Eighth Route Army. It wasn't like that before, and now with a figure like Lin Tian, ​​it's even more of a challenge."

"According to Lin Tian's fighting style, the Japanese will be driven out of China in two years at most. By then... the Central Army and the Eighth Route Army will have a battle. We can't even beat the Japanese, so what can we use to fight Lin Tian?"

"So, I want you to fulfill the bet and serve under Lin Tian as the commander of an armored division. This way, your future will be bright, and the future of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army will also be bright."

Commander Yan looked seriously into Chu Yunfei's eyes and said.

These words were the final decision he made after careful consideration for several days.

The Eighth Route Army was very kind-hearted. When faced with encirclement and suppression by the Nationalist Army, they were able to put aside their hatred for the sake of national justice and cooperate with them to fight against Japan.

If he makes friends with the Eighth Route Army now and sends out some kind of signal, he and the entire Shanxi-Suiyuan Army will definitely have a good ending in the future.

But... he can no longer be the commander-in-chief, nor can he enjoy a life of luxury.

But these are just passing clouds. His life's work is what matters the most. It is the result of his lifelong struggle and cannot be destroyed in the flames of war.

"Commander-in-chief? This...this..." Chu Yunfei was so surprised that he was speechless for a moment.

He thought about abandoning everything and going to find Lin Tian, ​​but the dignity of a soldier and the loyalty of the Chinese people prevented him from doing so.

Moreover, the chairman had been very kind to him, so how could he, as a student, betray him...

But...what the commander-in-chief said also makes sense.

Where to go.

What should Chu Yunfei do?

If you are not careful, you will die and your family will be ruined...

"Yun Fei, I know you are a loyal man. I won't force you. I am just begging you as a superior. For the sake of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army, you must think twice."

"You can stay at the headquarters for the next few days. Leave the affairs of the regiment to the chief of staff. Come to me anytime when you have figured it out. No matter what choice you make, I will respect it."

Commander Yan patted Chu Yunfei's shoulder gently, then walked out of the door and sighed.

Chu Yunfei stood there blankly for a long time. His gaze was no longer distracted, and his eyes showed his previous calmness and decisiveness again.

He has decided!