Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

Ever since he was attacked by Yamamoto's special forces at his doorstep last time, Kong Jie, the new commander of the New Second Regiment, has been looking for this team.

Soldiers were sent out to collect intelligence and recruit new soldiers for the New Second Regiment.

Such a long time has passed, and many new recruits have been recruited, but there is no news about the special forces team.

That day, Kong Jie was planning the next step of the development when a sentry from the forward observation post came running in without even knocking on the door. He said, "Commander, there's intelligence coming from the front line saying that they've spotted Japanese troops attacking the independent regiment and are engaging in a firefight with other teams."

"what!"

Kong Jie threw his pencil onto the table, eager to know more detailed information: "Where was it found? What's the battle situation like?!"

Without waiting for the sentry to reply, Kong Jie rushed out of the room and shouted, "Pass my order, assemble the first battalion!"

The Japanese who had been searched for for so long finally got some news today. Kong Jie had no choice but to take advantage of this opportunity to avenge his previous humiliation.

The sentry panicked upon hearing this and hurriedly explained, "Captain, the battle is over. The Japanese troops suffered heavy losses. According to the intelligence observed at the scene, there are a total of 35 Japanese corpses."

"Where are the Japanese's weapons and equipment?"

"Gone. Only a few damaged submachine guns were left on the battlefield."

The sentry reported the intelligence in detail, and Kong Jie fell into deep thought after listening.

A battalion commander responded quickly to the order to assemble, but after the team assembled, the regiment commander did not arrive for a long time, so he came to look for Kong Jie.

"Captain, is there any combat mission?"

Only then did Kong Jie come back to his senses, shook his head and said, "No more."

Seeing that Kong Jie looked a little strange, the battalion commander asked with concern, "Commander, what's wrong with you?"

Kong Jie sighed and recounted what the sentry had reported.

The battalion commander was shocked after hearing this and asked, "Are you saying that the Japanese who attacked the independent regiment actually suffered a heavy loss?"

"Yes."

Kong Jie said in a daze: "According to the intelligence reported back, the devils left behind 35 bodies this time!"

You know, we only killed a few Japanese devils at our doorstep.

The battalion commander also knew the situation at the time, which is why he was so shocked: "Commander, which team could have done this?"

Kong Jie shook his head: "I don't know!"

The team dared to engage in a battle with the Japanese in the enemy-occupied area and was able to kill 35 of them. This team is not an ordinary team, whether it is the commander or the overall combat effectiveness of the team.

"Could it be the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army that did it?"

The battalion commander's words were immediately denied by Kong Jie: "It's unlikely. Although the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army fought a battle with the Japanese last time, they would never take the initiative to enter enemy-occupied areas, let alone engage in a firefight with the Japanese."

The Eighth Route Army had heard something about what the Japanese and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army did after the last battle, so Kong Jie was so sure that it was not the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army that did it.

It is even more impossible for the Central Army. They have been targeted by the Japanese several times and are now constantly reducing their troops to preserve their strength.

"Then it can only be done by our own team."

Kong Jie took out his pipe and said, "But I've never heard of a team with such strong combat power!"

The battalion commander also thought it unlikely, since they were in enemy territory after all: "Commander, is there anyone else who dares to lead a team into enemy territory and engage in a firefight with the Japs?"

After the battalion commander reminded him, Kong Jie was about to light his pipe when he put it down again. He stared with wide eyes and said, "Hey! There really is someone who dares to do that!"

"Who?"

"Who else could it be?"

Kong Jie smiled and said, "Li Yunlong, the leader of the independent regiment!"

The battalion commander was unconvinced and said, "The independent regiment is not much better than us, and they have even dispersed to develop their forces. How dare Captain Li enter enemy territory with only a guard platoon?"

Kong Jie glanced at the battalion commander. Few people could doubt Li Yunlong's courage. "You don't understand him, kid. There's nothing in this world that Li Yunlong wouldn't dare to do. Forget about taking a platoon of guards into enemy territory. If you gave him two regiments, would he dare to attack the county town?"

Kong Jie had no doubt about Li Yunlong's combat ability. On the contrary, he was very confused as to why Li Yunlong let the Japanese army go.

Who is Li Yunlong?

