Bright Sword: Starting from the Improved Grenade

Xingjiazhuang is located in Jinzhong, surrounded by two mountains, Taiyue and Taihang.

At the same time, because it is deep in the mountains, there are countless rugged terrains on both sides of the road, which can be used to ambush the Japanese invaders who go into the mountains.

"This place is great, with rich terrain, many natural barriers, and complex topography. The view in front of the village is wide and unobstructed."

"There are rivers and streams, and the arsenal will be much more convenient. It's just that the passage into the village is too wide. But it's also good. The brigade commander didn't treat me badly."

As soon as he left the brigade headquarters, Li Yunlong rushed to the garrison assigned to him to check it out.

"Captain, I'm back."

At this time, the guard Hu Zi ran out of Xingjiazhuang, panting.

Just now he and the team leader divided the work, he was responsible for exploring the situation in the village, and Li Yunlong was responsible for observing the surrounding terrain.

"how is the situation?"

"Report to the leader."

Hu Zi saluted as usual, and then he spoke in detail.

"Xingjia Village is one of the largest villages within a hundred miles. It has about 500 households and more than 6,000 people. Most of the people in the village are surnamed Xing, and they are very united."

Li Yunlong felt a little troubled when he heard this, because extreme unity can be translated as xenophobia.

As if knowing what Li Yunlong was worried about, Hu Zi raised the corners of his mouth.

"But their life is not easy. I asked the people in the village, and they said that because their village is large and produces a lot of grain, the county taxes them a lot, and the burden is extremely heavy."

"Especially in the past two years, the taxes have become increasingly heavy, and it's almost causing people in the village to sell their children."

"You kid, this news is very valuable, why didn't you tell me earlier."

Li Yunlong patted Hu Zi's shoulder happily.

"Hey, I was thinking of giving you a surprise."

"Okay, let's collect the intelligence here first. Let's go back and organize the relocation."

Changing the garrison of a troop is a big deal, especially for a troop like theirs that has deep cooperation with the local people.

Inside the ancestral hall of a small mountain village.

"Captain Li, are you really going to leave?"

Because it was a meeting about relocation, Li Yunlong specially called the old village chief over.

"Yes."

Li Yunlong nodded: "Because the Japanese are about to capture Taiyuan, we must occupy the advantageous terrain, so as to prevent the Japanese from advancing into the countryside."

"oh oh."

Although the old village chief was worried about the Eighth Route Army's initiative to cause trouble for the Japanese, he still supported it.

After all, as long as the Eighth Route Army is not eliminated, the Japanese will not be able to let go and deal with ordinary people like them.

However, the old village chief was still a little worried. Once the Eighth Route Army left, they would have no protection. If bandits or stragglers came, they would be in big trouble.

"That... Captain Li, it's a good thing that you're fighting the Japanese, but you can't just ignore us."

“Hahaha, don’t worry, I will leave a few soldiers behind to form a guerrilla force in your village.”

"And a small arsenal will be left behind, so you will have a certain amount of armed force."

Li Yunlong smiled brightly and took the opportunity to tell his plan.

The guerrillas are an important branch of the Eighth Route Army. They can not only provide some military support, but also provide intelligence and supplies. It can be said that the investment is small and the return is high.

Moreover, their New 1st Regiment has been strengthening its own combat effectiveness and has not yet engaged in guerrilla warfare, so now is a good time to give it a try.

"Great! I wonder which officers Captain Li plans to keep?"

The old village chief actually had some thoughts. There were five or six young men in their village who had joined the New 1st Regiment. It would be great if these people could stay.

"It's not up to me to decide who to keep. We need to hold a meeting to discuss this. Of course, I will also try my best to let the young people in your village stay."

"That's fine, that's fine."

The old village chief was very satisfied with this answer and stood up immediately: "I won't disturb your meeting."

After the old village chief left, Li Yunlong waited for a while, and the battalion commander of the new regiment also came in.

"Let's not waste any more time talking. The order has come down from above. Let us move to Xingjiazhuang."

Li Yunlong supported the table with both hands, and stared at everyone closely: "Everyone, we are going to fight!"

"Great."

"Hahaha, I can finally leave here. I'm so bored."

"I want to hit ten."

Everyone in the New 1st Regiment was delighted to hear about the battle, and no one was afraid.

"When the commander starts the fight, the brothers in our first battalion have long wanted to avoid any ambush."

"We should fight the devils head-on a few times to show them that we Chinese are not afraid of them."

Zhang Dabiao asked.

"well said!"

"Yes, Captain. When will the fight start?"

Everyone agreed.

"Not urgent."

Li Yunlong smiled and said, "If you want to fight, you have to wait until we are settled. The Japanese will not let go of large areas of the countryside. When they go to the countryside, you will have a fight to fight."

"Then please give the order quickly, Captain. I can't wait any longer."

Zhang Dabiao said.

"Okay, I order the first battalion to gather and rest today, and set out for Xingjiazhuang early tomorrow morning to make preliminary preparations."

"Yes, I promise to complete the mission."

Zhang Dabiao stood up and saluted.

"Remember, when you get here, be nice to your fellow villagers and don't curse them."

"understood."

Zhang Dabiao touched his head embarrassedly.

"Second Battalion, Third Battalion, assist in the relocation of the Arsenal."

The new group now has a large family and a huge business. If there are fewer people, it will be impossible to move all the things.

"Yes."

"Okay, everyone go down and prepare. We will try to complete the task within a week."

Li Yunlong waved his hand and asked everyone to leave, leaving behind only an experienced squad leader and a new recruit who had just joined.

"Old Wang, I plan to set up a guerrilla team here, what do you think?"

"Make sure to complete the mission."

The squad leader agreed without any further ado. As a veteran with rich combat experience, he knew the importance of the guerrillas.

Although he would rather fight the Japanese in the New 1st Regiment.

"Ah."

Li Yunlong nodded. They were all old comrades and there was no need to say anything else. He immediately turned his gaze to another person.

"Your name is Li Laicai, right? You are the son of the old village chief."

"Hey, the captain knows me!"

Li Laicai grinned foolishly.

"Of course I know. Although you have just joined the new regiment, you are still an activist and are always the first to rush to do anything. You are the most famous one in your recruit company."

"Hey, it's what I should do."

Li Laicai touched his head embarrassedly.

"It's a good thing for young people to be motivated. Now our new regiment has a mission for you. Do you have the confidence to complete it?"

"Report to the leader, I have confidence."

Li Laicai suppressed his excitement and saluted as the battalion commander taught him.

"That's good."

Li Yunlong was very pleased. What a good young man! "Now I order Comrade Li Laicai to assist Comrade Wang Er in staying in the local area to form a guerrilla force."

"yes!"

Li Laicai stared at Li Yunlong blankly: "Captain, you don't want me anymore?"

Li Yunlong found it a little funny: "What do you mean we don't want you anymore? We want you to stay and help us form a guerrilla force in our new regiment."

"From now on, you will be the ones protecting this place. Our New 1st Regiment will leave a small arsenal here. Your task is very heavy. Do you have the confidence to complete it?"

Hearing this, Li Laicai felt that he was valued, and immediately assured loudly: "Report to the head of the group, I have confidence."

"Very good, very energetic."

Li Yunlong nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Lao Wang beside him.

"Old Wang, take him down and teach him well. His father is the village chief here and will be very helpful to you in carrying out your work."

"Yes."