Bright Sword: From Soldier to Brigade Commander

"Damn it, it's more powerful than my Italian cannon."

Li Yunlong asked vigilantly, are these standard equipment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, or captured Japanese weapons, or weapons from other channels?

Su Fei said it was his own creation. He also explained that the Eighth Route Army lacked equipment and resources to carry out research and development, and could only use the equipment and technical experts of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang looked at each other, deeply worried.

Su Fei immediately ordered his cavalry division to give 50 Type 81 rifles to Li Yunlong's independent regiment as a gift, 20 Type 35 grenade launchers, and 400 special grenades. "Old commander, I'll give you more later!"

Li Yunlong was touched and worried. "Su Fei, I admit that you are a good person, loyal, intelligent, and patriotic. The problem is that you are too naive. You came from the Eighth Route Army, but you didn't bring such good weapons and equipment. Instead, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army took advantage of you. In the future..."

Su Fei was unable to explain for a moment.

The Eighth Route Army Arsenal indeed did not have the conditions to independently develop and produce.

The two armies covered each other and returned safely to northwest Shanxi.

Su Fei's newly formed infantry regiment also arrived, and together with the cavalry division, they successfully completed the second expedition mission.

Su Feijun gave the bulk of the weapons and ammunition captured from the 41st Division to the Independent Regiment. For example, 24 of the 36 mountain cannons of the Mountain Artillery Regiment were given to the Independent Regiment, 10 of the 12 infantry guns were given to the Independent Regiment, and the mortars were divided equally.

After dividing the spoils, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao and others were very moved by Su Fei: "Su Fei, thank you very much! Our Eighth Route Army is indeed short of artillery and ammunition. We appreciate your kindness!"

After returning to the base, Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai immediately came to see him: "Commander, where did you and the Third Division go? Why did you act without authorization?"

Su Fei smiled faintly: "I said in the telegram that I was taking the 3rd Cavalry Division to train, actual combat training, and the specific location could not be reported to avoid being intercepted by the Japanese army and ambushed! As for taking action without authorization, this crime should not be charged. My cavalry army is an independent cavalry army with independent command. The president and Army Group Commander Yang allowed me to do this. Do you have any objections?"

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai remained relentless and strongly demanded that Su Fei not act on his own in the future and must obtain Commander Yang's approval.

Su Fei was filled with rage.

At the strong request of the two Shanxi-Suiyuan Army officers, Su Fei went with them to meet Commander Yang of the Group Army.

"You are so bold, Commander Su. It is very dangerous for you to do this. Brother, you are so young!" When Commander Yang saw this, he pointed at Su Fei and scolded him in grief.

Su Fei asked his cavalry to come over and deliver the spoils. Commander Yang, Chief of Staff Zhao, and Deputy Commander Dai were stunned.

After a long while, the three of them finally said in unison: "Did you really kill the commander of the Japanese 41st Division?"

Su Fei pointed at the captured Japanese generals' swords. There were indeed the 41st Division Commander's sword and belongings, as well as a large number of documents.

Su Fei gave the good weapons to the independent regiment, and Li Yunlong gave Su Fei all the items that could show off his military achievements.

In particular, Li Yunlong believed that this time, it was Su Fei who saved their independent regiment, and it was a life-saving grace!

One lieutenant general, one major general, four colonels, three lieutenant colonels, and more than ten majors. Just these sabers dazzled the eyes of the three senior officers of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

There were also important confidential documents of the 41st Division Headquarters, a lot of combat information, records, and telegrams exchanged between the Japanese army. Because Su Fei's attack was so fierce, the Japanese army did not even have time to burn the documents.

After reading these documents, Commander Yang let out a strange cry, rushed over, hugged Su Fei and shook him violently: "Commander Su, Brother Su, you are amazing! Miracle, miracle, you have created another miracle!"

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai also felt embarrassed.

Su Fei recounted the course of the battle, especially how he and the Independent Regiment almost wiped out the Japanese 41st Division with internal and external support. He also calmly gave all the main equipment to the Independent Regiment.

"What a pity, what a pity, you are too honest, an honest man!" Commander Yang was overjoyed and did not blame Su Fei too much.

He immediately rode to the Su Fei Cavalry Unit for an inspection, viewing some of the spoils and the recruited infantry regiments. "Amazing! Commander Su always surprises! 1500 cavalrymen marched across thousands of miles, slaughtering tens of thousands of arrogant and ferocious Japanese troops, and their numbers have increased instead of decreasing. Who could have imagined that?"

