Bright Sword: I am the old squad leader of the Northwest Shanxi Iron Triangle

All the Japanese officers listened attentively.

“Everyone, our first task is to lead the army to the south of the Great Wall.

After taking Peking, we entered Shandong.

We have bribed Marshal Han in Shandong. We will use both kindness and force to force him to surrender. If he refuses to surrender, we will kill him directly."

Nanjiro gestured on the huge battle map: "His Majesty the Emperor has proposed to destroy China in three months.

But Songhu, China is an international metropolis.

His Majesty the Emperor hopes to keep this place.

The Empire's navy has set out from the Zuoshibao Port Naval Base.

The Navy will provide us with air support and naval artillery support when we attack Songhu."

When they heard what Nanjiro said, all the Japanese officers immediately applauded.

"Everyone, according to our intelligence personnel, the Red Bandits in China have been rising rapidly recently.

His Majesty the Emperor gave clear instructions. The time for the full-scale invasion of China was brought forward.

The army will suspend all leave and set out in five days."

"Hey..." The Japanese officers stood up in a flash. They stood straight and said in unison.

"Our spies have infiltrated cities throughout China.

China's intelligence agencies have also been fully infiltrated by us." Nanjiro glanced at the Japanese officers and said, "Everyone, it's time to make achievements. His Majesty the Emperor is watching us. Destroy the Chinese troops and kill all the Chinese."

"Hey..."

…………

Yinchuan, Red Army camp.

"Ling Yunzhi, come and see the latest telegram." Dong Zhentang ran to Ling Yunzhi with a telegram he had just received.

"whats the matter."

"The Japanese Kwantung Army Commander-in-Chief Nan Jiro gave a speech at the airport a few days ago. The Japanese Kwantung Army is preparing to move south."

Ling Yunzhi was shocked when he heard this. This time was earlier than what was recorded in historical documents?

"The Japanese Kwantung Army has crossed Shanhaiguan and yesterday a fierce battle broke out with the defenders near Lugou Bridge."

"These bastards are really fast."

"Brother Ling Yunzhi, we have changed our name. From now on, we will be called the Eighth Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army, or the Eighth Route Army for short."

Ling Yunzhi knew that the Central Army could not defend Peking at all.

Soon, these Japanese soldiers will split into two groups, one continuing to move south and heading straight to Shanxi.

The Japanese invaders heading south mainly wanted to control the economic lifeline of China.

The Japanese devils who went straight to Shanxi mainly wanted to control China's coal resources and various mineral resources.

"Commander Dong, we can't just sit there and wait for death." Ling Yunzhi quickly sat down, picked up a pen and paper, and quickly wrote a telegram.

"General Dong, please send this telegram. I, Ling Yunzhi, will never sit idly by and watch these little devils swallow up large tracts of Chinese land."

Dong Zhentang picked up Ling Yunzhi's telegram and read it: "Brother Ling Yunzhi, do you want to go straight to Pingxingguan?"

Ling Yunzhi nodded.

The Japanese's actions were several months faster than he expected. It was estimated that it would not be long before the Japanese's First Army would head straight for Shanxi.

Pingxingguan is a good place for an ambush.

As long as we set up an ambush at Pingxingguan, it should not be a problem to annihilate an entire Japanese division.

"Okay, I'll send it right away." Dong Zhentang picked up the telegram and walked quickly towards the operator.

Ling Yunzhi walked to the door and yelled at Zhang Dabiao, "Zhang Dabiao, go get Li Yunlong, Kong Jie and the others to come over. Also, has Captain Ding Wei arrived?"

"Captain Ding's team will arrive in two days."

"Go quickly and ask Lao Li and Lao Kong to come see me."

"Yes……"

Ling Yunzhi was just about to turn around and go back, when at this moment, more than 100 Sichuan troops hiding in the corner stood up.

The uniforms of these Sichuan troops were tattered and they wore a pair of straw sandals on their feet.

The guy in the lead was tall and thin, with sparkling eyes. He was the only one wearing a pair of cloth shoes.

These more than 100 Sichuan troops quickly trotted all the way to Ling Yunzhi.

With a plop, more than 100 Sichuan soldiers knelt down in front of Ling Yunzhi.

"What are you doing?"

"Sir. I am Long Wenjian, the commander of the Quartermaster Regiment of the 23th Brigade of the 685th Division of the rd Army of the Sichuan Army."

Long Wenjian, this name sounds very familiar.

"Commander, the battle you fought a few days ago really opened our eyes. It took you less than half an hour to defeat the forces of our two armies." Long Wenjian said as he gave a thumbs up.

"The commander's team is very impressive, and each of them is strong and brave. The commander is also very resourceful." The smooth-talking Long Wenjian flattered Ling Yunzhi directly.

"Get straight to the point."

"Commander, our brothers in the Sichuan Army have nothing to eat or drink. Commander, can you give us a way to survive and let us join you?" Long Wenjian looked at Ling Yunzhi earnestly.

More than 100 Sichuan troops also looked at Ling Yunzhi eagerly, hoping that Ling Yunzhi would agree to them.

"Our team will soon set out to fight the Japanese," Ling Yunzhi patted Long Wenjian on the shoulder, "I don't like people who are slick-talking. I only like people who can kill the Japanese with real swords and guns."

With a snap, Long Wenjian stood at attention, raised his right hand to his eyebrows, and saluted Ling Yunzhi respectfully.

The more than 100 Sichuan soldiers also got up from the ground and saluted like Long Wenjian. However, their salute was not standard and each one was crooked.

"Don't worry, sir. We are not afraid of death. Are we afraid of fighting the Japanese?"

Ling Yunzhi took another careful look at Long Wenjian. This guy looked exactly like the one in the TV series.

"Okay, welcome to join our 100-plus Sichuan troops. From now on, they will be under your command."

After hearing this, Long Wenjian was very excited. He nodded and bowed several times to Ling Yunzhi.

"Long Wenjian, take your men to the Military Affairs Office to collect weapons, equipment and uniforms.

I estimate that the main force will be dispatched in the next few days."

Long Wenjian nodded, quickly put two fingers of his right hand into his mouth, and blew a loud whistle: "Brothers of the Sichuan Army, follow me to get the uniforms and weapons and equipment."

These Sichuan Army brothers were very excited after hearing this.

They followed Long Wenjian and trotted straight to the quartermaster department.

…………

Li Yunlong drove the car with Kong Jie.

With a squeak, the car stopped steadily at the entrance of the command department.

After Li Yunlong released the handbrake, he followed Kong Jie and jogged straight to Ling Yunzhi's office.

At the same time, Dong Zhentang took a copy of the latest telegram and went straight to Ling Yunzhi's office.

"Ling Yunzhi, Yan'an has replied with a telegram." Dong Zhentang placed the telegram on Ling Yunzhi's desk with a smile, "Yan'an agrees to your request to send troops to Pingxingguan.

The 119th, 120th, and 125th Divisions have already gone to Pingxingguan."