To put it bluntly, it is like a vicious dog that will not give up until it has a piece of fat meat in its mouth.

Although he didn't vent his anger in person this time, Kong Jie was still very happy in his heart. It seemed that Li Yunlong still remembered the loss he suffered in the past, and helped him get back at the first chance. He was worthy of being an old comrade!

…………

As long as the war is fought in northwestern Shanxi, no information can be hidden from Brigade Commander Chen.

He also wanted to kill the Japanese who attacked Yang Village, so after learning this information, he immediately called the New Second Regiment, which was closest to Ping'an.

After the call was connected, Brigade Commander Chen demanded, "Kong Jie, have you let out the anger you've been pent up in? If so, shouldn't you turn in the seized weapons to brigade headquarters?"

Kong Jie was stunned when he heard this. Regardless of whether he did it or not, this brigade commander hadn't made a phone call since taking office. The first time he called was to ask him for equipment?

Old Li, I finally understand how you feel.

Kong Jie hurriedly explained, "Brigade Commander, you misunderstood. Don't you know the strength of our New Second Regiment? If I dared to go to the enemy-occupied area and engage in a firefight with the devils, would I have to use a Hanyang rifle with its rifling worn out?"

"Not you?"

The brigade commander demanded, "If it wasn't you, then who did it?"

The New Second Regiment is closest to Ping'an, and the brigade commander has enough reason to suspect that it was Kong Jie who did it, otherwise the call would not have come to him.

Kong Jie also thought that the call should not have come to him, so he bluntly confessed Li Yunlong: "To be honest, this really wasn't me. I don't have that much courage, nor do I have that many tricks to fight a war."

"Oh?"

Brigadier General Chen laughed and said, "Then I know who it is!"

Before hanging up, the brigade commander instructed, "You guys, hurry up and improve the overall combat effectiveness of the New Second Regiment. I begged for this opportunity for you!"

"Don't worry, Commander. I promise I won't embarrass you!"

After hanging up the phone, Kong Jie said with a smile: "Old Li, I didn't say anything!"

…………

Independent regiment.

Regiment Headquarters.

While the team was developing outside, Li Yunlong ate melon seeds and practiced calligraphy when he had nothing to do.

"Old Zhao, Old Zhao!"

Li Yunlong held up a piece of yellow paper covered with words and shouted, "Old Zhao, come quickly and take a look at my handwriting."

how about it?

Let’s put it this way, sprinkle some rice on the paper, dip your brother’s feet in ink and step on it, and it will be neater than Li Yunlong’s handwriting in every way.

In order not to dampen Li Yunlong's enthusiasm and to prevent him from thinking about going out to do a side job, Zhao Gang said the most unkind words in his life: "Not bad, Lao Li, your handwriting is almost as good as mine!"

"hey-hey!"

Li Yunlong grinned: "I told you, Old Li is talented in everything he does!"

Not far away, a signalman came running to report: "Report to the regimental commander, the brigade commander called and said he has something urgent to discuss with you!"

broken!

Li Yunlong's face fell, and he responded, "I know, I'll be right there!"

Li Yunlong stuffed his masterpiece into Zhao Gang's hands and went to answer the phone while muttering.

There was no other way. A higher-ranking official could crush someone to death. Li Yunlong knew that this call must be bad news, but he didn't dare not answer it!

Arriving at the regimental headquarters, he picked up the phone and said with a smile, "Brigade Commander, what's the urgent matter you want to talk to me about?"

On the other end of the phone, Brigade Commander Chen said with a smile: "Li Yunlong, congratulations on your prosperity!"

Get rich?

I have been practicing calligraphy these days, how can I make any money?

Could it be that Lin Qiang has got something interesting again?

But why did the brigade commander call the regiment headquarters when I, the regiment commander, didn’t even know about it?

No matter what happened, Li Yunlong's first reaction was to give nothing. He said, "Brigade Commander, we agreed before that during the development of the Independent Regiment, the captured goods will belong to the Independent Regiment, and no supplies will be handed over."

"You can't go back on your word, can you?"

"You can't let your brigade commander take all the good things!"

On the other end of the line, the brigade commander's voice was lukewarm, and he said calmly, "You have to give me half of this submachine gun today, no matter how hard you try. Li Yunlong, you decide for yourself!"