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai were still a little bit unbelieving. They repeatedly asked some officers and soldiers who fought in Su Fei's Third Cavalry Division, and finally had to sigh in admiration.

"Brother Su, Commander, we were wrong. We were so petty and narrow-minded, judging others by our own standards!"

The two men bowed to Su Fei repeatedly and apologized.

The two were also willing to exchange the training and command rights of the other two cavalry divisions for Su Fei: "It would be better for the commander to train and command personally."

Three days later, Army Group Commander Yang came to the Cavalry Army again. This time, he brought a large number of officers to visit and learn. He asked Su Fei to explain the combat tactics and experience, and awarded rewards on the spot. Su Fei was rewarded 5000 oceans personally and the Cavalry Army was rewarded 10,000 oceans. The president's special envoy issued an order to award the first-class medal and promoted Su Fei to deputy commander-in-chief of the Sixth Army Group, and concurrently served as commander of the First Cavalry Army under the Sixth Army Group of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

The cavalry army was expanded into three armies, with Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai serving as commanders of the Second and Third Armies respectively.

During the meeting, Su Fei was also asked to explain the performance parameters of the 35 grenade launcher and the 81-bar automatic rifle, and asked some soldiers to demonstrate combat shooting.

All the officers were amazed and gave Su Fei a thumbs up.

However, Commander Yang announced that this arsenal needed to be taken back from the Cavalry Army, and the president would personally send someone to take charge of it.

After the meeting, Commander Yang invited Su Fei to leave the army and serve in the group army. The First Cavalry Army could be headed by a person designated by him as deputy commander, who would be responsible for the actual responsibilities.

"Brother Su, the group army has many tasks to do, and we need you to work hard."

Leave the army?

Su Fei was already frowning.

This time, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was promoted in name only, and his cavalry army was divided into three. This was already a big loss, but they also wanted to directly deprive him of his military command?

"Commander, I don't like being an official, nor do I like other things. I am just a soldier. I hope to kill enemies and make meritorious deeds on the battlefield and serve my country! I can't leave the army!" Su Fei said bluntly.

Commander Yang's face was a little surprised, but he quickly put on a smile. "Brother Su, Deputy Commander Su, you are young and promising, with great talent. The president and I, our Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and our soldiers and civilians in the War of Resistance, do not want you to take any more risks. I recently heard that the Special High Technology Bureau has launched an assassination order against you. You are in great danger and must be specially protected! If anything goes wrong, this commander will not be able to explain to the president, so please do not act rashly."

The president's special envoy heard about the situation and also came over: "Commander Su, no, Deputy Commander Su, our Jinsui Army is going to establish a new weapons research institute. The president is in charge. You are the actual person in charge, with a higher position and greater responsibilities!"

Su Fei knew that the differences between him and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army were irreconcilable and he had to make a final decision.

"Okay, I'm willing to go, but I have to wait a few days. After all, my fiancée Chu Yiyi is here. How about I rest here for two days before leaving?" Su Fei made an excuse.

Commander Yang and the special envoy persuaded him for a long time before he finally compromised. "Three days, only three days. Besides, we've already found an office for you there, and we have dedicated servants. We've prepared everything you like, at least five!"

Su Fei pretended to be surprised, then quickly covered up and wiped away his saliva. Immediately, Commander Yang and the special envoy understood and smiled.

Su Fei returned to the military headquarters.

He discovered that his guard had been replaced.

Upon inquiry, it was found that it was arranged personally by Chief of Staff Zhao.

Su Fei already knew that it was not advisable to stay here for long.

Although the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army would not harm me and even appreciated my talent, they could not tolerate me being hidden in the dark to prevent me from escaping in the future.

He didn't lose his temper. "Thank you, Senate President Zhao, for your thoughtfulness."

He did look for Chu Yiyi, "Hey, is the beauty here?"

The frivolous words made Chu Yiyi stunned: "Commander, you?"

Ning Wan'er happened to be there too. She was a telecommunications chief and a military doctor, and they were chatting about something.

Su Fei looked at Ning Wan'er with a deliberately impure look in his eyes: "Doctor Ning is as beautiful as a flower. I wonder which brat can be so lucky as to have such a beautiful woman!"

Chu Yiyi giggled. She actually liked Su Fei like this.

"Commander, how about we be together? Will Ning Wan'er marry you in the future?"

Su Fei said, "I couldn't ask for more!"

Ning Wan'er blushed: "Commander, don't joke around, Yiyi, how can you bully me?"

Su Fei listened behind him and heard someone following him. He was laughing loudly on purpose and talking about sensitive topics with Chu Yiyi and Ning Wan'er.

He also winked at Chu Yiyi and Ning Wan'er.

Then, take the two of them out for a ride on horseback!

He was like this for two days in a row.

Soon, the little followers behind him relaxed and stopped following him.

Su Fei immediately looked for Duan Peng and said, "Assemble the troops immediately, especially your reliable men."

Duan Peng immediately assembled his troops. It turned out that the troops of the Third Division were his trusted ones, and they assembled quickly.

Su Fei led his men to the arsenal and asked the experts and technicians if they were willing to follow him.

Because the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army could no longer accommodate him.

"Commander is our savior. As long as you don't defect to the enemy, we are willing to follow you no matter what happens."

That's good. Su Fei ordered the use of captured Japanese trucks to transport the main equipment of the arsenal. These things were also taken back from the Yangmingbao area by himself! They should be taken away.

All of the tens of thousands of 35mm grenades in the arsenal were taken away.

81 rifles in stock, take them away.

The 3rd Division and the Arsenal will set off immediately and head east!

Don't go to the Independent Regiment to avoid letting the Eighth Route Army take the blame.

As soon as they left, Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai, along with their cavalry, caught up with them: "Commander Su, don't be impulsive! Return quickly!"

Su Fei led the rear guard troops: "You two, I am going to fight in the Jin-Cha-Ji area. I can't stay in the rear for a day. Please tell Commander Yang that I will fight against the Japanese alone. All my military achievements will be reported to him. As his subordinate, I will not be stingy with any of my contributions."

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai not only asked Su Fei to return, but also strongly demanded that Su Fei must leave the arsenal because it belonged to the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Su Fei was furious: "I took that back from the Japanese army, okay? It's mine!"

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai were both angry and appealed to Duan Peng and others to detain Su Fei. However, all the officers and soldiers who were left behind admired Su Fei and ignored them.

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai ordered their troops to encircle Su Fei and capture him directly. However, just as their trusted cavalrymen were about to take action, they were surrounded by the cavalrymen behind them.

"No one should touch Commander Su."

In turn, they joined Su Fei's side.

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai were so angry that they fled with their confidants.

Now, Su Fei had more than 2300 cavalrymen, but he had not brought any infantrymen with him. Together with more than 500 people from the arsenal, they marched towards the Hudun stronghold in a mighty force.

Occupy this place and echo the independent regiment.

After arriving, Su Fei immediately ordered the construction of fortifications and prepared for battle.

Chu Yunfei arrived. "Su Fei, what are you doing? This is too much!"

Su Fei explained the situation.

Chu Yunfei sighed endlessly, "The leaders of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army are truly short-sighted. In their quest to cling to power and wealth, aren't they wasting talented people?"

He asked Su Fei not to leave the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and that he could mediate between them.

Two days later, Chu Yunfei came again and took out a telegram from Commander Yang, demoting Su Fei's position to the commander of a cavalry division under the Sixth Army of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, under the jurisdiction of Chu Yunfei.

None of this matters anymore.

Su Fei immediately arranged the arsenal and built a large number of tunnels and trenches. The arsenal's equipment was hidden and operated in underground air-raid shelters.

In the past few days, the remnants of the original cavalry army have moved and concentrated here, and the infantry regiment he recruited has also followed. However, some people want to return to their hometown.

Su Fei left Duan Peng to lead a part of the infantry and cavalry, and he himself led 500 cavalrymen, 4 mountain cannons, 4 infantry cannons, used trucks for transportation, and added mortars, and launched an attack on the county town in the east.

The battle was very fast!

After a fierce bombardment from their mountain artillery, more than half of the Japanese and puppet troops in the county were killed or wounded. The infantry artillery bombarded the bunkers and artillery towers, and the Japanese army collapsed directly.

The cavalry chased and killed the Japanese and puppet troops, completely annihilated the Japanese troops, and captured a large number of puppet troops.

In three days, they swept through the Japanese and puppet army strongholds in the surrounding counties and towns, annihilating more than 700 Japanese soldiers and more than 2500 puppet soldiers, and seizing a large number of weapons and ammunition.

After a few days of rest and training, Su Fei decided to launch a new expedition!

Attack the Japanese Army's 8th Independent Mixed Brigade!

This troop had just been mobilized in Pingyuan City and had not yet established a firm foothold, so the information was leaked.

At this time, Su Fei mobilized 2000 cavalry, more than 30 trucks, and more than 500 infantrymen, and invited the independent regiment to send cadres to assist. Anyway, he had already ended his actual relationship with the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!